The Roller Out the Barrel Podcast

"Hollywood" did a great job setting us up with two fine, upstanding gents where conversation about base ball and other topics were just flowing. Mid- point in the season on the west coast get an update on the Pelicans season, playing at San Quentin and all the other advantages of playing at Golden Gate Park. 

After the annual summer break it's time to get back up on the horse and talk vintage base ball. This week it's Doug Danger from the Regular BBC of Mt. Clemens, MI. Doug breaks down what it's like catching for a swift pitcher in 1867 rules. Barrel Roller talks injuries, events and much more with Doug. 

All 5 members of the ROTB show are here for round table style questions from each other. Swamp Fox, Yeti, Cougar, Marbles and Barrel Roller tackle many different subjects. Unfortunately, some bad news as well. 

The shangra la of the la las Collin Miller makes his presence known this week as we talk everyone's favorite topic. When is Doc Adam's getting into the Hall of Fame. We get updates, new ideas and of course Cougar and the Barrel Roller.

Rum River Rovers talk to us about base ball, ythe scene in Minnesota, Big Willie talks about his bout of heat exhaustion at the Gingerly Gentleman competition...Swamp Fox is back!!! And Barrel Roller is feisty!!

Cougar takes the reins of the ROTB show for a treat for him and all of you. Bill Dean comes in to talk his vintage experience, Greenfield village, engineering, swimming the 5 Great Lakes in the same day and how he doesn't like cheese!?

Cougar and Barrel Roller talk baseball with Webster University Professor, Allsion Levin. We talk her current position in SABR and the upcoming new office that will be held. The St. Louis baseball scene, social media (and how it affects current game), women in the game and so much more....join us shall you

Cougar and Barrel Roller talk to a newer club on the scene from Indiana, The Mariah Hill Yanks. Listen as a couple of gentlemen explain how they came across something they knew was special and now make it part of their lives, as well as the community they represent. Make them feel welcome in our community won't you?

Kid came out to Deranged Haunt for an in-person interview and you won't run across a nicer guy. We talk Northville, Silver Ball, the dimensions of his home field, and so much more. A gentleman ballist as fine as you will meet. 

Marbles and Barrel Roller finish up their 2 part series previewing Wrestlemania 40. 

Marbles and Barrel Roller discuss night 1 Wrestlemania 40 matches, predictions and possible storyline situations.

Captain Drewski is an interesting dude. Of coarse there is vintage base ball talk about the Delhi Polecats from Hamden, New York, but we get into other interesting subjects. Such as: acting, metaphysics, Prague, and how even angry antelope wouldn't stand a chance against Godzilla. Cougar and Roller had the pleasure with this one!

Marbles and Barrel Roller have filled out a bracket of their all-time favorite theme songs. That's right 64 themes (with some duplicates) , in this first part of a multi-part series they start the elimination process. Yes you will get mad at some decisions.

The second match of the day @ ROCKY POINT HISTORIC BASE BALL FESTIVAL CONNECTICUT vs. CANTON, MI CORNSHUCKERS Two powerhouses meet for the first time AUGUST 19th, 2023

What an honor for Barrel Roller to just talk baseball for an hour with Roger Ratzenberger. They cover his Mets fandom, his travel to 44 different stadiums and the ones he missed out on, Doc Adams and more. 

Ace is truly one of the great young players in the vintage community. Listen as Marbles and Roller talk about his blazing speed, his legacy in vintage, how the show has made him a star and the usual vintage content. 

Cannon joins Barrel Roller and Marbles to discuss his club finally breaking through and winning the 2023 World Tournament at Greenfield Village. We also discuss how Roller has a creepy crush on his wife, the Lions, baby food uniforms and everything else. 

Cougar and Barrel Roller had a chance to sit down with some gents from one of the newer East Coast clubs, The Kingston Guards. Taylor Bruck and Drew Vreeland talked about who, what, where and when. We talked angelfish, Titanic, how fathers ov er score their daughter's cartwheels and much much more...well of coarse base ball!

     Brian Sheehy of the Essex BBC and Seth Tannenbaum, Assistant Professor of Sports Studies at Manhattanville College! Brian and Seth are leading a symposium for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History this summer about baseball, sports, and the ways they can be taught in the history field. Teachers rejoice! Are you a teacher (give yourself a pat on the back if you are)? Do you use sports in your teaching life? HOT DOGS!!!

Cougar and Barrel Roller talk dry heat, London bridge, Jodi Arias, Ligers and more...of coarse only when they aren't talking vintage base ball. Join Patrick "The Mayor" Murphy and Sam "Seabiscuit" Allen for laughs and facts as we start season 5!

Barrel Roller, Cougar and Swamp Fox are joined by author, baseball (vintage and modern) enthusiast, and podcaster, JEREMY BROWN. Jeremy shares some of his stories from his ghost runners instagram page, as well as some of the unsung heroes of the negro leagues. Stick around after the episode for some RASSLIN' TALK!

What a treat for Swamp Fox and the Barrel Roller and they finally get to talk some DEEP RIVER GRINDER BASE BALL. Jim Basala and Brian Doolin joins us to talk how each got their start, the famous Grinder field, smokey vans, on the field eulogies, and much , much, more!!! 

Harvey Rosenfeld knows baseball. This is a fact. Harvey is the kind of gentleman that you want to sip fireball with around a fire and just talk baseball. Join Cougar and Barrel Roller as they take in the vast knowledge of Harvey Rosenfeld and then, like a sponge, try to retain it. Here is the link to buy Harvey's book Amazon.com: Baseball's Bastards: Flawed Diamonds of Our National Pastime: 9798848451290: Rosenfeld, Harvey: Books

Things are about to take a morbid turn, but still come up roses. As Barrel Roller talks to the creator of RIPbaseball.com, SAM GAZDZIAK. You will learn about how Sam started this project and the process of writing up what he views as worthy obituaries. Sam puts a lot of research and time into making sure we learn all there is to learn about a recently passed on former MLB player. It's fascinating, and yet macabre, at the same time.       Sam is a nice, normal gentleman, who's hobby has even spilled over into family vacations as he tends to go looking for gravesites as well.  We highly recommend the website and the person, SAM GAZDZIAK, and hope you will visit the site and support his efforts. 

Who was Moe Berg? ZACHARY CLARY joins us to answer that question. The answer will tantalize your baseball and history tastebuds. Barrel Roller and Jeff "COUGAR" Koslowski serve the appetizers with Moe Berg's baseball career than serve an entree of World War 2 espionage delightfulness. A man who was a 3rd string catcher and a 3rd string James Bond. He was educated, multilingual and loved his country.  A man who was willing to make a difference.  Baseball Player-Turned-Spy Moe Berg Went Undercover to Assassinate the Nazis' Top Nuclear Scientist | History| Smithsonian Magazine

Gonna Fly Now!!! Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to Matt about his Rocky super fandom, we also get into how he teaches his American History students the truth about base ball and after the lights go out (figuratively) Matt and Roller stick around to talk Miami Dolphins football. There will absolutely be a Part 2 with Matt next season!

Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to Tom Fesolowich of the New York Mutuals about all the clues he has dropped in the community about something big coming up. We dissect the clues one by one and give our opinions about what it could be. 

Barrel Roller talks to Zak Ford 3 1/2 years later when his book was just in it's infancy stages. Now, a completed work, they talk about the subject matter, some short stories and at the end Zak breaks Matt's heart with fond memories of when the Giants beat the Tigers in the 2012 World Series. Here is the link to buy this book and give yourself a smile on that face! Amazon.com: Called Up: Ballplayers Remember Becoming Major Leaguers eBook : Ford, Zak: Kindle Store

Cougar and Barrel Roller talk about a journalist, an author, the innovator of scoring and statistics...Henry Chadwick. The book "The Father of Baseball" A biography of Henry Chadwick by Andrew Schiff is the source material for this conversation. They also talk Hall of Fame and scary movies. 

Cougar and Barrel Roller discuss the Halloween activities they are involved with and other stuff as well. We will be back with a vintage base ball guest next week. but until then enjoy Halloween talk.

Ya ever meet someone and say, "That's a good guy right there", well it just happened to us. Listen as Cougar and Barrel Roller talk to Thomas about being a Psych teacher, a bass player, a vintage ballist who puts history and accuracy first. And how he possibly took his wife hiking on their first date...Possibly.

Swamp Fox is off this week shaving his legs, but we brought in the "COUGAR" to bring you a fantabulous episode. Dylan Platz joins us and gives an update of Rick Brewer "UNCLE JESSE" and his recent health episode. We also get some vintage background on Dylan. The Backstreet Boys have another reference! Below is the link to the GOFUNDME for Rick Brewer, please help the family as they have BILLS, BILLS, BILLS!   Fundraiser for Luke Brewer by Dylan Platz : Rally4Rick: Support Rick Brewer and Family (gofundme.com)

The most interesting man in vintage base ball. Swamp Fox wasn't kidding when he said Sauce needed more time! we talk Jane Goodall, Bill Clinton, cats, Jodi Arias, Earth Week, wildlife, Grease 2, Sigourney Weaver, Rosario Dawson, edibles, Jon Mayer, the environment, whiskey and wine, whew!!! and more. Barrel Roller jumps all over the place about the Miami Dolphins....needless to say we had a good time.

