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Episode 290

EPISODE 290  ·  BASEBALL  ·  72 MIN  ·  SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Shane Greene

Stop Doing The Game And Start Playing It

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In this episode

We sit down with MLB reliever Shane Greene for an honest talk about how pro athletes really grow, from minor league side hustles to big league mentorship and mindset. We dig into why “doing the game” can hold players back, how to compete with a clear head, and what it takes to build a life beyond the uniform. 
• minor league reality, low pay and taking odd jobs to survive 
• getting pushed out of a college program and using it as fuel 
• why kids should play multiple sports and stay athletic 
• mechanics in training versus mindset in competition 
• reading hitter body language and sequencing pitches with intent 
• the Dodgers’ edge, information flow and bullpen “runway” planning 
• clubhouse culture changes, fewer vets and less baseball talk 
• catcher relationships, in-season trades and how chemistry affects results 
• money myths for pro athletes, taxes, tickets and lifestyle inflation 
• next-gen advice, affirmations, making your bed and building momentum 

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Chapters

0:00  Welcome And Quick Backstory
1:17  The Dog Show Side Hustle
2:47  Scholarship Drama And Finding A Spine
7:36  Let Kids Play More Than One Sport
11:28  Mechanics Vs Mindset In Baseball
17:29  Golf Vibes And The Value Of Fun
20:30  Owning The Athlete Identity Publicly
27:26  Cosmic Baseball And Fan Experience
32:31  What The Dodgers Do Better
37:15  Lost Mentorship And Clubhouse Culture
42:02  Why Pitching Keeps Getting Harder
44:18  Reading Hitters Like A Chess Match
51:15  Catcher Chemistry And Trade Deadline Reality
56:09  The Toughest Hitters He Faced
58:17  The Mental Shift That Saved His Career
1:01:32  Money Myths And Athlete Lifestyle Costs
1:06:14  Change Your Water And Do Hard Stuff
1:10:43  Final Thanks And Wrap

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More Baseball episodes →

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