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My name is Ryan Rowland-Smith, I am a former Major league Pitcher and current Baseball analyst. I invite some of the most inspirational people to join me and tell their story, what motivates them and how they endured the struggle. Some of my favorite times in professional baseball was spent on the top step of the dugout with team mates and coaches in between starts diving into their story and their life.

Ryan Rowland-Smith


    • Apr 30, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 54m AVG DURATION
    • 127 EPISODES

    5 from 68 ratings Listeners of The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith that love the show mention: ryan, great listen, good.


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    The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith podcast is a hidden gem in the world of baseball podcasts. Until recently, I had never heard of this podcast until it was mentioned on Mark Melancon's twitter. Being a big Braves fan, I decided to give it a listen and I am so glad that I did. The highlight of this podcast is definitely the personal stories and journeys shared by the guests, such as Melancon and Chris Martin. It provides fascinating insights into the lives of these players both on and off the field. Additionally, Ryan Rowland-Smith's hosting skills are exceptional. He has a great sense of humor and his laughter is contagious. It adds an enjoyable element to the podcast and makes it highly entertaining.

    One downside to The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith podcast is that it primarily focuses on Mariners-related content. While this may be perfect for Mariners fans like myself, it may not appeal as much to fans of other teams or general baseball enthusiasts. However, when Rowland-Smith does branch out and have guests from other teams or discusses broader baseball topics, those episodes are equally as engaging and informative.

    In conclusion, The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith podcast is a must-listen for any Mariners fan or baseball enthusiast in general. The personal stories shared by the guests provide a unique perspective into the lives of professional baseball players. Rowland-Smith's host abilities are top-notch, making each episode enjoyable and entertaining. Although the focus may be heavily on Mariners content at times, there are still plenty of episodes that cater to all baseball fans. Overall, this podcast is excellent and I highly recommend giving it a listen.



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    Latest episodes from The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith

    The Top Step Episode 4. Featuring David Aardsma

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 23:59


    Welcome to the Top Step, former #Mariners closer David Aardsma. Ryan Rowland-Smith and the DA dive into their favorite Mariners memories, team chemistry, and more. PLUS, what has gotten the Mariners on the right track lately is that RRS breaks it down in 'The Top Trends.' Welcome to your Mariners weekly show, presented by Emerald Queen Casino, the entertainment capitol of the Northwest! Please like and subscribe, mates! #MLB #TheTopStep #RyanRowlandSmith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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    Pete Woodworth entire interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 49:50


    Listen to the Mariners pitching coach and Coach of the year in 2022 uncut. We talk arm injuries, and what it takes to head one of the best young rotations in baseball. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Episode #3 with M's pitching coach Pete Woodworth & Jon Morosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 23:57


    Mariners Ryan Rowland-Smith is joined by Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth =, as well as MLB Insider Jon Morosi. We talk arm injuries, what makes this rotation so good and why the Mariners need to win NOW! Please like and subscribe! Special thanks to Emerald Queen Casino! Enjoy mates! #mariners #pitching #arminjuries #mlb #pitching #thetopstep #ryanrowlandsmith --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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    Logan Gilbert joins The Top Step.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 22:58


    Welcome back to The Top Step. Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert joins me. PLUS, what can we Please like, subscribe, and let me know if you have anything you want us to discuss on the show! Thanks for the support, mates! Watch on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Brandon Morrow and Eric O'Flaharty join The Top Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 19:37


    Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with his former #Mariners teammates Brandon Morrrow to talk Felix Hernadez, Rookie treatment and epic stories.! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Felix Hernandez joins The Top Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 16:32


    Mariners Hall of Famer Felix Hernandez joins Ryan on top of the Dugout leading into the 2024 Season. #mariners #TheTopStep #MLB #FelixHernadez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Welcome to The Top Step, episode #1 features Felix Hernandez!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 24:01


    Welcome to the all-new Top Step. Your weekly Mariners show is hosted by Ryan Rowland-Smith. In today's show, we discuss the 3 things the Mariners need to do to get off to a good start. Felix Hernandez joins me as my special guest. As well as Brandon Morrow and Eric O'Flaherty. Watch on YouTube A new show every Friday! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    BIG NEWS for my Top Step subscribers...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 4:39


    I have some exciting news. I wanted to share with my current subscribers first. Take a listen... Youtube link... https://www.youtube.com/@thetopsteptv --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Luis Castillo V's Gerrit Cole for Cy Young and 10 Games left out west!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 24:16


    Former Aussie MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith compares Gerrit Cole to Luis Castillo for the AL Cy Young; what will it take to win it, PLUS what will it take to win the AL West or just make the playoffs? RRS breaks it all down Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates! This show is proudly brought to you by manscaped.com use the code TTS at check out for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING! (Even to Australia) plus you support our show! We are also brought to you by Caldera Lab. RRS and Balfour use is every day! Support the show receive 20% off plus free shipping by going to www.calderalab.com⁠/tts Or use TTS at Checkout. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Ohtani v's Trout, which one would be a better fit for the 2024 Mariners? and more Kirby reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 27:06


    In this episode former MLB pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into one of the soon to be craziest offseason's: and who would be a more valuable acquisition if the Mariners could score an Angel – the multifaceted free agent Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout? Both have the potential to reshape a team's dynamics, but who truly fits the bill for Seattle? We also delve into George Kirby's candid post-game remarks about his 7th inning stint and what it reveals about the current Mariners' mindset. And as we approach the final stretch, we break down the Mariners' next two weeks and their intense push for the playoffs. Whether you're a die-hard Mariners fan or just a baseball enthusiast, this is an episode you won't want to miss! This show is proudly brought to you by manscaped.com use the code TTS at check out for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING! (Even to Australia) plus you support our show! We are also brought to you by Caldera Lab. RRS and Balfour use is every day! Support the show, receive 20% off plus free shipping by going to www.calderalab.com⁠/tts Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe mate! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    The bigger issue with Ohtani, and Cal Raleigh needs to strikeout more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 54:49


    Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are back! They breakdown the issues with Ohtani's injury that no one is talking about and what that means for his free agency, Cal Raleigh is a better valuable when he strikes out more! Aussie word of the day and more! Please click subscribe so you never miss an episode! This show is proudly brought to you by manscaped.com use the code TTS at check out for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING! (Even to Australia) plus you support our show! We are also brought to you by Caldera Lab. RRS and Balfour use is every day! Support the show, receive 20% off plus free shipping by going to www.calderalab.com⁠/tts Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Grant Balfour returns to The Top Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 34:37


    Former MLB Pitchers Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour, talk about who came out on top of the trad,e what its like knwoing that your buddies in the clubhouse might be on the move and more! THis episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Use the trimmer we use, and save 20% plus FREE Shipping using the code TTS Go to www.manscape.com and use TTS at checkout. It's world wide shipping to mates! This show is also brought to you by Caldera + Lab. Fellas get the same skin care routine as your mates Grant and Ryan! Takes the same time as brushing your teeth. Your weathered face will thank you! Plus, you support the show! Get 20% OFF with our code TTS at calderalab.com/TTS to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab!  Thanks for supporting the show mates!! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    The Mariners are surging, Yankees are purging, and what I have learnt about M's prospect Sir Harry Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 33:05


    We are back! Excited to be back on the Top Step, We have a great show, taling about the Mariners surging post Tradeline, I give my thoughts on why, the Yankees former Minor leaguers spill the beans on how theyre teaching their kids, I give my thoughts on that PLUS, I got a chance to spend a day with Harry Ford at my NxtGen Baseball Camp, I go on a positive rant as to why I love thids kid! This show it brought to you by www.manscaped.com use the code TTS and receive 20% off and world wide FREE SHIPPING! (Thats right Aussies!) Thanks for supportuing the show! We are excited to have a brand new sponsor! I love this stuff... www.Calderalab.com/TTS Get the skin care routine I use, you will thank me and get 20%! I spend all day out in the sun and this stuff is a game changer! 5 minutes a day! Enjoy Mates! RRS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Mariners trade deadline predictions, plus Julio v's Griffey, who started their career better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 44:58


    Welcome back to the Top Step Podcast hosted by former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith! This is a Mariners Monday edition of the show. RRS answers your questions, dives into the trade deadline, and a Julio/Griffey Comparison at this stage of their career! This show is brought to you by Manscape. Go to www.manscaped.com and put the code TTS at checkout for 20% off and free shipping! PLUS, you support the show! Go to www.thetopstep.com and please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    What will it take for your team to land Ohtani?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 32:40


