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The Top Step with Ryan Rowland-Smith

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S3 E22. Spring training is right around the... Oh wait.

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2022/02/15

The Super Bowl is over and spring training is right around the corner. Well, sort of. Former MLB pitchers Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour dive into Rob Manfred's announcements of a universal DH, the new draft rules and the lack of progress to get baseball out of this lockout! As well as trade spring training stories, what goes on inside the clubhouse in March and more! Make sure you subscribe wherever you're listening so you don't miss an episode! Leave us your review and go have a listen to

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01:10:42

S3 E21 Justin Morneau joins us on The Top Step

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2022/02/08

The former AL MVP, 4 x All Star and NL Batting Champion, Justin Morneau was easily one of the best first basemen of his generation and even the history of the game. He sits down with Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour to discuss his career, his backyard hockey rink, his new career in Broadcasting, the game today and more. Please subscribe to The Top Step wherever you're listening to this episode or visit www.thetopstep.com for all past episodes! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast:

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00:58:33

S3 E20.Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and the Hall Of Fame

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2022/02/01

Former Aussie MLB Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith and All Star Grant Balfour give their thoughts on the decision to keep Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens out of the Hall of Fame, as well as give a few David Ortiz stories. We also share 'The List'. Who are are the biggest and most iconic Aussie baseball players and why? Would love to hear your thoughts! Make sure you go subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast or go to www.thetopstep.com to check out past episodes! Enjoy mates! --- Support

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01:10:26

S3 E19 Tyler Matzek joins us on The Top Step

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2022/01/25

Tyler Matzek was a huge part of the Atlanta Braves World Series Championship last year but his story of how he got there is one of the most epic comeback efforts in the Big Leagues. From a first round draft pick to completely being out of baseball due to the 'yips' to being arrested during the World Series parade it's all happening this week on The Top Step. Please click subscribe wherever you are listening to this podcast, would love for you to leave us a review! Enjoy this episode as Tyler

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01:24:52

Rangers Manager Chris Woodward joins us on the Top Step

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2022/01/18

MLB Manager and 12 year veteran Chris Woodward is entering his 4th season at the hem of the Texas Rangers and about to enter into an exciting era in Texas as they signed two of MLB's biggest stars to long term deals. We dive into that, how he got to the top of the coaching pyramid, the interview process and more! If you haven't already make sure you subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and of course, tell your mates! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast:

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01:04:25

S3 E18 Jon Morosi joins us on The Top Step.

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2022/01/11

MLB Insider Jon Morosi joins us to break down the MLB Lockout, what is the latest, what will all this mean for the 2022 season and what are some of the positives that might come out of this historical time for baseball. Happy new year mates! If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe wherever you get your podcasts we have a massive lineup of guest including Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward, World Series champion Tyler Matzek and more! Enjoy this episode of The Top Step! --- Support

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01:10:12

S3 E17 Callie Bundy joins us on The Top Step.

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2021/12/28

Callie Bundy is a fitness model, ex Division 1 Athlete who has an absolute cannon and can throw a football further and more accurate than you (and me). We sit down to find out how she created such a massive following on social media which has led to so many opportunities all over the world. As well as put this ex jock to the test in our Australian sports trivia quiz. As we wrap up 2021, Grant and I want to say a massive thank you for all our listeners and if you're new to the show, please

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01:30:38

S3 E16 Paul Sewald joins us on The Top Step

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2021/12/21

Seattle Mariners pitcher Paul Sewald went from a guy trying to survive in the game to one of the most dominant swing and miss pitchers in the Big Leagues. His tells his story of how he found himself and became one of the games toughest guys to hit! We also breakdown the 20 most iconing bands to come out of Australia, word of the day and more! Merry Christmas mates, make sure you subscribe and enjoy this episode as Paul Sewald joins us right here on The Top Step. --- Support this podcast:

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01:38:40

S3 E 15 Adam Jones joins us on The Top Step

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2021/12/14

5 x All Star 4x Gold Glover MLB superstar joins the guys while on vacation in the Maldives. Fresh off 2 years in Japan and a 14 year MLB Career, Adam does not hold back discussing everything with MLB's lack of ability to market their players, the culture differences in Japan and the issue with an analytic driven approach to baseball. Please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcast, enjoy the laughs, the stories and the insight mates! --- Support this podcast:

