Strip and Coop give us one last episode of The Big Swing Podcast before they say good-bye. With over 130 episodes and over 70 guests they reminisce on their podcasting journey and Coop gives us his last Beast of the Week. Thank you SWINGERS, keep SWINGING!  Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip is with Producer Anthony this week as he is subbing in for Coop. Strip gives us his MLB Midseason Awards as he sees the AL MVP race being a toss up between two elite candidates. Also, with the NBA Finals coming up, can Paul George bring the Clippers back, and which two teams will be left standing?   Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show!  Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop!  Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dodgers and Padres squared off and the games lived up to the hype. What do Strip and Coop think of the rivalry, and the battle between Trevor Bauer and Fernando Tatís Jr? With the NFL Draft coming up this week, which quarterbacks do the guys think will come off the board first? The Beast of the Week is usually saved until the end. However, these players have been so dominate that they made their appearance early. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show!Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop!  Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strider Wilson (Instagram @stridershredsallday) joins the show and brings humor and energy on a variety of topics. He discusses how doing podcasts have helped him get better at stand up. Plus, he talks about his character skills, and the funny story when he saw an all time Lakers great! The guys give their NFL picks this week, IPA’s and you do not want to miss the Top 3’s., See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LA Times Columnist, Arash Markazi talks all things LA Sports and the rivalry between the Lakers and Clippers. Arash discusses Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers and the pressure that the Lakers have to deliver a championship. Then, he dive into the Rams and the physical specimen of Aaron Donald, as well as the Chargers and their challenges of finishing games. Finally, Dodgers talk and if they can bring the trophy back to LA! Follow Arash Markazi on social media. Twitter:https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arashmarkazi/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop holding it down as they touch on the Dodgers and how Strip is preparing for the playoffs as the season concludes. Strip also discusses the crazy home run records that teams could break this season. Later, the guys talk Fantasy Football and how they are all over the NFL on Sunday’s. To top it off, our signature Beast of the Week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portland Trailblazers guard, CJ McCollum joins the podcast discussing off-season workouts and how he juggles his time. CJ goes into having his own podcast as well and how that has been a way for him to relieve stress. Later, CJ dives into his tough basketball journey and the people that played a big role in him winning an award as well as having a successful NBA career. To conclude, the guys go into dissecting film and CJ’s decision to get his degree first and eventually go pro. Follow CJ McCollum Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJMcCollum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3jmccollum/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys give their football picks for the week as some picks may surprise you. Next, 3-Time Cy Young Award winner, Clayton Kershaw discusses his good times with Strip and how their friendship has started. Kershaw discusses his ups and downs in his career and how he avoided almost being sent down to the minor leagues! Kershaw discusses his competitiveness on the field and how he just flips the switch. The guys also dive into scouting reports and how much players really read up on their opponents. Finally, Kershaw’s Challenge, and much more! Follow Clayton Kershaw Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytonkersh22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claytonkershaw/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop give you their football picks and make sure to look on our social media page and see how we did. Next, SportsNet LA Host, Alanna Rizzo shares how negative social media comments and what people say to celebrities and how it can impact their family. Plus, the respect she has for the athletes in the clubhouse as well as the in’s and outs of her job. Later Alanna tells us how she avoids the Gatorade baths during the Post-game interviews. Finally, the women in the sports industry and her new foundation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fantasy Guru (Twitter @fantasy_guru), John Hansen drops by and dives into making his own opportunities out of college and finding his love for Fantasy Football. He took off and received a call from a company we dream of all getting a call from one day. Then, some fantasy football questions for the guru as he preaches to be the owner you want to be. Finally, the pod helps you with your upcoming Fantasy Football Draft! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gigg CEO, Scott Warner discusses the importance of the name “Swinger,” and some funny stories involving the name. Scott discusses his journey and his company Gigg as it helps step up your social game. Later, he dives into building brands, examples of influencers opening up to their audience, and the power that social media has for everyone. Scott discusses one key thing to teach your kids so they can succeed in the future. Finally, his love for cereal and we can not forget about the Dodgers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers Pitcher, Scott Alexander joins the show. The guys talk MLB Milestones & Awards like the 40-40 club, and even some interesting baseball stats. Then, they discuss who they think will win the AL and NL MVP, Cy Young, and more! Later, Fantasy Talk, as we hear who the guys will pick and what players you need to snag. To conclude, Strip and Coop finish with their Beast of the Week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rams Wide Receiver, Josh Reynolds joins the show and talks about his opportunity to get on the field and contribute. The importance of always finding things to improve as well as Aggies football and much more! Strip and Coop talk NFL, player holdouts and the impact of players like Elliot and Gordon doing it. Fantasy Football talks and what the losers should do, maybe a tattoo? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop are back this week as they discuss the tear that both Stephen Curry and Ronald Acuña have been on. Later, the guys explain how the normal 162 game season will impact players this year after just playing 60 games a year ago, and when Strip expects to be back on the field. This week, we have a Beast of the Week that has made national headlines.  Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show!  Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop!   Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kourtney Turner “Ko-Host” with Strip. Kourtney is the wife of Dodgers 3rd basemen, Justin Turner. They play Word Sneak which is unique in his own right. Kourtney shares how she met Justin Turner and how they first met. Later on, she gets into her life as a wife of a professional athlete as it is not all sunshine and rainbows like some people think. To conclude, her betting skills in the casinos, and her charity work she has been getting into as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN Baseball Insider, Tim Kurkjian goes over the changes in media and the importance of social media and short articles. Plus, how baseball has changed over his 40-year career as pitchers are throwing heat! Later on, what moves will be made before the trade deadline as the Dodgers and more try to make a run for the title. You can find Tim on ESPN’s Sportscenter and Baseball Tonight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a couple of weeks off, Strip and Coop are back on the pod to talk everything Dodgers and what they should do to make run for the title and Strip’s favorite place to pitch. Next, the guys dive into the Home Run Derby and how Vladimir Jr was swinging for the fences. Later, the craziness of NBA Free Agency and will the Knicks ever win? Finally, Coop’s Wedding and Honeymoon! As well as Madden Ratings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beef between Strip and Coop!? Plus, Actress and Model, Mariana Vicente comes on and talks about what she has been up to like a tv project called Lady Justice. Mariana discusses how the show can be a tv series. She later goes into other roles she is taking on as a latina actor and some crazy hair challenges she is having while being on set. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys read hilarious articles about cows, fajitas, and more. We get their immediate reaction as well. Later, Fantasy Football talks as Strip and Coop dive into the articles they have read and who they are focused on drafting. To conclude the show, Q&A with Strip and Coop as they answer questions from wives to other fun topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LA Dodgers Pitcher, Rich Hill opens up about his amazing journey through the big leagues as there was doubt in the beginning. Later, the usage of analytics in his career and how one little adjustment got him throwing more strikes. Later, he discusses other changes throughout the years in his career, even the power of social media. Finally, his foundation that could use your help. It is an emotional topic for him as he talks about his kid and how he wants to help other kids. If you are interested in supporting Rich’s foundation, Field of Genes, go to fieldofgenes.org. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop kick off the show with some NBA Breaking News! Then, dive into the battle between Madison Bumgarner and Max Muncy. Bumgarner was not happy with Max due to the home run he hit and had some harsh words. The NBA Finals, and the guys give their opinion on the NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. Plus, Kevin Durant’s injury, The US Women’s National Team, and top 3 sports uniforms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fox Sports announcer and Dodgers Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Joe Davis swings by and discusses his broadcasting journey, when did he start getting professional experience, as well as what made him want to be a professional broadcaster. What it is like replacing the great Vin Scully but also making sure he still is himself. Then, the importance of nailing the big call, as well as a call that Joe remembers involving Strip. To top it all off, we test Joe and even our Swingers with some memorable sports calls! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop are joined by actor, David Berman. David appeared on 16 seasons of CSI. He discusses Game of Thrones and if the show is living up the hype. Later, he goes over his role on The Blacklist. He also is a life-long Dodgers fan so baseball will be talked about a lot, and he even give us a story of the first Dodgers game he went to and how it gave him proof that there is a God! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walker Buehler joins the show and talks about pitching and how mechanics are important when trying to throw any kind of pitch. Plus, the guys go over repetition, and how pitching machines that are designed to help pitchers, can actually hurt them. Buehler also discusses his journey as a young player and most importantly, what he does off the field. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 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.  SUBSCRIBE to GOATS: On The Bump!    00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:30 - Sandy Koufax and his first 12 years  00:04:04 - Clayton Kershaw Interview   Follow us on social media GOATS: On The Bump (@twitter) Jam Street Media (@twitter) (@instagram) (@facebook) Follow Ross  on  (@twitter) &  (@instagram) Follow Clayton Kershaw (@twitter) & (@instagram)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers Director of Athletic Development & Performance Science, Brandon McDaniel discusses his approach to strength and conditioning, ins and outs of his job, and many more topics that you have to hear. He also will answer which of his Dodgers players would compete best in different Olympic events and the answers may surprise you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys discuss the hit show Game of Thrones and Coop has a shocking announcement about the show! Strip and Coop break down the versatility of LA Angels Pitcher, Shohei Ohtani. Should he be just pitching or just hitting? The NBA Playoffs are here and the guys breakdown the differences between duos Harden and Paul, and Steph and Klay. Plus, the amazing buzzer beater of the claw, Kawhi Leonard. The guys give their top 3s and The Beast of the Week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers All-Star 1st basemen, Cody Bellinger joins the podcast and kicks off the show with a hot take on Game of Thrones. Next, he discusses his historic start to the season, and how the Dodgers hitting coaches challenged Cody in weird ways. Cody and Ross talk about their own superstitions and if they still believe in them. Later, the guys discuss the learning curve of adjusting to the big leagues and the challenges he had being a young professional in Los Angeles. The Big Swing Hats: etsy.com/shop/TheBigSwingPodcast/items This episode is sponsored by www.barbellbands.com use Promo Code “BIGSWING” to get 15% off your total order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jameson Taillon joins the show. He discusses his coffee obsession and how he knows his coffee spots when he travels. Plus, his journey to the MLB and when he knew he was bound to play baseball. Later, Jameson dives into knowing his body and making sure he takes care of it throughout his career. He is a cancer survivor, and his cancer journey is quite different from most people. Finally, the guys talk NFL Draft picks and who will stand out this year and other fun topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiger’s historic Masters win as he is once again on top, is he the GOAT? Strip has some big games coming up as he gives us a Dodgers update and how the team is trying to bounce back from a 6 game losing streak. Ross gives us a Game of Thrones break down comparing the books to the show, and comparing The Walking Dead to Game of Thrones. After, Strip and Coop have their Happy Wife, Happy Life segment giving the things they do to make their wife happy, and Beast of the Week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop speak to Cardinals Pitcher, Michael Wacha. All three went to Texas A&M and had a blast to the past. Michael talks about his time at Texas A&M, the decision to go to college instead of going straight to the pros and his fun times with Strip as a teammate. Later, he tells us what has changed in the MLB, gives the guys his top 5 sports movies, TV shows, and athletes. Join us Swingers and Subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop talk about how the Dodgers are doing, and the eagerness of the players to get out there and play games that count. Strip also discusses the weapons the Astros have and how they stack up against his Dodgers. After, hoop talk, Final 4 talk and the crazy Auburn vs Virginia game with the tough foul call at the end of the game. Then, crazy stories where Coop talks about a tortilla being thrown at him with an unfamiliar object inside and the signature Beast of the Week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kike Hernandez, 2nd baseman for the Dodgers and Mariana Hernandez who is an Actress and a former Ms. Puerto Rico join the podcast and go over how they met. They dive into topics like acting, the hurricane in Puerto Rico and how crazy it was. Mariana talks about her family being scared and the recovery efforts. Plus, baseball, and a variety of fun, and off the paper topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dodgers Pitcher, Walker Buehler joins the show and talks about analytics in baseball (2:30) and how much it is used, staying loose before games (20:15), and big-league expectations vs reality (24:10). Then, Strip and Coop discuss if NCAA athletes should get paid, goals that need to be accomplished in the future, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Wood and Kyle Farmer come on the podcast and talk about their enjoyment in meeting new people and seeing their friends grow. Next, they talk to Strip and Coop about adjusting to new teammates, getting familiar with new areas and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ross breaks down his first start against the New York Yankees, and his top three ball parks that he has pitched at in his career. The Baylor Bears are National Champions as they defeated Gonzaga. Strip and Coop give their thoughts on the dominate performance by the Bears. Be sure to catch the Beast of the Week and see if Shohei Ohtani makes the cut as he blasted a monster homer this past week.  Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop!  Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop will be together soon at Spring Training. They discuss how the team is doing, and the guys explain if NCAA athletes should get paid as they each have different opinions. Plus, all things baseball and the huge role that analytics play in the MLB today and of course the Beast of the Week. This episode is sponsored by statelygents.com Clothing Company use promo code “BIGSWING” to get 15% off at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop discuss NFL OT rules and different possibilities for how the game would be decided. Next, the guys also introduce the Happy Wife, Happy Life segment and are later joined by Matt Laird, who is an agent for Excel Sports Management and is also Ross’s agent. He talks about his background and how he helps his players. Plus, he shares some fun, interesting stories about heme of his clients. Join us Swingers and make sure you Subscribe! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop talk Fantasy and how their teams did this season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl WR, Mike Evans joins the show and talks about the dominance of James Harden and how long he can keep this up. Plus, his time with Johnny Manziel and how he knew he was different from the start. Evans also discusses being on Hard Knocks and the greatness of Bill Belichick and the Patriots. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip and Coop discuss the dominance of James Harden and how he stacks up against the greats so far in his career. Plus, if the Lakers will be able to get their hands on Anthony Davis. Patrick Pash, an attendee of the Fyre Festival joins the show and breaks down the promo video craziness, and the fraudulent activity he. The Fyre Festival is a documentary available on Netflix. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross talks about Spring Training approaching, the large number of fans that support the Dodgers and how the Dodgers are looking this upcoming season. Plus, his current moving situation and how he is settling in. A recap of the Super Bowl as once again, the Patriots are back on top. Later, Fairchild’s Sports Performance, Ben Fairchild breaks down studying your own body and injuries. He also break downs the importance of customized workouts for each individual person. This episode is brought to you by Fairchild Sports Performance, FSP is a sports training facility designed to help athletes and those who want to stay on top of their health. Go to fairchildsportsperformance.com for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NFL QB, Jerrod Johnson opens up about his journey throughout his career. He was a solid multi sport athlete growing up and discusses the adversity he went through at Texas A&M and eventually the NFL due to his serious injury. He bounced around different teams throughout his career and is asked if he has any regrets as he says in the show, “teams wouldn’t even work me out.” He holds multiple records for Texas A&M as well in passing yards and touchdowns. This episode is sponsored by statelygents.com Clothing Company use promo code “BIGSWING” to get 15% off at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of The Big Swing Podcast is here. Strip and Coop share their goals for the podcast and the differences in their perspectives. Strip shares with us how his moving is going and how this podcast will be much more than just sports. Later, the guys talk about the Super Bowl, some humorous over and unders, as well as the domination of James Harden. Be a Swinger and Subscribe to The Big Swing Podcast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2021 MLB Season is finally at our doorstep, and what better guest to have to preview the season than ESPN’s Senior Analyst, Tim Kurkjian. From the elite arms on the Dodgers, to the powerful bats of the Yankees, Kurkjian gives us his predictions on which teams will be in the hunt to win it all! With March Madness being filled with upsets, how did your bracket do? Coop shares his March Madness thoughts as his bracket is in the top one percent. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop! 4:54 – Guest Interview with Tim Kurkjian Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross’ Teammate (Blue Jays Catcher, Danny Jansen) is excited for this season as the Blue Jays enter the season as a contending team. Calling a game and being able to dissect batters is what makes catchers like Jansen elite. Jansen discusses his early struggles when entering the big leagues, and the importance of chemistry between the pitcher and catcher. Was your March Madness bracket busted? So was ours. Strip and Coop discuss the March Madness upsets and which Cinderella team stands out to them. From Sister Jean to Jim Nantz this weeks Beast of the Week is anything but ordinary. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop! 16:15 – Guest Interview with Danny Jansen Instagram (@d_jansen31) Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison Barnes is next up on this weeks Saturday Rewind. Being a number one recruit out of high school comes with a lot of pressure, but Barnes was ready for it. He explains his recruiting visit to the University of North Carolina and what special guest he saw there. Later, Strip and Barnes discuss the differences in preparation between their two sports. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop! 00:38 – Guest Interview with Harrison Barnes Instagram (@hbarnes) Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Strip and Coop give us their predictions on who will win the MLB MVP Award and the Cy Young Award for both the NL and AL. From big time Pitchers like Walker Buehler, to ball shattering hitters like Aaron Judge, tune in to find out who they pick. It’s time for the Big Dance! NCAA March Madness is back and we have you covered. Strip and Coop give us their picks and which teams will pull off the big upsets. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop! 15:35 – March Madness Picks Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher, Tyler Glasnow joins the show this week in an entertaining episode. Glasnow discusses his time as a skater and later, goes into detail with Ross about his elite curveball. Strip and Coop break down the big contract that Dak Prescott signed with the Dallas Cowboys, and have you ever tried to pitch with one eye completely shut? Trevor Bauer did, and Ross gives us his thoughts on how difficult that may be. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop! 12:45 – Guest Interview with Tyler Glasnow Instagram (@glasnowt) Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip is back as he is now officially a Dad! In the middle of a pandemic, and a historic Texas snow storm, Strip tells us his rollercoaster of a story leading up to the birth of his son. We still have sports talk, as Strip and Coop dive into MLB Spring Training and what Strip thinks about his Blue Jays team as the 2021 season is right around the corner. Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show! Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop! Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strip addresses his on the field behavior that went viral in his last start and with Shohei Ohtani participating in the Home Run Derby, how will that help the game of baseball? We will have to “Trust the Process,” for yet another year as the 76ers are eliminated from the playoffs. With Joel Embiid stepping up and Ben Simmons playing poorly, will he be traded this offseason?  Click the link below to send your question to Strip & Coop and see if your question makes it on the show!  Click here to send your question to Strip & Coop!  Follow us on social media Big Swing Podcast: Instagram (@BigSwingPodcast) & Twitter (@bigswingpodcast) Ross Stripling: Instagram (@ross_stripling) & Twitter (@RossStripling) Cooper Surles: Instagram & Twitter (@coopersurles) A Jam Street Media Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices