This podcast is all about bringing joy through storytelling and conversation, with two shows. The Joy of Baseball Show is all about baseball from the sandlots to the big leagues and everything in between, my guest and I will share our joy for the game with you. The Conchs Show is all about celebrating the incredible people of Key West and their stories from every corner of our Conch Community. So whether you’re a fan of baseball or good storytelling you’ll be entertained and each episode will…
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Re-Release from the BringJoy Vault. Six years later this episode still touches the heart and makes you want to call your grandmother. This is all about grandmothers, and the love they give. Not just mine, but yours too. I reached out to my friends via social media and asked them to share somethings about their grandmothers. A couple hours later my feed was full of the sweetest memories reaffirming…
Special Segment: From the Conch Pride with Legend Richie Garcia. One call in October can follow you for years, but the part most fans never hear is what it does to the person who made it. We sit down with former MLB umpire Richie Garcia to unpack the human fallout from the Jeffrey Maier play in the 1996 Yankees vs. Orioles postseason, and why he still describes that stretch as the hardest winter…
We trade Key West memories with MLB umpiring legend Richie Garcia, then follow his road from Conch childhood stickball to a career that includes All Star Games and multiple World Series. We also get the inside story on the Jeffrey Maier play, what umpires go through after a spotlight moment, and why today’s rule changes are reshaping the strike zone and the pace of baseball. • Growing up in old…
Pressure situations don’t create a clutch player, they reveal one. That’s why sitting down with Marina Goins feels like getting a real look at what makes a Key West athlete rise when the moment gets loud. Marina is a Lady Conchs softball standout who took her game from the Backyard to college softball, first through the JUCO route at Pensacola State College and then to NCAA Division II at Lynn…
A lot of people think “chiropractic” means one thing: cracks, pops, and a quick visit. Talking with Dr. Michael Stern reminded me how much bigger the picture can be when the goal is real recovery, better movement, and long-term performance, especially in a place like Key West where life is active and community is everything. He’s the founder of Southernmost Sports Chiropractic, and he literally…
Key West shows up for its own, and Bella Perez has felt that support from her first days at Rosa Hernandez Field to her senior season catching for the FIU Panthers. We’re talking with a Lady Conch softball legend who’s built a reputation on two things that travel anywhere: a fearless catcher’s mindset and a steady, humble work ethic. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to stay a four-year…
This is a Conch Legend Episode. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Victor Gallardo, a Key West native and baseball legend, as he shares stories from his childhood, playing days, coaching career, and his deep love for Conch baseball. Discover the rich history, community spirit, and timeless lessons that define Conch baseball and its impact on generations. Victor Gallardo’s stories are a…
What happens when a musician sails into Key West, finds a stage within 48 hours, and spends the next four decades turning island life into melody and memory? We sit down with Ben Harrison—singer, author, playwright, and local historian—to uncover how music and baseball braided together to shape Key West culture, pride, and identity. Ben takes us back to late-afternoon sets at the Pier House and…
Ever wonder how a small island builds a baseball program that feels bigger than life? We sit down with Coach Ralph to chart a 2026 campaign loaded with horsepower on the mound, smarter at-bats, and a schedule designed to harden the team for the regional gauntlet. From bringing the Pace rivalry back to Key West to targeting showcase venues like Mark Light, every choice raises the ceiling and…
The rhythm of Key West lives in more than palm-lined streets and sunset applause—it lives in the hands of kids learning steel pan, the breath behind a sax, and the beat of a second line that heals a community. We sit down with Executive Director Kawana from the Bahama Village Music Program to explore how free music education keeps Bahamian and Cuban roots alive while opening new doors with a DJ…