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Irish Baseball PodcastDan Wallach of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in Greenville, South Carolina I Episode 119Rick Becker, host of the Irish Baseball Podcast, originally interviewed Dan Wallach of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in Greenville, South Carolina back in 2022. In that conversation, Dan accurately predicted Joe Jackson's reinstatement to Major League Baseball after a lifetime ban. Considering the relevance of this talk, we thought we would replay it here in 2025.
2025-07-2923 minIrish Baseball PodcastFormer-Professional Pitcher Geoff Freeborn is Helping the Irish Wolfhounds Find Players I Episode 118Geoff Freeborn is a former-professional pitcher in France, Germany, Canada, and the United States; a former-college coach; host of the Sidearmnation Podcast; and someone who is helping the Irish Wolfhounds find players who would be eligible to play for Ireland in the World Baseball Podcast. On today's episode, Rick Becker talks to him about a variety of topics.
2025-07-1534 minIrish Baseball PodcastMark Maloy of the National Park Service Talks About an Irish-American Revolutionary War Hero I Episode 117John Fitzgerald was very close with General George Washington during the Revolutionary War in Valley Forge and Princeton. Fitzgerald was an Irish-Catholic, who earned the trust of the most important man in the colonies and started the first Catholic parish in Virginia. With the 250th anniversary of the United States coming up next year, it is the perfect time to take a look at some Irish people who played a role in the creation of the country.
2025-07-0133 minIrish Baseball PodcastJohn G. O’Dwyer, author of “Great Irish Pilgrim Journeys” I Episode 116John G. O'Dwyer has put together a collection of pilgrimages throughout Ireland. In this week's episode of the podcast, host Rick Becker talks with O'Dwyer about the different pilgrim paths and why a pilgrimage is a great way to see the Emerald Isle.
2025-06-1732 minIrish Baseball PodcastPatrick O’Sullivan Greene, author of “Gatsby: Death of an Irishman (F. Scott Fitzgerald and His Search for Identity)” I Episode 115Patrick O'Sullivan Greene is back on the show to promote his new book about F. Scott Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald's Irish heritage was such an interesting part of his identity. A part of his identity with which he sometimes struggled.
2025-06-0334 minIrish Baseball PodcastJohn Hussman, author of the book “Roger Bresnahan: A Baseball Life” I Episode 114Roger Bresnahan was one of the biggest stars in the game; playing in the biggest city in the country. Since his death in 1943, the Hall of Famer has had his celebrity diminished greatly. John Hussman is trying to change all that, and raise awareness of the greatness of this Irish-American ballplayer.
2025-05-2025 minIrish Baseball PodcastMarc Gunn, host of the "Irish & Celtic Music Podcast" I Episode 113Marc Gunn has used the "Irish & Celtic Music Podcast" as a way to showcase great music from all over the world. Rick Becker, host of the "Irish Baseball Podcast" talks with Gunn in today's episode to see what keeps him making new episodes.
2025-05-0528 minIrish Baseball PodcastSteve Steinberg, co-author of “Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen.” I Episode 112Irish Baseball Podcast host Rick Becker sits down one more time with Steve Steinberg to talk about the author's book about Mike Donlin, and some of his other projects. Mike Donlin is such an interesting character that this conversation has lasted three episodes of the show.
2025-04-2218 minIrish Baseball PodcastDamian Shiels, author of the book “Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861-1865 (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War).” I Episode 111Rick Becker, host of the Irish Baseball Podcast, welcomes back Damian Shields, author of the book “Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861-1865 (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War).”
2025-04-0821 minIrish Baseball PodcastFormer-Major League Baseball executive Dan Evans talks with IABS founder John Fitzgerald I Episode 110John Fitzgerald, founder of the Irish American Baseball Society, sits down with former-MLB executive Dan Evans for a conversation spanning topics like Shohei Ohtani, scouting, and Irish heritage.
