The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

Dustin Fox joins us for a conversation that feels like sitting in a film room and a locker room at the same time. A four year starter at Ohio State and a 2002 national champion, Dustin walks us through the wild recruiting tug of war between Penn State and Ohio State, what it meant to become Jim Tressel’s first commit, and how that decision changed his life. We revisit the 2003 Fiesta Bowl in detai...

We sit down with Tom Verducci – legendary Sports Illustrated writer, Fox and MLB Network analyst, Hall of Fame voter, and the rare storyteller who has literally stepped between the lines. In this episode we revisit his surreal week as a “professional” with the Toronto Blue Jays, including standing in against Roy Halladay and popping up with Kevin Cash’s bat. Tom takes us behind his iconic Derek Je...

Two-time PGA TOUR winner and Florida Gators All-American Matt Every joins us for one of the most honest, hilarious, and insightful conversations we’ve ever had. We go deep into his journey—from battling elite teammates like the Véjaegas brothers and Billy Horschel in Gainesville, to grinding on Tour, to winning back-to-back Arnold Palmer Invitationals and celebrating with Arnie himself. We revisit...

Andy North is not just a two time US Open champion and three time All American at Florida – he is a living bridge to golf’s golden age. In this episode, we sit down with Andy to relive what it was like to grow up in Wisconsin dreaming of Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, then find himself paired with them in majors with everything on the line. We talk about the devastating knee condition that ended...

We sit down with Casey Jacobsen, Stanford All-American, McDonald’s All-American, and Phoenix Suns first-round pick, for a real look at how careers are built. We revisit the letter-writing push that got him added to the McDonald’s Game, then the full-circle twist of wearing No. 23, scoring 23, and later handing Michael Jordan that jersey to sign. We go inside Jordan Flight School pickup runs where...

We sit down with Jim Jackson — 14-year NBA veteran, McDonald’s All-American, First Team All-American at Ohio State , and Justin’s former broadcast partner — for a fast-moving, story-rich conversation. We revisit the Dapper Dan Classic where teenage Shaq went coast to coast, the raw electricity of ARCO Arena with the early-2000s Kings, and a steakhouse window into Kobe Bryant’s mindset during the p...

We sit down with Dan Hicks – the voice of golf on NBC and longtime Olympic play-by-play announcer – for a master class in big-moment broadcasting. We relive Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines in 2008 and the “expect anything different?” call, then jump to Beijing where Michael Phelps went 8-for-8 and Jason Lezak’s relay finish stunned the world. We also unpack Phil Mickelson’s 2006 Winged Foot finish, Ry...

We sit down with Mark Reynolds — a 13-year MLB veteran with 298 career home runs — for a candid ride through the moments that still give fans goosebumps. We revisit the Virginia Beach superteam roots with David Wright, Ryan Zimmerman, and the Upton brothers; the late-night call-up to the D-backs and a debut that never looked back; and the surreal, cinematic first swing as a Yankee at Fenway . We g...

Mark Sweeney joins us with the kind of perspective you only get from 14 seasons in the big leagues, second all-time in career pinch hits, and 102 pinch-hit RBIs. We dive into his Cape Cod Baseball League roots alongside Jeff Bagwell and Frank Thomas, the call-up to St. Louis that put him in a clubhouse with Ozzie Smith and Willie McGee, and the calm genius of Tony Gwynn leading the 1998 Padres. Sw...

J.T. Snow joins us for an all-timer of a conversation that blends baseball craft, World Series pressure, and a moment that became bigger than the game. A six-time Gold Glove first baseman with the Yankees, Angels, and Giants, Snow walks us through the 2002 World Series sequence that ended with him scooping up Darren Baker at home plate, then explains how that split-second decision looked and felt...

Matt Millen — four-time Super Bowl champion, legendary NFL linebacker, and later front-office executive — joins us for one of the rawest football conversations we’ve ever had. From his days with the Raiders to his stories about Al Davis, Millen pulls back the curtain on what really happened inside the trenches. We hear him detail the brutal techniques that defined his playing style — the headbutts...

We’re joined by Johnson Wagner , a three-time PGA Tour winner turned mustachioed TV personality and lead analyst — a player-turned-broadcaster who turned one memorable mustache into a brand and then into a TV career. In this episode we walk through Johnson’s Sony Open victory and the Thanksgiving 'mustache' origin that became his lucky charm, his transition to Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live (and t...

