ESPN’s Karl Ravech and Justin Musil launch Dirt From The Dugout, a podcast as part of their groundbreaking ecosystem, The Parent Dugout. The Parent Dugout provides unmatched resources and strategies to demystify the often overwhelming journey of youth and high school baseball. Hear expert advice through interactive discussion to help empower parents navigating through their kids’ baseball journeys.
Latest episodes
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28 min
Part 2 | Anthony Rizzo on Joe Maddon’s Secret & Being a Good Teammate
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with World Series champion Anthony Rizzo, digging into the origins of the Lovable R…
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35 min
Part 1 | Anthony Rizzo on Beating Cancer Before Beating Pitchers
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome World Series champion and cancer survivor Anthony Rizzo, tracing his winding path from Parkland, Flori…
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33 min
Part 2 | David Cone on Catchers, David Wells & Ken Griffey Jr.
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with five-time World Series champion David Cone, digging into the paradox of “turni…
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30 min
Part 1 | David Cone: The Wiffle Ball Roots of a Hall of Fame Arm
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome five-time World Series champion David Cone, one of just 55 players in MLB history to win that many rin…
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49 min
Championship Series Preview: Our Picks & MLB’s New Proposal
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil break down a loaded League Championship Series slate, with the Brewers-Dodgers NLCS set and the Rays waiting t…
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34 min
Part 2 | Adam Ottavino on the Pitching Lab That Saved His Career
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with 15-year MLB veteran Adam Ottavino, diving into the career-saving decision he m…
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30 min
Part 1 | Adam Ottavino on Mentors, Mistakes & Making the Majors
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome former big-league reliever Adam Ottavino, who pitched for the Rockies, Yankees, Mets, and more over a…
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48 min
MLB Postseason Preview: Wild Card Picks & Predictions
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil break down the wild card round as the 2026 postseason kicks off, naming their teams and players of the year be…
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28 min
Part 2 | Erik Neander's Unpaid Internship Story Will Shock You
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander, digging into the…
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34 min
Part 1 | Rays President Erik Neander on Leading Without Egos
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil sit down with Erik Neander, president of baseball operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, on the eve of the playoff…
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21 min
Part 2 | Aaron Boone on Social Media, Pressure & His 2003 Walk-Off
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil close out their conversation with Yankees manager Aaron Boone, diving into how he handles the pressure of New…
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34 min
Part 1 | Aaron Boone: Baseball, Brotherhood, & Building Perspective
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome Yankees manager Aaron Boone, drawing on Ravech's decades covering Boone's playing career at ESPN and t…
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26 min
Part 2 | Jesse Cole Gets Real: $30 a Week, Foster Care & Banana Ball
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil close out their conversation with Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole, and it gets personal. Jesse breaks down…
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35 min
Part 1 | Jesse Cole Shares the Secrets Behind Banana Ball's Success
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Jesse Cole, the creator of "Banana Ball" and founder of Fans First Entertainment. He's best known as the owner of the viral baseball sen…
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36 min
September Sports Talk with Karl Ravech & Justin Musil
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil talk all things September. From the food to the weather, to the sports, and of course, the baseball. Nothing b…
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35 min
Part 2 | Michael King Shares Which Pitches to Master as An MLB Starter
Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King to the show. A Rochester, New York native and Boston College product, King was a 12th-round pick…
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25 min
Part 1 | What Boston College Meant to Padres Ace Michael King
Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King to the show. A Rochester, New York native and Boston College product, King was a 12th-round pick…
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1 h 02
Karl Ravech Reflects On His Career at ESPN
On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Justin turns the mic around on his co-host, sitting down with Karl for a rare look back at his nearly three-decade run at ESPN. Ravvy has b…
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33 min
Part 2 | How Shohei Ohtani Has Changed Dave Roberts' Managing Career
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's best known as the steady hand behind one of the most dominant runs in modern base…
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30 min
Part 1 | Dave Roberts Talks Managing Accomplished MLB Superstars
Ravvy and Justin are joined this episode by Dave Roberts, manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He's best known as the steady hand behind one of the most dominant runs in modern base…