
Welcome to The Top Step with former Aussie Major League Pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||

The Mariners are sitting on top of the AL West… but can they stay there?Ryan Rowland-Smith breaks down why this version of Seattle feels different — from Julio Rodriguez getting the ball in the air, to a deeper lineup, to a pitching staff that sudden... more
The wait is over. Colt Emerson is in the big leagues.Ryan Rowland-Smith dives into the hype, the expectations, and the patience needed for one of Seattle’s most exciting young players — while looking back at how other Mariners stars handled their fir... more
Join me @ thetopstep.comThe Mariners bullpen could be the separator this season — and Gabe Speier is a massive part of that conversation.This week on The Top Step, Ryan Rowland-Smith sits down with Gabe Speier to talk about his return, the con... more
The Mariners are still hanging around the division race, but have we actually seen them play their best baseball yet?Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times joins The Top Step to talk through the biggest storylines around the team, including Cal Raleigh’s r... more
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Ryan’s as insightful & charismatic a host as you’ll find in the baseball realm. Great guests, too, and he’s got a knack for bringing out the best in them.
This is a great listen if you are a baseball fan or Mariners fan! Love the guests and content. This show is really well done from a technical standpoint and I always enjoy listening or watching on TV. Really great job, Ryan! Highly recommend this to any sports fan, but especially baseball fans! The guests have been really really great lately too.
Ryan Roland-Smith is great! As a podcast, I do prefer the old format, but it’s super cool that the show is on TV and YouTube now. The interviews are great (my favorite was the Felix interview) and I also like Ryan’s analysis and insider’s perspective on pitching in MLB and other topics. Thanks, Ryan! Go M’s!
Thanks for your energy and baseball insight.
Enjoyed you as a player, also TV, radio and now on podcast.
Can’t go wrong listening to a podcast with a dedicated podcast on Monday to just Mariners! You get just enough Mariner Baseball to keep you happy and also all the other info around the league. Fun listen!
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The show consistently blends deep baseball analysis with firsthand Mariners storytelling, pairing host-driven breakdowns of current team dynamics with candid conversations from players, reporters, and former pros. Episodes often center on pitching depth, bullpen usage, roster decisions, and development paths for young Mariners prospects, punctuated by personal anecdotes and field-level insights. A standout trait is the host's Aussie humor and accessible breakdowns, which help translate complex analytics into practical takeaways for both hardcore fans and industry listeners. The format tends to mix tactical discussions with interview segments that spotlight leadership, mindset, and the human side of professional baseball.
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Recent guests on The Top Step include:
1. Colt Emerson
2. JR Ritchie
3. Danny Farquhar
4. George Kirby
5. Cole Young
6. Rick Rizz
7. Cal Raleigh
8. Gabe Speier
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