The Jim Day Podcast

Take deep dives with Reds broadcaster Jim Day as he interviews current and former Reds players, coaches, broadcasters, celebrities and those that make news in the baseball and sports world. Jim will feature unique and relaxed conversations that will take you in between the lines and away from the field of play or the broadcast booth. Deep dive into what makes these celebrities tick as sports meets pop culture on the Jim Day Podcast. One click subscribes you to every episode.

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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 46- Tucker Barnhart
Tackling protocols and tough questions, Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart returns to the show upon the return of Major League Baseball. We go in-depth with Tucker about the current challenges of playing baseball including detailed protocols. As the Reds Players Rep, Tucker gives us heartfelt and honest answers about the most difficult of situations, the negotiations. And, oh yes, how will those Reds fare this season!
76 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 45- Writers Roundtable
Baseball is back! Jim gathers the beat writers that cover the Reds for a roundtable discussion. Joining Jim to discuss the many stories surrounding the return of baseball are Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, C Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic, and John Fay and Bobby Nightengale from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
71 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 44- Dan Hoard
Look out, the band is back together! He's the voice of The Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Bearcats, as well as Jim's former partner for Reds baseball. Dan Hoard joins the show as Jim and Dan look back in time when they were partners, broadcasting stories, Reds stories, Dan the storyteller, childish humor and more!
76 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 43- Jeff Brantley
It's a "Yellahhammer" of a podcast. Jim catches up with "The Cowboy" Jeff Brantley to see how he's been managing the down time, the state of the game of baseball, the state of the Reds, broadcasting games in 2020 and all things Cowboy!
51 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 42- Hal Morris
Not many could rake like Hal Morris and now the 1990 World Champion rakes verbally with a look back at his career, his teammates, the "Wire-to-Wire" Reds, Lou Piniella stories, being college roommates with Barry Larkin and much, much more!
52 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 41- Tommy Helms
Reds Hall of Famer Tommy Helms joins the show to relive the days from Crosley Field to Riverfront Stadium, from Dave Bristol to Sparky Anderson, from Rose to Perez and other great Reds teammates.
40 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 40- Rob Dibble
"Nasty Boy" Rob Dibble joins the show on the 30th Anniversary year of the 1990 Wire-to-Wire World Championship Reds. Rob looks back with an honest self-reflection of mistakes made along the path to greatness. A look back at a magical season, the fight with Lou Piniella, throwing the ball into the stands striking a fan, throwing intentionally at a baserunner, reflections of the "Nasty Boys," teammates and more!
68 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 39- Jim Maloney
He's one of the best pitchers to ever wear a Reds uniform and one of the game's greatest story. Reds Hall of Famer Jim Maloney joins the show to take us back to old school baseball with stories sure to delight baseball fans of any age. How a young and cocky Johnny Bench was put in his place via a broken cup (not the kind you drink out of!). Using foreign substances on the baseball including his "K-Y Jelly ball," how umpires let the players police themselves and let them get away with a lot! And no Jim Maloney interview is complete without the greatest fake snake gag of all-time!
64 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 38- Kirk Herbstreit
He's a preeminent analyst of college football broadcasting and he's also a diehard Reds fan. Kirk Herbstreit joins Jim as they reminisce about taking their hardcore Reds fandom to the next level growing up. The lively talk includes fond memories of Riverfront Stadium and the great players that played there, Marty and Joe memories, mid-game texts from Herbie, Kirk's favorite Reds players of all-time and even talk of Joe Burrow and Jim covering Kirk in college.
75 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 37- Around the Horn
Jim is back with another round of "Around the Horn." On this episode, we learn from a call to Amir Garrett that he wants to run for President and train to be an MMA fighter. Jesse Winker and Kyle Farmer join in a surprise group call and Jim sits back and gives up control of the show! The banter is similar to that in the clubhouse. Jim also calls The Zen Den to check in with Michael Lorenzen and more importantly his muscles!
72 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 36- Around The Horn
Jim breaks his "no phone interviews" edict during the pandemic when he goes around the horn with Reds teammates. Jim employs the help of Kyle Farmer to surprise call Derick Dietrich, Sonny Gray and Josh VanMeter to see how they're holding up during this unprecedented time. It's Dietrich's long-promised appearance despite coming through the side door to get it! Some much needed laughs are shared by all!
58 min
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The Jim Day Podcast - Ep 35 - Sean Casey
We hope everyone is well! To commemorate what would have been Opening Day Week, but more importantly, to provide some much needed laughs, The Mayor Sean Casey is back with his hilarious storytelling. Sit back and enjoy a much needed distraction!
