Best Flipping Bats Podcasts (2024)

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S1E180 - Trade Deadline Preview and Draft Recap with Greg Zumach 1:02:59

3h ago1:02:59

1:02:59

The guys are all back together to talk a little trade deadline preview before our guest Greg Zumach joins us again to recap the 2024 MLB Draft.

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BFMD 307: Jays Draft Highlights & Horwitz Spotlight 1:01:14

5h ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Justin and Patrick return from their mini break to recap the news from Blue Jays land over the past 2 weeks. Justin highlights players he likes from the draft class and the guys dig into what has made Spencer Horwitz so good this year. With the trade deadline a week away, now is the time to start making deals and the guys list players who are likel…

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Episode 351 - John Saponaro Joins The Show 1:09:15

1d ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Russell chats with with Comdien, Writer and Mets podcaster / live streamer John Saponaro. The talk about John's baseball life and what it is to be a Mets fan, what the final years under the Wilpons was like and how things feel different with Cohen. They then get onto discussing Lindor and Nimmo and their respective All-Star Snubbs.…

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11. Jill Geer, Chief MarCom Officer, USA Gymnastics – The Flip of an Olympic Sport NGB 24:04

2h ago24:04

24:04

Episode 11 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jill Geer, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at USA Gymnastics. She discusses her career and the differences between working at USA Gymnastics and USA Track & Field. She highlights the challenges and successes of USA Gymnastics, including the organization's turnaround and the positive reception at …

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2011 Blue Jays: Brett Lawrie Mania Peaks (Pt. 4) 20:49

1h ago20:49

20:49

This week on Sportsfeld Storytime, we finish our look back at Brett Lawrie Mania. This week, we're digging into the falling action of Brett Lawrie's Blue Jay career, discussing Lawrie's antics on and off the field and what made him such a lightning bolt of attention in Toronto from 2011 to 2014. From great defensive play to falling down a pit in Ya…

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10. Host Matt Farrell on 10 Reasons to Be Excited for Paris 2024 Olympic Games 14:08

5h ago14:08

14:08

Episode 10 - Farrell Sports Business Podcast host Matt Farrell varies from the interview format temporarily to share 10 reasons why he is excited for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. He discusses the location of Paris, the time zone advantage for North American and European audiences, the growth of women's sports, the popularity of women's b…

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2011 Blue Jays: Brett Lawrie Mania Peaks (Pt. 3) 17:28

12d ago17:28

17:28

We're looking back to 2011 and the absolute pinnacle of Brett Lawrie Mania in Toronto. After a sparkling first 30 games where he hit triples by the handful and smashed 7 home runs, Brett Lawrie is front and centre on a holiday Monday in front of 27,000 fans at the Rogers Centre against the Boston Red Sox. Relive a Labour Day classic, Brett Lawrie's…

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S1E179 - The Official Batflip Podcast 2024 MLB Mock Draft 1:21:50

4d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

Happy Birthday to Damien! He's out as Matt hosts David and Guest Andrew to do the first official Bat Flip Podcast Mock Draft. Listen as we go over the top 2024 MLB draft prospects and the Intricacies of how the draft operates.

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9. Jeff Eisenband – Broadcaster for golf, esports and more 29:44

6d ago29:44

29:44

Episode 9 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jeff Eisenband, sports broadcaster for golf, esports and general sports. We discuss his career as a broadcaster, with a focus on golf and esports. He talks about how he got started in the industry and the opportunities he found in esports, sports betting, and golf. Eisenband emphasizes the conscious decision…

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2011 Blue Jays: Brett Lawrie Mania Peaks (Pt. 2) 18:22

9d ago18:22

18:22

This week on Sportsfeld Storytime, we continue our look back at the arrival and ascension of Brett Lawrie. This episode finds us diving into Lawrie's MLB debut as a member of your Toronto Blue Jays and how he became appointment viewing extremely quickly. Plus, we talk about our personal memories of 2011 Brett Lawrie and how for a little while there…

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BFMD Episode 306 - This Season is Bo-ver 1:30:33

9d ago1:30:33

1:30:33

With the Blue Jays continuing to dwell in the AL East basement Justin and Patrick vent some frustrations about how the season has gone. Justin discusses the positives like Spencer Horwitz and hopes the team will play their prospects more. Patrick discusses who is to blame for this season's shortcomings and the guys wrap up with some trivia.…

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Episode 350 - Mid-Season Report Cards 1:07:51

10d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Professors Eassom, Carter and Noverraz have come together to grade the performances of the teams against expectations. With grades from A+ to U and even a random symbol in there, it's a pod not to miss.By Bat Flips & Nerds

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S1E178 - BFP 2024 All Star Ballot & James Wood Gets Called Up 1:00:37

21d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this episode, the guys bring you their 2024 All Star Game ballots, Plus they hit on top prospect James Wood getting called up to the majors.

