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ESPN’s Karl Ravech and Justin Musil launch Dirt From The Dugout, a podcast as part of their groundbreaking ecosystem, The Parent Dugout. The Parent Dugout provides unmatched resources and strategies to demystify the often overwhelming journey of youth and high school baseball. Hear expert advice through interactive discussion to help empower parents navigating through their kids’ baseball journeys.

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  • Thursday · 20 min

    Part 2 | Aaron Boone on Social Media, Pressure & His 2003 Walk-Off

    On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil close out their conversation with Yankees manager Aaron Boone, diving into how he handles the pressure of New York and the social media noise that comes with it, including the annual talk he gives his team every spring training about protecting themselves from it, and the lesson Giancarlo Stanton once shared with the clubhouse. Boone also revisits one of the most iconic moments in Yankees history: his walk-off home run off Tim Wakefield in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, from Joe Torre's on-deck advice to the Velcro batting pad that came loose mid-swing, and how his relationship with that moment has changed over the past two decades. Plus, the kitchen sink gets personal with questions like his all-time favorite non-baseball athlete, his dream dinner guests, his go-to impression of Joe Torre, and his answer to who the most valuable person in his life really is. Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • Tuesday · 34 min

    Part 1 | Aaron Boone: Baseball, Brotherhood, & Building Perspective

    On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Yankees manager Aaron Boone, drawing on Ravech's decades covering Boone's playing career at ESPN and their long friendship since. Boone opens up about growing up in a baseball dynasty with his grandfather, father, and brothers all in the game, and how his family gave him room to make the journey his own rather than pushing him into it. He talks through the balance parents need to strike between support and helicoptering, why he still values kids playing multiple sports growing up (pointing to Cody Bellinger and George Lombard Jr. as examples), and what youth coaches get wrong by obsessing over swing mechanics instead of letting a kid's natural movement develop. Boone also shares the coaches who left the biggest mark on him, from his college coach Mike Gillespie to a demanding youth football coach, and reflects on what separates today's more polished, better-prepared young players from his own generation. Plus: how he coaches perspective into his players, using the 25th anniversary of 9/11 as one recent example of keeping baseball's ups and downs in proper context. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 21 · 26 min

    Part 2 | Jesse Cole Gets Real: $30 a Week, Foster Care & Banana Ball

    On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil close out their conversation with Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole, and it gets personal. Jesse breaks down the rule he thinks is Banana Ball's real secret weapon, the one-point-per-inning scoring system born from a phone call with his dad after a blowout loss on the night he proposed to his wife, Emily. He opens up about the couple's near-collapse in 2016, selling their house and living off $30 a week to keep the team alive, and how that same partnership led them to become foster parents and launch the Bananas Foster nonprofit. Jesse also gets candid about the failures behind the scenes including a misspelled shipment of team t-shirts, a ticketing system that crashed at their first major league stadium game, a broadcast that went dark on ESPN, and why he sees big-league veterans like Jackie Bradley Jr. finding a second wind in banana ball. Plus: Jesse's underrated Broadway pick, his secret moonwalk skills, and who tops his list as the most valuable person in his life. Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 18 · 35 min

    Part 1 | Jesse Cole Shares the Secrets Behind Banana Ball's Success

    Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Jesse Cole, the creator of "Banana Ball" and founder of Fans First Entertainment. He's best known as the owner of the viral baseball sensation, the Savannah Bananas. Starting out as a minor league baseball general manager who wanted to make the game more exciting and engaging for fans, he created a faster-paced, highly choreographed version of baseball that now regularly sells out major stadiums across the country. In this first part of the interview, Cole talks through his "what if" approach to reinventing baseball's slow spots, his LCP (learn, change, plus) post-game review habit, and the constant idea-generation process behind the show's trick plays and performances. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 11 · 36 min

    September Sports Talk with Karl Ravech & Justin Musil

    On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil talk all things September. From the food to the weather, to the sports, and of course, the baseball. Nothing beats September, and this conversation captures exactly why American sports fans love this time of year. Hear Ravvy and Justin's World Series Favorite, their favorite teams to watch as the regular season comes to a close, and even which NFL teams the boys are rooting for this season! Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 10 · 34 min

    Part 2 | Michael King Shares Which Pitches to Master as An MLB Starter

    Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King to the show. A Rochester, New York native and Boston College product, King was a 12th-round pick who developed into a full-time starter with the Yankees before headlining the trade that sent Juan Soto to New York, and has since become one of the Padres' most reliable arms. Ravvy and Justin talk with King about his winding path to a big-league rotation, what it takes to reinvent yourself as a pitcher, and the mindset that's carried him through the ups and downs of a long MLB season. On this part, King shares the importance of mastering pitches, what facing the Yankees was like this season, and the batters he doesn't want to see in the majors. Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 9 · 25 min

