Two Wiffle Dudes Podcast Network: Recent Episodes
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Two Wiffle Dudes started out in early Fall of 2015 with Carl Coffee and Josh Smith talking wiffleball and interviewing wifflers from all over the nation.
As the popularity has grown, we have added more shows to create the 2WD Podcast Network. Two Wiffle Dudes will still be the flagship show, but with more show options, it gives every wiffler something to enjoy!
Shows: Two Wiffle Dudes Around the World of Wiffle Inside the NWLA Good Eye Commissionary Position Unscripted
Alex Shore sits in as the "friend" and immediately talks about pooping and peeing. After he grows up, he talks sports and favorite holidays. Later on, he tells us if we should invest our time and energy into different things.
We promised to fix audio after the pilot episode and we delivered! Steve Harris makes his debut, and they talk talk sandwiches, rivalries, agave plant trading and MLB divisional series. Steve does a great job in his first podcast, and it is amazing what good audio does for a show.
Shout out to the Overtime Sports Network for adding us!
What is this? Who knows. Carl has crap audio, which is common if you listened to his past shows about wiffleball. Carl welcomes in John Hill, where they try to trade alligators for an RV, John tells us his favorite Adam Sandler movie, sports are mentioned a little bit too! If you listen, we will promise to improve audio next time.
Two Wiffle Dudes returns with fill-in hosts, Greg Gierling and Caleb Jonkman. Carl helped produce this episode to help things run smooth but promises to step away until November after this episode. The Dudes welcomed in Anthony LaValley, who is now the first two-time featured guest. Mike V pops in. We hear from the Voice of God. Tim W is praised. Fun was had.
July is about to end, but we were able to get the NWLA Tournament Recap Show in before the month ended. Michael VanNostrand co-hosts with Carl, and they talk about the biggest non-WILL surprise, Mike V then subs in to answer the Michael Sessions questions, and then they give their observations about all 16 teams. Littered in the show Mike V answers some fantasy football questions. Weird show. But fun? Maybe.
We made it to the end! Finishing off the series is defending champ, WSEM Dads. Kyle Tomlinson is their guest, with Sam Skibbe once again hosting.
Thank you to all the listeners! The 16 in 16 series was very popular thanks to you! Another big thanks to all the guests and show hosts. Have a safe drive to Morenci!
It's good to be the Skibbe Wiffleball League right now. As you heard from the previous shows, they are the favorites to win their first Cup, and they bring back all of their key players in 2018. Auston Steffes hosts his first show in series, with Spencer Bogad as the guest.
After a disappointing 2016, HRL brought in some new talent in 2017 that propelled them to a 4th place finish. They bring even more new talent this year in hopes of finally breaking into the top 3. Sam Skibbe once again hosts, with Zack "Dr. Seuss" Eustis as the guest.
Leading off the show is Tim Cooke, from Mid Atlantic Wiffle. MAW is having a great wiffle year, and Tim tells us all about that along with some other big wiffle happenings he is involved with.
We then did predictions a little different this year by bringing in ten NWLAT experts to rank all the teams. We then averaged them out, with Carl and Michael VanNostrand breaking those down.
It's a long show, so I understand if you want to skip to certain parts.
Tim Cooke interview: 1:15 Predictions Breakdown: 1:23:25
Final Averaged Out Rankings
- SWBL 2.6
- OCWA 3.0
- WSEM 3.9
- AWAA 4.0
- GBL 4.6
- HRL 5.5
- KWL 6.3
- WILL 8.9
- BWBL 9.3
- RPWL 9.5
- GAWL 10.3
- MNWA 11.6
- HWL 12.8
- ISWB 12.9
- BWACS 14.9
- BCW 15.9
Cya in Morenci!
KWL has finished in 5th the last two years, but they return all their top studs and hope to finally crack the Top 4 in 2018. Michael VanNostrand hosts, with Michael Hogan as the guest. Nice quick Monday show!
Ridley Park was the story of 2017 with their 5-1 record in elimination games in Regionals and Nationals combined. Tommy Loftus, the star of that team helps Michael VanNostrand host and they talk to Colin Pollag.
Apologies about the audio. I know it's not great.
MNWA's surprising Top 8 run last year is talked about a lot on this show, but Trent Steffes does want to look forward, and he loves his 2018 Beahvers. Sam Skibbe hosts, and the two friends have a very entertaining wiffle conversation.
We hit double digits in the NWLA Tournament 16 in 16 Series, with Michael VanNostrand from AWAA jumping on. The Blue Kamikazes are looking to improve upon their disappointing 9th place finish last year, and they have the roster to make a deep run.
Eight teams remaining in the series, and #9 is OCWA with Justin Tomkins. Everyone knows by now that OCWA had an off 2017, but they are hungry for a 3rd Cup and are finally bringing a big OCWA name they have wanted for years.
What better way to celebrate the 4th?!? Listening to Kevin Sickle talk BWBL Breaker Boys! BWBL is bringing their best team in tournament history, and Sickle tells all!
Tommy Loftus hosts this episode and welcomes in Jacob Davey, commissioner of the Wiff is Life League and manager of the WILL Waves. WILL is coming back after winning the Dangerfield, and looks to be flying under the radar a little bit this year.
Some people are on vacation, some are at work. Wherever you are, we have BWACS for you on this hot Monday! Ronnie Szudarski and Keith Liska tag team this preview show, with Jacob Davey hosting.
