Chinwag College Baseball

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Chinwag College Baseball Podcast (now with Timestamps and clickable links to help navigate and share the episode - from Episode 9, Season 2 onwards) is dedicated to sharing knowledge about how College Baseball works in the USA including structure, recruiting, Collegiate play and tracking the progress of Australian players. Each individual episode has one of two themes being ‘Learn’ or ‘College Play’. For easy reference, the individual episode logo on the podcast will let you know the dominant theme discussed. If you are interested in US College Baseball, then this podcast is for you!

  1. Feb 20

    Episode 1, Season 4 – College plus Australia = World Baseball Classic 2026! Interns, Coaches and transition at Cumberland University TN!

    Episode 4, Season 1 – Richard, tracks down eight former Aussie College baseballer's who have been recently selected to represent Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic! The "Intern" then undertakes ameticulous recap on Cumberland University, including talking about a link to Lewis Clarke State in a transitional year in Lebanon, TN. Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps (0:09) Introduction Katie Pinker (0:17) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast (0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome (0:54) Content of the episode (1:25) Thanks for supporting the Podcast and update. (3:12) Former Aussie College Baseballers selected to represent Team Australia for the World Basic Classic 2026 (11:07) Cumberland University Baseball – Home of The Phoenix! (25:30) Recap (26:37) Acknowledgements

    Episode 1, Season 4 – College plus Australia = World Baseball Classic 2026! Interns, Coaches and transition at Cumberland University TN!

  2. 05/11/2025

    Ep 10, Season 3 – Previewing Cumberland U NAIA opening round tournament. Australian’s playing in the NAIA opening round and Richard’s prediction for each tournament winner!

    Episode 10, Season 3 – Richard previews the NAIA Opening round at Kingsport TN where Cumberland U will take on 4 tough opponents. Richard then describes how the double elimination 9 game maximum tournament works. Richard then names the 15 Aussie’s who will be playing in the NAIA Opening round before finishing the podcast with his ‘BigGuess’ as to each of the tournament winners! Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps to be uploaded later

    Ep 10, Season 3 – Previewing Cumberland U NAIA opening round tournament. Australian’s playing in the NAIA opening round and Richard’s prediction for each tournament winner!

  3. 05/07/2025

    Ep 9, Season 3 – Celebrate Cumberland U TN. Mid-South Conference Champions! Then Richard predicts the 46 teams who will appear in the NAIA Opening round.

    Episode 9, Season 3 – Richard recaps the magnificent achievements of Cumberland University as they go 4-1 towin the Mid-South Conference Tournament securing an automatic bid into the NAIAopening round. Richard then predicts who he believes will be the 46 NAIA opening round teams just hours before it is officially released by the NAIA in their 2025 Selection show! Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps to be uploaded later

    Ep 9, Season 3 – Celebrate Cumberland U TN. Mid-South Conference Champions! Then Richard predicts the 46 teams who will appear in the NAIA Opening round.

  4. 04/29/2025

    Ep 8, Season 3 – “That is Cumberland Baseball” whilst Aussie pitcher Kailen Hamson halts the Phoenix from sweeping the #7 University of the Cumberlands, KY

    Episode 8, Season 3 – What a finish to the regular season for 2025 for Cumberland U, TN! From their largest win of the season against Freed-Hardeman to the hysteria of a 7th inning walk off win against the #7 Patriots. Richard goes in depth into the final 7 games of the season including the game that will never be played. Richard then pays tribute to Australian Pitcher, Kailen Hampson. Kailen's pitching was the only thing that stopped the Phoenix from sweeping the Patriots!   Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps to be uploaded later

    Ep 8, Season 3 – “That is Cumberland Baseball” whilst Aussie pitcher Kailen Hamson halts the Phoenix from sweeping the #7 University of the Cumberlands, KY

  5. 04/18/2025

    Ep 7, Season 3 – Not the start in April that Cumberland U, TN needed. Looking at the top 2 teams in each NAIA Conference as the end of the 2025 Regular Season is now in sight.

    Episode 7, Season 3 – Richard examines the first 7 games played by the Phoenix in April before previewing thefinal 7 games of the season. To finish the episode Richard reviews the top 2 teams from every conference. One team is still undefeated in 2025!   Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps (0:00) Introduction Katie Pinker (0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast (0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome (1:04) Content of the episode (2:02) Cumberland U TN still receiving votes in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll (2:53) Headlines for each of the 7 CU games in April (3:30) Scores for each game played in April so far for CU (4:48) Breaking down CU’s inning by inning totals over the first 43 games in Feb, March and April (9:03) CU’s position in the NAIA Mid-South Conference   (10:23) Previewing Cumberland University’s last 3 series for 2025 (12:29) Go listen to Cumberland University interviews by Randy Sallis including interviews with Quinlan Wiley, Dylan and Jason Larue, Drew Dalton-Akiwumi and Rafael Garcia (14:36) Top 2 Teams for each NAIA Conference introduction (14:55) NAIA American Midwest Conference    (15:55) NAIA Appalachian Athletic Conference (16:52) NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference (17:42) NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Conference (18:36) NAIA Continental Athletic Conference (19:37) NAIA Crossroads League (20:26) NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference (21:20) NAIA Great Southwest Athletic Conference (21:20) NAIA HBCU Athletic Conference (22:20) NAIA Heart of America Athletic Conference (24:12) NAIA Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (25:03) NAIA Mid-South Conference (25:25) NAIA North Star Athletic Association Conference (26:26) NAIA Red River Athletic Conference – Undefeated team in here!! (28:37) NAIA River States Conference (29:24) NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference (30:10) NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference (31:05) NAIA The Sun Conference (31:59) NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (34:35) Recap of Episode (36:21) Acknowledgements

    Ep 7, Season 3 – Not the start in April that Cumberland U, TN needed. Looking at the top 2 teams in each NAIA Conference as the end of the 2025 Regular Season is now in sight.