2025-03-2519 minIrish Baseball PodcastDamian Shiels, author of the book “Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861-1865" I Episode 109Rick talks with Damian Shiels, author of the book “Green and Blue: Irish Americans in the Union Military, 1861-1865 (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War)." Hear first-hand accounts from the letters of the soldiers themselves.
2025-03-1120 minIrish Baseball PodcastColleen Monahan, Chairwoman of the Baltimore Saint Patrick’s Day Parade I Episode 108Host Rick Becker will talk with Colleen Monahan who is the chairwoman of the Baltimore Saint Patrick's Day Parade on this week's episode. Monahan is in charge of the event which will take to the streets of Charm City on Sunday, March 16th of 2025.
2025-02-2615 minIrish Baseball PodcastGabriel Fidler of mister-baseball.com I Episode 107Gabriel Fidler is an expert in European baseball. If Ireland is ever to make the World Baseball Classic, Fidler knows the pitfalls the team would face along the way. Host Rick Becker discusses that with him, and other topics, as well.
2025-02-1118 minIrish Baseball PodcastSteve Steinberg, co-author of “Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen” (Part Two) I Episode 106Steve Steinberg, along with his co-author, Lyle Spatz, Steinberg wrote the book “Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen.” Host Rick Becker talks with Steinberg today about Donlin's transition from baseball to the stage.
2025-01-2819 minIrish Baseball PodcastSteve Steinberg, co-author of “Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen” I Episode 105Rick talks with Steve Steinberg, co-author of “Mike Donlin: A Rough and Rowdy Life From New York Baseball Idol to Stage and Screen.”
2025-01-1523 minIrish Baseball PodcastEamon Fitzgerald, head of games for New York GAA I Episode 103Host Rick Becker talks with Eamon Fitzgerald, head of games for New York GAA.
2024-12-1826 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor Robert McLaughlin on Danny Murtaugh I Episode 102Based on their true stories, Robert McLaughlin wrote a novelization of the lives of Danny Murtaugh and Mickey Vernon. In today's episode, Robert talks with Irish Baseball Podcast host Rick Becker.
2024-12-0323 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor and Journalist Scott Orgera I Episode 101John Fitzgerald, founder of the Irish American Baseball Society, interviews Scott Orgera, author of the book “976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched Careers and Broke New Ground."
2024-11-1926 minIrish Baseball PodcastEpisode 100 with IABS Founder John FitzgeraldFor our 100th episode, Irish American Baseball Society Founder John Fitzgerald joins the show to interview the host, Rick Becker!
2024-11-0422 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor and Journalist Scott Orgera I Episode 99Irish American Baseball Society founder John Fitzgerald interviews Scott Orgera. Scott wrote the book "976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched Careers and Broke New Ground."
2024-10-2122 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor Zak Ford | Episode 98Zak Ford, author of “Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers.”
2024-10-0921 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor and College Baseball Coach Dirk Baker (Part 2) | Episode 97Click here to listen to the first part of this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w9KjqIt_H4
2024-09-3020 minIrish Baseball PodcastRich Popovic of Shilelagh Law | Irish Baseball PodcastOur guest is Rich Popovic from the New York-based Irish band Shilelagh Law. Visit them online at HalftheBottle.com.
2024-09-1627 minIrish Baseball PodcastProfessional Harpist Eilidh McRae | Episode 96Our guest this week is Eilidh McRae. Eilidh is a professional harpist and harp teacher living in Darien, CT.
2024-09-1121 minIrish Baseball PodcastGabriel Fidler of Mister-Baseball | Episode 95Host Rick Becker talks with Gabriel Fidler of the European Baseball website Mister-Baseball.
2024-08-2721 minIrish Baseball PodcastChris Woodward of the LA Dodgers | Episode 94Our guest is Chris Woodward, Senior Advisor to MLB and Player Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
2024-08-1321 minIrish Baseball PodcastArtist and IABS Member Eddie MacIntosh (Part 2) | Episode 93Our guest is Eddie MacIntosh, tattoo artist, musician, and designer of the Irish Wolfhounds logo.
2024-07-2920 minIrish Baseball PodcastHarpist Eilidh McCry | Episode 922024-07-1519 minIrish Baseball PodcastHS Coach Darren Murphy | Episode 91Our guest is Darren Murphy, head baseball coach at South Hills High School in California.
2024-07-0220 minIrish Baseball PodcastArtist, Musician, and Writer Eddie MacIntosh | Episode 90Host Rick Becker talks with Eddie MacIntosh. Eddie is an artist, musician, and writer, as well as a proud member of the Irish American Baseball Society. Eddie is also the designer of the Irish Wolfhounds logo! Follow him at @eddiemacintoshtattoo on Instagram and check out his band, The Pepperbot Bats.
2024-06-1819 minIrish Baseball PodcastSinger-Songwriter Shauna Scanlon from County DonegalShauna Scanlon, a singer-songwriter from County Donegal, is Rick's guest on this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast.
2024-06-1022 minIrish Baseball PodcastChris Woodward | Episode 89Los Angeles Dodgers Senior Advisor to MLB and Player Development Chris Woodward is our guest on this week's episode of The Irish Baseball Podcast.
2024-06-0420 minIrish Baseball PodcastMatthew Repplinger | Episode 88Matthew Repplinger, who has served a number of different roles in baseball, is our guest on this episode of The Irish Baseball Podcast. Matthew discusses the history of the game in Denver, Colorado before the 1993 inaugural season of the Rockies. "Rep" is the manager of the Martinez Sturgeon of the Pecos League.
2024-05-2121 minIrish Baseball PodcastStephen Jenkins of the Bob Dylan Center (Part 2) | Episode 87Stephen Jenkins of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma is our guest on this episode of The Irish Baseball Podcast. The Bob Dylan Center is currently running the exhibit on The Pogues the late Shane MacGowan, titled “They Gave the Walls A Talking.”
2024-05-0719 minIrish Baseball PodcastEamon Fitzgerald of the New York GAA | Episode 86In this episode, Rick Becker talks with Eamon Fitzgerald. Eamon is the Head of Games for New York GAA.
2024-04-2317 minIrish Baseball PodcastThe Pogues and Shane MacGowan | Episode 85Rick talks with Steven Jenkins of the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK, about the The Pogues and Shane MacGowan. MacGowan is the subject of the exhibition, "They Gave the Walls A Talking."
2024-04-0819 minIrish Baseball PodcastMLB Network's Brian Kenny with Shaun Clancy | Episode 84MLB Network's Brian Kenny talks with Shaun Clancy about baseball, Ireland, and growing up Irish.
2024-03-2520 minIrish Baseball PodcastAilísh Conneely (Part 2) | Episode 83Ailísh Conneely joins Rick to discuss her work at the Aisling Irish Community Center and the importance of passing on the Irish language.
2024-03-1217 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor and College Baseball Coach Dirk Baker| Episode 82Dirk Baker joins us to discuss his research on Kid Gleason. Gleason spent a number of seasons in the major leagues, primarily as a pitcher, before becoming a coach and manager. He is best known for being the manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox.
2024-02-2822 minIrish Baseball PodcastAilísh Conneely of the Aisling Irish Community Center | Episode 81Ailísh Conneely is the Cultural Development Officer at the Aisling Irish Community Center in Yonkers, NY. Ailísh has been teaching the Irish language to members of the Irish American Baseball Society in our virtual Irish language classes.
Ailísh was born in New York and grew up in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. She is a musician and multi-instrumentalist, specialising mostly in piano accordion, piano, flute and tin whistle. She is also a fluent Irish speaker. When she was growing up, she competed in the Fleadh Cheoil at provincial and All-Ireland level, winning the Leinster Fleadh U18 and...2024-02-1320 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor Rus Bradburd | Episode 80Rus Bradburd, author of the book “Patty on the Hardwood,” joins host Rick Becker to discuss his writing career.
