PODCAST · sports
Softball Diaries
by Alex Kleger, Matt Bucovetsky
Alex Kleger and Matt Bucovetsky discuss local softball games. Bats, balls, beer.
Episodes
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Softball Diaries 85: Spencer's Gifts
This week on the pod we have non-rookie Spencer. Spencer has been 'in' on the SD scene for a few years, played in more than a few games, and even full on lives in Philly now. Get to know the Santabarbaraite along with us: is he pro boat, will he remember his pet chameleon's name, and which...
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Softball Diaries 84: Tech Taylor Out
Summer is not over until we play softball, tie, and podcast about it. We do our first in-person podcast since 2019, with Taylor Engel stopping by Homebase Studios. Highlights: childhood trauma (oops), the kindness of Cione's staff-(ass), Kleger being wrong (often). Learn about Taylor going to…
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Softball Diaries 83: Evan Kassof's Soap Opera
Evan gets paid to produce drama, yet still finds time to create and distribute a lot of it outside of working hours. Today we have the equivalent of a one-man show, presented in a single (double-length) act. We pull the curtain up on the mysterious Professor (is this true? I'm going with it)...
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Softball Diaries 82: The Softball Must Flow
Welcome to the softball bubble! We quarantined all players, friends, families, and pets at the old Holiday Inn for the first game of the year. It was a glorious return to form—rust, warts, false-ties and all. Naturally the podcast comes next. Listen for updates on all the important players, a…
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Softball Diaries 81: Safe at Home
Are you quarantining, with nothing to do? Missing better times? Missing softball too? Well we did the next best thing: EMERGENCY POD! Listen as the SD personalities semi-officially announce their semi-formal takes on big bad corona and how it may or may not affect the upcoming season. Truly we…
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Softball Diaries 80: Like a Big Awards Show, That's Okumura
Let us gather round and close the stat book on another season. Here we go: a sprawling double episode which ends our ambitious two show award show arc! Congrats to all the winners, listen to hear your name, you probably got something! More importantly we have our Rookie of the Year (spoilers!),...
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Softball Diaries 79: You Play to Win the Endgame
The season is over and 'it is what it is'. Prophesied long ago, the events have been set in motion; This is the end, PART I: A nomination special. Did you make the cut for the coveted award of your choice? If you were wondering, you probably did, but listen to confirm. A ballot is / will be...
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Softball Diaries 78: This Diamond is Forever
**WEDDING RECAP PODCAST**. Alex, OF, and Erika, OF/2B, have officially signed a long term contract. The deal is worth an estimated 500 million dollars and is expected to last for an entire lifetime AKA the length of Bobby Bonilla's contract. This is the oral history of how it all went down. Also...
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Softball Diaries 77: Rohan Reigns
A _____ teammate, a motorcycle enthusiast, Rohan raises his fist to capitalism and doesn't care for Indian food. When not trotting to second on a double, he is secretly coveting material objects. But jah another podcast, and we didn't have to increase taxes to get it. Seize the means of run...
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Softball Diaries 76: Abbott time for another one
~~~New pod alert~~. This week's guest, Andrew Abbott, needs no introduction. But this episode DOES have a long introduction, and three game recaps. Listen for a chunk of dad related items, lake talk, plenty of crosstalk, pitching as an existential exercise in pain and suffering, and a some choice...
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Softball Diaries 75: Todds Just Wanna Have Sun
Pod two of 2019, and we have two game recaps, a special set of co-hosts (Erika + Todd), and a full Todd tell-all. Where did Todd migrate to this offseason, and why? Will Todd ever need a winter jacket? Did he work at McDonald's? We're serving up the answers today folks. A HOME RUN!
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Softball Diaries 74: Hot Pod Time Machine
And we're back, back again. The 2019 season is officially underway, so let's knock out 2018 first. Awards and a mass recap event? We're already in mid-season form. Crisp audio, hilarious current event jabber and shout-outs to the softball greats new and old——something for every fan of the pod. Oh...
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Softball Diaries 73: John Ryan is the new Earl of Sandwich
John Ryan has joined softball and made a quick impact with his brilliant speed, tremendous fielding and general distaste for Noah Rush's success. Softball Diaries has an exclusive interview where we go under the pope hat and get to the real John Ryan. Ryan shares with us his opinions on digital...
