Chris Kamler

I think that'd be great as well - only problem is that I'm certainly not an "expert" at the rulebook to the point where I'd want my interpretation as part of this catalog. (For instance, if I did a show on "Obstruction" part of that would include the actual rule (in the multiple places it exists), but I'd be leery to throw my $.02 on interpretation - UNLESS I have a rules expert on with me - which I'm working on. However, I love the idea of recording snippets of rules. The obstruction rule, NCAA DH Rule, the new MLB Instant Replay rule would probably hit a wide audience as well - on audio for review. Not sure people would use it as a reference, but people love books on tape. I'll give it a try! Thanks for the suggestion. (As far as casebook plays go, those damn things were always so confusing to me - I'd rather just read the rule!! R1 takes off for 2B, but a Pelican (P1) flies in and hits the runner in the helmet (H1). Is this Obstruction?)

Thanks everyone! I'm having a lot of fun putting them together and I'll add your list to my growing list of topics. (Jim Evans will be on soon... just working out a date for the interview). Kind of born out of the idea that we do so much driving around to games, these might be good to listen to on the road instead of sports talk or music. Can't do anything about my voice, but I try to mix in some music and clips to break it up. If you have other suggestions or comments, please don't hesitate to let me know. --Chris UmpTalk.com

Hello everyone, my name is Chris Kamler. I am a veteran umpire of 25 years and I've recently retired due to a neck injury. I recently started a podcast about umpires, training, mechanics and whatever else over at UmpTalk.com and would be honored if you could stop by and check it out. Looking forward to becoming a part of this community as well. Thanks! Chris Kamler Kansas City