As I See It: An Umpire Podcast

Interview with UmpIQ.com's Dave Severson, Umpire Clinic, and Getting Shown Up?

In this episode, Joe interviews David Severson, creator of UmpIQ.com a great interactive tool for umpires. Also, recap of a clinic Joe held for a local league in Madisonville, Ky. And Joe got shown up and did nothing about it. Yikes! Joe is an IHSA and an IHSAA baseball Umpire. In this Podcast, we talk about game situations, rules, and baseball umpiring in general. Joe is working High School Baseball and is his fourth season. He as been selected for postseason for the last two seasons. Will he get selected this season? We will find out in the next episode. Opening music credit: Magpie Music

Basics, Umpire Do's and Dont's, And 2 Ejections

Joe is an IHSA and IHSAA baseball umpire, who does some softball for Jr. High and summer league. Joe has been umpiring for 8 years and is in his 5th highschool baseball season currently. He discusses all things umpiring including game situations he encounters on the field. In this episode Joe discusses situations to learn from, do's and dont's, and is first 2 ejections ever. Although not an official sponsor of the show, you can get a discount from www.umpireclassroom.com with promo code JOE1414. Please feel free to reach out on Facebook, or email at asiseeitpodcast1995@gmail.com. Please like and subscribe. Intro music credit to magpiemusic.

Mike from UMP Guard Retrofit LLC

In this episode, Mike Materasso from UMP Guard Retrofit LLC joins the show. This amazing young man shares how his company came to be and how he began to fit MLB umpires with his gear. We learn what the Lord is doing through Mike and UMP Guard Retrofit. You can reach Mike at umpguardretrofitllc@gmail.com. Mention the show to receive a 10% discount on your next purchase. Intro music credit to MagPie Music.

'26 Season Kick Off

In this episode Joe talks about the Upcoming rule changes to the 2026 High School Baseball and Softball season, and gives a preview for future episodes. Intro song credit to Magpie music

A Conversation With Andy Traub From "The Best Umpire Show"

In this episode Joe connects with Andy Traub from "The Best Umpire Show." Andy is a fellow umpire and podcaster with a desire to grow as an umpire and takes you along on his journey. Check him out on where ever you listen to your podcasts and on YouTube. Intro music credit to MagpiMusic.