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The Black Baseball Mixtape

Black Baseball Mixtape

Black baseball insight through the lens of a hip-hop culture enthusiast.

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57:47

Angels Prospect Werner Blakely is Determined to have...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2024/03/11

Detroit Stand Up! We got The D's own Werner Blakely on this Black Baseball Mixtape podcast episode. Werner, 22, has moved to primarily 3rd base this spring. He looks to break camp in AA and bounce back from what he described as a challenging 2023. Werner is the first (and only) High School Under Armor All-American baseball player from Detroit. He was drafted in the 4 round of the 2020 draft and signed with the Angels instead of attending Auburn University. Werner quickly succeeded in pro ball, being

01:20:00

Spencer Bivens (RHP, Giants) Is the Definition of...

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2024/03/04

There were plenty of times when Spencer Bivens thought his baseball career could be over, but the right-handed pitcher kept his options -- and his heart -- open to the next opportunity. That determination and drive guided him from Community College to playing overseas, independent baseball, and ultimately signing with the Giants organization. At first glance, the slim, 6'5, 29-year-old - with model looks - doesn't compare much to the fictional journeyman Forrest Gump, but Bivens journey may rival

38:34

In The Booth with Flobo Boyce Ep. 2: Black Rockies...

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2024/02/26

On this episode of In the Booth, Flobo visits with die-hard Rockies fan Naika Grays. Flobo went on a bit of a journey to find a Black Rockies community...and well, community may not be the right term, he found Naika in a Black Colorado Facebook group, and it led to this amazing conversation. As always, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. In the Booth is the first spin-off of The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, and there will be more as the 2024 season gets underway. Thanks to our

19:05

Finding MLB's Next Black GM: Live with Tyrone Brooks...

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2024/02/23

On this special bonus episode of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast, I caught up with one of my very first guests and one of my favorite people in all of MLB, Tyrone Brooks. Tyrone is MLB's Senior Director, Front Office and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League Baseball. That is a very fancy way of saying that his job is to find and help develop the next minority executives in MLB. I saw Tyrone in Houston, where he spoke to each HBCU team playing in the Cactus Jack about a possible

47:44

Die-Hard Mets Fan & Viral Musician Jordan Simpson...

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2024/02/09

Welcome to the inaugural episode of In the Booth with Flobo Boyce! On this debut episode, Flobo is joined by die-hard Mets musician Jordan Simpson (@jrsimpsonmusic). They talk all things Mets - both of their favorite teams. You don't want to miss this conversation. Please rate and review the BBM podcast network. Your 5-star ratings help keep the lights on. Special S/O to Steelo Media, the Players Alliance, and our friends at Herencia 21.

01:03:27

KSU Associate Head Coach Austin Wates Joins the BBM...

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2024/02/05

KSU is the preseason #24 team in the country. On this episode of the BBM Podcast, I am joined by Associate Head Coach Austin Wates. Wates, 35, has been with the KSU program for six years, but this is his first year as Associate Head Coach. During our lengthy conversation, we talk about what it takes to build a program in a Power 5 conference, we talk about the players they need to recruit and develop, we talk about the challenge facing Black players and coaches at the D1 level, and we talk about

42:49

Hip-Hop and Baseball: A Special Conversation (Off the...

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2024/01/29

This special edition of the Black Baseball Mixtape podcast is an excerpt from a panel discussion on hip-hop's impact on baseball. It is a video presentation produced by the Players Alliance and directed by Andre LaDon. It features Eric Davis, CC Sabathia, Edwin Jackson, Lawrence Butler, Jason Bourgeois, and Michal Bourn. The panel was hosted by Van Lanthan and co-hosted by Cheats (BBM). You can watch the entire video on the Players Alliance YouTube page. As always, thanks to our sponsors Steelo

09:28

A.J. Andrews (MLB Network) is Really Good...at...

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2024/01/22

A.J. Andrews is an absolute star on the field and the mic. The former LSU All-American and current professional Fastpitch pro was the first woman to win the Rawlings Gold Glove Award in 2016. Andrews, 30, a Flordia native, is a true advocate for Black women in sports, specifically focusing on supporting and mentoring young Black softball players. In recent years, she has set her sights on media, hosting a show on the MLB Network, creating content for BET MGM, and serving as an analyst for SEC

09:16

"Professional Hitter" Tommy Pham Swings by the Night...

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2024/01/08

What's good BBM Family! This is another quick "red carpet" style interview with one of the more interesting men in baseball, Tommy Pham. Tommy is just coming off playing in a World Series for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The nine-year vet is a professional hitter; the man hits everywhere he plays. He is one of the most authentic players I've ever had the opportunity to be around, and he has a real heart for the mission of the Players Alliance. He has passionate ideas about advancing the game for more

10:53

Aye Yo...Derek Jeter is our first guest of 2024!

