KWB Radio Podcast
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsProfessional hitting coach Kevin Wilson and Host Joe Ferraro sit down with some of the best minds in baseball. Topics range, but focus on the mental approach of how to be a successful hitter. The conversation aims to bring you inside the world of #GoodBatting. It's not only a mindset, it's a way of life.
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Episodes
Day 1-Walk With Me
December 25, 2017 11:00 - 6 minutes - 7.12 MBDay 1 of KWB Radio's "12 Days of Christmas" kicks off with @FerraroOnAir asking @KWBaseball why he takes walks with his hitters. KW expands on his blog post Walk With Me which can be found on KWBaseball.com Merry Christmas!
Ep. 47 - What Is Your View From the Batter's Box?
December 10, 2017 11:00 - 50 minutes - 57.9 MBThe boys are helping you look at hitting through a different lens in this episode as Joe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir and Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball walk you out to home plate and share with you a different view of hitting. We dive into Chapter 1 of The #GoodBatting Book as KW explains how he teaches hitters to grow their confidence by taking their preparation to another level. Have a question for Joe or KW? Or do you want to continue the conversation? Email the boys at [email protected] F...
Ep. 46 - Where Do Home Runs Come From?
November 26, 2017 11:00 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MBThe boys are back!! Joe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir and Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball are back in-studio to bring you Episode 46 of @KWBRadio! KW asks Joe where he's been the past 9 months as he reveals the details of his absence - the 1% Better Project. Joe takes back control of the show and asks KW about the #GoodBatting Blog, getting him to elaborate on a few posts including "Where Do Your Home Runs Come From." Finally, KW reveals the vision and plan for the new and improved KWB Radio!
Ep. 45-Teaching the Millenial
February 05, 2017 11:00 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MBJoe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir sits down with Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball to discuss what it's like to teach today's ballplayer. Joe digs deep and brings out the tricks that KW uses when teaching the modern hitter. It gets candid at times and if you're truly looking to communicate better in order to get results on the field, this episode gives you that and much more!
Ep. 44-Rob Bowen
January 15, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoe Ferraro (@FerraroOnAir) and Kevin Wilson (@KWBaseball) welcome back former MLB catcher Rob Bowen (@RedAlertCrew) to the show ("Bow" was a previous guest on Episode 9). We are grateful for his willingness to share his story about how he almost DIDN'T make it to the big leagues. We also talk about why approach matters, how to make sense of launch angles and how important experience is when coaching hitters. You're going to find yourself pressing pause and rewind more than once, so mak...
Day 12-Why are There so Many Hitting Coaches but so few Good Hitters?
January 05, 2017 11:00 - 6 minutes - 10.7 MBJoe takes the opportunity to wind up KW and let him go as the conversation turns serious. KW is passionate when explaining why hitters today are being done a disservice by many in the private instruction and coaching world.
Day 11-When to Sit Soft
January 04, 2017 11:00 - 5 minutes - 9.09 MBJoe and Kevin talk about sitting on different "speeds" rather than certain pitches, as they dig deeper into a hitter's approach.
Day 10-Less is More
January 03, 2017 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.79 MBToday's hitters are being taught more is better, but what happens come game time? Take a listen as Kevin and Joe discuss the benefits of "less is more" both in hitting and in life.
Day 9-The Best Answer is Sometimes a Question
January 02, 2017 11:00 - 7 minutes - 11.9 MBJoe asks Kevin about his style of asking questions when his hitters ask questions. Most coaches will tell players what to do, instead of being patient and helping players learn the material on their own. Kevin takes you through his process of helping hitters "learn from experience"
Day 8-The Benefits of a Routine
January 01, 2017 11:00 - 9 minutes - 14.8 MBKevin and Joe explain why the best in the world have routines. Kevin also reveals a few of his secrets to "tricking" his hitters in order for them to learn how to be "comfortable being uncomfortable."
Day 7-Bases Loaded: What's Your Approach?
December 31, 2016 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBKevin and Joe dive into the proper mindset with the bases loaded.
Day 6-Don't Just Hit Any Part of the Ball, Hit the Inside
December 30, 2016 11:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBKevin and Joe talk about the fact and fiction of hitting the inside of the ball.
Day 5-Who Can You Believe?
December 29, 2016 11:00 - 7 minutes - 11.4 MBWith so many hitting coaches out there today, it's tough to find people who you can trust. Kevin and Joe remind you it's your career, not your coach's. We help you find the right people for you!
Day 4-Your Purpose Will Set You Free
December 28, 2016 11:00 - 7 minutes - 11.6 MBKevin and Joe talk about one of their favorite concepts - having purpose for everything you do. Do you want to be successful both on the field and in life? We share some ideas on the power of "purpose."
Day 3-Stay Low in Order to be High
December 27, 2016 11:00 - 5 minutes - 9.34 MBLearn to train like the pros! There are a lot of misconceptions about training for launch angle and swing plane. Joe and Kevin dive into some of the "tricks of the trade" when learning how to "stay low" in batting practice, in order to naturally "be high" during the game. #GoodBatting
Day 2-How to Translate Analytics into Success
December 26, 2016 11:00 - 5 minutes - 8.94 MBMany young hitters today are inundated with data. We are seeing more and more hitting coaches teach solely off data. Joe and Kevin discuss how to filter all of this information in order to get the best results on the field.
Day 1-Know Thy Body
December 25, 2016 11:00 - 5 minutes - 9.23 MBKevin and Joe talk about the importance of consulting with strength trainers in order to help our hitters with their swings.
Ep. 43-Think Different
December 04, 2016 11:00 - 57 minutes - 80.9 MBJoe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir and Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball open up about their past experiences in teaching and coaching. This episode is full of actionable takeaways that might find you hitting rewind more than a few times. Grab your notebook as we challenge you to level up and "think different."
Ep. 42-The World Series Edition
November 20, 2016 11:00 - 55 minutes - 78 MBJoe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir and Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball bring you a special World Series Edition. We dive into the historic Game 7 between the Cubs and Indians, unearthing numerous teachable moments for players and coaches across all levels to learn from. Also, you won't want to miss Kevin's reaction to Joe talking about Mariano Rivera's "cutter." Plenty to digest in this unique episode, so grab a notebook and allow us to help you get 1% better.
Ep. 41-The GB Way with Liam Carroll
November 06, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBJoe and Kevin talk The Great Britain Way, building a culture, and of course some #GoodBatting with the leader of Great Britain Baseball, Liam Carroll.
Ep. 40-Inside #GoodBatting with Kevin Wilson
October 23, 2016 10:00 - 51 minutes - 72.3 MBJoe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir and Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball crack open The #GoodBatting Book to unpack a few chapters for our listeners. Joe takes the opportunity to challenge of few of KW's hitting philosophies. You don't want to miss KW's response!
Ep. 39-Nate Fish
October 09, 2016 10:00 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBKevin and Joe sit down with The King of Jewish Baseball, Nate Fish. Fresh off his World Baseball Classic qualifying victory, Nate discusses coaching, his College days as Kevin's teammate, and the the place for art in baseball.
Ep. 38-Strengths Finder
September 25, 2016 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBJoe Ferraro @FerraroOnAir and Kevin Wilson @KWBaseball bring you one of their most unique shows to date! This episode is packed with techniques and lessons on how to find your strengths, and then know how to use them to your advantage. They discuss why so many people in today's society, harp on their weaknesses and therefore miss the opportunity to succeed on and off the field!
Ep. 37-Eric Munson
September 12, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 77 MBEp. 36-The Timing of Communication
August 28, 2016 10:00 - 53 minutes - 75.7 MBEp. 35-The Story of The Cannonball Foundation
August 14, 2016 10:00 - 54 minutes - 76.2 MBEp. 34-Kevin and Joe Take Listener Questions
July 24, 2016 04:00 - 50 minutes - 71.5 MBSaying Thank You is Always in Style
June 09, 2016 22:36 - 5 minutes - 9.07 MBEp. 33-The Boys are Back in Town
June 05, 2016 04:09 - 1 hour - 89 MBEp. 32-In Season All-Access
April 19, 2015 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBKevin and Joe talk about what's on their minds right now.
Ep. 31-Gavin Cecchini
April 05, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBProfessional baseball player Gavin Cecchini joins the show.
Ep. 30-Greg Brown
March 29, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBHead Coach of Nova Southeastern Unibersity Greg Brown joins us.
Ep. 29-Jon Adkins
March 22, 2015 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBKevin and Joe welcome in Boston Red Sox Area Scout Jon Adkins.
Ep. 28-Mike Pinto
March 08, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBKevin and Joe sit down with "The Architect", indpependent baseball Director of Baseball Operations & Field Manager, Mike Pinto.
Ep. 27-Jon Shehan, Millersville U.
March 01, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBJon joins Kevin and Joe to talk recruiting, practice, and hitting.
Ep. 26-Jake Gronsky
February 22, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJoe heads to the Chandler Bats Headquarters to take you through Professional Baseball Player Jake Gronsky's pre-spring training routine with Kevin.
Ep. 25-Butch Chaffin
February 15, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBKevin and Joe welcome former ABCA Coach of the Year Butch Chaffin.
Ep. 24-Caleb Joseph
February 08, 2015 05:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBKevin and Joe take you behind the scenes of MLB life with Baltimore Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph.
Ep. 23-Garin Cecchini
February 02, 2015 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBKevin and Joe talk hitting with MLB player Garin Cecchini.
Ep. 22-Kevin Wilson All-Access
January 25, 2015 02:00 - 51 minutes - 48.3 MBA look at what it is like to work with KW.
Ep. 21-Mike Rooney--ESPN
January 18, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBEp. 20-Rick Eckstein
January 11, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBRick Eckstein shares his thoughts on hitting with Kevin and Joe.