Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.bsky.social) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X.
Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)
Ben and Sam open this week's podcast by looking at the Erie Moon Mammoths, the new identity announced by John Oliver on Last Week Tonight. Ben also reviews last week's road trip with stops at the new ballparks for Knoxville, Hub City and Columbus.
Lauren Matthews interview (36:50)
The Spartanburgers' new home of Fifth Third Park comes with a bevy of food options. Ben chats with general manager of OVG Hospitality Lauren Matthews about Hub City's culinary scene at the diamond.
Top 100 and Futures Game (51:30)
MLB Pipeline released a refreshed Top 100 prospects ranking this week. Sam breaks that down and takes a look at the American League and National League rosters for next week's All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta.
Wrapping up (1:11:37)