Jewish Baseball - More Than A Game Podcast

Jewish Baseball - More Than A Game Episode 55 (Noah Katz)

This week on Jewish Baseball: More Than A Game, we sit down with Noah Katz, creator of The Umpire Channel — one of the fastest-growing platforms in the baseball umpiring world. ⚾️🎙️ Noah shares his journey through baseball, how he built The Umpire Channel, what it’s really like behind the plate, and the importance of growing the game through content and community. We also talk about the role umpires play in baseball culture, social media growth, and representing the Jewish baseball community in a unique way. You won’t want to miss this conversation from a perspective of the game that fans rarely get to hear.

Jewish Baseball - More Than A Game Episode 54 (Ido Peled)

On this episode of Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we sit down with Ido Peled 🇮🇱⚾️ Ido grew up playing in Tel Mond and Ra’anana, rising through Israel’s national teams from U15 to the Senior National Team. He shares his experience representing Israel, serving as an Elite Athlete in the IDF, and competing at the college level over the past two years. We also dive into his recent decision to step away from the game, what went into that moment, and how baseball continues to shape his life beyond the field. A story of growth, identity, and perspective — this is one you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now #JewishBaseball #MoreThanAGame #TeamIsrael

Jewish Baseball- More Than A Game Episode 53 (Justin Alintoff)

Justin Alintoff returns to Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game for another great conversation, this time breaking down his experience in the World Baseball Classic. Justin shares what it was like to compete on one of baseball’s biggest international stages, what it meant to represent, and the lessons he’s taken from the experience. From behind-the-scenes moments to the impact on his journey in the game, this is an episode packed with insight and perspective. Don’t miss this one. ⚾️

Jewish Baseball - More Than A Game Episode 52 (Ben Leeds)

This week on Jewish Baseball – More Than A Game, we’re joined by Ben Leeds, a catcher at Union College whose journey is about far more than baseball. As a practicing Orthodox Jewish athlete, Ben has shown incredible dedication to both his faith and the game—often walking miles to games on Saturdays to honor the Sabbath while still showing up for his team. His story is one of discipline, identity, and resilience. Ben shares what it means to compete at a high level without compromising who you are, and how he hopes to inspire the next generation of Jewish athletes to do the same. We also dive into his upcoming trip to Israel, where he’ll be helping coach and grow the game internationally. A powerful conversation about passion, purpose, and staying true to your values—on and off the field.

Jewish Baseball - More Than A Game Episode 51 (Andrew Alberts)

Andrew Alberts joins us this week on Jewish Baseball: More Than A Game. A pitcher at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Andrew shares his journey through baseball and what it takes to compete at the Division I level. We dive into his development on the mound, the mindset needed to succeed as a pitcher, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to perform at a high level. Andrew also reflects on his experiences in the game and what continues to drive him forward. Don’t miss this episode — tap in now and hear from one of the game’s rising arms. ⚾️