Former NFL player David Klingler is today’s guest. David had a legendary collegiate career at the University of Houston and was a Heisman finalist in 1991. As a result, David was drafted in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. Following his six seasons in the NFL, David exchanged his football playbook for seminary textbooks. After earning his…

Today’s guest is Ted Barrett, a retired Major League Baseball umpire who worked multiple World Series and All-Star games during his illustrious career. Ted has the distinction of being the only MLB umpire to have worked three perfect games including NY Yankee David Cone’s perfect game in 1999. In this episode, Ted gives listeners a behind the scene…

Today’s guest is Paul (“Hembo”) Hembekides, on-air personality for Greeny and Get Up on ESPN. Hembo is a New York Times bestselling author and uses numbers and statistics to enlighten sports fans. He co-authored Got Your Number with ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and discusses future writing projects with Greenberg. In this episode, Hembo shares how he live…

Mickey Weston played fifteen years of professional baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays. Mickey currently serves as the chaplain for the Chicago White Sox and as executive director of Unlimited Potential, a collection of former ballplayers helping current ballplayers follow Jesus. Micke…

Sean Casey played twelve years in the Major Leagues while going to three All Star games (1999, 2001 and 2004). The former first baseman was hitting coach for the New York Yankees (2023) and currently serves as an analyst on the MLB Network. Sean was nicknamed “The Mayor” by his fellow MLB players for his outgoing personality and infectious energy. …

Travis Hafner is today’s guest on the Post Game podcast. Travis played twelve years in the Major Leagues with the Texas Rangers (2002), New York Yankees (2013) and most notably, the Cleveland Indians (2003-2012). The former first baseman and designated hitter describes growing up in rural North Dakota and making it to the Majors despite not playing…

World Series MVP Scott Brosius is the guest on today’s episode of Post Game with Paul Golden. Brosius, an Oregon native, played for the Oakland Athletics (1991-1997) before being traded to the New York Yankees (1998-2001). The former All-Star third baseman describes playing on the 1998 New York Yankees—considered one of the greatest teams of all ti…

2022 Stanley Cup champion Josh Manson is today’s guest on the podcast. Josh is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League. Originally drafted by the Anaheim Ducks (2011), Josh made his NHL debut with the Ducks in 2014. Earlier this year, Josh was traded to the Avalanche and was a key contributor to their championship run …

Today’s guest is Pablo Viruega, sports analyst and color commentator with ESPN Deportes and ESPN International. Pablo has covered over twenty Super Bowls as a reporter and commentator as well as the Olympics, World Cup, NBA and NFL games. He is an integral part of the weekly program NFL Esta Noche. The Mexico City native describes growing up in a y…

Today’s guest is Bill Rose, a minority owner of the most iconic sports franchise of all time, the New York Yankees. As a limited partner of the Yankees, Bill shares his special connections to The Boss, George Steinbrenner, his childhood hero, Yankee great Bobby Richardson and Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas. Despite incredible “success” in the world’s …

Today’s guest is Navy lacrosse player, Dane Swanson, Jr. This 20-year-old was recruited heavily as an 8th grader and ended up as standout athlete at the United States Naval Academy. In this episode, Dane details a typical day in the life of a Midshipman and the excitement of the famous Army/Navy game. He describes his faith and identity in Jesus Ch…

Today our guest is former MLB manager, Clint Hurdle. Following a ten-year playing career in the big leagues (Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals), Clint successfully managed the Colorado Rockies (2002-2009) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-2019). Clint was the 2013 National League Manager of the Year. Hurdle descr…

Today’s guest is Jason Romano, host of the popular Sports Spectrum podcast. Before joining the sports + faith media ministry, Jason spent seventeen years working at ESPN most notably on the Mike and Mike in the Morning show. This Emmy-award winner details the challenging question Tony Dungy asked him that changed the direction of his life. In this …

Super Bowl champion Prince Amukamara is today’s guest on the podcast. The first round draft pick (2011) of the New York Giants describes the thrill of beating Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLVI his rookie year. He also pulls back the curtain on the ups and downs of his NFL life. Prince recounts his performance mentality regarding religion and how he even…

Retired All-star pitcher Tim Burke is our guest on today’s podcast. The former NY Yankee, Met and Expo describes how God changed his life while playing in the minors (it was the best of times, it was the worst of times). In addition, Tim shares the rollercoaster journey of international adoption he and his wife experienced. Not only did Tim walk aw…

Today’s guest on the podcast is New York Yankees assistant hitting coach, Casey Dykes. Casey recounts his high school playing days in Franklin, Tennessee and collegiate career at Western Kentucky University. He details his transition from college to pro ball and his fast track to coaching in the Bronx. This follower of Jesus Christ shares his faith…

Dave Jauss, Senior Advisor (Player Development) for the Washington Nationals is our guest on today’s episode. This baseball lifer has coached for over 34 years at a variety of levels in the US, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic and has been bench coach and scout for several Major League teams. Dave details the three generations of his fa…

Retired All-Star pitcher Dave Dravecky is our guest on today’ podcast. In this episode, Dave recounts his incredible comeback during the 1989 season with the San Francisco Giants. Following the pitch heard ‘round the world, Dave describes the physical and emotional impact of his cancer and eventual amputation of his left arm and shoulder. Dravecky …

Andy Pettitte is considered one of the great Yankee pitchers of all time and is our special guest on today’s episode. The 3-time All-Star, 5-time World Series champion is a beloved member of the Yankees’ Core Four. Andy will share how he became a follower of Jesus Christ and how his faith strengthened him during his 18 seasons in the major leagues.…

Professional baseball player John Gant is our guest on today’s episode. John has pitched for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins--this upcoming season John will be playing in Japan for the Nippon-Ham Fighters. Originally drafted by the New York Mets, John shares his career path from outstanding high school athlete to the Maj…

Join the conversation as J.C. Show shares his basketball journey from being named Mr. Gatorade in high school to NCAA Division 1 programs at Bucknell/Binghamton to the professional ranks. He recounts overcoming physical and mental challenges to make it all the way to the NBA’s G-League. Growing up as a coach’s kid, JC describes meeting his wife, hi…

Olympian Janie Reed is our guest on this special episode of Post Game with Paul Golden. Janie is an outfielder on the United States women’s national softball team who will be going for gold in the Tokyo Olympics. This Team USA member will share her career path to the Olympics as well as her faith story including her ministry called www.ChurchontheD…

Listen in on part two of this special conversation with Erik Kratz, former catcher who spent nearly two decades in professional baseball. Erik recounts how he remained spiritually strong during the baseball season. He shares insight into some important choices he had to make (turning down an MLB coaching opportunity) and his plans for the future (c…

Listen in on this special conversation with former MLB catcher Erik Kratz who spent almost two decades in baseball most recently with the New York Yankees. You will enjoy Erik’s funny and insightful take on his career in professional baseball including the “absolutely craziest game” he’s ever been part of. He also provides the backstory on his “sho…

Listen in as we converse with basketball lifer Mike Jarvis who coached 25 seasons at the NCAA Division 1 level including stops at George Washington University and St. John’s University. You will hear of his special connection to NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing and legendary Coach Red Auerbach. In addition, Coach Jarvis tells how he joined the great…

Billy Graham once said, A coach will impact more people in one year than the average person will in an entire lifetime. Today’s guest understands the powerful influence of coaches on the lives of their players. John Zeller will share stories of his coaching journey through the high school and college ranks in addition to his time as a sports minist…

We visit with the legendary Pat Williams, former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls. In addition to his MLB and NBA front office stories, Pat shares his journey of faith including his daily spiritual disciplines. As a father of 19 kids, you don’t want to miss out on his words of wisdom for parents. Pat recounts his time in …

Today on the podcast we talk with the MLB area scout who discovered two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets. Les Parker shares his experience working for the New York Yankees including stories about his Brian Cashman “job swap”, having Hal Steinbrenner as his intern and a fun story about the legendary Boss, George Steinbren…

Today on the podcast we talk with Casey DeSmith of the Pittsburgh Penguins about his family and career path—going from an undrafted third string goalie in the ECHL all the way to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins. Casey shares how his faith sustains him (especially during the COVID era) and what it’s like playing with the legendary Sidney Crosby. We di…