Best Doug Doyle Podcasts (2025)

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The Essex County College Wolverines Athletics Hall of Fame's inaugural class of 2025 is an impressive group of athletes and coaches 29:32

1d ago29:32

29:32

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Dr. Keith Kirkland talks about the inaugural class of the Essex County College Wolverines Athletics Hall of FameBy Doug Doyle

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Fernando Tatis The Gymnast & Elly De La Cruz Brings The Joy (w/ Doug Glanville, Davy Andrews 36:54

4h ago36:54

36:54

On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes in ex-major leaguer Doug Glanville, FanGraphs writer Davy Andrews, and his SIS colleague, Mark Bricker. Mark and Doug talked about Doug's new baseball newsletter, Welcome To Glanville and Mark pitched 3 ideas about defense that Doug could write about (Fernando Tatis The Gymnast is one). From ideas for articles t…

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Dr. Lawrence Hogan's new book Harlem's First Citizen captures the amazing story of groundbreaking sports figure Rev. John Howard Johnson 28:11

12d ago28:11

28:11

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, author Dr. Lawrence D. Hogan talks about his new book Harlem's First CitizenBy Doug Doyle

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The 'All-Scrapes Team' and Breaking Down MLB's Japanese Pitchers (w/Hannah Keyser & Brandon Tew) 41:31

15d ago41:31

41:31

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by national baseball writer Hannah Keyser and SIS operations analyst Brandon Tew. Hannah, who formerly wrote for Yahoo Sports, introduced us to her thrice-weekly baseball newsletter, The Bandwagon, which she co-authors with Zach Crizer. She shared what early-season baseball happenings surprised her and 'confirm…

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Predictions & Analysis, Minor League Hitting Coach Life + a Women's History Month Baseball Lesson (ft. Chelsea Janes, Amanda Kamekona, Myra Faye Turner) 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

On this episode, Mark Simon welcomes Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes, Cleveland Guardians minor league assistant hitting coach Amanda Kamekona, and children’s book author Myra Faye Turner, who gave us a Women’s History month baseball lesson. Mark and Chelsea discussed the best defensive teams entering 2025, underachievers in …

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Togethxr's co-founder Jessica Robertson is changing the landscape of sports media and beyond 35:39

2M ago35:39

35:39

Togethxr's co-founder and CCO Jessica Robertson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the fastest-growing women sports brandBy Doug Doyle

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'KING JAMES' is a funny and heartwarming play about friendship and passion for the Cleveland Cavs and its iconic star 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

King James director Ryan George and actors Doug Harris and Blake Morris join SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the comedy that runs through April 6 at GSPBy Doug Doyle

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Black History Month: Missouri Head Baseball Coach Kerrick Jackson & Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster & Scholarship Fund Founder & Recipient, Adam Giardino and Grayson Singleton 29:28

2M ago29:28

29:28

For our 5th annual episode with a connection to Black History Month, Mark Simon is joined by Missouri head baseball coach Kerrick Jackson, and Adam Giardino and Grayson Singleton of the Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster & Scholarship Fund. Kerrick is the first Black head baseball coach in SEC history. He shared the story of his career path and influen…

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Harlem Globetrotter's dunk specialist and mixed media artist Maxwell 'Hops' Pearce challenges how we perceive humanity 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

Harlem Globetrotter and award-winning mixed media artist Maxwell "Hops" Pearce joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing talent on and off the courtBy Doug Doyle

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle Hall of Fame: Amiri Baraka (2012) 30:37

3M ago30:37

30:37

Newark's legendary poet and activist Amiri Baraka joined SportsJam with Doug Doyle in 2012By Doug Doyle

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Baseball Hall of Fame Analysis With Mike Cameron & Tom Tango 27:02

3M ago27:02

27:02

On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, we devote the entire episode to exploring the Baseball Hall of Fame from different angles. - Former Mariners outfielder Mike Cameron shares the story of how Ichiro Suzuki made him a better defensive center fielder. - MLB senior database architect, book author, and inventor of baseball s…

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The inspiring story of 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles in 'Unstoppable' 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the new movie about him titled UnstoppableBy Doug Doyle

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Award-winning actor Don Cheadle shines as a wrestling coach in the inspiring movie 'Unstoppable' 19:33

4M ago19:33

19:33

Multi-talented actor Don Cheadle joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his role in the new wrestling film UnstoppableBy Doug Doyle

