The Jim on Base Show

Singer & musician, Orianthi, joined the show before one of her sold out concerts at Yoshi’s in Oakland! Orianthi reflected on her life in Australia growing up a big music fan & befriending fellow artists like Carlos Santana & Prince! Make sure to check out her two brand new singles - ‘Ghosts’ & ‘First Time Blues (Featuring Joe Bonamassa)’ For tour dates & all things Orianthi, v...

Former MLB player, Brian Johnson, reflected on his life growing up in Oakland, Ca & gave an update on what he’s been up to in post retirement from baseball. Brian also co hosts his own podcast called, ‘Talent Chasing’, that brings together the worlds of major league sports, corporate talent, & journalism to amplify real-world stories & experiences! Make sure to listen & subscribe h...

Former NBA player, Chris Herren, shared memories from his time growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts & from his career in professional basketball. Chris played for the Denver Nuggets & eventually, his hometown team, the Boston Celtics. Chris shared stories from his struggles with drugs & alcohol that greatly affected his life & career. Chris currently travels the country speaking...

4 time NFL pro bowl quarterback, Jeff Garcia, reflected on his life & career! Jeff gave an update on what he’s been up to in retirement & his excitement to continue to be a part of the 49ers family.  Jeff also shared his excitement to be a part of the Dwight Clark Legacy Series event on May 16th, 2024 at the California Theatre in San Jose, Ca! This great event will include a 49ers ‘Quarter...

The legendary comedian & friend of the show, Tom Dreesen, returned to share more fun stories from his book ‘Still Standing: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra’ Tom also let us in on some upcoming projects he’s a part of as well as more fun stories from his life in show business! Please visit the link to pick up Tom’s 5 star reviewed book that takes you through his su...

Former General manager & executive of the San Francisco Giants, Bobby Evans, joined the show to give an update on what he’s been up to to outside of the baseball world & to reflect on his very successful MLB career. Bobby also shared some fun stories from growing up a young sports fan in Massachusetts & also shared who his favorite teams & players were. Make sure to visit www. Base...

Standup comedian & America’s Got Talent finalist, Tom Cotter, joined the show to promote his new comedy special, ‘Rapid Fire‘ , & to talk about his life in show business! Tom shared hilarious stories & also some insight on being married to another comedian as well as being a father. Toms special, ‘Rapid Fire’, can be seen on Apple TV & Amazon Prime! To stay up to date when Tom Cott...

For a very special 200th episode of the Jim on Base Show, the coaching staff of the brand new professional baseball team, the Oakland Ballers, joined the show to express their excitement for their inaugural season! Former Major League Baseball players, Don Wakamatsu, Micah Franklin & JT Snow reflected on their lives, careers & what they look forward to as they lead the Oakland Ballers into...

NBA Finals champion, coach & author, Clifford Ray, joined the show to promote his new book & reflected on the Golden State Warriors 1975 title winning season! Clifford & his fellow 1975 teammates will be in an upcoming documentary on that team that is scheduled to be released in 2025. Clifford shared fun stories & memories from that team as well as from his career. Clifford Ray als...

National sports broadcaster, Ted Sobel, promoted his book entitled, ‘Touching Greatness’, that chronicles his life & career! Ted has over 750 Hall of Fame athletes included in this book as well as some of the biggest names in the music business. Ted is a three time Golden Mic Award winner & has been recently elected to the Southern California Jewish Hall of Fame. Sobel shared some amazing...

Author & U.S. Marine, Patrick Holcomb, joined the show to promote his new book, “Where the Seams Meet” & to reflect on his life as a sports fan! Patrick grew up a San Francisco Giants fan & reminisced on some of his favorite players from his youth. “Where the Seams Meet” is a novel that is about: ‘After fleeing 1970s San Francisco to escape the shadow of his abusive father, Frank Roman...

Basketball Legend & 1975 NBA Finals MVP & champion, Rick Barry, returned to the show to reflect on the Golden State Warriors’ 1975 title winning season! Rick & his fellow 1975 teammates will be in an upcoming documentary that is scheduled to be released in 2025. Rick shared fun stories & memories from that team as well as from his hall of fame career. Rick Barry also spoke about hi...

