Off scRIPt EP 7 ft. Jake Bass | Brand Specialist & Senior Producer For Barstool Sports

04/11/23 • 55 min

Welcome Jake Bass to the podcast. Jake grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He went on to attend the University of Alabama. He wanted to be involved in media but not in the traditional way. Jake Bass is the son of Marty Bass, a long time weather and media personality in Baltimore, Maryland.

Jake started his career as an intern with Pat McAfee when he was a member of Barstool Sports. After the internship, Jake made his way over to help produce the highly successful Golf Podcast: Fore Play Pod.

We talk about what it's like to grow up with expectations, being "different" or having "different" interests growing up. Also, Jake and I talk about how content has changed over the years. In addition, we talk about what it is like being apart of an untraditional company that has had great success in the media space.

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Off scRIPt EP 6 ft. MILB Pitcher Steve Klimek

Steve Klimek is a Minor League Pitcher who has played for the Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles organizations. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2015 out of St. Bonaventure University. Currently Steve is a free agent. Steve has also worked with the Major League Baseball Player's Association (MLBPA).

The news in baseball the last week was the announcement of a Minor League Union in baseball. Steve provides great insight in to not just how the MLBPA works, but what this new deal will mean for Minor League Baseball players.

In addition, we touch on the new rule changes, our own experiences while playing professional baseball, where the game of baseball is going, and much more. ENJOY

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Chapters:

0:00 Episode Explanation

1:16 Intro w/ Steve Klimek & Background

8:59 Explaining How The MLBPA Works

14:15 The MILB Union Deal

21:25 Minor League Stories, Perspective & Realities

34:32 The New Payment Structures, NIL & What It Means For MILB

42:36 New Rule Changes, Testing Ground of MILB, Next Step

58:40 Quick Hitters & Wrapping Up

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Off scRIPt EP 8 ft. Ryan Ripken (That's Me)

In this episode, I decided to talk about my own journey. I have been asked by many people since I discuss journeys and stories of others, I should I sit down and explain a little bit of myself.

I am from Baltimore, Maryland and attended Gilman School. I went to the University of South Carolina and Indian River State College for one year each. After my sophomore year of college, I was drafted by the Nationals in the 15th round and started my professional career in 2014. I played for 8 seasons with the Nationals and Orioles organizations. I reached the AAA level (one below the Major Leagues) and retired from baseball in the summer of 2022.

I grew up with a recognizable last name. My family was well known in the baseball world and in the community. Many people know me as the "son of Cal Ripken Jr", but I want you all to just meet Ryan.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro To Episode

0:50 Welcome To EP 8

2:47 Growing Up Ripken

10:32 College Experience

14:59 Professional Baseball Time

24:02 Broadcast Journey & Food Taste

29:32 Answering Questions