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Beyond the Dugout Podcast
Episode 37 - Paul Algar
The 2012 ISC Hall of Famer NZ Pitcher Paul Algar is Beyond The Dugout’s Episode 37. A Heart of a Lion made from pure Gold or he would say Pounamu. This proud Kiwi’s career achievements are simply amazing!! 2000 WBSC World Cup Gold, 2 x ISC Titles, NZ National Titles & a tonne of MVP & Top Pitcher awards. From his humble beginnings in Porirua to the world stage, it is an amazing ride that is born from sheer determination and just good old fashioned hard work. On a personal note, Alfie is one of the nicest guys...
2022-09-09
2h 11
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Episode 36 - Mike White
One Word…. PERFECT! Season 2 kicks-off on Beyond The Dugout with the Pitcher Perfect Hall of Famer Mike White in Episode 36!! White is the only NZ Pitcher to throw a Perfect Game to win a World Cup! In fact he is also the only SNZ Black Sox Pitcher to bookend his career with perfect games, His 1983 Debut in Christchurch & of course his 1996 Gold Medal ISF World Championship is a feat that has never been repeated. Mike’s playing feats have seen him inducted into 8 Hall of Fames……
2022-07-29
1h 55
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Episode 35 - Warren Stoddart
Well Merry Belated Christmas & Early Happy New Year All from Chopper & DC 🎄 No better way to celebrate the festive season with episode 35…. The one and only, Warren Stoddart or better known as “Stoddy”. What Stoddy has contributed to Softball New Zealand has been exceptional over such a long lifetime of commitment. His National titles with his beloved PK & WSA have left many to admire. But it’s hard to go past his WBSC World Championship Ring from 1996. For us, it’s been the mastermind understanding of the game that shines so bright. But Stoddy i...
2021-12-29
1h 11
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Episode 34 - Don Tricker
Don Tricker is One of the most sort after high performance coaches in the world & will headline episode 34 of Beyond The Dugout. Be prepared for a thought provoking episode like no other. Let’s just start with 2 x WBSC World Champion Coach with our Softball New Zealand Golden Homes Black Sox!! 2004 New Zealand Order of Merit, 2000 Halberg Coach of the Year….. and that’s just the tip of the mountain of achievements we would like to nickname “The Don” has accomplished. In the famous words of the God Farther Don Vito Corleone...
2021-12-10
2h 58
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Episode 33 - Naomi Shaw
The wait is over for this weeks guest, the Multiple Hall of Famer Naomi Shaw for episode 33. Naomi holds the honour of being the captain of NZ the only time we have won a world Championship. Shaw a 10 year veteran of the White Sox in 1982 won the Gold Medal in the WBSC World Cup with her two Bronze medals Her contributions to the game as an athlete and coach where she has won every title possible multiple times has seen her inducted into 5 Hall of Fames in NZ and around the world.
2021-12-06
1h 37
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Episode 32 - Jerome Raemaki
So Jerome Raemaki the Golden Homes Black Sox slugger hits up our Episode 32 on Beyond the Dugout. The Softball New Zealand Golden Homes Black Sox power hitter has attended 2 WBSC World Cups and already knocked off 16 years representing the nation. Raemaki has travelled the world for NZ at both a junior level and senior, but also ISC Club ball currently with the New York Gremlins. There is not a ballpark that has held the the power of Raemaki’s swing. Jerome is a very loyal person and player. Shows with his wh...
2021-11-25
2h 16
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Episode 31 - Jackie Smith
Beyond the Dugout's Special Guest for Episode 31 is the White Sox Olympian, SNZ Hall of Famer Jackie Smith. Jackie amassed an impressive 19 career with the Sky Sport White Sox. Highlighted by competing for NZ at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Known for her speed, game knowledge & determination to train the house down….. made Smith the ideal team mate. She has won pretty much everything domestically for North Harbour, Auckland, Northcote, Marist, Eden Roskill along the way. Coached at all levels club wise as well as assisting NZ teams as she gives back to ou...
