Episodios

  • AJ Hinch – Everything Matters

    AJ Hinch – Everything Matters
    May 21 2025
    Tigers Manager AJ Hinch sits down with Jason and Dan to discuss what makes this Tigers team so special. What are the methods behind moving player positions? How does a manager handle “pitching chaos”? How do you take player personalities and use them to maximize strengths? AJ dives into the mindset of the players and how they have all bought into the next man up mentality. We also hear about how clubhouse upgrades have helped the players, what AJ was like as a kid and hear questions from the clubhouse straight to the podcast.
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    56 m
  • Spencer Torkelson: Creating the Moment

    Spencer Torkelson: Creating the Moment
    May 11 2025
    Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson joins Dan and Jason to discuss his journey with the Tigers since he was drafted in 2020. What have the ups and downs of the first three seasons been like? What has changed for him this season? Torkelson dives into his mentality in the batter's box as well as his defensive mindset. How do players create a moment in a high-pressure situation? How do power hitters look at each at-bat? We also hear about the impact Barry Bonds had on Torkelson growing up, learn about his favorite time of day at the ballpark and hear about his days playing Little League baseball
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    53 m
  • Casey Mize: Appreciating Every Start

    Casey Mize: Appreciating Every Start
    Apr 29 2025
    Tigers pitcher Casey Mize sits down with Jason and Dan to discuss his strong start to the year. How has he changed? What did 2024 feel like coming back from injury vs. the start of the 2025 season? Casey talks about how challenging it was to not be able to compete for nearly two full seasons and his new perspective on the other side of adversity. He also shares his experience being drafted first overall, how his dad helped him develop his splitter and what he might want to do when he retires from baseball.
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    59 m
  • Dan Petry and Andy Dirks: The final stretch

    Dan Petry and Andy Dirks: The final stretch
    Sep 27 2024
    In the final episode of the regular season, former Tigers players and current broadcasters Dan Petry and Andy Dirks join Jason and Dan to recap the 2024 season. What have we witnessed over the past six weeks? The guys take turns identifying pivotal moments and key plays from the final stretch. What player has made the most significant developmental jump this season? If the Tigers clinch a postseason berth, which guy will you be most ecstatic for in the clubhouse? Also in this episode, Dirks and Petry recount their favorite single day in a Tigers uniform, relay their best parenting advice, and share what they’d be doing if it weren’t for baseball.
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    50 m
  • Tyler Holton: Finding the flow

    Tyler Holton: Finding the flow
    Sep 16 2024
    Tigers pitcher Tyler Holton sits down with Jason and Dan to discuss his impressive 2024 season. How did he make the transition to high-leverage reliever appear so seamless? Holton details the origins of his self-confidence and how it’s helped him be successful in several areas of life. Tyler also explains the building blocks behind creating a new pitch and the data he utilizes throughout that process. What is a “flow state” and how do high-performing players manage to channel it? Also in this episode, we learn about Tyler’s first job as a delivery driver, his love for all things Florida State, and which of his teammates is most vocal in the clubhouse after a win.
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    47 m
  • Parker Meadows: Riding the rollercoaster

    Parker Meadows: Riding the rollercoaster
    Aug 29 2024
    Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows joins Jason and Dan to discuss his early season struggles, bouncing back after a stint in Toledo, and maintaining joy throughout the entire process. What is it like to be a part of the youthful core the Tigers are building around? Meadows walks us through “the catch” he made in Seattle, including the mental and physical prep behind a home run robbery. When was the first moment that Parker realized he was fast? Also in this episode, Meadows expounds on his close-knit family, his competitive background in ping-pong, and lets us in on which teammate is a terrible three-point shooter.
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    46 m
  • Bryce Rainer: Practice your craft

    Bryce Rainer: Practice your craft
    Aug 16 2024
    Tigers 2024 first round draft pick Bryce Rainer sits down with Jason and Dan to recount his journey from Harvard-Westlake standout to professional baseball player. The former two-way star explains why he ultimately made the decision to move away from pitching. How has Rainer’s swing evolved over time? What was his first visit to Detroit to like? Also in this episode, Bryce shares his hottest food takes, favorite home run memory, and recalls swimming in Vin Scully’s pool.
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    40 m
  • Jim Leyland: Living proof

    Jim Leyland: Living proof
    Aug 3 2024
    2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Leyland joins Jason and Dan to discuss his odyssey from Tigers minor leaguer to the illustrious halls of Cooperstown. The Skipper explains how growing up in a big family helped shape his appreciation for managing different personalities. How did the Tigers become his first love? Leyland recounts balancing his boss role on the field with being a father, brother, and friend figure in the clubhouse. How did he manage to consistently get the most out of his players? Ahead of his number retirement ceremony at Comerica Park, Leyland recalls some of his favorite Tigers memories including fostering a winning culture in 2006, advocating for a young Justin Verlander, and his genuine appreciation for Detroit fans.
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    47 m
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