The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

Steve Lavin joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that basketball fans are going to love. Lavin, the former head coach at UCLA, St. John’s, and the University of San Diego, takes us inside a life shaped by coaching legends, March Madness pressure, and relationships that defined his career. We get into his early years writing letters to Gene Keady, Bobby Knight, Mike Krzyzewski, Jerry Tarkanian,...

In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Ogilvy, 2006 U.S. Open Champion, 8-time PGA Tour winner, and International Team Captain of the Presidents Cup , for a deep dive into some of the most defining moments of his career and the modern era of golf. We talk about what it was really like going head-to-head with Tiger Woods at his peak in match play , where Geoff breaks down the psychological edge Ti...

In this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast , we sit down with Clint Dempsey , one of the greatest American soccer players ever. Clint shares his journey from growing up in Nacogdoches, Texas, to scoring in three consecutive World Cups and excelling in both the MLS and English Premier League . We hear his firsthand account of scoring his first World Cup goal against Ghana, the pressure of leading t...

Brady Quinn joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on Notre Dame football, the NFL, broadcasting, family, and the moments that still stay with him years later. The former Notre Dame quarterback, NFL quarterback, and current Fox and CBS football analyst looks back on choosing the Irish over Ohio State and Michigan, putting on the gold helmet for the first time, and what changed when Charlie Weis...

Danny Kanell joins us for one of the most entertaining and revealing conversations we’ve had on the JustIn Time Podcast. From growing up in South Florida idolizing Dan Marino and Don Mattingly, to becoming the starting quarterback at Florida State and later for the New York Giants, Danny shares the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped his incredible sports journey. We dive into what it was really...

Christopher Gasper has covered some of the biggest moments in modern sports history, and in this episode of the Just In Time Podcast, we sit down with the longtime Boston Globe columnist to relive them all. From covering Tom Brady and Bill Belichick during the Patriots dynasty to witnessing the heartbreak of Super Bowl XLII firsthand, Gasper shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories that sports...

Fred Whitfield has lived one of the most fascinating careers in sports. As the former President of the Charlotte Hornets and a longtime executive with Nike, Jordan Brand, and the Washington Wizards, Fred has had a front-row seat to basketball history for more than four decades. But this episode goes even deeper than titles and accomplishments. We sit down with one of Michael Jordan’s closest lifel...

We sit down with Mark Grudzielanek , a 15-year MLB veteran and All-Star, to unpack one of the most fascinating edges in baseball - the difference you can hear . From his early days with the Montreal Expos to playing alongside legends, Grudzielanek shares firsthand stories about facing and watching some of the greatest hitters of all time, including Vladimir Guerrero , Larry Walker , and Gary Sheff...

In this episode of the Just In Time Podcast, we sit down with PGA Tour winner and longtime golf broadcaster Billy Kratzert for a fascinating journey through some of the greatest moments in golf history. Billy played during a remarkable era of the sport and later transitioned into broadcasting, which gave him a front row seat to legends across multiple generations. Throughout the conversation we ex...

Steve Scott joins us for an incredible conversation about one of the most famous moments in amateur golf history. Scott, the runner-up in the legendary 1996 U.S. Amateur, shares what it was like going head-to-head with a young Tiger Woods and nearly stopping one of the most historic runs in golf. Their match became part of golf lore, highlighting both the competitive fire and the honor system that...

Dre Bly gave us exactly the kind of conversation sports fans love - layered, honest, and full of stories that connect eras of football. In this episode, we sit down with the former NFL cornerback, 2-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and current South Carolina defensive assistant to talk about everything from growing up obsessed with Carolina basketball to becoming a freshman All-American at UN...

We sit down with Matt Joyce , a 14-year MLB veteran, 2011 American League All-Star, and one of the most respected left-handed bats of his era, for a conversation packed with behind-the-scenes baseball stories. From his emotional call-up with the Tigers to playing for his hometown Tampa Bay Rays , Matt takes us inside the pressure, nerves, and unforgettable moments that shaped his career. We get hi...

In this episode, we sit down with Brendan Haywood - 14-year NBA veteran, NBA champion, McDonald’s All-American, and North Carolina Tar Heel - for an unforgettable basketball conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories. We get Brendan’s first-hand memories of the legendary 1997 McDonald’s All-American Game, what it was really like sharing the floor with Vince Carter at UNC, and the moment he...

Mason Rudolph joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the stat sheet. From his journey out of Rock Hill, South Carolina to becoming a third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, we get into the real story behind his rise through Oklahoma State and what it took to make the jump from college football to the NFL. We talk about the culture shock of arriving in Stillwater, the ch...

Marques Ogden joins us for one of the most heartfelt and revealing conversations we’ve had on The JustIn Time Podcast. A former NFL offensive lineman, Howard University standout, and the younger brother of Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden, Marques takes us inside a life shaped by discipline, adversity, family pride, and second chances. We get into what it was really like growing up around the early Ba...

Wil Myers spent 11 years in Major League Baseball, won the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year, and carved out a career full of moments that only the clubhouse and dugout really understand. In this episode, we go all the way back to the choice between South Carolina and pro ball, the “survival mode” reality of the minors, and the exact hitting mindset that separates good weeks from rough ones....

(00:00:01) - Justin welcomes Ian Eagle and the “look alike” debate (00:01:08) - Justin recalls Ian guesting on his college show (00:01:53) - Ian’s fake ID stories at Syracuse (00:05:56) - Bill Raftery, Nets travel, and “one more” nights (00:09:31) - Trying to keep up with Raftery drink-for-drink (00:12:51) - 168 broadcast partners and working with Steve Nash (00:17:36) - Shaheen Holloway: Seton Ha...

We sit down with Aaron Boone - 12-year MLB veteran, former All-Star, and current New York Yankees manager - for a conversation that lives in the moments behind the moments. Boone takes us back to Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS and shares what was actually going through his head before the iconic 11th-inning walk-off against the Red Sox, including the simple reminder Joe Torre gave him when confidence was...

We’re joined by Carl Corazzini , former NHL forward, longtime Boston University hockey captain , and one of my closest friends from our WTBU days. Carl takes us behind the curtain on the moments sports fans never forget: the phone call that changed everything, the nerves of pulling on a sweater you grew up dreaming about, and the surreal rush of scoring two goals at Madison Square Garden for the h...

Nicholas Punto joins us for a behind-the-scenes baseball conversation that hits every note: big moments, clubhouse reality, and the details fans only hear when a true pro breaks it down. Nick played 14 years in the majors, won a World Series with the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals, and now helps shape big-league infield play as the San Diego Padres infield coach. We talk about what it really feels like...

Robert Damron is a PGA Tour winner and longtime golf broadcaster, and in this episode we get into the kind of behind-the-scenes golf stories you only hear from someone who lived it. We talk about growing up at Bay Hill, what it really meant to be in Arnold Palmer’s orbit, and the gambling matches and locker room culture that shaped Damron’s mindset. He also opens up about failing out of college, t...

Cliff Floyd joins us for a real behind-the-scenes baseball conversation that feels like you are sitting in the clubhouse with him. We get into a baseball epic comeback moment where Cliff explains the mindset of waiting on one mistake and then taking Greg Maddux deep, plus what it felt like when the Braves’ pitching reputation finally cracked. We also hear Cliff relive a wild Pedro Martinez fight p...

Luke Kuechly is one of the great defensive minds of his generation: a 7-time Pro Bowler, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, and NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In this episode, we go way back, from the Cincinnati high school rivalries that shaped him, to Boston College where opportunity hit fast, and all the way to Carolina where he learned how to make the NFL game slow down. We get into the behi...

We’re joined by David Beckerman , the founder of the original Starter clothing company, for a behind-the-scenes conversation that explains how a small innovation turned into a sportswear revolution. We go all the way back to the early days: the first product tweak that actually solved a real problem, the first big orders, and the moment David realized he had something real. Then the story takes a...

Few athletes ever felt unreal in real time. Bo Jackson was one of them. We’re joined by Mark Gubicza , World Series champion, two-time MLB All-Star, and longtime voice of the Los Angeles Angels, for a conversation that pulls you straight into the clubhouse during one of the most electric eras in sports. Gubie shares his first encounter with Bo Jackson in a Royals uniform and why it immediately res...