2024-01-2918 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor Zak Ford | Episode 79Zak Ford, author of, “Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers,” joins host Rick Becker.
2024-01-1520 minIrish Baseball PodcastSteve Lyons (Part 2) | Episode 78Former major leaguer Steve Lyons joins host Rick Becker.
2024-01-0219 minIrish Baseball PodcastJamie Murphy of the Michael Collins House Museum in Clonakilty, County Cork | Episode 77Host Rick Becker is joined by Jamie Murphy of the Michael Collins House Museum in Clonakilty, County Cork, and the Michael Collins House Podcast.
2023-12-1824 minIrish Baseball PodcastHigh School Baseball Coach Darren Murphy | Episode 76Darren Murphy is the head coach at South Hills High School in West Covina, CA. Darren is a member of the Irish American Baseball Society and an Irish Baseball Ambassador.
2023-12-0420 minIrish Baseball PodcastJim Palmer Interview (Part 2 of 2) | Episode 75This is the second part of Hall of Famer Jim Palmer's interview with the Founder of the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame, Shaun Clancy.
2023-11-2018 minIrish Baseball PodcastFormer Major Leaguer Steve Lyons | Episode 74Steve Lyons joins host Rick Becker, to discuss the Irish Wolfhounds, the current state of the game of baseball, and his major league career.
2023-11-0620 minIrish Baseball PodcastFilmmaker Katreana Bellew Discusses ”Black Sunday” | Episode 73Filmmaker Katreana Bellew discusses "Black Sunday," her emotional screenplay about the infamous "Black Sunday" fire that claimed the life of her father, John Bellew. For more information, go to johnbellew.com.
2023-10-2423 minIrish Baseball PodcastThe Irish Wolfhounds: What’s New and What’s Next | Episode 72John Fitzgerald joins Rick to recap the inaugural season of the Irish Wolfhounds Baseball Club and look ahead to the 2024 season.
2023-10-1022 minIrish Baseball PodcastNominations for the IABHOF 2024 Class | Episode 71IABS Founder John Fitzgerald joins host Rick Becker to discuss the nomination process for the 2024 inductee class of the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame.
2023-09-2519 minIrish Baseball PodcastIrish Baseball HOF Inductee Jim Palmer | Episode 70Baseball legend Jim Palmer speaks with Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame founder Shaun Clancy. Palmer is a 2023 inductee of the IABHOF.
2023-09-1122 minIrish Baseball PodcastScott Crawford of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | Episode 692023-08-2920 minIrish Baseball PodcastIrish Wolfhounds Guest Coach Eric Holtz | Episode 68Eric Holtz, who was head coach of Team Israel from 2017-2021. During that time, Israel advanced from the lowest level of European Competition to the World Baseball Classic Qualifying Round
and the Olympics. He was the Team Israel head coach at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Holtz will be serving as a guest host for our the Irish Wolfhounds, when they take on the FDNY Bravest at Clover Stadium in Rockland County, New York on August 26, 2023.
2023-08-1517 minIrish Baseball PodcastPatrick O’Sullivan Greene, Author of Revolution at the Waldorf (Part 2) | Episode 67Host Rick Becker talks with Patrick O'Sullivan Greene, author of "Revolution at the Waldorf: America and the Irish War of Independence."
2023-08-0119 minIrish Baseball PodcastPatrick O’Sullivan Greene, Author of Revolution at the Waldorf | Episode 66Host Rick Becker talks with Patrick O'Sullivan Greene, author of "Revolution at the Waldorf: America and the Irish War of Independence."
2023-07-1823 minIrish Baseball PodcastIrish Wolfhounds Debut Game Recap | Episode 65Broadcaster Sam Davis talks with pitcher Devin Hayes and Wolfhounds General Manager John Fitzgerald joins host Rick Becker to recap the first Irish Wolfhounds game.
