Chief Talk

In this episode, the media team sits with clubhouse manager JR Dawson to talk about life in the Peoria Chiefs clubhouse and his journey from his native state Alabama to Peoria. Plus, it's the return of Sabermetrics with Steiny! Producer Jacob takes you through the advantages when a team hits the ball in the air and goes through some notable player performances. Cody Schindler is on Twitter @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter @jsteinbergmedia. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a five star review!

In this episode, the media staff sits down with Cardinals #7 prospect Jhon Torres to talk about his progression as a player. We also welcome back Director of Food and Beverage Cullen Munz to the show to talk about the new food and beverage options available at Dozer Park this season as well as the new Sam Adams Beer Batter of the Game promotion. Finally, Producer Jacob hosts an intern roundtable with box office intern Jordan and promotions interns Brian, Eddie, Payton, and Quinn where they talk about their experiences with the Chiefs thus far. Cody Schindler is on Twitter @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter @jsteinbergmedia, Jhon Torres is on Twitter @jhontorress22, Cullen Munz is on Twitter @cmunz25. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a five star review!

In this episode, we talk to catcher Zade Richardson about his adjustment to High-A baseball and his life off the diamond. We also talk to our new Account Executive Kenton Smith about his role with the Chiefs and his previous work with the Tampa Bay Rays. Finally, the media team discusses the age-old question of the best ballpark food. Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter at @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter at @jsteinbergmedia, Kenton Smith is on Twitter at @Blacksmith7, Zade Richardson is on Twitter at @zadekr31. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a five star review!

In episode two, we talk to second baseman Brendan Donovan about all-things hitting and his affinity for mixed martial arts. We also talk to our new Box Office Manager Samantha Cook on her transition to living in Peoria. Finally, we introduce a new recurring segment titled "Sabermetrics with Steiny" where we take a look at the advanced stats of baseball. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter at @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter at @jsteinbergmedia, Brendan Donovan is on Twitter at @bdonovan_42. Be sure to subscribe and leave a five star review!

We are back! In the Season 2 premiere, Cody sits down with Chiefs manager Chris Swauger to talk about the team's development arc through the first month of the season; and Chief Revenue Officer Ben Garrod about his road to Peoria and the updated COVID-19 protocols at Dozer Park. New media team members Trevor Travis and Jacob Steinberg are introduced to the podcast, who talk about their backgrounds and life on the job. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Trevor Travis is on Twitter at @_TrevorTravis_, Jacob Steinberg is on Twitter at @jsteinbergmedia, Ben Garrod is on Twitter at @GarrodBen.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva touches base with the Voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps Dan Hasty, in what would have been a scheduled meeting, as the Whitecaps were slated to be in Peoria this week. Later, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler catches up with friend of the podcast and last year's broadcast assistant Matt Davis, who discusses his new job and gives Cody a vocabulary lesson. Finally, the promotions staff previews the upcoming Spirit Week. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, at @Chief_Talk. Nathan Baliva is on Twitter at @nbaliva, Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Austin Shone is on Twitter at @AustinShone, Evan Shawgo is on Twitter at @shawgo_evan, and Rod Williams is on Twitter at @PTRodjr. Don't forget to follow our guests as well. Dan Hasty is on Twitter @ThatDanHasty and follow Matt Davis on Twitter at @mattdavis0209.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva visits with Courtney Boyd of Portillo's to introduce our new partnership and touch base during this shelter in place order. Later, Nathan and Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler get into the spirit of Thursday’s NFL Draft by drafting their all-time Chiefs rosters. Finally, the football talk continues as we visit with Director of Food and Beverage and former college football coach Cullen Munz and Promo Intern Rod Williams who played college ball. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, at @Chief_Talk. Nathan Baliva is on Twitter at @nbaliva, Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, Cullen Munz is on Twitter at @cmunz25, and Rod Williams is on Twitter at @PTRodjr. Don't forget to also give Portillo's a follow on all of their social media platforms, at @portilloshotdogs.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva touches base with the Voice of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Chris Mehring to catch up during the Stay at Home order and discuss the ongoing Midwest League Madness Tournament. Later, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler is joined by 2019 Chief Tommy Parsons to discuss his rise through the ranks of the Cardinals organization among other things. And, the first ever agreement in a Cody's Corner segment, as Manger of Promotions and Merchandise Austin Shone joins Cody to discuss what MLB player should be depicted as the logo. Follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @peoriachiefs and like our page on Facebook. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter, at @Chief_Talk. Nathan Baliva is on Twitter at @nbaliva, Cody Schindler is on Twitter at @CodySchindler_ as is Austin Shone, who you can follow at @AustinShone. Don't forget to follow our guests as well. Chris Mehring is on Twitter @CMehring and follow Tommy Parsons on Twitter at @tommy_p

