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Gastonia broadcaster Noah Epstein chops it up with members of the team. They discuss anything ranging from life experiences and baseball careers to favorite movies and hidden talents.Gastonia Ghost ... more
FAQs about Pep Talk: Gastonia Ghost Peppers Podcast:How many episodes does Pep Talk: Gastonia Ghost Peppers Podcast have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.
July 29, 2025Episode 44: The Art of WarrNoah chats with Gastonia reliever Art Warren. The former big-league arm discusses his elite 2021 season with the Reds and how he's gotten low in his set this season. Warren also reveals the toughest hitter he's ever faced......more20minPlay
July 22, 2025Episode 43: The Lefty with Brotherly LoveNoah's joined by Gastonia slugger Brian O'Grady. The former major-league bat discusses his sensational season with the Ghost Peppers and delves into the mental side of hitting. O'Grady also talks about his experience going 2-for-2 off Shohei Ohtani......more26minPlay
July 15, 2025Episode 42: Hometown HurlerRHP Bryan Blanton joins the podcast to talk about his experience as the longest tenured Gastonia pitcher. Having grown up in the state and even moving to Charlotte last year, Blanton talks baseball in Carolina. He also talks about his time in the Yankees organization, which includes the best piece of advice he's ever gotten......more19minPlay
July 08, 2025Episode 41: Game Day with LjayNoah talks to Ljay Newsome, starting pitcher for the Ghost Peppers. Newsome discusses his big-league experience, as well as pitching in China and Mexico. The right-hander delves into his unique set, and talks celebrating the 4th of July......more24minPlay
July 01, 2025Episode 40: Jersey JohnnyNoah talks with Ghost Peppers reliever John Wilson about the lefty's experience growing up in New Jersey and pitching in Australia for a season. The southpaw discusses his time in the Twins organization and the love for his best friend/dog, Rowan......more24minPlay
June 24, 2025Episode 39: Culture in his CleatsNoah chats with RHP Duane Underwood Jr. about his experience growing up in Atlanta and Puerto Rican lineage. Underwood Jr. discusses pitching for Team Puerto Rico in the 2023 WBC, as well as his recent consistency on the mound. The right-hander also talks about his basketball fandom ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals......more25minPlay
June 17, 2025Episode 38: Hunting with HaslerNoah chops it up with relief pitcher, Kent Hasler. The right-hander discusses the rise on his fastball and how it allows him to establish a different game plan than others. Hasler also talks about his love for elk hunting, and describes how hunting coincides with being on the mound......more29minPlay
June 10, 2025Episode 37: Big League BloodlineNoah talks with Ghost Peppers center fielder, Dalton Guthrie. The former Philadelphia Phillie discusses growing up with his father, Mark, pitching in the big leagues. Guthrie talks about being one of the 0.9% of players to be Jewish in MLB history. He also ranks his favorite Will Ferrell movies......more19minPlay
June 03, 2025Episode 36: Serving JustusNoah's joined by lefty pitcher Justus Sheffield ahead of his first start of the season. Sheffield discusses his journey to the big leagues, where he pitched for the Yankees and Mariners. The southpaw talks about his love for David Price growing up, as well as the connection he made with CC Sabathia while with New York......more26minPlay
May 27, 2025Episode 35: The Book of CrookNoah's joined by Gastonia OF/1B Narciso Crook. The righty slugger takes us through his baseball journey, starting from when he moved from the DR to New Jersey and began playing ball. Crook discusses what it was like to reach the big leagues with the Cubs, as well as some history he achieved along the way. He also talks about a special connection he made with Albert Pujols......more44minPlay
FAQs about Pep Talk: Gastonia Ghost Peppers Podcast:How many episodes does Pep Talk: Gastonia Ghost Peppers Podcast have?The podcast currently has 44 episodes available.