29 episodes
Man Pepper - Baseball Podcast Jake & Chris
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A Podcast about all things baseball, from the perspective of two former college baseball teammates and roommates. Man Pepper hosts Jake Willis and Chris Klepps mix humor and a deep knowledge of the game, interview current and former professional baseball players, scouts, coaches and others connected to the game and the sports industry, and share some entertaining stories from their playing days at Siena College in upstate New York.
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Cubs/ChiSox Rivalry, Upside Down Man, Flooded Fields & Dinosaurs with Aaron Newman
Chris and Jake welcome former Northwestern standout Aaron Newman to the Pod. Aaron was a four-year letterman for Northwestern and played two seasons in the NECBL at Torrington with Chris. The guys discuss the rivalry between the Cubs and ChiSox, Aaron's college baseball and recruitment experience, rain delay antics and one teammate's incredible dedication to ensuring an off day.
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Danny Short, NFL Referee
NFL Referee Danny Short joins the pod! The guys make some bold predictions and early over reactions for MLB season, and then transition into Danny's journey to and career as an NFL ref. Topics include balance "normal" jobs with being a referee, pre-game workout routines, NFL Evaluations and Danny experiencing the Madden "truck-stick"!
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Greedy Owners, Top Free Agents, Geriatric Mets and Beer League Soccer
Jake and Chris break down the top free agent signings for the 2023 season, and discuss some intricacies of the CBA and Competitive Balance Tax, the pitch clock and shift rules, and Jake's recent trip to a "beer league" soccer match in England.
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The Man Pepper Pod - Keeping It Loose, Hamburger Bun Fights & Apartment Hockey With All-American Max Grant
Jake and Chris welcome Canisius 2B Max Grant to the Pod. Max was the 2022 MAAC Player of the Year, 2023 MAAC Preseason Player of the Year and is a 2023 preseason All-American. The guys discuss Max's experience playing elite Canadian baseball, his journey to Canisius, hitting philosophies and his future MLB draft prospects. Plus, Max talks about an interesting variation for snowball flights and an awkward dorm room encounter.
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Episode 23 - The Grind to the Show, High School Glory Days & Why Not to Dip With Former Big Leaguer Eric "Soup" Campbell
Jake & Chris welcome Eric "Soup" Campbell to the Pod. Eric played parts of 4 seasons with the Mets, A's & Mariners, as well as one season in Japan. The guys discuss their high school playing days as opponents in south eastern CT, Eric's decision to go pro after his junior year at BC, the grind of minor league ball, and the monster known as Yoenis Cespedes. Eric also tells a story about an eccentric manager in the minors, and Chris tells a cautionary tale about dipping for the first time.
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Episode 22 - World Series Wins, Swinging Hard and Wine Tasting with 2x MLB All-Star Gary Gaetti
Jake and Chris welcome Gary Gaetti to the pod. Gary is a 20-year MLB vet, World Series Champion, 2x All-Star, 4x Gold Glove winner and a member of the Minnesota Twins HOF. The guys discuss Gary's baseball academy, his illustrious career (including his experience winning a World Series with the Twins and his unique nutrition regimen). his hitting philosophy, and his thoughts on the state of the game. Gary also tells a memorable story regarding a disputed catch, and Jake gets Gary's thoughts on his efforts to bulk up in college.