Episodes
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Artist Sean Kane and Irish Baseball Birthdays for January | Episode 26
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Artist Sean Kane on growing up a Cubs fan, combining his passion for art and baseball, and working with the Irish American Baseball Society.
- IABS Founder John Fitzgerald discusses January's Irish Baseball Birthdays with host Rick Becker.
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Monday Dec 20, 2021
Ted Sullivan: The Barnacle of Baseball | Episode 25
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker interviews Pat O'Neill and Tom Coffman, authors of "Ted Sullivan, Barnacle of Baseball: The Life of the Prolific League Founder, Scout, Manager and Unrivaled Huckster."
For more information on the book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Ted-Sullivan-Barnacle-Baseball-Unrivaled/dp/1476684782
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Emma Tiedemann (Part 2) and Dr. William E. Watson (Part 2) | Episode 24
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Jim Ward continues his discussion with Emma Tiedemann, Director Of Broadcasting for the Portland Sea Dogs, the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
- Rick Becker goes in-depth with Dr. William E. Watson about the Duffy's Cut project.
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Monday Nov 22, 2021
Emma Tiedemann, Jim Palmer, Dr. William E. Watson | Episode 23
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Jim Ward talks with Emma Tiedemann, Director Of Broadcasting for the Portland Sea Dogs, the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
- Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer discusses the Baltimore Orioles and the American League East.
- Rick Becker speaks with Dr. William E. Watson about the Duffy's Cut project.
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Steve Garvey, Author Patrick Mahoney, and Iron Joe McGinnity | Episode 22
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Steve Garvey shares his memories of Mickey Mantle, Gil Hodges, and being a batboy for the Dodgers.
- Author and IABS member Patrick Mahoney on studying the history of baseball in Ireland and the connection between baseball and Irish immigrants in 19th century America.
- Host Jim Ward looks back at the career of Irish Baseball Legend "Iron Joe" McGinnity.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Brant Ust, Ryan O‘Hearn, and Irish Baseball Legend Mickey Welch | Episode 21
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Royals 1B/OF Ryan O'Hearn
- Former Notre Dame standout and professional baseball player Brant Ust
- Irish Baseball Legend Mickey Welch
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Monday Oct 11, 2021
Ryan Fitzgerald, Steve Garvey, and Dan Brouthers | Episode 20
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Jim Ward talks with Red Sox minor leaguer Ryan Fitzgerald
- IABS Member and baseball legend Steve Garvey tells an amazing story about meeting Jackie Robinson as a boy
- We meet an Irish Baseball Legend named Dan Brouthers
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Monday Sep 27, 2021
Jim Ward on Baseball, Ireland, Broadcasting, and More! | Episode 19
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker interviews co-host Jim Ward about his Irish heritage, love of baseball from youth to today, and his broadcasting career.
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Monday Sep 13, 2021
Mike Glavine and Sean Casey | Episode 18
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Part 2 of Jim Ward's interview with Northeastern University coach Mike Glavine. Mike talks about facing Todd Helton in a home run derby, the similarities between his playing career and Crash Davis from Bull Durham, and more!
- MLB Network's Sean Casey thanks Shaun Clancy from Foley's NY for raising money to help the Miracle League of the South Hills. Sean and Shaun also discuss what's next for Foley's and the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame!
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
In this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
- Author Christopher Klein discusses the Irish influence on the early days of baseball
- Retired umpire Jim Joyce talks about missing baseball
- Duke Castiglione talks about growing up Irish with an Italian last name
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