Side Retired Podcast

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert take a trip around the league recapping all the latest! The Phillies are back at .500. The Mets take round one of the Subway Series. The entire NL Central still has a winning record. Some teams are lining up trade candidates. All that and more wrapped into today's discussion!  We've got some great interviews planned for the rest of the week so ma...

Head Coach of University of Nebraska Omaha Baseball Evan Porter joins Dylan Campione to take a trip down memory lane as he enters his final stretch as UNO's Head Coach! With two decades worth of experiences from playing to becoming an assistant coach to a decade as Head Coach, Evan discusses what it means to him to be a Maverick and look back on some of his fondest moments in Omaha. Plus, Coach de...

Just over a month into the MLB season, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez use their mulligans. What Opening Day predictions do the guys regret saying? What players did they expect major breakouts from that might have already lost their starting jobs? Is Nicho already waiving the white flag on his World Series prediction? All that and more in today's episode!    We will be returning to our mid-we...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert break down the first big trade of the 2026 season. With Patrick Bailey headed to Cleveland, the guys discuss future moves for the Guardians and Giants. Plus, our thoughts on the Yankees cold weekend, Tarik Skubal's injury, Andrew Painter's struggles and so much more.  To let us know what you want to hear about next or to have your opinions heard...

18 Year MLB Veteran and MLB Strategic Advisor for the Orlando Dreamers Johnny Damon joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! Learn all about the Orlando Dreamers organization, a group attempting to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to Orlando, Florida. Hear all about steps the organization has already taken, community events, key statistics, and Johnny's passion for the cit...

MLB Veteran Outfielder Kyle Blanks is back on the show to discuss the roller coaster of emotions players and fans experience with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez. The guys break down Nicho's recent Red Sox outburst, the first hour after the end of games and tips for high school and college players to deal with the mental side of the game we love. 

Our longest recurring series returns as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss our April Players of the Month! From regulars who have made frequent appearances on these episodes such as Aaron Judge & Yordan Alvarez to breakout stars Jordan Walker and Parker Messick, the guys cover it all!  To let us know who we snubbed or to get involved in a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gm...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for their second annual First Time All-Stars Draft! After winning 4-3 last year, Dylan looks to defend his crown as the guys go back and forth naming players they think will make the Mid Summer Classic for the first time in 2026. From rookie sensations Kevin McGonigle & Munetaka Murakami to New York Superstars Nolan McLean and Ben Rice, the guys tr...

12 Year MLB Veteran & 2003 NL All-Star Pitcher Russ Ortiz joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode! Hear all about Russ' baseball journey and multiple stops along the way including the World Series, All-Star Game, leading the league in wins and a sudden transition from closing to starting games! Thank you so much to Russ for joining us, truly appreciate all the time and insigh...

It's a Red Sox edition of Side Retired. Dylan Campione and Nicho Fernandez are joined by Red Sox fan Luke Chiasson and Dovid Halpert on today's weekend recap to discuss the shocking fire of Alex Cora. Who's to blame in Boston? What could this mean for other organizations with managers on the hot seat? All that and more as we recap the weekend that was.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from n...

Fifteen year MLB veteran pitcher Randy Choate joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez for today's episode. Known as THE Left Handed Specialist, Randy dives into his career journey from his unique arm slot, pitching in multiple World Series, his six big league teams and of course becoming the most well known LOOGY in MLB History. Thank you so much for joining us Randy, we truly appreciate all th...

It's time for part two of our annual stocks episode! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez analyze five pitchers off to great starts and five pitchers colder than ice trying to determine who to buy stock in and who's not going to produce in 2026. Check out last week's episode for the hitters edition.  Next week we will be doing our 'first time all-stars' draft so to have you opinions heard and feat...

Our weekly episode of Talkin with T features a milestone for Coach Thompson! Join Dylan Campione and Coach T from Georgetown University for a trip down memory lane as Coach looks back on his 300 wins as an NCAA Head Coach including this weekend's series victory for the Hoyas. 

The whole crew is here discussing all the latest around the league wondering whether a three week sample size is enough to make judgements. Join Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez, Dovid Halpert & Gavin Anderson as the guys talking about the falling NY Mets, Garrett Crochet's early season struggles, the red hot NL Central and so much more!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to ha...

It's time for our annual stocks episode! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez analyze five hitters off to great starts and five hitters colder than ice trying to determine who to buy stuck in and who's not going to produce in 2026. Will Francisco Lindor bounce back from a slow start? Can Jordan Walker keep up his torrid pace? All that and more packed into today's episode.  Next week we will be rec...

Coach Thompson of the Georgetown Hoyas is back with Dylan Campione on a game day to discuss all the latest around the BIG East. Two weeks into conference play, Coach T discusses the Hoyas start to the season as well as recent alumni outings and updates.  To ask a question to Coach T on a future episode regarding college baseball, recruiting or any other topics, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gm...

Another week in the books and the guys are ready to discuss all the latest around the league. Join Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez, Dovid Halpert & Gavin Anderson as the guys talk about all things MLB from the Mets / Yankees struggles, surging Athletics & Pirates to Jose Ramirez breaking Cleveland records! All that and more packed into today's episode.    To let us know who you'd like to h...

13 year MLB Veteran Dan Wheeler joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to discuss his life in baseball. From pitching in the World Series, getting drafted out of JUCO, striking out Derek Jeter and the transition into the coaching world, the guys cover it all in today's episode!  Really appreciate all the time and insight Dan gave us on today's podcast and shoutout to the team Da...

Head Coach of Duke University's Baseball program Corey Muscara joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to talk all things Blue Devils. The guys cover a wide variety of topics including pitching philosophy, building a culture, utilizing analytics, the transfer portal, playing time and break down of a couple former guests that now make up Duke's pitching staff.  Thank you so much t...

Dylan Campione is joined alongside Dovid Halpert as the two discuss all the latest around the league. The Yankees hot start, the Pirates eventful week, the young prospects signing long-term extensions and so much more covered in today's 30 minute weekend recap.  To have your opinions heard on a future episode, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on...

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for their annual 25 and Under Draft! The top talent has graduated and new young stars take center stage with several teenagers getting drafted by one of our hosts.  To let us know what topics you'd like covered on a future episode or to have your opinion heard email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com and find us on all social media platforms @SideRetiredPo...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson are back discussing the beginning of the 2026 season! The Yankees, Blue Jays & Dodgers have dominant weekends. The Mets knock Paul Skenes out in the first inning. Tony Vitello struggles in his first weekend. Dom Smith hits a walkoff grand slam. All that and more packed into today's episode.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or...

The final non-conference weekend of the 2026 season has arrived for the Hoyas! Coach T joins Dylan Campione from Greensboro as the Hoyas get set for their weekend series. Coach T details the previous matchups against UVA and another winning weekend against Youngstown State. Plus, an inside look into the life of a college baseball head coach. 

Our annual round table episode returns! Dylan Campione hosts Nicho Fernandez, Matt Potter, Dovid Halpert and Gavin Anderson on our kick off to the new season. Who thinks Paul Skenes is pitching in a playoff game and throwing a no-hitter? Who has Roman Anthony leading the AL in OPS? Who says the Dodgers will win 75 more games than the Rockies? And did someone really say Julio Rodriguez is getting m...

Dylan Campione hosts as Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson draft the best starting pitching duos for the 2026 season. Can anyone beat the Dodgers top of the rotation? How high can rookies Nolan McLean and Tatsuya Imai lead the Mets and Astros? Will Gerrit Cole bounce back strong in 2026? All that and more packed into today's episode!  To let us know who you want to hear from next or to have your...