
This podcast episode features a lively conversation between Shawn French and guests Tori and Daniel Murphy, two Jacksonville natives with impressive careers and inspiring community involvement. The discussion covers a range of topics from their...
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Sean French
All right. Adaptive's 10th anniversary here at Lynch's. Thank you, everyone, for having us. Thank you to the bartenders who have been taking care of us all day. We're here filming another live episode of Determined society podcast with Mr. Sean French. And our next guests are Jacksonville natives. They both dominated on the diamond here in Jacksonville, and then one of them went on to an illustrious MLB career. I'll let you figure out who's who. It's Tori and Daniel Murphy.
Tori Murphy
Welcome.
Daniel Murphy
Great.
Thanks, city. I appreciate it, brother. Thank you.
Tori Murphy
Hello.
Daniel Murphy
Thank you.
Thank you so much for having you, man. It's going to be fun. Be a good time. Oh.
Oh. Welcome back, everybody. We are here at Lynch's Irish pub in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, for another amazing episode of the Determined Society. I have with me right now two amazing Jacksonville legends, Tori and Daniel Murphy. Welcome to the show.
Thank you so much for showing. Thank you for having us. Yeah, this will be fun.
I'm so excited. I remember, you know, having conversations with. With Pat about, I don't know, four months ago. I'm like, you're gonna have to give me Daniel Murphy. And here we are. And I'm just so excited. And Tori, I'm so excited to hear everything that you've created and you both played and dominated on the diamond. Unf Softball.
Tori Murphy
Yeah.
Daniel Murphy
J U. Baseball. Fins up. That's what you guys.
That's right. Fins up.
Okay. Okay.
Tori Murphy
And we swoop.
Daniel Murphy
Yeah. So she went to the public university here in. I went to the private.
So what is that, like, That's. What are you implying?
We were a little more.
We were a little more.
A little more. A little tidier.
A little tidier. Bunned up. Like in the educational front.
Tori Murphy
We win more, though.
Daniel Murphy
Oh, not on the baseball field.
Not on the.
On up. Yeah.
Oh, my gosh. The banter is amazing. I love it. But it's really cool that you guys met here. You moved on to an illustrious MLB career. I mean, dude, you know, three MLB all star games, NLCS mvp, a world baseball classic gold med.
Yeah, that one's a sneaky one. Yeah.
How was that one?
So I was a bit of a passenger on that one. I only got four at bats. I Didn't get to play much. Yeah. So, wow.
Now you know how I felt my career.
I hid into a double play, like my second at bat and. And thought that may be one of the last at bats I get. And so. But it was. It was a great time. I mean, Adam Jones makes that catch out in San Diego and we end up winning the whole thing. So I have a medal for it, the achievement, even though I didn't really participate.
You were there, though.
It was cool, man.
Super cool. And, Tori, you have such an amazing thing called prom series. Yeah, I. I love it. I might be jumping the gun here, but I want to talk about it because it's. It's so amazing when I, you know, watch this stuff on YouTube. Why don't you tell the audience what prom series is?
Tori Murphy
Prom series is a nonprofit that I started. We're in year five, and our main goal is just to serve children in foster care. And we do that in two ways with the title Prom Series. We get children, teenagers who need a prom dress, and we get them brand new prom dresses and we make it a whole event where we do their hair and their makeup and we link them. Link them with a personal shopper that's just their cheerleader the whole night. So to see a teenager, like, come in very guarded and to see her just open up and just get poured on with words of encouragement, it's my fave.
Daniel Murphy
And love. Right. Yeah, love.
So much love.
Right. And I think, you know, with everything my buddy Matthew had always says.
Tori Murphy
Yeah.
Daniel Murphy
The answer is always love.
Tori Murphy
Yeah.
Daniel Murphy
Right. And the fact that you guys are doing that in love and it's really quite. You've integrated baseball.
Yeah.
You've gotten the players, wives involved. And you guys do it in suites at big, big organizations. Right.
Major league stadium. So we were talking about it today. She's had. She's hosted 75 events. You know, over 75 events and probably in at least 20. 20 major league stadiums. Maybe 20.
Yeah.
Tori Murphy
I think even more.
Daniel Murphy
Maybe 25 major league stadiums.
Tori Murphy
Yeah.
Daniel Murphy
Unbelievable.
And I mean, with the fact that there's 75 events, like multiple organizations have asked prom series to come back for both events that they have back to school drive as well, too, that. That she can talk about because they're right in the middle of it. The girls and the wives are about. For the teams are going to go shopping for girls in the foster care system in their own city. So they shop back to school for them for the girls in their own city. And then also the prom as well, too, where they she has them come into the suite and they get to watch a ball game, get dressed up, get their makeup done.
So cool.
But yeah, she can talk about the back to school.
Yeah, tell me about that.
Tori Murphy
Yeah, we're doing this year we're doing homecoming with the Orioles. So that's going to be our homecoming with Orioles. We are.
Daniel Murphy
That's cool. Little candy yard action.
Yeah.
Tori Murphy
Yeah. So we're going to do a big like get them their homecoming dresses and get them all prepared and that's going to be my first homecomings. So I'm excited. And then right now we're in 21 stadiums doing a back to school drive. So we work with 27 foster agencies across the country. And then I get names of kids in care and they write in like what they would want. Their ideal back to school outfit. And then the wives on the team go shopping and like make that dream come to life. They go crazy.
Daniel Murphy
I can only imagine. I remember going back to go shopping with my family. You know, we didn't have a whole lot of money growing up, so you can always tell there was some stress there.
Yeah.
You know, so that's a big service, you know, giving back and taking the pressure off the parent that may not be able to afford that.
Tori Murphy
Totally.
Daniel Murphy
That back to school outfit that's just so amazing. I love it. And you know, like, again, you know, you guys have done so much in your lives, but what's the point if you're not giving back, Right? How is giving back satisfied you post career and just kind of what you.
Well, I think now is like, I look back, I actually went and played baseball last year and one of the biggest reasons I went back and played after two years is not because I thought I was very good, but because I just felt so grateful for all that baseball has given us and our family. And then to see Tori, who helped our family build what I would consider this, like, I consider it a kingdom even though it's not. But like she has helped us, our family build that, to take what we were able to get in the big leagues and then just spread it out all over these girls that she comes in contact with. One cool thing is, is the back to school drive. Actually in 2019 was the Prom series event she did in Denver while we were there. So she hosted it, put it together in about 10 days, maybe was a beautiful event. And then Covid happens. So she had been anticipating getting in 5, 10 stadiums at least that year. And then Covid happens. She immediately did a pivot and said, we're going to do back to school drive, because we can do that from home. We can shop for the girls. And now it's in its, you know, multiple years. They're doing it now.
It's amazing.
Very creative. And what she's done is to give back. Has been. Has been.
It's commendable. You're spreading joy to those. Those children and they get to have that experience that. That otherwise they wouldn't be able to have. I have to ask you, though. I mean, I grew up playing a baseball. I was a baseball player, Louisiana State University. You know, I'm an SEC guy.
Played at lsu.
I did.
Man, you could ball.
Well, not. Not like you. I.
No, you could ball.
Listen, once I got there, it was like I was almost washed up. I got hurt. And it's just, you know, But. But talking about that. I dreamed of playing in the big leagues and you had this illustrious career. What was it like for you, man?
Like, when you first get there, I'm certainly all. I was certainly awestruck. And it was moving a thousand miles an hour. Kind of like when you're a freshman and you pull out there for the first inner squad and you're playing against grown men. Yeah, like, that's what it was for me. But then once you keep showing up and hopefully have a bit of success now, you're the person that can do that. That belongs to you. And then I was always a bit afraid of the lineup. You know what I mean? I was kind of scared of it because what if I get beat up today? What if it's not a good day? But each time that you go and, you know, go and post each day, like now you're a bit braver to do it the next day. And so it becomes a bit of a job where you go in there and you find the routines and see how good you can get at it and find where the, like the cheat reps are.
Yeah, I mean, pretty cool things that you did in your career, right? I mean, NLCS mvp. That had been a pretty cool dang thing.
