Learning Situations, Equipment Upgrades, and "Did You Know" Segment

In this episode Joe connects with Andy Traub from "The Best Umpire Show." Andy is a fellow umpire and podcaster with a desire to grow as an umpire and takes you along on his journey. Check him out on where ever you listen to your podcasts and on YouTube. Intro music credit to MagpiMusic.

In this episode Joe recaps the high school baseball season inclucing some facts and figures. He recounts the post season assignment he received and talks about the officials rating system in the IHSA. Please like, subscribe or reach out reachouto us at [email protected]. Intro credit goes to MagPie music.

In this episode, Joe discusses a Runners Lane Interference play that he called on the field along with the applicable rule. He gives some shout outs to some fellow umpire podcasters and Joe recorded a post game conversation with fellow umpire Todd. Please email us at [email protected] with comments and suggestions for the show. Also check out the following umpire podcasts: The Hammer: An Umpire Podcast, https://open.spotify.com/show/5C6McTM1nGNgFoDwNt3OxC?si=399be1391c3b4052The Best Umpire Show with Andy Traubhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2n3Y5ArdG5PKJNDsTWHfTt?si=f83e8553f0764579Life Behind the Dishhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7wAPrvtl80QCw27zsRv2LN?si=7ff8d9742b5c4e1aShow intro credit Magpiemusic

In this episode, Joe talks about 3 situations that he encountered on the field that were educational, An exciting opportunity that never was, and a new segment entitled "Did You Know" about obscure rules. Check out UmpireClassroom.com for great educational material. Use promo code JOE1414 for 20% off. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPMIntro Music credit:MagpiMusic

In this episode Joe talks about what he did to prepare for the season, results of IHSA promotion and some game content. Go to umpireclassrrom.com and use promo code JOE1414 for 20% off or follow the link https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM Intro music credit to MagpiMusic

In this episode, Joe talks about the issues of podcasting from last season, what he is doing to prepare for the season, and some goals and items of focus for the 2025 season. Like and subscribe. Intro music credit MagpieMusic.

In this episode Joe talks about the Jr. High baseball and softball games that he officiated this two week period. We also visit a video that has been circulating in umpire circles online. Check out Umpire Classroom on YouTube and go to www.umpireclassroom.com and check out the umpire 101 course. Its very comprehensive and good for any level umpire. Click the link below for $5 off the course. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM

In this episode Joe talks about the start to the Jr. High season. Rule exceptions in the SIJHSAA ( Southern Illinois Junior High Athletic Association) and some good learning experiences. Check out the Umpire 101 course at Umpireclassroom.com. Copy the link for $5 off. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM

In this episode, Joe talks about a Balk video posted on our Facebook page, the end of summer ball season, and some situation first that Joe experienced this season. Please give a like and follow us. If you’d like to reach out to Joe, email him at [email protected]

In this episode, Joe talks about his first postseason experience, five things the average person may not know about umpiring, and some experiences Joe had on the field at the end of his high school season and the beginning of summer recreation ball. Follow us Facebook to interact and you can also email at as I see it podcast [email protected].