In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses arrogance vs confidence, first base & third base positioning, new NASO publications, handling coaches, five NFHS quiz questions, and spotlight lights NL umpire Augie Danatelli.
Jan 12, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
To kick off season two, Kevin Weber discusses climbing the ladder, the NFHS player/DH rule, preseason preparation, a Referee Magazine/NASO NFHS Quiz, and spotlights Emmett Ashford.
Jan 06, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this week's episode, Kevin Weber discusses New Year's resolutions, umpire insurance, appearance, gaining respect, and spotlights MLB umpire Joe West.
Dec 30, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses timing, SMART goals, and spotlights Hall of Fame umpire Nestor Chylak.
Dec 22, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Kevin Weber looks at the new mechanics changes in NCAA baseball, talks about what to look for in an umpire mask, discusses the benefits of yoga, talks about how one addresses coaches and expects to be addressed, and spotlights Hall of Fame umpire Al Barlick.
Dec 15, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses assigner expectations, new NCAA rules for bat color and testing, 3-man mechanics, goals, benefits of walking, where to buy equipment and get training materials, Hall of Fame umpire Bill McGowan, and his most frustrating and memorable moments.
Dec 08, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses the RefSmart baseball timer, Hall of Fame Umpire Billy Evans, and thankfulness.
Dec 01, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Kevin Weber spotlights Jocko Conlan, discusses goals for the 2020 season, and gets a parent's perspective on umpires from his brother, Kirk Weber, whom he co-hosts with on the podcast Double Take.
Nov 24, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Kevin Weber spotlights Hall of Fame umpire Tommy Connolly, breaks down how umpires should handle their relationships with their assigners, and discusses the history of the dropped third strike rule.
Nov 18, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses umpire camps, Spotlights Hall of Fame Arbiter Hank O'Day, has a conversation with NCAA D1 umpire Tim Farwig, and looks at the history of the DH rule.
Nov 09, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Kevin Weber talks about the World Series and the runner's lane call in Game 6, shines the spotlight on Bill Klem, and discusses the changes to the NFHS DH rule.
Nov 01, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Kevin Weber discusses health and wellness, the new NCAA 20-second enforcement, and Doug Harvey, in the Umpire Spotlight.
Oct 27, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Kevin Weber discusses his plans for The Hammer: An Umpire Podcast.
Oct 25, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Kevin Weber gives you his takes on the trials and tribulations of being an amateur umpire and assigner. Join him and his guests for spirited conversations about umpiring and baseball.
Oct 22, 2019•39 sec
Oct 21, 2019•37 sec
