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🎙️ 3 Ugly Mugs – Episode 37: "History as a Joke: Baseball Edition" ⚾Hosted by John J Murray, Johnny B, and Matt FernandezSpecial Guest: Rodney Kite-Powell, Tampa Bay historian and baseball brainiacIn this very special episode, the Mugs go back—way back—to uncover the hilarious and fascinating history of professional baseball in the Tampa Bay Area, from the late 1800s to modern-day Rays.Recorded live during History as a Joke: Baseball, the guys team up with historian Rodney Kite-Powell to talk everything from barnstorming teams, spring training roots, minor league madness, and how the Rays became Tampa Bay royalty. There’s even talk of baseball scandals, strange mascots, and a few wild local legends you’ve probably never heard of.This is one for baseball fans, comedy nerds, and anyone who loves a deep dive into Florida’s weird and wonderful sports past.#3UglyMugs #BaseballHistory #TampaBayRays #RodneyKitePowell #HistoryAsAJoke #TampaBayBaseball #ComedyPodcast #SportsPodcast #BaseballNerds #RaysUp #StPeteBaseball #BaseballLegends #FloridaHistory #JohnnyB #JohnJMurray #MattFernandez #BaseballAndBeer #PodcastersOfInstagram #BaseballStories