Happy Opening Day! In this edition of the podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with Pop-A-Shot CEO Tony Stucker to discuss their recent move to Peoria. Plus, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler catches up with former Director of Ticket Sales Kate Voss to discuss Opening Day memories and her new role in Minnesota. Finally, Cody's Corner returns as Cody is joined by Graphic Design Assistant Mandy Vieceli to rank the best jerseys in MLB history. You can follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram @peoriachiefs. You can also like the Peoria Chiefs on Facebook. You can follow our podcast on Twitter at @Chief_Talk. Follow Nathan Baliva on Twitter at @nbaliva. You can follow Cody Schindler on Twitter at @CodySchindler_. Kate Voss is also on Twitter at @Kate_Voss. And of course, follow our new neighbor Pop-A-Shot on Twitter @TheRealPopAShot. To view the jerseys that were ranked in the podcast, visit  http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler catches up with 2019 Peoria Chief Brady Whalen on his offseason and how he is dealing with the shelter in place guidelines while preparing for a baseball season. Plus, Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with Social Media and Community Engagement Assistant Sam McCloskey and Cody to talk about social media and other odds and ends things. You can follow the Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram @PeoriaChiefs, and like us on Facebook. You can follow Cody on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, you can follow Brady Whalen on Twitter at @yaboi_B_RAD98, you can follow Nathan on Twitter at @nbaliva and you can follow Sam on Twitter at @samiam_42.

In this edition of the Chief Talk Podcast, all guests join via the phone as we are currently sheltered in place. In the first segment, Director of Media Nathan Baliva and Broadcast Assistant Cody Schindler are joined by Ben Garrod, Director of Corporate Sponsorships, to discuss everything from Opening Day memories, to binge-watching television shows. We also took a moment to recognize some of our tremendous partners for the 2020 season. Later, Nathan is joined by Manager of Promotions and Merchandise Austin Shone to talk about new Chiefs merchandise and to relive the 2011 World Series with Shone, a diehard Rangers fan. Finally, Cody's Corner makes a return! Cody is joined by Director of Food and Beverage Cullen Munz to debate one of the world's most pressing questions.... Is a hot dog a sandwich? Make sure to follow the Peoria Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @PeoriaChiefs and like our Facebook page. The Chief Talk podcast is also on Twitter at @Chief_Talk. You can follow Nathan Baliva on Twitter at @nbaliv

In this edition of the Chiefs Talk Podcast, Director of Media Relations Nathan Baliva sits down with Broadcast Intern Cody Schindler to discuss Chiefs Madness, a hypothetical bracket about who is the greatest former Chief of all-time. Cody then sat down with Account Executive Nolan Ard, who talks a little about his career as a DI baseball player. Finally, Cody moderated a segment on the season finale of The Bachelor, with contributions from Video Intern Krista Broom, Promotions and Fan Engagement Intern Evan Shawgo, and social media intern Samantha McCloskey. Make sure to follow the Peoria Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @PeoriaChiefs and like our Facebook page. Also, follow the Chief Talk podcast on Twitter at @Chief_Talk. You can follow Nathan Baliva on Twitter at @nbaliva, you can follow Cody Schindler on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, you can follow Nolan Ard on Twitter at @NolanArd, you can follow Samantha McCloskey on Twitter at @samiam_42, you can follow Krista Broom on Twitter at @krista_broom and you

In this week's episode Cody chats with 2019 Chiefs prospect Nolan Gorman and his new Cardinals teammate (and old friend) Matthew Liberatore at the Caravan. Then Nathan Baliva chats with our new Director of Corporate Partnerships Ben Garrod and we finish with a Weekend Warm Up Update from Austin Shone. 

In this episode we announce our involvement in the MiLB Copa Program for 2020 and introduce listeners to En El Rio de Peoria. Nathan Baliva and Austin Shone chat with Peoria councilman Jim Montelongo and Christell Frausto from the Greater Peoria Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Then Cody Schindler introduces  you to one of our new sales guys Dylan and Nathan and Austin chat promotions. 

