Why buy a 2024 All – Star hat for $47.99 when you could instead buy a share in the Atlanta Braves or the Toronto Blue Jays?; (1:49) How many uniforms do the Arizona Diamondbacks have?!; And (4:22) Special Guest Matthew Mutton, host of British Baseball Podcast, talks Ghostbusters, London Series, and Manchester. Drink: 10XO Rum (Aged Ten Years) from Westerhall Estate in St. Davids, Grenada British Baseball Podcast linktree: https://linktr.ee/BritBaseballPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/british...
Jul 14, 2024•50 min
In this solo epsiode, the Roku Blind Date team broadcasted the Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves; (5:02) We watched the Savannah Bananas on TV for the first time; (9:32) Summer beach reading: Lawrence of Arabia and the new Mark Bowman book on the Braves; (15:25) the MLB All – Star Game, remembering MTV’s Rock N Jock Celebrity All - Star games, and the resurgence of Christian Yellich; (19:09) What’s surprised you the most in the first half of the season? The Cleveland Guardians, the KC Royals, ...
Jul 07, 2024•28 min
Texas A&M Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle lies and 24 hours later leaves to coach archrival Texas Longhorns; (6:30) and Special Guest Emma Powell, Premium Services Manager for the Mississippi Braves, talks Baseball and Cattle Ranching. Drink: Peachin’ Revival (Kettle Sour) from Fertile Ground Beer Co in Jackson, Mississippi Emma’s Instagram: styledaf.by.emma Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y2Hf6DSyZ_Q Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Last...
Jun 30, 2024•40 min
Reggie Jackson speaks the truth at Rickwood Field; (1:02) Japan is the newest country in the Caribbean, according to the Caribbean Series 2025 organizers; (4:22) the relentless greed of MLB and McDonald’s; (9:58) and Special Guest Sandra Marchetti, Author of Aisle 228, talks Chicago Cubs and Poetry. Drink: Premium Pils (Original German Pilsner) from Bitburger Brewery in Bitburg, Germany Sandra's website: https://sandramarchetti.net/ Sandra's Poem: https://blackbird-archive.vcu.edu/v21n2/poetry/m...
Jun 23, 2024•43 min
The St Louis Cardinals fans give Paul Skeens a standing ovation; (1:49) The frustrating Yandi Diaz and Tampa Bay Rays; (4:22) and Special Guest Steve Novick, Candidate for Portland City Council District #3, talks Montreal Expos and Public Transportation. Drink: Witty Wittle Wit Witbier (Hazy Belgian Style Witbier) from Keg & Lantern Brewing in Brooklyn, New York Steve's website: https://www.novickforportland.com/ Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/BgLXyiQe0Xs Last Call Baseball T-S...
Jun 18, 2024•36 min
Can Paul Skeens help the Pittsburgh Pirates awful bullpen and pitch left handed?; (5:24) and Special Guest Sarah Langston, Research Aerospace Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center, talks Chicago Cubs and Rockets. Drink: Moët & Chandon Champagne (Brut) from France. Nasa Internships: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/ Nasa Scientific and Technical Information Repository: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/ Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/gZACR55brS0 Last Call Baseb...
Jun 09, 2024•50 min
The Atlanta Braves shall find a way through all the season ending injuries with the healing power of music; (4:34) the DJ at the 2024 SEC Tournament was the real reason to watch the games; (7:37) and Special Guest Richard Sullivan, Louisville based Artist and former Atlanta Braves minor league player, talks Baseball and Horses. Drink: Rosette (Rosé Ale) from Brewery Bhavana in Raleigh, North Carolina Richard's Website: https://www.richardsullivanillustration.com/ Richard's Instagram: richard_sul...
May 27, 2024•45 min
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skeens is Must Watch TV; (3:11) Double-A Mississippi Braves pitcher Ian Mejia throws a no-hitter vs the Biloxi Shuckers; (6:49) Dudy Noble Field is better than most minor league stadiums and SEC Baseball crowds are on another level; (9:48) and Special Guest Frankie Lasagna, owner of Terrazza restaurant in Toronto, talks Blue Jays and Pasta. Drink: Easy Riser Belgian White (Belgian - Style Wheat Ale) from Montauk Brewing Company in Montauk, New York. Terrazz...
May 19, 2024•44 min
The Miami Marlins are laying everyone off; (3:33) the Atlanta Braves can’t score runs; (6:15) Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford hits a HR; (7:47) College Baseball! Drink expensive beer at Doak Field to watch the UNC Tarheels beat down the NC State Wolfpack; (9:50) enjoy a famous Mark Light Milkshake while watching BYU Cougars @ UM Hurricanes; (12:16) and Special Guest Robyn Cohen, Pilates and Mobility Coach for the Cincinnati Reds, talks introducing Pilates to the LA Dodgers and Reds, and the ...
May 06, 2024•46 min
Greg Murphy, cancer survivor and Philadelphia Phillies announcer, roots for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Connor Joe who also fought cancer; (1:23) Are the NY Mets the hottest team in baseball? (2:10) Watch college baseball as the Wofford Terriers take their top ranked offense to play the FIU Panthers, El Duque’s son Orlando Hernandez also pitches for FIU, and marvel at the affordable beer at FIU stadium; (5:00) Pay too much money for beer as the price for an open roof at loandepot park to watch the B...
Apr 19, 2024•36 min
In this solo episode we (0:36) find out the Oakland Athletics blocked us on Twitter; (2:37) the Athletics are moving to Sacramento; (6:19) the Miami Marlins think they’re in the AL Central; (6:39) the Pittsburgh Pirates go Back to the (2023) Future; (8:27) Joe Kelly and Jesse Chavez get back with their exes; (10:49) the Atlanta Braves are ceding the South; (16:15) ban all rain delays; (18:48) are in love with college baseball in North Carolina after watching: USF @ UNC Charlotte and UNC Chapel H...
Apr 08, 2024•28 min
Opening Day in Houston! (2:55) NY Yankees play lucha libre in Mexico; (4:38) Shohei Ohtani conspiracy theories; (6:06) Did Ohtani bet on Buzkashi (from Rambo III)? (6:55) Father Christmas AKA Don Mattingly gets in touch with his masculinity and the Toronto Blue Jays; (9:52) and Special Guest Wendy, owner of Whiskers Sitter Cat Sitting Service, talks Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, and Cats. Drink: Mastic Tears Classic Liqueur (Mastiha Spirit) from Eva Greek Distillation Company in Lesvos, Gr...
Mar 30, 2024•55 min
Something is going on with international games and MLB; (2:23) the cheap-o Miami Marlins hold the Battle of the Bands at loanDepot Park; (7:18) and Special Guest Kathleen Belcher, Artistic Director of the Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston, talks Baseball and Theatre. Drink: Witbier from Fifth Hammer Brewing Co in Long Island City, New York. Così fan tutte at the Moores Opera Center: https://kgmcaboxofficemusic.universitytickets.com/?cid=167 Barber of Sevile: https://www.metopera.o...
Mar 14, 2024•39 min
Spring Training starts; (4:41) We celebrate Bill Lucas of the Atlanta Braves, the first Black General Manager in baseball history; and (7:11) Special Guest Eric Proffitt, co-host of the Earned Fun Average podcast, talks Kansas City Royals and Road Trips. Drink: Shikanji Gose (Tart Lime Ale) from Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Earned Fun Average podcast on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-earned-fun-average-94537288/ Earned Fun Average podcast on Spotify: https://ope...
Mar 04, 2024•41 min
The ugly Nike and Fanatics baseball jerseys are released at the same time as New York Fashion Week; and (6:53) Special Guest Professor Joan Waugh, Professor of History at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), talks Gilded Age and LA Dodgers. Drink: Baeren Hyakunen Bakushu Classic from Baeren Brewery Co in Kitayama, Morioka, Iwate, Japan Prof. Waugh's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joan-Waugh/author/B001HO6QR4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1708293891&sr=8-1&isDramInteg...
