The 2025 World Series was WILD .. Here's what I learned

Halloween is over, the candy stash is dwindling, and while most people are moving on to November, I’m still thinking about the 2025 World Series.

My team, the Toronto Blue Jays, did not win, and yes, that part hurts. But the series itself? Absolutely incredible. It had everything: drama, emotion, triumph, heartbreak, and redemption.

And oddly enough, it reminded me of something that applies directly to performing live on stage.

It Wasn’t Just About Baseball

The 2025 World Series wasn’t only about the plays: it was about the people.

From Vlad Guerrero Jr. following in his Hall of Fame father’s footsteps… to Bo Bichette battling through injury… to Trey Savage, the 22-year-old rookie who struck out twelve batters in his first World Series appearance! Every player had a story.

Even the Dodgers had their own arcs of struggle and triumph. From Miguel Rojas breaking a month-long hit drought to Will Smith, the catcher who made some costly mistakes early on, then came back to hit the game-winning home run.

Those moments mattered because they were human. They connected us emotionally to the players, not just to the score.

That’s What Your Audience Wants Too

As performers, we can learn a lot from that.

A live show isn’t just about the music. It’s about the story that surrounds it. The people on stage. The journey they’ve taken. The emotion they share in real time.

Think of it this way:

• Each song you play is like an inning.
• Each set is like a game.
• Your entire show is the series.

What keeps your audience invested isn’t perfection. It’s your humanity. It’s the feeling that they’re watching something real unfold in front of them.

Your Audience Wants to Root for You

The Blue Jays may have lost the World Series, but they won something deeper: the hearts of an entire country. Fans posted messages of pride, support, and love even after the loss.

That’s what great performers do too. They create a connection so strong that the audience still “roots” for them long after the show is over.

So, next time you step on stage, think beyond your setlist.
Ask yourself:

• What story are you telling through this performance?
• What journey are you taking your audience on?
• How can you invite them into your world?

Because when your fans feel like they’re part of your story, they’ll walk away talking about your performance long after the music stops.