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The WPBL Podcast

WPBL
WPBL
Baseball
Banana Ball
Women's Professional Baseball League
The WPBL
Women's Baseball
Softball
Dominican Republic
Uganda
Lexi Hastings
Brittany Apgar
Los Angeles
Mo'ne Davis
Baseball For All
Firefighting
Women In Baseball
Indianapolis Clowns
Farmville
Team USA
Springfield, United States

The official podcast of the Women's Professional Baseball League, hosted by Ashton Lansdell. Learn more at www.womensprobaseballleague.com/.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of the PWBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell reconnects with her BFF Denae Benites, who is living a parallel life with USA Baseball, Banana Ball and the WPBL.

But first, who wants tickets? The WPBL ticket drive is in full effect, and two mor... more

On this episode of The WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with her USA women’s national team teammate Kylee Lahners and how she felt being drafted 3rd overall in the inaugural WPBL draft and how she balances her USA national team and motherhood comm... more

On this episode of The WPBL Podcast, Ashton Lansdell chats with New York's Valerie Perez about how being a real-life firefighter and paramedic prepared her for professional baseball.

In this 13th episode of The WPBL Podcast, producer Mike turns the tables and interviews Ashton Lansdell about her career in Banana Ball and the WPBL and everything you wanted to know about the WPBL* (*but were afraid to ask).

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Recent Guests

Val Perez
Firefighter, former Team USA softball player, Banana Ball coach/player
Banana Ball; WPBL
Episode: Valerie Perez: Firefighter, Paramedic, Pro Ball Player
Jamie Mackay
Professional athlete; ex-Ole Miss softball and baseball player; WPBL player
WPBL
Episode: Jamie Mackay, LA Woman
Brittany Apgar
Professional baseball player for Los Angeles team in WPBL; advocate for limb difference athletes
WPBL (Los Angeles team)
Episode: Brittany Apgar, Infectious Enthusiasm
Joely Leguizamon
First Dominican player in the WPBL
WPBL
Episode: Joely Leguizamon, Representing Dominican Republic
Lexi Hastings
Player for Boston WPBL team, former UConn softball standout
WPBL - Boston
Episode: Lexi Hastings, Accidental Baseball Pro
Sabrina Robinson
Professional baseball player featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show
WPBL
Episode: Sabrina Robinson, From Kelly Clarkson to the WPBL Podcast
Alli Schroder
Wildland firefighter with BC Wildfire Service and professional baseball player
Boston WPBL team / BC Wildfire Service
Episode: Alli Schroder, Wildland Firefighter AND Professional Baseball Player
Meggie Meidlinger
Professional baseball player; Architect
WPBL
Episode: Meggie Meidlinger: Missionary, Architect, Professional Baseball Player
Justine Siegal
First Commissioner of The WPBL
WPBL
Episode: Justine Siegal, PhD, the First Commissioner of the WPBL

Host

Ashton Lansdell
Host of the WPBL Podcast

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#244
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#214
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#154
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#194
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#10
Poland/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#89
Mexico/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#100
New Zealand/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#176
Taiwan/Sports/Baseball

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Valerie Perez: Firefighter, Paramedic, Pro Ball Player
Q: How can fans follow along with you online and stay connected with WPBL updates?
Val points to Instagram as the primary social channel (Val Perez_27) and notes she'll reshare the podcast, highlighting the role of social media in extending reach and community for WPBL players.
Valerie Perez: Firefighter, Paramedic, Pro Ball Player
Q: What has the transition from firefighting to professional baseball and WPBL been like for you, personally and professionally?
She describes the shift as a natural alignment of disciplines, the importance of routine, the thrill of playing and coaching, and the way public service informs leadership, mentoring, and fan engagement in WPBL and Banana Ball.
Valerie Perez: Firefighter, Paramedic, Pro Ball Player
Q: Give us a little background of who Val Perez is, where you come from, and how you got into banana ball.
Val shares growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas, a decade of firefighting, joining Team USA, and catching a banana ball tryout through a social media DM, which led to becoming the first head coach of the firefighters and a key player in Banana Ball.
Ashton Lansdell, The Party Animal
Q: How can fans watch or attend games?
Games are played in Springfield, Illinois at Robin Roberts Stadium with various ticket options including group tickets, FlexPacks, and season memberships, and single-game tickets expected soon.
Ashton Lansdell, The Party Animal
Q: What are the main rule differences between WPBL and MLB?
WPBL plays seven innings instead of nine, and uses aluminum bats instead of wooden bats, reflecting both historical context and practical considerations for women players.

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What is The WPBL Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the growth and impact of a women-led professional baseball league, blending athlete spotlights with league-building, sponsorships, media strategy, and community initiatives. Episodes commonly feature trailblazing players and executives discussing personal journeys, leadership, authenticity, and the practicalities of launching and sustaining a new sports league. A recurring edge is the blend of competitive sport storytelling with branding, partnerships, and fan engagement, including live events, retailer collaborations, and media partnerships. Listeners can expect candid conversations about overcoming barriers, building brands around Be You, and the evolving landscape for women in baseball—and the show's approachable for... more

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1. Val Perez
2. Jamie Mackay
3. Brittany Apgar
4. Joely Leguizamon
5. Lexi Hastings
6. Sabrina Robinson
7. Alli Schroder
8. Meggie Meidlinger

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