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RizzoCastRizzoCast E170: Steven RissottoIn episode 170 of RizzoCast, we're turning the tables a little bit. RizzoCast host Steven Rissotto is the guest and the one answering the questions. Thanks to Tylor Hall for hosting! They discuss Steven's intro to baseball, playing career, starting RizzoCast, graduating college, covering the Giants for SFBay, learning from Industry professionals, what's next and more!
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2024-07-161h 08RizzoCastRizzoCast E168: Riordan Head Baseball Coach Craig SargentIn episode 168 of RizzoCast, we are joined by new Archbishop Riordan head baseball coach Craig Sargent. We discuss his recent hiring, the plan to transform Riordan’s baseball program, coaching with his dad, hiring Bill Laskey as pitching coach, Bay Area sports fandom, mentor, develop and win, bringing leadership, blending old school and new school and more!
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2024-06-1239 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E167: Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Darren FordIn episode 167 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Darren Ford! We discuss his new venture into managing, communicating with young players, the importance of speed to a team, a wild MLB debut, his tenure with the Giants, winning a World Series ring in 2010, playing with Buster Posey and more!
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2024-06-0847 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E166: San Francisco State LHP Nathan ShinnIn episode 166 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco State University left-handed pitcher Nathan Shinn in the first ever in-person episode! We discuss the his junior season at SFSU, growing as a leader, attending the same high school as Brandon Crawford, the art of pitching, working deep into games, colligate summer leagues, thoughts on arm injuries for pitchers and baseball movie character rankings!
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2024-04-281h 01RizzoCastWhy I Love the Game E7In Episode 7 of Why I Love the Game, we are joined by two baseball fans — Nick Vides and Nathan Swords — as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more!
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2024-04-1959 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E165: Tampa Bay Rays LHP Patrick WicklanderIn episode 165 of RizzoCast, we are are joined by Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Patrick Wicklander! We discuss the beginning of spring training, his offseason workouts, the Rays' pitching philosophy, tossing a no-hitter in high school, growing up in the Bay Area, pitching at Arkansas, playing with type 1 diabetes, life in the minor leagues, the WCAL and more!
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2024-03-0255 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E164: Jeff Pearlman returnsIn episode 164 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Sean Young are joined by New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman! They discuss the fall of Sports Illustrated, advice to young journalists, humanizing athletes, becoming an author, Tupac book reporting, Barry Bonds, Lenny Dykstra, Deion Sanders and more!
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2024-02-2257 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E163: University of Nevada, Reno Infielder Jesse PierceIn episode 163 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Nevada, Reno infielder Jesse Pierce! We discuss the beginning of the college season, improvements this offseason, taking on a leadership position, going from D1 to JUCO, participating in showcases, almost quitting the game, re-growing his passion, playing for Jake McKinley and more!
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2024-02-1550 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E162: Ole Miss shortstop Luke HillIn episode 162 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Mississippi shortstop Luke Hill to discuss his upcoming sophomore season, entering the transfer portal, departing Arizona State, becoming a 2025 MLB draft prospect, learning the metal side of baseball, gaining motivation, supporting nonprofits, growing a passion for the game, super bowl peedictions, the Dodgers offseason and more!
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2024-02-0744 minRizzoCastWhy I Love the Game E6In episode 6 of Why I Love the Game, we are joined by three baseball fans –– Addison from Sacramento, CJ from Alabama, and AJ from St. Louis –– as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more!
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2024-01-1555 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E161: Chicago Cubs infielder Miles MastrobuoniIn episode 161 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Chicago Cubs infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to discuss his baseball upbringing, idolizing Derek Jeter, playing at Yankee Stadium and Wrigley Field, the value of the JUCO route, behind the scenes of getting traded, hitting approach, stealing bases, his first MLB homer, position players pitching, playing all over the field, playing for Team italy and more!
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2023-12-2743 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E160: Oakland A's broadcaster Johnny DoskowIn episode 160 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Oakland A's broadcaster Johnny Doskow to discuss Shohei Ohtani's new deal, the difficulties with calling a bad team, working with Dallas Braden, adjusting to TV, favorite calls, life in MiLB, Drew Robinson's comeback, Sacramento as an expansion option, young A's talent and more!
