Brad Lidge is known for his dominance on the mound during the 2008 MLB postseason—but what most people don’t know is what came next. In this game-changing episode of Life's Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, host Richard Wiese interviews Brad about his surprising journey from baseball hero to archaeologist.

Brad reveals how his love for ancient history began during his baseball career and culminated in a master’s degree and multiple archaeological expeditions across Italy. He shares the moment he uncovered a Roman coin, the traits from sports that helped him thrive in academia, and his latest research into mysterious Etruscan symbols. He also reflects on his fascination with potential Viking settlements in North America—and how he hopes to contribute to rewriting history.

Whether you’re an explorer, a sports fan, or someone thinking about reinventing their career, Brad’s story proves that the adventure doesn’t stop after the game ends.

Follow your passion—there’s still more to discover.

This is Life's Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, with your host, Richard Weiss. Scratch the surface of an explorer and you'll find an adventure and a great story. This show is about their tales.

This podcast is a proud supporter of the Explorers Club and the EC50 Initiative. 50 people changing the world that the world needs to know about. For more information, go to explorers.org.