The Jim on Base Show

Former General manager & executive of the San Francisco Giants, Bobby Evans, joined the show to give an update on what he’s been up to to outside of the baseball world & to reflect on his very successful MLB career.Bobby also shared some fun stories from growing up a young sports fan in Massachusetts & also shared who his favorite teams & players were.Make sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt that I’m wearing in this episode! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Standup comedian & America’s Got Talent finalist, Tom Cotter, joined the show to promote his new comedy special, ‘Rapid Fire‘ , & to talk about his life in show business!Tom shared hilarious stories & also some insight on being married to another comedian as well as being a father.Toms special, ‘Rapid Fire’, can be seen on Apple TV & Amazon Prime!To stay up to date when Tom Cotter comes to your city, please visit his website: www.TomCotter.com For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

For a very special 200th episode of the Jim on Base Show, the coaching staff of the brand new professional baseball team, the Oakland Ballers, joined the show to express their excitement for their inaugural season!Former Major League Baseball players, Don Wakamatsu, Micah Franklin & JT Snow reflected on their lives, careers & what they look forward to as they lead the Oakland Ballers into their inaugural season! The Oakland Ballers are based out of Oakland, Ca & will play their home games at the historic Raimondi Park. Raimondi park has produced legendary baseball players like Frank Robinson & Curt Flood.To purchase tickets, merchandise & to stay up to date on all things, Oakland Ballers, please visit: www.OaklandBallers.comMake sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt that I’m wearing in this episode! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

NBA Finals champion, coach & author, Clifford Ray, joined the show to promote his new book & reflected on the Golden State Warriors 1975 title winning season!Clifford & his fellow 1975 teammates will be in an upcoming documentary on that team that is scheduled to be released in 2025. Clifford shared fun stories & memories from that team as well as from his career.Clifford Ray also gave some fun insight on what inspired him to write his children’s book entitled, ‘Big Clifford Ray Saves the Day.’ The proceeds made from book purchases are donated for breast & prostate cancer as well! To purchase this great book make sure to follow the link: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/big-clifford-ray-saves-the-dayhttps://store.bookbaby.com/book/big-clifford-ray-saves-the-dayFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

National sports broadcaster, Ted Sobel, promoted his book entitled, ‘Touching Greatness’, that chronicles his life & career! Ted has over 750 Hall of Fame athletes included in this book as well as some of the biggest names in the music business.Ted is a three time Golden Mic Award winner & has been recently elected to the Southern California Jewish Hall of Fame. Sobel shared some amazing stories from his time covering World Series, NBA Finals, Super Bowls, Olympics, The Masters, U.S. Opens etc!To purchase ‘Touching Greatness’ make sure to follow the link: https://www.amazon.com/Touching-Greatness-Ted-Sobel/dp/1606795430Also make sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt that I’m wearing in this episode! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Author & U.S. Marine, Patrick Holcomb, joined the show to promote his new book, “Where the Seams Meet” & to reflect on his life as a sports fan!Patrick grew up a San Francisco Giants fan & reminisced on some of his favorite players from his youth.“Where the Seams Meet” is a novel that is about:‘After fleeing 1970s San Francisco to escape the shadow of his abusive father, Frank Romano struggles to balance his firefighting career with the demands of raising his talented but challenging son, Danny. Determined to transcend his tortured past, Frank bridges the growing chasm between them the only way he knows how: through baseball.’ You can purchase “Where the Seams Meet” on sites like Amazon or a signed copy via the link: www.AuthorPatrickHolcomb.comMake sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt that I’m wearing in this episode! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Basketball Legend & 1975 NBA Finals MVP & champion, Rick Barry, returned to the show to reflect on the Golden State Warriors’ 1975 title winning season!Rick & his fellow 1975 teammates will be in an upcoming documentary that is scheduled to be released in 2025. Rick shared fun stories & memories from that team as well as from his hall of fame career.Rick Barry also spoke about his pain relieving products through www.Medicileaf.com to ‘help you recover & play the all natural way’ as well as www.Gosleeves.com to help with knee/calf stability! For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Forever Giants, Mike Krukow & Dusty Baker, said hello from Oracle park while attending the 34th annual Play Ball Lunch!The Play Ball Lunch is a great event that brings together San Francisco Giants players, coaches, alumni, donors & Jr Giants through the Giants Community Fund to help make a difference in our communities through baseball!Please consider donating by visiting www.GiantsCommunityFund.orgBeloved Giants broadcaster, Mike Krukow, shared who he wish he could have had lunch with when he was a young sports fan, reminisced on his first concert & his overall love for music.Future MLB hall of famer & recent World Series champion, Dusty Baker, reflected on his time managing the San Francisco Giants & who his favorite baseball player was while growing up. Dusty also shared his huge love for live music & who some of his first concerts were!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

Major League Baseball pitcher, Sam Long, joined the show before he began spring training with his new team, the Kansas City Royals!Sam spoke on how he finds a residence while living in Arizona for spring training & how he was recently marrried in the off season. He also reflected on growing up in Northern California & what it was like to play for two of his favorite teams in the Giants & the A’s.Sam Long also opened up on his journey to the big leagues & how he took an EMT course during a break from baseball to explore his interest in firefighting.Make sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up some of the Baseballism shirts I’ve been wearing in my latest episodes! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikTok): @JimonBaseShow

