Side Retired Podcast

Joining us on the show is former MLB Pitcher Collin Balester for our first edition of Bal Talk! Collin joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez for the first time in two years to catch up on all things sports! We're extremely excited to have Collin joining us on a regular basis going forward and sharing our 'Bal Talk' with you! 

Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Marc Narducci is back on the show for his annual episode. Mr. Narducci joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss his two person ballot of Chase Utley & David Wright! Plus, a lot of Phillies talk and looking ahead to future ballots. We look forward to this episode every January and can't wait to see you again soon Mr. Narducci!    To have your opinions and qu...

Former MLB Reliever Daniel Zamora joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to discuss his unique journey both in and out of the baseball world. From pitching at Citi Field to becoming a detention deputy and a county jail before making a return to baseball in Mexico, Daniel covers it all! Tons of great stories and insight into the life of a baseball player.   To let us know who you...

Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Bill Ballou is back on the show for his annual episode. Mr. Ballou joins Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Matt Potter to discuss everyone's candidacy from Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and dozens of others. Plus, anecdotes on the world of baseball from gambling to Bregman to stories untold from decades covering the sport! We look forward to this epis...

Our tour around the infield concludes as Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez and a returning Henry Kolani break down the best at the hot corner. Is Jose Ramirez a unanimous number one? How do Alex Bregman, Manny Machado, Matt Chapman and Junior Caminero stack up? Which young hitters will break out in 2026? All that & more!  To submit a list for a future position or to share a hot take with the guy...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson get into spirited debates regarding the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot! Does Carlos Beltran's sign stealing scandal weigh just as much as Alex Rodriguez's steroid suspension? Does Andruw Jones have the numbers to get in? Will Chase Utley and Cole Hamels eventually reach Cooperstown? All that and more in today's episode! 

Director of Player Development for USA Baseball Jim Koerner joins Dylan Campione & Gavin Anderson on today's episode to discuss his baseball journey. From starting in the college baseball coaching world at age 24 to joining the USA Baseball organization five years ago, Jim takes us through all the stops along the way and great stories from within the industry.    To let us know who you'd like...

Our tour around the infield continues with the top 10 shortstops in baseball. Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by Wake Forest Infielder Blake Schaaf to discuss the best in the league from Bobby Witt Jr. to Mookie Betts to Gunnar Henderson and so much more!    To have your list featured in a future episode for a future position, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com and find ou...

We are celebrating our 750th episode of Side Retired! Join Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson with a special cameo from our behind the scenes crew as we ring in the New Year with an anniversary episode. Extremely grateful to all our sponsors who have supported us along the way, guests who have gifted us their time and insight and our entire crew that makes each and...

Athletics catching prospect & Georgetown University alum Owen Carapellotti joins Dylan Campione & Georgetown's Head Coach Edwin Thompson on today's edition of 'Talkin with T' to discuss his baseball journey! From the past four years on the Hilltop, the transition to pro ball and what made Georgetown the perfect landing spot, Owen covers it all.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from n...

Our tour around the diamond continues as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by the second baseman for the Ohio State University Miles VandenHeuvel to discuss the best at the position. From Jose Altuve, Ketel Marte, Marcus Semien and so much more, the guys break down who they think will thrive in 2026! 

Pitching Coach for the Washington Nationals and Georgetown University alum Simon Mathews joins Dylan Campione & Coach Edwin Thompson on today's version of Talkin' with T. Almost a month after joining the Nationals, Simon takes us through his baseball journey from the Hilltop to the coaching world and now to the big leagues! 

Our tour around the diamond continues at first base as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by starting first baseman for the University of Pittsburgh Carter Dierdorf as the guys break down the best first baseman in the league! Freddie Freeman, Vlad Guerrero Jr. Bryce Harper, Pete Alonso and so much more discussed!  To have your list featured on a future episode or to nominate someone t...

Contributing writer for Sports Illustrated Logan VanDine joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss a career in journalism and the two teams he's covered for SI, the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. The guys talk about the recent signings of Pete Alonso, Luke Weaver, Jorge Polanco and so much more! Thanks so much to Logan for joining us!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next...

9 year MLB Veteran and current Assistant Coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha Darin Ruf joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss his baseball journey. From making his debut with the Phillies, to playing overseas, post-season heroics with the Giants and concluding the journey back where it started in Omaha, Darin covers it all!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to ha...

A Regis High School Baseball reunion occurs on today's episode as Dylan Campione & Matt Potter are joined by fellow Regian and former DI ballplayer at William & Mary and St. Joe's Luca Trigiani. Hear all about Luca's baseball journey from 84th street to playing at college to becoming a Coach and winding back up at Regis.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics you'd want...

Our Annual Top 10 Series Returns! This year Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez will be joined by a special analyst at each position. Kicking things off at the catcher position, the guys are joined by former catcher at the University of Pittsburgh Jayden Melendez to discuss the best backstops entering the 2026 season.  If you would like to have you list featured in a future episode regarding anot...

MLBPA Certified Agent / MLB Draft Advisor and Founder of Kares Sports Management Preston Chapman joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about Preston's journey to become an agent, launch his own firm, the day to day operations of an agent and his favorite movie that inspired the journey. Really appreciate all the time and insight Preston gave us today and looking f...

He made his professional baseball debut at 51 years old?! Dan Clemens joins the show to discuss his unique baseball journey with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez from college ball to a 30 year gap to independent leagues! All that and the development of a new baseball movie packed into today's episode.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics you'd want covered on a future epi...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down the latest signings, trades and rumors as the Winter Meetings kick off. All the latest around Kyle Schwarber, Tarik Skubal, Cody Bellinger plus our analysis on the Devin Williams, Harry Ford and Jose Ferrer transactions! All that and more as the Winter Meetings kick off! 

Head Coach of Georgetown University Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss all things Hoyas Baseball from final exam schedule, end of fall meetings, prospect camps, community service events and his favorite Thanksgiving dishes! All that and more plus some #ProHoyas updates! 

CEO of Israel Baseball Americas and the 'King of Jewish Baseball' Nate Fish joins Dylan Campione & Dovid Halpert on today's episode. Hear all about Nate's journey from coaching Dylan over a decade ago to the Olympics, World Baseball Classic and so much more!! Great to have you on the show Coach and looking forward to watching Team Israel's run in the 2026 WBC!  To let us know who you'd like to...

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down all the latest signings from across the league. Dylan Cease, Ryan Helsley and Sonny Gray are off the board. Rumors circulate around Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Kyle Schwarber and so much more. All that and more packed into thirty minutes! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down their favorite under the radar free agents this offseason! Each co-host dives into five players that they want their team to sign and think could pay huge dividends in the 2026 season! 

MLB's first and only switch pitcher Pat Venditte joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss his baseball journey. From seven years in the minors with the Yankees, to making the big leagues with the Oakland A's, Pat talks about all his experiences on the mound, throwing with both hands, and so much more! Plus, hear all about life after playing and what Pat is up to these days!    To let...