The Twelve Six Podcast

Recorded 05/04/19: I sit down with Houston Astros pitching coach Brent Strom to discuss, among other things, the secret world of mound visits, his world traveling prowess, and how Tommy John Surgery almost had a different name.

Recorded 3/18/19: I sit down with Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle to discuss, among other things, his early days as a Babe Ruth style 2-way player, misconceptions about minor league life, and how baseball's labor issues are part of the bigger labor landscape in America.

Recorded 3/12/19: I sit down with Houston Astros 3rd baseman Alex Bregman to discuss, among other things, His chess fame, What it feels like to go 0-17 to start your big league career, and how dating works in the big leagues

Recorded 2/18/19: I sit down with ESPN Baseball insider and NY Times best selling author, Jeff Passan. We discuss, among other things, the state of the game, how arbitration actually works, and Jeff's deepest darkest secret.

Recorded 1/17/19: I sit down with baseball's highlight sensei, Rob Friedman. His Twitter account, @PitchingNinja, highlights the nastiest pitches thrown everyday in MLB. We discuss, among other things, bad little league coaches, his Twitter beef with the league, and whose strikeout strut is the best.

Recorded 08/24/18: I sit down with Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, to discuss, among other things, pitchers' homerun trots, the anatomy of being traded, and an inside look into Big League bus rides

Recorded 4/9/18: I sit down with Minnesota Twins starting catcher Jason Castro to discuss, among other things, baseball in the snow, going back to school and gun regulation

Recorded 3/22/18: I sit down with MLB pitcher Charlie Morton to discuss, among other things, karaoke, the art of woodworking and The Civil War

Recorded 4/16/18: I sit down with Lance McCullers to discuss, among other things, coffee, fashion and the heroes and villains of baseball.