Hosted by Brett Thomas · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 55 episodes
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The Backpick Podcast dives into the catching position and all aspects of the game to help educate players, parents and coaches. From players, coaches, trainers, mental professionals, anyone that is willing to share information to help you get better. We're going in depth with guests talking about their experiences, processes, routines, and anything that's helped to make them successful. No middle man. No BS. Straight from the best to you.
Brett Thomas hosts The Backpick Podcast, a sports show with 55 episodes published.
Ever wondered what a Major League catcher really thinks about when the ball is flying at 100 mph? Join Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heinemann as he breaks down the elite art of receiving, blocking, and managing a big
Are you an amateur catcher looking to take your game to the professional level? In this episode of the Back Pick Podcast, we sit down with Mariners catching coach Chase Woollenweber to break down the science of elite cat
Ever wondered what it takes to catch at the highest level of professional baseball? In this episode of the Backpack Podcast, Toronto Blue Jays catcher Willie Maciver joins us to break down the physical and mental demands
Ever wonder what it was like inside the Cleveland clubhouse during their legendary 90s run? Join us for part two of our deep dive with MLB legend Sandy Alomar, Jr. as he shares incredible untold stories about Manny Ramir
Ever wondered what it was like to catch a 100mph fastball or a dancing knuckleball from a legend? Join us on the Back Pick Podcast as MLB icon Sandy Alomar Jr. breaks down his incredible 43-year journey in professional b
Ever wonder what it takes to develop elite catchers like Cal Raleigh? In this episode of the Backpick Podcast, we sit down with Zac Livingston, the former Seattle Mariners catching coordinator and current Pittsburgh Pira
HOW HAS THE CATCHER POSITION EVOLVED? ⚾️ In this episode of the Backpick podcast, former pro catcher and Seattle Mariners manager Ryan Scott breaks down the massive shift in catching mechanics and player development. Dis
Step up to the plate and unlock the Brewers' secret to elite catching! In this episode of The Back Pick Podcast, host Brett Thomas sits down with Dallas Correa, the Milwaukee Brewers' modern lead catching coordinator, to
Step up to the plate and discover how knee-down catching is transforming the way we play baseball! In this episode of the Backpack podcast, Brett Thomas sits down with Michael Thomas, Houston Astros Field Coordinator, fo
🎙️ The Evolution of Receiving with Tyler Flowers In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Flowers for an in-depth conversation on how catching—specifically receiving —has evolved at the highest levels of the game. Tyler
Send us a text Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Michael Bugary, a former baseball star whose journey is a testament to the power of perseverance. From the highs of athletic success to the challenges of ad
Send us a text Join us as we dive into the world of baseball from an umpire's perspective. Discover the nuances of catching and game dynamics with insights that only an umpire can provide. Brett Thomas and Tim share thei
Send us a text Join former MLB player Chase D'Arnaud and coach Brett Thomas as they dive deep into the world of baseball, sharing insights on coaching, player development, and the intricacies of the game. From the art of
Send us a text Join former MLB player Chase D'Arnaud and coach Brett Thomas as they dive deep into the world of baseball, sharing insights on coaching, player development, and the intricacies of the game. From the art of
Send us a text On this episode of The Backpick Podcast, Brett Thomas is joined by Yeshayah Goldfarb, who spent more than two decades with the San Francisco Giants. Together they talk about his journey inside the organiza
Send us a text Join us on the Back Pick Podcast as we dive into the fascinating journey of Brian Whatley, the Catching Coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians. From his unexpected transition from medical sales to becomin
Send us a text Join us on the Back Pick Podcast as we dive into the fascinating journey of Brian Whatley, the Catching Coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians. From his unexpected transition from medical sales to becomin
Send us a text Tyler Goodro is back on the show to talk coaching, player development, and the lessons he’s learned at every level—from pro ball to college to coaching his own son. He and Brett dive into what it really ta
Send us a text Navigating the youth baseball development system can be challenging, with players balancing showcase events and skill growth. Brandon Oliver from Futures Training Center shares insights on creating the bes
Send us a text Brandon Oliver returns to the podcast for a deep dive into catching development, from stance adjustments to throwing mechanics. Brandon and Brett Thomas discuss how catchers are adapting to the modern game
Cal Raleigh
Mariners Catcher · Seattle Mariners
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Scott
Entertainment writer, reporter and Box Office analyst · Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana
1 appearance on this show
Michael Thomas
forever forward podcast host · Christ Community Church-Camden
1 appearance on this show
Michael Bugary
motivational speaker and author
1 appearance on this show
Brett Thomas
Co-founder & General Partner at CAVU Venture Partners · The Melt
3 appearances on this show
Tim
Doctor · Alzheimer's Society
1 appearance on this show
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The Backpick Podcast is hosted by Brett Thomas. The show is categorised under sports (baseball) and has published 55 episodes.
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