Pelicans Road Trip

Shortly after being drafted in the 19th round of this year's MLB Draft by the Cubs, catcher Owen Ayers joins the show while the Pelicans take on the RiverDogs in Charleston. Sam and Owen discuss the process of being drafted, Owen's love for fishing, and playing in Myrtle Beach.

While the Pelicans close out the first half in Kannapolis, infielder Chris Paciolla joins the show to talk about growing up in California, his Italian heritage, and possible UFO sightings.

Fan-favorite Jacob Wetzel jumps on the show as the Pelicans take on the Mudcats in North Carolina. Jacob talks about his growth from first coming to Myrtle Beach in 2021, his golf game, and many spectacular catches in the outfield.

With the Pelicans on the road for two straight weeks, Sam Weiderhaft caught up with Kenten Egbert to talk about his pitching style, getting signed by the Cubs, and what he's looking forward to this season.

In the first episode of 2024, Cubs' 20th-round pick Drew Bowser joins the show as the Pelicans take on the Fireflies in Columbia. Sam and Drew talk about being drafted, his friendship with Pete Crow-Armstrong, and what he's looking forward to this season.

Shortly after being drafted by the Cubs and arriving in Myrtle Beach, 18th-round pick Brian Kalmer joins the show to talk about his draft experience, life in Arizona, and the Pelicans' success since he joined the team.

The two-week road trip continues as pitcher Drew Gray joins the show with the Pelicans playing in Down East against the Wood Ducks. Drew and Host Sam Weiderhaft talk about his progress this season, the battle back from Tommy John surgery, clubhouse Mario Kart races, and more.

As the Pelicans move through the second half of the season, catcher Miguel Pabon joins the show with the Birds taking on the Nationals in Fredericksburg. Host Sam Weiderhaft and Miguel talk about his travel stories, catching a no-hitter, and being a leader in the clubhouse.

The Pelicans are on the road in Augusta and pitcher Koen Moreno joins the show. Host Sam Weiderhaft and Koen discuss the Birds' hot streak, Moreno's improvement, fishing, and his hair routines.

With the Pelicans in Fayetteville taking on the Woodpeckers, host Sam Weiderhaft talks with North Carolina native Brody McCullough about his season, being drafted, and his chicken tenders story.

While the Pelicans were in Charleston taking on the RiverDogs, starting pitcher Grant Kipp joined the show to discuss his season, his time at Yale, and his love for reading.

Pelicans Road Trip is back with the first episode of the 2023 season. Cubs 2022 17th-round draft pick Andy Garriola joins broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft while the team takes on the Lynchburg Hillcats. Sam and Andy discuss the opening weekend, Andy's draft day, and their love for In-N-Out.

With the Pelicans playing on the road in Augusta against the GreenJackets, Pelicans starting pitcher Luke Little jumps on the show. Little talks about his favorite road trips this season, his improvement through the season, and favorite jersey to pitch in.

While the Pelicans are taking on the Carolina Mudcats in Zebulon, Sam Weiderhaft catches up with relief pitcher Adam Laskey. The Duke Blue Devil talks about his time as a Pelican and attending basketball games in college.

In the newest episode of Pelicans Road Trip, relief pitcher Sheldon Reed joins the show to discuss his season while the Birds play in Columbia against the Fireflies. Host Sam Weiderhaft talks with Sheldon about being from South Carolina, his time at Clemson, and transitioning to a pitcher from an outfielder.

A few days after starting the first five innings of Sunday's no-hitter, Pelicans pitcher Walker Powell joins Pelicans Road Trip to break down the historic night. Powell and host Sam Weiderhaft discuss Powell's connection to his Pelicans teammates while going through his successful collegiate career at Southern Mississippi.

The 2022 season has begun and as the Pelicans spend the week in Delmarva taking on the Shorebirds, infielder Liam Spence joins the show to talk with Birds broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft. Spence reflects on his days with the Tennessee Volunteers, the 2021 College World Series, and growing up in Australia. The two also discuss the start of the season for the Pelicans before they return to Myrtle Beach for a six-game series against the Columbia Fireflies from 4/26-5/1.

During his final road trip of the season, 2020 Cubs first-round draft pick Ed Howard checks in with host Sam Weiderhaft to recap his first professional season. The Pelicans are in Charleston for this week to take on the RiverDogs and will return for their final series of the season to face the Augusta GreenJackets at Pelicans Ballpark from September 14-19.

While the Pelicans are on the road taking on the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, host Sam Weiderhaft caught up with reliever Bailey Reid to talk about his season. Bailey also talks about his transition from a third baseman to a pitcher at Westmont College, and the two compare and contrast East vs. West coast beaches.

On the newest episode of Pelicans Road Trip, we caught up with "Big Maple" Matt Warkentin while the Pelicans are on the road in Columbia. Host Sam Weiderhaft talks with Matt about his time at Xavier University, the baseball scene in Canada, and his tape-measure home runs.