In episode 183 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies left-hander Ty Blach!We discuss his time in San Francisco, debuting against his hometown Rockies, outdueling Clayton Kershaw, hitting his first big-league homer, and what it was like pitching for Bruce Bochy and alongside Giants legends like Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey.Ty also talks about his roots in Colorado, his college days at Creighton, pitching at Coors Field, balancing life as a student-athlete, and his thoughts on the modern game — from analytics to the obsession with velocity. Plus, we chat about fatherhood, his future in baseball, and what life might look like after the game.Watch 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
In episode 182 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed reliever Matt Wisler! We talk about the MLB postseason, new endeavor in the business world, discovering the medical device industry, advising college athletes, assisting former players, the development of his slider and more!Check out Elite Performance Medical: https://teamepm.com/Watch 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
We're BACK! In episode 181 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former left-handed reliever Randy Choate (the episode was previously recorded in January). We discuss his big league career, if there was a LOOGY group chat, what happens in the bullpen, his infamous errant throw in the 2014 playoffs and so much more.Watch 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
In episode 180 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Delaware County Community College baseball player Aaron Rouselle. We discuss Aaron's journey as a 40-year-old JUCO product, surviving cancer and two liver translants, what he’s about to embark on, what he’s looking forward to most, being a mentor, silencing the haters, his health journey, beating cancer, finding healing and more! Follow Aaron on X: https://x.com/CoachAaronR Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 179 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Ryan Theriot to discuss the current MLB scene, Paul Skenes interning for him, winning a title at LSU, playing in the big leagues, getting his uniform dirty, playing for La Russa and Bochy, scoring the winning run in the 2012 World Series, opening up a gym in Baton Rouge and so much more.
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In episode 178 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Sacred Heart Prep head baseball coach Sean McMillan to discuss his career in coaching, getting ready for the upcoming season, mentoring players, running a high school program, trends in baseball strategy, this generation of players and more! Check out All in Baseball: https://www.allinbaseball.org/ Follow Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmac40/ Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 177 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Caught Looking Podcast host Max Greenfield! We discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, every candidate in detail from Bobby Abreu to Billy Wagner, arguments surrounding Brian McCann and Russell Martin, CC Sabathia vs Andy Pettitte, Dustin Pedroia’s debut, Manny and A-Rod’s chances and more!
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In episode 176 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Bay Area sports writing legend and current Defector staff writer Ray Ratto! We discuss what to expect from Buster Posey as San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations, the Giants' offseason free agent plans, the golden batter rule, MLB attracting their younger audience, the art of sports column writing, status of opinions and hot take and more!
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In episode 175 of RizzoCast, we are joined by SFBay founder and San Francisco State journalism chair Jesse Garnier to discuss his career in journalism, news scene in San Francisco, the changing industry, covering 9/11 in New York, origin story of SFBay, covering sports, working with student reporters and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 174 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Oakland A's athletic trainer Joe Trujillo. We discuss getting introduced to sports medicine, coaching HS baseball, becoming an athletic trainer with the A’s, spending a year in the Dominican Republic, working for a Professional organization, learning spanish, communication with players, playing bad cop, identifying injuries and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 173 of RizzoCast, we are joined by TrevsChirps star and professional heckler Trevor Gilmore! We discuss his Giants fandom, the origins of his brand, getting kicked out of stadiums, hilarious NASCAR experience, developing chirps for players, social media strategy, process of filming and editing, becoming a noticeable figure at ballparks and much more! Follow Trevor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevschirps/ Catch up with all of Trevor's content and purchase merchandise: https://linktr.ee/trevschirps Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 172 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed pitcher Justin Masterson! We discuss keeping up with baseball today, his favorite teammates, hotel aliases, being born in Jamacia, religon in baseball, playing for Tony Gwynn at SDSU, playing in Cleveland, pitching deep into games and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 171 of RizzoCast, we are joined by new Avila University commit Jordan Renteria! We discuss his commitment to Avila, what made the program appealing, expectations of the midwest, developing a strong work ethic, coming in as a two-way player, choosing the JUCO route, playing at Canada College and City College of San Francisco learning from Bay Area sports legends and more! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In 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! Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In episode 169 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Ikes Love & Sandwiches founder Ike Shehadeh! We discuss the early origins of Ikes, the story behind putting his face on the brand, shutting out the haters, blending sports and food, favorite celebrity friends, the famous Ohtani offer, fighting through food insecurity, venturing into donuts and more!
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In 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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In 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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In 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! Read more about Nathan in Golden Gate Xpress: https://goldengatexpress.org/104917/latest/sports/sfsu-pitcher-reflects-on-action-packed-summers-with-portland-pickles/ Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto
In 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! Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vnick198 Follow Nathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanswords_ Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCast Follow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/ Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto