Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
The World Baseball League: A Conversation with Gaines Johnson
The World Baseball League: A Conversation with Gaines Johnson
The World Baseball League: A Conversation with Gaines Johnson
Thursday 21st August 2025
Join Nichole and Gaines Johnson as they discuss the World Baseball League, blending sports with entertainment, and making baseball accessible and exciting.
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Episode Overview
- Gaines Johnson founded the World Baseball League to blend sports and entertainment.
- The league aims to create community-centered experiences and affordable access.
- Gaines shares his personal journey, including his decision to stop drinking.
- The league hopes to expand globally, bringing baseball to small towns worldwide.
- Gaines discusses the significance of connection in overcoming addiction.
The opposite of addiction is connection. We are fighting addiction face to face, conversation by conversation, creating connection.
In this engaging episode of The Shield podcast, host Nichole sits down with Gaines Johnson, the visionary behind the World Baseball League. Gaines shares his inspiration for creating a league that marries the thrill of baseball with the excitement of entertainment, offering a unique experience that goes beyond traditional sports events. The World Baseball League aims to provide affordable and community-centered experiences, making the sport more accessible and engaging for families.
Gaines discusses his diverse career paths and personal life experiences, highlighting his decision to stop drinking alcohol for a clearer mind and healthier lifestyle. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of this choice, emphasizing the importance of connection in overcoming addiction. Throughout the episode, Gaines expresses his passion for baseball and his vision for the league. He believes in the power of sports to unite communities and create lasting memories.
The league is designed to entertain and connect people through performative elements that complement the sport, ensuring that every fan finds something to enjoy. Gaines's ambitious plans for the World Baseball League include expanding its reach globally, from small towns in Alabama to countries like South Sudan and North Korea. He envisions the league bringing together teams from all corners of the world, fostering a sense of community and competition that culminates in the prestigious Mays Cup.
In addition to discussing the league, Gaines delves into the role of alcohol in sports, sharing his own experiences and insights. He notes that while some may worry about the social impact of quitting drinking, there are plenty of alternatives that allow individuals to maintain a vibrant social life. This episode offers listeners an informative and motivational look at how one man's vision is transforming the world of baseball and entertainment, creating new opportunities for connection and community engagement.