The Real Voices of the Game Productions

AMBS and Dave entertain former (TX) MLB batboy Landry Burdine. Come to understand how the rigors of the batboy profession and lessons from time around professionals held guide him to success in corporate realestate and as a football analyst. The former two sport star has a ton of great enecdotal stories including stars from the past ... and provides valuable lessons for the future of our game.

Sal and Dave hit on Opening Day, new pitching injuries (same old causes), and the NFL Draft.

The two explore the unintended consequences of the pitch clock ... are we going to see a rash of injuries?

13 year old multi-sport athlete Tanner Dagostino gives insight into his audacious goal and the methods he's employing to pursue it. A father-son tribute on Opening Day.

One of the original members of TEAM USA in 2006, Brian Schneider provides a wealth of knowledge on the craft of catching. More than a big leaguer and coach, whether he is giving back to his commiunity with Catching for Kids, appearing on the reality TV Show Job Swap, or developing young catchers into big league backstops ... Brian Schneider is the complete package. Listen until the end to find his secerets to leading MLB in throwing runners out ... and why do they call him Hoop (it's not basketball). Another big time interview by Joe Frisaro.

Buddy Bengel comes back for a second visit to the show. Truly the most interesting man in the world. A great ambassador to the game of baseball and Morehead City, Bengel understands the baseball business and the business of baseball. Whether it's the transfer portal, running his two restaurants, fan experience at his ballpark in the Coastal Plains League, or paying tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer ... Bengel represents a part of Americana that should be bottled and sold... like his new innovation butter syrup. We let him play Czar of the day to push forward the WBC and MLB's involvement. I'm not sure where he finds the time but if you're in Morehead City or New Bern NC plan a Friday night all you can eat experience at Big rock Stadium followed by a Saturday at the Beach and a couple of meals at the Baker's Kitchen and Poppy's (in honor of his grandfather/military)... like he does with us, he'll make you feel the most important person in the world. Enjoy this podcast ... Buddy Bengel ... the Most Interesting Man in the World.

WBC breakdown and Jim's master plan for the future of the classic. Could it be as big as the World Cup?

Why the lower body is so important to pitchers and some helpful tips that Kaat and Louis Tiant used to do to improve stamina. Our obsession with velocity and the Wainwright injury are tossed around- tons of great information for the serious player and the consumate fan. The HOF Pitcher gives us a little insight into why Japan may be so good.

Joe, Dave and Stan give a complete breakdown of the WBC

#shegone plays host to the former big league lefty Glendon Rusch. The duo reminisce about the big league lifestyle, AAA travel, the WBC, and rule the changes. Rusch gives great insight into his pitching style ... get 0-1, 0-2, 1-2 and you'll live a good life. Frye admits to Rusch that he was the type of pitcher that made him swing before he wanted to. You'll enjoy the banter between these two as they take a trip down memory lane ... from Brett, to Maddux, to JuanGone, to Nomar... they've competed at the highest level with and against some the best. You may even hear a plan as to how we can get the game back. One of Frye's best interviews thus far.

Mark Wiley, Will George and Dave Dagostino play host to the man who signed Don Mattingly with the NY Yankees. Robertson, in great detail, takes us through decades of scouting. He shares with us the role of playing two sports and the athleticism gained through it play in his evaluations. Josh Beckett, Mike Schmidt, and former guest Murray Cook are all referenced in this episode. Come to understand the roles of the crosschecker, professional scout, and amatuer scout within the system. Get WBC reactions from a former member of the USA select committee.

Sal and Dave challenge listeners to take control of their own health. The duo touch on the new Pfizer drug, the risks of synthetic foods, and the the need to fully examine the "health" messengers - government, higher ed, media, and corporate. The human body is a system ... when you create your own health ... disease goes away (you don't just catch a disease)