In this episode of B's Cast, we sit down with Oakland Ballers pitcher Zach St. Pierre and his wife, Kiana - a former collegiate softball ace - for one of the realest and most entertaining conversations of the season. Zach shares his wild road to professional baseball: JUCO struggles, battling injury, and finding a new home with the Oakland Ballers. Kiana talks about life in the stands, coaching high school softball, and why being pitchers together makes their bond deeper than most couples could understand. Plus: – Why Zach is running it back in 2025 – What flipped the switch in the middle of his 2024 season – Kiana's behind-the-scenes perspective on the grind – The baseball-themed Newlywed Game that gets very real – And how Zach became the most unlikely pinch runner on the roster This is the side of pro ball you rarely see - relationship dynamics, real hustle, and the journey that never gets shown on highlight reels. 🟢 Subscribe for more from B's Cast: interviews, stories, behind-the-scenes, and what it really means to play indie pro ball in Oakland. #ZachStPierre #KianaStPierre #OaklandBallers #PioneerLeague #BaseballCouples #IndependentBaseball #PitchersLife #SoftballStrong #BSCast #BaseballJourney #AthleteCouples #JUCOBaseball #ProBaseball #BehindTheScenesBaseball #MinorLeagueGrind

In Episode 8 of B's Cast, we welcome comedian, actress, and now Oakland Ballers co-owner Chelsea Peretti! This episode features the debut of our new franchise segment, "B's Biz," where team co-founders Bryan Carmel and Paul Freedman join host Casey Pratt to discuss the business side of building and running an independent professional baseball team in Oakland. But this time, it's got a Hollywood twist - Chelsea Peretti, known for Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Sing 2, and Big Mouth, joins to share why she invested in the team, her deep roots in Oakland, and some hilarious stories from high school with Bryan and Paul. 🧠 Topics covered: Chelsea Peretti on becoming a celebrity part-owner of a baseball team The story of how the Oakland Ballers came to be Launching the "B's Biz" segment for fans who want to understand the business of baseball A tribute to their late friend Bobby Winslow, the inspiration behind the Ballers name Ideas for food at the stadium (yes, including Chelsea's carbonara-in-a-helmet idea) Wild Southwest flight stories with Too Short, E-40, Marshawn Lynch & Boots Riley Comedy, memory loss, possums, fashion upgrades to uniforms, and more 💬 "I didn't realize owning a team would involve this much," Chelsea jokes, but it's clear she's all-in for the Bay. 🐀 Meet Scrappy the Rally Possum, explore what makes Ballers games feel like a block party, and hear how this team is rebuilding something beautiful in the shadow of the A's departure. ➕ Subscribe for weekly podcast drops featuring players, owners, community leaders, and celebrity fans. 🎉 Opening Day is May 20, 2025! 🎟️ Info & tickets → https://oaklandballers.com #ChelseaPeretti #OaklandBallers #BsCast #IndependentBaseball #Brooklyn99 #OaklandNews #SportsBusiness #BayAreaBaseball #CaseyPratt #ChelseaPerettiInterview #PaulFreedman #BryanCarmel #BsBiz #CarbonaraInAHelmet #ComedyPodcast #CelebrityInvestors #HollywoodMeetsOakland #ScrappyThePossum #GoBallers #GoOakland #BaseballWithHeart ##BayAreaCulture

What makes a beloved young slugger walk away from the game? In this episode of B's Cast, hosts Tyler Petersen and Nevada Cullen sit down with 2024 Oakland Ballers standout Noah Martinez, a key part of the team's inaugural season and a fan favorite for his heart and hustle. Noah opens up about his surprising decision to retire from baseball at just 25 years old, his reflections on the wild ride that was the 2024 season, and what life looks like now that he's traded home runs for helping others. We catch up on his new journey into personal training, coaching, and player development, and talk about the legacy he leaves behind with the Ballers. Whether you're a die-hard Ballers fan, a fellow athlete, or just love a story about chasing passion over pressure, this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more from the heart of independent baseball and beyond. #OaklandBallers #NoahMartinez #BaseballRetirement #IndependentBaseball #PlayerDevelopment #BsCast #BaseballPodcast #BayAreaBaseball #CoachingLife #PersonalTrainer #BallersNation