Side Retired Podcast

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are recording right after the conclusion of Draft Day 1. From a cavalcade of prep shortstops, big lefty college arms and so much more, the guys discuss all the storyline surrounding the first day of the MLB Draft. Shoutout to friend of the program Cody Bowker on his selection and rooting for more friends of the show to be selected on day 2! 

Dylan Campione, James Taussig & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing changes they would make to the all-star game. From the fan vote to player vote and commissioner's selections, the guys have fixes for each step of the process.   A special good luck to all of our draft eligible guests and co-host James with the MLB Draft taking place this weekend!!  

Oklahoma State Pitcher Sean Youngerman is back on the show! Sean joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss the past calendar year. What was it like to pitch in the Big 12, at an MLB stadium and his experience recently at the MLB Draft Combine! Good luck to Sean this upcoming weekend with the Major League Baseball Draft and can't wait to see the next steps in his journey! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & James Kreisler are back discussing the 2025 all-star game rosters. From the biggest surprises, biggest snubs and everyone in between, the guys talk about the best players in the sport. Plus, it's draft week & trade deadline month, so the guys preview an exciting time on the podcast! 

Boston Red Sox Outfield Prospect Will Turner joins Dylan Campione on today's episode! Hear all about Will's baseball journey from playing at South Alabama, playing in the Cape Cod league and getting drafted by the Red Sox. Plus, Will takes us through the type of ball player he is and what he's learned from his first season in 2024 to now! Thanks so much for joining us Will, appreciate all the time & insight. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down the best players of the past month! From MVP candidates to breakout rookies, the guys discuss the best of the best on the mound and in the batters box. We are excited to kick off our draft, all-star and trade deadline coverage over the next month so make sure you are following along on our social medias @SideRetiredPod 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are reunited as the guys discuss all the latest around the league. The Marlins have not lost a game in the last week, the Mets get boat raced by the Pirates, a couple surprising trade candidates and so much more! 

Starting Pitcher for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mike Nelson joins Matt Potter on today's interview. Mike takes Matt through his baseball journey from walking on at RPI to becoming a reliable starter with over 50 innings pitched in 2025. Thanks again so much for joining us Mike. 

Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani are joined by die-hard listener of the podcast James Kreisler for today's mid-week draft. Today, the guys draft the best starting pitchers since 1990 to never win a Cy Young. From inner circle Hall of Famers to amazing peaks, the guys cover the best of the best to never win hardware. 

Nicho Fernandez & Matt Potter are in the driver's seat for today's episode as the guys go around the league. From Rafael Devers beating the Red Sox, the latest all-star ballot update, the sinking New York Mets to so much more, the guys cover it all! 

Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson is back on the show to discuss life on the Hilltop during summer. From graduate transfers to high school prospect camps, Coach T discusses all things recruiting as well as what his daily life is like during the summer months. 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Matt Potter are back for the second edition of our three part episode discussing each team's Mount Rushmore of the past decade. The guys argue over the best players from the NL Central and AL Central from 2016 - 2025. Tune in later this month for our final edition and submit your Mount Rushmores to our twitter or instagram @SideRetiredPod !! 

Dylan Campione is joined by a cavalcade of analysts on today's episode to discuss all things Rafael Devers to the Red Sox. Co-host Henry returns as well as Side Retired veterans Matt Potter and Jonas Guerriere plus the Side Retired debut of Luke Chiasson. Hear all the guys' perspectives including the future of the Red Sox, the Giants chances in the NL West, the return package, and the Dodgers newest starting pitcher! All that and more plus our three rapid fire questions to wrap up the episode! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez and a returning Matt Potter are back discussing the best players of the past decade! In our first of three Mt. Rushmore episodes, the guys discuss who should be on each team's Mount Rushmore for the past decade from the NL East and AL East. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing potential early buyers and sellers for the 2025 Trade Deadline. The guys dig into the unique situations presented to the Boston Red Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves & Arizona Diamondbacks as well as recap the rest of the league. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the best players of the past month. From the Cubs' bullpen dominance, Aaron Judge's historic rate and potential first time all-stars, the guys give their takes regarding the best at each position in May! 

