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Barrel It UpMike Thatcher Part 2In our second talk with Thatch. We hear about what he discovered that made a successful team (he has been on a lot of them). What he instills in the kids he coaches. In the late nineties Thatch discovered that he was having some physical issues. Hear what it took for him to finally discover he had MS for over a quarter century. Thatch has been able to continue playing the game. He tells us how that has been possible. Please comment at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Find our complete list of shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2026-02-1746 minBarrel It UpMike Thatcher Part 1Baseball has always been number one for Thatch ever since his grandpa took him to a Giants game as a 7 year old. Success in Little League (even having to get on 3 buses to get to a playoff series) just fueled that passion. High school and JC followed. As with many having to make a living slowed being able to play until Senior baseball came along. Hear about those that made it possible to continue to play. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. See our entire list of shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2026-02-1052 minBarrel It UpStewart Sallo Part 2This time with Stewart, we discuss how journalism became part of his life. From a start of selling printer toner, to publishing a newspaper in Boulder, Colorado for well over 30 years. How has the internet affected the newspaper business?Especially we discover how Covid changed the business drastically. What is being done these days to be able to adjust and survive in the newspaper business (digital content, community engagement, etc). Check out Stewart online for his publishing of books and articles. For comments please go to barrelitup@yahoo.com. To see our entire list of guests go to page 5...
2026-02-0328 minBarrel It UpStewart Sallo Part 1Stewart Sallo has been playing at least 100 games of Senior baseball for the last 7 years. Hear about how baseball doesn't always start successfully but still can get in your blood for a lifetime. After high school, only softball is available to most of us. Some like Stewart eventually find Fastpitch. However, when baseball is available again its inevitable!! Check with Amazon for an upcoming book about baseball from Stewart. Also check out his book Deadhead Cyclist. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. To see our entire roster of guests go to page 5 of jayciambrone.com
2026-01-2748 minBarrel It UpLanny RopkeLanny is the fourth of our interviews of those that have been part of all 38 Mens Senior Baseball League World Series. As a matter of fact he may be someone who has been on the most teams in the World Series. He has been on 102 teams! If you know of someone that can beat that please let me know at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Even his time in the Army and especially 35 years as an airline pilot could not keep him away from baseball. Sometimes playing in three leagues at the same time trying to get enough of the game...
2026-01-201h 07Barrel It UpFrank DiMariaFrank is the 3rd of our interviews with individuals that have been to all 38 Men's Senior Baseball League World Series. Frank grew up with baseball in the Chicago area. His family were baseball people with his dad playing in 40+ games at 70. While he did play some softball after college, baseball was available for most of the years until he found senior baseball. Hear how strongly he is grateful that he has been able to play these last 38 years in the World Series. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. See the complete list of all our shows at jayciambrone...
2026-01-1329 minBarrel It UpBill KurataThis is the second in our series of players that have entered the MSBL World Series Hall Of Fame in 2025. Bill started attending the World Series in 2012. This after his high school and College baseball career. In college he played at the University of San Francisco. What he learned along that route has helped him to be first a high school coach and now a junior college coach. He gives us valuable information on how coaches can handle young players (some of us older ones too). Only two players have entered this Hall class of 2015. Congratulations Bill. P...
2026-01-0637 minBarrel It UpBeth SepulvedaBeth Sepulveda is a certified personal trainer and a Certified Nutrition coach. As this new generation of older athletes ages they are faced with new challenges to stay healthy and compete. Beth takes us through what is needed to be able to compete and do so in a healthy way. Training well in advance of competing is essential. You can contact Beth through CC Nutrition at carloscanofitness.com. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. You can check out all our shows and when they are scheduled at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2025-12-2354 minBarrel It UpJim FlemingThis is part one of our two part series on the men that have been named to the MSBL World Series Hall of Fame in 2025. Jim is someone who found Senior baseball at age 48 after never having played any organized baseball. Jim tells us how it happened and the special qualities of Senior baseball that allowed him to get involved. We learn about growing up in coal country of Pennsylvania. Jim got this award due to his dedication to helping others get the chance to play in the World Series. comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Also find our complete...
2025-12-1728 minBarrel It UpMark GalloThis is the second in our series interviewing individuals that have been part of all 38 MSBL World Series. Mark has not been a player but has been in the announcing both for the entire 38 years. Find out how he got the job and why he has continued all these years. We find out the special people he has met (Kenny Chesney for example). Situations that have come up too. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Complete slate of all our shows at jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-12-1123 minBarrel It UpJay CiambroneThis is the first in a four part series of those that have been part of all 38 years of three MSBL World Series. Jay gives us the history of his life in baseball. How do you find out about senior baseball after many years away from the game? What are the qualities of senior baseball that allow that to happen? Special moments in 38 years of the tournament. Thanks to our special host Jeff Lowery. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check out our complete list of shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5. Also check out apnvideo.com.
2025-12-0249 minBarrel It UpClint Barney, Part 2Coach Barney is back to tell us why Panquich High School has such an awesome baseball complex. Make sure you visit it when you are near town. We find out that the school has won the last 2 state baseball championships. The facility has hosted teams for tournaments from as far away as Guam. Coach lets us in on how he originally got the baseball coaching job. He has also coached all his sons in basketball and baseball including the youngest that is a sophmore this year. Small schools in Utah (1-A) play baseball in the fall. Comments to barrelitup...
2025-11-2540 minBarrel It UpClint Barney, Part 1Coach Barney is the Athletic Director, Boys Basketball coach, and former Baseball coach Panguich High School in Utah. In this first of two shows we explore his early life growing up in this small town. Coach lets us in on his baseball and basketball progress. He also was on the track team. We learn about what a families support help create a life in sport. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check out our complete slate of shows at jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-11-1830 minBarrel It UpKevin Saunderson - Part 2In this show we talk about the sports part of Kevin's life. Sport was not part of his family backround. It wasn't until moving to a new town in Michigan that Kevin started trying out for sports like swimming, wrestling, track, basketball, and football. Hear about the times he was cut from teams and also the successes. Never deturred, success came in football including a stint on the Eastern Michigan football team. Later he found Senior Baseball and he has been a player, league manager, and tournament manager ever since. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Ch...
2025-11-1048 minBarrel It UpKevin Saunderson Part 1Kevin has had a long and successful career in music. In the early 80's he and two friends from Michigan created the sound now known as Techo music. follow his path from the beginning to the innovation he continues to create. He now spends a great deal of time mentoring new artists and giving concerts around the world. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. The full slate of shows can be seen at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2025-11-0234 minBarrel It UpScott Bibee Part 2We get a chance to find out what it is like to be the parent of a successful Major League pitcher. Scott take us on his and his sons complete journey from little league to the majors. Tanner, his son, even played on the high school freshman team of our first guest Donn Johnson. Find out what its like to see you son on the mound in his first major league game. Also very interesting is Scott's take on the development of arms in young players. Any comments please send them to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Also see a complete...
2025-10-2442 minBarrel It UpScott Bibee Part 1Scott started out in baseball the same way most of our guests have. I n this case older cousins had a lot to do with that happening. While pitching was part of his development other positions prevailed. What happens when you are a teenager (regrets later?). Softball until someone tells you senior baseball exists. Hooken on baseball again! Scott also tells us aboit how soccer can benifit playing baseball. Please place comments on barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check out our complete list of guests at jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-10-1736 minBarrel It UpJim Esposito Part 2We learn more from Jim about finding and being part of senior baseball. He owned a bar for about 20 years. Owning a bar has it's rewards, but can be exhausting. Find out here how you can keep things calm in your bar. Learn about who might have played on open mike night. Jim adds to our list of guests that have owned income properties. If you have comments please send them to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check our complete list of guests at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2025-10-1332 minBarrel It UpJim Esposito Part 1Jim did not have a chance to play baseball as a youngster. However, it was always an interest. Football became the game. See his journey from flag football, to high school, junior college, and finally division 3 football. He get to hear about the interuption of being in the Army. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. To find a complete list of our guests go to jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2025-10-0334 minBarrel It UpSteve Kosuda Part 2In our first interview with Steve we finished with the idea of Senior baseball coming to the Detroit area. Steve is very involved as Mike Juliano's right hand man. See how that came about and what it means. With over 55 teams spread over several counties Steve tells us about the logistics. Summer showers can have a big effect. He also includes how they have handled the usual problems of field availability. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. To find a complete list of our guests go to jayciambrone.com at page 5.
