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Barrel It Up

Barrel It Up

Written by: Jay Ciambrone
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Why do some baseball players still play baseball, not softball, into their 60s, 70s, and even 80s? Welcome to Barrel It Up. I'm your host, Jay Ciambrone. This show will delve into the reasons that these individuals still find the game irresistible. After being involved in the world of baseball for decades, I've discovered that many of these players have fascinating stories to share, stories that should be heard by our wider audience and not just their fellow players. Come join us and find out what's so compelling about these personal journeys. Follow us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.2024, Jay Ciambrone, All Rights Reserved Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Stewart Sallo Part 1
    Jan 27 2026

    Stewart Sallo has been playing at least 100 games of Senior baseball for the last 7 years. Hear about how baseball doesn't always start successfully but still can get in your blood for a lifetime. After high school, only softball is available to most of us. Some like Stewart eventually find Fastpitch. However, when baseball is available again its inevitable!! Check with Amazon for an upcoming book about baseball from Stewart. Also check out his book Deadhead Cyclist. Please send comments to barrelitup@yahoo.com. To see our entire roster of guests go to page 5 of jayciambrone.com

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    49 mins
  • Lanny Ropke
    Jan 20 2026

    Lanny is the fourth of our interviews of those that have been part of all 38 Mens Senior Baseball League World Series. As a matter of fact he may be someone who has been on the most teams in the World Series. He has been on 102 teams! If you know of someone that can beat that please let me know at barrelitup@yahoo.com. Even his time in the Army and especially 35 years as an airline pilot could not keep him away from baseball. Sometimes playing in three leagues at the same time trying to get enough of the game. Lanny had the real joy to win some rings while playing with his sons in Father/Son. To see a list of all our shows go to jayciambrone.com on page 5.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Frank DiMaria
    Jan 13 2026

    Frank is the 3rd of our interviews with individuals that have been to all 38 Men's Senior Baseball League World Series. Frank grew up with baseball in the Chicago area. His family were baseball people with his dad playing in 40+ games at 70. While he did play some softball after college, baseball was available for most of the years until he found senior baseball. Hear how strongly he is grateful that he has been able to play these last 38 years in the World Series. Please leave comments at barrelitup@yahoo.com. See the complete list of all our shows at jayciambrone.com on page 5.

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    29 mins
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