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Join Amy McCann, Team Australia alumni (2002-2014) and 6-time WBSC World Cup representative, for a trip around the bases with some of women’s baseball’s elite players and coaches, in addition to a host of trailblazing women making their way in baseball all across the world. Learn what got them into baseball, how and where they developed their passion for the game, about their challenges and motivations, and what drives them each day.
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Welcome to Season 5 Episode 6 of Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch. This season is all about 'Firsts' and today's episode talks all things about the first major documentary on the modern-day international women's baseball community. In this episode, Amy McCann chats with acclaimed sports photographer Jean Fruth who with Jeff Idelson, former preside…
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Welcome to Season 5 of Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch, “Firsts”, where a host of trailblazing players from around the world share their stories about how and when they became the first woman to……. In Episode 5, I chat with Amy Collins, now Cannington, from Australia. One half of the first sister duo to play for Australia, Amy has won nationals w…
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Welcome to Season 5 of Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch, “Firsts”, where a host of trailblazing players from around the world share their stories about how and when they became the first woman to……. In Episode 4, I chat with Laura Hirai from London, England! Laura has etched her name into the history books as the first women to play baseball for t…
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It's been a while! A year to be precise...so we thought we'd have a little natter about what we've been up to over the past year, where are currently in our art practice, and what may lie ahead. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it act…
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Welcome to Season 5 of Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch, “Firsts”, where a host of trailblazing players from around the world share their stories about how and when they became the first woman to……. In Episode 3, I chat with Morgan Doty, who launched herself onto the women's baseball world in a big way in 2010 with an epic walk-off double which ga…
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Welcome to Season 5 of Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch, “Firsts” Join me as a host of trailblazing players from around the world share their stories about how and when they became the first woman to……. In Episode 2, I chat with 17yo Isobel Lambert from New South Wales who in 2023 became the first Australian woman to play at a Senior League World …
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Welcome to Season 5 of Women's Baseball the Inside Pitch, “Firsts” Join me as a host of trailblazing players from around the world share their stories about how and when they became the first woman to……. First up is Carly Moore, the first South Australian woman to represent Team Australia Baseball at a WBSC World Cup.…
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Stacey Saggus - 2012 - One World Cup Wonders For the fifth episode of this series, we hear the story of NSW's Stacey Saggus who made her Nationals debut at the age of 15 at the 2003 Australian Women's Championship where she won gold! Stacey shares with us her journey in baseball in NSW and her progression to the 2012 Australian Team at the World Cu…
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Gina has just finished two very quiet Open Studios weekends and has now learned that her summer schools won't run this year, leaving her uncertain about the future. Izzy feels a bit flat and uninspired, As usual, she has lots of ideas for things she could do, but not quite enough motivation to pursue any of them! She needs to move forward soon but …
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Part 2 - Kathy Welsh - 2010 - One World Cup Wonders For the fourth episode of this series, we hear the story of Victoria's Kathy Welsh who took up the sport in her early 20s, before making her Nationals debut at the 2005 Australian Women's Championship with Victoria Provincial, before graduating to the Victorian team where she was part of Victoria'…
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Part 1 - Kathy Welsh - 2010 - One World Cup Wonders For the fourth episode of this series, we hear the story of Victoria's Kathy Welsh who took up the sport in her early 20s, before making her Nationals debut at the 2005 Australian Women's Championship with Victoria Provincial, before graduating to the Victorian team where she was part of Victoria'…
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Ep3 - ‘One Cup Wonders’ - Bec Crosby (2008) For the third episode of this series, sit back and travel to 2008, and to Matsuyama in Japan, for the third IBAF World Cup and a chat with WA's Bec Crosby. Making her Nationals debut in 2006 as a 15yo, Bec was part of WA's stunning 2010 and 2012 nationals winning outfits, before making her Team Australia …
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As we pass midsummer and start thinking about holidays and other summer pursuits we've both found our creativity diverted into other activities. As artists, should we worry? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about life in general, and art and cre…
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For the second episode in the 'Oe Cup Wonders' Series, we go back to 2006 and to Taiwan for the second IBAF World Cup, for a chat with Victoria's Terina Stokes. Hailing from New Zealand, from making her baseball debut in a pair of trackies in the mid 90s, Terina's baseball career took her to the inaugural Victorian (1999) and Australian (2001) team…
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Do you find that creativity ebbs and flows? In this episode we discuss how we face the challenge of not feeling very creative whilst recognising there will be other times when we have more ideas than we can put into practice. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal …
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2023 will see the return of the WBSC women’s baseball world cup for the first time since 2018, so to coincide with this, this season will focus on each of the eight World Cups held since 2004 …….. but with a twist! A little background before we dive in. Less than 70 Australian women have donned the green and gold for Australia at a World Cup. I was…
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How would you like to be remembered? As creative people we leave a lot of ‘stuff’ behind us but in this episode we chat about the true legacy we would like to leave rather than just the things we make. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what…
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Do you think of yourself as a perfectionist? In this episode we discuss what perfectionism means to us and whether it can be a good thing or a hindrance. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in te…
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What's the first thing we do when it all gets a bit overwhelming - and how else do we take care of ourselves? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing …
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🎧 New Episode Alert 👉 Jason Pospishil - Team Australia Baseball Emeralds Manager. From how Jason started playing baseball in Sydney, his move into coaching and across to the Emeralds, his coaching philosophies and of course the shaping of the Australian Squad for the 2023 WBSC World Cup, this episode sure has a lot packed into an hour! Enjoy! 🎧 iTu…
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This week we have a listener question: "I need to impose my own deadlines to keep me on track. But how do I balance my need for a deadline against my inevitable angst when I can't meet them?" Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actual…
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What's the biggest thing we've made? The smallest? And does size matter, anyway? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialisi…
