Blue Sox Banter
The official podcast series of the Australian Baseball League franchise, Sydney Blue Sox.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 17 - Time & Game
With time being called on the 2020/21 ABL season, first season of Blue Sox Banter has also come to an end.To wrap up the season, Glen Hawke catches up with 300+ game veteran and member of the leadership group, Jacob Younis. They discuss ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
34:32
Episode 16 – That’s more like it
The Sydney Blue Sox bounced back after a disappointing series in Lismore to score their first series win of the season, outgunning the Canberra Cavalry three games to one on their home diamond.This week, host Glen Hawke, chats with Field...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 16
•
41:17
Episode 15 – Back on the diamond
After more than a month on the sidelines the Sydney Blue Sox were finally back on the diamond last weekend when they headed to Lismore on the NSW Far North Coast to take on the Canberra Cavalry.In this week’s episode, host Glen Hawke cat...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
40:25
Episode 14 - Season Relaunch
Huge news out of ABL headquarters today with the Sydney Blue Sox set to relaunch their season this weekend when they head to Lismore on the NSW Far North Coast to take on
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
50:17
Episode 13 – We’re hanging in there
There’s been a lot happening since our last Blue Sox Banter episode. Unfortunately, not a lot of action has been on the diamond.Following the announcements regarding the Blue Sox season in recent days, we caught up with Blue Sox Owner an...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
30:39
Episode 12 – Season Opener Preview
After months of training, planning and preparation, it’s here! This weekend the Sydney Blue Sox open the 2020/21 ABL season with a four-game series against defending champions, Melbourne Aces.I...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
24:05
Episode 11 – The Met and The Tiger
With less than a week until the start of the 20/21 ABL season, Blue Sox Banter dropped in to Blue Sox training to catch up with two of the team’s new import players – Adam Oller and Cam Gibson.Oller, ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
31:44
Episode 10 – MANNY’S OUT OF QUARANTINE
He landed in Australia two weeks ago, has done his 14-day quarantine and now Manny Ramirez is ready to take on Sydney.We catch up with the two-time World Series winner and now Sydney Blue Sox player about how he got through quarantine. W...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
25:13
Episode 9 – UPDATE: Alexander Wells named in Orioles 40-man roster
Since catching up with the Wells boys for Blue Sox Banter there has been a major development in Alexander's career.The Baltimore Orioles announced on 21 November that the Sydney Blue Sox left-hander had been added to their 40-man MLB ros...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
15:09
Episode 8 – Twin Starters
Lachlan and Alexander Wells are rising stars of Australian baseball.The Newcastle-born twin brothers forged almost identical paths through their early days in the sport. From the age of nine the left-handed pitchers played alongsid...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
53:07
Episode 7 – SEASON UPDATE: 2020/21 ABL Schedule Confirmed
FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER, 2020: The ABL has today confirmed the schedule for the 20/21 season.We catch up with Sydney Blue Sox Owner, Adam Dobb, to get his reaction to today's announcement, discuss ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
18:24
Episode 6 - A chat with Manny
In his first interview since signing with the Sydney Blue Sox, Manny Ramirez speaks exclusively to Blue Sox Banter about how he ended up signing with the club, he’s preparations and what he’s looking to impart on the team the players.He ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
24:15
Episode 5 - RACHEL BALKOVEC: I'm not done yet! (PART 2)
Sydney Blue Sox Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec, has achieved more in her 33 years than many could even dream of in a lifetime.She’s been a Division 1 NCAA college softballer, strength and conditioning coordinator for the St Louis Cardina...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
45:52
Episode 5 - RACHEL BALKOVEC: I'm not done yet! (PART 1)
Sydney Blue Sox Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec, has achieved more in her 33 years than many could even dream of in a lifetime.She’s been a Division 1 NCAA college softballer, strength and conditioning coordinator for the St Louis Cardina...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
47:57
Episode 4 - Setting the Standard
Alex Howe had a breakout season for the Blue Sox in 2019/20 with his hot bat and solid defence making him a regular starter in the outfield.Team Australia representative and number four starter, Josh Guyer, not only brings serious stuff ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
50:48
Episode 3 - This is my kinda ball club
In this episode of Blue Sox Banter, Glen Hawke catches up with Field Manager, Shane Barclay, to talk about the ball club being assembled ahead of the 20/21 ABL Season. And, he likes what he sees.Barclay outlines the club’s affiliation w...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
56:57
Episode 2 – Getting Manny
“What I let out was this euphoric scream. Like a schoolgirl at a Justin Bieber concert!”It was the moment that Owner and CEO, Adam Dobb, signed baseball legend, Manny Ramirez, to a contract with the Sydney Blue Sox for the 2020/21 seaso...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
54:36
Episode 1 - Welcome to Blue Sox Banter
Welcome to Blue Sox Banter!In this introductory episode, host, Glen Hawke, looks at some the club's key signings, including the biggest of them all, MANNY RAMIREZ! He also provides a preview of what's to come in future episodes....
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
6:08