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- Ron Oester
Reds Hall of Famer Ron Oester brings his grit to the Pod! Ronny-O relives coming up in the Big Red Machine era, rookie hazing from Rose, Bench and Morgan, why he shaved his head during the 1990 World Championship season, how his hard edge leadership led to a few skirmishes, the text he sent to Marty Brennaman upon retirement, life as a grandfather and more!
45 min
102
The Jim Day Podcast- John Sadak
Bally Sports Ohio's John Sadak joins Jim to talk about his first season in the Reds broadcast booth. What was John's path the Bigs? What was Opening Day like? Is it what he expected? John and Jim also get off the beaten path with old school wresting talk, pop culture, favorite TV shows of all-time, Star Wars, John's love of math and Jim's disdain for it, a history project that led John to sports and much more!
63 min
103
The Jim Day Podcast- Tommy Thrall
Reds on Radio play-by-play man Tommy Thrall brings his pipes to the Jim Day Podcast. Jim and Tommy take you inside the broadcast booths, how tough is it to follow a Reds legend in the radio booth, his working relationship with Jeff Brantley, being terrified on Opening Day, how Jim and Tommy became food legends in Phoenix, why both are not morning people, the one jinx Tommy believes in, and did a ghost show up mid episode? And more!
46 min
104
The Jim Day Podcast- Todd Frazier
As he embarks on playing for Team USA, Todd Frazier invades the pod Jersey style! The "Todd Father" becomes the "Pod Father" with a look back at his favorite Reds teammates, what wearing the Red, White and Blue means to him, the self-proclaimed fast food French Fry expert, the famous switch-a-roo play, his favorite Reds moments, Frank Sinatra and more!
27 min
105
The Jim Day Podcast- Jay Bruce
Future Reds Hall of Famer Jay Bruce talks retirement, Votto, Winker and more
47 min
106
The Jim Day Podcast- Lou Piniella
Nothing is sweeter than an interview with Sweet Lou Piniella
54 min
107
The Jim Day Podcast- Sam LeCure Part 2
He was so good the first time around, we had to have Sam LeCure back for part two! Sam dishes on former teammates from the playoff years from Arroyo to Votto and many in between, and the discussion gets serious when Sam talks about the struggles he went through after his career on the field ended. It's another spirited visit with "Nails."
61 min
108
The Jim Day Podcast- Sam LeCure
Former Reds pitcher and current broadcaster Sam LeCure joins Jim for a much anticipated and lively conversation. Sam and Jim delve into many topics including reliving great and heartbreaking moments from 2010 and 2012, Sam's famous mustache, the story behind the "Cup" of 2012, how Corky Miller played a vital role in Sam reaching the Bigs, how the nickname "Nails" evolved, how Sam touched Jim's heart, Jonathan Broxton stuffing Billy Hamilton into a trash can and more!
62 min
109
The Jim Day Podcast- Greg Vaughn
Marty Brennaman calls Greg Vaughn the single greatest leader he ever witnessed in his 46 years in the Reds broadcast booth. 1999 was a memorable year in Reds Country and Greg Vaughn literally willed the Reds to 96 wins. From solely changing the Reds facial hair policy to his Good Cop/Bad Cop with Barry Larkin to the side of Greg Vaughn you perhaps never knew, that and more on the latest episode of The Jim Day Podcast.
50 min
110
The Jim Day Podcast- George Foster
Reds Hall of Famer George Foster embarks on the Jim Day Podcast. Once known as a quiet teammate on the Big Red Machine, he is far from that now! George and Jim discuss how the switch of Pete Rose to 3rd base exactly went down that allowed him into the everyday lineup, who did he hang with on the team, memories of Joe Morgan and how Joe became his mentor, thoughts and stories of his other BRM teammates, how Joe Nuxhall helped him develop as a hitter and a man, the incredible MVP season of 1977, how many HR’s would he hit if he played at GABP, who he patterned his swing after, what would his walkup music be if he played today, his coaching of youth baseball in Cincinnati, how he can mentor youth today and much, much more!
