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Side Retired Podcast
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Join us each week as we interview unique perspectives across the baseball industry! From players to coaches to writers and beyond, we talk with exciting guests hoping to gain insightful perspective on the game we love. Through our passion for the game of baseball we hope to serve as an informative and entertaining platform to give a voice to people around the sport. Listen to our array of hosts as they join our founder Dylan Campione in touring the inner workings of the baseball world! To recommend a future guest or contact our hosts, find us @SideRetiredPod on all social media platforms or email SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com
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At the Plate: Kyle Blanks Part 3
Yesterday01:00:11Tap to summarizeWe are back for our third conversation with former MLB Outfielder Kyle Blanks! Kyle joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to talk about a multitude of topics surrounding the mental side of baseball and life including instant gratification, goal setting, coaching, defining success and advice to individuals moving on to the next chapter in their life journey. We always appreciate all the time Kyle gives us and are excited for part four real soon!
Transcribe →At the Plate: Mikie Mahtook
3d ago00:38:08Tap to summarizeFive year MLB Veteran and College World Series Champion Mikie Mahtook joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode. Hear all about Mikie's journey from playing at LSU, draft day, his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Rays and transitioning out of the baseball industry into the business world. Thank you to Mikie for the great conversation and insight into the MLB Draft especially this time of year as college players get set to make the jump into affiliate ball. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →The Skubal Suitors
5d ago01:26:51Tap to summarizeAfter teasing this episode for over a month, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez finally sit down and rank the 29 teams in terms of likelihood to acquire Tarik Skubal at this year's MLB Trade Deadline. From power house favorites, to dark horse contenders and teams that could make it work, the guys work from 29 to 1 to figure out where Tarik Skubal will land on August 3rd. Plus, with the MLB draft coming to a close, we shout out our two recent guests JT Raab and Collin Bland who begin their affiliate ball journeys after Draft Day!
Transcribe →On the Mound: Dan Straily
1w ago00:27:51Tap to summarize8 Year MLB Veteran and Current Director of Pitching Development for Oregon Baseball Dan Straily joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! Hear all about Dan's baseball journey from pitching in the big leagues to transitioning into the coaching world and all his stops along the way. Extremely grateful for all of Dan's time today and excited for the 2027 Ducks' season! To let us know who you'd like to hear from next, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →On the Mound: JT Raab
1w ago00:18:10Tap to summarizeDraft Eligible Georgetown University Alum JT Raab joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! As JT prepares for this weekend's upcoming MLB Amateur Draft, the guys discuss JT's baseball journey including graduating from Stony Brook University, getting his Master's Degree from Georgetown, JT's arsenal and mentality on the bump. A great pitcher and an even better guy, we can't wait to see the next steps in JT's baseball journey. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →Weekend Recap: 2026 All-Star Rosters
2w ago00:43:51Tap to summarizeDylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back to break down the 2026 All-Star Rosters. From veterans returning to the mid-summer classic to over twenty first timers, the guys break down the best stories that made the rosters to the players that deserved a spot on the team. Plus, find out which guy is currently leading in the All-Star predictions game we played in early May. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to have your opinion heard on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / Tik Tok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →Player Development Perspective: Jake Primack
2w ago00:32:28Tap to summarizeCoordinator of Player Development for the Philadelphia Phillies Jake Primack joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! The guys discuss Jake's baseball journey from Denison to the Phillies as Jake offers career advice for people looking to break into the industry and describes the daily grind of player development. Thank you so much Jake for joining us the show and offering great insight to our listeners! To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to ask a question on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →2026 June Players of the Month
2w ago00:42:06Tap to summarizeDylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the best players from the month of June. MVP candidates continuing to build their cases, veterans returning to All-Star caliber form, breakouts making their way onto the list for the first time and so much more. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to have your opinions heard on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →Weekend Recap: Managerial Carousel and Summer Predictions
3w ago01:07:20Tap to summarizeDylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez host our longest weekend recap as we dive into all the latest stories around the league. First, the guys dive into the latest Mets' changes including Carlos Mendoza's departure, David Peterson's trade and outlook for the remaining 81 games. Then, the guys are joined by resident Phillies fan Eamon Walsh to discuss who they think will be the next manager of the Mets, Phillies & Red Sox. Finally, the guys welcome Dovid Halpert on for his final segment before he leaves for the summer, to give his annual 10 hot takes. To let us know who you want to hear from next on the show, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod.
Transcribe →Inside the Dugout: Conor Burke
3w ago00:27:38Tap to summarizeHead Baseball Coach at Iona University Conor Burke joins Dylan Campione to discuss his baseball journey and all things Iona University. From recruiting advice, past experiences in his coaching career, transfer portal navigation and big things on the horizon for the Iona program, Coach covers it all in today's episode! To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to ask a question on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod.
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