The Jim on Base Show

Brooklyn native and former MLB all star, Shawon Dunston, reflected on growing up in New York as a Mets fan and shared some experiences from his journey to the big leagues. Shawon also shared what his favorite moment was in Major League Baseball and what it was like to win 3 World Series titles while coaching for the San Francisco Giants. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTub...

World Cup champion and Olympic Gold medalist, Brandi Chastain, spoke about growing up in San Jose, California and her early love for soccer. She also reflected on her journey to the United States National team and their magical finish to the ‘99 World Cup, and some behind the scenes stories from her gold and silver medal winning experiences. Brandi also gave insight on the current state of soccer...

Former Pirate and Padre star, Brian Giles, reflected on growing up in San Diego and his journey to the big leagues. Brian also shared what it was like to play with his brother Marcus in the major leagues together for the hometown team. He also shared what he has been up to in retirement and some entertaining stories from his 15 year career in Major League Baseball. Subscribe & stay connected:...

1985 Chicago Bears Quarterback, Jim Mcmahon, reflected on growing up playing baseball in the Bay Area, moving to Utah and becoming a star Quarterback at BYU, and shared how he almost went to the USFL to play for the Chicago Blitz! Jim also gave an update on what he’s been up to in retirement and reminisced on that magical 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl winning season. Subscribe & stay connected...

2 time World Series Champion and former San Francisco Giants relief pitcher, George Kontos, gave the inside scoop on where to get the best slice of pizza in Chicago, what it was like to golf with Michael Jordan, and told some stories from his World Series runs with Buster Posey. George also shared some stories about his surreal moments with his favorite band, Metallica, and while playing for the G...

3 time World Series champion & former All Star pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, Matt Cain, reflected on his career & gave an update on what he’s been up to in retirement. Matt also gave the inside scoop on one of his nicknames, his perfect game, & where he likes to grab a bite to eat in San Francisco. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok: @jim...

San Francisco Giants baseball power hitter, Mike Yastrzemski, spoke about being an avid sports fan growing up, becoming a new parent, and reflected on his journey to the big leagues. Mike also shared some special memories with his Hall of Fame grand father, Carl Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski also spoke about the Heart and Armor foundation he works with that helps support military veterans. Fore more in...

Dave Dravecky opened about life after baseball and the challenges that he faced after having to retire from the game he loved. He also spoke about how his Christian faith helped him get through his struggles with losing his arm to cancer and how he created the Endurance foundation with his wife Jan, to help others with the struggles that can come with cancer. Please check out his Endurance foundat...

Dave Dravecky updated listeners on working as an ambassador for the San Francisco Giants and reflected on some early memories as a San Diego Padre. Dravecky also spoke about playing in the World Series, being traded to the Giants, and how his Christian faith helped him during his epic comeback after battling cancer during his time with the Giants. Dave also let us know about the Endurance foundati...

Former San Francisco Giant and Montreal Expo, Kirk Rueter, spoke about his upbringing in Hoyleton, Illinois and blossoming into a successful starting pitcher in the big leagues. Kirk, also known as ‘Woody’ shared the story of how he received his much popular nickname in San Francisco and reminisced on the 2002 World Series. Kirk also gave some insight on what it was like to be a part of the epic B...

Lance Berkman shared some of his experience growing up in Texas and becoming a star player on the Houston Astros. Lance also reminisced on his Game 6 World Series at bat that helped the St. Louis Cardinals go on to win the 2011 World Series. Berkman also shared some of his experiences as the new head coach of the Houston Baptist University Huskies baseball team. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧...

Olympic Gold medalist, Summer Sanders, reflected on her life as an athlete and TV host. Summer shared stories from her time with Inside the NBA and what it was like to work at Nickelodeon. Summer also spoke about the importance of mental health and some of the challenges she faced in the spotlight as an Olympic athlete. Sanders also promoted www.dolfinswimwear.com for top of the line swim apparel...

Retired Major League Baseball Manager and player, Art Howe, shared his unlikely journey to the big leagues and shared his experiences playing along side some of his childhood heroes. Art also reflected on managing the Oakland A’s and shared his thoughts on how he was portrayed in the movie, Moneyball. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok: @jimonbaseshow  ✉️ ji...

Former MLB slugger, Ryan Klesko reminisced on his time climbing through the minor leagues, becoming a Major League Veteran, and joked about the time he ran away to the mountains with Barry Bonds during Barry’s steroid indictment. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok: @jimonbaseshow  ✉️ jimonbaseshow@gmail.com

Kyle Troup spoke about his early days working as a manager for Wendy’s, his trademark Afro and fashion sense, growing up with his father Guppy Troup, and what life has been like on the PBA tour as a professional bowler. Kyle also spoke about the Striking Against Cancer charity foundation he is a part of that helps bring awareness for breast cancer. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spoti...

Former MLB all star pitcher and World Series Champ, David Wells, gave the back story on what led up to his perfect game, talked some rock and roll, and reminisced on some funny moments throughout his career. Dave also spoke about his Perfect 33 Foundation that helps support the military and their families. For more info, check out www.perfect33foundation.org Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 App...

NBA Legend and Top 50 player, Rick Barry caught us up with how he’s been spending retirement, and took us through some of the highlights of his Hall of fame career. Rick also spoke about his pain relieving products through www. Medicileaf.com to ‘help you recover and play the all natural way’ as well as www.gosleeves.com to help with knee/calf stability. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple |...

Future Hall of Fame MLB manager, Bruce Bochy gave some insight on how he’s been spending his recent retirement from managing the San Francisco Giants and reminisced on some of his managing/playing memories throughout his career. Bruce spoke about spending some quality time with his grandson, learning French and if he would ever return to managing again. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple |...

One of the most eccentric and entertaining bowlers of all time, Pete Weber, updated fans on how he’s been spending his recent retirement from the PBA touring circuit. He also reflected on growing up with his father, PBA legend Dick Weber, and how he developed his bowling style. Pete also reminisced on some of the highlights over his 40+ year career and that you can still catch him in person on the...

The Bay Area radio icon and San Francisco Giants PA announcer, Renel Brooks Moon, spoke about her upbringing as a sports fan, some special memories in her 20 plus seasons with the Giants, and what it has been like as a pioneer for both women and people of different ethnicities in professional sports. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok: @jimonbaseshow  ✉️ jim...

Retired NBA All Star, Tim Hardaway, spoke about growing up in Chicago, having a son in the NBA, Run TMC being broken up, and some of his favorite shows to binge during COVID. Tim also spoke about his charity that he’s been a part of for 30 years, The Support Group. TSG helps support local youth and young adults with life skills to help promote success in adult hood. For more info: www.thesupportgr...

The former 1971 American League MVP and Cy Young award winner, Vida Blue, told his story of full filing his dream of playing in the big leagues and what it was like to win three consecutive World Series titles. Vida also reminisced on meeting Jackie Robinson, pitching to Willie Mays, and playing golf with President Clinton. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok...

Former Sacramento King and Golden State Warrior Hall of Fame basketball player, Mitch Richmond, came on the show to discuss his career, retiring as a champion, and confessed that football was actually his first love. Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok: @jimonbaseshow  ✉️ jimonbaseshow@gmail.com

Retired Major League Baseball Umpire, Ed Montague, told the story on how exactly he became a big league umpire and his fathers’ special connection to the game of baseball. Ed was able to be a part of some of the biggest moments in baseball history and takes great pride in being a NATIONAL league umpire. Ed also spoke about his friend and late MLB Scout, Gary Hughes, who recently passed away from c...

Hall of Fame NFL Wide Receiver and Raiders legend, Tim Brown, discussed how overcoming injury early on as a young Raider helped spark his legendary career, where he keeps his Heisman trophy, and what it was like to have Jerry Rice as a teammate Subscribe & stay connected:  🎧 Apple | Spotify | YouTube 📲 IG/TikTok: @jimonbaseshow  ✉️ jimonbaseshow@gmail.com