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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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Summary

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 06: Tony Watson on MLB Pressure, Pittsburgh Sports & Life After Baseball
    May 7 2026

    Former MLB pitcher Tony Watson joins the show for Episode 6 to talk about his baseball journey, playing under pressure, Pittsburgh sports culture, and what life looks like after the game.

    From clubhouse stories to the mental side of professional sports, Tony shares insights from his years in Major League Baseball and reflects on the moments that shaped his career.

    Pittsburgh sports, playoff intensity, and behind-the-scenes baseball stories. This episode has it all.

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    48 mins
  • EP 05: Jay Caufield on Toughness, Faith & the Grind of Hockey
    Apr 22 2026

    What does it take to endure the grind of professional hockey and stay grounded through it all?

    On this episode of Sacred Grounds, we sit down with former NHL enforcer and broadcaster Jay Caufield to talk about toughness, discipline, and the deeper foundation behind a life in hockey.

    Jay shares stories from his playing days, the realities of stepping into one of the toughest roles in the NHL, and how mindset, purpose, and personal values shape success both on and off the ice.

    This conversation goes beyond the game, diving into resilience, identity, and what keeps you grounded when the pressure is at its highest.

    If you're chasing greatness in any field, this one hits different.

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    48 mins
  • 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
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