British Baseball Podcast

British Baseball Podcast

By Matthew MuttonSportsBaseball
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British Baseball Podcast episodes

  • BONUS - Negro League Baseball Museum Fundraiser Artist Interview - Aaron Hill
    Aaron Hill is an extremely talented Illustrator who combines his love of baseball and baseball cards with his art and Skateboards as canvases. He is best known for his unique, artistic take on replicating sports cards and vintage photos on a larger scale.  we chat about the role of baseball in his life, why he does what he does, his influences and favourite baseball cards, what the Negro Leagues mean to him and the Athletes from that era.  check out his instagram https://www.instagram.com/4aronhill/?hl=en and his website https://aaronhill.info/ for more of his amazing work.  don't forget to check out the Nergo Baseball League Museum page on twitter @NLBMart and also head over to www.dugoutclassics.com to get your ticket to win an amazing price, proceeds going to the Negro League Baseball Museum and tickets are £5
    30 min
  • BONUS - Negro League Baseball Museum Fundraiser Artist Interview - Ben Caraher
    Bens incredible art is made up from cut up sports cards, it really is a sight to behold. He shares an insight into his process and how he builds up his images, near misses on cutting up important cards and how his old job working in Physics helped him to build an algorithm to help with a piece of work.  you can find Ben on Instagram and twitter - @card_mosaics  and his website is https://sportscardmosaics.com/ which i urge you all to go and check out and be in awe.  also be sure to check out the Nergo Baseball League Museum page @NLBMart
    34 min
  • Getting to know Paul Vernon

    joining Matt this week is the 2018 BSUK award winner for "Services to Coaching" Paul Vernon (@PaulVernon63). His involvement in British baseball spans 30 years and his 5 page coaching CV is still growing.  this episode, we get to know Paul and what made him want to leave a career as an engineer to get involved in British baseball, his involvement in the GB set-up, working with the San Francisco Giants international coaching development program and how can we make youth baseball thrive again in the UK

    1 hr 3 min
  • BONUS - Negro League Baseball Museum Fundraiser Artist Interview - Bart Cooper

    As part of the 100 year anniversary of the Negro Leagues, i had been asked to interview some artists taking part in the fundraiser for the Negro League Museum (NBLMart.com) and i had the absolute pleasure of speaking to contemporary artist Bart Cooper (IG - b_art1) about his inspirations, art growing up, his style and who he's drawing and why for the Negro League fundraiser event. After seeing his work on Instagram, i knew i had to speak to this talented individual and we had a great chat before the camera started rolling.   Be sure to check out his incredible work on Instagram as mentioned above and why not check out his websites for more jaw dropping artwork.  www.bartcooperart.com  www.mdbybartcooper.com  you can find all the incredible artists and their work for the fundraiser at www.NLBMart.com  thanks Bart, you were superb. Much love.

    29 min
  • Getting to know Earl Dix

    Former BBF President Earl Dix opens up and chats with Matt this week as they talk about how baseball helped him during his turbulent childhood in South Africa, his playing and coaching days, his highlights, THE job interview that shaped British Baseball and dealing with the pressures and challenges of being the British Baseball Federation president

    50 min
  • What if...Baseball was in the 2012 London Olympics?

    not to long ago, i asked the question "What if Baseball was in the 2012 London Olympics?" just to start a bit of chatter on social media, then i received a message from John Boyd (CEO of BSUK) as he's on the National Olympic Committee and was the acting link person between the London bid team and the WBSC (World Baseball and Softball Confederation) and he offered us the chance to go through the bidding process and what happened.  of course i said yes! i hope you enjoy this conversation, let me know what you think the landscape of Baseball in the UK would be like now if we had been successful.

    35 min
  • Getting to know Matthew Moran

    21 year old Matt Moran joins the show this week and chats with Matt about his time in the GB set up, his plans for the future and a few other stories from his time in British Baseball and his dedication to playing and coaching ball where he can

    35 min
  • British baseball roundup week 7, some finals played
    just a short episode this week, wasn't feeling too good and used up all my "emergency" podcasts, i try to have at least one in the bank just in case, but unfortunately i ran out. Poor form from me, i apologies in advanced.
    check out the news from the latest rounds in the BBF open tournament.
    9 min
  • Getting to know - Gavin Marshall

    'its a great game and a very rewarding game for those who dare to venture'   This week Matt is joined by Great Britain Hall of Famer Gavin Marshall and they talk about family, inspiring characters, the grind of trying to get to the majors, Barcelona, his favourite memories from playing in 4 decades of baseball, what he thinks of the current state of british baseball and listener questions.  there is some superb advice for baseball players young and old as he talks us through his pre game prep and bullpen routines.  you can find Gavin on social media @gavin_marshall

    1 hr 32 min

About British Baseball Podcast

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The British baseball podcast is a weekly show for your british baseball needs. Hosted by Matt Mutton and featuring guests ranging from players, coaches and key influencers with in the British grassroots baseball community.