Thick Skin with Jacque & Hawk

On this latest episode of Thick Skin w/ Jacq & Hawk, the guys are joined by their big brother, 6-time MLB All-Star, 5-time AL Base Steal Leader, and 4-time Golden Glove winner Kenny Lofton. Together, they discuss Kenny's days as a talented multi-sport phenom athlete, his business ventures in Hollywood, and his desire to bring baseball back to its player development roots. Additionally, Kenny shares the focus of one of his greatest passions with the Still Got Game Foundation.

On this week's episode of Thick Skin with Jacque and Hawk, the boys are joined by special guest MLB HOF pitcher Bert Blyleven! In conversation the trio discuss Bert's childhood and the influence of his father as a baseball player and a person. The guys also discuss the sacrifices made by Bert's generation which bear financial fruit for others today, clubhouse pranks, HOF inductees and so much more!

Jacque and Hawk are back for another episode of Thick Skin. After an exciting first round in the NFL playoffs Jacque and Hawk set the record straight on this weeks' hot takes including Green Bay's big upset, followed by their second round predictions. The fellas also share their reverence for both Nick Saban and Dusty Baker as two stand-up guys, both on and off the field.

In the latest episode of Thick Skin, Jacque joins Hawk from Twins Fantasy Camp to catch up on all the latest events in sports from the past week. In this week's show, they discuss the New Orleans Saints charity touchdown drama, Draymond's return from suspension stream of thought podcast episode, and what the media left out of the PED discussion in the steroid era of baseball. Additionally, the guys have a good time putting NCAA college sports broadcasters on notice and settling up fines, courtesy of Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven.

After a break for the holidays, Jacque and Hawk reunite to offer a player's perspective on the sports world. The duo delves into the quarterback controversy emerging from Denver and discusses the warning signs it presents around coaches with big egos. Additionally, they share their opinions on MLB's rule changes for the 2024 season, express concerns about major league franchises' overreliance on metrics, and provide their reaction to David Tepper's thin skin and his non-apology, apology. Tune in for an insightful discussion on various aspects of the sports landscape from a players perspective.

Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins are back to discuss Ja Morant's return from suspension while examining the racial optics of athletes posing with firearms. They also delve into the important considerations that are being left out of the conversations around Zion Williamson's conditioning. Additionally, the duo utilizes Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers to explore how players and agents approach negotiations with teams.

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This week on Thick Skin, the party in Vegas continues for the Still Got Game Foundation as Hawk and Jacq sit down with another former Minnesota Twins teammate, Eddie Guardado. In this episode, Eddie discusses his early days playing ball in Stockton, California, he becomes a bit emotional while delving into the inspiration behind his foundation and shares a few laughs with the guys as they reminisce about some hilarious clubhouse hijinks.

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On this week's episode of Thick Skin, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins take the show to Vegas to speak with their former Minnesota Twins teammate and close friend Torii Hunter participating in an event for the Still Got Game Foundation. Torii discusses his decision to retire from Major League Baseball, shares some stories from his playing days, and drops knowledge about giving back to his community and his passion for developing successful businesses.

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In this episode, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins discuss the growing problem in sports of fans verbally assaulting players going unchecked, what makes a leader in the locker room, and why the culture of winning franchises extends from the minors to the big leagues.

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In the pilot episode of Thick Skin, former Major League Baseball players Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins set the tone for the show, taking the audience into the locker room.

For the first time, Jacque shares the story of being fired from his role as hitting coach of the Washington Nationals after being accused of revenge porn. As one of Jacque's closest friends since the early days of their professional careers as teammates of the Minnesota Twins, Hawk pulls no punches. Jacque shares the details of the rollercoaster ride of emotions - from his perspective - on how his coaching career in DC came to an abrupt end under friend and manager Dusty Baker.

Jacque & Hawk wrap up the show discussing some of the stars of the 2023 MLB season as the award-winners were announced by Major League Baseball.

Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.