Indy Ball Report
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsTwo guys talking about the wacky, exciting, sometimes fantastic, and always talented world of Independent league baseball. Episodes come out weekly.
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Episode 217: Open the Gates
May 06, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 72 MBRecorded- May 5, 2023 Uploaded- May 6, 2023 The Pioneer League has fallen to the dark side of streaming and we discuss. The Atlantic League started play and we give our way too early thoughts on week one of the season.
Episode 216: A Silver Preview
April 29, 2023 16:32 - 1 hour - 127 MBRecorded- April 28, 2023 Uploaded- April 29, 2023 The Frontier league held their tryout and draft, so we look at that. Some developments on the newest members of the ALPB and our 90 minute long league preview as well.
Episode 215: Rules of Communication
April 22, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBRecorded- April 21, 2023 Uploaded- April 22, 2023 The Atlantic League is back to their usual routine as of late with a new streaming partner and the release of the test rules for 2023. The guys give their thoughts on both plus the 25th anniversary team’s newest member. The Pioneer League held their draft and started a new media series too. Some AAPB happenings as well.
Episode 214: Rock Solid
April 15, 2023 14:57 - 1 hour - 115 MBRecorded- April 12/14, 2023 Uploaded- April 15, 2023 Lots of new team additions this week. The Ducks add more MLB talent, the Association adds to its talent pool, and the 25th year squad adds 3 heavy hitters. We also have a major loss for Indy Ball. Kevin Tuve joins the show as well. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-boulders-invite-tryout-2023-tickets-590332318857
Episode 213: Home Improvement
April 08, 2023 14:28 - 46 minutes - 51 MBRecorded- April 7, 2023 Uploaded- April 8, 2023 Everyone is upgrading their ballparks and their coaching staffs this week. Nick and Will break all that down and discuss the newest members of the 25th anniversary team. That and some humor on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast.
Episode 212: Surf’s Up
April 01, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBRecorded- March 31, 2023 Uploaded- April 1, 2023 The news has picked up as we have more numbers being retired, a huge signing for the Atlantic League, offseason staples, and the Sandcastle looks set to be knocked down. All that and some serious conversations on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report.
Episode 211: With Distinction
March 25, 2023 16:59 - 54 minutes - 59.9 MBRecorded- March 24, 2023 Uploaded- March 25, 2023 It's a bit of a slow week that picks up as we go along. However, we have some good ideas and there’s a lot of honors being bestowed across the Indy Ball world. There’s also some minor tryout and staffing news. Plus a partnership.
Episode 210: Now Hiring
March 18, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBRecorded- March 17, 2023 Uploaded- March 18, 2023 There’s half a dozen hirings that we need to go over this week and the final division in our recap series. A tangent that’s actually insightful as well. A lot going on this week.
Episode 209: Turn The Clocks Back
March 11, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBRecorded- March 10, 2023 Uploaded- March 11, 2023 Lexington decides to celebrate turning the clocks forward by going backwards. A slew of Frontier League hirings are made, a new addition to the 25th anniversary team is discussed, and we look back at the Pioneer League North division.
Episode 208: Reflections of Naysayers
March 04, 2023 17:12 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBRecorded- March 3, 2023 Uploaded- March 4, 2023 We mourn the loss of a former Indy Ball stud and look at a situation with Hinchliffe Stadium involving the Jackals in addition to some miscellaneous news and our AAPB West division review.
Episode 207: East of Redundancy
February 25, 2023 17:54 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBRecorded- February 24, 2022 Uploaded- February 25, 2022 Big personal news, staff completion, some new names and opportunities plus much more in the way of news. The review of 22 continues with the American Association East division.
Bonus Episode: There’s a Bulldozer on Home Plate Review
February 22, 2023 19:02 - 36 minutes - 43 MBNick reviews Miles Wolff's new memoir titled There's a Bulldozer on Home Plate and goes over the pros and cons of the book. Thanks to our friends at McFarland Publishing for getting us advanced access to the book, making this possible. If you'd like to purchase the book you can do so at the link below. https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/theres-a-bulldozer-on-home-plate/
Episode 206: Southland
February 18, 2023 18:22 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBRecorded- February 17, 2022 Uploaded- February 18, 2022 Nick and Will look at the new field in Hinchcliff and new rules in the Pioneer League. Also a new addition to the 25th anniversary team, a tryout, and Frederick’s coaching staff gets rounded out. The ALPB review is finished with a look back on the south division.
Episode 205: Screamin’ Atlantic
February 11, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBRecorded- February 10, 2022 Uploaded- February 11, 2022 Nick and Will are back to talk about the finalists for the name the team contest in Frederick and the latest addition to the 25th Anniversary team. Also coaching staff are being finalized and the season review series continues with the ALPB North.
Episode 204: Silver Standard
February 04, 2023 21:43 - 2 hours - 179 MBRecorded- February 3, 2022 Uploaded- February 4, 2022 A lot of news going down this week. The Atlantic League announced a special honor for a select few. Sioux Falls sets their sights on a new coup and a major face leaves the Association. The Pioneer League keeps making moves and the Maverick League reminds us they exist. Oh and we have the 2nd half of our 2022 Frontier League review featuring the East division this time. Jam packed episode this week of the Indy Ball Report. News 2;...
Episode 203: Settled
January 28, 2023 21:29 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBThe guys are alone this week to talk about a big HS tourny in Paterson, a returning staff in So. Maryland, a new staff in Billings, and the grand piece of this episode is our look back at the Frontier League's West division in 2022.
Episode 202: Tri-City Talks Pt. 2
January 21, 2023 19:39 - 1 hour - 102 MBInterview- January 9, 2022 Recorded- January 20, 2022 Uploaded- January 21, 2022 Will is back from Vegas and we’re back with the second half of our Tri-City interviews. Matt Callahan (TCVC VP/GM) jumps on to talk some Valleycats baseball. We also have a Frederick update and a bunch of hirings. All this and more on the Indy Ball Report.
Episode 201: Tri-City Talks Pt. 1
January 14, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBInterview- January 9, 2022 Recorded- January 13, 2022 Uploaded- January 14, 2022 Will is off in Vegas but before he left the guys got to sit down and talk with Valleycats manager and Indy Ball legend Pete Incaviglia.
Episode 200: Live From the Dugout
January 07, 2023 17:32 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBInterview- January 6, 2022 Recorded- January 6, 2022 Uploaded- January 7, 2022 Count em, 2 major milestones as the crew reaches the 200 episode mark and they welcome their first MLB player to the show. Logan Watkins (Cleburne Manager) joins the show to talk about his journey in baseball from Wrigley to Wichita to Mexico and beyond. There some major hirings in the ALPB and our first radio deal of the offseason too.
Episode 199: Whirl-Windy City
December 31, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBInterview- December 23, 2022 Recorded- December 30, 2022 Uploaded- December 31, 2022 We welcome Windy City Thunderbolts GM Mike VerSchave to the show to talk about the 2023 ASG, the new manager in town, the Chicago baseball scene, and more. Then a look at a returning ALPB promotion and the new sheriff in the ‘peg. Also a playoff proposal.
Episode 198: Your Questions, Our Answers 4
December 24, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBRecorded- December 23, 2022 Uploaded- December 24, 2022 It’s time for our annual tradition. You send in questions and we give you the answers. Features this year are personal bio info, show’s future, thoughts on ALPB online presence, our favorite leagues, and more!
Episode 197: A Grand Ole Time
December 17, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 78 MBRecorded on December 15/17, 2022 Uploaded on December 17, 2022 We interviewed Grand Junction Jackalopes President Mick Ritter and discuss what went into their championship last year and much more. We also breakdown the new Legends manager and the shake up in the AAPB.
Episode 196: Aussie Influence
December 10, 2022 17:47 - 39 minutes - 44.3 MBThere’s a continental sized partnership forming in the American Association and they’re also looking for the most valuable of modern day resources; influencers. Recorded- December 9, 2022 Uploaded- December 10, 2022
Episode 195: Managing the Empire
December 03, 2022 17:14 - 58 minutes - 64.6 MBRecorded- December 3, 2022 Uploaded- December 3, 2022 There’s some big changes coming to Quebec and possibly Shreveport as well. The Boomers retain some big pieces, Lake Erie adds one, and Empire State tries to change their fortune.
Episode 194: Blowing In From The South
November 26, 2022 16:39 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MBRecorded- November 26, 2022 Uploaded- November 26, 2022 The Frontier League has announced their All-Star weekend and Lexington is getting a fan focused review. The guys talk about both and backtrack on some news from Charleston in this edition of the Indy Ball Report.
Blowing In From The South
November 26, 2022 16:39 - 43 minutes - 49.2 MBRecorded- November 26, 2022 Uploaded- November 26, 2022 The Frontier League has announced their All-Star weekend and Lexington is getting a fan focused review. The guys talk about both and backtrack on some news from Charleston in this edition of the Indy Ball Report.
Episode 193: On The Clock
November 19, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBWhile both hosts are sick neither is sick of exciting news weeks. We have a new team in the ALPB and end of year awards in the Pioneer League. Also a major change coming to the Frontier League and American Association.
Episode 192: General Discussion
November 12, 2022 20:29 - 1 hour - 119 MBRyan joins the show again this week. This time we talk about the ALPB’s flawed schedule roll out and the general direction of independent baseball. Also some staffing news in NJ and Gastonia. There’s also an important discussion on Taylor Swift and her albums. Recorded- November 12, 2022 Uploaded- November 12, 2022
Episode 191: Milking It
November 05, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe crew welcome Anthony Barone (Milwaukee Milkmen manager) to the show to talk about the Milkmen, American Association, and more. There are also some schedules that are out and a rebrand in the Pioneer League. The Miners named a new manager and the guys discuss as well. Recorded- November 1 & 4, 2022 Uploaded- November 5, 2022
Episode 190: Headliners
October 29, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBWill has returned and we have 3 different pieces of headline worthy new along with a recap of news from last week and a dose of local color.
Episode 189: Keep Paddling
October 22, 2022 15:45 - 39 minutes - 44.4 MBWhile Will’s away Nick will hold down the fort and get you up to date with the news but first there's a fun interview with Missoula Paddleheads manager Michael Schlact. Recorded- October 18 & 22, 2022 Uploaded- October 22, 2022
Episode 188: A National Landmark
October 15, 2022 16:16 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThe guys welcome Brian LoPinto from the Friends of Hinchcliffe to the show to tell us about baseball in Paterson and the history of the ballpark as well. As some big coaching carousel news as well. Recorded- October 13 & 15, 2022 Uploaded- October 15, 2022 Brian's Link- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233107546713577/
Episode 187: Scheduled For Release
October 08, 2022 15:27 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe have our first offseason show in 6 months and the guys are having some fun with it. There’s a slew of schedule releases and some offseason awards in the Atlantic League. Lake Erie also names their manager and we have some Banana Ball to talk about. Recorded- October 6, 2022 Uploaded- October 8, 2022
Episode 186: Barn Blitz
October 01, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBThe Indy Ball season is done and we have a champion in the Atlantic League! We’ll look at the ALPB playoffs as a whole plus end of season awards. Not to mention some manager news as well. Recorded- October 1, 2022 Uploaded- October 1, 2022
Episode 185: Fly High
September 26, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBRecorded- September 24, 2022 Uploaded- September 26, 2022 The guys talk about championships in 3 leagues and the playoffs in 1 other league.
Episode 184: Championship Weekend
September 24, 2022 17:28 - 1 hour - 111 MBIt’s been a long week away from the field but on it was something else. There’s playoffs in all four partner leagues and three championship games to look at this week. Not to mention, the Jackals confirmed what we already knew. You’ll need to hear this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- September 16, 2022 Uploaded- September 17, 2022 (YT Edition)
Championship Weekend
September 24, 2022 17:28 - 1 hour - 111 MBIt’s been a long week away from the field but on it was something else. There’s playoffs in all four partner leagues and three championship games to look at this week. Not to mention, the Jackals confirmed what we already knew. You’ll need to hear this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- September 16, 2022 Uploaded- September 17, 2022 (YT Edition)
Episode 183: Lights Out
September 10, 2022 19:20 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIt’s the start of playoffs in Indy Ball and we have to talk about the wild card week that’s lived up to its name. Plus a no hitter from last week, new rules, and everything else in the world of Indy Ball. Recorded- September 10, 2022 Uploaded- September 10, 2022
Episode 182: Smoke Em If You Got Em
September 03, 2022 16:37 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBWe have a big show this week. There’s a playoff race in all 4 partner leagues and 3 of those seasons are into the final stretch. We have more drama in Tri-City involving the usual suspects and some disturbing news out of Lexington. Recorded- September 2, 2022 Uploaded- September 3, 2022 https://twitter.com/ALPBroundup/status/1565680226675335168 https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/ValleyCats-lose-latest-chapter-in-feud-with-17414341.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)...
Episode 181: It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over
August 27, 2022 15:15 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBThe Jackals' time at Yogi Berra Stadium has come to end. We’ll look back at the stadium they called home for 25 year and what that final gameday was like. Also, we’re looking at playoff races, a new team coming to an old market, and a very interesting giveaway in Charleston. Recorded- August 26, 2022 Uploaded- August 27, 2022
Episode 181: It Ain't Over Till It's Over
August 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThe Jackals' time at Yogi Berra Stadium has come to end. We’ll look back at the stadium they called home for 25 year and what that final gameday was like. Also, we’re looking at playoff races, a new team coming to an old market, and a very interesting giveaway in Charleston. Recorded- August 26, 2022 Uploaded- August 27, 2022
Episode 180: Nobody Goes There Anymore; It’s Too Crowded
August 20, 2022 11:16 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBThe Jackals are moving out of the only place they’ve ever called home and we have the inside scoop on the place they’ll be moving to in 2023. The Frontier League’s transaction deadline has come and gone as the playoff races enter the final turn. Who comes out on top? We tell you what we think about it and the American Association’s playoff race as well on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- August 19, 2022 Uploaded- August 20, 2022
Episode 180: Nobody Goes There Anymore; It's Too Crowded
August 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThe Jackals are moving out of the only place they’ve ever called home and we have the inside scoop on the place they’ll be moving to in 2023. The Frontier League’s transaction deadline has come and gone as the playoff races enter the final turn. Who comes out on top? We tell you what we think about it and the American Association’s playoff race as well on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report podcast! Recorded- August 19, 2022 Uploaded- August 20, 2022
Episode 179: Flying Fish
August 13, 2022 16:44 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe Frontier League’s East Division is heating up with under 2 dozen games left and playoff spots still wide open. Washington accomplished a major franchise milestone and an ALPB alum did as well. Speaking of the ALPB, there’s news on their Hagerstown expansion and playoff race. The AAPB is becoming settled except for the West Division. And the Pioneer League has history too. All this and more on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- August 13, 2022 Uploaded- Augus...
Episode 178: I Newsome-thing About a Haberdashery
August 06, 2022 16:48 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBWe’re talking about all 4 partner leagues this week. Quebec shows that they do bleed and the sharks are closing in. The Pioneer League second half is gaining steam and their hidden gems come to light. The Association comes to fight to their finish line and the Atlantic League it Lancaster that’s Barnstormin' the top of North. Recorded- August 6, 2022 Uploaded- August 6, 2022
Episode 177: Halfway To Home
July 30, 2022 16:53 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBThe guys recorded a special Saturday session to get you prepped for the final half of the Indy Ball season with a look at the big 3 leagues. Recorded- July 30, 2022 Uploaded- July 30, 2022
Episode 176: Rocking With The Rangers
July 23, 2022 12:39 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBKumar Rocker has been drafted and where has caught us by surprise, we breakdown his case and the future in the Frontier League. Also, we have some red hot teams and a settling up that need to be discussed. Recorded- July 20, 2022 Uploaded- July 23, 2022
Episode 175: One Shoe Over the Line
July 16, 2022 14:04 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe have a shoe throwing incident to discuss and all-star fever is in full swing this week in Indy Ball. We also saw a 16 year old record fall and a new Hall of Fame established as well. All this and more on this week's episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast. Recorded- July 15, 2022 Uploaded- July 16, 2022
Episode 174: Bould Turn of Events
July 09, 2022 13:01 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBThere are big moves around Indy Ball. In the Frontier, the Boulders are charging in the East division and Y’alls may be done in the west. Over in the Association, Milwaukee is a crossroad in their season. And the 2nd half is under way in the ALPB. A lot going on this week on the Indy Ball Report. Recorded- July 8, 2022 Uploaded- July 9, 2022
Episode 173: It Has Happened
July 02, 2022 15:19 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBRecorded- July 1, 2022 Uploaded- July 2, 2022 The American Associations named their All-Star rosters this week and the impossible has finally happened for the Greys.