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8. Rachel Axon, Sports Business Journal Staff Writer – Covering the Business of the Olympics 22:05

14d ago22:05

22:05

Episode 8 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Rachel Axon, the Olympics reporter for Sports Business Journal to discuss her role in covering the business of Olympic sports. She talks about the challenges of covering the Olympics, including the broad stakeholder base and the need to explain the unique aspects of the Olympic world to readers. Axon also di…

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2011 Blue Jays: Brett Lawrie Mania Peaks (Pt. 1) 15:27

16d ago15:27

15:27

If you weren't watching the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011, it would be next to impossible to explain what it was like for Brett Lawrie to pop up overnight and become one of the biggest names in the whole city. This month we're revisiting the Brett Lawrie Experience, culminating in his first game-winning home run against the Boston Red Sox. In this epis…

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Episode 349 - Baseball's Past and Future 1:07:51

25d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

The crew is back and discussing the past on the future of baseball. They start with discussions on the passing of Willie Mays and the amazing game at Rickwood Field before getting onto what more MLB can do in this area. They then discuss GB's Michael Petersen's debut and how much that means to fans and player in the UK before moving onto the tight …

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S1E177 - Taking A Look At Major Offseason Move Players 1:13:29

20d ago1:13:29

1:13:29

In this episode, Damien and David Take a look at the major offseason moves and see how each player is preforming up to date as we approach half way into the season.

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BFMD Episode 305 - No One Was Fired & Orelvis Got Suspended 1:22:06

21d ago1:22:06

1:22:06

After 10 days away Justin and Patrick return to discuss the dumpster fire of a season that the Blue Jays are having. Since we last talked: Addison Barger was called up. Bo Bichette hit the IL. Yimi Garcia hit the IL. Orelvis Martinez was called up. Orelvis Martinez was suspended. The guys discuss the current losing streak and where the team can go …

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7. Michael Manglardi, Co-Founder and VP Operations at Diadem Sports – Riding the Pickleball Rocket 29:55

1M ago29:55

29:55

Episode 7 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Michael Manglardi, Vice President of Operations at Diadem Sports and they discuss the growth of pickleball. Diadem Sports is a performance sports equipment company specializing in tennis and pickleball. Manglardi explains how Diadem got into the pickleball business and how innovation differentiates them in a…

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2019 Raptors: The Kawhi Shot (Pt. 4) 26:11

23d ago26:11

26:11

It is Sportsfeld Storytime! This week, we're finishing our look back at the 2019 Toronto Raptors, one of the best teams we ever did see. This week, we're recapping the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The fact that there were NBA Finals games played in Toronto still seems wi…

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Episode 348 - Pining for London Done 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

John, Ben, Darius and Rob offer very final thoughts on the 2024 London Series and celebrate another banner week for British baseball with Michael Petersen's call up by the Dodgers. They also take time to celebrate the phenomenon that is the Gay Grimace Mets and some underrated bum called Aaron Judge.…

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S1E176 - Injury updates, Umpire suspended, & Rickwood Field game 1:12:20

1M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

In this episode, Damien and Matt bring you a general MLB update on injuries to some high profile players, an MLB Umpire has been suspended due to gambling, and The Rickwood Field game happens this Thursday so we preview that.