We sit down with Darin Erstad —2002 World Series champion, two-time MLB All-Star, No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 MLB Draft, and a national-championship punter at Nebraska—for a candid, memory-rich conversation that hits every sweet spot for longtime baseball fans. We revisit the goosebump moment when Kirby Puckett walked into the clubhouse asking, “Where’s Dakota?” and offered a simple, unforgetta...

We sit down with Eric Crouch , Nebraska legend, Heisman Trophy winner, and College Football Hall of Famer, for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about legacy, toughness, and what stays with you long after the final whistle. We relive his overtime winner at Notre Dame—yes, with Touchdown Jesus in the background—and why that night still gives him chills. We unpack the infamous Kansas St...

Mark Schlereth’s path is as blue-collar as it gets. A 3x Super Bowl champion, 2x Pro Bowler, and longtime NFL on FOX analyst, Schlereth went from hauling hay in Anchorage to the Hogs in Washington and back-to-back titles in Denver. In this conversation, we revisit the moments that shaped him: the teammate (Marvin Washington) who kept inviting him to workouts until teams finally noticed; Joe Gibbs’...

On this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with CJ Nitkowski — a 10-year MLB pitcher, first-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 1994, and current TV analyst for the Atlanta Braves. CJ takes us inside some of the most unforgettable moments of his career: from the surreal experience of facing Michael Jordan in Double-A to suiting up at Yankee Stadium as both a boyhood fan and later as...

London Fletcher’s career is one of the most inspiring journeys in NFL history. An undersized linebacker who went undrafted, Fletcher fought his way into the league and became the heartbeat of every team he played for—from the St. Louis Rams’ Super Bowl run to leading Washington’s defense for over a decade. In this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we dive deep into Fletcher’s legacy as one of th...

From SEC glory to NFL locker rooms, DJ Shockley’s football journey is pure Georgia legend. As a hometown hero who led the Bulldogs to an SEC Championship, then suited up for the Atlanta Falcons, Shock brings us inside his unforgettable experiences — from nearly committing to Florida State to being Mark Richt’s first Georgia recruit, from sharing a QB room with Michael Vick to watching Matt Ryan’s...

Marques Johnson isn’t just a 5x NBA All-Star—he’s the original MJ, a UCLA legend, and the last great to win it all for Coach John Wooden. In this episode, we dive deep into the golden era of college basketball, where Marques shares unforgettable moments from the hardwood and beyond. We relive the legendary recruiting call from Wooden just minutes after the 1973 title game, hear about getting locke...

Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, and UConn legend Rebecca Lobo joins Justin Kutcher for a heartfelt, hilarious, and history-rich conversation about her extraordinary journey through the game. We relive the wild stories from her WNBA playing days — including going to Whitney Houston’s birthday party and riding in a convertible with Shaq. Rebecca also opens up about what it was reall...

Jim Leyland is a name etched in baseball history—Hall of Fame manager, World Series champion, and the ultimate baseball lifer. In this episode, we sit down with Leyland for a no-BS, deeply authentic conversation spanning six decades of baseball memories. From coaching Barry Bonds in his rookie season to guiding Miguel Cabrera through historic moments, Leyland pulls back the curtain on what it real...

Olin Browne didn’t pick up golf until he was 19. No junior tournaments, no elite prep program—just a college kid working in a bag room. Fast forward to a 35+ year career with nine pro wins , including the U.S. Senior Open and multiple PGA Tour victories . In this episode, we dive deep into Olin’s incredible underdog journey. He shares how he nearly quit golf the week before his first PGA Tour win...

Jessica Mendoza joins Justin Kutcher to relive a lifetime of standout sports moments — from her gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics to her rise as a national broadcaster for ESPN and the Dodgers. We get the backstory behind her unforgettable collision at home plate that landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated , and the childhood lessons from her football-coaching dad that shaped her fearl...

Few voices in sports are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply woven into the fabric of American athletics—as Joe Buck. Hall of Fame broadcaster, longtime voice of Major League Baseball and the NFL on Fox, and now the lead announcer for Monday Night Football, Joe joins us for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation. We revisit his front-row seat to history, from calling Mark McGwire’s record-breaki...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Paul Biancardi—ESPN’s National Recruiting Director, 2004 Horizon League Coach of the Year, and former assistant to basketball giants like Tom Thibodeau, Rick Majerus, and Mike Jarvis. We journey through Paul’s decades-long career, from his gritty days as a walk-on at Salem State under Thibodeau, to his pivotal roles in Boston College’s legenda...