Meetings on the Mound

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This podcast is for baseball people FROM baseball people. Two high school coaches who love the game and want to discuss it weekly. We will have special guests, and topics from around the game of baseball.

Nathan Hale


    • Jul 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    The Re-UP Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 68:38


    We're back one more time (we promise)*!  This week we discuss the All-Star break, the current state of our favorite teams and there is a competition!  *Promise not to disappear only to randomly return to the show after a long an unexplained hiatus is non binding and in no way an actual promise. 

    Trade Deadline Part 2 (Waaa Waaaa)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 59:41


    The guys finish their discussions on the really weird trade deadline. Part 2. 

    Trade Deadline Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 27:32


    The guys talk about the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline! LIVE

    Red(s) Solo Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 46:45


    In this episode Nate is solo... he talks a little bit about the trade deadline, Shohei and more. Then we revisit a classic interview with Savannah Banana manager Tyler Gillum! Your Meeting on the Mound is next! 

    Baseball (Nathan's Version)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 55:51


    Today on the podcast Nate talks with two long-time friends about their lives in baseball! They do a card draft and discuss their past in the game. Then Nate and Caleb talk about Ball Hawks and what they mean for the game, as well as the draft! Your Meeting on the Mound is next!

    The Reboot Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 35:07


    The guys continue the reboot episode.  They discuss the Oakland A's situation and discuss what is next for the podcast. Your Meeting on the Mound is next!

    The Reboot Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 66:59


    The guys catch up on baseball rule changes, the season, and how their teams are doing! This is part 1 of our 2 part reboot! Your Meeting on the mound starts here. 

    2022 Episode 7 - First Half Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 43:30


    The guys look back at their preseason predictions... not great. 

    2022 Episode 6 - Baseball Card Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 34:06


    The guys draft their best possible teams from cards they pull from unopened packs of baseball cards. The cards are from 1988, 1990. 1991, 1992.  Which team will come out on top? Listen to find out! Oh... Caleb may be dead. 

    2022 Episode 5 - Super Hero Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 44:54


    On this episode we draft our ultimate super hero baseball teams... it goes as you would expect! Also a special Mother's Day interview! Your Meeting on the Mound is Next!

    2022 Episode 4 - Rule Changes | Angel Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 82:39


    The guys discuss rule changes in 2022 and give their takes on the Angel Hernandez situation as well as other current baseball topics

    2022 Episode 3 - Phil Castellini's Comments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 30:33


    Nate breaks down Phil's comments and what they mean for MLB as a whole

    2022 Episode 2 - Division and Playoff Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 42:30


    This week the guys take a way too early look at potential division winners and even playoff outcomes! What could go wrong? 

    2022 Episode 1 - Player Award Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 53:17


    The guys you just can't quit are back again! This time to make their predictions for the yearly player awards.

    2.3 Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 35:50


    We go back in time to our second episode and revisit our interview with Tim Dillard!

    2.2 Opening Week Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 44:34


    In this episode, we talk about our reactions to the opening week of the 2021 MLB season

    2.1 - Bobby Bench | Opening Day | Red's History

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 78:29


    Today we launch our new format talking to Bobby Bench, going over opening day, making some predictions and more! Your supersized meeting on the mound... is next! 

    27. 2020 Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 45:03


    We are back! We break down the 2020 playoffs and talk about our hopes for the World Series! Welcome back! 

    26. Early Award Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 81:34


    We give a break down on what MLB did, what MLB should have done, and our predictions for end of the year awards! Don't miss this episode! 

    Episode 25 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 37:02


    We made it to 25 episodes! For this special episode we are on location with the front office of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans! Don't miss this episode!

    Episode 24.2 - NL Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 79:50


    In this episode we take a look at the National League and hear from some great fans with their prediction for the upcoming season! Don't miss this episode!

    Episode 24.1 - AL Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 59:14


    In this episode we talk to many of you! We hear from fans in what they are thinking for the upcoming year. This is our AL prediction podcast! Check it out and also check out our NL prediction podcast! 

    Episode 23 - Jason Romano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 51:10


    In this episode we interview Jason Romano, about his new book "The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life".  We discuss faith, family, sports, leadership, and more! Don't miss it! and pre-order your copy now!  jasonromano.com 

    Episode 22 - 2016 Game 7 pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 80:45


    In the second half of our latest episode we break down the second half of Game 7 of the World Series! We are also joined by a very special rain delay guest! Your Meeting on the Mound is next!

    Episode 21 - 2016 World Series Game 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 58:50


    We break down Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. There is a TON to talk about in this episode. This is part one of a two part episode. Check back next week for our next episode finishing out game 7.  You don't want to miss these episodes! 

    Episode 20 - Jim "The Rookie" Morris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 34:00


    We are joined by Jim "The Rookie" Morris! He talks about the movie, his life since The Rookie, and his new book coming out June 23rd called "Dream Makers: Surround Yourself with the Best to Be Your Best"! Don't miss this episode! Like and Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss out!

    Episode 19 - Happy Father's Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 37:45


    We are joined by Dwier Brown who famously portrayed John Kinsela, the father of Ray Kinsela (Kevin Costner) in the movie Field of Dreams! Dwier is an author and we discuss his book "If You Build It...", the movie, and more!  Hey... wanna have a catch?

    Episode 18 - Bob Kendrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 45:27


    In this episode we are joined by Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro League Baseball Museum. We discuss the history of the Negro Leagues, the importance of education to the Museum, a great story about one of the fastest stars in baseball history, and more! 

    Episode 17 - We're Back... Back Again...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 87:10


    We're Back... Back Again.... Look Who's back... Tell a Friend!!! We talk about baseball, and some of the issues that it faces in leadership. Plus, a little Yadi talk.  We are glad to be back! Listen in.

    Episode 16 - Phil Shallenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 34:26


    We are blessed to be joined by Phil Shallenberger, the head coach of Cairn University! Phil and I talk about building a culture that is centered around more than winning.  This is a can't miss episode for those in leadership! 

    Episode 15 - Kevin Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 37:28


    Kevin Wilson stops by to discuss player development, on and off the field! Don't miss out on this episode of the podcast!  

    Episode 14 - Bob Kendrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 33:24


    We are honored to be joined by Bob Kendrick the President of the Negro League Baseball Museum! This is an episode you will want to soak up, as Bob tells us amazing stories and gives us great insight to the work of the NLBM.  Oh, and there is a surprise guest host! 

    Episode 13- Travis Fitta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 41:46


    We talk to Chicago Cubs minor league hitting coach Travis Fitta! He gives us some great insight on what is going on in the organization and drops some sweet beard knowledge on us. Don't miss it!

    Episode 12- We Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 42:49


    We talk about baseball and COVID-19. But most importantly we discuss what is coming up on the podcast and what to look forward to!

    Episode 11- The One with Sheets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 42:57


    We sit back and listen as one of the best in the game speaks about being a coach.  Sheets joins us, and he does not disappoint! You do not want to miss this! 

    Episode 10 - Joe from Obvious Shirts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 72:43


    We vent about some Rob Manfred news (from a few weeks back) and talk with Joe from Obvious Shirts! Don't miss this episode! Complete with a special song that just perfectly sums up our feelings on the commissioner of baseball. 

    Episode 9 - Nick Bredeson and Catcher Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 57:40


    This week we discuss the past decade in baseball.  We are also joined by Nick Bredeson of Ohio University to discuss catcher development! You won't want to miss this episode! Happy New Year!

    Episode 8 - MLB, Softball, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 61:46


    Preparation! It's vital to success. Maddie Holub, from Marshall University joins us to discuss the game of Softball, but also preparing athletes for success! We also talk about a few transactions in the MLB! 

    Episode 7 - A very merry Meeting on the Mound!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 65:22


    In this episode we discuss great gift ideas for the baseball lover in your life. And we talk with Dave the CEO and founder of Coach Crates! Be sure to check this episode out! 

    Episode 6- The one with the Banana! (Tyler Gillum)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 50:14


    In this episode we interview Tyler Gillum head coach of the Savannah Bananas of the CPL and South Mountain Community College! We discuss building relationships and being the type of coach to change lives. 

    Episode 5 - Player Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 72:59


    We talk with two amazing coaches this week.  They give us some great insight on their process and just how important relationships are to them! They each pour just absolute gold into this podcast! Don't miss it! 

    Episode 4 - Change Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 53:31


    In today's episode we change things up in major league baseball.  Give us a listen and see what you think! 

    Game 7 Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 16:00


    What a series we just witnessed! We are exhausted but wanted to take a few minutes and give you our thoughts on the series and specifically tonight's game 7! Thanks for listening!

    Episode 3 - World Series Talk and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 68:19


    We discuss the World Series, Umpire Rob Drake, and other news in the game of baseball! Thanks for tuning in!

    Episode 2 - The One with Tim Dillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 71:08


    We talk ALCS, manager turnover, other baseball news... oh yeah, this guy named TIM DILLARD stopped by and we covered several topics.  Thanks for listening! 

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 45:33


    This is the start of something beautiful... or good... or ok? Follow along for our journey as we discuss hot topics in baseball!

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