Barrel It Up

Ryan is a player, Manager, and 0n at least 2 boards of directors! What was his journey to get to that point? Was baseball always thee sport? Who was the mentor that was always there for him. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. See our full roster of shows check out jayciambrone.com page 5.

In this segment we hear from Jim about the transition to working life. How did he get involved in Senior ball after a very successful time with softball. Jim has had the pleasure of playing senior ball with many former Minor league and Major league players. Find out who. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. All the release dates are available at jayciambrone.com on page 5.

Jim is the older brother of our first ever guest Donn Johnson. Jim lets us know what his journey in sport was and how similar it was to his brother. See how military service affected his time in professional baseball. For comments please leave them at barrelitup@yahoo.com. To see release dates for all our shows check out jayciambrone.com page 5.

John Berryman has built his company from scratch to what it is today. John is a hot rod enthusiast. He has been building them since his first one in high school with his dad. On the podcast he tells us about some really special builds. Only having a home cooked dinner 13 times in 38 years! You must hear about that. To see when all podcasts air go to page 5 of jayciambrone.com. Comments to barrelit...

John is business manager of the OC Sox. Baseball was not the only sport of his youth. How did baseball win out? How did he find Senior baseball? Why get involved in being part of managing a team in tournaments? To find out when podcasts are airing go to page 5 of jayciambrone.com. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com

We find out from Lew about the wide range of media work he has done over the years. Hockey, Baseball, Football, Rodeo, are some of the sports work he has done. In addition we hear about his acting, voice overs and podcasting. Especially we get his take as play by play man for Duke Pullman's Minor league debut!! Please leave comment at barrellitup@yahoo.com.

Lew is a well known sports and radio announcer in California. We delve into how sports came to him at an early age. Radio was always in his blood. Even his education as far back as high school was involved with media. Learn what the Bud Kuhl Classic is and how you can help. Please send comments to barrellitup@yahoo.com.

April 26, 2023. It was a day that Ed did not see coming. Hear from Ed what happened when he collapsed on the field that opening day. If it wasn't for a couple of CPR trained players and a nurse he might not be here to tell us his story. This is a show that needs to be heard by all of us players and non players. In leagues and tournaments what can be done to make our games safer, especially for old...

Ed takes us on his journey from age 8 until now with the game of baseball. Why did baseball win out over other sports like basketball. We learn about all the support from Mom coming to all his games. Plus the special times his Dad, that worked two jobs, could come and see him play. Learn about mentors in youth and in senior baseball. For comments go to barrelitup@yahoo.com

In this episode we find out that Duke didn't even start catching until his 30's. In high school art was primary over sports. Surfing has always been in the picture. Find out why. Duke lets us in on his big night and his .500 batting average in minor league baseball. Comments can be made at barrelitup@yahoo.com.

We get to hear from Duke about growing up and playing Little League in San Diego. Who were his heros and how that helped him develop his game. How do you go from catching in weekend adult league games to bull pen catcher for a minor league team? Who were some of the name ex Major league players involved in that team and what were they like? Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.

Slick tells us about how going into the Navy jump started his career. That got him into the aerospace industry. He tells us about being involved with the Apollo space program and working with the Apollo 11 astronaunts. After that he was involved with the development of the F-14 fighter jet. Slick still has time to not only work with senior ball players , but also youth players. Please leave commen...

Slick is our most senior player so far at 88. Learn why it is still in his blood. He is still out there pitching. Slick started out playing in the streets of New York City. Not his only sport, but the one he loves to this day. Questions for him or comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.

In this second part of our time with Theresa we learn about her academic life. Find out about the various places her flute playing has taken her. Playing the flute has led to playing other instruments. Also through additional academic work she has been able to help people learn how to stop smoking. A little more baseball in this segment too. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com 

We find out what it's like to play both softball and baseball as a youth from Theresa. This was an era when girls were not always welcome in places like little league. We learn what it is like to play professional softball around the world. Should Theresa write a book about her experiences? Let her know in the comments! Leave comments at batteritup@yahoo.com.

Our second session with John Sensenbaugh. John gives us a lot of good information about the world of rental properties. John found out later in life that he had a talent for an unusual form of art which he continues to develop. If you would like to find out more about his art you can type in his name on YouTube. You can also check him out through Google. An awesome video with examples of his work...

John Sensenbaugh has played games at San Quenton prison in California. We hear why there was a 25 year gap in his baseball life and why he came back to the sport. What it has meant to him to play in Arizona for the World Series. We talk about the relationships that come about through the sport. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com

Rich has done a lot in his life! Policeman, Firefighter, pilot, author, and wine writer to name a few. In this episode we find out about some of these. Rich has now written 9 books on wine as well as other subjects. You can find his books at authorhouse.com. just look for books by Richard Paul Hinkle. His new book is "empoering our Kids and Ourselves". Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. 

Rich has had many interests in his life but writes that his passion is baseball.he still enjoys showing others how to play the game. In this episode we follow his progression in the game and what it means to him. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.

David has been a doctor for over 50 years. He tells us how he chose his field. He also talks about why he is still involved in his practice. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.

What is it like to suddenly find senior baseball in your 50's after never playing organized ball before that? David lets us in on what it is like to play ball in a prison! How do you find mentors in senior ball? Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.

A special year for Don 1964. Hear how he rose from single A to the majors in just that one season. What happens after that the following years. When does the end of the career occur and how do you know? Don's book is available at Amazon. Comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com.

A chance to explore Don's new book "Major League Shutout Debut". Find out how a player was found in 1960 since the wasn't a draft like today. What is the path to the majors through all the minor league levels. Don met many of the greats from that era as he rose the ladder. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Don's book is available through Amazon.

There was just so much more to talk to Tom about a third show was needed. We learn what music Tom plays now and what he started playing. How long does it take to make one of his guitars and who are some of those that play them. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com  

We have a chance to delve into Tom's other passion of makeing Arch Back Guitars. He tells us about creating the Hafling guitar. Most of all we learn what it is to be a Lutherie! In addition Tom has been able to help a lot of young people along the way. If you want to find out how to reach Tom let us know at barrelitup@yahoo.com.