Best Chris Knott Podcasts (2025)

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Managing Shin Splints & Plantarfasciitis 11:08

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I discuss some recent findings from a study looking in to Tibialis Anterior activity during long distance running (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254621000235) I then explain how you can apply this to your own training in or to prevent yourself from suffering lower limb injuries. The accompanying Instagram post can be found …

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Tom Griffin - 2026 ABCA Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award Recipient 1:16:06

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Griffin, one of the most respected catching instructors and collegiate coaches in the game. Griffin just completed his 20th season leading the Carson-Newman program and has amassed 746 career wins over his 28 years in college coaching. A true authority in catching instruction, Griffin is a staple a…

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Pat Doyle - 2026 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award 1:08:54

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Pat Doyle, the distinguished recipient of the 2026 ABCA/Wilson Lefty Gomez Award. Named after the legendary Lefty Gomez, this honor is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to baseball locally, nationally, and internationally—and Doyle’s career epitomizes that stand…

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Oscar Reed - Recruiting Coordinator, Alcorn State University 1:00:20

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is Oscar Reed, Recruiting Coordinator and Pitching Coach at Alcorn State University. Reed joined the Braves’ staff this summer after two seasons at Alvin Junior College, continuing a coaching career that has spanned high school, junior college, travel baseball, and now the NCAA Division I level. Reed’s path …

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Ep. 744: Cinderella in full score; Walt Disney's trains 1:11:50

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This week, Jeff welcomes music editor, conductor and arranger Shawn Degenhart to the show to discuss his book "Walt Disney's Cinderella in Full Score," a huge tome which celebrates the history of Cinderella with essays, images, lost songs and that incredible score. Degenhart also shares about his experience working on a Sherman Brothers musical. Pl…

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Jake Ratz - Minor League Hitting Coach, Baltimore Orioles 59:42

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Baltimore Orioles Minor League Hitting Coach, Jake Ratz, joins the ABCA Podcast this week. Ratz joined the Orioles Organization in December of 2022 coaching in the Dominican Summer League. This past season Ratz coached in the Florida Coast League. Ratz got his coaching start collegiately where he started his collegiate playing career at Ellsworth C…

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John Vodenlich - ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. III Coach of the Year, UW-Whitewater 57:43

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by John Vodenlich, head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, member of the 2024 ABCA Hall of Fame Class, and the 2025 ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. III Coach of the Year. Vodenlich has turned UW-Whitewater into a perennial powerhouse, leading the Warhawks to three national championships (2005, 2014, 202…

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John Knott - ABCA/ATEC Pacific Association Coach of the Year, Mt. SAC 1:01:48

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast, we’re highlighting another of our ABCA/ATEC Coaches of the Year with John Knott, head coach at Mount San Antonio College and the 2025 ABCA/ATEC Pacific Association Division Coach of the Year. Knott guided Mt. SAC to a historic season in 2025, capturing the 3C2A Championship for the first time in 60 years. The Mounties f…

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Jim Koerner - Director of Player Development, USA Baseball 1:09:23

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Koerner, USA Baseball’s Director of Player Development. In his role, Koerner oversees on-field programming for six national teams and three national development programs. Since taking over the position in 2021, Koerner has brought a wealth of coaching experience from his time leading and assisting …

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Joe Giummule - ABCA/ATEC High School Div. I Coach of the Year, Jupiter HS (FL) 1:03:26

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast, we spotlight another ABCA/ATEC Coach of the Year—Joe Giummule, head coach at Jupiter High School (FL) and the 2025 ABCA/ATEC High School Division I Coach of the Year. In his first season at Jupiter, Giummule led the Warriors all the way to the Florida Class 7A state championship game, falling just short in a tight 3-2 b…

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Josh Raney - ABCA/ATEC High School Div. III Coach of the Year, Blanchard (OK) High School 1:01:32

