Chapter 1: The Legend

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09/15/21 • 27 min

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Big Joe Bandicoot set out on a mission to redeem Baltimore baseball. Instead, he created the most controversial team in Major League history, and curated the most chaotic night the spots world had ever seen: 50 Cent Beer Night.
Then... he disappeared.
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Feeling betrayed and ashamed of his beloved Orioles after years of poor performances, Dundalk resident Big Joe Bandicoot decided he had only one choice: establish the 31st Major League team to show the world what real Baltimore baseball is all about. His now infamous effort culminated in the 2021 incident known the world over: 50 Cent Beer Night. Investigative journalist Meghan Stanton leads listeners through Bandicoot’s journey and what led to the event that changed Baseball and Baltimore forever.

This is a story of passion, revenge, fandom, and chaos. This is:

Beneath the Headlines: 50 Cent Beer Night and the Legend of the Dundalk Upper Deckers.

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Chapter 2: The Ballad of Big Joe

Big Joe, who has been missing ever since the events of 50 Cent Beer Night, gets in contact with Meghan. Joe describes his reputation as Baltimore's most-notorious heckler and the Upper Deckers reveal a Major League surprise that hits home for the Orioles.