Michael Loeffler is a former Little League coach whose writing draws on his firsthand experiences in youth baseball. He discusses his book, Dying to Play Little League: A Father, A Son, and One Final Season which explores the world of Little League baseball and the special relationship between a father and son. Per a description from the internet, "He’s forty. He’s dying. And he just joined Little League. Estranged from his twelve-year-old son and burning through borrowed time, Australian expat Micah Collins discovers a loophole in the custody agreement: nothing says he can’t play on his son’s team. Armed with a dubious age-discrimination claim, zero shame, and no baseball ability, “Mikey” signs up and forges an unlikely bond with his young teammates. What begins as a desperate attempt to reconnect with his son spirals into humiliation, controversy, and consequences far bigger than his disastrous batting average. Darkly funny and unexpectedly devastating, Dying to Play Little League is a story about flawed fatherhood, mortality, and the spectacular irrationality of love."

Kirk Malzer is the CEO of Fat Boy Hickman's BBQ, a Nebraska-based company specializing in all-natural barbecue rubs, sauces, and seasonings. Kirk brings extensive business experience to the barbecue industry. His passion for barbecue, combined with his entrepreneurial background, has helped grow Fat Boy Hickman's BBQ into a nationally distributed brand. The company offers a variety of rubs and sauces designed to bring bold flavor to grilling, smoking, and everyday cooking. For more information on Kirk and Fat Boy Hickman's BBQ go to https://bestnaturalbbq.com/

We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/

We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

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Brian Kennish is from B's Que Crew, a family competition barbecue team with roots in Philadelphia and based in the Richmond, Virginia, area. What began in 2012 as a way to enjoy cooking and competition while raising a family has grown into a nationally recognized team competing among the best in the barbecue world.

B's Que Crew recently reached the pinnacle of competitive BBQ with incredible back-to-back performances at two of the sport’s most prestigious events. They captured Grand Champion at the 2026 American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational, prevailing over a field of 158 teams, before following it up with Reserve Grand Champion honors at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue.

These remarkable finishes reflect years of dedication, countless hours of preparation, a passion for great barbecue, and the consistency required to compete at the highest level. Please join us in congratulating Brian and the entire B’s Que Crew family on an outstanding season and these incredible accomplishments.

We are joined by Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers as our special guest co-host. Doug is an award-winning BBQ champion known for his expertise in competition barbecue, innovative cooking techniques, and passion for great food. Check out Doug’s website at www.roguecookers.com

Jay Jackson is a former professional baseball pitcher whose career took him from Greenville, South Carolina, to Major League Baseball and Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league. In 2008 he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the ninth round of the MLB Draft, beginning a professional journey that would span multiple teams, organizations, and countries.

Jackson made his Major League debut with the San Diego Padres in 2015 and went on to pitch for several MLB organizations, including the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins. He also spent several seasons in Japan with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Chiba Lotte Marines.

Following his playing career, Jackson transitioned into coaching and mentoring, bringing his experience and knowledge of the game to the next generation of athletes. His journey offers a unique perspective on the realities of professional sports, the importance of mental toughness, and the ability to adapt when the path to success takes unexpected turns. His story is one of persistence, growth, and finding new ways to make an impact in the game of baseball.

We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan’s website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to https://billchuck.substack.com/

We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.

If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.

Call the show: (516) 855-8214
Email: baseballandbbq@gmail.com
Twitter: @baseballandbbq
Instagram: baseballandbarbecue
YouTube: baseball and bbq
Website: https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com
Facebook: baseball and bbq

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Jerry Rosen is a respected baseball coach and educator whose impact extends far beyond the baseball diamond. Recognized for his knowledge of the game, his experience as a player, and his dedication to coaching, Rosen has made a lasting impression on the athletes and students he has mentored throughout his career.

His work in the Schenectady, New York community reflects the important role a coach can play in shaping young people's lives. Beyond teaching the fundamentals of baseball, Coach Rosen has helped develop character, confidence, discipline, and leadership in the individuals he has coached.

In recognition of his contributions to baseball, Jerry Rosen is being inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.

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