Dust Up w/ Hilly and Lolly

DEBRIEF SESSION: Hitting Under Pressure Ft. Brad Ezekiel In this debrief session the boys chat with Brad Ezekiel about what goes into hitting in pressure situations at the highest level. The boys cover everything from being young with no experience to draw upon, to making a jump to a top level team, all the way to being a veteran with years of experience under your belt. This is a must listen for any young up and coming ball player! #dustuppodcast

DEBRIEF SESSION: Elite Outfield Technique Ft. Brad Ezekiel In this debrief session the boys chat with teammate and fan favourite Brad Ezekiel about playing the outfield position at the highest level. This is such an informative chat diving into the subtle nuances and specific techniques that make Brad one of the best outfielders of all time. If you are an up and coming outfielder or just a fan of the game in general you will not want to miss this one!  #dustuppodcast

DEBRIEF SESSION: First Pitch Swinging Ft. Ryan Wolfe In this debrief session the guys chat about swinging at the first pitch with ISC Hall Of Famer and widely considered one of the greatest players to ever play, Captain Canada himself, Ryan Wolfe. #dustuppodcast

DEBRIEF SESSION: Taking The First Pitch Ft. Colin Abbott In this debrief session the guys chat about taking the first pitch with the Godfather of Fastpitch himself, one of the most feared and respected hitters to ever play, the legendary Colin Abbott. Listening to Colin breakdown his approach at the plate is like attending a university course in elite level hitting and is a must listen for any young player or current men's player looking to improve their hitting! #dustuppodcast    

DEBRIEF SESSION: Defensive Shifts in Men's Fastpitch In this Episode Hilly, Lolly & Shailesy chat about Defensive Shifts in the Men's Fastpitch game! #dustuppodcast

DEBRIEF SESSION: Relaying Signs and Location In this episode the boys launch their new podcast series The Dust Up Debrief Sessions and welcome our new co-host great friend, former teammate and podcast regular Nick Shailes. With these episodes designed to be shorter topic-focused episodes we kick it off by discussing a some times controversial subject of relaying signs and location! #dustuppodcast

The DustUp W/Hilly and Lolly Ep. 36 "Warrior" ft. Ty Sebastian   In this episode the boys chat with duel threat Ty Sebastian who has been a rising star in the Men's game for the past number of years. Ty just captured the 2023 Canadian Sr Men's title and MVP honours leading the Toronto Batmen to their first national title over the defending Galway Hitmen. Ty pitched 15 shutout inning battling through a bean ball to his pitching hand in the 13th inning for one of the gutsiest performances in Canadian Softball history. This was an awesome chat with one the good guys in the game. #dustuppodcast    

Ep. 35 The Big Cheese ft. Andrew Kirkpatrick In this episode the boys chat with one of the best to ever play the game. Andrew Kirkpatrick has had, and is continuing to have, one of the most successful fastpitch careers in the history of the game. A true class act on and off the field and one of the game's most feared two way players “Cheese” has been putting up highlight after highlight on the international stage since 2003. He is a 4x ISC, 7x ASA and 2009 ISF World Champ with a list of individual awards that stacks up with the all time greats. This was an awesome chat with a ton of stories and laughs! #dustuppodcast

Ep. 34 Captain America Ft. Matt Palazzo In this episode the boys sit down with 10x All American, 3x ASA National Champion & 2x ISC world Champion Matt Palazzo. Matty P is one of the most decorated American Fastpitch players to ever play the game. His work ethic, ability to perform in the biggest moments and his focus on team culture will serve as examples for generations to come. This was a great chat with a ton of laughs covering his journey from small town Iowa to top of the Men's Fastpitch world. #dustuppodcast

Ep. 33 The Masterclass Of Catching Ft. Sean O'Brien & Ryan Boland In this episode the boys welcome back fan favourites Sean O'Brien and Ryan Boland to the podcast for a special in depth chat focused on sharing insights and experiences around one of the most important, and difficult positions in the game - Catching! OB and Bolly open their books and share what they feel are the top things young and emerging catchers should focus on and the things that helped make them two of the best catchers in the history of the game! #dustuppodcast    

Ep. 32 On The Rise ft. Blaine Milheim In this episode the boys chat with 2022 ISC Champ and WBSC Bronze Medalist Blaine Milheim. Blaine has had an incredible rise through the Men's Fastpitch scene over the past few years with 2022 being a pivotal year in cementing him as one of the top emerging players in the game. They chat about transitioning to top level men's fastpitch after his college baseball career, his journey within the Team USA program, his amazing 2022 season and what's in store for next season.  #dustuppodcast      

Ep. 31 The MVP ft Marshall Kronk In this episode the boys kick off the new year with a bang as they welcome 2022 ISC and WBSC World Champion and MVP awards winner Marshall Kronk to the podcast.  Marshall had a year for the record books in 2022 and this is a hilarious and informative chat about his whole experience while also learning more about his road from being a kid growing up in Queensland Australia to the top of the softball world! #dustuppodcast      

In this episode the boys close out the 2022 season of Dust Up discussing Hilly's experience at the recent WBSC World Cup where he helped Team Canada to a silver medal making them the tournament's all time medal winning nation. Hilly opens up about the Team's routine, preparation, the unfortunate wrist injury he sustained in the first pre tournament game and they reflect on what has been one of the most prestigious National Team careers with Canadian history. The boys also discuss Hilly's decision to leave the Hill United Chiefs after a decade long run that left an undeniable stamp on the ISC. #dustuppodcast  

Dust Up w/ Hilly and Lolly Ep. 29 WBSC World Cup Preview Ft Vahram Mateosian In this special episode while Hilly is in New Zealand representing Team Canada at the 2022 WBSC World Cup Lolly is joined by fan favourite Vahram Mateosian for an in-depth preview of the event. Aside from being one of the funniest characters in our game Vahram is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the Men's game on the International stage.   “Vahramy & Lolly” discuss the top teams, key matchups, their predictions and what they feel will be some keys winning the tournament! #dustuppodcast

Ep. 28 Getting Your Touches In Ft Quinten Bruce In this episode the guys chat with teammate and recently selected member of Team Canada Quinten Bruce. Quinten has had an incredible couple of years highlighted by winning the 2021 ISC World Tournament and All-Star selections in each of the 3 Major events in the 2022 season (ISC All World, ASA All American, Canadian Sr Men's All Star). His rapid accent within the Men's ranks was capped off this September by him achieving his life long goal of making Team Canada's Sr Men's Team which will be competing in the upcoming WBSC World Cup in New Zealand. The boys chat about Quinten's experience playing a season in New Zealand, the emergence of the new Ontario Sr League, his road to making the National Team and share a ton of laughs along the way. This is a great episode featuring one of the game's top young players. Tune in wherever you stream your podcasts.         

Ep. 27 Lolly Calls It A Career ft. Nick Shailes In this episode the guys welcome back a regular to the podcast in their teammate and great friend Nick Shailes. The boys reflect on the 2022 season, recapping the ASA, ISC World Tournament and Canadian Sr Men's Nationals while also looking forward to the 2022 WSBC in New Zealand. They also discuss Lolly's emotional final season of his career which was capped off by winning the Canadian Sr Men's title in Newfoundland where it all started. They walk through the emotions leading up to his final tournament, the surprise honour of retiring his #33 within Newfoundland and the rollercoaster that was the final day of his career. #dustuppodcast

Ep. 26 A Man On A Mission ft Justin Schofield The boys are back after a two month summer break and what better way to kick it off than with their good buddy and teammate Justin Schofield. Justin has had an incredible career to-date that is highlighted by two ISC World Titles, a heroic performance which lead his home Province of Nova Scotia to the 2017 Canadian Sr Men's Nationals and several individual awards including 3 Top Pitchers and 2 MVP awards. The boys chat about the emergence of the Bear Creek Express team who are making waves as a legitimate top 3 ISC contender, his amazing performances during 2016 and 2017 seasons and dealing with the highs, the lows, and his “journey to redemption” as a member of Team Canada. This was an incredible conversation which can't help but leave you inspired! #dustuppodcast    