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2023-12-1949 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E159: MLB Network Host Alanna RizzoIn episode 159 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB Network host Alanna Rizzo! We discuss Shohei Ohtani's free agency, Todd Helton's HOF candidacy, her career in broadcasting, the role of a on-field reporter, being bilingual in journalism, objectivity on-air, thoughts on podcasters and bloggers, women in baseball, her wonderful dog foundation, working with Mad Dog Russo and more!
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2023-12-1354 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E158: Sacramento River Cats broadcaster Zack BayroutyIn episode 158 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Sacramento River Cats play-by-play broadcaster Zack Bayrouty to discuss his career in baseball, bonding with a minor league fan base, calling basketball vs baseball, play-by-play style, the art of storytelling, making his MLB debut, learning from mistakes, San Francisco Giants prospects and more!Follow Zack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZackBayroutyWatch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
2023-12-0859 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E157: Richmond Flying Squirrels Broadcaster Trey WilsonIn episode 157 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson about the differences in calling basketball, journey fro K-Mart to the broadcast booth, gameday routine, announcing advice, bouncing back from mistakes, working with players, young Giants prospects and more!
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2023-12-0456 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E156: MLB outfielder Luis GonzalezIn episode 156 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB outfielder Luis Gonzalez. We discuss his Mexican roots, being bilingual in a big league clubhouse, almost playing for Team Mexico in the WBC, getting a chance with the San Francisco Giants, his approach offensively, celebrating after his first MLB homer, playing Fortnite, pitching in an MLB game, the search of finding a new team, battling through injuries and more!
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2023-11-1640 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E155: Former MLB Infielder Daniel DescalsoIn episode 155 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Daniel Descalso! We discuss the magical 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks season, falling short in the World Series, if the D-Backs were ahead of schedule, Torey Lovullo's influence, Corbin Carroll's ROY season, his career in the big leagues, major playoff moments in St. Louis, the 2011 World Series, working in baseball operations and more!
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2023-11-1041 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E154: San Francisco Chronicle baseball writer John SheaIn episode 154 of RizzoCast we are joined by San Francisco Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea! We discuss Bruce Bochy winning his fourth ring, Dusty Baker's retirement, Bob Melvin's hiring in San Francisco, the Giants outlook in 2024, behind-the-scenes of working on his Willie Mays book, covering baseball for a living, advice to young journalists, and more!
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2023-11-061h 09RizzoCastRizzoCast E153: Tampa Bay Rays RHP Owen StevensonIn episode 153 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Tampa Bay Rays 2023 19th round pick RHP Owen Stevenson. We discuss growing up in San Francisco, his favorite spots in the city, developing during a pandemic, pitching in the Cape Cod League, his time at the University of San Francisco and Arizona State, gaining the attention of pro teams, getting drafted by the Rays, traveling to the Dominican Republic and more!
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2023-10-2536 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E152: MLB agent Tucker WardIn episode 152 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB agent Tucker Ward to discuss his playing career, growing up with a big league dad, the MLB Postseason, Arizona Fall League visits, the transition from player to agent, advising collegiate and professional players, the day-to-day operations, building a clientele, representing Bryce Eldridge and more!
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2023-10-1346 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E151: CBS Sports social media manager Danny ViettiIn episode 151 of RizzoCast, we are joined by CBS Sports social media manager Danny Vietti! We discuss players being honored during the final game of the regular season, preview the MLB Postseason, the different paths for the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, the unstoppability of the Atlanta Braves, possible weaknesses for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his career in baseball –– playing and media, and more!
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2023-10-0548 minRizzoCastRIzzoCast E150: Point Loma Nazarene RHP Michael SarhattIn episode 150 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Point Loma Nazarene University right-hander Michael Sarhatt! We discuss his new school, goals for the upcoming season, how he started loving the game, status as a JUCO bandit, playing for summer teams in Duluth and Anchorage, attempt at becoming a two-way player, favorite ways to attack hitters and more!
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2023-09-0133 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E149: Former San Francisco Giants GM Bobby EvansIn episode 149 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants general manager Bobby Evans to discuss his journey to the big leagues, developing young players, three championships in five years, Bruce Bochy stories, acquiring good people, his tenure as GM, how things ended, what he's up to now and more!
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2023-08-2141 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E148: Former San Francisco Giants LHP Caleb BaragarIn episode 148 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Caleb Baragar! We discuss his recent release from the Cleveland Guardians organization, fixing mechanical issues, working at Driveline in Arizona, pitching philosophy, choosing JUCO, a possible issue with robo umps, playing for the Giants, debuting during a pandemic, starting vs relieving and more!
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2023-08-1542 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E147: Bay Area Sports Host Rod BrooksIn episode 147 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto is joined by longtime Bay Area sports talk host Rod Brooks! They discuss the MLB Trade Deadline, moves the Giants can make, the impressive contributions from their young players, if Shohei Ohtani should've been traded, Rod's epic Astrodome story, career in broadcasting, if radio hosts should be fans, sports media trends, his favorite interview and more!
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2023-08-011h 07RizzoCastRizzoCast E146: Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex DickersonIn episode 146 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson! We discuss playing in the Independent League with the Long Island Ducks, a desire to return to MLB, reinventing himself, playing for Wally Backman, battling through injuries, getting denied during Player's Weekend, the magical 2021 Giants season, thoughts on platoons, cheesestakes and more!
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2023-07-2137 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E145: San Francisco Giants Infielder Quinn McDanielIn episode 145 of RizzoCast, we are joined by 2023 San Francisco Giants fifth-round pick Quinn McDaniel to discuss getting selected in the MLB draft, joining the Giants organization, playing in front of MLB scouts, his time at the University of Maine, offensive approach, playing second base, stealing bases, leaving food in his college locker room and more!
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2023-07-1422 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E144: Former MLB Infielder Grant GreenIn episode 144 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Grant Green. We discuss his illustrious college career at USC, the pressure of being a first round pick, playing with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, entering into the financial world after baseball, his desire to help advise athletes, owning David Price, playing in his hometown and more.
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2023-07-0536 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E143: Saint Louis University RHP Owen ChaffinIn episode 143 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Saint Louis University right-hander Owen Chaffin! We discuss the 2023 season for the Billikens, balancing academics, taking the JUCO route, preparation between and on start days, his mindset on the mound, bat flips and fist pumps, a preview for SLU baseball in 2024 and more!
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2023-06-2443 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E142: Former MLB Infielder Casey McGeheeIn episode 142 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Casey McGehee to discuss his first season as head coach at Union University, building a college program, teaching life lessons, how he fell in love with the game, offensive approach, playing on good Brewers teams, his stint in Japan, struggles with the Giants and more!
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2023-06-1848 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E141: Former New York Post Baseball Writer Ken DavidoffIn episode 141 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former New York Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff to discuss his career covering the Mets and Yankees, the hardships of writing on a beat, accumulating sources, future of sportswriting, covering Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter, asking Gerrit Cole about spider tack, what he misses about writing full-time, teaching a sports media college course and more!
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2023-06-1347 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E140: San Francisco Giants Ballpark Host Anthony GarciaIn episode 140 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants in-game ballpark host Anthony Garcia to discuss his new gig with the club, culture around Oracle Park, connecting with fans, bringing energy, ballpark proposals, Barry Bonds' HOF case, hosting Summer Sunday, crop of Giants young players and more!
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2023-06-0744 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E139: Former Phillies shortstop and manager Larry BowaIn Episode 139 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star shortstop and coach Larry Bowa to discuss his 16-year big league career, failing to make high school teams, winning gold gloves, the evolution of the shortstop position, Bryce Harper, the toughest pitcher he's faced, transitioning to coaching, working in TV and more!
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2023-05-2230 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E138: San Francisco Giants Superfan McCovey Cove DaveIn episode 138 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants superfan McCovey Cove Dave to discuss his career kayaking outside of Oracle Park, life outside the water, ballhawking strategies and rules, his game day routine, navigating with spray charts, preparation for Splash Hit No. 100 and more!
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2023-05-1639 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E137: Former MLB outfielder Kyle BlanksIn episode 137 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB outfielder Kyle Blanks to discuss his big league career, baseball in New Mexico, playing in San Diego, new rules, modern day hitting style, the mental side of hitting, battling through injuries, his exposure to opioids in the clubhouse, a desire to normalize cannabis in the game and more!
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2023-05-121h 09RizzoCastRizzoCast E136: WBC Broadcaster Tyler MaunIn episode 136 of RizzoCast, we are joined by WBC broadcaster Tyler Maun to discuss his experience calling Pool A in Taiwan, passion for International baseballl, criticisms around the tournament, the infamous horn guy, Shohei Ohtani, nailing big calls, calling softball, his future and more.
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2023-04-011h 01RizzoCastRizzoCast E135: Nebraska Cornhuskers Broadcast Student Connor ClarkIn episode 135 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Nebraska-Lincoln broadcast student Connor Clark to discuss all things play-by-play broadcasting, calling Chicago Cubs games off the TV as a teenager, getting involved with the industry, describing different sports, working with a production team, his distinct voice, techniques, his career goals and more!
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RizzoCastRizzoCast E134: San Francisco Giants LHP Daniel TilloIn episode 134 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Daniel Tillo to discuss his invitation to big league camp, regaining health, creating goals, choosing between basketball and baseball in college, undergoing Tommy John Surgery, new rules, his sports cards collecting hobby, tracking down his own cards and more!
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2023-03-2133 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E133: San Francisco Giants RHP Trevor HildenbergerIn episode 133 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants right-hander Trevor Hildenberger to discuss his time in Spring Training, what it means to be reassigned, growing up in the Bay Area, playing with Mitch Haniger in high school, helping unionize the minor leagues, his style of pitching, reaction on the pitch clock and shift rules and more!
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2023-03-1741 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E132: Riordan HS Assistant Coach Jeff Ramirez ReturnsIn episode 132 of RizzoCast, we are joined once again by Archbishop Riordan High School assistant baseball coach Jeff Ramirez to discuss the recent ABCA conference, Riordan's 2023 team, the pitch clock, shift regulations, offensive approaches, the current San Francisco Giants roster, WBC, the best players in baseball and more!
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2023-03-101h 03RizzoCastRizzoCast E131: San Francisco Giants RHP Dylan CummingIn episode 131 of RizzoCast, we are joined by newly signed San Francisco Giants right-hander Dylan Cumming to discuss his new minor league deal with San Francisco, his Scottsdale routine, growing up a Tigers fan, developing an aresnal of pitches, outstuffing hitters, the pitch clock, his famous Celine Dion viral video and more!
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2023-02-2839 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E130: Sports Media Personality Jessica KleinschmidtIn episode 130 of RizzoCast, we are joined by sports media personality and Oakland A's broadcaster Jessica Kleinschmidt to discuss her new gig at Awful Announcing, the human side of writing about athletes, taking a risk to cover baseball, thriving as a woman in sports, meeting Kim Ng and Eric Chavez, the 2023 A's and more.
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2023-02-0347 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E129: Former Minnesota Twins Scout Jason PenniniIn episode 129 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Minnesota Twins scout Jason Pennini to discuss the art of scouting, how he got started, what he looks for in young players, incorporating analytics, the definition of makeup, pro vs amateur scouting, why he walked away from the profession and more!
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2023-01-2448 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E128: Former MLB Umpire Greg GibsonIn episode 128 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB umpire Greg Gibson to discuss his 25-year career, instructing students at umpiring school, why there's an official shortage in youth sports, electronic strike zones, enforcing the new shift policy, his viral moment, the reason behind his retirement and more!
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2023-01-1941 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E127: Former MLB RHP Jerome WilliamsIn episode 127 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams to discuss being a pitching coach and working with young arms, the reasoning behind his pink gloves, playing with Barry Bonds and Mike Trout, playing all over the world, his next gig and more!
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2023-01-1351 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E126: Los Angeles Angels Outfielder B.J. BoydIn episode 126 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Los Angeles Angels outfielder BJ Boyd to discuss resigning with LAA for 2023, his style of hitting, quitting baseball to play junior college football and returning after the pandemic, what's held him back from the big leagues, playing with the Oakland A's, becoming a family man and more.
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2023-01-0432 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E125: San Francisco Crabs Coach Robert Abel NakkenIn episode 125 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco CRABS President Robert Abel Nakken to discuss his coaching career, building a baseball academy, teaching players accountability, getting the youth to play ball again, offensive approaches, his wife Alyssa's success as assistant coach for the San Francisco Giants and more!
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2022-12-3047 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E124: Lotte Giants RHP Dan StrailyIn episode 124 of RizzoCast, we are joined by 8-year MLB veteran starting pitcher Dan Straily to discuss the holiday season, growing up in Oregon, playing with the A's in a sewage filled clubhouse, the art of pitching, the experience of playing in the KBO and with the Lotte Giants, his unedited hype song and more!
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2022-12-1351 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E123: Former Yankees Prospect James NelsonIn episode 123 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Miami Marlins and New York Yankees prospect, infielder James Nelson! We discusss his offseason workout plan, playing independent ball, advocating for JUCO, playing different positions, bringing style to the game and looking for his next opportunity. Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WoahitsNelly
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2022-12-0132 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E122: MLB.com Reporter Sonja ChenIn episode 122 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB.com reporter and producer, Sonja Chen! We discuss her recent visit to Taiwan, her first season covering MLB in the Bay Area, preparing for different teams, why baseball is unique to write about, her figure skating career, the AL West, Oakland A's and more!
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2022-11-2739 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E121: The Batting Stance GuyIn episode 121 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Gar Ryness, otherwise known as The Batting Stance Guy. We discuss the origin of his baseball fandom, his unique skill of imitating stances and which one is requested most, rising to social media stardom, performing in front of players, wiffle ball bats, baseball cards, Thanksgiving, Aaron Judge and more!
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2022-11-231h 02RizzoCastRizzoCast E120: Pirates Beat Reporter Justice delos SantosIn Episode 120 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Pittsburgh Pirates beat reporter for MLB.com, Justice delos Santos! We discuss the Pirates offseason outlook, Oneil Cruz's rookie season, his first year covering MLB full-time, developing a style, traveling to ballparks, providing donuts in the press box and more!
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2022-11-2140 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E119: Former San Francisco Giants prospect Myles SchroderIn episode 119 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants prospect Myles Schroder to discuss growing up in the Bay Area, the life of a minor leaguer, playing every position on the field and the benefits of doing so, how communication in baseball is key, coaching in the Braves organization, his aspirations to find a new coaching gig and more!
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2022-11-1542 minRizzoCastWhy I Love the Game E5In episode 5 of Why I Love the Game, Steven Rissotto sits down with two baseball fans, Chris Corbett and Catherine Galanti, as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more!
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2022-11-0755 minRizzoCastWhy I Love the Game E4In episode 4 of Why I Love the Game, Steven Rissotto sits down with two baseball fans, Ben Berman and Alex Hutton, as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more!
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2022-10-2532 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E118: Former San Francisco Giants 1B J.T. SnowIn episode 118 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants first baseman JT Snow to discuss the postseason, the 2022 Giants season, today's game, growing up playing multiple sports, his big league career, becoming an elite defender at first, coming up short, retiring as a Giant, his broadcasting aspirations and more.
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2022-10-1553 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E117: World Series Champion MLB Manager Joe MaddonIn Episode 117 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB managerJoe Maddon to discuss his new book, managing in the minor leagues, his issues with new trends, analytics, the 2016 Cubs, Shohei Ohtani, getting fired by Angels, a possible comeback and more!
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2022-10-0640 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E116: Former San Diego Padres Infielder Matt AntonelliIn episode 116 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Diego Padres infielder Matt Antonelli! We discuss his youth coaching career, how travel ball has changed, teaching a swing, shifting, his MLB career, starting a YouTube channel and more!
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2022-09-2356 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E111: Legendary San Francisco Giants Coach Ron WotusIn episode 111 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto is joined by former San Francisco Giants bench coach and third base coach Ron Wotus! They discuss Will Clark, teaching infield defense, his playing career, lasting through four managers, what he's up to now and more!
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2022-07-2539 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E110: 2022 MLB All-Star Game picksIn episode 110 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Jasper Lindsey discuss the current trends around baseball, Chris Sale's tunnel blowup, their ideal starting All-Star Game selections for both leagues, a small taste of trade deadline chatter and more!
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2022-07-1153 min
RizzoCastRizzoCast E100: 2022 MLB season previewIn episode 100 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Jasper Lindsey discuss the return of baseball for the 2022 season, highlight and predict every division, and lock in their MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year selections.