    Part 1 | What Boston College Meant to Padres Ace Michael King

    Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King to the show. A Rochester, New York native and Boston College product, King was a 12th-round pick who developed into a full-time starter with the Yankees before headlining the trade that sent Juan Soto to New York, and has since become one of the Padres' most reliable arms. Ravvy and Justin talk with King about his winding path to a big-league rotation, what it takes to reinvent yourself as a pitcher, and the mindset that's carried him through the ups and downs of a long MLB season. In this first part of our interview with the Padres' Ace, King dives into his upbringing in the Northeast, his time at Boston College, and his advice for young athletes who want to get the most out of their sport. Go to Quince.com/foul for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 5 · 1 hr 2 min

    Karl Ravech Reflects On His Career at ESPN

    On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Justin turns the mic around on his co-host, sitting down with Karl for a rare look back at his nearly three-decade run at ESPN. Ravvy has been one of the defining voices of baseball broadcasting since joining the network in 1996, anchoring Baseball Tonight as its longtime primary host and, most recently, calling games as the lead announcer for Sunday Night Baseball from 2022 to 2026. A Needham, Massachusetts native and Ithaca College grad, Karl got his start in local news in Binghamton before working his way up to the national stage, where he's had a courtside seat for some of the sport's biggest moments. From World Series runs, no-hitters, walk-offs, and the countless storylines in between. Ravy shares his favorite memories with his coworkers on ESPN, what being laid off has been like, stories of being in the locker room with Larry Bird, and so much more! Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 3 · 33 min

    Part 2 | How Shohei Ohtani Has Changed Dave Roberts' Managing Career

    Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's best known as the steady hand behind one of the most dominant runs in modern baseball, guiding the Dodgers to World Series titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025. Roberts began his career as an outfielder, playing for the Cleveland Indians, Dodgers, Red Sox, Padres, and Giants, and famously stole a pivotal base in the 2004 ALCS that sparked Boston's historic comeback. In the second part of our exclusive interview with Dave Roberts, we hear what it has been like managing Shohei Ohtani, stories about his historic steal in the 2004 ALCS, and the best piece of coaching advice he has ever gotten. Watch part one on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBqX1Dh2KsY Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • September 2 · 30 min

    Part 1 | Dave Roberts Talks Managing Accomplished MLB Superstars

    Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's best known as the steady hand behind one of the most dominant runs in modern baseball, guiding the Dodgers to World Series titles in 2020, 2024, and 2025. Roberts began his career as an outfielder, playing for the Cleveland Indians, Dodgers, Red Sox, Padres, and Giants, and famously stole a pivotal base in the 2004 ALCS that sparked Boston's historic comeback. In this first part of our exclusive interview, Doc talks about his baseball career both playing and coaching, the difference between managing young and successful managers, and how he communicates to his players. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 18 · 59 min

    Dave Belisle Shares What Makes the LLWS So Special

    Ravvy & Justin are joined this week by the legendary Little League World Series Manager for Cumberland, Rhode Island, Dave Belisle. His teams, which made two appearances in 2011 and 2014 at Williamsport, were both New England Champions. For 39 years (1980-2019), Dave also coached hockey alongside his father at Mount Saint Charles Academy and won 30 Rhode Island State Championships together. Dave discusses the impact his legendary 2014 speech had on his life, what his father meant to him, and the most memorable moments from his historic Little League runs. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgo... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 11 · 1 hr 5 min

    Alex Cora Shares His Baseball Future & Best Memories

    On this episode, Justin & Ravvy are joined by former Red Sox manager and 14-Year MLB vet Alex Cora! After retiring as a player, Cora served as the bench coach for the Houston Astros when they won their first World Series title in 2017. Cora was named Boston's manager the following season, winning a franchise-best 108 games and leading the team to victory in the 2018 World Series. He is the fifth MLB manager to win the World Series in his first season and the first Puerto Rican manager of a World Series-winning team. Cora shares what his MLB future might look like, the importance of his family, and his advice for young players in an analytics-focused sport. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • August 9 · 49 min

    4x Gold Glover & World Series Champion Eric Hosmer Joins the Dugout!

    This week, Justin & Ravvy are joined by 2015 World Series Champion and 2016 All-Star Game MVP Eric Hosmer! He played for the Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs. In the 2017 World Baseball Classic, he helped win Team USA's first gold medal in a WBC tournament and was named to the All-World Baseball Classic Team. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 29 · 1 hr

    All-Time Great Manager Buck Showalter Shares His Best Stories

    Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by longtime manager and baseball legend Buck Showalter. Showalter has earned a reputation for building baseball teams into postseason contenders in short periods of time.He helped the Yankees rise from the bottom half of the AL East to first place before a players' strike prematurely ended the 1994 campaign. Under his watch, the Diamondbacks made their first-ever playoff appearance in only the second year of the team's existence. Showalter shares hilarious stories, memories with baseball legends, and so much more on this latest episode! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgo... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 22 · 52 min

    Cardinals Legend Adam Wainwright Shares Stories and Memories

    This week, Ravvy and Justin are joined by all-time Cardinals great, Team USA medal winner, and renaissance man, Adam Wainwright! In his career, Wainwright won 200 games, received three All-Star selections and two Gold Glove Awards, and finished in the top three in the Cy Young Award balloting four times. With 2,202 career strikeouts, Wainwright is second to Bob Gibson (3,117) in Cardinals franchise history. Listen to "Waino" talk about his pitching tips for youth players, what his greatest baseball memory was, and so much more! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgo... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 16 · 58 min

    Tim Kurkjian Dives Into Decades of Baseball Stories and Memories

    On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Ravvy and Justin are joined by one of the greatest personalities in baseball, Tim Kurkjian! Kurkjian is an MLB analyst on Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter while also contributing to ESPN's website and magazine. On December 7, 2021, Kurkjian was named the recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award for 2022, presented annually by the Baseball Writers' Association of America and officially awarded during induction ceremonies for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hear Tim dive into his favorite memories working at ESPN with Ravvy, the greatest player he has ever seen live, and many stories from his prestigious career! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Shop the 2026 All-Star collection now at the new-look FoulTerritoryShop.com! Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgo... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 7 · 59 min

    David Ross Opens Up About the Most Memorable Moments of His Career

    Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by the great David Ross. Ross played college baseball for Auburn University and the University of Florida and participated in two College World Series. Ross had two World Series wins, one with the Boston Red Sox in 2013 and the Chicago Cubs in 2016. The Cubs named him their manager prior to the 2020 season. Hear Ross talk about his time in Chicago, Boston, the amazing connections he's made, and why baseball is so much special to him! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgo... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • July 1 · 49 min

    Rajai Davis Breaks Down 2016 Home Run and His Preparation in the MLB

    This week, Ravvy and Justin are joined by long time big leaguer, Rajai Davis. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets. He is most known for his game-tying home run against Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, which at the time was the third-most consequential play in terms of Championship Win Probability Added. Listen to Rajai break down his famous home run, how he prepared to be his best self, and some of his favorite memories growing up in Connecticut! Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgo... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • June 30 · 35 min

    Chris Burke Details College and Professional Baseball Comparisons

    Ravvy and Justin are joined by former unanimous SEC Player of the Year and top Astros prospect, Chris Burke! Burke played baseball at the University of Tennessee, where he was named to three All-America teams. In 1999, Burke was selected as a Freshman 2nd team All-American at second base. In 2000, he was named to the All-Southeastern Conference team at second base. In 2001, Burke moved to shortstop and helped the Volunteers make an appearance in the College World Series by hitting .435 with 20 home runs and 49 stolen bases, being named to the CWS all-tournament team. Chris talks youth baseball, covering college baseball, and his MLB career in this insightful episode. Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug https://www.instagram.com/dirtfromthedugout https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569210154207 https://www.tiktok.com/@dirtfromthedugout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  • June 25 · 57 min

    Jeff Nelson Shares the Impact of Winning Four World Series

    Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by All-Star Yankees Pitcher and MLB analyst Jeff Nelson. He had two stints with the New York Yankees, with whom he won four World Series championships. Nelson had three stints with the Seattle Mariners (1992–1995, 2001–2003 and again in 2005). He was named an All-Star in 2001. He is Seattle's all-time record holder for most games pitched (383). Nellie shares what pitchers should focus on other than velocity, favorite memories from the '95 Mariners and four rings with the Yankees, and some of the intangibles that make today's All-Star pitchers so great. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Join our growing community today! https://theparentdugout.com/ Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-from-the-dugout/id1895617382 https://open.spotify.com/show/0TYMMgoNypFpff5xMkBI98 Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/dirtfromthedug See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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