Podcasts about big leagues

In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper take in-depth looks at Royals 1B/OF Jac Caglianone and Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski. They have been two of the best prospects in the minors in the first two months of the season. What are their timetables and what more do they have to work on?(00:00) What we have been seeing in the minors this week(07:05) Breaking down Jac Caglianone(25:30) Scouting report on Jacob Misiorowski(37:00) JJ on Rays LHP Ian Seymour(38:10) Josh on Dodgers OF Eduardo Quintero(41:50) Geoff on Rockies SS Ryan RitterOur Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Southeastern 16 crew of Graham Doty, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee break down host Clemson's draw in an NCAA baseball regional. Topics include: Clemson's offense gets on base throughout the lineup, with potential MLB first-round center fielder Cam Cannarella providing a dynamic presence in center field, Dominic Listi (.506 OBP) making for the lineup's toughest out, and Jacob Jarrell (15 HR) and Collin Priest (12) providing power. Workhorse right-hander Aidan Knaak and ace relievers Lucas Mahlstedt, Jacob McGovern and Reed Garris giving the Tigers aces on the mound. West Virginia was the Big 12's regular-season champion, but faded late in the season. Outfielder Kyle West (.354/500/.628, 10 HR) led a balanced offense that stole 105 bases. Griffin Kirn, Jack Kartsonas and Reese Bassinger give the Mountaineers a trio of durable, effective pitchers that give WVU a shot to advance. Kentucky played nearly everyone competitively and even took a series at Tennessee. The Wildcats' back-end bullpen troubles prevented a better record, but coach Nick Mingione is one of the best on the business and gets a lot out of a lineup that bunts, runs and puts pressure on defenses. Left fielder Cole Hage is a standout, shortstop Tyler Bell turned down Big League money to come to campus and starred as a freshman this year, and weekend starters Nic McCay's experience and crafty lefty-hander Ben Cleaver make the Wildcats a tough out. South Carolina Upstate is one of the tournament's toughest four-seeds, thanks to an offense that hit .319/.422/.530, with slugger Scott Newman (18 HR) leading the way. Ace Amp Phillips makes the Spartans a threat to pull an upset against one of the three Power 4 teams in the regional.

(00:00) Nick Cattles and Andrew Callahan are in for Zolak and Bertrand, starting the show with a discussion about Marcelo Mayer’s MLB debut and Alex Bregman’s injury. (13:58) We continue by dissecting why the Red Sox won’t play Rafael Devers at third base. (24:03) How did the Celtics lose to this Knicks squad? We break it down. (38:57) The crew partakes in a best cookout snake draft in honor of Memorial Day.

Kyle Harrison joins Extra Innings with Bill Laskey to discuss his journey back to the big leagues after not making the roster after spring training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR1 - AJ Smith-Shawver continues to show why belongs with the big league club In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Washington Nationals 5-2 yesterday, talk about the Braves getting back to .500 again thanks to another strong outing from young starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver, talk about Ronald Acuña Jr. making his first rehab start with the Gwinnett Stripers yesterday, let you hear what Acuña Jr. had to say after his first rehab start with the Stripers yesterday, and react to what he had to say as well. Then, Beau, Mike, and Ali talk about an article that Atlanta Falcons' beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall wrote about Falcons' first round pick Jalon Walker, the comparisons he gets and has gotten to Cowboys edge rusher and outside linebacker Micah Parsons, and if Walker could be the Falcons' version of Parsons. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why expecting Jalon Walker to be the Falcons' version of Micah Parsons is unfair. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the biggest local and national headlines in The Front Page! On this edition of The Front Page, Mike, Beau, and Ali recap and react to the Denver Nuggets beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 last night at home in game six of their Western Conference semifinals series, and forcing a game seven in Oklahoma City. The Morning Shift crew also previews tonight's game six between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics in their Eastern Conference semifinals series, and discusses if the Knicks will close it out tonight or if the Celtics will force a game seven. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

This Week on The Price for Paradise Podcast: Chasing the Big Leagues with Reed Buts & Denny Brady This week, we sat down with Left handed Pitcher for the Oakland Ballers, Reed Buts and returning guest Denny Brady, who you might remember from a past episode we recorded the week he officially retired from pro ball. Now on the other side of the game, Denny joins us as Reed's pitching coach—and he's here to break down what it takes to optimize Reed's performance on the mound and keep the dream alive. We talk mechanics, mindset, and what it means to fully commit to the grind of chasing the big leagues. This is a must-listen for baseball fans, athletes chasing their own version of paradise, and anyone who understands the cost of going all in on a dream

Ben & Woods are joined by Padres broadcaster Bob Scanlan on a Big League Wednesday! Listen here as Ben completely forgets how long Scan has been covering the team, we get his thoughts on Dylan Cease seeming to turn things around, and MUCH more!

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by KMOX host and former Score host Chris Rongey to reflect on his days hosting the White Sox pregame and postgame shows. In particular, they pondered whether Pope Leo XIV ever listened to his shows. Later, Spiegel and Holmes shared a scouting report on newly promoted Cubs slugger Moises Ballesteros as he's set to make his MLB debut.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the news that the Cubs are set to promote slugger Moises Ballesteros to the big leagues as outfielder Ian Happ is headed for the injured list with oblique discomfort.

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Score baseball insider Bruce Levine to discuss his report that the Cubs are set to promote slugger Moises Ballesteros to the big leagues. Later, Mully and Haugh reacted to the news that the legendary Michael Jordan will be a special contributor to the NBA on NBC.

Send us a textListen in as Scott answers a ball5 podcast Instagram DM question asking if he had ever been involved in a MLB brawl followed by his interview with Aggie 1B/DH Matt Bergevin, as Matt discusses his career path to A&M as well as the focus on his teammate's successes and his intent to help younger teammates adjust to the ups and downs of college baseball. Enjoy!!MLB Tigers/Indians brawl      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VumnpkaBsjQ

We were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, John and Huge talked about a rough weekend for the Tigers, talked about some of the players that are really making an impact, gave their thought's on players they don't think are ready for the Big Leagues, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, the upcoming PGA Championship, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, John and Huge talked about a rough weekend for the Tigers, talked about some of the players that are really making an impact, gave their thought's on players they don't think are ready for the Big Leagues, and much more. In our second hour, we talked about the PGA Championship as we were joined by PGA Rules Official Mark Wilson. He and Huge talked about storylines they'll be keeping their eyes on, gave their thought's on who could be front runners this weekend, and much more. We were then joined by Cara Lutz from the Meijer team, so we could talk about the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give on Father's day weekend. She filled us in on some of the things returning to the Tournament this year, talked about some new things that are coming, and much more. We were then joined by Grant Boone from the Golf Channel and NBC Sports so he and Huge could talk some Golf. He and Huge looked ahead to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, talked about Lexi Thompson coming back to play in it, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Michigan Basketball Head Coach John Beilein and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Talking Hoops" segment. Huge, John, and Josh talked about what they've liked from the match-ups in the NBA Playoffs, they talked about the Pistons in the off-season, and so much more. We were then joined by Cathy Cooper who is the Tournament Director for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. She told us what's different with the Tournament this year, talked about some of that Golfers that will be returning this year, and much more. We wrapped up the show talking about the Lions as Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit joined us. He and Huge looked ahead to the NFL schedule release tomorrow, talked about Rookie Camp last week, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, we're talking about the Detroit Tigers, the upcoming PGA Championship, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our first hour, we were joined by former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. During that time, John and Huge talked about a rough weekend for the Tigers, talked about some of the players that are really making an impact, gave their thought's on players they don't think are ready for the Big Leagues, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the news that the Cubs are set to promote top pitching prospect Cade Horton. Later, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joined the show to break down the outlet's top 100 prospects list.

Guests are way back. In this episode, I sit down with my best—Chase Lambin is a former professional baseball player who spent 15 years chasing the Big League dream, and now coaches in the Texas Rangers organization.Chase gives us an inside peak at life in professional baseball, including stories I've never heard before. His Tracy McGrady story alone makes this episode worth tuning in.We get into my favorite part of having a buddy who coaches future Major Leaguers—the emotional aspect of players getting called up to the Big Leagues. For me, seeing a text vid of a call-up is like looking into my stocking on Christmas morning. If you're not still doing that, might be time to upgrade your S/O (but that's for a future solo ep).Chase tells the story of their most recent call-up, Blaine Crim, who, incidentally, is my new favorite player.Funny how you get older and pull for the 27-year old call-up you have some Kevin Bacon connection to. But when you were 9, you'd have used that rookie's baseball card in your tire spokes. Well, I'm older now, and would sooner use a Topps Justin Verlander to give my 4-year old's balance bike the vroom sound.We also discuss Chase's approach to parenting, coaching and maintaining perspective. He shares insights from his book The Hitters Handbook, and reflects on lessons learned from coaches and teammates throughout his career.Re baseball, we cover everything from 12-year old travel ball to Corey Seager riling up the Rangers in the playoffs because he got excited about a homerun (which he doesn't do often).There's a reason Chase & I have remained the best of buds since we met in 1994. Episodes where I have him on keep getting better!But yeah, that's not the reason.I'll just tell you that having a 'bestie' you've known since 9th grade, and getting to broadcast some our conversations with you beautiful MFs, is one of my great joys in life. At least in part, because you've told me you enjoy them too.

Bob Nightengale, MLB columnist with USA Today, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton and who's else might be on the hot seat around the league. Bob also checks in on the Blue Jays, before sharing his most disappointing team of the season so far, what to make of the Diamondbacks in 2025, and his thoughts on Juan Soto and Kyle Tucker. Travis Sawchik (24:50), MLB writer with TheScore, stops by to share his take on Shelton's dismissal in Pittsburgh. The trio dive deeper into what's gone wrong for the Buccos and the path forward to right the ship. Jeff and Kevin wrap up today's program with more of your calls on the "Back Leg Line".The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

SEGMENT - Jones and Keefe discuss the Red Sox after yet another tough loss in a long stretch of them, is Alex Cora managing too passively? Should the Sox make a move to bring one of their top prospects up to the Big Leagues?

Welcome to Church Pew Sports Ep 178 - Brains, Baggage & The Big Leagues - Why So Many Young Athletes Flame Out We welcome Kip Rodgers, founder of BrainCode Corp, for a deep and eye-opening conversation about what really goes on behind the scenes of the NFL Draft—and why so many talented athletes never live up to expectations. With over a decade of experience assessing NFL draft prospects' mental makeup, Kip shares how she uses neuroscience-based evaluations to help athletes, agents, and teams make better decisions. From entitlement issues to spiritual grounding, Kip dives into the mental, emotional, and spiritual traits that often determine whether a player succeeds or crashes out of the league. We discuss real stories of players who let pride and poor judgment derail their careers, and why some top talents fall in the draft for reasons beyond the field. Kip also explains the growing trend of college transfers, how money changes everything, and what she asks young players about their family life and faith background during evaluations. Also: What role does humility play in quarterback success? Why is strong faith a predictor of stability? And how should teams screen for red flags without crossing the line? It's a fascinating blend of sports psychology, faith, and football culture—an absolute must-listen for fans who care about what really shapes a player.   This week's CPS Starting Host Lineup: Bill Hobson Pastor Paul Miller Kip Rodgers --------- Did you know you can now WATCH Church Pew Sports on our new YOUTUBE Channel? You can listen to EVERY episode of CPS by visiting Churchpewsports.com/ We would love to hear your thoughts, comments, and questions. Reach out to us at: churchpewsports316@gmail.com Stay connected to Church Pew Sports on Facebook and Twitter @CPewsSports316  

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Dukes and Bell are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the Braves 4-0 win over the Reds behind AJ Smith-Shawver's one hit, no runs outing as he pitched eight innings.

The rise of Mike Hampton

The life and times of the original utility player Joe Hall ... he could do it all

Big League Dreaming The Podcast - A show about baseball, dreams and family. A family podcast about pursuing your Big League Dreams.In this episode of Big League Dreaming, host John Gonzalez and his sons Zak and Ty discuss their love for baseball, the excitement of sponsoring a Little League team, and the joys and challenges of coaching youth sports.They are joined by Brian Keur, a former classmate of Zak's and current Little League coach at Northwestern Little League in Comstock Park, Michigan. Brian shares his experiences and insights on the importance of fostering a love for the game in young players. The conversation flows from personal memories of Little League to the current state of their sponsored 8U team, highlighting the community aspect of youth sports and the life lessons learned on the field.In this episode, the hosts discuss the experiences and challenges of coaching youth baseball, particularly focusing on T-ball and minor league levels. They share insights on player development, the importance of balancing skill-building with fun, and the dynamics of coaching young players. The conversation also touches on memorable moments from their own childhood experiences in Little League, the atmosphere at games, and the evolving nature of sportsmanship among parents and fans. The episode concludes with reflections on the excitement of coaching and the future of their teams.Where to listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51WmGrQyjEgrZ0cP9uV9B5Anchor: https://anchor.fm/big-league-dreaming-the-podcastGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81OWU0M2ExNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/big-league-dreaming-the-podcastPocket Casts: https://pca.st/h3v0lgceRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/big-league-dreaming-the-podcast-853orxWhere to follow us atTwitter: @BLDPODTikTok: @bigleaguedreaming

Welcome to The Big League - Late Set. This is part 3 that completes my Progressive House mix series back to back with Pasha. Shout out to the Fluff who has done a great job with his turntable recording debut . This set is still 124bpm but a little bit more trancey and up tempo as expected in a a later set. We really hope you have enjoyed all 3 parts. They can play as a 3 part journey if you have time. Whatever you do, turn this one up!

Dave and Lefko are joined by Ben Williamson at T-Mobile Park following the Mariners win over the Angels to discuss how much he’s learned in his first games and his biggest “Welcome to the MLB” moments, they look back on how impressive the Mariners seven series win streak has been, and they break down how the Mariners extensive injury list could impact them for the rest of the season. 

Steve Sparks is hilarious, there's no way around that. He doesn't miss an episode of this show despite being a broadcaster for the Houston Astros; that job will keep you busy. He was a knuckleballer (one of the few) and his way of getting there is fascinating. He shares stories of three different Bobs (Uecker, Gibson and Feller), one of which will definitely make you cry. He explains his nickname that he got in the minor leagues, "Phonebook," plus he dazzles us with his seamhead qualities that we cannot get enough of. Easily one of our favorite interviews in the history of this show, pass it along to someone who loves this game as well and don't forget to subscribe! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

A show about fulfilling your dreams and taking it to the next level. Life is built on dreams.A family podcast about pursuing your Big League Dreams.In this episode of Big League Dreaming, John Gonzalez and his sons discuss their favorite ballpark foods in a fun and engaging draft format. They explore classic stadium snacks like hot dogs, peanuts, and nachos, while also sharing personal anecdotes and memories from past games. The conversation highlights the joy of baseball and family, culminating in a light-hearted debate over who has the best picks. The episode wraps up with plans for future food drafts and a call for listener engagement.Where to listen to the podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51WmGrQ...Anchor: https://anchor.fm/big-league-dreaming...Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/big-league-...Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/h3v0lgceRadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/big-league-dr...Where to follow us atTwitter: @BLDPODTikTok: @bigleaguedreamingTimecodes00:00 Introduction to Big League Dreaming03:04 Drafting Favorite Ballpark Foods06:07 Exploring Classic Ballpark Snacks09:02 The Importance of Ice Cream at Games11:59 Nostalgic Ballpark Favorites15:07 Final Picks and Honorable Mentions19:59 Ballpark Food Draft Begins30:11 Honorable Mentions and Final Picks35:51 Reflections on Ballpark Experiences

