HOLDING DOWN the FORT

Jimbo Fort

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HOLD iT! Down w/ Jimbo Fort where we share stories of success from many walks of life! These amazing guests provide inspiration & insight to listeners of any age from any path who want to be great at something! We host professional athletes, college coaches, trainers, ANYONE with a story to tell! We cover life, sports, education, experiences along our paths, and so much more!

Apr 10

Sussex County Miners RHP: Chad Gartland

It’s all in the initials: ❗️CG❗️ because if he starts the game for his squad, he wants more than anything to finish the game for his squad💪 Mr. Chad Gartland joins the show for EP 034 as he is preparing for his upcoming season with the Sussex County Miners⛏️ Chad is an absolute workhouse no matter where he’s been; whether it’s making a regional run with the boys at George Mason✅ or missing bats all summer on Cape Cod🎣 you’ll always find him at the ball park working on his craft⛽️ CG always had that feeling, since he was a young lad dreaming in a small town he knew one day he would be a professional baseball player🙌 We discuss how being the younger sibling to a big, strong, competitive older brother is the best thing you can ask for growing up🏃‍♂️Chad tells us about the places the game has taken him so far and how he has left his mark on his teammates and coaches every step of the way❗️ 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

37 min
Mar 26

San Diego Padres SS: Zach Evans

My brother Z Evans joins us live from the San Diego Padres Spring Training facility in Peoria, AZ🌵to take us through a day in the life of a pro ball player at Padres Big League Spring Training💪 From the Tee Balls fields in rural Western New York❄️ to the blue grass of Hickory, North Carolina🚜 Mr. Evans has loved baseball from the start🏁 We go on a journey with a small town high school player with two local JUCO’s somewhat interested to becoming a stallion SS in one of the MLB’s best organizations🤯 Zach’s warm heart is sure to connect and bond with any community that he reaches both on and off the field🤎 Not only do his skills speak for themselves on the diamond, you’ll find him signing autographs 🖊️ taking photos with fans😎✌️ , and talking baseball with fans who are already making him feel like a big part of the Padre family🤎 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

36 min
Mar 22

Toronto Blue Jays RHP: Ryan Boyer

We are back for Season III of Holding Down the Fort with our friend Toronto Blue Jays RHP Ryan Boyer🔥 Ry joins us to discuss his journey through the game and some of the unexpected twists and turns he’s navigated along the way⛰️ Ryan’s unique experience helps remind everyone out there it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, what you’ve seen, as long as you can get outs🥊 Mr. Boyer has a path less traveled🔀 from a small Pennsylvania Division III program to a Western New York Mid Major Division I school as a graduate student Ryan pitched his way to an offer from the Toronto Blue Jays🍁 And that is just the beginning of his life in this game🤝 We can’t wait to see what Ryan has in store for the home town Buffalo Bisons and the Big League Blue Jays squad this season🔥 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

39 min
Mar 2

Great Britain Catcher: Matt Ward

What an honor to be joined by our British Baseball Brother Sir Matthew Ward for Episode 37🇬🇧 “Wardo” a fellow Purple Eagle of Niagara made a serious case as a senior for a Buster Posey Award behind the dish🥇 but brought an even more incredible trophy home by leading NU to its first ever MAAC Championship🏆 Matty gives us an insider’s perspective on what it takes to be prepared for at-bats against current big league stars like Jac Caglianone and Tarik Skubal⛽️ Wardo is currently in “Spring Training” mode with the Great Britain squad as they prepare to make a run at the World Baseball Classic Championship✅ We navigate the path from randomly receiving a last minute invite to the U23 Series and how that led to becoming a huge part of this amazing tradition with Great Britain at the WBC🌍 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

