The Roller Out the Barrel Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matthew ”Barrel Roller” Barnard
1860‘s Vintage Base Ball is the fastest growing sport in these United States. Get to know these competitive history buffs and hear the stories and memories that make being a part of vintage base ball so special. Learn the history of the game and the history of their love of baseball.
"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, y\the 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 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.
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.
Mr. Pelikan takes you all over the vintage community to talk with some fine clubs about this reincarnation of 19th century. St. Louis' Lafayette Square Cyclone, Mountain Athletic Club from New York, Columbus' Ohio Lady Diamonds, Arizona's Fort Excelsiors, Akron Black Stockings and Washington State's Whatcom Aces. A must have in any vintage book collection.
Author, Historian, Scorekeeper, and so much more. John Zinn proves to be a fountain of baseball information and makes Barrel Roller and Swamp Fox giggle with excitement. Great guest and an even better person, Mr. Zinn tell some stories and really puts New Jersey over in this week's episode!
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
PLAY BY PLAY: Matthew "BARREL ROLLER" Barnard
COLOR: Jeff "COUGAR" Koslowski & Rudy "SWAMP FOX" Frias
CANTON, MI CORNSHUCKERS vs. FLAT ROCK, MI BEAR CLAN
Play By Play: Matthew "BARREL ROLLER" Barnard
Color Analyst: Jeff "COUGAR" Koslowski
Bay City, MI INDEPENDENTS vs. Columbus, OH CAPITALS
MATCH #3 of FLAT ROCK INVIATIONAL
Huroc Park, Flat Rock, MI
May 6th, 2023
Game #2 of Flat Rock Invitational on May 6, 2023
HUROC PARK, FLAT ROCK, MI
COLUMBUS CAPITALS vs. CANTON CORNSHUCKERS
PLAY BY PLAY: Matthew "BARREL ROLLER" Barnard
COLOR ANALYSIST: Jeffrey "COUGAR" Koslowski
We talk to Chris Duggan and Ross Gallentine from the Lafayette Square Cyclones of St. Louis, MO and get the history of the club as well as all other vital vintage info that these fine gents gave us. Then it was on to Graham Parker, newly ordained captain of the Bay City Independents. The first ever nerd off with Michael Jarema joining us. Graham talks about transitioning into captain's role and into catchers position and so much more!!
Why do we do this podcast? This episode is why! First the Gents from Georgetown, KY come in and talk about last year's inaugural season. Nate, Dustin and Tommy give you memories and their experiences of a starting a club. Then Brent Barnes gives you liability talk, almost being a murder victim at the hands of Swamp Fox, near death sailing experiences and what the CR really stands for on the jerseys. And of coarse a news break from Jonathan MacClain.
Pure MIchigan week as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to a couple of fine gentlemen form the Great Lake state. Michael Jarema, captain of the Lansing Capitals talks about that moment he fell in love....with vintage base ball. Then we talk with Zac Holdren of the Wyandotte Stars and talk playing with his Dad, how the Early Risers BBC are the biggest drinkers, when Bay City lost a layer never to be seen from again while in Wyandotte and much more!
In case you haven't gone back in the archives I was able to interview popular former MLB manager Bobby Valentine about his upcoming book (at the time) VALENTINE'S WAY. In this special re-release I talk about how this came to be, my nerves, and everything leading up to the biggest moment in this podcast's history!
We start out with the newly formed Saugerties VBBC of NEW YORK talking about the club's formation and what the upcoming season has schedule wise. Will Quigley and Bobby Lavine join us to give you all the info on the new endeavor.
Scott Martino then joins us to talk baseball from his early years right though today. Pick up games where cars were outs, his New York Mets opinions, favorite events, and driving a truck.
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller then share their Wrestlemania opinions
This is a great episode, we start with the newest club in Illinois, the Champaign Clippers or is is Champaaaaane? What went into getting ready for their inaugural season? Doug Burgett and Jed Willard join us and gives us the details of a long process about to become a reality.
THEN we are joined by Robert Sampson, Author and professional historian, we talk about his new book , BALLISTS, DEADBEATS and MUFFINS. We talk about his career in writing and teaching. A GREAT Mt. Rushmore of favorite players and such much knowledge he almost made Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller seem relevant. Join Us , shall you
Back to the East Coast with Christopher Tonstad. We talk memories of Paul Salomone, we talk Diehard, we talk about finding vintage base ball when you are far past your prime. Swamp Fox partakes in proper theater talk with Chris. Welcome to the Party Pal! Then VBBA Secretary Bill Helm comes in to talk about the upcoming conference in Dayton, Ohio. All the info. so you can maximize your trip to the conference....THEAAAATER
It's a warm one! We start with Bill Pollifrone telling us about a winter event that happened in Florida a couple weeks ago. Then we transition to Darrin Tenney (Or as the government knows him, John). It's Arizona vintage base ball history time. When his romance starting with it and his venomous tenacity at finding out information. He is an author and a guitar player, even though that the audio didn't work on that! And the LEP!
What do you do when you're on a waiting list for 4 years...you start your own club. Listen as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller get the honor of talking to some of the real good guys of the game we play. Jim and Todd Mattingly talk about get started in vintage, the different clubs, Pete Rose and Todd pooping in a weird place.
Swampy Fox and Barrel Roller hit up a couple fine gentlemen from California to talk 1886 baseball. Chris Johnson and Victor Gomez talk facial hair, putting effort into presentation, how not to be bitter after losing one because you won 2, Bobby Grich giving away shirts to Goodwill, what the "DESIGNER' has designed and how he is sleeping with the enemy. So much fun was had, SEASON 4 is now....ACTIVATED!
The 1988 movie EIGHT MEN OUT, was it accurate...NO, was it well made...NO. But the effort was there and we can all learn what did and didn't happen in the 1919 World Series-Black Sox scandal.