57 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Adam Dunn
Adam Dunn Makes his Jim Day Podcast debut
52 min
112
The Best Of The Broadcasters
The Reds broadcasters have provided many laughs and poignant moments on the Pod as we bring you "The Best Of" The Broadcasters. Enjoy our visits with Marty Brennaman, George Grande, Jeff Brantley, Chris Welsh and Danny Graves!
32 min
113
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 56- Playoffs Roundtable
The writers are back! C Trent Rosecrans, Mark Sheldon and Bobby Nightengale join Jim to look back at the unusual 2020 season, the Reds incredible run down the stretch and a look ahead to the playoff matchup with the Braves. It's a regular season wrap Jim Day Podcast style.
69 min
114
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep. 55- The Best Of Reds H...
4 Reds Hall of Famers in one quality listen! It's another "Best Of" edition with the Best of interviews with Joe Morgan, Jim Maloney, Tom Browning and Tommy Helms.
53 min
115
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 54- Aaron Harang
Does Aaron Harang blame Dusty Baker? It's a question that has lingered for years and it's answered in our visit with the former Red that made five Opening Day starts. Story time includes the infamous day that Sean Casey jumped off the bus to challenge an entire Cubs bar from Aaron's perspective, the day Ryan Freel was stuffed into an overhead compartment on takeoff, "surfing" on the team plane and much more!
49 min
116
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 53- Tom Seaver Tribute
Johnny Bench, Marty Brennaman and George Grande join Jim to pay tribute to Tom Seaver. Upon the passing of a legend, 3 of Tom's friends reflect on the greatness of the player and the man on a special episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
68 min
117
The Jim Day- Ep 52- Best of 1990
Bringing together the "Best Of" from our interviews with Rob Dibble, Tom Browning, Joe Oliver, Glenn Braggs and Marty Brennaman, we look back at the 1990 World Champion Reds with stories, legends and laughs.
46 min
118
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 51- Bob Trumpy
He's known as one of the Godfather's of Sports Talk radio, but Bob Trumpy's broadcasting career took him much farther than Cincinnati. From Super Bowls to The Olympics to professional golf, Jim walks down memory lane with Bob including his first-hand admiration of the Reds in the 70's, Burt Reynold on a milk crate? Sneaking away for a smoke with Jesse Owens or golfing with Neil Armstrong! And Jim reveals what kickstarted his television career in a very unique story that's never been told on this podcast.
69 min
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The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 50- Sonny Gray
He's the ace of the Reds pitching staff and known for a bulldog mentality on the mound, but what is underneath the exterior? Jim peels back a few layers of the All-Star pitcher on the latest episode of the Jim Day Podcast.
22 min
120
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 49- Glenn Braggs
He made one of the biggest plays in Reds history and now 30 years removed he's on the Jim Day Podcast. Glenn Braggs looks back on the magical 1990 World Championship season. Would the crucial play he made on Carmelo Martinez been a home run had he not caught the ball? His legendary muscles and brute strength led to breaking bats on his follow-through swing including the World Series. And what it's like to be married to such a famous person? And much more!
49 min
121
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 48- Mike Moustakas
Upon the week of making his real Reds debut, it's time to get to know Mike Moustakas a bit! "Moose" joins the show to talk the current state of the Reds, chances of winning it all in 2020, playing without fans in the stands, being the new guy on the block, teammates and much more! There's a Moose on the Loose!
35 min
122
The Jim Day Podcast- Ep 47- David Weathers
Always a funny teammate, former Red David Weathers joins the show. There's plenty for "Stormy" to talk about including stories about his favorite Reds teammates, life in the Bigs through 17 years of service time, and resurrecting what David calls the greatest TV commercial ever created, "Together Again," featuring the incomparable Bronson Arroyo and Chris Welsh. Also, his son Ryan was once a mainstay in the Reds clubhouse as a kid, now he's a 1st Round Draft Choice in pro ball and it's a roller coaster ride as a dad! That and much more!
66 min
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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
124
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
125
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