Forever Giants, Mike Krukow & Dusty Baker, said hello from Oracle park while attending the 34th annual Play Ball Lunch! The Play Ball Lunch is a great event that brings together San Francisco Giants players, coaches, alumni, donors & Jr Giants through the Giants Community Fund to help make a difference in our communities through baseball! Please consider donating by visiting www. GiantsCom...

Major League Baseball pitcher, Sam Long, joined the show before he began spring training with his new team, the Kansas City Royals! Sam spoke on how he finds a residence while living in Arizona for spring training & how he was recently marrried in the off season. He also reflected on growing up in Northern California & what it was like to play for two of his favorite teams in the Giants &a...

NBA Champion & Golden State Warriors player, Moses Moody, joined the show to talk about his life, career & who he is off the court! Moses shared where he keeps his NBA championship ring & who some of his favorite musical artists are as well. Moses also told us about his foundation, ‘Motivate One’, that helps inspire the youth & teach them valuable life skills. For more information...

Oakland Athletics broadcaster, Johnny Doskow, joined the show to tell his incredible story of hard work, patience & perseverance. Johnny broadcasted minor league baseball for 30 years before finally achieving his dream of reaching the big leagues! Johnny also reflected on his life growing up in Los Angeles & listening to legendary broadcasters like Vin Scully & Chick Hearn. He also gav...

San Francisco Giants Robbie Ray, Tyler Fitzgerald & Tom Murphy, joined the show from their spring training facility in Arizona! Cy Young award winner, Robbie Ray, opened up on being a dad & shared his call up story to the big leagues. Tyler Fitzgerald reminisced on rooting for Chipper Jones & growing up cheering on his big brother at the baseball field. Tom Murphy shared his call up st...

San Francisco Giants legend, Pablo Sandoval, joined the show a long with teammates, Wade Meckler & Ryan Walker! Pablo shared his excitement to be back with his old team & what he looks forward to most about his return to San Francisco. Wade Meckler reflected on his journey to the big leagues & who he grew up rooting for as a young sports fan! Ryan Walker recently became a new dad &...

Newly acquired San Francisco Giants players, Nick Ahmed, Amir Garrett & Daulton Jefferies, said hello from Spring Training! Amir Garrett shared his love for being a father when he’s not at the ballpark & how he used to play college basketball at St John’s. Daulton Jefferies grew up in the Central Valley of California rooting for the A’s & Giants. He also shared a foundation that he sup...

Arizona Diamondbacks, Corbin Carroll & Paul Sewald, joined the show from inside their spring training clubhouse to share who they are both on & off the field! Corbin reflected on his favorite teams growing up & what jersey he enjoyed wearing as a young baseball fan. Paul shared his joy of welcoming a new baby to the family & remembered some of the nerves he felt during his MLB debu...

San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, & legendary Giants broadcaster/former player, Duane Kuiper, joined the show from the Giants dugout in Scottsdale, Arizona! Bob Melvin gave an update since I last interviewed him as the Padres manager at the end of last season. We spoke about his daughter’s involvement in Broadway plays, some rock & roll as well as his excitement of coming back home...

Harold Todd has played saxophone & flute for Lenny Kravitz for over 30 years! Harold hails from the San Francisco Bay Area & reminisced on some of his favorite bands as well as his first concert. He shared his excitement for the upcoming world tour to support Lenny Kravitz’s new album. Harold also plays the oboe & the English horn. This episode opens up with one of Harold’s songs ‘Brea...

Comedian & writer, Greg Fitzsimmons, joined the show to share some fun stories from his life in the entertainment world. The 4 time Emmy winner also promoted his own podcasts that he hosts called: Sunday Papers, Fitz Dog Radio & Childish! Greg has a new comedy special coming out soon & reflected on some funny moments from touring the country! Visit Greg’s website for tickets, more info...

Olympic gold medalist & soccer legend, Brandi Chastain, returned to talk about the new National Women's Soccer League team, the Bay FC! Brandi shared her excitement for the inaugural game of the Bay FC & the support the team has received from fellow Bay Area sports teams! Brandi co founded the Bay FC with fellow National Team soccer players Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton & Leslie Osborne!...

Fred Eltringham has played drums with some of the music world’s biggest stars. Fred reflected on some special moments performing with music legends like Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, EmmyLou Harris, James Taylor, Joe Walsh & Ringo Starr. He has also been a very successful studio musician that’s most likely played on many of your favorite songs! Fred is the drummer for Sheryl Crow & will be...