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Baribault Banter

Baribault Banter

By Michael Baribault

Michael Baribault discuses the biggest news in sports! He is originally from Petaluma, CA. A graduate of Petaluma High School, he began his media career by serving as a Graphics Engineer & Web Producer for YSN365.com broadcasts & Prep2Prep.com in November 2014, covering high school sports in the North Bay Area. He was a PA Announcer for the Vallejo Admirals in Summer 2019. In Fall 2019, he was a sideline reporter for KSRO's High School Football Game of the Week. In the 2020 Basketball season, he was the main PBP announcer for Sonoma TV. Check out the link below for all work he's done so far.
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Warriors-Kings Preview with Kings reporter Cameron Salerno

Warriors-Kings Preview with Kings reporter Cameron Salerno

We are previewing the highly-anticipated first round matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings. Cameron Salerno, who covers the Kings for the Associated Press, comes on to give his take on the series.

Thank you to our sponsor Paul Maytorena!

Apr 14, 202325:17
World Baseball Classic was All-Time great, how do the Yankees handle their pitching and constant barrage of injuries?

World Baseball Classic was All-Time great, how do the Yankees handle their pitching and constant barrage of injuries?

Michael and Nick Siembieda discuss the intensity of the World Baseball Classic and why the Yankees ALWAYS have to deal with injuries.

Mar 26, 202343:35
Yankees struggles with Dylan Pescatore

Yankees struggles with Dylan Pescatore

Dylan Pescatore joins Michael to discuss the Yankees' struggles as of late, what the roster combinations should be and where they stand in the playoff picture.

Aug 22, 202231:51
Michael Baribault on KSVY's Valley of the Moon Sports

Michael Baribault on KSVY's Valley of the Moon Sports

Michael, the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Sonoma Stompers, joined Valley of the Moon Sports on KSVY Sonoma to talk about his journey and preview the 2022 season of Stompers baseball!

May 17, 202250:36
8 days to Opening Day!

8 days to Opening Day!

We're just over a week away from Opening Day and it's coming sooner than many of us thought! I talk about the New York Yankees and preview their season with Nick Siembieda. We talk about lineups, starting pitching, the bullpen and the new additions to the squad.

Mar 30, 202244:17
How does the National Baseball Hall of Fame process work?

How does the National Baseball Hall of Fame process work?

Have you ever wondered what the process is like for the National Baseball Hall of Fame selection? Good news! We've got the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Josh Rawitch joining Baribault Banter today to discuss all that and more!

Feb 22, 202228:11
The Journey of a Valley Basketball Star

The Journey of a Valley Basketball Star

This episode also aired on Cronkite Sports in Focus, a podcast from Cronkite News.

We're doing something a bit different today. This is not a typical podcast episode with commentary or an interview. We're telling a story. A story worth telling.

Gilbert, AZ native Shaylee Gonzales, a women's basketball player at BYU, was on top of the world after her freshman season in 2019 at BYU until she suffered an ACL injury. She used the next year to recover, become a social media star, and now back on the court.

Jan 11, 202217:51
MLB Free Agent Frenzy...and the Yankees are on "Do Not Disturb"

MLB Free Agent Frenzy...and the Yankees are on "Do Not Disturb"

This has been the most exciting free agent market in recent memory. Moves are being made like crazy but the richest team in baseball, the New York Yankees, have sat out to this point. Michael Baribault and Nick Siembieda break down what the Yankees need to do to improve their roster before the lockout.

Nov 30, 202149:53
Interview with sports broadcaster Gary Thorne!

Interview with sports broadcaster Gary Thorne!

Michael sits down with legendary broadcaster Gary Thorne to talk about the state of broadcasting today, some unique moments Gary was a part of, and who Pete Webber was talking to when he said "Who do you think you are? I am!"

Oct 14, 202128:16
We're back! Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs joins the show!

We're back! Barstool Sports' Eric Hubbs joins the show!

Barstool Sports Yankees/MLB writer/editor and host of the Short Porch podcast Eric Hubbs joins the show to talk all things New York Yankees. What should they do with Aroldis Chapman? Where does Corey Kluber fit in? Who is the one player the Yankees absolutely need to produce in order to win a World Series in 2021? Find out all that and more!

Aug 30, 202131:41
2021 CCL Championship Game: SLO Blues vs Healdsburg Prune Packers

2021 CCL Championship Game: SLO Blues vs Healdsburg Prune Packers

The full game broadcast of the 2021 California Collegiate League Championship Game played on August 6, 2021 at McBean Stadium in Lincoln, California. Michael Baribault and Lucas Rumpler call the action as the Prune Packers would be going for their first championship in franchise history in their 100th year.

Aug 08, 202103:57:33
Michael Baribault ASU Baseball Play-by-Play

Michael Baribault ASU Baseball Play-by-Play

Michael Baribault's Play-by-Play from Arizona State Baseball Games this season. 

