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The #1 place to get UP on all things FED! The only podcast dedicated exclusively to the best 35+ baseball league in the country! We'll cover scores, standings, and latest happenings all around the Federal League located in Minnesota.

S1:E14 From Hamel to the Hall 07/26/2024

S1:E14 From Hamel to the Hall Josh sits down with soon to be Hall of Famers Todd Haag and Troy Loomis of the Rockford Rail Splitters to discuss their beginnings in the Federal League with the Hamel Outlaws through co-founding the Rail Splitters and amassing nearly 500 combined career hits. Other segments include a focus on the playoff push and a look at potential MVP and Cy Young award winners. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/31537007

S1:E13 Playoff Push - Twins Almanac 07/17/2024

S1:E13 Playoff Push - Twins Almanac Josh covers the current playoff standings with just two weeks remaining in the regular season. He also sits down with Matt Johnson of the Minnoka Grays to chat about his project, the Twins Almanac. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/32186627

S1:E12 Heart to Heart with the Head Hurricane 07/03/2024

S1:E12 Heart to Heart with the Head Hurricane Josh sits down with Tuck (Nick Tuckner) of the Hastings Hurricanes to discuss the origin of the team, their 2024 success, and Tuck's career in radio. Old habits die hard as Tuck grabs the wheel and starts asking the questions. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/31536962

S1: E11 Flooding in the Fed 06/26/2024

S1: E11 Flooding in the Fed Josh sits down with Paul Jesh and Russ Bauer of the Milltown Outlaws to discuss the recent flood damage encountered in Dundas and how it is affecting their season, their players, and their community. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/31536957

S1: E10 All-Star Game Feature 06/15/2024

S1: E10 All-Star Game Feature Josh recognizes the 2024 All-Star teams, the HOF class, and releases a new Fed Up! Power Rankings. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30748983

S1:E9 Brower Baseball 06/14/2024

S1:E9 Brower Baseball Josh sits down with Jim Brower to discuss his 9-year MLB career, his thoughts on the game today, and how he is still growing the game through his training facility, Brower Baseball. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30748843

S1:E8 Quarter Pole Standings Update + Kris Minor 05/29/2024

S1:E8 Quarter Pole Standings Update + Kris Minor Memorial Day passes marking the quarter pole in the Federal League Season. A closer look at some of the performances that inspired over the first full month of the season and our first look at the standings. Kris Minor from the South Metro Saints joins Fed Up! to discuss the hot start for the Saints and his creative process for creating top-notch Federal League content. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30748818

S1:E7 Week 5 Fed Action + Real Housewives of the Federal League 05/22/2024

S1:E7 Week 5 Fed Action + Real Housewives of the Federal League A full scoreboard rundown, plus several new teams make their first appearance in the updated Fed Up! Power Rankings. 5 wives from 3 teams join the podcast and share their thoughts on everything from field amenities to navigating their top in-season challenges. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30748768

S1:E6: Scoreboard Roundup and Chat with Matt Meyer 05/15/2024

S1:E6: Scoreboard Roundup and Chat with Matt Meyer Matt Meyer, a former professional baseball player, shares his journey from playing multiple sports to focusing on baseball and eventually getting drafted by the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the coaches who had a positive impact on his career and the experience of playing with talented players like Mike Trout. Matt also discusses his time in the minor leagues, including playing for the St. Paul Saints, and the challenges of Indie ball. He shares memorable moments with Torii Hunter and Bill Murray, and reflects on his injury that nearly ended his career. He also talks about his experience playing for the Lakeville Lobos and his volunteer coaching role at BC. Meyer highlights the competitiveness and talent in the Federal League and expresses his gratitude for being a part of it. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30748738

S1:E5 Opening Weekend: Take 2 - Max Bats 05/08/2024

S1:E5 Opening Weekend: Take 2 - Max Bats A quick look at the Federal League scoreboard from openning weekend as well as a look at next week's slate of games. AJ Hadley from Max Bats joins and gives Fed Up! listeners a gift. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30748693

S1:E4 - Opening Day, Armcare, and Burners 04/24/2024

S1:E4 - Opening Day, Armcare, and Burners Josh covers some highlights from the first games of the year as well as chats with Dr. Ryan Hess of the Metro Loons about arm care. Mark Von Ruden of the Minnoka Grays joins to rank top burner accounts on X. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30631473

S1:E3 - Full Season Preview 04/17/2024

S1:E3 - Full Season Preview In this conversation, Josh provides a thorough preview of the Federal League, covering all 35 teams and making win-loss predictions for each. He discusses the divisions, preseason surveys, key players, and potential outcomes for the upcoming season. /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30627173

S1:E2 - 2024 Outlook with Tori Holt 04/10/2024

S1:E2 - 2024 Outlook with Tori Holt /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30627143

S1:E1 - Offseason Recap with Jamie Houselog 04/03/2024

S1:E1 - Offseason Recap with Jamie Houselog Summary In this episode, Josh and Jamie discuss the off-season in the Federal League. They talk about the realignment of divisions, the addition of new teams, and the rule changes for the upcoming season. They also discuss their experiences playing and managing in the league and the challenges of balancing both roles. Keywords Federal League, off-season, realignment, divisions, rule changes, new teams, playing, managing Takeaways The off-season in the Federal League involved realignment of divisions and the addition of new teams. The biggest change was the expansion from four divisions to seven. Rule changes include reducing the number of playoff exceptions and counting games against forfeiting teams as official games. Managing and playing in the league can be challenging, but having a trusted assistant can help. The Federal League is a competitive and well-respected baseball league. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 New Chapter 02:45 Realignment and Rule Changes 02:48 New Chapter 2 04:44 Vetting New Teams 05:40 Considerations for Admitting Teams 06:41 New Teams Added 08:20 Recapping the Off-Season Activities 10:13 Field of Dreams Game 11:46 Winter Meetings and Rule Changes 13:33 Playoff Exceptions and Pay for Play 14:28 Roster Expansion and Game Counting 19:49 Factors in Realignment 26:30 Upcoming Season and Early Games 26:56 Balancing Manager and Player Roles /episode/index/show/f81bd647-9a8e-4145-8338-2de882a5af2b/id/30627133

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