  6. 04/01/2025

    Ep 6, Season 3 – Cumberland U, TN finish March at 27-8-1. Checking in on Lewis Clark State College and Friends University. Finally, will Cumberland U, TN step up or step out in April?

    Episode 6, Season 3 – March is done and Richard reviews the Phoenix’s last 4 games. Having followed Lewis Clark State and Friends University in 2024, Richard checks in on their 2025 seasons. Richard takes us back to TN to examine Cumberland Universities April schedule in what will be a month that will make or break the Phoenix. Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps (0:00) Introduction Katie Pinker (0:20) Purpose of Chinwag College Baseball Podcast (0:52) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome (1:06) Content of the episode (1:52) Cumberland University Headlines for recent games (2:23) Cumberland University Game by game review for the last 4 games (3:21) Where the Phoenix sit at the end of March (4:08) Breaking down CU’s inning by inning totals over the first 36 games to the end of March (5:48) Where to listen to Cumberland University interviews by Randy Sallis (6:48) Cumberland University Player by Player stats from the last 4 games (8:46) NAIA Mid-South Conference table and CU’s position   (10:04) NAIA Coaches Poll Rankings – CU should hang onto receiving votes   (11:17) Checking in on Friends University, KS  who the podcast followed in 2024 (11:36) State of Kansas   (13:46) Checking in on Lewis-Clark State University, ID who the podcast followed in 2024 (14:23) State of Idaho (16:16) Cumberland University preview of the games to be played in April (23:07) What happens in the NAIA post season? (24:06) Recap of Episode (26:09) Acknowledgements

    Ep 6, Season 3 – Cumberland U, TN finish March at 27-8-1. Checking in on Lewis Clark State College and Friends University. Finally, will Cumberland U, TN step up or step out in April?

  7. 03/25/2025

    Ep 5, Season 3 – Reflecting on the Phoenix and their first 25 games. 24 Aussie’s playing NCAA Div 1. Striking a pitching balance at Cumberland U and wonderful highlights from Games 26 to 32!

    Episode 5, Season 3 – It takes a team. Richard acknowledges all 39 Cumberland University players and their contribution to the first 25 games of the season! Richard names the 24players from Australia that he has found who are playing NCAA Div 1 ball in 2025. Back to Cumberland University, TN where Richard is pleased to hear Coach Ryan Hunt’s thoughts on the importance of balancing pitching between conference and mid-week games. Richard describes the importance of being in the top 25 Coaches Poll. Finally, Richard chooses some key highlights from games 26 to 32. Timestamps with clickable links (below) help navigate the episode and help you share with others. Each individual episode has one of two themes being 'Learn' or 'Collegiate Play'. For easy reference, each episode logo will let you know the dominant theme discussed. Richard considers the theme of this episode is College Play. Enjoy! Timestamps to be finalised

    Ep 5, Season 3 – Reflecting on the Phoenix and their first 25 games. 24 Aussie’s playing NCAA Div 1. Striking a pitching balance at Cumberland U and wonderful highlights from Games 26 to 32!

  8. 03/22/2025 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode, Season 3 – Short Stop Drew Dalton-Akiwumi makes the play of his life at Cumberland University, TN. Friday, March 21, 2025 v Bethel University, TN

    Bonus Episode, Season 3 – Classic Catch by Phoenix Short Stop Drew Dalton-Akiwumi with excellent commentary from Chris Slaughter and Randy Sallis of the Cumberland SportsNetwork. This catch became the number 1 play of the day in the USA on Friday March 21st, 2025. What a privilege to be covering Cumberland University Baseball in 2025! Timestamps (0:00) Introduction Katie Pinker (0:16) Richard Pinker (Host) Welcome (0:49) Drew Dalton-Akiwumi Classic Catch. Commentary Randy Sallis and Chris Slaughter of Cumberland Sports Network (1:25) This catch went number #1 in the USA that day! (1:59) See it again! Drew Dalton-Akiwumi Classic Catch. Commentary Randy Sallis and Chris Slaughter of Cumberland Sports Network (2:34) Acknowledgements

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Chinwag College Baseball Podcast (now with Timestamps and clickable links to help navigate and share the episode - from Episode 9, Season 2 onwards) is dedicated to sharing knowledge about how College Baseball works in the USA including structure, recruiting, Collegiate play and tracking the progress of Australian players. Each individual episode has one of two themes being ‘Learn’ or ‘College Play’. For easy reference, the individual episode logo on the podcast will let you know the dominant theme discussed. If you are interested in US College Baseball, then this podcast is for you!

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  • Creator
    Richard Pinker
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Richard Pinker
  • Show Website
    Chinwag College Baseball