Austin Perine: House of Payne Star, Youth Baseball Standout, and the “Bird Boo Boo” Movement

From The SLIDE Podcast - Youth Baseball & Softball Podcast by Coach Aaron

June 12, 2026 · 48 min · Season 4 · Episode 16

About this episode

Paxton Dahl shares his journey as a young baseball player and actor, emphasizing community service and personal growth.

Most kids dream of being on TV or scoring the winning run. But what if they could do both while making a difference in the world? Meet 13-year-old Paxton Dahl, also known as “Bam Bam.” Through baseball, acting, and community service, he is redefining what it means to be a young superstar. In this exciting episode, Paxton shares how he balances life as a baseball player and actor. In addition, he talks about his role on Tyler Perry’s House of Payne. He also explains how his passion for helping others started at a young age. From feeding people experiencing homelessness to launching the Show Love Foundation, Paxton is building a future driven by purpose. You’ll also learn how baseball and acting complement each other. According to Paxton, success in both comes down to mastering the fundamentals. Furthermore, he shares how he handles nerves during auditions and stays confident under pressure. He also discusses the role models who inspire him, including Denzel Washington and Matthew McConaughey. Meanwhile, Paxton has big ideas for the future of baseball. For example, he believes sports should create stronger connections between athletes and fans. As a result, he hopes to make the…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Aaron

Guest: Paxton Dahl

Topics covered

youth baseball
acting
community service
role models
sports engagement
personal development

Keywords

youth baseball
acting
community service
House of Payne
Show Love Foundation
Denzel Washington
Matthew McConaughey
sports engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Show Love Foundation

Books & works: House of Payne

Places: Harvard, Oregon