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Burkie and Roons discuss the Little League World Series, sharing personal memories and highlighting standout moments from the tournament.

Burkie and Roons discuss the Little League World Series (with Burkie live from Williamsport), sharing memories from their own Little League careers and highlighting standout players and moments from this year’s tournament. They compare the atmosphere of Williamsport to other big baseball stages, emphasizing the grandeur of the complex, the joy and nostalgia, and the unique experience of MLB players and kids interacting during the Little League Classic. Burkie also describes fan traditions like pin trading, the family-friendly accessibility, and why the LLWS belongs on any baseball fan’s bucket list. 00:00 Welcome Back! 00:57 Little League Memories 01:37 Star Watch 01:59 Burkie's Little League Memories 04:37 Texas Regional Heartbreak 06:31 Brian Gordon Reunion 10:33 Favorite Moments 12:47 Williamsport vs. Omaha 15:52 Pins And Vibes 17:44 Little League Classic Magic 20:21 Big Board Van 22:07 Why It Matters 23:28 Final Thoughts For athletes and sports programs of all levels, AstroTurf has managed the entirety of the synthetic turf manufacturing process for decades. By focusing on quality, safety, and performance, AstroTurf continues to provide customized surfacing solutions for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Roons, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers

Guest: Burkie

Topics covered

• Little League World Series
• baseball nostalgia
• youth sports
• MLB interaction
• fan traditions
• Williamsport atmosphere

Keywords

• Little League World Series
• Williamsport
• baseball
• youth sports
• fan traditions
• MLB
• nostalgia

Sponsors

AstroTurf, Kerriston Coffee

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Williamsport, Texas, Omaha

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