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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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Weekend Recap: Let the Trades Begin
May 1100:39:49Tap to summarizeDylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert break down the first big trade of the 2026 season. With Patrick Bailey headed to Cleveland, the guys discuss future moves for the Guardians and Giants. Plus, our thoughts on the Yankees cold weekend, Tarik Skubal's injury, Andrew Painter's struggles and so much more. To let us know what you want to hear about 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 / Twitter (X) / TikTok.
Transcribe →At the Plate: Johnny Damon
May 800:27:13Tap to summarize18 Year MLB Veteran and MLB Strategic Advisor for the Orlando Dreamers Johnny Damon joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! Learn all about the Orlando Dreamers organization, a group attempting to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Orlando, Florida. Hear all about steps the organization has already taken, community events, key statistics, and Johnny's passion for the city of Orlando! Plus, the guys also discuss Johnny's playing career spanning two World Series victories and over 2700 hits! Find out which current MLB team Johnny identifies with most. A special thank you to Andrew Herdliska and the entire Orlando Dreamers organization for helping make today's interview possible. We look forward to supporting and following along with the dreamers mission to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando and encourage our listeners to check out their website and social media for ways to get involved!
Transcribe →At the Plate: Kyle Blanks Part 2
May 600:54:23Tap to summarizeMLB Veteran Outfielder Kyle Blanks is back on the show to discuss the roller coaster of emotions players and fans experience with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez. The guys break down Nicho's recent Red Sox outburst, the first hour after the end of games and tips for high school and college players to deal with the mental side of the game we love.
Transcribe →2026 April Players of the Month
May 400:42:43Tap to summarizeOur longest recurring series returns as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss our April Players of the Month! From regulars who have made frequent appearances on these episodes such as Aaron Judge & Yordan Alvarez to breakout stars Jordan Walker and Parker Messick, the guys cover it all! To let us know who we snubbed or to get involved in a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Social Media @SideRetiredPod.
Transcribe →2026 First Time All-Stars Draft
May 101:04:26Tap to summarizeDylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for their second annual First Time All-Stars Draft! After winning 4-3 last year, Dylan looks to defend his crown as the guys go back and forth naming players they think will make the Mid Summer Classic for the first time in 2026. From rookie sensations Kevin McGonigle & Munetaka Murakami to New York Superstars Nolan McLean and Ben Rice, the guys try to predict it all! To let us know who you want to hear from next on the podcast or have your opinions heard on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on TikTok / Instagram / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →On the Mound: Russ Ortiz
Apr 2900:38:53Tap to summarize12 Year MLB Veteran & 2003 NL All-Star Pitcher Russ Ortiz joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! Hear all about Russ' baseball journey and multiple stops along the way including the World Series, All-Star Game, leading the league in wins and a sudden transition from closing to starting games! Thank you so much to Russ for joining us, truly appreciate all the time and insight he provided us! To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM our socials @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →Weekend Recap: Alex Cora Aftermath
Apr 2700:46:02Tap to summarizeIt's a Red Sox edition of Side Retired. Dylan Campione and Nicho Fernandez are joined by Red Sox fan Luke Chiasson and Dovid Halpert on today's weekend recap to discuss the shocking fire of Alex Cora. Who's to blame in Boston? What could this mean for other organizations with managers on the hot seat? All that and more as we recap the weekend that was. 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 our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter).
Transcribe →On the Mound: Randy Choate
Apr 2400:34:53Tap to summarizeFifteen year MLB veteran pitcher Randy Choate joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez for today's episode. Known as THE Left Handed Specialist, Randy dives into his career journey from his unique arm slot, pitching in multiple World Series, his six big league teams and of course becoming the most well known LOOGY in MLB History. Thank you so much for joining us Randy, we truly appreciate all the time and stories! To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter)
Transcribe →Buy or Sell: 2026 Pitchers Edition
Apr 2200:41:50Tap to summarizeIt's time for part two of our annual stocks episode! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez analyze five pitchers off to great starts and five pitchers colder than ice trying to determine who to buy stock in and who's not going to produce in 2026. Check out last week's episode for the hitters edition. Next week we will be doing our 'first time all-stars' draft so to have you opinions heard and featured, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod
Transcribe →Talkin with T: 300th Win
Apr 2100:27:10Tap to summarizeOur weekly episode of Talkin with T features a milestone for Coach Thompson! Join Dylan Campione and Coach T from Georgetown University for a trip down memory lane as Coach looks back on his 300 wins as an NCAA Head Coach including this weekend's series victory for the Hoyas.
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