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
Eric Yardley - Cubs Sidearm RHP
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode we have Chicago Cubs RHP Eric Yardley. Eric comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show out of indy ball, the Pecos League, MLB debut, sidearm pitching and even some curling talk. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Eric Yardley - Cubs Sidearm RHP
February 28, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode we have Chicago Cubs RHP Eric Yardley. Eric comes on the show to talk about his unique journey to the show out of indy ball, the Pecos League, MLB debut, sidearm pitching and even some curling talk.
Scott Effross - Sidearm RHP Chicago Cubs
February 23, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this episode we have Chicago Cubs RHP Scott Effross. Scott comes on the show to chat about his arm slot story, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, bullpen mindset, possibly the last relief pitcher to get an RBI sac fly now, even a little curling! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Cody Mincey - Marlins RHP - Multiple arm slots
February 17, 2022 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBOn this episode we have Marlins RHP Cody Mincey. Cody talks about his unique journey getting signed by the Marlins at the age of 29 out of Indy ball, playing winter all over the world, pitching from multiple arm slots. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
John Foster - Former MLB LHP Pitching coach Taiwan
February 15, 2022 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode we have former MLB LHP and now pitching coach for the Chinatrust Brothers in Taiwan - John Foster. John comes on to talk about his baseball journey, playing and coaching, MLB debut, baseball in Asia, playing in England and playing for the famous Ed Cheff at NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Bruce Walton - Marlins minor league pitching coach
February 07, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode we have former MLB pitcher, former Blue Jays pitching coach and now Marlins minor league pitching coach Bruce Walton. Bruce comes on to talk some pitching, sidearm pitching, MLB debut, time in Canada, Roy Halladay's story of changing arm slot. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Derick Neikirk - Former WWE Wrestler/Detroit Tigers - C
December 23, 2021 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode we have former WWE/pro wrestler now actor, former Detroit Tigers minor league catcher Derick Neikirk come on the show. Derick talks about his college/pro career, the catchers mindset, how to deal with pitchers, his transition to pro wrestling, getting to watch baseball in Japan while wrestling over there. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
LA Angels Sidearm RHP - Steve Cishek
December 12, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this episode we have MLB veteran sidearm RHP Steve Cishek. Steve's comes on to chat sidearm pitching, relief pitching mindset, college career, representing USA at WBC, even some hockey talk. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Stephan Rapaglia - Former Manager GB National team
December 06, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode we have former Great Britain National team manager Stephan Rapaglia. Stephan comes on to chat about his pro career, coaching career, baseball in Europe, Indy ball, sidearm pitching. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Mickey Jannis - Orioles Knuckleball RHP
November 27, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBOn this episode we have free agent/Orioles 2021 RHP Mickey Jannis. Mickey comes on the show to chat about his journey to the show, making his MLB debut at 33, Indy ball, transition to being a knuckleball pitcher. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Dustin Pease - Former sidearm lefty AA Padres/Creator of LokationNation
November 18, 2021 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOn this episode we have former San Diego Padres AA LHP Dustin Pease. Dustin comes on to chat some sidearm pitching, getting signed out of Indy ball, transition to coaching career, starting LokationNation. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Anthony Pluta - Former pro RHP - Team Canada Women's National team pitching coach
October 29, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode we have former 13 year pro RHP now Canadian Women's National team pitching coach Anthony Pluta. Anthony comes on talk about his career, signing out of HS, throwing upper 90's, Indy ball, moving onto coaching, baseball in Canada/USA, neuroscience and using brain waves to determine athletic performance. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
FMBA Legend Trevor Ulmer - Multiple arm slots
October 23, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBOn this episode we have Calgary FMBA legend Trevor Ulmer coming on. Trevor comes on to chat sidearm/submarine pitching, how to be successful at throwing muffins to plate, being a member of Team Canada in Hong Kong, member of Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Duff Gibson - Former Olympic Gold Medalist - Skeleton
October 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn this episode we have former Olympic gold medalist from the 2006 Olympics in Skeleton Duff Gibson. Duff comes on to chat about his incredible story, winning a gold at 39! After trying to go to Olympics in several other sports. Importance of being a multi-sport athlete, baseball coaching experience with Team Canada at the Ripken World Series. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Ian Pont - English Cricket coach
October 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBOn this episode former pro English cricket player Ian Pont comes on the show. Ian talks about his journey into the baseball world. Tryouts with several MLB teams, getting to go to Spring Training with the Philadelphia Phillies, baseball in Great Britain, playing baseball in South Africa, getting recruited to throw javelin in Olympics.
Ian Pont - Former pro English cricket player
October 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBOn this episode former pro English cricket player Ian Pont comes on the show. Ian talks about his journey into the baseball world. Tryouts with several MLB teams, getting to go to Spring Training with the Philadelphia Phillies, baseball in Great Britain, playing baseball in South Africa, getting recruited to throw javelin in Olympics. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Ian Pont - Former pro English cricket player
October 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBOn this episode former pro English cricket player Ian Pont comes on the show. Ian talks about his journey into the baseball world. Tryouts with several MLB teams, getting to go to Spring Training with the Philadelphia Phillies, baseball in Great Britain, playing baseball in South Africa, getting recruited to throw javelin in Olympics.
Rodney Tafoya - Ageless Arm
September 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn this episode we have the Ageless Arm Rodney Tafoya come on. Rodney chats about his incredible baseball journey, playing in Mexico, playing in Canada in Prairie League at 33, playing in Pecos league 47-57, playing pro ball in 5 decades, beating Satchel Paige's record of pitching in NBC World Series at 57 and the road to 500 W's! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jim Morris - "The Rookie" - Former Tampa Rays LHP
September 21, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode we have a very special guest, former Tampa Rays LHP 'the Rookie" Jim Morris. Jim talks about his incredible true story that inspired the Disney Movie. Battling thru several adversities to reach his goal of making the MLB.
Jim Morris - "The Rookie" - Former Tampa Rays LHP
September 21, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode we have a very special guest, former Tampa Rays LHP 'the Rookie" Jim Morris. Jim talks about his incredible true story that inspired the Disney Movie. Battling thru several adversities to reach his goal of making the MLB. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Greg Morrison - Med Hat Baseball legend/former Team Canada 1B/LF
August 31, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBOn this episode, we have former Dodgers/Blue Jays org., Team Canada 1B/LF Greg Morrison. Greg talks about his college career and getting drafted out of the National Baseball Institute, batting .448 in the Pioneer League, playing for Team Canada, taking over the Medicine Hat Mavericks in the WCBL, hitting approach vs low slot pitchers. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Kevin Martin - Curling legend/Former Lougheed Wildcats RHP
August 19, 2021 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this episode we mix it up and have former Olympics gold medalist in curling Kevin Martin come on the show. Kevin talks some baseball and his Senior men's baseball playing days for the Loughheed Wildcats. We also discuss the mental part of sports and what made Kevin so successful. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Scott Richmond - Former Blue Jays/Team Canada RHP
August 10, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBOn this episode Scott Richmond comes on the show to chat about his unique journey to the show. Scott didn't play college ball til he was 21, got signed out of Indy ball and made it to the show the following year. Scott has represented Canada several times Internationally including recently at the Olympic qualifier. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Mitch Stetter - Former Brewers Sidearm LHP - Current KC Royals pitching coach
July 31, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode current KC Royals minor league pitching coach/former Brewers LHP Mitch Stetter comes on to chat about low slot pitching, MLB debut, transition to coaching, college career, playing on team with 3 sidearm lefties! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Shlomo Lipetz - Team Israel Olympic sidearm RHP
July 24, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, Team Israel Olympic RHP Shlomo Lipetz comes on the show to talk about his journey to the Olympics at 42, sidearm pitching, growing up playing baseball in Israel, starting college career in the States at 21, Israel Pro Baseball League that only lasted a season.
