The WPBL Podcast

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The official podcast of the Women's Professional Baseball League, hosted by Ashton Lansdell. Learn more at https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Jamie Mackay, LA Woman

    In this episode of the WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with her Ole Miss softball teammate Jamie Mackay about her transition from baseball to softball and back to baseball, being drafted as a catcher with a desire to return to the mound, and her excitement to play for her home town in the WPBL.

    41 min

  2. May 22

    Brittany Apgar, Infectious Enthusiasm

    In this eleventh episode of the WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with Brittany Apgar about how she overcame limb difference to become a rising star in the WPBL. Hook this infectious enthusiasm to your vein.

    40 min

  3. May 15

    Joely Leguizamon, Representing Dominican Republic

    In this episode of The WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with Joely Leguizamon, the first Dominican to join the Women’s Professional Baseball League, about their similar journeys starting with baseball, pivoting to softball, and returning to baseball and the WPBL.

    35 min

  4. May 8

    Lexi Hastings, Accidental Baseball Pro

    In this 9th episode of the WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell celebrates the release of the inaugural WPBL schedule before chatting with Boston's Lexi Hastings about how she accidentally pivoted from softball to baseball and her inspiring work to help other foster children by blazing trails both academically and in athletics.

    30 min

  5. May 1

    Sabrina Robinson, From Kelly Clarkson to the WPBL Podcast

    In this 8th episode of the WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell answers questions from a fan before getting the BTS scoop from Boston 1B Sabrina Robinson, fresh from her appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

    33 min

  6. Apr 24

    Alli Schroder, Wildland Firefighter AND Professional Baseball Player

    In this 7th episode of The WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with Alli Schroder about her remarkable life as a wildland firefighter and a proud member of Boston's WPBL team. Alli, a member of Team Canada who was drafted fifth overall in the inaugural WPBL draft, shares her excitement for the inaugural season and sizes up Boston's chances.

    31 min

  7. Apr 17

    Meggie Meidlinger: Missionary, Architect, Professional Baseball Player

    In this 6th episode of The WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with the incredibly inspiring Meggie Meidlinger about her missionary work in Uganda, her career as a sports architect, and her chance to be a professional baseball player playing for LA in the WPBL.

    34 min

  8. Apr 10

    Justine Siegal, PhD, the First Commissioner of the WPBL

    In this 5th episode of the WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with Justine Siegal, PhD, a renowned trailblazer in baseball who was named the first commissioner of the Women's Pro Baseball League.

    33 min

  9. Apr 3

    Mo'ne Davis On Returning to Baseball in the WPBL: Episode 4

    Mo'ne Davis was a Little League superstar at the age of 13, becoming the only Little Leaguer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated. Now she's training for her comeback in the WPBL, six years removed from competitive baseball. In this episode of the WPBL Podcast, Mo'ne chats with Ashton Davis about how she discovered baseball, why she wants to play again, and what it's like playing on an all-women team for the very first time.

    39 min

  10. Mar 27

    Amanda Gianelloni Chats with Ashton Lansdell: Episode 3

    In this 3rd episode of The WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell reviews the exciting week that was in Fort Myers as she participated in various Countdown Tour events. Joining Ashton, to discuss the first edition of WPBL Group Chat: LIVE! and what the WPBL means to her, is San Francisco's 2nd overall pick, Amanda Gianelloni. Amanda Gianelloni, from Napoleonville, Louisiana, is a trailblazer in women’s baseball, having been the first woman to sign with the WPBL and the only woman drafted from Louisiana. A Nicholls State University Hall of Famer, she holds school records for RBIs, doubles, and walks, and is a three-time Women’s Baseball World Cup competitor and 2024 silver medalist with Team USA.

    38 min

  11. Mar 20

    Kelsie Whitmore Chats with Ashton Lansdell: Episode 2

    Prepare to be inspired as the first overall pick in the inaugural WPBL draft, Kelsie Whitmore, chats with WPBL Podcast host Ashton Lansdell. Learn more about Kelsie's journey, how she almost gave up the game, and what it means for women of all races, cultures and religions to finally have a league of their own. Ashton also shouts out DICK'S Sporting Goods for being the official retailer of the WPBL and the first stop in the WPBL Countdown Tour.

    41 min

  12. Mar 13

    The WPBL Podcast with Ashton Lansdell: Episode 1

    In this premiere episode of the WPBL Podcast, LA's Ashton Lansdell talks about the WPBL COUNTDOWN TOUR’s first stop March 18 and 19 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, FanFest before the Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins game on the 19th, and Group Chat LIVE! at DoubleTree by Hilton in Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops before chatting with NY's Denae Benites about her baseball journey to the WPBL.

    28 min
  • 12 Episodes

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The official podcast of the Women's Professional Baseball League, hosted by Ashton Lansdell. Learn more at https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/.

Information

  • Creator
    WPBL
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WPBL
  • Show Website
    The WPBL Podcast

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