Podcast appearances and mentions of John Smoltz

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show. This week the guys talk about recent news of a possible MLB expansion and realignment. Is Smoltz in favor of this? They also talk what the Zack Wheeler blood clot news means not only for the Phillies, but the National League playoff picture. Finally, John Smoltz comments on Players Weekend and what his Players Weekend gear would look like if they had it during his era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and this episode they are talking about Smoltz's favorite Ichiro Suzuki story. The story MAY SURPRISE you! They also talk about who Smoltz thinks is going to become the NL West Champion, how many teams from New York are going to make the playoffs and what advice he would give to his younger self. Ben also gives an updates on the lawsuit against Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Locker Room is joined by Braves Legend and Hall of Famer John Smoltz at the John Smoltz Golf Tournament at Atlanta National Golf Club! He talks all things pitching, Bristol Motor Speedway Classic and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Locker Room is joined by Braves Legend and Hall of Famer John Smoltz at the John Smoltz Golf Tournament at Atlanta National Golf Club! He talks all things pitching, Bristol Motor Speedway Classic and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launched the 4th Annual Brave Kids Mystery Baseball fundraiser with the Atlanta Braves Foundation. For every $125 donation made, fans will receive a baseball signed by a current or former Braves player. Some of the players you could get include John Smoltz, Ronald Acuna, Michael Harris and so many more. Fans get to help support their amazing patients while getting a memorable keepsake to showcase their love for the Braves Thoughts on the Speedway Classic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Children's Healthcare of Atlanta launched the 4th Annual Brave Kids Mystery Baseball fundraiser with the Atlanta Braves Foundation. For every $125 donation made, fans will receive a baseball signed by a current or former Braves player. Some of the players you could get include John Smoltz, Ronald Acuna, Michael Harris and so many more. Fans get to help support their amazing patients while getting a memorable keepsake to showcase their love for the Braves Thoughts on the Speedway Classic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to get his thoughts on the MLB Trade Deadline that just past and who he thinks were the biggest winner and loser of the MLB Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back with another edition of Flippin' Bats and he is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week the guys talk about what the Atlanta Braves should do at the MLB Trade Deadline, whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers are still the top team in the National League, who the greatest hitter of all time is & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a scenario that'll hit close to home: What do you do when you were crushing your numbers just months ago, but now you can't seem to close anything and your confidence is in the gutter? That's exactly what happened to Dhruv, a business development rep from Saint Louis. After figuring out his rhythm in Q1 and hitting strong performance numbers, he found himself in a two-month slump with low attainment and shattered confidence. If you're nodding your head right now, you're not alone. Every sales professional faces these valleys, and how you respond determines whether you bounce back stronger or spiral further down. The Confidence Crisis: When Success Breeds Complacency Dhruv's story reveals a pattern I see constantly in sales organizations. After a strong Q1, he got comfortable. His dials dropped. He thought he had it all figured out. Sound familiar? Here's the brutal truth: Success without discipline is temporary. The moment you stop following the process that got you there, you're setting yourself up for a fall. When things started going sideways in April, Dhruv did what most salespeople do—he panicked. He started questioning everything, looking for new scripts on LinkedIn, using AI to find the "perfect" approach. Everything except the one thing that would actually help: going back to basics. The Fundamentals Never Go Out of Style I told Dhruv about John Smoltz, the Cy Young Award-winning pitcher who spoke at an event I attended. Smoltz explained that when baseball players get into a slump, they start changing everything—looking for magic pills, new techniques, secret solutions. But here's what champions do differently: They go back to the fundamentals. Take Kobe Bryant. Every morning at 4 AM, he'd spend three to four hours working on the same basic skills he learned as a kid. The fundamentals that made him great in the first place. The same principle applies to fanatical prospecting. When you're in a slump, you don't need new techniques—you need to execute the proven process with precision and discipline. Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals: The Confidence Builder When your confidence is shaken, outcome goals become your enemy. Focusing on "I need to close three deals this week" when you're struggling just adds pressure and anxiety. Instead, shift to process goals: How many calls will you make today? Are you using your five-step framework consistently? Are you delivering your ledge statements with conviction? Are you following up with discipline? I shared with Dhruv my own experience from when I was 24 and going through a terrible quarter. I was so down I didn't want to come to work. Here's how I climbed out: I started with 10-minute call blocks. Call for 10 minutes, then read three pages of an inspirational sales book as a reward. Rinse and repeat. Within 30 days, I was performing well. Within 90 days, I was the number one rep in my region. The key wasn't finding a secret technique. It was trusting the process in shorter, manageable increments. The Economic Reality: When Markets Tighten, Double Down Dhruv's slump coincided with companies pulling back on spending. But here's what most reps get wrong: When markets tighten, you need to make more calls, not fewer. The prospects with budget and urgency are still out there, they're just harder to find. That means more activity, not less. More discipline, not shortcuts. This is exactly what I cover in Selling in a Crisis—when economic conditions get tough, the fundamentals become even more critical. Your Confidence Comeback Action Plan If you're in a confidence slump right now, here's your roadmap back: Stop Looking for Magic Solutions Get off LinkedIn. Stop asking AI for the perfect script. The answer isn't out there—it's in the process you already know works. Break It Down When confidence is low, work in shorter blocks. Fifteen-minute call sessions with quick wins and self-recognition for executing the p...

The Hall of Fame former pitcher for the Braves and current analyst for Fox Sports joins The Roast to talk about the struggles of Justin Verlander, plus why he is still not counting the Giants out in the playoff race.

In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky talk with MLB Hall of Famer, John Smoltz, ahead of the Giants series against the Atlanta Braves. The guys question what the Giants should do with Justin Verlander.

Ben Verlander and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz recap the 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend, including the thrilling swing-off that ended the All-Star Game. Smoltz shares his favorite young pitcher after watching live during the festivities. Plus, Ben asks the viral question: how many hits would a casual fan get in 100 at-bats against a Major League pitcher? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean see if Steve Sarkisian saying Texas isn't about NIL money, John Smoltz's mentioning Charlie Morton as a generational talent, Hayden from Underdog saying the Texans actually won the Hopkins trade, a 30 team CFB playoff pitch, or Mike Francesa's Superman review can dethrone that clown Kietzman's take about Patrick Mahomes being fat.

Seth and Sean lend some context to Shedeur Sanders' Mt. Rushmore, circle back to Dabo Swinney mixing up Brian Kelly and Brian Kelley, Sean tells his own name mix-up story, they react to John Smoltz dropping a rather odd name when talking about generational pitchers, dive into some of what Texans C Jake Andrews had to say on Texans All Access, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean discuss why the Astros will top their projected season win total of 92.5 games, why Sean may take advantage of some of the prop bets on CJ Stroud's season stats, go through the day's Headlines, react to CJ Stroud being left off perhaps the worst top 100 list they've read, look at where Derek Stingley was voted in the top 10 by anonymous executives, scouts and coaches, discuss all the questions coming out of as of now unsigned Bengals draft pick Shemar Stewart working out at A&M, react to some of the highlight jokes from last night's ESPYs and assess how Shane Gillis did hosting, look at which Astros may be in line for some hardware based on their AXE scores, discuss Shedeur Sanders' Mt. Rushmore of QB-WR duos in a Take-a-mania preview, lend some context to Shedeur Sanders' Mt. Rushmore, circle back to Dabo Swinney mixing up Brian Kelly and Brian Kelley, Sean tells his own name mix-up story, they react to John Smoltz dropping a rather odd name when talking about generational pitchers, dive into some of what Texans C Jake Andrews had to say on Texans All Access, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.

Seth and Sean dive into John Smoltz's take on the coming retirement of many generational starting pitchers over the next few years, and drops a name we were not expecting. Then they assess if they'd be on board for this particular name returning to the Astros.

Braves legends Dale Murphy and John Smoltz joined Foul Territory for wide-ranging interviews during All-Star week in Atlanta.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULStart paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to https://joinbilt.com/FOUL Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to HT on YouTube!

(00:00) Beetle and McKone start the day by touching on the MLB All-Star game and our thoughts on the swing-off tiebreaker; Should ghost runners be added to extra innings? (11:59) The crew touches on John Smoltz idea to fix the All-Star Game with a USA vs. World format; Tarik Skubal’s pitch overturned to a called strike three due to the ABS. (25:46) We discuss Joe Ryan’s performance last night in the ASG striking out Manny Machado and Kyle Tucker. (37:10) The guys finish the hour reacting to A-Rod saying baseball is better when the Red Sox are relevant.

