Podcasts about Major League Baseball

In this episode of VSiN PrimeTime, hosts discuss college football and MLB action, including insights on the Cubs vs. Brewers game. Guests Greg Peterson and David Berman provide expert analysis on betting strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join host Dustin Sweet on 'Cashing Out - Hour 1' as he dives into the latest in sports betting, offering insights on college football and Major League Baseball updates. This episode features expert analysis and live game commentary. Michael Calabrese, from Action Network joins to dish out his favorite bets and sports betting analysis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Brewers are surging toward the playoffs (with a couple wins over the Chicago Cubs boosting spirits), but the clouds are forming for what happens after the season, when Major League Baseball's owners appear poised to initiate a lockout at the end of the current collective bargaining agreement. Labor lawyer Eugene Freedman, a former baseball writer, joins the podcast to discuss the lay of the land. Is there any way the players' union accepts a salary cap? Are the Brewers uniquely positioned to lose either way since they're a small-market team that spends? Could anything change if the Brewers make the World Series in 2026? 

Alex Rodriguez knows what it means to reach the top. Over 22 years in Major League Baseball, he became a World Series champion and one of the most recognizable athletes of his generation. But his story didn't end when his baseball career did. In this week's Celebrate Your Story, Alex talks about the two B's that have shaped his life — baseball and business — and how the lessons he learned as an athlete have influenced the entrepreneur and investor he is today. We talk about building great teams, performing under pressure, investing in founders, choosing the right people, and why relationships can be one of our greatest competitive advantages. Then the conversation goes deeper. Alex opens up about failure, mental health, therapy, and the mistakes that changed the course of his life. He shares how one of his most difficult periods forced him to become more self-aware, let go of some of his ego, and reconsider what success really means. Today, Alex says his baseball legacy may not be the one he once imagined. But what he went through helped him become a better father, friend, and partner — and gave him a different perspective on the person he wants to be.

On the latest episode of Cubs Now, Alex and Lance take topics that they've seen online, during games, and other various conversations about the Cubs and putting them on a 1 through 10 scale. Is there a level of concern with Daniel Palencia coming back? Will PCA break Sammy Sosa's 9.9 fWAR season in 2001 or will Clay Holmes be the Cubs game 1 starter come playoff time. Alex and Lance have you covered.PCA and Alex Bregman had an historic August that hasn't been done by teammates since the '60s. BJ Murray collected his first career hit in his MLB debut, and Josiah Hartshorn is breaking South Bend Cubs records left and right. Hear it all on an all new episode of Cubs Now.

Send us Fan Mail⚾ Brad Gregory once dreamed of reaching Major League Baseball. After becoming an All-American pitcher at Florida State University and playing professionally in the Minnesota Twins organization, that dream ended with a letter telling him his baseball career was over.That painful transition eventually led Brad toward a new purpose: helping vulnerable children.Today, Brad is the CEO of A Kid's Place of Tampa Bay, a foster care organization dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, home-like environment while working to keep brothers and sisters together.Brad joins Joey Pinz to discuss what professional sports taught him about teamwork, why young athletes should be praised for effort rather than talent, and how gratitude and grace shape his leadership philosophy. He also explains what happens when a child first arrives in foster care, the importance of house parents, and why children in group homes deserve to be viewed as ordinary kids facing extraordinary circumstances.This conversation is a direct look at leadership, service, resilience, and the people working every day to protect children who need stability most.Top Three Highlights

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment ("KSE") today (Sept 1st, 2026) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Club from the Moreno family. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and approval by Major League Baseball. Geoff and Chuck react! 

You spent the money. You drove all over the country. Now school starts, the credit card bill lands, and you still don't know if any of it was worth it. This episode gives you a way to answer that.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Matt Hannaford has been an agent for Major League Baseball players for going on 25 years. In this solo episode he walks travel baseball parents through the post-summer audit, a tool for measuring what the summer actually created against what it actually required. You learn how to define your primary objective before you judge anything else. You learn the four value questions that tell you whether the summer did its job. You learn the four cost questions that measure money, time, opportunity cost, and the physical load on your son's body. You learn how to plot value against cost on a four-quadrant grid, and what specific action each quadrant asks of you next. Repeat what worked. Lower the cost. Raise the value. Reset the whole approach. The point is not a good-summer or bad-summer verdict. The point is knowing what the information tells you to do next.   EPISODE SUMMARY This one starts with real questions from real families. Brian from Atlanta asked how he can know if his son actually got better after almost 50 games. Melissa from Chardon spent money traveling everywhere and can't tell which parts were worth it. David from High Point said his son is exhausted and the team already wants to plan the fall. Different questions, same underlying problem. Parents need a better way to evaluate the whole summer once it is over, before the grind of fall ball pulls them back in. Matt's warning is direct. If you never stop and evaluate what happened, you are likely to repeat the same things next year, or quit travel baseball altogether because you blame the industry for the wrong thing. So instead of answering each question, Matt builds the post-summer audit on camera, step by step, and asks you to grab a pen and build it with him. Step one is your primary objective. Before you can evaluate whether the summer worked, you have to define what working meant. Development, better competition, more playing time, exposure, better coaching, a new position, confidence. There can be more than one reason, but you name the single most important one. Step two is value, four yes-or-no questions. Did the summer do the job you expected it to do? Did your son become a better baseball player, not just play more games? Did you learn something meaningful about his game you did not know before? Did a meaningful opportunity come from the summer that probably would not have happened otherwise? Three or more yeses is high overall value. Step three is cost, four more questions covering money, time, opportunity cost, and physical workload. Did the financial cost fit reasonably within what your family could afford? Did the schedule leave enough room for the rest of your family's life? Did it leave enough room for the other things your son needed for his development? Did his body handle the workload well? Matt is careful here. An isolated injury on the last play of the summer does not make this a no. A body that broke down progressively across events does. Recovery is part of development. Step four puts value and cost together on a four-quadrant grid. High value and low cost means repeat what worked, and repeat is not the same as do more. High value and high cost means lower the cost while keeping the value. Low value and low cost means raise the value without raising the cost. Low value and high cost means reset the whole approach. Matt closes on the long game. Run this every year and you build your family's decision database, deciding from evidence instead of from scratch. Ten minutes of honest answers tells you whether the value outweighed the cost.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Real questions from real families 3:00 — Why you have to evaluate the summer 5:00 — Step one, your primary objective 9:00 — Step two, the four value questions 17:00 — Step three, what the summer cost you 18:00 — Money, time, opportunity, and the body 26:00 — Step four, the value and cost grid 37:00 — Building your family's decision database If this helped, share it with a parent wrestling with the same question. Then run the audit on your own summer before you plan anything for the fall.   LINKS & RESOURCES Event scorecard: DM the word scorecard on Instagram and Matt will send it to you Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/   #TravelBaseball #YouthBaseball #BaseballParents #SummerBaseball #MVAPodcast  

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, retired U.S. Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Mark Chandler examines Driscoll's resignation and rising tensions with Iran, offering insight into the national security implications and what could come next. Former Republican congresswoman Claudine Schneider discusses Our Republican Legacy, offering a perspective from the pre-MAGA Republican Party while addressing campaign finance reform, environmental protection and the evolution of the GOP. Baseball legend Darryl Strawberry joins McGraw to share his remarkable life story and discuss his book, Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to Preacher, reflecting on his journey from Major League Baseball to finding purpose through faith and ministry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome September and the feel of playoff weather! How are teams approaching their run to the playoffs? Joe stresses worrying more about your own team than your opponent. Tom looks at how the Dodgers can prepare for an attempt at a 3rd straight championship. Is there a better way for teams to handle blowouts for pitchers and hitters? Plus, the Mariners and Phillies are headed in opposite directions while the Orioles are surprisingly back in the mix! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Woods start the 8am hour by discussing today's official start to Audacy's partnership with Sirius XM where you can now hear all of 97.3 The Fan's programming if you would like! Then we play today's game of Take On Woods before we go over yesterday's action in Major League Baseball and take a look at the National League wildcard race in our MLB Reacharound! Listen here!

Tim Kanak (@fantasyaceball) and Jon Anderson (@JonPgh) are back with another episode of the T-10 MLB Prospects of the Week, powered by MLB Data Warehouse.Every week, Tim and Jon break down the most impressive performances from across Minor League Baseball, combining prospect scouting, player development, dynasty fantasy baseball analysis, statistical performance, and future MLB upside.#1 Austin Gordon, SP, Angels — AAThe Angels right-hander takes the top spot after a dominant week that included 7 perfect innings and 8 strikeouts. Gordon has become one of the biggest helium stories in the Angels system, featuring a four-pitch mix led by two distinct breaking balls.#2 Jason Schiavone, C/1B, Astros — AAThirty home runs. Twenty-seven stolen bases. As a catcher. Schiavone continues one of the most unexpected breakout seasons in the minors after hitting .400 with 6 extra-base hits and 5 home runs this week.#3 Andrew Fischer, 1B/3B, Brewers — AAFischer surpassed 40 home runs on the season, including a three-homer game during another massive week. The raw power is absolutely elite, and the big question is whether the hit tool can improve enough for the entire offensive profile to play.#4 Matthew Etzel, OF, Marlins — AAAEtzel filled up the box score with a .429 average, 5 extra-base hits, 3 homers, and 3 steals. The athletic outfielder continues to show a balanced offensive profile with power, speed, and on-base ability.#5 Mason Molina, SP, Cardinals — AAAFresh off his promotion to Triple-A, Molina delivered 5 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts and no walks. His excellent changeup leads a pitch mix that could eventually make him a valuable big-league starter.#6 Jason Gilman, SP, Red Sox — High-AThe Division III product is one of the best stories in the Red Sox system, punching out 10 hitters over 5⅓ scoreless innings. His elite fastball carry and nasty sweeper are producing serious swing-and-miss results.#7 Carter Graham, 1B, Reds — AAOne of the year's biggest breakout bats, Graham hit .348 with 5 extra-base hits and 4 home runs. A legitimate swing-path adjustment has helped transform his power production.#8 Patrick Forbes, SP, Diamondbacks — High-AThe former shortstop turned power pitcher struck out 8 hitters in 4 scoreless innings. With velocity up to 100 mph and a deep arsenal, Forbes possesses some of the most exciting raw stuff in the Arizona system.#9 Tai Peete, OF, Cardinals — AAPeete continues his monster second half, hitting .556 with 2 home runs and 2 steals. The power and speed combination is electric, and his recent production has been impossible for dynasty managers to ignore.#10 Brian Curley, SP/RP, Diamondbacks — AACurley rounds out the T-10 after 5 shutout innings and 9 strikeouts. The undersized fireballer brings triple-digit velocity, multiple quality breaking pitches, and the attitude to potentially become a high-leverage weapon.• Week 21's best MLB prospect performances• Dynasty baseball risers and breakout candidates• The biggest power hitters in MiLB• Breakout pitching prospects• Prospect scouting reports and tool grades• Future MLB contributors and fantasy baseball targets• Which performances are sustainable — and which might be fool's gold?Hosted by Tim Kanak (@fantasyaceball) and Jon Anderson (@JonPgh), the T-10 is your weekly source for MLB prospect analysis, dynasty fantasy baseball strategy, Minor League Baseball scouting, and the next generation of Major League Baseball stars.Subscribe to MLB Data Warehouse, the Prospect Warehouse Podcast, and follow Tim on YouTube for weekly prospect rankings, scouting reports, fantasy baseball analysis, and the most important stories from across MiLB.#MLBProspects #FantasyBaseball #DynastyBaseball #MiLB #MinorLeagueBaseball #ProspectRankings #Top100Prospects #Top150Prospects #MLBPipeline #MLBDraft #BaseballProspects #FantasyBaseballPodcast #ProspectWarehouse #MLBDataWarehouse #FantasyAceball

Hall of Famer Bud Selig, class of 2017, sits down with Jon Paul Morosi to discuss his unexpected journey to Cooperstown. From bringing baseball back to Milwaukee to leading the sport through the 1994 strike into a period of unprecedented labor peace and introducing innovations such as interleague play and wild card teams, Major League Baseball's commissioner emeritus talks about how he became one of the most influential executives of all time. Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame - BaseballHall.org Follow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Twitter/X - @BaseballHallFollow the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Instagram - @BaseballHall Follow Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter/X - @jonmorosi Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gideon discusses the Cowboys' depth chart, highlights from the night in Major League Baseball, and when predictions go wrong!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome September and the feel of playoff weather! How are teams approaching their run to the playoffs? Joe stresses worrying more about your own team than your opponent. Tom looks at how the Dodgers can prepare for an attempt at a 3rd straight championship. Is there a better way for teams to handle blowouts for pitchers and hitters? Plus, the Mariners and Phillies are headed in opposite directions while the Orioles are surprisingly back in the mix! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden head into a three-week break with plenty to discuss, including a tense Mansfield town hall on police-community relations, a new pavilion bringing fresh life to Prospect Park and the first-ever Coney Fest in downtown Mansfield. Plus, Carl prepares for the approaching doom of winter by counting down his Top 5 places to see fall foliage across North Central Ohio. Later, we sit down with Mansfield native Joe Robertson, a 71-year-old retired letter carrier who has turned a lifelong love of baseball into an extraordinary quest: visiting more than 900 ballparks. Robertson has seen every Major League Baseball stadium along with hundreds of minor league, independent and college fields across the country. He shares how the obsession began, his favorite parks and baseball memories, the adventures involved in planning trips around the game and the stadiums still left on his bucket list. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee. Relevant links: Join the Ballpark Chasers Facebook group ‘An opening to a longer conversation’: Mansfield leaders partner with NAACP on ‘Town Hall’ series A coney’s worst day: Richland Carrousel Park hosts Coney Fest to beat a dog day afternoon Public-private partnership brings new pavilion to Mansfield’s Prospect Park Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C-Mac evaluates the New York Giants' offensive potential and the importance of health for Malik Nabors. The discussion includes a debate on Major League Baseball's blowout games and the possible implementation of a forfeit rule. Finally, they look ahead to the New York Mets' offseason and the potential pursuit of Tarik Skubal. 01:00 - The Wheel and The Duke 02:45 - Giants Offensive Potential 09:06 - Seahawks and Rams Analysis 12:54 - MLB Blowout Forfeit Debate 17:02 - Mets Offseason and Skubal

Guest host Dave Campbell welcomes Zach Werdon, associate editor with Sportsnet.ca and a contributor to the Bird's Eye View podcast, to 880 CHED's Inside Sports for a conversation about the latest stories in the world of sports. Dave and Zach dive into the biggest headlines, storylines and talking points making waves across Major League Baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Canadian sports landscape. With Zach's experience covering sports for Sportsnet, the conversation offers insight and analysis on the teams, players and issues fans are talking about. From MLB news and Blue Jays updates to the latest sports headlines across Canada, Dave and Zach bring listeners an informative and entertaining conversation on Inside Sports. Listen to 880 CHED Inside Sports with Dave Campbell for the latest sports news, MLB coverage, Toronto Blue Jays analysis, Canadian sports, baseball news and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Just clock in when it's time to f***." Amin is here for his Weekend Observations, but he is struggling to get through them with [redacted]. Plus, Jeremy updates Dan on what he missed recently in Major League Baseball, and we get to a variety of heavier topics across the sports landscape, including Josh Jacobs being placed on the commissioner exempt list for battery charges. Content Warning: This Hour discusses domestic violence, which may be distressing or triggering for survivors or those affected by abuse. If you or a loved one has been a victim of DV, help is available at the National Domestic Abuse Hotline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the fellas kick things off with the latest developments in Lil Durk's federal murder-for-hire case, which leads into a bigger conversation about cooperating with authorities: when is “snitching” justified, and should the reason behind it matter? From there, we get into 49ers owner Jed York's prostitution case before jumping into sports. We discuss the NFL moving on from the traditional Pro Bowl game, new research examining CTE among former NFL players, and whether Druski's viral football skit was really comedy or commentary on the long-term consequences of the game. We also talk about Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano's group purchasing the San Diego Padres and what the deal means for Black ownership in Major League Baseball. Then we shift to the news, including the devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, the latest celebrity deaths, Target facing backlash over a controversial Halloween costume, Walmart finally adding Tap to Pay, and the bizarre federal case involving Daejon Love, who authorities say posed as a San Francisco 49ers player as part of a $1.3 million romance-investment scam. We also react to the viral Texas Roadhouse food-tampering allegation and separate what's actually been verified from what spread online. All that and more on this week's episode. for more,

This past weekend the Cubs honored the 150th anniversary team that embodied and shaped all things Cubs since 1876. Included in all that lore was PCA hitting not 1, not 2, but 3 homers against the Reds and becoming the youngest Cubs player to do that in team history. Alex and Lance discuss that historic day on the latest episode of Cubs Now. Additionally, Cubs begin a stretch against the Brewers where they play 7 games in 10 days. Lance breaks down how the Cubs can get the job done.The Marquee Fantasy Football league had it's annual draft and Alex thinks he won it, but Lance disagrees (shocker!). Let us know in the comments below your thoughts and we'll keep you updated throughout the season.

The Prospect Warehouse Podcast is back with another deep dive into Tim Kanak's Top 150 MLB Prospect Rankings!Tim Kanak (@fantasyaceball) is joined by Owen Hurd (@Owen_FBB) to break down some of the most intriguing names ranked between #101 and #150 in Tim's latest MLB prospect rankings. From high-upside teenage hitters to breakout pitching prospects, this episode delivers scouting analysis, dynasty fantasy baseball insight, player development discussion, and a closer look at prospects who could be the next big risers.Rather than simply reading the rankings, Tim and Owen each bring their own favorite players from this section of the list and explain what makes these prospects worth knowing for dynasty baseball, fantasy baseball, and MLB prospect evaluation.#110 Blake Burke, 1B, Brewers – A powerful left-handed bat with legitimate offensive upside. Can Burke's hit tool and power translate into an impact fantasy profile?#111 Marek Houston, SS, Twins – One of the more interesting middle-infield prospects in this range, Houston brings defensive ability, athleticism, and developing offensive tools.#118 Daniel Eagen, RHP, White Sox – A fascinating arm with a deep arsenal and the potential to develop into a major league starting pitcher.#132 Tegan Kuhns, RHP, Blue Jays – One of the youngest and most intriguing arms in the rankings, with projection, developing stuff, and plenty of upside.#138 Eliazar Dishmey, RHP, Marlins – A breakout arm whose arsenal and recent performance have pushed him firmly onto the dynasty baseball radar.#104 Steele Hall, SS, Reds – An elite athlete with exciting speed and defensive tools. How much offensive development remains?#114 Dylan Jordan, RHP, Angels – One of the more unique pitching profiles in the minors, featuring a deceptive arm angle, huge sinker, and swing-and-miss upside.#124 Franklin Primera, SS, Red Sox – A young international prospect with intriguing offensive upside and a profile dynasty managers need to track closely.BONUS: #129 Caden Hunter, RHP, Orioles – Hunter gets the bonus spotlight after his recent rise. Is he one of the biggest pitching prospect sleepers in baseball?#149 Aron Estrada, SS, Rockies – An athletic middle infielder with long-term upside and an opportunity to climb rapidly through the prospect rankings.#150 Jesus Baez, SS/3B, Cardinals – One of the biggest power breakouts in the minors. Can Baez continue turning raw bat speed into game-changing production?From Blake Burke and Marek Houston to Steele Hall, Dylan Jordan, Caden Hunter, and Jesus Baez, Tim and Owen break down the tools, stats, scouting reports, fantasy upside, and potential paths to the Major Leagues.

Gideon discusses the Sooners' and Cowboys' week 1 matchups, the first weekend of college football, and the weekend in Major League Baseball! Follow WWLS on X @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Rodgers recaps all the Week 0 matchups. How much can you take away from the week 0 results, especially regarding Bill Belichick and North Carolina? Who was the most impressive team in Week 0? Cale Gundy joins Mark Rodgers from the road to recap some football from Week 0 including what did he think of Jackson Arnold. Major League Baseball wild card race after a crazy weekend in baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You're not a cooler baseball player, and then you sprinkle some Jesus dust around the clubhouse." Yan Gomes spent 13 seasons behind the plate in the big leagues, and he's got a blunt take on how identity actually works — and how most guys get it backwards.Yan made history in 2012 as the first Brazilian-born player ever to reach Major League Baseball. He caught Game 7 of the 2016 World Series for Cleveland, won a ring with Washington in 2019, and finished his career with the Cubs. This past February, he went back to Brazil to coach their World Baseball Classic team — the first time he's ever put the coaching hat on.But the heart of this one is what happens after. Yan and Chris both know the strange math of retiring young from a pro sport, and they get honest about it: the bubble you live in as a player, the people you never got to meet, and why Yan's word for this season of life is simply "available."He also gets into the comparison trap that eats up Christian athletes, why his father-in-law — All-Star pitcher Atlee Hammaker — told him to stop worrying about pressure and start breathing it in, and the three verses he's built his life around: one for faith, one for family, one for friends.Plus: Chris finally gets to hear what the UT locker room said about him, and Yan admits the Gomes family dinner table is not always a picture of Christlike serenity.As always, we thank our title sponsor https://onecountry.com for making this podcast possible — catch every episode on the OneCountry app — and https://konexial.com for their continued support of the show.COACH ME UP TEAMhttps://onecountry.comhttps://konexial.comFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachJimmyDykeshttps://twitter.com/ChrisBurke02•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris BurkeProduced by Jared Mark Fincher — https://jaredmarkfincher.comAll audio is subject to copyright 2026 Jimmy Dykes Inc.Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com

In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his pitching elbow. Thinking he would never play again, team physician Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first-ever ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgery on John, saving his career. This surgery is now known as “Tommy John” surgery.In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Jacob Rodriguez honor the recent passing of Tommy John by diving into the origin of the surgery. They also discuss the commonality of the surgery in Major League Baseball, why an athlete shouldn't have the surgery if it isn't necessary, and the misconceptions that come from the effect of having Tommy John surgery.Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about Tommy John surgery, why it's commonplace in the world of baseball today, and how much it will be covered and used in the future.

In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John tore his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his pitching elbow. Thinking he would never play again, team physician Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first-ever ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction surgery on John, saving his career. This surgery is now known as “Tommy John” surgery.In today's episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and student producer Jacob Rodriguez honor the recent passing of Tommy John by diving into the origin of the surgery. They also discuss the commonality of the surgery in Major League Baseball, why an athlete shouldn't have the surgery if it isn't necessary, and the misconceptions that come from the effect of having Tommy John surgery.Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about Tommy John surgery, why it's commonplace in the world of baseball today, and how much it will be covered and used in the future.

Episode 358 features fascinating conversations with acclaimed barbecue writer and Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn and former Major League Baseball pitcher Doug Sisk, whose nine-year MLB career included a memorable run with the New York Mets and much more. Daniel Vaughn is one of the most influential voices in American barbecue and the longtime Barbecue Editor for Texas Monthly. In 2013, Daniel became the first full-time barbecue editor at a major American magazine, a position he continues to hold today. Vaughn first made his mark with his barbecue blog, Full Custom Gospel BBQ, where he documented his travels throughout Texas in search of great smoked meat. His work eventually led to his acclaimed book, The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue. As Texas Monthly's Barbecue Editor, Vaughn has traveled thousands of miles eating, reviewing and documenting barbecue across Texas and beyond. He oversees the magazine's legendary Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas list, one of the most influential rankings in the barbecue world.  In 2026 he was named number one on Underseasoned BBQ's list of the 150 Most Influential People in BBQ, further recognizing the enormous impact he has had on the way barbecue is judged, discussed and celebrated. On this episode we talk with Daniel Vaughn about his journey from architect and barbecue blogger to one of the most respected barbecue journalists in the country, his travels in pursuit of great barbecue, and the people and traditions that make American barbecue such a fascinating part of our culture. Doug Sisk is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent nine seasons in the big leagues, most notably as a member of the New York Mets' pitching staff during their unforgettable 1986 World Series championship season. A right-handed reliever known for his sinking fastball, Sisk was particularly effective at keeping the ball in the ballpark—he surrendered just 15 home runs in more than 500 innings during his Major League career. A native of Washington state, Doug attended Green River Community College and Washington State University before signing with the Mets as an amateur free agent in 1980. He made his Major League debut with New York in 1982 and went on to pitch for the Mets, Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. His career totals include a 22-20 record, 3.27 ERA, 33 saves and 523⅓ innings pitched. Doug was an important member of the 1986 Mets, appearing in 41 games during the championship season. He also pitched in the World Series, helping the Mets capture one of the most memorable championships in baseball history. On this episode Doug Sisk takes us back to his playing days, his journey to the Major Leagues, and his experiences with the 1986 New York Mets. He shares stories from inside one of baseball's most legendary clubhouses and reflects on his career, teammates and the unforgettable run to a World Series championship. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves,  Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ To team up against prostate cancer go to https://fansforthecure.org/ for Fans for the Cure, and to subscribe to Bill Chuck's newsletter, Billy-Ball go to  https://billchuck.substack.com/    We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Brandon Puffer reached the highest level of the game. Then his life took a dramatic turn that ultimately led him from the bullpen to prison. In this powerful episode of The Gametime Guru, Brandon shares his remarkable journey through professional baseball, addiction, incarceration, accountability, faith, sobriety, forgiveness, and redemption. Brandon was drafted by the Minnesota Twins directly out of high school and spent years grinding through the minor leagues. He was released by multiple organizations, continued fighting for another opportunity, and eventually made a pitching adjustment that changed the trajectory of his career: dropping down and throwing sidearm. That adjustment helped Brandon climb through professional baseball and ultimately earn his call to Major League Baseball. He would go on to pitch for organizations including the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Boston Red Sox organization while competing against some of the biggest names in the sport. But Brandon's story goes far beyond baseball. He openly discusses his battle with alcohol, losing his sobriety, ignoring warning signs, and making decisions that eventually resulted in his arrest, conviction, and a five-year prison sentence. Brandon ultimately served three and a half years behind bars. What makes this conversation so impactful is Brandon's willingness to take responsibility for what happened. He does not make excuses. Instead, he talks about the ripple effect of our choices, the people who were hurt by his actions, and why true redemption requires accountability. Brandon shares what it was like to surrender his life to God while incarcerated, walk out of prison with almost nothing, rebuild relationships with his children, take a humbling job working maintenance at a baseball stadium, and slowly rediscover his purpose. Today, Brandon uses his experiences to mentor young athletes, speak to people facing difficult circumstances, return to prisons to share his story, and encourage others to recognize the warning signs in their own lives before it is too late. In this episode, we discuss: Getting drafted by the Minnesota Twins out of high school The grind and uncertainty of Minor League Baseball Being released multiple times and refusing to quit The sidearm pitching adjustment that changed Brandon's career Getting the call to Major League Baseball His unforgettable MLB debut Pitching against some of baseball's biggest stars His first Major League win Addiction and losing his sobriety The warning signs Brandon ignored The night that changed the direction of his life Receiving a five-year prison sentence Spending three and a half years incarcerated The impact his choices had on his family and others Why accountability is essential to redemption Surrendering his life to Christ Starting over after prison Rebuilding relationships with his children Grace, forgiveness, faith, and nearly 18 years of sobriety Why isolation can make our struggles more dangerous Brandon's advice for anyone who knows they need help His book, From the Bullpen to the State Pen Connect with Brandon Puffer: Website: www.coachpuffpositive.com Instagram: @coachpuffpositive X: @coachpuffpositv Brandon's Book: From the Bullpen to the State Pen Available on Amazon. If Brandon's story resonates with you, share this episode with someone who may need to hear the message that your worst decision does not have to become the final chapter of your life. Accountability, humility, faith, and the willingness to ask for help can change the direction of your story. Subscribe to The Gametime Guru for more conversations with athletes, coaches, sports executives, agents, entrepreneurs, and inspiring people who share the lessons behind their journeys in sports and life.

The guys broadcast from Tarleton State to discuss the Cowboys' final preseason roster decisions and a deep dive into Stephen Jones' management style. They examine comments from Darren Woodson regarding Micah Parsons and debate proposed changes to the Major League Baseball free agency calendar.

Bob Carpenter was the television play-by-play announcer for the Washington Nationals for 20 seasons from 2006 through 2025. His professional broadcast career began in 1976, when he was hired as the play-by-play announcer for the Tulsa Oilers baseball team.When the Oilers moved to New Orleans, Carpenter remained in Tulsa and became a broadcaster and public relations director for the Tulsa Roughnecks soccer team.  He also became sports director at KTUL Channel 8 and KRAV-FM.In 1984, he began broadcasting St. Louis Cardinals games and later called games for the Texas Rangers, New York Mets, and Minnesota Twins. Beginning in 1988, Bob spent 17 years as a regular ESPN broadcaster, covering college football, college basketball, and Major League Baseball.He has received many honors, including induction into the Oklahoma Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Washington Nationals fans came to know Carpenter for his distinctive home run call: “See! You! Later!”Listen to Bob talk about his first radio play-by-play, the Tulsa Roughnecks, and Scorebook Bob on the podcast and website: VoicesOfOklahoma.com.

. Jay Jackson: More Than Baseball — Building Life, Mindset & Legacy Smile Zone is about more than baseball. In Season 5, Episode 24 of the Slide Podcast, Coach Aaron and Mic Check Mariah sit down with former MLB pitcher Jay Jackson. Jay spent 17 years playing professional baseball. His journey took him from the minor leagues to Major League Baseball. He also played internationally in Japan, Mexico and Venezuela. Today, Jay is focused on the next generation. His mission is to help young athletes build confidence, character and mental toughness. That mission became the Smile Zone. More Than Baseball: Building Life, Mindset & Legacy Jay believes sports should help build more than statistics. They should help build people. The Smile Zone focuses on life, mindset and legacy. It gives young athletes tools they can use on the field and in everyday life. Jay created the word SMILE as an acronym: Start Making Intentional Life Efforts. That simple message is at the center of his work. Jay wants athletes to enjoy their journey. He also wants them to understand that failure is part of growth. Jay Jackson's MLB Journey Jay was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2008. He spent eight years working through the minor leagues. In 2015, he made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres. His professional career took him across the baseball world. He played for organizations such as the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins. He also spent three seasons playing baseball in Japan with the Hiroshima Carp. His team won three straight Central League championships. Jay says his time in Japan taught him valuable lessons about baseball, respect, teamwork and community. Mental Toughness On & Off the Field Jay's career was not always easy. He dealt with injuries and setbacks. He also faced the pressure that comes with professional baseball. Those experiences shaped his mindset. Jay explains how he learned to treat difficult moments as speed bumps. A speed bump can slow you down. It does not have to stop your journey. That idea is a major part of the Smile Zone philosophy. Young athletes face their own challenges. They deal with pressure from parents, coaches, teammates and social media. They also compare themselves to other players. Jay believes athletes need more than physical training. They need support and confidence. They need people who can help them handle failure. Most importantly, they need to remember why they love the game. From the Big Leagues to the Next Generation Jay has faced some of baseball's biggest stars. During his career, he faced Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. He even shares the story behind a memorable Aaron Judge home run. Judge recognized that Jay was tipping his pitches. He used that information during the at-bat and hit a home run. Jay also talks about some of the toughest hitters he faced. These stories give listeners a unique look inside professional baseball. But the biggest lesson is not about facing great hitters. It is about learning from every experience. Mentoring the Next Generation After retiring from professional baseball in 2025, Jay began building the next chapter of his career. He created the Smile Zone to help young athletes become better people and better players. The program combines mindset development, mentorship and athletic development. Jay wants athletes to understand who they are. He wants them to learn how to handle adversity. He also wants them to develop the confidence to pursue their goals. The Smile Zone is designed to support athletes, parents and coaches. Jay's vision goes far beyond one team or one city. He hopes to build Smile Zone communities and academies around the world. Building Character That Lasts One of the biggest themes in this episode is character. Jay believes character matters just as much as talent. It can also make a difference when athletes are trying to reach the next level. Talent may get someone's attention. Character can help determine what happens next. That is why Jay wants young athletes to develop both sides of their game. The goal is not simply to create better baseball players. The goal is to create better people. A Positive Mindset Changes the Journey Jay and Coach Aaron talk about how often athletes fail in baseball. Failure is part of the game. Even professional players fail. The difference is learning how to respond. A positive mindset does not mean pretending everything is easy. It means finding a way forward when things get difficult. That is the heart of the Smile Zone. Jay wants young athletes to smile through the journey. He wants them to enjoy the game. He wants them to learn from setbacks instead of allowing setbacks to define them. From the big leagues to the next generation, Jay Jackson is using his experiences to make a difference. His message is simple: Be better on the field by becoming better off the field. This episode of the Slide Podcast is a conversation about baseball, life, mindset, resilience, mentorship and legacy. It is about more than baseball. And, of course, Coach Aaron and Mic Check Mariah could not let Jay leave without asking the toughest question of the night: Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Bases loaded. What's your walk-up song? Listen to Season 5, Episode 24 to hear Jay's answer.

In this episode, Jason Clouse and Vinny reflect on the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, discuss the current state of Major League Baseball including playoff races and team performances, and delve into the ongoing MLB labor negotiations and their potential impact on the sport.

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL - Tonight is the Seahawks' final preseason game and no starters will play. No 2nd stringers will even play so why are we doing this? - Does MacDonald see any value in these games and if so, what is it? :30- The Mariners are in Toronto this afternoon to take on the Blue Jays and our ALCS foes seem to be having the same type of season as we are. Tonight won't be quite the pitching advantage for our guys as Emerson Hancock takes the mound for us and Dylan Cease steps up for the Blue Jays. :45- It's time to get Reckless at Breakfast; it's a special edition! Major League Baseball has the chance to introduce some excitement and draw some attention to their offseason, but there's no way the MLBPA will allow it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday brings another full betting card on The Daily Juice with Matt Perrault, with 3 official bets for August 27 across college football and Major League Baseball. Matt breaks down his favorite opportunities from Thursday’s slate, including an early-season college football matchup plus two plays from the MLB card. With football returning and the baseball playoff race heating up, there’s plenty to attack. Get Matt’s reasoning behind all three selections and the numbers that made his Thursday card. Subscribe to The Daily Juice for daily sports betting picks, predictions, analysis and best bets throughout the NFL, college football and MLB seasons. Sports covered: College Football & MLB3 Official Bets for Thursday, August 27 #CollegeFootball #CFBPicks #MLBPicks #SportsBetting #BestBets #BettingPicks #DailyJuiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mercy rule is coming to Major League Baseball, and Evan Roberts believes the way managers now surrender blowouts makes it inevitable. After the Mets essentially waved the white flag against Milwaukee, Evan and Shaun Morash debate how a run rule could work, why teams would embrace it, and whether fans would accept games ending early.

Dr. Ricardo Valerdi is an engineer, social entrepreneur, sports scientist, and engineering professor at the University of Arizona who specializes in helping teams think clearly and make better decisions. His work has helped organizations including SpaceX, the U.S. Army, Major League Baseball, and the NCAA, while his nonprofit, Science of Sport, has used sports to teach STEM concepts to more than 700,000 students. He's also the author of The Five Tool Team, a practical framework for building teams that make smarter, more confident decisions. On this episode we talk about: How sports and data-driven decision-making can work together to create better outcomes Using baseball to teach kids math, science, and the importance of understanding data How confirmation bias and personal preferences can lead to poor financial and business decisions Why you should focus on controlling your decisions rather than the outcomes you can't control The “Five Tool Team” framework and why the best decision-making teams combine people with different strengths Top 3 Takeaways Don't let desire create blind spots. Whether you're choosing a baseball player or making a business decision, personal preferences can cause you to focus only on information that supports what you already want. Look at the full set of data before making the decision. Control the controllables. You can't control every outcome, but you can control the quality of your decisions and the actions you take. Focus on what you can influence and accept that luck and circumstances will always play a role. Build teams that complement your weaknesses. You don't have to possess every skill required to make great decisions. Ricardo's Five Tool Team framework—focus, look, analyze, scrutinize, and humanize—emphasizes bringing together people whose strengths fill the gaps in your own abilities. Notable Quotes "Desire creates blind spots." "Ultimately what changes your life is the decisions that you make with the card that you are dealt." "If you do that one thing the best than anybody else can do it, you can hit a grand slam." Connect with Dr. Ricardo Valerdi: Website: RicardoValerdi.com Book: The Five Tool Team Other: Science of Sport A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through September 13, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour of Follow The Money, hosts Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard are joined by Paul Charchian, Fantasy Football Hall of Famer, to give his thoughts on certain NFL players and league topics. Also, joining the show is Matt Vasgersian, MLB Network, to talk some Major League Baseball. Mitch and Pauly also preview NFL preseason games and tonight's MLB card. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox News took things to another level last week in the network's attempts to avoid talking about Trump's disastrous war in the Middle East, high gas prices, a sluggish economy and the president's obsession with his gilded building projects.The network spent over 1/3 of its airtime on the shows I covered last week trashing Democrats mostly Abdul El-Sayed and Angie Nixon.Nixon is a talented and charismatic Florida state rep who easily won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. She is unapologetically loud and known for sharing her opinions on the House floor with a pink bullhorn.She is also the exact type of politician Fox News loves to target and demonize - a powerful and intelligent Black woman.Other major stories last week included a trial involving a mother with postpartum psychosis, a student led cocaine ring at Penn State, a brawl at a Major League Baseball game and the never-ending scandal involving a comment made by a WNBA player about transgender athletes.Fox News also continued to try to change public sentiment surrounding enormous data centers and the use of AI.Meanwhile gas prices remained elevated while Trump's approval numbers plummeted. Measles cases continued to rise across the country while the U.S. food supply has become increasingly dangerous with recalls of beef, blueberries, jalapeños and even popsicles.The national debt also reached a staggering $40 trillion last week.While everything crumbles around him Trump led the press on an extended tour of construction sites for a planned White House helipad and his grand ballroom/security fortress.Fox News also largely ignored a growing scandal involving Natalie Harp, a close presidential aide whom the Secret Service is worried has an unhealthy relationship with Donald J. Trump. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the podcast! If it’s your first time here, don’t forget to subscribe or follow wherever you watch or listen. Tim Kurkjian and his son, Jeff, are here to make you laugh, smile, and hopefully learn a thing or two about baseball. We kick things off with the first day of school for Tim’s grandkids and the passing of a legendary country star, which had Jeff—a full-time country music morning show host—very busy on the day of the recording. Our Takeaways include praise for the White Sox and their incredible walk-off wins. Plus, the Brewers are the best team in Major League Baseball, and Tim explains how they’re doing it. Mason Miller finally showed some weakness, while the Royals have accomplished something not many teams 20 games under .500 have done. And, believe it or not, there’s historical precedent suggesting the Red Sox could win it all! The Quirkjians feature a Cal Raleigh and Babe Ruth comparison for the ages. We had no idea Ruth did this at the end of his career! We’re still in shock over games from Randy Arozarena and Pete Crow-Armstrong that have NEVER happened before. And then there’s Young Junk, which Jeff couldn’t get enough of. On This Date in Baseball History, we celebrate Jim Thome’s birthday and a record he holds that Jeff was actually able to guess! Plus, it’s Mike Maddux’s birthday, too. We remember Joe Morgan for what he did back in 1978, and then it’s time for Alphabest! We’re on to the letter W, searching for the best position player and pitcher with a last name beginning with W. Is it Ted Williams or Honus Wagner? Early Wynn or Rube Waddell? Three Cards in the Bathroom takes a look back at some amazing players, with stories that only Tim Kurkjian could come up with. And we wrap things up with Team Tim, focusing on back-to-school season for our kids, parents, and teachers. Thanks so much for watching or listening, and as always, thank you for being a part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in Major League Baseball, NFL season predictions, golf's revamped playoff format, and the upcoming US Open, providing insights and analysis for sports fans. In this episode, we explore a wide range of topics from college football predictions, elite athletes' quirks, and pop culture reviews, to innovative sports tournament formats and fantasy football tools. Join us for insights, humor, and a deep dive into current trends and personal favorites.Chapters00:00 Podcast Kickoff and Baseball Playoff Push08:42 MLB Financial Scandal and Lockout Implications17:18 Anticipation for NFL Season and Pumpkin Spice Season22:23 NFL Preseason and Team Storylines24:11 NFL Offseason Storylines25:11 The Pro Bowl and NFL Win Totals26:16 PGA Championship Format Revamp42:14 Tennis News and US Open Predictions43:59 BC Football Season Predictions50:51 The Quirks of Elite Athletes52:10 The Peculiar Case of Tom Brady57:58 Quidditch and NIL01:06:03 Spider-Man: Brand New Day01:10:29 Cozy Book Corner01:12:24 Upgrade by Blake Crouch01:19:14 KFC Oreo Chicken Sandwich01:21:12 Major League Pickleball Playoffs01:23:02 League Legacy Fantasy Football App01:25:14 Episode 200 Preparation

Chris Kerber discusses the current state of pitching in Major League Baseball, how youth sports can improve, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rays Playoff Push, Prospects and Baseball Around the WorldMark Corbett and Mat Germain break down the Tampa Bay Rays as they head into the final stretch of the season, plus prospects, the Little League World Series, the Rays stadium debate and international women's baseball.Rays Playoff PushThe Rays face a difficult schedule as they battle toward the postseason. Mark and Mat discuss recent performances, injuries, Kevin Cash's decisions and how the roster could take shape for the playoffs.Freddy Peralta's strong outing gets attention, including how increased use of his changeup may be helping his success.Rays Prospects on the RiseXavier Isaac and Caden Bodine have moved up to Triple-A Durham. Bodine's rapid climb through the Rays system has been especially impressive and could put him in the conversation as a future Tampa Bay catcher.Jacob Melton, Jake Fraley, Victor Mesa Jr. and other Durham players could also provide the Rays with options down the stretch.Little League World SeriesCanada puts together an impressive international run with wins over Australia, Panama and South Korea. Mark also highlights Alabama standout Kinley Rasmus, whose pitching and hitting have drawn comparisons to Mo'ne Davis.ABS and Baseball's Changing RulesShould MLB fully automate balls and strikes? Mark and Mat discuss the ABS challenge system, overturned calls and whether technology should take a larger role in officiating.Rays Stadium DebateThe proposed new Rays stadium in Tampa remains a major topic. Mark and Mat discuss taxpayer funding, construction costs, community benefits, affordable housing and the value of keeping Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay.Women's Baseball World CupThe show wraps up with the Women's Baseball World Cup in Taiwan, including Japan's strong performance and the continued international growth of women's baseball.Topics: Tampa Bay Rays, Rays prospects, MLB playoffs, Kevin Cash, Freddy Peralta, Xavier Isaac, Caden Bodine, Durham Bulls, Little League World Series, Kinley Rasmus, ABS challenge system, Rays stadium, Women's Baseball World Cup, women's baseball.BaseballBiz On Deck with Mark Corbett and Mat Germain covers the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB, prospects, baseball history and the business of the game.

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to build a career in professional sport?This week on Leave Your Mark, I sit down with strength and conditioning coach Jason Martin as he prepares to begin a new chapter as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Jason's path began early, earning his first training certification at just 16 before completing his Physical Education degree at McGill University. His career would eventually take him through CrossFit, professional tennis, Major League Baseball, more than a decade of working with hockey players, and three seasons in player development with the Pittsburgh Penguins.But this conversation is about much more than Jason's résumé.We talk about the influence of mentorship, particularly his relationship with Andy O'Brien, and why experience can't simply be replaced by collecting certifications. Jason shares his thoughts on asking for feedback, recognizing your limitations, building genuine relationships, and allowing a career to develop without trying to engineer every next step.We also dig into one of the most important challenges of working in professional sport: earning the trust of athletes who didn't necessarily choose you to work with them.Jason's philosophy is refreshingly simple. Ask questions. Listen. Understand what the athlete needs. Be good to people. Do quality work. And give trust the time it needs to develop.A great conversation about coaching, mentorship, relationships, experience, and the long game of building a meaningful career in high performance.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com 

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci believe the Rays are the best team in the AL and could be looking at a World Series run. What are they doing that's making the biggest difference from other teams? After another career milestone for Jacob Degrom, Tom asks if the pitcher should be a Hall of Famer. Speaking of pitching, what pitcher is throwing the ball like we've never seen before? Plus, the Cubs name their all-time team and guess who is on it? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Woods open 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a couple of Paulie's top headlines of the day, including a story just for Woodsy as we discuss Jelly Roll filling in on national TV for Jimmy Kimmel this week! Then we look at some of today's matchups around Major League Baseball and Benny lets us know who we should be rooting for in the wildcard races, and we give some final thoughts on the morning as well as yesterday's Padres ownership press conference. Listen here!

This week on the TABLE TALK interview podcast, Jeff sat down with Kris Willis from SBNation.com for a great discussion about about Major League Baseball storylines we're following at the end of August. The question is: who's built for October? Jeff and Kris talked about the Braves and Phillies battle for the NL East division. What happened to Kyle Tucker? What will the NL and AL Wild Card spots look like towards the end of the season? All of this and much more this week on the Table Talk interview show!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@thephiladelphiasportstableHead over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.comFollow us on Threads: @philadelphiasportstableFollow us on Twitter/X: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow us on Instagram: @philadelphiasportstable.Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/PhiladelphiaSportsTable

Join our upcoming live event at GREwebinars.com. It's called "The Seven Figure Solution" on August 27th at 8 PM Eastern. After listening to me for 12 years, learn how to finally put it all together for a coordinated, tax-efficient retirement and wealth plan.  Keith debunks alarmist predictions of an 80–95% housing crash and explains why inflation, constrained supply, and strong demand continue to put upward pressure on home prices.  He breaks down key trends in renter mobility, highlights how the AI boom is driving record-breaking rents in San Francisco, and contrasts "dopamine culture" and money maxing with GRE's philosophy of growing one's means through income property and leverage.  Keith also discusses how the Seven-Figure Solution framework helps real estate investors more effectively integrate properties, taxes, insurance, and retirement planning.  Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/620 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  FAMILY to 66866  Join Mid South Home Buyers' one-time, free live webinar featuring Keith Weinhold on September 30 at GetRichEducation.com/MidSouth to learn how Memphis' economic expansion could create new real estate investment opportunities, and have your questions answered in real time. Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com  Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE. I'm your host Keith Weinhold. An alarmist calls for a housing price crash of 80 to 95 percent. We'll listen to it. This city's rents are up 26 percent annually. The rise of dopamine culture and money maxing has made its way into personal finance. Then an invitation to join us for a special event today on Get Rich Education.   Keith Weinhold  0:29   What if I told you that one of America's strongest cash flow real estate markets is also becoming the new brains and brawn behind AI? That city is Memphis, believe it or not. In September 30th, we're going to show you why the smart money is paying attention now, along with an investing opportunity you won't want to miss. Join me, Terry Kerr and Matthew Van Horn of Mid South Homebuyers, the largest turnkey company in Memphis with more than 6,000 homes under management, for a free live webinar, the likes of which I've never done before. We're going to look at what billions in new investment could mean for jobs, housing demand, neighborhood appreciation, and your portfolio. Everyone who attends live will also get exclusive access to the best deal terms MidSeal has ever offered. Reserve your free seat at getricheducation.com/midsouth. Again, that september 30. Don't say we didn't tell you. Save your spot at getricheducation.com/midsouth.   Speaker 1  1:35   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is Get Rich Education.   Keith Weinhold  1:51   Welcome to GRE from Naples, Italy, to Naples, Florida, and across 188 nations worldwide. You're listening to one of America's longest-running and most listened-to shows in the real estate world. This is Get Rich Education, and I'm Keith Weinhold. Yes, the very founder of this snaggle-toothed operation right here. I'm a longtime real estate investor myself, erstwhile writer for both Forbes and the Rich Dad Advisors, serving on the Forbes Real Estate Council, you can also see my work in the USA Today and Business Insider. I'm the creator of Real Estate Pays Five Ways and the Inflation Triple Crown. Oh, after all that, really, I'm just a shaved mammal with slack jaw, a highly leveraged hominid of the landed gentry, right before I discuss the housing price crash of 80 to 95% you know, keep in mind that most people think that if you're in real estate, then you've got to be either a realtor or a landlord. I am neither a realtor nor a landlord. People also think that it takes tons of money. It does not. Now you could pursue no money down strategies, but that takes some time to learn and skill to develop. Now I was a landlord in the early years of my real estate investing, but after about six years of that, I hired a property manager and never looked back. Therefore, keeping this mostly passive, a 20 to 25 percent down payment on a carefully selected residential rental property includes ones that today can still have purchase prices below 200k. That's purchased in a geographically investor advantaged market. Okay, that is the center of what we do here because when you own property this way, now you've got the margin where you can pay a property manager to enjoy the five ways that you're paid mostly passively. Be a savvy borrower.   Keith Weinhold  4:02   Now, when you're between deals and accumulating capital to add the next piece of property to your rental portfolio, that's where you can flip and do the opposite in the short term and be a real estate lender for perhaps an eight to 10% stable return. That's what I do, rather than getting three and a half percent, which is the going rate today in a high yield savings account. So be a lender between deals in the short term, or you're a savvy borrower long term. Now the late analyst at Housing Wire, and he was also a past guest here on the show, Logan Modashami, he brought this 80 to 95% housing price crash media piece to my attention. It's in the form of a meta reel that got a lot of attention. Let's play it. I mean, this type of nonsense circulates out. It's not founded on anything substantive, and this just absolutely does not serve anybody. You've got to take this type of thing as entertainment, but it's being presented in a serious, informative way, and just listen to the basis for the claim.    Hayden Weston  5:19   The United States housing market is about to collapse 80 to 95 percent, which means that homes that were worth 1.5 million are going to be worth 300,000. The reason is simple: the U.S. housing market has reached its most unaffordable level in history. People cannot afford to buy homes, and if people cannot buy homes, the market must correct. The question is how hard the market is going to crash, not if it will. According to CPI and price history data, this is predicted to be worse than the 2008 housing bubble. We are going to see prices drop 80 to 95 percent.   Keith Weinhold  6:02   A housing price collapse of 80 to 95 percent. This is from a platform called Hayden Trades. It has got to be the worst example of trying to steal attention rather than serving people. Gosh, don't even make 20% or 50% crash predictions anymore go for far higher, I guess. He says it is according to the CPI and price history data. This doesn't even make sense. Now the low affordability mentioned that part is true, and this is what's slowed home price appreciation. But here in the late 2020s, there was more upward pressure on home prices, not downward inflationary pressure, which is rampant. That is poised to raise replacement cost because a home is a bundle of land, labor, lumber, concrete, copper, and energy. America's best job markets face land and regulatory constraints that pressures prices upward, and regulations are not easily repealed either. There's a large reservoir of sideline buyers that still want to own, and single-family home construction is woefully insufficient, keeping the supply down. Indeed, there is more upward pressure on home prices, not downward. This coming inflation wave, that's exacerbated by war, is unfortunately, or fortunately, if you're positioned, it's poised to widen the K-shaped economy where winners win bigger and losers lose more. The boat is leaving the dock. Are you on it?   Keith Weinhold  7:54   The distance between the boat and the dock just keeps increasing, and eventually you won't be able to make the leap, the jump from the boat to the dock. Now, in the near term, because we're approaching the fall season, when you hear stats about median home prices, note that prices are lower in autumn and winter than they are in spring and summer. It happens pretty much every year. Now, why is this? Well, one reason is that a lot of people don't think about is simply the fact that smaller houses get sold in the winter compared to the summer. And why would this be? This is because families with school-age children who need larger homes get their deals done in summer months before school starts. That is one reason why median home prices are higher in the summer than they are in the winter. When you look at a long-term price chart of homes, this is why you see peaks each summer and dips each winter. Now, investors like us. Now we're not buying so much for school-age children considerations, but this phenomenon affects the median prices that you see quoted in most any market. That is how that works, and why homes present better in the summer too. Green lawns, Leaves, flowers, and natural light improve curb appeal. Some say buy when the snow is flying, sell when the flowers are blooming.   Keith Weinhold  9:32   Shortly, I want to tell you about the city with rents that are up 26% year over year, and there's no end in sight to those rent increases, either. But first, there's a significant national real estate trend. Now, a lot of times, the discussion about the rental market centers around the level of rents or the vacancy rate, and those metrics sure do matter. But what about tenant retention? That is. Renter mobility rate. How long do residents stay? Well, renter mobility is down, down, down. They are not moving around. That's the big trend. Tenants are staying longer. Renters are waiting longer to buy homes than prior generations did. I mean a lot of people are beginning to wonder if their starter home will arrive before their first social security check does? The share of renters planning to move within three years that has plunged since 2019 from 57% then down to just 37% now. This is according to a national survey from the New York Fed. 57 down to 37% that plan to move within three years. Yes, this means that even after the pandemic waned, renters plan to stay in place longer. Everyone is staying put longer, and what exactly is keeping all of those moving boxes in storage? You guessed it. Buying their own home is more difficult to afford. It's kind of like an obstacle course where the down payment is waiting at the finish line, which is a long ways away. It's like an ultra marathon. This decline in renter mobility. This is obviously good news for income property owners and landlords because vacancy and turnover are our greatest expenses. People are paying more.   Keith Weinhold  11:39   You know, it's interesting that many are staying and put because a lot of renters often pay three to 5% annual renewal increases, especially in single-family rentals. Among apartment dwellers, there are currently more move-ups than move downs. People willing to spend a little more, and part of this is because a lot of people have just simply given up, completely given up on buying a home, choosing instead to fritter away their money on DraftKings parlays, couchie predictions, meme coins, burritos whose delivery fees cost more than the burrito, and a dozen forgotten subscriptions quietly feeding on their checking account. Yeah, a lot of people have just given in. Besides falling renter mobility, there is also falling homeowner mobility. One reason it has fallen is due to the well-documented mortgage rate lock-in effect. But mobility is down among both groups, among renters and homeowners, for a few different reasons. Like I've mentioned in previous shows, America is aging, and older people move less. Remote work means people don't have to move for a job, and housing inventory remains limited. This means that there are few attractive alternatives to move into, whether you're a homeowner or a renter. Those are some reasons as to why mobility is down for both groups. And the New York Fed analysis shows that renter mobility it is especially weak among that subgroup that believes that they will never own a home. I mean, this group of people really isn't moving. They are staying in place even longer. This group that believes that they will never own a home, and this is a skew toward lower income renters for sure, but even upper income renters are staying longer. You know, I own a lot of single family rental homes myself, and I'm just thinking now, I can't even remember the last time someone's moved out. It might be over a year since anyone has moved. The average renter's perceived chance of ever owning a home that has fallen, and this is significant for investors. Okay, that percent of renters that ever hope to own a home has fallen from 52% back in 2015 down to just 35% last year. 52% down to 35% The amount of renters that think they'll ever own a home. Both single-family rental and apartment renters are staying longer. This is both types, and it's not because these renters stop wanting homes. About two-thirds say that they would prefer to own if they had the money to do so. This is substantial. The drop in American mobility rate. I mean, that part is actually decades long, and this seems to catch people off guard. A lot of people falsely believe that people are moving more often, and that's something I've touched on before. This deeply hurts.   Keith Weinhold  15:00   Certain industries like moving companies, furniture stores, and yes, real estate agents—all these groups of people have got to be wondering where did everybody go? The answer is nowhere. Apparently, they are not going anywhere. So the bottom line here, with this lack of mobility, is that renters feel locked out, owners feel locked in, and landlords feel locked up with their tenants staying longer. Although this is good news for landlords and investment property owners, you know there is one thing to be careful of amidst these longer tenant stays, and that is, well, say you buy a rental property with an existing tenant in place that's been there for a while, it's more likely then that that tenant is paying below market rent, and why would that be? Well, because generally, the longer a tenant stays, the more likely it is that the previous landlord gave them a break on the rent. Now, why does that happen? Well, landlords can get lazy about bumping up the rent, and see what's really going on is that the previous landlord, perhaps the person you bought the property from, they themselves bought the property at a much lower price years ago than you did today, and therefore their mortgage payment is lower, and therefore the lower rent was able to cover their mortgage payment. So they weren't too worried about it. But if you're buying at today's prices, well, then you cannot stand for yesterday's rent amount, and that's why it's more likely that you need to bump up the rent to market rent. Although national rent growth is pretty flat, San Francisco continues to rewrite its record book per Zumper's national rent report.San Francisco's one-bedroom rent is up 23% year-over-year to 4,180 bucks, and two-bedroom rent is up 26% to over 6K, 6,020 dollars for the median rent in a two-bedroom San Francisco apartment-the first time they've ever topped 6K there. Yes, the city continues to lead the nation in annual rent growth, and even ahead of New York City for two bedrooms. That's because this is where the growth of the AI industry has collided with a supply-constrained housing market, high demand over low supply. I mean, you might remember that San Francisco was hit especially hard by the pandemic, but its bounce back has been amazing. Even beleaguered San Francisco office buildings are filling up again amidst the AI boom. Now, the Bay Area's previous tech boom back a while ago that was led by tech giants like Facebook, Apple, and Google. All right, that boom was largely concentrated in these sprawling suburban office parks in Silicon Valley. Now Silicon Valley is not in San Francisco. It is depending on just where you're going, perhaps 60 minutes south of San Francisco proper. But see, this time the city limits San Francisco finds itself as the epicenter because a lot of the newest, biggest names in tech like Anthropic and OpenAI, they are headquartered in the very same city neighborhoods that were struggling with occupancy just a few years ago, and see a big part of what's going on, and there's a lesson in this for you as when a lot of other cities built like Phoenix and Austin did, San Francisco did not, and what's interesting is that the publication, the San Francisco Standard, it reported that get this last November a two-bedroom apartment overlooking Alamo Square was advertised for $5,000 per month. That was already 30% above San Fran's median two-bedroom rent at the time, but despite that fact, so many people attended the open house that the property manager had to divide them into two touring groups. Qualified applicants were then emailed and told to submit their best offer of rent. Okay, basically an invitation to a bidding war here. One tech worker and her roommate bid $5,100. Management responded that they had reached the second round and invited them to increase their bid again, and they declined to increase their bid and they lost the apartment. Those. Same article reported that an even more extreme marina neighborhood example, the winning renter offered substantially above asking price, six months upfront rent, and twice monthly professional cleaning. What kind of prospective tenant offers their landlord professional cleaning? I've surely never had it happen. That and bidding wars are now taking place for San Francisco rentals. Could an AI surge and a lack of supply make anything like that happen in your rental market? That remains to be seen, and probably not to that extent. I've got more for you straight ahead, including the trend of money maxing. I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to episode 620 of Get Rich Education. What if you got your mortgage loans the same place I get mine? You sure can at Ridge Lending Group NMLS 42056. They provided GRE listeners with more loans than anyone because Ridge specializes in investment property. They'll help you build a long-term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequal and even chat directly with President Chaley Ridge while it's on your mind. Start at RidgeLendingGroup.com. That's ridgelendinggroup.com. Let me ask you something: If you've worked hard to build wealth, is your money positioned to actually support your goals? A lot of accredited investors leave capital sitting in cash because it feels safe, but inflation and missed income opportunities can quietly erode its value. Freedom Family Investments offers freedom notes for investors seeking structured income backed by real estate. It's a straightforward approach built on real assets, not speculation. In full disclosure, I'm an investor myself. What I like is that their team walks you through how it all works, so you can decide if it aligns with your portfolio and income goals. Every investment carries risk, and nothing is guaranteed. But with a track record of consistent, on-time investor payouts, they built real credibility. Go to freedomfamilyinvestments.com to book a clarity call, or text family to 66866. That's family 266866.   Keith Weinhold  17:22   Although national rent growth is pretty flat, San Francisco continues to rewrite its record book per Zumper's national rent report. San Francisco's one-bedroom rent is up 23% year-over-year to 4,180 bucks, and two-bedroom rent is up 26% to over 6K, $6,020 for the median rent in a two-bedroom San Francisco apartment-the first time they've ever topped 6K there. Yes, the city continues to lead the nation in annual rent growth, and even ahead of New York City for two bedrooms. That's because this is where the growth of the AI industry has collided with a supply-constrained housing market, high demand over low supply. I mean, you might remember that San Francisco was hit especially hard by the pandemic, but its bounce back has been amazing. Even beleaguered San Francisco office buildings are filling up again amidst the AI boom. Now, the Bay Area's previous tech boom back a while ago that was led by tech giants like Facebook, Apple, and Google. All right, that boom was largely concentrated in these sprawling suburban office parks in Silicon Valley. Now Silicon Valley is not in San Francisco. It is depending on just where you're going, perhaps 60 minutes south of San Francisco proper. But see, this time the city limits San Francisco finds itself as the epicenter because a lot of the newest, biggest names in tech like Anthropic and OpenAI, they are headquartered in the very same city neighborhoods that were struggling with occupancy just a few years ago, and see a big part of what's going on, and there's a lesson in this for you as when a lot of other cities built like Phoenix and Austin did, San Francisco did not, and what's interesting is that the publication, the San Francisco Standard, it reported that get this last November a two-bedroom apartment overlooking Alamo Square was advertised for $5,000 per month. That was already 30% above San Fran's median two-bedroom rent at the time, but despite that fact, so many people attended the open house that the property manager had to divide them into two touring groups. Qualified applicants were then emailed and told to submit their best offer of rent. Okay, basically an invitation to a bidding war here. One tech worker and her roommate bid $5,100. Management responded that they had reached the second round and invited them to increase their bid again, and they declined to increase their bid and they lost the apartment. Those. Same article reported that an even more extreme marina neighborhood example, the winning renter offered substantially above asking price, six months upfront rent, and twice monthly professional cleaning. What kind of prospective tenant offers their landlord professional cleaning? I've surely never had it happen. That and bidding wars are now taking place for San Francisco rentals. Could an AI surge and a lack of supply make anything like that happen in your rental market? That remains to be seen, and probably not to that extent. I've got more for you straight ahead, including the trend of money maxing.   Keith Weinhold  20:46   I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to episode 620 of Get Rich Education. What if you got your mortgage loans the same place I get mine? You sure can at Ridge Lending Group NMLS 42056. They provided GRE listeners with more loans than anyone because Ridge specializes in investment property. They'll help you build a long-term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequal and even chat directly with President Caeli Ridge while it's on your mind. Start at ridgelendinggroup.com. That's ridgelendinggroup.com.   Keith Weinhold  21:23   Let me ask you something: If you've worked hard to build wealth, is your money positioned to actually support your goals? A lot of accredited investors leave capital sitting in cash because it feels safe, but inflation and missed income opportunities can quietly erode its value. Freedom Family Investments offers freedom notes for investors seeking structured income backed by real estate. It's a straightforward approach built on real assets, not speculation. In full disclosure, I'm an investor myself. What I like is that their team walks you through how it all works, so you can decide if it aligns with your portfolio and income goals. Every investment carries risk, and nothing is guaranteed. But with a track record of consistent, on-time investor payouts, they built real credibility. Go to freedomfamilyinvestments.com to book a clarity call, or text family to 66866. That's family 266866.   Robert Kiyosaki  22:26   This is our rich dad, poor dad author Robert Kiyosaki. Listen to Get Rich Education with Keith Weinhold, and there is I respect Keith. He's a very strong, smart, bright young man.   Keith Weinhold  22:47   Welcome back to Get Rich Education. I'm your host Keith Weinhold. The rise of quick hit dopamine culture has definitely hit the personal finance world, and this is not a good trend for a lot of Gen Zers, who are those age 14 to 29, sports gambling is increasingly a part of what they think is financial planning. A recent survey from the wealth management platform Betterment shows that 26% of Gen Zers, more than one in four, then consider sports gambling as part of a deliberate long-term financial strategy. If you think that's bad, more than half of Gen Zers, 52% say they've rerouted funds from investment over to sports betting in the past year, and that's versus just 24% of all Americans. Yes, the rapid legalization of sports gambling means it's never been easier to bet your whole paycheck that the Mets are going to lose 100 games this season. When a prediction market or a sports book starts to feel like a retirement strategy, we have a problem, and this is congruent with the rise of dopamine culture across all of society, where we've gone from playing sports, then to watching sports, and now to gambling on sports. In the kitchen, it's where we've gone from home cooking to leaving and getting fast food, to ordering Uber Eats, it's where media has gone from film and TV to streaming shows, and now with dopamine culture, it is watching reels. It's how shopping has gone from first high street shopping, then to Amazon and now to the TikTok shop. It's how communicating with people. It's gone from handwritten letters to sending emails to Snapchats. It's how we've gone from newspapers to breaking news to rage bait. As far as what we listen to for music, this rise of dopamine culture-it used to be vinyl records, and then Spotify playlists, and now it's trending sounds.   Keith Weinhold  25:11   It's gone from finding love to casual dating to infinite swiping. How about the way we look at and share photos? It's gone from photo albums to camera rolls to Instagram stories, and how about the way we access information with this rise of dopamine culture? It's gone from libraries to Google to Chat GPT, and that brings us to money maxing. Okay, yes, here in our finance world, the rise of dopamine culture has led to this. Yes, that is apparently a word now. Money maxing-it's all one word with 2x's. It sounds like something invented by a 22-year-old who's got three credit cards, three hoodies, and one fork. Okay, but money maxing-that is one of the newest personal finance trends spreading across social media. Now, the maxing stuff in that whole suffix that first became popular through terms like looks maxing, which means trying to maximize your physical appearance, whether you're male or female, and now people are sleep maxing, health maxing, career maxing, and I guess it was just inevitable until they were money maxing. And what it really means is optimizing your financial life so that every dollar works harder for you. That could include using a high yield savings account, earning credit card points and rewards, automating your investments, negotiating bills, and eliminating wasteful spending-eh, in other words, it's just another internet reinvention of financial responsibility. I mean, your grandparents just called it being sensible.   Keith Weinhold  26:58   Now, I do like the fact that young people are talking about money. I mean, as we've covered before, financial education is desperately needed. Schools will teach you about the parts of a biological cell, but surely not how to read a mortgage statement. So you can graduate knowing that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, while believing that a tax refund is free money from the government. So you know, directionally, money maxing is good, but see, it usually only focuses on one side of the equation. That's the problem with money maxing. It only focuses on spending less. And here at GRE we take a different approach. The old financial advice is live below your means, and GRE's philosophy is grow your means. You should only live below your means earlier in your financial life when you sort of have to and you need to form capital for investments. But grow your means so that you can have the means to do things. I mean, that is the point of financial betterment.   Keith Weinhold  28:09   Long term, financial betterment is certainly not sustainable by saving money by getting a haircut at home, only watching men's fast pitch softball at the Moose Lodge because it's free instead of going to a Major League Baseball game, saving $120 on air tickets by adding an extra layover on your trip itinerary, or a buy one get one free deal on Hillshire Farm Bacon. Now, of course, you shouldn't waste money if you're paying for six streaming services and you're only watching one. Well, cancel the others. If you carry a credit card balance at 24% surely extinguish that financial dumpster fire. But you cannot shrink your way to an extraordinary life. There is a floor beneath how little you can spend, there is no ceiling above how much value you can create for others. You can cancel your coffee, you can stop eating out, you can turn down the thermostat until your living room feels like a meat locker, but eventually there is nothing meaningful left to cut. That is the weakness in traditional money advice. It treats personal finance like a sinking ship, and it just hands you a bucket. Growing your means is building a bigger ship. The most powerful form of money maxing is not squeezing another 2% off your grocery bill. It is increasing your income. It is acquiring productive assets and creating systems that pay you repeatedly. I mean, saving 20 bucks is fine. Creating another income stream can continue for. Years. This is the difference between subtraction and multiplication. Most money-maxing advice really isn't different than that conventional advice. It's living in the world of subtraction. Cut this. Cancel that. Buy the generic cereal. Drive across town to save 12 cents per gallon. Hey, congratulations! You just spent 40 minutes of your finite life to save $2.80. Real wealth is built through multiplication. Multiply your income, multiply your skills, multiply your relationships, learn a new system, multiply the number of people you serve with rental property, and then multiply your money through productive assets. Now, this does not mean to spend recklessly. Growing means is not permission to inflate your lifestyle every single time your income rises, but it means directing more attention toward expansion than deprivation.   Keith Weinhold  30:59   Ask yourself a better question. Instead of asking how can I save another $100 this month, ask how can I create another $1,000 of monthly income. That very question activates a completely different part of your brain. Now maybe you develop a valuable skill. Maybe you negotiate your compensation. Maybe you start a business. Maybe you acquire an income property. Maybe you turn knowledge, intellectual property, or an audience into a recurring revenue stream. You start looking for leverage rather than looking for coupons and leverage, that is the real engine of what money maxing ought to be. Leverage means accomplishing more with less of your personal effort, and there sure are a lot of forms you can leverage other people's time. You can leverage systems and technology. We're going to talk about a system later here. You can leverage media where one message reaches 1000s or millions of people, and in real estate, you can leverage other people's money. You can scale. A few weeks ago, here I discussed four different types of scale. Real estate investors can get them all at the same time. If you remember, they are financial leverage, like with the five ways. There's operational leverage, there's geographic leverage, and finally replication. You use a relatively small down payment to control a much larger asset while your tenant pays you rent, that income helps cover the property's expenses and mortgage, and over time, inflation tends to lift rents and property values. While your fixed rate debt becomes easier to repay with diminished dollars, I mean that is real money maxing right there. In fact, GRE's real estate pays five ways framework might be the ultimate money maxing system. One property can produce cash flow; it can appreciate. Your tenant can gradually amortize your loan for you. You get the tax benefits, and inflation can transfer wealth from the lender to you through your fixed rate debt, five simultaneous financial benefits attached to one asset. Oh, and we're going to take that and compare that with saving 50 cents on toothpaste. Now, both things technically do improve your finances, but they don't even belong in the same zip code.   Keith Weinhold  33:41   Now, none of this means that every leveraged property is a good investment. In fact, leverage amplifies outcomes. A well-selected, properly financed property is going to accelerate your wealth creation. But a bad deal with thin reserves-hey, that can accelerate your introduction to an attorney. Money maxing still requires judgment. You want durable income, adequate liquidity, responsible underwriting, and you want to have enough reserves to withstand the inevitable surprise. Because every rental property eventually introduces you to something that is leaking, squeaking, or perhaps refusing to pay. The goal is not to optimize every dollar so aggressively that your financial life becomes fragile. And really, that is an important warning about all forms of maxing. Optimization can go too far. Someone might transfer money among five banks to chase these tiny promotional yields, and open 12 credit cards for bonus points, and then monitor every purchase with the intensity of airport security. Okay, I mean technically they're optimization. Their money, but they're also turning their life into like an unpaid accounting internship. Your money should create freedom, not become another demanding employer. Effective money maxing focuses on the big levers first. Get some big wins. Increase your earned income. Own those productive assets. Use good debt prudently. Reduce taxes legally. Protect yourself against catastrophic losses. Maintain liquidity, and then optimize the smaller expenses. Do not spend three hours clipping coupons while ignoring a poorly structured $400,000 mortgage. You do not congratulate yourself on saving $9 on lunch while leaving 50k idle in an account that earns almost nothing. So we don't obsess over credit card points while carrying a balance because paying 24% interest to earn 2% cash back is not money maxing. That is like arithmetic getting mugged in an alley. And there's also an important difference between looking rich and becoming wealthy. Social media rewards visible consumption on things like cars, watches, first-class seats, rooftop dinners, actual wealth-that's something that's often invisible. It is the rental property quietly producing income. It is the ownership stake compounding in the background. It is the tax strategy that's never going to appear in a photograph, and it is the growing gap between what you earn and what you need to live.   Keith Weinhold  36:46   The person displaying the most wealth can have the least. The person saying very little might own the building. So yes, embrace money maxing. Know where your money goes. Eliminate the waste. Negotiate recurring expenses, automate your good decisions, and make your dollar purposeful. Each dollar, but don't stop with living below your means because that is only financial defense. Growing your means is financial offense. Saving money can make you more secure. Owning productive assets-that's what can make you free. The highest form of money maxing is not becoming the world's most efficient consumer. It is making the transition from consumer to owner. Own businesses, own equities, own real estate, own assets that produce value while you sleep, travel, or spend time with the people that matter to you. Because your time is limited, and yet your appetite for generic cereal is also limited. But your ability to create value, acquire assets, and grow your means. That is far less limited. Live below your means if you must, but don't stay there. Grow your means. That is true money maxing. And the number one reason that people don't acquire wealth. Do you know what it is? It's that it simply does not occur to them that they can.    Keith Weinhold  38:24   That is what Brian Tracy said. That is so incredibly simple, and it's true. If you want a money max, you need to have a great system. Let me tell you about a system called the Seven Figure Solution. Now you've been listening to me weekly for almost 12 years here, which I'm immensely grateful for. You've been earning money, investing well, and here with the seven-figure solution, you're going to be able to finally see how it all goes together. It's about making sure that your real estate and other assets appropriately fund your retirement in a way that gives you protection against market downturns, a tax advantage pool of liquidity, the death benefit of a life insurance policy, and actually introduces you to a new form of leverage all at the same time, the liquidity is key because this is where a 401(k) or IRA limit you. Those vehicles have taxes and penalties if you want to use those funds early, and this does not.   Keith Weinhold  39:34   But the seven-figure solution-it's not just for retirees. In fact, our own in-house investment coach here, Naresh uses something like this, and he's in his 30s. It also gives you a significant tailwind during your investing career. Integrate the seven-figure solution the GRE way, where we have a conscientiousness about leverage in cash flow, and in this case, part of it is how to prove. Leverage a life insurance policy. When it's time to tap that policy's cash value, you take what is a policy loan, not a withdrawal, because you're borrowing against your cash value, and therefore you're using the funds in more than one place. That's the leverage, and then the IRS does not tax loan proceeds, and this reminds me of a billionaire borrowing against the value of their stock rather than having to sell any of those assets. And yet, this can be done tax-free. It's similar to what you can do with the seven-figure solution, even for non-billionaires, it is buy, borrow, die. This leverages an indexed universal life policy, and there is the right way to do this and the wrong way to do it. Part of the seven-figure solution is that your cash value can have an upside ceiling and loss protection on the downside. That's really something that you only care about more as you're closer to retirement. And there are some mistakes to avoid here. You don't just want to set up the seven-figure solution off of a website, and it's based on products that you might have heard of from companies like Nationwide and mass mutual. I strongly encourage you to learn more, see how it all goes together, and learn how the seven-figure solution compares to other vehicles like a Roth IRA, 401k, and even a 721 and 1031 exchange. This is very much about you being able to picture your future, you've been building your real estate portfolio either from your investment coach or on your own. This is how the puzzle pieces finally are all going to go together. I am cordially inviting you to join us for a special live event, the Seven Figure Solution. It is co-hosted by our own GRE investment coach Naresh and Haven Bridges Jared, who you heard from on the show with me last week. By attending live from the comfort of your own home or from anywhere, you can have your questions answered in real time. It is this Thursday, the 27th, at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific.   Keith Weinhold  42:23   Most people spend decades building wealth, and then they lose far too much of it because the retirement pieces were never designed to work with each other. So you're going to see how real estate, taxes, insurance, and retirement income can fit into one coordinated strategy, helping you grow and protect your wealth, access capital without immediately selling your assets, and potentially avoid losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to taxes unnecessarily. So it's not just another collection of disconnected financial tips. Really, it's your opportunity to finally see the entire retirement picture and understand what might be missing from yours. It's complimentary to attend. The longer you wait, the fewer options you could have. Decisions made today can affect your wealth for decades. Don't wait until retirement day to discover that your plan had expensive holes in it. There are some moving pieces here, so it's especially helpful that you attend this one live, and that way you can have any questions answered in real time, so that you really understand. And you might have been one of thousands of listeners that have attended our property webinars before, and they are important to building your portfolio. But this one could very well be more important in seeing your big picture, seeing your retirement, and seeing that your heirs aren't left with a giant tax bill too. You can reserve your seat now for the seven-figure solution at grewebinars.com again. That's grewebinars.com. Until next week, I'm your host Keith Weinhold. Don't quit your daydream.   Speaker 2  44:14   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal, or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial, or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of Get Rich Education LLC exclusively.   Keith Weinhold  44:42   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth building. getricheducation.com.

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