Few athletes ever felt unreal in real time. Bo Jackson was one of them.

We’re joined by Mark Gubicza, World Series champion, two-time MLB All-Star, and longtime voice of the Los Angeles Angels, for a conversation that pulls you straight into the clubhouse during one of the most electric eras in sports. Gubie shares his first encounter with Bo Jackson in a Royals uniform and why it immediately reset his understanding of what a human athlete could be.

From lifting grown men off the ground like nothing, to moments that made even elite NFL players stop and stare, these are the kinds of stories that never show up in box scores. We also zoom out to talk legacy, including how players like Bo, George Brett, and Mike Trout shaped the way fans experience greatness, not through hype, but through presence.

This is a behind-the-scenes conversation about dominance, humility, and the rare athletes who live forever in sports memory.

Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Welcome and setting the stage
(00:05:12) Gubicza’s path to the big leagues
(00:11:08) Royals clubhouse culture in the 80s
(00:18:44) Playing around future Hall of Famers
(00:36:02) Winning a World Series and expectations
(00:45:18) First impression of Bo Jackson
(00:47:05) Why football players feared Bo
(00:51:01) The myth vs reality of Bo Jackson
(00:56:20) How legends are remembered
(01:01:10) Why stories like these still matter

Key Topics:
Bo Jackson as a once-in-a-generation athlete
Inside the Royals clubhouse during baseball’s golden era
What separates dominance from legend
How athletes earn lifelong respect from peers
Sports stories that live beyond statistics

About Mark Gubicza:
Mark Gubicza is a World Series champion and two-time MLB All-Star who transitioned from a standout pitching career into one of baseball’s most respected broadcast voices with the Los Angeles Angels. His perspective bridges generations of the game, from legends of the past to today’s stars.

️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:
The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As a veteran broadcaster, Justin Kutcher delivers unfiltered discussions with legendary athletes, coaches, and voices of the game, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and human moments you won’t hear anywhere else.

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