    Former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith reviews all the festivities of the All-Star game, gives his thoughts on the All-Star Uniforms, and the man who stole all the conversations, the best player on the planet Shohei Ohtani. What would it take to land Ohtani? We dive into all of it.  This show is brought to you by Manscape.  Go to www.manscape.com, add the code TTS at check out, and receive 20% off your order and FREE Shipping! PLUS, you support though show!  Make sure you subscribe, and please tell your mates!  Enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    The Mariners so far, the good the bad the ugly: Mariners Monday Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 41:55


    Mariners Baseball Analyst and former MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down what he has seen at the half way point with this Mariners team. Answers a whole lot of questions from listeners, what to expect in the second half, and what it would take for the mariners to be serious buyers at the deadline!  If you haven't already, go click subscribe! This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to www.mascaped.com and add the code TTS at checkout for 20% off and free shipping!  Your purchase directly supports this show, so thank you!  Enjoy mates!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Perfect games and jumping castles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 45:32


    MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are BACK! In this episode, the fellas dive into Domingo German's perfect game, The All-Star game is eight days away, and Grant takes us back to his 2001 All-Star game experience as an up-and-comer, Aussie word of the day, Perfect game mishaps and more! Manscaped proudly sponsors this episode. Go to www.manscaped.com and enter the code TTS at check out for 20% off and free shipping! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    George Kirby, the good the bad and the M's witha 15.4% chance of the playoffs? Mariners Monday edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 29:41


    The Top Step is Back! We were gone for a few weeks and now we are back with our new official sponsor Manscape.com! We get into the Mariners at the Midway point, George Kirby's struggles against Lefties, Teoscar Hernandez is on fire and more! So guys, if you love this show and want to support it please go to Manscape.com and enter the code TTS at Checkout, not only do you get 20% off, you massively support our show so we can continue creating even better episodes, guests, etc! The more people who enter the code, the easier it is to create episodes (We'll explain later)! Let us know if you used the code and I will give you a shoutout on the show! Click subscribe and enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Mariners Monday; Luis Castillo and what vertical approach angle is all about.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 24:45


    Former MLB Pitcher and current Baseball analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week and breakdown Luis Castillo's fastball and explains 'vertical approach angle' in this Mariners edition of The Top Step. Grant Balfour will new back later in the week! PLEASE subscribe and spread the word with your fellow M's fans! We appreciate the TTS Family spreading the word! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Tina Turner the Aussie Icon and Marcus Stroman calls out the "Soft Met"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 44:40


    Former Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Bafour talk Marcus Stroman and the annonomoud Met. How Tina Turner shaped their childhood going up in Australia, Aussie word of the day, plenty of laughs and more! Here is the video we referred to in the episode of Tina Turner and her EPIC campaign with Rugby League in the 90's! If you haven't already, go subscribe and tell you mates! Enjoy... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    “All the little things” Jose Caballero is a stud!; Mariners Monday Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 28:12


    Welcome back to another Mariners weekly recap. Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down Jose Caballero's comment about why the little things he does in the minor leagues don't get noticed like they do here.  We talk about what it meant for Cal Raleigh to have a massive night infant of his idol. What's really going on with Luis Castillo and more!  If you haven't already please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your mates!  Enjoy this episode of The Top Step.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Can Matt Brash take on this workload? RRS's Mothers Day stories and more! Mariners Monday Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 32:58


    Former Mariners and current Baseball Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith answer the question, is it too early to know who or what this team is? Matt Brash workload concerns, the two different versions of Bryce Miller, Mothers Day stories, shout-outs, and more!  MLB All-Star and fellow Aussie Grant Balfour joins the show every Thursday for some good fun and the game is broken down by former players with Aussie accents!  Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates! Enjoy!  www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    The scout who signed Julio! Tim Kissner joins me on The Top Step

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 69:28


    Long time International scouting director and the man responsible for bringing a young Julio Rodriguez to the Seattle Mariners organization, Tim Kissner joins the show!  Tim tells the epic JROD signing story, the first time he saw him play, that hour long conversation that sealed the deal, and what it is really like to be an international scouting director, draft day, and more. Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates!  And enjoy this episode as Tim Kissner joins me on The Top Step!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    What makes Bryce Millers Fastball ELITE and why we need to pay more attention to the Rangers; Mariners Monday edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 50:17