31 min
06/28/2025

Detroit Tigers OF: Jackson Strong

We welcome our dear friend J-Wave 🌊 to episode 036 of Holding Down the Fort⬇️ Mr. Strong takes on his wild ride of getting recruited during COVID to leading Division I Baseball on stolen bases as a junior💥 We cover J’s draft process from signing with a top SEC Program all the way to Draft Day where he got to share a beautiful moment with his family🫶 As a child Jackson always put his physical fitness to the test ultimately resulting in the unit of an athlete he’s become today💪 From time with dad and a constant competition with his BEAST of a brother baseball is lucky he chose it⚾️ With a nickname like David Goggins we can’t help but root for a hard working stud like J Strong💫 We cover how our first season as a tiger went to what we’ve done in the off season to return to the squad in elite shape for the upcoming season🐅 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

33 min
05/05/2025

Tread Athletics Trainer: Tommy Bednarski

We welcome our dear friend Tread Athletics Trainer - Tommy Bednarski for Episode 035. He takes us inside the WHY at arguably the top baseball training facilities in the country! From MLB all stars🌟countless💯➕MPH throwers⛽️ to college & high school athletes trying to improve their ability to pitch💡 TREAD simply finds a recipe to make you better📈 Tommy B’s path through the game has been a heck of a ride: from small town stud 🔀 to randomly pumping 89MPH at 15 years old↪️ signing for a Division ☝️ scholarship ⏭️ to beating Mike Martin on opening night at Florida State as a sophomore🤯 he has had a trip🌎 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

37 min
05/27/2024

Houston Astros RHP: Shawn Dubin

Episode 031 features the legendary Shawn Dubin💪 Dubs is a staple in the Big League Bullpen of arguably the best team over the last 10 years both in the show and developmentally w/ their MiLB Prospects📈 A prime example of that developmental success is Mr. Dubin who casually sits 96➕ with his fastball🔥 paired with a wipe out slider🌪️ to put away the best hitters on earth 🌎 After catching up on his hunting trip in south Texas🐗 Shawn takes us on his extremely rare path through the game from being a high school shortstop who never pitched to no tryouts for college baseball and now to the big league bullpen where he dominates night in & night out🌙 He gives us a true professional’s perspective on what it takes to make it at that level and how he got help along the way from some of the best coaches the game has ever seen💡 From pitch development to velo spikes we get an inside track on what makes pitchers in the game today the nastiest we’ve witnessed🤮 From the backwoods of Northern Pennsylvania to the white hot spot lights in Houston🌟 Shawn’s journey provides tremendous inspiration to ball players of all ages💪 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

38 min
03/28/2024

030 Philadelphia Phillies Catcher: Ryan Leitch

Mr. Leitch joins us for episode 3️⃣0️⃣ to take us on a ride through his baseball life from The Great White North☃️ to The Deep South in Clearwater, FL with the Phillies for Spring Training 2024🌴 Ryan is originally from Canada & had the great pleasure of playing for his dad most of his baseball life with the Toronto Mets⚾️ As the big kid at a young age he found himself behind the plate often💪 and his dedication to the weight room really started to separate him from the pack in high school, ultimately earning him a spot behind the dish with Team Canada🇨🇦 The general furthered his baseball journey at Marshall University in West Virginia and shared what it means to him to see their beautiful new ballpark complete🤝 while at Marshall Ry was a staple in the line up and sharpened his tools + mobility to be a better option behind the plate🍽️ His hard work & dedication to the catching craft caught the eyes of Pro Scouts and Ryan was picked by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2019 MLB Draft🔴 Ryan is stoked heading into the 2024 season and looks to make a big impact at the minor league level both behind the plate & in the batters box💣 We can’t wait to follow the rest of his baseball journey🏆 🚨Please subscribe and share with anyone who would benefit from these amazing life experiences we share on the show🎥‼️ 📬If you want to be on the show or have any questions please let us know at holdingdownthefortpod@gmail.com 📍or dm us on Instagram @holdingdownthefort_ ✅Keep listening for deals on all our designs✅

39 min

5

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4 Ratings

HOLD iT! Down w/ Jimbo Fort where we share stories of success from many walks of life! These amazing guests provide inspiration & insight to listeners of any age from any path who want to be great at something! We host professional athletes, college coaches, trainers, ANYONE with a story to tell! We cover life, sports, education, experiences along our paths, and so much more!

Creator

Jimbo Fort
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

37
Rating

Clean
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