Keep Swinging with Matt Stucko

Chicago Cubs number one  prospect Brennen Davis has been making headlines since being drafted in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft after signing for $1.1 million. His career has been highlighted so far by winning back-to-back Buck O'Neil Cubs Minor League Player of the Year awards and the 2021 MLB Futures Game MVP. Both of these honors came during a time where the minor leagues took a ba...

There are only six athletes in world history ever to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympics. This week's guest on Keep Swinging is one of them. Professional baseball player Eddy Alvarez hops on the show to talk about where his unreal athleticism comes from, what fuels his fire, how a guitar helped save his life and so much more. This interview was recorded shortly before he made sports...

MUNICIPAL was founded by Mark Wahlberg, Steve Levinson and Harry Arnett, who is the CEO of the company and this week's guest on Keep Swinging. Arnett is well-known for his past executive roles in the golf industry at companies like Callaway Golf and TaylorMade. If you saw the HBO Max six-episode documentary Wahl Street, you likely saw his leadership skills and work ethic on full display. In t...

MLB rising star Jo Adell hops on the show to talk about overcoming epilepsy, having belief in yourself, playing to the level of expectation and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the 10th overall 2017 MLB Draft pick who is one of baseball's most popular young players on and off the field. Adell's story of battling adversity and pushing the limits to succeed in all stages of h...

MLB All-Star starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff hops on the show to talk about how he beat the odds making it to the big leagues from a small town, overcoming a family tragedy, memorable moments during his playing career and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the two-time All-Star and Cy Young candidate who has taken the big leagues by storm since making his MLB debut in 2017. Woodruff...

2019 MLB All-Star catcher James McCann hops on the show to talk about beating all odds since birth, raising a family of his own, memorable moments during his playing career and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the 2011 MLB Draft second round pick who is now part of the Baltimore Orioles organization. McCann will remind you that anything is possible when you believe!

MLB great Kenny Lofton hops on the show to talk about his childhood, being one of two athletes in history to play in a NCAA basketball Final Four and World Series, the swag he brought to the game of baseball, being featured in a J. Cole song, his NFT projects and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the six-time MLB All-Star and four-time Gold Glove outfielder who had an amazing 17-year...

Nolan Gorman has one of the brightest futures of any player in baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals stud is off to one of the best starts to a career of any player in team history. While he's known for being one of the most versatile players in the game and possessing huge amounts of power at the plate, his journey to the big leagues is out of a movie and he's got a great understanding for...

MLB All-Star Whit Merrifield hops on the show to talk about his love for golf, time at the University of South Carolina, perseverance during his journey to the major leagues, funny teammates and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to one of the game's best players who has multiple hit titles, three stolen base crowns and a pair of All-Star appearances since his MLB debut in 2017. Get...

MLB rising star pitcher Triston McKenzie hops on the show to talk about his career .500 batting average, how his nickname combines his love for medicine and baseball, his awareness of his brand and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the 42nd overall 2015 MLB Draft pick who is currently dominating as a starter in the Cleveland Guardians rotation. McKenzie's story will make you real...

Former professional athlete and seven-time Emmy Award-winner Dave Stevens hops on the show to talk about being born without legs, getting adopted and his path to an extraordinary  sports career highlighted by professional tryouts in both football and baseball.  Stevens, who currently teaches at Quinnipiac University, also details his relationship with some athletes including former teammate and ML...

MLB great Adam Jones hops on the show to talk about his journey to the big leagues, being a leader of baseball culture, having one of the largest followings on social media in the game and so much more. Matt Stucko brings you closer to the former first round 2003 MLB Draft pick who had an amazing 14-year career highlighted by five All-Star games and four Gold Glove Awards. Get ready to laugh and b...

BONUS CONTENT! Jon, better known as the Basketball Card Guy, is the owner of over 4,000 Michael Jordan cards and one of the most passionate collectors you will find in the sports trading card and memorabilia industries.  After listening to the full Keep Swinging interview, you'll learn a ton about the hobby and in a great position to begin collecting or continue a successful collection. Baske...

Jon, better known as the Basketball Card Guy, is the owner of over 4,000 Michael Jordan cards and has the reputation of being one of the most passionate collectors you will find in the sports trading card and memorabilia industries. He's been an avid collector and one of the most well-respected individuals in the hobby since the 90's when he first discovered his love for basketball cards...

BONUS CONTENT! Raidel Brito, better known as Joke, became the Madden NFL World Champion in 2020. It took the elite Madden NFL video gamer years rise to the top of a gaming industry with nearly 100 million active players for this specific game. After listening to the full Keep Swinging interview, you'll find yourself inspired, motivated, and ready to accomplish your goals. Brito plays a round...

Raidel Brito, better known as Joke, became the Madden NFL World Champion in 2020. Joke's dedication to video gaming and his drive to become great has gained attention from athletes and celebrities like Snoop Dogg, Julian Edelman, Meek Mill and more. Nearly 100 million gamers play Madden NFL and in this epsiode of 'Keep Swinging' we learn all about how Joke became the number one rank...

BONUS CONTENT! Taneka Mackey is currently the only Black woman caddie on the LPGA Tour full time. She's also the first Bahamian woman caddie on the LPGA Tour. Now, she hopes she can be an inspiration to many, especially the young boys and girls in her home country of the Bahamas. After listening to the full Keep Swinging interview, you'll find yourself inspired, motivated, and ready to a...

Taneka Mackey is currently the only Black woman caddie on the LPGA Tour full time. She's also the first Bahamian woman caddie on the LPGA Tour.   Since 2017, Mackey has caddied for LPGA Tour player Amy Olson, who won an NCAA record 20 collegiate events while playing golf at North Dakota State University. The Bahamas native serves as an inspiration to her home country and so many others. Macke...

BONUS CONTENT! Chris Nikic became the first athlete with Down syndrome to become an Ironman in sports history. Now, Nikic is changing the world with his 1% Better mentality. After listening to the full Keep Swinging interview alongside his close friend and training partner Dan Grieb, you'll find yourself inspired, motivated, and ready to accomplish your goals. The dynamic duo plays a round of...

In November 2020, Chris Nikic became the first athlete with Down syndrome to become an Ironman. Nikic's story is remarkable from beginning to end. The Ironman is joined by his close friend and training partner Dan Grieb, who is a five-time Ironman finisher himself, to detail his heroic day in sports, his %1 Better mentality and shares a powerful message for the viewers and listeners of Keep S...

BONUS CONTENT! Philadelphia Flyers left winger and former 2nd overall NHL draft pick James van Riemsdyk has over 500 career total points during his 12+ seasons as a professional hockey player. Now, JVR is off to one of the hottest starts of his career as a veteran in the league. The former middle school and high school classmates from Middletown, NJ linked up for a fun episode of Keep Swinging. Af...

James van Riemsdyk's love for hockey began in Middletown, NJ where he grew up on the Jersey Shore. His drive and passion would lead him to being selected 2nd overall in the 2007 NHL Draft. He's achieved the remarkable feat of playing over 10 years in the NHL. In this episode of Keep Swinging, JVR shares his hockey journey, how he's been able to stay so consistent and what has been t...

BONUS CONTENT! Emergency backup goalie David Ayers had one of the most memorable nights in sports history on February 22, 2020. The 42-year-old's performance on Hockey Night in Canada in Toronto in the midset of a playoff race was voted the Best Feel-Good Moment in 2020 by fans.  After listening to the full Keep Swinging interview and this bonus content, you'll find yourself inspired, mo...

On February 22, 2020, 42-year-old David Ayres got the phone call of his life. It was Hockey Night in Canada in Toronto with the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs in the midst of a tight playoff race. Both Hurricanes goalies suffered injuries by the second period and they needed to bring in an emergency backup goalie. Ayers was their man. The magical performance by Ayers in Toronto ended...

BONUS CONTENT! Rob Friedman, better known as Pitching Ninja, is one of the most influential and fastest-growing social media stars in sports. If you follow him on any of his platforms, you know @PitchingNinja is all about entertaining and educating. After listening to the full Keep Swinging interview and this bonus content, you will learn Friedman is a hardworking individual who is just getting st...