In the 18th episode of the podcast, we talk to a former Midwest League player, sit down with one of our bullpen guys and discuss our top-5 favorite Minor League logos. First up, Community & Fan Engagement Assistant Emily Van Buskirk chats with father of first baseman Brady Whalen, Shawn Whalen. Shawn is a former Midwest League player and current Area Scout with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was just in Peoria to witness Brady give the Chiefs their 5th walk-off win of the season! Shawn talks about his journey through baseball, the advice he gives to Brady as well as the young players he scouts and even shares some embarrassing stories about his son! Then, Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with reliever pitcher Tony Locey and talks to him about the differences between college and pro ball. Tony also talks about his dad's time as a player with the Chiefs.  Finally, Broadcast Production Assistant Cody Schindler and Graphic Design Assistant Grant Early break down their top-5 favorite MiLB logos. Make sure to f

In the 17th episode of the podcast, we take a strolll down Peoria Chiefs memory lane.  First up, Community & Fan Engagement Assistant Emily Van Buskirk chats with former Peoria players Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Parsons. The outfielder talks about what he misses most about Peoria (and who) while the ace pitcher breaks down the process that led him all the way to Double A. The two joke about their favorite romantic comedies (a la Brady Whalen) and talk about their off-season plans. Next, Emily sits down with her fellow Pressbox interns - Video Production Assistant Aaron Grimm, Graphic Design Assistant Grant Early, Broadcast & Media Assistant Matt Davis and Broadcast Production Assistant Cody Schindler to talk about their favorite moments from the 2019 season. The Pressbox 5 reminisce about their favorite interactions with players. Fun stories in this segment! In the final segment, Cody Schindler takes you on a tour of the Top-5 all-time greatest baseball movies! Spoiler alert: MoneyBall is number 1, obviously.  M

In this episode of the podcast, we meet a few new Midwest League and Peoria Chief faces! First up, our Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with the voice of the Kane County Cougars Joe Brand to chat about the Cougars second half. They also talk about the Chiefs current series with the Cougars, throwing in some fun tidbits for you fans. Nathan also talks to Joe about his offseason broadcasting work with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Later in the episode, Broadcast Production Assistant Cody Schindler hosts a new Cody's Corner where he is joined by Broadcast and Media Assistant Matt Davis and Graphic Design Assistant Grant Early to talk about stealing first base. The three interns have a lively debate - you are not going to want to miss it! Make sure to follow the Peoria Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @PeoriaChiefs and like our page on Facebook. Also follow the Chief Talk Podcast on Twitter at @Chief_Talk. You can follow Emily Van Buskirk on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem, you can follow Ma

*NOTE: The audio in this podcast was slightly distorted for some reason unbeknownst to our audio engineer. Please use cation when turning the volume up as some segments may be louder than others. Plus ignore the clicking in Nate's segment, that was just a mistake. Enjoy! In the 15th episode of the podcast, Peoria Chiefs Director of Media Nathan Baliva catches up with the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts Jesse Goldberg-Strassler. The two long time broadcasters reminisce about old times in the MidBest League and chat about the recent series between the Chiefs and the Lugnuts. Next, Community and Fan Engagement Assistant Emily Van Buskirk interviews infielder Josh Shaw in his first ever podcast appearance! Shaw talks about his utilitarian role on the team this year - infielder, outfielder and even pitcher! Shaw also talks about how the guys keep themselves healthy and ready to roll all season long. Shaw offers insight into the true life of a minor leaguer.  We finish out the episode with a new edition of Cody's Corn

In this episode of the podcast, Community and Fan Engagement Assistant Emily Van Buskirk sits down with Peoria Chiefs relief pitcher Parker Kelly to chat about the Oregon natives season. Parker also talks about his relationship with his brother, former Peoria Chief and current catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks Carson Kelly and stresses the important role that education plays in both their careers.  Late in the podcast, Director of Media, Nathan Baliva sits down with our Head Groundskeeper Mike Reno to chat about the various sporting events he has worked as ground screw and how he keeps the Chiefs field looking so fresh and so clean. He is truly a grounds-crew legend.  Finally, we close out the podcast with a new episode of Cody's Corner where Broadcast Production Assistant Cody Schindler examines the hot button baseball issue around pace of play with our Director of Stadium Operations Patrick Walker.  Make sure to follow the Peoria Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @PeoriaChiefs and like our page on Faceb

In the thirteenth episode of the podcast, Director of Media Nathan Baliva sits down with Peoria Chiefs catcher Ivan Herrera to chat about the start of the second half of the season as well as the Chiefs successful Hispanic Heritage Night!  Next, Community and Fan Engagement Assistant Emily Van Buskirk and  Broadcast & Media Assistant Matt Davis chat about the upcoming promotions and what has been their favorite part of the season thus far! We finish off the podcast with a brand new episode of "Cody's Corner" where Broadcast Production Assistant Cody Schindler breaks down superstitions with our Director of Ticker Sales Kate Voss.  Make sure to follow the Peoria Chiefs on Twitter and Instagram at @PeoriaChiefs and like our page on Facebook. Also follow the Chief Talk Podcast on Twitter at @Chief_Talk.   You can follow Emily Van Buskirk on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem, you can follow Matt Davis on Twitter at @mattdavis0209, you can follow Cody Schindler on Twitter at @CodySchindler_, you can follow Nathan B