’Stros Across The Globe

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Episode 5 - Enoli Paredes Jan 16, 2021

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This week’s guest is one of the Houston Astros' exciting young rookie pitchers who starred in the 2020 season, the explosive reliever Enoli Paredes. The interview covers how he felt upon making his debut in Major League Baseball, how it felt to play in such a uniquely unusual season, plus what the Astros' clubhouse was like in 2020 and the support offered by more experienced players. The discussion also looks at what it was like for Paredes to work under Brent Strom and Dusty Baker, before rounding out with a look back at his journey through baseball from the Dominican Republic all the way to the majors and also how his family inspired him in his career, along with players whom he looked up to as a youngster. Additionally, find out who has won the competition for the Michael Brantley signed baseball as provided by the Houston Astros, with a runner-up also winning an Apollo ‘STROS’ t-shirt!

Episode 4 - Robert Ford Aug 14, 2020

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This week’s guest is the radio voice of the Houston Astros, lead play-by-play announcer Robert Ford. The discussion covers: his views on the early talking points of the coronavirus-affected 2020 MLB season, including the injury risks to players with short preparation and an assessment of the start to the season made by the 2020 Astros. This is followed by an illuminating look at Ford’s radio career journey, through 7 years in the minor leagues to his 8th season in his role with the Astros, before an assessment of the lack of racial diversity in baseball commentary booths and what can be done to change this. Also, find out who has won the Apollo ‘H-Town Vs Everyone’ mask competition open to every Astros fan on the planet!

Episode 3 - Tony Kemp Aug 07, 2020

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This week’s guest is former Houston Astros utility infielder/outfielder and present Oakland Athletics player Tony Kemp. The conversation includes: assessment of the belated and pandemic-pressurised 2020 MLB season now underway and how players are coping, a warm look back at Kemp’s 4 years with the Astros organisation, looking at understanding the pressures of playing under such an analytical microscope, before switching to discuss Kemp’s +1 Effect movement seeking to educate people on the subject of racial prejudice and injustice, plus a focus on life as a Black player in MLB and assessing how well MLB are doing to help. Also, find out the winner of the competition for the Apollo ‘Be Someone’ mask based on Lance McCullers Jr.’s spaceman/World Series tattoo open to all Astros fans around the world!

Episode 2 - Geoff Blum Jun 14, 2020

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This week’s guest is 2-time former Houston Astros infielder and present AT&T SportsNet SW co-commentator for the Astros, Geoff Blum. A heartfelt and illuminating discussion with Blum covers: the drawn-out MLB/MLBPA dispute over 2020 season proposals including its effect on Minor League Baseball, the health of the Astros in 2020 and beyond, plus the challenges facing Black players in MLB and what can be done to help, followed by a look through Blum’s MLB career, focusing on his two Astros tenures and what it is like to be a Major Leaguer at the mercy of sudden trades. Also, find out the winner of the Justin Verlander replica Astros jersey competition for Astros fans outside the U.S.!

Episode 1 - Todd Kalas May 20, 2020

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Welcome to ‘Stros Across The Globe - the new podcast presenting an international view of the Houston Astros, hosted by George Martin a.k.a. @AstrosFansUK! Episode 1 features an hour-long interview with the Houston Astros lead television broadcast commentator for AT&T SportsNet SW, Todd Kalas. Topics covered include: MLB proposals for a shortened season in 2020, the 2019 Astros in review, the 2020 Astros in prospect, plus an in-depth discussion on Kalas’ routine for MLB ballgames, his favourite ballparks, a look at his media career to date and a focus on the worldwide Astros fanbase.

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