This week there'd a call to arms for people to get involved in the MLB Battlegrounds Homerun Derby at Hyde Park, and also for suggestions of players from baseball's history to be profiled on a future show.Mike Smith of the Norwich Iceni talks

Series Two, Episode Nineteen: Eurovision Strong Contest

Jun 16th, 2017 22m 44s

This week we take a look at how our representatives in the CEB Federations Cup Qualifiers have got on, provide a run-down of the latest scores and fixtures in British baseball, and talk to Kevin Macadam about Myles Janson, Hull Scorpions, and t

Series Two, Episode Eighteen: The Chairman of the Board

Jun 9th, 2017 37m 44s

This week we interview John Walmsley of Baseball Softball UK. John got in touch with us a few weeks ago and asked if he could come on and explain what BSUK does, so that's what he did!You can also find out the scores from last week, and this

Series Two, Episode Seventeen: The Children Are The Future

Jun 2nd, 2017 27m 41s

This week we speak to Matt Crawshaw of the Team UK Under-10 Coach Pitch Baseball Team. Matt explains what that is and about the tournament they are currently involved in.You can also find out the latest scores and fixtures in British basebal

Series Two, Episode Sixteen: Going for Gould

May 26th, 2017 42m 40s

This week's episode is a special one as Stu interviews the man responsible for introducing baseball to so many British people in the late 90s and 2000s, Jonny Gould.Jonny talks to us about his time hosting the show including how he got the gi

Series Two, Episode Fifteen: Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire

May 19th, 2017 23m 41s

On this week's episode we explain what's happened to series one, provide the fixtures for Baseball Ireland, Baseball Scotland, the Southwest Baseball League, the Northern League, and the BBF (not to mention last week's scores), and talk to Paul

Series Two, Episode Fourteen: RE2PECT

May 12th, 2017 33m 12s

This week's episode takes a look at the concept of retiring numbers with the retiring of Derek Jeter's on 14th May.There's also a chat with Luke Stott, Kate Winfield, and Laura Hirai about the BUB All-Star games played last weekend.

Series Two, Episode Thirteen: Power Extreme

May 5th, 2017 31m 27s

In this week's episode we focus on the success of the Northants Centurions as they finally have somewhere to call home.You can find out last week's scores and this week's fixtures too.Don't forget to get in touch with your memories of Derek

Series Two, Episode Twelve: Read All About It

Apr 28th, 2017 45s

This week Stu talks about baseball books.You can also find out the scores from last week's games and fixtures for this weekend.Finally, there's an interview with Jon Carter of the Buccaneers Baseball Travel Team.

Series Two, Episode Eleven: What's in a Name?

Apr 21st, 2017 32m 20s

In this week's episode Stu takes a look at what makes a good name for a baseball team.You can find out the fixtures for this weekend in British baseball.Plus, there's an interview with Tom Thornhill and Andreas Fopp of the University of Eas

Series Two, Episode Ten: Jackie Robinson Day

Apr 14th, 2017 19m 13s

This week is a special episode to commemorate the legacy of Jackie Robinson.We enlisted the help of Dr Emma Folwell, a lecturer in American History at Newman University, to provide some legitimate historical context.You can also find out th

Series Two, Episode Nine: Fairground Attraction

Apr 7th, 2017 25m 47s

This week is chock-full of goodness, starting with Stu talking about the pitcher's dream: the perfect game.You can also find out the scores in last week's games and the upcoming fixtures in Ireland, Scotland, and England.Finally, there's a

Series Two, Episode Eight: Opening Day

Mar 31st, 2017 20m 53s

Stu celebrates the arrival of Opening Day and the unique behaviour of his work colleagues now that the baseball season has returned.There's also a chat with Rob Jones of the Herts Baseball Club about their club.We also have our first listin

Series Two, Episode Seven: If The Cap Fits

Mar 25th, 2017 20m 39s

This week our host Stu talks about baseball fashion and how useful it can be for British baseball.In the bottom half of the show he talks to Liam Harris of the Liverpool Baseball Club.

Series Two, Episode Six: Start Spreading the News

Mar 17th, 2017 26m 35s

This week we continue our look at volunteers and the importance of social media.We also take another trip across the Irish Sea, this time to talk to Chris Barr of the Ulster Buccaneers.Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/notrounders.Follo

Series Two, Episode Five: All For One and One For All

Mar 10th, 2017 24m 43s

This week we look at Strat-o-Matic, another method of keeping the baseball mind active during the off-season. There's a review of Stu's favourite baseball film of all time, and we find out about the Taunton Baseball Club of the South West Base

Series Two, Episode Four: Welcome to Fantasy Island

Mar 3rd, 2017 33m 25s

This week's episode features two interviews with players based in the West Midlands. First up is Luke Millar of the Stourbridge Titans. Luke explains the differences between Fantasy Baseball and Fantasy Football (soccer), and gives a couple o

Series Two, Episode Three: Walk This Way

Feb 25th, 2017 20m 29s

With the news of a rule-change in the major leagues for 2017, Stu takes a look at the concept of the Intentional Walk. He also reviews A League of Their Own (the film), and interviews Guy Montrose of the Bournemouth Bears.

Series Two, Episode Two: Keeping Score

Feb 17th, 2017 31m 26s

This week's episode features two interviews with people from Biriths baseball.First up is Head of Officials at Leicester Blue Sox, Katy Edgington, and she talks to us about the importance of scoring. The bottom half of the episode feeatures

Series Two, Episode One: Second Time Around

Feb 10th, 2017 24m 46s

The It's Not Rounders podcast returns for a second series with a full season of episodes ahead.This week Stu catches you up on what's been happening in British baseball since the last episode, reviews a baseball film in the first instalment o

Episode 16 - University Ball

Sep 9th, 2016 42m 7s

The final episode of the first series of the podcast sees Stu talking to the Chief Organiser of the University Baseball and Softball, Luke Stott.You can get in touch with Luke about this at [email protected]

Episode 15 - The Future is Bright

Sep 2nd, 2016 37m 31s

This week we have a preview of the YNBCs taking place at Farnham Park over the next two weekends and we talk to the Head Coach of GB Baseball, Liam Carroll about the upcoming WBC qualifiers and the GB Way.

Episode 14 - Short But Sweet

Aug 26th, 2016 10m 43s

Just a quickie this week as Stu gives you a round-up of last week's playoff games in the BBF.You can find out this week's fixtures as those playoffs continue, along with the schedule in Ireland and Scotland.Plus, there's a chance to win an

Episode 13 - The Umpire Strikes Back

Aug 19th, 2016 24m 21s

This week we hear from the BBF Officials Commissioner Chris Deacon, who talks about what it's like being an umpire in British baseball. We also list the fixtures for this weekend, including the start of the BBF postseason.

Episode 12 - Do Android Baseballers Dream of Electric Bats?

Aug 7th, 2016 29m 19s

In this week's episode you can hear the conclusion of last week's interview with Josh Chetwynd, the fixtures for all of the usual leagues, plus Jon Gardner of the Sheffield Bladerunners tells us all about his club.