Jeff Koslowski provides knowledge that you should be thirsty for after seeing this movie. Barrel Roller and Swamp Fox throw in their 2 cents as we discuss things like hats, Joe Jackson staring at a candle and Nancy Travis being in So I married an axe murderer.
PART 2 of our round table discussion about MAJOR LEAGUE. Swamp Fox, Marbles and Barrel Roller attempt to suspend disbelief and talk about the problematic slap of Cerrano's ass by the owner. Jake Taylor stalking and the bunt heard round the world.
Swamp Fox, Marbles and Barrel Roller do a scene by scene discussion of the movie Major League. Is Jake Taylor the antagonist? What's your favorite Janitor from Scrubs moment? Popping up is easy! Listen as we get half way through the movie.
Want the real answers to real questions to SANTA CLAUS? Listen as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller have the chance of a lifetime to interview the one and only Santa Claus. He tells it like it is and gives you more information than we are sure you would get anywhere else. The highlight of Season 3...let's face it, the highlight of the whole 3 year run! From our families to yours...IT'S SANTA CLAUS!
What a way to end a season. Listen as Swamp Fox, Barrel Roller and Big Bat continue to talk about vintage pet peeves. We also cover Tom's history in vintage and everything from start to finish in baseball and base ball. Tom is not just a great guy, but a true precious gem of the vintage community. Stealing happened people!! Come and listen to find out why this guy is so well liked. We couldn't have finished a season any better. What.a.season.!!
Want to talk Vintage base ball? OF coarse you do! Wanna talk Vintage football as well? WHAT'S THAT I SAY!? Listen as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to Simon Herrera about both.
Below is a link where you can support Simon on ETSY with purchasing some ROCK ISLAND ITEMS
VintageSportsCompany - Etsy
What does the Fox say? Rudy shows back up as we interview GUNNER from the Westfield Wheelmen. A great dude and a great beard. We talk 86 over hand, the equipment, his start in vintage, his life in baseball. Walking into Fenway the first time, TRULY SELTZERS? And so much more, with a run in from Soda Boots in the warm up talking vintage base ball event in Colorado.
Swamp Fox is sicky poo...had to miss this one.
In the WARM UP we talk with a member of the Rockford Rogues, Jeff Van't Hof, discussing how some bad tendencies started on west side of Michigan in vintage and what they have done to rectify.
In the MATCH it's Don Jarvis, CAPTAIN of the Akron Black Stockings. Not only is Don a fantastic ball player and even better guy, he knows more about cheerleading and cheese than you do. You can't help but love a guy who just wants to play ball!
Rooster knows everyone in vintage base ball and proves it! Listen as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk with one of the genuine good guys in the vintage community. St. Louis Cup, Stag Beer, Indian Rules baseball...no mustache!? Also get the skinny on the Field of Dreams site developments from David Blanchard from the Facebook group FIELD OF DREAMS REPORT.
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk about some of the minor, fixable indiscretions by some vintage clubs. It's a safe space, no venom...just conversation. Our opinions on these matters are just that...opinions. Marbles even stops by to chit chat for a second.
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller are joined by:
Captain- JOE " RIPPER" BILLHEIMER
CHRIS "GLOVEBOX" DODD
JIM "ACE" STARICK
They come in and talk about their recent Heritage Cup triumph and how things are structured in Southern California 1886 base ball.
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to Helen Sheldon and find out just how high on the bad assery scale she rates. (IT'S PRETTY HIGH) She talks music, wanting to play base ball, how sexism was a hurdle for her and how words can have multiple meanings. The Trash Pandas, The Nip Twisters and Ska bands...
Collin Miller warms us up with a Knickerbocker experience review and how fishing lures are made to attract fishermen.
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to one of their favorite vintage ballists... Boomer, from the Rochester Grangers. We talk about the All the things that make the Grangers one of the true treasures of the community. We also get Keith and Rudy loving on each other wayyyyy to much . A match is formed! Keith gives us 70% of his opinion on some topics. Including wanting to end John Hiller's career.
Also had the pleasure to be joined by MICHELLE O'CONNELL, captain of the newly formed woman's vintage club the Maricopa Maidens (ARIZONA). What Michelle is hoping to accomplish, the scene in Arizona, and we fit it some time with her future husband , Scott Shaw, the commissioner of the AVBBL (ARIZONA VINTAGE BASE BALL LEAGUE)
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller had the pleasure to talk to Mark Willis about the Clodbuster's run at the World Tournament, how he started in vintage, photography, cutting weight for wrestling and his book on Amazon. His thoughts on running up the score in vintage as well. All around good guy makes you love vintage a little more.
Amy is fantastic!! We were honored to have her on the show and class the joint up. We talk her voyage from 4 year old t-ball player to current vintage ballist. An all womens catholic college with matching uniforms. We talk bar fights, her first date with her husband, fun size candy bars, Homer Simpson and a typing contest between Amy and Rudy.
It's Baseball talk with Kevin Mench. University of Delaware, MLB, and everything else. Learn to hit past shift! Japan, beer, Keith David, so many topics....Kevin Mench is a great guy and a top notch guest. Listen to his baseball knowledge on his new platform.
Check out Kevin's podcast
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FINALS OF MICHIGAN STATE CUP
GREENFIELD VILLAGE vs. FLAT ROCK
BARREL ROLLER-PLAY BY PLAY
JIM "CRAZY LEGS" TERWILLIGER-COLOR ANALYST
MICHIGAN CUP SEMI-FINAL
GREENFIELD VILLAGE LA DE DAHS vs. CANTON CORNSHUCKERS
PLAY BY PLAY: BARREL ROLLER
COLOR: JAYME "CAP" JOHNSON
Semi Final MICHIGAN STATE CUP TOURNAMENT
WALKER TAVERN WHHELS VS. BEAR CLAN of FLAT ROCK
Barrel Roller - PLAY BY PLAY
Cougar - COLOR
The swear jar is still empty as Johnny Carlavale joins Barrel Roller and Swamp Fox for this look at vintage base ball and stand up bass talk. His life in music, places he has gone...small bathing suits and his favorite wood.
