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The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

Auteur(s): Justin Kutcher
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 I've been lucky enough to spend my career in sports, become friends with people I used to watch on TV, and hear stories that people could only dream about! Now, those stories are coming to you as I interview athletes, coaches, and personalities I've worked with over the years. I hope you enjoy them as I much as I do.Justin Kutcher
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  • Dan Hicks! NBC Golf Voice on Tiger, Phelps, Ryder Cup

    Dan Hicks! NBC Golf Voice on Tiger, Phelps, Ryder Cup
    Oct 29 2025
    We sit down with Dan Hicks – the voice of golf on NBC and longtime Olympic play-by-play announcer – for a master class in big-moment broadcasting. We relive Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines in 2008 and the “expect anything different?” call, then jump to Beijing where Michael Phelps went 8-for-8 and Jason Lezak’s relay finish stunned the world. We also unpack Phil Mickelson’s 2006 Winged Foot finish, Ryder Cup first-tee nerves, calling alpine skiing off a monitor, and why live prime time still hits different. Dan shares career origins from college PA gigs to the 18th-tower seat, plus the human side of sports that keeps him hooked. If you love golf history, Olympic drama, and the craft of the call, this one is for you. Listen, subscribe, and drop your favorite Dan Hicks call in the comments. justin-kutchers-studio_dan-just… Timestamps:(00:00:01) - Welcome and Dan’s role as NBC’s voice of golf and Olympic swimming(00:00:59) - Tiger’s 2000 season and timing of Dan’s move to the 18th tower(00:02:13) - Linking Tiger and Phelps – seeing full career arcs up close(00:02:37) - Torrey Pines 2008 vs Beijing 2008 – which was “bigger” in the moment(00:04:29) - Westwood One memories and watching the Lezak relay call unfold(00:05:08) - How to call a race you cannot see by eye – trusting Omega timing(00:07:29) - Why live prime time matters for Olympic moments(00:08:23) - Setting up Tiger’s 72nd-hole putt and the historical stakes(00:10:53) - “Expect anything different?” – what flashed through Dan’s mind(00:12:46) - Rocco’s perspective and living next to history(00:14:49) - Tiger’s 2018 Tour Championship and the crowd swarming at East Lake(00:17:40) - A personal 2019 Masters story that captures sport’s power(00:20:24) - Why sports are “undefeated” as live human drama(00:21:03) - Dan’s own playing days and choosing the booth(00:22:53) - Big-event adrenaline and preparing for majors and Olympics(00:23:55) - College PA roots and early reps behind a mic(00:26:39) - PA memories and building a broadcast voice(00:27:50) - From CNN to NBC – getting onto golf coverage(00:30:08) - USGA rights, Dick Enberg, and Dan’s break at the 18th(00:31:02) - The privilege of calling half the majors(00:32:34) - US Open vs Ryder Cup – different pressures in the chair(00:34:34) - Finding the clinching point on Ryder Cup Sunday(00:37:43) - Why the Ryder Cup first tee rattles even the best(00:39:36) - Comparing booth butterflies: Ryder Cup, majors, Olympics(00:41:20) - From speed skating to alpine skiing on Olympic winter nights(00:42:35) - Dan Jansen’s all-time Olympic storyline(00:44:34) - Calling skiing off monitors and timing splits(00:46:13) - Calling Beijing 2022 from stateside studios(00:47:59) - Skiing as a sport and a family tradition(00:49:58) - Birds of Prey steepness and TV’s speed problem(00:51:30) - Lindsey Vonn’s 41-year-old comeback possibilities(00:53:37) - Speed skaters’ “tree-trunk” legs and athleticism(00:54:27) - Why alpine is Dan’s first winter choice to call(00:54:36) - Winged Foot 2006 setup – Phil on the 72nd tee(00:55:12) - “That better be a 4-wood” and what happened next(00:57:19) - Johnny Miller’s on-air critique and course-management lesson(00:59:02) - Ogilvy in the locker room – a surreal finish(01:01:44) - Winners win – Johnny’s mindset and today’s stars(01:03:35) - “This Just In” rapid fire(01:04:10) - Most thrilling on-air moment – Phelps’ perfect 8(01:05:09) - Favorite game as a fan and college-town “game on”(01:05:34) - Fraternity-row sign-off and laughs Key Topics:Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines, “expect anything different?”, US Open dramaMichael Phelps’ eight golds, Jason Lezak relay finish, live prime time OlympicsRyder Cup pressure, first-tee nerves, production challenges on SundayPhil Mickelson at Winged Foot 2006, Johnny Miller analysis, course managementCalling alpine skiing and speed skating, Lindsey Vonn comeback, TV craftEarly career roots, PA announcing, moving from CNN to NBC’s 18th tower justin-kutchers-studio_dan-just… ️ About Dan Hicks:Dan Hicks is NBC Sports’ lead golf play-by-play voice and a longtime Olympic broadcaster for swimming and alpine skiing. He has called Tiger Woods’ most iconic moments and narrated multiple Olympic storylines, including Michael Phelps’ historic eight-gold run in 2008. Hicks is recognized for big-moment poise, crisp storytelling, and a deep respect for athletes and fans. justin-kutchers-studio_dan-just… ️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you will not hear anywhere else.Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless ...