Shlomo Lipetz - Team Israel sidearm RHP
July 24, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, Team Israel Olympic RHP Shlomo Lipetz comes on the show to talk about his journey to the Olympics at 42, sidearm pitching, growing up playing baseball in Israel, starting college career in the States at 21, Israel Pro Baseball League that only lasted a season.
Shlomo Lipetz - Team Israel Olympic sidearm RHP
July 24, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, Team Israel Olympic RHP Shlomo Lipetz comes on the show to talk about his journey to the Olympics at 42, sidearm pitching, growing up playing baseball in Israel, starting college career in the States at 21, Israel Pro Baseball League that only lasted a season. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Brock Ralph - Former CFL WR - Drafted twice by Orioles
July 16, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBOn this episode former CFL WR Brock Ralph comes on to chat about his baseball and football career, getting drafted twice by the Baltimore Orioles, the importance of being a multi-sport athlete. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Dan Lazzaroni - Former Padres AAA RHP - Creator of Wave Pitching Method
July 03, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBOn this episode Dan comes on to chat about his career. Going from Frontier league to AAA in one season, pitching/bullpen mindset, baseball/golf transition, creating Wave pitching method. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
RJ Swindle - Former MLB sidearm LHP - Team Canada
June 18, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOn this episode RJ Swindle comes on to talk about his journey to the show, MLB debut, making it out of Indy ball, representing Canada internationally including 2008 Olympics, getting an RBI vs Randy Johnson! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jeff Innis - former NY Mets Sidearm RHP
June 10, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this episode former NY Mets RHP Jeff Innis comes on to chat about his journey to the show, MLB debut, low slot pitching, bullpen mindset, downhill skiing.
Jeff Innis - former NY Mets Sidearm RHP
June 10, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this episode former NY Mets RHP Jeff Innis comes on to chat about his journey to the show, MLB debut, low slot pitching, bullpen mindset, downhill skiing. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Lars Anderson - Former Red Sox INF - Founder of Birdman Bats
June 04, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBOn this episode former Red Sox 1B Lars Anderson comes on to chat about his world travels in baseball, playing in Japan, Australia and Germany. Chat about his MLB debut, starting the bat company Birdman Bats, becoming a DJ now, state of the game now/how to make more interesting, facing low slot pitchers, pitching in AA dropping down with sidearm knuckleballs. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Josh Hejka - Sidearm RHP NY Mets Org.
May 26, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBOn this episode Josh Hejka comes on to talk sidearm pitching. Josh has attended a couple of our Sidearmnation Pitching camps and was signed in 2019 out of Indy ball by the NY Mets. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Chris Gissell - Former MLB RHP, creator of baseballdudes.com
May 19, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBOn this episode baseballdudes.com creator comes on to chat about his career, MLB debut, playing in Asia, transition to coaching, baseball mindset, dropping down a couple times in winter ball! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
DJ Carrasco - Former MLB RHP multiple arm slots
May 14, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode former MLB RHP DJ Carrasco comes on to talk about pitching with multiple arm slots, signing with the Pirates for a $1, MLB Debut, grind in the minors, playing International baseball, coaching in New Zealand, working with new company Yakkertech. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Caonabo Cosme - Yankees AA Infield Coach - future Calgary legend
May 11, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode we have former AAA INF Caonabo Cosme come on the show. Cosme talks about his time in the minors, transition to coaching, facing sidearm/submarine pitchers, pitching in AAA, baseball in the Dominican Republic, baseball in Canada. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Matt Miller - Former MLB Sidearm RHP
May 01, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBOn this episode Matt Miller comes on to talk about his incredible journey to the MLB. Matt made his MLB debut at 31. Played several years of Indy ball before finally getting the call!
Matt Miller - Former MLB Sidearm RHP
May 01, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBOn this episode Matt Miller comes on to talk about his incredible journey to the MLB. Matt made his MLB debut at 31. Played several years of Indy ball before finally getting the call! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Eddie Aucoin - Baseball Globetrotter - Part 2
April 25, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBOn this episode Eddie comes on for Part 2 - we chat about Indy ball vs playing in Europe, European talent/signing too young, getting older/slowly joining sidearmnation, pitching mindset, future luge/skeleton athlete? Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Eddie Aucoin - Baseball Globetrotter - Part 1
April 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBFormer teammate of mine, Eddie Aucoin comes on the show to chat about his unique baseball career, playing for the famous King and his Court fastball team, starting his indy ball career at 27 (tryout wearing cargo shorts), signed by the Blue Jays at 30, winter ball in Colombia (magical pain shots), European baseball in Sweden, Germany, Holland. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Randy Choate - Former MLB Sidearm LHP
April 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBOn this episode Randy comes on to chat about his arm slot story, MLB debut, winning a World Series with the Yankees, being a LOOGY, bullpen mindset, troubles facing Curtis Granderson, finding out Randy is deep down a Canadian! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Randy Choate - Former MLB Sidearm LHP
April 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBOn this episode Randy comes on to chat about his arm slot story, MLB debut, winning a World Series with the Yankees, being a LOOGY, bullpen mindset, troubles facing Curtis Granderson, finding out Randy is deep down a Canadian!
Jordy Alexander - Former Team Canada LHP/KC Royals LHP
April 12, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBOn this episode Jordy Alexander comes on to talk about his unique story of getting drafted out of Indy ball, college career, playing International baseball in Mexico/Colombia, pitching mindset, coaching career and possible future Aerial Skier! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Austin Brice - Sidearm RHP Boston Red Sox
April 07, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBOn this episode, we have current Boston Red Sox RHP Austin Brice come on the show. Austin chats to us about his transition to becoming a sidearm pitcher, MLB debut, starting vs relieving, pitching mindset, bullpen mindset, being first MLB player born in Hong Kong! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Jeremy "Sportsfreak" Freeborn - Another Calgary Legend
April 05, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOn our podcast pilot episode (I was happy the equipment worked lol) - my brother Jeremy "Sportsfreak" Freeborn comes on the show to chat baseball, where Sportsfreak came from, scorekeeping/broadcasting career, Olympic baseball, Lawn Bowling. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Abe Alvarez - Former Red Sox LHP - Univ. Nevada-Reno Pitching coach
March 31, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBOn this episode former Red Sox LHP/current pitching coach at University of Nevada-Reno Abe Alvarez comes on to talk about his arm slot story, mixing up his arm angles, MLB debut, college career at Long Beach St, playing for Team USA, playing in Italy, coaching career. Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Steve Delabar - Former MLB All-Star RHP - Part -2
March 25, 2021 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBPart 2 - Steve talks about attempting to throw sidearm with Padres Org., being catch partner with Ben Rowen, pitching mindset, perceived velocity, pitchers are best athletes, and even some golf/long drive golf talk! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn
Steve Delabar - Part 1 - Former MLB All-Star RHP
March 24, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBPart 1 - Steve comes on to talk about his amazing journey to the Big Leagues. Steve was a former Indy ball player. He was out of baseball, coaching HS baseball but his arm started to feel better again. Signed by the Mariners at 27 yrs old, Steve made his MLB debut that same season!
Steve Delabar - Part 1 - Former MLB All-Star RHP
March 24, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBPart 1 - Steve comes on to talk about his amazing journey to the Big Leagues. Steve was a former Indy ball player. He was out of baseball, coaching HS baseball but his arm started to feel better again. Signed by the Mariners at 27 yrs old, Steve made his MLB debut that same season! Thank you everyone for listening! Geoff Freeborn