Listen as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller talk to 2 gents from the west coast who play in the Bay Area Vintage Base Ball Organization. It's '86 rules and a schedule that spans from March to September. We also talk Barry Bonds and A-Rod, stalking on social media, their best moments....and MORE!! Two fantastic gentlemen, and the guests weren't bad either!
WE get some additional commentary from Adam Johnson while in the field. Great way to bring Ohio Cup 2022 to a close
a LOOOOOOT of base ball history on this field, what an absolute honor to be able to call this match!
OHIO CUP 2022, First time coming across the Clodbuster BBC and of coarse The FUNGI are friends of the show. GOOD MATCH! Also spent some time with Amy Dickerson talking OHIO VILLAGE DIAMONDS!
OHIO vs. MASSACHUSETTS, you don't see that everyday. We are joined by Riann Queen during the match to discuss being a Lady Diamond and how to play base ball in a dress.
The O Squad plays on MUFFIN MEADOW against the AWKWARDS whom traveled all the way from Florida. Another chance for us to say THANK YOU for allowing us to come and do some broadcasting!
A fantastic game that comes down to the end. It's the 2022 Ohio Cup...it's Muffin Meadow...it's base ball! First game of second day.
Members of Vintage Base ball's Vintage World Order stops by to talk some old school wrestling. Who should and shouldn't have beaten Hulk Hogan, best belt, best wrestlers, and more!!
Day One of the 2022 OHIO CUP comes to a close with a match between some fine gentlemen. The FROGS...The MONITORS...let's do this!
FLORIDA VS PENNSYLVANIA, in an 1864 vintage base ball match that features a lot of denim talk.
We are on the road for the 2022 Ohio Cup starting out with the BUCKEYES and SONS OF THUNDER in a vintage base ball match with 1864. It's an appetizer for a full day of base ball.
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller come out of the gate hot with friend of the show Chuck Ciccarello, talking about the 5th annual John P. Martin All Star Series.
We then move on to the Captain of the current World Tournament Champion -Walker Tavern Wheels, Jim "CRAZY LEGS" Terwilliger.
Pete Rose is a jerk, Bobby Higginson is as well, But Jim is awesome as we talk about vintage, fantasy camp, baseball cards, so much...we didn't even get to his kids.
People ask me..."Barrel Roller, what do you want this podcast to be?" this episode is the answer. Talking vintage base ball with NICHOLAS FRANDSEN, captain of the Bovina Dairymen. Hosting with SWAMP FOX Rudy Frias. What is Nic's fascination with Abraham Lincoln? When a man stands in front of a mountain like that...he has thought! Join us...shall you?
From the Michigan Vintage Base Ball Festival back in June. With Jeff Koslowski on color, it's the Atlantics BBC of Brooklyn, NY vs. Black Stockings BBC of Akron, OH
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller join this one in progress to bring you some semi-final action.
The match no one is clammering for. Come listen as a line up change destroys my world. Landon "YETI" is on board for this match up of clubs who are 10 minutes away from each other but refuse to play unless its over 3 hours away.
After a long weekend of base ball for the boys it all came down to one match. Enjoy this broadcast as Jim "STICK" Wood joins me on the call.
Broadcast of the last 4 innings of Flat Rock vs. Canton , with a monster comeback. 2022 World Tournament at Greenfield Village
When you come to the end of a hot day, a blowout will happen and does. But the game is a pleasure Corky Gaskell stops by and we do our best. A pleasure to watch these 2 clubs for the first time.
Adam Johnson swings by to spend some time with Barrel Roller and talks his experience in 1884 rules games earlier, gives some color analysis and causes some interested subject matter. A pleasure to watch these two clubs and spend some air time with a friend.
1st match at Old Bethpage on 2nd day of the Doc Adams Festival. It's 1884 baseball and it was a gratifying experience for sure. This was a true joy to bear witness to...Canton and Providence...The Cornshuckers and the Grays...WHO vs. KAI...it was everything! Joined by Corky Gaskell.
Well...it has hot, the Furnace came in short-handed and still gave it everything they had left in the tank. Unfortunately for them the Grays were a buzzsaw on this day. Anthony Cannino and Chuck Ciccarello stopped by to lend some words. Chuck Ciccarello talking about the 11 herbs and spices at the very end is worth it.
The Doc Adams Festival, August 6th, 2022. Grays vs. Resolutes. No better way to enjoy my first match at Old Bethpage then with these 2 clubs and Anthony Canino on color. Many situations come up that might me interesting...JOIN US, shall you?!
Barrel Roller travels to Old Bethpage for the Doc Adams Vintage Base Ball Festival and is able to chat with Kelley Schultz before he turns his attention to recording some matches. Kelley is an architect...pretty damn good one! She has the perfect marriage, she loves life basically. But the commute...ooooof!
"COUGAR" Jeff Koslowski joins Barrel Roller for this Michigan Vintage Base Ball Festival match up. Joined in progress in the bottom of the 7th as we kept having our power unplugged by some unmanaged children....awesome! But 2 1/2 innings of listening to the Cougar still a treat!!
Mike gives you the interview everyone wanted. He answers everything honestly and with as much information as possible. He even gets into some things that never happened with the program. This is your complete behind the scenes look at The World's Tournament.
Once again Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller don't have agendas, we just bring up subject matter. Everyone has the freedom to decide what to do with information, we just bring it to you.
Our yearly sit down with Mike Fini. We talk about Gettysburg, the upcoming Lansing Tournament, Doc Adams Festival, and the World's Tournament. His World's predictions and we try to wipe away some tears of the pouters.
Listen as Landon Smith, Rudy Frias and Matthew Barnard review the recent Gettysburg and Frankenmuth events. Talk about the upcoming World's Tournament with released groups. AND a special announcement about the 2023 ROTB CLASSIC, complete with Mightiest Striker and Gingerly Gentleman.
The most downloaded vintage base ballist in podcast history. A man who speaks his mind and loves base ball. Part 2 as promised it's the DIRTY PIRATE-Anthony Cannino.
Also the formal announcement that the Roller out the Barrel podcast has co hosts as Rudy Frias has come on as my partner and going forward we will together (and sometimes apart) be bringing you all that yummy podcast goodness.
Listen as Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller WING IT!!!
No lineups, no direction, just two guys kicking off the Michigan Vintage Base Ball Festival talking base ball.
We did get to interview: Jeff Bohmer-Capt. of the Filmore Fungi
Jeff Rahl-Capt. of the Bay City Independents
Adam McCauley-Capt. of the Saginaw Old Golds
A special treat right from the 2022 MICHIGAN VINTAGE BASE BALL FESTIVAL. Steve Daut tells stories, Steve Daut came to Frankenmuth to tell stories, but the stage like so many other things, was taken away from us. So I am bringing the stage to you. Mark Twain and baseball you say? Listen as professional story teller STEVE DAUT tells you things you didn't even think about.
www.stevedaut.com
A man with the name kraut belongs in Frankenmuth. Listen as Kraut and Barrel Roller talk recruiting, Minnesota vintage, the travelability of the fungi and mushroom trophies. A beaver problem? Share a schnitzel and listen.
Listen as the QUEEN and BARREL ROLLER talk about being the sausage queen, the Cincinnati Reds, the history of and what the first paid base ball club was like off the field. I could have talked for hours with Jaclyn. Want to hear someone who just living life like ya should...here is the place!
On the road to the Heritage Village Museum in Sharonville, OH for a match between the BLACK FLAGS BBC of DROVERTOWN, IN vs. BUCKEYES BBC of CINCINNATI, OH
Swamp Fox and Barrel Roller have the pleasure of talking to one of the truest gentleman in the game, Tracy Martin. Stories, artifacts and you will be left wanting more. He got Rudy on the screen, his is out of room, im camping out on his lawn. Listen for it....listen
Listen as Barrel Roller and The Kid talk about vintage base ball in Tennessee. The sights, the food, Tim Davis's hot chicken book. You can leave your light sabers out but hide your Rum. Also Rodney talks about the struggles his daughter has had with a birth defect in her heart. SPEED 2?? all this and more!
Barrel Roller talks to Buttons about being in the movie Gettysburg, his transition from Michigan to Minnesota, Peoria Arizona, Jodie Foster, and much much more!!
Listen as Britches and Barrel Roller talk about Darius's inspirations and influences on his life. His vintage base ball experience. The 1st Cracker Barrel...the "U"...cartoons...kickball and so much more!!
Listen as Netty and Barrel Roller talk vintage base ball, her trip to the Field of Dreams and more. Stitch fix...a calendar shoot...dry roast beef. The 2002 Pumpkinfest Queen explains the ins and outs of the Addison Pipe Boys.
listen as Barrel Roller and Swamp Fox get together to talk about Bruce Willis's IMDB page, aphasia, our ups and downs with being mega Bruce Willis fans. Got some time on your hands, we fanboy out!!
listen as BR draws for placement in the bracket for the MIGHTIEST STRIKER at the 2022 MICHIGAN VINTAGE BAE BALL FESTIVAL
Listen as the Professor tells Barrel Roller about this year's VBBA conference in Dearborn, MI. It's vintage base ball talk with one of the true assets to the community. Do we all aspire to be wintering? Why are teachers drawn to vintage, and more, more, more.
A chance to hear where we are at for the festival, what the kings are all about, merchandise release, and all the info you should pass on to your clubs.
With Liberty and Base Ball for All!! Listen as Barrel Roller and Pine Tar talk every vintage base ball including the exciting Knickerbocker Experience project, Jeff remembers Marjorie Adams and delights us with some stories. A true ambassador of the game. Angelina Jolie, why? just listen.
Make no mistake Bobby is no minnow. Listen as Roller and Minnow talk everything from vintage base ball to lawyering and some points in between. You didn't know these things about Bobby...you should listen.
Listen as Monkey and Roller talk about joining the vintage community at an early age. Adapting to different styles and years, beer at home games, Pam & Tommy Lee, the evolution of the Essex club. And more, more , more
Listen as Barrel Roller gets a chance to talk to one of the women in vintage base ball Miss Heidi Krenz. How did she get started as a vintage scorekeeper. How is vintage base ball different than hockey. Why were the Old Golds banned from Gettysburg. Gymnastics, Costa Rica and more!!!
Listen as Barrel Roller tries to frantically hit as many subjects with Andrew as possible. BR was totally fan boy in this episode and will never apologize for that! Arizona State, Drafted twice, long career and Tinkerbell's car...plus so much more!
Listen as Barrel Roller and Mouth discuss DIEHARD during a live watch along.
Some say a waste of time, while others say a huge waste of time. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Listen as Barrel Roller and Schoolboy talk about vintage base ball on the West side of the state of Michigan. The ups and downs of managing a club in vintage. Chris is a big supporter of vintage base ball and is always willing to do what he can to promote the game. U of M-MSU game and more.
If you need me, I'll be on cloud nine. Listen as Barrel Roller gets memorable chance to interview Bobby Valentine. A great player, manager, philanthropist, dancer, restaurateur, etc.., that's why he needed to write a book.
VALENTINE'S WAY AVAILABLE NOV. 30TH
Bobby Valentine was a contestant on the dating game!
What is the NAVB? Who takes part? How can you become a member? We took away wins and losses, we took away a year end tournament...what did we replace it with? Axe...and you shall receive.
Roller, Diesel and Tree Trunk talk World Series and a few random topics before the 1st pitch.
EPISODE 100...WOOO WHOOO!!
So you want to get to know Marcus. Well, Marcus thinks Derek Jeter is over rated, his weapon of choice in a zombie situation is a BB gun and his favorite MLB player was Matt Alexander of the Pirates. Put those facts together with of the base ball talk you can handle and there is no better way to celebrate a milestone.
A fountain of knowledge and charisma, Eric has forgotten more base ball than I will ever know. Sprague or Creighton? Erik talks about his many endeavors in vintage base ball including his time pitching to Conan O'Brien in the famous vintage base ball skit. He talks his love for hockey and the books his has written. How different sets of rules got spread around.
We lived streamed over Podbean for most of this one...Barrel Roller and J.D. talk about everything vintage, cereal, cartoons, etc..., the beverage of choice for this episode was Tito's vodka and Red Bull. It's the longest recording to date.
Pops is one of the most well loved gents in vintage base ball. Just listen to him talk and you will understand why. Education is the name of the game in the Wiegmann household. We talk about the Black Flags being a travel club, the time Dennis found god on ESPN3 and Boys II Men.
I could listen to Capt. Ed wax poetic about canal boats and vintage base ball all day long. Listen as the origin story of the Canal Fulton Mules is addressed as well as Funky Winker Bean, Heinie Manush, Chief Wahoo and the Righteous Brothers!!
Brian is one of the most requested guests in the history of ROTB. Brian talks about his beliefs on how vintage should be played, on if the DH is acceptable in MLB, and engagement photo shoot at Fenway. Brian wants to invent his own stat for vintage base ball...he means it!
Joel just couldn't get enough of the Roller Out The Barrel podcast, so he came back and made us laugh. Joel is a good dude and a fantastic bat maker.
Roller out the Barrel's dips it's toes in the game casting waters.
OHIO CUP
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
ADDISON MOUNTAIN STARS, PA vs. CANAL FULTON MULES, OH
Play by Play : Matthew " BARREL ROLLER" Barnard
Color Commentary: Rudy "SWAMP FOX" Frias
Banker is a great part of the vintage community. He has invited everyone for crab at his place. His defense makes a lot of errors and he went swimming in the ocean during a day of baseball...with his uniform on. He has met Charlton Heston and Joe Frazier. Also went to 1983 world series in both locations.
Cougar talks to Barrel Roller about all things World Tournament after the 1st day of action.
Barrel Roller and Iron Chest talk about the World Tournament happening this weekend. Previous experiences, successes and failures. The history of the Ganymedes past and present. Get the breaking news that a club dropped out of This weekend. Washington Senators broke his heart twice, the giant project he and his wife are doing and a Dodge Dart Swinger.
Well, well, well The Dirty Pirate and the Barrel Roller get together and have themselves a nice chat about vintage base ball. All the love Anthony has in his heart for vintage is on full display here. We even get controversial and talk about how it should be played. If that wasn't enough after the episode ends we stick around and talk about his love of pro wrestling. This is the longest episode to date!!
*all opinions shared on this episodes are just that...opinions.
Listen as Roller and Tanner talk about vintage base ball, his experiences, his name, memories and more!! Addiction to Mountain Dew, his time as a student at Michigan St. and Tanner ranks all of the Star Wars movies.,
Listen as Barrel Roller and Shady talk about the vintage scene in Tennessee. Author-yes, teacher-yes, serial killer?...-no. Nashville HOT chicken, Heinie Manush and the trials and tribulations of sobriety. One interesting dude!
Flash shoots the middle with Barrel Roller over how he got into vintage ball. His love of travel, his close relationship with his father and his recent trip to Gettysburg. IAN KINSLER!? just wow. Also we talk about his daughter, his dog, and ballists he really admires.
Barrel Roller talks with one of the vintage base ball's most cherished members. Big Bat talks about his vintage experiences. Places, people and memories OH MY! Norway...His wife Marilyn...Don believes in Aliens...and more!!!
Listen as the Barrel Roller and PIC talk about baseball and base ball. What's the difference between the two Cincinnati Red Stockings clubs? His favorite places to play and his love of the social aspect that vintage base ball does provide. His VBBA affiliation, coaching his son, the NCAA tournament and more.
Listen as Barrel Roller and his Co-Host Silverback talk to Sawbones about what it is like being a vintage base ball umpire. How it was getting his first hit ever as a ball player, The Ole' purple knuckle and his missionary work combining his love of religion and his love of dentistry
IRISH is a retired Geologist who has traveled the world and in 2019 started the Ft. Myers Vagabonds. Listen as Kevin tells you about how Thomas Edison influenced the naming of the club. How he coached little league in Bankok. His visits to Chile, Finland, and more. And of coarse...base ball.
The BARREL ROLLER and the SWAMP FOX talk everything Christmas. In a celebration of one year of the Roller Out the Barrel podcast.
We talk Christmas movies, Christmas baked goods, Christmas activities, Christmas TV shows and DIEHARD!!
THANKS FOR ONE YEAR!!
Listen as Ray and Roller talk about vintage base ball and unrestricted rules. Ray is a helluva player and person. Camping, Sangria and base ball, OH MY!! grew up an army brat, can make a quarter disappear, and just how bad is Michigan football.
Jeff talks with Barrel Roller about vintage base ball, a new club he is forming, he is a DIY guy, John Wilkes Booth and Garret Farm. Pro wrestling, Dexter, the Bears, Wrigley, etc.., But most important... heated tile floors.
Listen as the Matts talk about Greenfield Village, the fair foul, all things vintage, his travels abroad, his mastery at opening bags of salad. AND MORE!!
Listen as Kid and Barrel Roller go over the lengthy and impressive vintage career Ian has had for 28 years. Also modern baseball he plays, 3 years of semi pro football and ummm...pulling airplanes!
Barrel Roller talks to TINY Hamblin about the Akron Black Stockings, the Akron Cup, Stan Hywet and his involvement in the NAVB. Also a brief Gollum impression, amateur furniture building and more!!!!
Vintage base ball, SABR, the '93 Phillies, Bryce Harper, the disappointing Eagles Super Bowl parade and more. Listen as Barrel Roller and STOKE enjoy some base ball talk.
Listen as Schoolboy talks base ball, real estate market, coaching, teaching and then after the episode the fireball whiskey kicks in and Schoolboy and Barrel Roller just chit chat about a slew of meaningless items. You might be better off just quitting at the end of hour one.
MARJORIE ADAMS is AMAZING!! Why should "DOC" Adams be in the hall of fame? You will be left wondering this after Marjorie and Barrel Roller talk everything "DOC" and more. What position did DOC invent?! Why was Marjorie questioned by the F.B.I.?!
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Dream Bucket about Atlantics history, how many games they usually schedule and how long he has played. Rudy Frias explains why NOT to drink with the Atlantics the night before a match. Teaching A Phys. Ed class and how to correctly pronounce Mozzarella!
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Natalie "CHIP" Polakowski about her vintage base ball life. Her father is on the club. How did they come across vintage? How did she get her name? Breaking her hand on game winning catch! Silverball! An Indiana Jones podcast?!
Listen as Greg and Barrel Roller discuss vintage base ball. How has the season gone for the Blues. How did Greg start in vintage? Is everything in Australia trying to kill you? What is an optical engineer? Is Fudrucker's fast food? Rocky 3 was inspirational to both of us!!
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to STITCH about vintage base ball in Milwaukee, WI. Traveling around to get more games on schedule. His start with the Eagle Diamonds.. His achilles injury that is a nagger. Why clubs should come to Milwaukee! Stint in Semi-pro football! Cody Parkey! CUBS CUBS CUBS! His wife missed their first date!!
Listen as Barrel Roller and Jay talk about vintage base ball and Jay's short career but mad love for it. His start on the Boston Beaneaters. Bidets! Mark Wahlberg is over rated!! Dean Emma more than a pretty face? Managing his girlfriend! Jay hasn't ever seen Diehard!
Listen as Barrel Roller and Wrong Way talk his career in vintage base ball, his love of the social scene in vintage and his ability to make balloon animals. The frogs started out as a volleyball team?! Working with the disabled! Running is not fun! the Vintage World Order!!
Hold on to your butts, Barrel Roller and Coco waste absolutely no time getting into the awkward subject matter of race relations and hit on some of the most controversial race issues we have been dealing with. We do get into vintage base ball and other topics eventually. Want to hear from an African American who has a realistic outlook on what it is to be black today in America?
-Listen as Barrel Roller and Stick talk about his short run in vintage base ball with Taylor, Flat Rock and Drovertown, IN.
What has Stick learned in his short time in vintage. Who are his favorite places and people. Jim opens up about his battle with MS. His mistakes and his love of pro wrestling. Not to mention his man love for Jeff Hicks.
We have reached the end of Season 1, listen as we talk about 2015-2019 at the World's Tournament at Greenfield Village
Jeff "COUGAR" Koslowski - GREENFIELD VILLAGE LA DE DAHS
Adam "SQUINTS" McCauley - SAGINAW OLD GOLDS
Jim "CRAZY LEGS" Terwilliger- WALKER TAVERN WHEELS
Rudy "SWAMP FOX" Frias - COLUMBUS CAPITALS
Jeff "SILVERBACK" Rahl - BAY CITY INDEPENDENTS
Mike "MARBLES" Fini- CANTON CORNSHUCKERS
WORLD's TOURNAMENT at GREENFIELD VILLAGE (DEARBORN, MI) RETROSPECTIVE
2010-2014
JEFF" COUGAR" KOSLOWSKI - GREENFIELD VILLAGE LA DE DAHS
ADAM "SQUINTS" McCAULEY - SAGINAW OLD GOLDS
JAYME "CAP" JOHNSON - BAY CITY INDEPENDENTS
JIM "CRAZY LEGS" TERWILLIGER - WALKER TAVERN WHEELS
RUDY "SWAMP FOX" FRIAS- COLUMBUS CAPITALS
special guest MIKE "MARBLES" FINI
The Big 5 play each other a lot, here are more memories.
Retrospective look at the reincarnated World's Tournament in Dearborn, MI at Greenfield Village
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to the most successful captains in World's Tournament History.
Jeff Koslowski-GREENFIELD VILLAGE LA DE DAHS
Jayme Johnson- BAY CITY INDEPENDENTS
Jim Terwilliger- WALKER TAVERN WHEELS
Adam McCauley- SAGINAW OLD GOLDS
Rudy Frias- COLUMBUS CAPITALS
We go year by year and discuss the matches when these captains played each other. Which was multiple times every year.
Listen as the SWAMP FOX Rudy Frias Jr. takes over hosting duties and interviews Barrel Roller. His time with the Bay City Independents, his time with the Bavarian BBC of Frankenmuth. Regrets, least favorite player, future of festival. Any and all questions answered. He is nothing if not honest.
Back as promised, Barrel Roller talks even more vintage base ball with Collin "STUMPY" Miller. Their scoreboard, Dave McLintock doesn't wear shoes, he also introduces us to the clubs members. He has a man crush on Dean "DREAM BUCKET" Emma and hasn't come to terms with it yet, like most haven't. We sings Take Me Out To The Ballgame with his son Brodie (4) because he can do whatever he wants, he's the chief of police. OZARK season 3. And a new segment debuts as the Brandywine BBC of West Chester, PA gives you some insight into their history.
Listen as Barrel Roller the Fireman talk about his start in vintage base ball. How disappointed he is he didn't find it sooner. Memories and events, we run the gambit of his vintage experience. Why does he wear different colored socks at every match? What does his life as a cyclist entail? IS TIME TRAVEL POSSIBLE!? Earl is a military physicist and I put him through the test of some heavy duty physics questions. A true gentleman!!