Ep. 25 More Than An Insurance Policy ft. Donnie Scott In this episode the boys chat with another former teammate, 4x ISC, 3x ASA, 3x Senior Men's Canadian and 2012 Pan American Champion Donnie Scott. Donnie was a force in the circle, an amazing teammate and a guy that got it done when all the chips were on the table. This was an amazing chat with one of the fiercest competitors and true good guys in the game! #dustuppodcast

Future Stars Spotlight Series Ep. 2 ft Dallas Kipfer & Tyler Pauli On this episode of our featured series Dust Up Future Stars the fellas chat with two fantastic young Canadian ball players Dallas Kipfer and Tyler Pauli each of whom are making their own mark on the game Nationally and Internationally. Dallas is a current member of the U23 Canadian National Team and member of the Grand Prairie Pirates for the upcoming ISC season while Tyler, who is a little further along in his career is cementing himself as one of the top rising stars in the sport. Tyler has been a member of Team Canada's Sr Men's National Team since 2019 and will be suiting up for the Top 3 ranked ISC team Bear Creek Express for the 2022 season. These are certainly two players to keep an eye out for!  #dustuppodcast        

Ep. 23 Sarge in Charge ft Shane Boland In the episode the boys chat with their teammate and friend of the past 10 years Shane Boland. Shane has cemented himself as one of the premier players in the men's Fastpitch game today and at just 31 years old has a list of accomplishments that is nothing short of amazing. With 4 ISC Titles, ASA National Title, 7 Canadian Sr Men's Gold Medals to go along with numerous individual awards there was plenty to chat about. This was a hilarious conversation that pulls back the curtain on a ten year relationship and gives a glimpse of what makes him a special player, leader and friend! #dustuppodcast            

Ep. 22 Bringing The Swagger Back ft John Stuart The boys are back after a 7 week break and couldn't ask for a better guest than their long time National Team Coach and friend John Stuart. They chat about the recent Pan American Championships in Argentina, look forward to upcoming ISC season and what Coach Stuart's expectations are leading up to the WBSC World Championships this November. The guys share a ton of laughs and jabs as they recount some special moments from the career of one of the best coaches the game has ever seen!

Ep. 21 If You Didn't Know, Now You Know ft Vahram Mateosian In This episode the boys chat with their good buddy Vahram Mateosian. Vahram is a 2x ISC Champion as a long time coach and sponsor of the New York Gremlins and one of the funniest people in the game! Simply put...This was an absolute riot of a conversation which can only be described as a hilarious, informative, and unfiltered Chirpfest! #dustuppodcast

Ep. 20 Wait...you're telling me he's a lefty? ft Juan Potolicchio On this episode the fellas chat with their longtime friend, former teammate and international rival Juan Potolicchio. Juan is a 2x ISC, 3x ASA, WBSC and Pan Am Games Champion. The Argentina native lays out how he made the jump to play in North America and recount the amazing journey their National Team took to become 2019 WSBC World Champions! This was an amazing chat with so many laughs with one of the funniest and fiercest guys in the game!

In this episode the fellas chat with former teammate and Hall of Famer Dean Holoien. Deano is one of the most feared duel threat pitcher/hitters to ever play. He was one of the fiercest  competitors and all around great teammates who helped his teams to the 2009 ISC Title, 2010 ASA National Championship, and 5 Canadian Sr Mens Championships to go along with a stellar Team Canada Career. This was a great conversation touching on some special moments, laughs of the field and insights into today's game. #dustuppodcast

Future Star Spotlight Series Ep 1 ft Jordan Pomeroy & Marcus Pittman In this episode the boys chat with two of the top up and coming ball players in Canada Jordan Pomeroy and Marcus Pittman. These two Newfoundland natives have been quickly making a mark on the National and International scene. At 20 years old Marcus Pittman is poised to become one of the next dual threat players in the game as pitcher and power hitter. Jordan Pomeroy continues to excel at every level of the game he has played to date. Fresh of his MVP performance at the 2021 Rawlings Grandslam event, this two time Canadian Sr Men's National Champion has cemented himself as a core member of the Canadian U-23 Men's National Team. This was a fantastic conversation with two amazing young ball players! #dustuppodcast