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In 1999 in the western suburbs of Melbourne, 20 of the best women’s baseball players in Victoria would step onto the artificial turf at Melbourne Ballpark in Altona which would begin a legacy that remains unrivalled in the sport in Australia today. The event - the inaugural Australian Women's Championships. The team - the Victorian Women's Team. Th…
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How should we respond to critical comments on social media? Can we learn from them? Or is it just good manners to wait to be asked before giving your opinion? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working …
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What would you do if you lost it all - your creative work, your tools and supplies, your archive...where would you start, to replace it? Would you? This was the knotty question asked by a listener to the podcast! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations…
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Selling: no matter how much experience we have, it's still a tricky topic. How can we face our fears and feel better about selling? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gin…
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Not just for big companies: artists have a brand, too! At its simplest, our brand is the sum of everything we are and do, not just a logo or some pretty colours. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist worki…
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From fashion to felt, patchwork to hashtags, and teaching Kirstie Allsopp to needlefelt along the way, Jayne Emerson's journey through art and textiles has taken all kinds of fascinating twists and turns. Join us as we untangle the threads! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have fri…
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Do you want to reach for the stars? Dream big? What's holding you back? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in mac…
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In the last episode of 2022, we reflect on the best bits of the past year, the things we've learned, and what we might do differently next year. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. I…
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Taking yourself on a creative date is one of the best ways to nurture yourself as an artist: we all need to give ourselves time to "refill the well", regain perspective, and open ourselves to new ideas, influences and thoughts. But what makes a good creative date is different for everybody: here's what works for us. Welcome to our podcast for all s…
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50 episodes, and we're still talking... Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practicing artists and tutors specialising in machine embroidery, but we’re still…
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Our compulsion to create keeps life interesting, but can create its own trouble: so is it a blessing or a curse? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practici…
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Many of us dream of turning our creative pursuits into a viable business. But where do you start? And is it even a good idea? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are …
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Do you draw? And if not - why not? If you've stopped drawing, or never drawn, or you're scared to start, how can you get started again? And why do we think it's important you should? All questions we hope to answer in this episode! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly inf…
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Since we last spoke the UK has faced massive change with the death of the queen, which has had an effect on many of us in one way or another. This has made us think about how we cope with change, whether they be nationwide events such as the death of a monarch, a worldwide pandemic or events and changes in our own lives. Welcome to our podcast for …
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We're back from our summer break, but how did it go? Do we feel refreshed and revived and ready for an autumn of art, or do we need another holiday?! Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textil…
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When we are creative it can be tricky to follow our own path and not try to emulate those artists we admire or who influence us. We have to learn to trust our own instincts and listen to our own voice rather than all the external voices and opinions that constantly bombard us. Easier said than done? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroid…
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Despite sharing many similarities - in our art, skills, interests, hangups and frustrations, politics, and more besides - four little letters mean we differ in a big way. A couple of months ago Izzy was diagnosed with ADHD, so in this episode we talk about what it means and what happens next. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, …
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You asked, we answered! And we'll definitely return to some of the topics raised in future episodes, as there was more to discuss than we had time for. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in text…
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The creative process can be a rollercoaster of ups and downs: how do we keep the momentum to see a project through to completion? This is the third episode in our mini-series about the creative process, which started with Feeling Funky (39) and was followed by In The Groove (40). Now it's time for Rock'n'Roll! Welcome to our podcast for all stitche…
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How do we start a creative session in the studio? What are our "go to" moves to get us into our creative groove? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel and Gina are both practici…
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What do we do when we're in a funk with our art?! Last time we talked about how our art can drop down our list of priorities. By the time we get to our art, we can be tired and grumpy! So how do we break out of our funk, and get ourselves into the studio? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, wh…
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When we teach, often our own art and creativity can take a backseat. Why does this happen and what can we do to change it? Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile artists and creative souls, where we have friendly informal conversations about what it actually means to be an artist working in textiles. Isobel Moore and Gina F…
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To frame or not to frame? That is the question - and not just for textile art! We chat about some of the various ways we've finished and framed our textile work, and as a bonus, you can watch a video version of our chat over on our new YouTube channel https://youtu.be/I5Tlg-oOtdo. Welcome to our podcast for all stitchers, embroiderers, textile arti…
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#AWBC2022 The first sisters to play for Australia in a World Cup together, Kim and Tammy McMillan join the show to recap the clash of QLD v NSW. WATCH the episode here https://youtu.be/-E1aEw9guH8 Kim (2008-2018) and Tammy (2016-2018) are both Country NSW alumni, but the pair later moved to play for NSW and QLD respectively. Hannah Marshall and Jor…
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#AWBC2022 WOW! Baseball WA walk it off for the second straight night in Adelaide! Joining us to recap a stunning two days for the Perth HEAT is team leader Kaila Borgomastro and team alumni Natalie House (nee Rawlings). The episode can also be viewed on YouTube here https://youtu.be/LnOSSyEWfl4 Also, apologies for the slight audio lag on Borgs’ vid…
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#AWBC2022 I chat to 12x Nationals rep and 2012 Team Australia World Cup rep Amanda Torrington who is repping the maroon for Queensland at the 2022 Australian Women's Championships in Adelaide this week. WATCH THE INTERVIEW https://youtu.be/WOAKf4lvNHc Torro's nationals career started with Queensland in 2010, before she moved to Victoria where she p…
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