Adam LaRoche on Baseball Memories, Celebrity Hunts, and Making a Difference w/Jason Aldean :: Try That in a Small Town Podcast
2024/10/28
Try That in a Small Town Podcast
Key Insights
Why did Adam LaRoche start the E3 Foundation?
Guilt after 9/11; wanted to give back to veterans and combat human trafficking.
What was Adam LaRoche's experience with the Boston Red Sox?
Brief, 10-day stint; hit a home run at Fenway Park.
How did Buck Commander start?
Adam met Willie Robertson through Jace Robertson; Willie had an idea for a hunting show.
What is the E3 Foundation's mission?
Support combat veterans and combat human trafficking.
How did Jason Aldean's golf tournament fundraiser go?
Successful; raised $860,000 for the Sentinel Foundation.
Why did Adam LaRoche become a deputy in Kansas?
Needed law enforcement credentials for human trafficking work in the U.S.
What prank did Adam LaRoche play on Tombo?
Set off alarms in a deer blind and drove a police car around his stand.
Why did Adam LaRoche steal Anthony Sherman's truck?
To raise funds for the E3 Foundation through a fake Twitter raffle.
What is the main misconception about human trafficking in the U.S.?
People think it's rare; it's more common than believed, often through social media recruitment.
Why does Adam LaRoche think the U.S. is experiencing division and evil?
Believes pulling God out of public life may have removed protective hand over the nation.
Chapters
Adam LaRoche recounts his brief but memorable experience with the Boston Red Sox, including hitting a home run at Fenway Park.
- Adam LaRoche was traded to the Boston Red Sox for 10 days.
- He hit a home run at Fenway Park, which was a significant moment for him.
- The atmosphere and freedom given to players by manager Terry Francona were highlights of his time in Boston.
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