Unfinished Podcast w/ Anderson Miller

Taylor Hearn finishes off 2023 in an amazing way. Enjoy this conversation with Hiroshima Carp pitcher, and also member of the Rangers, Royals, & Braves at different points in the 2023 season. Drafted 4 different times out of high school, playing for 5 different MLB organizations, we reflect on his journey to now, lessons learned along the way, and trusting God! This was a great conversation. Enjoy and Happy New Year!!@PodUnfinished

2023 is coming to a close and I cant think of a better way to end the year than with a couple episodes reflecting on the last 12 months. Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers No.1 prospect reflects on a year that had him on top of the world, playing in the MLB Futures game and then for 2 months after struggling and learning more from the game than he ever had before. Enjoy this episode and share with a friend, or a Dodgers fan or both! Happy New Year

Alec Zumwalt, Major League Hitting Coach, Senior Director of Hitting Performance, Husband, & father of 6 took time out of his busy schedule to join Unfinished. Enjoy this very special conversation and episode with one of the best coaches that I have ever had! Our final episode of the Coach Series is here. Share with a friend, share with a Royals fan!I greatly appreciate the support of the show and please leave a 5-star review. It would mean the world to me!- Anderson @PodUnfinished

Tanner Napier, Wide Receivers coach & Jason Fergerson, Defensive Coordinator AND also, my childhood & high school teammates, join Unfinished... Lafayette High School! Lexington, KY! Back where it all started.  This episode was really special to me and what this show is about. Reflecting on our lives and making an impact on those coming up behind us. We talk about football, friends, family, & life. Enjoy our 1st 3-way episode of Unfinished and share it with someone you think needs to hear it! Follow on social media @PodUnfinishedThanks for your support of the show! I can't tell you how much it means to me. - Anderson Miller

Austin Cousino, current University of Kentucky Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator joins Unfinished Podcast! Cousino, the former All-American, Gold Glove Winner, SEC Freshman of the Year is back at his alma mater & joins me to keep the "Coach" series rolling strong. Our 2nd guest from the SEC talks about his transition from 3rd round pick, to coaching, then to scouting, and now back to coaching in the city we have both called home, Lexington, KY. Enjoy the conversation and share with someone you think would enjoy this epiosde or is a fan of that school that wears blue ;)Follow the show on all social media platforms @PodUnfinishedLeave a 5-star review, it would mean the world! Thanks for your time & support of the show.

Coach Series continues on with Blake Gailen, Los Angeles Dodgers milb Hitting Coach. A bright and upcoming coach Blake shares so much knowledge with me from his 15 year career and also what he's learned as a coach! If you enjoy this episode, please support the show by leaving a like & a 5-star review. Follow the show on social media @PodUnfinishedThanks for Your Time & Support, Anderson.

Ro Coleman, former player &  newest member of the Vanderbilt Baseball Coaching staff is here to get the "Coach Series" started off the right way! Anyone that who has met Ro, knows he's a special individual. A warrior, a fighter who is always focused on leaving things better than he found them. Enjoy our conversation! Topics covered - His life's purpose.- Tim & Maggie Corbin- Making his pops proud-playing & coaching at Vanderbilt, the best College baseball program in the country. - a day in the life- What it takes to play at Vandy. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a 5-star review, share with someone, & go listen to another episode!! More Coach series on the way! Thanks for your time. @PodUnfinished on all social media platforms

Colin Holba joins Unfinished to tell a story that is ESPN 30 for 30 worthy. A 5 year NFL Career that came out of nowhere.  Colin began his time at the University of Louisville as a baseball team clubhouse manager & ended his time at UofL as the only Cardinal selected in the 2017 NFL Draft. Yes, you read that correctly. From washing laundry & NFL Draft. Sit back & listen to Holba tell his story that is full of courage, adversity, & taking leaps of Faith that turned a dream into a 5-Year Career in the NFL. I would be lying if I said this journey wasn't full of ups & downs, but that's what makes Colin so special. All of this crazy journey turned into a book titled "LEAP!" BUY LEAP NOW & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEWLeap!: On Faith, Doubt, and the Community Beside Your Flight - Kindle edition by Holba, Colin. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Dillon Head, #22 Ranked 2023 MLB Draft prospect & Clemson Baseball commit joins unfinished for a real conversation about his rise up the draft rankings, working hard the last 3 years, surrounding yourself with the right people, summer school at Clemson, and alot more!Please rate the show 5 stars, and like & subscribe to the show if you enjoyed this episode. @PodUnfinished on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, & LinkedInShare this episode if you enjoyed it! Thanks for your time.

Zion Rose, MLB Draft Prospect & one of the best catchers in the country joins Unfinished for an episode live from the MLB Draft Combine. We talk about how the workout went, how it was playing at IMG Academy, the draft process, and what to expect on the Road to the Show!Subscribe & Like & Share this video. All love is appreciated! @podunfinished on IG, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter.This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unfinished-with-anderson-miller/id1599142008

Keith Towbridge, former NFL player and Louisville Cardinal Tight End joins me for a 2-for-1 Episode that is also available on his show "Through The Headset" Podcast. We sit down to reflect on our playing careers, transitioning from athlete to corporate athletes, the power of caring, how to redefine what "success" means in your life and so much more that lead us to where we are today. Hope you enjoy our conversation & leave a 5 star review for Unfinished AND Through The Headset Podcast!

In this episode, Adam Law, Mental Performance Coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers joins me for a powerful conversation on how important your mental game is. We talk about ways to focus on what you can control, controlling your breath, the power of journaling, letting go of what you cant control, and mindfulness practice.@PodUnfinished on Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram

Brandon Pfaadt, Louisville's very own and the best player to ever play at Bellarmine joins me on Unfinished. We talk about his journey to the big leagues, how he's had to adjust at the highest level. What it meant to make his debut in front of his family, and how to never lose faith in yourself. 

Part 2 of 2 with Lou Collier, Team USA 1B Coach & Player Development Guru. We got back together after the World Baseball Classic ended to reflect & discuss. We talk about what he learned being around Team USA, What the WBC meant for the game of baseball, Mike Trout's pregame hitting routine, the desire to improve, the most important 3 things as a baseball player and how to improve your game.Subscribe & Leave a 5 star review!!!Follow us on twitter, instagram, and tiktok @PodUnfinished

Lou Collier, 1st base coach for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, 8-year major league baseball player and player development guru joins Unfinished. We talk about his journey to the major leagues, being the father of his 1st round son Cam and what it takes to continue to improve in life and in baseball. Lou is a very respected coach at all levels of the game of baseball and gave us an exclusive interview before heading to the World Baseball Classic.Part 2 will release next week! Subscribe & leave a 5-star review. Follow us on twitter & IG @PodUnfinished. 

Jake Eisenberg, Kansas City Royals MLB Play-By-Play/Radio Announcer joins Unfinished! We discuss his unique journey to Kansas City, his crazy 2022 year in review, and the art of calling a baseball game!Please Subscribe & Leave a 5-Star Review!TIMESTAMPSIntroduction2 min - Broadcasting for the Omaha Storm Chasers & New York Mets in 20225 min-15min Becoming the broadcaster for the Kansas City Royals & how to approach the players. Jake’s favorite of game days16:40 -28 Jake’s journey to the big leagues & How much goes into being a minor league broadcaster & the responsibilities Jake handled pregame, in-game, & post-game.29 Min - the intricacies of Radio Broadcasting & how to paint a picture with words.40min - Reflection, Support System & the stories of baseball that connect us.51:30 - Hopes for this year & the 2023 Royals.

Subscribe & leave a 5-star review!Casey Dykes, New York Yankees Assistant Hitting Coach joins Unfinished! We discuss his time at WKU as a player & a coach. His time spent coaching at VMI, Indiana, and the minor leagues on his way to the show. The challenges and responsibilities of fatherhood. Casey also provides a 1st hand perspective of what makes big leaguers so good and watching Aaron Judge's historic season up close and personal.TIMESTAMPS5:00min-7:45 - Reflecting on our WKU Experience8:00 - 11 -Transition from Player to Coach at WKU11:30 - 14:30 - Coaching at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) recruiting & coaching with a small budget at a Military School.14:30-18 - Coaching at Indiana & the decision to move into Pro Ball.18:30 - 21:45 - The difference in lower-level minor league players vs upper-level minor league players. Difference between superstition & routine.23:00 -28 - The difference between the best players vs the up & down players.30 - 37min - The importance of staying the course & “walking the walk”. Living with intent38-42min - Difficulties of parenting. Resisting “easy”43min - Importance of connection with players as people before trying to coach them.44-48min - Importance of building confidence instead of over coaching.50:00 min-56 mins - 1st hand perspective of watching Aaron Judge.56-59min - Being a father of 3, awareness of how kids watch everything we do. what he would back to change so far.1:00:00-1:11 - Managing ego & expectations of your son as a dad.Thank you for listening to Unfinished with Anderson Miller!

Hunter Greene joins Unfinished! One of the hardest throwing and brightest young stars in the MLB sits down to talk about his rookie season, giving back to the community and inspiring the youth. Please subscribe to the show and leave a 5 star review if you enjoyed this episode! Follow us on twitter and instagram @PodUnfinished6:00-8:40 - importance of being humble & family.9:05-17:40 - Impacting the homeless community. Being a role model to kids in underserved areas in baseball & making a global impact.18-27:10 - the dangers of temptation as a professional athlete, the big league lifestyle, & protecting your energy.27:30 - Surrounding yourself with the right people & hobbies to secure your mental health30:00 - how he prepares for starts & how he attacks hitters.

Bobby Witt Jr. joins Unfinished with Anderson Miller; MLB top prospect and 2021 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year talks about challenging yourself in the offseason, the impact his favorite athletes have on his career, his desire to win in Kansas City and SO much more. Enjoy 50 minutes of great conversation!www.twitter.com/podunfinished | www.instagram.com/podunfinished

Nick Pratto, 1st Baseman for the Kansas City Royals joins Unfinished. We talk about the importance of self-talk, adaptability and dominating the little things. We reflect on the good times, the hard times and what the future holds! Enjoy this episode of Unfinished with Anderson Miller.