Episode 5 of the Mini-Series on The Art of Something is with my friend Alex Easby.    I can't actually recall the moment I was introduced to Alex. I know it was a few years ago from a mutual friend I believe, but I can't give you the moment. To my memory, it was a classic situation where someone I knew wanted me to meet someone they knew. Either way, I ended up going on a podcast with him, and it was that incredible feeling where you felt at home communicating with a stranger.    Alex has a soothing way of communicating about him and an openness that has always intrigued me. He is a master of his craft and shows tremendous care in his work. These traits were clearly evident to me when I first spoke to him and my admiration towards his pursuit has remained high ever since.    When I had a window to interview a few people in the fall of 2023, Alex was the first to come to mind. I reached out to see his interest, and we immediately popped on for a podcast. As you will hear, he had been traveling and experiencing life. He shares wonderful stories and has such a unique way of articulating his perspective. It was an honor to record another show with Alex and I'm grateful we've sustained our friendship over the years.    Enjoy my friends.   One Love  Harv

Episode 3 with Coach Nak!

Let's talk about perspective. I had a front-row seat to history over the last few years while watching Alyssa break through the walls of Major League Baseball as the first female coach in the big leagues.  I would never have been able to describe what this experience must have been like from her lens, nor would I ever try. We built a friendship, worked well together, and shared a curiosity for life that instantly gravitated me to her. I constantly asked the coach how she saw the world through the years. I couldn't wrap my head around what a Major League clubhouse looked like from the perspective of being a female. 

Alyssa is one of the brightest minds and the most intelligent and sound humans I've encountered. Her attributes are tremendous, but what stands out to me is her capacity to withstand adversity and change with such patience. I have never witnessed an individual holding such space daily where those around her could feel free to express themselves. Her courage in taking on a challenge inspires those around her, and from my vantage point, this leads to my immense gratitude for Coach Nak. Her strength in curiosity and resilience in compassion are incredible. 

I look forward to the many more conversations I share with coach over the years, and hopefully, a few more get recorded, but dive in and listen to my good friend and I rap for a bit. 

 

One love

Harv 

Episode 2 of The Art of Something Mini-Series is with my good friend Brian Bannister. I was fortunate to coach alongside Banny for a few years in San Francisco, and it was a true honor to pick the brains of a master such as Banny. The first time I saw him, he was hovering over a computer with his hood over his head. He was dialed on a pitcher's mechanics at a level I had never seen before. 

At that moment, he addressed me with a genuine smile and a presence that gravitated my soul toward his energy. However, I always wanted to pay respect to his precision and focus. Banny, whom I consider "Master Splinter," is one of the most unique and brilliant minds I've encountered.

In this action-packed episode, we cover various topics around health and teaching. What I admire most about my friend is his willingness to remain curious. He is a tremendous conversationalist, but it stems from his passion for learning. Enjoy this episode. Thank you for your time and your love. 

One Love  

Brian Bannister- The Art of Baseball

Twitter: @RealBanny

Current Senior Advisor to Pitching- Chicago White Sox  Former Boston Red Sox VP Pitching + San Francisco Giants Director of Pitching 

Hello friends, I did a mini-series of podcasts nearly a year ago during the fall of 2023.

I recorded these with a 40-minute time restraint. The platform I used to record was only allowed for such a time. If you have followed my podcast in the past, you know I love raw, authentic conversation. I've never been one for scripts. These podcasts coming up are short, impactful, and fun. 

My friend Tyler Beede and I kicked off the mini-series. Ty and I met in 2021 during spring training with the San Francisco Giants. We bonded over breathwork and human performance. Our friendship was maintained as he went on to pitch for different teams across the Major Leagues and even had a stint in Japan. 

Enjoy this conversation with my friend Tyler. 

One Love

Harv  

Episode 151 the boys finally grabbed the mic. A long and anticipated podcast with Nick Bjugstad of the Minnesota Wild. Nick is a former 1st round pick for the Florida Panthers after attending the University of Minnesota. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota out of Blaine and is an absolute beast out on the ice.

The tall, gangly stud loves to talk breathing. Loves to talk cold and is swimming in the deep end as far as consciousness goes. Dive in with the fellas as Big Nick brings home a handful of nuggets talking all subjects living.

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@nbjugstad

#27 - Minnesota Wild 

Donnie Ecker is the Bench Coach for the Texas Rangers. He was recently named the 2021 Major League Coach of the year and former hitting coach for NL West Champions San Francisco Giants. He is a mastermind within human performance. Extremely knowledgeable and able to articulate information to athletes at the highest level. Beyond the field of sport, Donnie is a great man, very caring and genuine to the world around him. Take a listen as Harvey and Donnie go into the deep end of living a life of maximum potential.

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Where to find Donnie:

Socials - @donald_ecker

 

Harvey and Xavier Scruggs sit down and talk about professional baseball, life after baseball, being an MLB Analyst, and much more. Xavier played his college ball at UNLV, and after his junior season was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 19th round of the MLB draft. Scruggs ended his major league career after a few seasons and then went to Korea to play in the KBO.

Xavier is now an MLB Analyst for ESPN and MLB Network, while also being a part of the Baseball Operations team for the St. Louis Cardinals as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant. Scruggs also hosts his own podcast “The Bigs” and creates baseball content on his YouTube Channel. Xavier founded his own company, Xtraordinary Athletes which is a brand that is putting an end to dated stereotypes of athletes. Focusing on how athletes influence and create success inside and outside of their sport.

This conversation is great and we hope you all can take what Xavier and Harvey talk about and implement it into your daily life. Xavier is an outstanding person who seeks to help others. We are so glad we get to share this conversation with you all!

Enjoy Folks. - Where to find Xavier Scruggs

Socials: @Xavier_Scruggs & @Xtraordinary_Athletes

YouTube: Xavier Scruggs

Brand: Xtraordinary Athletes

www.xoathletes.com

Tucker and Harvey are former teammates through the Milwaukee Brewers organization where Tucker was a 2nd round draft pick out of High school. After a few years of professional baseball injuries soon plagued his career and it was time to move on. After 4 years of living in a van and finding peace in simplicity. Tucker traveled the world letting his curiosity lead his path. In the current moment, that path has led to Tahoe. Where Tucker is currently studying and practicing interior designing and hiking the backcountry to snowboard the mountains.

A few weeks ago Tucker and Harvey were in Tahoe together. Sharing dinner and telling old stories. Tucker who just recently built his home in a shipping container and now rips through the world's mountain ranges has some great ones to tell.

Enjoy Folks

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Where to find Tucker

Instagram - @tookitooki19

Andy is a breathing coach, nature enthusiast, and student of holistic health. Harvey and Andy connected over the data he was finding surrounding HRV (Heart Rate Variability) scores in nature compared to indoors. Time after time Andy was finding that simply being outside raised the overall health of the human organism. Andy has been taking students and youth kids into nature for years teaching them how to handle stress and adapt. He is an advanced Oxygen Advantage and XPT Instructor that now teaches athletes the benefits of breathwork and how to raise their performance.

In this episode, Andy and Harvey dive into what HRV is and the connection we have with nature. A deeper look into breathing methods and routines to stay healthy.

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Instagram - @performance_breathworks

www.adventuresinmovement.com