Talkin' 21 Podcast with Danny Torres

The Talkin’21 podcast welcomes Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton who in his first year as manager of the Buccos made history on September 9, 2020. Under the auspices of MLB, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Clemente Family, Derek strongly believed in wanting to see the annual Roberto Clemente Day celebration become a bit more meaningful and what occurred was groundbreaking. For the first time...

Season 2 kicks off with a familiar name within the sports panorama and this HOF announcer literally needs no introduction. In his 40 plus years in the business, Bob Costas, a 28 time Emmy Award winner and 2018 Ford C. Ford recipient is considered one of the greatest in the field of broadcasting. His name is synonymous with excellence and throughout his illustrious career in the booth, he has inter...

As we wrap up Season 1, the Talkin’21 podcast welcomes Luis Rodríguez-Mayoral, one of Roberto Clemente’s closest friends. A Ponce native and 2013 Puerto Rican Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Mayoral, who is also an accomplished author, historian and former Latino liaison with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers, witnessed Clemente’s greatness up-close and shares some amazing stories. He was with “T...

This week, we are joined by former MLB pitcher Tom Walker and veteran infielder/2014 Silver Slugger Award winner Neil Walker. Not only were they both first round draft picks but their lives have been intertwined with “The Great One.” This father and son relationship will make listeners immediately think about the beauty of America’s Pastime, playing catch in the backyard and maybe even dream of on...

As MLB celebrates the 2020 Roberto Clemente Award winner, we have the distinct honor to welcome Luis Roberto Clemente. As the middle son of “The Great One” and Doña Vera C. Clemente, Luis’s last name is synonymous with baseball royalty around the globe. As the President of 21 in Right, the marketing/licensing company owned by his family, he has continued to promote the proud legacy of his parents....

Talkin’21 podcast welcomes Pittsburgh native Robert Miller, who not only is a passionate Pittsburgh Pirates’ fan, but while growing up in the “City of Bridges” he gravitated to a Puerto Rican ballplayer on that team. His namesake captured the imagination of a young Robert who was in attendance for two significant milestones in Clemente’s illustrious career - Roberto Clemente Day in 1970 and of cou...

Every week, we will discuss, delve into and deliver to our “Talkin 21” listeners fascinating stories, tidbits and even interesting guests (some who have NEVER spoken on a podcast) who are connected to the late Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente Walker.