2023-07-0420 minIrish Baseball PodcastJake Heyman of the US Military WarDogs Baseball ClubJake Heyman of the US Military WarDogs Baseball Club joins host Rick Becker.
2023-06-2022 minIrish Baseball PodcastEx-Big Leaguer Ryan O’Rourke Talks Irish Wolfhounds Baseball | Episode 63Former Mets and Twins pitcher Ryan O'Rourke joins host Rick Becker to discuss the Irish Wolfhounds and more!
2023-06-0625 minIrish Baseball PodcastRob McGillick and Jim McNamara from the Jersey Shore Blue Claws | Episode 62Rob McGillick and Jim McNamara join host Rick Becker to discuss a range of topics, including Minor League Baseball and Irish heritage,
2023-05-3023 minIrish Baseball PodcastNY Finest and the Irish Wolfhounds | Episode 61Dennis O'Sullivan of the NY Finest Baseball Club and David Gallagher of the Irish Wolfhounds talk baseball with host Rick Becker. The NY Finest and the Irish Wolfhounds will face off on June 17, 2023 at Clover Stadium in New York. For more information, visit IrishBaseball.org.
2023-05-2323 minIrish Baseball PodcastThe Irish Wolfhounds | Episode 59Irish Wolfhounds GM John Fitzgerald discusses the Wolfhounds and the World Baseball Classic.
2023-05-1221 minIrish Baseball Podcast”Paddy on the Hardwood” Author Rus Bradburd | Episode 59Author Rus Bradburd discusses his book, "Paddy on the Hardwood: A Journey in Irish Hoops." The book details his time in Ireland as the coach of the Tralee Tigers basketball team.
2023-04-2521 minIrish Baseball PodcastSt. Patrick’s Day Recap and More! | Episode 58John Fitzgerald joins Rick to recap 2023 St. Patrick's Day and what's on deck for the Irish American Baseball Society.
2023-04-1118 minIrish Baseball PodcastRemembering the Great Dave Wills | Episode 57In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Dave Wills, by revisiting his interview with Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame founder Shaun Clancy.
2023-03-2827 minIrish Baseball PodcastIreland, the World Baseball Classic, and Emerald Diamond International | Episode 56John Fitzgerald, founder of Emerald Diamond International, joins Rick to discuss the organization's work and how it influenced their recent name change, as well as the possibility of Ireland getting to the World Baseball Classic.
2023-03-1426 minIrish Baseball PodcastMike Siano of MLB Advanced Media, Part 2 | Episode 55Part 2 of Rick's conversation with Mike Siano of MLB Advanced Media. Mike discusses the World Baseball Classic and more.
2023-02-2817 minIrish Baseball PodcastMike Siano of MLB Advanced Media | Episode 54Mike Siano from MLB Advanced Media joins us to talk about his work at the intersection of content and technology. Mike also shares some inside info on origins of the name of the legendary Foley's NYC, former home of the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame.
2023-02-1419 minIrish Baseball PodcastSt. Louis Cardinals Bench Coach Joe McEwing | Episode 53Joe McEwing discusses his new gig as bench coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and his hopes for Ireland and the World Baseball Classic.
2023-01-3120 minIrish Baseball PodcastShane Barclay on the World Baseball Classic (Part 2) | Episode 522023-01-1614 minIrish Baseball PodcastShane Barclay Talks About the 2023 World Baseball Classic | Episode 512023-01-0318 minIrish Baseball PodcastShaun Clancy Talks with Danny Boy O’Connor | Episode 50Shaun Clancy talks baseball, hip hop, and The Outsiders Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma with House of Pain's Danny Boy O'Connor.