Listen as Barrel Roller and Ink talk about Ink's life in base ball. The clubs he has played on, memories and tough pitchers. Walking the line between historical accuracy and overkill. His favorite places he has played and some of his favorite events. How he is an even better bowler. 67 - 300 GAMES!? Houston Astros cheating, the Ultimate Warrior and his Mt. Rushmore of MLB power hitters.
ALSO INCLUDED IS SEGMENT #4 OF "YOU COULD LOOK IT UP"-WITH MARCUS DICKSON
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Stumpy about the extensive history of the Fleischmann's. New York base ball past and present. His life in base ball from beginning to present. The longest aquaduct in the United States is not from Diehard 3. His favorite events and locations. Listen as they decide on air to do a second part next week. This guy loves base ball. There is an "OIL CAN" Boyd reference and we lay the foundation for OZARK talk in part 2.
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Sparky about how he got involved in vintage. How did he go from "SPARKY" to "SPUD". His favorite clubs to play and his favorite player. How is the vintage environment in MINNESOTA. Why did everyone hoard toilet paper, coming from a grocery store manager. MINNESOTA VIKINGS TALK!! IS KIRK COUSINS GOOD?! Did he call me Fella? HA!!
Peaches is an in interesting ballist. He wrote a book " Scandal on the South Side", he is a member of the Society of American Baseball Research. Due to the heat, "IT'S A DRY HEAT", their schedule is the opposite of most clubs across the country. Some Arizona vintage history, some memories, some stories. First time the ROTB talks to Arizona and talk is hot!!
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to MAD DOG about vintage baseball in WISCONSIN & MINNESOTA. His stories and memories that enrich his life through base ball. We get into the Menomonie Base Ball Festival, the great sponsors and clubs coming this year. MINNESOTA VIKINGS? BRET "HITMAN" HART!? DUSTYN IS A SPEED READER!!??
Class is in session! Listen as Barrel Roller is taught a thing or twelve about vintage base ball. "QUICKSTEP" has opinions, but has way more than that. Listen to him passionately talk about his favorite events, memories and people. Paul was in the U.S. ARMy and was in the band. Paul is an accomplished jazz pianist and has released albums. Paul mentions many clubs I have never heard of before. The hour I spent with Paul after we were done recording was even better than the first. I even got him to play piano, but because we aren't set up for that, the audio doesn't do him justice.
*In this episode I ask Paul what the most over rated holiday is and he thought I was asking what his favorite holiday is. So no, Paul does not think the 4th of July is overrated.
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Stonewall about his love for the vintage game and his vintage family. You can hear in his voice how much it all means to him. Memories, stories and stealing home. Base ball talk from a true gentleman from the heart of base ball country. Bill "SPACEMAN' Lee! Red Sox, Patriots and ANDRE THE GIANT?
Listen as Barrel Roller interviews Zak Ford about his upcoming book "CALLED UP". Zak is the chair of the Dusty Baker Sacramento Chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research. We talk about his love for one of his favorite players CHILI DAVIS and how windy Candlestick Park was. Zak has stories and isn't that what we want? We also talk about his upcoming project
"The project is a quest for personal stories of players becoming major leaguers, regardless of MLB experience length".-ZAK FORD
Listen as Barrel Roller gets the "DIRT"bag on Adam Johnson's club the ADDISON MOUNTAIN STARS BBC OF PENNSYLVANIA. His love for base ball and it's history but doesn't consider himself a stickler. Some of his best memories and stories. A WAAAAAYYYYYY to accurate scouting report of his wife, Jenette. And how he is an unapologetic gamer. The strong mustache game of most of the Mountain Stars.
Listen as Barrel Roller finally gets the Moby Dick of his vintage life as he interviews his former captain, Jayme Johnson from the Bay City Independents. There wasn't enough time to do him justice, but listen as Cap tells how he started the Bay City club, memories, favorites and stories. We talk about former player Trevor "BIG WOOD" David and how he is a mans man. OH the stories!! a perfect Godzilla reference, the perfect burger!! And an awkward dismount as Barrel Roller really needed an energy drink.
Listen as Barrel Roller and Squints talk about how Adam started in vintage base ball, his love for it and some of his favorite memories. Also Barrel Roller bares his soul how Adam is his foul tip nemesis. How Adam's business is involved in vintage base ball. A GHOST IN GETTYSBURG? A HOT DOG AS A LAST MEAL?
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Jake about all things Maine Vintage Base Ball. The actual history of his club. His favorite events and places to play. Who is his favorite player to watch? What is the correct pronunciation of Dirigo? RED SOX, PATRIOTS AND THE TIGER KING...OH MY!!!
Also MARCUS DICKSON'S LATEST INSTALLMENT OF " YOU COULD LOOK IT UP"
What would it look like if "Townball" came out of the 19th century as the dominant sporting activity? What would that look like today? Listen as Daniel Jones explains how and why he put a 21st century slant on a failed 19th century sport. How does math play a part in all of this? Why does Barrel Roller hate the expression "Playing the game the way it was meant to be played? What is the Golden Rectangle!?
Scott Hopgood has an addiction...to baseball. Listen as Barrel Roller steps out of the confines of vintage base ball and interviews this former Independent League player, former high school coach, owner/ instructor of H12 academy and current bird dog scout for the San Diego Padres. Follow along with his life in baseball as he always has to be involved with his first love..BASEBALL, also coaches Stephen Strasburg in high school, and gets into a brawl involving Kevin Mitchell.
Listen as Barrel Roller and Ketch talk about all things vintage base ball in the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League. Daniel's favorite places and events. We go over some of the highlights of the 2020 schedule. Sports card collecting? Philadelphia 76ers!? Bartending with Alexander Ovechkin!!??
Listen as Barrel Roller and Black Bart talk Vintage base ball in the MID ATLANTIC. His passion for vintage base ball. Some memories and stories. TILTED AXES?! They pick up there is Bryce Harper over rated argument. Has he ran the library stairs in Rocky? WHY DID EAGLES FANS THROW SNOWBALLS AT SANTA?
Also the newest installment of Marcus Dickson's "YOU COULD LOOK IT UP"
Listen as Barrel Roller and "BRANDYWINE" Matt Stone discuss the vintage base ball scene in the Central Valley and in California. His beginnings in vintage on the other side of the country. How'd he get his nickname? Memories, Stories, ... Favorite cheese!?
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WILLIAM "CANDY" CUMMINGS
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TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
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COVID #19 PLAYER OF THE DAY- BOB FELLER
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TODAY IN OTHER HISTORY- ST. PATRICK
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SPITBALL RULE
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RANDY SAVAGE PLAYED IN THE MINOR LEAGUES
ROLLER OUT THE BARREL - EXTRA #2
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AMOS "HOOSIER THUNDERBOLT" RUSIE
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TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
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COVID #19 PLAYER OF THE DAY- JIM "JUNIOR" GILLIAM
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TODAY IN "REAL" HISTORY- BATTLE OF AVERASBOROUGH
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BASE COACH BOX RULE
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KURT RUSSELL- ACTOR PLAYED MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
In the midst of the COViD 19 situation here is some more baseball content for you all.
*CAP ANSON
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TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
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THE COVID 19 PLAYER OF THE WEEK #19 ROBIN YOUNT
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TODAY IN HISTORY- BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH
*STEALING FIRST BASE RULE
- JOHN DILLINGER- FAMED BANK ROBBER- BIG BASEBALL FAN
Recorded at the SuperNatural Brewing Co. In Livonia, MI. Listen as Barrel Roller and Marbles sit down with a new comer to Vintage Base Ball. Andrew "Bone Shaker" Tidwell. How did he stumble upon this fine sport? What was the extensive recruiting process the Canton Cornshuckers go through to recruit such a fine ball player? You know what they say, Big Hands...Big juggling ability!
Listen as Barrel Roller talks vintage base ball with one of the finest gentleman in all of the lands. It's SWAMP FOX Rudy Frias. The capital of the Columbus Capitals, the member of the historic Ohio Village Muffins, the producer of this podcast.....the face of BED BATH & BEYOND-MEXICO!? He has his own IMDB page!? Where did the name come from, who were his favorite wrestlers? Did he just call me a flower!? MARCUS DICKSON'S NEW SEGMENT "YOU COULD LOOK IT UP"!!
Listen as Barrel Roller talks to Trapper Haskins of the Franklin Farriers of the TENNESSEE ASSOC. OF VINTAGE BASE BALL.
Why is he called Mama's Boy? Why a boat ride took many years to complete? Stories, memories and aliens?! Bicycling for Diabetes! Combating anxiety! He evens sings a little! this episode has everything!!
Listen as Barrel Roller and Silverback talk about vintage base ball and the connection to history that peaked his interest. Some history of our DJing days together on the beaches of Panama City Beach, FL during Spring Break! How does one get the name Silverback? DIEHARD!
Listen as the Barrel Roller talks to Landon about his vintage base ball experiences, memories and favorite events. We get an update and in depth look in to his wife's medical issues. Mountain climbing, spelunking and hugging trees. Geo caching!! How he and his father are always getting hurt around each other!! HOW MANY BONES HAS HE BROKEN???-WTH MAN!!
Listen as BARREL ROLLER and BLACKJACK (JOHN HEIL) talk about the Vintage Base Ball scene out in California in the Central Valley Vintage Base Ball Assoc. What clubs are involved? What is the new club for 2020? What a great influence Matt "BRANDYWINE" Stone was on the development of vintage base ball in the state. Why John is a BALTIMORE ORIOLES fan? Why the CLIPPERS will win the NBA championship. Ballists in bare feet- Spring and Fall seasons, all this and more!!
Listen as your host Barrel Roller and show contributor Marbles sit down and talk men's and women's vintage base ball. Vintage Newlywed Game! Live actors in an Escape Room!! Valentine's Day facts and examples of love in the animal kingdom!!!! Two people who are obviously in deep love with each other as a romantic gesture to you the listeners.
Listen as your host BARREL ROLLER and show contributor MARBLES sit down with Jeff "COUGAR" Koslowski. One of the finest Ballists on the field and off. Who was his early influence on his pitching style? What is it about vintage base ball that Jeff loves so much? How did he start his relationship with the Henry Ford Museum? Why don't teachers get paid what they are worth? BLOOD ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S CHAIR? WHO WILL WIN THE ROYAL RUMBLE? There is a lot of meat on this bone.
One of the founding fathers of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball and the Nashville Maroons BBC- Brad "PEACH" Hughes takes us through the origins of the TAVBB, the Sulphur Dell Cup and the Maroons 2020 schedule. Learn a little something about all the clubs who make up the TAVBB. Brad favorite places to play, memories and what a visiting ballist should do in Nashville if they make the trip.
This episode of the Roller out the Barrel Podcast brings to you everything Koby "Tools" Doughty from the Columbus, OH Capitals. His career in baseball and base ball. Favorite memories, favorite matches. Technological Advanced....DENTAL INSURANCE? Learn more about Koby on a personal level, all the way down to this go to karaoke songs. Join your host "Barrel Roller" Matthew Barnard, contributors Mike Fini & Scott Hamblin and producer Rudy "Swamp Fox" Frias as we enjoy some beers from the ILL MANNERED BREWERY in Powell, OH and great laughs from our guest.
In this episode we explore everything that is RYAN "RUNDOWN" BOGGS of the Historic Ohio Village Muffins. Join your host Barrel Roller as he is joined by ROTB contributor Mike "Marbles" Fini and ROTB contributor/producer Rudy "Swamp Fox" Frias as we get into Ryan's vintage base ball memories and timeline. WHY DOESN'T PAINT COVER IN ONE COAT!? His career as a wrestler and eventually a high school wrestling coach.