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a senior software engineer in a big tech/faang company and this week is my first ever on call rotation. My team is doing a lot of CI work, monitoring pipelines and support queues during on call. It is probably not as much of a hassle as on call for product teams, but for me personally on call was the nearest I have ever been to hell. Our on call is not the regular getting pinged when something goes wrong, instead we have to manually monitor a dashboard 12 hours constantly for 7 days as the alarming is quite fuzzy. I am the only EU remote worker that has to adopt to the on call PST timezone. That means, my on call shift goes from 3pm-3am in my timezone. It is day 5/7 and I am down 24 energy drinks already, cause this was the only way to stay wake. Knowingly, that this would be just a short-term tradeoff against health, I am now living through the most explosive diarrhea I have ever had. On top, I am sleep derived, dizzy and every body part hurts. That would already be terrible on its own, yet I additionally have a young family, with a 4 year old and a toddler. The on call week, has not only been though on me, but especially also on my children and wife. I don't have time for the kids at all and my wife is doing 100% of everything at the moment, including waking up, breakfast, bringing our son to kindergarten, cooking, cleaning, playing, everything. She is also quite exhausted therefore. Besides On Call, my job has been great and a huge monetary opportunity that is very rare in the EU, therefore quitting just because of 4-5weeks/year is not an option I am considering. Yet, I am wondering if there could be any way of smuggling myself out of the on call rotation. I have seen, that a staff level engineer on our team is not participating in the rotation, but that might be because he got a lot going on with other teams as well. A listener named bebop asks, Is your average “Big Tech” dev “better” than a random dev selected from a large non-technology company? I can't help but feel that if I want to level up my career, I'm going to have to either move into big tech or some unicorn startup.

