Best Tim Murtaugh Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Blass on World Series Glory, Clemente's Legacy, and Postseason Triumphs 50:19

3h ago50:19

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Steve Blass, the celebrated Pirate Hall of Famer, takes us back to his unforgettable journey during the 1971 World Series in this episode. He shares the exhilarating experience of pitching two complete games, turning the series in favor of the Pirates, and overcoming the immense pressure despite earlier struggles in the National League Championship…

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Tim Walz is an inexplicable VP pick 36:01

6d ago36:01

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Most candidates for president select a running mate who brings something to the ticket that they lack themselves. That's not the case with Kamala Harris, who just did the opposite. She's been rapidly lying to cover up her career of leftist policy positions, but she just selected a raging leftist -- Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota -- who actually reinfor…

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Reviving Johnstown: Chad Gonkiewicz on Service, Community, and Baseball 1:13:55

8d ago1:13:55

1:13:55

What drives a war hero to become a baseball team owner? Join us as we light up a Rocky Patel 25th anniversary cigar with Chad Gonkiewicz, the proud owner of the Johnstown Millrats, at Lee Com Ballpark in Bradenton, Florida. Discover how Chad, an Air Force Major and combat systems officer, along with his wife Jill and childhood friend Bart, navigate…

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Harris tries to erase her leftist record & media are helping 47:05

12d ago47:05

47:05

Democrat Kamala Harris, suddenly the media's favorite presidential candidate of all time, has been hard at work erasing her long-held leftist policy positions as she enters the 2024 race with under 100 days to go. She's not doing it herself, mind you, but anonymous campaign sources are leaking exclusives to reporters to announce each policy reversa…

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Nostalgia, Baseball Legends, and Laughter with Steve Blass 47:26

14d ago47:26

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Pirate Hall of Famer Steve Blass takes us on a nostalgic and humorous journey through his illustrious baseball career in this episode. From his major league debut at the tender age of 22 to unforgettable encounters with legends like Henry Aaron and Willie Mays, Steve shares stories that will make you feel like you're right there on the field with h…

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Kamala Harris is the Democrats' candidate. Now what? 49:18

22d ago49:18

49:18

It's like Joe Biden never existed. Fresh from concealing Biden's condition from the entire world, Democrats and the news media have pivoted and are now in love with Kamala Harris, a candidate so bad that she was driven from the 2020 race with no support, two months before primary voting even started! Plus, the head of the Secret Service resigns ove…

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Rob King on Authenticity, Baseball Passion, and Broadcasting Legends 47:32

21d ago47:32

47:32

What if you could discover the essence of authenticity in sports broadcasting from a seasoned expert? Join us as we sit down with Rob King at Burn by Rocky Patel, near PNC Park, and light up a Rocky Patel Special Edition cigar. With candid discussions about Rob's career, influences from legends like Mike Lang and Dick Enberg, and his time as an adj…

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Memories and Melodies: Steven Brault's Dual Passions 52:13

29d ago52:13

52:13

Ever wondered what it's like to make your Major League debut and realize you've forgotten your glove? Former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault shares the chaotic and hilarious story of his first game on July 5th, 2016, where he had to borrow teammate Jeff Locke's glove, humorously inscribed with "Lockness." Join us as Michael McHenry adds his own memor…

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The Fort McKenry: Triumphs, Drama, and the Magic of Baseball 56:58

1M ago56:58

56:58

Michael McKenry recounts his exhilarating first home run at PNC Park on July 8, 2011, against Carlos Marmol. Experience the tension of his 10-pitch showdown, the strategies employed, and the euphoric crowd reaction that followed. We also share heartfelt stories that highlight the camaraderie among the Pittsburgh Pirates and their devoted fans, incl…

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Media covered for Biden because he's not Trump 59:45

1M ago59:45

59:45

The national news media failed to report on President Joe Biden's noticeable cognitive decline because they didn't want to help former President Trump win re-election, according to the former executive editor of the New York Times. Reporters only stopped protecting Biden when the lie became too difficult to sustain after the first presidential deba…

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Lanny Frattare on Passion, Broadcasting, and Baseball Memories 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Ever wondered what it takes to become a legendary sports broadcaster? Lanny Frattare joins us for an intimate conversation at Burn by Rocky Patel, sharing the highs and lows of his illustrious career. From his early days bonding over cigars with colleagues to his candid stories about battling alcoholism and his emotional departure from broadcasting…

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Even after debate debacle, Dems say Biden is fine! 48:17

2M ago48:17

48:17

Joe Biden just had a bad night, or it's the staff's fault, or he had a cold. Those are the excuses the Democrats are using to make themselves feel better after the president revealed to the world that he is in a bad state of mental and physical decline. The worst presidential debate performance in history is in the books, and Tim Murtaugh and Hogan…

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Tales of Baseball and Regattas with Mike Fetchko 1:44:47

2M ago1:44:47

1:44:47

What happens when Pittsburgh icon Mike Fetchko relocates the famed Pittsburgh Regatta to sunny Bradenton, Florida? Join us on "Hold My Cutter" as we light up some fine cigars at Lee Com Park and embark on a journey through Mike's fascinating story. From the complexities of closing a state bridge to drawing 100,000 attendees, Mike shares the intrica…

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"Cheapfake" videos and previewing the first debate 43:52

2M ago43:52

43:52

We lead with the new claim from the White House and its media allies that it's "cheap fake" videos that are making Joe Biden look physically and mentally frail, not the fact that Biden is physically and mentally frail. Plus, the first debate is coming up and, as presidential campaign debate veterans, we dive right in for previews and a discussion o…

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From Padres Fan to Pirates Pitcher: Steven Brault Unplugged 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

What happens when a talented pitcher balances his love for baseball and music? Join us as we uncover the fascinating journey of Steven Brault, a former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and current Sportsnet Pittsburgh analyst, at Burn by Rocky Patel near PNC Park. With co-host Michael McKenry, we explore Steven’s unique personality, his gratitude for Mic…

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Battleground Michigan: the GOP's Tom Barrett in MI-7 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Tom Barrett is the Republican candidate for Congress in Michigan's 7th District. It's a rare open seat, in a swing district, in a battleground state, in a presidential election year, at a time when the GOP majority in the House is historically slim. As far as House races go, it doesn't get any bigger.…

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Tim Murtaugh's Baseball Tales, Redemption, and Political Battles 47:16

2M ago47:16

47:16

What could be more captivating than intertwining the worlds of baseball and cigars? On this episode of "Hold My Cutter," recorded live at Burn by Rocky Patel, we welcome Tim Murtaugh, the grandson of the legendary Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh. Tim regales us with intimate stories of his grandfather's illustrious career, from his induction into th…

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Biden exposed to world as FEEBLE! 43:21

2M ago43:21

43:21

A week after 34 guilty verdicts in his political show trial in NYC, Trump is riding high and raising a ton of money while Joe Biden goes to Normandy for D-Day and is exposed to the world as feeble. Meanwhile, the White House is fighting off a detailed report in the Wall Street Journal that seriously questions Biden's fitness for the job. Also, Hunt…

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The railroading of Donald Trump 31:45

3M ago31:45

31:45

Donald Trump was convicted of 34 counts in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday. The prosecutor campaigned for office saying he’d do exactly that, and now they’ve engineered a guilty verdict out of amorphous charges, the worst key witness of all time, a pro-prosecution judge, and a jury from an 85-percent Democrat city.…

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Joe Biden is a racist demagogue 39:16

3M ago39:16

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Joe Biden's commencement address to graduates of Morehouse College in Atlanta exposed him as a racist demagogue who tries to pit Americans against each other based on race. Plus,. Trump holds a massive rally in the Bronx while the prosecution's case against him in the Manhattan trial falls apart, thanks to Michael Cohen's lies and credibility probl…

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Behind the Scenes with Joe Block 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Every wanderer has a tale, and Joe Block's is a testament to the unpredictable beauty of chasing a dream. From humble beginnings in minor league baseball to the lively commentary box of the Pittsburgh Pirates, our latest episode offers an intimate glimpse of Joe's incredible journey through the world of sports broadcasting. As we light up a convers…

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Harrison Butker is the Left's new Enemy #1 38:52

3M ago38:52

38:52

A commencement address at a private Catholic college by an NFL kicker has the Left in an uproar. Why do Harrison Butker's opinions drive leftists so crazy? Meanwhile, the Left was also offended by a different commencement speaker, the always offensive and super controversial Jerry Seinfeld. Plus, the Michael Cohen testimony does not go well for the…

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Joe Block's Journey: From AM Waves to Big League Plays 55:45

3M ago55:45

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Just when you thought the airwaves were only for play-by-plays, Joe Block, one of the esteemed voices of the Pittsburgh Pirates, pulls up a chair and brings with him an aroma of stories as rich as his preferred Andorran-wrapped cigar. As we share a 'Smoke of the Week,' Joe serves up a banquet of broadcasting tales, from the kinship he's found withi…

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RFK Jr. is a leftist extremist on abortion but at least he's honest about it 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

If you want to be able to abort babies until the moment of birth, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. might be the candidate for you. Plus, the Trump trial continues in Manhattan while Joe Biden gives the media their orders - and some are already obeying. Plus, Tim and Hogan review Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix movie, "Unfrosted." Spoiler: they liked it.…

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Comedy Legend Joe Piscopo 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

Comedy legend Joe Piscopo, now a talk show host in New York City, joins the show to talk about the political landscape and his career in show business. Piscopo. one of the great cast members in Saturday Night Live history, tells a few stories, including how he and Eddie Murphy didn't get fired from the show, how he met Ronald Reagan, and how he obt…

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Rob King and the Symphony of Sports Broadcasting 48:51

4M ago48:51

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When Pittsburgh's own Rob King drops by for a chat, you can bet the conversation will be as riveting as a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth. Sit back and absorb the wisdom of this sports broadcasting maestro, as he dissects the meticulous preparation that goes into each broadcast and the art of creating seamless on-air chemistry with…

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Cowardly Biden Coddles Pro-Hamas Protestors 34:27

4M ago34:27

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President Biden is afraid to do the right thing -- forcefully condemn the antisemitic pro-Hamas protestors on college campuses -- because he doesn't want to offend pro-terrorist voters in Dearborn, Michigan. Plus, the Trump Trial continues in NYC and a new poll shows him winning the Electoral College anyway.…

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Embracing Pittsburgh: Rob King and the Heart of Sports Broadcasting 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

Imagine settling into the embracing warmth of Pittsburgh culture, its Northeastern charm interwoven with Midwestern heart. That's precisely where we found ourselves at Burn by Rocky Patel, joined by sports broadcasting icon Rob King, Greg Brown, and former MLB player Michael McKenry. As we lit up our Decade Cameroon cigars, we traversed the distinc…

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Trump on Trial, Biden fails Wawa test & NPR's new CEO 48:16

4M ago48:16

48:16

The bogus New York trial of Donald Trump gets underway, and he receives a wildly different welcome on the streets of NYC than Joe Biden got in a Philadelphia Wawa store. Plus, NPR is hopelessly leftist and their new CEO is just as kooky as you would expect.By Tim Murtaugh, Sonny Joy Nelson & Hogan Gidley

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A Pittsburgh Sportscasting Legacy Guy Junker 1:23:16

4M ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Ever found yourself reminiscing about the local legends that shaped your own journey? Join us for a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Pittsburgh's own Guy Junker, a broadcasting giant who's shared the airwaves with the city's most iconic figures. We're cracking open the treasure chest of memories, digging into the times Guy set pins in …

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Roberto Clemente, Jr. 50:09

4M ago50:09

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Roberto Clemente, Jr., son of the Pittsburgh Pirates legend, joins the show to talk about his father's life, career, and legacy.By Tim Murtaugh, Sonny Joy Nelson & Hogan Gidley

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Bethany Hallam's Rise: Triumph over Addiction and the Unifying Spirit of Pittsburgh Sports 56:31

4M ago56:31

56:31

Have you ever witnessed a phoenix rise from the ashes? Allegheny County Council Member Bethany Hallam's life story is the embodiment of that very transformation. From the grip of heroin addiction and the shadows of homelessness, she emerged to stand in the light of public service and advocacy. Our conversation peels back the layers of her journey, …

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Book launch week for Tim, and the media is still up to its old tricks 40:45

4M ago40:45

40:45

Tim celebrates the release of his book, "Swing Hard in Case You Hit It: My Escape from Addiction and Shot at Redemption on the Trump Campaign," which is about politics and his years-long battle with alcohol. Plus, the media once again lies about something President Trump said on the campaign trail.By Tim Murtaugh, Sonny Joy Nelson & Hogan Gidley

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Bethany Hallam's Victory Over Addiction: From Despair to Council Chair 28:21

5M ago28:21

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Settle into your seat as you're about to be whisked away through the intense, yet hopeful world of Allegheny County Council Member Bethany Hallam. In a cozy corner of Bern by Rocky Patel, we unwrap the complex layers of addiction and triumph. Bethany, a figure of resilience with deep Pittsburgh roots, shares her life's stark realities—from an injur…

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Infield Dreams: Jack Wilson (Part 2) 51:39

5M ago51:39

51:39

We sat down with Jack Wilson, the former Pittsburgh Pirates all-star, and what unfolded was more than just a trip down memory lane; it was an examination of the heart and soul of America's pastime. Jack regaled us with tales of the electric partnership he shared with Pokey Reese, a duo that epitomized infield magic. As we cozied up to the tales of …

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NBC embarrasses itself, and other political nonsense from the week 43:30

5M ago43:30

43:30

NBC hired former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel on a Friday and fired her by Tuesday after the raging leftists who staff the network pitched a hissyfit. Plus, Trump has his insane bond amount reduced by abut 2/3. And, Biden parties with celebrities in NYC while Trump goes to the wake of a NY cop killed in the line of duty. Quite a contrast.…

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The Heart and Hustle of Jack Flash Wilson: A Baseball Life Unveiled 1:04:31

5M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Every crack of the bat tells a story, and few can weave those tales like Jack Wilson, the revered Pirates' shortstop who slides into our latest episode. We're camped out at LeCom Park, the site of countless memories for Jack, and now the stage for a fascinating trip down the basepaths of baseball history. From the familial bonds entrenched in Penns…

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Dan Zangrilli's Broadcast Dreams and Baseball Tales 1:04:39

5M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Embark on a sensory exploration and heartfelt nostalgia trip with Dan Zangrilli, the sartorially savvy guest who guides us through the rich flavors of the Rocky Patel 60 cigar and the riveting tales of his broadcasting ascent. From the earthy undertones of a San Andreas wrapper to the vibrant spice of red pepper, this episode is a fusion of taste a…

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New York prepares to seize Trump assets 45:01

5M ago45:01

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The New York Attorney General is preparing to seize assets belonging to Donald Trump to pay the fine from the bogus fraud case filed against him. Plus, AOC embarrasses herself by not knowing what RICO is, and the entire media goes crazy over the "bloodbath" hoax. Tim, Hogan & Sonny discuss.By Tim Murtaugh, Sonny Joy Nelson & Hogan Gidley

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Extra Innings with Bob Walk 57:28

5M ago57:28

57:28

Ever wondered what it feels like to hurl a fastball through elbow pain, or the split-second decisions that define the outcome of a baseball game? Bob Walk, the Whirly Bird himself, joins us with a trove of stories from his days on the mound, including one harrowing start against the Dodgers just five days post-injury. Laugh and wince with us as Bob…

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Bob Walk's Odyssey from the Mound to the Mic 58:45

5M ago58:45

58:45

Stepping up to the plate, Bob Walk, the former Pirates pitcher with a tale that's more twist-filled than a knuckleball, joins us for a great episode of Hold My Cutter. We're not just talking curves and sliders; this is about Bob's incredible leap from local Little League to World Series starter. Sit back and soak in the stories as we cover Bob’s un…

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Biden apologizes for saying "illegal" 39:39

5M ago39:39

39:39

Incredibly, President Joe Biden has apologized for using the word "illegal" to describe the illegal alien who police say killed 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley in Georgia last month. In extracting that apology, the Left has demonstrated their power over Biden, who is now suffering from a disastrous State of the Union address. Plus, Trump se…

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Whispers from the Dugout with Rick Cerrone (Part 2) 56:16

5M ago56:16

56:16

When Rick Cerrone, the revered editor-in-chief of Baseball Digest, joins us for another Episode, he brings more than just stats and stories; he brings the heartbeat of baseball history to our show. As we light our Rocky Patel cigars and settle into our chairs, Rick transports us from the Pittsburgh Pirates' PR office to the inner sanctum of the New…

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The Worst SOTU of All Time 37:28

5M ago37:28

37:28

Tim Murtaugh, Hogan Gidley & Sonny Joy Nelson tear into Joe Biden's State of the Union address as a divisive, angry speech that was aimed at the far left, rather than all Americans.By Tim Murtaugh, Sonny Joy Nelson & Hogan Gidley

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The Art of the Diamond and the Press with Rick Cerrone 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

When Rick Cerrone, the esteemed editor-in-chief of Baseball Digest, opens up about his journey, even the air in Burn by Rocky Patel seems to hang on every word. Graced with the scent of fine cigars and the spirit of America's pastime, Rick weaves tales of his New York Yankees days and the path that led him back to the heart of Pittsburgh. This epis…

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Big League Ball Talk with John Wehner (Part 2) 1:03:41

6M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

The Rock is back for another great conversation. From the roar of the crowd at Three Rivers Stadium to the echoing crack of the bat, the memories still linger like the scent of fresh ballpark peanuts. Imagine stepping into the box to face down Major League pitching, or rounding the bases to the cheers of thousands after a clutch home run. We captur…

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The Border Crisis takes center stage 45:53

6M ago45:53

45:53

Tim, Hogan & Sonny update the GOP primary and look ahead to Super Tuesday. Mitch McConnell is stepping down as Republican Senate Leader. The border crisis takes center stage, and Hunter Biden testifies on Capitol Hill.By Tim Murtaugh, Sonny Joy Nelson & Hogan Gidley

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The Grand Slam of Grit: John "The Rock" Wehner 44:36

6M ago44:36

44:36

When the odds seemed stacked against him, John Rock Wehner emerged from Carrick with little more than a Greyhound Bus pass and the support of his grandmother, stepping into the limelight of professional baseball with stories that resonate with the heart of Americana. His voyage is a testament to the power of perseverance, and we're thrilled to shar…

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The Renegade!!! (Part 2) 41:25

6M ago41:25

41:25

I still remember the buzz in the stands when David Bednar, now a two-time All-Star closer with the Pittsburgh Pirates, was once just a hopeful name awaiting the draft call. That same electrifying sense of anticipation fills our latest episode as Bednar himself recounts the very moment his Major League dreams began to come to life, all while keeping…

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The Renegade!!! 49:02

6M ago49:02

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Pitching isn't just about speed; it's a dance of strategy, precision, and mental agility. Pull up a chair and join us as we unpack the nuances of baseball with Pittsburgh's own David Bednar, the two-time All-Star closer with a splitter that's as sharp as his wit. This episode is a treasure trove for fans and an intimate portrait of an athlete whose…

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