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On Episode #12 Bruce is back after a long absence to cover some hockey related topics. (Who are we fooling, the show starts with more baseball talk).

The logo I discuss at the beginning (the Daytona Tortugas) can be found here - http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t450

TOPICS

Jack Buckley's Baseball Tours - Do you want to spend a week to 10 days touring a section of the country and catching ALL the baseball games you possibly can?  Well then you might want to check this out.

www.jaybuckley.com

 

Minor League Hockey Jerseys - Toledo Walleye play as Batman and Riddler -  The title pretty much covers it.  Its seems minor league baseball is great for logos, but minor league hockey is where it's at for goofy jerseys.  No better example can be found than the Toledo Walleye celebrating Batman Night by playing in 1966 Batman jerseys and the away team playing in 1966 Riddler jerseys.  

http://www.toledowalleye.com/site/story/holy-toledo-batman-heroes-night-is-saturday-november-22

 

LOGO OF THE EPISODE

Minnesota Magicians - So I feel like all I can really do is post a link, you're welcome.  http://www.minnesotamagicians.com/

 

Thanks for listening, remember you can tweet me @minorleaguegeek or email me at minorleaguegeek@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:33pm EDT

On Episode #11 of The Just Barely Sports Podcast Bruce is by himself to tell you about some of the coolest things he could find that are Just Barely Sports.

TOPICS 

Woot.Shirt Fantasy Football 2014 - So the fine folks at woot have decided to add Fantasy to football, and in the process make some of the coolest football logos the world has ever seen, and on top of there there is a sportball contest of sorts that will in some way have something to do with the NFL in some non-copyrighted way.  SO AMAZING!

You can find the whole thing here http://shirt.woot.com/plus/shirt-woot-fantasy-football-1?ref=cnt_wp_1 Its open until 9/25/14, get in while you can.

 

Marvel has crossed over with Australian National League Rugby - Marvel characters were featured on their August 1-3 jerseys for 5 of the leagues teams.  

Find Marvels take on it here: http://marvel.com/news/gear/23007/worlds_collide_as_marvel_super_heroes_meet_the_super_athletes_from_the_australian_national_rugby_league

and the NRL shop page here: http://www.nrlshop.com/iscmarvelheroes/

 

THE LOGO OF THE SHOW 

Vodaphone Warriors - So keeping with the Rugby discussion, I dug a logo out of the NRL to find, the Warriors from New Zealand, and great mix of a tiki and the Oakland Raiders.  

Here is the team site: http://www.warriors.co.nz/

 

 

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_11.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:49am EDT

On episode #10 of the Just Barely Sports Podcast with the Minor League Geek, Bruce is joined by Chris Michaud the moderator of the podcast Flip the Table, a show about the "other side of board games", you can find that show at www.tableflipsyou.com

 TOPICS 

Chikara Pro Wrestling - If you are looking for the most entertaining form of Pro Wrestling out there today, and something very different than WWE (WWF) look no further than Chikara Pro Wrestling at http://www.chikarapro.com/, you can even sign up for a book to get you started, for the low price of FREE. 

You can get a look at the roster, including the Dasher Hatfield here: http://www.chikarapro.com/roster/

Here is a link to the "Most Illegal Move in Pro Wrestling" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xIYVw3ZPJk

Here is a fun link for part of a Chikara Match that uses part of the room: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDw0ivvq9Nk

You can find more Chikara Pro Wrestling Videos at : http://www.smartmarkvideo.com/ and just look for the Video on Demand or the DVDs for Chikara

 

Mike Tysons Punchout! - We talk about one of the greatest games in the history of video gaming, and one of a very elite group of top games for the NES, Punchout! 

Here is a full playthough if you want to spend the 35 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXuecs5xVI0

 

LOGO of the Show:

Orlando Rage and the XFL - First here is a video about the XFL - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYhjpYKlWms

Now on to the Orlando Rage, you can get a look at the logo, and the current team here: http://orlandorage.com/

 

Thanks for listening, and please let me know what you think, I make the show for YOU the Just Barely Sports fan!

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_10.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:47pm EDT

On Episode #9 of The Just Barely Sports Podcast with the Minor League Geek I break down the championship round of the years MILB Mascot Mania 2014.  I talk about all the entrants, and give you info from their bios, so you can make an informed decision about this years winner.  

Voting takes place until the 11th of August.

You can find it here http://www.milb.com/milb/fans/mascot_mania/y2014/

 

THE LOGO OF THE SHOW

This time I am talking about the Syracuse Crunch, which you can find here http://www.syracusecrunch.com/index.aspx

 

Thanks for listening, and remember to keep the conversation going on Facebook, on twitter @minorleaguegeek or email me minorleaguegeek@gmail.com

 

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 3:48am EDT

On Episode #8 of The Just Barely Sports Podcast, I talk to Peter Robert Casey about his creation, the sports passport brand of websites.

 

TOPICS

Sports Passport Websites - If you want a chance to track your live sports experiences, you NEED to check out the Passport sites.

Right now you can check out http://hardballpassport.com/ and http://bbpassport.com/ in Late August there is expected to be Football Passport, and in October Puck Passport for Hockey Fans.

El Paso Chihuahuas "Bark at the Park" jersey - August 3, 2014 the Chihuahuas are taking the field in a jersey with a photo of the iconic dog.  Check it out here http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20140716&content_id=84918516&fext=.jsp&sid=t4904&vkey=

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW

For this episode Pater Robert Casey is joining me to talk about the logo for the El Paso Chihuahuas.  You can find them at http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t4904

 

Thanks for listening, and please let me know what you think.  Thanks to listener comments, we are going to try to feature more hockey logos (especially in Hockey season).  Let me know on facebook, twitter @minorleaguegeek or email me minorleaguegeek@gmail.com

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_8.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:05pm EDT

On episode #7 I talk to you about why the episodes are coming out a little delayed.  I discuss the diffculties of making a podcast and the bright future of the show.

 

TOPICS

The Home Run Derby - So MLB has been doing the Home Run Derby at the All Star Game since 1985, but the idea came from a TV Show called The Home Run Derby from 1960.  It was hosted by Mark Scott, and here is a youtube link to one of the episodes.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmGCS1E5HUE#t=327

In this episode Hank Aaron faces Duke Snyder on the show.

 

Cowboy Monkey Rodeo - Its monkeys, dressed as cowboys, riding dogs, herding goats.  That is all I feel I need to say.  You can find them at http://www.teamghostriders.com/

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW

 

For this episode I am talking about the Jolier Slammers of the Fronter League.  You can find them at http://jolietslammers.com/

 

Thanks for listening, and please let me know how you feel about the show on Facebook, on twitter @minorleaguegeek or email me at minorleaguegeek@gmail.com

 

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 4:18pm EDT

On Episode #6 Bruce is joined by Marty Connell from the "Rolling Dice and Taking Names" podcast, a part of the Dice Tower Network.  You can find them at http://www.rolldicetakenames.com/

TOPICS

A lack of good sports based board games - We discuss the lack of sports board games that are not make for stats fans.

PLAAY games - http://www.plaay.com/

Blood Bowl - http://www.bloodbowl-game.com/

Kaosball - http://www.kaosball.com/

Dreadball - http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/dreadball.html?

1st and Goal - http://www.rnrgames.com/product.aspx?id=d870640b-9649-4bc5-8218-d07c28f8c5aa

 

The Ripken Little League Complex - We discuss the Ripken Little League Complex that has Little league sized replicas of major league stadiums right next to Ripken Stadium the home of the Aberdeen Ironbirds.  You can find it here - https://www.ripkenbaseball.com/youth_baseball/aberdeen/facilities

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW 

Charlotte Knights - Marty joins Bruce to talk about his hometown baseball logo, the logo for the Charlotte Knights.  You can find the Knights here http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t494

 

Thanks for listening, and please join the conversation on Facebook.

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_6.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:07pm EDT

JBS #5 - The One Where We Try a Threesome w/ Brian Mellblom & Travis Van Noty

On Episode #5 of the show Bruce is joined by Brian Bellblom the PA Announcer for UCLA and CSUN Ice Hockey and Travis Van Noty the play by play guy for CSUN Ice Hockey.

 

TOPICS

The US Australian Football League - Brian was a part of the LA Aussie football team.  We discuss the rules of Aussie Football , the fact the league exists and little bit about it.  You can find the league at http://www.usafl.com/

 

The Lakewood Blue Claws will play a game as the Lakewood Pine Barons - This is another "what could have been" team logo, and a very cool one at that.  Here is a look at it http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140607&content_id=78692150&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t427&sid=t427

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW

CSUN Matadors new logo - Since we have the guys from CSUN, we talk about the new CSUN Matadors logo.  Here is the website for the team http://www.gomatadors.com/landing/index

 

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_5.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:58am EDT

On Episode #4 of the Just Barely Sports Podcast Bruce talks to Marshall Kent "the Future of the PBA" about bowling as a career (and the wild west riverboat gambler lifestyle) as well how to get more attention for the PBA in general.

You can find Marshall's fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/marshall.kent.1

and you can find him on twitter at @marshallkent299

Here is info on "the Petersen" - http://www.thepetersen.com/

Here is an SI article about "the Petersen" - http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1072526/index.htm

IMDB link to "A League of Ordinary Gentlemen" - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430289/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_2

 

TOPICS

There are bowling balls that smell like chocolate - The Storm Bowling company makes scented balls.  You can find them at http://www.stormbowling.com/products/balls

The Fresno Grizzlies are having Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (TNMT) night and you can vote for which turtle they will take the field dressed as. - You can find the voting on their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152100184811892.1073741836.42162086891&type=1

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW

Since we have a bowler on the show, we are talking about the Bowling Green Hotrods.  You can find them at http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t2498

 

Thanks for listening!

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_4.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:49pm EDT

On episode #3 of the Just Barely Sports Podcast Bruce talks to Jim Williams current/former PA Announcer for several teams in the NJ/PA area, as well as the host of the Touch Em' All podcast on clw83.com.  We talk about our attempt to become the voice of the Philadelpha 76ers.

You can find him at http://www.clw83.com/touchemall/

 

TOPICS -

The greatest outfits in sport broadcasting 101 with a focus in Don Cherry - You have seen nothing until you behold the suits of sports yesteryear, and for a select few the past is today.

An article about Don Cherry - http://bleacherreport.com/articles/988138-power-ranking-don-cherrys-25-most-obnoxious-suits-of-all-time

 

Topps is making a team set for the Indians of Major League the Movie -  Simple as it sounds, the fine folks at Topps trading cards are making a team set for the Major League team in this years Archives baseball.

You can find those here - http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/big-league-stew/topps-produce-baseball-cards-players-film-major-league-210404471--mlb.html

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW -

This time we talk about the Reading Phillies/Reading Fightin' Phils, including mention of the jerseys, and the away "Baseballtown" logos.

You can find them here - http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t522

 

Thanks for listening

 

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:33am EDT

On episode #2 of the Just Barely Sports podcast Bruce talks to Erika Lewis formerly the maven of Fight Fans Radio and currently on the top stats worker for Fightmetric and the UFC.  Erika talks about being a geek for UFC and MMA and turning that into a job working for the biggest MMA promotion in the world.

You can find Fightmetric at www.fightmetric.com

and you can find Fight Fans Radio by checking iTunes and whereever else you get your podcasts.

TOPICS -

The Tommy Toe Hold Show - Bruce and Erika talk about the phenomenon that started as a You Tube channel (and still is) and became big enough to have a segment on the UFC show on Fox Sports.

You can find the Tommy Toe Hold Show on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/user/TommyToeHold

and the website at https://www.ttths.com/

 

The backwords K in baseball, has nothing to do with the KKK - If you are any kind of baseball fan you know the "K" in baseball is short for a strike (if not, you have now learned something....you're welcome) but you might not understand why in the videoboards some of the "K"s are backwords.  We always thought it was so the the KKK was never on a scoreboard....we were wrong.

 

LOGO OF THE SHOW

 

The Richmond Flying Squirrels/Norwich Navigators -  Erika and Bruce talk about the various logos for the team, and the logo for a previous incarnation of the team, the Norwich Navigators.

Find the Flying Squirrels at http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410

Find the Clink Room at http://www.theclinkroom.com/

 

Thanks for listening, and please let me know what you think of the show and keep the discussion of things "Just Barely Sports" related going on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/justbarelysports?ref=hl

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:24pm EDT

Welcome to episode #1 of the Just Barely Sports Podcast on this episode the Minor League Geek will talk about himself.

Bruce H. Voge III (the Minor League Geek, and host) will layout the basic idea of how the show will work, and share with you why he loves minor league, semi-pro and occasionally pro sports so much, while also not really liking athletics of athletes.

TOPICS -

RPM Turntable Football - Now football can be for hipsters because its on a vinyl record and was issued for Record Store Day.

A Dinosaur Throws out the Opening Pitch for the Padres - Bruce also discusses opening pitches in general.

LOGO OF THE SHOW - 

This time we open with the Montgomery Biscuits.  You can find the team at http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t421

 

Please let me know what you think, this is a new show, and all feedback is welcome.  

You can contact me at minorleaguegeek@gmail.com 

Twitter @minorleaguegeek

or find the show on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/justbarelysports

Direct download: Just_Barely_Sports_Episode_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:34pm EDT

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