Big Head Pod

Episodes

1. Being a Playmaker

   Join Mench, Craig Ludwig, and John Rhadigan live from Dirk Nowitzki's new restaurant at DFW airport, part of the Playmakers Group. Special guests Nancy Lieberman and Eddie Najera add star power to the conversation as they delve into a wide range of topics. From Dirk's achievements to the growth…

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   May 3, 2024

   1h 07m
2. Guess Who's Back

   Mench is back and brings John Rhadigan and Craig Ludwig along to kick things back off with a dive Deep into baseball, scandals, and the sports landscape! Join them as they tackle a plethora of sports topics, from baseball's World Series to the changing rules and influence of money in sports. They...

   Apr 22, 2024

   56m
3. Larry Bowa – MLB Legend & 2x Golden Glove Award Recipient

   Larry Bowa is a baseball LEGEND! 5x All-Star, 2x Golden Glove Award Recipient, World Series Champion, National League Manager of the Year and Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame. Tune in for a great history lesson! A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up....

   Jul 18, 2023

   1h 05m
4. Mark Clayton – Former NFL Athlete & Entrepreneur

   Former NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton joins Mench to discuss his path to the NFL and more importantly, kids and how to coach them properly. Mark also discusses the product line his company LIVV Headphones will be releasing early next year. Do they make a size big enough to fit Mench's big head?...

   Jun 20, 2023

   1h 15m
5. Taylor Artman – Former Pro Golfer & Entrepreneur

   Taylor Artman sits down with Mench to discuss his non-traditional route to becoming a pro golfer and branching into a unique business model for his company Surf and Turf Golf. A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be....

   Jun 6, 2023

   57m
6. Rennae Stubbs – Legendary Doubles Tennis Player

   Legendary doubles tennis player, host of The Power Hour on Amazon Prime Video, Olympian and multi network television host Rennae Stubbs joins Kevin to about her winning career and how her childhood helped elevate her to the top. All while passing down some wisdom for the next generation. A…

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   May 30, 2023

   59m
7. Wes Chamberlain – Former MLB & Writer

   On this week's episode Wes Chamberlain sits down with Kevin to discuss how racism in the south during his college years helped shap his life and provide him the strength to succeed in the majors. After playing ball, Wes took up writing and you read his book, "In The Game" on Amazon by clicking...

   May 23, 2023

   1h 18m
8. Chris Gronkowski – Former NFL Player & Entrepreneur

   In this episode of Big Head Pod, Kevin chats with Chris Gronkowski about his time in the NFL, what his family is up to and his entrpranurally ventures with his company Ice Shaker. Chris might of had a short stent in the NFL but tune in to learn why he is going to have a long future ahead as an...

   May 9, 2023

   57m
9. Tony Beasley – 3rd Base Coach for the Texas Rangers

   Former MLB pro and current third base coach for the Texas Rangers, Tony Beasley opens up about his battle with cancer, how faith has made him the man he is today and the struggle of making it in the majors. A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just…

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   May 1, 2023

   57m
10. Nate Newton Joins for NFL Draft Talk

    Nate Newton, co-host of Lemme Tell You Somethin' on the DUB Network, stops by to chat about the upcoming NFL draft and both Kevin and Nate share their expirences of draft day and entering their leagues. A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like…

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    Apr 25, 2023

    34m
11. Emily Jones – Rangers TV Broadcaster

    Emily Jones joins the show to discuss her passion for the Ranger and 25+ years covering the team. Kevin also takes a chance "yell at the clouds." A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be. www.hmwhiskey.com

    Apr 11, 2023

    1h 04m
12. Jeremy "JP" Gauna – "Fastest Man Alive" and Actor

    Jeremy "JP" Gauna joins Kevin on this edition of the Big Head Pod to discuss being the "fastest man ever", his Native American heritage and how his acting career came about. A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be....

    Mar 21, 2023

    1h 19m
13. Kip Gross – MLB Vet

    Kip Gross had a non-traditional path to the major leagues. And he uses that unique perspective when he coaches kids today. Hear his story in this episode.

    Mar 9, 2023

    51m
14. Happy Hour at Herman Marshall

    Mench is joined by his Dub teammates Craig Ludwig (Suds with Luds), Derek Harper (Harp's Court) and Julie Dobbs (The Mom Game) at the new Herman Marshall facility in Wylie, TX.

    Mar 9, 2023

    56m
15. Brandon Puffer – MLB Vet

    Puff and Mench used to go head-to-head against each other on the diamond. But Puffer's biggest battles were off the field. Hear his amazing story in this episode.

    Mar 1, 2023

    57m
16. Victor Rojas – MLB Broadcaster

    Victor Rojas spent some time playing in the minor leagues, but he is best known as a 18 year broadcaster. First with the Texas Rangers, then MLB Network then the Los Angeles Angels.

    Feb 23, 2023

    51m
17. Herman Marshall and All Things Whiskey

    It's a sponsor with benefits edition of the Big Head Pod - the men behind Herman Marshall Whiskey join the show talking about their rich history and their big plans for the future.

    Feb 14, 2023

    1h 12m
18. Luis Ortiz – MLB Vet and Coach

    Luis Ortiz played for the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers. He was later named a hitting coach for the Rangers and is now with the Red Sox. He's also on the coaching staff for the Dominican Republic in this year's World Baseball Classic.

    Feb 7, 2023

    53m
19. Mark McLemore – 19-year MLB Vet

    The "SuperSub" himself joins the pod talking about his 19-year MLB career, how he became so effective at multiple positions, and the post-game career he's carved for himself with the Texas Rangers.

    Jan 25, 2023

    1h 20m
20. Morgan Wade – Freestyle BMX Legend

    Morgan Wade (the professional BMX rider NOT the country singer) joins the show talking about his X Games successes and his most gruesome accident on the bike.

    Jan 10, 2023

    1h 07m
21. Ruben Amaro, Jr. – Former MLB Player and General Manager

    Hit the road with former player and General Manager and current voice of the Philadelphia Phillies Ruben Amaro, Jr.

    Jan 4, 2023

    53m
22. A Very DUB'd Christmas

    It's a Christmas miracle! All the DUB hosts: Nate Newton, Isiah Stanback, Craig Ludwig, Kevin Mench and Derek Harper together in studio all at the same time. Emily somehow corrals all the nonsense.

    Dec 17, 2022

    1h 12m
23. Mike Bacsik – Former MLB Pitcher

    Mike Bacsik pitched for four Major League teams including the Indians, Mets, Rangers and Nationals. Here, he chats with Mench about the mentality of pitching and how much has changed from even his time in the League.

    Dec 13, 2022

    52m
24. Chad Allen – MLB Vet

    Chad Allen spent 7 years in the Major Leagues playing for the Twins, Indians, Mariners and the Rangers. He also spent a year in Japan and played for the US National Team in the 1996 summer Olympics.

    Dec 6, 2022

    56m
25. Kameron Loe – MLB Vet

    Kameron Loe pitched in the Majors, in Japan and in Mexico. But clearly, his most memorable time in baseball was as a teammate of Mench!

    Nov 30, 2022

    51m
26. Darrell Evans – MLB Legend

    Darrell Evans played 21 seasons in the League for three different teams. He played for some legendary managers and with some legendary players. Are his career stats good enough for the Hall of Fame? Evans and Mench make a case.

    Nov 16, 2022

    1h 24m
27. Scott Spiezio – 2x MLB World Series Champion

    Scott Spiezio is a two-time World Series champion over his 10+ years in the Majors. But his post-playing life took a dark turn. Find out how Spiezio was able to overcome his demons and start a new life.

    Nov 15, 2022

    1h 17m
28. Ellis Valentine – MLB Vet

    The former major leaguer opens up about how he overcame his demons to live a better life.

    Nov 8, 2022

    1h 14m
29. John Hirschbeck – Former MLB Umpire

    John Hirschbeck was a Major League umpire for more than 30 years. So he's dealt with all kinds of issues on the field. His biggest challenge was losing both his sons to a genetic disease. Hear how he coped with that unimaginable loss and how happy he is to welcome his newborn grandson into the...

    Nov 1, 2022

    56m
30. Denver Morris – "MVP" The Movie

    Denver Morris is a combat veteran who had a hard time transitioning back into civilian life. Like so many, he turned to booze and drugs. His life was going nowhere fast, until he met former professional athlete Nate Boyer. Together, they've helped so many former soldiers and athletes get their...

    Oct 25, 2022

    1h 23m
31. Doug Mientkiewicz – MLB Vet

    The former major leaguer is game to talk about anything.... but when you start brining up analytics and its use in baseball evaluation and training, look out!

    Oct 18, 2022

    1h 46m
32. Matt Kinsey – Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team

    Sgt. Matt Kinsey lost his leg when he stepped on a landmine while deployed to Afghanistan. Now he plays for the newest version of America's Team: The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team. Hear his inspirational story in this episode.

    Oct 12, 2022

    35m
33. David Van Sleet – Wounded Warriors

    David Van Sleet started a softball league for Wounded Warriors that has taken off nationwide. Hear his amazing story in this episode.

    Oct 4, 2022

    1h 03m
34. Shea Hillenbrand – Mental Health Chats

    A professional athlete's physical condition makes headlines, but what about their mental health? Former major leaguer Shea Hillenbrand wants to change the stigma around mental health and bring awareness to a serious issue.

    Sep 28, 2022

    1h 02m
35. Orlando Hudson – Former MLB Second Baseman

    The former major league second baseman is now in player development with the Arizona Diamondbacks. But the most important aspect of this episode is actually seeing Hudson in all his glory!

    Sep 20, 2022

    58m
36. Bob File – Former MLB Pitcher

    Former MLB pitcher Bob file doesn't hold back when comparing today's game to when he played.

    Sep 13, 2022

    1h 11m
37. Chris Michalak – Former MLB Pitcher

    The former major league pitcher and current coach talks with Mench about how much input minor leaguers should have in collective bargaining. Plus, the two have some great minor league stories as you can imagine.

    Sep 7, 2022

    1h 12m
38. Gregg Zuan – Former MLB Catcher

    If you really want to know what's going on on the diamond, ask a catcher. Gregg Zaun joins the show and doesn't hold back on his opinions on the state of today's game.

    Aug 30, 2022

    1h 11m
39. Ken Harvey – MLB Vet

    The former Kansas City Royal joins the show.

    Aug 23, 2022

    47m
40. Rafael Palmeiro – MLB Legend

    The former Ranger and Oriole - and member of the 500 HR/3,000 Hits Club - joins Kevin to chat about playing in the first night game at Wrigley Field and how veteran players teach the new kids when they come up.

    Aug 16, 2022

    48m
41. John Rocker – Former MLB Pitcher

    Never a dull moment with former MLB pitcher John Rocker as the guest. Hear about his playing days, his dabble into reality TV and marvel at the still picture used for his "phone" graphic.

    Aug 9, 2022

    51m
42. Mike Adams – Former MLB Pitcher

    Mench sits down with former MLB pitcher (and current neighbor) Mike Adams to chat about the philosophy of pitching and the mentality of coming out of the bullpen in a high-pressure point of the game.

    Aug 2, 2022

    1h 08m
43. Jeff Frye – "She Gone"

    Former baseball pro Jeff Frye joins the show (along with special co-host Mike Rhyner) to talk about the origins of #SheGone Nation plus everything wrong with online baseball instruction.

    Jul 26, 2022

    1h 08m
44. Michael Young – MLB Great

    Kevin Mench leads off his new podcast with the one and only Michael Young. The former teammates talk about their time together on the Texas Rangers, life on the road and what it's like now as a baseball dad.

    Jun 19, 2022

    1h 12m