Side Retired Podcast

Belli Bombs in the Bronx

Dylan Campione, James Taussig & Nicho Fernandez are giving instant reactions to the Cody Bellinger trade! How do the post- Juan Soto Yankees stack up against the rest of the league? How do the trades of Kyle Tucker & Devin Williams shake up the league dynamic? Plus all the latest rumors regarding the top free agents still available! 

Talkin' with T: Pro Hoyas

Welcome Back to Episode 3 of our series with Georgetown University's Head Baseball Coach Edwin Thompson! On today's episode, Coach T and Dylan Campione discuss all the latest around Major League Baseball including the Juan Soto megacontract. Plus, 2024 was a great season for the Hoyas on the pro level including a Hoya Graduate making his MLB Debut, another getting drafted and over a half dozen others still involved in the sport. 

2025 Top 10 First Baseman: Co-Host Version

We continue on with our Top 10 Positional Rankings! Hear co-hosts Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & James Taussig discuss the Top 10 First Baseman in MLB including the battle for the top spot between Freddie Freeman, Vlad Guerrero Jr & Bryce Harper. Plus our second edition of yay or nay on our fan submitted lists! 
To get involved in the conversation, reach out to us on twitter and instagram @SideRetiredPod and email us sideretiredpod@gmail.com and be on the lookout for part 2 with our special guest! 

Return of the Sox: Garrett Crochet

After Dylan and Henry had their moment earlier in the week, Nicho Fernandez gets his shining acquisition as Nicho and Dylan Campione discuss the Garrett Crochet trade! Hear Nicho's take on the Sox rotation, what could be next for the team and the prospect headed to Chicago! All that and more packed into today's episode! 

The Empire Strikes Back: Max Fried

The New York Yankees have joined the spending party signing Max Fried to the largest contract for a left handed pitcher ever. Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani break down all the latest from Winter Meetings Day 2 including Fried, Andres Gimenez, Nathan Eovaldi and the domino effects of today's moves! 

Juan Soto, NEW YORK MET

INSTANT REACTION: Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez & Henry Kolani give their LIVE reactions to the Juan Soto news. Emotions are high, takes are hot, and the next fifteen years are being planned on today's episode! 

2025 Top 10 Catchers: Jayden Melendez

On part two of our Top 10 Catchers episode, starting catcher for University of Pittsburgh Jayden Melendez joins Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez to give an inside look into the catching position. Hear Jayden's perspective on playing the position, the guys he models his game after and of course Jayden's top 10 catcher list! Really appreciate Jayden hopping back on the show with us! 
 

2025 Top 10 Catchers: Co-Host Version

The Top 10 Series Returns! Dylan Campione, Nicho Fernandez, James Taussig & Henry Kolani discuss their predictions for the top 10 catchers of the 2025 season in the first half of our catchers breakdown. What to do with veterans Salvador Perez & J.T. Realmuto? Should William Contreras, Adley Rutschman or someone else take the number 1 slot? What players do we see breaking out? All that and more in today's episode & make sure to look out for part 2 with a special guest analyst! 

The Pitching Journey: Jaime Schultz

Former Big League Pitcher Jaime Schultz joins Dylan Campione & Henry Kolani on today's episode! Hear all about Jaime's pitching journey from getting drafted by the Rays, striking out the side in his MLB Debut and his other stops along the way! Really appreciate all the time and insight Jaime gave us. 
 

Developing a Sweeper

Dylan Campione & Nicho Fernandez take a dive into the latest rumors and signings! The return of our favorite game 'yay or nay' regarding all the latest on Juan Soto, Blake Snell's Dodgers contract, and what the Mets see in Frankie Montas. All that and more packed into 30 minutes!