Canadian Baseball Network Podcast
by www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com
The Canadian Baseball Network podcast was originally launched for the 2013 World Baseball Classic and will now be a regular feature of The Canadian Baseball Network website. The podcast will feature analysis and updates on baseball in Canada and Canadian’s playing baseball around the world. From the Toronto Blue Jays to your local team, The CBN Podcast will cover all issues and areas of interest to Canadian Baseball fans.
Episodes
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Episode 22: CBN Podcast: Canada vs Mexico Reaction
Matt Betts and Jackson Farough discuss Canada's 10-3 loss to Mexico, which eliminates them from the 2023 World Baseball Classic. They also draw conclusions from the tournament from a Canadian perspective, and look ahead to the future. Music credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Episode 21: CBN Podcast: Canada vs Colombia Reaction
Matt Betts and Jackson Farough break down Canada's huge victory over Colombia in their third game of the 2023 WBC. They discuss the lights out pitching, Freddie Freeman's injury, and get you set for a massive game against Mexico. Music credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Episode 20: CBN Podcast: Canada vs USA Reaction
Matt Betts and Jackson Farough discuss Canada's 12-1 loss to the USA, give some perspective on Mitch Bratt, and preview today's massive game against Columbia. Music credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Episode 19: CBN Podcast: Great Britain vs Canada Reaction
Matt Betts and Jackson Farough break down Canada's 18-8 win over Great Britain in their first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Music credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Episode 18: CBN Podcast: Ernie Whitt
As Team Canada prepares to kick off the 2023 World Baseball Classic, their manager, Ernie Whitt joins Matt Betts for a wide-ranging discussion on the tournament. They discuss participation at the tournament, projected starters, strategy and blending youth and experience. Music credit: Karl Casey…
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Episode 17: CBN Podcast: 2023 WBC Team Canada Roster Breakdown
Matt Betts and Jackson Farough discuss Team Canada's roster at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, previewing the tournament and analyzing Canada's outlook. Music credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Episode 16: CBN Podcast: Blue Jays Offseason Recap
Matt Betts and Jackson Farough break down the past offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays, providing insight and analysis on all of the big moves that took place. They start with the Teoscar Hernandez trade (6:21), then move on to the Kevin Kiermaier signing (14:31). They have a broader discussion...
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Episode 15: CBN Podcast: Mitch Bratt
Matt Betts is joined by Canadian LHP Mitch Bratt, a 5th round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2021 and member of Team Canada for the upcoming WBC. Mitch breaks down his life and routine in professional baseball so far, discusses the type of work he's putting in, and some of the key differences…
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Episode 14: CBN Podcast: Matt Coutney
Matt Coutney sits down with Matt Betts to discuss his monster 2022 season at Old Dominion, which culminated in the 23 year old infielder and 10th round selection of the Los Angeles Angels being named the 2022 Canadian college player of the year by the Canadian Baseball Network. Matt details some…
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Episode 13: CBN Podcast: Mia Valcke
Host Matt Betts is joined by Mia Valcke, a dual sport athlete who plays softball at the University of British Columbia and is also a member of the Canadian National Women's Baseball team. Mia talks about her upbringing in the game, the key differences between softball and baseball, and how she's...
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Episode 12: CBN Podcast: Myles Naylor
Host Matt Betts has a conversation with Myles Naylor, the youngest of the three Naylor brothers, after Josh and Bo, who both play for the Cleveland Guardians. Myles talks about the impact that his older brothers have had on him and his young baseball career, his experience playing for Team Canada...
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Episode 12: CBN Podcast: BONUS with Joe Tevlin, Matt Brash's teammate and catcher at Niagara University
With Matt Brash and the Seattle Mariners playing against the Blue Jays in Toronto for the AL Wild Card Series, we spoke with Brash's catcher at Niagara University, former Ontario Terrier Joe Tevlin in this special bonus segment. Music courtesy: Voyage - Aura.
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Episode 11: CBN Podcast: Jacob Zibin
Matt Betts chats with Canadian pitching prospect Jacob Zibin, a 10th round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians. Jacob opens up about the draft process, his preparation and attention to detail, and his future goals.
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Episode 10: CBN Podcast: Greg Hamilton/2022 MLB Draft Recap
Host Matt Betts and Producer Jackson Farough reflect on the 2022 MLB Draft before being joined by Baseball Canada’s Director of National Teams and Head Coach of the Junior National Team, Greg Hamilton. He discusses the Draft results, details the Junior National Team's development process, and…
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Episode 9: CBN Podcast: John Ircandia/Okotoks Dawgs
Host Matt Betts is joined by John Ircandia, Managing Director of the Okotoks Dawgs. John discusses the Dawgs' program, facilities, player development and much more in a wide-ranging conversation.
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Episode 8: CBN Podcast: Alexis Brudnicki
Matt Betts sits down with the 2021 recipient of Baseball Canada’s Bob Elliott Media Recognition Award, Alexis Brudnicki. They have a wide-ranging conversation about her career in baseball, her experience with Canada's Women's National Team, the importance of getting more women involved in the…
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Episode 7: CBN Podcast: Hugh Pinkney
Matt Betts is joined by Ontario Terriers catcher Hugh Pinkney, a member of the Canadian Junior National team fall selection camp and a Rutgers commit. Hugh discusses his experience within the Terriers organization, the feeling of joining the Canadian Junior National team fall selection camp, and...
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Episode 6: CBN Podcast: Matt Brash
RHP Matt Brash (Kingston, ON) joins Matt Betts to discuss his call-up to MLB (1:50), the experience of being in the Mariners bullpen (7:18), the importance of hard work (11:55) and much more.
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Episode 5: CBN Podcast: Adam Maier
Host Matt Betts is joined by University of Oregon RHP Adam Maier to discuss his time at the University of British Columbia (1:24), what it's like to be a two-way player (2:20), and his stint in the Cape Cod League (7:06).
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Episode 4: CBN Podcast: Brock Dykxhoorn
Host Matt Betts has a conversation with Claude Pelletier Award winner Brock Dykxhoorn about his fantastic '21 season, life as a professional baseball player, and his experience playing overseas. Be sure to check out https://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com for more Canadian baseball coverage.
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Episode 3: CBN Podcast: David Glaude and Patrick Scalabrini
Matt Betts sits down with Quebec City native David Glaude, the winner of the Canadian Baseball Network’s 2021 Murray Zuk Award, as top offensive player in the foreign or independent ranks (0:58). Their wide-ranging discussion covers David's career, his 2021 season, and what it was like to go on a...
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Episode 2: CBN Podcast: Walt Burrows
Host Matt Betts has a wide-ranging conversation with Walt Burrows, an area scout in Canada for the Minnesota Twins and the former supervisor of the MLB Scouting Bureau in Canada (1:32). This fascinating discussion includes Walt's story of scouting NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash as a baseball…
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Episode 1: CBN Podcast: Tyler Black & Rich Leitch
In the return of the CBN Podcast, host Matt Betts sits down with Tyler Black, who was selected in the 1st round, 33rd overall in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers (1:47). They discuss his upbringing, his passion for the game of baseball, and the journey that baseball has taken him on so...
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CBN Podcast - Chris Leroux
Leroux joins us live from the Pan Ams in Peru to discuss: Opening cermonies & partying Importance of representing Canada World baseball classic discussion The Bachelor (Canada) life
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Interview: Matt Lloyd on the 2019 MLB Draft
Indiana Hoosiers standout Matt Lloyd discusses his path to being drafted in the 15th round by the Cincinnati Reds, and what it means for Canadian baseball to have 25 players selected overall.
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CBN Podcast - Jeff Francis
Jeff Francis discusses retirement life, Rockie career, pitching in the world series, and his coaching career with the Junior National Team
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Interview - Nick Vickers of Virginia Tech
Vickers talks about his lengthy rehab process from tommy john surgery and his excitement to get back on the mound in front of the Dawgs faithful.
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CBN Podcast - Ernie Whitt
Team Canada general manager Ernie Whitt discusses spring training with the Phillies, qualifying for the Pan Ams in Brazil, his tenure with the Blue Jays, and his acting debut
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Interview: Brunner talks Academy, Crowder College
Prior to his freshman season at NJCAA powerhouse Crowder College, Brunner sat down to reflect on playing for the Dawgs Academy and the collegiate team as a high school player.
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Interview: Tyler Hollick discusses his induction into Chandler-Gilbert HOF
Former draft pick of the San Francisco Giants and Dawgs Academy bench coach Tyler Hollick discusses his induction into the Chandler-Gilbert, as well as his journey into the Dawgs program
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CBN Podcast - Philadelphia Phillies scout Alex Agostino
Host Dustin Saracini sits down with Philadelphia Phillies scout and Scout of the Year Alex Agostino to discuss his journey into professional scouting, how he evaluates players, and how technology and advanced statistics have changed the landscape.
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Interview: LaRon Smith reflects on Team Canada bronze
LaRon Smith discusses Canada's expectations, what it was like to be in Panama, and his big two-run home run to earn bronze
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ABCA Podcast with Allen Cox, Okotoks Dawgs Academy & Mike Steed, Ontario Blue Jays
The American Baseball Coaches Association podcast sits down with some of the brightest minds in Canadian baseball. Hosted by ABCA College Division Liaison Jeremy "Sheets" Sheetinger
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Sounds from T12 - Dustin Saracini interviews Conor Pote
Dustin Saracini sits down with Okotoks Dawgs Academy player Conor Pote to discuss his first-ever T12.
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Sounds from T12: Dustin Saracini interviews Alejandro Cazorla (OSU)
OSU commit and Dawgs Academy player Alejandro Cazorla sits down with Dustin Saracini to discuss the T12 experience.
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CBN Podcast with Owen Diodati
Diodati sits down with Dustin Saracini to talk about his busy summer, his recruitment to Alabama, and what it takes to make it to the next level.
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CBN Podcast with Mike Soroka
Fresh off his spring training debut and fourth-ranked prospect of the Atlanta Braves Mike Soroka sits down with Dustin Saracini to talk Canadian baseball. "The Junior National Team was the reason why I was able to hop into pro ball."
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CBN Podcast with John Milton
John Milton discusses what's coming down the pipeline it terms of Perfect Game in Canada, upcoming showcases/tournaments, and the importance of gaining exposure at a young age.
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CBN Podcast with Tristan Pompey
Pompey comes on to talk growing up in the Pompey household, his season at Kentucky, CJNT, and the art of the bat flip Audio clip courtesy of Kentucky Wildcats TV
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CBN Podcast with the Okotoks Dawgs
Dustin Saracini sits down with Eddie Sanchez and Brendan Rose from the Okotoks Dawgs. The WMBL is Canada's premier collegiate league.
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CBN Podcast with Alexis Brudnicki
Alexis Brudnicki gives her thoughts on the WBC and the next top Canadian
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CBN Podcast with Andrew Albers
Andrew Albers discusses his incredible journey to Major League Baseball and previews the upcoming World Baseball Classic for Team Canada. Credit to MLB for the clip
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CBN Podcast with John Ircandia
My conversation with the Managing Director of the Okotoks Dawgs
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CBN Podcast with Matt Spatafora
The assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from the Div. I Niagara U Purple Eagles joins the show to talk about the recruiting process and of course, Canadian baseball.
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CBN Podcast with Jason Willow
Here's my conversation with JNT shortstop Jason Willow. We discuss the baseball scene in Victoria, B.C., Tournament 12, travelling with the Junior National Team and much more.
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CBN Podcast with Terry McKaig
My conversation with the Director of Baseball at UBC -- The best destination for baseball in Canada.
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CBN Podcast with Bob Elliott
I sat down with Bob Elliott to talk about his induction into the baseball hall of fame and his favourite moments covering the game.
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CBN Podcast with Stubby Clapp
In the second edition of your CBN podcast, host Dustin Saracini talks to Stubby Clapp about the finest Canadian moments, his MLB tenure and much, much more.
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Episode 54 - With Josh Naylor
The Canadian Baseball Network Podcast is back. Dustin Saracini talked to Josh Naylor about his first year as a pro, the current Canadian baseball situation and more.
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Episode 53 - Talkin' Draft with Chris Robinson
In this episode of the Canadian Baseball Podcast we are joined by Canadian National Team alumni Chris Robinson. We start off with an update from Robinson on what it has been like for him transitioning from a player to a coach, and what surprises have come with the new role. Then we discuss…
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About this show
The Canadian Baseball Network podcast was originally launched for the 2013 World Baseball Classic and will now be a regular feature of The Canadian Baseball Network website. The podcast will feature analysis and updates on baseball in Canada and Canadian’s playing baseball around the world. From the Toronto Blue Jays to your local team, The CBN Podcast will cover all issues and areas of interest to Canadian Baseball fans.
Hosted by
www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com