2025-09-2627 minBarrel It UpSteve Kosuda Part 1Steve talks to us about growing up in St. Clair Shores, MI (my home town). The similarities and the differences in our experiences of about the same time. What were the opportunities and non opportunities to continue playing past your mid-teens at that time. The creation of adult baseball has created chances that never existed before. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Also check out our complete roster of guests at jayciambrone.com at page 5.
2025-09-2028 minBarrel It UpJosh Loggins Part 2We talk to Josh again. This time we talk about what can happen to a career in baseball. It isn't aleays rosy throughout. Roadblaocks can stall a career. Being in the wrong organization or not having someone pulling for you can finish your rise. This is a podcast that parents and young players should pay attention to. However, it ended up with a World Series ring to add to Josh's collection! Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. A complete list of all our shows at jayciambrone.com
2025-09-1253 minBarrel It UpJosh Loggins Part 1Josh is a veteran of 8 seasons of professional baseball. We explore all the steps from Little League on. Success at every level. Championships in Colt League, High School football, and High School baseball. Drafted out of High School. Then drafted again when Playing at the University of Kentucky. Even a championship at his first professional stop. Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Checkout our complete list of podcasts at jayciambrone.com.
2025-09-0531 minBarrel It UpMike Juliano Part 2How do you go from being a pretty new senior player to running the league overnight. What does it take to grow a league from 7 teams to well over 55 teams in several age groups. Always important to find helpful volunteers. Does it become a full time job? Questions or comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. A list of our previous and future quests at jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-08-2950 minBarrel It UpMike Juliano Part 1A great discussion with Mike about how baseball starts in the yard playing catch with your brother. As we have learned before that a baseball life can stop at a young age but come back full throttle. Comments can be sent to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check out our history of shows and future show dates at jayciambrone.com.
2025-08-2228 minBarrel It UpDavid Charp Part 2David spent over 40 years in medicine. We got to talk about the 2 years in New Mexico that he had to develop the ability to handle virtually and kind of medical situation including delivering hundreds of babies! Since his retirement David has been involved in a free clinic that has treated over 35,000 patients at absolutely no cost to the patient. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. For a full slate of all our shows go to jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-08-1532 minBarrel It UpDavid Charp Part 1David grew up in a seaside resort town in New Jersey. He learned to play ball in the sandlots of town. After not playing ball in High School he tried out for the Rutgers University baseball team. See what happened and how it affected the rest of his life. 40 years later he gets back to baseball in the senior leagues. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Our full slate of shows can be seen at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2025-08-0830 minBarrel It UpMike Hughey Part 2Mike brings us up to date on his real estate career. Hear about the other company of Hughey Homes which has been in the house flipping business for decades. Get his take on where markets are now and how they may change in the future. Mike is also very involved in putting teams together for tournaments at special locations around the country and over seas. He relates a recent trip to play 5 games in Sweden. If you would like to be considered for one of these trips let me know at barrelitup@yahoo.com and we will relay that...
2025-08-0130 minBarrel It UpMike Hughey Part 1How is it being the younger of three brothers that is interested in a different sport then those two? What made baseball the life long sport? Mike talks to us about finding Giants baseball camps and how that got him into Senior baseball. Were there people at each stage that helped him with attitude and technique? Which ex major leagurer got him pitching? If you have comments please send them to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check out our full slate of shows at jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-07-2229 minBarrel It UpRyan Lieberman Part 2Why be on a board of directors? What is the hardest issue for a board to deal with? Ryan explains where he finds the time for all he does. Ryan was a Pony league coach at 16. Hear why he wanted his son to play Pony League instead of Little League. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. See all the shows we done and future shows at jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-07-1833 minBarrel It UpRyan Lieberman Part 1Ryan is a player, Manager, and 0n at least 2 boards of directors! What was his journey to get to that point? Was baseball always thee sport? Who was the mentor that was always there for him. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. See our full roster of shows check out jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-07-1429 minBarrel It UpJim Johnson Part 2In this segment we hear from Jim about the transition to working life. How did he get involved in Senior ball after a very successful time with softball. Jim has had the pleasure of playing senior ball with many former Minor league and Major league players. Find out who. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. All the release dates are available at jayciambrone.com on page 5.
