Episodes
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Ethan and Tom are elated to be joined by the superbly talented Graig Kreindler! A successful artist, Graig paints incredibly detailed baseball scenes, as well as portraits of players that are nearly indistinguishable from photographs. Graig shares his experiences as a working artist, how and why he paints the way he does, and what are some of the greatest joys and biggest challenges of his work, and so much more.
Be sure to check out Graig's work at https://www.graigkreindler.com/
and follow him on twitter @GraigKreindler
and Instagram @graigkreindler
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Ethan and Tom break down an embarrassing Phillies playoff exit, dissecting what went wrong and why. The guys discuss how the team was set up for failure, and what can be improved in the future. Most importantly, they play a hilarious game afterwards!
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Ethan and Tom are thrilled to be joined by Yuri Karasawa, better known as Yakyu Cosmopolitan. The guys discuss how Yuri got started covering Japanese baseball, similarities and differences between MLB and NPB, Japan's most recent WBC win, and the Shohei Ohtani situation. Afterwards, Yuri joins for a NPB-centric game of Elmer Dessens.
Follow Yuri on Twitter @yakyucosmo
And follow him on Instagram @yakyucosmo
Check out Yuri's Youtube channel: / @yakyucosmopolitan
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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Ethan and Tom had a blast chatting with former Savannah Banana Cole Parks about his baseball career, what it's like playing for the Bananas, and his current time in the U.S. Army. Later, the guys play a Rays-centric game of Elmer Dessens, and Cole introduces a new game: Shedrick Honeycutt!
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Here comes the 2023 highlightsvideo for The Baseball Podcast. Lovingly crafted by second-best friend of the show Ben Lyon! Enjoy our best and worst moments from a fantastic year!
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Ethan and Tom are absolutely thrilled to be joined by Team Australia and Brisbane Bandits legend Logan Wade! Logan is an Australian Baseball League and World Baseball Classic veteran, winning four Claxton Shields in the ABL and helping lead Australia to their historic quarterfinals WBC run last year. Logan breaks down the Aussies' amazing ABC performance, what led to the team's success, and what's in store for Team Australia. He also dives into what made the Bandits' dynasty so special, his journey through the ABL, and what it's been like taking on a leadership role in recent years.
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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This episode Ethan and Tom are joined by Jiří Vlach, creator of Baseball Stat CZ, the home of all stats for Czech Baseball Extraliga. Jiří tells tom and Ethan about how his interest in baseball started, how the game has grown in the Czech Republic, and what the future of the game looks like.
Follow Jiří on Twitter @baseballstatcz
And check out his amazing website https://baseball-stat.cz/
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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Today Ethan and Tom are joined by Daniel Álvarez-Montes, founder of El Extrabase, to discuss all things Venzuelan Baseball, World Baseball Classic, and the growth of the game around the world. Afterwards, the guys enjoy a hilarious game of Venezuelan-specific Elmer Dessens.
Follow Daniel on Twitter @DanielAlvarezEE and check out his work at https://elextrabase.com/
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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This week Ethan and Tom chat with Christopher Byrnes, Head Coach of the Swiss National Baseball Team. Coach Byrnes gives insight into the history of the program, the growth of baseball in Switzerland, the challenges faced by a small program, and the vision for Swiss baseball moving forward.
Follow Coach Byrnes On Twitter @cjbswissG2G for all the latest Swiss baseball news
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On this episode Ethan and Tom conduct a post-mortem on the shockingly disappointing Phillies. The guys discuss the ups and downs of the postseason run, as well as what flaws haunted the team all year, and what can be done in the future.
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Ethan and Tom welcome Baseball Australia's Media, Content and Broadcast Manager, Eric Balnar to the show. The guys dive into the history of baseball Down Under, as well as the state of the game today. Eric shares insight into the Aussies' incredible 2023 World Baseball Classic run, the next wave of Australians coming to MLB, and the day-to-day operations of the Australian Baseball League.Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at [email protected] check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748FFind Eric on Twitter @EBalnar, and follow Baseball Australia @TeamAusBaseball, and the ABL @ABL
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This week Ethan and Tom discuss the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and the similarities between that event and the World Baseball Classic. The guys dive into what made each tournament popular, as well as how the WBC could be improved by being more like the FIBA World Cup.Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at [email protected] check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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Today Ethan and Tom are joined by Pepe Muñoz, Secretary General of the Philippine Amateur Baseball Association. Pepe dives into the fascinating growth of Filipino baseball, as well as the state of the game. He also sheds light on the disappointing removal of the Philippines from the 2020 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, and elaborates on what the plan is for getting back to the tournament.
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To learn more about Filipino baseball visit https://www.wbsc.org/en/members/profile/baseball/60/1
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On this episode Ethan is joined by best friend of the show Shawn Spradling once again to talk about Shawn's incredible experience at the World Baseball Classic. Shawn gives insight into what it was like as a member of the media, his amazing journey to becoming the go-to source for WBC news, and the whirlwind two weeks he had during the tournament.
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Follow Shawn on Twitter @Shawn_Spradling and on TikTok @shawnspradling, and check out his podcast "WBC Central" wherever you listen.
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Today Ethan and Tom are honored to be joined by Team Great Britain pitcher and Cincinnati Reds prospect Donovan Benoit. Donovan shares his unique insight as a player on Team GB's historic run to the 2023 World Baseball Classic, the state of baseball in Great Britain, and the lifestyle of a player competing in the WBC. He also shares what it's like to play in the minor leagues both before and after this season's landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement, and his own climb up the organizational ladder.
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
Follow Donovan on Twitter @_Donovan_Benoit
And on Instagram @_donovan_benoit
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Ethan and Tom are thrilled to be joined by painter Andy Brown, the official artist of Team Great Britain. Andy has traveled around the globe painting over 120 different stadiums, as well as players such as David Ortiz and Jeremy Peña. Andy chats with the guys about how he got started painting baseball, his journeys to all 30 MLB parks, his time with Team Great Britain and what he's up to now.
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
Make sure to check out Andy's work at https://andybrownstadiums.com/
And follow him on Instagram @andybrownisanartist
And Twitter @andybisanartist
Or email him at [email protected]
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This week Ethan and Tom are joined by David Long, Senior Sports Reporter at stuff.co.nz, to discuss the unfortunate demise of the Australian Baseball League's Auckland Tuatara franchise. The guys dive into the incredible rise, and tragic fall of New Zealand's only ABL team, and discuss what the future of baseball in New Zealand looks like. Tom and Ethan also discuss their season-long frustration with the Phillies, as well as some exciting upcoming episodes of the show!
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Follow David on Twitter @davidlongffx
And read his fantastic work at https://www.stuff.co.nz/authors/david-long
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This episode Ethan and Tom get together for a Memorial Day Special to honor the 13 MLB players who gave their lives in service to their country. Ranging from the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century all the way to the Korean War in the mid-20th century, over a dozen MLB players died as a result of military service. This episode shares the stories of all 13 men, as well as some background of the conflicts they took part in. Thank you for listening to this very special episode of the Baseball Podcast, and please take a moment this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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or more great information on these players and others, check out: https://www.baseballsgreatestsacrifice.com/
And: https://www.baseballinwartime.com/
Or find full-length writeups at: https://sabr.org/bioproject
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This week Ethan and Tom are joined once again by comedian Jim Gillespie and Ethan's brother-in-law Garrett Lyon, as well as super fan John Wagner for a fun change to the usual routine. John is still starting out his baseball fandom journey, but he's been a huge football fan for years, so the guys play their football equivalent of Elmer Dessens: Juqua Parker/Thomas.
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And check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748
Follow Jim on Instagram @thejimgillespie
And follow his podcast on Insta @twointhestinkpodcast
And listen to Two In The Stink wherever you listen to podcasts
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This week Ethan and Tom are joined by Tom's cousin Collin Quirk for a wacky game of Elmer Dessens. The guys name random players with Collin, who is not a baseball fan, and Collin dispenses the deepest of cuts. Afterwards, Tom and Ethan discuss the insanity of the Oakland A's situation, as well as some noteworthy starts to the MLB season.
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