Nick Firestone
Indy Ball Report
Two guys talking about the wacky, exciting, sometimes fantastic, and always talented world of Independent league baseball. Episodes come out weekly.
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Nick Firestone
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 202: Tri-City Talks Pt. 2 21.01.2023 1:32:15
Interview- January 9, 2022 Recorded- January 20, 2022 Uploaded- January 21, 2022 Will is back from Vegas and we’re back with the second half of our Tri-City interviews. Matt Callahan (TCVC VP/GM) jumps on to talk some Valleycats baseball. We also have a Frederick update and a bunch of hirings. All this and more on the Indy Ball Report.
Episode 201: Tri-City Talks Pt. 1 14.01.2023 1:01:01
Interview- January 9, 2022 Recorded- January 13, 2022 Uploaded- January 14, 2022 Will is off in Vegas but before he left the guys got to sit down and talk with Valleycats manager and Indy Ball legend Pete Incaviglia.
Episode 200: Live From the Dugout 07.01.2023 1:20:30
Interview- January 6, 2022 Recorded- January 6, 2022 Uploaded- January 7, 2022 Count em, 2 major milestones as the crew reaches the 200 episode mark and they welcome their first MLB player to the show. Logan Watkins (Cleburne Manager) joins the show to talk about his journey in baseball from Wrigley to Wichita to Mexico and beyond. There some major hirings in the ALPB and our first radio deal...
Episode 199: Whirl-Windy City 31.12.2022 1:16:00
Interview- December 23, 2022 Recorded- December 30, 2022 Uploaded- December 31, 2022 We welcome Windy City Thunderbolts GM Mike VerSchave to the show to talk about the 2023 ASG, the new manager in town, the Chicago baseball scene, and more. Then a look at a returning ALPB promotion and the new sheriff in the ‘peg. Also a playoff proposal.
Episode 198: Your Questions, Our Answers 4 24.12.2022 1:24:23
Recorded- December 23, 2022 Uploaded- December 24, 2022 It’s time for our annual tradition. You send in questions and we give you the answers. Features this year are personal bio info, show’s future, thoughts on ALPB online presence, our favorite leagues, and more!
Episode 197: A Grand Ole Time 17.12.2022 1:10:35
Recorded on December 15/17, 2022 Uploaded on December 17, 2022 We interviewed Grand Junction Jackalopes President Mick Ritter and discuss what went into their championship last year and much more. We also breakdown the new Legends manager and the shake up in the AAPB.
Episode 196: Aussie Influence 10.12.2022 39:00
There’s a continental sized partnership forming in the American Association and they’re also looking for the most valuable of modern day resources; influencers. Recorded- December 9, 2022 Uploaded- December 10, 2022
Episode 195: Managing the Empire 03.12.2022 58:05
Recorded- December 3, 2022 Uploaded- December 3, 2022 There’s some big changes coming to Quebec and possibly Shreveport as well. The Boomers retain some big pieces, Lake Erie adds one, and Empire State tries to change their fortune.
Episode 194: Blowing In From The South 26.11.2022 43:55
Recorded- November 26, 2022 Uploaded- November 26, 2022 The Frontier League has announced their All-Star weekend and Lexington is getting a fan focused review. The guys talk about both and backtrack on some news from Charleston in this edition of the Indy Ball Report.
Episode 193: On The Clock 19.11.2022 1:00:22
While both hosts are sick neither is sick of exciting news weeks. We have a new team in the ALPB and end of year awards in the Pioneer League. Also a major change coming to the Frontier League and American Association.
Episode 192: General Discussion 12.11.2022 1:49:16
Ryan joins the show again this week. This time we talk about the ALPB’s flawed schedule roll out and the general direction of independent baseball. Also some staffing news in NJ and Gastonia. There’s also an important discussion on Taylor Swift and her albums. Recorded- November 12, 2022 Uploaded- November 12, 2022
Episode 191: Milking It 05.11.2022 1:33:36
The crew welcome Anthony Barone (Milwaukee Milkmen manager) to the show to talk about the Milkmen, American Association, and more. There are also some schedules that are out and a rebrand in the Pioneer League. The Miners named a new manager and the guys discuss as well. Recorded- November 1 & 4, 2022 Uploaded- November 5, 2022
Episode 190: Headliners 29.10.2022 1:00:20
Will has returned and we have 3 different pieces of headline worthy new along with a recap of news from last week and a dose of local color.
Episode 189: Keep Paddling 22.10.2022 39:36
While Will’s away Nick will hold down the fort and get you up to date with the news but first there's a fun interview with Missoula Paddleheads manager Michael Schlact. Recorded- October 18 & 22, 2022 Uploaded- October 22, 2022
Episode 188: A National Landmark 15.10.2022 1:12:52
The guys welcome Brian LoPinto from the Friends of Hinchcliffe to the show to tell us about baseball in Paterson and the history of the ballpark as well. As some big coaching carousel news as well. Recorded- October 13 & 15, 2022 Uploaded- October 15, 2022 Brian's Link- https://www.facebook.com/groups/233107546713577/
Episode 187: Scheduled For Release 08.10.2022 1:00:10
We have our first offseason show in 6 months and the guys are having some fun with it. There’s a slew of schedule releases and some offseason awards in the Atlantic League. Lake Erie also names their manager and we have some Banana Ball to talk about. Recorded- October 6, 2022 Uploaded- October 8, 2022
Episode 186: Barn Blitz 01.10.2022 1:13:15
The Indy Ball season is done and we have a champion in the Atlantic League! We’ll look at the ALPB playoffs as a whole plus end of season awards. Not to mention some manager news as well. Recorded- October 1, 2022 Uploaded- October 1, 2022
Episode 185: Fly High 26.09.2022 1:15:00
Recorded- September 24, 2022 Uploaded- September 26, 2022 The guys talk about championships in 3 leagues and the playoffs in 1 other league.
Episode 184: Championship Weekend 24.09.2022 1:40:32
It’s been a long week away from the field but on it was something else. There’s playoffs in all four partner leagues and three championship games to look at this week. Not to mention, the Jackals confirmed what we already knew. You’ll need to hear this episode of the Indy Ball Report Podcast! Recorded- September 16, 2022 Uploaded- September 17, 2022 (YT Edition)
Episode 183: Lights Out 10.09.2022 1:42:15
It’s the start of playoffs in Indy Ball and we have to talk about the wild card week that’s lived up to its name. Plus a no hitter from last week, new rules, and everything else in the world of Indy Ball. Recorded- September 10, 2022 Uploaded- September 10, 2022
Episode 182: Smoke Em If You Got Em 03.09.2022 1:32:14
We have a big show this week. There’s a playoff race in all 4 partner leagues and 3 of those seasons are into the final stretch. We have more drama in Tri-City involving the usual suspects and some disturbing news out of Lexington. Recorded- September 2, 2022 Uploaded- September 3, 2022 https://twitter.com/ALPBroundup/status/1565680226675335168 https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/ValleyCats-...
Episode 181: It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over 27.08.2022 1:11:09
The Jackals' time at Yogi Berra Stadium has come to end. We’ll look back at the stadium they called home for 25 year and what that final gameday was like. Also, we’re looking at playoff races, a new team coming to an old market, and a very interesting giveaway in Charleston. Recorded- August 26, 2022 Uploaded- August 27, 2022
Episode 180: Nobody Goes There Anymore; It’s Too Crowded 20.08.2022 1:07:34
The Jackals are moving out of the only place they’ve ever called home and we have the inside scoop on the place they’ll be moving to in 2023. The Frontier League’s transaction deadline has come and gone as the playoff races enter the final turn. Who comes out on top? We tell you what we think about it and the American Association’s playoff race as well on this week’s episode of the Indy Ball Repor...
Episode 179: Flying Fish 13.08.2022 1:18:34
The Frontier League’s East Division is heating up with under 2 dozen games left and playoff spots still wide open. Washington accomplished a major franchise milestone and an ALPB alum did as well. Speaking of the ALPB, there’s news on their Hagerstown expansion and playoff race. The AAPB is becoming settled except for the West Division. And the Pioneer League has history too. All this and more on...
Episode 178: I Newsome-thing About a Haberdashery 06.08.2022 53:29
We’re talking about all 4 partner leagues this week. Quebec shows that they do bleed and the sharks are closing in. The Pioneer League second half is gaining steam and their hidden gems come to light. The Association comes to fight to their finish line and the Atlantic League it Lancaster that’s Barnstormin' the top of North. Recorded- August 6, 2022 Uploaded- August 6, 2022
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