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Bobby Ray - NCAA Basketball Official

Bobby Ray has spent over a decade officiating women's college basketball games in the ACC and numerous other conferences.  The seventh of seven kids and son of a coach, basketball and competition have been part of his life from day one.  After his own stint as a coach, Ray eventually dove headfirst into the world of officiating.
Our conversation touches on a variety of topics, including the nuances of calling a game, interacting with coaches, and the logistics of life on the road. Ray shares stories about some his favorite venues and a few crazy endings.  He ends with a story about a blown call that cost a team a championship, one that has stuck with him and motivated him for years.
Spoiler alert, referees are humans too!  Bobby Ray provides some context for us all while talking about his passion.
 
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Gary Dunn - Two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers

Gary Dunn is a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  As part of the Steeler's dynasty in the 1970s, he helped the juggernaut win Super Bowl XIII over the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XIV over the Los Angeles Rams.
Dunn was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1976 as a defensive tackle out of Miami (FL).  He had to battle to earn his spot on the team, trying to make a name for himself among the Steel Curtain defense featuring he likes of Mean Joe Greene, LC Greenwood and numerous others.  Dunn would eventually prove his worth, becoming named a team captain by legendary coach Chuck Knoll.
We talk about his south Florida roots with strong family ties to the University of Miami, and his post-football life in the Florida Keys to bookend several great stories about his Super Bowl experiences.  If you've ever wondered what goes on at the bottom of the pile in a Super Bowl, this is the episode for you!
 
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Daymeon Fishback - ESPN / SEC Network Basketball Analyst

Daymeon Fishback has contributed as a game and studio basketball analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network since 2014.  You can find him on your tv set multiple times a week breaking down college hoops action.  We discuss his experiences as a player, the deeply competitive Southeastern Conference, and the greater college basketball landscape. 
Growing up in Bowling Green, KY, Fishback starred at Greenwood High School, leading the team to the 1995 State Tournament as a junior.  He followed that up with a senior campaign that saw him named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1996. 
He then moved on to Auburn University, playing under legendary coach Cliff Ellis and serving as a team captain.  In 1999, the Tigers won the SEC regular season championship, earning a number one see in the NCAA tournament.  After battling multiple injuries and playing professionally in the D-League, Italy, Yugoslavia, and France, Fishback spent a decade in the financial services industry before beginning his career as an analyst at ESPN.
 
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Amanda Buechel - Salernitana 1919

Amanda Buechel played six years of college soccer, overcoming two ACL tears.  She has since competed in two Ironman competitions while continuing to stay connected to the game she loves.  In 2024, Buechel decided it was time to move to Italy and learn Italian! Once there a professor who learned of her passion for soccer referred her to a team.  She got a tryout, and is now playing for Salernitana 1919 in the Italian Serie C!
In this conversation, we talk about Buechel's soccer journey, overcoming obstacles, following your passion, and being open to and taking advantage of opportunities that come your way.  We also touch on crashing Rose Lavelle's homecoming party after the 2018 World Cup!
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Joe Grushecky talks the Houserockers and the upcoming Light of Day shows

We kick off Season 3 with Joe Gruschecky, front man of Joe Grushecky and Houserockers.  With over 20 albums to his credit Grushecky has delivered powerful live performances, spent years collaborating with Bruce Springsteen, and helped raise over 8 million dollars for the Light of Day Foundation to fight Parkinsons and ALS.  Most of this was done while maintaining a full-time career as a special education teacher, making Grushecky one of the most unique stories in rock n roll. 
Critically acclaimed for over 30 years, publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone, and countless others have hailed him as one of rock & roll’s most talented singer-songwriters.
Bruce Springsteen produced the Houserocker's 'American Babylon' album, co-writing two songs and performing on most of the tracks.  The relationship between the two hard-rocking storytellers has continued over the years, with The Boss winning a Grammy for his performance of a song co-written with Grushecky. 
One former review reads...."In a better world, Joe Grushecky would live in a mansion down the road from Springsteen's. Instead, this enormous talent spends his days teaching some of western Pennsylvania's most troubled children....Who do you know who has made back-to-back great albums more than 20 years ago, and is doing the same thing now. There's Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Springsteen, maybe a few more. He's on that level."
Grushceky has been part of the Light of Day Winterfest shows along the Jersey shore since day one, still serving on the Light of Day Foundation Board.  The Light of Day Foundation, utilizes the power of music to raise money and awareness in its continuing battle to defeat Parkinson’s disease and its related illnesses ALS and PSP.  This year’s shows will take place January 16th through January 20th.  Be sure to check out the links below and more information. 
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Replay - The Army-Navy Game: Trent Steelman (Army) & Jamale Carothers (Navy)