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6. Jason Gewirtz, Executive Editor SportsTravel Magazine – $52B Sports Travel Industry 33:15

28d ago33:15

33:15

Episode 6 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jason Gewritz, the managing editor of Sports Travel Magazine and VP of the Sports Division at Northstar Meetings Group, who provides an overview of the sports travel industry. He discusses the role of Sports Travel Magazine in connecting sports event organizers with cities and venues that want to host events…

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2019 Raptors: The Kawhi Shot (Pt. 3) 22:39

30d ago22:39

22:39

Is this the dagger?? We've arrived at the fireworks factory of the 2019 Toronto Raptors run. Kawhi Leonard puts on a performance for the ages in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers, culminating in the greatest single moment in Raptors history and one of the most iconic shots ever seen in the NBA Playoffs. Relive all the nerves, the battles, and t…

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BFMD Episode 304 - Buffalo Boys to Call Up 46:46

1M ago46:46

46:46

With a lot of Blue Jays struggling, Justin and Patrick look to Buffalo to see who could provide a lift to the offence.

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Episode 347 - Reflections on the London Series 19:33

1M ago19:33

19:33

We'll have a new pod later this week wrapping up another brilliant moment in British baseball history. In the meantime, we've brought together all the conversations we had this weekend into a single pod. These were peppered across the weekend, but we wanted as many of you as possible to hear them all - plus a couple of others we didn't include - as…

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S1E175 - College World Series/MLB Draft preview with Greg Zumach 1:30:15

1M ago1:30:15

1:30:15

In this episode David and Matt are joined by Greg Zumach from @ivyfutures to discuss the upcoming College World Series and some prospects to look at for the 2024 MLB draft that takes place in about a month.

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BFMD Episode 303 - Bye Bye Biggio 55:58

1M ago55:58

55:58

The Blue Jays have DFA Cavan Biggio to make room for Spencer Horwitz on the roster. Justin and Patrick discuss why this move was made and what it means for the team. The Jays were able to win 2 of 3 games in Oakland to get within 1 win of the .500 mark as they head to Milwaukee.

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5. Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series – Behind the Scenes of the CWS 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

Episode 5 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series at Omaha, including its history in Omaha. The College World Series is the national championship for men's college baseball, and it has been held in Omaha for 75 years. The conversation also touches on the partnership between the organization, the …

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Episode 346 - London Series 2024 IT'S A WRAP! 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

Tom, John and Darius wrap up an epic London Series 2024 - the best one yet! What a weekend, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.By Bat Flips & Nerds

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Episode 345 - London Series Day 2 Preview Pod w. Special Guests 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

Something different today - an all-star interviewee line-up as Doug Glanville, Felix White, Tony Clark, Dave Dombrowski and Shane Victorino share their reflections of the London Series and its future.By Bat Flips & Nerds

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Episode 344 - London Series 2024 Game 1 Post-Game Reaction Pod 6:59

1M ago6:59

6:59

Tom, John and Darius reflect on the first game of London Series 24 as the Phillies crush the Mets in the London Stadium.By Bat Flips & Nerds

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Episode 343 - Live from the London Series with Sean Manaea 8:35

1M ago8:35

8:35

Tom, John and Darius preview day one and chat about the atmosphere in the stadium and at the workout day. They are joined for a chat by Mets Saturday starter Sean Manaea.By Bat Flips & Nerds

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S1E174 - First Division Breakdown of 2024 1:18:36

2M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

In this episode, the guys bring the first division breakdown of the regular season and see where teams stand two months into the season.

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Episode 342 - London Series 2024 Preview 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

It's London Series week! To kick off our coverage we have a brilliant preview with the awesome Dave Shaw of UK Phillies and Jo Lenton of Mets in the UK. We get into their fierce on-field rivalry and off-field camaraderie, their big plans for the week and a look at baseball's most in-form team and, errr... the Mets! Enjoy! And see you at the London …

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4. Martin Borgmeier, World Long Drive Champ – Turning Sport into a Content Business 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

Episode 4 - Host Matt Farrell talks about Bryson DeChambeau, Callaway, being a digital content creator and the sport of long drive with 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier. It covers the sport of long drive, the business of sports, the impact of COVID on the sport, the role of Bryson DeChambeau in long drive, and the transition of long dri…

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Episode 341 - Heaven Has A New Angel 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

Ben, Rob and Gav chat through a few of the biggest talking points in the world of baseball: the Mets / Jorge Lopez meltdown, the retirement of umpiring dynamo Angel Hernandez and an unfortunate season-ending injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. They then turn their attention to the upcoming London Series, chatting through the activations and events taking pl…

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2019 Raptors: The Kawhi Shot (Pt. 1) 26:01

2M ago26:01

26:01

This month on Storytime we're looking back into the not-so-distant past, now that the dust has settled and a large part of the 2019 Raptors have moved on, we remember the incredible Raptors championship run punctuated by The Shot. In episode one we set the scene, starting with the unbelievable middle-of-the-night trade for Kawhi Leonard that Jake f…

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BFMD Episode 302 - DFA Time? 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

The Blue Jays dropped a crucial weekend series to the Tigers, but Justin and Patrick don't want to talk about it. The guys instead discuss hot and cold players over the past month, and players in Buffalo who could help the big league club instead of Daniel Vogelbach and Justin Turner.