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What We'll Remember With Center Fielder Kevin Kiermaier and Pebble Hunting's Sam Miller 45:03

4M ago45:03

45:03

We close out 2024 by asking two people what they'll remember. First we ask recently-retired (and new father) Kevin Kiermaier about the defensive plays he'll most remember from his career. He's the overall leader in Defensive Runs Saved by a center fielder. We also talked to Kevin about what it was like to play for the Dodgers and got a specific exa…

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Sports media trailblazer, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori's 'Life on the Green' gives wisdom from 12 golf legends 35:14

5M ago35:14

35:14

TV and radio personality, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about her new book Life on the GreenBy Doug Doyle

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Giants legendary running back and Super Bowl XXV MVP Ottis 'O.J.' Anderson followed his destiny to be a champion on and off the field 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

Super Bowl XXV MVP and Giants and St. Louis Cardinals legendary running back Ottis "O.J." Anderson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his amazing careerBy Doug Doyle

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Chiropractic physician Dr. David Levine helps some of the biggest stars in sports deal with chronic pain 25:19

5M ago25:19

25:19

Dr. David Levine joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about his work with current and former sports starsBy Doug Doyle

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Sean Smith On Inventing Baseball-Reference's WAR, His New Book "WAR in Pieces" 32:30

5M ago32:30

32:30

On this episode, Mark Simon takes a break from talking defense (mostly) by welcoming in Sean Smith. Sean, a former consultant for the Blue Jays, is the inventor of the WAR you see on Baseball-Reference.com and the author of the new book, War In Pieces, a documenting of how he put it together and an explanation of how it works. The book's chapters a…

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SportsJam with Doug Doyle Hall of Fame: Internationally-acclaimed dancer Judith Jamison (2008) 26:04

5M ago26:04

26:04

SportsJam with Doug Doyle pays tribute to internationally-known dancer and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Emerita Judith Jamison who died on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 81. Jamison was a special guest on the show in 2008.By Doug Doyle

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Long Island's 'Ali The Anthem Girl' is on quest to sing at all 30 MLB ballparks 16:46

6M ago16:46

16:46

Long Island's Ali Berke is the latest guest on SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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Talking With Fielding Bible Award Winners Tanner Bibee and Matt Olson 18:50

6M ago18:50

18:50

We talked to so many Fielding Bible Award winners that we couldn't fit them all into one episode. On this episode we talked to Award winners Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee and Braves first baseman Matt Olson. Bibee shared some of the keys to his success in holding baserunners (he allowed 6 stolen bases in 12 attempts but also had 4 pickof…

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Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's 'American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez' 26:18

6M ago26:18

26:18

Actor, singer and Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz portrays legendary coach Bill Belichick in FX's American Sports Story: Aaron HernandezBy Doug Doyle

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2024 Fielding Bible Award winners (with Riley Greene, Brenton Doyle, and Wilyer Abreu) 43:00

6M ago43:00

43:00

Thursday, Sports Info Solutions announced the winners of The 2024 Fielding Bible Awards. Each year since 2006 our voters have picked the best defensive player at each position. This year, we’ve added a Defensive Player of the Year award to the mix. Mark Simon ran through the winners and shared what makes them great defensive players. We also talked…

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Devils fan and AW Chang Corporation's Terence To brings his passion to FE's 'The Legends Collection' 30:36

6M ago30:36

30:36

Devils fan Terence To joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about FE's 'The Legends Collection' of NHL apparelBy Doug Doyle

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Legendary radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry gives his take on the NY teams 32:54

7M ago32:54

32:54

Retired radio and television sports host Bill Daughtry joins SportsJam with Doug DoyleBy Doug Doyle

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Standout Prospect Colby Thomas (A's) + The Season's Biggest Surprises 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by one of the top defensive players in the minor leagues, A's outfield prospect Colby Thomas, to talk about how he does what he does in the outfield. Mark also talked to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post and Tyler Kepner of The Athletic for our 4th annual look at the surprises of the 2024 season. These inclu…

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Mike Yastrzemski on His Love Of Defense + Brewers Broadcaster Vinny Rottino 44:26

8M ago44:26

44:26

On this episode, host Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (@mikeyaz18) and Brewers broadcaster Vinny Rottino (@vinnyrottino) for a pair of discussions on defensive excellence. Mark was also joined by his SIS colleague Noah Gatsik (@iamthatnoah). Mark and Mike talked about Yaz's love of defenses from his d…

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Who's Your Favorite? (with Joe Sheehan) 32:30

8M ago32:30

32:30

Taking a brief break from our usual player interviews as Mark Simon chats about baseball favorites with one of our favorite baseball writers, Joe Sheehan, whose baseball newsletter is a great read. We're not talking gambling favorites ... instead this was a fun discussion about favorite baseball stories this season, favorite 'out of nowheres,' favo…

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Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski gives a sports history lesson in 'Gut Punch' 38:11

8M ago38:11

38:11

Former MSG President Bob Gutkowski's talks about his career and his new book Gut PunchBy Doug Doyle

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Talking baseball with Angels SS Zach Neto and Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti 42:11

9M ago42:11

42:11

On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Angels shortstop Zach Neto, Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti, and SIS Video Scout Associate Benjamin Cruciani. Neto talked about a couple of ridiculous plays he's made the last two seasons on popups, explained the pre-game work that's helped him rank among the shortstop leaders in Defensive Runs Saved, talke…

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American Dream's Gregg Schwartz is turning the retail and entertainment center into a sports destination 21:12

9M ago21:12

21:12

American Dream's Gregg Schwartz joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle about how the retail and entertainment center into a sports destinationBy Doug Doyle

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Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno; FanGraphs writer Davy Andrews 34:12

9M ago34:12

34:12

On this episode of The Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon talks with Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno, FanGraphs baseball writer Davy Andrews, and SIS Video Scout Associate Christopher Barnett. Gabriel (with help from interpreter Alex Arpiza) talked about his catching history and the different things he’s worked on that have tran…

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Emma-Jayne Wilson breaks Julie Krone's purse-winning record 25:04

9M ago25:04

25:04

Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about breaking Julie Krone's purse-winning recordBy Doug Doyle

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USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender is expecting plenty of GOLD in Paris 35:13

9M ago35:13

35:13

USA Wrestling CEO Rich Bender joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the Paris Olympic Games and his Hall of Fame careerBy Doug Doyle

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Teaching Defense with Cody Dennis; MLB Draft Analysis with Brandon Tew and Colin Sanders 39:47

9M ago39:47

39:47

On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by college baseball coach Cody Dennis (@BSB_Blueprint), who runs a Twitter community for teaching defensive excellence. Mark was also joined by SIS "superscouts" Brandon Tew (@brandonteweets) and Colin Sanders (@colinjsanders) who wrote scouting re…

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Nationals CF Jacob Young On His Fielding Bible Award-caliber Defense 21:57

10M ago21:57

21:57

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays)is joined by Nationals center fielder Jacob Young (@jacob_young27) to talk about his run of defensive excellence in 2024. Young talked about what goes into playing the position, specifically how he’s one of the best in MLB at getting good jumps on fly balls. He walked us through 2 catches he made this se…

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Rays Prospect Chandler Simpson; Using Baseball Analytics For Good Causes with Jenn Rubenstein 47:14

10M ago47:14

47:14

On this episode of The Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson, a baseball fan who cleverly used analytics for good, Jenn Rubenstein (@queerfancystats), and SIS baseball operations analyst Stephen Marciello (LinkedIn) . Chandler introduced himself by telling us about …

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Defense Lessons from Rangers Utility Man Josh Smith + Matthew Trueblood on The Disappearing DP 37:50

11M ago37:50

37:50

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by Rangers utility man Josh Smith (@joshhsmith4), baseball writer Matthew Trueblood (@MATrueblood) and SIS operations associate Mark Bricker (@brick26house). Mark S. and Josh talk about Josh’s move to different positions, his approach to playing defense, and the tip he’d give to any kids that …

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Ryan Mountcastle and Manny Acta on Positions, Positioning, and Playing Defense 41:19

11M ago41:19

41:19

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, Mariners bench coach Manny Acta (@mannyacta14), and SIS operations analyst Nick Rabasco (@nrabasco1). Ryan talks to us about playing first baseman, where he's been a league leader in our "Good Fielding Plays" stat, what it's been like to switch positi…

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All Things Injuries With Under The Knife's Will Carroll and SIS' Brett Barnes 24:57

