Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Irish Baseball Podcast
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Irish Baseball Podcast episodes
- Pat O'Keefe, John Fitzgerald, and Patrick Mahoney | Episode 13
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Pat O'Keefe talks about growing up wanting to be a sports broadcaster
- John Fitzgerald gives an update on upcoming Irish American Baseball Society events
- Author Patrick Mahoney discusses his new book, "Recovering an Irish Voice from the American Frontier: The Prose Writings of Eoin Ua Cathail"
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
24 min - Washington Nationals Scout Brian Cleary, Tim Carr, and Pud Galvin | Episode 12
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Washington National scout Brian Cleary explains the finer points of MLB scouting
- Tim Carr talks about growing up a Detroit Tigers fan in the 1970s
- We meet an Irish Baseball legend named Pud Galvin
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
24 min - Pat O'Keefe, Christopher Klein, and Johnny Murphy | Episode 11
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Sportscaster Pat O'Keefe discusses his job covering pro sports and growing up in one of New York City's most Irish neighborhoods, Woodlawn.
- Host Jim Ward breaks down a clip from author Christopher Klein, author of "Strongboy: The Life and Times of John L. Sullivan.
- IABS Founder John Fitzgerald introduces us to an Irish Baseball Legend who won World Series titles with the Mets and Yankees, Johnny Murphy!
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
24 min - Tim Carr, Brian McTaggart, Mike "King" Kelly | Episode 10
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Tim Carr discusses his work to uncover the Irish ancestry of MLB players and coaches.
- Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart talks about spending time in Ireland as a boy and learning baseball with his dad in the Astrodome.
- Irish American Baseball Society founder John Fitzgerald introduces us to an Irish Baseball Legend named Mike "King" Kelly.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
18 min - Shane Spencer, John Fitzgerald, and Patsy Donovan | Episode 9
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Host Jim Ward discusses three-time World Series Champion Shane Spencer's classic story about how a baseball card helped him get to his major league debut.
- John Fitzgerald talks about a new program to introduce baseball into primary schools in Northern Ireland.
- Irish Baseball Legend Patsy Donovan
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society for Irish Baseball T-shirts, caps, and jerseys and to learn more about our research into the history of Irish Baseball!
20 min - Boston Globe Red Sox Reporter Peter Abraham, Florida Atlantic Head Coach John McCormack, and Wee Willie Keeler | Episode 8
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe discusses how he broke into sportswriting
- Florida Atlantic head coach John McCormack on coaching, analytics, and mechanics
- Irish Baseball Legend Wee Willie Keeler
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society for Irish Baseball T-shirts, caps, and jerseys and to learn more about our research into the history of Irish Baseball!
20 min - Timothy Flaherty on Irish Basketball, Jack Curry, and Connie Mack | Episode 7
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Timothy Flaherty discusses playing and coaching basketball in Ireland
- Jack Curry discusses his inspiration for becoming a sportswriter
- We meet an Irish Baseball Legend named Cornelius McGillicuddy, better known as Connie Mack!
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society for Irish Baseball T-shirts, caps, and jerseys and to learn more about our research into the history of Irish Baseball!
19 min - Steve Garvey, From Over th'Éire, Bill "Rough" Carrigan | Episode 6
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Steve Garvey on His Childhood Baseball Heroes
- Steph and Gerard McCrory of From Over th'Éire on working at Foley's NY, learning baseball, and starting a new business
- Host Jim Ward introduces us to an Irish Baseball Legend named Bill "Rough" Carrigan
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society for Irish Baseball T-shirts, caps, and jerseys and to learn more about our research into the history of Irish Baseball!
18 min - Author Christopher Klein, Joe McEwing, and Ed Delahanty | Episode 5
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Author Christopher Klein discusses his book, "When the Irish Invaded Canada."
- Joe McEwing talks about growing up a basketball fan in Philadelphia and idolizing Dr. J.
- ESPN Radio's Pat O'Keefe introduces us to an Irish Baseball Legend named "Big" Ed Delahanty.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society for Irish Baseball T-shirts, caps, and jerseys and to learn more about our research into the history of Irish Baseball!
19 min - Washington Nationals scout Brian Cleary, Red Sox Broadcaster Dave O'Brien, and Irish Baseball Legend Tommy Bond | Episode 4
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Washington Nationals scout Brian Cleary talks about his work as a scout and his collegiate coaching career.
- Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien reminisces about going to Fenway Park as a child and wanting to become a broadcaster.
- Kevin McAlpin of the Braves Radio Network introduces us to an Irish Baseball Legend named Tommy Bond.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society for Irish Baseball T-shirts, caps, and jerseys and to learn more about our research into the history of Irish Baseball!
18 min
About Irish Baseball Podcast
From the publisher's feed
We’re talking about all things baseball and Ireland! The Irish Baseball Podcast is a production of the Irish American Baseball…
Society.