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Hosted by Joe Sweeny · sports · EN · 21 episodes
This umpire pod cast takes you through the game situations of a new-ish official in the IHSA calling baseball and softball and the IHSAA officiating baseball. Hosted by Joe Sweeny. Joe talks about situation that happen on the field, how they happened, and how the rules apply to them. To contact me, email AsISeeItPodcast1995@gmail.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis umpire pod cast takes you through the game situations of a new-ish official in the IHSA calling baseball and softball and the IHSAA officiating baseball. Hosted by Joe Sweeny. Joe talks about situation that happen on the field, how they happened, and how the rules apply to them.
As I See It: An Umpire Podcast is hosted by Joe Sweeny. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "High School Season Recap S4 E5" (8 September 2026, 21 minutes), "Interview with UmpIQ.com's Dave Severson, Umpire Clinic, and Getting Shown Up?" (1 May 2026, 36 minutes), and "Basics, Umpire Do's and Dont's, And 2 Ejections" (10 April 2026, 22 minutes).
As I See It: An Umpire Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 21 episodes.
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As I See It: An Umpire Podcast
In this episode, Joe recaps the high school season including his post season assignment, what he has been doing in the meantime as well gives his thoughts on the new chest protector pad from UmpGuare Retrofit. Intro...
As I See It: An Umpire Podcast
In this episode, Joe interviews David Severson, creator of UmpIQ.com a great interactive tool for umpires. Also, recap of a clinic Joe held for a local league in Madisonville, Ky. And Joe got shown up and did nothing...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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
Episode #6
<p>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...
Episode #5
<p>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...
Episode #4
<p>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...
Episode #3
<p>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...
Episode #2
<p>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...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode, Joe talks about the issues of podcasting from last season, what he is doing to prepare for the season, and some goals and items of focus for the 2025 season. Like and subscribe. Intro music credit...
As I See It: An Umpire Podcast
<p>In this episode Joe talks about the Jr. High baseball and softball games that he officiated this two week period. We also visit a video that has been circulating in umpire circles online. Check out Umpire Classroom...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode Joe talks about the start to the Jr. High season. Rule exceptions in the SIJHSAA ( Southern Illinois Junior High Athletic Association) and some good learning experiences. </p><p>Check out the Umpire...
Episode #5
In this episode, Joe talks about a Balk video posted on our Facebook page, the end of summer ball season, and some situation first that Joe experienced this season. Please give a like and follow us. If you’d like to...
Episode #5
In this episode, Joe talks about his first postseason experience, five things the average person may not know about umpiring, and some experiences Joe had on the field at the end of his high school season and the...
Episode #4
In this episode, Joe answers a listener email, responds to listener interaction with the show, and talks about what makes officiating easier for him. If you want to reach out to Joe please email him at...
Episode #3
In this episode, Joe talks a little bit about some mistakes he made in his rotations during his games, working his first game in Indiana, and an umpire course he took online. Click here to have access to $5 off Umpire...
Episode #2
In this episode Joe talks with Patrick Faerber from GHSA baseball and Umpire Classroom. The discussion centers around developing umpires and a good resource to develop your skills as an umpire. Click the link to receive...
Episode #1
In this episode, Joe talks about the three games that he has had in the past week. New beginnings with umpiring in a new state. Finally, Joe goes over some rules on the IHSA annual test.
Episode #7
In this episode, Joe talks about his experiences at the Bruce Doane 2-Man Umpire Camp, and an interview with follow podcaster and Umpire Kevin Weber.
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