12M ago24:57

24:57

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by Will Carroll (@injuryexpert), CEO of NTangible Sports and the Under The Knife baseball injury newsletter and SIS injury associate Brett Barnes. The conversation is all things injury-related, not just pitcher injuries. The 3 discuss the abundance of muscular injuries, future prognosis for Mi…

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Royals CF Kyle Isbel + Daniel Epstein (Baseball Prospectus) on Mookie Betts & Brandon Tew on Kansas' unique defense 41:31

1y ago41:31

41:31

On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel, baseball writer Daniel Epstein, and SIS baseball operations analyst Brandon Tew. Mark and Kyle talk about Kyle's defensive approach, which has helped him to rank 3rd in Defensive Runs Saved the last 2 seasons. Kyle explains how a childhood game got him on an early path to bei…

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Cubs Minor League Hitting Coach Rachel Folden; Marquee Pitching Analyst Lance Brozdowski 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) does an "everything but defense" show, talking to Cubs minor league hitting coach and co-hitting coordinator Rachel Folden (@rachelfolden25) and pitching analyst Lance Brozdowski (@LanceBroz), who writes his own newsletter and does analysis for Marquee Sports. Rachel, a former softball All-American, tal…

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Honoring Women's History Month With Alexia Jorge and Emily-Anne Patt 42:05

1y ago42:05

42:05

On this episode, we honor Women’s History Month with 2 interviews featuring women working in baseball in different ways. First, Mark Simon talks to Saint Elizabeth University catcher Alexia Jorge, who became the 2nd woman to start at catcher in a college baseball game. Alexia has been playing baseball (not softball) her entire life and she speaks t…

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Let's Dance With Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez 21:51

1y ago21:51

21:51

On this episode, Mark Simon (@markasimonsays) is joined by Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andrés Giménez (@andresgimenez). Andrés talks about how he does what he does on defense, which led to him winning a 2023 Fielding Bible Award. Andrés even explains one thing he does with his wife in the offseason to help him stay athletic (0:36). Then, SIS…

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Honoring Black History Month: Steve Williams and LaTroy Hawkins 48:18

1y ago48:18

48:18

On this special Black History Month episode, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) is joined by Pirates' Vice President of Player Personnel Steve Williams and former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins (@LaTroyHawkins32). Steve talks about his career working in baseball and the role he plays as the president of the Buck O'Neil Professional Baseball Scouts & Coaches …

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Orioles Pitching Strategy Coach Ryan Klimek, Asian Baseball, and the Hall of Fame 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

On this episode, Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) is joined by Orioles pitching strategy coach Ryan Klimek, SIS’ Asian Baseball scout and operations associate Brandon Tew, (@BrandonTeweets) and our VP of Baseball, Bobby Scales (@Bobby_Scales). Ryan walks us through his career path and explains what goes into being a pitching strategy coach in the major…

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2023 In Review: A Great Run Of Players Talking About Their Defensive Excellence 17:50

1+ y ago17:50

17:50

On this episode of the Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast, we remember the many baseball players - major leaguers, minor leaguers, NPB players, and college players - that we spoke to in 2023. You'll hear the best we got from Phillies GM Sam Fuld, Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes, Tre' Morgan, Vance Honeycutt, Noah Miller, Nasim Nuñez, Bre…

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Katie Boyle 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Doug welcomes pagan Irish comic Katie Boyle to the show to discuss superstitions, near death experiences, and eating a cat’s nuts. They speak a little differently across the pond so get out your glossary and strap in for some good crack! Check out her podcast The Shift on all platforms. | Katie | Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok & YouTube: @katieboyleco…

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Usama Siddiquee 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

59:11

Doug welcomes hilarious comedian and actor Usama Siddiquee to the show to discuss his Muslim upbringing and complete ignorance of the opposite sex. It wasn’t till he moved to NYC to immerse himself in club drugs and one night stands that he found true enlightenment. Check out his podcast Mango Bae available on all platforms! | Usama | Instagram, Tw…

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Olga Namer 1:06:18

1+ y ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Doug welcomes comedian and former Orthodox Jew Olga Namer to the show! As the black sheep of her devout family, she still serves as an asset, flipping light switches and changing channels for her parents on Shabbat. Her attempts to embrace life on the outside are peppered with all the guilt, shame and fear of a sheltered upbringing, but Doug encour…

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