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Baseball Expats is your passport to the global game! ⚾🌏 Hosted by Rolsey and Eric, two baseball diehards who’ve made Australia home, we’re here to bring you the best stories, biggest moments, and boldest takes from MLB and international baseball. From rising stars to the quirkiest pro leagues around the world, we’ll cover it all—with plenty of laughs along the way.
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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of " ...
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Are you feeling like as you get older it’s harder to lose weight? Have you tried diets only to regain the weight and then you feel like a failure? . Do you have some aches and pains popping up and wondering if you can do anything about them? Are you feeling stressed and low on energy and wondering how to even get started & stay consistent? . On this podcast, you will find answers to questions like: -How to eat better? -How to feel better? -How to have more energy? -How to lose weight? -Healt ...
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Rolsey and Eric are on opposite sides of the planet — and brainwaves — this week, as Rolsey checks in still glowing from his pilgrimage to Busch Stadium. Then the boys dive into a chaotic hypothetical: what happens when the early 2000s AL East goes head-to-head with the current NL West? The winner might surprise you. They also debate whether Dodger…
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Ever wondered why belly fat seems to be a bigger challenge during menopause? In this episode, we’re exploring the hidden factors contributing to belly fat during this transitional time in life. Join us as we dive into the science behind it and offer practical advice for managing your weight. What We’ll Cover: Hormonal Changes Insulin Resistance Str…
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Summer brings ice cream, popsicles and other frozen treats – all of which can cause painful brain freeze. Why does that happen, and can you stop it? Listen as I explain what brain freeze is and a really good remedy for it. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-freeze-why-does-ice-cream-give-you-headaches/ To make changes in your thoughts, personality …
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It's the opposite of last week: challenging starts with happy endings! Who are the guys who failed to impress in college but somehow carved out a great NFL career? #nfl SPORTS CARDS: Follow Sports Card World Adelaide on Insta BEARD CARE: Use code OUTBACK at jerichoaustralia.com for 15% off. BEER: Use code OBQB2024 at thesuburbanbrew.com.au for 15% …
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Being sure to get enough sleep is one of the suggestions for people trying to lose or control their body weight. What’s the connection? How does sleep affect weight loss? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.webmd.com/obesity/features/cant-shed-those-pounds The English language is full of weird little phrases like: “Cut to the chase…
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It makes sense that if you want to cut down on the amount of spam email you get, just unsubscribe from those emails. WAIT! That could make things worse. There is a better way to handle spam emails, and I begin this episode by explaining how. https://www.yahoo.com/news/warning-hitting-unsubscribe-unwanted-emails-115900557.html Predicting the future …
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With Rolsey stateside on holiday (we’ll try to catch him later this week, mid-pilgrimage to St. Louis), Spoon and Eric break down the first bomb of trade season — Rafael Devers is a Giant. Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, and the Jays vs. D-Backs series is quietly one of the juiciest matchups of the week. The also boys chat about just how clogge…
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Feeling stuck in your weight loss or health journey—even though you’re always busy? In this episode, we dive into how busyness and procrastination can be a form of emotional buffering that keeps women over 40 from losing weight and getting healthy. Learn about sneak ways this may be showing up for you. Mentioned in this episode: 👉 Free Discovery Ca…
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Can drinking tea make you happy – or do happy people just like to drink tea? There is definitely a connection between tea and mental health, and this episode begins with an explanation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25657295/ Artificial Intelligence is either the next big thing that will transform our lives or the worst thing ever that will curse…
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Sure, you've heard a million draft bust episodes, but this is different! The boys are on break, and yet they still provide you with some pre-recorded gems...who were the college superstars that just didn't translate to the NFL? SPORTS CARDS: Follow Sports Card World Adelaide on Insta BEARD CARE: Use code OUTBACK at jerichoaustralia.com for 15% off.…
