National WIFFLE®

Shut up Stein - Episode 12: Let's MEAT up

Does anyone remember how this podcast started? If you don't go listen to Holey Commutes October 8th edition, and then the October 11th edition. This alllllll started with the MEATS dropped out of the FP NCT event and I just couldn't keep my mouth shut about it. We finally get to the bottom of thins with Jimmy Cole as our guest. More importantly, JC details the inner workings of a fastpitch/medium pitch event in Chicago that's he's running in conjunction with....well I guess you'll just have to listen to get the details on that one. Oh also, the audio is a bit shaky, we'll be back to normal on the next episode.

Shut up Stein - Episode 11: El Sueño

I don't think theres a single person who pestered me  about coming on the show more than Chris Sarnowski Jr (aka Red). Welp, now he gets his chance. Joined by Sueño teammate Devin Torres, we discuss the names you may have never heard of in wiffs but most definitely need to be paying homage too. We also break down Devin's surge in the wiffleball world, and try to find a silver lining in his ECW league suspending all events until father notice. This blows.

Shut up Stein - Episode 10: Big Flyz and the Bayou

Let's get down with a little more chill convo in this episode. Ben Schaffer and Babz join us to talk about the best bat in the game, the best ways to get down with wiffs in the COVID-19 era, and, of course, talk a little shit. ALSO: Don't forget, if you've got 5-10 minute of bullshit that you want to ramble about, record it on your phone and send it to shutupstein@gmail.com. I'll post just about anything that's on your mind!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut up Stein - Episode 9: Cooke-in in the Kitchen

Yesterday it was announced,  officially, that MAW is postponing their opening day event. Fucking. Bummer. At least we can bring Tim and Paul (Who I still can't tell apart by voice) on to the show to. talk about the implications of COVID-19 as well as hear a little about their broader vision for not just MAW, but also wiffs writ large. I don't think I've ever been more impressed with the head(s) on a league owner's shoulders than these guys. I. hate to say it but..Connah might have been right about the Cookes!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut up Stein - Episode 8: Dark Roast

Who is the kind of wiffle beef? Dumb question, it's ya boy, but we get another beef star on the horn in Carl Coffee ( also, LFGBEEF). CC has an interesting history in not only running wiff events, but also using social media to amass clicks, followers, and even *gasp* teams?! How do we do it? How do we use the magic of the internet to get ahold of the people who are most likely to play wiffs? Check it out as we knock boots on another classic episode.

Oh, also, there's a pandemic.

 

Shut up Stein - Episode 7: Newman

Just when you thought that this whole wiffle shit talk thing was old hat, along comes Brett with a classic "Ok, Boomer" moment. And yes, I'm aware that the OKB isn't funny anymore - that's just how UN-funny Brett is. Brett would NEVER appear on the show of a subordinate, so we decided to invite the target of his insane and truly boring videos (yes, there have been multiple videos) on to not only say his piece, but also talk about the NWLA and how we can add to the synergy of the Wiff community. Ladies and gentlemen, it's a battle of two of the most hated Wifflers in the modern era: Stein and Justing Michael Tompkins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut up Stein Side(arm) Stories - Part 1: A rating system that will work (if you let it)

Remember when I used to bang my head against the wall trying to desperately stop the collapse of fast pitch wiffs? You ever stop and think, "wtf does this idiot even know about wiffs?" Ever thnk, "I'd love to hear what this douchebag has to offer." Okay, probably not, but here it is anyway. Welcome to Side(arm) Stories. These 5-10 minute segments are for ANYONE who has ANYTHING to say about wiffs, but perhaps may not want to come on an episode for reasons that are...well...probably related to me being simply awful. Here's my proposal for a rating system. It's full proof with no loopholes. I dare you to find one thing wrong with it. You can't can you? Thats cause I'm best in goyme and you STOINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut up Stein - Episode 6: Anklets

Who's the hottest guy in wiffs? it's definitely subject to debate, but we've got the youngest nominee right here in 2019 Fast Plastic Cy Young winner Cooper Ruckel, aka Coop. In this episode we sit down and talk about how to make sure that young hot guys like Coop don't burn out, and become "lifers." We're also STILL talking about the moonlight manifesto and just what the hell should be done about ensuring that NCTs are both national and a proper tournament. Oh also I fired Connor cause he STOINKS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut up Stein - Episode 5: The Moonlight Manifesto II

WARNING: If you are not a full student of the goyme, this episode is not for you. There is too much history, personal narrative, an administrative banter for the casual wiffler. But if you'd like just a peek into the conversations that ultimately produce wiffleball rules, events, and legislation, give this (very long) episode a listen. I normally edit these things to keep them 25-35 minutes, but I kept this one RAW. Ken Rodgers (aka Moonlight) and Texas Tim join us to further break down the pros and cons of the 2012 Moonlight Manifesto. Also, it's almost time for me to start sharing my ideas...WOOF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shut up Stein - Episode 4: The Moonlight Manifesto

In the wake of Fast Plastic's bombshell format (see episode 2.5), there have been a lot of swirling rumors as to what is going to happen in the world of fast pitch wiffs. Turns out an old school wiffs legend heard about all of this and it reminded him of something he wrote back in 2012, addressed to Lou and the other "powers that be" at that time. It's eerie because that manuscript is not only applicable to today's wiffle situation, it sounds ass if it was written just last week. Check out our analysis of that manifesto with guests Kenny Rodgers Jr. and Ben Stant. And buckle up, because we may just have to release a part II to this saga!