2025-07-0437 minBarrel It UpJim Johnson Part 1Jim is the older brother of our first ever guest Donn Johnson. Jim lets us know what his journey in sport was and how similar it was to his brother. See how military service affected his time in professional baseball. For comments please leave them at barrelitup@yahoo.com. To see release dates for all our shows check out jayciambrone.com page 5.
2025-06-2732 minBarrel It UpBerryman Part 2John Berryman has built his company from scratch to what it is today. John is a hot rod enthusiast. He has been building them since his first one in high school with his dad. On the podcast he tells us about some really special builds. Only having a home cooked dinner 13 times in 38 years! You must hear about that. To see when all podcasts air go to page 5 of jayciambrone.com. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-06-2032 minBarrel It UpBerryman Part 1John is business manager of the OC Sox. Baseball was not the only sport of his youth. How did baseball win out? How did he find Senior baseball? Why get involved in being part of managing a team in tournaments? To find out when podcasts are airing go to page 5 of jayciambrone.com. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2025-06-131h 01Barrel It UpStowers Part 2We find out from Lew about the wide range of media work he has done over the years. Hockey, Baseball, Football, Rodeo, are some of the sports work he has done. In addition we hear about his acting, voice overs and podcasting. Especially we get his take as play by play man for Duke Pullman's Minor league debut!! Please leave comment at barrellitup@yahoo.com.
2025-06-0655 minBarrel It UpStowers Part 1Lew is a well known sports and radio announcer in California. We delve into how sports came to him at an early age. Radio was always in his blood. Even his education as far back as high school was involved with media. Learn what the Bud Kuhl Classic is and how you can help. Please send comments to barrellitup@yahoo.com.
2025-05-3035 minBarrel It UpFarrell Part 2April 26, 2023. It was a day that Ed did not see coming. Hear from Ed what happened when he collapsed on the field that opening day. If it wasn't for a couple of CPR trained players and a nurse he might not be here to tell us his story. This is a show that needs to be heard by all of us players and non players. In leagues and tournaments what can be done to make our games safer, especially for older players and fans. Please send comments to barrellitup@yahoo.com.
2025-05-2730 minBarrel It UpFarrell Part 1Ed takes us on his journey from age 8 until now with the game of baseball. Why did baseball win out over other sports like basketball. We learn about all the support from Mom coming to all his games. Plus the special times his Dad, that worked two jobs, could come and see him play. Learn about mentors in youth and in senior baseball. For comments go to barrelitup@yahoo.com
2025-05-2730 minBarrel It UpPullman Part 2In this episode we find out that Duke didn't even start catching until his 30's. In high school art was primary over sports. Surfing has always been in the picture. Find out why. Duke lets us in on his big night and his .500 batting average in minor league baseball. Comments can be made at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-05-0935 minBarrel It UpPullman Part 1We get to hear from Duke about growing up and playing Little League in San Diego. Who were his heros and how that helped him develop his game. How do you go from catching in weekend adult league games to bull pen catcher for a minor league team? Who were some of the name ex Major league players involved in that team and what were they like? Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-05-0229 minBarrel It UpGilberti Part 2Slick tells us about how going into the Navy jump started his career. That got him into the aerospace industry. He tells us about being involved with the Apollo space program and working with the Apollo 11 astronaunts. After that he was involved with the development of the F-14 fighter jet. Slick still has time to not only work with senior ball players , but also youth players. Please leave comments and/or comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-04-2530 minBarrel It UpGiberti Part 1Slick is our most senior player so far at 88. Learn why it is still in his blood. He is still out there pitching. Slick started out playing in the streets of New York City. Not his only sport, but the one he loves to this day. Questions for him or comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-04-1829 minBarrel It UpMacGreger Part 2In this second part of our time with Theresa we learn about her academic life. Find out about the various places her flute playing has taken her. Playing the flute has led to playing other instruments. Also through additional academic work she has been able to help people learn how to stop smoking. A little more baseball in this segment too. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2025-04-1229 minBarrel It UpMacGreger Part 1We find out what it's like to play both softball and baseball as a youth from Theresa. This was an era when girls were not always welcome in places like little league. We learn what it is like to play professional softball around the world. Should Theresa write a book about her experiences? Let her know in the comments! Leave comments at batteritup@yahoo.com.
2025-04-0428 minBarrel It UpSensenbaugh Part 2Our second session with John Sensenbaugh. John gives us a lot of good information about the world of rental properties. John found out later in life that he had a talent for an unusual form of art which he continues to develop. If you would like to find out more about his art you can type in his name on YouTube. You can also check him out through Google. An awesome video with examples of his work will come up. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-03-2831 minBarrel It UpSensenbaugh Part 1John Sensenbaugh has played games at San Quenton prison in California. We hear why there was a 25 year gap in his baseball life and why he came back to the sport. What it has meant to him to play in Arizona for the World Series. We talk about the relationships that come about through the sport. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2025-03-2133 minBarrel It UpHinkle Part 2Rich has done a lot in his life! Policeman, Firefighter, pilot, author, and wine writer to name a few. In this episode we find out about some of these. Rich has now written 9 books on wine as well as other subjects. You can find his books at authorhouse.com. just look for books by Richard Paul Hinkle. His new book is "empoering our Kids and Ourselves". Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-03-1435 minBarrel It UpHinkle Part 1Rich has had many interests in his life but writes that his passion is baseball.he still enjoys showing others how to play the game. In this episode we follow his progression in the game and what it means to him. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-03-0729 minBarrel It UpSmith Part 2David has been a doctor for over 50 years. He tells us how he chose his field. He also talks about why he is still involved in his practice. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-02-2829 minBarrel It UpSmith Part 1What is it like to suddenly find senior baseball in your 50's after never playing organized ball before that? David lets us in on what it is like to play ball in a prison! How do you find mentors in senior ball? Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-02-2428 minBarrel It UpLoun Part 2A special year for Don 1964. Hear how he rose from single A to the majors in just that one season. What happens after that the following years. When does the end of the career occur and how do you know? Don's book is available at Amazon. Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-02-1448 minBarrel It UpLoun Part 1A chance to explore Don's new book "Major League Shutout Debut". Find out how a player was found in 1960 since the wasn't a draft like today. What is the path to the majors through all the minor league levels. Don met many of the greats from that era as he rose the ladder. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Don's book is available through Amazon.
2025-02-0741 minBarrel It UpRibbecki Part 3There was just so much more to talk to Tom about a third show was needed. We learn what music Tom plays now and what he started playing. How long does it take to make one of his guitars and who are some of those that play them. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com
2025-01-311h 00Barrel It UpRibbecki Part 2We have a chance to delve into Tom's other passion of makeing Arch Back Guitars. He tells us about creating the Hafling guitar. Most of all we learn what it is to be a Lutherie! In addition Tom has been able to help a lot of young people along the way. If you want to find out how to reach Tom let us know at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-01-2440 minBarrel It UpRibbecki Part 1Tom talks to us about what it is like start playing baseball after playing softball for about 30 years. What does it take to make that transition and those that helped him along the way. Why in your 70's decide you want to pitch. Does he have a mentor to make it happen? Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com
2025-01-1743 minBarrel It UpWilliams Part 2Much more this time on why Tim's book was written and the people who inspired it. Also another poem and a reading from the book. Tim lets us in on why writing and when it started. His book is available from Amazon (Baseball: In and Out of Time). If you go to jaxsonspress@gmail.com you can find out about his other writing and other works his company publishes. Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-01-1033 minBarrel It UpWilliams Part 1Awesome description from Tim on why we still get to play as we age. He shares why he stopped playing in high school. Then why he started playing again. Plus we got to hear one of Tim's poems from his book (Baseball: In and Out of Time). Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2025-01-0330 minBarrel It UpRecap showRecap of all the great people that we have had on the podcast for 2024. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-12-2734 minBarrel It UpWright Part 2Much more in depth this time about how softball changed so quickly at UCLA. A Club sport when she started to a varsity sport with full time coaching by the time she left. Hear from her about playing on the same team with Ann Meyers. Check out the International Women's Baseball center. iwbc.org. please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-12-2044 minBarrel It UpWright Part 1It's not just the guys still playing baseball as seniors. We hear from Charlene about how she got started in softball at UCLA when it was just a club sport. Baseball didn't come until much later in life. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-12-1332 minBarrel It UpPrendergast Part 2Get a taste of what it's like to run a 3 week baseball tournament. Find out the issues that most often arise. Hear about those that have been a great part of the 37 year run of the tournament that are no longer with us. Contact the organization at msblnational.com. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-12-0627 minBarrel It UpJeffrey LoweryJeff provides videos with play by play for teams playing in major baseball tournaments. He takes us through the journey of doing his own announcing of major league games as a child to his career at Apnvideo today. Would you like him to do your game? reach him at apnvideo.com. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-11-2939 minBarrel It UpPrendergast Part 1Hear from Tom about youth baseball but also being into hockey. A gap from baseball until senior baseball came along. What is it like to play hockey on the same team with your children both male and female? Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-11-2226 minBarrel It UpWeinstein Part 2Find out how someone gets to go to both MIT and Harvard. Not only that but evidentually Stanford. In between the pluses and minuses of work on a secret government project. Details still secret to this day. Hear about Joel's involvment with the Sierra Club. How did they stop a big project that had big name backing. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-11-1534 minBarrel It UpWeinstein Part 1Joel tells us what its like to go to that first fantasy camp. it didn't go well. the second one went much better. Then finding senior base ball that he still does at 85. Find out the differences between two major senior leagues. Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-11-0828 minBarrel It UpSpelman Part 2Steve shows us the path to decide between being a doctor and a dentist. Why the decision to practice as a dentist in Las Vegas. He will explain how he became the number one dentist in Las Vegas for so many years. An honor bestowed by his fellow dentists. How should a dentist treat their patients. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-11-0134 minBarrel It UpSpelman Part 1growing up in the north bay area Steve tells us about the competition for a place on the roster in several sports. Playing alongside others destined for a professional career. What it was like playing Softball (fast and slow) until Senior baseball came along. Baseball is not his only sport! Please leave a comment if you can at barrelitup@yahoo.com. See the schedule of upcoming podcasts on page 5 of jayciambrone.com.
2024-10-2529 minBarrel It UpPeter Funt Part 2Peter Funt tells us what is like to be involved in the family business from the age of 3. The family business is Candid Camera. So many stories to tell us about meeting childhood heroes. We are also priviliged to here about interviews with such people as OJ Simpson, beauty queens, and especially The Reverand Martin Luther King. Find out about his most recent book Inside Fantasy Football that just came out. Find out about that book and others at candidcamera.com. Any questions or comments on our podcasts at barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-10-1842 minBarrel It UpPeter Funt Part 1growing up in New York and seeing Yankee games with your Dad can help create a lifetime love of the game. There can be difficulties though when there is another sport that is competing for your time. Why does baseball eventually win out? Comments please at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-10-1134 minBarrel It UpSteve LaMontia Part 2Steve LaMontia is back to show us where baseball has led him. An occupation where he interviews those players that have not been able to give up the game like himself. A brief glimpse into the work its takes to keep a large baseball organization operating. Some great baseball stories.
2024-10-0433 minBarrel It UpSteve LaMontia Part 1Steve LaMontia talks to us about how a baseball life is not always a straight line. He talks about how work and family can delay but not stop the desire for the game.
2024-09-2730 minBarrel It UpPlayer, Manager, Umpire Part 2Baseball leads to other persuits. Ted has added baseball and softball umpiring. Plus football and basketball refereeing. Hear the why and the relationship with players, coaches and fans. Ted talks to us about working during baseball Hall of Fame festivities for several years. Hear about those that attend the gala weekend. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.