The Army - Navy football game dates back to 1890. This weekend will be the 125th contest in the storied rivalry centered around sacrifice and mutual respect.  In this episode, we revisit conversations with Trent Steelman (Army) and Jamale Carothers (Navy), both key players for their respective academies.  They share about their paths to the academies and their thoughts on this special game. 
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Tom Hambridge - 4 time Grammy award winning songwriter and producer

Tom Hambridge is a four-time Grammy winning performer, songwriter, and producer.  Along with his own bands, he has collaborated with rock and blues icons like Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Susan Tedeschi, George Thorogood, and Keith Richards just to name a few.  
Hambridge started banging on pots and pans as a kid and never looked back. Gigs with his older brother at high school dances turned into a scholarship to Berklee College of Music, one of the most respected music schools in the country, and eventually a band of his own. His work garnered many Boston music awards, and caught the ear of other music legends, starting the ball rolling to his accomplished career to date.
Hambridge is also an avid sports fan.  Originally from Buffalo, he is part of Bills mafia, and his time in Boston put him there during the peak of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry and the 1986 World Series.  His combination of musical talent and sports fandom make him a perfect guest for this podcast. There’s a lot to talk about in this one.  
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Ally Tucker, host of the Youth $ports Pod, discusses the ever evolving landscape of youth sports

The ecosystem of youth sports is ever evolving, with the last decade bringing some of the most fast-sweeping and drastic changes.  In this episode, I am joined by Ally Tucker, host of the Youth $ports Pod.  Her podcast explores the changing landscape of Youth Sports in America and how it continues to shift away from its roots.  Ally is interested in the full picture, having conversations with players, parents, and coaches from a variety of sports, as well as referees, physical therapists, and other pieces of the puzzle.  We touch on a few of the big talking points around youth sports, and you can use the link below to dive in a bit further with her show.
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Rose Lavelle - US Women’s National Team Midfielder, Gold medalist, World Cup Champion

Rose Lavelle is an Olympic gold medalist and World Cup winning midfielder for the United States Women's National Team.  She recorded her 100th cap in June against South Korea, and will be recognized for that honor prior to the team's final match of their celebration tour on Wednesday in Louisville.Lavelle scored the second goal in the US’s 2-0 victory over the Netherlands in the 2019 World Cup final, and was awarded the Bronze Ball as one of the tournament’s top performers.   She and her four Gotham FC teammates also on the US roster are in great position to make a run at the NWSL title when they return to their club. Support the showWe appreciate you listening to the Tinman Podcast! Be sure to follow us or subscribe wherever you find your favorite podcast.Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube XFacebookInstagram - @TinmanPodEmail - tinmanpod@gmail.comDASHCLIPCheck out our partners at DashClip by visiting their website, thedashclip.com. Specializing in crafting exceptional wallets that go beyond mere accessories, Dash Clip is not just a brand; it's a philosophy, a daily reminder to embrace life and make every moment count.

World Series prep with Casey Dykes (Assistant Hitting Coach, New York Yankees)

Casey Dykes, New York Yankees Assistant Hitting Coach, checks in ahead of his first trip to the World Series! The Fall Classic gets underway Friday night in Chavez Ravine as the Dodgers and Yankees face off in a powerhouse match-up.   We talk briefly about the Yankees' season to date and World Series preparations.  Dykes first made an appearance on the podcast just prior to the start of spring training.  If you missed that episode, go back and give it a listen.  It’s a great conversation about his journey in baseball and appreciation for where he is and what he gets to do on a daily basis. Support the showWe appreciate you listening to the Tinman Podcast! Be sure to follow us or subscribe wherever you find your favorite podcast.Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube XFacebookInstagram - @TinmanPodEmail - tinmanpod@gmail.comDASHCLIPCheck out our partners at DashClip by visiting their website, thedashclip.com. Specializing in crafting exceptional wallets that go beyond mere accessories, Dash Clip is not just a brand; it's a philosophy, a daily reminder to embrace life and make every moment count.