# #553: Nickname Knockout

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Podcast: [The Show Before the Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-show-before-the-show-392710)
Published: 2026-05-21T23:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CAD5068684234.mp3
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Duration seconds: 6179

## Resource

Ben, Sam and Tyler submit their picks for the best nicknames in Minor League Baseball by perusing the Nickname Knockout bracket. Also, Ben recaps his trips to the newly renovated ballpark in Asheville and the brand-new stadium in Chattanooga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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