Feb 18, 2024•43 min
In this solo episode we recap the amazing Serie del Caribe; (14:28) Baltimore Orioles fans say welcome to David Rubenstein and good riddance to John Angelos; (17:01) and we try to become financial influencers during tax season. Drink: Tropocolypse (Sour Ale with Mango, Passion Fruit, Banana & Coconut) from Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co. in Miami, Florida Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/9n89JeR9zNA Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Last Call B...
Feb 12, 2024•20 min
Forget the Hot Stove, the 2024 Caribbean Series is starting! and (4:52) Special Guest Representative Justin Wilmeth, Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 2nd District, talks Arizona Diamondbacks and Graduate Degrees. Drink: Mead and My Cru (Grand Cru) from Full Distance Brewing in Stafford, Virginia. Rep. Wilmeth's Instagram: justinwilmethaz Rep. Wilmeth's Twitter: @JustinWilmethAZ Rep. Wilmeth's Facebook: Justin Wilmeth Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8qFvNgSvNY...
Jan 31, 2024•54 min
The Gigantes de Rivas win the Nicaraguan Baseball Winter League Championship; and (9:42) Special Guest Harry Zimmerman, LA based photographer, talks Film Industry and Japanese Baseball Fans. Drink: Amahagan (Malt Whisky) from Nagahara Distillery in Shiga, Japan. Harry's Instagram: HarryZim Fanatic Project Instagram: Fanatic_Project Harry's website: Zimmagery.com Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/nZg8vjIccIU Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Last...
Jan 20, 2024•54 min
The Nicaraguan Baseball Winter League enters the Round Robin; and (5:16) Special Guest Tim Phelps, Vice President at Hathaway Strategies Group, talks Detroit Tigers and Sustainable Energy. Drink: Fishtown (Premier Ale) from Meyers Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tim's Twitter: @timphelps Hathaway Strategies Twitter: @HathawayHQ Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/VmSU-r4Hiz0 Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Last Call Baseball Insta...
Jan 06, 2024•49 min
The regular season ends in the Nicaraguan Baseball Winter League; (2:46) Santa visits the LA Dodgers early and often; and (4:53) Special Guest Karsten Whitson, Assistant Coach - Pitching at Florida International University (FIU), talks College Baseball and Commitment Coladas. Drink: Creekside (Dry Hopped Sour) from West Kill Brewing in West Kill, New York Coach Whitson Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitsonKarsten FIU college baseball: https://fiusports.com/sports/baseball Last Call Baseball YouTu...
Dec 25, 2023•37 min
The Tigres de Chinandega in the Nicaraguan Baseball Winter League are finding new ways to lose games; (5:39) Juan Soto joins the NY Yankees but will they be better in 2024? and (8:08) Special Guest Jason Mackey, Pittsburgh Pirates beat writer for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, talks Nashville and the Pirates. Drink: Lemon Squeezy (Lemon Shandy) from Crazy Gnome Brewery in Nashville, Tennessee Jason's work: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports Jason's Twitter: @JMackeyPG Last Call Baseball YouTube: ...
Dec 10, 2023•41 min
We enjoy the Nicaraguan Baseball Winter League; (5:29) Special Guest Mark Seaver, Assistant Director, Sports Performance at Wake Forest University, talks College Baseball and Deadlift; and (38:43) we invest with Warren Buffett in the Atlanta Braves. Drink: Oktoberfest (German Style Märzen) from Gilde Brewery in Charlotte, North Carolina Team 190 movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtQ6vXrT72I Wake Forest Baseball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakebaseball/ Wake Forest Pitching Lab Inst...
