Brandon is joined by Frederick Keys GM Dave Ziedelis. Dave and Brandon don't hold back in discussing the negotiations between MLB and MiLB that has Frederick on the list of teams that could potentially get eliminated prior to the 2021 season. T

Norwich Sea Unicorns GM Dave Schermerhorn

Jan 28th, 2020 31m 2s

Brandon is joined by the general manager of the Norwich Sea Unicorns (Short Season 'A' Tigers affiliate), Dave Schermerhorn! Dave dives into the process that led to the Connecticut Tigers deciding to rebrand as the Sea Unicorns, how the name an

Tim Murray - Host of The Daily Line, NBC Sports Radio

Jan 16th, 2020 50m 48s

In the second season premiere of Apter Hours, Brandon is joined by former colleague and current host of The Daily Line on NBC Sports Radio, Tim Murray. Brandon and Tim talk about the importance of preparation for a broadcast, the asinine propos

My Minor League Baseball Journey

Dec 12th, 2019 1h 4m

It's a Throwback Thursday #TBT episode of Apter Hours. We go back to 2017, when Brandon made the decision to take a position out of minor league baseball after nine seasons. The episode details every step of his Minor League Journey, including

Rebrand Revisit: Amarillo Sod Poodles

Nov 25th, 2019 27m 46s

Amarillo Sod Poodles President & General Manager, Tony Ensor, joins the show to discuss Amarillo's successful season on and off the field. The Soddies sold out 23 straight games, tallied 40 total sellouts and also won the Texas League title in

Discussing the MLB Proposal Could Eliminate 42 Minor Teams with MiLB's Jeff Lantz

Nov 13th, 2019 55m 39s

On October 18th, 2019, Baseball America broke a story detailing a proposal from Major League Baseball that could eliminate 42 Minor League Teams ahead of the 2021 season. In this episode, Brandon is joined by Minor League Baseball's Senior Dire

Rebrand Revisit: Rocky Mountain Vibes

Nov 4th, 2019 36m 5s

Rocky Mountain Vibes President & GM Chris Phillips joins the show to talk about the success of the organization's inaugural season following their name change and level switch from Triple-A to Short Season.--- Support this podcast: https://

2019 Road Trip Recap with MiLB.com's Ben Hill

Oct 21st, 2019 41m 20s

MiLB.com's Ben Hill joins this show this week! During his 2019 road trips, Ben visited a number of teams across the country. Brandon and Ben discuss the teams that rebranded and opened new ballparks before looking ahead to some new identities f

Pace of Play, Growing as a Manager & The Grind of Broadcasting with Adam Pohl

Oct 7th, 2019 57m 16s

Bowie Baysox play-by-play voice Adam Pohl joins the show! Brandon and Adam worked together with the Frederick Keys for three seasons (2011-13). The two touch on a number of topics including pace of play, becoming a good manager and making yours

MiLB to NBA G League: Tim Bawmann Discusses Challenges, Transition

Sep 25th, 2019 44m 32s

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (NBA G League) President and former MiLB executive Tim Bawmann joins the show! He discusses how he landed his first job in the 1980's, tough market challenges and how to overcome them, the differences & similarities between

Behind the Branding with Brandiose's Jason Klein

Sep 9th, 2019 52m 29s

Each season, a handful of teams change their brand. Whether it is a brand refresh or complete re-brand, Brandiose is usually the company behind it. In this episode, Brandiose partner Jason Klein joins the show to talk about how the company has

MiLB President Pat O'Conner

Aug 26th, 2019 36m 48s

Pat O'Conner, the President of Minor League Baseball, joins the show! Pat details his career journey from Vero Beach to MiLB President, changes in the industry since he joined in the 1980's, how re-branding has helped and changed the landscape

The Story Behind A Traveling Mascot Circus

Aug 14th, 2019 37m 25s

Rob Montepare, Founder and Co-Creator of the Fur Circus and Time Out Pros, joins the show! Brandon and Rob discuss some early career mascot stories and the rewarding side of being a mascot. We also learn about how the Fur Circus (a traveling ma

Blue Wahoos President Recalls Career Journey, Talks Growth in Pensacola

Aug 5th, 2019 42m 2s

Jonathan Griffith, President of the Double-A Southern League Pensacola Blue Wahoos, joins the show! Jonathan talks about his rise through the industry from stadium ops to overseeing an entire entertainment company, how Pensacola has grown since

Exploring Collegiate Summer League Baseball with Aviators GM Zach Chartrand

Jul 17th, 2019 41m 9s

Zach Chartrand, general manager of the Lafayette Aviators (Prospect League) joins Brandon Apter for this episode! The two discuss Zach's career path to Lafayette, the similarities & differences between collegiate summer league baseball and the

Broadcasting in Minor League Baseball with Ironpigs' Mike Ventola

Jul 2nd, 2019 1h 1m

Lehigh Valley Ironpigs Media Relations Manager Mike Ventola joins the show. Brandon and Mike talk about his introduction into broadcasting, which play-by-play voices inspired him early in his career, the preparation that goes into a game for br

Charleston Riverdogs: Silly String Records, Bill Murray, Unique Religious Demographic

Jun 19th, 2019 57m 56s

Charleston Riverdogs Director of Promotions, Nate Kurant, joins the show. Nate and Brandon discuss Kurant's early years of announcing and emceeing, first introduction to Minor League Baseball, Florida State League life and the transition to Cha

Woodpecker's Soaring in Inaugural Season

Jun 10th, 2019 34m 51s

Fayetteville Woodpecker's play-by-play voice Matt Sabados joins the show! Matt and Brandon talk about the naming process behind the Woodpeckers which pays homage to an endangered species, baseball returning to the area for the first time since

Williamsport Crosscutters: From small town to small town to hosting MLB's Little League Classic

May 29th, 2019 54m 17s

Williamsport Crosscutters Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, Gabe Sinicropi, joins the show! Gabe came and spoke in one of Brandon's Sport Management classes in 2008 and that inspired Brandon to look into working in Minor League

PBEO Job Fair, MiLB Events Continue to Provide Opportunities for Aspiring Sports Executives

May 15th, 2019 27m 26s

Brandon is joined by Minor League Baseball's Manager of Special Events and Affiliate Programming, Paige Hegedus, for this episode! Paige oversees a number of MiLB's special events, including the Innovator's Summit, Winter Meetings and PBEO Job

Life in the Florida State League with Marauders GM Craig Warzecha

May 6th, 2019 40m 3s

Bradenton Marauaders general manager Craig Warzecha joins the show! The Marauders, Advanced 'A' affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, play in one of the most challenging leagues to work in for front office executives -- the Florida State League.

The Process and Growth Behind MiLB's Copa de la Diversión

Apr 24th, 2019 51m 53s

Minor League Baseball's Vice President of Marketing Strategy & Research, Kurt Hunzeker, joins the show to talk about the numerous initiatives going on in MiLB, specifically Copa de la Diversión. Kurt and Brandon discuss how this program came t

A Talk with Amy Venuto: Sales Goddess, Team Builder, Customer Service Extraordinaire

Apr 15th, 2019 49m 49s

Brandon is joined by Minor League Baseball front office veteran, Amy Venuto. Venuto's career in baseball dates back to the 1990's, mostly with Ripken Baseball. Now, she runs her own company, Amy Venuto Team Services, which travels to different

Yard Goats Building On Success After Interesting Start in Hartford

Apr 4th, 2019 41m 18s

Hartford Yard Goats General Manager, Mike Abramson, joins Apter Hours in the latest episode. Mike talks about the challenges of dealing with ballpark development issues in Hartford, which led to the Yard Goats having to play all games on the ro

Nashville Sounds: Remastered

Apr 2nd, 2019 24m 31s

Brandon is joined by Nashville Sounds Director of Entertainment, Mary Hegley, in the latest Apter Hours. Mary gives an inside look as to why the Sounds decided to change their logo after going through a logo change not to long ago. In addition,