Side Retired Podcast

The entire bullpen of Co-Host is here for our Opening Day Preview Episode! Dylan Campione is joined by James Taussig, Jack Stappenbeck, Nicho Fernandez, Matt Potter & Harry Kilman as the guys go round robin giving their bold predictions for the upcoming season! From awards, trades, off the field, breakouts and so much more, hear each of our guys' 10 predictions for the upcoming year!!  With the se...

Head Coach of the Savannah Party Animals, also known as the rivals to the Savannah Bananas, Mike Vavasis joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez!! Hear all about Mike's career journey from a private bullpen session with David Robertson to taking his shirt off daily with the Party Animals! Plus, hear his perspective on what makes Banana Baseball different from the Majors, Harlem Globetrotters, and p...

Toronto Blue Jays Coach Ashley Stephenson joins Dylan Campione & Harry Kilman. Hear all about Ashley's career journey from playing baseball & hockey growing up to working for her childhood team the Blue Jays! Plus hear her unique perspective on the topic of "Women in Sports." Thanks so much for joining us Ashley, appreciate all the time, insight & laughs!  With Opening Day less than a week away, m...

Following the final out of the WBC, Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Jack Stappenbeck discuss the impact of the tournament! What were the highlights and the lowlights of the past two weeks? Plus our thoughts on what players proved the most!    With Opening Day around the corner, we've got you covered for tickets to the ballpark! Use promocode SIDERETIREDPOD on seatgeek.com for $20 off your first...

Ace of Team Czech Republic Daniel Padysak joins Dylan Campione, Matt Potter & Dovid Halpert! Hear all about Daniel's experience pitching game 1 of the WBC in the Tokyo Dome and how it differs from his d1 College Games! Plus, all about his journey playing for the Czech National Team and so much more! Thanks so much for joining us Daniel, appreciate all the time, insight & laughs. Great news! Side R...

Dylan Campione, Matt Potter & Nicho Fernandez discuss the future of the World Baseball Classic following the season ending injury to Edwin Diaz. Should MLB teams allow their superstars to risk injury at the WBC? Does the WBC mean more to players than a World Series? Plus our thoughts on the Mets & Dylan's bold trade prediction!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all tick...

New York Mets affiliate development coach Bree Nasti joins Dylan Campione & Harry Kilman! Hear all about Bree's journey from a d1 Softball Head Coach to working in the Mets organization! Plus, all the lessons and advice she's heard throughout her career as well as what it means to be a woman in a predominantly male industry. Thanks so much for joining us Bree, appreciate all the time, insight & la...

University of Pittsburgh Pitcher Matt Fernandez joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to talk about his career journey & college baseball experience. From growing up in Miami, to stops at JUCO & Driveline, Matt tells stories of the college baseball lifestyle and how he's wound up in Pittsburgh! Thanks for joining us Matt!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing...

Dylan Campione is joined by our in-house WBC experts Nicho Fernandez & Dovid Halpert as the guys take a tour of the WBC history, format & 2023 bracket!! Check out how the bracket tournament works, different pools & teams to look out for! Plus which former all-stars do we expect to shine on the big stage and bring home a championship for their country. Great news, Side Retired is partnered with the...

Dylan Campione & Jack Stappenbeck are back discussing the pitch clock in action. After being at today's Cardinals vs. Mets game, the guys give their opinion on the implementation and what it was like to be in the ballpark watching! Plus, are we going back to 1980's styled baseball & is that a good thing?  To see the pitch clock in action, you too could head out to the ballpark this season!! Make s...

Trailblazer in the baseball industry Bianca Smith joins Dylan Campione & Maddy Norton! As the first African American Female Coach, Bianca tells us all about her career journey as well as tons of stories from the clubhouse, growing up, and what the daily grind of a baseball coach is like! Really appreciate all the time, insight & laughs! Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For...

Head Coach of Amherst College Baseball J.P. Pyne joins Dylan Campione & Jonas Guerriere! Hear all about Coach's journey through the industry from college baseball to affiliated ball! Plus some thoughts on what makes Amherst unique & recruiting advice for High Schoolers! Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all the time, insight & laughs!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with S...

Head Coach of Arcadia University Baseball Bryan Torresani joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode!! Hear all about coach's career journey, advice on being a great leader & recruiting tips for high schoolers who want to play for Arcadia in the future! Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all the time, insight & laughs!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgee...

Co-Founder of Fearless Sports Performance Alex Acevedo joined Dylan Campione to discuss all things sports performance! From physical therapy, pitcher recovery, Alex's career journey & even some Chicago Cubs talk! Thanks so much for joining us Alex, appreciate having you and your co-founder Joey Hanley on over the past week & learning all about your company!!  Great news! Side Retired is now partne...

Head Coach of Swarthmore College Baseball Matt Midkiff joins Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani! Hear all about Coach's journey to Swarthmore, his style of coaching, recruiting advice, and the balance of academics and athletics that Swarthmore offers. Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all the time, insight & laughs!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketi...

Dylan Campione, James Taussig & Jack Stappenbeck are back discussing the top 10 right fielders entering 2023! Aaron Judge is unanimously number 1 but who should take #2? Mookie Betts, Fernando Tatis, Ronald Acuna, Kyle Tucker & Bryce Harper all have cases! Plus our thoughts on breakout candidates Corbin Carroll, Seiya Suzuki & Lars Nootbar!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek!...

Dylan Campione & James Taussig are back discussing what to look out for at Spring Training! From pitch clocks, to injuries & extensions, the guys break down the five most important topics entering the new season! We will be back with our regular scheduled interviews next week!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs go to Seatgeek.com and use promo code SI...

Co-Founder of Fearless Sports Performance Joey Hanley joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter! Hear all about Joey's career journey & a behind the scenes look into starting his own business and helping young players reach their full potential! From High School recruits and indy ball pitchers, Joey has dealt with it all!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs g...

Coach of the Savannah Bananas Adam Virant joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss all things Bananaland. Hear all about what makes the Bananas Brand of Baseball unique and Adam's journey from coaching Dylan in travel ball 10 years ago, to winding up in an ESPN Documentary!! So much fun in Savannah and on the Bananas World Tour this summer! Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all...

Dodgers bullpen catcher Stephen Cilladi joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear what it's like to be around the big league team assisting players on a daily basis, how his minor league career affected his current position & what it was like to play in the 2020 Covid Season! Plus, hear what it's like to catch Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke & Julio Urias! Thanks so much for jo...

WFAN host Danielle McCartan joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss her career journey! Hear what it's like to host a national sports radio show, dealing with callers, and attempting to remain unbiased in the biggest sports city in the world! Plus, Danielle's thoughts on a potential Yankee reporter job & her take on the 2023 team! Thanks so much for joining us Danielle, appreciate all the ti...

Head Coach of Wake Forest Baseball Tom Walter joins Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani! Hear all about Coach's journey from playing for the Georgetown Hoyas all the way to coaching at one of the top baseball schools in the country. Plus, get an inside perspective into life as a head coach, the Wake Forest Pitching Lab & recruiting advice. Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all the time, in...

Dylan Campione, Jack Stappenbeck & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the top 10 center fielders for the upcoming season. Mike Trout & Julio Rodriguez are clear 1 & 2, but who occupies the third spot? Plus, what player will have Nicho streaking if he hits 40 home runs in 2023!! Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs go to Seatgeek.com and use promo code S...

University of Notre Dame Head Coach Shawn Stiffer joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss all things ND Baseball! Hear Coach Stiffler's career journey from George Mason, VCU and now to South Bend! Plus, learn all about the Notre Dame way of playing, blending athletics with academics, recruiting advice and Playing "Like a Champion." Thanks so much for joining us Coach, appreciate all the time...

Dylan Campione & James Taussig break down the top 10 Left Fielders entering 2023! Juan Soto & Yordan Alvarez at the top. One of the deepest positions including Steven Kwan, Kyle Schwarber, Joc Pederson & Kris Bryant! Plus our bold predictions for who could break out!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs go to Seatgeek.com and use promo code SIDERETIREDP...