2021-11-12
1h 39
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Episode 30 - Travis Wilson
Travis Wilson…… Black Sox World Champion, Baseball, Cricket, College World Series Champion Coach…… Are you kidding me!!! This weeks feature guest for Episode 30 on Beyond the Dugout is as elite as it gets. The future ISC Hall of Famer shares his unique and diverse career tonight like never before. Travis Wilson, born in Christchurch, New Zealand is a former member of the Softball New Zealand Golden Homes Black Sox. He first played for the Black Sox in 1994 and was an integral part of their WBSC ISF Men's World Championship winning team in Midland...
2021-11-05
2h 02
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Episode 29 - Cole Evans
Cole Evans, the Captain of the Golden Homes Softball New Zealand Black Sox is this week’s guest on Beyond the Dugout in Episode 29. Cole has become a premier baller on the world stage and domestically. Evans has 3 Medals at WBSC World Cups, multiple NFC & age grade titles capped by 3 National Club titles with Ramblers Softball Club already at such a young age. Cole shares his beginnings, ideas about the game, what it means to represent NZ and now captain. Evans has the potential to break all the records, and set the bar ve...
2021-10-31
1h 27
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Episode 28 - Gretchen Aucoin
Ever wondered what makes National Champion Gretchen Aucoin tick? Well as our special guest for Episode 28 of the Dugout will give you those answers and so much more. In NZ we have seen Otahuhu Softball Club’s Aucoin dominate from the pitchers circle to the batters box…..🥎💪🏾 What drives Gretchen to win multiple Auckland Softball, Softball New Zealand National & FASTBALL 45 titles? 🏆 Well the 2011 Homecoming Queen who starred at Texas Tech University / Texas Tech Softball & University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the NCAA Softball. Majored in Communications is no surprise for this mentor, coach & Development officer role wit...
2021-10-22
1h 39
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Episode 27 - Roman Gabriel
Back on the 16th of April 2021, Beyond the Dugout was launched and 6 months & 26 guests later & we are still bringing you stories from some of the best to ever play our great game. Episode 27 is no different with this week’s very special guest Roman Gabriel. Gabriel - most famous milestone is a member of the Golden Homes Black Sox's 2004 WBSC world title winning squad in Christchurch - was a White Sox assistant-coach from 2006 and 2010 and has latterly been head coach of the Auckland Marist Softball Club premier women's team, but his role...
2021-10-15
2h 09
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Episode 26 - Craig Wallace
Back to normal on Beyond The Dugout, well the new, newer, newish normal. Whatever it is, we back are on the couch, no zoom, together again!!! Episode 26 is going to be awesome as well with very special guest Craig Wallace. Wally has been around the game his whole life, starting out with HV Dodgers Softball Club time at Hutt City United Softball Club and of course Poneke Kilbirnie Softball Club with some stints in the ISCs. Now a coach & mentor and a very good one, Wally continues to pass on knowledge and experiences to so many of the next generation in...
2021-10-08
2h 19
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Episode 25 - Chris Steffensen
What do you get when you have a best mate who you get to pick his brain about the legends he got to share the diamond with before you get to interview that legend, over coffee in the kitchen?... A surprise Episode 25 of Beyond the Dugout with very special guest Chris Steffensen. Chrispy to most has won all but one club title in NZ Softball, a Two Time NFC Champion, One time Club National Champion (as he likes to say the last time PK won the Clubs) he has played the game at most levels...
2021-10-03
1h 20
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Episode 24 - Thomas Cameron
This episode is dedicated in the honour of the late great Jim Gerbes. It’s the 2004 Softball New Golden Homes Black Sox WBSC World Champion Pitcher Thomas Cameron is this Friday’s Beyond the Dugout guest in Episode 24. Former Black Sox pitcher Thomas Cameron's long and celebrated playing career is amazing, but his devotion to help others better themselves is a legacy we love and are fortunate to share. Benny to most exploded onto the world scene early in his career, racking up championships Ramblers, Auckland, and others. Thomas transformed himself and...
2021-09-24
1h 19
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Episode 23 - Tyron Bartorillo
It’s the Double-National, Multi-Time World Champion, All the way from Christchurch, New Zealand via Brisbane, Australia, The Golden Homes Black Sox Tyron Bartorillo is Beyond the Dugout’s 23rd Episode. From the Hot Corner Barty has excelled in many sports and for a couple of nations but none more important now to Tyron than the Silver Fern of the New Zealand Black Sox. But that transition wasn’t easy and Barty shares the story of going from winning a World Championship with Australia against New Zealand to winning a World Champion...
