4 Quarters with Josh McKinney

At the age of 14, most people haven't written one book — but Shanti Hershenson has already written 17 and published 11! She joins host Josh McKinney in "Call to the Bullpen" this week to describe a bit of her creative process, give a summary of her latest book, and explain what she likes to do outside of reading and writing! There's also plenty of sports content during the first half of the show, as Josh gives a "Podcast Shout-Out" to his favorite podcast, The Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter, before an all-Major League Baseball edition of "This Day in Sports History" and a "Full-Court Press" during which Josh shares his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers' acquisition of quarterback Baker Mayfield. Show Layout: Podcast Shout-Out (1:07) This Day in Sports History (3:54) Full-Court Press (8:10) Call to the Bullpen (20:08) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/ 

Kade Jenkins joins host Josh McKinney this week for two segments of the show. In "Call to the Bullpen," they discuss Kade's recently-published book, Drinking With Others: Poetry by the Pint, the 2022 NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks, old-school NBA vs. the modern-day game, and more. Then Kade sticks around for "Happily Ever Drafter" as he and Josh participate in a fantasy draft involving NBA players from the 1980s through present day.  Prior to those segments, Josh recognizes Wrestling's Unplugged & Undeniable in "Podcast Shout-Out" before talking about golfer Bobby Jones, boxer Mike Tyson, and baseball legend Willie McCovey in "This Day in Sports History." Show Layout: Podcast Shout-Out (1:16) This Day in Sports History (3:59) Call to the Bullpen (7:09) Happily Ever Drafter (25:51) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/ 

For 50 straight years from 1970 to 2019, Michael Ortman attended Opening Day in Major League Baseball. His travels took him to games in Washington, Baltimore, and Chicago, and you can hear all about his experiences in his book, Opening Day: 50-For-50. Michael joins host Josh McKinney in today's edition of "Call to the Bullpen" to discuss his book, the impact of Ryan Zimmerman on the Washington Nationals, the Nationals' World Series run in 2019, the 33-year absence of a professional baseball team in Washington, the current state of MLB, and more. Before welcoming Michael to the show, Josh discusses the documentary McGuire's Miracle in "Movie Shout-Out," talks about the first WNBA game and more in "This Day in Sports History," and explains unique rules from football, tennis, and baseball in "Off-the-Wall." Show Layout: Movie Shout-Out (1:15) This Day in Sports History (6:12) Off-the-Wall (9:49) Call to the Bullpen (12:51) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/ 

Professional wrestling is the subject of the day as host Josh McKinney welcomes Michael Davis of the Drop the Mike Wrestling Podcast to the show! After discussing hot topics pertaining to WWE and AEW in "Talking Smack with J-Mac," Josh and Michael participate in a fantasy draft of matches involving Evolution members — Triple H, Ric Flair, Batista, and Randy Orton — in "Happily Ever Drafter." Before being joined by Michael, Josh talks about PodMatch in "Website Shout-Out" before focusing on notable happenings on this date in wrestling in "This Day in Wrestling History." Show Layout: Website Shout-Out (3:28) This Day in Wrestling History (5:49) Talking Smack with J-Mac (9:58) Happily Ever Drafter (1:00:08) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/ 

Today's guest is Josh's wife, Christine, who makes an appearance for the first time in 2022! Following a "Podcast Shout-Out" in which he discusses The Real Deal with Damian Adams, Josh brings back "This Day in Sports History" before welcoming his better half to the show in "Happily Ever Drafter" for a fantasy draft of mothers from TV and movies. Then Josh shares three statements in "Two Truths and a Lie," one of which is a humongous fib.  Show Layout: Podcast Shout-Out (3:50) This Day in Sports History (6:29) Happily Ever Drafter (10:50) Two Truths and a Lie (41:19) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/ 

Today's show features an interview with the co-founder of Last Night's Game, Amy Siegfried, in "Call to the Bullpen." Host Josh McKinney talks to Amy about her sports background, her time as a student at Arizona State University, her stint as Director of Community Affairs for the Arizona Diamondbacks, the inspiration behind Last Night's Game, the challenges of starting a company, how to stand out as a woman in sports, and more. Before the interview with Amy, Josh recognizes Happy Athlete with Sean Conley in "Podcast Shout-Out" and discusses some crazy NBA rules in "Off-the-Wall." After the interview, stick around for the debut of "Two Truths and a Lie" and try to guess which statement about Josh is a bold-faced lie. Show Layout: Podcast Shout-Out (1:15) Off-the-Wall (3:26) Call to the Bullpen (7:41) Two Truths and a Lie (42:43) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/  *** Hear more from Josh McKinney on the Substantiate Podcast with William Glasser. Josh joined William for a hypothetical draft of "The Office" characters playing softball.

In this episode, host Josh McKinney interviews former NFL and college football coach Evan Burk in "Call to the Bullpen." Evan discusses his quick ascent from coaching youth football to college to the pros, and he also discusses what he has done since he stepped away from coaching football in 2016. Evan is the founder of Highest Level, where he serves as a leadership coach. Not to mention, he's also a podcast host and published author, which is also talked about during today's show. Prior to introducing Evan, Josh shows some love to the Substantiate Podcast in "Podcast Shout-Out" before sharing some MLB and NBA facts from this date in "This Day in Sports History." He also explains a few unique golf rules in the return of "Off-the-Wall." Show Layout: Podcast Shout-Out (1:27) This Day in Sports History (4:17) Off-the-Wall (8:50) Call to the Bullpen (13:15) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/ 

This week's show features former NFL kicker Sean Conley as he joins host Josh McKinney in "Call to the Bullpen" to discuss such topics as the genesis of his football career, his time at the University of Pittsburgh, the adversity he faced in trying to make an NFL roster, what led to him becoming a yoga instructor, his podcast, the books he has written, and more. Prior to the interview with Sean, Josh answers a couple of sports-related questions in "McKinney's Mailbag" before a special installment of "This Day in Wrestling History" ahead of WrestleMania 38 and a "Full-Court Press" segment focused on the Final Four teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament (Go Duke!). Show Layout: McKinney's Mailbag (1:17) This Day in Wrestling History (6:19) Full-Court Press (10:40) Call to the Bullpen (19:00) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/  

Host Josh McKinney welcomes fellow podcaster William Glasser of the Substantiate Podcast to 4 Quarters with Josh McKinney! After answering questions about the NFL, the NBA, and Major League Baseball in "McKinney's Mailbag" and sharing tidbits about today's date in "This Day in Sports History," Josh is joined by William in "Call to the Bullpen," during which they discuss the NBA (what's wrong with the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA title contenders, MVP favorites, and more) and the MLB lockout. William also sticks around for "Happily Ever Drafter" as he and Josh draft five-player basketball teams made up of characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Show Layout: McKinney's Mailbag (1:07) This Day in Sports History (9:08) Call to the Bullpen (12:37) Happily Ever Drafter (54:08, although the Marvel conversation starts at 48:03) CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/  

4 Quarters with Josh McKinney goes live for the first time! Host Josh McKinney gives his thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement in "Full-Court Press" before welcoming in the managing editor of DowntownRams.com, Blaine Grisak, in "Call to the Bullpen." After "This Day in Sports History," Nate Warden joins Josh to count down five WWE superstars they would like to see get a push in "Ranky Panky." CONNECT Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuperJMac32  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuartersJosh/