The Max Mannis Pod

Michael Kay joins the show to discuss the Yankees seven-game losing streak, potential trade deadline plans (Tarik Skubal?), Aaron Judge's injury, the team's handling of Anthony Volpe and much more Timestamps: 2:47 Yankees are STRUGGLING 7:38 Is there more pressure on the Yankees this year? 10:53 Anthony Volpe 14:48 Austin Wells/Ryan Jeffers 20:26 Trade deadline thoughts- Jazz? 25:48 Geor...

Dusty Baker reflects on a near 60-year career, finally winning a ring as a manager, and shares amazing Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson and Roberto Clemente stories 0:00 Intro 3:00 Why does Dusty Baker love baseball? 7:00 Watching baseball as a player, coach and manager 10:21 Dusty's biggest influences 14:46 Finding purpose, fighting racial tensions with Hank Aaron 20:34 What is Dusty still learning ab...

Previewing all 30 MLB teams and giving World Series and awards picks ahead of Opening Day! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 AL East 10:33 AL Central 18:06 AL West 23:43 NL East 30:39 NL Central 36:02 NL West 40:46 World Series, Awards picks #mlb #baseball #sports #openingday #yankees #dodgers

Dave Sims shares amazing Vin Scully stories, speaks on the beauty of radio and previews the 2026 Yankees season! 0:00 Intro 7:32 How doing radio compares to TV 15:08 Similarities in covering Yankees, Mariners 17:55 Learning from legendary radio broadcasters 20:34 Vin Scully stories 26:23 Yankees changes over the years 31:45 2026 Yankees outlook #yankees #newyork #mlb #baseball #sports #aaronjudge...

Team Israel manager and Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus joins the show to preview the upcoming tournament and discuss what makes the Yankees different from other organizations in MLB!  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:15 How catchers watch baseball 5:43 Aaron Boone, Ben Rice 9:08 How Yankees balance analytics and scouting 14:01 Team Israel's culture and camaraderie  19:50 Recruiting Team Israel, line...

Jomboy Media's Big Baby David joins the show for a peek behind the curtain at what it's like producing Talkin' Yanks and a reflection on how far JM has come since he joined in 2018 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:05 Why BBD loves baseball 11:57 Early Jomboy Media days 30:49 Working in baseball while still being a fan 37:50 Process of producing Talkin' Yanks 47:12 Biggest changes + lea...

Ken Davidoff joins the show for a conversation about covering the Yankees for three decades, George and Hal Steinbrenner, and how sports journalism has changed in the social media age Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Ken's love of baseball vs. love of journalism 7:36 George Steinbrenner's Yankees 15:14 Yankees culture changes 18:09 Social media changing journalism 28:12 The Post's differ...

Harrison Bader joins the show to talk why he signed with the Giants, who he's pumped to play with, and preview the upcoming World Baseball Classic with Team Israel Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:57 Why Bader signed with the Giants 4:27 Buster Posey and Tony Vitello 9:18 What he learned with Phillies, Twins 13:24 Joining Giants' defensive studs like Matt Chapman 17:45 Learning a new ballpark&ap...

Chris Rose joins the show to discuss Cleveland sports, the path from MLB Network to Jomboy Media, the evolution of sports media and much more Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:41 Growing up a Cleveland baseball fan 6:50 Career journey to MLB and JM 11:54 Differences between Intentional Talk and Jomboy Media 16:38 Being entertaining while being informative 23:50 Covering players you know personally 28:32 Cu...

Ryan Weathers joins the show to discuss being traded to the Yankees, growing up as the son of a big leaguer, everything he's learned about pitching data and much more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:54 How Weathers found out he was traded to the Yankees 5:54 Changing pitch mix, facing adversity with early struggles 11:10 Fitting into Yankees rotation and clubhouse 14:23 Dad's Yankees career, p...

Talkin' Jake joins the pod to discuss growing Jomboy Media, life before JM, the MLB deal, interviewing Yankees manager Aaron Boone and much more Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:27 Why does Jake love baseball? 7:30 Jake's career before Jomboy Media 19:02 The grind of covering baseball 26:40 How Jomboy and Jake follow baseball differently 35:54 Aaron Boone interviews 43:20 Players hearing what yo...

Michael Kay joins the pod to discuss the 2025 Yankees, George and Hal Steinbrenner, the future of baseball, and living out his childhood dream as the voice of the Yankees Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:32 Why does Michael Kay love baseball? 4:02 Yankees fan expectations 10:10 George Steinbrenner 13:17 2025 Yankees + Hal, Boone and Cashman 19:07 Michael living out his childhood dream 23:47 Yankees fan mi...

Suzyn Waldman reflects on her career, shares Aaron Judge, CC Sabathia and Don Mattingly stories, and explains how the sport can maintain its charm in the future Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:14 Why Suzyn loves baseball 9:39 Representing the charm and humanity of baseball 17:33 Aaron Judge's journey + 2025 playoffs 25:23 Different ways of watching baseball 31:55 Overcoming adversity as a woman in s...

Cameron Maybin joins the show for a passionate discussion about the current state of the Yankees, as well as the role of analytics and fundamentals in modern day baseball Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Welcome Cameron Maybin! 3:50 How the Yankees address the media/fans 11:44 Playing for Aaron Boone compared to other managers 17:39 Boone defending players vs. honesty to fans 22:56 Experience with Cash...

Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer joins the show to announce his WBC commitment and discuss being traded for Manny Machado, debuting during COVID, Charlie Morton's mentorship and much more! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:06 Dean Kremer joins the show! 4:13 Dean’s baseball origin story 7:22 Pitching development/analytics 14:58 Being traded for Manny Machado 20:46 Debuting during COVID 24:14 Camden Yards c...

ESPN’s Jeff Passan on breaking news, why baseball is the best, and being TERRIFIED of Tommy Pham Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:39 Jeff joins the show! 7:38 Should Yankees fans expect “World Series or bust”? 10:28 Jeff’s journey in baseball 16:33 Balancing his love of baseball with his career 20:17 Devers trade breaking on Father’s Day 22:00 Jeff roasts me + shares hair secrets 25:10 Advocating for base...

JC Escarra on journey to MLB, catching Max Fried and telling a manager "trade me or I'll retire" Tickets for Somerset Patriots game: https://so6.glitnirticketing.com/soticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_Friends+of+Max+Mannis 0:00 Intro 4:15 Welcome JC Escarra! 6:30 Escarra was never a catcher 12:40 Told a coach “trade me or I’m retiring” 14:03 Substitute teacher story 15:55 Why JC loves ba...

Twins outfielder Harrison Bader on playing with Aaron Judge, center field defense, NYC baseball and WBC announcement Tickets for Somerset Patriots game: https://so6.glitnirticketing.com/soticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_Friends+of+Max+Mannis Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:23 Harrison Bader joins the show! 6:30 Harrison’s baseball journey 17:06 Coming up with Cardinals 21:00 Center field defense 26:44 Playin...

Diamondbacks prospect Jacob Steinmetz joins the show to discuss his unique career, Orthodox Jewish challenges in baseball, and striking out Manny Machado in the World Baseball Classic Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:36 Diamondbacks spring training stories 5:55 Jacob’s baseball journey 11:54 Pitching philosophy 20:00 Being an Orthodox Jew in baseball 27:42 Playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Cla...

Yankees prospect Harrison Cohen joins the show to tell his story of signing with the Yankees, fun Ben Rice stories, his Jewish heritage and plenty more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:40 2020 draft + getting signed by Yankees  8:38 Playing with Ben Rice 16:00 Evolution of relationship with baseball 24:25 Meeting Yankees legends at camp 30:00 Coping with going undrafted 33:30 Baseball as a constant in li...

Fast-rising Yankees prospect Eric Reyzelman joins the show to discuss spring training, his journey from college to the Yankees, pitching philosophy, the facial hair policy change and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:40 Yankees Spring Training stories 9:00 Lessons from injury struggles 18:10 Why we love baseball 25:38 Yankees pitching development + analytics 33:34 Coaching styles at each level 4...