Title: Second Place, Same as the First
Description: Episode 75 reflects on consistency, youth baseball, local sports, school arts events, Pierce College happenings, and upcoming events at the Washington State Fairgrounds, including Dozer Day Seattle and the Cryptid Tattoo and Obscurities Expo.
Published date: May 15, 2026
Episode number: 075
Show Notes for Podyallup Episode #75: Second Place, Same as the First
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Episode 75 opens with a reflection on consistency and small projects. The host talks about building the podcast one week at a time and compares that process to learning a language, writing a book, or working on any long-term goal.
Youth baseball is a major focus of the episode. The host discusses the PCR Giants finishing second in the league and tying for first by record. He reflects on close games, strong wins, pitching depth, and the excitement of heading into the tournament.
The host shares several moments from recent games, including a close loss to the first-place team, strong pitching performances, and players getting chances to step into bigger roles. He emphasizes how proud he is of the team and how much fun it has been to coach them.
The episode also looks ahead to the PCR Giants' first tournament game. A few players may miss the opener because of a school band concert, so other players will need to step up. The host says the team has good pitching depth and is ready for the challenge.
Local high school sports are also discussed. The host talks about the SPSL baseball tournament, including Puyallup, Emerald Ridge, Sumner, Olympia, Curtis, and Tahoma. The big local matchup is Puyallup against Emerald Ridge, with the winner going to state.
The host also mentions local softball tournament games involving Emerald Ridge, Rogers, and Puyallup. Listeners are encouraged to visit the episode page for links to brackets and schedules.
Several local arts events are previewed, including Cinderella Confidential at Puyallup High School, Peter Pan and Wendy at Emerald Ridge High School, and the Pans of Steel Festival at Dessie Evans Elementary.
Pierce College events are briefly mentioned, including the June performances of Food and Fad at the Black Box Theatre and a job fair on Wednesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The value-for-value model is revisited. The host asks listeners to support the show through time, talent, or treasure, including sending local stories, sharing music or artwork, appearing on the podcast, or donating.
The episode closes with events at the Washington State Fairgrounds, including Dozer Day Seattle and the Cryptid Tattoo and Obscurities Expo. Dozer Day gives kids a chance to operate real construction equipment, while the expo features tattoos, cryptids, oddities, artists, classes, and seminars.
Podyallup remains a value-for-value podcast centered on local life in Puyallup. Listeners are encouraged to support the show, share stories, or contribute financially at podyallup.com/donate. New episodes release every Friday.