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This Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 2025, Episode 7John Herson joins me for chat about the new store look and functions. Also, a general discussion about new products and timelines.2025-07-1954 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 2025 Convention episode, part 2A hodge-podge of quick conversations during this year's convention.2025-07-0927 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 2025 Convention, Part 1John Herson and I sat down on Saturday after the first day of the baseball tournament to discuss the weekend and the state of affairs of the game company.2025-07-0343 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings previewWhat's coming up next on APBA-nings!2025-06-2903 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 2025 Episode 4Joining me tonight for this episode is Jack Dolan. He is the director of the 2025 APBA National Convention Soccer Tounament in June.2025-04-1021 min
Nuts About BaseballInterview Inside the Big Red MachineIn this episode, host Joe Grimme interviews John Asalon, who worked on the grounds crew, and Warren Brown, who was a bat boy, during the 1970s with the Big Red Machine. Listeners will undoubtedly enjoy these two tell stories about their experiences with some of the greatest players to ever wear a Cincinnati Reds uniform.2025-04-011h 22This Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 2025 Episode 3I discuss the wildly popular Greater Michigan APBA Baseball Tournament with its Director, Pastor Rich Zawadski and tourney champ, Mike Hernandez. 2025-03-2622 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 2025 Episode 1: 2025 Charlie Fouche ShootoutTournament Director, Steve Ryan and tournament champ, Mike Kehrer, stop by to chat about this year's event.2025-03-0422 min
Off the Beaten Path with Sam DickThe Todds Road StumblersThe sun is not up yet as people in running gear walk into a small, three-room, former tenant house.Welcome to the clubhouse of a running group called the Todds Road Stumblers.They’re gathering just off Todds Road on Combs Ferry Road in a rural community East of Lexington. It’s on the Fayette-Clark County line.Hot coffee is being served and a large box of donuts waits to be devoured after the runners return. The conversation is animated and excited for the Saturday morning run which begins at seven.Runn...2024-12-1304 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 11-26-2024A special Black Friday edition of APBA-nings with John Herson!2024-11-2947 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA'nings 8-29-2024 with guest, Gilles ThibaultAPBA contributor and Hall of Famer, Gilles Thibault, joins me to talk about a unique event that happened recently at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.2024-09-0429 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA-nings 8-9-2024 with Guest, John HersonAPBA head honcho, John Herson and I recap the 2024 National Convention and new game company products.2024-08-1358 minThis Week In APBA Anchor preview.-nings with special guest, Tony StevensMy chat with the "one of a kind", Tony Stevens about the regional tournaments he is involved in, with a side order of lines from the movie, "Night Shift" and the backstory to his Stanley Cup dice roller.2024-05-1637 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewPre-convention update from John HersonIt’s here!! The 2023 APBA National Convention in Alpharetta, Georgia! John Herson gives us the lowdown for the festivities to look forward to!!2023-06-2124 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA with special guest, David MaciasDavid Macias is another APBA solo and league player who also has a fascinating career in the music business. He and I chat about both in this episode.2023-04-1236 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThe History of APBA; according to Fritz Light, Part 5Fritz wraps up talking about his years with the game company and answers questions submitted by the community.2023-02-2153 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThe History of APBA, according to Fritz Light. (Part 4)Fritz becomes the president of the game company after the passing of founder, Dick Seitz. But APBA faces tough times as the decade of the ‘90s comes to a close2023-02-051h 04This Week In APBA Anchor previewThe History of APBA….according to Fritz Light (Part 3).We explore the APBA GAME COMPANY through the 1980’s. Fritz fills us in on how the game company upgraded its business through the use of “new tech”. He also shares insight to the creation of the computer version of APBA BASEBALL.2023-01-201h 08This Week In APBA Anchor previewThe History of APBA…according to Fritz Light, Part 2, with John Herson and John AsalonFritz discusses his early years at the game company