Andrew Freeman, Key West High School's Athletic Director, shares an inside look at the thriving sports programs and upcoming season for the Conchs. The conversation covers everything from their exciting football victory to the breadth of sports...

When a lifelong Miami Marlins supporter and a devoted Yankees fan cross paths at LoanDepot Park, baseball magic happens. Abel Restrain radiates pure passion for America's pastime, captivating everyone around him with his infectious energy and e...

Coach Judd Wise shares his journey through 40 years in Key West sports as a teacher, coach, athletic director, broadcaster, and now historian preserving the island's rich athletic legacy. His passion for documenting Key West's sporting achievem...

We're midway through the baseball season with the Yankees sitting between the Blue Jays and Red Sox, and despite some challenges, there are plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about our chances for the remainder of the season.• Aaron J...

Jewls and Jade Castillo, sisters and former Lady Conchs softball players, share their journey from players to coaches and their passion for developing the next generation of talent at Key West High School.• Attending the College World S...

The MLB Draft highlights the dominance of shortstops, with the first 10 picks being pitchers or shortstops and six coming from high school, including two from Corona High School. History was made when 17-year-old Elis Willits became the younges...

The Yankees are experiencing a frustrating summer slump with defensive issues and pitching injuries, losing their division lead as Clayton Kershaw makes MLB history by becoming just the 20th pitcher to record 3,000 career strikeouts. Toronto Bl...

The LSU Tigers have claimed their eighth national championship by sweeping Coastal Carolina in the College World Series. Controversy emerged when two Coastal Carolina coaches were ejected in the first inning of Game 2 for arguing balls and stri...

Coach Joey Gonzalez shares how the Marathon Dolphins baseball program has transformed into one of South Florida's hottest teams, capturing back-to-back conference championships and their first district title in 2025. He reveals the program-buil...

Baseball's biggest week has arrived with eight teams battling in Omaha for the College World Series championship. The double elimination tournament kicks off Friday,  June 13th and culminates with a three-game championship series beginning...

College baseball's Super Regionals are officially here with 16 teams battling in best-of-three series to determine which eight will advance to the College World Series in Omaha. The Regional round saw major upsets with top-ranked teams like Van...

In this special "Hits from the Vault" episode, Joy shares her personal favorite from the Bring Joy archives. Originally released in May 2021, this lyrical love letter to Key West captures the quintessential summertime vibe of the southernmost i...

Baseball fandom has its legends, and few are as storied or impactful as Florida State University's "Animals of Section B." Johnny Mac pulls back the curtain on this 47-year tradition that's become the heartbeat of Seminole baseball.From...

The 2025 Lady Conchs softball team is making their mark in the playoffs, dominating opponents with powerful hitting and stellar pitching on their quest for a state championship. Their journey features standout performances from sophomore pitche...

This episode captures the electricity of high school playoff season, highlighting our Conchs path through district championships and setting the stage for the upcoming regional matches against the Satellite Beach Scorpions.Recap of ...

Doug Mientkiewicz shares his extraordinary journey from Olympic gold medalist to World Series champion, revealing what it truly means to develop a championship mindset in baseball and life. His emotional stories about turning career setbacks in...

Baseball binds together generations of players and fans in Key West, where championship legacies and community connections create an unbreakable bond through America's pastime. The recent Championship Weekend honoring the 1955, 1995, and 2005 s...

Baseball season has arrived, and with it comes the stories that connect major league diamonds to high school fields across America. The heartbreak of Yankees fans learning that ace Gerrit Cole requires season-ending Tommy John surgery stands in...

Nothing captures the essence of baseball fandom quite like Cookie Charres's description of emerging from the dark subway tunnel to see Yankee Stadium gleaming in the sunlight. This episode delves deep into the heart of Yankee fandom through the...

Tune in for inspiring stories of young athletes making their mark and celebrating milestones that add character to their communities. Whether it's a day at the park with family or an edge-of-your-seat finish —the thrill of baseball i...

Picture this: A weekend in Key West, where the crack of a bat and the roar of the crowd signal the start of something special. We're thrilled to kick off Season Five of the Bring Joy Podcast by capturing the essence of baseball in all its glory...

Step into the past with me and my dear friend Cookie Charres, a Navy veteran and lifelong New York Yankees aficionado, as we journey through iconic baseball memories and personal stories. From growing up in New York City and attending Yankee ga...

Ali said “It isn’t the mountains ahead that wear you out, it’s the pebble in your shoe” .  It's time to deal with those nagging issues that are disrupting your joy.BringJoy Theme: Original Music by Tyler Lee

The year was 1976. The bicentennial of the USA.  I was about to experience the Olympics and patriotism for the first time.  The 2024 summer games are around the corner, just in time for a cease fire from the heated political climat...

Anybody catch themselves waiting on the other shoe to drop?  You know everything is going along smooth, loving life, doing your thing then you catch yourself thinking —ok wait what’s coming to mess it all it up?BringJoy Theme: O...