Baseball & Coffee Conversations

In this episode, Charlie Blackmon gives an absolute masterclass on what it takes to play the game at the highest level from a mental and preparation standpoint. I highly recommend this conversation for any aspiring ballplayers out there. Chuck delivered some incredible nuggets for you all to enjoy. This conversation originated from livestream #138**** over on my youtube channel. Enjoy!

link to original livestream -

https://www.youtube.com/live/pCGCobEdACA?si=ci5ZxLSb-33W8nbk

In this episode I am joined by San Diego Padres ace Michael King. We discuss training in the northeast, his pilates routine, sweeper cues, and his excitement for the upcoming season. Michael is one of the smartest pitchers out there and he turned himself into what you see on the mound today. I really enjoyed having Mike on the show and I hope you guys enjoy this one.

Here is the link to the original livestream #136 -

https://www.youtube.com/live/ltMekpTdcwA?si=WyJwx5Po80Ywh02m

In this episode I am joined by Rockies First Baseman Troy Johnston. We learn about his journey and discuss in depth some of the challenges he faced in his first turn thru MLB. Troy is a very smart player, and he gives incredible insight into what it takes to hit at the highest level. I hope you enjoy this episode!

here is the link for the livestream this conversation first appeared on-

https://www.youtube.com/live/dfsFrttKQjQ?si=-E2qdXYH9egJwNT-

This conversation is from Livestream #129. Justin joined from the DR and caught us up to date on all things LIDOM. The reigning League Pitcher of The Week talked about the very interesting morphing rosters that exist in winterball on the march to the Caribbean Series. We chatted about pitching at altitude, adjustments and a bunch of other fun topics. I hope you guys enjoy this one, Justin is an awesome guest to have on the show.

Link to the Livestream below -

https://www.youtube.com/live/seR5Rm66Gio?si=XW51osS32XK5HT-h

In this episode, fellow 40 year old washed up pitcher Daniel Bard joined me to catch up. We discussed his college summer ball and draft experiences, as well as hear him share some of the mental adjustments he made over the course of his incredibly unique career. This episode is full of golden nuggets! I hope you enjoy!

This conversation first appeared on livestream #124 -

https://youtube.com/live/SODCcJ7JaE8?feature=share

On livestream #123, I spoke with my longest tenured teammate ever - Mr. DJ Lemahieu! We talked about his LSU days and winning the College World Series, his opposite hitting approach, and even learned a little bit about his ownership of a Northwoods League baseball team. I hope you guys enjoy this one!

Here is the link to the original livestream -

https://www.youtube.com/live/e98-RsqoMfg?si=5TVdgg9r8cOgdziP

Lawrence Butler joined me during livestream #122 of Baseball & Coffee. We discussed his return from knee surgery, growing up in Georgia, and some of the exciting teammates he has on the Athletics. LB was a great guest who I hope to have on again in the future.

Below is the link to the original livestream -

https://www.youtube.com/live/xOuyKPsNoPc?si=SD6xKPiuTpd__jFX

In this episode, my good friend Gerrit Cole and I discuss the progress of his rehab from Tommy John Surgery, as well as his excitement to get back on the mound in 2026. We watch him absolutely rake at the plate from his Pirates days, and dig in on how hitting helped him form some new strategies as a pitcher. This conversation has so much more as well, so I hope you guys enjoy!

This Conversation first appeared on livestream #121 -

https://www.youtube.com/live/UU1zFQFuacY?si=7OMaAN1mYcFlegqQ

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This conversation took place on livestream #119. Me and Jamo talk about the differences in his off-season life currently living and training in Arizona, vs when he was living in NYC. He gives me some solid insight on some of his Cubs teammates, and takes me inside his mindset in the postseason. I hope you guys enjoy this one.

Link to original livestream -

https://www.youtube.com/live/MVGvq2ECQi8?si=S62HJZMpJjNnmq2G

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On this episode, I chat with Harrison Bader about a wide variety of topics. We talk about our New York City roots, fundamentals in the outfield, and react to our matchups against each other. This conversation originally appeared on livestream #119. I hope you guys enjoy...

Here is the link from the original livestream -

https://www.youtube.com/live/tzyiKNMmZb0?si=BItV-oSBpSMSycsu

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