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    1 h et 15 min
  • Mark Reynolds! 13-Year MLB Vet on Travel Ball to the Big Leagues

    Mark Reynolds! 13-Year MLB Vet on Travel Ball to the Big Leagues
    Oct 22 2025
    We sit down with Mark Reynolds — a 13-year MLB veteran with 298 career home runs — for a candid ride through the moments that still give fans goosebumps. We revisit the Virginia Beach superteam roots with David Wright, Ryan Zimmerman, and the Upton brothers; the late-night call-up to the D-backs and a debut that never looked back; and the surreal, cinematic first swing as a Yankee at Fenway. We go inside the pinstripes with Derek Jeter’s relentless standards, Mariano Rivera’s unanimous-worthy grace, and the clubhouse code only players see — from mound visits to secret defensive signs. Reynolds relives NLDS home runs vs the Cubs, the viral 10-RBI night in Washington, and a spring-training missile from Gary Sheffield that literally knocked off his glove. It is legacy, humor, and human detail in equal measure — the kind of behind-the-scenes baseball storytelling our audience loves. Tap in, and bring a friend who grew up on Bonds, Jeter, and October drama. Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro and Mark Reynolds joins the show (00:00:30) - Virginia Beach youth “superteam” with Wright, Zimmerman, Uptons, Cuddyer (00:03:21) - Youth positions, reps over roles, and coaching his kids today (00:05:18) - UVA at 17, early drug test consent story, pairing with Zimmerman (00:06:31) - Reuniting with Zimmerman in the majors — surfing buddies to teammates again (00:08:54) - Two kids from Tidewater hitting 3-4 together in Arizona (00:10:27) - Small-world baseball: Virginia Beach bonds and perspective (00:11:07) - Game vs job mindset and the pressures around the diamond (00:12:50) - Routine evolution, swing timing, and the career-long same swing path (00:14:28) - Cape Cod League connection with Justin; the circle of baseball life (00:15:25) - Jackson Holliday staying with the Reynolds family; clubhouse kids to pros (00:17:29) - Growing up around the game and parenting ballplayers (00:18:44) - The call-up: Mobile to Denver, thinking AAA, landing in MLB instead (00:20:14) - Racing to Coors Field; “you’re starting at third” reality check (00:21:39) - Rookie mistake with Randy Johnson’s card — and redemption after a gem (00:23:31) - First hits off Aaron Cook and never getting sent down (00:24:33) - Belonging, first-hit confidence, and the peer moment in the shower (00:27:30) - Seeing Barry Bonds up close — awe and perspective (00:28:00) - Yankees 2013: Rivera, Jeter, Yogi in the room — pure legacy (00:29:31) - First Yankee at-bat at Fenway — home run and a Denzel fist-bump (00:31:43) - Riding the subway after a rough game — New York honesty 101 (00:33:18) - Mariano’s retirement grace and why it mattered (00:33:43) - Why Rivera was unanimous — respect for everyone, always (00:35:16) - Rivera’s meticulous autograph and signing for everyone (00:36:31) - Team gifts from Mariano — “last to wear 42” jersey framed at home (00:36:48) - Jeter as “beard police” and protecting Yankee standards (00:38:09) - Jeter’s perfection lesson: chest-high feeds in Toronto heat (00:42:33) - NLDS vs Cubs: young and fearless, Marmol HR, sweeping Chicago (00:46:30) - Bases-loaded approach and “let it rip” mindset explained (00:49:20) - Mic’d-up baseball fans never hear: mound talk and mental resets (00:51:33) - JJ Hardy’s pitch tells and positioning by pitch (00:52:35) - The hidden sign language: coaches, trainers, and subtle cues (00:55:30) - More dugout codes — even the trainer’s mustache twist signal (00:57:22) - Rapid fire begins — favorite team culture and city fit (00:58:04) - Hot corner terror: Stanton, Pujols, and the burners (01:00:16) - Holding runners at first vs lefty power — survival mode (01:01:06) - Gary Sheffield line drive knocks off his glove — chaos ensues (01:02:28) - Best teammates: Jim Thome and Nolan Arenado work like no others (01:03:34) - 10-RBI game after a walk-off — then pitching the next day (01:05:31) - Pitcher types he feasted on; Peavy days off incoming (01:06:35) - Golf career low and offseason truths; sign-off Key Topics:Virginia Beach pipeline: Wright, Zimmerman, Upton brothers — youth to MLBMLB call-up, debut in Denver, and belonging at the top levelYankees stories: Fenway HR, Jeter’s standards, Rivera’s unanimous legacyPostseason moments: NLDS homers vs Cubs and playing young and freeClubhouse code: mic’d-up reality, secret signs, and in-game psychology10-RBI night with Washington and the surreal back-to-back weekend About Mark Reynolds:Mark Reynolds played 13 MLB seasons as a corner infielder, delivering 298 home runs and postseason pop. His career spanned the D-backs, Orioles, Yankees, Cardinals, Rockies, and Nationals, with signature moments from NLDS homers to a 10-RBI night in Washington. He remains a respected voice on clubhouse culture and hitting mindset. ️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin ...
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Mark Sweeney! Cape Cod HOF to MLB — Pinch-Hit Craft

    Mark Sweeney! Cape Cod HOF to MLB — Pinch-Hit Craft
    Oct 15 2025
    Mark Sweeney joins us with the kind of perspective you only get from 14 seasons in the big leagues, second all-time in career pinch hits, and 102 pinch-hit RBIs. We dive into his Cape Cod Baseball League roots alongside Jeff Bagwell and Frank Thomas, the call-up to St. Louis that put him in a clubhouse with Ozzie Smith and Willie McGee, and the calm genius of Tony Gwynn leading the 1998 Padres. Sweeney brings listeners onto the rail for Ozzy’s lessons, into the cage for Tony’s precision, and onto the grass for Barry Larkin’s live-ball infield rehearsals. He relives his first homer off Hideo Nomo, the Tino Martinez ball three moment in the World Series, and what it truly takes to thrive as a pinch hitter when the best closers in baseball are on the mound. If you love baseball history, preparation, and the human side of legendary teams, this one’s for you. Stick around to the end for rapid-fire stories that connect eras and icons. Subscribe, rate, and share with the sports fan who still talks through box scores with their buddies. Timestamps (00:00:00) - Welcome and Mark Sweeney’s 14-year MLB journey overview(00:01:18) - Seven teams, embracing the bench role, clubhouse lifers who shape careers(00:02:23) - Massachusetts to University of Maine — football first, baseball chosen(00:04:09) - Giving up football scholarship for baseball — the pivot moment(00:06:06) - Miami spring trip and a freshman surge that changed everything(00:08:26) - Falling in love with baseball’s daily grind and growth(00:12:08) - Multi-sport benefits and why kids should not specialize early(00:15:33) - Cape Cod League HOF — humbled by strikeouts and fueled by stars(00:20:07) - Bagwell’s stance, summer jobs, and learning from future MVPs(00:25:20) - Frank Thomas, elite strength and speed, and chasing that level(00:26:44) - Year two and three on the Cape — belonging among the best(00:29:44) - Wood bats, real feedback, and the leap to pro consistency(00:31:02) - The call-up, first-class flight, family sprint to St. Louis(00:37:37) - Locker room awe — seeing Ozzie Smith, Willie McGee, and playing that night(00:42:08) - First MLB home run off Hideo Nomo at Dodger Stadium(00:47:54) - Teammates who teach — Barry Larkin’s leadership model(00:48:43) - Why Ozzie Smith is the best shortstop Sweeney ever saw(00:55:07) - The cage with Ozzie — hitting cues and loving the craft(01:01:21) - Live-ball infield work in Cincinnati — Larkin’s standard(01:08:59) - Setting the stage for the 1998 World Series vs the Yankees(01:09:48) - Tino Martinez ball three, energy swing, and the fine line(01:14:05) - David Wells vs Tony Gwynn — calling the first-pitch heater(01:16:27) - Pinch hit off Jeff Nelson, then a knock off Mariano Rivera(01:19:39) - Making the final out — nerves, honesty, and perspective(01:23:23) - The pinch-hitter’s job — second-manager mindset and readiness(01:26:27) - Preparation without cages nearby and staying velocity-ready(01:28:52) - Why Sweeney loved manager feel over scripts(01:34:25) - Rapid fire — toughest at-bats, proudest moments, favorites(01:34:32) - Mark Wohlers, the most uncomfortable matchup(01:35:44) - Homer vs Trevor Hoffman and why it mattered(01:36:33) - Childhood favorites — Fred Lynn and football roots(01:37:09) - Jim Zorn to Largent — football influence on baseball mind(01:38:16) - Best teammate — Barry Bonds with Larry Walker close behind(01:39:20) - Favorite course — Riviera and why the foursome matters(01:40:58) - Friendship, gratitude, and sign-off(01:41:38) - Closing thanks and final credits Key Topics Pinch-hitting craft and preparation under pressureTony Gwynn’s calm leadership and in-game mastery in 1998Ozzie Smith’s mentorship and why details define greatnessCape Cod League lessons with Bagwell and Frank ThomasWorld Series razor-edge moments vs the 1998 YankeesLeadership models from Barry Larkin and clubhouse culture About Mark Sweeney: Mark Sweeney is a 14-year MLB veteran, second all-time in career pinch hits with 102 pinch-hit RBIs. A Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Famer and current St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, Sweeney played for seven clubs, sharing clubhouses with legends like Tony Gwynn, Ozzie Smith, Barry Larkin, and Barry Bonds. His perspective blends on-field experience with a modern broadcaster’s clarity. ️ About the JustIn Time Podcast: The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations. #TheJustInTimePodcast#MarkSweeney#TonyGwynn#PadresHistory#BaseballLegends#PinchHitter#MLBStories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for ...
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    1 h et 43 min
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