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Join Michael Serpell in California, along with Sam Menhennet and James Worth in Melbourne, for a sports comedy podcast like no other! Broadcasting worldwide, In The Ballpark delivers bold takes, big laughs, and plenty of banter—because no sporting code is safe… but footy reigns supreme. We may not always hit the mark, but we’re always somewhere in the ballpark!
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Grand Final Special: Geelong v Brisbane Preview
It all comes down to this. Sam and Michael preview the 2025 AFL Grand Final live from outside the MCG, where Geelong and Brisbane clash for the flag. They revisit the road to the big dance, key…
Prelim Fever: AFL Finals Week 3 Preview
It’s the best fortnight in footy! Sam and Michael wrap up the semi-finals. Hawthorn stunning Adelaide and Brisbane steadying against the Suns before diving into two massive prelims at the ‘G. Can…
Homecoming Reflections
After 15 months abroad—and nine months of creating Moment Maker’s Daily vlogs—Michael Serpell has officially returned home to Australia, reunited with family and friends. From mentoring creatives and…
Semi Final Shock: AFL Finals Week 2 Preview
Week One flipped the script: Collingwood silenced Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, Geelong outclassed Brisbane at the MCG, Hawthorn dumped GWS, and the Suns won their first-ever final by a point in Perth —…
Teaching & Storytelling in Central America
In this travel vlog episode of In The Ball Park, Michael shares his whirlwind journey through Central America after spending 13 months in the United States. Taking a leap of faith, he set out to…
Sun’s First September: AFL Finals Week 1 Preview
Finals footy is here! Sam and Michael preview the opening week of the 2025 finals series, starting with Adelaide’s huge home clash against Collingwood. They dive into the Cats v Lions rivalry, GWS…
LIVE from the Legends Game
Recorded live from the Legends Game at Marvel Stadium, Sam Menhennet and Michael Serpell bring you a special edition of In the Ballpark. The boys catch up with three icons of the game — Bob Murphy,…
Final Round and Michael Returns: AFL Round 24 Preview
Join Sam Menhennet and Michael Serpell as they reunited in Melbourne as they tackle the final round of the AFL season. This episode dives into the high-stakes race for finals spots, Collingwood's…
Demons In Disarray: AFL Round 22 Preview
With Michael in Mexico and Sam in Melbourne, the boys react to Simon Goodwin’s shock sacking, the round 22 fixture, and Collingwood’s shaky form. Finals are fast approaching — but who’s looking the…
Farewell Doc: AFL Round 20 Preview
Join Sam in Melbourne and Michael in Mexico as they navigate the thrilling final weeks of the AFL season. In this episode, they discuss the intense race for the top eight, Fremantle's impressive…
We're Back: AFL Round 17 Preview
Sam and Michael return after a six-week break with plenty to catch up on! Broadcasting across time zones—live from Guatemala, Central America —they break down the shifting AFL ladder from Round 11 to…
Dreamtime, Dimma and a Kangaroo Upset: AFL Round 11 Preview
Sam and Michael are back with all the AFL insights for Round 11 (and plenty of laughs along the way)! They relish Geelong’s wild shootout win over the Bulldogs (with Jezza Cameron booting six) and…
Sir Doug Nicholls Round: AFL Round 10 Preview
Sam Menhennet and Michael Serpell are back with all the AFL insights for Round 10! They pay tribute to Carlton legend Robert Walls, celebrating his legacy with the Blues and across footy media. The…
Spud’s Game, Sledging and the Showdown: AFL Round 9 Preview
Sam and Michael are back with all the AFL insights for Round 9! They dive into the drama surrounding Willy Rioli's controversial social media threats, discuss the best and worst moments from last…
Championship-Winning Vlog: A Farewell to the Yolo High Wheelers
Now settled into life in sunny San Diego, Michael reflects on an unforgettable chapter in Northern California. In this special edition of In the Ballpark USA, Michael shares a behind-the-scenes…
Touch Footy?!: AFL Round 8 Preview
This week, Sam and Michael fire up over the AFL’s controversial tackle bans as Paul Curtis cops three weeks, sparking backlash across the footy world. They also break down Jamara Ugle-Hagan’s leave…
Anzac Round Special: AFL Round 7 Preview
This week, Sam and Michael dive into the emotion and energy of Anzac Round, reflecting on the significance of the day and previewing the blockbuster Collingwood vs Essendon Anzac Day clash at the ‘G.…
Epic Easter Weekend: AFL Round 6 Preview
The AFL season continues to heat up with a thrilling Round 6 ahead, and Sam and Michael are back to break down all the key matchups. They kick things off with a recap of a massive weekend, including…
Gather Round Special: AFL Round 5 Preview
This week on In The Ball Park, Sam is LIVE from the road to Gather Round while Michael calls in from San Diego. We break down Geelong’s comeback win, the high-stakes Carlton vs West Coast clash, and…
Crunch Time: AFL Round 4 Preview
Footy is heating up as Melbourne cools down and already the pressure cooker is on high for multiple clubs including the Demons, Blues and the Power. Round 4 is full of big headlines as Sam and…
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