2024-09-2029 minBarrel It UpReimbold Player, Managerbaseball was always there even when only softball was available. However, softball led to baseball again. Bill shows us what it takes to run a successful adult team. See how running a successful business and a team go hand in hand. send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-09-1350 minBarrel It UpPlayer, Manager, Umpire Part 1Your pro player Dad is your first coach. That propells you to a life in Baseball. One thing leads to another and now you are a team manger. Then that leads to managing tournament teams for many years even though you have moved from coast to coast. Thats the journey of Ted Poleto. Please leave comments about Barrel it Up at barrelitup@yahoo.com
2024-09-0626 minBarrel It UpThe Learakos Brothers Part 2As with all our guests these brothers have led very interesting lives outside of baseball. For Ted we explore becoming a chef and working in the family restaurant business. Then moving to a career in the mortgage field for forty four years now. We ask about where the market is now and how it got that way. For Mike we find out about the family restaurants and how they worked together. Mike's experience runs the gamut of the food business. Listen to a facinating story of the familys experience providing food for the LA Angels. Plus how a many...
2024-08-3032 minBarrel It UpThe Learakos Brothers Part 1The beginning of our conversation with Ted and Mike about how their whole life in baseball began. We get their views on why they have continued to play and what the game has meant to them. We find out who the mentors were that guided their journey. Plus we get to enjoy their relationship through the years and how it involved the game of Baseball.
2024-08-2333 minBarrel It UpMusic in the life of a senior baseball playerThe second part of our discussion with Jeryl Thompson. Here we delve into his life in music. Starting with hitting those drums at age 3. Out of high school he started playing with more professional bands. Eventually landing at Motown records as a producer and song writer. You have heard many of his songs on TV and the movies. He is also involved with an organization his mother started in Florida. An organization That continues to provide disadvantaged youth an oppertunity at a better life. That organization is the Gifford Youth Orchestra. Her name is Rev. Dr. Crytal Bujol. You...
2024-08-1634 minBarrel It UpA baseball life starting at age 3The start of our discussion with Jeryl Thompson about his progress in baseball starting at age 3. Baseball came back in his life over 30 years later. He talks about how baseball affects a life. Baseball teaches how to overcome adversity.
2024-08-0926 minBarrel It UpFrom Player to League President Part 2Continuing with Jef Brown on what it is like to be a league President? Exploring how a senior league works and what kind of players are part of it. Also the positives and negatives of operating a league. Plus a few of the many funny stories amassed over the years. Senior players can be interesting!!!!
2024-08-0224 minBarrel It UpFrom Player to League President Part 1We are exploring the journey of Jef Brown from Little Leaguer to a Senior league President. Who were the mentors that paved the way.
2024-07-2621 minBarrel It UpThe World of Coaching High School BaseballIn this episode we explore Donn Johnson's experiences as a High School Freshman coach. What are the relationships with both Players and parents in todays game? How have those relationships changed over the years. We also discuss a topic very much in the news of late. The loss of game officials like umpires due to the abuse they recieve both during and after games.
2024-07-1922 minBarrel It UpEvolution Of a Career in BaseballA life in Baseball from age 7 to 72? We will take our guest Donn Johnson on a journey from that early Baseball expierience to present day. From Little League, High School, College, Pro, Senior League, and to coaching. We will find out his motivation and those that shaped his journey.
2024-07-1233 minBarrel It UpIn The Beginning Part 2We discuss the types of questions we will be exploring with our quests in this series. Also giving a timeline of how our host would answer those same questions. Is a life in Baseball just by chance? Or is there a dream involved?
2024-07-0519 minBarrel It UpIn The Beginning Part 1Exploring the motivation behind the creation of this Podcast. Wanting to explain how and why prople stay involved with a sport for so many years. We will acknowledge all those that make this podcast possible.
2024-06-2822 minBarrel It UpWelcome to Barrel It Up!Why do some baseball players still play baseball, not softball, into their 60s, 70s, and even 80s? Welcome to Barrel It Up. I'm your host, Jay Ciambrone. This show will delve into the reasons that these individuals still find the game irresistible. After being involved in the world of baseball for decades, I've discovered that many of these players have fascinating stories to share, stories that should be heard by our wider audience and not just their fellow players. Come join us and find out what's so compelling about these personal journeys. Follow us on Apple, Spotify...
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