Jun 04, 202105:52:30
NBC Sports Bay Area Web Producer Dalton Johnson talks Giants & Warriors

NBC Sports Bay Area Web Producer Dalton Johnson talks Giants & Warriors

Dalton Johnson, Writer/Web Producer for NBC Sports Bay Area, writing blogs, features and columns on all Bay Area sports teams joins the show to talk the San Francisco Giants' great start, who they having coming through their minor league system and how dangerous the Golden State Warriors can be in the NBA Playoffs.

May 18, 202131:31
The Yankees are mediocre, the A's are streaky and are the Giants for real?

The Yankees are mediocre, the A's are streaky and are the Giants for real?

The Yankees are a .500 team right now and we're supposed to celebrate? I think not. Plus, the Oakland Athletics have to be one the most streaky team in sports, and the Giants stole Mike Tauchman from the Yankees.

May 03, 202131:52
Representing Petaluma with Scott Behrs and Joey Potts!

Representing Petaluma with Scott Behrs and Joey Potts!

Former Petaluma High School standout hoops player Joey Potts was a part of the great run by Oregon State in the Pac-12 and NCAA Tournaments. He joins the show again to talk about what that experience is like. His high school coach Scott Behrs also joins the show to talk about how Joey developed over the four years in high school and especially the two years he coached Joey in one of Petaluma High School's best two-year runs in since 1992.

Apr 08, 202128:44
Rancho-Newman preview with Gehrig Hotaling & Dave Cox

Rancho-Newman preview with Gehrig Hotaling & Dave Cox

Michael previews the showdown between NorCal High School Football rivals and CIF D-3A NorCal Champions Rancho Cotate (Rohnert Park, CA) & defending CIF-3AA State Champions Cardinal Newman (Santa Rosa, CA) being played on TUESDAY March 30th. You don't see too many Tuesday high school football games. Rancho Cotate Head Coach Gehrig Hotaling previews the action, what it is like playing in a pandemic and the scheduling nightmares they have to endure this season. Then, YSN365 owner & founder Dave Cox joins to also preview the action and to discuss how Cardinal Newman will come into the game with just two practices. Cox and former Petaluma Head Football Coach Steve Ellison will call the game live on YSN365.com Tuesday night. 

Mar 29, 202136:07
Napa Sports News Kyle Foster

Napa Sports News Kyle Foster

Founder of Napa Sports News Kyle Foster joins the show to talk about the return of Youth Sports to California, where the San Francisco Giants stand heading into the 2021 season and who is a sleeper as March Madness begins?

Mar 18, 202122:16
2009 World Series Champion Nick Swisher joins the show!

2009 World Series Champion Nick Swisher joins the show!

We are grateful to be joined by 2009 World Series Champion and Fox Sports 1 Analyst Nick Swisher today! Nick also serves as a special advisor to the Yankees. 

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Follow Nick on Twitter: @NickSwisher

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Feb 26, 202135:42
One Basketball: Unity and Equality on and off the court

One Basketball: Unity and Equality on and off the court

Jack Micco and Tyler Nadolski head up the One Basketball effort to help with funding for local basketball coaches, basketball donations for kids, fixing outdoor basketball courts among other things in the North Bay Area. Listen to learn about their campaign and why they decided to take on this endeavor.

Find out more about their efforts: https://onebasketball.net/

Feb 24, 202130:41
KNBR's Brian Murphy talks Baseball and the state of Journalism

KNBR's Brian Murphy talks Baseball and the state of Journalism

Brian Murphy, the host of the Murph & Mac show from 6-10am on KNBR in San Francisco joins the show to talk about where journalism is right now in America, and a whole lot of baseball.

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Feb 04, 202116:52
MLB Hall of Fame Thoughts
Jan 27, 202126:54
Let them Play CA Movement

Let them Play CA Movement

Michael Baribault of YSN365 and Kyle Foster of Napa Sports News sit down with the people leading the charge to help get youth sports back up and running in the state of California. Watch to see what their message is, why they're doing it, and what they hope to get out of it.

Follow Michael on Twitter: @mbaribaultmedia

Follow Kyle on Twitter: @NapaKyle

Jan 16, 202156:09
Yankees MLB.com beat reporter Bryan Hoch joins the show!

Yankees MLB.com beat reporter Bryan Hoch joins the show!

Michael sits down with Bryan Hoch, Yankees MLB.com beat reporter and author of two books: “The Baby Bombers: The Inside Story of the Next Yankees Dynasty,” and a co-author of "Mission 27: A New Boss, A New Ballpark and One Last Ring for the Yankees' Core Four." The two talk the world of sports journalism, the two books, what it was like covering baseball in 2020, and some pressing Yankees topics heading into the 2021 season.

