June 02, 2025

036 - Jakob Junis - Major League Baseball Pitcher Cleveland Guardians

1 hour 16 minutes

This week we have the smooth, soft-spoken, prominent-hearted legend, Jakob Junis. It has taken quite awhile to get the big fella on the podcast, but the winds finally made it in our favor. As he was in Minnesota to play the Twins, nature called for rain and thunderstorms. With the cancellation of a ball game, the boys got to sit down, have coffee, and talk about life.

Junis is a family man who knows his way around Major League Baseball. With parts of nine seasons in the show, we break down the path. His ability to articulate his early days in the league to where he is now relates to many of us on personal pressures and obstacles in our career trajectory. Having the flexibility and awareness to navigate life on the road, balance family life, and pursue greater heights professionally resonated well.

Enjoy the show with my good friend. One love.

Jakob Junis Instagram | @jbljunis

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:57 The World of Coffee and Tea 06:08 Fatherhood and Balancing Family Life 09:06 The Life of a Professional Athlete 11:48 The Paradox of Fame and Normalcy 15:13 Navigating Personal Identity as an Athlete 17:49 The Importance of Balance and Recharge 21:09 Coaching and Observing Uniqueness 23:47 Reflecting on Experiences and Memories 26:15 Exploring Clubhouse Culture 32:03 The Journey of a Rookie 38:10 The Importance of Community and Rituals 44:08 Finding Balance in a Busy Life 49:26 Philosophical Reflections on Life and Time 50:15 Transitioning from Baseball to Life Beyond 53:30 The Role of Family and Support Systems 56:38 The Challenges of Balancing Career and Family 01:00:12 Self-Discovery Through Experience 01:03:42 The Power of Authenticity in Sports 01:07:07 Navigating Nonconformity in Baseball 01:16:47 Baseball as a Teacher of Life Lessons

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