KWB Radio Podcast

Host Joe Ferraro (@FerraroOnAir) and Kevin Wilson (@KWBaseball) bring you inside the world of #GoodBatting. It's not only a mindset, it's a way of life.

Ep. 85-How To Fix MLB's Pace of Play Issue 09/08/2019

Ep. 85-How To Fix MLB's Pace of Play Issue sits down with to get his thoughts on what MLB can learn from his recent trip to the Little League World Series. We discuss: Pace of play solutions Embracing change Where the .300 hitter has gone Joe's epic stories about his one and only LLWS experience with his father and much more! Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/11163011

Ep. 84-Pat McCarthy 08/18/2019

Ep. 84-Pat McCarthy Following in his father's footsteps was something Pat McCarthy didn't want to do initially. But now you can find him behind the microphone in AAA honing his craft and knocking on the door of the big leagues, only two years removed from graduating college. We discuss: His perspective on the Division I vs the Division III life How his playing experience helps him as a broadcaster The best lesson his father has ever taught him The emotions that came with broadcasting a college basketball game with his father Tom McCarthy and much more! Follow Pat on Twitter Follow Pat on Instagram Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/10902053

Ep. 83-Tom McCarthy 08/04/2019

Ep. 83-Tom McCarthy We welcome the TV voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, Tom McCarthy, to the show! In addition to his work with the Phillies, you can listen to him calling games during the NFL season on Westwood One and CBS Sports during the NCAA basketball season. We discuss: What classes he took in school that helped him call a game The job he turned down that changed everything for him His best piece of advice for young broadcasters How he handles criticism from fans on social media and much more! Follow Tom on Twitter Follow Tom on Instagram Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/10762625

Ep. 82-Chris Carminucci 06/24/2019

Ep. 82-Chris Carminucci Get your notebooks out as welcome Arizona Diamondbacks special assignment scout Chris Carminucci to the show! We discuss: Independent baseball and exactly who it's for How he evaluates a hitter His take on how scouts use analytics What he learned working alongside Bill Buckner and much more! Follow Chris on Twitter Check out his book Sign Me! The Undrafted Baseball Player's Guide to the Independent Leagues Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/10259765

Ep. 81-Are We Ever Really Ready? 06/09/2019

Ep. 81-Are We Ever Really Ready? When your dreams become a reality, how do you know if you're ready or not? @KWBaseball shares a few behind-the-scenes experiences from the big leagues. Check out KW's newest adventure, Coffee with Kdub, on Youtube . Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/10101185

Ep. 80-Dustin Pease 05/26/2019

Ep. 80-Dustin Pease When you have the opportunity to bring a pitcher on to a "hitting show" it creates some of the best content for players and coaches. Former professional pitcher and Founder of , Dustin Pease, joins the show! We discuss: The idea some people have of effort being more important than the game What's more important - velocity or location? Skill acquisition What stood out to him about the best hitters he faced and much more! Follow Dustin on Twitter and Instagram @lokationnation Check out his ebook at Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/9923216

Ep. 79-Steve Marino 05/12/2019

Ep. 79-Steve Marino Being a hitting coach of a professional team is not just about sitting in a cage and looking at a screen. Steve Marino joins the show to discuss: The perspective he shares with his hitters during a long pro season Examples of how he creates trust with his hitters His plan going into his second year of coaching His experience working alongside KW in spring training How he handles "blow ups" during the season and much more! Follow Steve on Twitter Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/9731246

Ep. 78-Geoff Miller 04/21/2019

Ep. 78-Geoff Miller We welcome back Geoff Miller, Phillies Mental Skills Coach, to the show! It's been 5 years since he was on KWB Radio (you can listen to Episode 4 and we had a lot to catch up on! We discuss: The impacts Dennis Rogers made on Geoff Why he decided to get into sports psychology His relationship with the word "failure" Geoff explains his passion for helping players transition to life after baseball and much more! Follow Geoff on Twitter Grab a copy of his book Intangibles: Big League Stories and Strategies for Winning the Mental Game In Baseball and Life Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/9447089

