Thad and Jon Daniels sit down with ESPN’s premier baseball insider Jeff Passan for an in-depth conversation about his journey from a local reporter in Fresno to one of the most trusted voices in the game. Jeff opens up about his rise through Yahoo Sports, the art and ethics of breaking news, building sources, and the importance of integrity in journalism.

 

Thad and Jon Daniels sit down with ESPN&rsquo;s premier baseball insider Jeff Passan for an in-depth conversation about his journey from a local reporter in Fresno to one of the most trusted voices in the game. Jeff opens up about his rise through Yahoo Sports, the art and ethics of breaking news, building sources, and the importance of integrity in journalism.
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Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.

Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.

 

Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.
Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.
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Weird Stuff Happens in Fresno with Jeff Passan

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Thad is joined by Duke football GM Binuk Kodituwakku for an insightful conversation on today's college sports landscape. From building Australian football teams to now building a roster in the NIL era, Binuk breaks down how Duke evaluates talent, uses analytics, navigates the transfer portal, and balances elite academics with winning football. A real look at what it takes to build a Blue Devil today.

 

Thad is joined by Duke football GM Binuk Kodituwakku for an insightful conversation on today's college sports landscape. From building Australian football teams to now building a roster in the NIL era, Binuk breaks down how Duke evaluates talent, uses analytics, navigates the transfer portal, and balances elite academics with winning football. A real look at what it takes to build a Blue Devil today.
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Building a Blue Devil with Duke GM Binuk Kodituwakku

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Thad sits down with longtime MLB journalist and author Ken Davidoff to dive into the evolution of baseball on and off the field. From covering the New York baseball market to stepping away from the game due to burnout, Ken shares how the media landscape has changed and some of the moments that defined his career.

They also get into some of baseball’s biggest debates today, including how Aaron Judge should be viewed in Yankees history, what it really takes to succeed in New York, and why the steroids-era Hall of Fame conversation still isn’t settled.

Plus, Ken breaks down key lessons from his new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, habits, and stories that shape the game at the highest level.

👉 Grab Ken’s book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/101-lessons-from-the-dugout-9798765163016/

👉 Follow Ken: https://x.com/KenDavidoff

 

Thad sits down with longtime MLB journalist and author Ken Davidoff to dive into the evolution of baseball on and off the field. From covering the New York baseball market to stepping away from the game due to burnout, Ken shares how the media landscape has changed and some of the moments that defined his career.
They also get into some of baseball&rsquo;s biggest debates today, including how Aaron Judge should be viewed in Yankees history, what it really takes to succeed in New York, and why the steroids-era Hall of Fame conversation still isn&rsquo;t settled.
Plus, Ken breaks down key lessons from his new book,&nbsp;101 Lessons from the Dugout,&nbsp;offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, habits, and stories that shape the game at the highest level.
👉 Grab Ken&rsquo;s book here: <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/101-lessons-from-the-dugout-9798765163016/">https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/101-lessons-from-the-dugout-9798765163016/</a>
👉 Follow Ken: <a href="https://x.com/KenDavidoff">https://x.com/KenDavidoff</a>
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Inside the Dugout: Steroids, Judge, and New York Pressure with Ken Davidoff

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NFL insider Adam Caplan joins the show to share his journey from sales to becoming one of the most trusted voices in football, now covering the Philadelphia Eagles and running Inside The Birds.

Adam and Thad dive into the current NFL landscape, from coaching turnover and QB development to what teams get wrong. Plus, Caplan shares his experience on NFL Insiders, what goes into breaking news responsibly, and what makes the Philly sports market so unique. 

 

NFL insider Adam Caplan joins the show to share his journey from sales to becoming one of the most trusted voices in football, now covering the Philadelphia Eagles and running Inside The Birds.
Adam and Thad dive into the current NFL landscape, from coaching turnover and QB development to what teams get wrong. Plus, Caplan shares his experience on NFL Insiders, what goes into breaking news responsibly, and what makes the Philly sports market so unique.&nbsp;
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Eagle Eye View: Inside the NFL with Adam Caplan

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Weird Stuff Happens in Fresno with Jeff Passan

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