Ep. 17 A Bigger Fish In Mind ft John Hill | Dust Up W/ Hilly and Lolly In this episode the boys chat with 4x ISC Champion, 3x ASA National Champion, 3x Canadian Sr Men's National Champion, 2015 WBSC and Pan Am Games Champion coach John Hill. This was an amazing chat that tells an incredible story of how a life dedicated to growing the game of fastpitch can turn into something much much more! #DustUpPodcast

Ep .16 2021 Year in Review | Dust Up w/ Hilly and Lolly In this Special extended episode the boys take a look at their first year of the podcast. Hilly and Lolly, with a few special guests, count down their favourite moments from the first 15 episodes, along with some "best of montages, and look forward to what's in store for 2022! #dustuppodcast

Ep. 15 G.O.A.T ft Ryan Wolfe  In this episode, the boys chat with their former teammate, idol, and the player widely considered as the fastpitch G.O.A.T Ryan Wolfe. Wolfey has amassed a career that is simply remarkable, with 7 ISC World Titles, 5 Canadian Sr Men's Championships, 2 ASA National Championships, Pan Am Games Gold Medal and WBSC World Championship to his name, to go along with a list of personal achievements that is staggering! You will not want to miss this awesome conversation with this true legend of the game!

Ep. 14 The Definition Of a Great Team Mate ft Dale Levy | Dust Up w/ Hilly and Lolly In this episode the boys chat with their former teammate and great friend Dale Levy. Dale or "Big Red" as he is known in the fastpitch community is one of the most feared power hitters and clutch performers to ever play. He's had one of the longest and most successful careers, which included 5 Canadian Sr Men's Championships, 3 ASA National Championships and 3 ISC World Titles. Aside from his talent on the ball field, he will go down in the minds of those who've played with him as one of the greatest teammates the game has ever seen!

Ep. 13 Keeping It Fundamental ft Ryan Boland Ryan Boland is current Team Canada National Member and Captain. Widely regarded as one of the best catchers in the world and true student of the game. With 2 ISC World Championship World  Championships, 2 Pan Am Championships, 2015 WBSC World Championship and 6 Canadian Sr. Men's Championships under his belt Ryan has an incredible career to date and fore remaining to do even more. He is the driving force behind the incredible Avalon Wave Fundamentals program which is geared towards growing the game of fastpitch and softball at the grass roots level.

Ep.12 The Player, The Coach, The Bull Nuts Champ featuring Jeff Ellsworth Jeff Ellsworth is one of the most prominent figures in Men's Fastpitch today. The former Team Canada Captain & World Champion, 5x ISC World Champion and MVP now turned top level coach has amassed an impressive career that began in his home town of 32 people and has taken across the world and back again. His memories stories and advice are a template for success. Just don't ask him for diving tips! #DustUpPodcast

Ep. 11 The Hometown Hero ft Devon Mccullough In this episode the fellas sit down with WBSC World Champion, ASA National Champion, ISC World Champion and Saskatoon's hometown hero Devon McCullough. Devo is one of the best pitchers in the game today, fresh off winning the 2021 ISC World Tournament Rawlings Cup and being named MVP to the Team Canada Pan American team the boys had a lot to touch on with one of the great guys in the game!

Ep.10 We Weren't Good but We Were Good Enough Ft Kris Abbott The Mic's at the studio are turned the other way this week for a special episode with a guest host; Long time friend and renowned Broadcaster/Analyzer, Kris Abbott! Kris had lots to ask the guys about their recent ISC World Tournament Championship win and the boys' 20 year long friendship that has led to countless memories, championships and laughs! #dustuppodcast   SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CONTENT FROM THE BOYS #dustuppodcast #dustupwhillyandlolly #KrisAbbott   Follow us on Instagram !!! https://www.instagram.com/dustuppodcast/   Spotify !!! https://open.spotify.com/show/1bHcl28...     Produced By Nick Giansante and Lucas Hibbs          

Ep.9 Journeyman of the Games ft Blair Ezekiel In this episode the boys sit down with one of the best all around ball players and one of Canada's most decorated players Blair Ezekiel! Blair is 9 time Canadian Sr Men's Champion, 2 time ISC World Champion, and 2012 Pan Am Gold Medalist, and has too many individual accolades to list! This was an awesome chat with a true journeyman of the game! 

