As I See It: An Umpire Podcast

By Joe Sweeny

This umpire pod cast takes you through the game situations of a new-ish official in the IHSA calling baseball and softball and the IHSAA officiating baseball. Hosted by Joe Sweeny. Joe talks about sit... more

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How many episodes does As I See It: An Umpire Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

As I See It: An Umpire Podcast episodes:

March 15, 2025 A New Season: 2025
In this episode, Joe talks about the issues of podcasting from last season, what he is doing to prepare for the season, and some goals and items of focus for the 2025 season. Like and subscribe. Intro music credit MagpieMusic.
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13min
September 11, 2024 7 Mid-Season Games, 17 K's, and Video Discussion
In this episode Joe talks about the Jr. High baseball and softball games that he officiated this two week period. We also visit a video that has been circulating in umpire circles online. Check out Umpire Classroom on YouTube and go to www.umpireclassroom.com and check out the umpire 101 course. Its very comprehensive and good for any level umpire. Click the link below for $5 off the course. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM
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20min
September 01, 2024 Got Some Right, Got Some Wrong!
In this episode Joe talks about the start to the Jr. High season. Rule exceptions in the SIJHSAA ( Southern Illinois Junior High Athletic Association) and some good learning experiences.
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23min
July 04, 2024 A Balk, Summer Ball, and 9 Innings Solo
In this episode, Joe talks about a Balk video posted on our Facebook page, the end of summer ball season, and some situation first that Joe experienced this season. Please give a like and follow us. If you’d like to reach out to Joe, email him at [email protected]
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23min
June 01, 2024 First Post Season Game, 5 things you may not know about umpiring.
In this episode, Joe talks about his first postseason experience, five things the average person may not know about umpiring, and some experiences Joe had on the field at the end of his high school season and the beginning of summer recreation ball. Follow us Facebook to interact and you can also email at as I see it podcast [email protected].
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24min
May 05, 2024 4 Rules That Are Not Rules and Being At Ease.
In this episode, Joe answers a listener email, responds to listener interaction with the show, and talks about what makes officiating easier for him. If you want to reach out to Joe please email him at [email protected]. Also, for $5 off at umpire classroom follow the link when you sign up for Umpire101. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM
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17min
April 27, 2024 3 Mistakes And My Best Game Ever
In this episode, Joe talks a little bit about some mistakes he made in his rotations during his games, working his first game in Indiana, and an umpire course he took online. Click here to have access to $5 off Umpire 101 from Umpire Classroom https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM
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17min
April 19, 2024 2 guys talking about umpiring: An interview with Patrick Faerber from Umpire Classroom.
In this episode Joe talks with Patrick Faerber from GHSA baseball and Umpire Classroom. The discussion centers around developing umpires and a good resource to develop your skills as an umpire. Click the link to receive $5 off the Umpire 101 course on Umpireclassroom.com. Here is the link for $5 off https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM
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32min
March 22, 2024 Some New Beginnings
In this episode, Joe talks about the three games that he has had in the past week. New beginnings with umpiring in a new state. Finally, Joe goes over some rules on the IHSA annual test.
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28min
September 25, 2023 7th and Final Episode of Season 1
In this episode, Joe talks about his experiences at the Bruce Doane 2-Man Umpire Camp, and an interview with follow podcaster and Umpire Kevin Weber.
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38min

FAQs about As I See It: An Umpire Podcast:

How many episodes does As I See It: An Umpire Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.