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2022-03-301h 09RizzoCastRizzoCast E76: September Races, Booing the Mets, & Future HOFersIn episode 76 of RizzoCast, Jasper Lindsey and Steven Rissotto discuss a few of the tight postseason races around baseball, the New York Mets booing controversy, which current players are future Hall of Famers, and possible offseason trades.
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2021-08-3156 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E72: 2021 MLB Trade Deadline Recap!In episode 72 of RizzoCast, Jasper Lindsey and Steven Rissotto break down every single trade that occurred before the 2021 MLB trade deadline. We discuss the cause and effect of each move, if playoff hopefuls were helped, and winners and losers of the deadline!
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2021-08-0355 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E70: MLB ASG, Derby Dingers, and Second-Half PreviewIn episode 70, Jasper Lindsey and Steven Rissotto discuss the MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field, the reaction from the HR Derby, a second-half preview of pennant races, their top three breakout players, and top three under-the-radar trade targets.
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2021-07-201h 00RizzoCastRizzoCast E67: Baseball Trivia #1 ('21 lineups, SFG Champs, & more!)In Episode 67 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Brennan try and guess every San Francisco Giants starting lineup from 1991-2021, every lineup from 2021 Opening Day, and every member of the Giants' three championship teams.
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2021-07-0455 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E66: Scherzer vs Girardi, ASG uniforms, & awful D-BacksIn Episode 66 of RizzoCast, Jasper Lindsey and Steven Rissotto discuss the first week of pitchers being check for substances, the new release of uniforms for the All-Star Game, the historically bad D-backs, and more!
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2021-06-2759 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E65: Sticky Stuff, ASG voting, & baseball nostalgiaIn Episode 65 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Jasper Lindsey talk about the crackdown of foreign substances for pitchers, fill out their 2021 All-Star Game ballot, and answer some freestyle baseball questions.
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2021-06-2355 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E64: Riordan Head Baseball Coach Brandon RamseyIn episode 64 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Jasper Lindsey are joined by Archbishop Riordan High School head varsity baseball coach Brandon Ramsey to discuss his baseball career, mastering the art of coaching, the unwritten rules, and more!
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2021-06-2043 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E62: Former MLB infielder Shea HillenbrandIn episode 62 of RizzoCast, Jasper Lindsey and Steven Rissotto are joined by former big league infielder Shea Hillenbrand! They discuss his big league career, his struggles and eventual hatred towards the game, connecting with Barry Bonds, owning a zoo, more on his motivational story, and more!
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2021-06-111h 06RizzoCastRizzoCast E59: San Francisco Giants PA announcer Renel Brooks-MoonIn Episode 59 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto is joined by San Francisco Giants public address announcer Renel Brooks-Moon! They discuss the weirdness of the 2020 season, other female PA announcers in MLB, how she earned the job, and serving as one of the few black voices in the organization.
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2021-05-1839 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E58: Former San Francisco Giants RHP Bill LaskeyIn episode 58, Steven Rissotto is joined by former San Francisco Giants RHP and current KNBR host Bill Laskey! We discuss Willie Mays, the Giants' hot month, his playing career, fantasy camps, pitching, coaching softball, and more!
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2021-05-0857 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E57: Former MLB RHP Scott LinebrinkIn episode 57, Steven Rissotto is joined by former MLB RHP Scott Linebrink to discuss his thoughts on today's game, his big league career, playing for the Padres w/ Trevor Hoffman and for Bruce Bochy, and his work at the Water Mission!
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2021-05-0344 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E55: Former San Francisco Giants RHP Russ OrtizIn episode 55, Steven Rissotto is joined by former San Francisco Giants RHP Russ Ortiz to discuss his baseball upbringing, his love for the University of Oklahoma, pitching in the 2002 World Series, and his post-career apparel company.
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2021-04-1754 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E54: The Athletic staff writer Steve Berman (Bay Area Sports Guy)In episode 54, Steven Rissotto is joined by The Athletic staff writer Steve Berman. They discuss the start of 2021 for the A's and Giants, covering the Bay Area media scheme, writing about 95.7 the Game and KNBR, podcasting, Dave Flemming's future, sitting in the booth with Jon Miller, and more!
2021-04-1045 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E53: San Francisco Giants beat writer Kerry CrowleyIn episode 53, Steven Rissotto is joined by San Francisco Giants beat writer for the Bay Area News Group, Kerry Crowley! They discuss Opening Day, covering Spring Training, the Giants' pitching staff and lineup, Gabe Kapler's rebound, Buster Posey, Logan Webb, the upcoming offseason, and more!
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2021-04-0128 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E52: 2021 MLB Preview !In episode 52, Steven Rissotto is joined by Daniel Archuleta and Jasper Lindsey, the last two sports editors for The Skyline View. They discuss the upcoming season by previewing the Giants, Rockies, the rest of the league, and predict their MVP and Cy Young winners!
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2021-03-301h 14RizzoCastRizzoCast E51: Former MLB infielder Jeff FryeIn episode 51, Steven Rissotto is joined by former MLB second baseman Jeff Frye to discuss his brand #SheGone, mimicking new school hitting gurus, his playing career, hitting for the cycle, analyzing today's strategy, and more! Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/O3jfrye Follow RizzoCast on Twitter and Instagram: @RizzoCast
2021-03-2834 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E50: Frisco Roughriders President & CEO Victor RojasIn episode 50, Steven Rissotto is joined by former Los Angeles Angels' TV play-by-play broadcaster and current Frisco Roughriders President & CEO Victor Rojas! They discuss his duties in his new role, behind the scenes in MiLB, leaving the Halos' booth, his brand, and more!
2021-03-1932 minRizzoCastRizzoCast E49: Riordan HS Assistant Baseball Coach Jeff RamirezIn Episode 49, Steven Rissotto is joined by Archbishop Riordan High School assistant baseball coach Jeff Ramirez! We discuss key offense and pitching trends in the game, getting drafted by SD in '06, coaching high school athletes, Barry Bonds, & more!
2021-03-141h 01RizzoCastRizzoCast E48: Former San Francisco Giants LHP Shawn EstesI know we said episode 47, but this is 48!
In episode 48, Steven Rissotto is joined by former San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Shawn Estes! We discuss the Giants' 2021 outlook, new trends in pitching, Candlestick Park, his attempt to throw at Roger Clemens, tearing his UCL and more about his career!
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2021-03-1057 minRizzoCastIsland Time E3: NBC Bay Area reporter Terry McSweeneyIn Episode 3 of Island Time, Antonio Maffei and Steven Rissotto talk to NBC Bay Area Anchor and Reporter Terry McSweeney! They discuss the upcoming holiday season, witnessing the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake and 9/11, journalism tactics and more! Follow Terry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TerryMcSweeneyFollow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissottoFollow Antonio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMaffeiWX Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/
2020-12-2138 minRizzoCastE23: Dodgers win their first title in 32 years + crazinessIn Episode 23, Steven Rissotto discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers winning their first championship since 1988, Justin Turner's positive COVID test, Blake Snell getting yanked too early, Rob Manfred's panic attack, and more!
2020-10-2810 minRizzoCastE22: We will see a Rays-Dodgers World SeriesIn Episode 22, Steven Rissotto dives into the epic NLCS Game 7 and previews the 2020 World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Who do you think will win? We want to hear your thoughts in the replies!
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2020-10-1923 minRizzoCastE18: San Francisco Giants 1B/OF Chris ShawIn Episode 18, Steven Rissotto talked with San Francisco Giants first baseman and left fielder Chris Shaw. We discussed not being included in the player pool and how he's staying fresh just in case, his professional baseball journey, MLB call-up story, debunking unwritten rules, how he eats his Mac & Cheese and more!
2020-08-2142 minRizzoCastWhy I Love the Game E1In the debut episode of "Why I Love the Game," Steven Rissotto sits down with four fellow baseball fans about how they started following baseball, their love for the San Francisco Giants, favorite players and memories, and more!
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2020-08-1138 minRizzoCastE17: NBCS and 95.7 the Game's Arden CravalhoIn Episode 17, we talk to NBC Sports Bay Area Production Assistant and 95.7 the Game Producer Arden Cravalho. We discuss the 2020 baseball season's ups and downs, the Giants start, WCAL sports and the league's top products, Serra High School, and more.
