Ball Was Life Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:17:58 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2162864 en-us © 2026 Ball Was Life yes 69302eda-1d27-5529-b2aa-4d2e0b8b2a4a bmvogler16@gmail.com By Athletes For Athletes episodic false Encourage and inspire former athletes to truly realize the value they bring to life after sports. Highlighting the traits, skills, and abilities they gain from a competitive athletic background. Hopefully entertaining along the way! 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Sports, Life, Business, Value, Real World By Athletes For Athletes bmvogler16@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xam9nup8ip40gdztmbnhdj495h0h?.jpg Ball Was Life #24 - Father and Sons #24 - Father and Sons Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This episode, Mark Vogler and Andrew Vogler join for a family conversation. We discuss a fathers perspective of his time in sports and later raising 2 sons in sports as well!

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]]> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This episode, Mark Vogler and Andrew Vogler join for a family conversation. We discuss a fathers perspective of his time in sports and later raising 2 sons in sports as well!

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]]> By Athletes For Athletes Buzzsprout-18429171 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 3925 full false #23 - SPECIAL GUEST: Spencer Holcomb #23 - SPECIAL GUEST: Spencer Holcomb Former college baseball player and current high school coach/teacher Spencer Holcomb joins to talk about strong work ethic and passion for baseball, helping kids become better athletes and people!


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]]> Former college baseball player and current high school coach/teacher Spencer Holcomb joins to talk about strong work ethic and passion for baseball, helping kids become better athletes and people!


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]]> By Athletes For Athletes Buzzsprout-18208594 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 4899 1 23 full false #22 - SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Vogler #22 - SPECIAL GUEST: Andrew Vogler Former JUCO baseball player Andrew Vogler joins. We chat about growing up in a competitive sports family, grinding it out at a junior college, trying to work/graduate during COVID, and much more!

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]]> Former JUCO baseball player Andrew Vogler joins. We chat about growing up in a competitive sports family, grinding it out at a junior college, trying to work/graduate during COVID, and much more!

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]]> By Athletes For Athletes Buzzsprout-18006924 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4386 1 22 full false #21 - SPECIAL GUEST: Reece "Lightning" Hampton #21 - SPECIAL GUEST: Reece "Lightning" Hampton Former professional baseball player and current Banana Ball star Reece Hampton joins to talk about his passion for baseball and how that has given him unique opportunities!

Check out Reece and the Savannah Bananas/Party Animals with the "Greatest Show In Sports"

Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com

Instagram: @thesavbananas

Twitter: @TheSavBananas

TikTok: @TheSavBananas

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas#

YouTube: @TheSavannahBananas



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]]> Former professional baseball player and current Banana Ball star Reece Hampton joins to talk about his passion for baseball and how that has given him unique opportunities!

Check out Reece and the Savannah Bananas/Party Animals with the "Greatest Show In Sports"

Website: https://thesavannahbananas.com

Instagram: @thesavbananas

Twitter: @TheSavBananas

TikTok: @TheSavBananas

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas#

YouTube: @TheSavannahBananas



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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-17392581 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3759 full false #20 - Graduation Season and The Next Game #20 - Graduation Season and The Next Game It's graduation season and the 20th episode! Congratulations to all the graduates! 

We discuss our experience of school and sport coming to an end. How to handle the life change, tips for the future and lots of fun discussions. 

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]]> It's graduation season and the 20th episode! Congratulations to all the graduates! 

We discuss our experience of school and sport coming to an end. How to handle the life change, tips for the future and lots of fun discussions. 

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-17271144 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4062 full false #19 - SPECIAL GUEST: Jesse Gonzales #19 - SPECIAL GUEST: Jesse Gonzales Former JUCO and D1 college baseball player Jesse Gonzales joins. We discuss growing up in Colorado, working hard at junior college and D1 programs, the journey through difficult times and more!

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]]> Former JUCO and D1 college baseball player Jesse Gonzales joins. We discuss growing up in Colorado, working hard at junior college and D1 programs, the journey through difficult times and more!

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-17112226 Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 4543 full false #18 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brantley Horton #18 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brantley Horton Former collegiate football player Brantley Horton joins to discuss his experience playing at the Naval Academy, time spent in the Marine Corps and how his time in the military led to success in the business world.

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]]> Former collegiate football player Brantley Horton joins to discuss his experience playing at the Naval Academy, time spent in the Marine Corps and how his time in the military led to success in the business world.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-16774458 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 3258 full false #17 - SPECIAL GUEST: Michael Caldwell #17 - SPECIAL GUEST: Michael Caldwell Former collegiate baseball player Michael Caldwell joins us to discuss his experience playing, and how he became successful on the journey from construction work to the mortgage world.

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]]> Former collegiate baseball player Michael Caldwell joins us to discuss his experience playing, and how he became successful on the journey from construction work to the mortgage world.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-16606949 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 4132 full false #16 - SPECIAL GUESTS: Brandt & Rebecca Bronico #16 - SPECIAL GUESTS: Brandt & Rebecca Bronico Power couple Brandt and Rebecca Bronico join to discuss playing collegiate soccer and meeting each other, getting drafted in the MLS draft, and running an AirBnB business!

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]]> Power couple Brandt and Rebecca Bronico join to discuss playing collegiate soccer and meeting each other, getting drafted in the MLS draft, and running an AirBnB business!

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-16400266 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 4018 2 1 full false #15 - Fan Questions #15 - Fan Questions Answer some fan questions!

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]]> Answer some fan questions!

