Around the ABO: The Alternative Baseball Podcast

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Around the ABO: The Alternative Baseball Podcast Podcast

Around the ABO is the official podcast of the national Alternative Baseball Organization; a traditional baseball league starring teens and adults (15+) with autism and other disabilities. Showcasing players, coaches, fans, and volunteers alike, the podcast showcases all realms of Alternative Baseball's sensational awe-inspiring action throughout rural, suburban, and urban communities served across the United States of America.

Episodes

  1. Fun and Improvisation in Alternative Baseball and Beyond feat. Cross Bailey (Paulding County Peppers/Cobb County Blue Devils)

    2021-06-09

    Fun and Improvisation in Alternative Baseball and Beyond feat. Cross Bailey (Paulding County Peppers/Cobb County Blue Devils)

    Commissioner Taylor Duncan speaks with Cross Bailey, one of the original players from Alternative Baseball's two clubs prior to nationwide expansion. In this episode, Duncan and Bailey talk a variety of subjects including COVID-19 happenings, the Chevrolet Youth Baseball Clinics, and the benefits throughout and beyond sports for those with disabilities.

    17 min
  2. Med-City Magnificence feat. Jeremy Delaney (MGR) and Andy Slabaugh (Pitcher) from the Med-City Moonshots (Rochester, Minnesota)

    2021-06-05

    Med-City Magnificence feat. Jeremy Delaney (MGR) and Andy Slabaugh (Pitcher) from the Med-City Moonshots (Rochester, Minnesota)

    Commissioner Taylor Duncan speaks with Manager Jeremy Delaney and Pitcher Andy Slabaugh from the Med-City Moonshots in Rochester, Minnesota. In this episode, Manager Delaney tells us about the development and creation of the newest Alternative Baseball team in the North Star State! Derived from an Amish background, pitcher Andy Slabaugh speaks about his history in the game of baseball. Together, the two share their excitement for the coming season; playing important parts in relaunching Alternative Baseball for the first time since 2019 due to the dreaded coronavirus pandemic. The episode touches on the developing relationship with the Rochester Honkers (of the Northwoods League) and the Minnesota Twins organization (Major League Baseball.) A special announcement is made throughout the episode; be on the lookout! --- Founded by Taylor Duncan (a person on the autism spectrum), Alternative Baseball provides the authentic baseball experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities for physical and social skills enrichment in life on and off the baseball diamond. With teams starting back from COVID-19 across the United States of America, the organization aims to destroy the negative limitation perception of what one with a disability can and cannot accomplish. Alternative Baseball plays by the traditional baseball rule-set; different from other disability baseball programs in which there are no "buddies." Everyone plays the field independently and with wood bats resembling those seen on television. Alternative Baseball has been highlighted on national outlets including the Los Angeles Times, NBC's Weekday TODAY, ESPN BASEBALL TONIGHT, Sports Illustrated, and CNN/HLN. Those interested in participating on a team or the opportunity to bring Alternative Baseball to their community can sign up today at: www.alternativebaseball.org Follow Alternative Baseball on our social media platforms right now: Facebook: @alternativebaseball Twitter: @abobaseball Instagram: @alternativebaseball *Political views, statements, and opinions expressed during the show do not reflect the views of Alternative Baseball.*

    23 min
  3. Going Above and Beyond Boundaries feat. Cody Cargle (of the Panama City Bullsharks)

    2021-05-16

    Going Above and Beyond Boundaries feat. Cody Cargle (of the Panama City Bullsharks)

    Alternative Baseball founder Taylor Duncan interviews Cody Cargle; a personal friend and now an Alternative Baseball player for the Panama City Bullsharks in Panama City, Florida! In this episode, ABO Nation learns all about Cody and the new team soon to begin practice; discussing personal perspectives on life, Alternative Baseball, the new Bullsharks squad, the team's needs, the 1996 Olympics, and of course: COVID-19 guidelines! --- Founded by Taylor Duncan (a person on the autism spectrum), Alternative Baseball provides the authentic baseball experience for teens and adults (ages 15+) with autism and other disabilities for physical and social skills enrichment in life on and off the baseball diamond. With teams starting back from COVID-19 across the United States of America, the organization aims to destroy the negative limitation perception of what one with a disability can and cannot accomplish. Alternative Baseball plays by the traditional baseball rule-set; different from other disability baseball programs in which there are no "buddies." Everyone plays the field independently and with wood bats resembling those seen on television. Alternative Baseball has been highlighted on national outlets including the Los Angeles Times, NBC's Weekday TODAY, ESPN BASEBALL TONIGHT, Sports Illustrated, and CNN/HLN. Those interested in participating on a team or the opportunity to bring Alternative Baseball to their community can sign up today at: www.alternativebaseball.org Follow Alternative Baseball on our social media platforms right now: Facebook: @alternativebaseball Twitter: @abobaseball Instagram: @alternativebaseball *Political views, statements, and opinions expressed during the show do not reflect the views of Alternative Baseball.*

    16 min

  4. 2021-03-11

    Around the ABO (Episode Zero; 3/11/2021)

    The inaugural test episode of AROUND THE ABO w/ Taylor Duncan brings encouragement of what's to come with the podcast and the Alternative Baseball Organization as a whole. Organ tracks by Dustin Tatro; Used with permission.

    3 min
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Around the ABO is the official podcast of the national Alternative Baseball Organization; a traditional baseball league starring teens and adults (15+) with autism and other disabilities. Showcasing players, coaches, fans, and volunteers alike, the podcast showcases all realms of Alternative Baseball's sensational awe-inspiring action throughout rural, suburban, and urban communities served across the United States of America.

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