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Softball Diaries 72: Ben yawns and Mark winks, it's Mark Vaughn and Ben Link!
This week's podcast is a matchup of friends sparked in the south, forged in Philadelphia. Listen to this double-guest (and guest-host!) episode to find out how Ben and Mark met, what they bond over, and which Braves player they compare themselves to. Ever wanted to be a teacher? Own a business?…
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Softball Diaries 71: Bennett Daniels talks Benny McDaniels
Wow, did you guys know Bennett has never been on the podcast? Well Bennett does, and boy is he steamed about it. Though Kleger skipped town to dodge the heat, Bennett brings the hot takes on everything from why he hates dark meat to why speech pathology is the sexiest pathology. Bennett also…
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Softball Diaries 70: An Arvo (or Two) with Todd Dixon
Hear the Diaries like never before: IN HD SUPER-CRISP AUDIO. Todd Dixon, an Aussie, a tour manager, and a bloomin' Sixers fan, is also a sound engineer. His talents are on display here, mate. I'm pretty sure he bugged Buco's house cause there were mics and equipment everywhere—and constant…
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Softball Diaries 69: Kate is La La Leaving
The Cormorant has graduated from Philadelphia and it's time to celebrate good times. Kate is a natural leader, three-time league MVP and leaves as the winningest captain of all-time. We dish on Jesus, Staples, and setting alarms. Listen for some Billy Joel trivia, how Kate would kill an intruder,...
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Softball Diaries 68: Here's Jonny
Like a greatest hits podcast happening in realtime, this one has got it all: You like the recaps? We go for two. You like an interview? Newcomer Jonny shows up, talks. You want us to play a game WITH special guests? Jonny and Siebel battle the hypothetical in WWJ(or J)D?; where only Steph can...
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Softball Diaries 67: Thatcher, Thatcher, Softball Snatcher
The second coming of Thatcher! Last time Thatchmo was on the 'cast he was a doe-eyed, happy-go-lucky, wet-behind-the-ears, never-been-kissed, cherub-boy-king. Years (years!) later we check-in with the mature adult he has become. Gross fills in for Buco, who is scouting talent in Catalonia. We yap...
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Softball Diaries 66: Mr. Martino Goes to Port Richmond, Fishtown, Tacony, Lawncrest, Bridesburg, Northwood and Mayfair
Back for more in 2018. Kicking off the new season of softball and Dairies (season seven!), Buco and Kleg are stumping for Dan Martino. We politicize the podcast with pro-choice, anti-gun, socialist free weed pieces (not really...mostly!). We recap a collapse, the return of the Shiss, Krone being...
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Softball Diaries 65: SLEAZE PLAY!
This week we break down the 'cult classic', Squeeze Play! No interview, just a rollicking panel of experts who hate-watched this softball movie. How did this movie get made? We attempt to answer. Thanks to Zak Krone, Justin Siebel, Stef, and Erika for helping to understand and legitimize this...
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Softball Diaries 64: Papa Ricci's Last Resort
Ed Ricci is an honest man who likes the simple things: a gin and diet ginger ale, sports talk radio, dressing up like Frank Sinatra. Ed remembers the golden years of Conshohocken, and knows exactly why things are no longer great (to daughter Stephanie's discomfort). Steph's parents' first date is...
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Softball Diaries 63: Abbott at Rest
From the swamps of Virginia emerges a baseball playing bass player, who you are about to get to know. Andrew Abbott came to Philadelphia during the Left and Right diaspora, but what happened next will shock you. We talk tourism, ice cream scoopin', and learn which MLB star's brother sucks. Plus a...
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Softball Diaries 62: Learn Some Manners from Rachel Sanders
Reigning Buco / Gross's Beer of the Game Award Winner Rachel Sanders checks back in with the SD crew. Zack Gross, filling in for MIA Buco, seeks advice from Sanders. She happily obliges on the professional, personal, and spiritual. We recap a 'Cione Instant Classic', and premiere the new 'Whats…
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Softball Diaries 61: I Hate Mondays
As spring turns into summer, the boys and girls of Philadelphia descend upon rec center fields; the ritual of the crack of the bat, the smell of Zack Gross, the sound of Bell Biv DeVoe. WE'RE BACK BABY! New year, new field, new time, same rules (more or less). Listen to Buco and Klego kick off…
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Softball Diaries 60: Strikeout, 2016
Time to give out awards and superlatives related to our weekly softball game. Who takes home the most prestigious award, best wigs? Everyone voted, we counted them. Listen to us mention your name, among others! DRUMROLL PLZ
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Softball Diaries 59: I Don't Carah 'Bout Anything
This week on the SD: longtime player Jesse Carah. While in Jesse's beautiful South Philly solarium, the gang talks growing up, getting a job, and being terrified of that creaking sound downstairs...oh god it's definitely a burglar! We recap another game and talk about Halloween. Don't just be...
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Softball Diaries 58: The Lardo Bambino, Dan Martino
The Sultan of Sicily, the Behemoth of Bologna. Dan Martino was born to hit the long ball. Where did the power come from? Why does he play a version of baseball from 150 years ago?? Is it because he is afraid of the oncoming robot revolution? All answered this week on the Diaries. We also did…
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Softball Diaries 57: When Thatcher Met Jonny
Two weeks ago a game ended in a tie. Three months ago Thatcher was just a guy. Thatcher was all alone. Now Thatcher knows Jon Stone. That tie was captained by these two. To commemorate everything, they have appeared, as a couple, on this week's Diaries! Put your ears on this podcast to figure out...
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Softball Diaries 56: No Rush on Labor Day, Jah
Buco and Kleger are proud to have the disarmingly handsome Noah Rush on this week. Together we discuss the big issues; where Noah shops, sweet or savory, whether or not he was in a reggae band in college. Maybe you already know Noah from being featured in a famous series of books his mom wrote?...
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Softball Diaries 55: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination Fishtown
Bring on the closer, Cody Wren. This episode takes us to a place of redemption, crime and punishment, and the ultimate question: Does Cody prefer Sesame Street or the Muppets? We talk about Cody's creative process, his love of sport, and who gives the best tattoos in the joint. Also two game...
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Softball Diaries 54: Krone-y 2016
Who IS Zak Krone? Will anyone ever know? Will anyone ever try? Virginian-Eastern-Shore-Mormon? Charlottesville-Episcopalian? Toledo-Jew? Fishtown-Pizzalogist? To figure out this knuckleballer is to understand how simple it is, yet miss the complexity entirely. No spoilers, Zak's journey to Philly...
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Softball Diaries 52: Pombo Prances, Dances and Swings For the Fences
We're back this week with Buco and Kleg talking to South Africa's very own Claudette Pombo. Claudette's positivity about everything brightens up the dark hell the USA has been cultivating. Listen while you work / walk / jog / do the dishes to learn about South Africa, where in Philly you will…
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Softball Diaries 51: Kyle Garvey Knows All
Hey this episode is super late coming out, but worth the wait. Kyle puts up with all the none sense Buco and guest host Gibby can throw at him, and it's a lot of crap. He explains why he dodges boxing matches and participates in a cruelly orchestrated game show. Gibby manages to show you how far…
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Softball Diaries 50: Papa Does Preach: The Mind of Steve Yassky
This is 50! We made it! Lets celebrate the big L and Father's Day with Gabe's dad Steve. Steve leaves us all questioning our purpose, our past, how he made it out of Turkey, and how he can remember any of it. Just listen to the interview already. There is also a recap of the previous two games…
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Softball Diaries 49: Erika You Feel the Love Tonight?
This week on the 'cast we bring in SD all-star Erika Gallagher. Softball Diaries 49 features a recap of a blow-out, seltzer talk, Estonian banter, and a Sophie's choice between an insect and relaxation. Plus the return of the stock market. And we ruin dinosaurs. Tune in
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Softball Diaries 48: Rain Rain Go Away / Justin Siebel Talks All Day
The rainclouds cleared just long enough to play the inaugural game of 2016! To celebrate this miracle, we bring Justin Siebel into Home Base Studios. Learn about Justin's professorial job at Philly U, his comedic dreams, and livin' that convertible life. We recap an offensively strong first game,...
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Softball Diaries 47: That Ball is Outta Here
Is there any better way to spend the holidays then to memorialize the 2015 Rag Tag season with Buco and Kleg? Definitely. But, why not get to this eventually? This episode of Softball Diaries features the first ever people's choice awards, voted by...YOU! Listen in to meet your MVPs, your best...
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Softball Diaries 46: Nat at Bat
Natalie Cross joins the SD crew for one of the last Softball Diaries of 2015. Join us as we discuss DJ Natty by Nature's musical evolution, her pet rabbit, what she wants to be when she grows up, and a ton more. Game 21 recap too. Cross it off today!
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Softball Diaries 45: Chris Can't Stop
SD 45! This week Cousin Chris (Chris Maltby) steps in front of the camera (iPad) for his on-screen (iTunes Podcast Section) debut. Find out about the man who has had over thirty jobs, from Obama supporter to recently eliminated reality star transporter, and has never lost a game of dodgeball.…
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Softball Diaries 44: Sanders for President
Okaley dokely, this week Rachel Sanders is on the SD, and it is finger-licking good. Stories from Rachel's North Carolina upbringing are amazing, so no flipping. While she's no workaholic, we discuss her current and previous employment, as well as her primetime nickname. We recap last weeks…
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Softball Diaries 43: The Schurr-burban Classic
Did you enjoy this weekend's Suburban Classic Invitational Spectacular II? Listen in to hear us blabber on about it. We also recap the game played during our regularly scheduled time. The winner of the Dirty Dirty jersey, Justin Schurr, is live in studio this week. Justin talks about his Atlantic...
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Softball Diaries 42: Three The Gross Way
Happy Labor Day Weekend! The SD crew was busy; weddings and music fests abound. Strap in for your third tour of duty with Zack Gross, where cameras, the secret to being a nice captain, and strip club treks are also abound. Power rankings, and a rivalry which is really not-a-rivalry are abounded,...
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Softball Diaries 41: Urgo Hard In the Paint
Steve is back on the SD, and his timing, as usual, is perfect. As one of the league's hottest hitters, we are all interested in his takes on the Grateful Dead, gentrification, celeb beefs, and if we can put raw salmon on a hot dog. But seriously we talk about his music and growing up in VA. Plus...
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Softball Diaries 40: My Heart Will Rohan
We went all out for the big four-oh! SD is not over the hill yet, as Rohan is in the studio this week for an ambitious interview. His story spans decades, continents, and software which makes more software. Tune in for the banter, stay for the musings on martinis and John Mayer. Are you in?
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Softball Diaries 39: A Celebration of Halves
Thats right folks, it is time for another award show! Bear witness to Buco and Kleger's midsummer spectacular! Highlights, lowlights, crust punks, and home runs are put on a pedestal for one night only. Did you win a coveted 'Softie'? Probably, but for the wrong reasons. Also last week's unique...
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Softball Diaries 38: Tom Kelly Paints the Corner, and Combat Wounds
This week on Softball Diaries, the pride of Abington, Tom Kelly. Buco and Kleger sketch out this artist's background, and figure out what the Bryn Mawrian thinks of his rookie year so far. What does Tom Kelly think of Trump? How does Tom use his Tyler School of Art degree? Find out!
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Softball Diaries 37: T-Swiss in the Studio
Hey there Softball Universe, this week Taylor steps off the diamond and into the podcast. Taylor and the gang discuss horses, parties, dogs, and family. Its always about family. Also a must listen recap of an old-school classic with a double-surprise ending. No mercy!
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Softball Diaries 36: Keira Educates, Kleger Dislocates
The SD is ecstatic to have the wonderful Keira Wilson on for a mega episode. We talk to Keira about her positive role in people's lives, love of veggie costumery, and how she joined a weird (okay in the scheme of things NOT weird) religion. Kleger scarily dislocated his arm during last week's…
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Softball Diaries 35: Let Me See Your Tootsie-Rohe
This week on the SD, Dan Rohe schools us! Gabe substitutes in for Buco, and Dan Rohe talks of his great love for Dave & Busters + roller coasters. The game was close, the recap was heated, and the interview was spectacular! Later we discuss this future. Listen today
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Alex Kleger and Matt Bucovetsky discuss local softball games. Bats, balls, beer.
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