Follow Bryan on Twitter: @BryanHoch

Follow me on Twitter: @mbaribaultmedia

Dec 21, 202052:29
Marin Catholic Women's Basketball Player Gracyn Lovette joins the show

Marin Catholic Women's Basketball Player Gracyn Lovette joins the show

Back after a three week hiatus, we have Marin Catholic Women's Hoops Player Gracyn Lovette on the show to talk about her basketball upbringing, her Marin Catholic high school team, and what players she tries to emulate on the floor.


Dec 10, 202019:55
Conversation with San Marin Guard Tyson Geraci, & Other North Bay College Commitments

Conversation with San Marin Guard Tyson Geraci, & Other North Bay College Commitments

Michael sits down with San Marin and newly committed Chico State guard Tyson Geraci to talk all things hoops, recruiting and more. At San Marin, Geraci in 77 games has averaged 15.8, but last season averaged 20.7 PPG, and scored his career high in points in a single game at 37 points in a loss to Drake. 

Follow me on Twitter @mbaribaultmedia

Follow Tyson on Twitter @GeraciTyson

Nov 16, 202021:01
Part 2: AZ Fall Hoops Invite with NBBA's Brock Winter

Part 2: AZ Fall Hoops Invite with NBBA's Brock Winter

Brock Winter, the Director of Business Development & Director of HS Showcase Program and Team Travel for North Bay Basketball Academy joins the show to talk about the West Coast Elite Arizona Fall Invite, and some of the players that played in that tournament that could be playing at the next level soon.

Follow me on Twitter @mbaribaultmedia

Follow Brock on Twitter @BrockWinter2

Follow NBBA on Twitter @NBBANorthBay

Nov 09, 202039:02
BONUS EPISODE: As seen on Bottom of the 6th on Blaze Radio....
Nov 03, 202031:30
Part 1: AZ Fall Hoops Invite with NBBA's Brock Winter

Part 1: AZ Fall Hoops Invite with NBBA's Brock Winter

Brock Winter, the Director of Business Development & Director of HS Showcase Program and Team Travel for North Bay Basketball Academy joins the show to talk about the West Coast Elite Arizona Fall Invite, and some of the players that played in that tournament that could be playing at the next level soon.

Follow me on Twitter @mbaribaultmedia

Follow Brock on Twitter @BrockWinter2

Follow NBBA on Twitter @NBBANorthBay


Oct 28, 202035:05
Analytics? They're not good in the postseason

Analytics? They're not good in the postseason

Avid Yankee Fans, Michael and Nick Siembieda talk about the Yankees embarassing defeat in the postseason and why analytics aren't useful in the postseason anymore.

Oct 11, 202040:39
2020 Division Series Preview with Ben Ross

2020 Division Series Preview with Ben Ross

Let's preview the 2020 Divisional Series matchups! Ben Ross, who is a freelance journalist covering the Oakland Athletics, talks all four series, and we dive deep into the Astros-A's series which begins Monday. Fasten your seat belts, it's only going to get crazier!

Oct 04, 202050:11
The Yankees somehow win, Bring on the Rays

The Yankees somehow win, Bring on the Rays

Michael takes a deep breath and recaps the Yankees crazy win over the Indians, and previews what this ALDS could look like in San Diego.

Oct 01, 202024:47
Part 2: MLB Postseason Preview with Ethan Kassel

Part 2: MLB Postseason Preview with Ethan Kassel

Michael talks with Prep2Prep's and host of his own podcast, "Nocturnal Sports" to preview the 2020 MLB Postseason which begins on Tuesday. The guys break down the final day of the regular season, and the eight playoff matchups.

Sep 28, 202055:52
Part 1: MLB Playoff Preview with Ethan Kassel

Part 1: MLB Playoff Preview with Ethan Kassel

Michael talks with Prep2Prep's and host of his own podcast, "Nocturnal Sports" to preview the 2020 MLB Postseason which begins on Tuesday. The guys break down the final day of the regular season, and the eight playoff matchups.

Sep 28, 202055:37
Kylie Horstmeyer & Baker Mayfield

Kylie Horstmeyer & Baker Mayfield

Michael sits down with the Redwood High School Women's Basketball Standout to talk about Giant hoops, and her commitment to USD. Michael also discusses why Baker Mayfield is the FIFTH best QB in his own division, and not the best QB on his own team.

Sep 23, 202027:14
Rancho Cotate Softball Player Tatum Maytorena

Rancho Cotate Softball Player Tatum Maytorena

Michael sits down with Rancho Cotate Softball player Tatum Mayoterena. She just committed to University of Nevada, Reno for softball last week, as we talk about her decision to go to UNR, her travel softball experience, as well as the first 2+ years of her Rancho Cotate Cougar Softball career.

Sep 21, 202031:57
Michael Baribault Pro Baseball Play by Play

Michael Baribault Pro Baseball Play by Play

Michael calls innings 6-9 between the Vallejo Admirals and Sonoma Stompers at Arnold Field in Sonoma on August 26, 2019 on the Vallejo Admirals Radio Network. Damin Esper does the analysis.

Sep 18, 202001:36:48
BACL Baseball: West Coast Kings vs Santa Rosa Athletics

BACL Baseball: West Coast Kings vs Santa Rosa Athletics

Michael Baribault Calls the action for the Santa Rosa Athletics radio network

Sep 18, 202001:31:08
Michael Baribault Football Color Commentary

Michael Baribault Football Color Commentary

Apple Bowl 2nd half: 2019 El Molino @ Analy

North Coast Section Division 2 Playoffs: American Cnayon @ Rancho Cotate

Sep 18, 202003:59:19
Baker Mayfield & Baseball Statistics

Baker Mayfield & Baseball Statistics

Baker Mayfield is 12-18 as a starter, get off the Baker Baker Turnover Maker Train while you can. Also, why are baseball players resting more, and getting hurt more? Why have textbook analytics taken over the game?

Sep 17, 202032:09
Conversation with Terence Bell

Conversation with Terence Bell

Michael sits down with Piner Head Football Coach Terence Bell to talk football, and a special guest appears with him!

Sep 15, 202055:31
Hilinski's Hope Joins the Show!

Hilinski's Hope Joins the Show!

Mark and Kym Hilinski, as well as Christine Hilinski Lombardi join the show to talk about their organization Hilinski's Hope, which is an organization aimed to help student-athletes overcome the stigma of mental health illness. 

Sep 08, 202052:47
Football Full Game: California School for the Deaf @ St Vincent de Paul 10-26-19

Football Full Game: California School for the Deaf @ St Vincent de Paul 10-26-19

Full Game Broadcast of the final night of the regular season, an all time classic between the California School for the Deaf Eagles and St Vincent de Paul High School Mustangs at Yarbrough Field. 

Sep 05, 202003:01:26
Rays-Yankees Drama, & Giants are a wild card

Rays-Yankees Drama, & Giants are a wild card

Michael talks about the Rays-Yankees drama that took place on Tuesday, and the fallout from it, as well as the Giants chances of making the postseason.

Sep 03, 202032:26
Baseball Talk with Nick Siembieda, Part 2

Baseball Talk with Nick Siembieda, Part 2

We're Talking Astros revenge with Joe Kelly and Ramon Laureano, Unwritten Rules, and Trade talks with the Deadline on August 31. Sponsored by IGT Consult. Contact JD Maher Agent/Consultant  (916) 275- 5597 jd.maher@igtconsult.com

Aug 29, 202047:41
Baseball Talk with Nick Siembieda, Part 1

Baseball Talk with Nick Siembieda, Part 1

Nick is back on the show, and we are talking baseball. A's, Giants, and Yankees coming your way! Sponsored by IGT Consult. Contact JD Maher Agent/Consultant  (916) 275- 5597 jd.maher@igtconsult.com

Aug 26, 202041:06
High School Football Full Game: Tamalpais vs Petaluma 8-23-19

High School Football Full Game: Tamalpais vs Petaluma 8-23-19

Full Game Broadcast of last year's opening week game between the Tamalpais Red Tailed Hawks and Petaluma Trojans at Ellison Field in Petaluma. 

Aug 24, 202001:54:53
High School Basketball Full Game: San Rafael vs Rancho Cotate 1-2-20

High School Basketball Full Game: San Rafael vs Rancho Cotate 1-2-20

Full Game Broadcast of this Game played at San Rafael High School between San Rafael and Rancho Cotate. 

Aug 20, 202057:60
Part 2: Interview with Tom Bonfigli

Part 2: Interview with Tom Bonfigli

I sit down to talk to 816 game winner Tom Bonfigli who has been a boys high school basketball coach for 36 years, spending 26 at Cardinal Newman and 10 at Justin Siena. Tom has taken over as the head boys basketball coach at St Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma.

Aug 14, 202024:50
Part 1: Interview with St Vincent de Paul HS Boys Basketball Coach Tom Bonfigli

Part 1: Interview with St Vincent de Paul HS Boys Basketball Coach Tom Bonfigli

Michael sits down to talk to 816 game winner Tom Bonfigli who has been a boys high school basketball coach for 36 years, spending 26 at Cardinal Newman and 10 at Justin Siena. Tom has taken over as the head boys basketball coach at St Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma.


Aug 12, 202042:12
Interview with NCS Commissioner Pat Cruickshank

Interview with NCS Commissioner Pat Cruickshank

Michael sits down with North Coast Section Commissioner Pat Cruickshank to discuss the new sport calendar, as well as a range of other topics. 

Aug 10, 202028:28