The Jim on Base Show

Harold Todd has played saxophone & flute for Lenny Kravitz for over 30 years! Harold hails from the San Francisco Bay Area & reminisced on some of his favorite bands as well as his first concert. He shared his excitement for the upcoming world tour to support Lenny Kravitz’s new album. Harold also plays the oboe & the English horn. This episode opens up with one of Harold’s songs ‘Brea...

Comedian & writer, Greg Fitzsimmons, joined the show to share some fun stories from his life in the entertainment world. The 4 time Emmy winner also promoted his own podcasts that he hosts called: Sunday Papers, Fitz Dog Radio & Childish! Greg has a new comedy special coming out soon & reflected on some funny moments from touring the country! Visit Greg’s website for tickets, more info...

Olympic gold medalist & soccer legend, Brandi Chastain, returned to talk about the new National Women's Soccer League team, the Bay FC! Brandi shared her excitement for the inaugural game of the Bay FC & the support the team has received from fellow Bay Area sports teams! Brandi co founded the Bay FC with fellow National Team soccer players Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton & Leslie Osborne!...

Fred Eltringham has played drums with some of the music world’s biggest stars. Fred reflected on some special moments performing with music legends like Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, EmmyLou Harris, James Taylor, Joe Walsh & Ringo Starr. He has also been a very successful studio musician that’s most likely played on many of your favorite songs! Fred is the drummer for Sheryl Crow & will be...

The Jim on Base show was able to cover the 2024 Pebble Beach Pro Am golf tournament for a second year in a row! Today’s episode includes fun interviews with celebrity athletes like Steve Young, Buster Posey, Alex Smith, Paul Gasol & Larry Fitzgerald! The links below provide more information on the athletes' foundations & the impacts they make in our communities. Steve Young's ‘Forever Youn...

Comedian & actor, Nick Swardson, sat down for a fun interview before his stand up show in Lake Tahoe! Nick reflected on his life & 30 year career in show business. You’ve seen him in the hit TV show, Reno 911, & movies like: Benchwarmers, Grandma’s Boy & many other funny films. Nick shared hilarious stories from his time as a stand up comedian, his love for the Minnesota Vikings &a...

Two time Super Bowl Champion & 5 time NFL pro bowler, Lester Hayes, reflected on his legendary career with the Raiders as well as his love for former head coach, John Madden! Lester also shared his love of sports that he had from an early age & his excitement for the future of the Las Vegas Raiders. For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/...

Lead singer of the Black Pumas, Eric Burton, discussed the Grammy award winning bands’ new album & their upcoming tour. Eric also reflected on his time performing as a ‘busker’ at the Santa Monica pier & introduced us to his Dalmatian pup, Nova! Make sure to check out the Black Pumas on tour & pick up their latest album, ‘Chronicles of a Diamond.’ https://www.blackpumas.com To stay up...

Legendary photographer, Michael Zagaris, has captured some of the rock & roll and sporting world’s biggest moments. For over 50 years, Zagaris’ photos have graced the covers of publications like Time Magazine & Sports Illustrated (to name a few). Michael shared how he got into photography, being in the room for Bobby Kennedy’s assasination & memorable experiences with some of the enter...

Johnny Radelat has toured the world as a drummer for artists like Gary Clark Jr, Robert Plant & is currently with Emily Wolfe. Johnny shared some great stories from his time touring with Gary Clark Jr & touring with bands like Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Lenny Kravitz, Kings of Leon & The Gaslight Anthem. Radelat also reflected on his upbringing in New Jersey & coming of age...

Two time Super Bowl Champion & Super Bowl MVP, Mark Rypien, joined the show to reflect on his all star career, being a grandfather & his love of golf! Mark also filled us in on if his Christmas shopping is complete & putting up the finishing touches on his holiday decorations before the grand kids come to visit! Mark also shared information on the work he does with the Community Cancer...

New York Times best selling author, Jeff Pearlman, shared stories from his time as a sports writer, being a father & some of his hobbies/interests away from being a successful writer. He has written books about the 1986 Mets, Bo Jackson, the Dallas Cowboys & Brett Favre to name a few. Jeff’s book, ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’, was turned into a TV series on HBO. Jeff is a...

14 year NBA veteran & current coach, Jarrett Jack, joined the show before the start of a new NBA season! Jarrett talked about his life & career while he was about to pack up his house & move the family to Detroit for his new coaching position. Jarrett Jack reminisced on having the opportunity to meet & play against Michael Jordan before he was drafted into the NBA, being a father &...

Cal Berkeley Men’s basketball head coach & two time NBA champion, Mark Madsen, joined the show to reflect on his NBA career, being a father & returning back home to the Bay Area to coach college basketball. Mark also shared some of his memories from playing with Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant & Phil Jackson as well as growing up a Golden State Warriors fan. For more exclusive content, f...

NBA first round draft pick, Trayce Jackson-Davis, joined the show to reflect on his favorite athletes growing up, a favorite childhood NBA jersey that he loved to wear & who some of his favorite musical artists are. Trayce also had some fun talking dunks, attending Indiana University & becoming teammates with a childhood idol, Stephen Curry. For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Ba...

Two time all star MLB pitcher, John Burkett, reflected on his career in Major League Baseball & growing up in Pennsylvania. John shared some of his surreal experiences as an All Star & growing up a huge Pittsburgh Steelers football fan. John also spoke on his love for bowling & how he used to set pins as a kid. Since retirement, John has become part of the PBA Senior tour & won his...

The Santa Cruz Warriors are the G-League team affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. For today’s episode, Nicholas Kerr spoke on his new role as head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors & who he is as a person off the court as well. Lester Quinones is a young stand-out player who was chosen as the most improved player in the NBA G league last season & has had time up with the Golden State Wa...

Olympic gold medalist & figure skating icon, Kristi Yamaguchi, shared her passion for community involvement & helping others reach their dreams! Kristi reflected on her life, being a wife & mother, her experience on Dancing with the Stars as well as her Olympic memories! When Kristi isn’t promoting reading literacy & community involvement with her ‘Always Dream’ organization, she i...

Former NFL head coach & current NFL network analyst, Steve Mariucci, reflected on his life & very successful career! Steve grew up in Iron mountain, Michigan & shared memories growing up with his best friend & NCAA basketball coaching legend, Tom Izzo. Steve also caught us up with some of the charity work that he has been up to in helping better the community when he's not commenta...

Stand up comedian & writer, Candice Thompson, has had quite the successful career in Hollywood! She reminisced on her journey into the entertainment business & how she made the transition from being a medical professional to working her way up in the stand up comedy world & eventually making appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon & Late Night with Stephen Colbert! Candic...

Friend of the show & relief pitcher, John Brebbia, returned to reflect back on the 2023 MLB season. Brebbia was one of the main San Francisco Giants key relievers & excelled as a ‘bull-pen’ starter from time to time when the Giants needed someone to start the first few innings of a game. John also had fun discussing his beard that he grows out at the start of every season. John shared his...

The Jim on Base show hit the road to Pittsburgh, PA! Young Pirates slugger, Jack Suwinski, joined the show from the Pirates dugout & reflected on growing up in Chicago. Suwinski also opened up on some of his interests off the field when he’s not hitting home runs! Washington Nationals infielder, Lane Thomas, said hello from the first base line & shared who his favorite Cardinals players we...

San Diego Padres manager, Bob Melvin, a long with his all star relief pitching closer, Josh Hader, joined the show from their dugout while in town to play the San Francisco Giants! Bob Melvin reflected on being from the Bay Area & who his favorite players/teams were while growing up a young sports fan. He also shared that his daughter is behind one of the hot new broadway plays in New York Cit...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, joined the show from their dugout while in town to play the San Francisco Giants. Dave had a fun laugh while reflecting on being pranked by friend of the show, Jamie Kennedy, back in his playing days! He also spoke on his wine company, Red Stitch Wine, that he runs with Rich Aurilia. Make sure to pick up a bottle! https://www.redstitchwine.com Dodgers slu...

Hip Hop legend & icon, Flavor Flav, said hello before he threw out the first pitch at the San Francisco Giants game! Flavor shared who his favorite baseball teams are & also spoke on his excitement from recently performing with Public Enemy in Las Vegas for the iHeart radio festival. For the video footage of this interview: Flavor Flav - https://youtu.be/qHKIrGTzWTA?si=iNmypJFAl7xpYsM4 For...