The Max Mannis Pod

Dusty Baker reflects on a near 60-year career, finally winning a ring as a manager, and shares amazing Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson and Roberto Clemente stories0:00 Intro3:00 Why does Dusty Baker love baseball?7:00 Watching baseball as a player, coach and manager10:21 Dusty's biggest influences14:46 Finding purpose, fighting racial tensions with Hank Aaron20:34 What is Dusty still learning about baseball?22:08 "Anti-analytics" label26:52 Finally winning a World Series as a manager with 2022 Astros32:21 Why he doesn't think about the Hall of Fame35:14 Dusty's "Jewish godson" teaching him about Kosher food40:13 Dusty's favorite baseball minds43:13 Bob Gibson, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente stories#mlb #baseball #sports #manager #dustybaker #astros #dodgers #braves #reds #cubs #giants #nationals #jewish #judaism #kosher #pirates #analytics #god #faith #religion #halloffame 

Previewing all 30 MLB teams and giving World Series and awards picks ahead of Opening Day!Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:04 AL East10:33 AL Central18:06 AL West23:43 NL East30:39 NL Central36:02 NL West40:46 World Series, Awards picks#mlb #baseball #sports #openingday #yankees #dodgers

Dave Sims shares amazing Vin Scully stories, speaks on the beauty of radio and previews the 2026 Yankees season!0:00 Intro7:32 How doing radio compares to TV15:08 Similarities in covering Yankees, Mariners17:55 Learning from legendary radio broadcasters20:34 Vin Scully stories26:23 Yankees changes over the years31:45 2026 Yankees outlook#yankees #newyork #mlb #baseball #sports #aaronjudge #nyc #ny #mariners #dodgers #vinscully #radio #broadcast #tv 

Team Israel manager and Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus joins the show to preview the upcoming tournament and discuss what makes the Yankees different from other organizations in MLB! Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:15 How catchers watch baseball5:43 Aaron Boone, Ben Rice9:08 How Yankees balance analytics and scouting14:01 Team Israel's culture and camaraderie 19:50 Recruiting Team Israel, lineups and in-game decisions25:24 Environment at WBC games#mlb #baseball #sports #ny #nyc #newyork #yankees #newyorkyankees #jew #jewish #judaism #israel #wbc #worldbaseballclassic #teamisrael #dominicanrepublic #dr #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #harrisonbader #venezuela #nicaragua #netherlands

Jomboy Media's Big Baby David joins the show for a peek behind the curtain at what it's like producing Talkin' Yanks and a reflection on how far JM has come since he joined in 2018Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:05 Why BBD loves baseball11:57 Early Jomboy Media days30:49 Working in baseball while still being a fan37:50 Process of producing Talkin' Yanks47:12 Biggest changes + learnings since starting at JM#yankees #newyork #mlb #baseball #sports #nyc #ny #jomboy #jomboymedia #talkinyanks #podcast #aaronjudge #content #show #producer 

Ken Davidoff joins the show for a conversation about covering the Yankees for three decades, George and Hal Steinbrenner, and how sports journalism has changed in the social media ageTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:29 Ken's love of baseball vs. love of journalism7:36 George Steinbrenner's Yankees15:14 Yankees culture changes18:09 Social media changing journalism28:12 The Post's different Yankees reporters31:08 Ken's new bookKen's new book is out now! https://www.amazon.com/101-Lessons-Dugout-Baseball-Softball/dp/B0F7H3553S

Harrison Bader joins the show to talk why he signed with the Giants, who he's pumped to play with, and preview the upcoming World Baseball Classic with Team IsraelTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:57 Why Bader signed with the Giants4:27 Buster Posey and Tony Vitello9:18 What he learned with Phillies, Twins13:24 Joining Giants' defensive studs like Matt Chapman17:45 Learning a new ballpark's outfield20:58 Playing in the Dodgers' division22:40 Upcoming WBC with Team Israel

Chris Rose joins the show to discuss Cleveland sports, the path from MLB Network to Jomboy Media, the evolution of sports media and much moreTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:41 Growing up a Cleveland baseball fan6:50 Career journey to MLB and JM11:54 Differences between Intentional Talk and Jomboy Media16:38 Being entertaining while being informative23:50 Covering players you know personally28:32 Current players grew up on Intentional Talk30:46 Doing what he loves

Ryan Weathers joins the show to discuss being traded to the Yankees, growing up as the son of a big leaguer, everything he's learned about pitching data and much more!Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:54 How Weathers found out he was traded to the Yankees5:54 Changing pitch mix, facing adversity with early struggles11:10 Fitting into Yankees rotation and clubhouse14:23 Dad's Yankees career, playing at Yankee Stadium as a visitor17:21 Debuting during 2020 playoffs, pitching as a swingman20:49 Developing confidence23:32 Using technology to his advantage30:57 Favorite pitchers to talk pitching with35:15 Baseball players LOVE golfing39:20 Talking pitching with LHP vs. RHP

Talkin' Jake joins the pod to discuss growing Jomboy Media, life before JM, the MLB deal, interviewing Yankees manager Aaron Boone and much moreTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:27 Why does Jake love baseball?7:30 Jake's career before Jomboy Media19:02 The grind of covering baseball26:40 How Jomboy and Jake follow baseball differently35:54 Aaron Boone interviews43:20 Players hearing what you say48:59 Early Jomboy Media hires53:04 MLB investing in Jomboy Media#mlb #baseball #sports #yankees #nyc #newyork #newyorkcity #jomboy #jomboymedia #aaronjudge #shoheiohtani #podcast 

Michael Kay joins the pod to discuss the 2025 Yankees, George and Hal Steinbrenner, the future of baseball, and living out his childhood dream as the voice of the YankeesTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:32 Why does Michael Kay love baseball?4:02 Yankees fan expectations10:10 George Steinbrenner13:17 2025 Yankees + Hal, Boone and Cashman19:07 Michael living out his childhood dream23:47 Yankees fan misconceptions 26:47 State of baseball 31:11 Jomboy Media + baseball in the social media age34:44 Long term outlook for baseball

Suzyn Waldman reflects on her career, shares Aaron Judge, CC Sabathia and Don Mattingly stories, and explains how the sport can maintain its charm in the futureTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:14 Why Suzyn loves baseball9:39 Representing the charm and humanity of baseball17:33 Aaron Judge's journey + 2025 playoffs25:23 Different ways of watching baseball31:55 Overcoming adversity as a woman in sports in the 1980s36:46 Suzyn's work ethic and passion41:15 Baseball losses that stick with you forever43:39 Reflecting on Suzyn's career + CC Sabathia anecdotes49:14 How can baseball maintain its charm and humanity in the future?

Cameron Maybin joins the show for a passionate discussion about the current state of the Yankees, as well as the role of analytics and fundamentals in modern day baseballTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:29 Welcome Cameron Maybin!3:50 How the Yankees address the media/fans11:44 Playing for Aaron Boone compared to other managers17:39 Boone defending players vs. honesty to fans22:56 Experience with Cashman + rest of Yankees org28:57 Managerial styles at different points of his career31:58 Veteran leadership to complement managers38:26 Player development + fundamentals43:34 Analytics and fundamentals aren’t mutually exclusive 48:23 Luis Arraez type players for the Yankees53:24 How analytical are the Brewers and Astros?56:46 Steven Kwan vs. Jasson Dominguez for the Yankees59:51 Finding common ground

Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer joins the show to announce his WBC commitment and discuss being traded for Manny Machado, debuting during COVID, Charlie Morton's mentorship and much more!Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:06 Dean Kremer joins the show!4:13 Dean’s baseball origin story7:22 Pitching development/analytics14:58 Being traded for Manny Machado20:46 Debuting during COVID24:14 Camden Yards changing dimensions26:21 Pitching in WBC with Team Israel28:31 ANNOUNCEMENT!30:21 Jewish/Israeli identity in MLB33:46 October 7th

ESPN’s Jeff Passan on breaking news, why baseball is the best, and being TERRIFIED of Tommy PhamTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:39 Jeff joins the show!7:38 Should Yankees fans expect “World Series or bust”?10:28 Jeff’s journey in baseball16:33 Balancing his love of baseball with his career20:17 Devers trade breaking on Father’s Day22:00 Jeff roasts me + shares hair secrets25:10 Advocating for baseball on national shows33:06 Breaking news vs. writing articles36:30 Jacob Wilson and FORTNITE?38:00 Daily schedule on big news days41:53 Kyle Schwarber is the BEST44:46 Interviewing older vs. younger players46:36 Rapid fire baseball superlatives49:34 Tommy Pham scares Jeff51:22 Favorite career moments

JC Escarra on journey to MLB, catching Max Fried and telling a manager "trade me or I'll retire"Tickets for Somerset Patriots game: https://so6.glitnirticketing.com/soticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_Friends+of+Max+Mannis0:00 Intro4:15 Welcome JC Escarra!6:30 Escarra was never a catcher12:40 Told a coach “trade me or I’m retiring”14:03 Substitute teacher story15:55 Why JC loves baseball18:58 Getting back into catching21:03 Yankees player development + analytics23:59 Game prep + framing26:45 Catching a big league staff29:19 Prospects he came up with31:45 Yankees pitching development35:24 Max Fried38:41 Playing with Cole, Fried and Rodon40:40 Torpedo bats44:53 Best parts of being a big leaguer46:47 Reflecting on journey while living in the now

Twins outfielder Harrison Bader on playing with Aaron Judge, center field defense, NYC baseball and WBC announcementTickets for Somerset Patriots game: https://so6.glitnirticketing.com/soticket/cms/view.php?id=tile_Friends+of+Max+MannisTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:23 Harrison Bader joins the show!6:30 Harrison’s baseball journey17:06 Coming up with Cardinals21:00 Center field defense26:44 Playing with Byron Buxton/Carlos Correa31:31 Aaron Judge 62 HR and Albert Pujols 700 HR chase33:44 Playing in New York vs. the midwest36:49 Swag as part of identity40:44 How Harrison has developed since being a rookie43:23 Being traded to Yankees48:06 Biomechanics of swinging54:55 Jewish culture58:40 ANNOUNCEMENT!

Diamondbacks prospect Jacob Steinmetz joins the show to discuss his unique career, Orthodox Jewish challenges in baseball, and striking out Manny Machado in the World Baseball ClassicTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:36 Diamondbacks spring training stories5:55 Jacob’s baseball journey11:54 Pitching philosophy20:00 Being an Orthodox Jew in baseball27:42 Playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic

Yankees prospect Harrison Cohen joins the show to tell his story of signing with the Yankees, fun Ben Rice stories, his Jewish heritage and plenty more.Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:40 2020 draft + getting signed by Yankees 8:38 Playing with Ben Rice16:00 Evolution of relationship with baseball24:25 Meeting Yankees legends at camp30:00 Coping with going undrafted33:30 Baseball as a constant in life38:09 Baseball as a Jewish sport45:50 Studying film of pitchers growing up

Fast-rising Yankees prospect Eric Reyzelman joins the show to discuss spring training, his journey from college to the Yankees, pitching philosophy, the facial hair policy change and much more.Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:40 Yankees Spring Training stories9:00 Lessons from injury struggles18:10 Why we love baseball25:38 Yankees pitching development + analytics33:34 Coaching styles at each level40:17 LSU memories + Paul Skenes/Dylan Crews44:39 Yankees facial hair policy change