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Big Swing Podcast

by Jam Street Media

Join Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling and co-host Cooper Surles for the Big Swing Podcast as they connect with professional athletes and give their own analysis about a variety of topics. Listen to the Big Swing Podcast, where athletes go to talk sports.

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Episodes

  1. The Last Dance

    Strip and Coop give us one last episode of The Big Swing Podcast before they say good-bye. With over 130 episodes and over 70 guests they reminisce on their podcasting journey and Coop gives us his last Beast of the Week. Thank you SWINGERS, keep SWINGING! Follow us on social media Big Swing...

  2. Strip’s Midseason Awards + NBA Western & Eastern Conference Finals

    Strip is with Producer Anthony this week as he is subbing in for Coop. Strip gives us his MLB Midseason Awards as he sees the AL MVP race being a toss up between two elite candidates. Also, with the NBA Finals coming up, can Paul George bring the Clippers back, and which two teams will be left...

  3. Strip Dives into his Viral On the Field Behavior + Shohei Ohtani & the 76ers Playoff Meltdown

    Strip addresses his on the field behavior that went viral in his last start and with Shohei Ohtani participating in the Home Run Derby, how will that help the game of baseball? We will have to “Trust the Process,” for yet another year as the 76ers are eliminated from the playoffs. With Joel…

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  4. Blue Jays Offensive Explosion! + Strip Answers Fan Question & The NBA Playoffs

    Strip and Coop are united once again as Strip had a front row seat to the 8 HR game his Blue Jays teammates put together against the Red Sox in their 18-4 win. Later, Coop asks Strip a fan question regarding an incident in Ross’ last start that you want to hear. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and the...

  5. Strip talks MLB’s Sticky Substance Problem & Early AL All-Star Starters + NBA Playoffs Talk

    Strip is with Producer Anthony this week as he gives his opinion on the MLB Sticky Substance issues and what should the MLB do? Also, with the All-Star Game voting poles open, Strip gives us his AL All-Star starting lineup through the first 60 games of the season! Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers...

  6. Blue Jays 3B, Cavan Biggio + Strip’s Pitching Adjustments

    Blue Jays Third Baseman, Cavan Biggio is now a 2x Swinger as he talks about the dominance of he and Strip’s teammate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, as well as how he has been since being on the 10-Day injured list. Every detail matters when you are a pitcher and Strip can attest to that. He explains to…

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  7. Guerrero Jr’s Dominance + LA Lakers & Clippers Game 1 Struggles

    This week we are joined by Producer Anthony as he and Coop are excited to talk about the MLB home run leader, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With the NBA Playoffs finally at our doorstep, will the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers make it out of the first round? Listen to find out and do not forget our…

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  8. Breakdown of Ross’ Last Start vs Atlanta + NBA Playoff Predictions

    Strip and Coop are back as this week, Strip breaks down his strong start vs the Atlanta Braves, and where the Blue Jays new home stadium will be. With the NBA Playoffs at our doorstep, who will make it out the Western and Eastern Conference? The guys give their predictions as with the Play-In...

  9. Baseball Media Personality, Jomboy + No-Hitters & NBA Play in Games

    With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, baseball social media personality, Jomboy knows how to entertain people in the baseball world. He brings his personality this week to the show as he discusses the growth of himself and his company, Jomboy Media, his process when putting out baseball…

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  10. Dodgers Nation Lead Editor, Clint Pasillas + Strip Stops By

    Lead Editor of Dodgers Nation, and host of Dodgers Nation’s own Blue Heaven Podcast, Clint Pasillas is at the plate to break down the recent struggles of the Dodgers. Later, Ross gives us an update as he is currently on a road trip and Coop is joined by Producer Anthony AKA, Fake Klay, to tell us...

  11. Big News for the Swingers + Dodgers & Padres Rivalry/NFL Draft Madness

    The Dodgers and Padres squared off and the games lived up to the hype. What do Strip and Coop think of the rivalry, and the battle between Trevor Bauer and Fernando Tatís Jr? With the NFL Draft coming up this week, which quarterbacks do the guys think will come off the board first? The Beast of…

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  12. Stephen Curry & Ronald Acuña’s Greatness + MLB Talk with Strip

    Strip and Coop are back this week as they discuss the tear that both Stephen Curry and Ronald Acuña have been on. Later, the guys explain how the normal 162 game season will impact players this year after just playing 60 games a year ago, and when Strip expects to be back on the field. This week,...

