Baseball, Books, and Banter: A Podcast by Nicole Asselin

Nicole Asselin
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I love three things in life. Baseball (the Red Sox), books (mostly mystery), and banter! I love to chat. Come join my foray into the podcasting world.

  1. FEB 8

    Special Guest: Dale T. Phillips (and Super Bowl predictions!)

    It's the return of Dale T. Phillips. This guy literally does EVERYTHING. Writes, teaches, competes on Jeopardy, and gives Super Bowl predictions. Spoiler alert: both NE residents pick NE to win. Plus, things I'm obsessed with: Annie's Book Stop in Raynham, Olympic Curling (the best!), and of course, Diet Coke. Book recommendations can be found on my Bookshop.com link! https://bookshop.org/shop/nicoleasselin Find Dale T Phillips: https://www.daletphillips.com/ Tewksbury Writers Group next event: https://tewksburypl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-tewksbury-writing-group-advice-from-sci-fi-author-james-patrick-kelly/ Find me: Buy all recommended books here! https://bookshop.org/shop/nicoleasselin www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    48 min

  2. JAN 31

    Special Guests: Sandy (S. Lee) and James (JB) Manning

    Happy finally end of January! Sandy and Jim Manning are two authors that I've had the pleasure of meeting at the NE Crime Bake every year. Not only are they authors in their own right, they are also collaborating on a new joint venture! They join me from sunny Florida to discuss all things writing! Sandy (S. Lee): https://www.sleemanning.com/ Jim (JB): https://www.jamesbmanning.com/ Together: https://www.akillingcouple.com/ Plus, book recs! Including: Daniel SIlva Simone St. James Julie Mulhern   Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    48 min

  3. JAN 18

    Special Guest: Carmela Dutra

    Happy 2026! The world is on fire! But at least there are still books (for now). My first episode of the new season is the awesome Carmela Dutra! Her debut cozy mystery, A MURDER MOST FOWL, is laugh out loud funny, and hits all the right cozy points with a clever twist. Plus, the writers journey, always shooting your shot, and the process of creating these worlds! Find Carmela: https://carmeladutra.com/ Plus, things I'm obsessed with including: Owl Impressions on Tik Tok New sports follows @littlebigliz (NBA) and @camlovessports (all sports) on TikTok Legos. Cause I'm an adult. Book Recommendations: The Ruby Vaughn Mysteries by Jess Armstrong: https://writingjess.com/series/ruby-vaughn-mysteries/ The Doomed Earth Duology by Jack Campbell  The Kendra Donovan Mysteries (most recently a Twist in Time) by Julie McElwain   Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    55 min

  4. 12/21/2025

    Special Guest: The Return of Olivia Blacke!

    This is the best. Olivia Blacke is one my favorite people in the mystery world, and I was so glad she decided to come back on the podcast! She was my first ever guest when I started this journey in 2023.  Now she's my final guest of 2025! Since we last spoke, she released a new series that I'm OBSESSED with. Go get those books now to get ready for number 3. We also talk our obsession with Malice Domestic, Mia P. Manasala books, and Hank Phillipi Ryan. Plus, my every episode appeal to Diet Coke.  Happy Holidays All! Find Olivia here:  https://oliviablacke.com/ Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    53 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    Special Guest: Dennis Gaub

    Apparently your girl is now on the list of places to go when you have a new baseball book! I was so happy that Dennis Gaub reached out to me to chat about his newest book. The story of an pitcher from Montana who ended up part of the group that changed baseball free agency forever. Before we even got to talking baseball we talked about orgins of names and how Montana became home to some German/Russians. His newest book, Dave McNally: The Montanan Who Revolutionized Baseball is available now! Plus, baseball. Obviously. Find Dennis:  https://www.treasurestatepress.com/ Find Me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    48 min

  6. 11/16/2025

    Special Guest: Elle Jauffret

    Bonjour! Come meet friend and fellow Level Best Book author Elle Jauffret! We talk about a bunch of things, including how to not limit yourself when writing, benefits of a military lifestyle, food, and even a little cosplay! Find Elle https://ellejauffret.com/ Plus, if you're in Southern California go to her book launch on Dec 6 at Mysterious Galaxy! Plus, my weekly reminder to Diet Coke that I'm here for them. Whenever they want to send me some diet coke I'm ready. Also, a wrap up of the NE Crime Bake. Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://www.threads.com/@nanazlyn https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    49 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Special Guest: Nannette Potter

    Welcome back to thriller writer Nannette Potter! The second book in her "Blade" Broussard series is out now. We talk research, writing a thriller, travel, and how to caputre the essence of a closed society (North Korea). A little bit of everything! Check out the amazing animated book cover on her website:  https://www.nannettepotter.com/ Plus, my episodic reminder to Diet Coke to sponsor me, the state of Boston sports, the World Series, and of course book recommendations! Plus, shout out to WBZ radio for the pub at the Boston Book Festival! Find me: www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    50 min

  8. 10/12/2025

    Special Guest: Erica Miner

    Well, the Red Sox season ended, but hockey season has started with bang! Join me as I discuss Opera, theatre, and the politics of a backstage life with author Erica Miner. So much good information in this discussion. Also, things I'm obsessed with...Diet Coke, my diet coke ghost shirt, 7th Inning Candles on Etsy, and the hopefully Mariners vs. Brewers WS! Find Erica:  https://www.ericaminer.com/ Find me! www.nicoleasselinwriter.com https://bsky.app/profile/nicoleasselin.bsky.social www.instagram.com/nanazlyn https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleasselin38 Nicole's Starting Lineup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705169159907300/ Support Me! www.ko-fi.com/baseballbooksandbanter

    52 min
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I love three things in life. Baseball (the Red Sox), books (mostly mystery), and banter! I love to chat. Come join my foray into the podcasting world.

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