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2024/01/03

There is no way to say this delicately: DEREK JETER IS ON THE BBM PODCAST. That's right; our first guest of 2024 is The Captian - Hall of Famer - #2...#2. It all went down in the Bahamas. I was there for the Players Alliance in support of the Don't Blink Homerun Derby. This is probably the shortest podcast I've ever done, but do you think I care? Jeter allowed me to ask him a few questions, and I really went for it. I feel it's some of my best work. I ever got our staple question in at the end. I

01:17:32

Cincinnati Reds' Will Benson is Impressive on and off...

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2023/12/26

Will Benson is one of the most exciting players in baseball. He plays for the exhilarating Cincinnati Reds, a team loaded with young talent - gushing with star potential. In 2023, Benson solidified himself in The Show, playing over 100 games, tallying 287 AB, 11 HRs, and 31 RBIs, with a 275 batting average, 365 on-base, and 498 slugging percentage. What's even more impressive than his on-field statistics is his heart for giving back to his community and helping others in need. The 25-year-old

21:57

Players Alliance Night Under the Stars Red Carpet...

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2023/12/18

We're Back! That's right, the Black Baseball Mixtape (BBM) is back from break, and, man, do we have a lot of new episodes coming your way? Most will be short "red carpet style" interviews from my time in the Bahamas for the Players Alliance and Don't Blink Home Run Derby. On this episode, I pulled Will Benson of the Reds and Jazz Chisholm of the Marlins on the carpet. I'm excited for you to hear from Will, as he is one of the most charitable players in the league. We will soon have Will's full story

58:08

Baseball United has entered Uncharted Territory (ft....

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2023/11/06

Kash Shaikh is an award-winning storyteller, marketer, brand builder, and entrepreneur. And he had a crazy dream. A dream so large - so grandiose - so monumental that it was hard for even him to grasp the concept truly. The dream was to bring baseball - America's National Pastime - to the epicenter of cricket: the Middle East and South Asia. It is a land with over 2 billion people (1 billion cricket fans), and he wants to do it in a major way. His idea is now called Baseball United, and it's no

54:41

The improbable journey of Pirates outfielder Joshua...

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2023/10/30

Brooklyn's Own Joshua Palacios is my guest on this episode of the BBM podcast. P-Lo played over 90 games with the Pirates this year — batting 239 with 10 HR, 40 RBIs, and 5 SB. More importantly, this was the year the 28-year-old Brooklyn native got his fill of The Show. I was able to visit with Josh and dig into his journey from growing up in a baseball-crazed house to the MLB. His path is one of hard work and resilience. We also have a lot of fun talking about the music in his playlist, the pizza

29:22

DBacks v. Rangers in the 2023 World Series (Let's talk)

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2023/10/25

The World Series is set. Flobo is elated about the DBacks. Cheats (and Commissioner Manfred) is crying (even though I'm sure the Commish will say he's happy about this result). We discuss the fall of the Astros and the Phillies and predict the World Series Champs. You don't want to miss this.

08:14

Black Progress in Baseball with Ken Griffey Sr.

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/16

Cheats sat down with the legendary Ken Griffey Sr. at the Players Alliance Game Changer Gala in Seattle (July 2023). Please subscribe, rate, and review the Black Baseball Mixtape Podcast on Apple podcasts.

01:08:44

Dodgers Swept, O's out, Braves done, AND are the...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/13

Another amazing live playoff check-in with the BBM crew. Troy Justice, April, and Flobo join Cheats to discuss the playoffs to the minute. We discuss the Dodgers' exit, the Astros' dominance, Bryce Harper's staredown, and whether the Rangers can move the rating needle. It's a hot mess. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape on Apple podcast and leave a review on the Apple podcast page.

50:42

The Return of Clinton Yates and Alex Hyacinthe...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/11

The homies Clinton Yates and Alex Hyacinthe join the BBM podcast for a live recap of all things playoffs and Black baseball.

58:31

Trouble in Birdland (and ATL and LA)...Why are the...

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/09

Cheats and Flobo are joined by our resident Dodgers fan April to talk about where we are in the playoffs. The Birds are down 0-2 to the Rangers. The Braves are down 0-1 to the Phils, and the Dodgers are down 0-1 to the D-Backs (Flobo is pumped). Here us talk about what's going right and what's going wrong. Please subscribe to the Black Baseball Mixtape. Leave a review to enter into a chance to win a brand new BBM tee-shirt.

22:39

Were the MLB Wild Card Rounds a Bust???

The Black Baseball Mixtape ·

2023/10/06

The MLB Wild Card rounds are in the books, and we had four sweeps. Congrats to the Phils, Twins, Rangers, and D-Backs. Let's face it — there was not a competitive series in the bunch, so that begs the question that I asked the BBM crew: Flobo and TC: Were the MLB Wild Card rounds a complete bust? We also played a little game of: Who would you rather be about the upcoming Divisional round, which starts tomorrow. Keep it locked in all playoffs to the Black Baseball Mixtape. Please subscribe, rate, and

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