EP64 – Former Marine and Current University of Louisville Pitcher Anthony Silkwood
Anthony Silkwood, RHP for Louisville University and former United States Marine, joined the show to share his experience. Anthony’s journey has taken him from service
Anthony Silkwood, RHP for Louisville University and former United States Marine, joined the show to share his experience. Anthony’s journey has taken him from service

Hitting coach Dan Hennigan of Brain and Barrel Hitting joins the show for a great hitting discussion. We dive into the mindset of the hitter

University of Maryland strength and conditioning coach Will Franco joined the show with great insight into Division 1 baseball training. Watch the YouTube version here.

Baseball analyst, suthor, podcast host, statistician, and Marine Corps Veteran Rayn Spaeder joined us to talk all things baseball. We touch on some baseball statistics

In episode 60, we discuss the MLB partnership with the major Independent baseball leagues around the country. Dan posted a twitter poll (@coachdanblewett) asking about

Former collegiate coach and current assistant executive director of the ABCA Ryan Brownlee joins the show for a great discussion. We cover collegiate coaching, parents

Mike Falsetti joins the show to discuss the new wave of defensive catching techniques. We touch on one-knee setup, blocking, pitch calling, and blending the

Strength Coach Andrew Sacks joins the show to discuss baseball strength, youth training, and programming for baseball players. We dive into movement, optimal exercises, and

In this episode, we tackle what true player development actually constitutes. Training for development, tools for development, instincts for the game of baseball, and what

In this episode we talked about all types of bunts and whether or not bunting is stupid in today’s modern game of baseball. PFPs and

In this episode we discuss joining a new team and entering a new environment, as a player and a parent. Then we dive into good

Dan and Bobby discuss outdated drills and the logic behind them – wrist flips and how the ball spins is a major topic of concern.

In episode 52, the guys discuss Fernando Tatis Jr’s Grand Slam on a 3-0 count and the repercussions it has in the clubhouse. Baseball is

Ryan Copeland, head baseball coach at the University of Illinois Springfield, joined us to talk about how technology helps his team win 40+ games a

Some pitchers throw more strikes than others, but we don’t really know why. Mechanics matter, but many pitchers throw more strikes with worse mechanics. Liam

We discuss Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac getting in trouble for breaking COVID rules, dating front office women, Marcus Stroman oping out; Shohei Ohtani –

The guys start off the discussion with Dan’s favorite east coast treat, Old Bay. They dive into food and deciding whether to charge into a

Barton Smith, professor of mechanical engineering at Utah State University, talked with us about pitch aerodynamics, seam shifted wake (SSW) pitches and how they work,

Alan Nathan, Doctor of physics, brings his expertise on the show to talk some science. We dive into aluminum bat standards, launch angle, exit velocity,

Independent College Recruiter Josh Rudd comes on the show with great insight into baseball recruiting for prep athletes and families. We discuss the approach players

Darren Gurney, assistant coach for Lehman College baseball in New York, joined us for a unique conversation. Also an economics teacher at New Rochelle HS,

Dusty Napoleon, assistant coach at Northwestern University, joined us to talk about recruiting, tech, analytics, how college and pro baseball are changing, and much more.

The guys discuss the importance of breathing and properly controlling your breath through the nose. The SF Giants had the first woman coach in an

In this episode, Dan and Bob discuss the idea of “antifragility,” a concept Dan has been reading about of late in a highly recommended book

On episode 40, we dive into pitchers and catchers. Is it safe for a catcher to go out and pitch in a tournament after catching

Dan and Bob are joined by Prep Baseball Report New York/Pennsylvania Director Dan Cevette. They discuss amateur scouting of prep players and evaluating young players

Dan and Bob discuss parents bringing drinks to the dugout and when is appropriate to approach the dugout during a game. They also dive into

Dan and Bobby recapped the hitting showdown between Jeff Frye and Richard Schenck, talked about Barry Bond and plate discipline. Plus, Asif Shah–former pro hitter–joined

The highly anticipated MBB with Rich and Jeff did not disappoint. We discuss hitting mechanics, former coaches, approach, mindset, and throw a few personal jabs.

The guys talk about in-season weight training for athletes and how to program for muscle building. Bob and Dan also discuss recognizing 2020 MLB stats

This morning on MBB we discuss Dan’s Xpert Summit pitching debate victory. We also get into youth coaching, tournament company greed, and lack of enthusiasm

Chelsea Ladd of Dugoutdish.com joined us to talk about her passion for old time players, indy ball, minor league baseball, and what it’s like being

Adam Pohl, Baltimore Orioles AA affiliate Bowie Baysox radio announcer, joins the show to discuss the current MLB and MiLB situation, marketing, and the pace

Charles Bolden, newly hired head baseball coach at UW-Eau Claire, comes on the show to talk baseball strategy and how a college coach analyzes recruiting

The guys talk a world currently with no baseball and losing the opportunity to usher professional sports back into the country. They also discuss some
Amanda Smith of White Zone Coaching talks softball recruiting, the skills players need, and her journey through D1 and D2 softball. Amanda is also an

The MBB guys discuss the current landscape in the USA, the MLB player union’s proposal to kick start the season, and some thoughts on the

Mike Ashmore joins Dan and Bobby to discuss some current events surrounding the Mets, Independent Baseball, and minor league pay. Mike covers his journalistic journey

Dan and Bobby talk about velocity – hitting it, and supplying it from the mound. The velocity vs command: which is better argument is, well…stupid.

Dan and Bob discuss proposals for college baseball to shift the season, as well as high school baseball proposals in Illinois to make it a

Rick Camp, radio producer and podcast host, joined us to talk The Last Dance and his new podcast, Basketball Camp. We also discuss Chicago sports

It’s not clear what we talked about, but it was a fun conversation.

Lucas Cook, hitting coach and college strength coach (and Dan’s former business partner) joined us to talk about college strength training, coronavirus limitations, and whether

Jeremy Nowak joins us to discuss his transition from professional baseball to professional long drive competitor. He describes the transformation of his golf swing, data

Richard Schenck joined us on the podcast to discuss all things hitting. Rich describes his process and evolution as an instructor, working with professional hitters

Bill Murphy, a former LHP for the A’s and Blue Jays, joined us to talk about Taiwanese baseball, Japanese baseball, adapting to other cultures, California’s

Matt Swope, assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from the University of Maryland, sat down to talk hitting drills, tech, D1 baseball and much more. Follow

Asif Shah, former pro outfielder who retired with a .312 batting average over seven pro seasons, joined us to talk about his Pakistani heritage, dealing

Chris Carminucci of the Arizona Diamondbacks joined us to share his experience as a 12-year scout and now front office member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Current Tampa Bay Rays scout Zach Clark gives insights on scouting amateur players, the new wave of coaches in baseball, and when to trust yourself.

MLB veteran Jeff Frye joined us to discuss his time in professional baseball. He also gave insights on confidence in his hitting approach, hitting mechanics

Legendary coach Ed Blankmeyer of the Mets (formerly with St. Johns) joined us to talk baseball, father-son relationships, how the game is changing, pitch-calling and

UMBC Baseball head coach Liam Bowen joined us to talk everything college baseball. Coach Bowen crushed it on recruiting, playing in college and how players

Isaac Hess, a former left-handed pro pitcher, joins us to talk about how his degenerative hip disorder and hip replacement never held him back, how

Frank Alexander ATC is part of the rehab team of Yankees team doctor, Dr. Chris Ahmad. He joined us on the podcast to talk about

Dan and Bobby bounce around topics including the MLB proposed Bio-dome season, Coronavirus impact on sport seasons and education, vaccines and even Bill Gates. Enjoy!

Scout for the Milwaukee Brewers, Wynn Pelzer, came on the show to talk about how pitching and hitting has changed, how your role can define

In episode 7 we talked openers, injury prevention when MLB reopens, coronavirus shortening the season, Bladerunner, sports injuries, and tons of more deep wisdom from

In this episode, Dan and Bobby discuss transgender athlete participation, the NCAA ruling on spring sport athlete eligibility, and paying minor league baseball players during

In episode 5, Dan and Bobby compare Joe Mauer and Yadier Molina. They also discuss giving hope versus hard truth to players, realistic baseball advice,

In episode 4, Dan and Bobby speak to former professional pitcher Sean Gleason about college baseball and the MLB Draft. We also discuss what is

In episode three, Dan and Bobby talk about biomechanics – are womens’ swings actually different than mens’? They also dive into wood bats vs metal

In this episode, Dan and Bobby explore why hitting twitter is becoming so contentious, with coaches mocking and berating each other left and right. They

In the first episode of the Morning Brushback, Dan and Bobby discuss what’s happening with the coronavirus, college scholarships, and the vast uncertainty of the