After a break for the holidays, Jacque and Hawk reunite to offer a player's perspective on the sports world. The duo delves into the quarterback controversy emerging from Denver and discusses the warning signs it presents around coaches with big egos. Additionally, they share their opinions on MLB's rule changes for the 2024 season, express concerns about major league franchises' overreliance on metrics, and provide their reaction to David Tepper's thin skin and his non-apology, apology. Tune in for an insightful discussion on various aspects of the sports landscape from a players perspective.

Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins are back to discuss Ja Morant's return from suspension while examining the racial optics of athletes posing with firearms. They also delve into the important considerations that are being left out of the conversations around Zion Williamson's conditioning. Additionally, the duo utilizes Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers to explore how players and agents approach negotiations with teams. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.

This week on Thick Skin, the party in Vegas continues for the Still Got Game Foundation as Hawk and Jacq sit down with another former Minnesota Twins teammate, Eddie Guardado. In this episode, Eddie discusses his early days playing ball in Stockton, California, he becomes a bit emotional while delving into the inspiration behind his foundation and shares a few laughs with the guys as they reminisce about some hilarious clubhouse hijinks. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.

On this week's episode of Thick Skin, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins take the show to Vegas to speak with their former Minnesota Twins teammate and close friend Torii Hunter participating in an event for the Still Got Game Foundation. Torii discusses his decision to retire from Major League Baseball, shares some stories from his playing days, and drops knowledge about giving back to his community and his passion for developing successful businesses. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.

In this episode, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins discuss the growing problem in sports of fans verbally assaulting players going unchecked, what makes a leader in the locker room, and why the culture of winning franchises extends from the minors to the big leagues. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.

In the pilot episode of Thick Skin, former Major League Baseball players Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins set the tone for the show, taking the audience into the locker room. For the first time, Jacque shares the story of being fired from his role as hitting coach of the Washington Nationals after being accused of revenge porn. As one of Jacque's closest friends since the early days of their professional careers as teammates of the Minnesota Twins, Hawk pulls no punches. Jacque shares the details of the rollercoaster ride of emotions - from his perspective - on how his coaching career in DC came to an abrupt end under friend and manager Dusty Baker. Jacque & Hawk wrap up the show discussing some of the stars of the 2023 MLB season as the award-winners were announced by Major League Baseball. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.