    Former Mariner Ryan Rowland-Smith recaps the Mariners week, the good, the bad; we preview the Rangers series, Are they, the team we need to focus on instead of the Astros? I take a deep dive into Bryce Millers' elite fastball, answer your questions, my breakdown of the Mariners City connect uni's, and more! If you haven't already, please SUBSCRIBE. We do a Mariner's episode and then our regular show with MLB All-Star Grant Balfour later in the week! Tell you, mates! Go check us out on YouTube! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Will the Rays beat the Mariners 116 W record? Is Wander Franco too slick? Is Bryce Harper back too soon?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 49:25


    Aussie MLB Players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grand Balfour dive into all the talk around Baseball this week. From the Rays 130 win pace, will they have enough to beat the Mariner's 2001 record of 116 wins what will it take?  Bryce Harper is back in under six months. This is so impressive, but is it too fast? Grant Balfour has been through major arm injuries and gives his take, PLUS Wander Franco's viral play. Does it make you vomit or are we all for it?  Australian Word the Day, the All In Energy Drink All in Moment, and more!  Make sure you subscribe and click the share button and send it to your mates, that's how you support this show!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Team meetings and must wins; Mariners Monday Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 44:17


    It's the Mariners Monday edition, and we're recapping the Mariner's road trip.  I also explain what goes down with those team meetings, plus tell some of my crazy team meeting stories!   If you're a Mariners fan, this is your chance to hear my unbiased opinion from a player's point of view and break down what I see from this team every Monday on Mariners Monday. Fellow Aussie and MLB All-Star will be back with me on Thursday!  Please subscribe wherever you listen or watch your podcasts!  Enjoy mates!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Grant Balfour goes viral and the A's are moving to Vegas.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 50:12


    Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss the unexpected viral sensation of  Grant Balfour and his rise to internet fame.  We also tackle the big news of the Oakland A's potential move to Las Vegas and what it means for the team, the fans, and baseball. We also give our old man thoughts on the  City Connect uniforms that have been making waves across the league.  Listen on the go wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.  Make sure you subscribe, mate!  Enjoy!  www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Is this hot start sustainable for Jarred Kelenic? Chris Flexen "I've hit rock bottom"- Mariners Monday edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 35:56


    Former MLB player and current broadcaster 'The Hyphen' Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down the scorching start of Jarred Kelenic and whether it's sustainable.  Can he continue to perform at this level and become a superstar, as we anticipated?  We also dive deep into the current mental struggle of Chris Flexen, who calls it “rock bottom.” RRS takes us back to his own rock bottom, giving you an inside look at what it takes to overcome adversity in the world of professional baseball and in life. Of course, we'll also be discussing the top performers of the week and breaking down all the big moments from the Mariners' recent games.  Tune in and find out for yourself why Mariners Monday is the must-listen podcast for any true baseball fan.  And don't forget to subscribe and share it with your mates so you never miss an episode! Grant Balfour will be back Thursday!  Enjoy bogans!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Did Max Scherzer use the sticky stuff? He swears on his kid's life he did not!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 38:22


    Former Aussie MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith ask the question on every baseball fan's mind: was Max Scherzer using sticky stuff or just sunscreen and rosin when he was ejected? We'll explore the controversy surrounding this issue and breakdown down from a player's perspective.  Shohei Ohtani. The big question on everyone's mind is how much will he make next year.  We'll be exploring all the factors at play and giving our predictions for what we think the future holds for this superstar athlete. And of course, no episode of The Top Step Podcast would be complete without our Aussie word of the day! Tune in to expand your vocabulary and get a taste of the Aussie culture. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for some lively conversation and insider insights, The Top Step Podcast has got you covered. Don't forget to subscribe.  Enjoy mates!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Mariner Mondays Edition: Sweepin teams, Top Performers, and Brewers Play-by-Play Jeff Levering joins me.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 70:41


    Welcome to another special edition of Mariner Mondays, where RRS brings you the latest news and analysis for our Mariner of Seattle Mariners baseball. In this episode, we're breaking down the recent Rockies sweep and highlighting the standout performers, including the crazy start by, you guessed it, Jarred Kelenic. We'll take a deep dive into Kelenic's numbers and approach.  Plus, we'll review George Kirby's recent outing, it was good, but I want to break down what wasn't working for the promising young pitcher on Saturday. We have a very special guest joining us on the show today! Jeff Levering, the Brewers play-by-play announcer, will be joining us to preview the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers.  Jeff will give us a look at the Brew Crew and share his predictions for the upcoming games. Some good stories, and big breakdowns,  So tune in to this episode of Mariners Monday for a jam-packed show hosted by Former Mariner himself, Ryan Rowland-Smith.  Don't forget to subscribe, mates!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Rays are 12-0! How do these hot starters historically finish after 162.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 46:38


