Radio

Radio endeavors. I've learned a great deal about broadcast journalism, podcasting, and multimedia from my involvement with Blaze Radio. I've learned how to put together rundowns and interview questions, reaching out and scheduling guests to come on the show, and fun game show festivities. Here is my work with this club.

The Valley Variety (7/26): New EraLIVE at 8 p.m. MST, Inside the NBA is finished, and no one is more upset about it than the Chuckster. Plus a ranking of their best moments. LeBron James and ...

The Season FinaleListen to this episode from Up on Deck on Spotify. Up on Deck says goodbye to Jack Bartlett, Ben Yates, and Ethan Schwager as they will all be graduating. In the final episode of the semester, Jack and Tyler talk about the MiLB standings and teams that have been surprising to start the season, the Tri-City Chilli Peppers glow-in-the-dark uniform and debate its marketability, Sam Hilliard and Miss Rankin County.

Paw Patrol, Video Games, Paul Skenes, and MiLBListen to this episode from Up on Deck on Spotify. Without Tyler Wargo, Jack Bartlett is joined by John David Kinney, Ethan Schwager and producer Ben Yates in an hour-long show filled with fun, laughs, and a bit of minor league baseball talk.

Robotic TakeoverListen to this episode from Up on Deck on Spotify. Tyler Wargo and Jack Bartlett discuss the surprising success of the Sacramento River Cats, the decline of the Round Rock Express, and debate how quickly Chase Dollander will be called up to the Major Leagues, and whether robot umpires are good for baseball and the MLB. Ben Yates and Ethan Schwager also join in on the fun and debates.

"Bat"-Fighting: Heston Kjerstad and the Norfolk TideListen to this episode from Up on Deck on Spotify. Tyler Wargo and Jack Bartlett argue about when Heston Kjerstad will be called up to the Major Leagues, and how the Norfolk Tide will fare after the departure of Jackson Holliday. Ethan Schwager joins them for a fun MiLB Fantasy Baseball Draft. They also look around the Triple-A for the teams they see are the most surprising.

Opening Day by Up on DeckJack Bartlett and Tyler Wargo breakdown MiLB's Opening Day with predictions, news and updates, and analysis on the first few games of the season. They also are joined by Ben Yates and Ethan Schwager in a fun discussion about the 121st minor league baseball team, the Malmö Oat Milkers. The four guys then draft the best food alternate names in the minor leagues.

Point A to Point B: Up on Deck (3/1/24)Listen to this episode from Up on Deck on Spotify. Jack and Tyler break down the latest news around the minor leagues, a few MiLB top prospects to watch out for this season, and finish off with a few staples of the show. Tyler also does his first ever Picker Wheel and we end it with a quick 6 Degrees of Minor Leagues.

SPECIAL GUEST AUSTIN SCOTTListen to this episode from Up on Deck on Spotify. With Spring Training starting this week, and Austin Scott making a guest appearance, Tyler Wargo and Jack Bartlett do a deep dive into the Cactus League in Arizona and the Grapefruit League in Florida.

SPRING! SPRING! SPRING! by Up on DeckSPRING TRAINING IS HERE! COLLEGE BASEBALL IS HERE!! Tyler Wargo and Jack Bartlett preview tonight's Opening Day in college baseball and the teams to look out for in spring training ahead of its kickoff next Friday.

Ep 4 S 5 by Up on DeckWith Spring Training around the corner, Tyler Wargo and Jack Bartlett preview who to look out for this spring and come summertime. They rank the top farm systems across the league ahead of Spring Training and which players to watch.

Ep 3 S5 by Up on DeckTyler Wargo and Ben Yates are in-studio to brief you on all MiLB topics. Without Jack Bartlett, Ben and Tyler are tasked to fill the huge void he leaves behind.

SPECIAL GUEST JADEN TAYLOR by Up on DeckUp on Deck invites Arizona Fall League and Kalamazoo Growlers' broadcaster, Jaden Taylor, to the show this week. From two baseball broadcasting opportunities, to living in Omaha as a kid, Jaden was born to love minor league baseball.

The Return of Up on Deck by Up on DeckUp on Deck returns for its fifth season on air! Jack Bartlett and Tyler Wargo outline how the semester will look without Jeffrey Hinkle and Jake Brown, and give predictions for Spring Training and the MiLB season.

Up On Deck: The Archive - April 10, 2023Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Listen to this episode from April 10, 2023, when Jeff, Jake and Jack talk about everything there is in the world of minor league baseball!!

Minor League Baseball???Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. This episode kinda goes everywhere. From top prospects that could've made an impact in the postseason, to Kansas City BBQ? From some guys in the Arizona Fall League that we could see in the majors next year, this one's a doozy.

Fall Ball All StarsListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. We're back on the topic of (mostly) Minor League Baseball as the Arizona Fall League rolls on. Who could make an impact next year, and who made an impact from last year's AFL class.

The Double Picker Wheel EXTRAVAGANSA!!!Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. All three of the guys are back in the studio for the first time in what seems like a while. To celebrate, the picker wheel is broken out not once, but twice. Forgotten on the farm makes an appearance, and Jeffrey is accused of some blasphemous things... That and a whole lot more on this weeek's episode of Up On Deck.

Who's Getting the Call?Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Jack and Jeffrey talk prospects who made their respective opening day rosters, and some who didn't quite make the cut. There's a special list for both of them. Forgotten on the Farm makes its return, and the guys go over Triple-A Opening Day rosters, as well as break down the matchups that cold happen across opening day.