We were rolling pretty good at that time as a ball club. And I remember, like telling Tori, I hit. I hit a home run, I think, in Chicago, certainly. And I came home, home to the hotel and opened the door and looked at her and I was kind of like. We looked at each other like, I don't know. I don't want to talk about it. We never talked about it. It really was just one of those moments that when my eyes asked my body to do something, my Body happened to listen. I think I hopefully was playing like a child. Like our children go out and play just like unsupervised, like a hippie. Yeah, I'm just out here having a play about. Yeah. So that's the way I remember that.
That's amazing. And so this is kind of a two part question for both of you guys because determination is always a factor in your career and then what you're building in the Kingdom of Prom series. How has determination been a factor for each of you?
Tori Murphy
Yeah, I think for me, I just really after the first event was like determined. Like, I felt like this is it. Like I remember driving on that night. I'm like, oh, I could do this. And I genuinely just enjoy it. Like, it's just my favorite thing to do. And like to really get involved with kids that just need that encouragement and need to be seen, loved and valued and like, I just like strive to do that. So, yeah, determination is kind of a good word.
Daniel Murphy
Yeah.
When you feel that, right.
Tori Murphy
You're like, this is it. Like, I'm going for it.
Daniel Murphy
The stories that she tells me and the messiness that she's willing to voluntarily move into with these girls, like she had one where this girl comes to the event and Tori can immediately tell, like, you want to be anywhere else on the planet but here. And so Tori walks up to her and instead of trying to explain to her how wonderful a time she's supposed to have, she goes, you can sit right next to me. I won't say a word to you if you don't want me to. And nobody will mess with you. And that's what they did. But then come back and you saw her again.
Tori Murphy
Yeah. And then she came the next. This past year we went again.
Daniel Murphy
Yeah.
Tori Murphy
I was, you know, nervous to see her. I'm like, oh, gosh, I hope it's better than last time. And to see her like be a different person. And she went and tried on a thousand dresses and just was so apt. Like, it just was.
Daniel Murphy
That's amazing.
Tori Murphy
Yeah, I was like, that was how.
Daniel Murphy
What kind of. So within everything that you're building, right?
Tori Murphy
Yeah.
Daniel Murphy
We're all building something, Right. A brand, a business, a career. And there's always that point of that resistance. Right. And so that was Covid for you, right? You had a pin. How did you move through that? I mean, I know you said, hey, we'll do back to school, but was there any point where you're like, oh, no, here we go.
Tori Murphy
Yeah, I think then I was so, like, it was Just at the starting gates that I. And even now, I don't know what the end looks like. Like, I just feel like I'm going to continue. Like, I feel really led to do this. And I feel like I do it with open hands. Like, I'm like, lord, if you're going to change it, I will go where you want to change it. But, like, so that is kind of this cool thing that I was like, oh, this will work. And then that year, our home definitely turned into like, an American Eagle warehouse. Like, when the, like, I was like, oh, we'll get a couple jeans. Like, it will be fine. And then when the first, like, shipment came in, I'm like, oh, this is. This is.
Daniel Murphy
So when I can't find clothes on the Internet, it's your fault.
Tori Murphy
Like, it was intense. Got it. Yeah.
Daniel Murphy
That's cool. Yeah, that's really awesome. And what about you?
I mean, what do I do for fun now?
No. Well, we could talk about.
Oh, no, I'm sorry, I interrupted you. I'm asking.
No, I. So I'm just thinking, like, you know, the. The road from, you know, Division 1 to minor leagues to the big leagues. I mean, determination is a massive factor, I think.
Yeah, certainly. But I never really felt like it was work.
That tells me about that.
So it was. It always felt like play to me. Except for defense. Yeah, defense didn't feel like playoffs necessarily. Not like defense. I just wasn't very good at it, so I did it less. But I really enjoyed hitting. And so that aspect of it was. Was always kind of voluntary, and I was always trying to. To just. I was curious about it. And so even when I got. I had a couple injuries, which everyone does in their career, but I went down and played winter ball in the Dominican Republic, and that didn't feel like work. And then I'd come home and she always gave me the freedom to express myself. Is freely entrusted me to be able to lead our family well. And so like to have that as a foundation. And I like to hit, man. Like, I like to hit.
Like, you still like to hit, don't you?
I like. I mean, you still swing it a little bit. Well, so, like, I'm not a boxer, you know what I mean? But I like to fight. I just prefer my. I prefer my opponent to be 60ft away. You know what I mean? Exactly.
Exactly.
I love it.
Did you.
How'd you do the Home Run Derby against Utley?
No.
Or no?
The home runs ju.
Oh, how many. How many home runs did I hit? Oh, not many. Eight total. Yeah.
Really? Wow.
Yeah, I didn't. I was more like a contact kind of average.
You're more like me, just a Punch and Judy at this point.
I was very much a Punch and Judy.
Oh, my gosh. Story of my life. Yeah.
Story of my life.
So you brought up. What do you do for fun now?
So now one of the. One of the things I really enjoy is playing with my kids and like baseball because I do think a little bit in new sports now, we tend to. The children are a bit, I think, suffocated. Yes. Maybe I would say even overcoached. So I like to have children have their own style.
Yeah.
I mean, and so that's what I do with my boys. I got them moving around like Walter Johnson and Bob Feller, and then I'm dabbling a little bit in broadcasting. The Mets have been nice enough to let me come out and do a ballgame with them. I just did Tuesday. Just went to New York and did a ballgame Tuesday against the Nationals and did the pre and post game Wednesday. And so that was fun and got pretty good reviews on it.
Okay.
Certainly many things to work on, but it was fun to watch ball and talk it. That's really cool.
Was it uncomfortable at any point? Because it's a new thing.
It was. So I did get the good fortune of doing two games in spring training.
Okay.
So I learned in spring training that it's better if I watch the monitor, because you can kind of pitch watching the monitor or watching the game live, but I want to know what's going on in the strike zone. So I watched the monitor this time, and it was moving just a bit slower for me, so I felt a little more comfortable.
Okay, cool.
It was nice.
What are your thoughts on. I've gotten a lot of flack for this talking on social media, but I don't like the pitch cloth.
Okay.
What are your thoughts on these new rules, man?
So I'm with you because I like that baseball doesn't have a clock. But at the same time, myself and my peers were. Were unwilling to get in the box on time.
Yeah.
Because I want to watch baseball. I want to watch the pitcher and the batter.
Yeah.
And then all hell break sloops like that's American as you get. You know what I mean? It's a heavyweight bout and all hell breaks. There was too much time in between those. And so we were told to get in the box in like 2015, 2016, but nobody listened. So until you start taking strikes from the players, you know what I mean, then they'll get in. So I think the game tempo is much better now. But the fact that the clock was needed does frustrate me because I did like the idea that we were a game without a clock.
What about the bigger bases and all that stuff?
That's just kind of more gimmicky to me.
Yeah, I agree.
I don't think it's necessary. Yeah, just a little bit bigger to incentivize stolen bases.
Incentivize stolen base. Yeah. That's crazy. That's crazy. We bring him closer then.
Yeah, I think, I mean, another one would have been like the three batter minimum rule. So, you know, you don't see left handed relievers quite like. Like, unfortunately it was an attack right on Pat Sickens. You know what I mean? A three batter minimum.
Yeah. You just come in and just.
Oh, he would wear out the lefties now. He'd get righties out too.
But you know, he's like, come in, one pitch, done well.
Yeah, that's what he did. He was brutal on lefties. I had no chance against him when I was a freshman.
Really.
Like, you gotta think that when I had Pat at ju, like he was a senior and he knew all. He knew the ropes all over the campus. Very smart. Yeah. And like he. I felt like he was the Godfather, man.
Yeah.
You know what I mean?
I kind of feel like that for me.
Yeah. And so I looked at him with this kind of, you know, aura, like this guy has sorted out this campus. I need to watch what he's doing.
Yes. Well, it's kind of like I feel like the campus that he's figured out for me is my mind. And like, what Not Sean, no, don't do that. No, no, no. Like he stops me from doing something before I even do it because he knows I'm going to like, hey, that's not going to be good once you do that. So it's amazing. But so you're for fun. You like to play with your kids in sports. And I do also agree that kids are now suffocated in sports, are specializing too soon. There's a whole other show we can go on about travel ball and all that kind of stuff. But what I really want to. What do you do for fun? Me? Yes, you.
Tori Murphy
Oh, me? I. I'm a crafting love, crafts and stuff. Like I'm a doodler, like to doodle handwriting and different things like that. And then definitely hang out with the kids all the time. We do that. And oh, I play tennis.
Daniel Murphy
That's yeah.
You play tennis?
Tori Murphy
Tennis, yeah.
Daniel Murphy
Okay, cool.
Yeah.
Tori Murphy
So that's been fun.
Daniel Murphy
We've been working out at like 6:00 in the morning and that's been pretty. It's been good workouts but somewhat leisurely as well too to kind of get up and get the day started that well. That's good.
Yeah. Get it done early. You get, you get your exercise so much better. You guys are able to do it together.
Yeah. So we have someone that comes to the house and we just walk outside and we do the workout for 30 minutes.
Tori Murphy
No excuse gonna be there. Blake is coming every morning.
Daniel Murphy
So a trainer comes.
A trainer comes right to the house and then we walk outside on the street at 5:45 or 6:00 in the morning and get it on. But once you're done, you got like the whole daggum day in front of you. It's like you got this huge W on the board.
Yes.
Go and take the date of her. And she does, you know, I mean she'll. We'll do that. We may read our bibles a little bit and have a coffee and then she may go to the office and sort out the stuff. The prom series or we'll grab our 18 month old and like who brings so much energy. So we have four children, 10, eight, six and 18 months. And so three boys and a girl. And like I was. I've been more present with our children as I've gotten further away from baseball. So like I'm like with this, with this new one.
Yeah.
And he's kind of prickly too. Oh really? Any but he likes me, which I'm.
Very happy he likes you.
That's good. He wasn't certain at first.
He wasn't?
No, he was a little bit.
What was his deal with you?
I was gone because I played last year. So I left for like four months.
He's like, who's this guy? Who's the new guy?
He's not the mama.
You're not telling me what to do. You don't need to live.
He brings so much energy to the house, like just tons of it.
That's amazing. So my wife and I, we have a 10, 10 year old boy and then a 7 year old daughter and a 5 year old daughter. Which you met.
Yeah.
So like the ages are kind of the same.
You just need to do one more because that's where we're at. We were doing the same thing.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
Tori Murphy
That's exactly what we did though.
Daniel Murphy
Yeah, but we did the same Thing Really?
Were you saying no.
Oh, we didn't plan any of them. We just knew the rules.
Okay.
Unknown Speaker
You just knew the rules.
Daniel Murphy
You knew what caused it.
Yeah.
Yeah. So I have TVs in every room now. So I don't. Yeah. So we watch like every room to give us preoccupied because I know. Oh, my gosh. Well, listen, guys, I appreciate you guys for coming on. It's been such an amazing conversation. You guys are truly class act people and one of the most kindest couples I've ever met and it's been a pleasure having you on and thank you for all you're doing for the community and coming on the show and sharing your day with me.
Sean, thank you so much. And thank you what you're doing today as well too. You're hustling.
Hustling.
We're going. This is great.
We all stop. It's. But I just appreciate you guys so much.
Thank you.
Tori and Daniel Murphy, everybody.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Appreciate it, bud. That was awesome.
How's.
Oh, amazing.
You're amazing.
Oh, thank you.
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Daniel Murphy
Guilt free, baby.
French.
Unknown Artist
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Podcast Summary: The Determined Society with Shawn French
Episode: Inspiring Stories of Determination: Tori and Daniel Murphy on Community and Legacy
Release Date: October 21, 2024
In this compelling episode of The Determined Society Podcast, host Shawn French welcomes Jacksonville natives Tori and Daniel Murphy. Both have left significant marks in their respective fields—Daniel with his illustrious Major League Baseball (MLB) career and Tori with her impactful nonprofit, Prom Series. Filmed live at Lynch's Irish Pub in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, this episode delves deep into their journeys of determination, community building, and legacy creation.
Shawn French opens the conversation by introducing Tori and Daniel Murphy, highlighting their successes on the baseball diamond in Jacksonville and Daniel’s notable MLB career, including three All-Star Games, an NLCS MVP, and a World Baseball Classic Gold Medal.
Daniel Murphy shares a personal recount of his World Baseball Classic experience:
"I only got four at-bats. I didn't get to play much... I felt like one of those moments where my body happened to listen."
[03:04]
Tori Murphy passionately discusses her nonprofit, Prom Series, which is in its fifth year with the primary mission of serving children in foster care. The organization provides brand-new prom dresses, complete with hair and makeup services, personal shoppers, and a supportive environment to ensure these teenagers feel valued and celebrated.
Key Initiatives:
Notable Quote:
"To see a teenager come in very guarded and just open up and get poured on with words of encouragement is my favorite thing to do."
[04:13]
Impact and Adaptation: When COVID-19 hit, Tori swiftly pivoted to focus on back-to-school drives, demonstrating her determination to continue supporting foster children despite challenges.
"We were anticipating getting into 5, 10 stadiums, and Covid happened. We immediately pivoted to back-to-school drives because we could do that from home."
[07:08]
Daniel Murphy offers an insightful look into his MLB career, emphasizing the role of determination and gratitude. Highlighting his experience in the World Baseball Classic, he reflects on his growth and the importance of perseverance.
Career Highlights:
Determination in Action:
"Each time that you go and post each day... it becomes a bit of a job where you go in there and find the routines and see how good you can get at it."
[08:44]
Legacy and Giving Back: Post-retirement, Daniel focuses on giving back, inspired by the support he received throughout his career. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging his platform to impact others positively.
"What Tori has helped us build is, I consider it a kingdom... she has helped us spread it out over these girls."
[06:30]
Both Tori and Daniel exemplify determination in their personal and professional lives. Their unwavering commitment to their goals serves as a testament to the transformative power of perseverance.
Tori's Perspective: After her first Prom Series event, Tori felt a profound sense of purpose that fueled her ongoing dedication.
"I felt like this is it. I just enjoy it... I strive to give kids that encouragement and love."
[09:39]
Daniel's Perspective: Daniel shares how determination translated into his approach to baseball and his post-career endeavors, including dabbling in broadcasting and engaging more deeply with his family.
Throughout the episode, Tori and Daniel share heartfelt personal stories that highlight their resilience and the impact of their work.
Tori's Interaction with a Foster Teen:
"We had a girl who didn't want to be there. I sat with her silently, letting her open up on her own. When she returned, she was a completely different person, trying on a thousand dresses."
[10:37]
Daniel's Reflections on Baseball: Daniel reminisces about his humble beginnings and the awe he felt upon entering the big leagues, likening it to a freshman's first experience on a college squad.
"When you first get there, it's moving a thousand miles an hour... But once you keep showing up, you start to belong."
[08:03]
The Murphy duo's combined efforts extend beyond personal achievements, focusing on community upliftment and creating lasting legacies.
Prom Series' Broader Impact: With 75 events across 25 MLB stadiums, Prom Series not only provides tangible support but also fosters an environment where foster children can experience moments of joy and normalcy.
Daniel's Community Engagement: Post-career, Daniel engages in broadcasting and actively participates in family life, ensuring his legacy is intertwined with both his professional success and personal contributions to the community.
Looking ahead, Tori plans to expand Prom Series' initiatives, including homecoming events and continued back-to-school support. Daniel aims to further his involvement in broadcasting and nurturing his family's growth.
Tori on Continued Growth:
"I feel really led to do this. I feel like I'm going to continue and let it change as needed."
[11:18]
Daniel on Personal Growth: Daniel emphasizes the importance of family and personal fulfillment post-baseball, highlighting his joy in playing with his children and engaging in new hobbies like broadcasting.
"I've been more present with our children as I've gotten further away from baseball."
[18:25]
This episode of The Determined Society masterfully showcases the intertwined lives of Tori and Daniel Murphy, illustrating how determination fuels both personal success and meaningful community contributions. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of the impact one can have when driven by purpose and resilience.
Notable Closing Quote:
"We all stop. But I just appreciate you guys so much."
[19:13]
Note: This summary deliberately omits non-content sections such as advertisements, intros, and outros to maintain focus on the core discussions and insights shared by Tori and Daniel Murphy.