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Barrel It Up

Why do some baseball players still play baseball, not softball, into their 60s, 70s, and even 80s? Welcome to Barrel It Up. I"m your host, Jay Ciambrone. This show will delve into the reasons that these individuals still find the game irresistible. After being involved in the world of baseball for decades, I"ve discovered that many of these players have fascinating stories to share, stories that should be heard by our wider audience and not just their fellow players. Come join us and find out

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26:06

Player, Manager, Umpire Part 1

Barrel It Up ·

2024/09/06

Your pro player Dad is your first coach. That propells you to a life in Baseball. One thing leads to another and now you are a team manger. Then that leads to managing tournament teams for many years even though you have moved from coast to coast. Thats the journey of Ted Poleto. Please leave comments about Barrel it Up at barrelitup@yahoo.com

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32:40

The Learakos Brothers Part 2

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2024/08/30

As with all our guests these brothers have led very interesting lives outside of baseball. For Ted we explore becoming a chef and working in the family restaurant business. Then moving to a career in the mortgage field for forty four years now. We ask about where the market is now and how it got that way. For Mike we find out about the family restaurants and how they worked together. Mike's experience runs the gamut of the food business. Listen to a facinating story of the familys experience

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33:25

The Learakos Brothers Part 1

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2024/08/23

The beginning of our conversation with Ted and Mike about how their whole life in baseball began. We get their views on why they have continued to play and what the game has meant to them. We find out who the mentors were that guided their journey. Plus we get to enjoy their relationship through the years and how it involved the game of Baseball.

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34:50

Music in the life of a senior baseball player

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2024/08/16

The second part of our discussion with Jeryl Thompson. Here we delve into his life in music. Starting with hitting those drums at age 3. Out of high school he started playing with more professional bands. Eventually landing at Motown records as a producer and song writer. You have heard many of his songs on TV and the movies. He is also involved with an organization his mother started in Florida. An organization That continues to provide disadvantaged youth an oppertunity at a better life. That

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26:52

A baseball life starting at age 3

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2024/08/09

The start of our discussion with Jeryl Thompson about his progress in baseball starting at age 3. Baseball came back in his life over 30 years later. He talks about how baseball affects a life. Baseball teaches how to overcome adversity.

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24:30

From Player to League President Part 2

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2024/08/02

Continuing with Jef Brown on what it is like to be a league President? Exploring how a senior league works and what kind of players are part of it. Also the positives and negatives of operating a league. Plus a few of the many funny stories amassed over the years. Senior players can be interesting!!!!

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21:57

From Player to League President Part 1

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2024/07/26

We are exploring the journey of Jef Brown from Little Leaguer to a Senior league President. Who were the mentors that paved the way.

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22:51

The World of Coaching High School Baseball

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2024/07/19

In this episode we explore Donn Johnson's experiences as a High School Freshman coach. What are the relationships with both Players and parents in todays game? How have those relationships changed over the years. We also discuss a topic very much in the news of late. The loss of game officials like umpires due to the abuse they recieve both during and after games.

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33:04

Evolution Of a Career in Baseball

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2024/07/12

A life in Baseball from age 7 to 72? We will take our guest Donn Johnson on a journey from that early Baseball expierience to present day. From Little League, High School, College, Pro, Senior League, and to coaching. We will find out his motivation and those that shaped his journey.

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19:10

In The Beginning Part 2

Barrel It Up ·

2024/07/05

We discuss the types of questions we will be exploring with our quests in this series. Also giving a timeline of how our host would answer those same questions. Is a life in Baseball just by chance? Or is there a dream involved?

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22:49

In The Beginning Part 1

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2024/06/28

Exploring the motivation behind the creation of this Podcast. Wanting to explain how and why prople stay involved with a sport for so many years. We will acknowledge all those that make this podcast possible.

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0:51

Welcome to Barrel It Up!

Barrel It Up ·

2024/05/24

Why do some baseball players still play baseball, not softball, into their 60s, 70s, and even 80s? Welcome to Barrel It Up. I'm your host, Jay Ciambrone. This show will delve into the reasons that these individuals still find the game irresistible. After being involved in the world of baseball for decades, I've discovered that many of these players have fascinating stories to share, stories that should be heard by our wider audience and not just their fellow players. Come join us and find out what's

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