The Backpick Podcast
1) From Medical Sales to MLB: Brian Whatley's Journey
Send us a text Join us on the Back Pick Podcast as we dive into the fascinating journey of Brian Whatley, the Catching Coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians. From his unexpected transition from medi...Show More
2) Tyler Goodro Dives Deep into Coaching Baseball
Send us a text Tyler Goodro is back on the show to talk coaching, player development, and the lessons heās learned at every levelāfrom pro ball to college to coaching his own son. He and Brett dive in...Show More
3) Breaking Down Youth Development with Brandon Oliver
Send us a text Navigating the youth baseball development system can be challenging, with players balancing showcase events and skill growth. Brandon Oliver from Futures Training Center shares insights...Show More
4) Lessons Every Catcher Needs to Hear | Part 1
Send us a text Brandon Oliver returns to the podcast for a deep dive into catching development, from stance adjustments to throwing mechanics. Brandon and Brett Thomas discuss how catchers are adaptin...Show More
5) Mastering the Mental Game with Kellen Lee
Send us a text Seattle Mariners mental skills coach Kellen Lee sits down with Brett Thomas to discuss what it takes to master the mental side of the game. From his days as a catcher to coaching in pro...Show More
6) Olympian Reveals Her Catching Secrets!
Send us a text Erika Piancastelli, Olympian and pro softball catcher, joins The Backpick Podcast to break down elite catching techniques, training routines, and her journey from Italy to the U.S. to t...Show More
7) Insight on the World's BEST Catchers Gear
Send us a textJoin us on this week's episode of The Backpack Podcast as host Brett Thomas sits down with Stan Jurga, the Director of Product Development at All-Star. Explore the innovative designs beh...Show More
8) Catching Secrets from Pittsburgh Pirates Coach
Send us a textJoin us on this week's episode of The Backpack Podcast as host Brett Thomas sits down with Jordan Comadena, the Pittsburgh Pirates' catching coach. Dive into Jordan's journey, his insigh...Show More
9) From the MLB to a Nation Wide Coach | THE CATCHING GUY
Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with Todd Coburn, AKA "The Catching Guy," to explore his journey from player to coach. After playing at Cal Poly and the Phillies, Todd transitioned into a coachin...Show More
10) Pro Catcher Reagan Glanz Talks Softball
Send us a textIn this episode of The Backpick Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Reagan Glanz, a rising star in the world of softball and a catcher for the Coastal Bend Tidal Wave in Women's Pro Fastp...Show More