Episodes

  • 2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Maryanne Baglos

    2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Maryanne Baglos
    Jun 10 2025

    Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports, Maryanne Baglos gave us a world tour the morning we stepped into shoes for a day in life experience. Maryanne's 2025 Pioneers in the Field story started on a softball field with her dad, tune in for the rest of her special edition Groundskeeper Chat episode!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Kyle Leppelmeier

    2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Kyle Leppelmeier
    Jun 3 2025

    Longtime Toledo Mudhens, Head Groundskeeper, Kyle Leppelmeier joins us for his special edition Pioneers in the Field episode. We dive into Kyle's origin story, mentors along the way and what he hopes to give back to this industry each day he takes the field.

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    43 mins
  • 2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan DeMay

    2025 Pioneers in the Field: Groundskeeper Chat with Ryan DeMay
    May 6 2025

    Founder and Principal of Field Source, Ryan DeMay walks onto a new movie set each day. There is always a new cast of characters, obstacle to overcome and hero's journey, but DeMay shared with us that he often runs off the same script. DeMay allows his passion for safe community-level sports fields to take the center stage and hopes that his delivery will serve as his legacy in the industry.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Earning a Seat at The Table: Groundskeeper Chat with Kelly Lynch

    Earning a Seat at The Table: Groundskeeper Chat with Kelly Lynch
    Apr 29 2025
    Kelly Lynch, Pure Seed Regional Manager, could write a book on earning a seat at the table. Meg Kruger invites her mentor onto our latest #GroundskeeperChat episode to share her trade secrets to success. Whether you tune in for the professional development or are looking for a pep talk from one of the best, here's what you'll hear in this week's episode:
    • Sherpa Mindset
    • Navigating the No
    • Asking, "How Do I Get to Be You?"
    • Finding Your Tribe
    • Two friends and a podcast
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    45 mins
  • Routes to Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Rick Perruzzi

    Routes to Turf: Groundskeeper Chat with Rick Perruzzi
    Apr 21 2025
    We've always liked Rick Perruzzi, Director of Athletic Fields in South Portland, Maine, but after our pit stop to visit him on a gloomy Thursday. We are officially launching the Rick Perruzzi Fan Club LLC. After listening to this week's episode you'll understand why. Here's what you'll hear on this #GroundskeeperChat:
    • South Portland, born and raised
    • Rick's turf origin story
    • Mentors along the way
    • Legacy and much more
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    1 hr and 11 mins