Royals legend and MLB Hall of Famer George Brett joins Diggin' Deep! From the legendary pine tar incident to the pressures of the World Series, he shares the stories that highlight the highs and lows of his career with the Royals.

George shares hilarious and memorable experiences, including his unexpected journey with hemorrhoids during the 1980 playoffs, a wild night in Vegas that ended in an unforgettable way, and getting into a brawl during the ALCS with Graig Nettles. He also gives his candid take on how the modern game of baseball has evolved... from player to style to batting averages on the decline.

George also talks about the relationship he has with both Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas, and how he played a huge role in both of their developments.

Guest

George Brett

Hosts

Eric Hosmer /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hosmer305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Su'a /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @justinsua⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mike Moustakas /

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Kansas City Royals GM JJ Picollo joins the guys this week!

JJ shares his baseball journey, from college player to GM, emphasizing the importance of being a good teammate, the challenges of scouting and player development, and the evolving landscape of the sport. He talks about the extension of Bobby Witt Jr, what he brings to the ballpark day in and day out, and what made him stand out as a franchise player.

Hos and Moose reminisce on their early days in the minors and the role that JJ played in developing them as players. JJ also shares how bringing a lot of those players up at the same time helped those teams achieve World Series success.

JJ also expands on what goes into the day-to-day of being the GM of an MLB team, and gives insight into how the Royals' approach pitching, defense, and how situational hitting shapes their success and influences their scouting and drafting strategies.

Guest

JJ Picollo

Hosts

Eric Hosmer /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hosmer305⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Su'a /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @justinsua⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anthony Seratelli / ⁠⁠@anthony_seratelli⁠⁠

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Comedian Sarah Tiana joins Eric Hosmer, Peter Moylan and guest hosts Mike Moustakas and Anthony Seratelli to dig deeper into Sarah's love for baseball (Braves fan) and it's intersection with her profession as comedian and writer. She reveals behind-the-scenes stories as a joke-writer for the Tom Brady Netflix roast, sharing stories about crafting jokes for NFL stars like Gronk and Peyton Manning, and pop culture personalities like Kim Kardashian. We dive into her experiences in the comedy world, the art of roasting, and her deep love for baseball, including her work for MLB Network and her lifelong passion for the Braves.

Sarah discusses the challenges and joys of comedy, from the thrill of live roasts to the nuances of writing jokes about beloved sports figures. She also shares some of her most memorable moments on stage and her unique approach to connecting with audiences through humor.

Whether you're a comedy enthusiast, a sports fan, or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is packed with entertaining anecdotes and insights from one of comedy's sharpest minds. Tune in for some laughs in this conversation with Sarah Tiana!

Episode Highlights:

• Sarah Tiana’s journey in comedy and notable roasts.
• Behind-the-scenes of the Tom Brady Netflix roast.
• The art and technique of roasting.
• Sarah’s love for baseball and her work with MLB Network.
• Memorable moments and career insights from Sarah’s stand-up and writing experiences.
• Sara's participation in The Big Slick charity softball game
• Which retired MLB player is a prime roast candidate
• Sarah & Hoz roast an active MLB superstar

Guest

Sarah Tiana / @sarahtiana

Hosts

Eric Hosmer /⁠⁠⁠⁠ @hosmer305⁠⁠⁠⁠

Justin Su'a /⁠⁠⁠⁠ @justinsua⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mike Moustakas /

⁠⁠⁠⁠Anthony Seratelli / @anthony_seratelli

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