Ep. 77-Opening Day Edition 04/07/2019

Ep. 77-Opening Day Edition We blend the silly with the serious and discuss: Playing the long game when coaching your hitters Should coaches focus solely on winning games? Are you a detail coach or big picture coach? Difficult conversations with your players and much more! Follow Joe Ferraro on Twitter and Instagram @FerraroOnAir Follow Kevin Wilson on Twitter and Instagram @KWBaseball Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/9294809

Ep. 76-Jeff Banister 03/24/2019

Ep. 76-Jeff Banister In one of the most gripping and powerful stories ever told on KWB Radio, 2015 MLB Manager of the Year Jeff Banister takes us through his incredible journey, one inspiring moment at a time. We discuss: Battling cancer at age 16 Being paralyzed and told he would never play again What got him through the darkest times in his life How he went about building the culture as Manager of the Texas Rangers His emotional response to the phrase "Never Ever Quit" and much more! Follow Banny on Twitter Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/9113000

Ep. 75-Joe Siddall 03/10/2019

Ep. 75-Joe Siddall Former MLB catcher and current Blue Jays Central TV analyst Joe Siddall joins us for one of our most moving episodes to date. We discuss: The power of "listening" How he was signed by the Expos out of a tryout camp His thoughts on technology and developing hitters The adversity he and his family have gone through losing their son Kevin His take on coaches calling pitches - spoiler alert - HOT TAKE! and much more! Follow Joe on Twitter Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/8943758

Ep. 74-Spring Training Edition 02/24/2019

Ep. 74-Spring Training Edition is fresh off 2 weeks on the road in AZ and FL, so naturally wants a behind the scenes tour of Spring Training. They discuss: Joe's new coffee choice - "Midnight Joe" Vibes of spring training The importance of those "boring" drills Cage session with the legend Garth Brooks Patience with early season AB's and much more! Grab your Tanner Tees discount by using code KWB at Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/8757842

Ep. 73-Josh Harrison 02/10/2019

Ep. 73-Josh Harrison We welcome 2X MLB All-Star Josh Harrison to the show! The Cincinnati native was a 2008 6th round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs (drafted by Ep 62 guest Tim Wilken) out of the University of Cincinnati (playing for Ep 58 guest Brian Cleary) and was then traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates where he quickly became a fan favorite! We discuss: How he hit with a fork in his family's hallway when playing with his older brothers His interpretation of hard work and talent How he communicates with his hitting coach His views on the data in the game today Why he's a "feel guy" in the batters box and much more! Follow JHay on Twitter His wife Brittney's company: Brittney Kelley Brands For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/8585339

Ep. 72-Jason Phillips 01/27/2019

Ep. 72-Jason Phillips Former MLB pitcher Jason Phillips visits to break down his thoughts on developing pitchers for the next level, as well as the state of travel baseball today. We discuss: How he was discovered by MLB scouts in north/central Pennsylvania before "showcase baseball" While with the Pirates, what a coach said that changed the trajectory of his career. The value of patience and playing the "long game" What he "gave up" to get to the big leagues The hitters who gave him the most trouble in the big leagues and much more! Follow the show on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/8401112

Ep. 71-Hitting Is A Conversation - LIVE from St. Louis! 01/13/2019

Ep. 71-Hitting Is A Conversation - LIVE from St. Louis! Just two guys from Philly on stage in St. Louis having a conversation about hitting! Pull up a chair with and as they present the from the NHSBCA Coaches Convention. We discuss: The benefits of having a purpose KW's hitting philosophy Meeting the hitter where he's at How to ask better questions Celebrating the small wins and much more! Keep the conversation going on Twitter For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/8233361

Ep. 70-Adam Haseley 12/23/2018

Ep. 70-Adam Haseley Philadelphia Phillies 2017 1st round draft pick Adam Haseley sits down poolside with and brings you inside the life of one of the best hitting prospects in the game. We discuss: His USA Baseball gold medal experience in 2013 which included "the catch" How he responded to adversity during his first 2 years at UVA His daily routine in the cage His "hitting log" that helps him navigate a full professional season The role faith has played in his life on and off the field and much more! Follow Adam on Twitter Follow Adam on Instagram For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/8017841

