The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Chris Spielman—four-time NFL Pro Bowler, College Football Hall of Famer, and current Detroit Lions executive. Chris takes us behind the curtain of his storied football journey, from growing up with a legendary high school coach for a father and starring at Ohio State, to leading the Detroit Lions in tackles and helping build their current cont...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Curtis Strange, the legendary American golfer and World Golf Hall of Famer, as he sits down with Justin Kutcher for a deep dive into the stories that shaped his remarkable career. Strange, best known for his back-to-back U.S. Open victories in 1988 and 1989—the first to do so since Ben Hogan—shares candid insights from his time as a PGA Tour star, Ryd...

NBA All-Star Caron Butler talks Kobe Bryant stories, Pat Riley and The Miami Heat, UConn basketball and Jim Calhoun, Kevin Durant, Gilbert Arenas, Shaq, and much more. On this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Caron Butler—two-time NBA All-Star, NCAA standout at UConn, and current Miami Heat assistant coach. Caron takes us behind the curtain of his remarkable basketball journey,...

Unlock legendary Duke basketball stories, Coach K insights, unforgettable NCAA moments, ACC rivalries, and exclusive behind-the-scenes ESPN broadcasting tales with Jay Bilas—ESPN’s lead college basketball analyst, former Duke Blue Devil, and Final Four veteran—on this must-listen sports podcast episode. Jay Bilas—ESPN’s lead college basketball analyst, former Duke Blue Devil, assistant coach, and...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Mark DeRosa—16-year MLB veteran, current MLB Network analyst, and Team USA manager. Mark’s journey from Ivy League standout at Penn to playing alongside Hall of Famers with the Atlanta Braves, and now leading America’s best on the international stage, is packed with incredible stories and wisdom. We reminisce about collecting baseball cards, c...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we welcome Jeff Sluman-1988 PGA Champion, six-time PGA Tour winner, and one of golf’s most respected voices. We dive deep into Jeff’s remarkable journey: from his breakthrough major victory at Oak Tree, to unforgettable duels with legends like Sandy Lyle and Nick Faldo, and what it felt like seeing his name alongside Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen on the PGA t...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Drew Gooden, the 14-year NBA veteran and former Kansas Jayhawk star whose jersey hangs in the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse. In this captivating episode, Drew takes us on his incredible journey from being recruited by Nolan Richardson at Arkansas to his Final Four run at Kansas, and ultimately becoming LeBron James’ teammate during the Cleveland Cavalie...

We sit down with Matt Hasselbeck-18-year NFL veteran, 3x Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl quarterback-for an unfiltered conversation about the real stories behind his remarkable football journey. In this episode, we explore Matt’s unlikely rise from a sixth-round pick out of Boston College to leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Matt shares what...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, the architect behind UConn basketball’s rise to national prominence. In this wide-ranging interview, Coach Calhoun takes us through his remarkable journey from high school coach to three-time NCAA champion, sharing intimate stories about recruiting Ray Allen, mentoring Kemba Walker, and building championship teams. We e...

Join us for an intimate conversation with Frank-Paul Santangelo, the former MLB utility player who transformed into one of baseball’s most relatable broadcasters. In this episode, F.P. shares his remarkable journey from being drafted in the 20th round by the Montreal Expos to carving out a seven-year major league career and eventually finding his voice in the broadcast booth. We explore his deep c...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with golf legend John Cook, an 11-time PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst who shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his illustrious career. In this episode, Cook reveals his unique relationship with Tiger Woods, describing how he helped mentor the young phenom on controlling wedge shots before his dominant 2000 season. Cook also takes us i...

We welcome ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill to the JustIn Time Podcast for a nostalgic journey through his remarkable career in football. As Justin’s original football analyst partner from their high school broadcasting days at ESPN, Tom shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his unique perspective in the football world. From witnessing Marshall Faulk’s explosive college debut...

Join us as we sit down with legendary high school basketball coach Steve Smith, who revolutionized the game during his 37-year tenure at Oak Hill Academy. Coach Smith shares incredible stories about transforming a small boarding school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia into a national powerhouse that produced 35 McDonald’s All-Americans and numerous NBA stars including Rod Strickland, Carmelo Anthony,...

We’re thrilled to welcome Horizon League Coach of the Year Andy Toole to the JustIn Time Podcast! In this captivating conversation, the Robert Morris head coach takes us through his remarkable journey from playing at Elon and Penn to becoming one of college basketball’s respected young coaches. Toole shares incredible stories about playing against Allen Iverson in Philadelphia summer leagues, coac...

We’re thrilled to welcome former NFL linebacker Coy Wire to the JustIn Time Podcast! In this episode, Coy takes us through his remarkable journey from Pennsylvania to Stanford, his nine-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons, and his successful transition to broadcasting at CNN. Coy shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including how he hid in teammates’ hotel rooms to pr...

We’re thrilled to welcome the incomparable Bill Raftery to the JustIn Time Podcast! Known for his iconic catchphrases like “Onions!” and “Man-to-Man,” Raft takes us on a journey through his remarkable career from LaSalle University player to legendary college basketball broadcaster. In this candid conversation, Raft shares the origin stories behind his famous catchphrases, recalls the six-overtime...

We sit down with NFL legend Ronde Barber, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Famer who transformed from an elite cornerback to a respected voice in sports broadcasting. In this captivating conversation, Ronde takes us through his remarkable journey from being drafted alongside his twin brother to his defining “Ronde Barber Game” against the Eagles in the 2002 NFC Championship. We explore how his ana...

In this captivating episode of the JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Phil Nevin, former #1 overall MLB draft pick and current Chicago White Sox special assistant. Phil shares incredible stories from his playing days, including how wearing Oakley sunglasses at Cal State Fullerton made him a trendsetter in baseball. We dive deep into his experiences playing alongside legends like Tony Gwynn and...

In this episode we're thrilled to have three-time NBA champion Dickie Simpkins who takes us behind the scenes of the legendary Chicago Bulls dynasty. Dickie shares incredible firsthand stories about Michael Jordan’s return to basketball, including how MJ secretly practiced with the team for months before his famous “I’m back” announcement. We get an intimate look at what it was like being a rookie...

We’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive conversation with Donny Marshall, former UConn basketball star and NBA player turned broadcaster. In this episode, we dive deep into Donny’s journey from a soccer-loving kid in Washington state to becoming a key player for the UConn Huskies under legendary coach Jim Calhoun. Donny shares the pivotal moment when Calhoun’s home visit changed the course of his...