The Dad Ball Podcast

The Dad Ball Podcast

By Matthew MarateaSports
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The Dad Ball Podcast episodes

  • Episode 49: Fugly COVID Coaching

    So I decided to become a hockey coach. Man, I picked a year. I talked about the challenges of jumping into high school hockey during COVID times and the lessons to be learned as things have happened.

    Next comes the card break, a mix of more modern ones with some Donruss '88s and Fleer '90s as well. The beer of the week is Fuggly Sweater from Ithaca Beer Co. which is a riff on a holiday party we can't have.

    Connect on social media across platforms at @mmaratea22 and @sportchancepod and be sure to go like rate and review the podcast!


    28 min
  • Episode 48- Thankful Friendsgiving and Sweet Potato Beers

    It's the all thankfulness appreciation episode! Go get Friendsgiving 2020 the newest Collaboraid "potluck" IPA from Double Nickle, Tonewood, Cape May, Urban Village, and Source Brewing. Matt lists off a few things he's thankful for in the sports world and then does a review of a sweet potato beer (with real roasted sweets) from Vault Brewing. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

    Follow Matt and the podcast @mmaratea22 on Twitter, Instagram, and Untappd, and @sportchancepod on both Twitter and Instagram! If you're a thankful listener please consider writing a review and leaving a 5-star rating!

    31 min
  • Episode 47: Bye Week Booze

    It's an Eagles bye week, but Matt still manages to find a way to talk about them. Also discussed is Canelo Alvarez's free agency, if Alec Bohm has a chance at the NL Rookie of the Year award, not trading Ben Simmons for James Harden, some NFL picks, and a live Allen & Ginter World's Champions pack opening. All of that is washed down by Choco Pebbulls, a milk stout from Bolero Snort Brewery sure to remind you of a certain cartoon.

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    31 min
  • Episode 46- Biting Vampires Back

    Pointed fangs and teeth. It can only mean one thing...an Imperial Red Ale from Great Lakes Brewing dedicated to the original monster film. While drinking a Nosferatu, Matt muses on the current state of Italian American quarterbacks, the Eagles vs Cowboys, NFL odds, the Sixers reshaping themselves, boxing, and the MLB's failures leading to a nearly wasted season.

    If you want to follow along between podcasts check for @mmaratea22 and @sportchancepod across platforms!

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    27 min
  • Episode 45: Nitro Pumpkin Draft

    Pumpkin spice is good. There I said it. We've got a Nitro Pumpkin Spice stout from Breckenridge Brewing (shout out to Aunt Tara in CO) and its tasty coffee notes set off talk on the NHL draft and the Flyers moving aways from size, and how the Eagles have to lean on the big boys of the defensive line against the Steelers. Plus there are three picks made.

    To keep up with all the information check @mmaratea22 and @sportchancepod on all the platforms.

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    • 24 min
    • Episode 44- Philatoberfest

      Woof. The Eagles and Phillies are both being bad, while the Flyers have some spicy rumors around and the Sixers hired the best coach on the market...seriously. I'm also barking up a storm about Barktoberfest, the beer of the week from one of NJ's newest breweries Dr. Brewlittle's Beer Co. We also take a look at one of the Yankee greats who doesn't get quite enough love despite a hall of fame 13-year career.

      If you want to follow along then it's best to go find @mmaratea22 on Twitter, Instagram, Untappd, and Medium and check @sportchancepod on Twitter and Instagram as well. If you want even more check out the Last Out Media Network and you won't be disappointed.

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      30 min
    • Episode 43: Piazza Cards & Italian Style Beer

      The Flyers did things, the Phillies cling to the playoffs, the Sixers continue to operate in a totally backward way and the Eagles have hope against the Rams. These are the topics Matt touches on and explains the finer points of dry-hopping while reviewing Bonesaw Brewing's Sereno Italian Style Pilsner.

      For more fun follow Matt and the podcast @mmaratea22 and @Sportchance pod on Twitter and Instagram respectively and @mmartea22 again on platforms like Medium and Untapped.

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      26 min
    • Episode 42- PB&J Football

      Peanut butter and jelly...beer? Matt pops open a beer from Axe & Arrow that claims to be just that while chatting about the busy September in Philly sports. The Eagles Week 1 point spread and over/under picks along with 3 bonus point spread picks, and touches in on the playoff failures of the Flyers and Sixers, along with the push that the Phillies are making.

      To keep up during the week with Matt and the podcast check out Twitter and Instagram @mmaratea22 and @sportchancepod, and for lots more sports coverage check out the Last Out Media network for written work and a bunch of other podcasts you'll want to hear.

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      29 min
    • Episode 41- Summer Surfacing

      We're surfacing from the deep sea late this summer! Czig Meister gives us a challenge with the Deep Sea Series NEIPA Galactic 7 while Matt runs down the Flyers playoff series outlook, the Sixers weird bubble, and the Phillies disastrous season thus far.

      To continue getting reacquainted with the podcast follow Matt @mmaratea22 on Instagram and Twitter and @sportchancepod on Twitter and Instagram for continued updates!

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      27 min
    • Episode 40- Boss-a-penos

      It's a spicy podcast! A jalapeno, vanilla beer from Bout The Hops Brewing is really bringing the heat. The Flyers will also be bringing the heat against one of 8 potential opponents soon? Plus will we fall for the Sixers hype again? Plus, the jefe's of the four major leagues get ranked based on how they are doing now. Also, I talk about my favorite baseball book in the world.

      If you want to engage on social, you can find me @mmaratea22 on Twitter, Instagram, Untappd, and Medium. For the podcast check out @sportchancepod on Twitter and Instagram as well. Also don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!

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      40 min

    About The Dad Ball Podcast

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    A podcast about sports, coaching, being a dad, and trying to make everything and everyone around you better. We all want to be the best coach, player, dad, and person we can. It is my mission to be…