British Baseball Podcast

Former Broadway and current Westend Star, Cory English joins the show to talk about growing up in Rochester New York, playing sports in his basement, having to pick between his passion for dance and his love of baseball, a difficult conversation with his coach that helped to forge a life long friendship, how dancing made him a better athlete, playing in a broadway softball league as a way to network, thespians baseball in London (https://www.facebook.com/FolkestoneBaseball/posts/london-thespians-and-the-buffalo-bills-baseball-club-earls-court-london-july-189/1759660030872882/), ditto fails, playing ball at Primrose Hill in the UK, joining the Richmond Flames and Herts Baseball Club, being in the stage show "damn Yankees" and how it lead to him meeting Oakland Coaches and Rickey Henderson, plus helping pick a starting lineup over dinner and meeting the 1969 Mets and of Course his stage work in the Producers, Young Frankenstein and playing Doc Brown in the Back to the Future Musical.

Essex Redbacks and GB Baseball Veteran Vince Warner joins the show to talk all about his time in British Baseball, from 'being born' into the sport, he talks about how the game has changed over the years, his dads playing days, old grounds, the baseball scene in the UK in the 70s and 80s, the lack of youth baseball, GB debut, Catching for his dad at home and for GB, getting MVP in his final GB appearance, Southern All-Star, Croydon blue Jays, the night league, playing at Stamford Bridge infant of 6000 people and much, much more.

Recorded before the WBC 2023 in Arizona, Official GB Baseball Photographer Paul (@Paul_baseball and photo.stodart.nl) tells us about how he got into via photography, the differences in youth training in UK and Holland and the kids not having to travel more than 20 mins to play, photographing the Pro Wrestling Association of Holland, getting into the GB national setup at a few various levels, where GB Baseball has taken him on his photography journey, the highlight of his GB journey, room sharing with fellow creative Andy Brown, tips for young and aspiring photographers, what inspires him, essential kit, always carrying protection, the stories behind some of his most iconic shots, talking dirt-y, and have you ever wondered how in game snaps get to social media so fast? All this answered here and more, plus listeners questions too.

the newly elected member of the British Baseball Hall of Fame Stephan Rapaglia joins the show to take us through his time in British Baseball including the silver medal win in the Euros and so much more.

this week sees Matt joined by Great Britain Baseball players Justin Wylie, Alex Crosby, Donovan Benoit, Nick Ward, Mckenzie Mills  a week before they are about to head off to the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Arizona!  Mckenzie and Donovan had practise and could only stay for a while, but their contribution was mutely appreciated. There were some audio issues, but we managed to get 3 zoom sessions worth of fun and info together for you all and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.   They discuss The hardest thing about the WBC Qualification games, What being a part of GB Baseball means to them, Mckenzie Mills being the best cheerleader, What went through Alex Crosbys mind during THAT At-Bat vs Spain, How to be focused and not fanboying on the big stage and wanting to be the best player on the field, Coaching and mentoring aspirations, Donovan Benoit throwing in Scotland, Playing in different time zones and not being able to fully acclimatise before a game, Why did Nick Wards GB Team mates want him to lose a playoff game so badly? How is their preparation and mindset entering the competition? What was the experience like for Phillies fan Nick Ward finding out he had been signed with the Phillies whilst away in Australia? Does Alex feel more like a leader with the experience he has gained from the GB setup? All this and more plus Listeners question.

Bostonian Jake Mitchell has played a few seasons on British Baseball and joins the show to talk us through his life growing up in Boston, his families support, memories of watching baseball games with loved ones, Fenway Park memories, playing baseball in the North West of England, balancing friendships with management of them as team mates and much more.