Swimming Upstream - ”Carp Catchup” with Special Guest Larry Larson

Fresh off of an incredible month of April, Pensacola Blue Wahoos' left-handed pitching prospect Patrick Monteverde joins Alex and Daniel to discuss how he got to this point in his career, his success so far this season, how he can make his success permeate and so much more.

With the return of full season MiLB action, Daniel and Alex sweep through each level of the system recapping what they've seen from Marlins prospects so far early this season.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos play-by-play announcer Erik Bremer joins Alex to discuss his career in broadcasting, a memorable 2022 season for the AA Marlins affiliate, and much more.

Marlins relief pitching prospect and new member of the 40 man roster Sean Reynolds joins Alex and Daniel to speak about his unique career path, overcoming adversity, the state of the Miami system, and much more.

Ely Sussman and Kevin Barral of Fish Stripes join us to announce each of our picks for 2022 organizational postseason awards including Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, MVPs at each level of the system, and more.

On the brink of the realization of his dream, Marlins infield prospect Bryson Brigman joins the show to tell us about his growth with the game through his roots in Southern California, the clubhouse culture surrounding the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, his coaches, his recent development, and much more.

Wright State University assistant coach and recruiting director Nate Metzger joins the show for an in depth discussion on the WSU program, building culture, helping young players become men, developing hitting, storytelling on Raiders turned Marlins and so much more.

Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald joins the show to give review the current state of the Marlins franchise, how close they are to competing, roster construction, front office and coaching structure going forward and much more.

Alex and Daniel are joined by Fish on the Farm's May Prospect of the Month Brady Allen who overcame Tommy John surgery in his draft year and is beginning to find his stroke while playing great defense at the pro level. Brady takes us through his growth in the game and as a prospect, his approach, his recent hot stretch and much more.

Beloit Sky Carp play-by-play announcer Larry Larson joins Alex to discuss his career growth, Beloit's season so far, standout performers, and much more.