Best Scapular Podcasts (2025)

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Catholics and Genesis 51:00

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What are Catholics required to believe from the book of Genesis? Is the Church against science? Who are the two witnesses? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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Episode 103: Should Mary be called “Co-Redemptrix?” Reacting to the Vatican’s document about Mary. 49:15

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In this episode, we briefly discuss the recent Vatican document Mater Populi Fidelis: Doctrinal Note on Some Marian Titles Regarding Mary’s Cooperation in the Work of Salvation from the DICASTERY FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH Read the full document here: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20251104_mater-pop…

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219. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Peripheral Nerve Entrapment with Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert Bowers 1:28:06

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In this episode, Eric interviews two Emory Healthcare sports medicine physicians, Dr. Eric Wagner and Dr. Robert Bowers, on the complexities of diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome and peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes. They discuss relevant functional anatomy, the etiology of these conditions, and conservative and surgical manageme…

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Pinch Hit Friday #58 - Key Competencies for Developing Youth Hitters with Ronnie Bernick 9:50

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida hitting coach Ronnie Bernick discusses the key principles in youth hitting development and addresses the misconceptions within the space. He further emphasizes the need for coaches to focus on helping athletes develop body awareness and feel, not just replicate movements. Support Our Sponsor: 1s…

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Co Redemptrix and Mediatrix 51:00

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The Talmud, Guardian Angels, the natural need for God and more on today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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218. Kevin Neeld on Hockey Hips, Early Sports Specialization, and Work Capacity 1:02:14

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In this episode, Eric chats with Boston Bruins Director of Performance, Kevin Neeld. They discuss the lengthy competitive hockey season, strategies for managing stiff hips, the skill-specific nature of work capacity, and how teams are evaluating and developing hockey athletes. There are many parallels to the baseball world, so this is a great liste…

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Pinch Hit Friday #57 - Spin Misconceptions with Matt Minnick 6:58

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Matt Minnick takes a quick dive into what pitchers should know about spin - and more importantly, how they often overvalue spin rate. Matt shares insights on what really matters for creating pitch shape and, in turn, success. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm…

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Young Earth Creation? 51:00

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Why keep sinning? Newman and the Evolution of Dogma? Not feeling Jesus? Join Colin Donovan on this Friday's edition of Open Line.By Open Line, Friday

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217. Mark Blackburn on What Baseball Can Borrow from Golf 1:12:42

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Renowned golf instructor and PGA Tour consultant Mark Blackburn shares fascinating insights on how the baseball world can borrow a variety of key competencies from the golfing community. From technology, to individualization, to long-term athletic development, this conversation delivered a lot of value for athletes, coaches, and parents alike. Supp…

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Pinch Hit Friday #56 - Is it Time to Course-Correct in Youth Baseball? 9:38

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In this episode, Eric reflects on the yearly baseball calendar and how we're at a crucial point in time where players, parents, and coaches may need to make tough decisions regarding developmental paths. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Relics 51:00

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Do Catholics have the only real Bible? Can I attend a Hindu Diwali? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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216. Brett Price on the Evolution of College Baseball Strength and Conditioning 28:47

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In this episode, Eric interviews Alabama Baseball strength and conditioning coach Brett Price. They discuss how strength and conditioning has changed in college baseball over the past decade. From technology, to recruiting, to collaboration among support staff, Brett shares some of the key components of Alabama's success.…

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Pinch Hit Friday #55 - Growth Spurts and Movement Quality 6:46

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In this episode, Eric discusses both the challenges and benefits youth athletes experience during adolescent growth spurts. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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The Brown Scapular 51:00

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People created to be damned? Jehovah? What is a military Chaplain? Don't miss Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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How to Get Lean: Proven Strategies for Building a Lean Body 23:02

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215. Understanding the Sports Hernia: What's a Core Muscle Surgery? 20:17

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In this episode, Eric goes into detail on the sports hernia diagnosis, from symptoms, to functional anatomy, to preventative training and treatments, to surgical interventions. Also known as athletic pubalgia and core muscle surgery, this is a modern sports medicine challenge that all practitioners should seek to understand. Support Our Sponsor: AG…

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Pinch Hit Friday #54 - When in Doubt, Chase Scapular Posterior Tilt 10:22

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In this episode, Eric discusses the findings of a recent study that looked at the injury implications of scapular positioning in a population of baseball pitchers. More importantly, he offers a rationale for how these injuries occur, and what training modifications need to be in place to keep pitchers healthy.…

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Apostacy, Heresy and Schism 51:00

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Satan, Donatism, the reason for bread and wine and more in today's Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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214. Retirement Reflections and Coaching Kids with Steve Cishek 38:58

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In this episode, retired MLB relief pitcher Steve Cishek returns to the podcast to reflect on his career, share insights for up-and-coming players, and comment on what he's learned as he's transitioned into coaching youth and high school sports. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #53 - Eric Schoenberg on the Power of Consistency 12:44

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida physical therapist Eric Schoenberg emphasizes how realistic it is to achieve outstanding results through small, repeated actions. These lessons are especially important in the world of baseball sports medicine, where health and high performance are predicated on controlling movement in narrow wi…

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St. Francis of Assisi 51:00

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On today's Open Line Friday, Jack and Colin welcomes Fr. Patrick from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. Let's celebrate St. Francis together!By Open Line, Friday

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213. Dr. Tera Giroux on Low Back Pain, Diagnostic Imaging, and Manual Therapy 42:14

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida chiropractor Dr. Tera Giroux covers a wide variety of sports medicine topics. We discuss the management of acute vs. chronic low back pain, the role of diagnostic imaging, and the who/what/when/where/why of manual therapy interventions.By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #52 - Eric Schoenberg on the Dangers of Rushing Return-to-Play 11:24

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In this episode, physical therapist Eric Schoenberg outlines the dangers of returning to play too soon following an injury or surgery. He digs in on the rationale for rushing, research surrounding expedited recovery, and discusses why patience pays off. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Novus Ordo or TLM? 51:00

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Who are the 24 elders from Revelation? Magisterium or Scripture? Theodicy? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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212. Spencer Stockton on Hypermobility, Sequencing, and Leveraging Data vs. "Feel" 47:19

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton covers a wide variety of topics. Spencer reflects on the training and mechanical cues that benefited him the most as a hypermobile pitcher. Taking it a step further, he digs in on the power of motion capture technology, and coaching with a combination of data and …

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Keep Your Knees Healthy: 19 Best Stretches for Knee Pain and Injury Prevention

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At some point, nearly everyone experiences knee pain [1] — whether from exercise, sports, or everyday movement — and finding the best… The post Keep Your Knees Healthy: 19 Best Stretches for Knee Pain and Injury Prevention appeared first on Exercises For Injuries.By Rick Kaselj of Exercises for

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Pinch Hit Friday #51 - 3 Reasons the MLB Amateur Recovery Period Policy Will Curb Injuries 8:52

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In this episode, Eric comments on the new MLB Amateur Recovery Period Policy, and outlines the specific reasons it'll help to attenuate the rapid increase in pitching injuries over the past 20 years.By Eric Cressey

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God Having Favorites? 51:00

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The Septuagint, best translations of the Bible, Jesus' male chromosomes and more in our Friday edition of Open Line with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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211. Understanding NIL, the Transfer Portal, and the New Era of College Recruiting with Walter Beede 1:03:49

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In this episode, two-time guest Walter Beede shares new developments since his 2022 appearance with respect to name-image-likeness deals and the transfer portal. Walter also makes predictions on where college recruiting is headed in the years ahead. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #50 - Prioritization of the Acute Program Variables 7:42

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In this episode, Eric outlines the acute programming variables for any training regimen, and then discusses how coaches should prioritize each of these components for safe, effective programs. Support our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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Solo Show with Greg Lehman - When do biomechanics matter for Movement Optimists 17:08

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Biomechanics matter just not how we always think. 1. High Loads. 2. Too much too soon 3. Stress Shifting & Symptom Modification 4. Movement Preparation 5. PerformanceBy Gregory J Lehman

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The Crusades 51:00

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Is Baptism still necessary? What makes a martyr? Attending Mass while not in Grace? Join us for this Mailbag edition of Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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210. High-Performance Speed Testing and Training with 1080 Motion 52:50

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In this episode, Eric chats with Adam Rolf and Matt Tometz from 1080 Motion, an innovative technology that assists with both testing and training acceleration and deceleration. From performance enhancement to injury prevention, this conversation offers some tremendous insights on how to individualize training prescriptions for athletes who want to …

