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Dinn Mann is a highly accomplished former Major League Baseball (MLB) executive with a wealth of experience in sports entertainment and management. Dinn is often referred to as the "Steven Spielberg" of sports entertainment. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep understanding of the business of sports and a commitment to driving success for the organizations he has served. Dinn has successfully navigated the complex world of professional sports and entertainment, building a reputation as a decisive leader who is able to make tough decisions while always keeping the best interests of the sport and its fans at heart. Whether working with team owners, players, or name brands, he is known for his integrity, passion, and commitment to excellence. Tune in to this episode to hear about Dinn's newest project Goatnet and how it could change the way sports and entertainment intersect in the future. learn more about Dinn Mann and Goatnet at goat net.com follow Behind The Dish on Instagram @behind.thedish

During their stay in Utah, the Marshall Gates Foundation provides Marshalls players with the option to receive additional educational training centered on building their own Name, Image, and Likeness NIL as they move into the next phase of their careers. Players learn topics such as: How to collaborate with brands on social media to earn revenue paid out from views/plays How to build a unique brand How to create digital content on social media How to connect with the local community How to earn extra revenue using their current Name Image and Likeness. In week two of this years program, we brought in one of the top NIL attorneys in the country, Darren Heitner, to ask him everything we could think of regarding the current state of NIL as it relates to these players specifically. What can players do to make money? What can't they do? We covered as much as we could. This is a great episode for any athlete or parent who has questions around Name, Image, and Likeness NCAA regulations. Thanks again, Darren. Darren Heitner is the Founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., an adjunct professor of Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, and author of many books published by the American Bar Association (How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know) as well as numerous articles in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by The Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY, a power player in NIL deals by Action Network, and a top sports trademark attorney by Sportico. Heitner has been honored with the University of Florida's 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law's Oustanding Young Alumnus Award, and named the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. Heitner's sports clients have included Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Famer Fred Taylor, Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyreek Hill, Xavien Howard, Jamal Adams, Nick Chubb, Mac Jones, Shane Bieber, Manny Ramirez, Anna Kournikova, Draymond Green, Terry Rozier, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, and Rick Pitino. In 2005, Heitner got his start in the business of sports by creating Sports Agent Blog, which has since that date served as a lead publication in the space surrounding sports agency news, interviews, information, and opinion. In 2007, Heitner graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, and was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In 2010, Heitner received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Heitner has always fashioned himself as an athlete advocate. In 2019, Heitner was asked by Florida Representative Chip LaMarca to assist with the crafting and promotion of legislation that sought to provide Florida college athletes with the right to profit off of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). The bill passed both the Florida House and Senate before being signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in June 2020, making Florida the first state to have a July 1, 2021 effective date and leading the way toward establishing important NIL rights for all college athletes across the United States. Heitner has continued to be an advocate for athlete rights and worked on behalf of numerous athletes and brands, including Gatorade, INFLCR, Marketpryce, and Icon Source, in the NIL space. www.behindthedish.us #podcast #legal #ncaa #nil #legaladvice #athletes #mgfmarshalls #utah #utahtech #usc #stanford #baseball #summer #summerbaseball #gatesworldseries #baseballplayers

This episode is a preview of the "Summer Sellout" game happening on July 15th ins Salt Lake City, Utah. Listen in to get a feel for what the game MC Tony Parks and his crew are going to bring. Tickets on sale now at www.summersellout.com use promo code BEHINDTHEDISH and get in for $10. Kids camp just added - $25 and get two free tickets to the 7pm game with purchase. ages 8-12 more info at www.summersellout.com

Chad Shepherd is the GM of the Marshall Gates Foundation Marshalls, an invite only, elite-level summer baseball program. For over a decade, the top college baseball recruits and draft picks in the nation have been leaving their families after high school to play for the Marshalls in Utah. During their stay, players receive professional level training and competition to prepare them for the next level. The Marshalls Baseball program has churned out over 100 MLB draft picks and over 750 collegiate players. Chad has devoted his life to making The Marshalls a first-class organization from top to bottom. Chad is a great leader in the community of baseball, and this episode shining light on the Marshalls is way overdue.

