semi-sport

I need a break, guys. Not a long one! But a good one. Talk to you soon. 

Joe joins as an official patron, and Chris gets promoted to official question king! Head to patreon.com/semisport to become a part of the fun! 

My daughter Melanie and her friend Kenzi fill in for me when I have a guest mishap at the last minute! (Totally my fault, whoops)

They're 11 and 12 and will probably take this pod over when I die. 

JuJu Gotti and I had a lot to discuss since we last zoom'd a year ago! From his life as a musician to his social media career and a whole lot of life in between, this was a really fun (yet occasionally emotional!) conversation. I'll be smiling a long time thinking back on this.

Check JuJu's music out on spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Pyi61k9uA0hwBOv4iUwBN) or soundcloud (soundcloud.com/juju-gotti)! 

Don't sleep on the socials either - IG or Twitter, both @jujugotti

He also does all the work for @lebatardshow on Twitter and IG!!

Taylor Kay Phillips recently tweeted about an amazing  baseball season she experienced as a 10 year old, and I had to get more info about it (spoiler::: WORTH IT). Along the way, I find out she's a real life comedy writer (!!!) living in NYC, and we have a BUNCH in common! 

You can find her on Twitter @TayKayPhillips, and her website is taylorkayphillips.com. I highly encourage you to check out her newsletter, and mention to her that you're *dying* to read a book about Midwestern conversation - we really want this to happen!!

As many of you know, I've been a huge fan of David Samson from his appearances on Le Batard's Thursday Local Hour as well as his own podcast, Nothing Personal. He's also a huge inspiration behind this very pod as well! I took the opportunity to finally ask about a certain ~religious~ experience, and we also touch on Madonna, moving, and making me a better host. 

As mentioned at the beginning and end of the show, peopleservingpeople.org is the charity of focus as I wanted to give to the community of Minneapolis as they deal with another untimely murder of a black man at the hands of a police officer. 10% of my patreon.com/semisport proceeds are going toward that this month, and I encourage you to send supplies or a few bucks as well if you can! 

"Carey Schueler was the first ever woman drafted by MLB." That's how I was intro'd to her by my buddy Daniel, like okay, OBVIOUSLY I need to talk to this woman!! There were so many stories she shared, and I can't wait to be the one to share these with you all. She is a ROCK. STAR.

WELCOME my friend Troy (@olderdans) as he joins me in answering some fun questions from loyal listeners!

Feel free to check out patreon.com/semisport to support the pod, and/or blackgirlhockeyclub.org to support a good cause! 

HELLO my faithful friends! This week is a fun one for me because my friend Sawyer joins to talk about a game he got me and Derek and our friends really into - Blaseball! Prepare yourself for likely the nerdiest episode you'll ever hear (and I say that respectfully). 

On top of being a nerd (respectfully), Sawyer is also a super talented musician - please check his stuff out at hild.bandcamp.com - he's even being so generous in that all donations toward his music these next few weeks will go on to support blackgirlhockeyclub.org!! What a guy. 

Feel free to check out patreon.com/semisport if you feel inclined to support this endeavor! And of course, check out blackgirlhockeyclub.org to pledge support or check out their sweet merch!

One of the most popular guests yet, Greg Cote joins me to talk football, soccer, grandfatherhood, and a whole lot in between.  He was an absolute joy to talk with! Be sure to check out his podcast, The Greg Cote Show with Greg Cote every Monday, and on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz every Tuesday!