Balls, Strikes, and Bourbon

Written by: Balls Strikes and Bourbon
  • Summary

  • A podcast about the art of umpiring and the pleasures of whiskey.
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Episodes
  • S2: Episode 10 - Catching Up
    Sep 9 2024

    After a brief hiatus, Bernnie and Josh return to discuss a few plays they have seen recently, sip some good, simple whiskies, and have a guest appearance by Bernnie's fire alarm.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • S2: Episode 9 - The episode where Josh is replaced by Dale Scott
    Jun 24 2024

    In season two's ninth episode, Josh doesn't show up on time to record, so he is replaced by retired Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott.

    Bernnie and Dale talk about Old Forester 1920, Jack Daniel's and other "Tennessee" whiskies, umpire crew dynamics, and umpiring with difficult partners.

    Dale's book, The Umpire Is Out: Calling the Game and Living My True Self, talks about his umpiring career and his experience being a pioneer for LGBTQ+ people within baseball and across sports. The book is available on his website, umpiredalescott.com, and can also found at most major book retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.)

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S2: Episode 8 - Things That Grind Our Gears
    May 27 2024

    Bernnie, Josh, returning guest Justin, and first-time guest Bobby talk about some of the things they see and hear in the baseball world that really grind their gears.

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    1 hr and 50 mins

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