We are just two sleeps away as we record from the 2026 season. The X's made a stop in Kane County this week to face the Cougars for their final two exhibition tuneups of the season. What better way to start the season than to have American Association Commissioner Joshua Schaub stop by for a visit with "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan Jr. on this last offseason edition of Explorers Expresso.

We get one more week closer to the 2026 season! Spring training is in full swing and so now it is time to turn to our concessions offerings this season. "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan Jr welcomes our food and beverage "Guru" also formally known as Director, Food & Beverage Jessica Hutchinson. You will be hungry after this edition plus all your news and notes on this edition of Explorers Expresso.

It is the last show before the X's camp opens! Manager Steve Montgomery stops by and updates "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan on the plans in place. It is also the first show in season show!

We move the show up a day earlier this week! We are excited to be joined by American Association Trainer of the Year Bruce Fischbach of your Sioux City Explorers. Plus "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan has your bonus content and news and notes on this week's show! #GoX's

One month until opening day! We start off the show talking tickets and the love of baseball and home with Emma DeStigter Manager of Tickets for the X's. Then "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan Jr. welcomes our newest addition to the Explorers family in Andrew Della Piana the new media and broadcast assistant. Enjoy!

Our promotions edition of Explorers Expresso! "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan welcomes Emily Trucke our promotions guru to the show. We break down what lies ahead and tease a few others. Join us plus the bonus content you only get on the audio show.

Our April Fools edition! "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan Jr. welcomes Pitching Coach Bobby Post to the show. We also get a surprise "mound visit" conversation when reliever Nate Gercken stops by to join Bobby. We also take a look at the new cashless policy at "LCP" and we look at some news and notes around the league in another loaded edition of Explorers Expresso. And as always, our exclusive bonus content only found on the podcast as we continue our look at the 1894 Sioux City Corn Huskers.

We are 52 days away from the opener in Chicago. What will the bats be like in 2026? "Voice of the X's" Dan Vaughan Jr. welcomes hitting coach Rafael Melchione to the show to discuss all things hitting and more on this edition of Explorers Expresso.