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.
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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
2026 World Baseball Classic Preview
2/18/2026
Our digital media specialist Dovid Halpert takes over the show for the day as he leads Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on a tour of the World Baseball Classic. From the 20 teams, 4 pools and potential matchups, Dovid covers it all with the guys and details some of the important things to notice ahead of the tournament.
To let us know what topics you'd want to hear next on the show, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, TikTok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:41:11
2026 Top 10 Right Fielders
2/16/2026
Our tour around the outfield concludes as Georgetown University utility player Ashton Seymore joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss the Top 10 Right Fielders for the 2026 season. From Aaron Judge to Juan Soto to Ronald Acuna, the guys discuss it all!
To submit your list for the Top 10 Starting Pitchers episode next week, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram / TikTok / X (twitter) @SideRetiredPod.
Duration:00:33:24
At the Plate: Collin Bland
2/14/2026
With the college baseball season beginning this week, Vanderbilt Baseball Commit Collin Bland joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on the show! Collin provides insight into the recruiting process, why he chose to become a 'Vandy Boy' and offers advice to players going through the same process. Special shoutout to Preston Chapman and Kares Sports Management for helping to make this interview possible. Excited to see Collin do his thing in 2026!!
To let us know who you'd like to hear from next reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram, Tik Tok or X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod.
Duration:00:21:21
At the Plate: Tim Healey
2/12/2026
Boston Red Sox Beat Reporter for the Boston Globe Tim Healey is back on the show with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to talk all things Spring Training. The guys cover everything from new additions, position battles and Tim's transition from the Mets beat to the Red Sox.
To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics for a future episode, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram, TikTok or X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod.
Duration:00:31:02
Talkin with T: 2026 Season Preview
2/9/2026
It's officially baseball season and Hoyas season kicks off in 4 days!! Head Coach of Georgetown University Baseball Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss the Hoyas' final pre-season workouts, anticipation towards the season and advice to high school players kicking off their seasons soon. Plus, Coach T comments on the Hoyas new assistant coaching hire, going on the road, and the Super Bowl!!
To get involved in the show or ask Coach T a question on a future episode, reach out to SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod.
Duration:00:21:50
At the Plate: Kyler Fedko
2/6/2026
Minnesota Twins prospect Kyler Fedko joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss his baseball journey on his road to Spring Training! Kyler talks all things baseball and life on his drive down to Florida to kick off his 2026 season. Thanks again so much for joining us Kyler and look forward to having you back on the show soon!
To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or a topic you'd like discussed on a future episode, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us at @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, X (Twitter) and TikTok.
Duration:00:26:55
Turning the Page: Ken Davidoff
2/4/2026
With his new book "101 Lessons From the Dugout" releasing TOMORROW, Ken Davidoff is back on the show to discuss the writing process with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez. Hear all about the structure of the book, our favorite lessons, David Wright's involvement in the project and so much more!
Make sure to grab your copy of 101 Lessons From the Dugout at your local bookstore as well as on Amazon!!
Duration:00:28:51
2026 Top 10 Center Fielders
2/2/2026
Our tour around the outfield continues as Georgetown University Outfielder Jackson Thomas joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss the best Center Fielders for 2026. From former MVP Mike Trout to future MVP Julio Rodriguez, the guys cover it all!
To have your opinion heard for a future position, submit your hot takes and lists to SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter) at @SideRetiredPod
Duration:00:31:08
At the Plate: Eric King
1/30/2026
Tennessee Baseball Alum Eric King joins Dylan Campione & Gavin Anderson on today's episode. As a Tennessee alum that's from the Bay Area, Eric provides a unique angle to the Tony Vitello news story that dominated the industry throughout the industry. Plus, Eric details the differences between college ball and his time in the minor leagues!
To let us know who you want to hear from next, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:31:57
At the Plate: Tosh Semlacher
1/28/2026
Director of Corporate Partnerships & Digital Experience for the Spokane Indians Tosh Semlacher joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about Tosh's journey from Driveline to Momentum to transitioning to the minor league front office side of the sport! Thanks so much to Tosh for joining us, appreciate all the time & insight!
To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram or X (Twitter).