Unlock the transformative power of AI in leadership with this riveting episode of the Self Aware Leader podcast, hosted by Jason Rigby. Joined by Troy Plota, founder of Plotaverse—the world's first all-AI social platform for creators—this conversation is a masterclass in high-agency leadership and resilience. From a 17-year-old “surf rat” photographer kicked out of his Florida home to a tech pioneer featured in GQ and Times Square, Troy's journey embodies the self-aware leader's ethos: own your path, serve others, and turn setbacks into systems that uplift. After Apple's betrayal with his Plotograph app—a $6M giveaway followed by a lowball offer—Troy built Plotaverse to empower artists with customizable profiles, pixel-shifting patents, and equitable monetization, challenging Instagram's 7.5% creator payouts. He shares how AI amplifies creativity, debunking myths that it “cheapens” art, and envisions a future of democratized filmmaking and dynamic digital art. Leaders will learn actionable strategies to embrace AI tools like Runway and Stable Diffusion, reframe adversity, and build communities that prioritize service. Troy's collaboration with icons like Ellen von Unwerth and his Nvidia partnership for offline AI models highlight his visionary approach. Perfect for entrepreneurs, creators, and self-aware leaders seeking to leverage technology for impact, this episode offers practical insights on resilience, innovation, and leadership in an AI-driven world. Discover how to transform pain into purpose, lead with authenticity, and join the Plotaverse revolution. Tune in now to unlock your creative superpower and take bold action. Subscribe to Self Aware Leader for weekly episodes on leadership, personal growth, and cutting-edge innovation. Download Plotaverse, follow Troy (@troyplota), and start building your legacy today! Guest Bio Troy Plota is a photography legend turned tech innovator with over 30 years in the creative industry. Known for dynamic, display-based imagery, he's worked with top celebrities and brands, earning features in GQ and pioneering a Times Square digital billboard shot with a digital camera. As founder of Plotaverse, Troy launched Plotograph, the world's first app to animate stills, hitting #1 in the App Store with over 10 million downloads. An early AI adopter, he now leads Plotaverse, the first all-AI social platform empowering artists. Troy is also a speaker, consultant, and host of The Why of AI, inspiring creators to embrace AI. Website: troyplota.com Plotaverse: plotaverse.com Plotagraph Pro: plotagraphpro.com X Handle: @troyplota Instagram: @Plotagraph Episode Overview In this powerful Self Aware Leader episode, host Jason Rigby sits down with Troy Plota to unpack his mythic journey from a teenage outcast to a tech visionary. Troy shares how resilience, service, and AI-driven innovation fueled Plotaverse's rise as an artist-first platform. The conversation dives into overcoming betrayal, embracing AI as a leadership tool, and building systems that empower others—a blueprint for self-aware leaders to own their impact. Key Moments & Topics Troy's Heroic Origin (00:01 - 03:24) Troy reflects on his Florida “surf rat” days, defying his father's doubts to pursue photography at 17 with just a camera. His move to Miami and Atlanta sparked a career in fashion, advertising, and celebrity photography. Key Quote: “I just picked up my camera and I've never had another job ever since.” Jason's Insight: “You started serving right off the bat… creating a ton of value.” Breaking into the Big Leagues (01:22 - 03:24) Troy's hustle organizing modeling agency portfolios led to paid shoots and high-profile clients. His work landed in GQ and on a pioneering Times Square digital billboard—the first shot with a digital camera. AI: The Creative Superpower (04:12 - 06:02) Troy calls AI a “miracle,” comparing it to the film-to-digital shift, and collaborates with Ellen von Unwerth to push boundaries. He argues AI enhances creativity, enabling dynamic stills and films. Key Quote: “If you don't embrace this, you're going to be left behind.” The Apple Crucible (06:55 - 09:42) Apple's promotion of Plotograph for the iPhone X launch led to a $6M giveaway, a lowball offer, and no promised exposure. A competitor copied his app, but Troy built Plotaverse, the first all-AI social platform. Jason's Take: “This is age-old—making a profit off an artist… there's always this boogeyman behind them.” Plotaverse: Empowering Creators (10:16 - 15:18) Plotaverse offers customizable profiles, pixel-shifting patents, and monetization, reinvesting ad revenue into artists. Key Quote: “I've designed the profile pages to be like your website… you dictate what goes first.” Unexpected Impact (12:14 - 13:34) Plotaverse helps hospital patients combat depression and powers visuals for electronic music shows. Highlight: “People would say, ‘I was in bed for months and literally addicted to your app… it saved my life.'” Debunking AI Myths (15:39 - 18:34) Troy addresses fears that AI makes art “too easy,” emphasizing prompting skills and accessibility via open-source models. Jason's Insight: “Even the prompt… that should be monetized.” The Future of Creativity (20:11 - 23:19) Troy predicts AI will democratize filmmaking and transform static art into dynamic displays. Vision: “Things don't have to be stationary anymore… it's a combination of augmented reality and screens.” Data Visualization & Community (23:19 - 25:51) Plotaverse supports photographers, videographers, and data artists, amplifying innovative work like oceanographic visualizations. Troy's Take: “Art has always been about what it makes you feel… now it can move.” Getting Started with Plotaverse (26:25 - 29:26) Troy invites listeners to download Plotaverse, explore uncompressed imagery, and unlock pro features after 50 posts/comments. A desktop version with Runway, Pika, and Stable Diffusion is coming, backed by an Nvidia partnership. Call to Action: “Go on, find some artists you love, and get inspired.” Actionable Takeaways for Self-Aware Leaders Own Your Path: Like Troy at 17, bet on yourself. Identify one bold move this week to pursue your vision, despite doubts. Reframe Setbacks: Time-box 24 hours to process a recent failure, then list three ways to turn it into leverage. Act on one within 48 hours. Embrace AI: Spend 30 minutes experimenting with an AI tool (e.g., Plotaverse, Stable Diffusion). Share one output with your network. Serve First: Find one way to create value for someone in your field (e.g., share a resource). Track outcomes over two weeks. Build Systems: Audit your projects. Tweak one process to give your team or clients more control, testing it in a one-week sprint. Memorable Quotes Troy: “In every way in life, it's about service and just having faith in doing what you love.” Jason: “This is how AI is supposed to work—it helps us, makes us better, allows us to be more creative.” Troy: “I'm curating the top tools in the world… it's not just about what we have in Plotaverse.” How to Connect Download Plotaverse: Available on iOS and Android Follow Troy: @troyplota on X, @Troyplota on Plotaverse Learn More: plotaverse.com, troyplota.com Plotagraph Pro: plotagraphpro.com Final Thoughts This episode is a rallying cry for self-aware leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators. Troy Plota's journey—from a teenage outcast to a tech visionary—shows how resilience, service, and AI can transform leadership. Plotaverse isn't just a platform; it's a movement to empower creators over algorithms. Download the app, join the community, and ask: What's my next bold move to own my impact? Subscribe to Self Aware Leader for more episodes that ignite your purpose and drive action. Stay awake, stay in action. Jason Rigby Host, Self Aware Leader Podcast

In this inspiring episode of the TCAS Podcast, host Jason Rigby sits down with Troy Plota to explore his incredible journey—from being kicked out of his home at 17 to building a multi-million-dollar digital empire. Troy shares pivotal moments in his career, his transition from traditional photography to AI-driven innovation, and how a negative experience with Apple fueled the creation of Plotaverse. The conversation dives deep into the role of AI in art, its risks and opportunities, and how Plotaverse is revolutionizing the creative landscape by putting artists first. Key Moments & Topics Troy's Origin Story (00:01 - 03:24) Troy reflects on his early life as a “surf rat” in Florida, where his passion for photography began despite his father's skepticism about it as a career. At 17, he left home with just a camera, kickstarting a lifelong journey as a fashion, advertising, and celebrity photographer. A pivotal move to Miami and later Atlanta set the stage for his big break in the industry. Key Quote: “I just picked up my camera and I've never had another job ever since.” Breaking into the Big Leagues (01:22 - 03:24) Troy recounts how he landed his first major opportunity by organizing portfolios for a modeling agency in Atlanta, leading to paid shoots and exposure to high-profile clients. His work gained traction, eventually landing him features in GQ and a groundbreaking digital billboard in Times Square—the first shot with a digital camera. Jason's Insight: “You came in and started serving right off the bat… creating a ton of value.” AI and the Future of Creativity (04:12 - 06:02) Troy embraces AI as a “miracle” for creators, drawing parallels to the shift from film to digital photography. He argues that AI enhances rather than diminishes human creativity, offering tools to bring stills to life and create films that were once impossible. Currently collaborating with Ellen von Unwerth, Troy sees AI as a way to stay ahead of the curve. Key Quote: “If you don't embrace this, you're going to be left behind.” The Apple Betrayal and Plotaverse's Birth (06:55 - 09:42) Troy shares a challenging moment when Apple promoted his Plotograph app for the iPhone X launch, only to lowball him with an offer and fail to deliver promised exposure after a $6 million giveaway. A competitor replicated his app, raking in hundreds of millions, but Troy turned the setback into motivation, building Plotaverse—a social platform for artists. Positive Outcome: Plotaverse became the world's first all-AI social platform, fueled by Troy's resilience and vision. Jason's Take: “This is age-old—making a profit off an artist… there's always this boogeyman behind them.” Plotaverse: Empowering Artists (10:16 - 15:18) Troy introduces Plotaverse as a customizable, artist-first platform where creators control their portfolios without algorithmic interference. Features include pixel-shifting patents to authenticate work, multiple collections for diverse styles, and upcoming monetization tools. Unlike Instagram's 7.5% creator payout, Plotaverse reinvests a significant portion of ad revenue back into artists. Key Quote: “I've designed the profile pages to be like your website… you dictate what goes first.” Unexpected Uses of Plotaverse (12:14 - 13:34) Troy shares surprising stories of Plotaverse's impact, from helping people in hospitals combat depression to powering visuals at electronic music shows. Highlight: “People would say, ‘I was in bed for months and literally addicted to your app… it saved my life.'” Debunking AI Misconceptions (15:39 - 18:34) Addressing fears that AI makes art “too easy,” Troy emphasizes the skill of prompting and the collaborative nature of AI creation. He's working to make AI tools more affordable and accessible, including open-source models. Jason's Insight: “Even the prompt… that should be monetized.” The Next Decade of Art (20:11 - 23:19) Troy predicts that AI will democratize filmmaking, enabling creators to produce feature films from their ideas without Hollywood budgets. Dynamic digital displays will transform static art into moving, mood-setting pieces for homes and galleries. Vision: “Things don't have to be stationary anymore… it's a combination of augmented reality and screens.” Data Visualization and Beyond (23:19 - 25:51) Jason highlights innovative uses of digital art, like oceanographic data visualizations, and Troy agrees that Plotaverse can amplify such work. The platform supports photographers, videographers, and data artists alike, fostering a global, organic creative community. Troy's Take: “Art has always been about what it makes you feel… now it can move.” Getting Started with Plotaverse (26:25 - 29:26) Troy encourages new users to download the app, explore crisp, uncompressed imagery, and follow inspiring artists. Pro features unlock after 50 posts or comments, making tools accessible globally. A desktop version is in development, integrating top AI tools like Runway, Pika, and Stable Diffusion, with an Nvidia partnership for offline models. Call to Action: “Go on, find some artists you love, and get inspired.” How to Connect Download Plotaverse: Available on iOS and Android Follow Troy: @troyplota on X, @Troyplota on Plotaverse Learn More: plotaverse.com, troyplota.com Plotagraph Pro: plotagraphpro.com

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Since humans have gathered, nature and community health have always been intrinsically linked, with nature providing countless benefits to human well-being and community resilience. Communities actively participating in nature conservation and restoration efforts experience environmental and social benefits. Time spent in the natural world offers numerous benefits for family health, strengthening family relationships through shared experience.Introducing children to time in nature provides many lifelong benefits, including physical and mental health and academic competency. One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is their time…especially outside.Welcome to Episode Sixty-One of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!! In this episode, we spoke with retired MLB pitcher Tim Collins. Throughout his 14-plus-year professional baseball career, Tim exemplified determination and resilience, overcoming physical and professional challenges to make a significant impact both on the mound and as a mentor in the sport. Now retired, Tim puts all his efforts back into youth development through coaching. Join us as we discuss Tim's approach to managing adversity, how mentors have played a significant role in his success, his philosophy of ‘family first,' and the importance of being present for those around him, both on and off the field. Tim shares his philosophy of getting the most out of young athletes, the need for a holistic approach to health and wellness, how our values factor into personal and professional decision-making, and the challenges and rewards of being a big leaguer. We left this home run of a conversation ready to hit any curveball life throws at us (puns so intended) Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.  We appreciate you all. Be Well -NOW ™️ Tim Collins Instagram: @tim_collins37Military Baseball Camps Tim is working with: https://www.mvp360sports.com/Virginia Baseball Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/583372864743378Major League Baseball:https://www.mlb.com/* The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan. *** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former MLB reliever Nick Goody discusses his humble beginnings as a failed junior college shortstop and the road to making it on the mound in the big leagues.Time Stamps(5:00) Learning to fly in retirement(9:20) Transitioning from SS to Pitcher in Juco(29:00) Winning LSU Closer Job(36:00) Adjustment to Pro Baseball(53:00) Call to the Big Leagues(1:08:00) Riding the "Scranton Express"(1:18:00) Playing for Terry Francona in Cleveland(1:41:00) Mexican League ExperienceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben & Woods are joined by former big leaguer and Audacy MLB insider Bret Boone who gives us his thoughts on this surprising 14-4 start to the season! Listen here!

Following on from the SP-404 MK2 update, Teenage Engineering have come out with theirs for the EP-133 Sampler. The update looks pretty hefty and there are many outlets looking at those updates. We're interested however in where this puts the EP-133. Are we suddenly looking at an equal playing field in the sampling game? Audionautic Records' latest release, Fields of Few - First Land Encounterhttps://fieldsoffew.bandcamp.com/album/first-land-encounterGrab tickets for Eonlake's London Show here:https://skiddle.com/e/40699373Help Support the Channel:Patreon: www.patreon.com/audionauticThanks to our Patrons who support what we do:Audionauts: Abby, Bendu, David Svrjcek, Josh Wittman, Paul Ledbrook, Coraline Ada Ehmke, Jaycee Lewis and Stephen Setzepfandt, Lars Haur - Audionaut ProducerJonathan Goode - Audionaut ProducerJoin the conversation:

While opening day fever is still in the air, join us at noon to hear the inside story of pitching in the big leagues from Jeremy Affeldt, who pitched seven of his 14 major league seasons for the San Francisco Giants (2009–2015). How do major league pitchers prepare for their jobs? How do all the pieces (physical, mental, strategic, managerial, team chemistry, coaching and more) fit together? Affeldt will be in conversation with Leland Faust and will explore the realities and dispel the myths of the sport. Organizer: George Hammond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MINECRAFT MOVIE has a great second weekend thanks to Chicken Jockey! Pat and Clayton teach theaters how they could make even more money off these wild screenings. Then we break down Jesus Christ's FIFTH wide release of the last month, the animated KING OF KINGS. Is Jesus finally bigger than The Beatles? Rami Malek surprises with a decent opening for THE AMATEUR, and we explain why DROP misread the online dating audience. Classic weekend at the box office, and a classic new episode of The B.O. Boys! Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648   Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media and cutting those vertical videos.   E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com   Subscribe on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast   Follow us on TikTok and Instagram and TwitterX: @TheBOBoysPod   Subscribe to us on Substack and read our new articles: https://substack.com/@theboboys   Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ ---

In this episode, Matt and Kevin discuss the NCAA Championship hopes of the University of Akron Zips, share facts about Argentina, and welcome golfer Jaime Lopez Rivarola. Jaime recounts his journey from Argentina to the U.S. and his junior golf experiences, highlighting the golf federation's support for young players. He reflects on leading the Latin American Amateur Championship and transitioning to college golf in the U.S., emphasizing lessons learned and keys to consistency. Jaime offers insights into professional golf, stressing consistency, mindset, and adaptability. He describes the challenges of traveling on mini-tours, the role of family in his growth, and the importance of realistic goals. Jaime's journey illustrates the dedication needed for success in professional golf and the unique stories from life on the road. NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf Titleist > https://www.titleist.com Golfblueprint > https://www.golfblueprint.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and NCAA Championship Hopes 02:56 Fun Facts About Argentina 06:04 Jaime Lopez Rivarola: A Rising Star in Golf 09:06 The Journey to Golf: Jaime's Early Years 11:53 The Competitive Junior Golf Scene in Argentina 14:55 Leading the Latin American Amateur Championship 18:08 The Role of the Federation in Golf Development 21:05 Transitioning to College Golf in the USA 24:02 Keys to Consistency in Golf Performance 33:40 The Importance of Consistency in Golf Practice 36:13 Mindset and Faith in Practice 39:00 Embracing Challenges and Adaptability 40:56 Going Low: The Mindset of Professional Golfers 45:59 The Realities of Mini Tour Life 51:00 Travel Stories and Experiences on Tour 54:55 Family Influence and Personal Growth 01:00:04 Setting Goals and Future Aspirations

Quest Chips are getting called up to the Big League…and that should make established players like Doritos nervous! In this latest episode, I'll utilize the Q2 2025 Simply Good Foods Company (NASDAQ: SMPL) earnings report, earnings call, and supplemental presentations that were filed on 4/9/2025 as the backdrop to provide broad nutritional snacking market insights. In fiscal Q2 2025, Atkins Nutritionals brand dragged down the overall portfolio performance, as Quest Nutrition beat categorical competitors in tracked channel retail takeaway (up 13% YoY). What's at the heart of the Quest Nutrition success? Quest Nutrition is still known for the original Quest Bar. And that means the company needs the bar business to be healthy for any of this innovation risk to make sense. But Quest Nutrition has proven it's one of the few brands that can successfully extend across multiple product forms...and its customer base expects them to come into an indulgent snacking category and flip it into great tasting (high protein, low sugar) offerings. The snacks segment of Quest Nutrition, which now accounts for half of all retail sales...and if we analyze one layer deeper, the salty side of the Quest snacks segment had quarterly retail takeaway growth of about 45%. The Quest Nutrition salty snacks platform now represents about 35% of the total Quest Nutrition net sales and provide a substantial share of new users to the brand. And I've been a broken record when it comes to stating that salty snacks are where the excitement (and focus) should be placed within Quest Nutrition, as the platform generates over $300 million in retail sales. And while that's super impressive…I believe there's a realistic path to doubling retail sales over the near-term. How? The single most important piece of this strategic growth playbook will revolve around expanding physical availability of the Quest salty snacks platform. So, utilizing its “categorical leadership” for leverage, Quest Nutrition has made “increasing the physical availability” of products a significant initiative within the organization…and recently landed a Quest chips mainline snacking aisle test within a large mass retailer. And if proven successful, I believe it would create a massive “snowball effect” that leads to increased display support, merchandising everywhere, and even new sales channel penetration. Also, I run through what's causing the weak brand performance at Atkins and explain actions the company is taking to change it…especially against the backdrop of GLP-1 weight loss solutions. In my opinion, you're going to see weight management brands like Atkins (and others) get repositioned on the right side of GLP-1 second-order effects through both product innovation (e.g. Atkins strong)...but most of the “innovation” will come in the targeted communication marketing strategies. Finally, OWYN had quarterly retail takeaway growth of 52% YoY...coming from a balance of distribution gains and velocity growth. Moreover, OWYN has significantly accelerated performance across all major sales channels (including ecommerce) and all key retail customers.

Former manager Skip Schumaker joined Ben & Woods on a "Big League Wednesday"! Listen here as Skip talks about what he's been up to as a Senior Advisor for the Texas Rangers, his thoughts on Jackson Merrill's contract extension, and more!

In the second part, of this episode of the Most Valuable Agent Podcast, former MLB catcher and World Series champion Kurt Suzuki joins host Matt Hannaford to share his journey from overlooked Hawaii high school athlete to 16-year Major League veteran. Kurt dives into the ups and downs of walking on at Cal State Fullerton, grinding through the minors, and eventually becoming one of the most respected catchers in the game—with an All-Star nod and a World Series ring to show for it. Whether you're a baseball parent, aspiring player, or travel ball coach, this episode delivers real talk, mindset shifts, and hard-earned wisdom you won't hear in typical recruiting conversations. What You'll Learn from This Episode: ✅ Growing up in Hawaii: Challenges and cultural uniqueness in pursuing baseball ✅ Choosing a walk-on opportunity over a full scholarship ✅ The mental edge: How Kurt built confidence and caught the eye of scouts ✅What college baseball really teaches you ✅ The game-changing mindset shift that transformed Kurt's career ✅ Fullerton's legendary run to the College World Series ✅ The truth about travel ball, exposure, and scholarships for young athletes ✅ The problem with ego in youth baseball and how to develop winning players ✅ The role of parents: What every sports parent should (and shouldn't) do ✅The value of choosing the right agent and building long-term trust Whether you're navigating youth baseball politics, making a college decision, or working your way through the minors, Kurt offers grounded wisdom, real stories, and actionable insight. Subscribe for weekly interviews with athletes, coaches, and pros sharing lessons you won't learn on the field.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand react to Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” last August talking about Joe Milton getting the starting job over Drake Maye going into last NFL season. (9:46) The guys discuss the Red Sox potentially bringing up Roman Anthony and playing him at first base with Triston Casas off to a slower start and his name being in trade rumors this past offseason. (21:42) The crew discusses Triston Casas with Milliken about his performance to start this season and if they should move some players around to different positions and call up Roman Anthony. (32:38) The crew finishes the hour by discussing who should be the next captain of the bruins between David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy.

In this episode of The Ryan Leak Podcast, we're going behind the scenes of my upcoming book—specifically, the story of the book cover. Sounds simple, right? Not even close. This episode is about what it really means to stop settling for “good enough” and start living with Big League standards. I share how a challenge from a friend, an introduction to a world-class designer, and one unforgettable sentence—“Yeah, it's called the Big Leagues”—completely shifted my perspective on excellence.We'll talk about impatience, the temptation to settle, and why you need to surround yourself with people who push you to grow. If you've ever coasted, played it safe, or convinced yourself something was “fine,” this one's for you. It's not about being the best—it's about giving your best. Every time.

Sponsored By: BetOnline.Ag: https://www.betonline.ag/ Step into the squared circle with Krazy Train host Jasmin St. Claire as she welcomes Drake Younger, a true veteran of both the blood-soaked indie scene and the bright lights of WWE.

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour with Woodsy delivering some Christmas gifts just a few months late! Then we play our daily game of Take On Woods before we hit the phone and are joined by Audacy MLB Insider Bret Boone on a Big League Wednesday and get his thoughts on the Padres hot start, Jackson Merrill's contract extension, and more! Listen here!

Matt Shaw hits 1st big league homer, we examine Yankees' torpedo bats full 899 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:33:47 +0000 sGuPIP5fOgoHj7NenJBres2lQSds3Abv sports Score Middays sports Matt Shaw hits 1st big league homer, we examine Yankees' torpedo bats Marshall Harris brings you fun, smart and compelling Chicago sports talk with great listener interaction. The show features discussion of the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox as well as the biggest sports headlines beyond Chicago. Recurring guests include Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (10 a.m.- 2 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2F

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Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs gearing up for opening day in Tokyo as the face Ohtani and the Dodgers. Plus, the differences between AAA and the Big Leagues and is Ketchup overrated? Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday at 6 p.m. CT and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices