The Up & In Show

Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Washington DC sports reporter and baseball analyst Savannah McCann to break down one of the most thought-provoking stories in baseball right now — why elite SEC hitters are struggling to make the jump to the major leagues. Savannah shares her incredible journey from general sports reporter to one of baseball's sharpest analytical minds, covering the Washington Nation...

Broder Khaki is the top-rated catcher in Michigan, a Vanderbilt commit, and a potential first-round MLB Draft prospect — and he’s only entering his junior year of high school. In this episode of the Up & In Show, we sit down at the Stevens Complex in Troy, Michigan, to talk about: • Being recruited by UCLA in 8th grade • Catching MLB pitchers as a middle schooler • Committing to Duke early — a...

Bob Riker never planned on being a coach — and certainly never imagined becoming one of the most respected high school baseball coaches in the country. In this episode of Up & In, host Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Bob Riker, longtime head baseball coach at Brother Rice High School in Michigan, to unpack the journey behind one of the most successful programs in the state. From his own playing...

Derrick Eddington’s journey doesn’t look like the typical prospect story — and that’s exactly why it matters. In this episode of Up & In, host Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Derrick Eddington, a Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (“Yooper” roots), to unpack the long road: small-town life, family and brotherhood, injuries and setbacks, indie ball grind, and the tur...

Youth baseball injuries are rising — and Tommy John surgery is no longer just a Major League problem. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Alexander, longtime collaborator of Dr. Christopher Ahmad, head team physician for the New York Yankees, to break down the real state of UCL injuries in baseball — from Little League to the Major Leagues. We cover: Why UCL injuries and Tommy John surgeri...

Former professional pitcher and elite development coach Mike Steele joins Anthony Ranaudo on the Up And In Show for one of the most honest conversations on player development you’ll hear. Raised in Michigan and guided by his grandfather, Mike’s journey took him from junior college baseball to Central Michigan, into professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers, and eventually into coaching at ever...

Former MLB reliever Paul Fry sits down with Anthony Ranaudo for an incredible deep-dive into one of the most underrated journeys to the big leagues. Fry opens up about growing up in Waterford, Michigan, barely playing baseball until high school, choosing JUCO over small-school football offers, and the moment his career almost fell apart after becoming academically ineligible. This episode covers:...

LSU Pitching Coach Nate Yeskie joined Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show to talk about the mindset, confidence, and culture within one of the most demanding pitching staffs in the country. They covered it all — the standard of excellence it takes to survive in the SEC, the emotional and mental battles pitchers go through, and how LSU has built a locker room full of resilient competitors. Yeskie...

Former LSU ace and Washington Nationals pitcher Cole Henry joins The Up And In Show to talk through his baseball journey—from the heights of Alex Box Stadium to making his Major League debut. In this episode, Anthony Ranaudo and Cole dive into: His time at LSU and what it taught him Making it to the Big Leagues Navigating injury setbacks and surgery The mental challenge of transitioning from a sta...

In this episode of The Up & In Show, former MLB pitcher Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Mike Olson, a hyper-focused sports card artist whose incredible work is taking the collectibles world by storm. 🎨⚾ Mike shares his inspiring journey—how getting laid off pushed him to pursue art full-time with the support of his wife, how he commissions sports card paintings and sketches, and why his detai...

Rivers Hughey is a marketing and digital media strategists as well as an Evolve trainer. She talks abouther background in public relations and broadcasting and how it helped her get into the radio business. She talks about how she has always been strong in connecting with others and using healthy methods to find joy. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more. 2...

Whitney Breaux is a global marketing and brand launch strategist. She talks about getting out of state to see the world and growing within a company. She talks about her passion and visions lining up and having an undeniable mindset. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more. 5:00 – getting out of state is so important to see the world 6:30 — mindset of seeing...

Renard Thomas is owner of NardFit Elite. He talks about how he got into fitness and how he had to change his mindset and lifetsyle. He talks about betting on himself and breaking barriers in fitness after he dropped out of college. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more. 0:00- 5:00: Explain who he is/ college/ dropping out/ gym  6:30: Mom's advice/ proving t...

Steven Milam is an infielder for LSU baseball. He talks about the moment he knew he could play at LSU and how he had increased expectations after his break-out freshman year. Milam talks about his walk-off home run against South Carolina in the SEC tournament. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more.

Sara "D-D" Breaux is a legend at LSU, known for her relentlessness and determination in building the LSU Gymnastics program. Fighting for equality within women's college athletics, standing at Winn-Dixie to hand out LSU Gymnastics tickets and coaching some of the most prolific names in College Gymanstics are just a few of the things that make up D-D's legacy. Tune in to this episode of The Up And...

This week, Anthony is joined by Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, the dynamic beach volleyball duo from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taryn and Kristen, who also have their own podcast, TKN, share their incredible experiences from the Olympic games. They open up about post-Olympic blues, unforgettable experiences like LeBron James cheering them on in the pouring rain, and their exciting plans regarding the...

Anthony sits down with Abby Alonzo to catch up on a busy couple of months for Cards and Culture, as well as Culture Media. Anthony reveals the latest news on his MASSIVE project, The Players' Dealer, which has already worked with the likes of Josh Jung and Mike Trout. Abby talks about the start of her card collection, which began while travelling with Anthony and the crew to The National and other...

Back with another Up and In Show !! In a new space with a special guest, Robbie Olivier. Olivier holds a lot of roles and talks about his journey into leading a successful business, how he is a natural born leader and how he got into baseball. Join Anthony Ranaundo as he connects with Robbie to learn more about his shortcomings, happy moments, and more! #podcast #Robertolivier #baseball #anthonyra...

New Orleans natives Calley Blue and Megan Davenport have each carved unique paths to social media success. In 2022, Blue posted a video "attempting" to make a Thanksgiving turkey which garnered more than 20 million views. She used that video to forge a new career as a local food and culture influencer, showcasing New Orleans cuisine to over a million TikTok followers. Davenport became a certified...

Lizzie Roussel began diving at nine years old and received a diving scholarship to LSU. This New Zealand Natice won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Oceania Aquatics Championship and placed 14th at the 2023 World Championships. She was the first New Zealand Diver to compete at the Olympics in 24 years when she placed in the 3-meter event in Rio on her 18th birthday. On this episode of The Up And I...

Miss LSU 2024 Nikhia Sims joins Anthony Ranaudo, who actually judged the 2024 Miss LSU Pageant put on by Delta Zeta, to talk about growing up in the pageant world, the struggles of social media and being authentic and what she has planned as she represents LSU for the next year, including throwing out the first pitch at an LSU Baseball game. Tune in to learn all about Miss LSU! #MissLSU #AnthonyRa...

Keith Hornsby, a former LSU Men's Basketball Player and Pro Basketball Player for Surne Bilbao Basket joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show. Tune in to get all the inside scoop about Hornsby's journey in the professional basketball world, team chemistry, and more!

Theresa Plaisance, a Louisiana Native; former LSU WBB and Las Vegas Aces Player joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show. Tune in to get all the inside scoop about Plaisance's journey in the professional basketball world, favorite foods, and more... Also be on the lookout for a Pt.2 !

Decoy is a Baton Rouge-based heavy metal band that formed in 2017. The band plays shows across the region and attempts to write music about personal experiences that resonate with listeners. Singer Jonah Smith and drummer Lucien Champton became friends in high school and worked on several different projects before teaming up to start Decoy. On this episode of The Up & In Show, they sit down wi...