63 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 34- Hunter Greene
Mature beyond his years, Jim sits down with Reds super-prospect Hunter Greene in a wide-ranging conversation. Labeled as a can't miss high school phenom on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Hunter Greene fends off all adversities, including rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. From inspiring young African-Americans to a star-filled childhood, join us for an uplifting conversation that you can't help but come away impressed.
62 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 33- Nick Senzel
What is it like to not have a relationship with your Mom for 4-5 years? And then suddenly her sobriety prompts not only a reconciliation, but a complete arm tattoo in her honor. This and other serious subjects are revisited as Nick Senzel returns to the show to further share his struggle of a journey that is not over yet. What is like to deal with constant trade rumors? And of course there are many laughs along the way including an impromptu and unexpected call-in from Derek Dietrich mid-podcast. How Nick was steered away the hard way from poker, and we introduce, "Dr Nick" on the latest edition of the Jim Day Podcast.
70 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 32- Joey Votto
The often misunderstood yet immensely popular Joey Votto joins Jim in a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation. Have a few laughs while also tackling serious topics from one of the best Reds players of all-time. With Joey, you never know what you're going to get but guaranteed to be entertaining. It's Votto being Votto on a special edition of the Jim Day Podcast.
94 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 31- Corky Miller
One of the most popular Reds players ever! Corky Miller and his mustache joins the show to discuss life as it exists now for the Corkster. Who is his "pet project" in the Reds organization? The future, past teammates and yes, where did Corky come from? That and more on the lastest episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
26 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 30- Jack Billingham
Another Reds legend joins the show as "Cactus" Jack Billingham sits down with Jim. The always entertaining Billingham talks "Big Red Machine," the sometimes rocky relationship between starting pitcher and Manager Sparky Anderson, and is Jack responsible for Marty Brennaman's on-air demeanor? Say what? That and much more on the latest episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
20 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 29- Joe Oliver
The Jim Day Podcast returns with a visit with 1990 World Champion Joe Oliver. Relive the memories of the "Wire to Wire" World Championship team and what it was like to be the catcher under the demanding manager Lou Piniella, catching the outstanding pitching staff of 1990 and life on a daily basis with "The Nasty Boys." And can you imagine the 1990 team in the social media age? All this and more on the latest episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
24 min
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The Jim Day Podcast - Ep. 28 - Barnhart, Casali...
It's an all-catchers edition as Tucker Barnhart, Curt Casali and Kyle Farmer do a roundtable discussion as only catchers can do and only this trio can do! Filled with of insight, laughs and even singing, this unique episode will even take you to an unexpected ending!
55 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 27- Marty Brennaman
As promised, Marty's back! As the Hall of Famer is about to broadcast his final games, has he thought about what he will say the final time he signs off the air? How emotional has the retirement tour season been? And as usual, Marty and Jim share plenty of laughs and new stories on the latest episode of The Jim Day Podcast.
62 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 26- Chris Welsh
The former Major League pitcher and for 27 years a Reds broadcaster, Chris Welsh shares stories of the past and present. From his days with the Yankees to the Padres to the Reds, "The Crafty Left-hander" has a few laughs with Jim about their lives in baseball.
47 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 25- Amir Garrett
It was one of the craziest scenes in baseball as Amir Garrett charged off the mound toward the Pirates dugout. Get Amir's thoughts on the incident, the subsequent suspension and the lessons learned, as well as the normal get-to-know banter you've grown to expect from the Jim Day Podcast. Amir opens up about life, baseball, basketball and teammates.
53 min
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The Jim Day Podcast - Ep 24- Tucker Barnhart
Go behind the scenes with one of the unquestioned leaders on the Reds team Tucker Barnhart. Find out the intricacies behind the catcher position is today's modern baseball as well as life off the field with one of the most engaging players in all of MLB. It's catcher, team leader, chef, wine enthusiast, and meteorologist all wrapped in one episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
80 min
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The Jim Day Podcast - Ep 23 - Senzel & VanMeter
What is it like to be a rookie in Major League Baseball in 2019? And to be able to experience it all with your best friend alongside? Nick Senzel and Josh VanMeter, the best of friends, join Jim to discuss life in the bigs and everything in between. We get to know Nick and Josh, and their teammates, on the latest episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
66 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 22- Bob Uecker & Marty ...
There is only one Bob Uecker! "Mr. Baseball" spans a career as a player, a Hall of Fame broadcaster, actor and comedian. Relive some of the funniest moments as Jim sits down with not one, but two Hall of Famers at once with Marty Brennaman joining the conversation. Scooter Gennett also weighs in on Uecker on a unique episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
40 min