Ep. 69-Anthony Iapoce 12/09/2018

Ep. 69-Anthony Iapoce Chicago Cubs Hitting Coach Anthony Iapoce isn't a stranger to the Windy City. Prior to being hired in 2018 as the big league hitting coach in Chicago, he was the Cubs Minor League Hitting coordinator from 2013-15. If you're looking to go beyond the mechanics and data of the game and get in the trenches to learn how to handle personalities from all different backgrounds, this episode is for you. We discuss: How he builds relationships with his hitters Teaching a swing vs coaching an offense His relationship with data The importance of timing in communication and much more! Follow Anthony on Twitter Follow Anthony on Instagram For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7840871

Ep. 68-Jason Grilli 11/25/2018

Ep. 68-Jason Grilli Spending over 15 years in the big leagues brings along with it many memorable experiences - both good and bad. All-Star pitcher Jason Grilli didn't have the smoothest ride over his 20-year professional baseball career, but the wisdom he gained from it was priceless. We discuss: Growing up with a big league dad What energy level allowed him to pitch at an All-Star level The downfall of technology and how it's changed the game since his first year in pro ball in 2000 What he would do if he was Commissioner of Major League Baseball His involvement with No Off Season - Pittsburgh and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter Follow Jason on Instagram Check out his post-career project For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7665008

Ep. 67-Phill Shallenberger 11/11/2018

Ep. 67-Phill Shallenberger What would you do if you were 30 years old, given the keys to a college baseball program and tasked with creating a unique culture? You may not know who Phill Shallenberger is now, but by the end of this episode you may be spending more time following him and his program! Phill discusses: The moment when he knew he wanted to coach Why he changed his coaching philosophy after only 2 months on the job Phill's reasons for doing away with captains His program's hitting philosophy and much more! Follow Phill on Twitter Follow Phill on Instagram For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7506146

Ep. 66-World Series Edition 10/28/2018

Ep. 66-World Series Edition With the 2018 World Series in full swing, and got together to talk about the series and the state of baseball today. We discuss: How Price benefited from facing an all-RHH lineup Is the game getting better or worse? Who would KW pay to watch play? What makes the Red Sox "old school" approach so successful? and much more! Keep the conversation going on Twitter or by going to our private Facebook group For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7339583

Ep. 65-Kevin Jordan 10/14/2018

Ep. 65-Kevin Jordan There are big league players and there are people like Kevin Jordan. Growing up in San Fransisco rooting for his favorite team, the Philadelphia Phillies, he eventually was able to live out his childhood dream by playing all 7 years of his big league career in the City of Brotherly Love. Maybe one of the most unique and well rounded big league players to have every played the game, KJ talks about: His approach at the plate Why he's concerned with some of today's hitting philosophies How he uses a rice bucket to help hitters What he did to mentor KW How umpire Joe West took away his 1st big league hit! and much more! Follow KJ on Twitter Log on to his website Keep the conversation going on Twitter or by going to our private Facebook group here. For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7152924

Ep. 64-Troy Cameron 09/30/2018

Ep. 64-Troy Cameron We welcome former Atlanta Braves 1st round draft pick, Troy Cameron, to the show! He's currently the Head Coach of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, winning the 8A Florida State Championship in 2018. He's such a humble person, but we got him to open up and share the wisdom he's gained from his experiences both on and off the field. We discuss: His decision to sign out of HS and bypass the opportunity to play at Florida State The unique culture he's created at St. Thomas Aquinas The best hitter he ever played with His thoughts on some of the "new age" hitting philosophies His USA Baseball experience and much more! Follow Troy on Twitter Follow Troy on Instagram Keep the conversation going on Twitter or by going to our private Facebook group For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7107722

Ep. 63 - Your Days Are Numbered 09/16/2018

Ep. 63 - Your Days Are Numbered Have you thought about how many more days you have left to play or coach? and pull back the curtain and share their message for high school and college seniors who's days are numbered. We discuss: Leaving a legacy How do you take advantage of every moment? Learning to lead those who will lead the program when you're gone Playing with an edge and much more! Keep the conversation going on Twitter or by going to our private Facebook group For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/7033821