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Where is the best place to take a nap? Anyone who has napped in a hammock knows how great it can be. This episode begins by explaining why naps are better in a hammock and why your next nap should be in one. https://www.livescience.com/14680-hammock-rocking-improves-sleep.html It can be hard to say no. After all, you don’t want to let people down o…
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A lot of things impact an employer’s decision to hire you or not. But one thing you may not have considered is where you fall in the order of interviewees. Listen as I explain why you want to be the fourth person interviewed. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-always-fourth-during-round-191931348.html⁠ Why did you turn out the way you did? Was it …
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We are sharing a bonus episode of the Superhero Leadership podcast, hosted by Marvel's former CEO and legendary turnaround expert, Peter Cuneo. Each week, Peter is joined by top performers from business, media, and beyond, leaders who have mastered the art of impact, resilience, and vision. Together, they explore Peter’s 32 leadership essentials, r…
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It’s that time of year - the season finale for the Outback Quarterback Podcast. The news is slowing down (Aaron Rodgers is finally at the Steelers!) so we can safely take a break. But before we do, there’s the small matter of the most sophisticated soiree you’re ever likely to witness: The Annual Outback QB Dinner Party. Previous guests range from …
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D-Backs Déjà Vu, White Sox Ownership & The Roman Empire With Eric off on assignment at the Australian Little League Championships, it's just Spoon and Rolsey holding down the fort. The boys chat about Rolsey’s looming U.S. holiday (will he finally see a Cardinals win in person?), the Diamondbacks' emotional rollercoaster of a season, and the confus…
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Part 2: In this second part of our live coaching call, we go deeper into what’s really behind emotional eating and the stress that keeps us stuck. Because it’s not just about the food—it’s about what’s driving the habits. In this episode, we’ll talk about: How to sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of eating through them Simple tools to handle …
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The next time you or your kids get a shot at the doctor’s office or face anything that you know is going to be painful, there is a little trick you can use that should reduce the pain substantially. Listen as I explain what it is. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn27514-hold-your-breath-to-dampen-the-pain-of-an-injection/#.VVTKyZO_Heb What is …
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Are you keeping a secret? Everyone does - usually more than one. The problem with keeping secrets is that it is a burden that impacts your life in ways you may not realize. This episode begins with an explanation. ⁠⁠http://now.tufts.edu/articles/how-burdensome-are-secrets⁠⁠ The world of work has changed quite a bit in the last few years. Today, mor…
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It’s a two-man weave this weekend with Spoon and Eric holding it down while Rolsey is off the grid. Spoon’s riding the D-Backs emotional roller coaster (again), Eric is quietly horrified that Rockies–Marlins is even on the TV, and we try to figure out what exactly happened to Jesús Luzardo. The Cubs are hitting a critical stretch, the Destiny Draft…
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Ask anyone if they prefer fresh or frozen fish and almost everyone says – Fresh! But it turns out to be not so simple. A lot of fish you think is fresh may have been frozen at some point. This episode begins by unraveling this issue of fresh or frozen fish and which is better. https://www.thespruceeats.com/frozen-fish-better-than-fresh-fish-1300625…
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Spoon is spiralling, Eric is flying, and Rolsey’s basically on a beach already. The boys reconvene to unpack the last week of baseball — from the Diamondbacks’ bullpen disasterclass to the Blue Jays' mini heater. We go around the horn with some of our favourite (and least favourite) storylines of the week, then debut a new segment: Hall of Good, ce…
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Part 1: Feeling stuck or like you've lost your momentum? You're not alone. In this live coaching call, we dive into simple, doable steps to help you get moving again—physically and mentally—so you can start losing weight and feeling like yourself again. In this episode, we’ll talk about: The mindset shifts that actually lead to lasting weight loss …
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Zoom and other platforms have made virtual meetings very convenient and allow people in different locations to gather together in one place. Still, virtual meetings can be inefficient and can waste a lot of time if people aren’t aware of some common don’ts. This episode starts with a list of things not to do or say that can streamline those meeting…
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Yes, you were expecting the dinner party, but you'll have to wait 7 more days...Curt explains why at the start of the episode. Instead, you get a bonus mini-pod. Who are the top 15 running backs in the NFL? The boys argue over a few key points, including where Las Vegas Raiders recruit Ashton Jeanty fits on the list...if at all? SPORTS CARDS: Follo…
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How does tickling work? You can’t tickle yourself. But if you are the ticklish type, you’ll start laughing if you know someone is about to tickle you even though they haven’t touched you yet. This episode begins with the weird ways tickling works. http://www.livescience.com/3882-tickle.html You know what is interesting about our 7-day week? It is t…
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It is hard to imagine how intricate and complicated your eyes are. This episode starts with a look at some of the amazing things your eyes do and how they work to allow you to see the world. https://www.buzzfeed.com/acuvue/impossibly-cool-facts-you-may-not-know-about-yo#.kjpwxlkvO Anxiety is a huge problem. It appears more people are more anxious t…
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In this episode, Nick McKenzie promises an exclusive investigation into WRC’s new game developers; including why modders from France are probably more legit than from Hungary. Also, we don’t dispute Vodafone’s coverage claims for Rally de Portugal, whilst shedding a patriotic tear for Taylor Gill. 🗣 Engage with our WRC Community on Discord 👋 Follow…
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We’re joined by our good mate Tyler Maun — co-host of The Show Before the Show podcast and international baseball broadcaster for events around the world — for a deeply therapeutic chat about the Colorado Rockies. We unpack what’s gone wrong (again), what could actually fix it, and whether there’s any light at the end of the purple tunnel. Plus, we…
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All three boys are back in the booth and the emotional spectrum is… wide. Rolsey’s flying high after the Cardinals sweep the D-Backs and wants to know just how youngry Spoon is feeling. (Answer: not very.) Meanwhile, Spoon and Eric are in full vibes-crash mode after a rough week for their squads. Eric brings some deeply weird stats to the table, we…
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A wild storm has taken over Muscle Cat Studios as the boys hunker down for a cosy (early) winter pod. They preview next week's dinner party, commiserate with Curt over his gaming misfortunes, argue over Rome Odunze as a fantasy prospect and go through some more bright or bleaks. Plus, they get free cologne from Jericho and probably talk too much ab…
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Summer can feel like a whirlwind — vacations, busy schedules, and routines out the window. But that doesn’t mean your health goals have to take a backseat. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple ideas to help you stay consistent without feeling deprived or overwhelmed. Here’s what we cover: 💭 Mindset Matters: How to stop the “I’ll start over later” …
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Is it healthier to be short or tall? Not that you can do much about it – but this episode begins by exploring some interesting health differences between the tall and the short. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-32117018 All of us have had the urge to get revenge on someone for something they did to us. Seeking revenge is a very powerful feeling that…
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It is hard to imagine life without sunglasses. So, who came up with the idea – and when? We begin this episode by going way back to the very first pair of sunglasses and I’ll reveal how our modern-day sunglasses came about not all that long ago. ago. http://www.glasseshistory.com/glasses-history/history-of-sunglasses/ We have all felt that sense of…
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With Eric buried under life (not snow), Rolsey and Spoon hold down the fort. The boys go head-to-head with their squads as the Cardinals and D-Backs face off at Busch, Spoon gives an update on who's leading the Destiny Draft (spoiler: it’s not looking good for everyone), and we roll into the plays for the weekend ahead. 👉 Follow us on IG and X @spo…
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Do happy couples have more sex or does having more sex make couples happy? This episode begins with some surprising insight into that question. https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2015/may/more-sex-does-not-lead-to-happiness.html There is something about board games. Chess, checkers, backgammon, Monopoly, Parcheesi – we like to play board gam…
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Eric joins from a log cabin he panic-booked four hours before the show to bury his head in the snow after the Leafs’ latest game seven heartbreak. The boys recount their most painful sports moments (warning: some scars never heal). Then we lift the mood with our first ever Destiny Draft — Spoon rips two fresh packs of baseball cards, and we each pi…
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A rather unhinged off-season jaunt sees the boys cover a huge swathe of ground from AFC win totals to the 2025 NFL schedule to DK Metcalf, Tom Brady and more. Plus, where is Jacoby Brissett, and is Curt a businessman? 00:00 Intro 06:50 Curt’s Briefcase 09:08 Headlines 17:48 AFC Over Under 38:11 Bright or Bleak (brought you by Sports Card World) 46:…
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Wondering about the hormone changes that happen to women in their 40s and 50s? Today I have Dr. Cat on the show to break down what's happening and what you can do to support your body during this time of perimenopause and menopause. Topics: What is menopause? When does perimenopause start? Symptoms of perimenopause The mindset of menopause: drop th…
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People prefer to pay for things with plastic more than cash today. While it is convenient, it creates a problem that is likely costing you quite a bit of money. This episode begins by explaining the problem and how to solve it. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/people-twice-likely-spend-using-card-than-cash/ So many English words are…
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Drinking water is what keeps you from becoming dehydrated. What you may not know is that there are other factors that can speed up your dehydration that may require you drink even more water than you think. This episode begins by explaining what causes this to happen even when you think you are taking in plenty of water. https://www.eatingwell.com/…
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Eric’s spiraling because the Maple Leafs are one game from golf season, Spoon’s suspiciously calm, and Rolsey’s mic sounds like it was recorded in a broom closet — but we press on. This week’s Weekend Pickoff covers: the rules of our upcoming Baseball Card Draft Destiny (yes, it’s unhinged), Eric’s frozen Toronto sports soul, Spoon’s rare moment of…
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We sat down with MLB Pipeline’s Jonathan Mayo — draft guru, prospect whisperer, and (probably) way too knowledgeable about 19-year-olds who rake — to break down the pointy end of the college baseball season. Who should casual fans actually be watching? Which future big-leaguers are lighting it up? And yes, we squeezed in a very biased Brent Iredale…
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A lot of people drink coffee in the morning to kickstart the day. Interestingly, how you drink it (when, how many cups, length of time between cups, etc.) influences the kick that you get. This episode begins by explaining the best way to consume your morning brew for maximum benefit. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a15327/coffee-mo…
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In this episode, James wonders why his co-hosts don’t invite him to local rally events. Is it something he said? Something he edited out? A certainty that Adelaid’s favourite driver won’t claim the championship this year? Or something much less exciting? Also, we preview Portugal and introduce a fax. 🗣 Engage with our WRC Community on Discord 👋 Fol…
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In today's episode, Outdoor Ginger spends time in a national park and ponders Influencer Life (it's very nice), solitude, social anxiety and fear after wolves surrounded his tent. Get in touch at [email protected] Check out our other shows on the Muscle Cat Media network! Outback Quarterback NFL: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast…
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The gang’s all here and things get weird fast. Rolsey celebrates the Cardinals’ 8-game win streak, prompting Eric to ask the kind of theological baseball question that only this show would entertain. From there, we hit some of the biggest stories in the league — the managerial axe swinging, the growing Paul Skenes debate, and why on earth are we ta…
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A surprisingly big week of news as Derek Carr retires, George Pickens gets traded to the Cowboys and immediately stokes the fire on social media, the boys run through win predictions for every NFC team and Hally's Heroes returns. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 09:25 Headlines 22:30 Bright or Bleak (brought to you by Sports Card World Adelaide) 32:37 Over …
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Trying to overhaul your whole life overnight? Yeah... that usually doesn’t work. Today we’re talking about why tiny habits — the ones that feel “too small to matter” — are actually the key to real, lasting change (especially after 40). In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉 Why extreme plans fail (and what actually works) 👉 How to stop collecting new inf…
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