Swamp Fox sits down at the 2023 OHIO CUP with Ryan "SAUCE" Robinson. Ryan was so interesting that this is only Part 1 of a 2 part series. Arizona Vintage Base ball is back on the ROTB and we couldn't be happier about it. Convertible Mustangs make people think they are cooler than they really are.

Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller had the pleasure to talk to Mark Pisanello of the Alliance Crossing Rails about a vast array of topics, like...how to start a fight with your wife. How to build a vintage farm system. How to get railroaded by the hosts about an event... anyways the man loves baseball!!

Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller reconnect after a busy month and talk about stuff and the OHIO CUP.  Sometimes stuff is all you need, it's stuff. We all have stuff. Here is some stuff.

A long time coming...Part 2 of Brian Travers of the Providence Grays.   Fresh off the Rocky Point Historic Base Ball Festival , Brian tells us about the history of the park, how the event went and plans for the future. He also talks about living in Salem, Massachusetts and dealing with the witch problem   Then we are joined by special guest JOHNNY CARLEVALE as we have Brian tell a story about kicking Johnny out of a game. Also Brian gets his red ass on about vintage base ball pet peeves. A glorious episode and so much fun

Game #1 from ROCKY POINT PARK, WARWICK R.I. Westfield Wheelmen vs. Providence Grays  Play Call: BARREL ROLLER Color: MARBLES

The second match between the ROCHESTERS GRANGERS and COLUMBUS CAPITALS (1864 rules) from the 25 year celebration weekend in Rochester, MI.  But even better IT FINALLY HAPPENS!!   Paul Hunkele joins me for most of the game to talk about his career in vintage, the importance of accuracy and key lime pie

Soooo, this episode took a turn. you will get the usual vintage base ball talk, but at some point Andy and Rudy became one as the Backstreet Boys talk took center stage multiple times. Yeti joined us and we all had a great talk, because I Want It That Way

Game 1 (1867 rules) of a doubleheader from JULY 22nd, 2023 as the Rochester Grangers invite the Columbus Capitals to town to celebrate their 25 year anniversary. Columbus came to town 25 years ago and helped the process of Rochester starting a club. Lots of Granger history in this one.

It's the Championship Match from the 2023 AKRON CUP  

1864 base ball is on full display as we put some steam on and stir our stumps   Barrel Roller on play by play Adam Johnson on color

Well it's about time the ROTB show found a gent from Kansas. And who better to talk to then one of the captains of the Westerns BBC of Topeka, Ben Coates. Rudy is off this week using another vacation day. Ben tells us everything about Kansas, the vintage scene and why he would eat a purple crayon. It's all in there!

Highly contested match, but there can be just 1   "BARREL ROLLER" calls the action "MARBLES" Fini on the Color call

First day, second match action from AKRON CUP   Play by Play: Barrel Roller   Color: Rudy "SWAMP FOX" Frias

Day 1 matchup of old rivals and friends. A close match, a walk off, Barrel Roller going solo and catching baseball fever

Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller have the pleasure to talk to a couple of gents that really played big parts in why this podcast even exists. Lots of love and flowers handed out during this episode as we look back at many aspects of our vintage DNA. It was a special for sure!

Every club needs that one force of nature to steer the ship, to be the man you can count on in the heat of battle and to get hit in the penis. Listen as Barrel Roller and Swamp Fox talk to Chris about his experiences, his love of the game, catching '84 baseball, and so much more. We even use up our allotment of curse words at the end. 

Some very important topics are discussed on this week's episode. We cover the charity work JON VAN HOEK and the MONITOR BBC of Chelsea, MI participate in every year and we discuss the peer 2 peer depression awareness charity. (if you would like to donate follow the link at the bottom of this summary). Also the trials of fathering teenagers, managing father and sons while being the captain. What makes a healthy vintage club and why Jon loves it so. A great episode, A great man...but no condiments on a hot dog is problematic. Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Program | Eisenberg Family Depression Center

The Swamp Fox uses up a vacation day this week, as Roller talks to Bob Behr from the Dayton, OH area about his experiences in vintage base ball, his love for the community and how he is an extra nerdy Star Wars nerd. He might have a problem? Also joined by GILBERT ROJAS, STEVEN SMITH and CAPTAIN MARK MARSOLINO from the TEMECULA DEAR BROTHERS BBC, formed in 2019. Hear all about personal experiences and how the club came to be. I can't say enough how quality all of the gents on this episode are.