2021-09-19
1h 28
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Episode 22 - Tyneesha Houkamau
Its the 2021 Softball New Zealand - Softball of the Year Tyneesha Houkamau who feature’s on this Friday’s Beyond the Dugout Episode 22 all the way from Lockdown with the Gerbes in Auckland. The 2021 NFC MVP Pitcher and Slugger from the National Champions Otahuhu gives us a look behind the scenes of her upbringing, contributions from the Howick & Marist clubs before settling with Otahuhu. Ty has won all the age groups with Auckland including a battling title at the U19’s aged only 16!! How influential Coach Bob Mitchell wa...
2021-09-10
1h 39
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Episode 21 - Marty Grant
It's the Softball New Golden Homes Black Sox Multiple World Champion Pitcher Marty Grant is this Friday’s Beyond the Dugout guest in Episode 21 all the way from Nelson. Former Black Sox pitcher Marty Grant's long and celebrated playing career is was recognised at the highest level with his induction into the Softball New Zealand Hall of Fame. There's no question about Grant's credentials in a career stretching back to 1979, having won three WBSC world titles, including a starring role on the pitching mound in the Black Sox' 2-1 win over Japan in the 2000 final in...
2021-09-03
2h 26
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Episode 19 - Jim Wana
Seems only fitting during this year’s ISC’s, Beyond The Dugout Episode 19 features the 4 time winner & 2019 ISC Hall of Famer Jim Wana. Jim Wana is in my mind one of the under rated, under celebrated & under recognised elite pitchers the world has seen or in this case not seen. His career achievements are simply amazing!! 3 x WBSC World Cup Golds (Jnr, Senior, Coach), 4 x ISC Titles, 3 ASA Titles, 7 NZ National Titles with PK & a ton of MVP & Top Pitcher awards. Well tonight we look to change that th...
2021-08-20
2h 19
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Episode 18 - Kaleigh Rafter
What does the of Olympic glory taste like? Well Beyond the Dugout’s episode 18 with Tokyo 2020 Bronze Medalist Kaleigh Rafter will tell you. The successful Softball Canada Vetter an catcher, takes the time straight after returning to share her story. And what a starry it is!!! One of the longest tenured players on the women’s national team, Kaleigh Rafter has been part of Team Canada since 2007. Since competing at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, she has amassed an impressive international resume. At the WBSC Women’s Softball World Championship she has compete...
2021-08-14
1h 34
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Episode 17 - Blair Setford & Kyle Smith
On the eve of the USA Softball Season ISC’s, Beyond The Dugout Episode 17 features veteran broadcasters Blair Setford and Kyle Smith & a preview of the 2021 ISC World Tournament. Blair & Kyle have been a big part of the ISC as broadcasts over the years. But they do so so much more for the game. Both are involved at a local level in various roles as administrators, umpiring, coaching, managing, to international recondition with Ballpark Broadcasting and important roles within the ISC as Blair’s VP Operations & Communications & Kyles Canada East Commissioner. Tonight...
2021-08-08
1h 34
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Episode 16 - Joel Evans
Imagine hitting the game winning grand slam to win a WBSC World Championship for Softball NZ Golden Homes Black Sox….. Joel Evans is the special guest for Episode 16 of Beyond the Dugout tonight and also the legend from 2017 who hit that winning fairy tail home run!! You will learn about what drives Joel to be one of the worlds best, his humble beginnings rich with Softball folk law thru his dad Trevor. His up bringing in Wainuiomata, Representative Honors with Hutt Valley & his current journey with the Black Sox. And Joel wi...
2021-07-30
2h 28
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Episode 15 - Erika Piancastelli & Andrea Howard
With two days of competition into the Tokyo Olympics. Beyond The Dugout Episode 15 features Italy’s Olympians Erika Piancastelli (C) Andrea Howard (OF). We got to talk with these two elite athletes from the Italian Azzure national team the day before their opening match against USA, which they stocked USA by holding them to only 2 runs!! Piancastelli & Howard give us an insight to where Softball started for them, their Italian heritage and what it means to represent Italy. You will hear about the jubilation of qualifying in 2019, and the heart-breaking moment they lost their long-time he...