Sam Swenson is the head coach for the MGF Marshalls, an elite 18U summer baseball program located in Salt Lake City, Utah. For over a decade, the top college baseball recruits and draft picks in the nation have been leaving their families right after high school to play for the Marshalls. During their stay, players receive professional level training and competition to prepare them for the next level. The Marshalls Baseball program has churned out over 100 MLB draft picks and over 750 collegiate players to date. Sam has created a culture where young players have fun while improving their game over a short period of time preparing for the next level.

This episode is a recent recording from the Let's go Ricky Ro! Podcast. If you're looking for ways to communicate better with your baseball team? This episode is packed with some valuable stories and lessons shared from former mlb players Josh Thole, Beto Duran, and Ricky Ro. We hope you enjoy this baseball podcast. Also, make sure to check out the Let's go Ricky Ro! Podcast. Thanks for having John as a guest.

this episode is a mashup from a hitting lesson and live at-bats with 12 year veteran and former MLB all-star catcher John Buck, myself (a washed up 38 year old junior college lefty), and 64 year old Cory Firzlaff from Sandy Utah. Listen in as John takes Cory through his unorthodox offseason workout routine using training methods he's adopted from the world top experts including: Slow the game down vision training Weck method Joe Dispenza and Jim Fannin, just to name a few. There's a lot of really great take away's in here if you're a player, parent, or coach. Thanks so much for listening. It would mean the world to us if you are enjoying our podcast that you share it with someone who you think might enjoy it. Thanks to 64 year old Cory, who showed up at 6:00am for this workout. This episode does a good job answering the following questions: What do the best hitters think about when they step into the batters box? What do you think about when stepping into the batters box? How are you training your body to be a baseball player long term? How are you improving even though you are an elite player?

This episode is all about setting yourself and your team up for success. I'm asked a question about why I think I've been successful over the years and it comes down to one main factor... commitment. Players who commit to making themselves better, and their teammates better is what makes the difference. Teams who hold each other accountable and don't nurture delusion are setting themselves up for a life full of positivity and success.

BTD Intern David Monasebian joins John Buck to talk Mets, smashing a pie in Jordany Valdespin's face, supplements, mental health, and more.

Joel Goldberg is an Emmy-Award winning sports broadcaster, and the author of Small Ball Big Results. This episode is a replay of John Buck appearing as a guest on Joel's award winning podcast, Rounding The Bases.

Martin Borgmeier is a world-renowned professional long-drive athlete. Living in Munich, Martin was kind enough to take some time out his schedule to sit down with @johnbuck44 to talk golf, training, and the mental side of professional competition.

Veronica Alvarez is the USA Baseball Women's National team head coach. MLB Oakland A's spring training coach. She also played 7 years on the women's National team. AND she is also a firefighter and paramedic in her spare time.

Jay Weaver is the founder and CEO of @catchingcamp one of the nation's oldest and largest catcher development programs. Episode 45 now streaming.

Panel discussion with John Buck, Tom Smalley, Dr. Brad Balukjian, Dr. Robin Zasio on anxiety in athletes.

Brett Tomko pitched for 16 years in The Show and struck out over 1200 batters. 

In 2008, Paul became the Guinness World Record holder for having the largest private baseball card collection. “I've tripled it since 2008,” said Paul, who is now 34 years old. As of today, Paul's collection of cards is up to 3 million. Yes, million. Paul also has over 98,000 autographs, which were mostly personally obtained. Paul spent several years working in the clubhouses as a batboy for various minor league teams where he befriended many players and was a light and inspiration in the clubhouse.

Joe Beimel is a left-handed pitcher with 13 years in The Show under his belt. He's also the only player in Major League history to wear no. 97. Tune into episode #41 for a deep dive into baseball nutrition, training, and coaching.

Bobby Bradley was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the eighth overall selection in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft. Though he signed a letter of intent with Florida State University, Bradley signed with the Pirates for a $2.3 million bonus. Bobby's career was cut far to short due to a rare nerve diagnosis, which left his throwing hand numb. Episode #40 now streaming. #behindthedish #baseballpodcast #podcast #baseball #mentalhealth

Vincent Vargas is a former Army Ranger and collegiate baseball player. He is currently casted in the FX tv series Mayans MC. Vince is also the director of Beteran, an organization which focuses on transitioning military veterans back into civilian life. 

