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Chip Caray – Harry Caray, Family Ties, and Cubs/Cardinals Talk

Chip Caray, grandson of Harry Caray, thought he was starting a new job with his grandfather Harry Caray and the Chicago Cubs in 1998. Then, when Harry shockingly passed away, Chip had to step up and “The Guy” in Chicago. Since then, Chip has become one of the most well-known voices in the game, and…

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Len Kasper – Following his Heart and Re-Living Heart the ‘03 Marlins & ‘16 Cubs

Len Kasper and Harry Caray have something in common. They both broadcasted the Cubs on TV for exactly 16 seasons. Len has since moved on to become the voice of the White Sox radio broadcast, and because of the cross-town rivalry, the move didn’t exactly thrill a lot of Cubs fans. But on this episode,…

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Matt Vasgersian – Trout & Ohtani, Ridiculous Contracts & the State of Baseball

Matt Vasgersian joined me for week 2 of our 4-week broadcaster series. Matt is currently the voice of the LA Angels, one of the head broadcasters at MLB Network, and the former voice of MLB the Show. In this episode, Matt and I have some fun conversations about the current state of baseball, plus Matt…

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Boog Sciambi – Ronald Acuna, Torey Lovullo, and ALS

Boog Sciambi is the current Chicago Cubs broadcaster. He, and his partner Jim Deshaies, were in some hot water from how they reacted on live TV when Ronald Acuna stole his 70th based. Boog responds this event, plus more. Stay tuned til the end when Boog tells a hilarious story about Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo….

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Ted Lilly – Small-Town Lefty, Barry Bonds, and a Bulldog Mentality

Ted Lilly played for 6 teams spanning over a 15-year MLB career. But did you know that this unassuming lefty from Oakhurst, California barely threw 75mph in his senior year of high school? He was on no MLB teams radar until he turned up the heat at Fresno City College. And well, the rest is…

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Rachel Balkovec – First-Ever Female MiLB Manager

Rachel Balkovec is the first female MiLB manager in the history of the sport. How did she get there? Who hired her? Are there more like her? These are all topics that I discussed with Rachel on this episode of The Setup Man. Comment below with your take on Rachel and her role in a…

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Troy Glaus – 2002 World Series, Brain Health, and Puzzles

I had the pleasure of having Troy Glaus in my home to talk about the 2002 World Series, how he improved his brain health, eye sight issues, and more. And we did it at my kitchen table over a jigsaw puzzle. Why? Well, you will see in this interview! Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to…

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Matt Strahm – Injuries, Underdogs, and Baseball Cards

Matt Strahm, LHP for the Philadelphia Phillies, has not had an easy path to success. Low fastball velo, injuries, and setbacks were all part of the road bumps he hit before reaching the majors. And even after his debut, it hasn’t been rainbows and butterflies. But he was able to overcome those obstacles to sign…

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Welcome to The Setup Man Podcast

If you are a huge MLB fan like me, you are going to love this podcast. In this interview-style podcast, I talk to yesterday’s and today’s MLB stars. We go far beyond the field and into the lives of these figures so you can hear the stories that they have never shared before! I’m Kyle…

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The Setup Man: Coming September 2023

Don’t miss the first episode of the Setup Man podcast. We are dropping it in September of 2023! For now, here’s a taste of what you are in store for. Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We…

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