Side Retired Podcast

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! 

Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher and former Georgetown Hoya Jake Bloss joins the show! Hear all about Jake's journey from being recruited to the Hilltop to making his Major League Debut a year after playing for Georgetown. Jake joins Dylan Campione & Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson for the 7th edition of Talkin' with T! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez have reached the final position of our top 10 rankings. The dominant closers, electric setup men and breakout candidates! Dylan & Nicho cover all the guys out of the pen in today's episode! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez enter the fantasy world. What are the top five organizations you would like to take over today? What five teams are going to struggle the most in the next five years? Let's hear it! 

Founder of Backside Groundballs Media Trevor Powers joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss the rise of his company! From starting as a podcast to now traveling across the country to visit college baseball facilities, Trevor details his baseball journey and lifestyle. Plus hear all about Trevor's experiences as a college baseball coach and how that has impacted his view on the game. 

With Opening Day 10 days away, Dylan Campione is joined by Georgetown Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson for our 6th edition of Talkin' with T. Join us as the guys discuss the Hoyas 2025 schedule, key dates on the calendar and faces Hoya fans should learn. Coming off of 3 straight 30 win seasons, the Hoyas look to build on their previous success in the 2025 season!! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are joined by our Starting Pitching expert Matt Fernandez as the guys discuss the top pitchers across the league. Paul Skenes, Jacob deGrom, Tarik Skubal and over a dozen other aces enter the conversation to be the best of the best! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani draft the best of the youngsters. From Paul Skenes, Bobby Witt Jr & Gunnar Henderson, the guys discuss the best players 25 years old and younger and predict the future stars of the game. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are taking a look at the latest around the league. From the Ryan Pressly trade, Alex Bregman to Houston rumors, and Steve Cohen's comments at Amazing Day, the guys discuss it all in today's Rumors Recap episode!! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down the star studded right field position. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr, Corbin Carroll and so much more. Plus, who do the guys think could be this year's breakout star!   

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez hop on minutes after the Hall of Fame results are announced to discuss the three newest Hall of Famers. Plus, who do the guys think has a chance at future induction and looking ahead to the newcomers on next year's ballot. 

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Marc Narducci is back! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss all things Cooperstown with our resident BBWAA Member. Who was featured on Mr. Narducci's ballot this season and who got snubbed. Always appreciate our annual conversation and can't wait to have Mr. Narducci back on next year! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the latest signings around the league. Tanner Scott and Roki Sasaki are headed to Los Angeles and fans are claiming the league is broken. Nicho and Dylan think otherwise...

Dylan Campione, Henry Kolani & Nicho Fernandez break down the top 10 center fielders in the sport. From the reigning superstars of Mike Trout & Julio Rodriguez to breakout campaigns from Jackson Merrill & Brenton Doyle, the guys discuss who should be on top. Plus, our breakout predictions and reactions to fan submitted lists. To be featured in our top 10 right fielders, email us your list to sideretiredpod@gmail.com 

Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer and 2000 Mets National League Champion Shortstop Mike Bordick joins the show! Hear all about Mike's journey from playing in the Oakland Coliseum, replacing Cal Ripken and participating in the Subway Series. Plus, a special shoutout to the Baseball Warehouse as Mike takes us through his coaching journey and all the work he does with the Baseball Warehouse facility. 

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Bill Ballou is back on the show to discuss this year's Hall of Fame Ballot! From Ichiro to C.C. Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez, Dylan Campione & Matt Potter sit down with Mr. Ballou to discuss the stars he voted for and the guys he deemed not worthy of the Hall. Always appreciate our annual conversation with Mr. Ballou and can't wait for next year! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are taking their rankings to the outfield! The guys break down the best in left field including Jarren Duran, Teoscar Hernandez, Brandon Nimmo and so much more! Plus, we give our takes on fan submitted lists! To have you Center Field list featured, email us sideretiredpod@gmail.com 

On the 5th Edition of 'Talkin with T' Dylan Campione & Georgetown University Baseball Coach Edwin Thompson are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi! Hear all about Jon's career journey and twenty years in the baseball industry as we discuss topics such as the life of a reporter, the 2004 ALCS and the current landscape of baseball. So thankful to Coach T and Jon Morosi for joining us on this special episode!