
Celebrating two of New York City’s greatest fabrics: baseball and the performing arts. Born out of a passion for both Broadway musicals and triple-digit fastballs, we attempt to show that fans of sports and theatre don’t have to live in such separate worlds, and maybe even break some stigmas. Hosted by Al Malafronte, the show serves as a platform for fans of both mediums to hear intimate conversat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 125 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | SportsArtsPerforming Arts | ||||

From February 2021.
Darryl Strawberry steps into The Batter’s Box for Episode 69! Beloved by both Mets and Yankee fans during his time on Broadway, the New York baseball legend has just authored a new book Turn Your Season Around: How God Transforms... more
From May 2020.
Abby Mueller steps into The Batter’s Box with host Al Malafronte for Episode 33! Mueller discusses some of the parallels she sees in high levels of performance both on stage and at the stadium, having grown up in a family that embrac... more
From March 2022.
Kristen Ledlow joins us to celebrate Women's History Month! Best known for her presence in the basketball world as the host of Handles on NBA TV, and her work through her years as a courtside reporter for TNT, Ledlow's role as a wo... more
From December 2020.
New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson steps into The Batter's Box for Episode 65! Over the course of a storied 12-year career spanning 1955-1966, Richardson was selected to more All-Star Games (8) and won more Gold Glove Award... more
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Luminaries of the stage and screen talking about the World Series and ballplayers telling stories about their nights on Broadway?? 🤩 Only in The Batter’s Box…I love podcasts and can honestly say that Break a Bat is one of my favorite recent discoveries in this sphere. It’s one of a kind, and Al does such an amazing job of bringing out the personalities of whoever he’s talking to. The way they open up makes for a really special conversation every week and whether you’re a fan of sports or the ar... more
And now before he tries it
I hope you realize it girl
Then one day he’ll run in to one
That’s gonna hurt him too
Fun and open dialog with some of the best that TV and Broadway has to offer! Love the candid and silly conversations with some of my favs from the Hallmark Channel, too. Those are some of my favorite episodes! This podcast is worth a listen!
This podcast is so refreshing! Al has a way of asking thoughtful questions that allow you to learn something new about each guest. Don’t let the title fool you! There is something for everyone here. If you like to feel as if you are talking with friends and if you like to laugh and feel good, this podcast is for you!!
I always look forward to catching up on the latest Break a Bat! Podcast. It’s always a good time and he brings on such fun guests. What could be better than Broadway and baseball!
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Apple Podcasts | #222 |
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