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00:50:22

S3 E14 The Lockout

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2021/12/07

MLB is officially Locked out. Former Aussie Major Leaguers Ryan Rowland-Smith & Grant Balfour dive into what does this really mean for baseball. Their thoughts on some of these contracts and the current state of the game. Thanks for subscribing wherever you're listening to the show! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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00:57:18

S3 E13 Lauren Gardner joins us on The Top Step

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2021/11/30

Lauren Gardner is the host of MLB Network's Quick Pitch as well as all kinds of programming across MLB and the NHL. You would have seen her all throughout the playoffs post game getting the biggest interviews of your favorite players careers! More importantly we put her Aussie knowledge to the test in our Aussie Segment 'Thats Grouse'. Make sure you subscribe and tell your mates! Enjoy this episode as Lauren Gardner joins us right here on The Top Step. --- Support this podcast:

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01:02:23

S3 E12 World Series Champ Jesse Chavez joins us on...

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2021/11/23

Jesse Chavez has been through it all in a 14 MLB year career including his recent World Series victory with the Atlanta Braves. He joins former Big leaguers Ryan Rowland-Smith and Grant Balfour cover everything from the Braves amazing run in 2021 to where it all started as a 46th rounder. Enjoy the stories, the inspiration and all the laughs! Make sure you subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast:

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00:57:17

S3 E11 Liam Hendriks joins us on The Top Step

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2021/11/16

American League Reliever of the Year Liam Hendriks joins fellow Aussie Big Leaguers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith. These mates break down the free agent process, possible rule changes for 2022 and Liam explains Aussie Rules football in 'Thats Grouse'. Big welcome to all the new listeners and thank you for our recent ranking of #30 in Baseball Podcasts in the US! We are climbing! Thank you so much! If you are new to The Top Step please subscribe wherever you're listening to this! Enjoy

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01:14:58

S3 E10 Mitch Haniger joins us on The Top Step.

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2021/11/09

Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger discusses his recent 'letter to the fans' article in The Players Tribune. We also break down the World Series Champions Atlanta Braves. Will Freedie Freeman be a Brave for life? Sports Aussie segment laughs , word of the day and more! Make sure you click subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and tell your mates! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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00:53:30

S3 E9 MLB All Star Kirby Yates joins Grant and Ryan...

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2021/11/02

MLB All Star Kirby Yates is our special guest. We dive right into his journey from an undrafted free agent to an MLB All Star. Also, when did Charlie Morton actually break his leg in game 1 of the World Series? Did he pitch with a broken fibula? Your mates dive into what really happened. Be sure to click subscribe and don't miss the amazing lineup of guests including Mitch Haniger, Adam Jones and more coming up! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast:

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01:01:25

S3 E8. Scherzer‘s ‘Dead Arm‘ & Free Agent Freddie.

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2021/10/26

former MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith talk pending free agents, the Aaron Boone extension, what does 'dead arm' really mean and what happened to Max Scherzer in October! Make sure you subscribe to the best baseball podcast on the planet, enjoy the insight the laughs and the Aussie education! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Enjoy mate. --- Support this podcast:

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01:06:13

S3 E7 Freedom Day and windy games.

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2021/10/19

Former MLB Players Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith talk about what it's like playing in a snowed out World series, their favorite commentators Australia's Freedom day and much more! Make sure you subscribe to the best Baseball Podcast hosted by players with accents and the most laughs. Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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00:56:50

S3 E6 Post Season meltdowns & epic speeches

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2021/10/12

Former MLB pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss Grants 6 MLB Post Seasons, the moments and the meltdowns on his way to the World Series. We also hear the story of the most not so epic bummer of a speech of Ryan's career. Also the Aussie 'word of the day', growing up playing baseball in Australia in 'That's Grouse' and more! Don't forget to subscribe and tell your mates! Enjoy mates! --- Support this podcast:

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00:57:20

S3 E5 MLB rebuilds and the worst travel agent.

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2021/10/05

Former MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss everything from flawed Baseball economics to their best and worse travel recommendations when visiting down under! Enjoy the insights, enjoy the laughs! Make sure you subscribe and pass it on to your mates! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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00:59:10

S3 E4 Tatis Jr v‘s Machado & Aussie movie reviews

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2021/09/28

MLB Pitchers Grant Balfour and Ryan Rowland-Smith break down the dugout biffo between Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr last week. We also hear the epic RA Dickey swimming the river story, an aussie movie review and much more! Please subscribe and enjoy the episode of The Top Step! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-top-step-with-ryan-rowland-smith--grant-balfour/support

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