Known for his work as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and former Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr. also happens to be one of baseball's biggest advocates and storytellers. Roy and Parney dive deep into his lifelong love of the game, his work with MLB and the Negro Leagues, and why preserving baseball history matters more than ever.

The two discuss:
Roy's passion for baseball and work with the Ken Griffey Jr. Swingman Classic, the East-West Classic, and Negro Leagues initiatives
How Roy and Parney first met and reconnected at historic Rickwood Field
The incredible history and significance of Rickwood Field, where countless baseball legends and Hall of Famers played
Being featured in the newspaper for striking out but still driving in a run
The emotional night Willie Mays passed away during MLB's return to Rickwood Field
Roy's lifelong love affair with the Chicago Cubs and attending Game 7 of the 2016 World Series
The players, moments, and stories that shaped his baseball fandom

Then Richmond comedy legend Micah "Bam Bam" White joins the show for a surprise reunion with Roy. The two longtime friends share hilarious stories from their early days, reconnecting years later, and navigating careers in comedy.

Whether you're a baseball fan, comedy fan, Cubs fan, or simply love great storytelling, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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Known for his work as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and former Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr. also happens to be one of baseball's biggest advocates and storytellers. Roy and Parney dive deep into his lifelong love of the game, his work with MLB and the Negro Leagues, and why preserving baseball history matters more than ever.
The two discuss:
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Then Richmond comedy legend Micah "Bam Bam" White joins the show for a surprise reunion with Roy. The two longtime friends share hilarious stories from their early days, reconnecting years later, and navigating careers in comedy.
Whether you're a baseball fan, comedy fan, Cubs fan, or simply love great storytelling, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: <a href="https://labellapc.com/">https://labellapc.com/</a>
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After spending the last 35+ years in minor league baseball, Todd "Parney" Parnell is peeling back the curtain to share the incredible memories, relationships, and captivating stories from his storied career on the Parney Time podcast.

Join Parney and the "Pub Club" every other week for authentic conversations, wild untold stories, life lessons, and a lineup of guest interviews that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

You never know what's coming next on Parney Time!  

After spending the last 35+ years in minor league baseball, Todd "Parney" Parnell is peeling back the curtain to share the incredible memories, relationships, and captivating stories from his storied career on the Parney Time podcast.
Join Parney and the "Pub Club" every other week for authentic conversations, wild untold stories, life lessons, and a lineup of guest interviews that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
You never know what's coming next on Parney Time!

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Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on Rickwood Field, Cubs Fandom and a Surprise Reunion with Bam Bamm White

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