PODCAST · sports
The Postgame Spread
by Blake Helm
A podcast focusing on players journeys through baseball and what they learned along the way. "A journey worth remembering" hosted by Blake Helm
Episodes
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The Matt Brewer Story "A football player playing baseball"
A very special and unique football and baseball journey for my good friend Matt Brewer. A 3x All State selection his Sr year at SHG (WR/Safety), and as a OF/P, Matt ended up getting snubbed collegiately by his true love football. Never one to cry over spilt milk, Matt webt crazy in baseball his…
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The Eben Britton Story pt. 2 "Letting go"
In part 2 we go through Eb's college and NFL career.
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The Danielle Lawrie Story pt. 1 "If you can't go around it, go through it"
The incredible journey of olympian, national champion, player of the year, analyst, and mother Danielle Lawrie.
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The Eben Britton Story pt. 1 "Dying for peace"
Honor of a lifetime to bring you the Eben Britton story. Eben was an All-American Offensive lineman drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of Arizona, enjoying a 6 year ride in the league before injuries and change of heart led him into Cannabis advocacy, co-hosting Hotboxin with Mike Tyson, the...
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The Rich Hill Story pt. 3 "The game will show you who you are"
Part 3 in this incredible journey.
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The Edwin Jackson Story pt. 1
Edwin Jackson gifted us a few hours to talk about his incredible journey through the game. A no hitter, all star, Olympian, 14 teams...my man has seen it all. Enjoy!
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The Jon Kilmer Story pt. 1 "Ya neva know"
The side interview that turned into a podcast. Ya neva know
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The Jeff Pearlman Story pt. 1 "It was nice to be seen"
A sit down with my favorite author of all-time, new times best seller x10...Jeff Pearlman. Honor of a lifetime.
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The Jeremy "Swingman" Nowak Story pt. 3
In part 3 we hear about long drive, hitting, and a baseball QnA.
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The Rosie Bartletti Story "She Persisted"
The incredible softball and life journey of Rosie Bartletti (SHG, UIS). In this episode you will hear clips from Ellen Barletti, Shannon Guthrie, Reagan Miles, Rachel Mcmullen, and Jared Washko.
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The Rosie Bartletti Interviews
The side interviews from the Rosie Bartletti Story Ellen Bartletti, Shannon Guthrie, Reagan Miles, Rachel McMullen, Jared Washko
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The Cam Appenzeller Story pt. 3
A look back on Cam's All american freshman year at Tennessee as well as his summer with team USA.
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What are we doing? A discussion about the broken system of travel baseball/softball
w/ Kyle Welch, Jared Washko, and Blake Helm
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The Rich Hill Story pt. 2
Part 2 of the incredible Rich Hill Story.
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The Turner Finigan Story pt.1 "Through the eyes of a D1 coach's son"
A cool look at what it's like growing up around a d1 baseball team with your dad as the head coach.
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The Parker Detmers Story pt. 1
The baseball journey of Tennessee Volunteer pitcher Parker Detmers.
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The Rich Hill Story pt. 1
Part of of the incredible journey of 20 year big leaguer Rich Hill. In this episode you will hear clips from his former teammate Ryan O'Malley as well as his former catcher Michael Barrett.
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The Seth Impson Story pt. 1 "Blessed"
The baseball journey of Memphis pitcher Seth Impson.
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The Jeremy "Swingman" Nowak Story pt. 1 "He was unlocked"
The incredible journey of the Swingman.
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Jared Washko CSCS on Sam Antonacci (White Sox)
A short episode with Sam's longtime trainer Jared Washko about seeing him being called up to the show.
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The JR Kyes Story "He was relentless"
The journey of one of the hardest workers you have ever known- JR Kyes (U of Illinois Baseball)In this episode we will hear from Dusty Bensko, Bull Riggle, Joey Albsmeyer, PJ Finigan, and Tim Elliot. Enjoy
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The Mike. Seander Story Pt. 2 "A Toast to Tommy"
In part 2 you will hear all about Mikes HS baseball/basketball career, how he ended up at duke, as well as clips from former coaches Matthew Boggs, Dave Turgeon, Jim Mello, his father Mike Sr, and former teammate Alex Hassan. Yu Ready?!
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The Hagan Banks Story pt. 1 "Roll Tide"
The incredible journey of Alabama Closer Hagan Banks.
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The Kade Snell Story pt. 2 "The prettiest flowers grow in crap"
In pt. 2 we get into Kade getting drafted, hitting, and our baseball QnA.
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The Kade Snell Story pt. 1 "From getting cut at Auburn to 5th round pick at Alabama..Roll Tide"
The incredinle story of cubs 5th round pick in 25 Kade Snell. From being cut at Auburn, to juco player of the year, to 5th round pick at Alabama. Can't make this up. Roll Tide.
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The Ian Jenkins Story pt. 2 "I failed so you don't have to"
In part 2 we hear from Adrian Morales (Miami Dade HC, Nova Southeastern HC, former pro) and Jason Burke (former Lander University Hc and current Nationals scout) as we navigate through Ian's time playing at Miami Dade, Lander, and Indy ball, followed by our Baseball QnA.
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The Ian Jenkins Story pt.1 "They're gonna have to carry me off the field in a body bag"
A deep dive into the journey of Ian Jenkins. Featuring Josiah Sightler, Jacob Olson, Noah Campbell, Chuck Jenkins, Jason Burke, and Adrian Morales.
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The Jared Washko Story pt. 3 "If you build it, they will come"
In part 3 we hear Jared talk about building Overtime Training Academy, Washko S/S, and some talk about Rosie Bartletti, Louie Bartletti, Ben Hartl, Sam Antonacci, Andy Antonacci, and Mitch Dye.
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The Ben Hartl Story pt.4 "Stack the days"
In part 4 we explore Ben's first full season in pro baseball. Covering his time in Low A, High A, and the surprise invite to the AFL. One of the most impressive young man I have ever met.
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The Will Plattner Story pt. 2 "Fight he Will"
Part 2 in the Will Plattner Journey. In this episode we hear about Will being named the 2026 captain of the Alabama Crimson Tide from Coach Rob Vaughn as well as Will's thought's heading into his Jr year.
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The Charlie Isom-McCall Story pt.1 "Overcoming doubt"
A deep dive into the 2025 OVC Freshman of the Year Charlie Isom-McCall.
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The Jon Huizinga story pt. 6 "Each day is it's own masterpiece"
The ending to the Zinger saga. In this episode we hear from Dodgers assistant pitching coach Connor McGuinness, former big leaguer Parker Markel, a special surpise visit from Cardinals starting pitcher Matt Liberatore, and finally Brittany Huizinga takes us home. What a journey!
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The Jon Huizinga story pt. 5 "He smelled like the woods"
The saga continues. In this episode we hear from Matt Liberatore, Edwin Jackson, Beau Brieske and Shelby Miller.
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CS8 Greats - The Adam Feld Story
Eric Easley, Blake Helm, and Adam Feld sit down to talk about the birth of travel ball in the Springfield area for a little before we transition into the Adam Feld story. Enjoy
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The Cam Appenzeller story pt. 2 "Freshman year - Fall" Ep.91
We bring back our most listened to guest for part 2 of his story..... Draft day Summer and Fall in Tennessee Coaching changes Growing as a player and person
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The Jon Huizinga story pt. 4 "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?"
In part 4 we finish up the player QnA for Zinger, talk about his experience going to the Cy Young awards with Tarik Skubal, we hear clips from Tarik Skubal himself, and then we get into the early days of Jon's coaching career.
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The Colt Knoedler Story pt. 2 "The Kteam Hustle lives on..." (The Decision)
In part 2 Colt takes us through his record setting HS football career as well as his decision to play college baseball at LLCC.
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The Jon Huizinga Story pt. 3 "I always felt like I would get another opportunity"
In part 3 we explore what may or may not be the end of Zinger's career as a player.
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The Chad Sedio Story pt. 2 "Let's dive in and see what happens"
In pt 2 we go through Chad's journey through indy ball, the mexican league, changing his swing with teacherman, and a baseball QnA at the end.
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The Chad Sedio Story pt. 1 "I swung with a purpose"
In part 1 Chad takes us through his earliest memories of baseball, HS, going to Miami of Ohio, getting drafted, and his time in the Tigers organization. Stay tuned for pt. 2.
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A Radio Interview w/ Sam Madonia on the podcast and firefighting
A special 30 minute interview with Sam Madonia on how the podcast/baseball/and firefighting all came together.
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The Jon Huizinga Story pt.2 " A Catcher's Dream"
In part 2 we explore Zinger's incredible run through professional baseball. Featuring Brandon Rogers James Hoyt Joey Gathright Brittany Huizinga
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The Jon Huizinga story pt.1 "He wasn't going to quit"
In the 1st episode of the epic Jon Huizinga story we get into the early days of baseball, The Grand Rapid's A's, Michigan State and first getting into pro ball. We hear from Coach Mike Paul, Pat Gill, and Greg Gunderson. This will be the 1st in what I anticpiate will be a 6 part series. Buckle...
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The Brad Selinger Story "The name, the arm, the toughness..."
In this episode we hear from Sam Madonia, Ken Leonard, Josh Allotay, Matt Brewer, Jack Holland, Kenni Burns, Steve Torricelli, Travis Scott, and Lindsey Selinger. .
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"Out of Left Field" pt.10 w/ Joey and Blake
A recap of life and the show.
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The Carson Garner Story "Effortless Juice"
The Carson Garner Story "Effortless Juice"
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The PJ Finigan story pt. 3 "A Baseball Odyssey"
In part 3 we explore how being the head coach at Lindenwood University in the OVC has gone in his first 3 years. This guy has truly lived a baseball Odyssey in every sense of the word. One of my favorite people in baseball......PJ Finigan.
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The Dan Skirka Story pt. 1 "It's about the journey"
The Dan Skirka Story pt. 1 "It's about the journey" Featuring Dustin Mercer, Jonathan Hogart, and Carson Garner
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A podcast focusing on players journeys through baseball and what they learned along the way. "A journey worth remembering" hosted by Blake Helm
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