Balls, Strikes, and Bourbon

S3: Episode 4 - How do you learn and grow?

In this episode, the boys start off strong with a piece of later-corrected misinformation about one of America's most popular whiskies. After setting the record straight, the discussion turns to the subject of how umpires learn and grow, who umpires look up to, and how to get better.

S3: Episode 3 - What's a ground rule?

What are ground rules? Why are ground rules the way they are? Who makes ground rules? BSB season two, episode three answers these questions and more.

S3: Episode 2 - A little bit about balks

In this unusually-short episode of Balls, Strikes, & Bourbon, Josh and Bernnie spend thirty minutes reminding everyone that deception alone is not enough to call a balk. That's it, that's the whole show. Bernnie forgot to add the email address for those of you who want to contact us, so here it is: balls.strikes.bourbon@gmail.com

S3: Episode 1: The Boys Are Back

After being forced to take an extended absence from recording, Bernnie and Josh are back to talk about baseball (and sometimes softball) rules, umpiring, and whiskey. In the first episode of the third season of BSB, Josh enjoys a simple, classic cocktail, Bernnie sips some maple-y goodness, and the pair talk about where they've been, what season three will bring, and a high school obstruction play that has been making the rounds on social media. Stay tuned for more plays, rules, guests, and whiskey!

S2: Episode 10 - Catching Up

After a brief hiatus, Bernnie and Josh return to discuss a few plays they have seen recently, sip some good, simple whiskies, and have a guest appearance by Bernnie's fire alarm.