154. Hall of Fame Broadcaster Jon Miller Returns

Cal Berkeley Men’s basketball head coach & two time NBA champion, Mark Madsen, joined the show to reflect on his NBA career, being a father & returning back home to the Bay Area to coach college basketball.Mark also shared some of his memories from playing with Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant & Phil Jackson as well as growing up a Golden State Warriors fan.For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

NBA first round draft pick, Trayce Jackson-Davis, joined the show to reflect on his favorite athletes growing up, a favorite childhood NBA jersey that he loved to wear & who some of his favorite musical artists are.Trayce also had some fun talking dunks, attending Indiana University & becoming teammates with a childhood idol, Stephen Curry.For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Two time all star MLB pitcher, John Burkett, reflected on his career in Major League Baseball & growing up in Pennsylvania. John shared some of his surreal experiences as an All Star & growing up a huge Pittsburgh Steelers football fan.John also spoke on his love for bowling & how he used to set pins as a kid. Since retirement, John has become part of the PBA Senior tour & won his first PBA50 Championship title in 2022!For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

The Santa Cruz Warriors are the G-League team affiliate of the Golden State Warriors.For today’s episode, Nicholas Kerr spoke on his new role as head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors & who he is as a person off the court as well.Lester Quinones is a young stand-out player who was chosen as the most improved player in the NBA G league last season & has had time up with the Golden State Warriors as well. Lester spoke on the value of spending time with Steph Curry, Draymond Green & Klay Thompson.Follow Lester Quinones & check out his fashion line on social media: @effort_les7 foot big man, Jayce Johnson, spoke on his new experience as a member of the Santa Cruz Warriors & his time playing basketball in Romania & Japan. He is from Southern California & reflected on his upbringing as a young athlete.Follow Jayce Johnson on social media: @_jaycejohnson_Gui Santos hails from Brazil & was one of the Warriors top draft picks in 2022. Gui comes from a basketball family & shared how he likes to spend his off time in Santa Cruz!Follow Gui Santos on social media: @guisantos_4For tickets & more info on the Santa Cruz Warriors make sure to visit: https://santacruz.gleague.nba.comFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Olympic gold medalist & figure skating icon, Kristi Yamaguchi, shared her passion for community involvement & helping others reach their dreams!Kristi reflected on her life, being a wife & mother, her experience on Dancing with the Stars as well as her Olympic memories!When Kristi isn’t promoting reading literacy & community involvement with her ‘Always Dream’ organization, she is also on the Governor’s Advisory Council for Physical Fitness & Mental Well-Being for the state of California!On November 10th, Kristi will be at the annual unveiling of her Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink at the Bishop Ranch Lot shopping center in San Ramon, Ca! Follow the link to purchase skating tickets that also helps support her Always Dream organization! https://citycenterbishopranch.ticketspice.com/city-center-bishop-ranch-2023To help support a great cause please visit the Always Dream website! www.AlwaysDream.orgMake sure to follow Kristi Yamaguchi on social media:Instagram & Twitter - @KristiYamaguchi & @AlwaysDreamFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Former NFL head coach & current NFL network analyst, Steve Mariucci, reflected on his life & very successful career! Steve grew up in Iron mountain, Michigan & shared memories growing up with his best friend & NCAA basketball coaching legend, Tom Izzo. Steve also caught us up with some of the charity work that he has been up to in helping better the community when he's not commentating during the NFL season! For more information on how you can help out, make sure to visit: http://mariuccifamilyfoundation.org/missionFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Stand up comedian & writer, Candice Thompson, has had quite the successful career in Hollywood! She reminisced on her journey into the entertainment business & how she made the transition from being a medical professional to working her way up in the stand up comedy world & eventually making appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon & Late Night with Stephen Colbert!Candice opened up on her friendship with David Spade & what it was like working with him on the 'Lights Out' television show & her experience of joining the picket lines for the current Writers Guild of America Strike.Candice Thompson is also co host of very popular podcast, 'Nosy Neighbors,' with Chinedu Unaka that can be streamed on all major platforms!To stay up to date on Candice Thompson's upcoming projects & to see her perform on stage, visit her website: https://www.candicethompsoncomedy.comMake sure to follow Candice Thompson on Twitter & Instagram: @jokesbycandice For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

Friend of the show & relief pitcher, John Brebbia, returned to reflect back on the 2023 MLB season. Brebbia was one of the main San Francisco Giants key relievers & excelled as a ‘bull-pen’ starter from time to time when the Giants needed someone to start the first few innings of a game.John also had fun discussing his beard that he grows out at the start of every season. John shared his plans on when he plans to shave it off!Also included in this episode is an interview I was able to do with Stephen Piscotty during spring training from inside the Giants spring training clubhouse. Piscotty has played for the Oakland Athletics & St. Louis Cardinals. Unfortunately, Piscotty did not make the team but grew up in the Bay Area & spoke on his career playing for the hometown teams as well as being a new father.For video footage of these interviews:John Brebbia - https://youtu.be/LgYf8aJImz4?si=YPhX64mwcVi-AzaZStephen Piscotty - https://youtu.be/Vc_ew-alpIY?si=P3QFmrHdlbXservLFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

The Jim on Base show hit the road to Pittsburgh, PA! Young Pirates slugger, Jack Suwinski, joined the show from the Pirates dugout & reflected on growing up in Chicago. Suwinski also opened up on some of his interests off the field when he’s not hitting home runs!Washington Nationals infielder, Lane Thomas, said hello from the first base line & shared who his favorite Cardinals players were while growing up. Lane also has a baby on the way & shared his excitement to be a new dad.Bay Area native & former San Francisco Giant, Kevin Frandsen, was also in town as he is currently an analyst for the Washington Nationals! It was a lot of fun having Kevin on the show as he reflected on his life, being a dad, growing up an SF Giants fan & what his experience was like playing with Barry Bonds.For video footage of these interviews:Jack Suwinski - https://youtu.be/In0BCYe5jzw?si=d2RVfj3Asvbf8dWJLane Thomas - https://youtu.be/5ncOK8ZQyz0?si=ZSHLw8OrOel0inWxKevin Frandsen - https://youtu.be/GVMDdaNiCR8?si=kX4jgR3DOG_Xh6SRFor more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow

San Diego Padres manager, Bob Melvin, a long with his all star relief pitching closer, Josh Hader, joined the show from their dugout while in town to play the San Francisco Giants!Bob Melvin reflected on being from the Bay Area & who his favorite players/teams were while growing up a young sports fan. He also shared that his daughter is behind one of the hot new broadway plays in New York City.Josh Hader is a new father & spoke on what it has been like with his son. Josh also reminisced on growing up in Maryland & who his favorite teams/players were while growing up.For video footage of these interviews:Josh Hader - https://youtu.be/A5BXPAXmvkw?si=BxpGXgRC3Ff_pry9Bob Melvin - https://youtu.be/HcYcMtncJ3U?si=hyMk1OGQysUqlZz7For more exclusive content, follow the Jim on Base Show on social media (Twitter/Instagram/TikToK): @JimonBaseShow