Duration:00:29:16
2026 Top 10 Left Fielders
1/26/2026
We begin our tour of the outfield as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by Georgetown University Outfielder Dylan Larkins to discuss the Top 10 Left Fielders of the 2026 season!! From former MVP's to all-star candidates and breakouts, the guys cover it all as well as dive into the world of college athletics!
To have your hot takes and lists featured in an upcoming episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or find our links on our website SideRetiredPod.com
Duration:00:33:18
2026 Prospects Draft
1/24/2026
With Dylan Campione moderating, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson draft their ten favorite prospects from the new MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects List. From the top of the list to the under the radar future All-Stars, our guys dig deep into the analytics world to persuade each other why their stars will shine brighter.
To let us know who you want to hear from next or topics you want covered in a future episode, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter)
Duration:00:40:16
Bal Talk with Collin Balester: Episode 1!!
1/22/2026
Joining us on the show is former MLB Pitcher Collin Balester for our first edition of Bal Talk! Collin joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez for the first time in two years to catch up on all things sports! We're extremely excited to have Collin joining us on a regular basis going forward and sharing our 'Bal Talk' with you!
Duration:00:38:48
The 2026 Hall of Fame Vote: Marc Narducci
1/19/2026
Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Marc Narducci is back on the show for his annual episode. Mr. Narducci joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss his two person ballot of Chase Utley & David Wright! Plus, a lot of Phillies talk and looking ahead to future ballots. We look forward to this episode every January and can't wait to see you again soon Mr. Narducci!
To have your opinions and questions answered on a future episode, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram & X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod
Duration:00:30:13
On the Mound: Daniel Zamora
1/16/2026
Former MLB Reliever Daniel Zamora joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode to discuss his unique journey both in and out of the baseball world. From pitching at Citi Field to becoming a detention deputy and a county jail before making a return to baseball in Mexico, Daniel covers it all! Tons of great stories and insight into the life of a baseball player.
To let us know who you want to hear from next let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or message us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:30:20
The 2026 Hall of Fame Vote: Bill Ballou
1/14/2026
Baseball Hall of Fame Voter Bill Ballou is back on the show for his annual episode. Mr. Ballou joins Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Matt Potter to discuss everyone's candidacy from Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran, Andruw Jones and dozens of others. Plus, anecdotes on the world of baseball from gambling to Bregman to stories untold from decades covering the sport! We look forward to this episode every January and can't wait to see you again soon Mr. Ballou!
To have your opinions and questions answered on a future episode., let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram & X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod
Duration:00:45:31
2026 Top 10 Third Baseman
1/12/2026
Our tour around the infield concludes as Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez and a returning Henry Kolani break down the best at the hot corner. Is Jose Ramirez a unanimous number one? How do Alex Bregman, Manny Machado, Matt Chapman and Junior Caminero stack up? Which young hitters will break out in 2026? All that & more!
To submit a list for a future position or to share a hot take with the guys, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod
Duration:00:38:35
2026 Hall of Fame Ballot Breakdown
1/9/2026
Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson get into spirited debates regarding the 2026 Hall of Fame Ballot! Does Carlos Beltran's sign stealing scandal weigh just as much as Alex Rodriguez's steroid suspension? Does Andruw Jones have the numbers to get in? Will Chase Utley and Cole Hamels eventually reach Cooperstown? All that and more in today's episode!
Duration:00:30:57
Inside the Dugout: Jim Koerner
1/7/2026
Director of Player Development for USA Baseball Jim Koerner joins Dylan Campione & Gavin Anderson on today's episode to discuss his baseball journey. From starting in the college baseball coaching world at age 24 to joining the USA Baseball organization five years ago, Jim takes us through all the stops along the way and great stories from within the industry.
To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or a topic discussed on a future episode, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com and follow us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X (Twitter).
Duration:00:33:58
2026 Top 10 Shortstops
1/5/2026
Our tour around the infield continues with the top 10 shortstops in baseball. Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by Wake Forest Infielder Blake Schaaf to discuss the best in the league from Bobby Witt Jr. to Mookie Betts to Gunnar Henderson and so much more!
To have your list featured in a future episode for a future position, reach out to us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com and find our other social media platforms @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & X (Twitter).
Duration:00:32:01