Pine Tar Podcast
Pine Tar Podcast is where baseball culture meets everyday life. Hosted by the team behind Pine Tar Clothing, this show dives into the stories, style, and spirit that make the game more than just nine innings. From behind-the-scenes conversations with players and creators to the unscripted moments that tie baseball to community, creativity, and hustle — it’s about what happens on and off the field. Grab some pine tar and settle in.
Episodes
8 episodes
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 8 | Pine Tar Athlete Hayden Tronson
In this episode of the Pine Tar Podcast, Jeff Ruprecht sits down with Pine Tar Athlete Hayden Tronson, a Division 1 pitcher at Stephen F. Austin, for an honest conversation about baseball development, JUCO ball, pitching mindset, and the real r...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 7 | Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds and baseball go together like dirt fields and dirty pants. In this solo episode of the Pine Tar Podcast, Jeff breaks down why sunflower seeds are basically part of a ballplayer’s uniform—from Reggie Jackson era dugouts to today’...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 6 | Special Guest: Tucker Talks Turf
What does it really take to build a championship‑caliber baseball culture when your budget is small, your winters are long, and your home field is basically a second full‑time job? In Episode 6, Jeff welcomes Douglas High School head coach and ...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 5 | Design Deep Dive
Jeff shares the origin of the brand, the meaning behind signature designs like “Chin Music,” the PT monogram, the pennant tee, and “Play or Die,” plus how Pine Tar partners with teams and schools through custom fundraising collabs. Whether you’...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 4 | T206 Tobacco Cards
In this episode of the Pine Tar Podcast, Jeff dives into one of the most legendary pieces of cardboard in sports history: the T206 Honus Wagner. He breaks down why this tiny tobacco-era card just sold for over $5 million, what makes it so rare,...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 3 | Nolan Ryan
Nolan Ryan: Grit, Junk Wax, And A Fastball That Wouldn’t QuitIn this episode of the Pine Tar Podcast, Jeff sits down with one of his all-time baseball obsessions: Nolan Ryan. From growing up in the 80s and 90s glued to Ryan’s star...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 2 | LOVE for the game
In this episode of the Pine Tar Podcast, Jeff Ruprecht, founder and designer of Pine Tar Clothing, dives into what it really means to love the game of baseball—beyond stats and wins. He talks about grit, getting your uniform dirty, the moments ...
Pine Tar Podcast | Episode 1 | Welcome to the Pine Tar Podcast
In Episode 1 of Pine Tar Podcast, Jeff Ruprecht — graphic designer, lifelong baseball rat, and founder of Pine Tar Clothing — kicks things off by telling the story behind both his love for the game and the brand itself. He looks back on growing...