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we continue highlighting our ABCA/ATEC Coaches of the Year with Josh Raney, head coach at Blanchard High School (OK) and the 2025 ABCA/ATEC High School Division III National Coach of the Year. Raney has been at the helm for 19 seasons and has built one of the premier programs in Oklahoma high school baseball. His Blan…

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Thriving Over 35 47:28

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I’m joined by men’s health expert Dom Wenner to discuss the best ways to maximise your hormone levels once you’re over the age of 35By Chris Knott

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Ep. 743: Disneyland's 70th, Audio-Animatronic Walt, Lightning Lane Premier Pass, World of Color Happiness 1:51:53

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This week, Jeff and his pals Julia and Tina talk about 70th birthday week at Disneyland - and what an eventful week it was! Jeff was on property Monday through Friday and has a plethora of reports and reviews, and Tina and Julia were at the resort much of the week as well, so we have a lot to talk about. Jeff's family utilized Lightning Lane Premie…

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Chris Roof - ABCA/ATEC High School Div. II Coach of the Year, Governor Livingston HS (NJ) 1:21:56

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It’s that time of year on the ABCA Podcast when we spotlight our ABCA/ATEC Coaches of the Year, and this week we’re joined by Chris Roof, the 2025 ABCA/ATEC High School Division II Coach of the Year. Roof has served as head coach at Governor Livingston High School (NJ) for the past 25 years and has built a powerhouse program in the Garden State. Af…

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Zach Sorensen - Mental Performance Coach, Cincinnati Reds 1:28:56

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Joining us this week on the ABCA Podcast is Zach Sorensen, Mental Performance Coach for the Cincinnati Reds. A former three-time All-American at Wichita State and second-round MLB Draft pick by the Cleveland Guardians, Sorensen brings a unique perspective shaped by his own professional playing career and his deep passion for helping athletes master…

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Clint Hurdle - Hitting & Bench Coach, Colorado Rockies 1:11:06

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we sit down with Clint Hurdle, longtime MLB manager and current hitting and bench coach for the Colorado Rockies. Hurdle has been part of professional baseball since 1977, serving the game as a player, coach, and manager over the past five decades. Hurdle spent 17 seasons as a Major League manager—leading both the Col…

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Ep. 742: DIsneyland 70 Spectacular! 1:46:15

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In this week's loaded Mousetalgia, Jeff welcomes former Skipper and Mansion Maid Emma Mosier back to the show to discuss the past 7 decades of Disneyland. We also welcome two special guests this week: Andrea Roberts joins us to talk about her father, Larry Lifchis Roberts, who was an Imagineer with MAPO who worked directly with Walt Disney on Audio…

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Brad Neffendorf - Head Coach, LSU Shreveport 1:09:12

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Brad Neffendorf, head coach of LSU Shreveport, who just led his program to a historic and unprecedented season. Under Neffendorf’s leadership, the Pilots went a perfect 59-0, capturing the first national title in school history. It marked the third NAIA World Series appearance for Shreveport during Nef…

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Ep. 741: Elio's collapse and review; Mary Blair exhibit tech; Jim Henson Co. turns 70 1:04:50

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This week, we take a look at the collapse of Elio at the box office and discuss the circumstances that may have led to its failure to grab family movie-goers, and then Jeff (and wife Julia) offer our own review. Plus, Jeff welcomes Kurt Pfeifer back to the show to talk about his role developing the interactive elements in the Walt Disney Family Mus…

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Training The Corporate Athlete 1:03:42

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I’m joined by awesome Sports Performance coach Bryan Meyer to discuss his experience in training clients ranging from everyday “Corporate Athletes” to NBA Hall of Fame Star Dwight Howard. In this episode you’ll gain an insight into how to deal with common client issues and injuries and how that ties in with athletic development.…

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Dave Serrano - Head Coach, Johnson University 1:06:52

