On this episode of Big League Dreaming - The Podcast, John, Ty and Zak Gonzalez are joined by Dan Hasty, the voice of the High A West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers). Hasty has been broadcasting for the team since the 2015 season, and he has seen some big names come through, including Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and other top prospects for the Tigers. On the podcast they all talk about their love for minor league baseball since this is the park where all the Gonzalez boys were raised, and inspired, to follow their passion to play at the highest level. They talk about top prospects, as well as the MLB Draft 2022.

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On this episode of “Big League Dreaming - The Podcast” John and Zak Gonzalez talk to sports writer John Brice of Irish Sports Daily and footballscoop.com, who is in Omaha, Neb., covering Notre Dame Baseball's historic trip to the 2022 College World Series. John talks about the team's "dominant" 7-3 win Friday night (June 17) over powerhouse Texas. They talk about what fuels Link Jarrett's team on this postseason run in the playoffs. And it's not just mustaches and bananas. They also talk about the World Series atmosphere and break down the team's next opponent, Oklahoma. The game is at 7 p.m. Sunday (June 19) on ESPN2.

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Talking Notre Dame Baseball with Tom Noie (College World Series 2022)

On this episode of “Big League Dreaming - The Podcast” John, Zak and Zane Gonzalez had the pleasure of talking with Tom Noie from the South Bend Tribune. This Notre Dame insider brought us up to speed with all things ND Baseball coming off their huge Super Regional upset at #1 Tennessee. Tom will be traveling to Omaha, Nebraska to cover the team as they compete in the NCAA D1 College World Series. Game 1 for ND will be Friday night June 17th, 2022 against Texas.

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On this episode of "Big League Dreaming - The Podcast," John and Zak Gonzalez talk to Bradley Kopp, the Pitch Clock Guy for the Charlotte Knights, the Triple A team for the Chicago White Sox. They talk about how implementing the clock for pitchers and batters is impacting the game at the minor league level in 2022 and what it might mean for MLB down the road. They also talk a little bit about robo umpires. Follow Brad on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bradley_kopp. Follow Big League Dream on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BLDPod.

MLB IS BACK! Season 2 Episode 1

In this episode we hear from three of our four hosts. John, Zak and Ty talk about baseball being back! Spring training who will have the edge this year hitters or pitchers? Robot umpires and much more! It's all here on Big League Dreaming The Podcast

On this episode the whole gang gets together. John, Zak, Ty and Zane hop on an early morning call to talk about what they are thankful for. As well as talk some baseball of course.

Richmond Flying Squirrels - Todd Parney Parnell

On this episode of the Big League Dreaming Podcast, John and Zak Gonzalez interview veteran and award-winning minor league executive Todd "Parney" Parnell. The VIce President and COO of the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Double A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants) has been in the business for more than 30 years and shares his insights about minor league baseball, as well as what drives him. The larger-than-life personality who is known for his colorful wardrobe also talks about his favorite players, as well as one who actually lived at his house. Zak and John also share a fun and personal story about going to a Richmond Squirrels game a few years ago.

Ep. 21 Jeff Cohen - Futuresox

In this episode, hosts John and Zak were able to spend some time with Jeff Cohen, writer from Futuresox.com who covers Chicago Whitesox prospects. This season Jeff was assigned to the Charlotte Knights, the Whitesox Triple A affiliate. How Jeff got connected with Futuresox is very inspiring. And we get a sneak peek into what the Whitesox 2021 playoff taxi squad will look like.

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Ep. 20 Mike McDonald - Tijuana Toros

John and Zak have the chance to speak with Coach Mike McDonald from the Tijuana Toros. 2021 Champions of Liga Mexican de Béisbol (LMB). We hear Mike’s story on how he started as a promotions intern in Minor League Baseball to now coaching at the Professional level. As well as some of his advice on how to break into the highly competitive job market that is coaching and scouting at a high level.