Game Day Tourist

Back to where it all started in episode 1, Game Day Tourist revisits the Bay Area to find out what's changed over the past two years (in addition to 'life as we know it'). Shane Barclay is our guide as we circumnavigate one of the most action packed sports destinations anywhere in the world. If you would like to hear more from Shane and JapanBall, they can be found in the following places; Website – japanball.com & japanballtravel.com Facebook – @JapanBall Instagram – japanballtravel Twitter – @JapanBallTravel

Once again we're taking to the road for a whirlwind sports tour around the US and Canada. Tom Thrash takes the driving seat and serves as our guide, sharing stories from some of the best spectator experiences North American professional sport has to offer. You can find more from Tom in the following places: Twitter - @tthrash Instagram - tomttake2

As you might expect from the President of a website named Stadium Journey, Paul Baker's breadth of U.S. sports travel knowledge is quite remarkable. Join us for a wide ranging conversation as Paul shares his experiences and adventures in the world of sports fandom. Paul can be found on Twitter as @PuckmanRI Stadium Journey can be found in the following places: Website - stadiumjourney.com Twitter - @StadiumJourney Facebook - @StadiumJourney Stadium Journey reviews of venues mentioned in the episode: Ralf Engelstad Arena Ingalls Rink PNC Park Standard Bank Stadium (Ozinga Field)

It may not be the flashiest, furthest reaching or highest profile sports league in North America, but Major League Lacrosse's passionate community of fans, coaches and players give it certain qualities not seen by spectators of more established sports. Writer Phil Shore spent the 2019 MLL season visiting all of the league's active franchises to better understand what drives the people who love and dedicate themselves to this overlooked corner of the sporting world. Phil joins me to share what makes the league special, what it has to offer the sports travel fan and why the future is brighter than some may assume. A more general overview of lacrosse can be found in Episode 21 - The Many Faces of Lacrosse Phil can be found in the following places; Book - Major League Life: Why Major League Lacrosse Players, Coaches, and Fans Share a Passion for a League that Often Goes Overlooked Twitter - @PShore15 Instagram - pshore15

A major sport across the majority of Continental Europe but mystifyingly under represented in most of the English speaking world, handball is relatively unknown to many of us (myself included). Brian Campion, Chris O'Reilly & Alex Kulesh of The (Un)informed Handball Hour are here to fill this particular gap in your world sports knowledge. Among other things in this episode, you'll hear a familiar name splashing the cash in pursuit of Champions League glory, discover the Eastern European hotbeds of fan culture and for when you just can't decide whether to got to the game or get that much needed haircut, learn the perfect place to be. Click here for the map from Team Handball News referenced in this episode. If you would like to hear more from The (Un)informed Handball Hour team, they can be found in the following places; Website - handballhour.com YouTube - Handball Hour Instagram - handballhour Twitter - @HanballHour Facebook - handballhour

Sure, it's America's pastime but as many people have recently discovered, baseball is a global passion. From the summer leagues of Asia to the winter leagues of Latin America, there's a whole world of ballparks to be explored. After a career working for MLB, Shane Barclay has combined his love for the sport with a love for travel and now runs JapanBall.com, offering fans the chance to experience worldwide baseball for themselves. Join us as Shane is our guide through the well known, under the radar and utterly surprising outposts on the baseball map. If you would like to hear more from Shane and JapanBall, they can be found in the following places; Website - japanball.com & japanballtravel.com Facebook - @JapanBall Instagram - japanballtravel Twitter - @JapanBallTravel

Can you imagine Tom Brady playing Arena Football? How about Cristiano Ronaldo playing in a summer indoor football league? Welcome to the world of pro lacrosse, where some of the top stars make a living playing year round in multiple leagues. Tracing its roots back to Native American communities and with a recorded history of more than 350 years, it's North America's indigenous game. Now played in three forms, Adam Moore and Hutton Jackson of Pro Lacrosse Talk are our guides through the outdoor (field), indoor (box) and women's (a distinctly different game) versions of the game. Featuring world renowned arenas (and occasional stadium), increased media coverage and high profile sponsorship deals indicate it's a sport steadily on the rise and well with checking out. Pro Lacrosse Talk can be found on all major podcast players and in the following places; Website - prolacrossetalk.com Twitter - @ProLacrosseTalk Instagram - @prolacrossetalk Facebook - @prolacrossetalk YouTube - Pro Lacrosse Talk

Sports traveller, ground hopper, stadium chaser, live sport enthusiasts go by many names. Whatever you call him, this guest is up there with the best and is surely one of the most prolific Game Day Tourists anywhere in the world. Sean MacDonald has seen live sport in 830 different venues, spanning multiple continents and possibly more sports than you can name off the top of your head. Join us as Sean shares the wisdom he's gained from hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, from some of the world's most impressive venues and events, to the overlooked, under-appreciated and virtually unknown. If you would like more from Sean, he can be found in the following places. Blog - sportsroadtrips.blogspot.com Twitter - @sportsroadtrips Do you have a sports travel pedigree to rival Sean? If so, get in touch. I'd love to hear your tales from the road. Contact details can be found at gamedaytourist.com or alternatively via @gamedaytourist on Twitter and Instagram

