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). 

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). 

We are celebrating our 750th episode of Side Retired! Join Dylan Campione, James Taussig, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson with a special cameo from our behind the scenes crew as we ring in the New Year with an anniversary episode. Extremely grateful to all our sponsors who have supported us along the way, guests who have gifted us their time and insight and our entire crew that makes each and every episode possible!  Onwards and upwards in 2026. Make sure to check out the Side Retired social medias @SideRetiredPod or our new website SideRetiredPod.com to hear all our latest updates and what's ahead in the New Year! 

Athletics catching prospect & Georgetown University alum Owen Carapellotti joins Dylan Campione & Georgetown's Head Coach Edwin Thompson on today's edition of 'Talkin with T' to discuss his baseball journey! From the past four years on the Hilltop, the transition to pro ball and what made Georgetown the perfect landing spot, Owen covers it all.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on a future episode, or a topic you want to have covered, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

Our tour around the diamond continues as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by the second baseman for the Ohio State University Miles VandenHeuvel to discuss the best at the position. From Jose Altuve, Ketel Marte, Marcus Semien and so much more, the guys break down who they think will thrive in 2026! 

Pitching Coach for the Washington Nationals and Georgetown University alum Simon Mathews joins Dylan Campione & Coach Edwin Thompson on today's version of Talkin' with T. Almost a month after joining the Nationals, Simon takes us through his baseball journey from the Hilltop to the coaching world and now to the big leagues! 

Our tour around the diamond continues at first base as Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are joined by starting first baseman for the University of Pittsburgh Carter Dierdorf as the guys break down the best first baseman in the league! Freddie Freeman, Vlad Guerrero Jr. Bryce Harper, Pete Alonso and so much more discussed!  To have your list featured on a future episode or to nominate someone to appear on another top 10 list, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter) 

Contributing writer for Sports Illustrated Logan VanDine joins Dylan Campione on today's episode to discuss a career in journalism and the two teams he's covered for SI, the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. The guys talk about the recent signings of Pete Alonso, Luke Weaver, Jorge Polanco and so much more! Thanks so much to Logan for joining us!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics you'd want covered on a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

9 year MLB Veteran and current Assistant Coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha Darin Ruf joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss his baseball journey. From making his debut with the Phillies, to playing overseas, post-season heroics with the Giants and concluding the journey back where it started in Omaha, Darin covers it all!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or to have your thoughts featured in a future episode, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or message us on our social medias @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

A Regis High School Baseball reunion occurs on today's episode as Dylan Campione & Matt Potter are joined by fellow Regian and former DI ballplayer at William & Mary and St. Joe's Luca Trigiani. Hear all about Luca's baseball journey from 84th street to playing at college to becoming a Coach and winding back up at Regis.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics you'd want covered on future episodes, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok or X (Twitter) 

Our Annual Top 10 Series Returns! This year Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez will be joined by a special analyst at each position. Kicking things off at the catcher position, the guys are joined by former catcher at the University of Pittsburgh Jayden Melendez to discuss the best backstops entering the 2026 season.  If you would like to have you list featured in a future episode regarding another position, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or reach out on our social media's @SideRetiredPod 

MLBPA Certified Agent / MLB Draft Advisor and Founder of Kares Sports Management Preston Chapman joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez on today's episode! Hear all about Preston's journey to become an agent, launch his own firm, the day to day operations of an agent and his favorite movie that inspired the journey. Really appreciate all the time and insight Preston gave us today and looking forward to having him and his clients back on our show soon!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics on a future episode, contact us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

He made his professional baseball debut at 51 years old?! Dan Clemens joins the show to discuss his unique baseball journey with Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez from college ball to a 30 year gap to independent leagues! All that and the development of a new baseball movie packed into today's episode.  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next or topics you'd want covered on a future episode, let us know at SideRetiredPod@gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down the latest signings, trades and rumors as the Winter Meetings kick off. All the latest around Kyle Schwarber, Tarik Skubal, Cody Bellinger plus our analysis on the Devin Williams, Harry Ford and Jose Ferrer transactions! All that and more as the Winter Meetings kick off! 

Head Coach of Georgetown University Edwin Thompson is back with Dylan Campione to discuss all things Hoyas Baseball from final exam schedule, end of fall meetings, prospect camps, community service events and his favorite Thanksgiving dishes! All that and more plus some #ProHoyas updates! 

CEO of Israel Baseball Americas and the 'King of Jewish Baseball' Nate Fish joins Dylan Campione & Dovid Halpert on today's episode. Hear all about Nate's journey from coaching Dylan over a decade ago to the Olympics, World Baseball Classic and so much more!! Great to have you on the show Coach and looking forward to watching Team Israel's run in the 2026 WBC!  To let us know who you'd like to hear from next on the show, contact us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on Instagram / Tik Tok & X (Twitter) @SideRetiredPod 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down all the latest signings from across the league. Dylan Cease, Ryan Helsley and Sonny Gray are off the board. Rumors circulate around Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez, Kyle Schwarber and so much more. All that and more packed into thirty minutes! 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Gavin Anderson break down their favorite under the radar free agents this offseason! Each co-host dives into five players that they want their team to sign and think could pay huge dividends in the 2026 season! 

MLB's first and only switch pitcher Pat Venditte joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to discuss his baseball journey. From seven years in the minors with the Yankees, to making the big leagues with the Oakland A's, Pat talks about all his experiences on the mound, throwing with both hands, and so much more! Plus, hear all about life after playing and what Pat is up to these days!    To let us know who you want to hear from next, let us know at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us at @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down all the latest around the league including the Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien blockbuster. Plus, the guys break down the latest rumors regarding Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Beltran, Edwin Diaz and so much more!