Chijuan Mack II is one of the most dedicated eight year olds on the planet. #truestory  This Dallas native has a pure and infectious love for playing the game. If he continues to work hard, be coachable, and develop, there are big things to come from this young lion.  #lionsliketohunt

Dina Blevins is one of the hardest working women in baseball. After 17 years with the Kansas City Royals. Dina is currently the Director of Community Investments & Alumni. Prior to her career with the Royals Front Office, Dina was a 4 year captain of the Pitt State women's volleyball team, and was named an All-American in 2003. Blevins was elected to the University's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013 as the first volleyball player in school history.

The world's best baseball players call Jim Fannin 24/7. He has coached 3 Hall of Fame inductees (Randy Johnson, Frank Thomas, Jim Thome) and 28 MLB All-Stars, including 5 MVPs, 4 Cy Young Award recipients, 2 Batting Champions, 3 HR champions, and Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winners from every position.

This episodes guest is the infamous Tony Bosch. Tony is one of the all-time "villain's" in Major League Baseball history. Tony was literally the man behind-the-needle of the largest steroid and PED scandal in MLB baseball history. I first learned about Tony a few weeks ago while watching a baseball documentary titled "Screwball" that is currently available on Netflix. Screwball is the story of how Tony was quite literally the man behind the needle of the largest steroid and PED scandal in MLB baseball history. This podcast episode is meant to be strictly informational, and in no way shape or form is Behind the Dish or John Buck supporting the use of performance enhancing drugs by anyone. Tony has a wild story, and we wanted to hear it from him. As always, you're support means the world to us, and we hope you enjoy episode 35 with Tony Bosch.

Braden Yardley @reglove is one of the most trusted glove repair specialists among Major League Baseball Players. He's also just a really great human being. Episode 34 now available.

Josh Band is a former professional baseball player and founder of Plate Crate. Josh started Plate Crate while living above the batting cages he trained at while playing baseball. Plate Crate is now the largest monthly baseball subscription box in the world.

It was great sitting down with catching instructor and Ball Player's Balm founder, Benji Johnson. Benji has deep passion for playing and coaching the catching position based around statistical data in order to get more called strikes. Also, his company, Ball Player's Balm makes one of the best glove cleaning and conditioning kits on the planet.

Great to sit down with the always entertaining former teammate and friend, Logan Morrison. Logan played 11 seasons over his MLB career. In 2017, he received the MLBPAA Rays Heart and Hustle Award. This episode is packed with behind the scenes clubhouse stories, a look at life in The Show, and more.

Ryan Harrison of Slow The Game Down is one of the best kept secrets among professional athletes. Training and improving vision and reaction speed is becoming more common amongst pro athletes, yet most amateur baseball players spend little to no time developing and improving the visual aspect of their game. Tune in to this episode to learn more about slowing the game down and why the best athletes in the world come to Ryan to get better.

What a pleasure to sit down with the great and powerful Brian Urlacher. Join host John Buck and guest Brian Urlacher as they discuss topics such as concussions, training, diet, and life after sports.

Ryan Reisbeck is a World Long Drive competitor, currently ranked No. 11 in the world. Reisbeck competes in events that are sanctioned by the Pro Long Drive Association. The Golf Channel dropped televising all pro long-drive events in 2020, and the entire future of the sport was left hanging by a thread. Join BTD Host John Buck and long time friend Ryan Reisbeck as they give some insight into the WWE of golf.

Health and fitness expert Drew Manning is the New York Times best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on Purpose and has for years been a leading voice in the burgeoning Keto Diet movement. Drew is also the creator of the A&E Show Fit to Fat to Fit and the host of The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience podcast. With over a million social media followers, Drew continues to transform people's lives all around the world. Known for his straightforward and empathetic fitness and health coaching, Drew has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The View, and MSNBC, among other media outlets. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his daughters, who remind him every day not to take things too seriously.

When I first found out about what top Top Velocity was doing with pitchers, I'll admit, I didn't believe it. Through their unique training methods, college and professional pitchers are showing up to Top Velocity throwing 86 mph, and leaving throwing 93+ mph. That is A LOT if you know anything about improving velocity. Especially at 18-25 years old. So naturally we had to reach out and find out what in the world this is all about. Thanks Brent for taking the time calm our curiosity. Episode #26 now available on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms.

For the last decade, Tyler Goodro has instructed, coached, and scouted thousands of youth, high school and collegiate baseball players. He spent over five seasons playing Minor League Baseball with the Dodgers and various Independent Minor League Ball Clubs. He currently serves as an Area Associate Scout for the Phillies Organization covering Eastern Nebraska, and Western Iowa. Tyler is also the founder of the Goodro Catching Company, an organization geared towards innovating and coaching the mechanics and philosophy for the catching position.

Neil McConnell is the CEO of MaxBP. The MaxBP machine is the ultimate tool for improving athletic vision. It is also arguably the cornerstone training piece of equipment used throughout John's playing career. We use this thing A LOT. If you are looking for new ways to improve, or you have wanted to learn more about the MaxBP machine. This episode is for you.

The infamous "daddyball" episode. This episode has it all, teammate fights, arguments with coaches, small bat drills, and John and Billy share their thoughts on daddyball.

What a great time sitting down with Coach Gil Boesch of GOATA. aka Greatest Of All-Time Athletes. If you have not heard of GOATA, let's sum it up and peak your interest into this incredible episode.  The GOATA's have secret movements which until recent technology have been a closely guarded secret. Now that the naked eye is no longer guiding our understanding, the use of slow-motion video is proving whether the iconic "franchise" athletes actually move or "locomote" better than other athletes. Franchise athlete's are not necessarily stronger or faster, They are just better at combining speed, balance, and coordination. The GOATA method claims to be what keeps athletes pain-free and with experience improved endurance durability. Join us in this episode as Coach Gil and goata coach Bam Lionheart teach us the way of the GOATA. 

Coach Todd Coburn aka "The Catching Guy" is one of the most sought after catching coaches in the world who is known for not only his passion for the position, but also his passion for teaching the position. He is a lifetime catcher who loves spreading the knowledge to anyone who wants to listen and learn.

To join our baseball and softball community for special offers and events text "baseball" to (214) 416-9771A true Texas storyteller, I sat down with Skip Johnson in his office in Norman, OK as he talks baseball, developing young men, hunting, and family. Widely regarded as one of the premier pitching coaches in the country, Skip Johnson has led the Oklahoma baseball program since June 2017. Since taking over the reins after serving one year as the Sooners’ pitching coach, he has led the Sooners to a 85-52 record in three seasons. Johnson’s influence on the program began immediately and has progressed each year. The OU pitching staffs have posted a progressively lower ERA in each of his three seasons in Norman. Oklahoma’s 3.92 team ERA in 2019 was only the seventh team ERA under 4.00 since 1980, and the first since 2015. In his first two seasons, Sooners pitchers posted two of the top five strikeout totals in program history. A total of 14 pitchers have heard their name called in the Major League Baseball Draft over the last four years. In the 2020 season shortened due to COVID-19, the Sooners compiled a 14-4 record and climbed as high as No. 9 in the national polls. In the process, OU turned in some historic performances. Dane Acker pitched Oklahoma’s first individual no-hitter since 1989 against No. 11 LSU in the Shriners College Classic, and the pitching staff combined for a Big 12-record 21 strikeouts in one game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Cade Cavalli became OU’s 10th first-round selection in the regular June Major League Baseball Draft when he was selected 22nd overall. A program-record four Sooners were drafted in the first four rounds, including all three pitchers in the weekend rotation (Cavalli, Levi Prater and Acker). Johnson coached OU to the program’s 38th NCAA Regional appearance in 2018. The Sooners posted a 38-25 record – the highest win total since 2013 – and reached the finals of the Tallahassee Regional. In the process, Oklahoma pitchers set a school record with 608 strikeouts. Outfielder Steele Walker was named a Second-Team All-American by Baseball America and the NCBWA, and pitcher Levi Prater was selected as a Freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball. Outfielder Kyler Murray, who went on to win the 2018 Heisman Trophy with the OU football team, was the ninth overall selection in the 2018 MLB Draft. Nine players were drafted, including five in the first 10 rounds (Walker in the second round, pitcher Jake Irvin in the fourth round, pitcher Austin Hansen in the eighth round and outfielder Cade Harris in the 10th round). Oklahoma pitchers surrendered the fewest home runs in the Big 12 Conference in 2017 and combined for 531 strikeouts to rank fourth in the league and fourth in OU single-season history. The Sooners’ 9.26 strikeouts per nine innings ranked second in the conference. As a team, OU pitchers struck out 10 or more batters on 24 occasions. Sooner pitchers combined for 17 starts of six innings or more in 2017, including the first two games of the Louisville Regional. Three Oklahoma pitchers were selected in the 2017 MLB Draft. Sooner closer JB Olson was drafted in the 10th round to extend a string of seven straight years with an Oklahoma player chosen in the first 10 rounds. OU saw starter Devon Perez and reliever Vincenzo Aiello selected on day three of the draft. Prior to coming to Oklahoma, Johnson spent a 25-year coaching career in the state of Texas, including the most recent 10 years as an assistant and associate head coach at the University of Texas. Johnson was hired as the pitching coach at Texas for the 2007 season under Augie Garrido, who stepped down from his position as the winningest coach in college baseball in May 2016 to take on new duties in the UT athletics department. In 10 seasons, Johnson helped the Longhorns to seven NCAA Regional appearances, four Super Regionals and three College World Series appearances. During his tenure in Austin, 32 Texas pitchers were selected in the MLB Draft, including 14 in the first 10 rounds and three first-round picks. Johnson also oversaw the development of six Longhorn pitchers who have made it to the big leagues. The Texas pitching staff produced a team earned run average below 3.00 on five occasions and struck out better than 7.5 per-nine-innings in five of his last eight seasons. As Texas reached its second CWS with Johnson on staff in 2011, his pitchers led the Big 12 in ERA (2.35), batting average against (.198) and strikeouts per nine innings (8.28). Prior to his time in Austin, Johnson was the head coach for 13 years at Navarro College of the NJCAA’s Texas Eastern Athletic Conference. From 1994-2006, he guided the Bulldogs to 13 NJCAA Regionals, nine TEAC championships and four regional titles while compiling 450 wins. Johnson has mentored a number of players outside of those he has coached at OU, UT and Navarro, regularly working with three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Homer Bailey of the Kansas Oakland Athletics and Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles, among others. A standout baseball player at Denton High School, Johnson began his collegiate playing career at Ranger (Texas) College. After a two-year career there, Johnson moved on to play baseball at the University of North Texas in 1988 before the school dropped its baseball program. He completed his collegiate playing career at UT-Pan American, lettering for the Broncs in 1989 and receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1990. Johnson earned a master’s degree in education from UT-Tyler in 1993. A native of Denton, Texas, Johnson and his wife, Cathy, have two sons, Tyler and Garrett.For more information about D-BAT and to find a location near you https://dbat.net/To join our baseball and softball community for special offers and events text "baseball" to (214) 416-9771For comments, suggestions, or to be considered a guest on the show please email john@behindthedishmedia.com

Great sitting down with long time friend and founder of Warstic. Ben Jenkins. #warstic #behindthedish #baseballpodcast

Brad Balukjian is an American writer and science professor. He is best known for his memoir The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife. In 2015, Balukjian opened a pack of unopened baseball cards from 1986 and decided to track down all of the players inside. A single, unopened pack of 1986 baseball cards. A vow to track down all the players inside. What could possibly go wrong? His journey became the memoir The Wax Pack (2020), which went on to become a Los Angeles Times bestseller. Balukjian said his book was rejected by 38 publishers before the University of Nebraska Press offered him a contract. The Wax Pack Players: Al Cowens, Carlton Fisk, Don Carman, Doc Gooden, Garry Templeton, Gary Pettis, Jaime Cocanower, Lee Mazzilli, Rance Mulliniks, Randy Ready, Richie Hebner, Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Yeager, Vince Coleman His book, On the open road in search of baseball's afterlife is the true story of tracking down all the players in a single pack of 1986 Topps on a 11,341-mile road trip across the U.S. What started out as a fit of nostalgia became something much bigger than baseball: A meditation on the loss of innocence, what it means to grow up, and the surprising gift accessible to us all: Impermanence.

Bob Tewksbury @btewksbury39 pitched for 13 years in The Show, and won 110 games. Bob is currently the mental skills coordinator for the Chicago Cubs. His most notable year as a player was 1992, where he: Went 16-5 on the season Had a 2.16 ERA in 233 innings pitched Appeared in the All-Star game was third in the Cy Young Award voting that year In that same season, Bob walked only 20 batters in 233 innings, the best ratio in the major leagues in over half a century. Bob is known for creating the "Eephus". A lobbed in breaking-ball made famous for giving Mark McGuire trouble at the plate during his record breaking home-run season. He is the author of the best-selling book: Ninety Percent Mental: An All-Star Player Turned Mental Skills Coach Reveals the Hidden Game of Baseball Needless to say, Bob is awesome. Join us in this episode for a deep dive into all things baseball. #behindthedish #baseballpodcast #bobtewksbury #johnbuck #mentalgameofbaseball #podcast

This podcast episode is a follow up to the video on our youtube Channel: A day in the life of Collin Theroux, minor league catcher for the Oakland A's. https://youtu.be/eEI-1aEGZw4 Our amazing Intern, David Monasebian put this entire project together for Collin to vlog a day in his life and give us a behind the scenes look at the life of a professional ballplayer. So, Go check out the video on our Youtbe Channel. and in the mean time, enjoy this conversation between John Buck and Collin Theroux.

Tim Cossins is the major league field coordinator and catching instructor for the Baltimore Orioles. Tim is considered by players as one of the top catching instructors in Major League Baseball. This episode kicks off John's curiosity around new and innovative catching methods being taught vs. old school catching techniques. Concussions, and more. If you're a catcher, this episode is for you. 

Mike Rosamond was the Houston Astros first round draft pick in 1999 out of Ole Miss. Mike played 8 season in professional baseball, and a few of those were with John. They were teammates, roommates, and the best of friends. Mike even has a son named Buck. In this episode, we get a behind the scenes look at managing everyday life in professional baseball. Along with the experience and challenge of coaching your own children in sports.

This episode is the result from a message sent in to our Instagram on whether or not size matters in baseball. John also gives his thoughts on playing just one sport vs. being multiple sport athlete.

Dr. Jacobs has more than three decades of experience working with professional athletes — from Major League baseball, football and basketball players to soccer, hockey, golf and tennis pros. He was one of the first sport psychologists to work with a US Olympic team. During his years as the US Cycling Team's sports psychologist, they won a record nine medals at the 1984 Olympics — the first cycling medals for the US in 72 years. Dr. Jacobs has served as the team psychologist for the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Comets, and numerous athletes and coaches from a variety of professional and Olympic teams as well as the Australian National Swim Team. Additionally, he has served as a consultant for the US Swimming and Weight Lifting Federations, the PGA and USTA and the US Olympic Committee's Sports Psychology Registry.

This episode is a mash-up with John and the first BTD giveaway winner Zack Christensen, a current student-athlete at Kearns High School in Utah. Part of our first giveaway package was a 1-on-1 workout with John. When asked what he wanted to improve on, Zack wanted to develop his hand speed and receiving skills as a catcher. So that's what we did. In this episode you get a feel for the unique way John uses other sports to develop baseball specific skills. Plus you will get a number of really great insights into the mental game of baseball and how to think like the pros.

“Uncle Dave” is one of John's life long role models. In this episode we hear about how Dave was key in negotiating John's first MLB contract, plus more.

When it comes to baseball fans. Zack Hample is baseball royalty. Zack is a native New Yorker, published author, full-time YouTuber, world record holder, public speaker, people gatherer, charity fundraiser, writing group leader, former competitive Scrabble player, music freak, niche hobbyist, and infamous nerd. Conan O'Brien once called him “the worst man in America,” but screw him. Not everyone gets it. He's also a baseball superfan. That's how most people know him. He's attended games at 59 different MLB stadiums and snagged more than 11,000 balls in the stands including Mike Trout's 1st career home run and Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit. With over 500,000 Youtube subscribers, Zack gets to travel the globe and share his passion for the game. In this episode, John and Zack talk about the art of catching a ball, their favorite stadiums, and a whole lot more. www.zackhample.com #zackhample @zack_hample #behindthedish

It was a pleasure sitting down with the smart and successful @ashlundjade

The first of many. Jason joins John via Zoom to share clubhouse stories, pre-game routines, and much more.