NBA Champion & Golden State Warriors player, Moses Moody, joined the show to talk about his life, career & who he is off the court!Moses shared where he keeps his NBA championship ring & who some of his favorite musical artists are as well.Moses also told us about his foundation, ‘Motivate One’, that helps inspire the youth & teach them valuable life skills. For more information please visit: www.mosesmoody.comFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Oakland Athletics broadcaster, Johnny Doskow, joined the show to tell his incredible story of hard work, patience & perseverance.Johnny broadcasted minor league baseball for 30 years before finally achieving his dream of reaching the big leagues!Johnny also reflected on his life growing up in Los Angeles & listening to legendary broadcasters like Vin Scully & Chick Hearn. He also gave credit to his wife for always believing in him.Make sure to check out his book on baseball influenced haikus that he wrote during the pandemic as well. Please visit: www.OnDeckShopOnline.comThe shirt that I’m wearing in this interview can be found at www.baseballism.comBaseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans will love!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

San Francisco Giants Robbie Ray, Tyler Fitzgerald & Tom Murphy, joined the show from their spring training facility in Arizona! Cy Young award winner, Robbie Ray, opened up on being a dad & shared his call up story to the big leagues.Tyler Fitzgerald reminisced on rooting for Chipper Jones & growing up cheering on his big brother at the baseball field.Tom Murphy shared his call up story to the big leagues as well & how he manages being a father during the busy baseball season.For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

San Francisco Giants legend, Pablo Sandoval, joined the show a long with teammates, Wade Meckler & Ryan Walker!Pablo shared his excitement to be back with his old team & what he looks forward to most about his return to San Francisco.Wade Meckler reflected on his journey to the big leagues & who he grew up rooting for as a young sports fan!Ryan Walker recently became a new dad & also spoke on his love of playing the guitar.For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Newly acquired San Francisco Giants players, Nick Ahmed, Amir Garrett & Daulton Jefferies, said hello from Spring Training!Amir Garrett shared his love for being a father when he’s not at the ballpark & how he used to play college basketball at St John’s.Daulton Jefferies grew up in the Central Valley of California rooting for the A’s & Giants. He also shared a foundation that he supports called ‘Scottie’s Gift’ that helps newly diagnosed pediatric cancer patients with gift baskets. To donate & support a great cause, please visit: https://www.scottiesgift.orgNick Ahmed expressed his excitement to join the Giants & shared his major league call up story! Nick also has a business called '7 Pillar Health & Performance' that offers specialized coaching for athletes to get the most out of themselves. Check them out here: https://7pillarhealthandperformance.comMake sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt I'm wearing in these interviews! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations! For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Arizona Diamondbacks, Corbin Carroll & Paul Sewald, joined the show from inside their spring training clubhouse to share who they are both on & off the field!Corbin reflected on his favorite teams growing up & what jersey he enjoyed wearing as a young baseball fan.Paul shared his joy of welcoming a new baby to the family & remembered some of the nerves he felt during his MLB debut!Make sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt I'm wearing in these interviews! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, & legendary Giants broadcaster/former player, Duane Kuiper, joined the show from the Giants dugout in Scottsdale, Arizona!Bob Melvin gave an update since I last interviewed him as the Padres manager at the end of last season. We spoke about his daughter’s involvement in Broadway plays, some rock & roll as well as his excitement of coming back home to the San Francisco Giants organization.Duane Kuiper shared some fun stories from his playing/broadcasting career & also gave some insight on a meaningful tattoo he got recently.Make sure to visit www.Baseballism.com to pick up the Baseballism T-shirt I'm wearing in these interviews! Baseballism has lots of MLB team/player/movie inspired clothing that all baseball fans would love so make sure to check them out online or in one of their many locations!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Harold Todd has played saxophone & flute for Lenny Kravitz for over 30 years! Harold hails from the San Francisco Bay Area & reminisced on some of his favorite bands as well as his first concert.He shared his excitement for the upcoming world tour to support Lenny Kravitz’s new album. Harold also plays the oboe & the English horn.This episode opens up with one of Harold’s songs ‘Breaking Through’ & the episode ends with another great track from Harold entitled, ‘Avalon.’For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Comedian & writer, Greg Fitzsimmons, joined the show to share some fun stories from his life in the entertainment world.The 4 time Emmy winner also promoted his own podcasts that he hosts called: Sunday Papers, Fitz Dog Radio & Childish!Greg has a new comedy special coming out soon & reflected on some funny moments from touring the country!Visit Greg’s website for tickets, more info on his podcasts & his upcoming projects! https://gregfitzsimmons.comMake sure to stay up to date with Greg Fitzsimmons through his social media: @GregFitzsimmons @ChildishPodFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Olympic gold medalist & soccer legend, Brandi Chastain, returned to talk about the new National Women's Soccer League team, the Bay FC! Brandi shared her excitement for the inaugural game of the Bay FC & the support the team has received from fellow Bay Area sports teams! Brandi co founded the Bay FC with fellow National Team soccer players Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton & Leslie Osborne!Click the link to stay up to date on tickets, merchandise & ALL things Bay FC! https://bayfc.comTo follow Brandi Chastain & the Bay FC on social media:@brandichastain @wearebayfc For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Fred Eltringham has played drums with some of the music world’s biggest stars. Fred reflected on some special moments performing with music legends like Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, EmmyLou Harris, James Taylor, Joe Walsh & Ringo Starr. He has also been a very successful studio musician that’s most likely played on many of your favorite songs!Fred is the drummer for Sheryl Crow & will be touring the world to promote her new album, Evolution! Visit Sheryl’s website for tour dates & concert tickets: https://sherylcrow.comFred shared some great stories from his life in the music business & touring with bands like The Chicks, The Wallflowers & Juliana HatfieldVisit Fred Eltringham’s website for more on his career!https://fredeltringhamdrummer.comMake sure to stay up to date on Fred’s Eltringham’s latest projects on social media:Instagram - @FredEltringhamDrummerFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow