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BringJoy
This podcast is all about bringing joy through storytelling and conversation, with two shows. The Joy of Baseball Show is all about baseball from the sandlots to the big leagues and everything in between, my guest and I will share our joy for the game with you. The Conchs Show is all about celebrating the incredible people of Key West and their stories from every corner of our Conch Community.
So whether you’re a fan of baseball or good storytelling you’ll be entertained and each episode will bring a little joy to your day
Episodes
82 episodes
Conch Pride with Dr. Michael Stern
A lot of people think “chiropractic” means one thing: cracks, pops, and a quick visit. Talking with Dr. Michael Stern reminded me how much bigger the picture can be when the goal is real recovery, better movement, and long-term performance, esp...
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Conch Pride with Bella Perez
Key West shows up for its own, and Bella Perez has felt that support from her first days at Rosa Hernandez Field to her senior season catching for the FIU Panthers. We’re talking with a Lady Conch softball legend who’s built a reputation on two...
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Conch Pride with Legend Victor Gallardo
This is a Conch Legend Episode. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Victor Gallardo, a Key West native and baseball legend, as he shares stories from his childhood, playing days, coaching career, and his deep love for Conch baseball. Dis...
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Conch Pride with Ben Harrison
What happens when a musician sails into Key West, finds a stage within 48 hours, and spends the next four decades turning island life into melody and memory? We sit down with Ben Harrison—singer, author, playwright, and local historian—to uncov...
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Conch Pride with Coach Ralphie Henriquez
Ever wonder how a small island builds a baseball program that feels bigger than life? We sit down with Coach Ralph to chart a 2026 campaign loaded with horsepower on the mound, smarter at-bats, and a schedule designed to harden the team for the...
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Conch Pride with Kawana Staffney-Ashe
The rhythm of Key West lives in more than palm-lined streets and sunset applause—it lives in the hands of kids learning steel pan, the breath behind a sax, and the beat of a second line that heals a community. We sit down with Executive Directo...
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Conch Pride with Legend Bobby Menendez
This is a Conch Legend Episode. In this conversation, Joy Nulisch interviews Bobby Menendez, a revered figure in Key West known as Mr. Conch Pride. They discuss the meaning of Conch Pride, the legacy of the Menendez-Miler Scholarship, and Bobby...
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Conch Pride with Mike Stack
We sit with Key West’s own Mike Stack to trace how a hometown anthem grew into free community concerts, big stages, and a culture of giving back. The talk ranges from creative risk and collaboration to family support, Conch Pride, and measuring...
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Conch Pride with Billy Wardlow, Key West to the World Series
In this engaging conversation, Billy Wardlow shares his extensive journey in baseball, from his early days in Key West to his current role with the Toronto Blue Jays. He reflects on the excitement of the World Series, the importance of build...
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Conch Pride with Tommy Butler
We sit down with Coach Tommy Butler to map the identity of Key West High School basketball—defense first, relentless pace, and a standard built on connection. Discussing feeder programs to family legacy on Bill Butler Court, the path back to di...
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Conch Pride with Jennifer Averette
We celebrate Special Olympics champion and Hall of Famer Jennifer Averett, from Seattle gold to Key West homecomings, and explore how volunteers, coaches, and art fuel her life of Conch Pride. Stories span three decades of competition, deep fam...
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Conch Pride with Atavia Dor
In this conversation, Joy Nulisch speaks with Atavia about the inception and mission of Helping Hands of the Florida Keys, a nonprofit organization created to support working-class families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss ...
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Conch Pride with Michelle Mira Cohen
We sit with community champion Michelle Mira Cohen to trace how the Key West Junior Football League blends legacy, and service into a living tradition on George Mira Field. It takes a village keeps Conch pride alive.• Legacy of George M...
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Conch Pride with Michael Henriquez
A true Conch story of how a simple kickball league becomes a weekly ritual, keeps families close, and turns local pride into action. Michael Henriquez shares how mentors, multi-sport grit, and a deep family legacy shape coaching, camps, and com...
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Conch Pride with Conch Wrestling Coach Chaz Jimenez
We share how a small island built a big-time wrestling culture, and why adversity, family, and year-round work keep Key West competing with anyone. Coach Chaz traces the program’s roots, his own injury-to-purpose journey, and the rise of girls’...
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Coaching Legacy: Miguel Menendez on Family, Baseball, and Life Lessons
Miguel Menendez, head coach of Tampa Jesuit Tigers baseball, shares his journey from Key West to leading one of Florida's premier high school programs. His deep family roots in baseball and coaching philosophy emphasize character development al...
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Key West High School Fall Sports: A Conversation with Andrew Freeman
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...
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Marlins Fan Extraordinaire: Baseball Tales with Abel Rostran
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...
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Coach and Historian: Judd Wise is Preserving Key West's Athletic Legacy
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...
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Bullpen Triage and Batting Heroes: A Yankee Fan's Midseason Rant
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...
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Softball Sisters: The Castillo Legacy from Players to Coaches
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...
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Diamond Dreams: MLB Draft, Homerun Derby, and All-Stars
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...
When Legends Strike: The Summer of Baseball's Highs and Lows
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...
LSU Claims College Baseball Throne: Umpire Drama, and MLB Memories
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...
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Marathon Dolphins Rise: Building a Baseball Dynasty with Coach Joey Gonzalez
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...
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