Conversations with Hyung Cho – Details, episodes & analysis

Season 2, Episode 3 of Conversations with Hyung Cho features former MLB pitcher and All-American two-way player Jesse Crain (@thejessecrain26).

From their college days at the University of Houston to the big leagues, Hyung and Jesse dive into what it really takes to succeed—and stay—in pro baseball.

They reflect on Jesse’s transformation from shortstop to elite reliever, share personal stories from the early 2000s grind, and explore what life looks like after baseball.

Now, Jesse is a partner at @onesourcevitality, a wellness center helping athletes and everyday people recover and perform at their best.

This one’s about the grind, reinvention, and the mindset behind longevity—on the field and beyond.

Season 2, Episode 2 of Conversations with Hyung Cho features Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Tyler Black (@tylerblack_6).We dive into what it really takes to chase a Major League dream—from the everyday grind of minor league baseball, to dealing with setbacks like getting optioned, to staying mentally strong through it all.

Tyler shares his story, the mindset he’s developed along the way, and what separates the good from the great.⸻Socials:📸 @chohyung⚾️ @otubaseball🎥 @oppotaco🌐 www.otubaseball.comGuest – Tyler Black📸 @tylerblack_6

EPISODE 1: Kicking off this new podcast series, Hyung welcomes his first guest, the incredibly talented former MLB player, Rene Tosoni!

We'll dive into his journey (including playing for the Minnesota Twins and for Team Canada), insights, and the highs and lows of pursuing excellence in baseball.

Check out the video interview on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho

More ways to connect! Instagram: @chohyung | @oppotaco Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! www.otubaseball.com Instagram: @otubaseball

Rene Tosoni Instagram: @rene_tosoni

Introducing Season 2 of “Conversations with Hyung Cho”!This series takes you behind the scenes of success in baseball—through real conversations with people I’ve met along the way who’ve made their mark in and around the game.Kicking off Season 2, I’m joined by @chanterprise (Kevin Chan)—one of the most creative voices in baseball media today. We talk about carving your own path, staying authentic, and how creating with intention can open up new opportunities—even outside of playing the game.If you’re a creator, athlete, or just love baseball—you’ll want to hear this one.

EPISODE 8: Hyung Cho has a conversation with Corey Eckstein aka @eck_47 as they catch up reliving some memories as well a lot of baseball talk!

Check out the video interview on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More ways to connect! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chohyung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oppotaco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.otubaseball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@otubaseball⁠⁠⁠

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EPISODE 7: Hyung Cho has a conversation with Jesse Hodges aka ⁠@coach_hodgy⁠, on the pod making me cry in laughter!

Check out the video interview on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More ways to connect! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chohyung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oppotaco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.otubaseball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@otubaseball⁠⁠⁠

EPISODE 6: Hyung Cho has a conversation with ⁠Canadian Legend Pete Orr who has nine years in the MLB, 16 total seasons in pro ball and now scouting with the ⁠@brewers⁠. 

Check out the video interview on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More ways to connect! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chohyung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oppotaco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.otubaseball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@otubaseball⁠⁠⁠

EPISODE 5: Hyung Cho has a conversation with Chris Begg, a former professional baseball player, former teammate as well as someone he's coached with on the 18U National Team for years!
We'll explore Chris’s journey through the ranks and the lessons learned along the way. From minor leagues to the international stage, get ready for an episode packed with insights and inspiration.

Check out the video interview on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho⁠⁠⁠⁠

More ways to connect! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chohyung⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@oppotaco⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.otubaseball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@otubaseball⁠⁠⁠

EPISODE 4: Hyung Cho has a conversation with Connor Panas, a professional baseball player who's played for the Team Canada. He's also playing in Baseball United, a new league in the Middle East.

They dive deep into the world of professional baseball beyond the MLB. New leagues such as @baseballunited, give new opportunities to players to showcase their talent and ability on a global scale! Plus he recounts the time he competed (and won) in a home run derby with both Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.

Check out the video interview on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho⁠⁠⁠

More ways to connect! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@chohyung⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@oppotaco⁠⁠⁠ Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! ⁠⁠⁠www.otubaseball.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@otubaseball⁠⁠⁠

EPISODE 3: Hyung Cho connects with Damiano Pamegiani, a top prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

He shares some great insight into overcoming adversity and how he persevered throughout his entire journey to the big leagues so far. Check out the video interview on YouTube at ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HyungCho⁠⁠

More ways to connect! Instagram: ⁠⁠@chohyung⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠@oppotaco⁠⁠ Check out what we're working on here: OTU Baseball, coming soon! ⁠⁠www.otubaseball.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@otubaseball⁠⁠

Rene Tosoni Instagram: ⁠⁠@rene_tosoni