Side Retired Podcast

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down the best managers in the league. Following Dave Roberts' record setting contract, the guys rank their top 10 managers across the league. From Hall of Famers such as Bruce Bochy and Terry Francona to second year skippers such as Carlos Mendoza and Stephen Vogt! 

With the Hoyas season in full swing, Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss the Hoyas season so far. A recent trip to Florida State University, hosting the DMV Classic and stand out performances and individual honors, Coach T and Dylan cover it all! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back previewing the National League in part two of our season preview. Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Which of the three NL East powerhouses will come out on top? Who wins the NL Central? All that and more packed into 30 minutes! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down the American League!! From each division, to award races and so much more, the guys cover everything you need to know about the Junior Circuit!   

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez break down all the latest around the league. From the Automatic Balls & Strikes System, the remaining free agents on the block, and the prospects getting attention as Spring Training games begin. All that and more covered in 30 minutes!! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back for the second annual Breakout Predictions episode! Coming off of Dylan's successful 2024 pitching staff, the guys break down hitters and pitchers they expect to dominate in 2025!! 

Big League Veteran Matthew Boyd of the Chicago Cubs joins the show! Hear Matt's conversation with Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani discussing his baseball journey from pitching in the 2024 playoffs, recovering from injury and joining the Cubs this offseason. Really appreciate all the time and insight Matt gave us!! 

Welcome back to our Talkin' with T segment as we are joined by Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson coming off the Hoyas' first games! Hear Coach T's thoughts on their opening weekend at Presbyterian and an exciting mid-week game against George Mason. All that and more packed into today's episode!   

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani wrap up our top 10 series by discussing the top 10 players in baseball. Ohtani, Judge, Soto, Betts, Trout and other perennial superstars are discussed as well as some breakout candidates!! Thanks again to all our guests that joined us throughout the top 10 series and to all our loyal listeners that submitted lists throughout the offseason! 

Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher and former Georgetown Hoya Jake Bloss joins the show! Hear all about Jake's journey from being recruited to the Hilltop to making his Major League Debut a year after playing for Georgetown. Jake joins Dylan Campione & Georgetown University Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson for the 7th edition of Talkin' with T! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez have reached the final position of our top 10 rankings. The dominant closers, electric setup men and breakout candidates! Dylan & Nicho cover all the guys out of the pen in today's episode! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez enter the fantasy world. What are the top five organizations you would like to take over today? What five teams are going to struggle the most in the next five years? Let's hear it! 

Founder of Backside Groundballs Media Trevor Powers joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss the rise of his company! From starting as a podcast to now traveling across the country to visit college baseball facilities, Trevor details his baseball journey and lifestyle. Plus hear all about Trevor's experiences as a college baseball coach and how that has impacted his view on the game. 

With Opening Day 10 days away, Dylan Campione is joined by Georgetown Baseball Head Coach Edwin Thompson for our 6th edition of Talkin' with T. Join us as the guys discuss the Hoyas 2025 schedule, key dates on the calendar and faces Hoya fans should learn. Coming off of 3 straight 30 win seasons, the Hoyas look to build on their previous success in the 2025 season!! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are joined by our Starting Pitching expert Matt Fernandez as the guys discuss the top pitchers across the league. Paul Skenes, Jacob deGrom, Tarik Skubal and over a dozen other aces enter the conversation to be the best of the best! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani draft the best of the youngsters. From Paul Skenes, Bobby Witt Jr & Gunnar Henderson, the guys discuss the best players 25 years old and younger and predict the future stars of the game. 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are taking a look at the latest around the league. From the Ryan Pressly trade, Alex Bregman to Houston rumors, and Steve Cohen's comments at Amazing Day, the guys discuss it all in today's Rumors Recap episode!! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down the star studded right field position. Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr, Corbin Carroll and so much more. Plus, who do the guys think could be this year's breakout star!   

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez hop on minutes after the Hall of Fame results are announced to discuss the three newest Hall of Famers. Plus, who do the guys think has a chance at future induction and looking ahead to the newcomers on next year's ballot. 

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Marc Narducci is back! Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez discuss all things Cooperstown with our resident BBWAA Member. Who was featured on Mr. Narducci's ballot this season and who got snubbed. Always appreciate our annual conversation and can't wait to have Mr. Narducci back on next year! 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are back discussing the latest signings around the league. Tanner Scott and Roki Sasaki are headed to Los Angeles and fans are claiming the league is broken. Nicho and Dylan think otherwise...

Dylan Campione, Henry Kolani & Nicho Fernandez break down the top 10 center fielders in the sport. From the reigning superstars of Mike Trout & Julio Rodriguez to breakout campaigns from Jackson Merrill & Brenton Doyle, the guys discuss who should be on top. Plus, our breakout predictions and reactions to fan submitted lists. To be featured in our top 10 right fielders, email us your l...

Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer and 2000 Mets National League Champion Shortstop Mike Bordick joins the show! Hear all about Mike's journey from playing in the Oakland Coliseum, replacing Cal Ripken and participating in the Subway Series. Plus, a special shoutout to the Baseball Warehouse as Mike takes us through his coaching journey and all the work he does with the Baseball Warehouse facility. 

Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Bill Ballou is back on the show to discuss this year's Hall of Fame Ballot! From Ichiro to C.C. Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez, Dylan Campione & Matt Potter sit down with Mr. Ballou to discuss the stars he voted for and the guys he deemed not worthy of the Hall. Always appreciate our annual conversation with Mr. Ballou and can't wait for next year! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are taking their rankings to the outfield! The guys break down the best in left field including Jarren Duran, Teoscar Hernandez, Brandon Nimmo and so much more! Plus, we give our takes on fan submitted lists! To have you Center Field list featured, email us sideretiredpod@gmail.com