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Pinch Hit Friday #49 - Does Throwing Weighted Baseballs Increase Pitching Injuries? 11:36

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In this episode, Eric discusses the findings from a recent study that looked at weighted baseball usage and pitching injuries in professional baseball players. This is a hot topic, so it's important to understand all the factors that influence whether a pitcher gets hurt using weighted balls. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm…

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Why Eucharistic Adoration? 51:00

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Extra Ecclesiam nulla salus? Communion services? Pontius Pilot's fault? Join us for Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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The 13 Best Back Exercises for Strength, Size & Posture

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Back pain [1] can disrupt daily life, limit activity, and then lead to weakening of major back muscles over time, making back… The post The 13 Best Back Exercises for Strength, Size & Posture appeared first on Exercises For Injuries.By Rick Kaselj of Exercises for

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Pinch Hit Friday #48 - The Recovery Hierarchy 10:48

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In this episode, Eric covers the important inclusions in an athlete's approach to recovery, and more importantly, how each component should be prioritized for comprehensive recovery environment. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Classes of Virtues 51:00

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Is pro-life biblical? Could you please explain the new Nihil Obstat regarding Medjugorje? Is there a rule as to when you are too late to Mass to receive Communion? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan. (Originally aired on 9/20/24)By Open Line, Friday

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Challenging the impairment model of exercise prescription and regional interdependence. What is the alternative? 15:18

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Solo mini show today. We often hear that hip bone is connected to the knee bone and pain in one area is a victim of a "dysfunction" somewhere else. Its a foundation of the kinesiopathological model and lead to the idea that if someone has joint pain you should train at a joint around that pain. Eg. If your knee hurts you train the hips as well. And…

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Pinch Hit Friday #47 - 5 Common Mistakes with Medicine Ball Exercises 11:04

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Medicine ball workouts are essential for any rotational sport athlete, but that's not to say that there aren't a lot of programming and technique mistakes that can interfere with their benefits. In this podcast, Eric covers his top five mistakes with medicine ball exercises. Be sure to check out www.CresseyMedBall.com to learn more about his compre…

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Queenship of Mary 51:00

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Why did Mary need a savior? Why can't priests be married? and more on today's Open Line with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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Pinch Hit Friday #46 - The Biggest Early Off-Season Training Mistake 9:01

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In this episode, Eric talks about how an offseason calendar should be structured for baseball players of all ages, with a specific focus on how to make the most of the first month of the offseason. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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EWTN's Broadcasting Anniversary! 51:00

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Did Mary die? Are Heaven and Hell places? Where did Enoch and Elijah go? this and more in Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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The Truth About Foods to Avoid With Chronic Pain: A 14-Day Diet That Could Change Everything

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Chronic pain is more than just a physical burden—it’s a lifestyle disruptor. Whether you’re dealing with joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel… The post The Truth About Foods to Avoid With Chronic Pain: A 14-Day Diet That Could Change Everything appeared first on Exercises For Injuries.By Rick Kaselj of Exercises for

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Pinch Hit Friday #45 - 5 Mistakes That Stall Progress, with Spencer Stockton 10:24

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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton highlights five unfavorable practices that prevent athletes from reaching their potential. These are some great lessons for athletes of all ages and levels of competition. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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The Natural Law 51:00

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Penance or repentance? evangelize or proselytize? What is Theonomy? This and more in Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday

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Pinch Hit Friday #44 - When Adaptation Happens Too Quickly 9:38

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In this episode, Eric discusses structural maladaptation during youth athletic development, and how early sports specialization is high-risk with unproven long-term payoff. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhormBy Eric Cressey

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St. Card. Newman Dr. of the Church 51:00

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On today's Open Line Colin takes a deep dive into the elevation of St. Henry Newman to the 38th Doctor of the Church, Catholic chaplains in the military and more.By Open Line, Friday

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Pinch Hit Friday #43 - 6 Little League Elbow Considerations 13:43

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In this episode, Eric shares his experiences in dealing with little league elbow, and outlines important considerations for parents and coaches when managing an injured player with this diagnosis.By Eric Cressey

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Predestination or Free Will? 51:00

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Papal authority and the Orthodox Church, the Didache, private property and more in Open Line Friday with Colin Donovan.By Open Line, Friday