Trash Pandas Podcast Network

The Josh Caray Show, hosted by Josh Caray, talks to Trash Pandas Infielder Nick Rodriguez. Discussing His child hood, exemplary college career and so much more!

Catch Josh live on air on ESPN 97.7 or 97.7 HD-2 for all the action. You can also watch the Trash Pandas Live on over-the-air TV, WAAY 31.6, Bally Sports Live, and MiLB.tv.

In this episode, Josh talks to the newest manager of the Trash Pandas, Joe Kruzel. Joe discusses the state of the team through the first week of the season, his background in college ball and his time with the Reds and Cardinals.

In this first episode of the 2026 season, Josh visits with relief pitcher Najer Victor, coming off his breakout performance in the World Baseball Classic. He made two hitless appearances (2.1 IP) with six strikeouts. In WBC action vs. the United States (March 7), struck out Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Gunnar Henderson, and Roman Anthony, including three in one inning.

They breakdown the appearances, and how he came to play for Great Brittain, plus much more.

On this episode of the The Josh Caray Show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas Reliever Camden Minacci. They discuss his time with Wake Forest and pitching in Omaha, getting drafted by the Angels, balancing multiple different roles in the bullpen, and how to press on and grow through struggles.

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to infielder Ben Gobbel. They discuss the start of his pro career, and going undrafted in 2022, his time in college at Belmont Abbey in North Carolina as well as his grandfather Tom Pacoriak.

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Relief Pitcher Samy Natera Jr. They discuss Samy's upbringing in Juárez, his time at New Mexico State and the Cape Cod League, and his transtition from Starter to the Bullpen.

In this episode of the Josh Caray Show, David Mershon joins Josh to talk about his journey in Minor League Baseball, his faith, time in college with Mississippi State and much more.

On this episode of the Josh Caray show, Josh talks to Trash Pandas bullpen arm Brady Choban. Brady talks his upringing, his unique path to professional baseball, and how he's developed his game since signing with the Angels.

Josh talks to Jared Southard, the now former Trash Pandas Closer, who was called up to Triple-A Salt Lake just a few days after recording.

The pair discuss Jared's time at the University of Texas, overcoming moments of failure and adversity, his pro career thus far, and what life might look for him after baseball.

Josh sits down with Trash Pandas Catcher Jaxx Groshans to discuss his time as a Jayhawk, being drafted by the Red Sox, playing Indie Ball, and landing with the Trash Pandas.