Nick Firestone

Indy Ball Report

Sports EN ↓ 412 episodes

Two guys talking about the wacky, exciting, sometimes fantastic, and always talented world of Independent league baseball. Episodes come out weekly.

Author

Nick Firestone

Category

Sports

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indyballreport.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus Episode: Therapy On Rails 19.06.2024

Kyle (Railcats Talk Podcast) joins the show o talk about the Gary walk-a-thin and the state of the Railcats

Episode 275: Yellowcard on the Crown 15.06.2024

There's a foul on the field in the Association and some wild performances across all the leagues. Stay tuned until the end for some catty conversation.

Episode 274: Let the Games Begin 08.06.2024

Recorded- June 6, 2024 Uploaded- June 8, 2024  After weeks of hype, Ballers opening day is here! We give our thoughts on how it went plus a look around the core four. We also play find the fraud.

Episode 273: Big Mid Energy 01.06.2024

Recorded- May 29, 2024 Uploaded- June 1, 2024   Everyone is underway in 2024! Go around to look at the start of the season for the ALPB, AAPB, FLPB, and PBL. We look over the latest Indy Ball Rankings and try to figure out who is mid.

Episode 272: All of The Lights 25.05.2024

Recorded- May 23, 2024 Uploaded- May 25, 2024   We finish off the 2024 preview season this week with the Pioneer League and look at an illuminating situation in Yolo. Also an update across the other partner leagues.

Episode 271: Teat-ering on the Edge 18.05.2024

Recorded- May 16, 2024   Uploaded- May 18, 2024   Quiet on set, we’re talking about the noise restrictions and missed payments in Milkmen land. The Ballers are raiding some bleachers and the Knockouts took a good punch this week. An update of all the leagues in action this week too. Also Ryan shares a cup of coffee.

Episode 270: Stars and Striped Baseballs 11.05.2024

Recorded- May 8, 2024   Uploaded- May 11, 2024   Baseball is back in the middle of America (& Canada) this week! We preview the American Association and look at the challenge system that’s coming to the Pioneer League.

Episode 269: Explore The Frontier 04.05.2024

Recorded- May 2, 2024   Uploaded- May 4, 2024   We keep up the marathon episodes this week with the Frontier League preview! We also talk about the AAPB’s streaming and Oakland’s renderings.   Preview start- 52;23

Episode 268: Ripping Into Another Season 27.04.2024

Recorded- April 18/25, 2024   Uploaded- April 27, 2024   It’s a massive 3 hour long show this week. The guys give the most in depth preview of the Atlantic League that you’ll find and welcome umpire Andy McPherson to the show too!   Interview starts at 17;46 Preview Starts at 01;13;00

Episode 267: Under Development 20.04.2024

Recorded- April 17/18, 2024   Uploaded- April 20, 2024   We look at some new developments in Oakland and the development plan in the American Association. A conversation on new LMB rules and some happenings in the state of NJ. Included an interview with NY Boulders head scout Kevin Tuve.

Episode 266: Knock'd Out the Sky 13.04.2024

Recorded- April 11, 2024   Uploaded- April 13, 2024   The guys wrap up review season with a look at the Frontier League West and give some thoughts on Hagerstown’s plans for their home opener. Also a quick check in on the state of New England.

Episode 265: Save Me Sacramento 06.04.2024

Recorded- April 5, 2024   Uploaded- April 6, 2024   The Ballers have become the only game in town but Yolo has some new competition in their backyard. We look at some new additions on the Oakland staff and review the Frontier League’s East division from last year.

Episode 264: Highway of Highwheels 30.03.2024

Recorded- March 28-29, 2024   Uploaded- March 30, 2024   We welcome Yolo Highwheelers manager Billy Horton to the show to discuss his timein Billings and plans for the new franchise. It’s a Pioneer League Review week as well and we look at the ValleyCats staff and give our thoughts.

Episode 263: Silent Night 23.03.2024

Recorded- March 21, 2024   Uploaded- March 23, 2024   All quiet on the front this week. A quick look at Winnipeg’s ballpark upgrades and a review of the AAPB West.

Episode 262: Erie Times Ahead 16.03.2024

Recorded- March 15, 2024   Uploaded- March 16, 2024   It’s a dog eat dog world, or at least in Chicago it is. We provide another update on the situation in the midwest mecca. Also news of possible expansion in Texas alongside our AAPB East Division review. Nathaniel Ascher of the Lake Erie Crushers joins the show to talk about the team’s analytic efforts. It’s a great lakes special this week!

Episode 261: Sick as a Dog 09.03.2024

Recorded- March 9, 2024   Uploaded- March 9, 2024   This is Ryan’s episode as the flu has Nick down worse than Greys vs Quebec. An update on the Dogs situation and a busy week around the Frontier League.

Episode 260: Dirty Water Dogs 02.03.2024

Recorded- March 1, 2024   Uploaded- March 2, 2024   The Dogs might have found themselves in some hot water with how they run their business. New England has unveiled their logo and we finally get to the ALPB South review.

Episode 259: Gastonia Glow Up 24.02.2024

Recorded- February 23, 2024   Uploaded- February 24, 2024   There’s some serious changes coming to coaching staffs including a vet heading out and rookie manager. An international flair is present this week with some tryout news and some stock offseason news. Brady Salisbury joins the show to talk about Gastonia, both future and present.

Episode 258: Burn The Barn Down 17.02.2024

Recorded- February 16, 2024   Uploaded- February 17, 2024   There’s some rebrands that got very different receptions that we need to talk about. Oakland is moving to a home across town and Sioux City is handing some big extensions too. Jack Jennings joins the shows to discuss his work building the Dockhounds roster in 2023 and 2024.

Episode 257: Indeed, We Have an Issue 10.02.2024

Recorded- February 8, 2024   Uploaded- February 10, 2024   Gastonia has been officially unveiled, we discuss. Indeed there’s more as the Jackals start a manager hunt late in the offseason. We review the ALPB North’s 2023 season.

Episode 256: Old School Cool 03.02.2024

Recorded- February 2, 2024   Uploaded- February 3, 2024   Gastonia is set to announce their new ALPB team replacing the Honey Hunters and Windy City/New England add some MLB experience. Mike Pinto joins the program to talk Joliet, Southern Illinois, and so much more!   Interview starts at 17;27

Episode 255: The Wheel Stays In Motion 27.01.2024

Recorded- January 25, 2024   Uploaded- January 27, 2024 The sale of Lexington is complete and wheel give you the details on the newest Pioneer League in Yolo County. The massive coaching carousel spins this week and you’ll get the full details and thoughts on every manager.   Referenced Episodes Episode 239 Episode 242-245 Episode 247-249 Episode 254

Episode 254: Daylight Savings Time 20.01.2024

Recorded- January 18, 2024   Uploaded- January 20, 2024 There’s something going on in Kentucky and we’re looking to get to the bottom of it. Likewise, there’s some major changes coming across the Frontier League and the Pioneer League has an interesting brand roll out.

Episode 253: Places to Go, People to See 13.01.2024

Recorded- January 12, 2024   Uploaded- January 13, 2024 There’s some expansion fever this week with new markets popping up and old favorites reemerging. There’s also some front office shake ups coming across the Indy Ball landscape. The gang also has an answer for the biggest question in the PBL.

Episode 252: Stadium Resolutions 06.01.2024

Recorded- January 5, 2024   Uploaded- January 6, 2024 The Indy Ball community lost a titan this week, we speak on Bret Luethner’s passing. Also the Jackals and Ballers have two very unique issues when it comes to getting fans to the ballpark. We look at the B’s issue with the A’s about the O. Co and the Jackals open letter.

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