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We’re back to one-on-one interviews this week on the ABCA Podcast with a true coaching veteran—Dave Serrano, head coach at Johnson University and one of the most respected baseball minds in the game. Serrano’s journey through college baseball spans over three decades and includes stops at some of the game’s premier programs: Tennessee, Cal State Fu…

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NCAA Div. II World Series Head Coaches 1:05:50

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we recorded in Cary, North Carolina at the NCAA Division II World Series. We sat down with all eight head coaches who led their teams to this year’s championship stage to discuss postseason preparation, team culture, and the experience of competing at the highest level in Division II baseball. Featured in this episode…

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NJCAA Div. III World Series Head Coaches 1:32:15

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we bring you a special episode recorded on location at the NJCAA Division III World Series in Auburn, New York. We sat down with all eight head coaches competing for a national title to talk about their programs, postseason preparation, and what it means to be part of one of the most competitive events in junior colle…

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Belmont Abbey NCAA Div. II Regional Coaches 55:12

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we bring you an episode recorded on location during the NCAA Division II Regional hosted at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. We sat down with the four head coaches who were leading their programs through postseason play and captured their insights right in the heart of the action. Featured in this episode: Ada…

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Ep. 740: Mary Blair deep dive and D23 event, Star Wars LEGOS 1:16:28

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This week, Jeff invites Julia Layne and Tina Biles to the show to discuss the recent D23 Gold Member preview tea and preview of "Mary Blair: Mid Century Magic" at the Walt Disney Family Museum. We also talk about our Star Wars Day adventures at the LEGO Store and at a special orchestral performance by Alphabet employees, and Jeff takes a deep dive …

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Dr. Barry Davis - Assistant Coach, Princeton University 1:07:39

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Barry Davis, assistant coach at Princeton University and former longtime head coach at Rider University. Davis brings more than three decades of coaching experience to the conversation, with a track record of sustained success at every level of college baseball—NJCAA, NAIA, and NCAA Division I. Ove…

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How To Start Sprint Training 59:42

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Bonn and I discuss what to do if you’d like to get in to sprint training. We go through the biggest mistakes we made at the start, why sprinting needs to be something you build towards and don’t just do straight away and what equipment you need if you’d like to take it seriously.By Chris Knott

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Dr. Luke Wilkins - Sport and Exercise Psychology, La Trobe University 47:29

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Luke Wilkins, a lecturer at La Trobe University and former sport scientist and lead skill acquisition specialist with the New York Yankees. Wilkins brings a unique perspective to player development, blending cutting-edge academic research with experience in professional baseball. In this episode, w…

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Lary Sorensen - Chief Baseball Officer, pitchLogic & Announcer, Wake Forest University 1:09:16

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by former MLB All-Star, longtime broadcaster, and pitchLogic CBO, Lary Sorensen. A veteran of 11 big-league seasons, Sorensen won 93 games and was selected to the 1978 American League All-Star team as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. After his final MLB appearance in 1988, Sorensen transitioned into the…

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Live from NHSI Part 3: Coaching Conversations 47:55

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This is our final installment of on location interviews from Cary, NC and USA Baseball’s NHSI Tournament coaches. Today we are joined by Venice’s Craig Faulkner, Corona Del Sol’s David Webb, Collierville’s Jeff Munier, Wesleyan Christian’s Mo Blakeney and Stony Brook’s Jon Brewer. Congrats to Coach Faulkner and Venice High School on bringing home t…

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Live from NHSI Part 2: Coaching Conversations 35:32

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The second part of our special National High School Invitational series brings you more on-the-ground conversations recorded in Cary, North Carolina. This premier event once again showcased elite talent and exceptional coaching from across the country. This week, we continue our series with five more outstanding high school coaches who led their te…

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Live from NHSI: Coaching Conversations 44:41

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For the next three weeks, we’re bringing you a special series of interviews recorded on location in Cary, North Carolina, during USA Baseball’s National High School Invitational (NHSI). It was another phenomenal event filled with top-tier talent and outstanding coaching. This week, we kick things off with a round of conversations featuring coaches …

