Sidearmnation Podcast - A Unique Baseball Podcast
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA unique baseball podcast - Interviews with: - current/former MLB sidearm/submarine pitchers- unique baseball stories- athletes from other sports talking baseball
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Episodes
Reggie Rivard - Former AAA/Team Canada RHP
February 27, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBOn this episode we have former AAA RHP Reggie Rivard. Reggie comes on the show to talk about his journey to AAA from Bonnyville Alberta, college career, playing winter ball in Colombia/Venezuela, playing for Team Canada. Brought to you by Jbirdy Baseball Clothing...make sure to give them a follow on social media and check them out at www.jbirdy.ca Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Daniel Young - Atlanta Braves Sidearm LHP
February 22, 2023 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode we have Atlanta Braves sidearm LHP Daniel Young...Daniel comes on to chat about his college career at the University of Florida, sidearm pitching, time in Jays org., MLB debut. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Daniel Salmons - Actor - War on the Diamond
February 17, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBOn this episode we have actor Daniel Salmons. Daniel plays Hall of Famer Tris Speaker in the movie War on the Diamond. War on the Diamond is a movie about former NY Yankees sidearm pitcher Carl Mays who threw a pitch and killed Cleveland Indians player Ray Chapman. Daniel was also a sidearm LHP in HS. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jon Huizinga - Former Brewers Sidearm RHP
February 12, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this episode we have a former teammate of mine Jon Huizinga. Jon comes on the show to chat about his pro career, sidearm pitching, signing with the Brewers at the age of 34, becoming pitching guru at Fuel Factory, spending time in Sedona AZ. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Spencer Bivens - SF Giants RHP
December 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn this episode we have SF Giants RHP Spencer Bivens. Spencer comes on the show to talk about his incredible journey on getting signed by the Giants, his unique college career, going to France after college, Indy ball, playing in the Arizona Fall League. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Penn Murfee - Seattle Mariners Sidearm RHP
December 19, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBOn this episode we have Seattle Mariners RHP Penn Murfee. Penn comes on the show to talk about his college career as a hitter at Vanderbilt, transitioning to a pitcher, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, 2022 playoff run, playing winter ball in DR. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jose Cuas - KC Royals Sidearm RHP
December 14, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode we have KC Royals RHP Jose Cuas...Jose comes on the show to chat about his incredible journey to the show out of Indy ball, sidearm pitching, originally being a position player, drafted out of HS by the Jays, MLB debut Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Kaleb Bowman - Brewers RHP
December 07, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this episode we have recently signed with the Milwaukee Brewers RHP Kaleb Bowman. Kaleb comes on to chat about pitching from multiple arm slots, college career, playing International ball in Canada/Australia/Germany.
Kaleb Bowman - Brewers RHP
December 07, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this episode we have recently signed with the Milwaukee Brewers RHP Kaleb Bowman. Kaleb comes on to chat about pitching from multiple arm slots, college career, playing International ball in Canada/Australia/Germany. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Former pro submarine RHP Tad Powers
November 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOn this episode we have former Orioles/Guardians A ball RHP Tad Powers. Tad comes on the show to talk about submarine pitching, going to high school in Alberta, playing ball in Canada, time over in Australia playing ball, starting a baseball card company in Australia and then a possible future movie in Australia. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Trevor Nyp - Angels minor league coach
November 23, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this episode we have LA Angels minor league coach Trevor Nyp. Trevor comes on the show to chat about his college career in both USA/Canada, journey to becoming coach with the Angels, importance of throwing from multiple angles in the infield. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Joe Watson - Former NHL player
November 18, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode we have former NHL player Joe Watson come on the show. Joe comes on to talk about both his hockey and baseball career, almost signing with the NY Yankees, winning 2 Stanley Cups, scoring a goal vs Vladislav Tretiak, should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?
Joe Watson - Former NHL player
November 18, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode we have former NHL player Joe Watson come on the show. Joe comes on to talk about both his hockey and baseball career, almost signing with the NY Yankees, winning 2 Stanley Cups, scoring a goal vs Vladislav Tretiak, should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame? Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Riley Jepson - White Sox 1B/OF
November 13, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this episode we have Chicago White Sox minor league position player Riley Jepson. Riley comes on the show to talk about getting signed out of the Pioneer League, playing college ball/summer ball in both Canada/USA, facing sidearm pitchers, growing up playing hockey. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Lou Pote - Former MLB RHP
October 31, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBOn this episode we have former MLB RHP Lou Pote. Lou comes on the show to chat about his career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, member of 2002 World Series, playing alongside Michael Jordan in Arizona Fall League.
Lou Pote - Former MLB RHP
October 31, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBOn this episode we have former MLB RHP Lou Pote. Lou comes on the show to chat about his career, grind in the minors, MLB debut, member of 2002 World Series, playing alongside Michael Jordan in Arizona Fall League. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Hal Johnson - Creator of Body Break/former member of Team Canada
October 22, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this episode we have Canadian icon, creator of BodyBreak Hal Johnson come on the show. Hal comes on the show to chat about his college career, which included playing against Tony Gwynn, playing for the Canadian National team, creating Body Break, facing sidearm pitchers. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Hal Johnson - Creator of Body Break/former National team player
October 22, 2022 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this episode we have Canadian icon, creator of BodyBreak Hal Johnson come on the show. Hal comes on the show to chat about his college career, which included playing against Tony Gwynn, playing for the Canadian National team, creating Body Break, facing sidearm pitchers.
Kale Moniz - Pro MMA Fighter/Former college baseball player
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBOn this episode we have pro MMA fighter and former collegiate baseball Kale Moniz. Kale comes on the show to chat about his baseball career, transition to MMA, baseball in Hawaii, watching baseball in Japan. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Mike Kennedy - Former NHL player
October 03, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBOn this episode we switch it up and have former NHL hockey player Mike Kennedy come on the show. Mike comes on to chat some baseball. Mike chats about his love for baseball, playing ball in Grade 12 at Notre Dame SK, getting to take BP at Rogers Centre, making it to the NHL on a different path out of UBC. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Mark Czarkowski - Former AAA/Calgary Cannons LHP
September 23, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode we have former AAA LHP Mark Czarkowski. Mark comes on the show to chat about his college career, getting drafted in 52nd round, making it to AAA, time with the Calgary Cannons, sidearm pitching. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Josh Booty - Former MLB/NFL player
September 15, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this episode we have former MLB/NFL player Josh Booty. Josh comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to make it as an elite athlete in both sports, MLB debut, facing low slot pitchers, winning MLB networks knuckleball competition/getting invite as knuckleball pitcher with the Diamondbacks. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Aaron Myette - Former MLB RHP/Canadian Women's team coach
September 01, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn this episode we have former MLB RHP Aaron Myette come on the show. Aaron comes on to chat about pitching, college career, MLB debut, playing for Team Canada, now coaching the Women's national team. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Joe Thatcher - Former MLB Sidearm LHP
August 12, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn this episode we have former MLB LHP Joe Thatcher. Joe comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, getting signed out of Indy ball, MLB debut, bullpen mindset. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Drew Dwelly - Pro boxer/former college baseball player
July 21, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBOn this episode we have pro boxer Drew Dwelly. Drew comes on the show to chat about his collegiate baseball career at Barry University, transition to boxing, team sport vs individual sport, facing sidearm pitchers. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Drew Dwelly - Pro boxer/former college baseball player
July 21, 2022 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBOn this episode we have pro boxer Drew Dwelly. Drew comes on the show to chat about his collegiate baseball career at Barry University, transition to boxing, team sport vs individual sport, facing sidearm pitchers.
Harold Northcott - Former Team Canada LHP/Pitching coach
July 16, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this episode we have former Canadian National team LHP/pitching coach Harold Northcott. Harold come on the show to talk about his college career, international career both playing and coaching, sidearm pitching, baseball in Alberta. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Tony Torcato - Former SF Giants OF
June 26, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBOn this episode we have former SF Giants OF Tony Torcato. Tony comes on the show to chat about his journey to the show, MLB debut, playing over in Italy, playing Indy ball, currently managing in Indy in the Oregon Mavericks League. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Tom Gillespie - International Scout Pirates
June 16, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBOn this episode we have Pittsburgh Pirates International scout Tom Gillespie. Tom comes on the show to chat about his journey over to Europe, baseball in Europe/Africa, scouting side of the game, sidearm pitching. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jimmy Summers - Croatian National team sidearm RHP
June 10, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn this episode we have Croatian RHP/coach Jimmy Summers. Jimmy is a baseball globetrotter, playing against 30+ countries and played in the European Championships for 4 decades! Jimmy comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, European baseball, playing baseball in Croatia during the war! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Chris Smith - Former Jays RHP
June 02, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays RHP Chris Smith. Chris comes on the show to chat about his incredible journey to the show. Making it to the bigs out fo the Pecos league, MLB debut, playing winter ball, not starting to pitch til Sr. yr in college at Kentucky Wesleyan.
Chris Smith - Former Jays RHP
June 02, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode we have former Toronto Blue Jays RHP Chris Smith. Chris comes on the show to chat about his incredible journey to the show. Making it to the bigs out fo the Pecos league, MLB debut, playing winter ball, not starting to pitch til Sr. yr in college at Kentucky Wesleyan. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Russ Burroughs - Former pro sidearm LHP
May 17, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this episode we have former pro sidearm LHP Russ Burroughs. Russ has been an instructor at several of our SN pitching camps. Russ comes on the show to talk sidearm pitching, playing Indy ball, playing in Canada, coaching summer ball, and even some curling talk. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Scott Belford - Comedian/Host of the Walk Off Podcast
May 09, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this episode we have Calgary comedian and host of the Walk Off Podcast Scott Belford. Scott comes on to chat about his baseball career in Grande Prairie, love for the Blue Jays, the Walk Off Podcast, sidearm pitching. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Joe Beimel - Veteran MLB LHP
April 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBOn this episode we have former MLB veteran LHP Joe Beimel come on the show. Joe talks about his college career, MLB debut, signing with the Padres at 44 in 2021, loogy role, bullpen mindset, dropping down sidearm. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Benny Distefano - Former MLB UTL/Left-handed catcher
April 13, 2022 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBOn this episode we have former MLB utility player Benny Distefano. Benny is the last MLB left-handed catcher. Benny comes on the show to talk about his career, MLB debut, story of becoming lefty catcher, getting drafted by the Jays, playing Japan, playing for the Calgary Cannons. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Robby Scott - Red Sox/Dbacks LHP
April 07, 2022 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode we have current free agent, former Red Sox/Diamondbacks LHP Robby Scott. Robby comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, having to go the Indy ball route after college, playing for Jose Canseco with Yuma, MLB debut, playing winter ball in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Robby Scott - Red Sox/Dbacks LHP
April 07, 2022 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode we have current free agent, former Red Sox/Diamondbacks LHP Robby Scott. Robby comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, having to go the Indy ball route after college, playing for Jose Canseco with Yuma, MLB debut, playing winter ball in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Kirby Snead - Oakland A's Sidearm LHP
April 01, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBOn this episode we have Oakland A's LHP Kirby Snead. Kirby comes on the show to talk about his arm slot story, journey to the show, MLB debut, playing college ball at University of Florida, his time with the Jays. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Tanner Houck - Boston Red Sox RHP
March 29, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode we have Boston Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck. Tanner comes on to chat about his low 3/4 arm slot story, MLB debut, starting/relieving, drafted by Jays 12th round out of HS, college career, getting AB last season. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Tom Hackimer - NY Mets Sidearm RHP
March 25, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode we have NY Mets RHP, Tom Hackimer. Tom comes on the show to chat about sidearm pitching, bullpen mindset, weighted balls, grind in the minors, college career.
Tom Hackimer - NY Mets Sidearm RHP
March 25, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBOn this episode we have NY Mets RHP, Tom Hackimer. Tom comes on the show to chat about sidearm pitching, bullpen mindset, weighted balls, grind in the minors, college career. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jake Reed - NY Mets Sidearm RHP
March 22, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this episode we have NY Mets RHP Jake Reed. Jake comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, little unconventional dropping down story - throwing 100mph, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, getting an AB last season. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jake Reed - NY Mets Sidearm RHP
March 22, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOn this episode we have NY Mets RHP Jake Reed. Jake comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, little unconventional dropping down story - throwing 100mph, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, getting an AB last season.
John Schreiber - Red Sox Sidearm RHP
March 18, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode we have Boston Red Sox RHP John Schreiber. John comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, drafted out of NAIA, bullpen mindset, ski-jumping. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
John Schreiber - Red Sox Sidearm RHP
March 18, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode we have Boston Red Sox RHP John Schreiber. John comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, drafted out of NAIA, bullpen mindset, ski-jumping.
Tyler Rogers - SF Giants Submarine RHP
March 13, 2022 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this episode we have SF Giants submarine RHP Tyler Rogers. Tyler comes to chat about his arm slot story, submarine pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, lefty twin brother Taylor. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Justin Lawrence - Rockies Sidearm RHP
March 09, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBOn this episode we have Colorado Rockies RHP Justin Lawrence. Justin comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, throwing 100 from that slot, representing Panama in a future WBC.
Justin Lawrence - Rockies Sidearm RHP
March 09, 2022 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBOn this episode we have Colorado Rockies RHP Justin Lawrence. Justin comes on the show to chat sidearm pitching, his journey to the show, MLB debut, throwing 100 from that slot, representing Panama in a future WBC. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
David Burns - Founder of Baseball Jobs Overseas
March 04, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBOn this episode we have David Burns the founder of Baseball Jobs Overseas. David comes on to chat about BBJO, baseball in Europe, his playing career in Austria, baseball in Canada. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn