Best Collin McHugh Podcasts (2024)

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Spencer Strider, RHP, Atlanta Braves 47:13

2y ago47:13

47:13

Recorded 08/19/22: I sat down with MLB starting pitcher, Spencer Strider. We talked about College baseball fashion wars, being a vegan in the minor leagues, and ranking the best movies/albums of all time.

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Adam Ottavino, MLB Relief Pitcher 53:18

2+ y ago53:18

53:18

Recorded 12/29/21: I sat down with MLB relief pitcher, Adam Ottavino We talked about growing up playing baseball in NYC, our time with the timeless Brent Strom, and what it's like to play for your home town team.

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Tyler Matzek, LHP, Atlanta Braves 46:45

2+ y ago46:45

46:45

Recorded 12/26/21: I sat down with Atlanta Braves reliever and World Series champion, Tyler Matzek. We talked about, among other things, getting and gettin over the "Yips", and getting handcuffed during a world series parade.

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Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays 41:15

2+ y ago41:15

41:15

Recorded 12/28/21: I sat down with Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, Tyler Glasnow. We discussed, among other things, how he keeps his hair and body on point, why baseball players are such headcases, and when baseball became a "job"

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Lindsey Adler, New York Yankees beat writer, The Athletic 59:16

3+ y ago59:16

59:16

Recorded 3/12/21: I sat down (over Skype) with New York Yankees beat writer, Lindsey Adler. We talked about, among other things, the anatomy of a Spring Training chanegup, overhyping college athletes, and having to explain baseball acumen to our therapists.

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Jackie Bradley Jr., Free Agent MLB Outfielder 42:57

3+ y ago42:57

42:57

Recorded 12/1/20: I sat down (over Skype) with former Red Sox outfielder and current MLB Free Agent, Jackie Bradley Jr. We talked about, among other things, his days at University of South Carolina, the anatomy of being a good teammate, and his hopes for how MLB will tackle the racial equality divide in this new decade.…

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Andrew Miller, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals 1:07:38

4y ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Recorded 9/28/20: I sat down with St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher, Andrew Miller. We talked about, among other things, quarantining in a hotel during their covid outbreak, playing for different types of managers, and dry humps.

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Alan Nero, MLB Agent, Octagon 47:30

4y ago47:30

47:30

Recorded 9/19/20: I sat down (over skype) with longtime baseball agent and current head of baseball for The Octagon Agency, Alan Nero. We talked about how Bud Selig gave him the nudge he needed to start his own agency, how he started placing players on Asian teams, and keys to a good negotiation.

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Scott Barber, Baseball Agent, Ballengee Group 1:03:38

4y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Recorded: 9/13/2020: I sat down (over Skype) with Ballengee Group baseball agent, Scott Barber. We talked about, among other things, rejection, starting an agency from scratch, and how he added Matchmaker to his resume.

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Mike Moye, Baseball Agent, Moye Sports 1:05:19

4y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Recorded 9/10/20: I sat down (over Skype) with sports agent, Mike Moye, of Moye Sports Agency. We talk about how he got into the business, what makes a good negotiation, and the unique challenges of representing Latin American players.

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Billy Bean, MLB Special Assistant to the Commissioner 1:03:14

4y ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Recorded 7/9/20: I sat down (over the phone) with Special Assistant to the MLB Commissioner and former player, Billy Bean. We talk about, among other things, his debut and success at an early age, his struggle with understanding his sexuality int he context of baseball, and baseball's inclusive future.…

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Brandon McCarthy, Former MLB Pitcher, Owner of Phoenix Rising (USL) 55:51

4y ago55:51

55:51

Recorded 5/31/20: I sat down (via Skype) with former MLB pitcher and current owner of USL club, Phoenix Rising. We talked about, among other things, Owners vs. The Front Office, how to use social media without being an asshole, and why I'm glad I got drafted when I did.

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Tony Kemp, Infielder/Outfielder, Oakland A's 59:37

4y ago59:37

59:37

Recorded 6/17/20: I sit down (over the phone) and talked to Oakland A's utility man Tony Kemp about, among other things, Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter, The Tulsa Massacre, and his new initiative "The +1 Effect".

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Gene Orza, former MLB Players' Association Chief Operating Officer 1:17:59

4y ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Recorded 5/22/20: I sit down (via Skype) with former MLBPA chief operating officer, Gene Orza. We talk about, among other things, The 3 greatest people in the history of baseball, how Todd Stottlemyer saved the game, and why labor negotiations are so damn hard.

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Eric O'Flaherty, MLB Reliever & Podcast Host 54:48

4+ y ago54:48

54:48

Recorded 05/05/20: I sit down (virtually) with former MLB reliever, Eric O'Flahrety. We discuss, among other things, baseball karma, Bullpen mindsets, and our own philosophies on pitching hungover.

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Jon "Boog" Sciambi, ESPN Baseball Broadcaster 1:00:15

4+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Recorded 4/11/20: I sit down with (via Skype) with my friend and ESPN broadcaster, Jon "Boog" Sciambi. We talk about, among other things, growing up as a kid in NYC, how to make baseball less boring, and what kind of pranks are pulled in the broadcast booth.

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Scott Kazmir, MLB pitcher, Free Agent 1:05:11

4+ y ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Recorded 04/04/20: I sit down (via Skype) with my former teammate and MLB veteran pitcher Scott Kazmir. We discuss, among other things, his time with the Rays as they went from expansion to the World Series, his Indy ball experience after being released, and his long road back to the Big Leagues.

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Joey Mellows (aka @BaseballBrit), and comedy writer @AaronChewning 1:17:34

4+ y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Recorded 3/28/20: Me and my friend, comedy writer Aaron Chewning sit down with Joey Mellows (aka The Baseball Brit) to discuss, among other things, the COVID-19 quarantine in England, American fast food rivalries, and why minor league baseball matters.

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John Smoltz, Hall of Fame MLB pitcher, Baseball Commentator 1:38:30

4+ y ago1:38:30

1:38:30

I sit down with MLB Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz to discuss, among other things, pitching in the playoffs (including gm 7 of the world series), sports psychology, and the truth behind the "chicks dig the long ball" commercial.

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Will Harris, MLB Reliever, Houston Astros 57:19

5y ago57:19

57:19

Recorded 7/31/19: I sit down with Houston Astros reliever Will Harris to discuss, among other things, being a little league legend, his journey through the minor leagues (twice), and his worst off-season jobs.

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Brent Strom, Houston Astros Pitching Coach 56:51

5y ago56:51

56:51

Recorded 05/04/19: I sit down with Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom to discuss, among other things, the secret world of mound visits, his world traveling prowess, and how Tommy John Surgery almost had a different name.

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Sean Doolittle, MLB Relief Pitcher, Washington Nationals 1:22:45

5+ y ago1:22:45

1:22:45

Recorded 3/18/19: I sit down with Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle to discuss, among other things, his early days as a Babe Ruth style 2-way player, misconceptions about minor league life, and how baseball's labor issues are part of the bigger labor landscape in America.

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Alex Bregman, 3rd Baseman, Houston Astros 1:08:21

5+ y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Recorded 3/12/19: I sit down with Houston Astros 3rd baseman Alex Bregman to discuss, among other things, His chess fame, What it feels like to go 0-17 to start your big league career, and how dating works in the big leagues

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Jeff Passan, ESPN Baseball Journalist & Best Selling Author 1:14:17

5+ y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Recorded 2/18/19: I sit down with ESPN Baseball insider and NY Times best selling author, Jeff Passan. We discuss, among other things, the state of the game, how arbitration actually works, and Jeff's deepest darkest secret.

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Rob Friedman, aka @PitchingNinja 56:35

5+ y ago56:35

56:35

Recorded 1/17/19: I sit down with baseball's highlight sensei, Rob Friedman. His Twitter account, @PitchingNinja, highlights the nastiest pitches thrown everyday in MLB. We discuss, among other things, bad little league coaches, his Twitter beef with the league, and whose strikeout strut is the best.…

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Spencer Strider, RHP, Atlanta Braves 47:13

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Adam Ottavino, MLB Relief Pitcher 53:18

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Tyler Matzek, LHP, Atlanta Braves 46:45

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Tyler Glasnow, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays 41:15

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Lindsey Adler, New York Yankees beat writer, The Athletic 59:16

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Jackie Bradley Jr., Free Agent MLB Outfielder 42:57

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Andrew Miller, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals 1:07:38

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Alan Nero, MLB Agent, Octagon 47:30

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Scott Barber, Baseball Agent, Ballengee Group 1:03:38

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Mike Moye, Baseball Agent, Moye Sports 1:05:19

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Billy Bean, MLB Special Assistant to the Commissioner 1:03:14

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Brandon McCarthy, Former MLB Pitcher, Owner of Phoenix Rising (USL) 55:51

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Tony Kemp, Infielder/Outfielder, Oakland A's 59:37

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Gene Orza, former MLB Players' Association Chief Operating Officer 1:17:59

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Eric O'Flaherty, MLB Reliever & Podcast Host 54:48

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Jon "Boog" Sciambi, ESPN Baseball Broadcaster 1:00:15

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Scott Kazmir, MLB pitcher, Free Agent 1:05:11

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Joey Mellows (aka @BaseballBrit), and comedy writer @AaronChewning 1:17:34

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John Smoltz, Hall of Fame MLB pitcher, Baseball Commentator 1:38:30

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Will Harris, MLB Reliever, Houston Astros 57:19

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Brent Strom, Houston Astros Pitching Coach 56:51

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Sean Doolittle, MLB Relief Pitcher, Washington Nationals 1:22:45

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Alex Bregman, 3rd Baseman, Houston Astros 1:08:21

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Jeff Passan, ESPN Baseball Journalist & Best Selling Author 1:14:17

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Rob Friedman, aka @PitchingNinja 56:35

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