The band is back together. Coming off his NCAA Regional win, UTSA's James Taussig is back with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez talking all things UTSA Baseball. James updates the guys on how the season is going, what's next in the Super Regionals and of course some Yankees baseball. Looking forward to having JT back on a regular basis this summer but first a couple more wins for the Roadrunners. 

Writer for Just Baseball Media & The Skippers View as well as content creator for Backside Groundballs Media Will Mossa joins the show! As our resident college baseball expert, Will takes Dylan & Nicho through the field of 64 and some of the biggest storylines surrounding NCAA Baseball. Thanks so much for joining us Will & thanks for the recommendation Jared Perkins!! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for another Wednesday Draft! This week, the guys pick the best careers that never featured an MVP Award. From inner circle Hall of Famers to amazing peaks, the guys cover it all in today's episode! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez go around the league discussing all the latest hot topics. Is Tarik Skubal the best pitcher in the league? Is Aaron Judge the best right handed hitter of all time? Should the Pirates trade Paul Skenes? All that and more in today's 30 minutes! 

With the Hoyas season coming to a close, Dylan Campione is joined by Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson to discuss the 2025 Hoyas. From all the highs to the lows, Coach T takes us through the year for the program and highlights all the graduating seniors and key performances. Thank you so much for joining us throughout the season Coach T & looking forward to continuing this series throughout the summer. 

Part two of our Hall of Fame Draft Series, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez draft the best active players they think will be locks to enter Cooperstown. From the inner circle veterans such as Mike Trout and Clayton Kershaw to players just getting their careers started, the guys cover it all! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back talking about the biggest storylines of the week. Brandon Hyde's firing, Jose Alvarado's suspension, the Subway Series, Power Rankings and so much more covered in 30 minutes! 

On the heels of Pete Rose's reinstatement, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back drafting the best players not in the Hall of Fame. From steroid users to underrated defensive stars to ace pitchers, the guys cover it all in today's draft. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take a tour around the league and all the latest drama. Rafael Devers refuses to play first base. The Rockies and Pirates fire their managers. The Mets pitching lab is elite. All that and more in today's recap! 

The return of co-host Henry Kolani! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined for the first time in months by OG co-host Henry Kolani. Henry gives his takes on all things 2025 MLB and gives an inside look into play dIII baseball this Spring at Bates! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take turns drafting the best players they think will make the all-star game for the first time in 2025! Cy Young candidates such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Michael King, veterans Cal Raleigh & Jesus Luzardo are just some of the 21 names mentioned on today's episode! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez continue their series from last year discussing the best players in the sport. Pete Alonso, Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis and so many stars discussed as well as breakouts such as Jorge Polanco, Kristian Campbell and more! 

Head Coach of Georgetown University Baseball Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione discussing an exciting weekend for the Hoyas! As the Hoyas get set to welcome in the reigning Big East Champions St. John's for a big time weekend series, the Hoyas also welcome back over 50 alumni for this weekend's festivities. Plus, updates on several successful Hoyas stories including a new Home Run King, a series win and a Pro Hoya update! 

Boston Red Sox columnist Sean McAdam joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode. Having covered the Sox for over 30 years, Sean gives us an inside look into covering the ups and downs of Red Sox baseball. Plus, hear all about Sean's experiences being involved in the recent Netflix Documentary, the Clubhouse, spending the 2024 season with the Red Sox. Thanks so much for joining us Sean, appreciate all the time & insight! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss the managerial hot seats of 2025! Will Rob Thompson, Brandon Hyde and Rocco Baldelli survive until Memorial Day? All that and more plus our wrap around the league packed into 30 minutes! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez give their takes on some of the most well known hitters of 2025. Hot starts and slow starts, former MVP's and former first round draft picks, the guys state which players they believe in and those who's time as starts might be up!   

Baseball Author Phil Coffin returns to the show! Phil joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss his second book A Baseball Book of Days. Hear all about over thirty unique days in baseball history and Phil's writing process. Thanks again so much for joining us on the show again Phil, appreciate all the time and insight!   

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez give their takes on some of the most well known pitchers of 2025. Hot starts and slow starts, which ones do we expect to continue as the season progresses! All that and more! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest around the league. From the potential callups of Jac Caglianone and Nick Kurtz, the recent extensions of Garrrett Crochet and Vlad Guerrero Jr. and surprising divisional races.

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are here for the power rankings of the 2025 season. Phillies and Dodgers and Mets, oh my. Plus who's the top dog in the American League and how can we round out the bottom portion of the top 10? All that and more in today's episode! 

Georgetown Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss the Hoyas upcoming conference schedule! Hear all about the differences between non-conference and conference, roster sizes and all the latest updates about the Hoyas! 

Georgetown University starting shortstop Blake Schaaf joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss his baseball journey! Heading into conference play, Blake takes us through his first two seasons at Georgetown, his approach at the plate and in the field and so much more!! Thanks so much for joining us Blake!! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez overreact to the first games of the season. From the torpedo bat, to Rafael Devers and breakout performances on the mound, the guys don't think its a big deal BUT let's talk about it!! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are kicking off another season of Side Retired. Back for our annual predictions episode, the guys break down all their boldest takes from around the league including trades, pennant races, award winners and show specific moments. All that & more. Extremely grateful for everyone who's been along for the ride and looking forward to kicking off another season!! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing all the latest roster moves around the league. From top prospects cracking big league rosters, minor trade moves and veterans opting out of contracts, the guys discuss the dozens of transactions over the past 72 hours!   

Head Coach of Georgetown Baseball Edwin Thompson joins Dylan Campione to discuss all the latest around the Hoyas. From another Big East Honor Roll Player award, a dominant Spring Breakout performance from a Pro Hoya and a couple tough series, Coach T and Dylan get you all caught up. Plus, a weekend preview headed into the Hoyas matchup against Radford. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down the best managers in the league. Following Dave Roberts' record setting contract, the guys rank their top 10 managers across the league. From Hall of Famers such as Bruce Bochy and Terry Francona to second year skippers such as Carlos Mendoza and Stephen Vogt! 

With the Hoyas season in full swing, Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss the Hoyas season so far. A recent trip to Florida State University, hosting the DMV Classic and stand out performances and individual honors, Coach T and Dylan cover it all! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back previewing the National League in part two of our season preview. Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Which of the three NL East powerhouses will come out on top? Who wins the NL Central? All that and more packed into 30 minutes! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down the American League!! From each division, to award races and so much more, the guys cover everything you need to know about the Junior Circuit!   

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down all the latest around the league. From the Automatic Balls & Strikes System, the remaining free agents on the block, and the prospects getting attention as Spring Training games begin. All that and more covered in 30 minutes!! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for the second annual Breakout Predictions episode! Coming off of Dylan's successful 2024 pitching staff, the guys break down hitters and pitchers they expect to dominate in 2025!! 

Big League Veteran Matthew Boyd of the Chicago Cubs joins the show! Hear Matt's conversation with Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani discussing his baseball journey from pitching in the 2024 playoffs, recovering from injury and joining the Cubs this offseason. Really appreciate all the time and insight Matt gave us!! 

Welcome back to our Talkin' with T segment as we are joined by Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson coming off the Hoyas' first games! Hear Coach T's thoughts on their opening weekend at Presbyterian and an exciting mid-week game against George Mason. All that and more packed into today's episode!   

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani wrap up our top 10 series by discussing the top 10 players in baseball. Ohtani, Judge, Soto, Betts, Trout and other perennial superstars are discussed as well as some breakout candidates!! Thanks again to all our guests that joined us throughout the top 10 series and to all our loyal listeners that submitted lists throughout the offseason!