GOATS: On the Bump
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsLet’s take a walk down memory lane of the careers of some of the greatest athletes of all time. Whether it’s the MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA or professional soccer, you’ll hear the stories about the legendary athletes of yesterday from the athletes we compare them to today. In season one of The GOATS Podcast: On the Bump, All-Star Pitcher Ross Stripling gathers up current pitchers from around the league to discuss pitchers from the past, and how the game of baseball has changed. From comparing Clayton Kershaw to Sandy Kofax, to Jameson Taillion’s admiration of John Smoltz, we cover it all including how their careers would look in today’s game.
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Episodes
Trent Thornton Discusses the Greatness of RHP, Roy Halladay
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutesThis week, it is an all Blue Jays Podcast! Ross and Trent Thornton sit down to talk about the "Doc," Roy Halladay. Although he was one of the most dominant pitchers in his era, his greatness did not come overnight. From being demoted to the minor leagues and other obstacles, he worked his tail off as the guys also discuss his ability to paint the corners like no other. 00:08:08 - Interview with Trent Thornton Follow us on social media: GOATS (@twitter) Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@ins...
Walker Buehler & Pedro Martinez Comparison
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutesDodgers All-Star Pitcher, Walker Buehler has put together a strong start to his career so far. He has even caught the attention of Hall of Fame Pitcher, Pedro Martinez, as he compares Buehler to himself. Ross sits down with Buehler and gets his thoughts on how it feels to be compared to a hall of famer and how the finger flexibility of Pedro Martinez was a reason why he was so special! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE for more new episodes. Follow us on social media: GOATS (@twitter) Jam Street Med...
Robbie Ray on the Greatness of Steve Carlton
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutesThis week, 2017 All-Star Pitcher, Robbie Ray talks to Ross about the greatness of 4x Cy Young Award Winner, Steve Carlton. Although Carlton pitched on teams that lost a lot, when he stepped on the mound, he won games as he finished his career with 329 wins. Ray later breaks down his slider and the different ways he utilizes it to strikeout hitters. Follow us on social media: GOATS (@twitter) Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Follow Ross on (@twitter) & @instagram ...
Trevor Bauer Breaks Down "The Freak," Tim Lincecum
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes2020 NL Cy Young Award Winner, and Dodgers pitcher, Trevor Bauer joins Strip this week to break down the career of “The Freak,” Tim Lincecum. Lincecum had a dominant span in his career as he won back-to-back Cy Young Awards, and is a 3x World Series Champion with the San Francisco Giants. Later, Bauer tells Strip what he loved about Lincecum and how they compare to one another. 00:04:52 - Interview with Trevor Bauer Follow us on social media: GOATS (@twitter) Jam Street Media (@twitter)...
Tyler Duffey Discusses All-Time Great, Greg Maddux
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutesThis week, Tyler Duffey of the Minnesota Twins sits down with Strip to discuss the career of one of the greatest righties of all time Greg Maddux. The World Series Champion and 4-time Cy Young Award winner enjoyed a lengthy career that spanned over two decades, and four clubs. Strip and Duffey discuss the insane workload, statistics, awards and mechanics that led him to becoming a first ballot Hall of Famer. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Greg Maddux Career History 00:07:10 - Interview with T...
Alex Wood on Warren Spahn’s 17 Years of Greatness
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutesThis week Ross is joined by San Francisco Giants Pitcher Alex Wood to discuss one of the greatest lefties to ever step on the mound, Warren Spahn. As a member of the Braves, Spahn’s career lasted 17 years where he put up an incredible stat line that included 2.96 ERA in an average 278 innings pitched, and that’s not even the half of it. Ross and Wood break down the insane numbers of the hall of fame lefty, and touch on the similarities between not just Spahn and Wood but their former teammate...
Jameson Taillon Discusses Hall of Famer, John Smoltz
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutesBy special request from our guest, New York Yankees Pitcher Jameson Taillon, we are taking a deep-dive into the Hall of Fame career of long-time Atlanta Braves’ Pitcher John Smoltz. From his pitch arsenal to his mechanics, Ross Stripling and Taillon break down the impressive job Smoltz’s did on the mound, and the impact he has had on baseball today. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:35 - A Look Back at John Smoltz’s Career 00:03:32 - Jameson Taillon Interview Follow us on social media: GOATS (@tw...
Jeff Passan breaks down 1930s Phenom, Bob Feller
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutesWe are going to switch things up a bit for this week’s episode with ESPN Writer and Author, Jeff Passan joining Ross to share with us his wealth of baseball knowledge. The two travel back to the 1930s to discuss the astonishing career of former Cleveland Indians Pitcher, Bob Feller. At the ripe age of 17 Feller was considered a phenom for his time, from striking out 17 in a September game to his time overseas to throwing a complete game three days after his discharge, we hear all about the un...
Michael Wacha on The Legacy of Bob Gibson
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutesThis week, Ross is joined by Tampa Bay Rays’ Pitcher, and his former Texas A&M teammate, Michael Wacha to talk about the most intimidating pitcher of all time, St Louis Cardinals, Bob Gibson. Being a former Cardinal himself, Wacha talked about the interactions he had with Gibson during his clubhouse visits, and the unforgettable advice that he left him with. Like many pitchers during his era, Gibson had an unbelievable workload, but it was in those big game moments where he really thrived. Ro...
Kershaw vs Koufax: The Story of Two Legends
April 12, 2021 16:10 - 36 minutesFrom one leftie to the next, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Pitcher Clayton Kershaw joins Ross in breaking down the career of one of the greatest pitchers to ever step foot on the mound, Sandy Koufax. Though the first 12 years of Kershaw and Koufax’s careers are nearly identical, the differences between the two are also substantial. Ross and Kershaw grind into the numbers, and break down what uniquely makes these two pitchers legendary. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:30 - Sandy Koufax and his first 12 years...
On the Bump
April 05, 2021 16:34 - 2 minutesLet’s take a walk down memory lane of the careers of some of the greatest athletes of all time. Whether it’s the MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA or professional soccer, you’ll hear the stories about the legendary athletes of yesterday from the athletes we compare them to today. In season one of The GOATS Podcast: On the Bump, All-Star Pitcher Ross Stripling gathers up current pitchers from around the league to discuss pitchers from the past, and how the game of baseball has changed. From comparing Clayto...