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Indy Ball Report
by Nick Firestone
Two guys talking about the wacky, exciting, sometimes fantastic, and always talented world of Independent league baseball. Episodes come out weekly.
Episodes
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Episode 396: On the Docket
Recorded- October 15, 2026 Uploaded- October 17, 2026 We're getting caught up on the news and do a deep look at the schedules in Indy Ball.
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Episode 395: Return to Glory
Recorded- October 9, 2026 Uploaded- October 10, 2026 We finally are able to recap the 3 remaining championship series and wrap up the 2026 season.
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Episode 394: Black Wednesday
Recorded- September 30, 2026 Uploaded- October 3, 2026 Gastonia's gone and there are more teams to follow. Our raw take on those situations as well as realignment in other areas of the Indy Ball as well.
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Episode 393: The Edge of Greatness
Recorded- September 24, 2026 Uploaded- September 26, 2026 We're reviewing round 2 across Indy Ball this week.
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Episode 392: C'est Finne
Recorded- September 18, 2026 Uploaded- September 19, 2026 The dynasty has ended. We review the first round of playoff baseball across Indy Ball.
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Episode 391: The End Has Begun
Recorded- September 10, 2026 Uploaded- September 12, 2026 The playoffs are on and we're deep diving all the game 1s across Indy Ball this week.
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Episode 390: Teams on Top, Land Down Under
Recorded- September 3, 2026 Uploaded- September 5, 2026 There big trouble down under with the ABL and we have teams selling their identity again. Final playoff push under way across Indy Ball!
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Episode 389: Moving Day
Recorded- August 26, 2026 Uploaded- August 29, 2026 The final weeks of the season are upon us and the guys start looking forward to the postseason. RedPocket is on the verge of history too.
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Episode 388: Hot Dog, Hotter Hand
Recorded- August 20, 2026 Uploaded- August 22, 2026 We spend a lot of time on the Association and get distracted by a no-hitter in progress.
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Episode 387: The Farm Upstate
Recorded- August 12, 2026 Uploaded- August 15, 2026 The gang is back together this week and look at the Blaine expansion announcement and what REV may be cooking. Plus a look at the playoff races.
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Episode 386: Solo Jam XIV
Recorded- August 7, 2026 Uploaded- August 8, 2026 A one man band this week with big news around league alignment for 2027 and beyond. Plus a look at some streaky baseball.
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Episode 385: Set the Record Straight
Recorded- July 29, 2026 Uploaded- August 1, 2026 The gang discusses expansion to Irvine, CA and some other tomfoolery from the Pioneer League. The Frontier League has a record breaking issue too.
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Episode 384: The Bill Comes Due
Recorded- July 23, 2026 Uploaded- July 25, 2026 It a big talkin ball week as we spend time in each league and discuss the stadium showdown in Billings.
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Episode 383: Dispatches From the Second Half
Recorded- July 16, 2026 Uploaded- July 18, 2026 The second half is formally underway across Indy ball. We look at the state of play and the ASGs before the playoff push starts.
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Episode 382: Unrealized Wins
Recorded- July 9, 2026 Uploaded- June 11, 2026 The Frontier League announced their Y’all star teams and managers are crashing out across Indy Ball.
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Episode 381: Stuck in the Middle
Recorded- July 3, 2026 Uploaded- July 4, 2026 Four team discussion this week. We look at the end of the first half of the season and breakdown the All-Star and Hall of Fame selections in the Association. Also what defines a perfect game?
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Episode 380: Big Stage Broadcast
Recorded- June 25, 2026 Uploaded- June 27, 2026 A big name departure from the ALPB and a bigger announcement from the AAPB. Playoff races and update from around Indy Ball too.
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Episode 379: Pride and Prejudice
Recorded- June 18, 2026 Uploaded- June 19, 2026 We look at the situation unfolding in York after the Pride game protest and discuss the effects of it. Oakland is getting sued and there some teams that are looking fraudulent on the diamond.
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Episode 378: Drought or Drowning
Recorded- June 11, 2026 Uploaded- June 13, 2026 We're talking about teams that are thirsty for success and those drowning in it to start the year. Also a fun announcement at the end!
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Episode 377: Pecos and Promise
Recorded- June 4, 2026 Uploaded- June 6, 2026 We return to interviews as we welcome Trinidad Triggers GM/Owner Kim Schultz to the show. We look at the midseason replacements too.
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Episode 376: Pop Off Pioneer
Recorded- May 29, 2026 Uploaded- May 30, 2026 The guys look at all the action from the past week in Indy Ball and Ryan gives us a Pioneer League Preview.
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Episode 375: Trouble on the Road
Recorded- May 21, 2026 Uploaded- May 23, 2026 Car crashes and bus fires, we look at the transportation issues in Indy Ball this week and breakdown the action too.
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Bonus Episode: AA Meeting
Recorded- May 19, 2026 Uploaded- May 21, 2026 It's another bonus preview episode. This time we look at the American Association.
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Episode 374: Indy Ball+
Recorded- May 14, 2026 Uploaded- May 16, 2026 We have some fun with the latest AAPB broadcast and talk about the season so far for the Atlantic and Frontier Leagues.
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Bonus Episode: Final First Day
Recorded- May 12, 2026 Uploaded- May 14, 2026 For the last time before the name change we have a Frontier League Preview.
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Episode 373: Bluegrass Bound
Recorded- May 8, 2026 Uploaded- May 9, 2026 The Frontier League has a new suitor and the ALPB keeps rolling on this week.
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Episode 372: Tin Cup Serenade
Recorded- April 30, 2026 Uploaded- May 2, 2026 It's part therapy session and part early season analysis. That's what happen when you spend some time in the big house.
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Episode 371: Frontier Fenced In
Recorded- April 23, 2026 Uploaded- April 25, 2026 With a new season comes a lot of change. Everything from team owners to league names, we’ll break it down and talk some ball this week!
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Bonus Episode: First Pitch in 2026
Recorded- April 22, 2026 Uploaded- April 23, 2026 We have our 2026 Atlantic League preview ready for you! A breakdown on how each of the 10 teams size up entering the year.
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Episode 370: A Peak at the Pecos
Recorded- April 16, 2026 Uploaded- April 18, 2026 As the guys prepare for their ALPB preview, we take a quick detour to look at things out west in California baseball.
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Episode 369: Stormy Sky Ahead
Recorded- April 10, 2026 Uploaded- April 11, 2026 A big development in NJ baseball could lead to a major change in Indy Ball. We wrap up the recaps too with the Frontier League.
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Episode 368: Duck Around and Find Out
Recorded- April 2, 2026 Uploaded- April 4, 2026 The Ducks made a big signing that’s drawing big opinions and the Freebirds are going back to a time tested way of calling balls and strikes.
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Episode 367: Belted Far
Recorded- March 26, 2026 Uploaded- March 27, 2026 Pioneer League review week! But first we give an update on the BCL and its future. Plus further expansion could be coming soon.
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Episode 366: Support Your Union
Recorded- March 19, 2026 Uploaded- March 21, 2026 We're looking back on the AAPB in 2025 this week and preview the BCL roster for 2026. Oh and it's finally been announced.
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Episode 365: Solo Jam XIII
Recorded- March 14, 2026 Uploaded- March 14, 2026 Technical and electric issues forced another solo jam. Nick looks at the new Sioux City GM and recaps the articles from the week.
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Episode 364: Forwards to Backwards
Recorded- March 5, 2026 Uploaded- March 7, 2026 A deep talk on the future of the leagues out west and look back on the Atlantic League in 2025. Intro- 00;00-02;30 WAPB False Start Again- 02;30-10;00 PBL Thought- 10;00-27;00 ALPB South Review- 27;00-01;03;30 ALPB North Review- 01;03;30-01;24;03...
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Episode 363: Two Pockets Full
Recorded- February 26, 2026 Uploaded- February 28, 2026 A busy week in the news. Staten Island has a completely new look and a new vision for the future. The CBL goes back to its roots, while we get big details on the Big House Ballgame. And the PBL goes double wide.
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Episode 362: Western Wonders
Recorded- February 19, 2026 Uploaded- February 21, 2026 We talk about some western baseball development and highlight some AAPBers.
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Episode 361: Raising REV-nue
Recorded- February 12, 2026 Uploaded- February 14, 2026 New birds have flown into the Pioneer League, we look at it. York adds a new front office position and we’re talkin more offseason ball.
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Episode 360: Going Mobile
Recorded- February 5, 2026 Uploaded- February 7, 2026 11 in hand is worth 12 in pocket as the Pioneer League added their final member for the 2026 campaign. The guys spend some time just talkin ball from the offseason so far and some CBL happenings too.
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Episode 359: REV Up Your Engines
Recorded- January 29, 2026 Uploaded- January 31, 2026 The guys talk about REV Entertainments recent investments in Indy Ball and the BCL.
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Episode 358: Homem Misterioso
Recorded- January 19/22, 2025 Uploaded- January 24, 2025 The pride of Portugal Chad Rhodes joins the show to talk some ball. Then we break down 2 weeks of news including branding, staffing, tryouts, and more!
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Episode 357: Trying or Crying Camp
Recorded- January 15, 2025 Uploaded- January 17, 2025 Shep joins the show to help us make a big announcement.
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Episode 356: Wrap It Up
Recorded- January 8, 2026 Uploaded- January 10, 2026 We take care of some housekeeping by tackling some late Q/As and updating the coaching carousel.
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Episode 355: Dead of Winter
Recorded- January 2, 2025 Uploaded- January 3, 2025 It's a thin week, which means a lot of musings on expansion, tryouts, and hallmark films. Also a coaching carousel update.
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Episode 354: Your Questions, Our Answers 8
Recorded- December 26, 2025 Uploaded- December 27, 2025 It's the holiday season and that mean it's Q/A time! The guys take your questions and give you their answers.
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Episode 353: Yearn For The Mines Pt. 2
Recorded- December 23, 2025 Uploaded- December 24, 2025 The conclusion to episode 353. We discuss the PBL schedule and some big moves around the coaching carousel.
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Episode 353: Yearn For The Mines Pt. 1
Recorded- December 18, 2025 Uploaded- December 20, 2025 The guys sit down with Sussex County Miners GM Vin Sangemino to talk Miners' baseball and building up a franchise.
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Episode 352: Commissioners and Convicts
Recorded- December 11, 2025 Uploaded- December 13, 2025 Interviews are back! We welcome Josh Schaub back to the program for the first time in a long time. The carousel keeps spinning and one team is getting locked up.
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Episode 351: Tis The Season
Recorded- December 4, 2025 Uploaded- December 6, 2025 It’s Bowl Season, kinda! We look at hypothetical bowl match ups in Indy Ball and do a coaching carousel update. Also 2 leagues move to a new streaming host.
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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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