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Ep. 739: Mary Blair, Season of the Force, Knott's Bear-y Tales 1:17:02

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Welcome to the Return of the... Mousetalgia potpourri! This week, Jeff and guest co-host Julia Layne welcome the first week of May with some Star Wars talk, including a review of Disneyland's Season of the Force (29:00) and the new show "Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga." We also talk about a new exhibit coming to the Walt Disney Family Museum (…

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Ep. 738: Don Hahn and Chris Merritt on Disneyland at 70, authors and historians on Snow White '25 vs. '37 1:29:07

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Ep. 738: Don Hahn and Chris Merritt on Disneyland at 70, authors and historians on Snow White '25 This week, Imagineer Chris Merritt and Disney producer and director Don Hahn join Mousetalgia to talk about "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland," their upcoming book scheduled to be released to celebrate Disne…

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Kayla Baptista - Pro Scout, Pittsburgh Pirates 51:24

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This week on the ABCA Podcast we’re joined by Kayla Baptista of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Baptista has quickly built a remarkable résumé in the game, becoming the first female on-field coaching intern in Cape Cod League history in 2021 with the Wareham Gatemen, and later breaking new ground again as the first female hired for a coaching role by the T…

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Sal Fasano - Assistant Coach, Los Angeles Angels 1:13:00

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We’re staying on the professional side this week with Los Angeles Angels' catching and pitching coach Sal Fasano. A 13-year MLB veteran who played for 10 different organizations, Fasano brings a deep well of experience to this episode—from his time behind the plate to his work in the dugout and front office. Fasano spent the last eight seasons on t…

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J.J. Picollo - Executive Vice President & General Manager, Kansas City Royals 54:52

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Next up on the ABCA Podcast is Kansas City Royals Executive Vice President & General Manager J.J. Picollo, who just wrapped up one of the most remarkable turnarounds in Major League Baseball history. Under his leadership, the Royals posted an 86-76 record in 2024—30 wins better than the previous season—earning a postseason berth and making Picollo …

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Rob Ducey - 13 year MLB veteran, Core Energy Belt 1:05:31

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This week on the ABCA Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Ducey, a 13-year MLB veteran and 2013 inductee into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Ducey broke into the big leagues in 1987 with the Toronto Blue Jays and wrapped up his playing career with the Montreal Expos in 2001. In 2004, he made history as the first Canadian to play for Team Canada, the …

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Mike Birkbeck - Associate Head Coach, Kent State University 58:14

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Few coaches in college baseball have had the kind of long-term impact Mike Birkbeck has made at Kent State. Since becoming Associate Head Coach in 2004, Birkbeck has helped guide the Golden Flashes to 10 MAC regular season titles, 10 MAC Tournament championships, and 10 NCAA Regional appearances. Widely respected as one of the top pitching minds in…

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Ep. 737: Live action Snow White review, Brenda Chapman talk 1:10:54

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This week, Tina and Julia from the Pal Around Podcast join Jeff to talk about the new Snow White live action film starring Rachel Zegler. Jeff caught an early screening and discusses this much-debated release from the Walt Disney Company. We talk about the music - old and new, the changes from the original animated classic to create a new story, th…

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Kurt Elbin - Associate Head Coach, Virginia Tech University 52:42

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Virginia Tech associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Kurt Elbin has built one of the most explosive offenses in college baseball. Now in his seventh season with the Hokies, Elbin has helped shape a lineup that consistently ranks among the nation’s best in key offensive categories. Through 17 games this season, Tech’s hitters have posted a …

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Jim Gantt - Head Baseball Coach, Catawba College 52:12

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With 29 seasons at the helm of Catawba College baseball, Jim Gantt has built one of the premier programs in NCAA Division II. A three-time ABCA Region Coach of the Year and 12-time Conference Coach of the Year, Gantt has led the Catawba Indians to multiple national semifinal appearances, including an impressive 2024 season where his squad earned th…