The Leading Edge: Umpire Stories Philip McGee

On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment returns with Canadian Olympic Umpire - Brian Hodgson.
 
Topics include stories from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China, getting free umpire equipment, appeals to end Olympic games, awkward sized baseball stadiums, working professional baseball, his various accolades, 10 questions, his local legends and words of wisdom.
 
So, sit back, relax, get ready - it's coming!
 
Appeal (1:42 in)
https://olympics.com/en/video/kor-vs-chn-preliminary-match-baseball-beijing-2008-replays
Winnipeg Football/Baseball "Deformity" Stadium 1994-1998:
http://www.nlfan.com/winnipeg/deformity/
 
 
 

On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment talks with long time Manitoban umpire – Brian Hodgson.
 
Topics include stories from his 17 Baseball Canada National Championships – including working the 1997 Canada Games, the Senior Nationals in Weyburn, SK, flying first class and becoming a “big shooter” in Panama, working with current MLB umpires – Adrian Johnson, Scott Barry & Mike Estabrook at an Olympic Qualifier before they were MLB umpires, playing Texas Hold ‘Em poker with Alfonso Márquez  & Ted Barrett, Ernie Whitt’s ejection at the 1999 Pan American games in Winnipeg, Manitoba and  much much more.
 
So, sit back, relax, get ready - it's coming!
 
Stubby Clapp/1999 Pan-American Games - https://youtu.be/gRUHzkTkCUs
1997 Canada Games Umpire Crew - Brandon, Manitoba - https://tinyurl.com/CGBM1997
 
 

On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment sits down with New Brunswick Baseball Umpire Association (NBBUA) President/Provincial Supervisor - Mike Doucette.
 
Topics include stories from Paul’s Motor Inn, Bucky’s back yard & BBQ, organizing and chairing a Baseball Canada Cup hosting committee, overseeing the NBBUA, President of Moncton Minor Baseball, being a small business owner of AtlanticOfficials.Ca selling officials equipment and much much more.
 
So, sit back, relax, get ready - it's coming!
 
Regina Scheduling Conflict:https://leaderpost.com/sports/baseball/currie-field-conflict-rankles-regina-red-sox
Video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi9HYb1E4b8
 
"The Run" – 2019 Baseball Canada Senior National Championship Recap:
 
https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc031c1b
 
New Brunswick “Free The Beer” Fight:
 
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/supreme-court-free-the-beer-nb-gerard-comeau-1.4626217

On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment sits down with Baseball Alberta Umpire Tyler Bourne.
Topics covered include getting into umpiring at the same time as his father, attending the Wendelstedt Umpire School, working 4 Baseball Canada national events, “Touche pas ça”, being a Baseball Canada clinician, attending a Baseball Canada Caravan, his prediction of the 2022 World Series Champions, and his braised beef rib recipe.
So sit back, relax, get ready - it's coming!
 
Touche pas ça : https://tinyurl.com/touchepasca
 
Beef Short Ribs: https://tinyurl.com/bdf74z23

On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment sits down with BCBUA member and newest (up till this point) MiLB umpire - Craig Burt.
Topics covered include getting into umpiring, attending the Wendelstedt Umpire School, working multiple Baseball Canada National events, being the recipient of the BCBUA Ron Boutang Memorial Scholarship, working his first MiLB games and much much more.
So sit back, relax, get ready - it's coming!
 
Episode Reference:
Pat Hoberg Video Link

On this episode Leading Edge Entertainment brings to you the second half of the interview with current Baseball Canada, WBSC and former MiLB umpire Keith McConkey.
Topics covered include coming back from Winter Ball and finishing up his MiLB career, the 2005 MLB Futures Game, 2005 Home Run Derby, getting back into the Baseball Canada Umpire program, WBSC events in Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada (18U - 2017) and Pan Am Games - Lima, Peru (2019), 10 Questions, Local Legends and Words of Wisdom.
So sit back, relax, get ready - it's coming!
 
Clips:Getting booed at the 2005 Home Run Derby:
https://youtu.be/N0MOi2uSWcY?t=3989
 
2017 WBSC 18U Korea vs. Japan - Introduction of Keith on the Plate & former guest in season 1 at 2nd base Aaron Roberts:https://youtu.be/wpstkIeiw-c?t=331