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Welcome to The Baseball Podcast! We explore all things baseball, specializing in the international side of the game. With hilarious hosts and expert guests with a wealth of baseball knowledge, you won't want to miss our next episode!
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Ethan and Tom continue their miniseries on the Australian Baseball League with Team Australia and Brisbane Bandits legend Logan Wade. An active ABL player, Logan provides insight into the buildup to the 2025-26 ABL season, and what the players expect for the coming campaign. Later, best friend of the show Shawn Spradling stops by and drops some HUGE news concerning Team Australia's World Baseball Classic hopes.And listen to The Baseball Trade Values Podcast wherever you find podcastsFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
Ethan and Tom continue their miniseries focusing on the struggles of the Australian Baseball League, and this time the guys are joined by Perth heat play-by-play announcer, and good friend of the show, Dan Vaughan. Dan speaks to the current status of the league, and what steps could possibly be taken to draw in more fans. Dan uses his minor league and indy ball experiences to show how the ABL could use some creativity and determination to reverse its fortunes.Make sure to follow Dan on Twitter @DanVaughanJrCheck out Baseball's Best Mate on Dan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@danvaughan9768/videosFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
Ethan and Tom kick off a miniseries focusing on the current issues facing the Australian Baseball League, and whether or not the league can weather the storm. In this episode, the guys are joined by Dan Boyce, founder of Aussie Hoopla, a website and podcast dedicated to all things Aussie basketball. Dan breaks down the history of Australia's National Basketball League, chronicling how the league went from dire straits to flourishing over the past decade or so. The guys chat about the similarities between baseball and basketball in Australia, and offer some ideas that the ABL could implement to try to improve the current situation. They also share a few laughs over Crocodile Dundee and rating each other's accents.Make sure to follow Dan on Twitter @aussiehooplaCheck out the site aussiehoopla.comAnd listen to The Aussie Hoopla Podcast wherever you find podcastsFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
In today's episode Ethan and Tom are joined by Baseball Trade Values founder John Bitzer. John breaks down how their model works, how they tinker behind the scenes to keep their values as up to date as possible, and how subscribers can use the site to get realistic feedback on trade proposals. Afterwards, Ethan and Tom partake in a couple of rounds of Melvin Mora.Make sure to follow BTV on Twitter @baseballvaluesCheck out the site baseballtradevalues.comAnd listen to The Baseball Trade Values Podcast wherever you find podcastsFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
Ethan and Tom are joined by international baseball expert Jeff Duda to break down the 2025 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers. Ethan, Tom and Jeff dive into what went well, what went wrong and how things can be improved for the next set of Qualifiers. They also discuss how MLB and the WBSC can do better in growing the game around the world, and even spare a few minutes at the end to make fun of football.Follow Jeff on Twitter @INTLBaseball24Make sure to check out his podcast "International Talk" wherever you listen to podcastsFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
Ethan and Tom are thrilled to be joined by Jacob AKA The Frilled Shark, an international baseball expert and host of "The Giant World of Baseball" podcast. The guys discuss the upcoming World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, the Arab Classic, and some things they'd like to see changed in international competitions. Later, they play an international-themed game of Elmer Dessens.Follow Jacob on Twitter @thefrilledsharkMake sure to check out his podcast "The Giant World of Baseball" wherever you listen to podcastsCatch Jacob's content on his YouTube channel: The Frilled SharkFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
After almost three years, The Baseball Podcast is finally celebrating its fiftieth episode! Best friend of the show Shawn Spradling joins Ethan and Tom for a very special draft of international players. The guys also discuss Shawn's new job with Warstic, his plans for the WBC, and take some time to prayer for Shawn's mom as she battles stomach cancer.Please consider donating to help the Spradling family through this difficult time: https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/valeries-cancer-fundBe sure to follow Shawn on all social medias @Shawn_SpradlingFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748
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 @GraigKreindlerand Instagram @graigkreindlerFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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!Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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 Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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!Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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!Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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.Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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 @baseballstatczAnd check out his amazing website https://baseball-stat.cz/Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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/Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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 newsFollow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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.Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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 thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748FFind Eric on Twitter @EBalnar, and follow Baseball Australia @TeamAusBaseball, and the ABL @ABL
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 thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748F
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.Follow the Baseball Podcast on Twitter @thebaseballpod2Or email us at thebaseballpod@gmail.comAnd check out our show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebaseballpodcast2748FTo learn more about Filipino baseball visit https://www.wbsc.org/en/members/profile/baseball/60/1
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