Foul Tips and Bat Flips
Interviews with coaches, players, team employees and fans of minor league and collegiate summer teams, with a heavy emphasis on the Mid America League and Abilene Flying Bison. I will try to bring interesting stories that may go unnoticed by the average fan. Rest assured, this is a simple podcast brought to you by a simple man!
Episodes
57 episodes
What Makes This Superfan Tick? - Meet Abilene Flying Bison Superfan John Berry
John Berry is a loyal fan of the Abilene Flying Bison. He details his love of sports, especially what makes him one of the most rabid Abilene Flying Bison fans around. A gentleman I've grown to be able to call a friend, Mr. Berry also dis...
Flying Solo - Local Baseball Stadium discussion and Summer Collegiate Update
In this episode, I compare the experiences at the three different college baseball parks here in Abilene, TX. I also discuss 3 college summer leagues in the state of Texas - Mid America League, Texas Collegiate League and Cowboy Collegiate Leag...
Can Adults Have Fun? Matt Orr and Howard Carey Discuss Sandlot Baseball and The Long Time Baseball Ranch
Matt Orr, facility manager of The Long Time, and Howard Carey, OG Texas Playboy Sandlot ballplayer and host of The Sandlot Revolution podcast, discuss the history of Sandlot baseball in Texas. They detail how The Long Time has become a bucolic ...
The Return of the Oklahoma STORM Chaser - Chris Storm Strives to Visit 50 College Ballparks
Chris Storm returns to detail his drive to attend games in at least 50 different college baseball and softball parks throughout his home state of Oklahoma. At the time of the recording, Chris had completed 36 visits but had reached 47 by the ti...
New Sheriff in Town - Alec Allred, Founder and CEO of The Players League
Alec Allred is leading the charge into collegiate summer baseball with a clear vision and business model that is focused on player development and fan-friendly entertainment. In less than a decade since retiring from professional ball, Al...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Back to Wichita - Tysaac Noland Joins for the 1st Anniversary Show
This is the anniversary edition of the show. I thought that there could be no better guest than the first person I interviewed, Tysaac Noland. Tysaac talks about what life has been like since we originally talked in the late fall of 2024 and ho...
He's Seen and Done It All - Meet Mark Schuster, Founder of the Mid-America League
Mark Schuster has over 37 years of management experience at many levels of both affiliated and independent baseball. Mark and I discuss his time with the Durham Bulls one year after the release of the wildly popular Bull Durham ...
Groovin' in the Sunshine - Meet Dave Ainley, owner of the Eternal Sunshine Photobus
Dave, a transplant to North Texas from Spokane, Washington, has infused 2 of his greatest passions, photography and restoring vintage VW Vans, into an exciting business. His story of personal growth and perseverance is sure to motivate you. I t...
Frisco Gold Rush - Interviews and Interesting Stories from the 2026 Frisco Classic
This is a compilation of interviews with some interesting people I met at the 2026 Frisco Classic, presented by Peak Events. This has become one of the premier college baseball tournaments annually. Guests include on field host Floyd (Insta-@sh...
No Trash Allowed - Meet The Producer and Rocket City Super Fan Virgil Brooks
Virgil Brooks, aka The Producer for Break Even Sports and The DHC, shares some of his sports knowledge and experience. I could have talked to Virgil for hours. This was an engaging conversation and it left me wanting to visit more. ...
Livin' The Dream - Cam Vega Dreamed of Coaching Professional Baseball since Childhood...and Now He Is!
Since our discussion of Cisco College Baseball and the 2026 season in the previous episode, Cam Vega has announced his move to the Miami Marlins organization. Cam will serve as catchers coach and assistant hitting coach for the Double-A Pensaco...
Stars of Tomorrow - Spring JUCO Ball Preview with Cam Vega, Cisco College Asst. coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Returning guest Cam Vega, sits down to discuss the current Cisco College baseball team's hot start and preview the spring. We discuss JUCO ball throughout Texas as well as a brief discussion of Division I baseball. Listen for teams and pl...
The Power of a Mother's Love - Meet Roger Ward, GM and Head Coach of the Great Bend Bat Cats.
Following a brief hiatus after an illustrious playing and coaching career, Roger Ward decided to bring collegiate summer baseball to his home town of Great Bend, Kansas. Against great odds, and overcoming the negative impact left from a previou...
He's A Top Gun - Meet Kyle Flax, GM and Head Coach of the Haysville Aviators of the Jayhawk Collegiate League
Kyle Flax joined his hometown Haysville Aviators as both head coach and general manager in 2024, leading the squad to their 6th National Baseball Congress (NBC) tournament appearance in the team's brief 13 year history. Kyle shares stories from...
Meet the Dad Hat - Ed Rivera, Mastermind of The Dad Hat Chronicles and Co-Owner of the Curved Brim Media Empire
Ed Rivera hosts 3 different online sports shows weekly: The DHC Sports Show, Breakfast Takes, and Break Even Sports as well as The Dad Hat Chronicles podcast. He, along with partner Paul Caputo, founded the Curved Brim Media which is a ba...
A Voice To Be Jealous Of - James Trietley, Director of Broadcasting of the Abilene Flying Bison
James is the Director of Broadcasting and radio voice of the Abilene Flying Bison. Only 28 years old, he already has 28 years of experience calling multiple sports. James shares engaging tales and shares the highlights of his experiences that h...
Meet The Mayor - Donnie Wise
In addition to being the mayor of the Dad Hat Chronicles, Donnie Wise is a NY Yankees, Columbia Fireflies and Clemson Tigers fan and sports traveler. You are sure to be entertained by his stories, especially the tales of how he got his hero's a...
The Bomb.Com - Caleb Evans, On-Field Host for the Abilene Flying Bison
In this episode, I got to visit with the on-field host and emcee for the Abilene Flying Bison, Caleb Evans. Caleb is multi-talented and has an engaging personality. Hear his back story and how he ended up finding this role. After listening to C...
They Saw It On The Radio - My Best (And Worst) Calls of 2025
Hear some of my favorite, if not best, calls from the high school games I am fortunate enough to call. In my free time, I am the radio (online) voice for the Baird Bears, a Texas 1A school just west of Abilene on Interstate 20. You can catch Be...
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Suave! - Meet Rodrigo Bravo, Two Time Abilene Flying Bison Infielder
Rodrigo is one of only a few players to have played for the Abilene Flying Bison in both 2024 and 2025. He recounts his time in Abilene, as well as his roots in the game and where he is currently on his baseball journey. You're sure to enjoy my...
Meet Captain Zach Beeson, Baseball Fan and Historian
An avid baseball enthusiast, Zach Beeson has tied his love of baseball and cuisine into an enriching life for himself and his family. While scheduling around his duty commitments in the Army National Guard, Captain Beeson has been able to visit...
The Prospector - Patrick Larson Discusses His Love of Baseball and Other Sports
You won’t want to miss this deep dive into Patrick Larson’s love of sports and his wide-ranging list of favorite teams. Patrick also opens up about a recent period of self-reflection, exploring how his teams’ results and cap collection affect h...
New Faces in the Mid America League! - MAL Commissioner Nick Weisenborn is Back
Mid America League Commissioner Nick Weisenborn discusses 2026 and beyond, including 4 new franchises for the upcoming summer. This is Nick's third visit. I appreciate the time he gives and detail with which he answers my questions.
Bayou Brilliance - Meet Ronnie Rantz, Owner of the Baton Rouge Rougarou and Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators
Ronnie Rantz is a legend in his home state of Louisiana. From his collegiate career under legendary coach Skip Bertman, where he helped lead the Tigers to their first national championship until today, Ronnie has been a prominent figure in the ...