  13. Introducing GOATS, Kershaw vs Koufax: The Story of Two Legends

    From one leftie to the next, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Pitcher Clayton Kershaw joins Ross in breaking down the career of one of the greatest pitchers to ever step foot on the mound, Sandy Koufax. Though the first 12 years of Kershaw and Koufax’s careers are nearly identical, the differences between…

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  14. Ross Breaks Down his First Start of 2021 + Big Announcement!

    This week, Ross breaks down his first start against the New York Yankees, and his top three ball parks that he has pitched at in his career. The Baylor Bears are National Champions as they defeated Gonzaga. Strip and Coop give their thoughts on the dominate performance by the Bears. Be sure to...

  15. 2021 MLB season preview with Tim Kurkjian

    The 2021 MLB Season is finally at our doorstep, and what better guest to have to preview the season than ESPN’s Senior Analyst, Tim Kurkjian. From the elite arms on the Dodgers, to the powerful bats of the Yankees, Kurkjian gives us his predictions on which teams will be in the hunt to win it…

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  16. Blue Jays Catcher, Danny Jansen + March Madness Breakdown

    Ross’ Teammate (Blue Jays Catcher, Danny Jansen) is excited for this season as the Blue Jays enter the season as a contending team. Calling a game and being able to dissect batters is what makes catchers like Jansen elite. Jansen discusses his early struggles when entering the big leagues, and…

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  17. Saturday Rewind - Sacramento Kings Forward, Harrison Barnes

    Harrison Barnes is next up on this weeks Saturday Rewind. Being a number one recruit out of high school comes with a lot of pressure, but Barnes was ready for it. He explains his recruiting visit to the University of North Carolina and what special guest he saw there. Later, Strip and Barnes...

  18. MLB MVP & Cy Young Award Picks + March Madness Picks & Upsets!

    This week, Strip and Coop give us their predictions on who will win the MLB MVP Award and the Cy Young Award for both the NL and AL. From big time Pitchers like Walker Buehler, to ball shattering hitters like Aaron Judge, tune in to find out who they pick. It’s time for the Big Dance! NCAA March...

  19. Tyler Glasnow, Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher + Dak Prescott Contract & One Eyed, Trevor Bauer

    Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher, Tyler Glasnow joins the show this week in an entertaining episode. Glasnow discusses his time as a skater and later, goes into detail with Ross about his elite curveball. Strip and Coop break down the big contract that Dak Prescott signed with the Dallas Cowboys, and have...

  20. Strip is a Dad! + MLB Spring Training Talk

    Strip is back as he is now officially a Dad! In the middle of a pandemic, and a historic Texas snow storm, Strip tells us his rollercoaster of a story leading up to the birth of his son. We still have sports talk, as Strip and Coop dive into MLB Spring Training and what Strip thinks about his…

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  21. Cooper’s Hot Takes + Milwaukee Bucks, Pat Connaughton (Re-Release)

    Cooper is going solo this week as he gives us his hot takes for 2021. Will Russell Wilson get traded? Are the Dodgers going to repeat as World Series Champions? Listen to Cooper’s hot takes and tell us if he spot on or flat out wrong. Later, we re-release our interview with Pat Connaughton as he...

  22. Minnesota Twins Pitcher, Tyler Duffey (Re-Release)

    Due to extreme weather conditions, Strip and Coop were unable to record a new episode this week. Which is why we are re-releasing the interview with Minnesota Twins Pitcher, Tyler Duffey. Duffey dives into his baseball journey as well as his entertaining baseball stories when he was in high…

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  23. Saturday Rewind - Dodgers Director of Player Performance, Brandon McDaniel

    On this week’s Saturday Rewind, we have the Los Angeles Dodgers Director of Player Performance, Brandon McDaniel. With COVID being a huge concern during the time of this interview, Brandon explains the difficulties of maintaining his player fitness during quarantine. Also, Strip and Coop react to...

  24. MLB FA and Super Bowl Recap + Texas A&M Athletic Director, Ross Bjork

    With the Super Bowl in the books, Strip and Coop give their analysis as Tom Brady wins his seventh Super Bowl. We knew teams would eventually sign the big fish in MLB free agency, but who expected Trevor Bauer to sign with the Dodgers? Strip gives us his thoughts. The guys talk to Texas A&M...

  25. MLB CBA Talk + Super Bowl Preview & Prop Bets

    With plenty of solid free agents still on the market, and with MLB Spring Training at our doorstep, will the season start on time? Strip gives us his input and how this year could affect negotiations in 2021. The Super Bowl is finally here! Which means prop bets are here as well. Strip and Coop...

