Side Retired Podcast
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Join us each week as we interview unique perspectives across the baseball industry! From players to coaches to writers and beyond, we talk with exciting guests hoping to gain insightful perspective on the game we love. Through our passion for the game of baseball we hope to serve as an informative and entertaining platform to give a voice to people around the sport. Listen to our array of hosts as they join our founder Dylan Campione in touring the inner workings of the baseball world! To recommend a future guest or contact our hosts, find us @SideRetiredPod on all social media platforms & use promocode SIDERETIREDPOD on Seatgeek for $20 off your tickets to a ballpark near you. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Side_Retired_Pod
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Join us each week as we interview unique perspectives across the baseball industry! From players to coaches to writers and beyond, we talk with exciting guests hoping to gain insightful perspective on the game we love. Through our passion for the game of baseball we hope to serve as an informative and entertaining platform to give a voice to people around the sport. Listen to our array of hosts as they join our founder Dylan Campione in touring the inner workings of the baseball world! To recommend a future guest or contact our hosts, find us @SideRetiredPod on all social media platforms & use promocode SIDERETIREDPOD on Seatgeek for $20 off your tickets to a ballpark near you. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Side_Retired_Pod
Language:
English
Episodes
On the Mound: Izaak Martinez
10/17/2025
Cleveland Guardians prospect and UC San Diego alum Izaak Martinez joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about Izaak's journey pitching for UCSD, getting drafted and moving his way up the Guardians system! Thanks so much for Tuori Sports for helping to set up this interview!
To let us know who you'd like to hear from on the next episode or topics you'd like to have covered in a future episode, contact us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com and follow our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:34:19
Playoff Performers Draft - Position Players
10/15/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson are back drafting the best playoff performers of the past ten years. From 2015 to 2024, the guys rank the best individual post season performances and chose a starting 9! Let us know who's team is ready for October by emailing us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com or following our social media accounts @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok or X (Twitter).
Duration:00:46:26
2025 Championship Series Preview
10/13/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez, Henry Kolani & Gavin Anderson are back discussing all the latest around the league. The Mariners take game 1 from the Blue Jays. The Dodgers and Brewers prepare for battle starting today. The Giants and Angels have rumored managers. The Phillies, Cubs and Tigers have interesting decisions ahead. And so much more covered in 30 minutes!
Duration:00:33:26
Curtis Granderson joins the show!
10/10/2025
Dylan Campione and Coach Edwin Thompson are joined by a guest that needs no introduction on today's episode! 2015 National League Champion, 2016 Roberto Clemente Award Winner and 16 year MLB Veteran Curtis Granderson joins the show to discuss his playing career, philanthropic work off the field, and his transition into the broadcasting world! We appreciate all the time and insight Curtis gave us, especially during the incredibly busy playoff season!
To let us know who you'd like to hear on the next episode or topics you'd like covered in a future episode, let us know by emailing us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com and follow our social media platforms @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:34:28
Talkin' with T: Hoyas Beat UVA!
10/7/2025
Head Coach of the Georgetown University Hoyas Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione discussing all the latest around Hoyas Baseball. A dominant performance from the pitching staff leading to a Hoyas victory, an upcoming alumni game, and the adjustment to mid-term season for our student athletes. All that and more covered in today's 30 minutes with Coach T!
Duration:00:26:45
2025 Division Series Update!
10/7/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson are back discussing the first two games of each division series matchup. Have the Dodgers, Brewers & Blue Jays punched their tickets to the Championship Series? How will the Tigers & Mariners battle it out in Detroit? Which of the Phillies, Yankees and Cubs are set up to battle back and win three in a row? All that and more in today's episode!
Duration:00:41:45
2025 Division Series Preview with Fan Ambassadors!!
10/4/2025
Dylan Campione & Gavin Anderson are joined by our fan ambassadors to discuss the division series matchups. Listen in to Finley Walshe (Dodgers), Eamon Walsh (Phillies), Luc Bousquette (Tigers) & James Kreisler (Yankees) as they preview the keys to their team's success.
We are still looking for a Blue Jays & Mariners fan ambassador so if you or anyone you know would like to join the podcast, contact us @sideretiredpod on instagram or twitter, or email us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com
Duration:00:58:28
Instant Reaction: 2025 Wild Card Recap
10/3/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez, Henry Kolani, Gavin Anderson & Dovid Halpert are back on the heels of the Yankees defeating the Red Sox! Hear our Sox and Yanks fan instant reactions to Cam Schlittler's performance. Plus, we discuss the other three series and the managerial carousel.
Duration:00:30:13
2025 Wild Card Preview featuring Fan Ambassadors!
9/30/2025
Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are ready to break down the 4 wild card matchups. To help us, we've brought on fan ambassadors from each playoff team to give the expert opinion on the keys to their team's success. Shoutout to Finley Walshe (Dodgers), Gary from a Brit Does Baseball (Cubs), Doug Miller (Guardians), Gavin Anderson & James Kreisler (Yankees) and Eamon Walsh (Phillies) for joining us on today's episode. We look forward to having you all back on the show later in October!
To join the fun and to be your team's fan ambassador, reach out to us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com or send us a message on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter)
Duration:01:05:58
2025 Regular Season Recap
9/29/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are joined by our guest playoff analysts Dovid Halpert, Eamon Walsh, Gavin Anderson & James Kreisler to discuss all things regular season. Who should win the major awards? What teams surprised and disappointed the most? What storylines took over the league? What managers should be on the hot seat this week? All that and more packed into today's episode!
Duration:00:51:16
Game 162, 2025
9/28/2025
Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are here the morning of the last day of the regular season discussing all things playoffs. The Yankees & Blue Jays battle for a bye, the Guardians & Tigers battle for a division crown, the Reds & Mets battle for a playoff spot. Plus, our thoughts on ABS and the potential end of several legends' time in baseball. All that & more in this special Sunday edition!
Duration:00:41:09
NCAA Perspectives: Carter Dierdorf
9/26/2025
The newest member of Pitt Baseball Carter Dierdorf joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to talk about his baseball journey. Carter takes us through his decision to transfer to Pitt this summer, the unique route he's taken to ACC Baseball and the important role faith plays in his life. Thanks so much for joining us Carter, appreciate all the time & insight.
To let us know who you'd like to hear on the next episode of topics you'd like covered in the future, contact us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com and follow our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:25:44
Talkin' with T: Fall Ball Update
9/22/2025
Head Coach of the Georgetown Hoyas Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione discussing the beginning of fall ball for the program. New freshman getting settled in, returning players looking to take the next steps, advice for high school ballplayers beginning their new years, Pro Hoyas completing their pro ball season and so much more!
To let us know who you'd like to hear on the next episode or topics you'd like covered in the future, contact us at SideRetiredPod@gmail.com and follow our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:29:38
Weekend Recap: 6 Games Left!
9/22/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani are back previewing the final week of the regular season. The Mets & Reds battle for a playoff spot, the scorching hot Mariners & Guardians look to take the AL West & Central. Who should be the AL MVP? All that and more packed into today's episode!
Duration:00:35:19
Inside the Dugout: Mike Bell of Pitt Baseball
9/19/2025
Head Coach of the University of Pittsburgh Coach Mike Bell joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to talk about his baseball journey and the Pitt program he has developed. From playing in the College World Series at FSU, getting drafted by the Expos, transitioning into the coaching world, and spending the past few years at Pitt, Coach Bell details it all! Plus, notes into the Pitt Culture, recruiting process and Pitt players making an impact at the MLB level. Thanks so much for joining us Coach!
To let us know who you'd like to hear on the next episode or topics you'd like covered in future episodes, let us know at sideretiredpod@gmail.com and follow our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:29:56
Behind the Plate: Gerald Laird
9/17/2025
13 Year MLB Veteran Gerald Laird joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode to discuss his playing and coaching career! From being a member of the 2011 World Series Champion Cardinals to learning under Buck Showalter, Jim Leyland and Tony LaRussa, to finding his own path in the baseball coaching world, Gerald covers it all with us in 30 minutes! Appreciate all the time and insight Gerald!
To let us know who you'd like to hear on the next episode or topics you'd like covered in future episodes, let us know at sideretiredpod@gmail.com and follow our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:31:52
Weekend Recap: Wild Wild AL West
9/15/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson are back discussing the craziness around the league with two weeks left in the regular season. The Mariners have taken over the AL West, the Tigers get bitten by the injury bug, the Mets take hold of the third wild card spot again and the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry continues. All that and more in today's episode!
Duration:00:40:25
2025 Debuts Career Draft
9/12/2025
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & guest analyst Gavin Anderson draft the best players to debut in 2025. But here's the catch, they are NOT drafting their 2025 performances, but instead are using their crystal balls to predict future performances. Future MVP winners, Cy Young candidates and perennial all-stars are on the table in today's draft. Let us know who we missed!
To suggest a future draft topic or episode idea, contact us at sideretiredpod@gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod
Duration:00:52:33
MiLB Business Operations: Bryan Spisak
9/10/2025
Senior Director of Business Operations for the Indianapolis Indians Bryan Spisak joins Dylan Campione on today's episode. With over 18 seasons with the Pirates Triple A affiliate, Bryan takes us through what it's like to work on the business side of baseball and running a minor league organization. Scheduling, scouting, promotions and so much more covered on today's episode. Plus, hear about Bryan's memories of Paul Skenes, Aaron Judge and others stopping by Indianapolis on their roads to the majors. Thanks so much for joining us Bryan, appreciate all the time and insight!
Duration:00:32:03
Weekend Recap: Stretch Run 2025
9/8/2025
Dylan Campione is joined by guest analysts Gavin Anderson & Dovid Halpert on today's episode with three weeks left in the regular season. Division races, wild card fringe contenders and so much more covered in 30 minutes!
Duration:00:32:53