2022-12-1922 minIrish Baseball PodcastShawn McCullough | Episode 492022-12-0518 minIrish Baseball PodcastThe History Museum in South Bend, Indiana | Episode 48Host Rick Becker talks with Kristie Erickson of The History Museum in South Bend, Indiana. Rick and Kristie discuss the musuem's exhibit on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and an exhibit on Notre Dame's global presence in Ireland and beyond!
2022-11-2117 minIrish Baseball PodcastShaun Clancy of the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame | Episode 47The Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame is now part of the Irish American Baseball Society. Rick Becker talks with IABHOF Founder Shaun Clancy and IABS Founder John Fitzgerald.
2022-11-0717 minIrish Baseball PodcastHilary Beirne and Irish Diaspora Voting Rights | Episode 46Hilary Beirne is the Founding Chairman of the NYC St Patrick's Day Foundation and a proponent of voting rights for the Irish diaspora.
2022-10-2424 minIrish Baseball PodcastRick Becker and Brian McArtin on Hiking and Music | Episode 452022-10-1026 minIrish Baseball PodcastWalking Across Ireland with Rick Becker | Episode 44
On the latest episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker discusses his pilgrimage on Ireland's National Famine Way with guest co-host Brian McArtin.
Rick's journey to (and across) Ireland raised money and awareness for the fight against domestic violence.
2022-09-2625 minIrish Baseball PodcastDan Wallach of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum | Episode 43Dan Wallach of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library in Greenville, South Carolina. Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-09-1223 minIrish Baseball PodcastTalkin’ World Baseball Classic with Shane Barclay | Episode 42Shane Barclay of JapanBall.com joins us for a discussion about his involvement with the World Baseball Classic and his Chinese and Irish heritage. Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-08-1620 minIrish Baseball PodcastBaseball in Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s | Episode 41On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker is joined by Waterford-based historian Cian Manning to discuss the story of how baseball got started in Ireland in the 1950s and 1960s. Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-08-0221 minIrish Baseball PodcastContinuing the Conversation with Dermot Breen | Episode 40On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker continues his conversation with long distance walker and writer Dermot Breen about the therapeutic benefits of walking and his journey on the Ireland Way.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-07-2017 minIrish Baseball PodcastTalking About Walking the Ireland Way with Dermot Breen | Episode 39On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker talks with long distance walker and writer Dermot Breen about his journey on the Ireland Way.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-07-0522 minIrish Baseball PodcastBaseball in Ukraine and Larry McShane | Episode 38On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker talks with Ukrainian baseball coach Oleg Boyko and author, New York Daily News columnist, and IABS member Larry McShane.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-06-2120 minIrish Baseball PodcastNotre Dame Baseball and Moneyball (Part 2): An Interview with Steve Stanley | Episode 37On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker continues the conversation with Steve Stanley on the 20th anniversary of Notre Dame's improbable run to the College Baseball World Series.
As the team’s co-captain, Stanley was well aware of the expectations for his club. “We were not well known. We were not supposed to go to the World Series.”
Stanley also found himself immortalized in the classic baseball book by Michael Lewis, “Moneyball.” The Oakland Athletics took Stanley in the second round of the MLB First Year Player Draft the same year that book was...2022-06-0617 minIrish Baseball PodcastNotre Dame Baseball and Moneyball: An Interview with Steve Stanley | Episode 36On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, we're talking with Steve Stanley, on the 20th anniversary of Notre Dame's improbable run to the College Baseball World Series.
As the team’s co-captain, Stanley was well aware of the expectations for his club. “We were not well known. We were not supposed to go to the World Series.”
Stanley also found himself immortalized in the classic baseball book by Michael Lewis, “Moneyball.” The Oakland Athletics took Stanley in the second round of the MLB First Year Player Draft the same year that book was being written. Des...2022-05-2317 minIrish Baseball PodcastBaseball’s Early Irish Influence and Irish GAA Games with Mike Cronin | Episode 35On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, Rick Becker speaks with Mike Cronin, w ho is the Academic Director for Boston College Ireland, about baseball's early Irish influence and the GAA.
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2022-05-0922 minIrish Baseball PodcastGoing Deep with Rays Radio Voice Dave Wills | Episode 34On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, we're going deep with a conversation from the "Craic and the Bat" show on Irish Baseball TV! In this conversation, host Shaun Clancy talks baseball, broadcasting, St. Patrick's Day and more with Tampa Bay Rays radio voice Dave Wills!
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-04-2526 minIrish Baseball PodcastShane Barclay From Japan Ball Talks International Baseball | Episode 33On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker talks with Shane Barclay of JapanBall.com.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-04-1122 minIrish Baseball PodcastBaseball’s Heart is in the Minor Leagues: Part 2 | Episode 32On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker continues the conversation with James Christopher of the "Lets Get Two" podcast. James, an Astros fan who is also a member of the Irish American Baseball Society, travels to minor league ballparks around the country.
We're also joined by Irish American Baseball Society founder John Fitzgerald to discuss April's Irish Baseball Birthdays.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2022-03-3026 minIrish Baseball PodcastThe Surprisingly American Roots of Modern Saint Patrick’s Day | Episode 31On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker is joined by Mike Cronin to discuss the history of the holiday. Cronin is the Academic Director for Boston College Ireland.
In the second segment, John Fitzgerald joins Rick to about Baseball United's newest youth baseball program in Ireland.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
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Irish Baseball PodcastBaseball’s Heart is in the Minor Leagues | Episode 30On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast, host Rick Becker talks with James Christopher of the "Lets Get Two" podcast. James, an Astros fan who is also a member of the Irish American Baseball Society, travels to minor league ballparks around the country.
James believes the soul of baseball can be found in the minors:
“I will go to way more Minor League games than I will go to Minute Maid Park this year, and I think it is because I think that the heart of the game exists in all these other communities. I d...2022-02-2822 min
Irish Baseball PodcastFormer Scout Phil Riccobono and Baseball United News | Episode 29On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
Author and former Phillies scout Phil Riccobono continues his conversation with host Rick Becker.
IABS Founder John Fitzgerald discusses news from the Baseball United Foundation.
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2022-02-1423 minIrish Baseball PodcastAuthor and Former Phillies Scout Phil Riccobono and February’s Irish Baseball Birthdays | Episode 28On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
Phil Riccobono talks about his new book, "Baseball English," scouting in Japan, and Shohei Ohtani.
IABS Founder John Fitzgerald runs down the list of Irish Baseball Birthdays for February.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
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Irish Baseball PodcastArtist Sean Kane (Part 2) and Baseball in Ireland | Episode 27On this episode of the Irish Baseball Podcast:
Artist Sean Kane gives us an in-depth look at the creative process behind his painted baseball glove art.
IABS Founder John Fitzgerald discusses how the Baseball United Foundation is introducing baseball to kids in Northern Ireland.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
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Irish Baseball PodcastArtist Sean Kane and Irish Baseball Birthdays for January | Episode 26In 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.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
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Irish Baseball PodcastTed Sullivan: The Barnacle of Baseball | Episode 25In 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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2021-12-2022 minIrish Baseball PodcastEmma Tiedemann (Part 2) and Dr. William E. Watson (Part 2) | Episode 24In 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.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2021-12-0623 minIrish Baseball PodcastEmma Tiedemann, Jim Palmer, Dr. William E. Watson | Episode 23In 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.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2021-11-2222 minIrish Baseball PodcastSteve Garvey, Author Patrick Mahoney, and Iron Joe McGinnity | Episode 22In 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.
Visit the Irish American Baseball Society to learn more about Irish Baseball and baseball in Ireland!
2021-11-0823 minIrish Baseball PodcastBrant Ust, Ryan O‘Hearn, and Irish Baseball Legend Mickey Welch | Episode 21In 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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