League Talk Podcast

World Series Champ Jesse Chavez hops on the League Talk podcast to talk about his journey to the MLB.  He sheds light on his early years growing up in San Gabriel/Fontana California, and the qualities his dad instilled in him as a youngsta that has carried Chavez through as an amateur baseball player as well as a big league pitcher.

Former big league utility man Delwyn Young chats with the League Talk Podcast about his baseball journey.  He comes from a long line of ballplayers within his family, and discusses how that helped to shape him as a player.  Young also sheds light on the women in his family (especially his mom) that kept everything together during his route to the major leagues.

Two-time Super Bowl Champ Jarvis Green hops on the League Talk Podcast to talk about his journey to the NFL.  Green sheds light on his humbled upbringing in Donaldsonville Louisiana, how he got started with football, the work he put in to be the best, as well as life after.

The League Talk Podcast is finally back, and kicking off the new season with a bang!  This episode has former big leaguer, and world series champ Tony Sipp.  Sipp chops it up with host Shane Youman about his humbled beginnings in Moss Point Mississippi, and his journey through college baseball, and on to the pros.  He also shares his ups and downs throughout, and the things that kept him going.

Former big league outfielder Jacque Jones visits the League Talk Podcast to discuss his humbled beginnings growing up in SoCal, and his love for baseball.   Jones takes us on his journey as a young ballplayer all the way through his successful 9+ year major league playing career.  He shares his ups and downs as well as the lessons he took away from the game that he uses in life.

Bam Bam Meulens hops on the League Talk Podcast to share his journey from the Dutch Commonwealth Island of Curaco to Major League Baseball.  He discusses the before, the in between, the after, and what lies ahead for his future.

In this episode of the League Talk Podcast, the tables are turned!  Instead of Shane Youman being in his normal seat as host, he is the guest.  With help from Charlton Jimerson (former guest) as host, Youman shares memories of his humbled upbringing in New Iberia, Louisiana from family to friends, to sports.  The two also dive into Shane's road traveled to becoming a major league baseball player.

On the latest episode of the League Talk Podcast, Shane Youman chops it up with former Pirates teammates Claudell Clark, Vic Buttler, and Sean Smith.  The foursome discuss how difficult it is to become a major league baseball player, and the lessons they were all able to take away from the game.

Brian D. Barton stops by the League Talk podcast to talk about his journey to the major leagues.  Barton discusses his early days as a youngster growing up in South Central LA, his love for basketball, and how he was forced to make a tough decision as an 8yr old.  He also talked about his instant love for baseball once he started playing, his competitive nature, and how he worked hard to be the best version of himself.  Brian shared the trials and tribulations he faced throughout high school, college, and eventually pro ball that had him rethinking whether or not he'd made the right decision to play baseball.  Now an author, and public speaker, Barton shares his story, and motivates many to always follow their heart.