
Welcome back to the Rip Current Podcast, where host Andrew Giesler talks with fellowbroadcasters Sam Evans, Huon Fitzpatrick, and Aidan Pham about all things related to the California Collegiate baseball team, the OC Riptide.In the fifth episode of the series, the group goes through the games from the past week against the Philippines, Waves, Bombers and both games against the Barons.The group talks goes through the All-Star selections from OC, and a player that was drafted to the MLB!Finally, the group wraps things up with a preview for next week, and of course the player of the week.
Jul 17, 2025
32 min

Welcome back to the Rip Current Podcast, where host Andrew Giesler talks with fellow broadcasters Sam Evans, Huon Fitzpatrick, and Aidan Pham about all things related to the California Collegiate baseball team, the OC Riptide. In the fourth episode of the series, the group goes through the games from the past week against the Foresters, Bombers, Philippines and the Barons. The group talks about how the pitching for the team has been strong, and each pick their favorite pitcher warm up songs!Finally, the group wraps things up with a preview for next week including promotions at Great Park, and of course the player of the week.
Jul 9, 2025
40 min

Welcome back to the Rip Current Podcast, where host Andrew Giesler talks with fellowbroadcasters Sam Evans, Huon Fitzpatrick, and Aidan Pham about all things related to the California Collegiate baseball team, the OC Riptide.In the third episode of the series, the group goes through the games from the past week against the Waves, Barons, Blues, and the home-and-home series against the Oaks, which the two teams split.The group talks through three players who have been trying to get out of a slump and what they have done to fix it, as well as their favorite BBQ from Peartree Meats in line with Fourth of July coming up.Finally, the group wraps things up with a preview for next week including promotions at Great Park on Thursday and Saturday, and of course the player of the week.Have a happy 4th of July and go ‘Tide!
Jul 2, 2025
40 min

Welcome back to the Rip Current Podcast, where host Andrew Giesler talks with fellow broadcasters Sam Evans, Huon Fitzpatrick, and Aidan Pham about all things related to the California Collegiate baseball team, the OC Riptide. In the second episode of the series, the group goes through the games from the past week against the Foresters, Nighthawks, Oaks, Blues, and Bombers, specifically focusing on the game against the Bombers in which interim head coach Grant Mayeaux and first baseman Grant MacArthur were both ejected. We also highlight those that came up to the broadcasting booth during the 6th inning for the food reviews such as pitchers Nate Helman and Tommy McGuire, and catchers Zach Crandall and Jimmy Zakhar. Finally, the group wraps things up with a preview for next week including promotions at Great Park on Tuesday and Sunday, their all time favorite baseball movies and of course the player of the week. Have a happy Tuesday and go ‘Tide!
Jun 24, 2025
59 min

Kicking off the first episode of the Rip Current Podcast for 2025. Short episode but a full and complete episode coming next week. Subscribe to be alerted when next episode drops.
Jun 19, 2025
16 min

Justin, Adam and Andrew discuss the team's final stretch of games played for the 2024 regular season, along with a 2024 CCL Playoff breakdown. The guys cover which Riptide players would be their picks for player of the year along with Justin's CCL playoff preview.To learn more about the OC Riptide Interns who are part of the podcast check out the link here. Highlights: 0:16 - Week In Review of the final games of the regular season 3:59 - Justin, Adam and Andrew talk about key players who can be key players for the Riptide for the Wild Card game.10:24 - Pitching Coach Bryan Evans Interview Sponsored By Pixie Car Wash Fairy.13:37 - Which players would be good to return next season.20:27 - CCL Playoff Bracket Sponsored by Ticketsmarter.
Aug 2, 2024
26 min

Justin, Adam and Ryan discuss the team's recent stretch of games played earlier in the week, along with an interview from head coach Connor Spencer.Justin, Adam, and Ryan also discussed which Riptide players were drafted in this year's MLB entry draft and also which players have transferred to different schools for the 2025 college season.Also click the link to learn more about the OC Riptide Interns who are part of the podcast. Highlights:0:18 - Week In Review 6:00 - How the CCL playoffs work.6:35 - Coach Connor Spencer Interview brought to you by Pixie Car Wash Fairy.13:37 - Which Riptide alumni were selected in the MLB entry Draft.18:08 - Transfer portal talk sponsored by Chick Fil A in Woodbury Town Center.18:46 - Camden Bates Interview.21:41 - Adam and Ryan discuss Camden Bates' season while at Tennessee and what to expect at Arizona State. 24:18 - Justin talks Arthur Liu and Nate Cadena transferring to Long Beach State.26:10 - Interview with Pitcher Tanner Warady.29:36 - Final Thoughts from Justin, Adam and Ryan on remaining games of the season.33:28 - TicketSmarter CCL Standings update.
Jul 28, 2024
38 min

Justin, Andrew, Adam and Ryan talk about the team's recent win over San Luis Obispo and games played earlier in the week along with which Riptide players were selected to the CCL Showcase Game. The podcast crew caught up with Riptide players Ryan Kittredge and Ace Reese, along with the weekly CCL update from Justin.To learn more about the OC Riptide Interns who are part of the podcast, check out the 2024 OC Riptide Summer Interns.Highlights0:14 - How team is doing so far and game against San Luis Obispo Blues.4:33 - Riptide players selected to the CCL Showcase sponsored by Chick-Fil-A in Woodbury Town Center.6:28 - Patrick Hackworth's hitting opportunities with the Riptide.9:37 - Matthew Spear's recent performance that earned him a nomination for the Showcase Game.10:58 - Riptide bullpen and how it looked throughout the week.11:26 - Interview with Ryan Kittredge.19:52 - Ace Reese's season for the Riptide.20:40 - Ace Reese interview sponsored by Pixie Car Wash.24:38 - CCL Update sponsored by Ticketsmarter.26:41 - Broadcasting from the MLB Academy & future road broadcasts28:02 - Final thoughts heading into Showcase game break
Jul 19, 2024
32 min

The Riptide are back after the 4th of July break. The podcast crew discusses the team's recent trip to San Luis Obispo, along with an interview from Shortstop Patrick Hackworth.Justin, Adam, Andrew, and Ryan discuss their players of the week and which Riptide players were nominated to the CCL All Star Game along with a weekly CCL update from Justin.Highlights:0:22 - Round table discussion)4:11 - Riptide CCL Showcase game nomninees10:29 - Shortstop Patrick Hackworth Interview 15:02 - CCL Update16:28 - Andrew announces games road games now available for broadcast. Justin updates on upcoming home games at home for the Riptide. 18:15 - Closing ThoughtsLearn more about the OC Riptide Podcast Interns
Jul 11, 2024
27 min

The OC Riptide continues to have a great season as the podcast team talks about an interesting incident that happened against the San Diego SunRays.The guys also caught up with Pitcher Luke Sterner and 1st baseman Nate Cadena and an update on the CCL StandingsHighlights: 1:18 - Game against SunRays Suspended4:20 - Riptide win streak & splitting the series against Arroyo Seco8:13 - Riptide player of the week Nate Cadena interview16:08 - Key players spotlight18:19- Pitcher Luke Sterner Interview23:45 - CCL Update
Jul 3, 2024
36 min
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