    In this episode, former MLB pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith break down the Tampa Bay Rays' historic 12-0 start to the season and explore the question on everyone's mind: can they sustain this level of dominance throughout the year?  But that's not all they discuss. They also share some harrowing tales of getting hit by comebackers and introduce listeners to the Aussie word of the day (you won't want to miss this!). Plus, the duo debates whether Aaron Judge has what it takes to get even close to Barry Bonds's career home run totals. I f you're a fan of baseball or want to speak Australian, or just love great conversation, be sure to tune in and hit that subscribe button for more episodes like this. Tell your mates!  Enjoy  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Mariner Mondays: RRS breaks down the M's each Monday.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 21:20


    Mariners baseball Analyst Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down the week every Monday on this Mariners edition of The Top Step.  RRS dives into Sunday's loss to the Guardians, George Kirby, and the Andrews Munoz news. Should Teoscar have caught that ball in the 9th inning?  We have a lot of Seattle Mariners fans listening, and I will spend every Monday breaking down the Mariner's week. If you have anything you want me to break down or discuss, make sure you send me a message on social media or leave a question below!  Enjoy my Mariners, mates!  Ryan Rowland-Smith  www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Are the Mariners Anchored in 2022 & our BOLD Cy Young Award predictions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 36:01


    Two former Aussie MLB Players, Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour, dive into the Mariner's start to 2023; what do we see plus, some BOLD predictions for Cy Young Award winners?  Baseball's new rules after week one, the Aussie word of the day, and more! Please subscribe and add us to your weekly podcast rotation!  Review and follow!  Enjoy mates!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Mariners GM Justin Hollander joins us on The Top Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 44:33


    Seattle Mariner's Vice President and General Manager Justin Hollander talk us through his team's expectations for 2023, his rise to becoming the General Manager, and how he and his front office built the first playoff team in Seattle in 20-plus years! Make sure you hit the subscribe button, turn on the notifications, and leave a review. All this good stuff helps supports the show, so thank you for being a part of the Top Step! Enjoy, mates, and happy opening day! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Tampa Bay Rays Curtis Mead join RRS on The Top Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 41:11


    Curtis Mead is a Top 50 Prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays and has a chance to be the first legit everyday player Australia has produced in a long time. Curtis tells former Major leaguer and fellow Aussie about his rise to ultimately knocking on the doorstep of the Major Leagues. Please, subscribe, review, and set notifications wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts! Enjoy mates! Ryan Rowland-Smith TheTopStep.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    "Cancel the WBC!"... The dumbest takes and quick reactions to idiots outrage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 26:14


    RRS gives his thoughts on the WBC and some of these ridiculous reactions as the baseball world argues about the importance of the World Baseball Classic. Let me know your thoughts and if you are new to the show, please subscribe and leave a review! Enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Driveline's hitting coordinator Andrew Aydt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 60:55


    The best hitters on the planet from Mookie Betts to Shohei Ohtani are all making Driveline their offseason home. Ryan sits down with Driveline's hitting coordinator Andrew Aydt as he takes us inside the world's most renowned baseball training facility. Andrew explains how they construct a plan and program for the best hitters and Drivelines philosophies! Please subscribe and write a review as it helps grow The Top Step Podcast. Available to watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy mates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Spring Training Physicals and new rules!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 48:23


    Former Aussie MLB players Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour discuss Spring training physicals, the WBC, mental toughness, and new rules! To support the show, please subscribe, click the notification so you don't miss an episode, and tell your mates! Enjoy. www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    The Bogans are back for 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 56:20


    Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith are back! Happy new year, mates! It's good to be back on the chat! We talk about the Los Angeles Angel's ownership. Carlos Correa's physicals, snake stories, and much more good stuff! Subscribe and tell your mates! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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    Will Mitch Haniger be back in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 28:42


    Former Aussie MLB Player Ryan Rowland-Smith discusses the Teoscar Hernandez trade, Manager of the Year, and whether or not Mitch Haniger will be back in 2023. Please click the subscribe button, Leave a review as Ryan Rowland-Smith or Grant Balfour a question, and we will discuss it next episode! Enjoy! Previous episodes with your favorite MLB Players and more... www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Tipping pitches and wedding speeches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 88:07


