The 6th episode of the California Republic of Baseball Podcast (@CRBpodcast) has been uploaded. I hope you all will take some time to listen in and reach out to us with any feedback or questions for Tommy D, Producer Matt, or I. This week we touched on the MLB All Star Game Ballot, as always Tommy D talked about his Yankees, and I reminisced about one of my Favorite baseball memories involving the memorable John Kruk.
John Kruk is one of my favorite all-time baseball players. He was down to Earth, a fun player to watch, and just an all around great baseball guy. I still love listening to what he has to add to Baseball Tonight on ESPN. It was a pleasure to be able to recall his at bat against Randy Johnson at the 1993 MLB All Star Game at Camden Yards. I remember begging my sister to get us tickets to the game, but unfortunately it was a tough ticket to come by. I still remember watching the Kruk v. Johnson at bat intently from our TV at home. At bats like that are definitely devoid from All Star Games now.
The memorable John Kruk. One of my favorite players.Kruk v. Johnson in the 1993 MLB All Star Game at Camden Yards.
I’ve included the link to Episode 6 of our podcast below. I hope you’ll take a listen as we are improving week by week.
If you’ve missed a previous episode of the California Republic of Baseball Podcast or are looking for the most recent episode, look no further as the links to all the episodes are listed in the link below:
As we continue to build out the show we very much appreciate your feedback. Please leave some comments below if you are listening in. We are feeling our way through building the on air chemistry and content of the show. As we proceed you’ll start to see us formulate more set up segments of the show, but for now we are free-styling as we get used to our new digs. We’re excited to bring you the California Republic of Baseball Podcast and we hope you all are enjoying the show so far. Many thanks go out to Matt Pirtle for putting this together and doing the behind the scenes editing every week. From Tommy D, to The Hammer, to me, thank you for all the hard work, Matt!
Episode 2 of the California Republic of Baseball Podcast has been uploaded to our temporary home while we await approval to be an official podcast on iTunes. Check out the podcast and let us know what you think. Now that the podcast is off the ground I will be able to start writing again on Wax Cracker. Stop by for some new articles coming up!
As promised, Matt the Producer was able to upload Podcast Episode 1, Segments 2-4 last night. We are currently uploading to YouTube as we await our approval to be put on iTunes as a podcast. We’ll have that taken care of for you all soon and look forward to bringing you all the podcast in its entirety on ITunes. Below are the links to the California Republic of Baseball Podcast Episode 1, Segments 1-4:
We’re all three getting used to being back behind the mics again. We can all sense the chemistry forming as we continue to record. We hope you all come along for the ride and join in with us to talk baseball this season! Please let us know what you think of the podcast so far.
It’s exciting to share with you all our first episode of the California Republic of Baseball Podcast as we bring you our MLB Preseason Primer. This is the First Segment of two for this episode. Matt will have Segment 2 up later tonight. Tommy D, Matt, and I are bursting with excitement to get this podcast off the ground. We very much appreciate any listenership you all will give us. I hope this one gets you all excited and I will share with you all later tonight the link to Segment 2. Please feel free to write to us with questions or comments. You all can get in contact with us through leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, on Twitter @CRBpodcast, at waxcracker1@gmail.com, or visit us at http://californiarepublicofbaseball.com. We look forward to responding to your questions during future podcasts.
We hope you all are as excited for the launch of the California Baseball of Baseball Podcast. Stick with us throughout the season as we will be passionately discussing baseball. Below is the link for Podcast 1, Segment 1:
A very special invite to Wax Cracker readers from Matt Pirtle, Executive Producer of the California Republic of Baseball Podcast:
Dear Wax Cracker Readers,
My name is Matt Pirtle and I am the Executive Producer of the California Republic of Baseball podcast. I’m very excited to announce that we are getting closer to the launch and the buzz here is building! I am very pleased and we are very fortunate to have Casey and Tommy D with us to share their insight, wisdom, humor, and perspective on all things baseball. Both of these gentleman (and I use the term loosely!) are great people and I am very proud to be working with them on a project that embodies so much passion and joy.
As we prepare for our first round of shows I can say that the baseball fans and communities that we have contacted have been exceptionally open and warm. The reception for the idea of the California Republic of Baseball has been almost overwhelming. The momentum is so strong that I am starting to realize what an amazing amount of fun and opportunity this will be.
The podcast’s primary focus is on the 5 cities in California that are home to major league baseball teams, their stadiums, game day experiences, and their fans. That’s a lot of baseball to talk about! The shows will contain a featured game discussion, social media based Q and A, special interviews, and fan feedback showcasing their game day experiences in words and pictures. We are looking forward to making this as engaging and interactive as possible.
We have set a goal to do 33 weeks of podcast and are expecting to have an April 1st launch with a few fun features to pop up during Spring Training via our California Republic of Baseball YouTube channel starting March 1st. What I find especially exciting is the fact that as of right now 17 of those shows will be “road shows” where we are producing the content for that week’s featured game in that city. As we finalize that schedule we will be announcing the dates via our Twitter account (@CRBpodcast) and here on WaxCracker.com.
With Casey’s history in fantasy baseball and his work here at Wax Cracker, I am comfortable saying that this man has a handle on numbers and statistics. For some of you looking to deepen your understanding of the statistics and strategy side of the game there will be plenty to digest. That being said, I believe baseball isn’t all about numbers.
There is much more to the experience of having a relationship with your team, your stadium, and your city. Tommy is a well of information of all things baseball. With a lifetime of fandom and experiences his perspective on events, people, and ideas are entertaining and enlightening. I have a lot to learn from both of them and after meeting them I believe you will feel the same.
I’ve told Casey that I believe that the genuine energy and humor will be contagious, and the great conversation will inspire your appreciation for and grow your understanding of America’s pastime. It is my hope that you will find the show entertaining as well as educational. It is my hope that you will laugh with us and learn with us. Let me invite you as a fan to come and grow with us. Many different things contribute to the passions and pride of fans and we are looking forward to getting to know you.
As part of our preparation for production I did have the opportunity to get Casey and Tommy together for a baseball themed lunch and took the liberty of recording it specifically to create a sample of their energy, pace and tone. Casey has linked to a 30 minute segment that was completely unscripted and organic and will serve as a great introduction to two people that you will enjoy having as part of your baseball lives. Check us out and let us know what’s on your mind.
Warm Regards,
Matt Pirtle
California Republic of Baseball,Twitter @CRBpodcast
Click here for a sneak listen into the crew practicing for their upcoming CRB Podcast launch!
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