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2020-08-0836 minRizzoCastBye Bye Baby! E1: MLB Prediction Show!In the debut episode of Bye Bye Baby, Steven Rissotto and Stephen Ruderman discuss the start of the 2020 season, unveil their predictions for each division, and talk new rule changes!
2020-07-231h 00RizzoCastE14: Giants outfielder Tyler FornerIn Episode 14, we talk to newly signed San Francisco Giants outfielder Tyler Forner, one of Washington's top prep outfielders from Camas High School. We talk signing with the Giants after the draft, high school, and the what he'll be doing during Spring Training 2.0.
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2020-07-0315 minRizzoCastE13: Napa Sports News' Editor-in-Chief Kyle FosterIn Episode 13, we talk to Napa Sports News' editor-in-chief Kyle Foster about the past negotiations between MLB & MLBPA, covering high school sports, and getting into sports journalism.
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2020-07-0132 minRizzoCastE12: Reopening baseball w/ NBCS Producer F.P. Santangelo Jr.In Episode 12, we talked to NBC Sports Bay Area producer F.P. Santangelo Jr. about recent negotiations between MLB & MLBPA, reopening baseball, Barry Bonds, getting into broadcasting, and growing up in a big league clubhouse.
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2020-06-2957 minRizzoCastE10: Cheap Little Swing's Bridget MulcahyIn Episode 10, we talked to Bridget Mulcahy, founder of Cheap Little Swing, a blog where she covers food, travel, and baseball. We discuss her time covering the Sacramento River Cats, being a women in sports media, and her elite baking skills.
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2020-06-1922 minRizzoCastE8: Santa Clara's Matthew CalhounIn Episode 8, we talked Santa Clara University infielder Matthew Calhoun, who talks about his upbringing in San Francisco baseball, playing days at Riordan, and the path to college.
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2020-06-1119 minRizzoCastMedia Spotlight E1: Ethan KasselIn Episode 1 of a new series, we are joined by Bay Area sports writer Ethan Kassel, who covers high school sports for Prep2Prep. Kassel discusses his journalism experience, talks WCAL sports, and growing up with the Oakland A's.
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2020-06-0840 minRizzoCastE7: Coaching with Matt LisleIn Episode 7, we are joined by the internet's most followed baseball and softball coach, and current assistant Fresno State softball coach Matt Lisle! Coach Lisle discusses his coaching career at every level, stint as White Sox hitting strategist, and different hitting ideas.
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2020-06-0131 minRizzoCastE6: Reopening MLB with baseball enthusiast Stephen RudermanIn Episode 6, we are joined by self-proclaimed baseball encyclopedia and Periscope talk show host Stephen Ruderman, who discusses his plan to reopen Major League Baseball amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-05-2943 minRizzoCastEP5: Analytics guru and SFG groundskeeper Nick HanhanIn Episode 5, we are joined by analytics guru and San Francisco Giants groundskeeper Nick Hanhan. Nick also founded the club baseball team at the University of San Francisco and played high school baseball at Archbishop Riordan High School. After studying economics and sports business, he is currently looking for a front office opportunity for a Major League team.
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2020-05-2727 minRizzoCastEP4: HIU alumni and coach Jared TimsIn Episode 3, we are joined by former Hope International University pitcher and current coach Jared Tims, as he talks about his baseball career, coaching life, the Angels, and analytics! Jared also cover the Angels and their farm system for the Talkin' Halos Podcast.
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2020-05-2246 minRizzoCastEP3: Bishop Hartley HS's Matthew McElligottIn Episode 3, we talk to Bishop Hartley High School's Matthew McElligott about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his senior year, his weird home stadium, and his plans for college.
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2020-05-1628 minRizzoCastEP2: SDSU UTL Maxwell FoxcroftWe are joined in Episode 2 by SDSU utility player Maxwell Foxcroft, who recently transferred from the University of Oregon and played high school baseball at Mater Dei High School in Santa Anna, California.
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2020-05-1435 minRizzoCastE1: Stephen and JJ BlechaIn the first episode of Throwing Strikes Podcast, Steven Rissotto sits down with 2019 WCAL first-team all-league outfielder Stephen Blecha and his brother, JJ, who was honorable mention that year as well. Stephen currently plays college baseball at Skyline College in San Bruno, California and JJ is set to enter into his senior year at Archbishop Riordan High School in the fall.
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