The mania for collecting things seems to have evolved from a lifelong hobby (stamp collecting) to a short-lived fad (Cabbage Patch Dolls, Beanie Babies).

But thanks to metal detecting, coin collecting is stronger than ever. 

This program is a light-hearted look at some of the collecting phases your podcasting guide (that's me) went through as a child.

For more articles on treasure hunting, see my website http://treasuremanual.com.

A look at the importance of good base coaching, with suggestions for base coaches.

For more tips on coaching, and also hitting, pitching, and fielding, see my website.

How to determine which houses have yards that will give you the highest odds of finding old coins.  Three keys to look for.

After you've listened to this show, skip to #049 for tips on hunting these older yards.

If you enjoy these podcasts, check out my book, The Metal Detecting Manual

Part two of a series on hitting.

More articles about softball at http://slowpitchbook.com.

Do you post a lot of notes on your favorite internet treasure boards?  Why not get paid for those words, and see your name in print at the same time?

I've written for several of the treasure magazines, and in this show I reveal the "secrets" of getting published.  And it's a lot easier than you think!

For more articles on treasure hunting and metal detecting, visit my page http://treasuremanual.com .

This time, Part One of a series on learning to become a better hitter.

Read more articles about softball on my website, http://slowpitchbook.com.

Parks can be pretty big places.  This program examines where to start when you're looking for coins and rings in public parks. 

After you've listened to this show, check out the "advanced" program on park hunting show #048.

Lots more in my book, at http://treasuremanual.com.

Are you sure you want to be a manager? 

Here's a look at two philosophies of managing, and why each of them hurt.  This is the first show in a sometimes series. 

For the complete lowdown on managing, check out my book: http://slowpitchbook.com

Here's a list of accessories you might consider for your treasure hunting trips, and why you need them. 

URLs mentioned in this show:

Digging a coin video:  http://tinyurl.com/yhumr7u

Harbor Freight $17 pinpointer:  http://tinyurl.com/cdemkl

AudioPhone II headphones:  http://tinyurl.com/yjtn88z

For more articles on metal detecting and details about my book, visit my web site.

Five lists of pitching tips:

• Before you ever pitch a game
• Bbefore the game
• Before you throw your first pitch
• While the pitch is on its way
• When the ball is hit

Each of these topics are covered in more detail in a series of shows starting with program #047.

For more articles on slowpitch softball, see my website:  http://slowpitchbook.com.

Four secrets of getting better depth from your detector, no matter what brand or model you are using.

More depth secrets are included in my book The Metal Detecting Manual.

More and more leagues are allowing pitchers to stand farther away from the plate than the "official" 50 feet.  Here's how that extra distance affects both pitcher and hitter.

Tips and tricks of slowpitch softball at http://slowpitchbook.com.

A discussion about how to handle onlookers when you're trying to detect.

For more articles on metal detecting and details about my book, visit my web site.

In this program, we compare baseball batting lineups to softball batting lineups, with some thoughts on on-base average vs. batting average.

For articles on sofball, visit http://slowpitchbook.com.

Here's a program on what is often the most important, and the most difficult, single thing to do in metal detecting.

And that is....getting permission to hunt.  Without permission, you could be thrown out of a park, or even arrested.

Listen to this short (under four minutes) show for tips on getting permission to hunt public property.

(NOTE:  Show #039 gives some other views on this topic, and show #046 discusses getting permission to hunt private property.)

For more articles on metal detecting and details about my book, visit my web site.

A couple of quick fielding tips for beginners, and a discussion of vintage softball bats.

For more softball articles, see my website http://slowpitchbook.com.

An interview with Vlad and Carol Kononov, founders of the Friendly Metal Detecting Forum, http://metaldetectingforum.com.

For more articles on metal detecting and details about my book, visit my web site.