Episode 4 - The Art of Something Mini-Series with the deep-thinking, curious brother of mine, Mr. Jake Butt. (@jakebutt)

I first got in touch with Jake while he was playing with the Denver Broncos. What was supposed to be a quick phone call turned into a deep-dive conversation about life, the universe, and the reasoning behind our existence. I remember the moment distinctly. As I hung up the phone, I felt invigorated. From that day on, our friendship has only grown as we have shared some of the most profound and fulfilling conversations I’ve experienced on my journey with him. 

Jake has a funny way of enthralling the environment around him to feel inspired towards the potential of what they can be, what we all can be. I have been fortunate to experience this with Jake, as I’m sure you will feel similar during the conversation. After Jake’s playing days, I couldn’t help but admire his confidence in grabbing the reins and expanding into new avenues of thought and professionalism. He has since dove headfirst into the world of broadcasting and brought a level of intention that has profoundly impacted the game of football. 

All athletes will someday transition out of their sport. It is not specific to Jake, but he showcased courage in changing with the times. His ability to identify with both attachment and detachment is admirable for us all. 

One Love 🌎

Episode 3 with Coach Nak!

Let's talk about perspective. I had a front-row seat to history over the last few years while watching Alyssa break through the walls of Major League Baseball as the first female coach in the big leagues.  I would never have been able to describe what this experience must have been like from her lens, nor would I ever try. We built a friendship, worked well together, and shared a curiosity for life that instantly gravitated me to her. I constantly asked the coach how she saw the world through the years. I couldn't wrap my head around what a Major League clubhouse looked like from the perspective of being a female. 

Alyssa is one of the brightest minds and the most intelligent and sound humans I've encountered. Her attributes are tremendous, but what stands out to me is her capacity to withstand adversity and change with such patience. I have never witnessed an individual holding such space daily where those around her could feel free to express themselves. Her courage in taking on a challenge inspires those around her, and from my vantage point, this leads to my immense gratitude for Coach Nak. Her strength in curiosity and resilience in compassion are incredible. 

I look forward to the many more conversations I share with coach over the years, and hopefully, a few more get recorded, but dive in and listen to my good friend and I rap for a bit. 

One love

Harv 

Episode 2 of The Art of Something Mini-Series is with my good friend Brian Bannister. I was fortunate to coach alongside Banny for a few years in San Francisco, and it was a true honor to pick the brains of a master such as Banny. The first time I saw him, he was hovering over a computer with his hood over his head. He was dialed on a pitcher's mechanics at a level I had never seen before. 

At that moment, he addressed me with a genuine smile and a presence that gravitated my soul toward his energy. However, I always wanted to pay respect to his precision and focus. Banny, whom I consider "Master Splinter," is one of the most unique and brilliant minds I've encountered.

In this action-packed episode, we cover various topics around health and teaching. What I admire most about my friend is his willingness to remain curious. He is a tremendous conversationalist, but it stems from his passion for learning. Enjoy this episode. Thank you for your time and your love. 

One Love  

Brian Bannister- The Art of Baseball

Twitter: @RealBanny

Current Senior Advisor to Pitching- Chicago White Sox  Former Boston Red Sox VP Pitching + San Francisco Giants Director of Pitching 

Hello friends, I did a mini-series of podcasts nearly a year ago during the fall of 2023.

I recorded these with a 40-minute time restraint. The platform I used to record was only allowed for such a time. If you have followed my podcast in the past, you know I love raw, authentic conversation. I've never been one for scripts. These podcasts coming up are short, impactful, and fun. 

My friend Tyler Beede and I kicked off the mini-series. Ty and I met in 2021 during spring training with the San Francisco Giants. We bonded over breathwork and human performance. Our friendship was maintained as he went on to pitch for different teams across the Major Leagues and even had a stint in Japan. 

Enjoy this conversation with my friend Tyler. 

One Love

Harv  

Episode 151 the boys finally grabbed the mic. A long and anticipated podcast with Nick Bjugstad of the Minnesota Wild. Nick is a former 1st round pick for the Florida Panthers after attending the University of Minnesota. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota out of Blaine and is an absolute beast out on the ice.

The tall, gangly stud loves to talk breathing. Loves to talk cold and is swimming in the deep end as far as consciousness goes. Dive in with the fellas as Big Nick brings home a handful of nuggets talking all subjects living.

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@nbjugstad

#27 - Minnesota Wild 

Donnie Ecker is the Bench Coach for the Texas Rangers. He was recently named the 2021 Major League Coach of the year and former hitting coach for NL West Champions San Francisco Giants. He is a mastermind within human performance. Extremely knowledgeable and able to articulate information to athletes at the highest level. Beyond the field of sport, Donnie is a great man, very caring and genuine to the world around him. Take a listen as Harvey and Donnie go into the deep end of living a life of maximum potential.

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Where to find Donnie:

Socials - @donald_ecker

Harvey and Xavier Scruggs sit down and talk about professional baseball, life after baseball, being an MLB Analyst, and much more. Xavier played his college ball at UNLV, and after his junior season was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round of the MLB draft. Scruggs ended his major league career after a few seasons and then went to Korea to play in the KBO.

Xavier is now an MLB Analyst for ESPN and MLB Network, while also being a part of the Baseball Operations team for the St. Louis Cardinals as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant. Scruggs also hosts his own podcast “The Bigs” and creates baseball content on his YouTube Channel. Xavier founded his own company, Xtraordinary Athletes which is a brand that is putting an end to dated stereotypes of athletes. Focusing on how athletes influence and create success inside and outside of their sport.

This conversation is great and we hope you all can take what Xavier and Harvey talk about and implement it into your daily life. Xavier is an outstanding person who seeks to help others. We are so glad we get to share this conversation with you all!

Enjoy Folks. - Where to find Xavier Scruggs

Socials: @Xavier_Scruggs & @Xtraordinary_Athletes

YouTube: Xavier Scruggs

Brand: Xtraordinary Athletes

www.xoathletes.com

Tucker and Harvey are former teammates through the Milwaukee Brewers organization where Tucker was a 2nd round draft pick out of High school. After a few years of professional baseball injuries soon plagued his career and it was time to move on. After 4 years of living in a van and finding peace in simplicity. Tucker traveled the world letting his curiosity lead his path. In the current moment, that path has led to Tahoe. Where Tucker is currently studying and practicing interior designing and hiking the backcountry to snowboard the mountains.

A few weeks ago Tucker and Harvey were in Tahoe together. Sharing dinner and telling old stories. Tucker who just recently built his home in a shipping container and now rips through the world's mountain ranges has some great ones to tell.

Enjoy Folks

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Where to find Tucker

Instagram - @tookitooki19

Andy is a breathing coach, nature enthusiast, and student of holistic health. Harvey and Andy connected over the data he was finding surrounding HRV (Heart Rate Variability) scores in nature compared to indoors. Time after time Andy was finding that simply being outside raised the overall health of the human organism. Andy has been taking students and youth kids into nature for years teaching them how to handle stress and adapt. He is an advanced Oxygen Advantage and XPT Instructor that now teaches athletes the benefits of breathwork and how to raise their performance.

In this episode, Andy and Harvey dive into what HRV is and the connection we have with nature. A deeper look into breathing methods and routines to stay healthy.

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Instagram - @performance_breathworks

www.adventuresinmovement.com

Spencer Robinson is a writer who quit his day job in 2020 to devote himself to writing screenplays full time. Although scripts are the focus, he has also written songs with a local recording artist, interviewed professional athletes for the lifestyle clothing brand UNRL, and given a best man speech to boot.

Originally a declared sports management major, Spencer switched his field of study to English & Film at Minnesota State University Mankato. It was around this time he began to gain a real sense of clarity and direction, diverging onto his own unique path. It is his intention to tell stories that get made into movies that move you, make you think, and maybe make you laugh.

Some priorities in Spencer’s life are faith, people, health, learning, and baseball. He coaches at Champlin Park High School in the spring and the Legion ball team in the summer.

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Where to find Spencer Robinson

https://www.facebook.com/spencer.robinson.796

763-234-5742

[email protected]