Pearls from the Diamond with Sam LeCure

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Pearls from the Diamond with Sam LeCure

Welcome to Pearls from the Diamond, hosted by former Cincinnati Red, Sam LeCure. Along with covering the free agent Hot Stove season, including the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the starting pitching market, and educating you on some of the ‘buzz words’ you’ll hear throughout the offseason, Sam will be welcoming in guests in the hopes of drawing on their experiences with failure, and how they overcame them. Hence … pearls of wisdom, from the baseball diamond.

  1. OCT 16

    The Mayor Sean Casey talks Terry Francona & MLB Playoffs

    Sam LeCure welcomes former Red, MLB All-Star, Yankees batting coach, current MLB Network analyst, and host of The Mayor's Office with Sean Caseypo dcast, Sean Casey, to discuss his recent interview with the new Reds manager, Terry Francona. They also dive into the MLB playoffs and share their thoughts on potential World Series champions.

    18 min

  2. OCT 8

    Terry Francona: Baseball Guy

    Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati, hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure! After attending Terry Francona's introductory press conference as the new Reds Manager, Brian shares his impressions, and the duo dives into their reactions to the hire. They discuss potential additions the Reds could pursue to strengthen the team, then shift gears to talk postseason baseball. Brian and Sam weigh in on Tigers vs. Guardians, Yankees, Royals, Mets, Phillies, and Padres. To wrap up, they share their picks for the ALCS and NLCS. Don't miss this episode packed with insights and predictions!

    32 min

  3. OCT 1

    Remembering the Legendary Pete Rose

    Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure. On todays episode, Brian and Sam share stories as they remember the legendary Pete Rose. Hear about Sam LeCure's first interaction with Pete and how that made him feel. Also, what do the Reds potentially have planned for the off season? All of that and MORE on this episode of Dead Red Cincinnati.

    31 min

  4. SEP 25

    Ruff Week for David Bell

    Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati, hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure. A special guest joins the show to offer emotional support now that the season is ending. Brian and Sam talk about all of the recent Reds news of the firing of David Bell. What does this mean for the Reds in the future? How will it affect Elly De La Cruz? How important is this move for the future of the team? How do the Reds approach the end of the regular season? Plus, a fun Five & Dive.

    33 min

  5. SEP 18

    Voice of the Reds Tommy Thrall

    Sam and Brian welcome the voice of Reds radio, Tommy Thrall, to the show. They dive into key takeaways from the 2023-24 Reds season, discuss Elly De La Cruz's growth and his future at shortstop, and explore what the rotation needs for next year. Plus, they share fun facts about Tommy, including his time at a country radio station, and wrap up with a hilarious five-and-dive segment. Plenty of laughs you won’t want to miss

    38 min

  6. SEP 11

    Why every game matters .. Shohei Ohtani, Japanese Stars and the Growth of Major League Baseball

    Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati, hosted by Brian Giesenschlag and Sam LeCure! In this episode, they discuss why the games still matter, even when a team is out of playoff contention. Sam shares insights on why players always have something to play for, regardless of standings. Sam and Brian also explore baseball's international growth, highlighting the Dodgers-Cubs game, which featured four Japanese stars: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga, and Seiya Suzuki. They also examine the future of Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder and how players in the clubhouse stay motivated when the playoffs are out of reach.  And they end the show with a fun "Five and Dive" segment.

    31 min

  7. SEP 3

    How can the Cincinnati Reds finish the 2024 season on a high?

    Welcome to Dead Red Cincinnati. On this episode, Sam and Brian talk about the recent struggles for the Reds and how to have a positive outlook on the season. Sam also gives predictions for Cy Young and MVP winners as well as the World Series. Who does Sam think will compete in the October Showcase? Find out HERE on Dead Red Cincinnati.

    32 min

  8. AUG 28

    Guest George Grande on the future of the Reds, Elly De La Cruz, Shohei Ohtani and stories from the first Sportscenter

    On the latest episode of Dead Red Cincinnati, hosts Sam LeCure and Brian Giesenschlag welcome the legendary George Grande, a former Reds play-by-play announcer, the original SportsCenter anchor, and longtime MC of the Hall of Fame ceremony. Grande shares his big-picture view of the 2024 Reds, emphasizing the importance of leadership within the team. He also dives into memorable stories about baseball greats like Joey Votto, Justin Turner, and Sparky Anderson, reflecting on how baseball has evolved.  Grande shares what he thinks of Shohei Ohtani and what the Reds need to succeed in the future, along with a special storytime about hosting the first Sportscenter for ESPN.

    42 min
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Welcome to Pearls from the Diamond, hosted by former Cincinnati Red, Sam LeCure. Along with covering the free agent Hot Stove season, including the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the starting pitching market, and educating you on some of the ‘buzz words’ you’ll hear throughout the offseason, Sam will be welcoming in guests in the hopes of drawing on their experiences with failure, and how they overcame them. Hence … pearls of wisdom, from the baseball diamond.

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