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The Postgame Spread

Blake Helm
Baseball
Ben Hartl
Hitting
Strength Training
Major League Baseball
Texas Rangers
Coaching
Youth Athletics
Springfield High School
Cardinal Cleaning
Mental Health
PTSD
Bo Hart
Tony La Russa
Frontier League
Positive Mindset
Community Service
Jared Washko
Spring Training
Minor League Baseball

A podcast focusing on players journeys through baseball and what they learned along the way. "A journey worth remembering" hosted by Blake Helm

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Latest Episodes

The journey of one of the hardest workers you have ever known- JR Kyes (U of Illinois Baseball)In this episode we will hear from Dusty Bensko, Bull Riggle, Joey Albsmeyer, PJ Finigan, and Tim Elliot. Enjoy

In part 2 you will hear all about Mikes HS baseball/basketball career, how he ended up at duke, as well as clips from former coaches Matthew Boggs, Dave Turgeon, Jim Mello, his father Mike Sr, and former teammate Alex Hassan. Yu Ready?!

Part 1

The incredible journey of Alabama Closer Hagan Banks.

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Recent Guests

Mike Seander
Baseball player turned musician, known as Mike Stud
Episode: The Mike Seander Story pt.1 "A Toast to Tommy"
Hagan Banks
Redshirt Senior pitcher for the Alabama Crimson Tide
University of Alabama
Episode: The Hagan Banks Story pt. 1 "Roll Tide"
Kade Snell
Professional baseball player (Cubs organization)
Chicago Cubs organization
Episode: The Kade Snell Story pt. 2 "The prettiest flowers grow in crap"
Ian Jenkins
Former college and minor-league player, founder of Ian Jenkins Hitting
Ian Jenkins Hitting (entrepreneurial/coaching venture)
Episode: The Ian Jenkins Story pt. 2 "I failed so you don't have to"
Jared Washko
Springfield firefighter, trainer, founder of Washko Strength and Speed and Overtime Training Academy
Washko Strength and Speed; Overtime Training Academy; Springfield Fire Department
Episode: The Jared Washko Story pt. 3 "If you build it, they will come"
Ben Hartl
Former Springfield High School standout, recent Rangers minor leaguer, AFL participant
Texas Rangers organization
Episode: The Ben Hartl Story pt.4 "Stack the days"
Will Plattner
Captain of the 2026 Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team; former walk-on at Ole Miss
University of Alabama
Episode: The Will Plattner Story pt. 2 "Fight he Will"
Adam Feld
One of CS8's most respected pitchers, central Illinois legend
CS8 baseball, Northern Kentucky University alumnus
Episode: CS8 Greats - The Adam Feld Story
Tarik Skubal
Cy Young Award winner pitcher; client of the host's coaching network
MLB (Detroit Tigers)
Episode: The Jon Huizinga story pt. 4 "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?"

Host

Blake Helm
Host of The Postgame Spread; central figure driving conversations about baseball journeys and development

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Love this!

    Love this idea for a cast Blake. Just digging in, (hope to hear some SW talk lol). You got a good side kick there too w Albs. Keep em coming boys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElliotAlderson14
    United Statesa year ago
  • Swing and a hit!

    Great podcast! Blake is easy to listen to, super knowledgeable about the game and his passion for baseball shines thru every episode. What an easy listen. If ur at all interested in America’s fav pastime,or even just great stories of camaraderie amongst teammates this cast is 4 you, The Post Game Spread is worth spreading around !!⚾️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kusher23
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Energetic host duo; easy to listen to and clearly passionate about baseball.
Strong stories about mentorship and resilience; fans appreciate the authentic conversations.
Deep dive into hitting and development; great mix of stories and practical takeaways.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#178
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#60
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#230
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#114
New Zealand/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Brad Selinger Story "The name, the arm, the toughness..."
Q: How did his family and early mentors shape his approach to sports and life after athletics?
Brad cites his dad Big Larry as a core influence—tough, principled, and deeply invested in how you treat people and compete. He credits that upbringing with forging his leadership and resilience.
The Brad Selinger Story "The name, the arm, the toughness..."
Q: What was the turning point that led Brad to choose baseball over continuing to chase football at the college level?
Brad explains that after a serious arm trajectory and injuries during his Washington State years, he shifted toward college baseball as a pathway to a degree and still valuable competition, while acknowledging he could have prepared more diligently for baseball.
A Radio Interview w/ Sam Madonia on the podcast and firefighting
Q: Are you making any money from the podcast?
Yes, there is sponsorship and revenue growing as the show scales, helping to sustain equipment upgrades and production costs.
A Radio Interview w/ Sam Madonia on the podcast and firefighting
Q: How long does it take you to put a segment together? For example, how long were you working on the Brad Sellinger story?
It typically takes about a month per guest, including scheduling, interviews, and editing, with careful planning and a whiteboard to organize segments.
The PJ Finigan story pt. 3 "A Baseball Odyssey"
Q: What makes Lindenwood's approach attractive to recruits?
A combination of top facilities, an emphasis on athlete development, a strong St. Louis area base, and a culture that values players who can contribute for multiple years while embracing a winning mindset.

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This show centers on players' journeys through baseball, blending personal storytelling with technical insights into hitting, training routines, and mindset. Episodes often trace a setback-to-success arc, sharing gritty details about development, injuries, mentorship, and the evolving culture of the sport. Listeners can expect candid conversations about drills, equipment choices, program culture, leadership, and the daily grind of pursuing pro baseball, from high school to the majors and the coaching world beyond. Notable strengths include warm, supportive host chemistry, deep-dive technical moments, and a strong emphasis on resilience, ownership, and community within the baseball ecosystem. The format consistently highlights actionable tak... more

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Recent guests on The Postgame Spread include:

1. Mike Seander
2. Hagan Banks
3. Kade Snell
4. Ian Jenkins
5. Jared Washko
6. Ben Hartl
7. Will Plattner
8. Adam Feld

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