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A podcast dedicated to spreading the word about baseball in the UK. We'll feature explanations of baseball concepts for those new to the game, talk about historically important people and events, and interview people from British baseball clubs. Plus, each week you can find out what fixtures are b…

It's Not Rounders


    • Jun 23, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Series Two, Episode Twenty: It's Hotter Than The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 19:02


    This week there'd a call to arms for people to get involved in the MLB Battlegrounds Homerun Derby at Hyde Park, and also for suggestions of players from baseball's history to be profiled on a future show. Mike Smith of the Norwich Iceni talks about how his club got started and how they've been faring this season.

    Series Two, Episode Nineteen: Eurovision Strong Contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 22:44


    This week we take a look at how our representatives in the CEB Federations Cup Qualifiers have got on, provide a run-down of the latest scores and fixtures in British baseball, and talk to Kevin Macadam about Myles Janson, Hull Scorpions, and the Northern League!

    Series Two, Episode Eighteen: The Chairman of the Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 37:43


    This week we interview John Walmsley of Baseball Softball UK. John got in touch with us a few weeks ago and asked if he could come on and explain what BSUK does, so that's what he did! You can also find out the scores from last week, and this week's fixtures.

    Series Two, Episode Seventeen: The Children Are The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 27:41


    This week we speak to Matt Crawshaw of the Team UK Under-10 Coach Pitch Baseball Team. Matt explains what that is and about the tournament they are currently involved in. You can also find out the latest scores and fixtures in British baseball.

    Series Two, Episode Sixteen: Going for Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 42:39


    This week's episode is a special one as Stu interviews the man responsible for introducing baseball to so many British people in the late 90s and 2000s, Jonny Gould. Jonny talks to us about his time hosting the show including how he got the gig in the first place and how much he had to learn! You can also find out the latest scores and fixtures in British baseball.

    Series Two, Episode Fifteen: Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 23:41


    On this week's episode we explain what's happened to series one, provide the fixtures for Baseball Ireland, Baseball Scotland, the Southwest Baseball League, the Northern League, and the BBF (not to mention last week's scores), and talk to Paul, Jess, and Holly from the Bracknell Baseball and Softball Club!

    Series Two, Episode Fourteen: RE2PECT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 33:12


    This week's episode takes a look at the concept of retiring numbers with the retiring of Derek Jeter's on 14th May. There's also a chat with Luke Stott, Kate Winfield, and Laura Hirai about the BUB All-Star games played last weekend.

    Series Two, Episode Thirteen: Power Extreme

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2017 31:27


    In this week's episode we focus on the success of the Northants Centurions as they finally have somewhere to call home. You can find out last week's scores and this week's fixtures too. Don't forget to get in touch with your memories of Derek Jeter ahead of next week's episode.

    Series Two, Episode Twelve: Read All About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2017 26:55


    This week Stu talks about baseball books. You can also find out the scores from last week's games and fixtures for this weekend. Finally, there's an interview with Jon Carter of the Buccaneers Baseball Travel Team.

    Series Two, Episode Eleven: What's in a Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 32:19


    In this week's episode Stu takes a look at what makes a good name for a baseball team. You can find out the fixtures for this weekend in British baseball. Plus, there's an interview with Tom Thornhill and Andreas Fopp of the University of East Anglia Blue Sox.

    Series Two, Episode Ten: Jackie Robinson Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2017 19:13


    This week is a special episode to commemorate the legacy of Jackie Robinson. We enlisted the help of Dr Emma Folwell, a lecturer in American History at Newman University, to provide some legitimate historical context. You can also find out the scores from last week's games in Ireland, Scotland, and the BBF.

    Series Two, Episode Nine: Fairground Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 25:47


    This week is chock-full of goodness, starting with Stu talking about the pitcher's dream: the perfect game. You can also find out the scores in last week's games and the upcoming fixtures in Ireland, Scotland, and England. Finally, there's a chat with Richard Evans of the Bristol Baseball Club who will be hosting baseball at their brand-new field this season.

    Series Two, Episode Eight: Opening Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 20:53


    Stu celebrates the arrival of Opening Day and the unique behaviour of his work colleagues now that the baseball season has returned. There's also a chat with Rob Jones of the Herts Baseball Club about their club. We also have our first listing of league fixtures. Tune in next week to find out the results, or actually go to one of the games!

    Series Two, Episode Seven: If The Cap Fits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2017 20:38


    This week our host Stu talks about baseball fashion and how useful it can be for British baseball. In the bottom half of the show he talks to Liam Harris of the Liverpool Baseball Club.

    Series Two, Episode Six: Start Spreading the News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017 26:34


    This week we continue our look at volunteers and the importance of social media. We also take another trip across the Irish Sea, this time to talk to Chris Barr of the Ulster Buccaneers. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/notrounders. Follow us on Twitter @notrounders.

    Series Two, Episode Five: All For One and One For All

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2017 24:43


    This week we look at Strat-o-Matic, another method of keeping the baseball mind active during the off-season. There's a review of Stu's favourite baseball film of all time, and we find out about the Taunton Baseball Club of the South West Baseball League.

    Series Two, Episode Four: Welcome to Fantasy Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017 33:25


    This week's episode features two interviews with players based in the West Midlands. First up is Luke Millar of the Stourbridge Titans. Luke explains the differences between Fantasy Baseball and Fantasy Football (soccer), and gives a couple of handy hints for being successful in Fantasy Baseball. The bottom half of the episode features James Moran of the Birmingham Baseball Club giving us the low-down on the Bandits and the Outlaws.

    Series Two, Episode Three: Walk This Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2017 20:28


    With the news of a rule-change in the major leagues for 2017, Stu takes a look at the concept of the Intentional Walk. He also reviews A League of Their Own (the film), and interviews Guy Montrose of the Bournemouth Bears.

    Series Two, Episode Two: Keeping Score

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 31:25


    This week's episode features two interviews with people from Biriths baseball. First up is Head of Officials at Leicester Blue Sox, Katy Edgington, and she talks to us about the importance of scoring. The bottom half of the episode feeatures an interview with Steve Evans of the Granite City Oilers. There's also a movie review of Rookie of the Year.

    Series Two, Episode One: Second Time Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 24:45


    The It's Not Rounders podcast returns for a second series with a full season of episodes ahead. This week Stu catches you up on what's been happening in British baseball since the last episode, reviews a baseball film in the first instalment of a new feature, and this week's guest is Ben Davis of the Southampton Mustangs talking European baseball, Mustangs in the GB Team, and defending the National Championship.

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