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RizzoCast
by Steven Rissotto
Podcast & Talk Show profiling athletes, coaches, media, entertainers, and more! Hosted by @StevenRissotto.
Episodes
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RizzoCast E186: Former San Francisco Giants LHP Caleb Baragar Returns
Today’s guest is former San Francisco Giants pitcher Caleb Baragar, who joins the podcast for the second time—and a lot has happened since his last appearance. Since then, Caleb’s baseball journey has taken him across just about every level and corner of the professional game: independent ball…
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RizzoCast E185: Former KTVU Anchor Frank Somerville
In Episode 185 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former KTVU News anchor Frank Somerville to discuss his journey to sobriety, thoughts on modern news media, delivering news as an anchor, the art of storytelling, Bay Area sports scene, facing reality as an alcoholic, getting clean, what’s next and...
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RizzoCast E184: Former MLB RHP Dominic Leone
In episode 184 of RizzoCast, we are joined by longtime big-league right-hander Dominic Leone, who pitched parts of 11 seasons with nine different MLB teams and played a key role in the San Francisco Giants’ 2021 postseason run! We discuss his early years breaking in with Seattle, bouncing around...
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RizzoCast E183: Former San Francisco Giants LHP Ty Blach
In episode 183 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies left-hander Ty Blach!We discuss his time in San Francisco, debuting against his hometown Rockies, outdueling Clayton Kershaw, hitting his first big-league homer, and what it was like pitching for Bruce...
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RizzoCast E182: Former MLB RHP Matt Wisler
In episode 182 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed reliever Matt Wisler! We talk about the MLB postseason, new endeavor in the business world, discovering the medical device industry, advising college athletes, assisting former players, the development of his slider and...
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RizzoCast E181: Former MLB LHP Randy Choate
We're BACK! In episode 181 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former left-handed reliever Randy Choate (the episode was previously recorded in January). We discuss his big league career, if there was a LOOGY group chat, what happens in the bullpen, his infamous errant throw in the 2014 playoffs and…
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RizzoCast E180: 40-year-old JUCO player Aaron Rouselle
In episode 180 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Delaware County Community College baseball player Aaron Rouselle. We discuss Aaron's journey as a 40-year-old JUCO product, surviving cancer and two liver translants, what he’s about to embark on, what he’s looking forward to most, being a mentor,...
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RizzoCast E179: Former MLB Infielder Ryan Theriot
In episode 179 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Ryan Theriot to discuss the current MLB scene, Paul Skenes interning for him, winning a title at LSU, playing in the big leagues, getting his uniform dirty, playing for La Russa and Bochy, scoring the winning run in the 2012 World...
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RizzoCast E178: Sacred Heart Prep Head Coach Sean McMillan
In episode 178 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Sacred Heart Prep head baseball coach Sean McMillan to discuss his career in coaching, getting ready for the upcoming season, mentoring players, running a high school program, trends in baseball strategy, this generation of players and more! Check out...
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RizzoCast E177: 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot w/ Max Greenfield
In episode 177 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Caught Looking Podcast host Max Greenfield! We discuss the 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, every candidate in detail from Bobby Abreu to Billy Wagner, arguments surrounding Brian McCann and Russell Martin, CC Sabathia vs Andy Pettitte, Dustin Pedroia’s…
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RizzoCast E176: Bay Area Sports Writing Legend Ray Ratto
In episode 176 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Bay Area sports writing legend and current Defector staff writer Ray Ratto! We discuss what to expect from Buster Posey as San Francisco Giants' president of baseball operations, the Giants' offseason free agent plans, the golden batter rule, MLB...
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RizzoCast E175: SFBay founder Jesse Garnier
In episode 175 of RizzoCast, we are joined by SFBay founder and San Francisco State journalism chair Jesse Garnier to discuss his career in journalism, news scene in San Francisco, the changing industry, covering 9/11 in New York, origin story of SFBay, covering sports, working with student...
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RizzoCast E174: Former Oakland A's athletic trainer Joe Trujillo
In episode 174 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Oakland A's athletic trainer Joe Trujillo. We discuss getting introduced to sports medicine, coaching HS baseball, becoming an athletic trainer with the A’s, spending a year in the Dominican Republic, working for a Professional organization,...
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RizzoCast E173: TrevsChirps heckler Trevor Gilmore
In episode 173 of RizzoCast, we are joined by TrevsChirps star and professional heckler Trevor Gilmore! We discuss his Giants fandom, the origins of his brand, getting kicked out of stadiums, hilarious NASCAR experience, developing chirps for players, social media strategy, process of filming and...
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RizzoCast E172: Former MLB RHP Justin Masterson
In episode 172 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB right-handed pitcher Justin Masterson! We discuss keeping up with baseball today, his favorite teammates, hotel aliases, being born in Jamacia, religon in baseball, playing for Tony Gwynn at SDSU, playing in Cleveland, pitching deep into...
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RizzoCast E171: Avila University Commit Jordan Renteria
In episode 171 of RizzoCast, we are joined by new Avila University commit Jordan Renteria! We discuss his commitment to Avila, what made the program appealing, expectations of the midwest, developing a strong work ethic, coming in as a two-way player, choosing the JUCO route, playing at Canada...
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RizzoCast E170: Steven Rissotto
In episode 170 of RizzoCast, we're turning the tables a little bit. RizzoCast host Steven Rissotto is the guest and the one answering the questions. Thanks to Tylor Hall for hosting! They discuss Steven's intro to baseball, playing career, starting RizzoCast, graduating college, covering the…
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RizzoCast E169: Ikes Love & Sandwiches founder Ike Shehadeh
In episode 169 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Ikes Love & Sandwiches founder Ike Shehadeh! We discuss the early origins of Ikes, the story behind putting his face on the brand, shutting out the haters, blending sports and food, favorite celebrity friends, the famous Ohtani offer, fighting through...
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RizzoCast E168: Riordan Head Baseball Coach Craig Sargent
In episode 168 of RizzoCast, we are joined by new Archbishop Riordan head baseball coach Craig Sargent. We discuss his recent hiring, the plan to transform Riordan’s baseball program, coaching with his dad, hiring Bill Laskey as pitching coach, Bay Area sports fandom, mentor, develop and win,...
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RizzoCast E167: Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Darren Ford
In episode 167 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Darren Ford! We discuss his new venture into managing, communicating with young players, the importance of speed to a team, a wild MLB debut, his tenure with the Giants, winning a World Series ring in 2010…
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RizzoCast E166: San Francisco State LHP Nathan Shinn
In episode 166 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco State University left-handed pitcher Nathan Shinn in the first ever in-person episode! We discuss the his junior season at SFSU, growing as a leader, attending the same high school as Brandon Crawford, the art of pitching, working deep...
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Why I Love the Game E7
In Episode 7 of Why I Love the Game, we are joined by two baseball fans — Nick Vides and Nathan Swords — as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more! Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vnick198 Follow Nathan on...
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RizzoCast E165: Tampa Bay Rays LHP Patrick Wicklander
In episode 165 of RizzoCast, we are are joined by Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Patrick Wicklander! We discuss the beginning of spring training, his offseason workouts, the Rays' pitching philosophy, tossing a no-hitter in high school, growing up in the Bay Area, pitching at Arkansas, playing with...
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RizzoCast E164: Jeff Pearlman returns
In episode 164 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto and Sean Young are joined by New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman! They discuss the fall of Sports Illustrated, advice to young journalists, humanizing athletes, becoming an author, Tupac book reporting, Barry Bonds, Lenny Dykstra, Deion...
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RizzoCast E163: University of Nevada, Reno Infielder Jesse Pierce
In episode 163 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Nevada, Reno infielder Jesse Pierce! We discuss the beginning of the college season, improvements this offseason, taking on a leadership position, going from D1 to JUCO, participating in showcases, almost quitting the game, re-growing…
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RizzoCast E162: Ole Miss shortstop Luke Hill
In episode 162 of RizzoCast, we are joined by University of Mississippi shortstop Luke Hill to discuss his upcoming sophomore season, entering the transfer portal, departing Arizona State, becoming a 2025 MLB draft prospect, learning the metal side of baseball, gaining motivation, supporting...
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Why I Love the Game E6
In episode 6 of Why I Love the Game, we are joined by three baseball fans –– Addison from Sacramento, CJ from Alabama, and AJ from St. Louis –– as they share their story about how they fell in love with the game, a few of their favorite all-time moments and more! Follow Addison on Twitter:...
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RizzoCast E161: Chicago Cubs infielder Miles Mastrobuoni
In episode 161 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Chicago Cubs infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to discuss his baseball upbringing, idolizing Derek Jeter, playing at Yankee Stadium and Wrigley Field, the value of the JUCO route, behind the scenes of getting traded, hitting approach, stealing bases, his...
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RizzoCast E160: Oakland A's broadcaster Johnny Doskow
In episode 160 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Oakland A's broadcaster Johnny Doskow to discuss Shohei Ohtani's new deal, the difficulties with calling a bad team, working with Dallas Braden, adjusting to TV, favorite calls, life in MiLB, Drew Robinson's comeback, Sacramento as an expansion…
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RizzoCast E159: MLB Network Host Alanna Rizzo
In episode 159 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB Network host Alanna Rizzo! We discuss Shohei Ohtani's free agency, Todd Helton's HOF candidacy, her career in broadcasting, the role of a on-field reporter, being bilingual in journalism, objectivity on-air, thoughts on podcasters and bloggers,...
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RizzoCast E158: Sacramento River Cats broadcaster Zack Bayrouty
In episode 158 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Sacramento River Cats play-by-play broadcaster Zack Bayrouty to discuss his career in baseball, bonding with a minor league fan base, calling basketball vs baseball, play-by-play style, the art of storytelling, making his MLB debut, learning from...
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RizzoCast E157: Richmond Flying Squirrels Broadcaster Trey Wilson
In episode 157 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Richmond Flying Squirrels broadcaster Trey Wilson about the differences in calling basketball, journey fro K-Mart to the broadcast booth, gameday routine, announcing advice, bouncing back from mistakes, working with players, young Giants prospects and...
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RizzoCast E156: MLB outfielder Luis Gonzalez
In episode 156 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB outfielder Luis Gonzalez. We discuss his Mexican roots, being bilingual in a big league clubhouse, almost playing for Team Mexico in the WBC, getting a chance with the San Francisco Giants, his approach offensively, celebrating after his first MLB...
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RizzoCast E155: Former MLB Infielder Daniel Descalso
In episode 155 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Daniel Descalso! We discuss the magical 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks season, falling short in the World Series, if the D-Backs were ahead of schedule, Torey Lovullo's influence, Corbin Carroll's ROY season, his career in the big...
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RizzoCast E154: San Francisco Chronicle baseball writer John Shea
In episode 154 of RizzoCast we are joined by San Francisco Chronicle national baseball writer John Shea! We discuss Bruce Bochy winning his fourth ring, Dusty Baker's retirement, Bob Melvin's hiring in San Francisco, the Giants outlook in 2024, behind-the-scenes of working on his Willie Mays…
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RizzoCast E153: Tampa Bay Rays RHP Owen Stevenson
In episode 153 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Tampa Bay Rays 2023 19th round pick RHP Owen Stevenson. We discuss growing up in San Francisco, his favorite spots in the city, developing during a pandemic, pitching in the Cape Cod League, his time at the University of San Francisco and Arizona…
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RizzoCast E152: MLB agent Tucker Ward
In episode 152 of RizzoCast, we are joined by MLB agent Tucker Ward to discuss his playing career, growing up with a big league dad, the MLB Postseason, Arizona Fall League visits, the transition from player to agent, advising collegiate and professional players, the day-to-day operations…
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RizzoCast E151: CBS Sports social media manager Danny Vietti
In episode 151 of RizzoCast, we are joined by CBS Sports social media manager Danny Vietti! We discuss players being honored during the final game of the regular season, preview the MLB Postseason, the different paths for the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles, the unstoppability of the Atlanta...
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RIzzoCast E150: Point Loma Nazarene RHP Michael Sarhatt
In episode 150 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Point Loma Nazarene University right-hander Michael Sarhatt! We discuss his new school, goals for the upcoming season, how he started loving the game, status as a JUCO bandit, playing for summer teams in Duluth and Anchorage, attempt at becoming a...
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RizzoCast E149: Former San Francisco Giants GM Bobby Evans
In episode 149 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants general manager Bobby Evans to discuss his journey to the big leagues, developing young players, three championships in five years, Bruce Bochy stories, acquiring good people, his tenure as GM, how things ended, what he's…
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RizzoCast E148: Former San Francisco Giants LHP Caleb Baragar
In episode 148 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Caleb Baragar! We discuss his recent release from the Cleveland Guardians organization, fixing mechanical issues, working at Driveline in Arizona, pitching philosophy, choosing JUCO, a possible issue…
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RizzoCast E147: Bay Area Sports Host Rod Brooks
In episode 147 of RizzoCast, Steven Rissotto is joined by longtime Bay Area sports talk host Rod Brooks! They discuss the MLB Trade Deadline, moves the Giants can make, the impressive contributions from their young players, if Shohei Ohtani should've been traded, Rod's epic Astrodome story…
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RizzoCast E146: Former San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson
In episode 146 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson! We discuss playing in the Independent League with the Long Island Ducks, a desire to return to MLB, reinventing himself, playing for Wally Backman, battling through injuries, getting denied during...
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RizzoCast E145: San Francisco Giants Infielder Quinn McDaniel
In episode 145 of RizzoCast, we are joined by 2023 San Francisco Giants fifth-round pick Quinn McDaniel to discuss getting selected in the MLB draft, joining the Giants organization, playing in front of MLB scouts, his time at the University of Maine, offensive approach, playing second base,...
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RizzoCast E144: Former MLB Infielder Grant Green
In episode 144 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Grant Green. We discuss his illustrious college career at USC, the pressure of being a first round pick, playing with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, entering into the financial world after baseball, his desire to help advise...
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RizzoCast E143: Saint Louis University RHP Owen Chaffin
In episode 143 of RizzoCast, we are joined by Saint Louis University right-hander Owen Chaffin! We discuss the 2023 season for the Billikens, balancing academics, taking the JUCO route, preparation between and on start days, his mindset on the mound, bat flips and fist pumps, a preview for SLU...
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RizzoCast E142: Former MLB Infielder Casey McGehee
In episode 142 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former MLB infielder Casey McGehee to discuss his first season as head coach at Union University, building a college program, teaching life lessons, how he fell in love with the game, offensive approach, playing on good Brewers teams, his stint in...
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RizzoCast E141: Former New York Post Baseball Writer Ken Davidoff
In episode 141 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former New York Post baseball columnist Ken Davidoff to discuss his career covering the Mets and Yankees, the hardships of writing on a beat, accumulating sources, future of sportswriting, covering Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter, asking Gerrit Cole...
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RizzoCast E140: San Francisco Giants Ballpark Host Anthony Garcia
In episode 140 of RizzoCast, we are joined by San Francisco Giants in-game ballpark host Anthony Garcia to discuss his new gig with the club, culture around Oracle Park, connecting with fans, bringing energy, ballpark proposals, Barry Bonds' HOF case, hosting Summer Sunday, crop of Giants young...
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RizzoCast E139: Former Phillies shortstop and manager Larry Bowa
In Episode 139 of RizzoCast, we are joined by former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star shortstop and coach Larry Bowa to discuss his 16-year big league career, failing to make high school teams, winning gold gloves, the evolution of the shortstop position, Bryce Harper, the toughest pitcher he's...
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Podcast & Talk Show profiling athletes, coaches, media, entertainers, and more! Hosted by @StevenRissotto.
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