Pep Talk: Gastonia Ghost Peppers Podcast

Noah 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...

Noah'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...

RHP 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...

Noah 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...

Noah 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...

Noah 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...

Noah 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...

Noah 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...

Noah'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...

Noah'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...