In this episode of PSP, host Nii Wallace-Bruce and guest Jonna Perlinger, founder of Babes Babes Media, discuss the one-of-a-kind media company rooted in baseball fandom and empowerment (02:42). Jonna narrates her journey from a lifelong Yankees fan to creating a dedicated platform for women in baseball (00:52).
*NB: This episode was recorded prior to the release of Carlos Carrasco and the injury to Oswaldo Cabrera
Nii and Jonna delve into the current state of baseball, focusing on the competitive AL East division battle and controversial rule changes like the pitching clock and the extra-innings 'ghost runner' (04:54). The conversation shifts to detailed Yankees analysis, covering player acquisitions, performance, and decisions (20:58), including the high-stakes trade of Nestor Cortes for Devin Williams (07:23), and Aaron Judge's transformative play (26:02). The discussion ends on lighter notes like favorite ballpark foods (31:30) and reflections on the evolving nature of baseball fandom.
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Opening and closing music courtesy of Jeremiah Alves - "Evermore".