British Baseball Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Ron Blackwood takes us on his baseball journey that started off as a fan in the states when he moved there as an 18 year old and then playing in the UK when he returned, did I mention that his "rookie of they year" season came when he was in his 50s? He gives tips on if you think you are too old, playing through the season and what's in store for the future and also some great chat about Baseball Cards and much more.

all round top dude Said Bayan joins the show to talk about the Birmingham Metal Heads, Starting up a youth training session purely out of the love of wanting to help kids develop, an unusual way to find a love of baseball after not being into it previously, his passions away from the diamond, Anime chat and much, much more.

John return to the show to talk to Matt and Gilles about his eventful 2023, his highlights of WBC fame, outfits and games, tips for following GB overseas, pink hot pants, u14 and u16 European and African qualifiers in Prague, Confederations cup fun in Croatia and being the home plate ump for the gold medal game plus more!

if you'd like to share your 2023 highlights, please feel free to get in touch britishbaseballpodcast@gmail.com

"Everybody should get a chance" GB baseball Hall of Famer Alex Malihoudis, The first British player to win medals in 2 different European Championships and a regular fixture in the GB setup topping many offensive category lists in the 1990s and 2000s joins the show. He lead the National Baseball League in hits and runs scored also winning the NBL best defensive short stop in 2008, stolen bases in 2005 and won the batting crown in 1998 in the National Premier League South with a batting average of .564, described as a key defender at short stop or centre field.  He talks about the early days and being the 4th member of the Tonbridge Bobcats, Margret Burley MBE, the hardest bloke in Tonbridge, how his baseball heroes were not MLB players but home grown talents, why Catching was his favourite position he's played, meeting Craig Savage and wanting to play at the highest level, playing in the states at highschool and college, playing in the same leagues that Tom Brady had played in, the importance of regular game time, which MLB coach slept in his bunk bed, overcoming injury at a pivotal point in his career, anxiety in games, driving in winning runs in crucial games and more all with a very special guest cohost (and Alex's long time friend and team mate) Will Lintern, who Alex had no idea was joining the episode, so i took a back seat and let the 2 of them chat about baseball and careers and its a fascinating and interesting conversation im excited to be able to share with you. please dont forget to like the content (if you enjoyed it), share with friends and leave a comment where possible, it goes a long way to helping the show. Speaking of which, if you can spare a few quid to help with the running of this podcast, head over to www.buymeacoffee.com/britbaseballpod where your contributions can help towards software, hardware and packages needed to run the show.  if you have a baseball story, or you know someone who does or maybe you'd like to have your team come on the show and talk about its history and you'd like to hear them on the podcast, please contact the show at britishbaseballpodcast@gmail.com

'ive got a lot of faith in the heart' Pepe Anderson joins the show to talk us through the East London Latin Boys, why its not just for Latino males and the perfect place to play if you want to learn Spanish and play fun baseball. Pepe also takes us on his own personal journey through the sport and talks about his desire to open a baseball school for any child and how important family and the family environment is to his baseball club

Part 2 of the new monthly segment looking at British baseball history month by month.

This episode wouldnt be possible without pioneers such as Josh Chetwynd, Harvey Sahker, Joe Gray, Gabriel Fidler and Matt Smith plus many more.

you can buy Josh Chetwynds - Baseball in Europe here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baseball-Europe-Country-History/dp/0786437243

Harvey Sahkers - the Blokes of Summer - https://www.lulu.com/shop/harvey-sahker/the-blokes-of-summer/ebook/product-18599563.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Project Cobb - http://www.projectcobb.org.uk/

and of course, please check out the incredible work at @extrainningsUK - https://extrainningsbaseball.wordpress.com/

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Craig Savage joins the show to talk about his time with the Buccaneers and what baseball was like in the late 90s and early 2000s in the south of England. Their blue print for success in the UK and europe, favourite memories including national championships, knocking the tournament favourites out at the semi finals of a European final competition, players traveling from all over the UK to be a part of their club in the Rawlings National League, MLB player John Foster, training in the states and being a part of something magical in San Diego with Tony Gwynn and how not to make a team mates bed. If you can support this independent podcast, please consider a little donation to help me run the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BritBaseballPod

"your body can't digest grass..." Newly inducted #BritishBaseball Hall of Famer Martin "Goddy" Godsall joins the show alongside him is fellow @liverpoolTrojan Ian Blease as Matts co-host.  they give insight into how at 15, a PE teacher helped launch his 30+ year career, the importance of working with a great catcher, developing a competitive mindset, how he hates walking batters and how it got him into a spot of bother, a motivating speech that turned a 15 run deficit in the 9th into an unexpected victory, Norman wells, missed strikes = beer, Italian hospitality and much much more. 

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New monthly segment kicks off looking at British baseball history by month. 

This episode wouldnt be possible without pioneers such as Josh Chetwynd, Harvey Sahker, Joe Gray, Gabriel Fidler and many more.

you can buy Josh Chetwynds - Baseball in Europe here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baseball-Europe-Country-History/dp/0786437243

Harvey Sahkers - the Blokes of Summer - https://www.lulu.com/shop/harvey-sahker/the-blokes-of-summer/ebook/product-18599563.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Project Cobb - http://www.projectcobb.org.uk/

and of course, please check out the incredible work at @extrainningsUK - https://extrainningsbaseball.wordpress.com/  

and if you can support the podcast, please head to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britbaseballpod

thank you as always for your continued support.

"why not you?" Season 2 kicks of with a bang, hear GB Hall of Famer and hitting coach to the stars, Brad Marcelino (who is team GBs all time leading record holder for the most European championships appearances as a player) talk about hitting tips, his hitting consultancy, the 65 MLB draft picks, (3 of which were 1st rounders) he's worked with, Kris Bryant, his family background, playing highlights, his GB days and your listeners questions.