Outside The Chute

Episode 140 - Peter Loubardias

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with legendary broadcaster, Saskatoon native, the one and only, Peter Loubardias.
Of course, Peter is well known for his play by play over the years for both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames in the NHL, as well as countless Memorial Cups, but he’s also a huge advocate for the game of softball.
Peter tells us about getting that love for the game back in the late 70’s in Saskatoon, with the Harmony Women’s Softball team that would go on to win a Senior Women’s Nationals in 1980 in Hull, Quebec.  We talk about the all the amazing events he’s got to witness at Gordie Howe park, including the call of Adam Folkard’s no hitter in 2009 as Australia captured its first ISF World title. We also go into a deep dive on the exposure this game gets, or lack there of, that you’re definitely going to want to hear.
Peter was an absolute treat to chat with.  His knowledge of the game and memory recall is just ridiculous.  The fact he was able to take time out of his hectic schedule and come on a chat with us was awesome.

Episode 139 - Blaine Milheim

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2 time ISC World Champion and 2022 WBSC Bronze medalist with Team USA, Michigan native, Blaine Milheim.
Blaine has already had an accomplished career and its really just getting started.  This guy has got a bunch more years to add to the resume of personal awards and team championships, which no doubt he will.
We talk to Blaine about growing up with the game watching his dad play as a young one in Michigan, the jump between baseball and fastpitch, playing at the WBSC World Junior Championships in Whitehorse back in 2014, making a name for himself on the ISC level and of course that Bronze medal for Team USA at the 2022 Men’s World Cup down in New Zealand.
Blaine was an absolute beauty to chat with, Hopey and I were still laughing at this one after we were done recording.  I’m sure you all are gonna love it.
 

Episode 138 - AnaMarie Bruni

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with University of South Florida alum and WPF Champion with the Texas Smoke, AnaMarie Bruni.
Man, what a talk we had. I don’t know where Ana gets the time to sleep with her doing her thing at AnaBruni softball online, to working with Camwood Bats, to playing proball, to getting her freaking nursing degree.  She is definitely doing it all.
We talk to Ana about getting her start in the game, her time at USF, nursing over in Italy, how she joined the Texas Smoke and much, much more.  There was so much to talk about on here it was ridiculous, it was awesome.
 
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Episode 137 - Patrick Burns

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2021 ISC World Champion and 2019 WBSC Bronze Medalist with Team Canada, Saskatchewan native, Patrick Burns.
Burnsy has had a fantastic career to date and he’s still going strong. The 33 year old has carved his way into being one of the most versatile players in the country.  Burnsy is not only a threat on the mound and in the outfield but is also as deadly as a hitter as they come in that batter’s box.  This past Canadian Senior Men’s Nationals was a clear indication of that as he hit a whopping .750.  We chat about it on here but that’s just insane.
We also chat about him getting his start in the game back in the day, the back to back U19 National Titles won with the Saskatoon Selects, his time at the University of Saskatchewan playing basketball, which included a CIS National title in 2010, of course, that bronze medal at the WBSC’s in 2019, and much, much more.

Episode 1 - Justin Schofield(Remastered)

Outside The Chute sits down and talks to Grand Pre, Nova Scotia native, and Team Canada National Team member, Justin Schofield.
We've remastered this original episode. 
We talk about starting out in the West Hants minor ball system, playing as a 16 year old with the Berwick Eassons Intermediate Men's team, winning a Canadian Junior Men's Championship with the Murphy's Fish & Chip Eagles in 2011 and finally moving on to the men's game and having success at the ISC with Toronto Gators and Hill United Chiefs and Canadian Senior level play with the East Hants Mastodons.  
Schof was a treat to interview, so sit back, relax and enjoy the first ever episode of Outside The Chute

Episode 136 - Autumn Pease

Outside The Chute sat down and chatted with 2023 Big Ten Pitcher of the Year with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 2023 WPF Champion and WPF Pitcher of the year with the Texas Smoke, the one and only, Autumn Pease.
We’re gonna take a deep dive with Autumn into her career, from getting her start at a young age in California, to committing and attending Idaho State, transferring to Minnesota, the pandemic months, getting drafted, winning the WPF Championship and much, much more.  This was such a fun chat, I gotta say.

Episode 135 - Blair Setford (Summer Recap)

Outside The Chute is back and Hopey and Framer sit down and chat with past guest Blair Setford.  They chat the summer that was in the men's game, starting at ISC qualifiers in Ontario and finishing with the Canadian Senior Men's Championships that took place in beautiful British Columbia.
There was a lot to cover from this summer so you're definitely going to want to hear this entire episode.

Episode 134 - A.J. Andrews

Outside The Chute was lucky enough to sit down and chat with LSU alum, current Florida Vibe Member and host on the Major League Baseball Network, the one and only, AJ Andrews.
AJ has had a tremendous career to date and its still going strong.  She is a 3 time All-SEC selection as well as a 2013 All-American with LSU and she is also the first ever female Rawlings Gold Glove recipient from MLB in 2016 while playing with the Akron Racers in the NPF.
We’re gonna talk to AJ about getting her start in the game, her time at LSU, of course winning the Gold Glove award, and everything else she has going on in her absolute hectic life.
AJ was such a pleasure to chat with.  I’m so happy she was able to take time out of her busy schedule and come on and chat about her career. Gotta thank friend of the show, Ryan Moore for setting this up. This is definitely a good one!