Episode 23 — SportsTown & Brother Softly: Capturing the Culture & Building the Future of Slowpitch

Episode 23 with Brother Softly (Joshua & Reyes)—two guys out there documenting the real story of slowpitch softball.

We talk about what it means to capture the full game—not just bombs and highlights, but errors, growth, and the real moments that make the sport what it is. Reyes also runs Catch My View, where he showcases both the big plays and the mistakes—because that’s the truth of the game.

A big theme throughout this episode is what the game is really about—having a good time. Whether that’s shotgunning beers with the homies, not drinking at all, or just being out there after work trying to unwind—it’s about enjoying the moment. Competition is real, shit talking is part of the culture, but fighting isn’t the goal. Respect, truth, friendship, and community come first.

We dive into their baseball roots, the transition into slowpitch, and how content is becoming a way to preserve the culture and history of the game in real time.

We also break down:
• The upcoming Lancaster tournament — 8 fields, full setup, food, community, and a push to bring the scene back post-COVID
• The idea of a nationwide league directory — helping players find leagues by zip code and making it easier than ever to get in the game

We also got into SportsTown 3.0 and how it’s being built with the community — now LIVE and FREE on both app stores:
• LA Empire — helping shape and test the Scorebook system
• STFU Softball — influencing team tools and how organizations are managed
• Cloud Stats — claim your games, claim your stats, build your player profile, and see how you stack up on global leaderboards
• Free Agents + Team Ads — post your player card, or post what your team needs, and connect directly

The goal is simple: help people get from the couch to the field.

Big shoutouts to:
• Foul Play Sports — supporting tournaments and the scene
• The entire slowpitch community
• All the influencers, creators, teams, and players pushing the game forward
• Everybody we didn’t mention—you’re part of this too

At the core of it all—this isn’t about drama or ego. It’s about building something real, creating win-win-win scenarios, and growing the game the right way.

And yeah… next time we’ll actually use the iPad footage 😂

Even if we don’t know… we go.