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Episode 340 - Joe Posnanski Joins the Show 1:10:23

2M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Legendary baseball laureate Joe Posnanski joins us to celebrate the UK launch of his mighty tome 'Why We Love Baseball', chewing on everything from the relationship between baseball and history, the great Buck O'Neill and even Nick Hornby's Fever Pitch! 'Why We Love Baseball' is out in the UK now, with a new section and intro specially produced for…

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3. Megan Leatham, CEO of Colorado Springs Sports Corp – How Sports Corporations Work 28:36

2M ago28:36

28:36

Hear from the unicorns in the sports biz, how they achieved their dreams and the see the inner workings of the sports business. In this conversation, Megan Leatham, the CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, discusses the role and function of sports commissions. She explains that sports commissions are organizations that work to bring spor…

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2014 Blue Jays: 19 Innings vs Detroit (Pt. 4) 17:57

2M ago17:57

17:57

This week on Sportsfeld Storytime, we wrap up our look back at the 2014 Blue Jays and their epic 19-inning win over the Detroit Tigers. This week we look at what came after those 19 innings and it was... nothing good. As the Blue Jays limped to the finish, another peak Jose Bautista year wasted, the Blue Jays knew something had to change. And somet…

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BFMD Episode 301 - Keep Bats Warm 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

The bats are heating up! Following another offensive outburst Justin and Patrick chat about the home run jacket, upcoming schedule, and what's going well with the team.

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S1E173 - Playing Sporcle and Immaculate Grid 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

In this episode, the guys have a simple episode of doing a Sporcle Quiz and a couple Immaculate grids

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BFMD Episode 300 - Manoah Impresses & Atkins Speaks 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

In the 300th episode of BFMD, Justin and Patrick reminisce about where the podcast began and why they are still doing it. The guys discuss Alek Manoah's strong performance and how much more they need to see to regain trust. Ross Atkins met with the media and was asked some very pointed questions. The guys discuss his responses. Lastly, if things do…

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2. Evan Morgenstein, CEO of CelebExperts - Agent for Athletes & Influencers 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

Hear from the unicorns in the sports biz, how they achieved their dreams and the inner workings of the sports business. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/R4mwdTf_niE Find more at farrellsportsww.com Find less at TikTok @mattfarrell_ Episode Summary Evan Morgenstein, a sports agent and entrepreneur, discusses his career journey and his current foc…

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2014 Blue Jays: 19 Innings vs Detroit (Pt. 3) 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

Our look back at the 2014 Blue Jays, the team that didn't go all in when they could've, hits its pinnacle with the last good moment of the Jays season. A marathon six and a half hour, 19-inning game that ends with a walk off bases loaded single from Jose Bautista. This win, which probably should've kicked off a streak, actually started them down th…

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S1E172 - Best and Worst Free Agent Signings (SO FAR) 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

In this episode, David and Matt detail the mid-May injury report, Paul Skenes' debut, the new statcast leaderboard, the new MLB TV deal with Roku, and the best/worst free agent signings (so far).

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BFMD Episode 299 - Tinkering With the Lineup 1:14:18

2M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

With the Blue Jays continuing to struggle for consistency with the bats, Justin and Patrick each create their lineup that they think the team should utlilize. Should the Jays blow it up and start trading players?

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1. Zac Logsdon, CEO of Old Hat Creative & CMO of Oklahoma City Spark Softball 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

Matt Farrell speaks with the founder and CEO of Old Hat Creative, Zac Logsdon. Episode Summary Zac Logsdon, the founder and CEO of Old Hat, a sports marketing creative agency, discusses his career. He shares the story of how he started his own business and the ups and downs he experienced over the past 20 years. Zac also talks about the importance …

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