Riding The Pine

Kick back and relax for another interview only episode, as I'm joined in Ep. 143 with a guest who had a very unique journey to being on the radio, current ESPN 980 radio show host Kevin Sheehan! Kevin discusses which long time journalist was instrumental in the development of his career in broadcasting, his thoughts on the DC sports landscape and the recent acquisition of Spencer Dinwiddie to...

In the latest RTP episode, I get right into an interview only show with a guest who has been instrumental in the development of the Boston College swimming and diving program, as well as someone who recently experienced being a coach at the Olympics as well, current head swimming and diving coach at Boston College, Mike Stephens (1:50-26:56)! Coach Stephens and I discuss what his experience was li...

Sit back and relax for episode 141 as I get right into sharing my division predictions for the upcoming NFL season and discussing where I see the different teams finishing in their respective divisions (4:15-33:08). I am then joined by a former college basketball standout who shared quite a bit about the recent NIL ruling in the NCAA, former Iowa State men's basketball player Prentiss Nixon (...

Buckle up for the latest RTP episode, as I jump into some NBA free agency and share a recap and my overall thoughts on the free agency fiasco and mention which moves were the most beneficial for certain teams(2:27-20:48). I was then joined by a sensational guest who has been gearing up for his second season in college hoops on a new team, current George Washington men's basketball player, Joe...

Dive into the latest Riding The Pine episode as I jump right into some baseball talk and share my rankings of the divisions in the MLB this year and share which divisions have been the most competitive and the least competitive this season(2:22-20:21). I am then joined by a guest who has seen an extraordinary journey to being drafted into the MLB this year, current Oakland Athletics minor leaguer...

Dive into the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I open things up with a discussion on the NBA draft and share the draft picks I liked and didn't like and which 2nd round selections I could see being big impact players for their new respective teams (3:20-24:10). I was then joined by a wonderful guest with an even better story as to how he achieved his life long goal in football, former US...

After a wild MLB Trade deadline, I decided to kick off the latest RTP episodes with a reaction to all of the moves, but also sharing my thoughts on the new players on new teams and giving grades to the teams who made this big time acquisitions(3:07-30:57). I was then joined by a tremendous guest who shared his feelings on the MLB season, minor league year and the sticky situation in baseball, curr...

Take a seat and kick up your feet for the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I get right into an interview only episode with a wonderful returning guest who shared his insight into this MLB season and the Pirates season specifically, current Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play announcer Greg Brown! Greg and I get right into a 1st half season recap of the Pirates and he shares what stood out to him...

Kick back and relax for episode 135, as I jump right into discussing the NBA draft and sharing my RTP mock draft of the first 15 picks in the first round, and I share which players I felt could've been late 1st and even 2nd round steals(4:31-34:57). I was then joined by an NBA draft prospect himself, who shared what it's been like the last few months getting ready for the next stage of h...

I kick things off in Episode 134 with a discussion on the upcoming NFL season, and I share my predictions for some teams in the upcoming year, and I discuss which teams I'm most intrigued by going into the season and which offseason moves could have the biggest impacts for certain teams(4:00-33:29). I'm then joined by another wonderful guest who has seen his share of stops during his foo...

Join me in the latest edition of RTP, as I sit down to discuss the recent NBA finals games, and I share a recap and analysis of games 3, 4 and 5 from the finals and discuss which players have been playing particularly well as of late(2:16-19:07). Later, I'm joined by a current overseas pro basketball player that is coming off an incredible season despite Covid, current overseas pro Emmanuel O...

In this edition of Riding The Pine, I get going with a conversation on baseball and getting into detail about the impending trade deadline in the MLB and which players I could see being on the move by the end of July(3:46-32:12). I was then joined by a phenomenal guest who has had quite the career in broadcasting, current radio show host and field analyst for ESPN, Ian Fitzsimmons(32:24-1:05:42)!...

It's another exciting RTP episode in Ep. 131, as I kick things off getting into a breakdown and analysis from the NBA Finals games 1 and 2 and sharing what I saw during the first two games, what jumped out at me specifically from the two teams and how the two teams need to play moving forward if they want to be crowned champions(3:00-29;56). I am then joined by the current Director of Player...

Sit back and relax to episode 130 as I get right into discussing the MLB All-star teams for this year and I share the starters for the game, some players I was shocked made the team and some players I think that were snubbed out of the all-star game altogether(4:43-27:21). I am then joined by a collegiate athlete who is about to be able to profit off his name, image and likeness, current Pitt Pant...

I've got a fun new topic to kick things off in episode 129, as I open the show discussing the different logos in sports throughout the decades, and I share which decade I think had the best designs for sports logos(2:26-22:03). I'm then joined by a returning guest who has been off to a very strong start this year in the minors, current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer, Chandler Redmond(...

Grab a comfy seat and check out episode 128, as I dive right into some hockey and discuss a recap from games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup finals and share my thoughts from the early matchups between the Lightning and Canadiens(2:42-9:13). I then discuss the recent ejection of Seattle Mariners pitcher, Hector Santiago, over foreign substance use while pitching, and go in depth on what his ejection co...

In the latest episode of Riding The Pine, I get things going with an update and breakdown from the NBA playoffs and share my thoughts from the recent matchups and which players that have been standing out in particular over the last few games(2:35-25:19). I'm then accompanied by a world class guest who has had a tremendous football career, current running back for the Miami Dolphins, Patrick...

I'm back in episode 126 with another interview only episode with a guest who has had quite the journey in baseball both as a player and as a coach, current head baseball coach at George Washington University, Coach Gregg Ritchie(1:54-32:28)! Coach Ritchie shares stories of his early playing days, starting out as a player at GW prior to his coaching career and then discusses his time being a h...

Find somewhere comfortable to sit and check out episode 125, as I get right into the latest situation in the MLB involving pitchers using foreign substances on baseballs when they are pitching, and whether or not the MLB is handling this the right way and what we could see come from the new rules and guidelines involving foreign substances(2:53-28:53). Later on, I'm joined by a former Olympic...

Dive into episode 124, as I get the ball rolling with a road tripping segment discussing the history of the Washington Wizards and road tripping through the various stops they've seen over the years(2:37-11:52). I am then joined by a minor leaguer who has also started his own podcast, current minor leaguer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brad Case(12:04-32:52)! Brad and I discuss his career and t...

Ep. 123 tips off with some NBA hoops talk, as I get into an update of the NBA Playoffs and share my thoughts from the first round matchups and what I've noticed in the second round series' as well(2:22-21:54). I'm then joined by a returning guest of the show, who has recently taken on a new role in the coaching world, current assistant coach for the College of Charleston men's...

In this special episode of Riding The Pine, I am joined by a member of the Fireball Extreme Challenge (FXC) US national team who has also made a huge impact both in blogging and social media, Sany Nguyen (1:49-29:53)! Sany and I discuss the story behind how she started her blog "Sany Delights", how she became involved with  FXC and what her experience was like going to Mexico to compete...

Take a seat and kick up your feet for episode 121, as I dive right into discussing the dominance of Shohei Ohtani this season, and what his ability as both an elite hitter and pitcher means for the sport of baseball and the pitcher position moving forward(2:20-15:34). I was then joined by a current men's basketball player that has just wrapped up his first season at Duquesne, Toby Okani(15:35...

We are back on the baseball diamond in Ep. 120, as I get things started with discussing the issue of these numerous no-hitters throughout the early part of the MLB season, and I share whether or not these countless no-hitters are good or bad for baseball, and why these no-hitters are so frequent(3:08-14:51). I am then joined by a current minor leaguer for the Chicago Cubs who shares quite a bit ab...

I've got another jam packed show in store for Ep. 119, as I kick things off with a discussion on where Julio Jones might wind up amid the trade rumors surrounding him, and also the issues with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and where he might land if a trade were to happen(2:48-25:46). I'm then joined by a returning guest who always brings valuable insight into the game of baseball, current...