On this episode the boys sit down with their friends heroes Todd Martin and Colin Abbott. These hall of famers share insights into their incredible careers, tons of funny stories from the road and show exactly why they are regarded as two of the best to ever play the game. #dustuppodcast Produced by Lucas Hibbs and Nick Gianstante

On this episode of Dust Up w/Hilly and Lolly the boys sit down with their long time teammate and one of their buddies Bradley Ezekiel. Bradley is widely regarded as the best all around ball player in the game today and his list of accomplishments are mind blowing! With 19 Major Championship rings to his name and still in his prime, it is no doubt he will go down as one of the best to ever play. The boys chat about how impactful growing up in Harbour Main Newfoundland was on his career and how on any given night the local St. John's league friendships are out the window when Hilly is on the mound! This is a fantastic episode with an absolute beauty!  

In this episode the boys chat with long time friend and teammate Nick Shailes. Shailesy will go down as one of the best all around players the game of men's fastpitch has ever known. His 6 ISC world titles, 10x All World selections, Top Batter and 3x ISC MVP honours put him in a category only a few other players have seen. Tune in as they discuss his journey from small town Australia to North America, the influence his mother had and still has to this day on his career, how the powerhouse Hill United Chiefs were formed and everything from spiders to snakes to cricket and curling in this awesome chat with one of the true beauties in the game!

In this Episode the boys chat with their good buddy and ISC Hall of Famer Sean O'Brien. Sean is widely regarded as one of the best catchers in the history of Fastpitch and a master of studying pitchers and hitters. OB shares some insights into his work ethic, his black book, his approach to high pressure situations, as well as a bunch of hilarious stories from his playing days including a few legendary "dust ups" he's been involved in!

In this Episode the boys chat with former Team Canada ShortstopIan Fehrman. Ian is a 4 time ISC World Champion, 2 time Canadian Sr Men's Champion, 2015 PanAm GamesGold Medalist. Ian pulls back the curtain on how the international ISC Powerhouse Jarvis Travellers formed, the importance of the shortstop/2nd baseman relationship, what it's like playing behind some of the best pitchers in the game and a ton of funny stories behind some of the best pitchers in the game and a ton of funny stories from time playing with and against Hilly and Lolly! This is an awesome episode with one of the best players Canada has ever produced and an all around great guy. #dustuppodcast 

In this episode the boys sit down with their long time friend and on of the most recognizable voices in Men's Fastpitch, Kris Abbott. The Boys chat about Kris' early days as a star athlete in Newfoundland, what it was like growing up in a family full of Fastpitch royalty, and chronicle his truly inspirational journey of hard work and perseverance that lead him to becoming one of the most respected broadcasters in the game! Produced By Lucas Hibbs and Nick Giansante

The boys sit down for a hilarious and insightful conversation with legendary Men's Fastpitch player and ISC Hall of Famer Rob Gray. Grayzer is regarded as one of the best hitters to ever play the game and his accolades speak for themselves with his 2 ISC World Titles, 3 Sr. Men's Canadians Gold Medals, 3 ASA National Championships along with 4 ISC All World and 3 All American selections. From his early days playing in New Zealand, to some laugh out loud stories from his time with The Farm Tavern this episode is packed with laughs and thought provoking insights from one of the best to ever play!   Produced By Lucas Hibbs and Nick Giansante

Join the guys as they catch up and share some laughs with fellow Newfoundland Native and 8x Canadian Sr. Men's Champion, 6x ASA Champion, 2010 ISC World Champion and All-Around beauty Rob O'Brien! OB recounts some of his favourite memories from his playing days, why he is the best date anyone could ever have in the Bahamas and what it was like having a 22 year old pimpled-faced Lolly live with him!