Best Randy Pitcher Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2, Episode 2: Former MLB Pitcher, Current Broadcaster, And Rules Expert 57:01

4h ago57:01

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Former Major League pitcher and Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh joins the podcast to discuss his early years as a Reds fan, his collegiate baseball career, his time in the minors, and his career as a Major Leaguer Chris shares stories about playing with future MLB stars and his unique pitching style and his famous pickoff move. Welsh also talks about …

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Author of "The Root of All Evil" Kit Eldredge is our guest on this week's episode of The Approach Shot 53:09

17h ago53:09

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Kit Eldredge, the author of "The Root of All Evil" tells his TRUE story of a $4 million winning lottery ticket and how it changed his life... and not for the better. In fact, it tears his family apart. We also talk about how golf helped him get through some of the hardest times. It an usual and intriguing episode of The Approach Shot.…

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Minnesota Vikings punter GREG COLEMAN, World Series Champion and Olympic gold medal winner DOUG MIENTKIEWICZ and Sports Talk 610 KILT Houston's PATRICK CREIGHTON are our guests on SHOOTIN' BULL 1:17:35

8d ago1:17:35

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We call Shootin' Bull THE celebrity sports talk roundtable program show, and want it to feel like we're all just listening in on guys Shootin' Bull about sports. This episode will make you laugh like crazy, have you re-live one of the great moments in Olympic history, and our Truth or Dare? You have to hear it to believe it! Enjoy!…

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Season 2, Episode 1: Dee Taylor and Pam Popp and The Reds HOF "Legends Remembered" Program 47:22

7d ago47:22

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Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame veteran Dee Taylor, and HOF volunteer Pam Popp, join Jack and Randy to start Season 2. Dee and Pam share their memories of the Reds, and describe for our listeners a little known outreach program of the Reds HOF for senior citizens in memory care homes, nursing homes, and other senior living communities. The program is …

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 10 year vet and author Randy Grimes shares his very personal story of being "Off Center" on this week's episode of The Approach Shot 59:37

10d ago59:37

59:37

Get ready for a heart breaking, jaw dropping, but equally uplifting episode of The Approach Shot with Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Randy Grimes. Randy tells his very personal story of being addicted to opioids, mostly so he wouldn't lose his spot on the roster. Not wanting to be "the guy who is always in the trainer's room or on the injured list" Ra…

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Episode 24: Mike Cameron, Ohio's Greatest High School Baseball Coach! 52:55

14d ago52:55

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Mike Cameron, the retired varsity baseball coach at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, joins the podcast. Mike had a successful coaching career, with 767 wins and 4 state championships. Many of his players went on to play college baseball and 13 made it to the major leagues, including Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Ken Griffey Jr. Mike shares his …

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Tired of boring podcasts? We have LeCure. MLB pitcher SAM LECURE that is! 1:01:01

2d ago1:01:01

1:01:01

A 6 year veteran of Major League Baseball, turned pre and post game host for the Cincinnati Reds on Bally Sports, Sam LeCure certainly has the resume to be a strong guest on The Approach Shot. What we didn't know is that he is also funny, has some hilarious, but also heart breaking stories of his time in MLB and by the end of the show, you'll feel …

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Episode 23: Hal McCoy, Legendary Dayton Daily News Reds Beat Writer 47:16

21d ago47:16

47:16

Hal McCoy, a legendary journalist who has covered the Cincinnati Reds, joins the podcast. He shares stories from his career, including breaking news to a manager that he had been fired and his complicated relationships with Joe Morgan, Eric Davis, Pete Rose. McCoy also discusses his love for the game of baseball and his intro to writing by a high s…

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MLB All Star Closer AJ Ramos shares his journey into the big leagues and beyond on this episode of The Approach Shot 1:01:31

24d ago1:01:31

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His meteoric rise is something you'd expect from Hollywood. Boy from Lubbock, TX, goes to Texas Tech near where he grew up. Makes it to the big leagues and explodes onto the scene. His reward? He becomes the team's closer in his second year in the big leagues. He has huge success and in his third year makes the All Star team. The end, right? WRONG!…

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Episode 22: Politics Free Zone With United States Senator and Cleveland Guardians Fan Sherrod Brown 31:43

28d ago31:43

31:43

In this episode of We Love Our Team, United States Senator Sherrod Brown joins the hosts to discuss his love for baseball and his efforts to get Reds Hall of Famer William "Dummy" Hoy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Senator Brown shares his memories of watching the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, his favorite players, and his though…

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Actor, Athlete and adventurer BRIAN KURLANDER’s new role- our guest on The Approach Shot 59:23

1M ago59:23

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He has acted with Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon and so many of the greats. He has appeared on countless TV shows including Cobra Kai. But it’s the man, the adventurer and of course, the golfer that had us so fascinated. It’s our pleasure to talk with BRIAN KURLANDER on this week’s episode of The Approach Shot. SPOILER ALERT- John and Brian get …

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Episode 21 Remastered: Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell - Music and Baseball 51:10

1M ago51:10

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The Studio bosses thought we did not have permission to play "Hooray for the Cincinnati Reds" in the original version, thus deleting the Pops song at the 22:12 mark. So, this is "remastered" with a snippet of the song included. This episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They dis…

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Golf and Gospel's Geremy Davis spreads the word, talks golf and the NFL 56:20

1M ago56:20

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Don't get the wrong idea. The Approach Shot has turned into a religious show. But when Golf and Gospel's Geremy Davis (former collegiate and NFL football player) drops by to talk about his You Tube series "Golf and Gospel" we get into a bunch of intriguing topics; food, football, music, and yes, golf and gospel. Geremy has a great sense of humor an…

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Episode 21: Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell - Music and Baseball 51:26

1M ago51:26

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In this episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and Jack interview John Morris Russell, conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. They discuss John's musical background, his recovery from rotator cuff surgery, and upcoming concerts. They also talk about the Cleveland Guardians (fka the Indians) and Cincinnati Reds baseball teams, including the Rocky Colavito cu…

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Episode 20: Free Pete! Author Keith O'Brien who recently published the definitive book about Pete Rose - the man, not so much the ballplayer, and why he belongs in the Hall of Fame like other ne'er do ... 49:56

1M ago49:56

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Keith O'Brien, a New York Times bestselling author, joins Randy and Jack to discuss his latest book on Pete Rose and the glory days of baseball. Keith shares his memories as a Reds fan and his fascination with Pete Rose's story. He talks about the challenges of writing a biography and the importance of looking at Rose's story through the prism of h…

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A 13 MLB veteran and a member of the Canadian baseball Hall of Fame, eh? ROB DUCEY is our guest on The Approach Shot 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

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When you think of 13 year MLB veteran, you don't think of a ton of home runs. Nor do you think of a bucket of stolen bases. But as a left handed contact hitter, who hit well and was a great defensive player, Rob carved out a terrific career that got him inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. These days, he plays a lot of golf and is invo…

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Episode 19: Annie Sabo - Chris Sabo's Daughter Who Followed Her Dad's Advice To Be The Next Erin Andrews 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Annie Sabo, a sports journalist and host of the Reds pre and post game shows, shares her experiences growing up in a baseball family -watching games from each team's "Kids Room" and the family moves through the years - and her journey in the world of sports journalism. Annie talks about her father, Chris Sabo - aka "Spuds McKenzie - and his famous …

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MLB All Star Lary Sorensen (Master of the slider) SLIDES in this week's episode of The Approach Shot 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

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A Major League Baseball All Star for the Milwaukee Brewers, this week's guest LARY SORENSEN is one of those guys whose life is made up of amazing stories. His self deprecating humor is charming and he never acts like a guy who made the climb to being a Major League All Star. Talk about ups and downs in life, Lary has experiences them all and is mor…

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Episode 18: TV and Radio Journalist John Kiesewetter: Test Your Joe Nuxhall Knowledge 46:33

2M ago46:33

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Veteran TV and Radio critic John Kiesewetter, author of a Joe Nuxhall biography, joins the show. John talks about Joe's career as a pitcher and broadcaster- over 60 years - and how many people forget about Joe's outstanding playing career after persevering for eight years in the minors after his debut as a 15 year old. John brings an interesting pe…

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We peel back the layers of one of today’s hottest play by play men, CONNOR ONION on this episode of The Approach Shot 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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“The future is now” is an old football saying attributed to former Redskins coach a George Allen. We get a view of the future in this episode of The Approach Shot when we talk to one of the hottest play-by-play men in all of sports, CONNOR ONION. Connor has already worked with Bill Raftery, Matt Mullen, Ken Rosenthal and others. His humor and humil…

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Episode 17: Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman - Shut Up And Dance! 41:25

2M ago41:25

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Cincinnati's own famous guitarist, Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman, joins the show. In this episode, Eli talks about his love for the Cincinnati Reds and his experiences as a fan. He shares memories of playing baseball as a kid and his position as a first baseman. Eli also discusses his transition from sports to music and the role of imagination in both…

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MLB All Star closer TREVOR ROSENTHAL throws some heat on this week's episode of The Approach Shot 59:34

2M ago59:34

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Batters did not want to see him on the mound. Fans loved his heat! One of the very first to throw 100 mph, he had tremendous success in the majors, when healthy. He is one of only SEVEN pitchers in Major League Baseball HISTORY to ever have back-to-back 45 save seasons (not even the great Mariano Rivera did that). His golf game may not be All Star …

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Episode 16: Mike Suter, What It's Like To Be The Father Of A Big League Pitcher 39:04

2M ago39:04

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In this fascinating episode, which was recorded before the 2024 season, Randy and Jack interview Mike Suter, a lifelong Reds fan and the father of major league pitcher Brent Suter who signed with the Reds in January, 2024. They dive into Brent's journey to the major leagues, from his time at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, at Harvard, and his dr…

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Comedian Bil Benden makes a joke out of this week's episode of The Approach Shot 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Cleveland is the home to some great comedies and Bil Benden is one of the absolute best! From his Comedy Central specials to live shows at comedy clubs, corporate gigs and country clubs, when Bil tells a story, you can't help but crack up. Now imagine 50+ minutes of that in one episode of The Approach Shot. If you enjoy good comedy, and good storyt…

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Episode 15: Ohio Governor Mike Dewine - NO POLITICS, just baseball 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Reds fan and Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine discusses his lifelong love for the Cincinnati Reds and his early memories of the team. He recalls the 1956 Reds team and players like Ted Kluszewski, Johnny Temple, and Roy McMillan. Governor DeWine shares a story about his father attending the 1939 World Series and throwing a silver dollar to his friend to …

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I know it's a cliche, but we sure had a KICK with Super Bowl Champion EDDIE MURRAY 1:13:56

3M ago1:13:56

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Warning: This episode contains great stories, amazing humor, and a keen insight to what goes on in the life of an NFL kicker. He's a 4x Pro Bowl kicker, he won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys and was named to the Second team ALL DECADE team in the 80's. EDDIE MURRAY is humble, funny and can weave a tale! Once you start listening to this episod…

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Author and Columnist for the Baltimore Sun, JOHN EISENBERG brings decades of stories to The Approach Shot 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

This is Part Two of our conversation with longtime columnist and author JOHN EISENBERG. We talk about his golf game, and he faces (and aces) the dreaded SIX PACK! We talk about his new book, "Rocket Men", which offers an inside look at the Black quarterbacks whose skill and grit transformed the NFL; and some of his other books including "The League…

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Episode 14: Dennis Janson, Cincinnati Sports Legendary Sports Reporter 44:07

3M ago44:07

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Dennis Janson, a revered television sports reporter, shares his journey into sports broadcasting and his early experiences with the Cincinnati Reds. He discusses the evolution of TV sports coverage and the impact of technological advancements. The conversation also delves into personal anecdotes and connections with notable sports figures. 'DJ" sha…

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Sports, sports and more sports; Columnist and Author JOHN EISENBERG, brings his unique perspective to The Approach Shot 37:11

3M ago37:11

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As a kid, I dreamt of going to the biggest sporting events; Super Bowls and World Series games, NBA Finals and the Masters. It all seemed to glamorous and historic. We talk with long time BALTIMORE SUN columnist JOHN EISENBERG about how lucky he was to have covered them all. But he also points out that for columnists, who have to write SOMETHING ev…

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Part Two with Derek Kennard- Golf, Cigars and the 6 pack! 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

In Part One with Derek Kennard, we talked about Super Bowls, his playing with a severely separated shoulder during the Cowboys Super Bowl win and how he had to be tough to deal with the emotions of winning and losing. Part Two is a slightly softer side. Derek talks about his very personal battle with sleep apnea and how difficult is was to find a p…

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Episode 13: Jim Borgman, Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist 42:40

3M ago42:40

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Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for t…

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a SUPER MAN! Super Bowl Champion Derek Kennard is in the clubhouse! 33:40

3M ago33:40

33:40

Part One of our conversation with DEREK KENNARD includes the emotions he went through as a first year Dallas Cowboys and the expectations that ended abruptly in the NFC Championship games against the 49ers, and then the redemption he felt when the Cowboys went back to the Super Bowl and won. He also talks about playing in the Super Bowl with a seve…

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Tortillas and Texas; Power pitching and Padres. Part TWO with MLB's Mike Adams 29:57

3M ago29:57

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Part Two with MLB reliever Mike Adams. Mike's face (and voice) lights up when talking about his grandma's homemade tortillas and even when she ages and is barely able to make them, she somehow manages to. Grandma even sends her tortillas as a care package when Mike is on the road, which he shares with his teammates. We then talk about the first ann…

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