Jackson Buzea subs in for Jeremy R. last minute, and he talks with Carl about the new look, suddenly instant contending, GBL National Team. They have a 3-headed pitching monster, veteran hitters, and finally aren't fake confident.
Carl steps in for Davey to host, and he welcomes in GAWL manager, Michael Jenkins. Jenkins is slowly learning more and more about the national scene, but you can tell after listening he is very excited to head to Morenci with his squad.
Brice Clark subbed in for Jeremy Ray last minute, and he talked with Tyler Walk about HWL's journey over the years finally getting to Nationals.
Tyler Walk steps in as the host, and talks with ISWB founder, commissioner and star hitter, Brendan Dudas. ISWB is the only team making their National debut, but it is quite obvious after listening with Dudas that he knows his stuff.
The 16 in 16 series opens up with Jacob Davey hosting and talking with Mr. Brew City himself, Chris Neumann. The path was strange getting to Morenci this year for BCW, and Chris knows that. He and Jacob talk about it all! Fun show to open up the 16 shows in 16 days series!
Chandler Phillips and Sam Skibbe, the two managers of the two teams in the 2017 NWLA Tournament Championship jumped on the line for a quick draft. It was easily the most entertaining NWLAT ASG Draft in history. It's the classic 'good guy' vs. 'bad guy', and theatrics are something not lacking.
Mike VanNostrand is back, and he talks with wiffle power cousins from Indiana, Tim W. and Caleb Jonkman. Carl is supposed to be a silent producer, but he sometimes chimes in. If you have an hour to kill, give it a listen!
Josh Smith returns, and they open up the show talking to Pat "Truck" Moriarty about his new HRL Origin Story wiffle documentary.
Josh and Truck are then replaced with Tyler Walk, and he and Carl recap the recent Indy Southside hosted NWLA Tournament Regional.
Carl, Jeremy Ratajczyk and Michael VanNostrand break down the Indy Southside hosted NWLA Tournament Regional Qualifier coming up this weekend. They preview the seven teams competing for four spots to get to Morenci, and also predicted how each team would finish.
On the panel for Episode 6 is Michael VanNostrand, Tommy Loftus, Tom Gannon and Patrick Rayl. They debate social media kings, NWLA Tournament Regional contenders, trading and wiffle weekends.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/0vKmLiLuUlE
Michael VanNostrand welcomes in Ridley Park wifflers, Dylan Harshaw, Tommy Loftus, Joey VanHouten and Austin Bleacher for the debut episode. They go through their historic NWLA Tournament journey last year, and Michael covers everything. From gas prices to eating lobsters on planes, every stone is upturned. If you were ever curious to go into the minds of Ridley Park during all of their elimination games, this is a must listen.
Earlier in the day we determined the two teams who would pick in the draft. --- https://twitter.com/NWLATournament/status/998263397891354627
Spoiler GAWL won the draft lottery, and Mequon finished 2nd.
Mike Jenkins and Mike Boyles then jumped on a call and picked their pools.
Tom Gannon once again sits in as the 2nd Dude, and they open the show talking with John Cronin about all things MN wiffle. They are then joined by legendary wiffler, Derek Linderman from Tampa Bay Wiffle. We grill him about when he will retire, why his league hates social media and much more!
Tom Gannon fills in for Josh, and he Carl open up the show giving some #boldpredictions. Michael Hogan, ace pitcher out of the Kalamazoo Wiffleball League then joins, and we ask him all sorts of questions regarding why he is so good and quiet.
On the debut episode of WIFFLE Now guest Brice Clark of the Huntington Wiffle League joins the show to talk about the 2017 National WIFFLE tournament and discuss the upcoming season
Josh and Carl open the show talking opening day, HWL and how to avoid wiffle burnout. Tim Cooke from Mid-Atlantic Wiffle then comes on to discuss all things MAW, and even calls out a wiffle legend! Stephen Farkas then steps in for Josh and they interview BWACS wiffler, Ronnie Szudarski. Fun show!
Josh & Carl open the show talking GBL, 16 in 16, NWLA, Fast Plastic and weather. They then welcome in HRL: Twin Cities commissioner, H8R. H8R is one the most well known wiffle characters in this sport, but do we truly know the real him? Lets find out!
JAL (Johnson Association of Lawnball) is another league that’s started making noise in the wiffle world recently. More importantly, they’re another league that’s really playing up the design elements: whether that be team logos, uniforms, or season logos. The Good Eye Guys take a look at all of it, and counter rank the designs of the 12 teams participating in 17th JAL season. [Recorded March 9]
JAL website: https://jalwiffleball.com/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/KjuqLUxdBvE
Josh and Carl open the show talking the NWLA newsletter, LWA and Diamond City. They then welcome in Palisades WBL wiffler and WiffleCast host, Eddie Martinez. Kris Morse drops in too!
J.J. Neely bailed last minute, so Josh Smith joined the panel which included fellow Huntington Wiffler, Anthony Stidham. Tommy Loftus from Ridley Park and Mike VanNostrand from AWAA also joined.
We talk LWA, magic pills, non-cash tourneys, your favorite league rules & a crazy twist to the NWLA Tournament.
APOLOGIES!! Video did not save and I am sorry. This is just an audio episode, but I will make sure to do multiple tests for Ep. 6 to make sure the video is recorded. This is still a fun episode, I promise!
Josh & Carl are joined by a super panel of wiffle experts. Jimmy Cole from the AWAA, Justin Tomkins from OCWA and Tim W. from LWA join the show. They talk LWA, Fast Plastic, Wilkes-Barre, hot takes, the rise of regional tournaments, wifflepedia, and more!
Mequon Wiffleball League's Commissioner, Mike Boyles, is interviewed on the league and its plans for 2018 that he hinted at in a recent Commissionary Position Interview. Some news and notes that happened this month in the NWLA are covered in the first part.
Josh and Carl start the show talking JAL, the NWLA Tournament Regional location, Tommy Loftus, the new NWLA newsletter and Josh ranked some stuff!
They then welcomed in John Cronin, MN wiffler who founded and is commissioner of the Shed Field Wiffleball League, plays in the HRL with the Dodgers and runs the ALS Tournament. This youngster has done a lot for this sport and isn't even 20 yet!
Josh and Carl open up the show talking about Spotify, new up-and-coming leagues, and some PWL rumors. They then welcome in everyone's favorite base coach, Nick Coffee. Nick enjoys long questions, Spotify and being a Dad. Did we mention Spotify?
Josh and Carl return and talk with legendary HRL Reds pitcher, Dr. Seuss. They were joined by special guest producer, Brandon Corbett, and the three of them open up the show with some winter wiffle talk.
Episode 6 brings on BWB Commissioner, Parker Gibbons, and Assistant Commissioner, Griffin Krueger. BWB is a six team league based out of New York and is one of the youngest league's in the NWLA.
Commissionary Position makes its glorious return, with Josh and Patrick talking with Minnesota wiffle legend, Trent Steffes. Trent is known for founding and being the commissioner of MNWA, as well as playing in HRL and SWBL and is the co-host on the podcast Good Eye.
Carl, Jimmy Cole and Connor (Soup) Young break down the MAW hosted Winter Classic Tournament, which is being played this weekend in Medford, NJ. They looked in depth at all eight teams, and talked about the strengths, most important players and predicted where they would finish.
The Dudes start off the episode with some questions about what they did right and wrong in their wiffle careers. They then bring in New York Capital Region stud pitcher, Anthony LaValley. They ask him some tough questions, and he doesn't hold back.
The Good Eye guys are back to discuss and break down the looks of ORWBL. The league has a nice variety (some simple, some highly detailed, some borrowed, some great originals), as well as a few brand new designs for the 2018 season.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/5cLHJB904m8
The fifth episode of Inside the NWLA is a League Spotlight on BackYard Wiffleball League of Tewksbury. Matthew Cahill, the Assistant Commissioner and League Treasurer, joined to give more info on the league. Cahill was also recently named the NWLA East Player of the Year.
The Dudes open the show with some Real Talk...whatever that means, but it is good. Then they welcome in 2017 NWLA Tournament stud rookie from Ridley Park, Tommy Loftus.
On the panel for Episode 4 is Kevin Sickle, Dylan Harshaw, Chris Meador and Trent Steffes. They talk about fields, hybrid pitching, cleats, Friday night and yellow bats.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/U2_sgNdgkEE
Episode 4 featured Jacob Andrews, one of the founders and commissioners of the Berea Wiffle League, located in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH.
Patriot Series (www.patriotseries.us) may be the best wiffle event you've never heard of, but you need to check these guys out. Trent and Brandon counter-rank their 19 logos and jerseys, yes...19!
They open up the show with NWLA Wiffy Award talk, as well as looking at some recently released new stuff.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vBgFOaF_In8
Big time show for your holiday enjoyment! Stephen Farkas returned as the guest host, so him and Carl caught up. Tim Cooke, director of Mid Atlantic Wiffleball (MAW) then joined, and he and the Dudes had a nice deep discussion about all things wiffleball.
Tim Cooke Interview - 21:30
Sam Skibbe, the man in charge of the NWLA website once again join Josh and Carl to announce the award winners of the eight most prestigious Wiffys.
Josh Smith and Patrick Rayl interview Mike Boyles of Mequon Wiffleball League in the pilot episode of the Commissionary Position, a podcast that focuses exclusively on current and past commissioners of wiffleball leagues throughout the country and ask them deep and provoking questions.
Josh and Carl reunite, and open the show talking some HOF, Tim Stew and more!
Alex Friedman, commissioner of the Old Republic Wiffle Ball League then joins the Dudes for a nice interview. Season 3 is off and running!
On the panel for Episode 3 is Justin Tomkins, Jimmy Cole, Jacob Davey and Trent Steffes. They talk about dynasties, Fast Plastic, non-wiffle balls and buckets. Tim Stewart may sneak in there as well.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dAAGPKzNotg
Trent & Brandon show off and discuss some new looks from around the game before finishing off their rankings of the top 12 NWLA Tournament team uniforms.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/GL8vTuzLDkk
The hiatus is over, and the first show of the new 2WD podcast season has Carl and Spencer Bogad teaming up to talk with Fast Plastic legend, Joel DeRoche. Before Joel, Carl and Spencer caught up and made some predictions, reminisced about past episodes, and talked about Jim Kelly.
California wiffler and Fast Plastic National Champion, Joel DeRoche then joined. The Sport Science star talked about his highs and lows, talking trash to a Dodger, how his state stacks up nationally, and much more!