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-16253005 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 3464 1 15 full false #14 - SPECIAL GUEST: Eddie Hull #14 - SPECIAL GUEST: Eddie Hull Former collegiate baseball player turned business owner, athletic director and head coach, Eddie Hull shares some great info. We discuss his time as a player and how that experience shaped his coaching/leadership career.

Go check out the Queen City Corndogs! 
Website: https://queencitybaseballclub.com
Instagram: @qccorndogsbsb
Twitter: QCCorndogsBSB

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]]> Former collegiate baseball player turned business owner, athletic director and head coach, Eddie Hull shares some great info. We discuss his time as a player and how that experience shaped his coaching/leadership career.

Go check out the Queen City Corndogs! 
Website: https://queencitybaseballclub.com
Instagram: @qccorndogsbsb
Twitter: QCCorndogsBSB

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-15306293 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3537 1 14 full false #13 - The Art of Time Management #13 - The Art of Time Management Be in control of your time! Master the art of time management, watch stress leave and success follow.

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]]> Be in control of your time! Master the art of time management, watch stress leave and success follow.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-15188341 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3204 1 13 full false #12 - SPECIAL GUEST: Natalee Jarrett #12 - SPECIAL GUEST: Natalee Jarrett Former 2-sport athlete Natalee Jarrett shares how her experiences playing sports as a kid led to a fulfilling career. Her competitive drive and passion blazed a path to the business side of athletics.

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]]> Former 2-sport athlete Natalee Jarrett shares how her experiences playing sports as a kid led to a fulfilling career. Her competitive drive and passion blazed a path to the business side of athletics.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-15063421 Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3323 1 12 full false #11 - SPECIAL GUEST: Braxton Lane #11 - SPECIAL GUEST: Braxton Lane Former 2 sport athlete Braxton Lane joins to talk about his background in sports and the lessons he learned. His time as a pro baseball player, college football player, and now successful sales person.

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]]> Former 2 sport athlete Braxton Lane joins to talk about his background in sports and the lessons he learned. His time as a pro baseball player, college football player, and now successful sales person.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-14860728 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3000 1 11 full false #10 - Good to Great: Embrace Being Coachable #10 - Good to Great: Embrace Being Coachable Everyone needs a coach! If you are coachable, you can elevate your skillset to the next level.

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]]> Everyone needs a coach! If you are coachable, you can elevate your skillset to the next level.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-14817358 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 3336 1 10 full false #9 - The Unbeatable Mind: Positive and Strong Mindset #9 - The Unbeatable Mind: Positive and Strong Mindset The battle between your ears creates the most impact. Your mentality and mindset either pulls you down, or pushes you forward.

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]]> The battle between your ears creates the most impact. Your mentality and mindset either pulls you down, or pushes you forward.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-14725298 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2728 1 9 full false #8 - Unleashing Confidence Created by Sports #8 - Unleashing Confidence Created by Sports Confidence is key! The belief you have in yourself will take you a long way in sports, but also in life. Where does it come from and how do you harness it?

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]]> Confidence is key! The belief you have in yourself will take you a long way in sports, but also in life. Where does it come from and how do you harness it?

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-13326411 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2989 1 8 full false #7 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brock Hudgens #7 - SPECIAL GUEST: Brock Hudgens Former professional baseball player, current CEO and Co-founder of Play'n Sports, Brock Hudgens joins the show.

Go check out the website: http://playnsports.com and follow them on all social platforms!

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]]> Former professional baseball player, current CEO and Co-founder of Play'n Sports, Brock Hudgens joins the show.

Go check out the website: http://playnsports.com and follow them on all social platforms!

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-13241610 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2802 1 7 full false #6 - The Power of a Strong Work Ethic #6 - The Power of a Strong Work Ethic Everyone has heard it before.... hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Having a strong work ethic is so important for more than just sports.

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]]> Everyone has heard it before.... hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. Having a strong work ethic is so important for more than just sports.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-13113464 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400 3068 1 6 full false #5 - Leadership that Transcends Sports #5 - Leadership that Transcends Sports Leadership created by sports translates to life. The lessons learned as a leader when competing leaves an impact.

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]]> Leadership created by sports translates to life. The lessons learned as a leader when competing leaves an impact.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-12985402 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2937 1 5 full false #4 - SPECIAL GUEST: Dale Jarrett #4 - SPECIAL GUEST: Dale Jarrett Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver Dale Jarrett joins to share his life stories and experiences!

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]]> Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver Dale Jarrett joins to share his life stories and experiences!

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-12856450 Wed, 17 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 4705 1 4 full false #3 - How to Handle Adversity and Failure #3 - How to Handle Adversity and Failure Difficult times and adversity are inevitable. How we respond to failure is the most important part of creating future success. 

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]]> Difficult times and adversity are inevitable. How we respond to failure is the most important part of creating future success. 

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-12771858 Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2993 1 3 full false #2 - Importance of Your Network and Relationships #2 - Importance of Your Network and Relationships Life is about relationships! The ones built through your network can create a positive impact in life after sports.

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]]> Life is about relationships! The ones built through your network can create a positive impact in life after sports.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-12676516 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2701 1 2 full false #1 - Intro and Backgrounds #1 - Intro and Backgrounds Welcome to Ball Was Life! Who are we, what is our background and what are we going to discuss.

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]]> Welcome to Ball Was Life! Who are we, what is our background and what are we going to discuss.

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]]> Brandon Vogler, Logan Sherer, Zach Jarrett Buzzsprout-12625546 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0400 2861 1 1 full false Trailer Trailer Let us know what you think! What do you want to hear about?

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