Well, we did it. Had a blast. Everybody that I know who watched the broadcast loved it. Those that weren’t able to watch live keep asking me, “How’d it go?” My answer is “I had an absolute blast. We talked baseball, we joked around. I think most people liked it.” Most.
The morning started on the Fox Sports Fan Express. In addition to the bloggers, we had some good peeps on that bus, including my buddy Judson Richards from XTRA Sports 1360’s The Drive. He’s on his tippy toes in this photo. Busted.
#FanExpress trip to #PadresST? It’s on. @FSSDGirls @Judson1360 #BloggersTakeOver pic.twitter.com/u8rDYu6nP3
— FOX Sports San Diego (@FOXSportsSD) March 21, 2014
As for the broadcast, I haven’t actually had a chance to watch it yet, so I’ll have a better idea once I do. But from what I can tell, it was a success. Selfie City before the broadcast.
We’re ready for #BloggersTakeover cc: @LobShots @PadresPublic @gaslampball @friarhood pic.twitter.com/6l2soorXsh
— RJ’s Fro (@RJsFro) March 22, 2014
Was cool to see the official @Padres twitter account tweet this out. (We obviously had no clue they were taking this photo)
Bloggers are taking over @FOXSportsSD tonight. @friarhood, @RJsFro, @LobShots & @gaslampball got you covered. pic.twitter.com/SxzQgQfEiQ
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 22, 2014
It was pretty cool. Our host, Jesse Agler, was fantastic.
We are three outs away from this on @FOXSportsSD. Get ready. #BloggersTakeOver pic.twitter.com/Bgr7Xg1tgC
— Jesse Agler (@jesseagler) March 22, 2014
There were a lot of people stopping and taking photos and asking us questions.
I apologize in advance. These clowns are about to invade your TV. #BloggersTakeOver @padres @FOXSportsSD pic.twitter.com/mMOT84s2FV
— Matt A. (@matthewverygood) March 22, 2014
#bloggerstakeover is now trending in #SanDiego http://t.co/GAk0ViBXOB diego
— Trendsmap San Diego (@TrendsSanDiego) March 22, 2014
We were a trending topic on twitter, which was great, so I’ll throw up a few of the tweets so that those of you who aren’t on twitter know what the wonderful world of social media was saying.
Loving the brown & yellow being worn by the guys in the #BloggersTakeOver. @Padres front office take note. @PadresMikeDee @WaynePartello
— 90FeetOfPerfection (@duaneharris19) March 22, 2014
Good job on air to @gaslampball @RJsFro @LobShots and @friarhood #BloggersTakeOver was a good opportunity to just have fun.
— Nathan Zack (@taterz1021) March 22, 2014
#BloggersTakeOver that was cool. Following everybody that participated now.
— John Vargas (@BigJohnVargas) March 22, 2014
SAY HI TO CANADA WE ARE FANS OF YOU ASWELL 🙂 #bloggerstakeover
— Bobby Kazakoff (@good_ol_bobby) March 22, 2014
It’s a 162 game season, that calls for a touch of #bloggerstakeover
— Kevin Thompson (@ParkAtThePark) March 22, 2014
@Padres These guys should sit in for one home game a week during the regular season. Well, a couple of innings anyway. #bloggerstakeover
— truth bombs (@RobKeaton) March 22, 2014
@FOXSportsSD always fun to watch our #BloggersTakeOver
— Jessy (@JessyJ_18) March 22, 2014
These nerds are hilarious #bloggerstakeover
— cory king (@coryjking) March 22, 2014
Only 1 thing could make me switch the channel from basketball right now. #BloggersTakeOver
— SanDiegoJosh (@SanDiegoJosh) March 22, 2014
#BloggersTakeOver these guys a funny and lets go padres!!!!!!1
— Legacy ▼ (@c4sp3r619) March 22, 2014
These guys are hilarious! @Padres #BloggersTakeOver
— Tyler Hemmings (@TylerHemmings) March 22, 2014
#BloggersTakeOver “VERY entertaining” -my mom. she doesn’t do irony, that’s legit.
— ryanm (@ryanmtweets) March 22, 2014
This #BloggersTakeOver thing is amazing.
— Tony Losoya (@Tony_Losoya) March 22, 2014
Was that as good for all of you as it was for me? #BloggersTakeOver
— Jodi Paranal (@jodes0405) March 22, 2014
Thanks for the kind words. We had a blast. Hopefully Steve from Friarhood, Dex from Gaslamp Ball, and Rick from RJ’s Fro/Padres Public had as much fun as me. The FSSD crew was awesome. Thanks to Henry Ford and Jeff Byle for letting us get on camera, and thanks to Megan, Jacquelyn, Intern Rich, and the rest of the team. You guys were all top notch. Hopefully Fox Sports San Diego lets us do it again sometime. Maybe during the regular season? Riiiiiiiiiight.
Also, I got a ton of compliments on my Storm Friar t-shirt. I’ll be selling them shortly. Will keep you guys posted.
-bp