The Postgame Spread

The Postgame Spread

By Blake HelmSportsBaseball
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The Postgame Spread episodes

  • The PJ Finigan Story Pt.2 "Get lost in the competition"

    This is not a baseball story, it's an Odyssey. In Pt.2 PJ takes us through this stories career at SIUC where he eventually becomes the MVC Joe Carter Player of the year, earning 1st team as a SS and P. We learn all about the magic that is the Cape Cod Baseball League, getting drafted in the 7th round by Tigers, and enjoying a short but very strong pro career before devastating elbow injuries changed his path. PJ takes us through his new path in baseball as a coach, the life he has built, and finally recently being named the head coach at D1 Lindenwood University followed by a Q/A. This was an all time baseball talk with an all time baseball guy. We easily could have kept going. Thank you for taking us on this epic journey brother PJ!

    3 hr 8 min
  • The PJ Finigan Story Pt.1 "That Tough Little Northender"
    In part 1 PJ takes us through growing up in the finigan household, the magical experience of going to the Little League World Series, his time on the legendary Springfield Statesman, his career at Lanphier Hs where he was the 2001 CS8 athlete of the year, the recruiting process, and his first year at SIU-C. I grew up looking up to PJ and this was an all time experience for me to get to hear his thoughts on it all. PJ was an amazing player and is an amazing person. We get to hear from all sorts of people from his life that helped him or witnessed his greatness along the way. Thank you for the time PJ. Part 2 is gonna be absolutely epic. We have a ton more story to tell! Enjoy
    2 hr 58 min
  • The Jason Knoedler Story Pt.2 "Racin’ Jason”
    In pt. 2 Jason takes us through his 5 year pro career in the tigers minor league system, his struggles and lessons he learned along the way. After baseball wraps we talk about his transition into the business world, his family, and and a fun baseball Q/A to end things. Jason is an all time champion of a person. Thank you for your time.
    1 hr 29 min
  • The Jason Knoedler Story Pt.1 "The K-Team Hustle"

    In pt.1 Jason takes us through growing up as a "skinny runt," developing that famous Kteam Hustle/work ethic, HS and travel ball, the iconic 2000 LLCC national championship team, and his magical year at Miami of Ohio where he started switch hitting and was ultimately named an all american and taken in the 6th round by the Tigers. Jason is an electric personality and it really shines through in this episode. Thank you for your time brother. Pt.2 detailing his pro career and life after will be dropping as soon as editing is completed.

    2 hr 8 min
  • "Out of Left Field" with Joey Albsmeyer Pt.3-The Ryan O'Malley Story- takes -w/ bonus Claude Kracik Clip

    Joey takes on the Ryan O'malley episode. In this episode of out of left field Joey ponders O’Malleys “100 mph fastball in the looks department”in the most hilarious ways, O’Malleys ideal childhood, is O’Malley an ugly crier? ( he isn’t ha), how special his relationship was with his parents, how fun it is to talk about old baseball names and teammates, common traits among elite guys, a Peter christofilakis story, some Claude kracik talk, getting perspective, d1 dreams, and the people gotta know….what happened at the wwe Sunday night ppv parties? Some things will always remains a mystery! And more …. Thanks Joey!


    47 min
  • The Ryan O'Malley Story Pt.2 "Those are the things that stories are written about"
    In Pt. 2 Ryno takes us through his improbable journey to the big leagues, how every star in the galaxy had to align for it to happen, and what it was like making his major league debut against Andy Pettitte. He also takes us on a journey of what it's like in the show, having it ripped away very quickly, how baseball ended for him, his coaching career, and finally how life has ended up for him. Ryan's journey is proof that good things happen to good people. This is an all time episode for an all time person. Get your tissues ready. These are the things that stories are written about.
    2 hr 36 min
  • The Ryan O'Malley Story Pt.1 "A dream that was bigger than me”
    In episode 1 Ryan takes us through growing up in rural central Illinois with a baseball field as his backyard, his incredible family and parents, little league, travel ball, HS baseball, getting recruited, playing and winning a national championship at LLCC, signing with the University of Memphis, getting signed as an undrafted free agent by his favorite team growing up, and his first few years in the minors. Ryan was absolutely fantastic and it's easy to see why everyone who has ever come into contact with him speaks with the highest of praise. Part 2 will detail Ryan's movie worthy big league debut. Thank you for your time Ryno. Springfield loves you!
    1 hr 58 min
  • "Out of Left field" with Joey Albsmeyer Pt.2 "That'll be $3.50"
    Back with another installment of "Out of Leftfield" with Joey Albsmeyer as well as a few announcements of episodes and ideas we have been working on. Joey is back with his thoughts on a variety of subjects that no one asked for ha! Joey goes in on Little League Baseball, lightning bugs as batting practice, the joys of hitting a golf ball with a baseball bat, thoughts on sign stealing, a hysterical Ron "Big Bull" Riggle story, and thoughts on making this podcast charitable. Stick with us guys, in a few weeks the Ryan O'malley story should be completed, followed by the Jason Knoedler story. Thanks for listening!
    26 min
  • "Out of Left field" with Joey Albsmeyer - The Dusty Bensko Story -Extra stories and takes

    Out of Left Field will be a reoccurring segment with everyone's funniest teammate-none other than Joey Albsmeyer. Joey was a x2 state champ at Pleasant Plains, and went on to have a strong career at LLCC and Webber International University. Joey will be giving us reactions, takes, more stories, extra context, and whatever else he feels like saying. Enjoy and get ready to laugh and be swept up by Joeys legendary story telling ability.

    27 min

About The Postgame Spread

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A podcast focusing on players journeys through baseball and what they learned along the way. "A journey worth remembering" hosted by Blake Helm