The Postgame Spread

In this episode of the PGS we had on a young man who is just starting his athletic journey and was recently named 6A All-State and SJR Football player of the year. That young man is Colten Knoedler. Remember the name.

The incredible ending to a true baseball journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

pt. 2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

An incredible journey through baseball told through a QnA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Pt3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Pt.2 "Not done till someone was pissed off, cussing, or crying" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

A beautiful discussion about baseball and life with former Murray State Great Tyler Owen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

A conversation about baseball and life explored through questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Respect the Dirt (solo pod) A recap of my recent visit to Murray State and my thoughts on how special my Bred Family is. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

An update on the show and life --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Back again for another recap episode with Joey Albs. We cover Justin Knoedler, Wes Cunningham, Corey Erickson and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part 6 we wrap up Corey's Pro career and finish with our QnA. In this episode you will hear quotes and clips from Casey "Crook" Erickson, Bobby Erickson, Carlie Erickson, and Sherry Erickson. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 5 Corey takes us through his minor league journey. In this episode we hear from Simon Pond, Carlie Erickson, and Mark Dejohn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 4 we wrap up Corey's HS career and get into the nuts and bolts of his pro career. In this episode we hear from Jim Ruppert, Eric Easley, and Adam Feld. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 3 Corey takes us through the rest of his HS career and up to being drafted in the 4th round of the 1995 draft. In this episode we hear from Casey Erickson, Loren White, Adam Springer, Joel Fulgenzi, Sherry Erickson, Eric Easley, and Kenny Gand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 2 Corey takes us through much of his HS athletic career while hearing from Bobby Erickson, Coach Bob Nika, Adam Springer, Blake Turner, Joe Schroeder, Eric Lewey, Pj Finigan, and Gregg Finigan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 1 Corey takes us through growing through to High school. We hear from Sherry Erickson, Bobby Erickson, Casey Erickson, Joel Fulgenzi, Joe Schroeder, and Coach John Oaks. Stay tuned, we have at least 3 more parts coming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part 4 Wes takes us through his pro career, life after baseball, and the funniest QnA we will probabaly ever have. Big love out to Wes and the Murray State Breds family. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part couple 3 Wes takes us through his record setting All-American senior season at Murray State, all things Murray, and the draft process. We hear from former Breds' Daniel Hill, Coach Dan Skirka, Coach Rob Mcdonald, Kyle Tiernan, Marc Harmon, and Dave Windor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Send me your best baseball stories --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt 2 Wes takes us through his improbable rise from being a bullpen catcher as a freshman, being named all OVC as a DH as a sophomore, and finally ascending to All-American his junior year. Stay tuned for part 3 where we cover his incredible Senior season as well as his pro career and life after baseball. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt.1 Wes takes us through growing up in the Cunningham household and just how important it is to have parents that love and support you. From here we go through his HS career, getting recruited, and his improbable landing at Murray State. We finish pt 1 after discussing his transition to d1 baseball and his freshman year where he was essentially the bullpen catcher. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Back for another episode of out of left field where we discuss Bo hart, xmas break, show direction, behind the scenes chats, and all sorts of funny back and forth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Pt. 4 Justin does our standard baseball QnA with questions ranging from funny to serious. Justin is a big leaguer in life. Thanks for letting me help you close the book on your wonderful journey through baseball. Love ya brother. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Part 3 Justin takes us through parts of his time in the major leagues, how it all ended, and where life took him after his playing career ended. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Part 2 Justin takes us through his time at Miami of Ohio, getting drafted the third time, starting his minor league career as a pitcher, parts of his minor league journey, his first 2 september call-ups with the giants, and tons of great stories along the way. Defense! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part 1 Justin takes us through growing up in the Knoedler family where the policy was and still is "the door is always open, no need to knock," not being a cant miss kid prospect, showing signs of what was to be in HS, being drafted for the 1st time, and his special time at LLCC where he was named JUCO player of the year and won a national championship in 2000. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 4 Bo takes us on his journey down the mountain after his record setting debut in the big leagues. We hear how he felt and experienced his career winding down. We hear all about how he feels about it 20 years later and the life that baseball help build, followed by a fun QnA at the end. This is been such a tidal wave. Thanks Bo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part 3 Bo takes us through his entire 2003 whirlwind of an experience. From being called up, setting the record for the highest batting average ever through a players first 10 games, setting the record for the highest batting average ever through a players first 10 games, and the most hits ever with 28 in a players first 15 games. We go through his magic moment with a fine tooth comb. You will hear clips and quotes from Jim Edmonds, Kerry Robinson, Mark Dejohn, Danny Sheaffer, Joe Pettine and more. Pack your bags, this feels like Bo takes us to the big leagues with him. This is a tidal wave of a human experience, thanks for sharing it with us Bo. Part 4 will go into Bo's experience after this, and what he learned about life along the way. Thanks for tuning in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part 2 Bo takes us through getting drafted and all of his professional career leading up to his magic record setting time in the big leagues. We hear from former pro's Scott Prather, Mark Dejohn, Steve Balboni, and Danny Sheaffer on bo during this episode. Get excited for part 3 going down tomorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Pt.1 of this truly one of a kind baseball journey, former Cult legend of the St. Louis Cardinals takes us through growing up in the bay area of California, going to A's games, diving into cars, and stumbling into organized baseball as a 12 year old. From there we discuss his High school career where he was even DH'ed for as a senior, his rise and growth as a walk on at Cabrillo College, to finally finding a home and becoming and all time great at Gonzaga University. We hear touching accounts from childhood friends, his college coach Steve Hertz, and his college teammate Jared Hertz. In pt. 2 we will go into Bo starting his pro career as we build towards his iconic magic moment in the show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Out of Left Field with Joey and Blake --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt 2 Casey takes us through his final years in HS, getting 4th in State and the recruiting/Draft process. After that we delved into Casey's college career at SCI, getting drafted again, and his successful yet frustrating pro career. Finally we go through some of Casey's coaching career, what life is like now, and a fun baseball QNA at the end. This was an all time episode for an all time baseball DUDE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In episode 1 Casey takes us through growing up in the iconic Erickson baseball family, the history of the Diamond Kings Traveling baseball team, and his early HS career. Casey is an absolute baseball dude and this is some high level baseball talk here. Enjoy everyone! Part 2 will go into the end of his HS career, college, pro ball, and life after. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

A couple of stories from local baseball legend and leader of the Erickson baseball family. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Back for another episode of Out of Left that no one asked for. We cover the Jay Crawford episode, the process of the show, sponsors, direction of the show, the savannah bananas, and travel ball. An absolute blast to chop it up with my brother Joey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Pt.2 Spitty takes us through his magical senior season, setting records, getting drafted, his 3 years career in pro ball, awesome stories along the way, life after baseball, and a baseball Q/A. This whole episode was simply amazing, I hope everyone enjoys. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt 1 Jay takes us through growing up around the game, the amazing influences of the Werth Family, the Springfield Thunder, and part of his HS career. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

A short radio interview done with local legends on the press box. Thanks for the love 1450. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3l7Lx6Auk74D2uA1UEcI87?si=W_64ABKeQFKZN3klQqqX8Q. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AjrHvyd6UFpYSWZsrNmz7?si=jscQa42wS2afOpA77lkChg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In this 4th installment of out of left field Joey and myself go live to chat about the show direction, Jason Knoedler, PJ Finigan and life(baseball) in general. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

This is not a baseball story, it's an Odyssey. In Pt.2 PJ takes us through this stories career at SIUC where he eventually becomes the MVC Joe Carter Player of the year, earning 1st team as a SS and P. We learn all about the magic that is the Cape Cod Baseball League, getting drafted in the 7th round by Tigers, and enjoying a short but very strong pro career before devastating elbow injuries changed his path. PJ takes us through his new path in baseball as a coach, the life he has built, and finally recently being named the head coach at D1 Lindenwood University followed by a Q/A. This was an all time baseball talk with an all time baseball guy. We easily could have kept going. Thank you for taking us on this epic journey brother PJ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In part 1 PJ takes us through growing up in the finigan household, the magical experience of going to the Little League World Series, his time on the legendary Springfield Statesman, his career at Lanphier Hs where he was the 2001 CS8 athlete of the year, the recruiting process, and his first year at SIU-C. I grew up looking up to PJ and this was an all time experience for me to get to hear his thoughts on it all. PJ was an amazing player and is an amazing person. We get to hear from all sorts of people from his life that helped him or witnessed his greatness along the way. Thank you for the time PJ. Part 2 is gonna be absolutely epic. We have a ton more story to tell! Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt. 2 Jason takes us through his 5 year pro career in the tigers minor league system, his struggles and lessons he learned along the way. After baseball wraps we talk about his transition into the business world, his family, and and a fun baseball Q/A to end things. Jason is an all time champion of a person. Thank you for your time. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt.1 Jason takes us through growing up as a "skinny runt," developing that famous Kteam Hustle/work ethic, HS and travel ball, the iconic 2000 LLCC national championship team, and his magical year at Miami of Ohio where he started switch hitting and was ultimately named an all american and taken in the 6th round by the Tigers. Jason is an electric personality and it really shines through in this episode. Thank you for your time brother. Pt.2 detailing his pro career and life after will be dropping as soon as editing is completed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Joey takes on the Ryan O'malley episode. In this episode of out of left field Joey ponders O'Malleys “100 mph fastball in the looks department”in the most hilarious ways, O'Malleys ideal childhood, is O'Malley an ugly crier? ( he isn't ha), how special his relationship was with his parents, how fun it is to talk about old baseball names and teammates, common traits among elite guys, a Peter christofilakis story, some Claude kracik talk, getting perspective, d1 dreams, and the people gotta know….what happened at the wwe Sunday night ppv parties? Some things will always remains a mystery! And more …. Thanks Joey! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Pt. 2 Ryno takes us through his improbable journey to the big leagues, how every star in the galaxy had to align for it to happen, and what it was like making his major league debut against Andy Pettitte. He also takes us on a journey of what it's like in the show, having it ripped away very quickly, how baseball ended for him, his coaching career, and finally how life has ended up for him. Ryan's journey is proof that good things happen to good people. This is an all time episode for an all time person. Get your tissues ready. These are the things that stories are written about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In episode 1 Ryan takes us through growing up in rural central Illinois with a baseball field as his backyard, his incredible family and parents, little league, travel ball, HS baseball, getting recruited, playing and winning a national championship at LLCC, signing with the University of Memphis, getting signed as an undrafted free agent by his favorite team growing up, and his first few years in the minors. Ryan was absolutely fantastic and it's easy to see why everyone who has ever come into contact with him speaks with the highest of praise. Part 2 will detail Ryan's movie worthy big league debut. Thank you for your time Ryno. Springfield loves you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Back with another installment of "Out of Leftfield" with Joey Albsmeyer as well as a few announcements of episodes and ideas we have been working on. Joey is back with his thoughts on a variety of subjects that no one asked for ha! Joey goes in on Little League Baseball, lightning bugs as batting practice, the joys of hitting a golf ball with a baseball bat, thoughts on sign stealing, a hysterical Ron "Big Bull" Riggle story, and thoughts on making this podcast charitable. Stick with us guys, in a few weeks the Ryan O'malley story should be completed, followed by the Jason Knoedler story. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

Out of Left Field will be a reoccurring segment with everyone's funniest teammate-none other than Joey Albsmeyer. Joey was a x2 state champ at Pleasant Plains, and went on to have a strong career at LLCC and Webber International University. Joey will be giving us reactions, takes, more stories, extra context, and whatever else he feels like saying. Enjoy and get ready to laugh and be swept up by Joeys legendary story telling ability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In Pt.2 Ryan opens up on his journey through 4 years of minor league baseball. From the highest of high's to the lowest of low's and navigating the dream turning into a nightmare. Somewhere along the way Ryan became one of the most humble, tapped in, and thoughtful guys you will ever meet. This is such a journey......Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support

In pt.2 dusty takes us through his experiences in pro ball, how it ended for him, struggles and finding peace after his final at bat. We talk about dusty coming full circle as a coach and the lovely life he has created for himself in Chicago as well as a q/a at the end. An amazing baseball journey with endless lessons learned along the way. Thanks dusty! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepostgamespread/support