  26. MLB FA Talk & Remembering Hank Aaron + Blue Jays Pitcher, Ryan Borucki

    With MLB free agency taking shape, how big of an impact do taxes play when a player is deciding where to sign? Strip gives us an athletes perspective. We have another first time Swinger as Blue Jays Pitcher, Ryan Borucki shares where he think the Blue Jays will play this year and how it feels to…

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  27. Saturday Rewind - MLB Pitcher, Rich Hill

    On this week’s Saturday Rewind, we have MLB Pitcher, Rich Hill. In this throwback interview, Hill opens up about his baseball journey as he had to continuously bet on himself to get to where he wanted to be. Later, Hill shares his emotions with us and tells us about his foundation, “Field of...

  28. Inside Ross’ Bullpen Session & NFL Talk + Rockets Courtside Reporter, Cayleigh Griffin

    Ever wonder what is going through a pitcher’s mind in a bullpen session? Well, Ross breaks down what was going through his mind pitch-by-pitch! Strip and Coop also dive into the Conference Championship games and if any team will be able to stop Tom Brady. Later, Coop is joined by Rockets…

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  29. Remembering Tommy Lasorda w/ Orel Hershiser + MLB Free Agency & NFL Playoffs Talk

    After the unfortunate passing of Dodgers legend, Tommy Lasorda, Strip & Coop talk with 1988 WS MVP, Orel Hershiser. Hershiser talks about his time with Lasorda and the energy that he brought with him as a coach as well as a person. Later, with the NFL playoffs heating up, Strip & Coop dive into…

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  30. Saturday Rewind - Kike & Mariana Hernandez

    On this week’s Saturday Rewind, we have World Series Champion, Kike Hernandez, and Ms. Puerto Rico, Mariana Hernandez. In this 2019 interview, Mariana discusses the difficulties of pursuing an acting career as well as what it was like when Mariana met Donald Trump at the Ms. Universe pageant....

  31. NFL & CFB Playoff Talk + 7x Pro Bowl WR, Torry Holt

    2021 is finally here and with the NFL Playoffs and CFB National Championship set, Strip and Coop give us their predictions and dark horse teams to look out for. Plus, former Rams WR and Super Bowl Champion, Torry Holt joins Strip as the first guest of the year. He discusses what NFL teams have...

  32. Holiday Episode - Top Players & Plays of 2020!

    With the holiday season wrapping up and New Years right around the corner, Strip and Coop give us their list of top players and plays from 2020. From unbelievable catches by DeAndre Hopkins, to amazing NBA buzzer beaters, see if your top play, or player makes it on their list! Click the link…

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  33. MLB Spring Training Talk + TexAgs Owner & Editor, Billy Liucci

    If you want everything Texas A&M Aggies then this is the episode for you! Owner and editor of TexAgs, Billy Liucci discusses the CFB Playoff rankings and how painful it was to see the Aggies stay at number five. With COVID-19 still being an issue will MLB Spring Training start on time? Strip…

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  34. Saturday Rewind - SportsNet LA Reporter, Alanna Rizzo

    On this week’s Saturday Rewind, we have SportsNet LA Reporter, Alanna Rizzo. With social media playing such a big part in all we do, Rizzo talks about the negative aspects of social media in regard to athletes. Everyone would love to be a reporter for the Dodgers but are you willing to put in the...

  35. CFB & James Harden Talk + Blue Jays Shortstop, Bo Bichette

    Blue Jays Shortstop, Bo Bichette comes on the show as Strip gets more of his new teammates on the podcast. Bichette discusses what it is like to have his Dad as one of his coaches and what free agent he wants the Blue Jays to go after. The SEC is Nick Saban’s world and Strip and Coop explain if...

  36. MLB, NFL,& CFB Talk + Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Joe Davis

    Whether it’s Dodgers’ baseball, NCAA football and basketball, or FOX Sports play-by-play, Joe Davis is always in the booth and is now returning as a 2x Swinger! Joe gives us broadcasting 101 tips and how difficult it has been to call games with no fans. If you need a sports rundown for the week,...

  37. 100th Episode + Fan Questions!

    We have made it to the 100th episode! Strip and Coop reminisce on past episodes and their journey to episode 100. The Swingers have sent in their questions and Strip and Coop give you your answers as we play some of your video questions. The Beast of the Week is always a tip of the cap to other...

  38. Saturday Rewind - FOX Sports & Dodgers Broadcaster, Joe Davis

    On this week’s Saturday Rewind, we have FOX Sports and Dodgers Play-by-Play broadcaster, Joe Davis. Joe had to work hard to get to where he is today as he tells us what it is like replacing the great Vin Scully, and the importance of making the right call in the right moment. Strip and Coop cap…

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  39. Tampa Bay Rays Outfielder, Austin Meadows + NBA Free Agency

    ALCS Champion and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder, Austin Meadows talks about being traded to the Rays as well as their World Series run. With analytics playing a bigger role in all sports, Meadows discusses how heavy the Rays are analytically and how you have to buy in. With NBA Free Agency upon us,...

  40. Blue Jays Pitcher, Robbie Ray + NBA Trade Talk & MLB Awards

    Strip’s new teammate, Robbie Ray can now put on his résumé that he is a Swinger! Ray gives us his thoughts when he found out he was going to be teammates with Strip as they were division rivals! Also, Strip asks Ray for some Dad tips as he prepares for a baby chicken Strip to be brought into the...

  41. Saturday Rewind - World Series Champion, Clayton Kershaw

    On this weeks Saturday Rewind, we revisit Clayton Kershaw’s interview in June 2020. Kershaw was itching to get back onto the field and gave us insight on how his workouts were doing. How much do expectations grow once you win an MVP? Kershaw breaks it down and tells us what he learned from…

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  42. Former NFL QB, Mark Sanchez + NFL Picks

    Former USC and New York Jets Quarterback, Mark Sanchez is now a first time Swinger! Sanchez tells us why college football should have expanded the playoff format as well as if Trevor Lawrence will end up being a New York Jet. Strip and Coop also ask Sanchez how was his time as a Jet and how Brady...

  43. World Series MVP, Corey Seager

    Dodgers World Series champion and MVP, Corey Seager joins Strip and Coop! What were the Dodgers thinking the moment Blake Snell got taken out of the game despite his dominate performance? Seager breaks down what happened as well as what he was doing the night before game 6 of the World Series....

  44. Saturday Rewind, Dodgers WS Champion, Cody Bellinger

    Welcome to the Saturday Rewind. Strip and Coop are revisiting one of their favorite interviews in 2019 with World Series Champion for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and NL MVP, Cody Bellinger. Belli tells us if he believes in superstitions and what it's like being a young star in the city of Los…

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  45. Lakers 2020 NBA Champion, Danny Green

    2020 NBA Champion, and 2x Swinger, Danny Green returns as he adjust to life outside of the bubble and why this championship was by far the toughest one out of his three. LeBron James is great, but why does he get so much criticism? Green gives us his reasons why. It is not common when Strip and...

  46. ESPN's Buster Olney + World Series Predictions

    ESPN’s Buster Olney is now a two time swinger as he is back with Strip and Coop. With the World Series set, Olney tells us the advantages and weaknesses that both the Dodgers and the Rays have heading into this matchup. Later Olney, Strip and Coop give their predictions as who will be the World...

  47. ROSS IS BACK! + The Feeling of Getting Traded

    ROSS IS BACK SWINGERS! Strip and Coop are finally reunited. Strip gives us a breakdown of what it is like to be traded to a new team and the madness that went on once he received the news. For The Beast of the Week, Coop throws us a curveball with an actor!? Strip on the other hand tips his cap…

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  48. No. 1 Cornhole Player, Jamie Graham + Ross’ Big Message!

    No. 1 Cornhole player in the world, Jamie Graham, joins Coop to talk about his journey to the top and where he thinks the sport may be in five years. It is the last time we will have our “Take, Text with Ross” as he gives Swingers the news they have been waiting for! SUBSCRIBE and be a SWINGER!...

  49. Guest Co-Host Jerrod Johnson, Colts Offensive QC Coach

    Indianapolis Colts Offensive Quality Control Coach Jerrod Johnson, joins Coop as a guest host for this week's show. They discuss Jerrod’s involvement with the young quarterbacks of the Elite 11 QB Camp, and who they’d pick as their top 3 college football players to ever play. Will someone say...

  50. Guest Co-Host, Brett Tomko + MLB Playoffs Talk

    Former Major League pitcher, Brett Tomko joins Coop as a guest co-host. Brett discusses what it’s like being traded to another team as Strip adjusts to being a Toronto Blue Jay. With the MLB postseason right around the corner, who are the dark horses, and who is the favorite to win it all? Plus,...

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Join Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ross Stripling and co-host Cooper Surles for the Big Swing Podcast as they connect with professional athletes and give their own analysis about a variety of topics. Listen to the Big Swing Podcast, where athletes go to talk sports.

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