beginning in 1972.2023-01-1056 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewHappy Holidays and thank you from TWIA!John Herson joins me to to say thank you to the APBA community and wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.2022-12-1420 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThe History of APBA with Fritz LightPart one of a series of episodes covering the history of APBA through the eyes of former game company president, Fritz Light. Current president, John Herson joins the party, as well.2022-11-3040 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewHerson and Asalon on APBA….and everything else.Let’s get granular!2022-11-0703 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewHerson and Asalon on APBA….and everything else.Let’s get granular.2022-11-0704 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewHerson and Asalon on APBA and everything else.King Charles and College Football coaching changes.2022-10-2504 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewHerson and Asalon on APBA and everything else.The launch to a new TWIA feature segment.2022-10-2510 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA BONUS-CASTHerson and Asalon play prognosticators of the gridiron (that term shows you how old I am). Let’s go!!!2022-10-0715 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA Bonus SegmentJohn Herson joins me for a quick bonus segment to discuss the new 1984R baseball set and other news.2022-09-2215 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewJohn Scott joins me to talk about his uncle, John Morton, and his extensive APBA collection.John Scott was taught to play APBA by his uncle, John Morton. When his uncle John became to ill to play, the nephew was asked to find a good home for his extensive collection. It’s a story of love and respect of family and how the APBA community played a part in finding a home for Mr. Morton’s favorite hobby.2022-09-1933 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewEpisode 116 with Jack DolanI have a conversation with APBA Premier Soccer League commissioner, Jack Dolan, about the second incarnation of the League and his hopes of growing it further.2022-09-041h 03
Lost BallparksJohn Asalon (Cincinnati Reds Grounds Crew)John Asalon was a member of the Cincinnati Reds grounds crew at Riverfront Stadium from 1972-1979. He had a front row seat for some of the biggest games in baseball history. This week, he gives us an inside look at Crosley Field (games he attended as a kid), Riverfront Stadium (where he worked as a teenager) and the Big Red Machine. It's a completely unique perspective that only someone who worked so closely with the team during that decade could provide. Enjoy!Send us a textSupport the show2022-08-3138 minThis Week In APBA Anchor preview2022 APBA TOURNAMENT WINNERSI interview most (not all) of the 2022 APBA convention tournament winners; Dick Moore (football), Chuck Sorce (hockey), Wally Skomoroh (soccer) and Mike Kehrer (baseball). ENJOY!!2022-08-301h 07This Week In APBA Anchor previewFritz Light Q&A at 2022 APBA ConventionGreg Wells conducts a compelling interview with APBA icon, Fritz Light, at this year’s National Convention in Alpharetta.2022-07-3050 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees EpisodeI have the pleasure of chatting with the newest members of the APBA Hall of Fame. Ted Knorr, Ken Shultz and Gilles Thibault talk about their moment at most recent APBA convention and what it means to be a part of that special club.2022-07-151h 02This Week In APBA Anchor previewEpisode 112: 2022 APBA convention recap with John Herson.Get the party started!! The first in a string of podcasts dedicated to the 2022 APBA NATIONAL CONVENTION in Alpharetta, Georgia. Company president, John Herson kicks things off with his thoughts and observations.2022-07-0256 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA Episode #111 with special guest, Geoff Giordano.Check out the latest episode of This Week in APBA as I chat with one of the “football guys”, Geoff Giordano. Geoff has been a long time fan and promoter of the APBA FOOTBALL game. We talk about that and his newest project, the APBA Football Club Podcast.2022-06-1844 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA: Episode #110A mini-pod with John Herson talking new products and updates….and maybe a tease for the 2022 APBA Convention.2022-05-1037 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA Episode #109 with guest, Chuck PaulAPBA re-player extraordinaire, Chuck Paul, joins the podcast. Chuck has virtually replayed every baseball season from 1956 through 1968 and has compiled the stats, as well.2022-04-2937 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA episode 108: Q&A with John HersonThe long awaited question and answer sit down with APBA CEO John Herson is here!! Sit back and listen as John answers queries you, the APBA community have submitted.2022-03-151h 18This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA: Episode #107 with special guest, Dominick ProvisieroI chat with long time friend of the podcast, Dom Provisiero, about his new found freedom in retirement and his new project, Breakfast with APBA.2022-03-0447 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA, Episode 106The boss (John Herson; not Springsteen) talk February product update and other crap…2022-02-0637 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA Episode #105He rang out 2021 and now brings in 2022….John Herson is my guest, and is entertaining, as always.2022-01-201h 17This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA Episode #104 with special guest, John Herson.On this Thanksgiving edition of TWIA, I chat with the guy all of the APBA community is thankful for, company President, John Herson.2021-11-251h 18This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #103Join me and my guest, Brian Wells, as we discuss his 18 year affiliation with APBA games and it’s conventions. Brian, 28, brings an interesting take on the game through the eyes of the younger APBA player.2021-11-2132 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA episode #102Another special edition, APBA Convention podcast. This time, I re-live convention weekend with a variety of interviews and re-caps that shows the fun and frivolity of the event.2021-11-061h 00This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA Episode #101: 2020-21 APBA Convention Hall of Fame EditionI chat with the newest members of the APBA Hall of Fame, including Dr. Rebecca Peterson and Steve Ryan, who is joined by his wife, Chastity. APBA CEO, John Herson interviews, yours truly about my induction.2021-09-2553 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewEpisode #100!!!!!!! Skeet Carr Q & A at the APBA Convention.Greg Wells asks the questions and long time APBA employee and legend, Skeet Wells answers them at the 2021 convention.2021-09-0637 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA: Episode #99 with special guest, John Herson (with cameos from Ray and Roy).Our pre-convention podcast featuring APBA CEO, John Herson with brief cameos from early arrivals, Ray Dunlap and Roy Langhans.2021-08-2725 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week in APBA: Episode #98 with special guest, Ted Knorr.Ted gives us a synopsis of his simulated series between the 1921 World Champion, New York Giants and the 1921 Negro League champs, the Chicago American Giants.2021-08-1945 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA Episode #97 with special guest, John Herson.APBA CEOJohn Herson and I chat about the upcoming convention in August.2021-07-0557 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewEpisode #96 APBA Convention Tournament Director’s’ Special.Jack Dolan (soccer), Ray Dunlap (football) and Steve Skoff (hockey) detail this year’s APBA tournaments.2021-06-2659 min
Nobody's Safe with Brady LaberWestside vs. Eastside PrideMy guest on this episode of Nobody’s Safe w/Brady Laber we asked a number of people from both the Westside and Eastside of Cincinnati to describe what it’s like living in a sometimes imaginary rivalry that sometimes can get real. The first person we talk to is John Asalon who’s the voice of NKU Norse baseball and the Cincinnati Steam. John sparks this whole subject by being a Westsider who actually goes against the company line to speak about some of the things that annoy him when it comes to his homeland. Here is a link to the...2021-03-1852 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA episode #93 with special guest, Bob Morris.Long time APBA gamer, Bob Morris, joins me for a stroll down “league play memory lane” as we reminisce about the FBNBA and the QLBL. Bobby also catches us up on the 2021 TGA golf tournament, which he is a part of this season. Check it out; you won’t regret it!2021-01-3042 min
This Week In APBA Anchor previewJohn Asalon’s broadcast of the 1964 All-Star Game from his APBA replay of of that season.A play-by-play journey back to 1964 when the All-Star game was held at the brand-spanking new, Shea Stadium in New York. TWIA host, John Asalon, uses his replay of the first half of that season to construct the rosters and lineups of both the Senior and Junior Circuits; complete with between inning commercials from the day. So sit back and enjoy the 1964 All-Star Game!!2020-12-123h 42This Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA previewYes, we’re still here!!2020-10-2903 min
Nobody's Safe with Brady LaberAndrew KappesLike many baseball fans growing up in Northern Kentucky, Andrew was influenced by Marty Brenneman and Joe Nuxhall calling Cincinnati Reds games on the radio. Andrew got his start working in baseball at the tender age of 14 in the summer of 2005 when he started to cover the Florence Freedom of the independent Frontier League for the OurSports Central website. Andrew gives credit and thanks to Freedom manager at the time Jamie Keefe along with his staff especially pitching coach Chris Hook and bench coach John Christman for allowing him the opportunity to come into the coach’s office and learn ab...2020-09-231h 18This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #89Today Ken Kraft talks to us about his 1958 C&D replay and a self made pitching chart which he says will limit “APBA-ball”2020-09-1845 min
Nobody's Safe with Brady LaberJohn Asalon (Part 2)Brady and John pick up their conversation talking about John’s time as a sports talk radio show personality. It begins innocently enough when John is catering food to the station and ends up with him getting on the air. John gives credit to Mark Amazon and Dennis “Wild Man” Walker for giving him his break. He also talks about some debauchery that takes place in the studio thanks to The Wild Man. Through his friendship with Wild Man, John was able to also fill-in as the public address announcer for local hockey team the Cincinnati Cyclones. Also, Mark Amazon helped...2020-09-091h 08This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode 88Game company CEO, John Herson is back to update us on anything and everything new at APBA!2020-09-0457 min
Nobody's Safe with Brady LaberJohn Asalon (Part 1)Brady welcomes John to the podcast and John talks about his growing up in the “Westside” which sparks a lengthy conversation about the demographics and makeup of this large neighborhood on the western side of Cincinnati, Ohio. This discussion moves toward John’s high school alma mater Elder High School. Elder is one of the most tradition filled programs in America let alone Cincinnati and John talks about the fierce loyalty shown by people who still life vicariously through the Purple and White. This spins off into a brief description and comparison to Elder and John’s current employer Highlands High Sch...2020-09-021h 04This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA episode #87 with special guest, Roy Langhans.APBA Hall of Famer, Roy Langhans, joins me to talk about the 20th Anniversary of his “Game of the Day” project.2020-08-1347 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #86 with special guest, Todd Radom.Had a great discussion with graphic designer and mega-sports fan, Todd Radom. We talked about his extensive work in designing team and event logos over the years as well as the two books he has authored.
You don’t want to miss this interview!2020-07-2458 min
UnhingedThe Risk of Thinking You’re DoneA smart business is forward-thinking and invests in innovative ideas and well-rounded teams. What if you sit idle and allow your competitors to pass you? That’s the risk of thinking you’re done innovating, investing, and growing. Guest starring John Wurtenberger, audit practice lead at Dean Dorton.2020-07-2100 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #85 with special guest, John Herson.APBA CEO and President, John Herson joins me to talk about the newest products available at the APBA store and much more.2020-07-1854 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA with special guest, Steve Craig.This week I have a chat with Atlanta radio personality, Steve Craig, who is a new member to the APBA community through the golf game.2020-07-1054 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #83 with host, John Asalon and special guest, Bruce Jenkins.Who has the best players hailing from California?? NoCal or SoCal?? Get the answer in this episode as I chat with San Francisco Chronicle writer, Bruce Jenkins. He’ll tell us who came out on top in the I-5 Series!!2020-06-0256 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #82Mike Scherting joins me to talk about his one game replay from a game featuring two Billings, Montana natives who actually faced off in a game in 1975...who were they you ask?? Listen and find out.2020-05-1633 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #81OGUARD62, aka Greg Barath, is back for his 3rd appearance on TWIA. He’s re-capping his 2019-2020 12 team CFB tournament. It’s riveting stuff....don’t miss it!!2020-05-0354 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #80: 1975 World Series replayBeloved Cincinnati sportswriter, Paul Daugherty and Hall of Fame broadcaster, Marty Brennaman re-live their replay of the 1975 World Series between the Reds and the Red Sox. Believe me, it’s an Instant Classic!!2020-04-131h 01This Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA #78Kevin Crowley joins me to talk about the Warwick APBA League which uses Skype to play it’s games.2020-04-1029 minThis Week In APBA Anchor preview1975 World Series replay preview podcastHOF broadcaster, Marty Brennaman’s opinion of APBA baseball.2020-04-0403 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA #76This episode I chat with brothers Kirk and Kevin, hosts of Double-take, a podcast on the Anchor Network. Of course, they’re also fans of APBA baseball. We discuss it all. Enjoy!2020-03-2747 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #75 Special EditionDominick Provisiero’s Commissioner’s Corner is featured on this episode. All six segments are in one spot to be peruses by the APBA community. Enjoy!!2020-03-191h 52This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #74Steve Ryan joins me to talk about his Scenic City Shootout, the first regional APBA tournament of the year!2020-03-0730 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #73Dom Provisiero and I talk about his 2020 OZ League draft, sign stealing, robot umpires, revamped MLB playoffs and his completed Commissioner’s Corner series.2020-02-1744 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #72 with special guest, Bob Herzog.I’ll talk with retired sports writer, Bob Herzog, who spent 42 years at Newsday and began playing APBA in 1963. We discuss his love of writing, the Yankees and APBA as well as a spirited discussion about the baseball Hall of Fame, which he filled out a ballot on for 11 years.2019-11-191h 12This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #71 with host, John AsalonSpecial guest, Dan Velderrain talks about his career in law enforcement, retirement, getting healthy, golf and of course....APBA!!2019-11-0543 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #70The script is flipped as game company president, John Herson interviews TWIA host, John Asalon about his 1964 BBW replay and other topics, including new product info.2019-10-211h 11This Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA Episode #69 with special guest, Jim SceI speak with Jim Sce about retirement, replays, his dog Miles and if his wife, Lorraine is sick of him yet.2019-09-3041 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA episode #67Greg Barath chats with me about his 2018-19 College Football Tournament Replay! 🏈🏈🏈2019-09-0248 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #6️⃣6️⃣❗️This Week I talk with the Lancaster World Series tournament director, Dale Schreiner. Also, my conversation with 9 year old, Vince Cavanaugh, winner of the Robert Henry Tournament and his dad, Brian.2019-08-1154 minThis Week In APBA Anchor preview2019 APBA Convention Tournament Champions!Chuck Sorce (Hockey), Steve Ryan (APBAGO NATIONAL Champion) and Amy Wyks (Baseball) talk about their titles at this years’ convention.2019-07-181h 15This Week In APBA Anchor previewA look at the Down Under Baseball League.“A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”, better known as the DUBL, came to northern Kentucky for their annual league meeting, which results in a marathon of card and dice play.2019-06-3057 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewAPBA Convention roadie!!John and Ken on the road to APBA-tetra Georgia.2019-06-191h 17This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #63...2019 Convention Episode.John Herson gives a rundown on the happenings for the 2019 APBA Convention!2019-06-171h 14This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #62 with host, John Asalon!This week my guests are Chris White who talks about the tournament he directs in Las Vegas and Dominick Provisiero with another edition of Commissioners’ Corner.2019-05-2552 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA Episode #61My guests include Lisa and Randy Walker, Darrell May, and another Commissioners’ Corner with Dom Provisiero2019-05-1245 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA upcoming podcast previewA look at some future shows2019-05-1009 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #60 with special guests John Cody and Dom Provisiero.Host, John Asalon discusses APBA and music with John Cody. Dominick Provisiero introduces his “Commissioners’ Corner” segment.2019-04-0652 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewTWIA #59 with special guest, APBA CEO, John HersonShow host, John Asalon kicks off the re-boot of the This Week In APBA podcasts on Anchor with an in depth chat with game company CEO John Herson2019-03-311h 05This Week In APBA Anchor previewThis Week In APBA #58We begin our inaugural podcast on the Anchor Podcast forum!! I hope you like it! My guest this week is author and APBA enthusiast, Don Zminda . Don talks about his interesting career and his latest book about the life of sportscasting legend, Harry Caray.2019-02-2756 minThis Week In APBA Anchor previewWE HAVE A NEW PODCAST PROVIDER!!!A quick introduction to our new TWIA podcast provider, Anchor!2019-02-2102 min