Watch clips on YouTube! Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRST THINGS FIRST YOUTUBE CHANNEL⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00) How can Jalen Hurts change the minds of critics? / Will Dak Prescott return to MVP level play? / Jauan Jennings wants a new deal or to be traded by 49ers (22:13) Will Victor Wembanyama be at an MVP level next year? (30:20) John Smoltz joins show (42:17) Parkins Peak (1:03:25) Biggest concern for the Ravens, Bills, and 49ers? (1:14:03) Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show: Patrick Reevell from ABC News in London updates the Russia/Ukraine War. Correspondent Rory O'Neill on the importance of drones in warfare. Reporter Will Steakin follows the Epstein Files. Scott Slade talks to John Smoltz about the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. We'll talk to the City Manager of Cornelia. Plus, giving away more tickets to see Paul McCartney! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Patrick Reevell from ABC News in London updates the Russia/Ukraine War. Correspondent Rory O'Neill on the importance of drones in warfare. Reporter Will Steakin follows the Epstein Files. Scott Slade talks to John Smoltz about the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. We'll talk to the City Manager of Cornelia. Plus, giving away more tickets to see Paul McCartney! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Today on the show: Patrick Reevell from ABC News in London updates the Russia/Ukraine War. Correspondent Rory O'Neill on the importance of drones in warfare. Reporter Will Steakin follows the Epstein Files. Scott Slade talks to John Smoltz about the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. We'll talk to the City Manager of Cornelia. Plus, giving away more tickets to see Paul McCartney! 9am-noon on 95.5 WSB.

Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to share some of the wildest stories in baseball! Smoltz reveals the craziest walk-off moment he's ever experienced and an unbelievable story from the family section while playing on the road. Plus, he takes us back to his first MLB All-Star Game, including the iconic moment he faced Bo Jackson! Don't miss these legendary baseball tales just in time for the 2024 MLB All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby V kicks off Hall of Fame Week with a bang! HOF Pitcher John Smoltz joins the program. A bowling take and we go back in time to MTV in the 1981.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hall of Fame Week presented by Kentuckiana Friends of V and 5Iron Golf welcomes Cy Tong winner John Smoltz. Smoltzie talks about his career going to and from the bullpen, his beefs with the current baseball product, a bowling match against Greg Maddux and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz on Flippin' Bats! The two dive into Clayton Kershaw's historic march to 3,000 strikeouts — could he be the last pitcher to ever hit that milestone? They also break down why the Detroit Tigers must lock up Tarik Skubal with a long-term extension and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus, more insights, hot takes, and expert analysis from one of the best minds in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam is one of FOX's NFL & MLB play-by-play guys and he'll be in town to call Saturday’s nationally televised Phillies-Braves game on FOX alongside John Smoltz w/ Ken Rosenthal reporting. Adam knows time is of the essence for the Braves and this Phillies series is a big one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam is one of FOX's NFL & MLB play-by-play guys and he'll be in town to call Saturday’s nationally televised Phillies-Braves game on FOX alongside John Smoltz w/ Ken Rosenthal reporting. Adam knows time is of the essence for the Braves and this Phillies series is a big one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Steiny and Evan to discuss the San Francisco Giants trading for Rafael Devers, what went wrong for him in Boston and San Francisco's chances at a playoff berth in 2025.

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to the show with Ben Verlander to break down what might be the greatest catch in baseball history — and why it left him speechless. They dive into the intense Dodgers vs. Padres series, highlight Shohei Ohtani's impact, and explore how the recent wave of pitching injuries could reshape future MLB contracts. Don't miss this insider conversation with one of baseball's sharpest minds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6/10/25 - Hour 3 Baseball Hall of Famer/FOX Sports MLB analyst John Smoltz and Rich discuss their upcoming American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, the wizardry of Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux, says if the Dodgers should let Shohei Ohtani pitch this season, and more.    Rich and the guys react to the latest on the possible arm issues surrounding Texans QB CJ Stroud and Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, weigh in on #1 overall NFL Draft pick Cam Ward's odds to be the Tennessee Titans' starting QB come Week 1, and to the latest in the Cleveland Browns' 4-man QB competition.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest storylines from the weekend, including the high-stakes Dodgers vs. Yankees series and what it means for both teams going forward. Smoltz shares exclusive insights from watching Shohei Ohtani's simulated game up close from the press box, plus the latest on Lance McCullers' road to recovery with the Houston Astros. They also dive into which team must make a move at the trade deadline to stay in contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on this week's episode of Flippin' Bats to break down the latest headlines around the league!They dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen struggles and discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani stepping in as a postseason closer. Could Ohtani really take on that role?Plus, they react to Ronny Simon's tough three-error game with the Miami Marlins, Smoltz shares the wildest grounds crew story you've ever heard, and they debate who the best pitcher in MLB is right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk to Hall of Fame pitcher and MLB broadcaster John Smoltz. In addition to sharing his youth sports story, Smoltzie shares great insights for young athletes, parents, and coaches, as well as valuable baseball-specific advice for young pitchers.

Salk opens the show by reading some listener text messages on how they're feeling about the Mariners, especially after their lopsided loss to the Nationals. Later, they replay their conversation with Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, now of FOX Sports, to discuss the Mariners season, pitching in baseball, the modern game and more.

Brock and Salk talk through the value of Logan Evans and Emerson Hancock this season and if that will make the Mariners reconsider long term extensions for any of their other pitchers at all due to what's on the way in the farm system. Later, Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz, now of FOX Sports joins the show to discuss the state of the Mariners, pitching injuries in baseball, the benefits and downsides of new age baseball and more.

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Shusterman to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s amazing season, Logan Evans’ place on the team, and what teams will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline, they answer your questions about Seahawks OTAs and the Titans in Four Down Territory, they hear why Terry Bradshaw doesn’t want Aaron Rodgers playing in Pittsburgh in The Timeline, and they break down what John Smoltz had to say about the Mariners season so far. 

Ben Verlander once again is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week they discuss what leads to a pitcher rebounding or falling out of form like Patrick Corbin and Aaron Nola. They also talk about whether Pete Rose should be in MLB's Hall of Fame, Juan Soto's return to the Bronx to play the New York Yankees for the first time since signing with the New York Mets & much more. Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 John Smoltz Joins02:45 Aaron Nola Issues06:00 Justin Verlander Still Winless10:20 Juan Soto Back To The Bronx12:00 Pete Rose In HOF?19:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. They discuss the Seattle Mariners, the rules to a benches clearing brawl in MLB and whether or not in-season coaching changes really matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Glavine is a Hall of Fame baseball pitcher but also was drafted in the 1984 NHL Draft! Amidst the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we brought him not only to talk about his amazing baseball career but about what could have been his amazing hockey career. We talk about Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and a bevy of other amazing Hall of Famers with Glavine. He shares which legendary player he was nervous to meet. He also shared what he thinks to be the secret to the longevity of his career.  Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more MLB talk - Fan falls and Trout hurt Falcons - D-line plan John Smoltz joins the show CF Nugget - Ohio State picked preseason number 1 Final Word - Equipment drive this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB LEGEND JOHN SMOLTZ RETURNS! Ben Verlander is joined once again by Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the wildest game of his career — a must-hear story for any baseball fan. They also dive into the top team in the American League, plus what's going wrong with the Baltimore Orioles and what they can do to bounce back.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more MLB legends, exclusive interviews, and weekly baseball breakdowns! CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro01:50 – John Smoltz Joins the Show03:35 – Smoltz Recalls the Craziest Game He Ever Played08:52 – Who's the Best Team in the AL Right Now?11:49 – What's Next for the Struggling Baltimore Orioles?18:15 – Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more Braves legendary pitcher joins Kelly Crull and Buck Belue to talk Atlanta Braves!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to talk about the Atlanta Braves drama, the wildest thing Bobby Cox ever said, how injuries compound on top of one another like with Spencer Strider and the most under the radar team in MLB currently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to talk about the comments made by New York Mets Juan Soto, how Smoltz would have used analytics and how it would have affected his game and the stacked NL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes on Hall of Famer John Smoltz onto the show to discuss the Atlanta Braves struggles and when it becomes time to worry about the Braves. They also discuss slow starts and whether or not they can tell you something about a team and Smoltz says around 30 games is when you know and finally they discuss the ABS system. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:30 INTRO 01:30 - 05:06 FAVORITE AUGUSTA STORY 05:06 - 09:30 THOUGHTS ON ABS SYSTEM 09:30 - 13:38 SLOW STARTS 13:38 - 17:36 TIME TO WORRY ABOUT BRAVES? 17:36 - 19:20 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss not only the Los Angeles Dodgers undefeated start to the season, but also the tough beginings for rookie Roki Sasaki. Smoltz and Ben also talk about whether or not they are worried about the Atlanta Braves & so much more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:00 INTRO 01:00 - 04:20 JOHN SMOLTZ 04:20 - 10:05 TORPEDO BATS 10:05 - 13:50 WORRIED ABOUT THE BRAVES? 13:50 - 18:00 DODGERS & ROKI SASAKI 18:00 - 19:13 OUTRO Use code: VERLANDER to get 15%! https://gokinesiologysleeves.com/discount/verlander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices