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In Episode 19, we talked with Turlock Journal and 209 Magazine reporter Angelina Martin. We chatted about a few of the new additions to Turlock, the struggle of distance learning, COVID-19 adjustments, covering protests, Bay Area Sports, and more! Follow Angelina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/angieeesunshine Follow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto Follow RizzoCast on Instagr...

In Episode 18, Steven Rissotto talked with San Francisco Giants first baseman and left fielder Chris Shaw . We discussed not being included in the player pool and how he's staying fresh just in case, his professional baseball journey, MLB call-up story, debunking unwritten rules, how he eats his Mac & Cheese and more!

In the debut episode of "Why I Love the Game," Steven Rissotto sits down with four fellow baseball fans about how they started following baseball, their love for the San Francisco Giants, favorite players and memories, and more! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @RizzoCast Follow Steven Rissotto @StevenRissotto If you would like to be featured on an episode of "Why I Love the Game," please email...

In Episode 17, we talk to NBC Sports Bay Area Production Assistant and 95.7 the Game Producer Arden Cravalho. We discuss the 2020 baseball season's ups and downs, the Giants start, WCAL sports and the league's top products, Serra High School, and more. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: RizzoCast Follow Arden on Twitter: @a_cravalho Follow Steven Rissotto: @StevenRissotto

In Episode 16, we talk to Prime Time Sports Talk Editor-in-Chief and writer for MLB Daily Dish Andersen Pickard. We discuss MLB's COVID problem, Joe Kelly's actions, his journalism career, and umpiring youth little league!   Follow Andersen on Twitter @AndersenPickard   Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram: @RizzoCast   Follow Steven on Twitter: @StevenRissotto

In the debut episode of Bye Bye Baby, Steven Rissotto and Stephen Ruderman discuss the start of the 2020 season, unveil their predictions for each division, and talk new rule changes!

In Episode 15, we talk to Syracuse journalism student Allie Kaylor about playing baseball in 2020 in the middle of a pandemic, the outlook for the Reds, and being a women in sports media!

In Episode 14, we talk to newly signed San Francisco Giants outfielder Tyler Forner, one of Washington's top prep outfielders from Camas High School. We talk signing with the Giants after the draft, high school, and the what he'll be doing during Spring Training 2.0. Follow Kyle on Twitter: @FornerTyler Follow the show on Twitter: @RizzoCast Follow the show on Instagram: @RizzoCast Follow Steven R...

In Episode 13, we talk to Napa Sports News' editor-in-chief Kyle Foster about the past negotiations between MLB & MLBPA, covering high school sports, and getting into sports journalism. Follow Kyle on Twitter: @NapaKyle Follow Napa Sports News on Twitter: @NapaSportsNews Visit NapaSportsnews.com Follow the show on Twitter: @RizzoCast Follow the show on Instagram: @RizzoCast Follow Steven Risso...

In Episode 12, we talked to NBC Sports Bay Area producer F.P. Santangelo Jr. about recent negotiations between MLB & MLBPA, reopening baseball, Barry Bonds, getting into broadcasting, and growing up in a big league clubhouse. Follow F.P. Jr on Twitter: @FP_jr Follow the show on Twitter: @RizzoCast Follow the show on Instagram: @RizzoCast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @StevenRissotto Follo...

In Episode 11, we talked to Michael Saltzman, a high school teacher in Southern California who weighed 320 lbs in July of 2018. After starting a journey to health, he lost 121 lbs in a 12-month span with the support from and wife and son. Hear his incredible journey. Follow Michael on Twitter: @CantUntil Follow Michael on Instagram: @Cantuntil Buy Michael's book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Un...

In Episode 10, we talked to Bridget Mulcahy, founder of Cheap Little Swing, a blog where she covers food, travel, and baseball. We discuss her time covering the Sacramento River Cats, being a women in sports media, and her elite baking skills. Follow Bridget on Twitter:@BridgetMulcahy Follow us on Twitter: @RizzoCast Follow us on Instagram: @RizzoCast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @StevenRiss...

In Episode 8, we talked Santa Clara University infielder Matthew Calhoun, who talks about his upbringing in San Francisco baseball, playing days at Riordan, and the path to college.  Follow Matthew on Twitter: @flackomatt Follow us on Twitter: @RizzoCast Follow us on Instagram: @RizzoCast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @StevenRissotto Follow Steven on Instagram: @RizzoBaseball

In Episode 1 of a new series, we are joined by Bay Area sports writer Ethan Kassel, who covers high school sports for Prep2Prep. Kassel discusses his journalism experience, talks WCAL sports, and growing up with the Oakland A's.  Follow Ethan on Twitter: @KasselMedia Follow us on Twitter: @StrikesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @ThrowingStrikesPodcast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @Steve...

In Episode 7, we are joined by the internet's most followed baseball and softball coach, and current assistant Fresno State softball coach Matt Lisle! Coach Lisle discusses his coaching career at every level, stint as White Sox hitting strategist, and different hitting ideas.    Follow Matt on Twitter: @CoachLisle  Follow Matt on Instagram: @CoachLisle   Follow us on Twitter: @...

In Episode 6, we are joined by self-proclaimed baseball encyclopedia and Periscope talk show host Stephen Ruderman, who discusses his plan to reopen Major League Baseball amid the COVID-19 pandemic.     Follow Stephen on on Twitter: @SRUnfiltered   Follow us on Twitter: @StrikesPodcast  Follow us on Instagram: @ThrowingStrikesPodcast   Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitte...

In Episode 5, we are joined by analytics guru and San Francisco Giants groundskeeper Nick Hanhan. Nick also founded the club baseball team at the University of San Francisco and played high school baseball at Archbishop Riordan High School. After studying economics and sports business, he is currently looking for a front office opportunity for a Major League team.     Follow Nick on...

In Episode 3, we are joined by former Hope International University pitcher and current coach Jared Tims, as he talks about his baseball career, coaching life, the Angels, and analytics! Jared also cover the Angels and their farm system for the Talkin' Halos Podcast.  Follow Jared on Twitter: @Jared_Tims Follow us on Twitter: @StrikesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @ThrowingStrikesPodcast Fol...

In Episode 3, we talk to Bishop Hartley High School's Matthew McElligott about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his senior year, his weird home stadium, and his plans for college.  Follow us on Twitter: @StrikesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @ThrowingStrikesPodcast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @StevenRissotto Follow Steven on Instagram: @RizzoBaseball

We are joined in Episode 2 by SDSU utility player Maxwell Foxcroft, who recently transferred from the University of Oregon and played high school baseball at Mater Dei High School in Santa Anna, California.  Follow us on Twitter: @StrikesPodcast Follow us on Instagram: @ThrowingStrikesPodcast Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: @StevenRissotto Follow Steven on Instagram: @RizzoBaseball

In the first episode of Throwing Strikes Podcast, Steven Rissotto sits down with 2019 WCAL first-team all-league outfielder Stephen Blecha and his brother, JJ, who was honorable mention that year as well. Stephen currently plays college baseball at Skyline College in San Bruno, California and JJ is set to enter into his senior year at Archbishop Riordan High School in the fall. Follow us on Twitte...