Side Retired Podcast

Dylan Campione & Matt Potter are joined by friend of the program Kyle Blanks to give a unique angle on mainstream MLB topics. From Paul Skenes' recent performance, Aroldis Chapman's fastball, Elly De La Cruz' defense and so much more, the guys give their take on angles people are not discussing about players everyone talks about each day! 
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Dylan Campione and Matt Potter are joined by Quinn Gallagher as the trio discuss the best baseball movies on the heels of the Field of Dreams Game. From Major League to 42 to Fever Pitch, the guys pick their 15 favorite baseball movies. Please hear their perspectives on where they would like to see an MLB game played next from upstate New York to Omaha, Nebraska. All that and more packed into today's show. 
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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take a tour around the league as we enter the final quarter of the 2026 season! Which division races are over? How can we sort through the 5+ teams chasing Wild Card spots in both leagues? What teams are officially done? All that and more packed into today's weekend preview! 
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Former MLB Relief Pitcher and founder of The S.M.I.L.E. Zone Jay Jackson joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter on today's episode. The guys discuss Jay's 17 year pitching career, the mental side of the sport, Jay's book, and his post-playing ventures as a mindset and performance coach. Make sure to check out Jay's app and website that strives to help athletes 'Start Making Intentional Life Efforts' and we hope you enjoy today's conversation! 
Jay's Coaching Website: https://therealjayjackson.com/
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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & JB Russo are back for another tour around the big leagues. This week's weekend recap focuses on the top prospects that made their debuts over the past seven days and whether you should buy or sell stock in their future. George Lombard, Kaelen Culpepper, Max Clark and Jefry Yan are just some of the dozen names we mentioned! 
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On today's episode we dive into the financial side of the baseball industry. Wealth advisor, athlete advocate and co-founder of Great Wealth Investments Antonio A. Gonzalez joins Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss his role in the baseball world. From financial planning, signing bonuses, ensuring a player can survive on minor league or independent league pay, and advice to anyone working in the baseball industry, Antonio uses his 20+ years of experience to guide today's conversation! 
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Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Matt Potter are joined by a cavalcade of fan ambassadors to discuss their team's impactful trade deadline. Eamon Walsh (Phillies), Quinn Gallagher (Cubs), Rowan Karim (Orioles) and JB Russo (Yankees) talk about the 44 trades that occurred on Monday and get you set up for the home stretch of the season. 
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Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez host two fan ambassadors on today's episode to discuss all the latest around the league. JB Russo (Yankees) & Quinn Gallagher (Cubs) are here to discuss their team's newest acquisitions. Kevin Gausman, Freddy Peralta and Luis Garcia Jr. are on the move but who will be next? 
If you'd like to participate in a future episode or have your opinions heard on the show, email us with your favorite team at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us on social media @SideRetiredPod on Instagram / TikTok / X (Twitter). 

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez are recording past midnight as the duo gives their instant reactions to the Tarik Skubal trade. From the strong Tigers return package, the shakeout for the other Skubal suitors and the probability any other team can catch up to the Dodgers. Plus the guys react to the other trades from the day including Luis Castillo, Lane Thomas, Dean Kremer and Camilo Doval. 
We want to hear from the fans during trade deadline season! If you would like to join us for an episode or segment to discuss your favorite team's trade deadline, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com with your favorite team and take for a chance to join us on an episode next week! 

With the deadline a little over 72 hours away, Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez react to the lack of big moves so far this week. Will Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Mason Miller and Kevin Gausman find new homes? Plus, the guys give their instant reactions to the AJ Minter Minnesota Twins trade and predict what the next domino will be to fall.
If you like to appear on an episode during trade deadline weekend, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com with your favorite team and what you'd like to talk about!