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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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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.
Transcribe →The Omaha Experience: Russ Ortiz
3w ago00:29:31Tap to summarize12 Year MLB Veteran and 1994 College World Series Champion for the Oklahoma Sooners Russ Ortiz is back on the show. To celebrate this year's 2026 College World Series Champions, Russ joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter this time as a proud alum of Oklahoma to celebrate the 2026 Sooners' Championship. Plus, Russ offers advice to college players regarding how to improve during summer ball and for graduating seniors looking to play pro-ball post-college. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show or to ask a question on a future interview, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, TikTok & X (Twitter)
Transcribe →Weekend Recap: Buyers or Sellers
4w ago00:48:07Tap to summarizeDylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest around the league. The Astros and Angels are reportedly not open for business. Jeff Passan puts the odds of a Tarik Skubal trade at 85%. The Home Run Derby format has changed. Byron Buxton is a Twin for life. And Rafael Devers does not see eye to eye with Tony Vitello. All that and more in today's weekend recap! To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to nominate a guest for a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram, TikTok or X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod.
Transcribe →Father's Day Special: Ozzie Smith & Dustin Smith
4w ago00:31:36Tap to summarizeWhile most know Ozzie Smith as an MLB Hall of Famer, St. Louis Legend and one of the best defensive players of all-time, during today's conversation, he is simply 'Dad.' Ozzie Smith & Dustin Smith join Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss their father - son bond through baseball and life. From growing up going to the ballpark together, to an unforgettable Hall of Fame induction day, their current joint ventures, and core memories formed from on the field and off the field moments. We can't thank Ozzie and Dustin enough for joining us on the show with their extremely busy schedules and we wish all the fathers listening a very Happy Father's Day!!
Transcribe →Front Office Perspective: Trey Rose
Jun 1800:30:44Tap to summarizeDirector of Baseball Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates Trey Rose joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss working in the baseball industry. From negotiating contract extensions, trade deadline preparation, daily waiver acquisitions, MLB Draft experiences and so much more, Trey details the life of a front office executive and gives an inside look into what it is like to be a part of a successful MLB organization. A special thank you to Trey for peeling back the curtain on the human side of baseball and highlighting the friendships and bonds that are formed throughout the industry that last a lifetime. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show or to nominate a guest, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter).
Transcribe →Weekend Recap: Welcome to Vegas
Jun 1500:35:32Tap to summarizeDylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez and Dovid Halpert recap all the latest around the league! The ball is flying in Vegas, Tarik Skubal has returned in record time, Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins are surging and so much more. Plus, Dylan puts the guys in the hot seat reacting to all the latest rumors around the league as we begin trade conversations. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →At the Plate: Jackson McKenzie
Jun 1300:26:24Tap to summarizeThe newest member of Florida State's Baseball program Jackson McKenzie joins Dylan Campione on today's episode. Hear all about Jackson's journey as a two-way player finding his way to FSU and offering advice on how to navigate the transfer portal. Plus get to know Jackson beyond the diamond including his connection to Tallahassee, setting Florida State University history with his sister and the mental side of being a pitcher and hitter. Thank you to Jackson for hopping on the show with us and peeling back the curtain and showing our audience what the transfer portal process is like. To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or nominate a guest, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
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