2021-07-23
1h 41
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Episode 14 - Mark Porteous
Next week we will see softball get underway at the Tokyo Olympic Games & we are stoked that we got episodes 14's guest, Mark Porteous before he fly's out for the games. You’ll get to learn all about Mark and his of Softball which started from a very young age, passed down from parents that also gave so much to softball. Many find it funny that one of the games biggest hot heads would become one of our best umpires and Mark admits that while talking about his playing days before switching to officiating. H...
2021-07-16
2h 11
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Episode 13 - Enoka Brothers
History was made when the 3 Enoka Brothers took the field for NZ. Episode 13 features the lives of Ben, Thomas & Campbell as the played for their beloved United and the making history for the Golden Homes Black Sox. Find out about their national titles both for United and Auckland. But also how they have won on the world stage both at the WBSC & ISC Championships. Whanau/family has always been important to enjoy those memorable times….. and there have been a lot of memorable moments. Well maybe not Caesars' boat backing...
2021-07-10
1h 53
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Episode 12 - Stacey Porter & Taylah Tsitsikronis
With 19 days until the Tokyo Olympics! Episode 12 of beyond the dugout will feature Olympians Stacey Porter & Taylah Tsitsikronis from Softball Australia. Hot off the press of the final team announcement. The ladies have taken time out while in Japan to give us an in-depth look into their careers & campaign as they prepare for the 2020 Olympics. Captain Stacey Porter a GOAT of softball, is arguably one of the best hitters in the world today. She is an inspirational leader not only for Australians but female athletes & around the world. Porter is a pr...
2021-07-02
1h 36
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Episode 11 - Haylie McCleney
It’s Olympics build up time! episode 11 of beyond the dugout features team USAs center fielder Haylie McCleney. McCleney is an explosive lead off hitter who simply just rakes. But this true two way player is a defensive highlight reel specialist, who makes a living off robbing home runs and stealing extra base hits. In this episode you’ll hear how Haylie comes from a very small town of 2000 and ends up at one of the biggest Division 1 NCAA University’s America has to offer Alabama as their all time hitting leader.
2021-06-25
1h 33
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Episode 10 - Thomas Makea
It’s a celebration for Beyond The Dugout Episode 10 with the iconic No. 21 Thomas Makea. Larry is one of the GOATS of NZ & World Softball. A power hitting Centre Fielder, who started as a Pitcher!!! Makea has a 20 Year career with the Golden Homes Black Sox with 4 World Cup Titles for NZ and Numerous ISC world titles, selections and domestic titles. Thomas is a quite spoken humble man, who simply allows his actions and class to tell his story until now………. Larry open’s up to a look behind the scenes in his playi...
2021-06-18
1h 53
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Episode 9 - Bromhead Sisters
Welcome everyone to Beyond The Dugout Episode 9 with the Bromhead Sisters recorded from the Wairau Sports Bar in Auckland. Kyla, Tegan & Rebecca Bromhead are simply just awesome. Get to know their beginnings from Harvey Bay Australia to Auckland’s Waitakere Bears to the first and only 3 sisters to represent the Sky Sports NZ White Sox at the same time….. wait is that a world record?? Well we can tell you they have smashed records their whole life through paying stats, titles and mentoring tomorrows stars as they continue to give back to our great sport.
2021-06-11
1h 51
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Episode 8 - Tony Giles
Welcome everyone to Beyond The Dugout Episode 8 with Softball New Zealand’s CEO Tony Giles 4th June 2021. You’ll get to learn about Toni’s background and upbringing but also how your sport’s CEO does not come from a Softball background. But his professional sporting background and business acumen has been able to take New Zealand’s national Federation to the highest of highs in recent times In Tony’s leadership since 2013.; We have seen a national program that will change with the times, sometimes controversially. However his openness to listen, adapt, change with culture, soci...
2021-06-04
1h 43
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Episode 7 - Nathan Nukunuku
Welcome everyone to Beyond The Dugout Episode 7 with Nathan Nukunuku recorded from the Wairau Sports Bar in Auckland. Nate is a Softball New Zealand Golden Homes Black Sox Superstar . He is the most capped Black Sox, Decorated domestic player and coach the country has ever seen. Nathan’s 20 Year NZ Black Sox career is support by his 29 NZ titles as player and Coach domestically. He has simply won everything domestically, internationally including the ISC’s. Here is your chance to find all about him, how the Flaxmere kid found the bright lights of Auck...
2021-05-28
2h 07
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Episode 6 - Kiri Shaw
Welcome everyone to Beyond The Dugout Episode 6 with Kiri Shaw. Kiri has had a Stellar career for the Softball New Zealand Sky Sport NZ NZ White Sox over 23 years. We learned all about her journey with her beloved Saints Softball Club - Hutt Valley & the Hutt Valley Softball Association. The feelings and experiences of competing at the Olympics while representing the silver fern. Also her role as now head coach of the Junior White Sox and of course we talk about the family, they play softball as well. So sit back and enjoy Beyond The Dugout with hosts Jason Gerbes aka C...
2021-05-21
1h 44
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Episode 5 - Mark Sorenson
Welcome everyone to Beyond The Dugout Episode 5 with the great Mark Sorenson. The Hall of Famer Sorenson has achieved everything in Softball domestically and internationally as a player and a coach over the last 5 decades. Mark’s 20 year playing career for the Golden Homes Softball New Zealand Black Sox included 5 World Tiles and since retiring in 2004 he has added another one for good measure as the now Coach at the WBSC World Championships in 2017. Mark also had a stellar career overseas playing over 18 years while gaining 12 all-world selections & winning another haul of championships to add to the cabinet. Hear all about...
2021-05-14
2h 33
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Episode 4 - Patrick Shannon
Welcome everyone to Beyond The Dugout Episode 4 with Patrick Shannon Recorded on location at the Wairau Sports Bar our Auckland Studio base. Paddy is simply a legend of the softball world here in NZ, but also across the world 2 x WBSC World Titles, 4x ISC Titles, 10x ISC All-World Selections, Softball New Zealand & ISC Fast Pitch Hall of Famer. Paddy has the Hall of Frame career batting stats for the Sox to match, 101 games, 324 Plate appearances, 26 Home-runs!! & an amazing lifetime batting average of 0.373.... wow We talk about everything with Paddy, The Stance, The...
2021-05-07
1h 33
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Episode 3 - Lara Andrews
Well the boys Lala & BMan started us off right on the podcast journey but who better than to have as our first Wahine Toa on the couch than New Zealand's very first female professional softball to play in the USA, Lara Andrews. Our Softball New Zealand White Sox Captain takes us on her journey from picking up her first bat at 9 years and falling in love with the game that very day. Through missing out on her first silver fern at the age of 12, which only fueled the fire to represent her country which she...
2021-04-30
1h 58
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Episode 2 - Brad Rona
Well we thought Episode 1 & Wayne Laulu was gonna be hard to beat, but this weeks episode with NZ’s legend Brad Rona is phenomenal. Brad is destined for all of the Hall Of Fame’s possible. FACT! B-Man amassed an amazing career with 110 Test Caps for the Softball New Zealand Golden Homes Black Sox with an unbeaten 0.371 lifetime batting average over 17 years!! His 5 x ISC Titles & 7 All-World selection’s are just tip of the iceberg of a story like no other. Learn about his story from Wanganui to Auckland to the World...
2021-04-23
2h 01
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Episode 1 - Wayne Laulu
We were really excited to have the larger than life Golden Homes Softball New Zealand Black Sox Slugger Wayne Laulu as our Very First Guest and he did not disappoint!!!! Lala has smashed the ball out of ballparks all around New Zealand and around the world for a very long time with a huge smile and laugh that melts you. Find all about his career from the humble beginnings in Arlington, stories about his beloved Miramar Softball Club to his numerous adventures with the Black Sox & Overseas. The Beyond The Dugout Podcast with hosts Jason Gerbes aka Chopper & Damian Collins...
2021-04-16
1h 44