Diggin' Deep Shows

MoonBall Media

An MLB player-hosted show featuring World Series champion Eric Hosmer, 12-year veteran Peter Moylan, and renowned Process & Development Coach Justin Su'a, 'Diggin' Deep' goes beyond the field with an intimate look into the experiences of elite athletes across all sports. The show extends beyond athletic achievements to include conversations with key figures in sports business, entertainment, and culture, providing a comprehensive view of the professional sports landscape. This podcast is an entertaining and invaluable resource for anyone interested in the complexities of athletic excellence, mental and physical preparation, and insights into sports and business, with lessons that resonate with fans, aspiring athletes, and professionals alike.

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83 episodes
Updated Sep 10, 2025

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Dec 20, 2024 · 26 min
DIGGIN' WEEKLY - Is The Yankees Plan B Working? | MLB Offseason Predictions & Updates!
Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas and Washed Up Chuck discuss the latest around the MLB Offseason and Free Agency! - Kyle Tucker gets traded to the Cubs: Astros receive 3B/1B Issac Parades, top 3B prospect Cam Smith, and RHP Hayden Wesneski -Garret Crochet gets traded to the Red Sox! Crochet goes to Boston for their 4th ranked prospect Catcher Kyle Teel (25th overall prospect), OF Braden Montgomery (54th overall prospect), INF Chase Meidroth & INF Wikelman Gonzalez - Yankees add Cody Bellinger, Max Fr
Dec 18, 2024 · 36 min
HIGHLIGHTS - MLB Conversations: Manny Machado, Bobby Witt Jr, Tyler Glasnow & More!
Get an unprecedented look into what MLB players REALLY think in this revealing episode. From late-night adventures with Jon Jay to candid conversations about mental preparation, former and current players share their unfiltered perspectives on baseball's biggest secrets. Journey behind the dugout as players discuss the evolution of analytics in baseball, the crucial balance between old-school fundamentals and modern metrics, and overcoming mental struggles to become successful. Hear raw stories
Dec 11, 2024 · 48 min
ALEX GORDON Talks Royals Stories, World Series Memories & Retired Life
Kansas City Royals legend Alex Gordon joins Eric Hosmer & Mike Moustakas in the 1st edition of Diggin' At Home! Gordo takes us back to his baseball roots in Nebraska, playing for the Cornhuskers, and becoming the 2nd overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft. He shares what it was like coming up as a young player in the Royals organization and overcoming hard times early in his career. Gordo also takes us behind scenes of the conversations he had with Dayton Moore early on about transitioning from 3rd
Dec 4, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
KAYCE SMITH On Working At Barstool, Broadcasting Journey & College Football Show
Kayce Smith joins Diggin' Deep! Kayce is a broadcaster and host for Barstool Sports. She is the host of 'The Barstool College Football Show' bouncing around from college to college for one of the biggest College Football shows in the country. She takes us back to her beginnings as a reporter, and explains how covering Johnny Manziel's epic run at Texas A&M helped her get noticed in the industry. Kayce shares the leap of faith she took joining sports talk radio in Boston because ESPN only saw he
Nov 20, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
BEHIND THE SCENES: How The Diggin' Deep Podcast Is Created!
The Diggin' Deep crew is pulling back the curtain today! Dive into a special episode with each one of our crew members that help bring this program to life. From capturing raw footage to crafting the perfect social media clip, this episode dives deep into each facet of podcast production. Discover how a dedicated team of professionals collaborates to bring you insider MLB news, player insights, and authentic baseball stories. Learn about the challenges of on-location shoots, the intricacies of
Nov 13, 2024 · 44 min
ERIN KANE WNBA Agent On Representing Caitlin Clark, Negotiating Deals & Women's Basketball
Caitlin Clark’s Agent Erin Kane joins the guys on Diggin’ Deep! Erin talks about the strides that women’s basketball has made over recent years, especially moving from commercial to charter flights for travel. The crew discusses what has caused a massive shift in the level of interest between the men’s and women’s games, as well as the differences between the two at the collegiate level. Erin also dives into what it’s like managing a mega talent like Caitlin Clark, who has single handedly chang
Nov 6, 2024 · 47 min
ADAM 'RONE' FERRONE Talks Barstool Journey, Dave Portnoy & Pat Bev Podcast
Adam 'Rone' Ferrone joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! The Barstool star shares his journey from Philly to NYC, where his career with the company has hit full stride. Rone started out with humble beginnings, trying to find his way in the professional world out of college. He always knew he wanted to work at Barstool, and would stop at nothing to get their attention. Finally, he got a meeting with Dave Portnoy, where he was able to pitch the undeniable 'Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe and Joe show to the founder
Oct 30, 2024 · 59 min
SIERA SANTOS On Working at MLB Network & Broadcasting Journey
MLB Network host Siera Santos joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Siera discusses her youth and high school experience, and what lead her to dropping out of high school. Unsure of what she wanted her future to be, she was always drawn to sports and baseball. Growing up a huge Suns fan in the Amare Stoudemire era in Phoenix, Siera would always go to games with her dad. Eventually, she was able to parlay her passion for sports into something she wanted to do professionally: become a sports reporter.
Oct 16, 2024 · 1 hr
JOMBOY How Jimmy & Jake Built A Sports Media Empire!
Jimmy O'Brien & Jake Storiale join the guys on Diggin' Deep! The iconic duo dives into their story from humble beginnings to the top of the media game. Jimmy and Jake relive their journey in the content game and how much their lives have changed in the past decade. They cover how they started their first podcast, created a viral breakdown, and how Jimmy became so good at reading lips. The guys talk about how the baseball content landscape has changed drastically in the last several years. When
Oct 9, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
AJ ANDREWS Talks Broadcasting Career, Future of Softball & Mental Side of Sports
AJ Andrews joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! AJ is a gold glove softball player and broadcaster on MLB Network. AJ explains what the landscape of professional softball looks like today and the exciting places it can go in the future. She relives some of her best experiences playing at LSU and competing for a national championship. AJ dives into her softball journey, from working hard to get a scholarship to overcoming a broken hand and the mental hurdles that came along with that. AJ is a dynamic
Oct 2, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
SKIP SCHUMAKER On Marlins Front Office Shift, Cardinals Memories & Building Culture
World Series Champ & 2023 NL Manager of the Year Skip Schumaker joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Skip talks about his playing days and how meeting guys like Pete Moylan helped shape team culture. Skip details his journey from player to manager, and how he applies the lessons he's learned as a player to cater to his managerial style. The guys dig deep on how analytics are utilized, what communication is like with players who don't speak english, and the important role that minor league coaches pla
Sep 25, 2024 · 31 min
FRANK THE TANK Talks Barstool, Mets, Viral Moments & Frank's Walks
Barstool's 'Frank the Tank' joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Frank takes us back to his baseball roots, growing up in a family full of Yankee fans but falling in love with the Mets and Doc Gooden. In his days before Barstool, Frank worked as a court clerk until one Mets Opening Day an NJ Transit debacle lead to an infamous rant that peaked the interest of Dave Portnoy. Frank explains how his viral rant that aired on the news led to his first opportunity to work at Barstool Sports. From there, he
Sep 18, 2024 · 56 min
XAVIER SCRUGGS On Learning From Ichiro, New School Hitting & Broadcast Career
Xavier Scruggs joins the guys on Diggin’ Deep! The former Marlin and Cardinal shares his journey from 19th round pick to the big leagues. X had the priviledge of playing with legends of the game like Ichiro and Yadier Molina, and even had Barry Bonds as his hitting coach when he was with the Marlins. Xavier relives some of those stories and talks about what his biggest takeaways were from spending time with those legends. When Xavier left the MLB after the 2016 season, he went to play overseas
Sep 11, 2024 · 46 min
JOSE IGLESIAS Talks Mets, Creating 'OMG' & MLB Career
Jose Iglesias joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Jose takes us back to his journey to the MLB from humble beginnings in Cuba. With just $500 to his name, Jose was able to make the most of his opportunities and make a major league roster with the Red Sox in 2011. He details the impact that World Series champ Dustin Pedroia had on him as a rookie and the role he played as Jose's mentor. In 2013, Jose was traded to the Detroit Tigers where he played with several future Hall of Famers. He made an All
Sep 4, 2024 · 44 min
TOM MARCHITELLI How The 'Gents Playbook' Founder Revolutionized Sports Fashion
Tom Marchitelli joins the guys on Diggin' Deep! Tom is the founder of Gents Playbook, which outfits over 400+ athletes and celebrities with custom suits. Before his sports fashion business took off, it started as a side hustle. Tom was working a job in corporate finance in New York City, but always had a passion for fashion. He got his start by sourcing some of the best suit materials from England & Italy, perfecting each suits fit, and getting down in the DMs with some of the biggest athletes i
Aug 28, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
REWIND - Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar join Diggin' Deep! The Padres duo shares stories from their journeys in baseball, revealing the human side of being MLB players. They discuss the pressures and misinterpretations from traditional media, highlighting how actions and words are often misconstrued. The guys also dive into the challenges of managing public perception and the frustration of being misunderstood, offering insights into the constant scrutiny players face. Tatis & Profar also explor
Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr
DIANNA RUSSINI On Saquon Drama, Leaving ESPN & Athlete-Reporter Relationships
Dianna Russini joins Diggin' Deep! Dianna opens up about the major career decision she recently made, leaving her long time position at ESPN for The Athletic. In the midst of this huge change, Dianna also had her 2nd child. She talks about the work-life balance of being a mom and one of the top NFL reporters in the country. One of the athletes Dianna has become close with in recent years is Saquon Barkley, who just went through a dramatic breakup with the New York Giants to join their divisiona
Aug 14, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
NICKY CASS On Content Creation Journey, Going Viral & Entrepreneurship
Digital Creator Nicky Cass (Nick Cassano) joins Diggin’ Deep! Nick takes us back to the night he was working at a gym alone and decided to film his first piece of content. The video blew up and got over 2 million views, and it scared him so much he deleted the app. He takes us through how he has evolved since that day as a creator, businessman, and person. From shooting TikToks in his backyard, to creating a video with the Yankees as his ‘Coach Al’ character, Nick covers all the bases that shap
Aug 7, 2024 · 1 hr
PAUL RUDD’s Journey From Anchorman to Ant-Man, Favorite Movies & Royals Memories
Actor, comedian and diehard Royals fan Paul Rudd joins Diggin’ Deep! Paul takes us through his acting journey and how his career has evolved over time. From landing his first big hit ‘Anchorman’ to becoming a star in the Marvel universe with ‘Ant-Man’, Paul details his inspiring journey. Paul takes you behind the curtain on some of the most iconic comedy movie sets of all-time. He describes how he broke into working with Judd Apatow on his movies, and what those sets were like working with Will
Jul 31, 2024 · 45 min
ROB RIGGLE Talks Step Brothers & SNL Memories, KC Fandom + Military Career
Actor, comedian, and Kansas City superfan Rob Riggle joins Diggin' Deep! Rob relives memories of the Kansas City Royals 2014 & 2015 World Series runs where he made clubhouse appearances with the guys. He also talks about how Kansas City has evolved as a sports town, and where his passion for KC sports comes from. Riggle takes the guys on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, talking about the best moments from his time working on 'Step Brothers' with Will Ferrell. Rob also reflects on his multifac