DeRoche interview: 18 minute mark
Atlanta Wiffleball Association was the League Spotlight for Episode 3. Commissioner Richard Tyler joined for an interview.
Before the interview, Jacob goes over some quick news and notes in the NWLA world.
Trent and guest host Chris Neumann team up to bring you Episode 64, where they interview Palisades WBL/Fast Plastic superstar, Jordan Robles.
To open the show, Auston Steffes joins for “Either Or”.
Brandon and Trent counter rank the bottom-half team uniforms (#23 - #13) from the 2017 NWLA Tournament.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/sNxShrX7wwQ
Josh and Carl return for a special episode, where they have ranked the ten biggest wiffle stories of this year. Fun show, which we hope to make a tradition.
Jacob Davey returns strong with Episode 2 of his new show, Inside the NWLA. He started with his Top Five predictions for the small and large league rankings.
The NWLA League Spotlight for the show was Indy Southside Wiffle Ball. He interviewed Brendan Dudas, their Commissioner and Founder.
Article on Brendan about the league and him taking in his two young nephews to raise his own. https://t.co/tqKkUM7gSK
Link to donate to Brendan in helping him raise his nephews while still in college. https://www.youcaring.com/kevin-and-tristan-608757
Matt Newell was the guest for Episode 62. A long time role player for the MNWA national team, he made a name for himself this year with his impressive pitching performance against WSEM, tying them 0-0.
Newell also plays in HRL for the D-Backs where he helped lead them to a 19-19 record and going 7-2 with a 2.11 ERA.
Episode 0, or the Pilot Episode, has Trent Steffes and Brandon Corbett getting accustomed to the format with some breaking team design/identity news and counter-ranking the logos of the now defunct Crofton Wiffleball Association.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/w5cF0hLeV7g
The Good Eye Guys, Trent Steffes and Brandon Corbett, with a little teaser about their show opening.
Carl and Josh reunite for a special episode featuring three guests.
Justin Tomkins comes on first to talk about the NWLA Tournament's new qualifying rules.
Nate Fudala joined us once again to talk about his newly re-branded Florida wiffle circuit which is now called Backyard Rule.
Tim Cooke, who is a big part of the rebirth of Fast Plastic then joins us to talk about the Texas Open and the future of FP.
Trent hosts the big 6-0, with Caleb Jonkman as the 2nd Dude and the guest.
Caleb first appeared on 2WD in Dublin last July, and since then, he has only gotten more known throughout wiffle nation. He plays in LWA, ORWBL and GBL, and is quickly becoming an NWLA Tournament 2-way stud.
Jacob Davey of the Wiff is Life League (WILL) came out strong with Episode 1 of "Inside the NWLA". The "League Spotlight" was on Major League Wiffleball (MLW) based out of Brighton, MI. Their Commissioner, Kyle Schultz, was the guest who was interviewed.
Josh Smith returns with Trent Steffes as his co-host, and the Two Dudes come back strong with Chris Meador as the guest.
Chris is a member of the Skibbe Wiffleball League, the SWBL Cardinals in the NWLA Tournament, and recently has had success in the Ontario County Wiffle Association. Chris is one of the best hitters in the country, and many agree is the best fielder.
Carl and co-host, Tim W from LWA, returned for a special episode that started with some Fast Plastic and NWLA Tournament host committee news.
The 2017 NWLA Tournament was then recapped, with the Dudes talking about the 'good', 'bad', and 'other' for each of the 16 teams.
I apologize for Tim's audio, it is a little loud.
Jimmy Cole filled in for the world's busiest man, Tim W, and he asked Tyler Walk, GBL Danger Zones newest manager the five 'W' questions. Jimmy grilled him hard, and Tyler didn't break a sweat. #impressive
Wiffle on Tap is baaaaaaaaaaaaack. Mark Belles & Justin Gober welcome in a bunch of wiffle figures. Sam Skibbe from SWBL, Steve Dotzel from BWBL, Dylan Harshaw from RPWL and Auston Steffes from MNWA.
Part two of the NWLA Tournament Preview Podcasts is complete, and Spencer Bogad and Carl broke down the Top Eight teams from 2016. They looked at key players, teams strengths and weaknesses, and broke down both the surprise and breakout players.
Justin Tomkins and Sam Skibbe agreed to let the 2WD Podcast Network host the 2017 NWLA Tournament All-Star Game Draft, and I am glad they let us host it.
Both managers came in prepared and picked very competitive teams. Tomkins comes in with a career 1-2 ASG record, and Skibbe will be managing in his first game.
Spoiler Here are the rosters
Team Tomkins
Brett Bigler Chris Hess Mike Hogan Brett Detmar Rob Licht Chris Faulkner Alex Clark Tyler Roush
Team Skibbe
Jackson Crosley Luke Thompson Travis Strojny Mat Peisert Mike Vannostrand Nick Salinski Mike Kubacki Austin Bleacher
The trio of NWLA Tournament national podcasts has begun, and leading off is the preview of the eight regional qualifiers. Sam Skibbe stepped in as the second dude, and they broke down team's strengths, weaknesses, asked if they are a contender or pretender, who the breakout player will be, and lastly the surprise player. Nice listening material for your drive to Southern Michigan! ;)
It's the One Wiffle Dude show, and Carl led it off with a quick NWLA Tournament Regional recap. He talked about the surprises and who he thinks will make the most and least noise in Morenci.
Nate Cruz then joined the show, and him and Carl talked about his Hudson Valley days, his new team, and his future after wiffleball.
Tim W, from Leroy Wiffleball is hosting a new show on the network called 'Tim W5'. It is short and fast, so we hope to knock out a lot of these, especially during NWLA Tournament season.
Mike Graziani was our first guest. He plays for the Wiff is Life League, located in Western PA.
It was Minnesota's turn, and Sam Skibbe joined the Dudes to break down the HRL hosted Regional. I hope everyone has a safe trip to PA and MN, and best of luck to all teams!
Josh, Carl, and Justin Tomkins broke down the newly restructured NWLA Tournament Regionals. PA went first, with MN going next week. They previewed the seven teams competing for four spots to get to Morenci, and also predicted how each team would finish.
Josh Smith had another night off, so Jimmy Cole filled in. Jimmy and Carl caught up before welcoming in, WSEM Ace Pitcher, Stephen Farkas.
I apologize for both the delay and the audio problems. I am going to try out a new mic next week.
Josh Smith, Justin Tomkins, Kevin Sickle, and Trent Steffes were the panel for Episode 2. They talked about sophomore NWLA Tournament teams, the pitchers hand/poison debate, hats, and do-overs. Fun show!
PA Tony is the manager of the guys conducting the interview, so this was a fun show. PA Tony doesn't hold back, and doesn't care about anything but winning. How can you not love this guy?
Kris Morse filled in for Josh and they opened up the show catching up on all things Kris. Corey Zeh then joined and we learned about the future of HFWB, the new CReW league, and how Corey was able to succeed so fast in the NWLA Tournament.
Pat "Truck" Moriarty was the guest for the Golden Anniversary Two Wiffle Dudes show. Before Truck joined, Josh and Carl talked with Sam Skibbe to get an NWLA Tournament update, as well as some SWBL talk.
Truck then jumped on board, and he was asked all sorts of wiffle questions. We asked him how he hasn't been burnt out after all these years, how he thinks HRL is doing without him running the league, and lots of other entertaining and informative questions. Fun show!
Another 2017 NWLA Tournament rookie league, Wiff is Life, will be coming to the PA Regional. So the boys talked with the man in charge over there, Jacob Davey.
Jimmy Cole, Caleb Jonkman, Mark Belles and Trent Steffes were the panel for Episode 1 of Around the World of Wiffle. They talked about NWLA Tournament Regionals, trees, and the other neat stuff.
Minnesota wiffler, "Handsome" Mat Peisert was the guest for Episode 49, but before he talked with Josh and Carl, the Dudes talked about their greatest wiffle moment or achievement.
Mat then joined, and he talked about his time on both the HRL and MNWA national teams, his dominant rookie season in HRL, and also blew a 2-0 lead in 'Stump Josh'.
2015 NWLA Tournament MVP, and manager of the AWAA National Team, Jimmy Cole, joined the show for episode three. Jimmy is quickly becoming one of the big name characters in this sport. Combine that with his on-the-field talent, and you got yourself a fun show.
Mike Jenkins joined the WWF guys for their second installment of interviewing the NWLA Tournament Regional teams. Mike is the man in charge of the Greater Auburn Wiffleball League national team. GAWL flew under the radar last year, and are back again in hopes of improving on their top 12 finish.
Episode 48 was given the honor to be the first media platform to unveil the 2017 NWLA Tournament Regional Schedules. There will be a video of the random drawing, and the schedule will obviously be on the tournament website, but 2WD is here to give it to you first. Justin Tomkins hopped on for the first segment, and he quickly ran down each of the 14 regional team’s schedules.
Jeremy Ray from the Huntington Wiffleball League then joined the show. He talked about which format he likes best for the HWL, how he doesn’t feel bad for the tough luck HWL has had in the NWLA Tournament, and the future of his league. Great show!
The boys from WWF have put out a few podcasts already, but this is the first one on the 2WD Podcast Network, so let’s just call it ‘Episode 1’.
Anywho, for their first episode on the network, they started their series of interviews with their NWLA Tournament Regional opponents, and started off with Dylan Harshaw, commissioner of the Ridley Park Wiffleball League.
We are thrilled to have Wiffle on Tap join the network, and look forward to many more great shows from them!
Leroy Wiffleball Association is a league on the rise, so on this episode, the dudes talked to the man in charge of it all, Tim W. Before Tim joined the show, Carl and Josh talked about TBW, HRL, and a little NWLA Tournament talk.
Tim W. then answered all the tough questions, and then stumped Josh. He stumped him good.
This is a new endeavor, and the first show in the 2WD Podcast Network expansion. Spencer Bogad, Mark Belles, Jiimmy Cole, and Trent Steffes were the first panel guests in the Carl Coffee hosted show. Hope you enjoy, and go easy on us. This is brand new!
Longtime rivals, Mike Boyles and Josh Smith faced off on Episode 46, but as per usual, 2WD brought people together. Everyone acted friendly, but it was still very entertaining. Before Mr. Mequon joined us, Josh and Carl talked about the new NWLA Tournament Regional format. Give it a listen wiffle nation, shall you?
We have an action packed show, nation! Carl started the show catching up with Nate Fudala from Wiffleworks. Fill-in co-host Sam Skibbe then joins in and he and Carl talk about this and that. Finally, the guest, Tyler "Smallpox" Flakne joins the show, and we ask him some hard hitting questions. Tyler doesn't shy away from any of them. Great show!
Few people in wiffle nation have put a stamp on this sport as much as Billy Owens. It was truly an honor to have him on. Before talking with Billy, Josh and Carl talk about the aftermath from last week's show, how to succeed in the NWLA Tournament, and their favorite styles of wiffleball.
Billy then joins in, and talks about the history of Fast Plastic, the hay-day of his tournaments, and much more. Great show that any wiffle enthusiast will thoroughly enjoy!
Few episodes have been more anticipated, and this one lived up to its hype. The Palisades WBL vs NWLA (Tomkins) twitter feud caused wiffle nation to anxiously wait for this show, and both Joe Gallo and Justin Tomkins got to talk. Not at the same time, but this is the best we could do.
Of course, the show opened with Josh and Carl having a friendly discussion about the current wiffle happenings, but if you want to skip that part, we understand.
Tomkins Segment: 20:25 Gallo Interview: 26:25
Longtime friend of the show, Jeremy Ratajczyk joined us for Episode 42. Before that, Josh and Carl talked about the things they miss in the wiffle world.
Jeremy then joins in, and they talk about GBL's NWLA Tournament failures, ignoring Tim W., and hating grass.
Josh and Carl open up the show with Michael Sessions, and they talk about the 2017 NWLA Tournament located in Michael's city of Morenci.
They then welcome in Trent Steffes, MNWA founder and commish. Trent is a young wiffle enthusiast who is loved by all of wiffle nation. We talk to Trent about MN wiffle, his obsession with socks, and the deep down truth of HRL.
Josh and Carl reunite, and the first segment proved how much they missed each other. They then talk to Rob Mix, longtime wiffler, but unknown national wiffle figure. Rob has recently teamed up with Jimmy Cole, to help grow the AWAA into the next big east coast wiffle organization.
It’s a WSEM reunion, as Brandon Corbett guest hosted, and Alex Shore was interviewed. In the first segment, Carl and Corbs catch up and talk about both WSEM and national wiffle topics. Alex Shore then joins the Dudes, and the fun doesn’t stop. Seriously, it never stopped.
Thanks to Stephen Werner for providing the new intro and outro music!
Justin Tomkins is the guest co-host, and the Dudes start off the show by breaking down the new NWLA Tournament requirements and rule change. Both Justin and Carl are on the NWLA Tournament Host Committee, so their analysis on the subject goes deep.
The Dudes then interview Ian Crosby and Adam Milsted, who play for the traveling wiffleball team, Way Too Beautiful. W2B play out of New Jersey, and both of the guys were informative and entertaining.
Josh Smith returned and the Dudes kicked off the show with some New Year wiffle predictions. The Dudes then welcomed in Spencer Bogad from the Skibbe Wiffleball League. Spencer is a fan favorite in the national scene, and he had an incredible 2016 wiffle year.
Josh Smith was a late scratch, so Sam Skibbe returned for his third straight show. Sam and Carl opened the show with some insightful wiffle talk, before welcoming Jack Shannon.
Jack is an ace pitcher from the Potomac Wiffleball League, and the reigning National Columnist of the Year. He told us many great stories and dropped a big bomb at the end. This was a fun show, many LOL moments.
Sam Skibbe, the man in charge of the NWLA website once again joined us to announce the award winners of the eight most prestigious Wiffys.
Some big names won, some upsets were had, and Nate Miller got talked about a lot.
Sorry for the delay, and I hope you enjoy!
Josh made it on for this show, and the Dudes were joined by Sam Skibbe, Justin Tomkins, and Derek Linderman. Those three guys along with Carl make up the existing NWLA Tournament host committee.
The big news of the show was the future of the tournament without Chris Gallaway. It won't be easy to keep it going without one of the most legendary wiffleball figures of all time, but the committee will try. We broke the big news about the date and location of the 2017 tournament, and then answered a lot of the tough questions.
If you care about the future of this great tournament, you will want to listen. I promise you that!
Welcome Baaaaaack! Stephen Farkas replaced Josh last minute and the Dudes caught up a bit. After catching up, they talked to Regis Pollard. Regis was the face of the Washburn Wiffleball League, before taking his talents to the OCWA Freaky Franchise, where he helped them take home the 2016 NWLA Tournament Cup. It's nice to be back, wiffle nation!
32 is a big one. Chris Gallaway makes his decision regarding his involvement with the NWLA Tournament in 2017. He then answers the Who, What, Where, Why, When & Will Questions. It's a must listen podcast, so give it a listen!
Busy day at the fields, but Carl managed to sneak in one interview during the jam packed wiffle Saturday. He talked with Caleb Jonkman from Leroy Wiffleball Association, fresh off their Double Elim Round 1 win over Hess Field.
Evan pops the Two Wiffle Dudes Dublin interview tour cherry. The WSEM pitcher just got in after driving 14 hours from Nebraska, and isn't awkward at all.
This podcast has a way of going long, but it's good content. The show started with Carl, Josh, and Jimmy Cole predicting the first five teams, then an interview with Tyler "Smallpox" Flanke.
Then, the three dudes predicted teams 6-10 and interviewed Mark Belles. After that, Jimmy had to leave, so Josh and Carl predicted teams 11-16.
Alex Shore then made his predictions 16 to 1, and it wasn't boring. Hope you enjoy it and have a safe trip to Ohio!
Carl and Nick Coffee set up a laptop, and spoke into it, old school style. In the second of three NWLA Tournament installments, they previewed the eight leagues that finished top 8 in the 2015 NWLA Tournament. Same style as last week.
Carl finally got his lappy fixed, and although he lost everything, he threw together a show right before the weekend. Justin filled in as the 2nd Dude, and they previewed the eight teams who had to qualify for nationals.
They talked about the players who stepped up for them in regionals, who needs to step up at nationals, and if they are a contender or pretender in OH.
Josh Smith was joined by Sam Skibbe from SWBL, and Trent Steffes from MNWA, and the three of them broke down the fourth and final NWLA Tournament Regional.
They broke some breaking news, they updated the standings, they were nice to Brew City. Give it a listen, shall you?
Josh had the night off, so Carl was joined by Justin Tomkins as his co-host. They were then joined by Kris Morse from Hudson Valley WBL and Stephen Farkas from WSEM. They did a quick recap of the Morenci Regional, and also looked at the updated standings. They then talked about some sad news out of Hess Field. Finally, then broke down all six teams playing in the BWBL Regional this Saturday.
The Dudes were joined by Jeremy Ratajczyk, Commissioner of the GBL, and NWLA Tournament hitting superstar. They opened the show with a quick OCWA Regional recap, then ask Michael Sessions some questions about the Morenci site. After that, they dive right into the preview and predictions.
Justin Tomkins from the OCWA joined the Dudes as they previewed the opening NWLA Tournament Regional hosted by OCWA in New York City. They talked about each league, the standout players, and made predictions. It's pretty thorough, and not super long. I think you will like it.
Farkas returns to co-host, and the Dudes catch up and talk before interviewing Dan Rish, from Seattle Wiffleball.
Dan is originally from Wilke-Barre, PA, where he played in both the BWBL and SRL before forming his league in Seattle. He will manage and star on the first west coast team to play in the NWLA Tournament, when his Freeze travel to New York in one week to play in the OCWA Regional.
We continued our Scranton/Wilkes-Barre interview tour, by talking with the man in charge of the Backyard Wiffleball Leauge, Kevin Sickle. The BWBL has been around for years, and Kevin's name has quickly become a big one in the wiffle community.
Before the interview, the Dudes broke down the 16 NWLA Tournament teams they think will go to Ohio. Even though the rosters are not out, and they know just about nothing in regards to many teams. So don't take them too serious!
The Dudes interviewed Beau Reznak, one of the many big names in the surging Scranton/Wilkes-Barre wiffle region. Beau is commissioner of the Susquehanna River League, and has played in the last two NWLA Tournaments with Hotel Sterling.
Before talking with Beau, Josh and Carl talked about the rising popularity of slow-pitch wiffleball, and why they believe more leagues are moving away from fast-pitch.
The Dudes brought in Mr. Wiffle-do-it-all, Sam Skibbe. All three of them ranked the proposed NWLA Tournament Regional sites based on competition and fun, then Sam was interviewed.
He was asked about his upcoming 14th SWBL season, his NWLA website duties, and the 5th NWLA Tournament that he is a big part of. Another pro, another great listen.
The Dudes open up May strong, by bringing in one of the most well known wiffle figures in the nation, Sean Steffy. Sean is an interview pro, and he answered all of our questions without a pause, then took over and asked us some great questions.
Before the interview, Carl and Josh chatted about HWL's latest new media show, and other national news.
Solid podcast. One of the best. Give it a listen, shall you?
Josh returns, and the Dudes catch up for a little bit before bringing in Brett Bevelacqua.
Brett is the Commissioner of Palisades WBL, creator of the 'This Month in Wiffleball' YouTube videos, and also created the "Yard Work" wiffle documentary. Brett answers all the tough questions, and isn't afraid to speak his mind. This interview won't bore you.
Interview starts at the 12 minute mark.
Trent Steffes filled in for Josh, so the show opened with all things Minnesota wiffle.
They then interviewed former 18 year old mayor, and WSEM veteran, Michael Sessions. We asked him both wiffleball and mayoral questions. Ice Clown FTW.
Carl and Farkas start off the show by catching up, then welcome Chris Neumann, Commissioner of Brew City Wiffleball in Wisconsin.
Chris talks about how get got involved with wiffle, his chances in the NWLA Tournament this year, and his true feelings about getting passed up in the SWBL draft over beer.
After a short hiatus, the Dudes have returned with a big show. They interviewed Nate Fudala, who runs the Wiffleworks Tournament circuit in sunny Florida.
Before that, the top five leagues from the last five years are ranked, and they talk about the latest national news.
http://wiffleworks.com/
The Dudes talked with Brian Lewis. You know, that red-headed meat pie guy. He runs the Kalamazoo Wiffleball League, and manages the NWLA Tournament KWL Keggers. We talk about being on top a lot, but it doesn't get weird.
Before that, Josh and Carl break down the two big winter leagues that are currently in mid-season, Tampa Bay Wiffle and Hudson Valley WBL.
Oh, and for some reason Zac Adams is mentioned quite often...
WSEM and NWLA Tournament stud pitcher Austin Bischoff joined Carl and guest host Michael "The Mayor" Sessions for the third show of the week. The Dudes talked about the upcoming WSEM season, Austin rejoining the Dads, and a lot of other wiffle related nonsense.
Start off the show with a wiffle parody song called "Seasons of Wiffleball" that should actually be 176 days (give or take), but still a goofy fun listen.
Josh and Carl then list some leagues they wish would resurrect, then talk with Aussy from Hess Field Wiffle Ball.
HFWB, like many other leagues, is currently going through many big changes, and they face some tough uphill challenges this year. Aussy talks all about that in great depth and doesn't hold back. He dips into NWLA Tournament talk, answers a bunch of facebook questions, and gives his true feelings about that inside-the-park homerun from Chandler Phillips after that collision in the DE Winner's Bracket Finals Game.
Solid show, that you won't be disappointed in.
Two Podcasts in one week opens up with Vlade from HRL, where we ask him everything you can ask a Minnesota wiffler. Stephen Farkas sits in for Josh, so we start the show with some hard hitting questions.
It's a long, but good show. Give it a listen, shall you?
The Dudes reunite for the first time in 2016 and start off the podcast by naming some of their bold wiffle predictions for this year.
They then interview Patrick Rayl, incoming Huntington Wiffleball League Commissioner. Patrick has some outside the box ideas for the next HWL season, that many leagues should take notes on.
First person to name the David Bowie instrumental song used throughout the show wins a prize.
Episode 9 broke all the rules...wut? Anyways, for this episode I called up some old WSEM buddies and Tomkins, and we conducted a WSEM Mock Auction Draft using a pool of 28 players from the 2015 season. The actual captains and keepers were obviously not in the draft pool, and teams drafted 3-4 players to complete their pre-rookie draft rosters.
It went pretty well, some guys went for too high, some were bargains, and the Wicked Aces were wickedly screwed.
See Yas Mock Captain- Stephen Farkas El Diablos Mock Captain- David Buhr Holy Balls Mock Captain- Nick Coffee Islanders Mock Captain- Mark Brannan Flying Squirrels Mock Captain- Justin Tomkins Wolfpack Mock Captain- Travis Strojny Red Cox Mock Captain- Jason Hollister Wicked Aces Mock Captain- Carl Coffee
Carl replaced Josh with Stephen Farkas, and they started the show by breaking down the Elite 8 matchups in the Ultimate Mock NWLA Tournament Championship.
After that, Carl and Farkas interviewed the OCWA co-commish, and manager of the legendary NWLA Tournament team, OCWA Freaky Franchise. We asked T(h)om(p)kins some hard hitting questions, and he answered them.
http://www.nationalwiffleballrankings.org/#!Elite-8-Ultimate-Mock-NWLA-Tournament-Championship/c12hj/5664c72d0cf212bd6be937e9
The Dudes continued the trend of talking with a wiffler who plays in multiple leagues, this time with Zach Artim, member of both the SRL and BWBL in Pennsylvania.
Zach was the Ace pitcher for SRL Hotel Sterling in the 2015 NWLA Tournament, and he talked about his history with the sport, and who he may play for in 2016.
The show opened up with Stephen Farkas who plugged his new YouTube show, as well as inputting his $12 Stud NWLA Tournament team.
It wasn't a super long show, so give it a listen, shall you?
The Dudes reunited and opened up the show by breaking down the play-in round of the Ultimate Mock NWLA Tournament Championship (see link below).
They then interviewed real person, Derek Dust, member of both the HRL Marlins and Shed Field Padres. Derek played for the Shed Field Loons in the MN NWLA Regional Event, where he hit an amazing .474 with five home runs.
http://www.nationalwiffleballrankings.org/#!Ultimate-Mock-NWLA-Tournament-Championship/c12hj/5654eb240cf20a760c4c1f2a
Stephen Werner filled in for Josh Smith as co-host, so Carl started the show by asking him some hard hitting questions.
After those shenanigans, the Dudes interviewed Kris Morse, member of the Hudson Valley and Palisades Wiffleball Leagues. We talked about Kris' celebrity neighbor, his winter indoor wiffleball league, his toughest competition in NWLA Tournament play, and much more!
Sam Skibbe, the man in charge of the NWLA website gave us the honor of announcing the award winners of the eight most prestigious Wiffys.
Sam, Josh, and I named the nominees, discussed who we thought should win, and then Sam would announce the winners.
There were some obvious winners, surprising winners, and Carl was drunk.
Hope you enjoy!
The dudes found some wiffle stuff to talk about during a time when wiffle isn't being played. They talked about the new NWLA website, picked out their wiffle Mt. Rushmores, and broke down the Top 5 Large League Rankings.
After that, they interviewed former ORWBL Commissioner and Director of the Hometown Days City Championship Wiffleball Tournament, Koby Keck.
It was a long one. Carl gets talkative when drunk. He also had the hiccups. Still a good show though ;)
The Dudes get back together and talk about some of their favorite wiffle characters they both played with and against, and some from other leagues across the nation. They then interview Commissioner of Wiffle in Southeast Michigan, Brandon Corbett.
Carl and Josh introduce themselves, then talk to the man now in charge of the NWLA website. After that, they interview 2015 NWLA Tournament MVP Jimmy Cole.