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Sacred Grounds featuring Robby & Uncle Paulie

Sacred Grounds featuring Robby & Uncle Paulie

By: Robby Incmikoski & Paul Hogan
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 As Steve Jobs once observed, people often don't know what they want until you show it to them. Sacred Grounds Now, we are certainly not comparing ourselves to Steve Jobs (that would be absolutely ridiculous), but we ARE saying that Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie covers a part of baseball that you never knew you wanted to hear - the story behind the story.....and then some! In Sacred Grounds, the book, you'll hear firsthand accounts from people connected to some of baseball's most unforgettable moments. There's Mike Bacsik, who embraced his place in history after giving up Barry Bonds' record-breaking 756th home run and later built a successful career in media. Jeff Huson shares what it was like standing just feet away at third base on September 6, 1995, when Cal Ripken Jr. broke baseball's most unbreakable record — the consecutive games streak. And Larry Doby Jr. offers a rare look at what it was like growing up as the son of Hall of Famer Larry Doby, one of the most important — and often under-recognized — pioneers in the game. Sacred Grounds featuring Robby and Uncle Paulie brings all of this to life....plus we will make you laugh. (Mainly Robby, but we'll let Paul give it his best shot, too!) Paul Hogan is a retired, 23-year City of Pittsburgh firefighter He has a deep baseball knowledge, humor, bad haircut and passion for getting to all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. He's at 26 and counting, with only Houston, Toronto, Tampa Bay & San Diego remaining. Robby Incmikoski spent 16 seasons as a TV reporter & host in baseball with three teams - Minnesota Twins (2009 to 2012), Pittsburgh Pirates (2013-2023) and Texas Rangers (2024). Then in 2025, he took a look through his contact list and came up with Sacred Grounds, the book, which has photos & stories from 120 people from all across America's Pastime. He traveled the MLB circuit with a digital camera, starting on Opening Day, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston and ending in Oakland at the late, great Coliseum in 2024 while working with the Rangers, and took photos from all around each of MLB's 30 ballparks! This show brings all of the above to life....and please, tell Paul he is as funny as he thinks he is!2026 Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • EP 04: Opening Day is Baseball's Greatest Holiday

    EP 04: Opening Day is Baseball's Greatest Holiday
    Apr 15 2026

    Opening Day isn't just the start of a season. It's a reset, a tradition, and for a lot of fans, the best day of the year.

    In Episode 4 of Sacred Grounds, Robby and Uncle Paulie break down what makes Opening Day so special, from childhood memories and sneaking into ballparks, to working games as a TV reporter and seeing the sport from a completely different perspective. They also dive into the evolution of the game, the reality behind being a broadcaster, and why hope is what keeps baseball fans coming back every year.

    From wild minor league travel stories to Pittsburgh traditions with friends, this episode is all about what makes baseball more than just a game.

    Drop your favorite Opening Day memory in the comments. We want to hear it.
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    33 mins
  • Mary Ours on Viral Fame, Motherhood & Opening Day Stories | Sacred Grounds EP 3 ft. Mary Ours ​

    Mary Ours on Viral Fame, Motherhood & Opening Day Stories | Sacred Grounds EP 3 ft. Mary Ours ​
    Apr 8 2026

    In Episode 3 of Sacred Grounds, we sit down with Pittsburgh meteorologist Mary Ours for a conversation that goes way beyond the weather.

    From explaining how weather conditions actually impact baseball games to sharing her journey on social media during COVID, Mary brings a unique perspective that blends science, storytelling, and personality. We also get into Opening Day traditions, what it's like performing in front of a packed stadium, and how she balances her career with being a mom.

    This episode is a mix of insight, laughs, and real-life moments that show a different side of both baseball and broadcasting.
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    32 mins
  • EP 02: He Got ONE MLB At-Bat… and It Changed His Life ft. John Bormann

    EP 02: He Got ONE MLB At-Bat… and It Changed His Life ft. John Bormann
    Apr 1 2026

    What if everything changed… in one day?

    This episode of Sacred Grounds tells one of the wildest stories in baseball. The journey of John Bormann, who went from Single-A ball to a Major League at-bat in just a few hours.

    No warning. No time to prepare. Just one call… and everything changed.

    From racing across Florida to stepping into the batter's box, this is more than just a baseball story. It's about opportunity, timing, and the moments that can shape a life forever.
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    55 mins
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