    Hey mates, Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour, and RYan Rowland-Smith are joined by MLB Network Producer Tim Fryer! We cover everything from epic wedding speeches, what happens behind the scenes during the World Series Broadcast and was Lance McCullers tipping pitches? Please support the show by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button wherever you get your podcasts and check out past episodes! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Players secret off season plans and the Arizona Fall League!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 30:40


    Former Aussie MLB Player Ryan Rowland-Smith talks about players who need to keep their off-season training top secret, plus what the Arizona Fall League does for players and what it all means! Go subscribe! Go listen to other episodes with your favorite MLB Players! Enjoy! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Where is Aaron Judge headed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 70:07


    Former Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith dive into their World Series Predictions and discuss Aaron Judge's big free agency. Where is he going to land? We also welcome back Cohey the Apprentice and he unveils his big announcement! Make sure you subscribe, and thanks for supporting the show! Enjoy! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    JP Crawford to 2B in 2023? Jesse Winker & the M's relationship and what happens in the off season to struggling players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 43:26


    Former Aussie MLB Player Ryan Rowland-Smith tells us what players go through mentally after tough seasons. Should JP be open to switching positions? YIKES! Also, my prediction with Jesse Winker, his relationship with players and the Mariners, and more! Please subscribe and enjoy! Ryan Rowland-Smith www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Balfour and Rowland-Smith are BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 55:03


    Former Aussie MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith get back on The Top Step. We discuss Robbie Ray's pitch to Altuve, the Mariners season, the World Baseball Classic, Aussie Word of the day and more Subscribe! Enjoy Mates! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Good vibe Mariners, Jarred Kelenic's social media drama and WBC Qualifiers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 30:36


    Former MLB player Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into the Jarred Kelenic social media drama, the Mariner's post-season run, WBC Qualifier, and more. Make sure you click subscribe, so you don't miss an episode! Go to www.thetopstep.com and check out interviews with some of your favorite MLB Players. Enjoy mates! RRS --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Tatis, salty vets and wildcard races.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 55:55


    Former MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss the breaking news of Fernando Tatis, do veteran players really make a difference in a playoff race? The Jeter documentary plus the Aussie word of the day and more! Please subscribe, and write a review wherever you listen or watch your podcasts. Enjoy mates! www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Randy Couture joins us on The Top Step.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 57:12


    What do you do if someone charges the mound? 6 x UFC Champion and MMA Legend Randy Couture join former MLB All Star Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith to dive into the best tactics and some of the toughest fights in his career. We also dive into the mind of one of the toughest human beings on the planet! Make sure you subscribe wherever you are watching or listening to this episode. Please leave a review as it helps the best baseball podcast grow! Or go to www.thetopstep.com to get caught up on all past episodes! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    All Star Paul Blackburn joins us on The Top Step.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 43:51


    Oakland Athletics Paul Blackburn went from a guy just trying to survive in the Major Leagues to being a top 5 starting pitcher in the American League. We talk about what changed, some of his darkest times, and geek out on pitching stuff! Please click subscribe to support our show so we can keep bringing you the biggest and best players in the game as well as have some great conversations with two former Australian MLB Players Grant Balfour, Ryan Rowland-Smith, and all our friends. and if you have time, those reviews really help us out wherever you're listening to this podcast! Enjoy mates! RRS www.thetopstep.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    Taylor Trammell joins me on The Top Step.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 66:48


    Seattle Mariners Taylor Trammell is in the middle of a break-out season and sits down with former Major League Ryan Rowland-Smith. We talk about everything from the brawl to his biggest influences and dive into the rise and falls of every elite athlete. This episode is the first of many sitdown interviews with the game's best players, so, please subscribe and write us a review so we can continue doing these episodes. Or go to www.thetopstep.com to catch every episode for free wherever you listen or watch your podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

    We are back mates! With All Star Game memories and Bench Clearance brawl classics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 33:20


    So good to be back! Former Aussie MLB players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss bench clearing brawls and dive into Grant's All-Star game memories! So many stories so many laughs! So good to be back! We are also launching our all-new in person interviews with the game's best players starting next week. Mariners Taylor Trammell, A's All-Star Paul Blackburn, and last year's Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray sit down with RRS. Please go subscribe wherever you watch or listen to your podcast and don't miss it! Or go to: thetopstep.com to catch former episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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