New Rules feat Jack BartlettListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Jack's first episode in the producer's chair! Jack and Jeffrey talk new rules in spring training along with players that are going OFF in the World Baseball Classic. That and so much more on this week's episode of Up On Deck!

Up On Deck WBC specialListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. In this episode, the guys go over their favorite World Baseball Classic rosters, and some of their favorite names (both literally and figuratively) to watch out for in the classic. The picker wheel makes its long awaited return. That and a whole lot more on this episode of Up On Deck

The Minor League Experience feat. Jack AldrichListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. The guys talk to Minor League Baseball player and fellow podcast host Jack Aldrich about his experience in the minors, along with some of his hobbies and how he came to starting a podcast. They also rapid fire the next 10 top 100 prospects.

Prospects Switching Positions?Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. In this episode, the guys go over who in the top prospects could possibly switch positions in order to fast track their way to the majors. Forgotten on the Farm makes its way back into the show, that and a whole lot more on this week's episode!!!

Top 100 FeverListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. The guys react to the release of MLB's top 100 prospects, and start the countdown from 100-91. "Is this a Minor League promotion?" makes its return, as well as the picker wheel. That, and a whole lot more this week on another very special episode.

The Show of LeftiesListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. In their first episode of season 3, the guys break down a very lefty heavy pitching arsenal in the heart of the country, along with a couple of other lefty pitchers. the picker wheel makes a very anti-climactic return, and much much more!

The Up On Deck Season 2 FinaleListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. In their final live episode of Season 2, the guys go over some of their favorite minor league team names, as well as their favorite Copa de la Diversion alter-egos. They also look back fondly on what was an incredible season, and look forward to what comes next... maybe another road trip?? This is also the only time you will hear the "emo promo" as Jeffrey likes to call it.

The Minor League Experience feat. Jill GearinListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Get to know Visalia Rawhide PxP Broadcaster Jill Gearin. From starting out learning how to score a scorebook to calling a first pitch home run by Christian Walker in the big leagues, she tells the guys what it's like as a minor league broadcaster, and also fills them in on the curse of the alligator.

MiLB: EndgameListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Jake and Jeffrey take a look at some of the new "Marvel Defenders of the Diamond" themed hats and give their top tens. Also, the Arizona Fall League gets underway, and the guys take a look at some of the key players to watch during its season. That, and much much more, on this week's episode of Up On Deck!

THE International EpisodeListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. In this episode of the show, the guys talk about what's going on abroad. From KBO and Nippon, to where the MLB should expand a team internationally. Even Forgotten on the Farm is International this week! Also, Ethan gets his 2 minutes to talk about the Mets calling up Fransisco Álvarez. That, and much much more on this episode of Up On Deck!

The Minor League Experience Feat. Roman CollinsListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Former minor leaguer Roman Collins calls in to the show to talk about his experience in the minors and playing some international baseball. Also, he gave us a weird food combo that you wouldn't think to put together. Also, have you ever seen someone go in to a home run trot for a flyout? The guys talk about the week in the minors, as well as all the normal segments like the picker wheel and Forgotten on the Farm.

Minor League BLAZE-ballListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. In the first episode back on the programming schedule, the guys talk about mostly all things Blaze. From prospects to how excited they are to be back in the Bill Austin Radio Studio for what is officially the first week of Blaze.

Knocking on the DoorListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. The guys go over some of the most electric prospects in the minors right now, as well as highlight the minor league playoff format, along with the picker wheel and the return of Forgotten on the Farm

Perfection Takes TimeListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. This episode goes all over the place, but the guys touch on some prospects that sped their way through the minors, and others that took just the right amount of time to develop. As well as funny quirky minor league stadium names. New segments, same fun! Listen in!

The Minor League Experience feat. Joey ZanaboniListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. If you want to listen to someone having a lot of fun behind a microphone, listen to Joey call a game. He has one of the most unique styles in all of baseball, and the guys got to talk to him about what goes through his head while he's calling a game, and also brought out some of his amazing metaphor work. Also, Jeffrey doesn't know classic literature.

Episode 5: A New HostListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Austin Scott makes his Up On Deck debut over the phone, as the guys breakdown some of the hottest hitters in the minors, and we remember a minor league team that was unfortunately gone too soon on Forgotten on the Farm. Also, the Picker Wheel makes its return to the show!

Draft DayListen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. Back stabbing. Friendships being broken, then quickly repaired. A new member next year?!?! And lots of "OH MY GOSH I WANTED HIM!" The guys picked an ESPN Fantasy Baseball team made up of only minor leaguers. To view the teams, check us out on Twitter @UpOnDeck_ and the rosters should be there.

Who's In, Who's Out?Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. After a very long bye week, the guys discuss who has been sent down to Minor League Spring Training Camp, who has already been called up to the bigs, and they also discuss who they believe SHOULD be called up to start the season. Also, Forgotten on the Farm makes a return. Which team was kicked out of their city to make way for another sports team? Find out on this week's episode of Up On Deck.

Who's In, Who's Out?Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. After a very long bye week, the guys discuss who has been sent down to Minor League Spring Training Camp, who has already been called up to the bigs, and they also discuss who they believe SHOULD be called up to start the season. Also, Forgotten on the Farm makes a return. Which team was kicked out of their city to make way for another sports team? Find out on this week's episode of Up On Deck.

Trades, Surprises and More!Listen to this episode from Up On Deck on Spotify. So many questions in this episode. What happened to make Jeffrey freak out on air? Which MiLB prospects are on the move? Is this a minor league promotion or not? Fans in Canoes?!?! Find out on this week's episode of Up On Deck.

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