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John Asalon
My chat with the "one of a kind", Tony Stevens about the regional tournaments he is involved in, with a side order of lines from the movie, "Night Shift" and the backstory to his Stanley Cup dice roller.
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It’s here!! The 2023 APBA National Convention in Alpharetta, Georgia! John Herson gives us the lowdown for the festivities to look forward to!!
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David Macias is another APBA solo and league player who also has a fascinating career in the music business. He and I chat about both in this episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-asalon/message
Fritz wraps up talking about his years with the game company and answers questions submitted by the community.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-asalon/message
Fritz becomes the president of the game company after the passing of founder, Dick Seitz. But APBA faces tough times as the decade of the ‘90s comes to a close--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-asalon/message
We explore the APBA GAME COMPANY through the 1980’s. Fritz fills us in on how the game company upgraded its business through the use of “new tech”. He also shares insight to the creation of the computer version of APBA BASEBALL.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-asalon/message
Fritz discusses his early years at the game company beginning in 1972.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-asalon/message
John Herson joins me to to say thank you to the APBA community and wishing all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-asalon/message
Part one of a series of episodes covering the history of APBA through the eyes of former game company president, Fritz Light. Current president, John Herson joins the party, as well.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-asalon/message
King Charles and College Football coaching changes.
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The launch to a new TWIA feature segment.
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Herson and Asalon play prognosticators of the gridiron (that term shows you how old I am). Let’s go!!!
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John Herson joins me for a quick bonus segment to discuss the new 1984R baseball set and other news.
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John Scott was taught to play APBA by his uncle, John Morton. When his uncle John became to ill to play, the nephew was asked to find a good home for his extensive collection. It’s a story of love and respect of family and how the APBA community played a part in finding a home for Mr. Morton’s favorite hobby.
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I have a conversation with APBA Premier Soccer League commissioner, Jack Dolan, about the second incarnation of the League and his hopes of growing it further.
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I interview most (not all) of the 2022 APBA convention tournament winners; Dick Moore (football), Chuck Sorce (hockey), Wally Skomoroh (soccer) and Mike Kehrer (baseball). ENJOY!!
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Greg Wells conducts a compelling interview with APBA icon, Fritz Light, at this year’s National Convention in Alpharetta.
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I have the pleasure of chatting with the newest members of the APBA Hall of Fame. Ted Knorr, Ken Shultz and Gilles Thibault talk about their moment at most recent APBA convention and what it means to be a part of that special club.
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Get the party started!! The first in a string of podcasts dedicated to the 2022 APBA NATIONAL CONVENTION in Alpharetta, Georgia. Company president, John Herson kicks things off with his thoughts and observations.
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Check out the latest episode of This Week in APBA as I chat with one of the “football guys”, Geoff Giordano. Geoff has been a long time fan and promoter of the APBA FOOTBALL game. We talk about that and his newest project, the APBA Football Club Podcast.
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A mini-pod with John Herson talking new products and updates….and maybe a tease for the 2022 APBA Convention.
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APBA re-player extraordinaire, Chuck Paul, joins the podcast. Chuck has virtually replayed every baseball season from 1956 through 1968 and has compiled the stats, as well.
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The long awaited question and answer sit down with APBA CEO John Herson is here!! Sit back and listen as John answers queries you, the APBA community have submitted.
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I chat with long time friend of the podcast, Dom Provisiero, about his new found freedom in retirement and his new project, Breakfast with APBA.
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The boss (John Herson; not Springsteen) talk February product update and other crap…
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He rang out 2021 and now brings in 2022….John Herson is my guest, and is entertaining, as always.
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On this Thanksgiving edition of TWIA, I chat with the guy all of the APBA community is thankful for, company President, John Herson.
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Join me and my guest, Brian Wells, as we discuss his 18 year affiliation with APBA games and it’s conventions. Brian, 28, brings an interesting take on the game through the eyes of the younger APBA player.
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Another special edition, APBA Convention podcast. This time, I re-live convention weekend with a variety of interviews and re-caps that shows the fun and frivolity of the event.
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I chat with the newest members of the APBA Hall of Fame, including Dr. Rebecca Peterson and Steve Ryan, who is joined by his wife, Chastity. APBA CEO, John Herson interviews, yours truly about my induction.
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Greg Wells asks the questions and long time APBA employee and legend, Skeet Wells answers them at the 2021 convention.
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Our pre-convention podcast featuring APBA CEO, John Herson with brief cameos from early arrivals, Ray Dunlap and Roy Langhans.
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Ted gives us a synopsis of his simulated series between the 1921 World Champion, New York Giants and the 1921 Negro League champs, the Chicago American Giants.
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APBA CEOJohn Herson and I chat about the upcoming convention in August.
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Jack Dolan (soccer), Ray Dunlap (football) and Steve Skoff (hockey) detail this year’s APBA tournaments.
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Long time APBA gamer, Bob Morris, joins me for a stroll down “league play memory lane” as we reminisce about the FBNBA and the QLBL. Bobby also catches us up on the 2021 TGA golf tournament, which he is a part of this season. Check it out; you won’t regret it!
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A play-by-play journey back to 1964 when the All-Star game was held at the brand-spanking new, Shea Stadium in New York. TWIA host, John Asalon, uses his replay of the first half of that season to construct the rosters and lineups of both the Senior and Junior Circuits; complete with between inning commercials from the day. So sit back and enjoy the 1964 All-Star Game!!
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Today Ken Kraft talks to us about his 1958 C&D replay and a self made pitching chart which he says will limit “APBA-ball”
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Game company CEO, John Herson is back to update us on anything and everything new at APBA!
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APBA Hall of Famer, Roy Langhans, joins me to talk about the 20th Anniversary of his “Game of the Day” project.
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Had a great discussion with graphic designer and mega-sports fan, Todd Radom. We talked about his extensive work in designing team and event logos over the years as well as the two books he has authored. You don’t want to miss this interview!
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APBA CEO and President, John Herson joins me to talk about the newest products available at the APBA store and much more.
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This week I have a chat with Atlanta radio personality, Steve Craig, who is a new member to the APBA community through the golf game.
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Who has the best players hailing from California?? NoCal or SoCal?? Get the answer in this episode as I chat with San Francisco Chronicle writer, Bruce Jenkins. He’ll tell us who came out on top in the I-5 Series!!
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Mike Scherting joins me to talk about his one game replay from a game featuring two Billings, Montana natives who actually faced off in a game in 1975...who were they you ask?? Listen and find out.
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OGUARD62, aka Greg Barath, is back for his 3rd appearance on TWIA. He’s re-capping his 2019-2020 12 team CFB tournament. It’s riveting stuff....don’t miss it!!
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Beloved Cincinnati sportswriter, Paul Daugherty and Hall of Fame broadcaster, Marty Brennaman re-live their replay of the 1975 World Series between the Reds and the Red Sox. Believe me, it’s an Instant Classic!!
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Kevin Crowley joins me to talk about the Warwick APBA League which uses Skype to play it’s games.
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HOF broadcaster, Marty Brennaman’s opinion of APBA baseball.
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This episode I chat with brothers Kirk and Kevin, hosts of Double-take, a podcast on the Anchor Network. Of course, they’re also fans of APBA baseball. We discuss it all. Enjoy!
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Dominick Provisiero’s Commissioner’s Corner is featured on this episode. All six segments are in one spot to be peruses by the APBA community. Enjoy!!
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Steve Ryan joins me to talk about his Scenic City Shootout, the first regional APBA tournament of the year!
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Dom Provisiero and I talk about his 2020 OZ League draft, sign stealing, robot umpires, revamped MLB playoffs and his completed Commissioner’s Corner series.
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I’ll talk with retired sports writer, Bob Herzog, who spent 42 years at Newsday and began playing APBA in 1963. We discuss his love of writing, the Yankees and APBA as well as a spirited discussion about the baseball Hall of Fame, which he filled out a ballot on for 11 years.
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Special guest, Dan Velderrain talks about his career in law enforcement, retirement, getting healthy, golf and of course....APBA!!
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The script is flipped as game company president, John Herson interviews TWIA host, John Asalon about his 1964 BBW replay and other topics, including new product info.
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I speak with Jim Sce about retirement, replays, his dog Miles and if his wife, Lorraine is sick of him yet.
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Greg Barath chats with me about his 2018-19 College Football Tournament Replay! 🏈🏈🏈
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This Week I talk with the Lancaster World Series tournament director, Dale Schreiner. Also, my conversation with 9 year old, Vince Cavanaugh, winner of the Robert Henry Tournament and his dad, Brian.
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Chuck Sorce (Hockey), Steve Ryan (APBAGO NATIONAL Champion) and Amy Wyks (Baseball) talk about their titles at this years’ convention.
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“A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”, better known as the DUBL, came to northern Kentucky for their annual league meeting, which results in a marathon of card and dice play.
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John and Ken on the road to APBA-tetra Georgia.
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John Herson gives a rundown on the happenings for the 2019 APBA Convention!
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This week my guests are Chris White who talks about the tournament he directs in Las Vegas and Dominick Provisiero with another edition of Commissioners’ Corner.
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My guests include Lisa and Randy Walker, Darrell May, and another Commissioners’ Corner with Dom Provisiero
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A look at some future shows
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Host, John Asalon discusses APBA and music with John Cody. Dominick Provisiero introduces his “Commissioners’ Corner” segment.
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Show host, John Asalon kicks off the re-boot of the This Week In APBA podcasts on Anchor with an in depth chat with game company CEO John Herson
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We begin our inaugural podcast on the Anchor Podcast forum!! I hope you like it! My guest this week is author and APBA enthusiast, Don Zminda . Don talks about his interesting career and his latest book about the life of sportscasting legend, Harry Caray.
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A quick introduction to our new TWIA podcast provider, Anchor!
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