As I See It: An Umpire Podcast

Joe Sweeny
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  • BASEBALL
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

This umpire pod cast takes you through the game situations of a new-ish official in the IHSA calling baseball and softball and the IHSAA officiating baseball. Hosted by Joe Sweeny. Joe talks about situation that happen on the field, how they happened, and how the rules apply to them. To contact me, email AsISeeItPodcast1995@gmail.com

  1. 2D AGO

    '26 Season Kick Off

    In this episode Joe talks about the Upcoming rule changes to the 2026 High School Baseball and Softball season, and gives a preview for future episodes. Intro song credit to Magpie music

    18 min

  2. 06/21/2025

    A Conversation With Andy Traub From "The Best Umpire Show"

    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.

    51 min

  3. 06/08/2025

    A Season In Review: As I Saw It

    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 asiseeitpodcast1995@gmail.com. Intro credit goes to MagPie music.

    18 min

  4. 05/24/2025

    RLI, Fellow Podcaster Shout Outs, and A Post Game Conversation

    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 asiseeitpodcast1995@gmail.com 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=399be1391c3b4052 The Best Umpire Show with Andy Traub https://open.spotify.com/show/2n3Y5ArdG5PKJNDsTWHfTt?si=f83e8553f0764579 Life Behind the Dish https://open.spotify.com/show/7wAPrvtl80QCw27zsRv2LN?si=7ff8d9742b5c4e1a Show intro credit Magpiemusic

    18 min

  5. 04/26/2025

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

    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/xHsJaCPM Intro Music credit:MagpiMusic

    19 min
  6. Preseason Prep and Rules Lookup

    04/12/2025

    Preseason Prep and Rules Lookup

    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

    18 min

  7. 03/15/2025

    A New Season: 2025

    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.

    12 min

  8. 09/11/2024

    7 Mid-Season Games, 17 K's, and Video Discussion

    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

    19 min
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This umpire pod cast takes you through the game situations of a new-ish official in the IHSA calling baseball and softball and the IHSAA officiating baseball. Hosted by Joe Sweeny. Joe talks about situation that happen on the field, how they happened, and how the rules apply to them. To contact me, email AsISeeItPodcast1995@gmail.com

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