Joe is an IHSA and IHSAA baseball umpire, who does some softball for Jr. High and summer league. Joe has been umpiring for 8 years and is in his 5th highschool baseball season currently. He discusses all things umpiring including game situations he encounters on the field. In this episode Joe discusses situations to learn from, do's and dont's, and is first 2 ejections ever. Although not an official sponsor of the show, you can get a discount from www.umpireclassroom.com with promo code JOE1414. Please feel free to reach out on Facebook, or email at asiseeitpodcast1995@gmail.com. Please like and subscribe. Intro music credit to magpiemusic.

In this episode, Mike Materasso from UMP Guard Retrofit LLC joins the show. This amazing young man shares how his company came to be and how he began to fit MLB umpires with his gear. We learn what the Lord is doing through Mike and UMP Guard Retrofit. You can reach Mike at umpguardretrofitllc@gmail.com. Mention the show to receive a 10% discount on your next purchase. Intro music credit to MagPie Music.

In this episode Joe talks about the Upcoming rule changes to the 2026 High School Baseball and Softball season, and gives a preview for future episodes. Intro song credit to Magpie music

In this episode Joe connects with Andy Traub from "The Best Umpire Show." Andy is a fellow umpire and podcaster with a desire to grow as an umpire and takes you along on his journey. Check him out on where ever you listen to your podcasts and on YouTube. Intro music credit to MagpiMusic.

In this episode Joe recaps the high school baseball season inclucing some facts and figures. He recounts the post season assignment he received and talks about the officials rating system in the IHSA. Please like, subscribe or reach out reachouto us at asiseeitpodcast1995@gmail.com. Intro credit goes to MagPie music.

In this episode, Joe discusses a Runners Lane Interference play that he called on the field along with the applicable rule. He gives some shout outs to some fellow umpire podcasters and Joe recorded a post game conversation with fellow umpire Todd. Please email us at asiseeitpodcast1995@gmail.com with comments and suggestions for the show. Also check out the following umpire podcasts:

The Hammer: An Umpire Podcast, https://open.spotify.com/show/5C6McTM1nGNgFoDwNt3OxC?si=399be1391c3b4052

The Best Umpire Show with Andy Traub

https://open.spotify.com/show/2n3Y5ArdG5PKJNDsTWHfTt?si=f83e8553f0764579

Life Behind the Dish

https://open.spotify.com/show/7wAPrvtl80QCw27zsRv2LN?si=7ff8d9742b5c4e1a

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In this episode, Joe talks about 3 situations that he encountered on the field that were educational, An exciting opportunity that never was, and a new segment entitled "Did You Know" about obscure rules. Check out UmpireClassroom.com for great educational material. Use promo code JOE1414 for 20% off. https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM

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In this episode Joe talks about what he did to prepare for the season, results of IHSA promotion and some game content. Go to umpireclassrrom.com and use promo code JOE1414 for 20% off or follow the link https://www.umpireclassroom.com/a/2147833956/xHsJaCPM Intro music credit to MagpiMusic