Game Day Tourist travels to India to discover the the fascinating world of kabaddi, the action packed sport rapidly rising in popularity thanks to the recently formed Pro Kabaddi League. Guiding us through the sports basics, cultural heritage and modernisation into a glitzy, enthralling spectator experience are commentators and pundits Suhail Chandhok and Dan Strange, hosts of In&Out Kabaddi Podcast. If you would like more from Suhail and Dan, they can be found in the following places: Podcast - Audioboom and most major podcast platforms Twitter - @InAndOutKabaddi @suhailchandhok @DanStrangeTV Instagram - danstrangetv suhailchandhok

Don't know your Pro 14 from Top 14? Not to worry, episode 18 of The Game Day Tourist Podcast has you covered. Paul Bains, creator of rugby blog Driving Maul shares his expert knowledge and insight to guide you through the world of Rugby Union. Paul and Driving Maul can be found in the following places; Blog - drivingmaul.com Twitter - @DrivingMaul Facebook - @DrivingMaul

Football blogger and historian Gerard Farrell returns to discuss the career of Scottish architect Archibald Leitch, designer of some of the most recognisable, historic and beloved stadiums in Britain and Ireland. If you would like more from Gerard, he can be found in the following places; Blog - A Bohemian Sporting Life Twitter - @gerrytastic

Home to teams from the NFL, MLB, MLS and soon to the NHL, Seattle packs a punch for pro sport fans. Throw in college sport from the University of Washington and you'll find a truly great sporting destination. Sports travel blogger Kailee Cavaliere joins me to guide us through the best of what the city has to offer. If you would like to read more from Kailee, she can be found in the following places: Website - ninetyfeetfromhome.com Instagram - @ninetyfeetfromhome Facebook - @ninetyfeetfromhome

Travel blogger Steven Ericson is back to complete our overview of sports travel and culture in Japan. In this episode we cover the most iconic of Japanese sports, sumo, as well as J League football (soccer), figure skating and recap Japan's hosting of the Rugby World Cup. Steven also shares some of his top places to visit and Japanese dishes visitors shouldn't miss out on. If you missed Part 1, check it out in Episode 12. If you would like more from Steven, he can be found in the following places; Blog - @stevenonthemove.com Facebook - stevenonthemove Twitter - @StevenOnTheMove Instagram - stevenonthemove

In episode 14 - Jessica Malone joins me to share stories from her football (soccer) travels, after leaving her job and watching 60 matches on three continents. Jessica can be found in the following places; Twitter - @jessicamalone85 Instagram - soccersabbatical

Brandon Croud, host of Lapped Traffic Podcast introduces the world of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), from a beginner's guide to the best fan experiences the sport has to offer. Brandon and Lapped Traffic Podcast can be found in the following places; Website - thelappedtrafficpodcast.com Twitter - @lappedtrafficpc Facebook - @thelappedtrafficpodcast

So much information we needed a second episode! Blogger Steven Ericson joins me to share insights from his first year of Japanese residency. In this episode, we cover Steven's observations on Japanese culture and his experience of adapting to his new home, Nippon Professional Baseball and the upcoming Rugby World Cup. If you would like more from Steven, he can be found in the following places; Blog - @stevenonthemove.com Facebook - stevenonthemove Twitter - @StevenOnTheMove Instagram - stevenonthemove

In the first of a new series, Brett Gibbons of Road to CFB joins me to share lessons, opinions and experiences from his quest to see a game at all 130 Division 1 college football stadiums. Brett and Road to CFB can be found in the following places; Instagram - roadtocfb Twitter - @theBrettGibbons Podcast - The College Football Show with Road to CFB Links mentioned in this episode can be found at gamedaytourist.com

For episode ten, blogger and podcaster Mouhamad Rachini guides us around his home city of Toronto. Mouhamed can be found in the following places; Twitter - @thatarabkeeper Blog - Between The Sticks YouTube - Koora TV

In episode 9, the incredibly knowledgeable Gerard Farrell introduces us to the unique world of Irish sport and breaks down the best spectator sports experiences Dublin has to offer. Gerard can be found in the following places; Blog - A Bohemian Sporting Life Twitter - @gerrytastic All of the links mentioned in this episode can be found at gamedaytourist.com

For episode 8, I'm joined by fellow Stadium Scene TV Network partner and host of On The Counter podcast, Drew Pells to discuss sport in China and his experience of living and working in the world's most populated country. Drew can be found in the following places; Website - drewpells.com Twitter - @DrewPells Click here for the COPA90 video mentioned by Drew in this episode.