Ep. 62-Tim Wilken 09/02/2018

Ep. 62-Tim Wilken It's not every day that you get to sit down with a Hall of Fame scout. Tim Wilken joins us to share stories from his 40-years of scouting and signing some of the best players to ever play Major League Baseball. We discuss: His first time sitting down and meeting with Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson's mom His advice for young scouts working in today's game How he balances scouting with analytics Why he loves drafting two-sport athletes and much more! Follow Tim on Twitter Keep the conversation going on Twitter or by going to our private Facebook group For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6966846

Ep. 61-Cole Tucker 08/19/2018

Ep. 61-Cole Tucker KW's nickname for him is "Big Perm." Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 1st round draft pick and top prospect crushes this episode with and . We discuss: Why he signs every autograph The retreat that changed his life in 8th grade How he has handled failure and adversity throughout his professional career Biggest lesson he learned from his first big league spring training Why he chokes up on the bat! and much more! Follow Cole on Twitter and Instagram Keep the conversation going on Twitter or by going to our private Facebook . For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6939792

Ep. 60-Garin Cecchini 08/05/2018

Ep. 60-Garin Cecchini We welcome back former Boston Red Sox 3B Garin Cecchini to the show to talk about his struggles in the game and how he has successfully transitioned to life after baseball. This episode is raw as he takes us behind the curtain to reveal the truth behind his Major League career. This episode will help players, coaches, parents and people of all walks of life deal with the obstacles and setbacks that occur in our journey through life. Follow Garin on Twitter Become a member of our private Facebook group - KWB Radio Community - Request to join Follow the show and connect with us on Twitter! For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6883160

Ep. 59-Steve Merriman 07/22/2018

Ep. 59-Steve Merriman We welcome back pitching coach Steve Merriman to the podcast! 4 years ago we sat down with Steve when he was with the Kansas City Royals to talk pitching and hitting on Now, he is currently the Assistant Pitching Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs and on this episode we drilled down on topics such as: Knowing your student Importance of time Culture Sifting through information and analytics Who would you rather work with? HS or college pitcher? And much more! Follow Steve on Twitter Become a member of our private Facebook group - KWB Radio Community - Request to join Follow the show and connect with us on Twitter! For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6836866

Ep. 58-Brian Cleary 07/08/2018

Ep. 58-Brian Cleary Pull up a chair as and go down memory lane with KW's college coach and current Washington Nationals area scout Brian Cleary. We discuss: What BC would do differently if he could do it all over What made different when he coached him at the University of Cincinnati His thoughts on bunting BC's feeling on "gear guys" What it was like coaching KW What he looks for when scouting potential pro guys And much more! Follow Brian on Twitter Become a member of our private Facebook group - KWB Radio Community - Request to join Follow the show and connect with us on Twitter! For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6785228

Ep. 57- #KWBchat 06/24/2018

Ep. 57- #KWBchat We welcome back as he teams up with to answer listener questions submitted to #KWBchat on Twitter! 1. How do you teach younger players the value of personal responsibility vs. the necessity of having a 'short memory'? 2. What does it mean to 'hit to the scoreboard'? 3. What are some drills that you think that every hitter should do to elevate their game? 4. What are the best qualities of a professional manager? 5. What are your thoughts on bunting? Grab a copy of KW's new book Finding Clarity: A Mindful Look Into the Art of Hitting Continue the conversation! Become a member of our private Facebook group - KWB Radio Community. Request to join . Follow the show and connect with us on Twitter! For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6738185

Ep. 56-A Bronxville Tale 06/11/2018

Ep. 56-A Bronxville Tale The Bronxville High School (NY) baseball program has been under the guidance of Head Coach Joe Ferraro for the past 3 years. During this time, the program has undergone a transformation like few have ever seen. Joe pulls back the curtain to reveal not only HOW he did it, but also WHY he chose to go all-in, showing us there is more than one way to measure success. Sit back, grab a notebook and enjoy the show! Follow Bronxville Baseball on Twitter Follow Bronxville Baseball on Facebook Become a member of our private Facebook group - KWB Radio Community - Request to join Follow the show and connect with us on Twitter! For more about KWB, log on to /episode/index/show/kwbradio/id/6687266

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