Nov 19, 2023•41 min
In this solo episode, we love the Arizona Diamondbacks fans and their paper airplanes; (1:55) Are disgusted with the overzealous security at sporting events; (4:54) Congratulate the Texas Rangers winning the World Series; and (10:52) start watching the Latin American winter leagues, specifically the Tigres de Chinandega in Nicaragua Drink: Embers (Oak Aged Smoked Lager) from Hudson Valley Brewery in Beacon, New York Watch the Latin American Winter Leagues Dominican Winter League: https://lidom.c...
Nov 07, 2023•21 min
Opposite offenses in the World Series; (2:15) Who knew Matthew Perry was a Toronto Blue Jays fan? and (3:33) Special Guest Kyle Steed, Dallas based artist, talks Collaborations and Texas Rangers Drink: Festbier (Munich Inspired Lager) from Triple Crossing Beer in Richmond, Virginia Kyle Steed website: https://www.kylesteed.com/ Kyle Steed Instagram: kylesteed Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/3ow2KlGuQ94 Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Instagr...
Oct 30, 2023•38 min
In this solo episode, we're excited about the best playoff series: (4:09) the Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers and Adolis García; the Philadelphia Philles are a little too cocky; (11:26) and ask: why can’t playoff games be on free tv channels? Drink: Derby Hook (Historical Beer - Kentucky Common) from Seminar Brewing in Florence, South Carolina Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/xZH3qYCLGik Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Instagram: Last Call Ba...
Oct 25, 2023•15 min
Offensive playoff performances by the Atlanta Braves and LA Dodgers; and (3:40) Special Guest Darren Moore, South Jersey based Artist, Comedian, and Casting Director, talks Philadelphia Phillies and Rome. Drink: Right Near Da Peach….Boyee! (Peach Wheat Ale) from Southern Hops Brewing Company in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Darren Instagram: getmooredarren Darren Website: https://www.twisted-greetings.com/ Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/CS6GGYiHrdE Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: htt...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Wild Card let down; and (5:22) Dr. Brendan O’Connor, Associate Professor at Arizona State University and author of “Multilingual Baseball,” talks Kansas City Royals and Languages. Drink: Mandatory Pumpkin (Ale Brewed with Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Clove & Nutmeg) from Destination Unknown Beer Company in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. O’Connor's book: “Multilingual Baseball: Language Learning, Identity, and Intercultural Communication in the Transnational Game” Dr. O’Connor’s article: “What Does Baseball’...
Oct 08, 2023•38 min
Playoff pitching problems; and (2:46) Special Guest Tim Raines, Sarasota based abstract artist, talks AI and Baseball Art. Drink: Transverse (Autumn Ale) from Torch & Crown Brewing Company in Bronx, New York Tim Raines Instagram: @rainesdropsart Tim Raines Twitter: @timothyraines Tim Raines Website: timothyraines.com Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/uVK9gUAmvVw Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Instagram: Last Call Baseball Twitter: @LastCa...
Sep 30, 2023•37 min
In this solo episode we talk about the Tampa Bay Rays new stadium; (10:19) the LSU Tigers vs the shameless John Fisher and Oakland Athletics; (16:50) the Athletics break the Miguel Cabrera booze - free retirement tour; and (22:21)Tropical Storm Ophelia shockingly postpones games. Drink: Mionetto Prosecco from Valdobbiadene, Italy Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/RH87vmzG5cU Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Instagram: Last Call Baseball Twitter...
Sep 25, 2023•29 min
Like Summer the AL West teams winning ways are over; and (1:30) Special Guest James Kimball, Artist & Chef, talks about the magic of Onions and the St. Louis Cardinals. Drink: Barrel Flag (Navy Strength Rum), with a splash of coke, from Old Harbor Distilling Co. in San Diego, California James Kimball Twitter: @papabadbird James Kimball Instagram: papa_redbird Last Call Baseball YouTube: https://youtu.be/TEH5MtNagDI Last Call Baseball T-Shirts: https://lastcallbaseball.creator-spring.com/ Pod...
Sep 18, 2023•52 min
