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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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31:38

Larry Shelton Part 1

Barrel It Up ·

2026/04/07

Larry gives us a timeline of how he started playing baseball. There were many ups and downs from Little League through high school. He talks about how a coach can have a detrimental effect on whether you continue in the sport. As a result, a 13-year break until finding senior baseball. No breaks since then! Larry tells us about his Mom's dedication to being there for all his games growing up. A great response from Larry about why we continue to play the game. Please leave comments at

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44:12

Javier Escobar

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2026/03/31

Javier is a manager and board member of SoCal MSBL. He didn't play organized baseball until age 14. However, his uncle's training made the transition much simpler. Javier is our first guest who played baseball in the Mexican leagues. He has played all over the LA area in various leagues before becoming firmly entrenched in MSBL. Learn the pluses and minuses of being a league board member. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. See our complete list of guests and shows at jayciambrone.com on

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34:06

Dennis Swartout Part 2

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2026/03/24

This second show with Dennis gave us a look at what it takes to create and operate a senior baseball league. Including the hardest parts and the most fun parts. We get to delve into what Dennis has had to deal with, having MS for well over 3 decades. He clues us in on the various symptoms and how to deal with them on a day-to-day basis. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Also, check out our roster of guests at jayciambrone.com on page 5.

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34:06

Dennis Swartout Part 1

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2026/03/17

Finally, a chance to talk to Deniis about the 39 years we have known each other in baseball. Dennis tells us about why he didn't really play baseball until he found senior baseball. Before that, he became an accomplished water polo player and diver. His diving took him all the way to the Olympic trials and even had him dive against Greg Louganis. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Find all of our previous shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.

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50:00

Taylor Waters

Barrel It Up ·

2026/03/10

Sometimes baseball gets short-circuited at a young age. But interest in the game continues anyway. Even if it can become part of a novel you end up writing. Look for American Boys "A Stupid Baseball Story" on Amazon! Along with other books by Taylor Waters. On this show, we get to find out how writing screenplays led to novels. We hear about the mentors who inspired Taylor along the way. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Complete list of all our guests at jayciambrone.com on page 5.

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32:21

Ted Learakos

Barrel It Up ·

2026/03/03

A little different this time. Talking with Ted about the current state of mortgage rates and future possibilities. In addition, we used a situation we were both involved in to talk about the positives and pitfalls of buying and financing a HUD home. Most HUD homes are bought with cash by those who plan to flip them. An entirely different situation if you plan to renovate and live in that property. Comments and questions to barrelitup@yahoo.com. The complete list of shows at jayciambrone.com on page

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31:03

2025 Recap

Barrel It Up ·

2026/02/24

Posting this show a little late. 2025 was a big year for the show as we added Facebook and Instagram pages. Even started to add video clips to both pages. Could only give highlights here about special shows. We actually interviewed 28 people during 2025. Listenership grew during the year. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Find a list of all the 2025 shows you can listen to at jayciambrone.com. Just check the library at the bottom of the page to see the well over 85 shows available.

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46:52

Mike Thatcher Part 2

Barrel It Up ·

2026/02/17

In our second talk with Thatch. We hear about what he discovered that made a successful team (he has been on a lot of them). What he instills in the kids he coaches. In the late nineties Thatch discovered that he was having some physical issues. Hear what it took for him to finally discover he had MS for over a quarter century. Thatch has been able to continue playing the game. He tells us how that has been possible. Please comment at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Find our complete list of shows at

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52:48

Mike Thatcher Part 1

Barrel It Up ·

2026/02/10

Baseball has always been number one for Thatch ever since his grandpa took him to a Giants game as a 7 year old. Success in Little League (even having to get on 3 buses to get to a playoff series) just fueled that passion. High school and JC followed. As with many having to make a living slowed being able to play until Senior baseball came along. Hear about those that made it possible to continue to play. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. See our entire list of shows at jayciambrone.com

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28:51

Stewart Sallo Part 2

Barrel It Up ·

2026/02/03

This time with Stewart, we discuss how journalism became part of his life. From a start of selling printer toner, to publishing a newspaper in Boulder, Colorado for well over 30 years. How has the internet affected the newspaper business?Especially we discover how Covid changed the business drastically. What is being done these days to be able to adjust and survive in the newspaper business (digital content, community engagement, etc). Check out Stewart online for his publishing of books and

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48:59

Stewart Sallo Part 1

Barrel It Up ·

2026/01/27

Stewart Sallo has been playing at least 100 games of Senior baseball for the last 7 years. Hear about how baseball doesn't always start successfully but still can get in your blood for a lifetime. After high school, only softball is available to most of us. Some like Stewart eventually find Fastpitch. However, when baseball is available again its inevitable!! Check with Amazon for an upcoming book about baseball from Stewart. Also check out his book Deadhead Cyclist. Please send comments to

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67:47

Lanny Ropke

Barrel It Up ·

2026/01/20

Lanny is the fourth of our interviews of those that have been part of all 38 Mens Senior Baseball League World Series. As a matter of fact he may be someone who has been on the most teams in the World Series. He has been on 102 teams! If you know of someone that can beat that please let me know at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Even his time in the Army and especially 35 years as an airline pilot could not keep him away from baseball. Sometimes playing in three leagues at the same time trying to get enough

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29:11

Frank DiMaria

Barrel It Up ·

2026/01/13

Frank is the 3rd of our interviews with individuals that have been to all 38 Men's Senior Baseball League World Series. Frank grew up with baseball in the Chicago area. His family were baseball people with his dad playing in 40+ games at 70. While he did play some softball after college, baseball was available for most of the years until he found senior baseball. Hear how strongly he is grateful that he has been able to play these last 38 years in the World Series. Please leave comments at

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37:07

Bill Kurata

Barrel It Up ·

2026/01/06

This is the second in our series of players that have entered the MSBL World Series Hall Of Fame in 2025. Bill started attending the World Series in 2012. This after his high school and College baseball career. In college he played at the University of San Francisco. What he learned along that route has helped him to be first a high school coach and now a junior college coach. He gives us valuable information on how coaches can handle young players (some of us older ones too). Only two players have

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54:03

Beth Sepulveda

Barrel It Up ·

2025/12/23

Beth Sepulveda is a certified personal trainer and a Certified Nutrition coach. As this new generation of older athletes ages they are faced with new challenges to stay healthy and compete. Beth takes us through what is needed to be able to compete and do so in a healthy way. Training well in advance of competing is essential. You can contact Beth through CC Nutrition at carloscanofitness.com.Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.You can check out all our shows and when they are scheduled at

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28:46

Jim Fleming

Barrel It Up ·

2025/12/17

This is part one of our two part series on the men that have been named to the MSBL World Series Hall of Fame in 2025. Jim is someone who found Senior baseball at age 48 after never having played any organized baseball. Jim tells us how it happened and the special qualities of Senior baseball that allowed him to get involved. We learn about growing up in coal country of Pennsylvania. Jim got this award due to his dedication to helping others get the chance to play in the World Series. comments to

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23:26

Mark Gallo

Barrel It Up ·

2025/12/11

This is the second in our series interviewing individuals that have been part of all 38 MSBL World Series. Mark has not been a player but has been in the announcing both for the entire 38 years. Find out how he got the job and why he has continued all these years. We find out the special people he has met (Kenny Chesney for example). Situations that have come up too. Comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. Complete slate of all our shows at jayciambrone.com page 5.

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49:58

Jay Ciambrone

Barrel It Up ·

2025/12/02

This is the first in a four part series of those that have been part of all 38 years of three MSBL World Series. Jay gives us the history of his life in baseball. How do you find out about senior baseball after many years away from the game? What are the qualities of senior baseball that allow that to happen? Special moments in 38 years of the tournament. Thanks to our special host Jeff Lowery. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Check out our complete list of shows at jayciambrone.com on

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40:08

Clint Barney, Part 2

Barrel It Up ·

2025/11/25

Coach Barney is back to tell us why Panquich High School has such an awesome baseball complex. Make sure you visit it when you are near town. We find out that the school has won the last 2 state baseball championships. The facility has hosted teams for tournaments from as far away as Guam. Coach lets us in on how he originally got the baseball coaching job. He has also coached all his sons in basketball and baseball including the youngest that is a sophmore this year. Small schools in Utah (1-A)

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30:53

Clint Barney, Part 1

Barrel It Up ·

2025/11/18

Coach Barney is the Athletic Director, Boys Basketball coach, and former Baseball coach Panguich High School in Utah. In this first of two shows we explore his early life growing up in this small town. Coach lets us in on his baseball and basketball progress. He also was on the track team. We learn about what a families support help create a life in sport.Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com.Check out our complete slate of shows at jayciambrone.com page 5.

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