Join host Nick Holmes and his array of guests as they prove you do not have to be a Hall of Fame player, first round draft pick or even a high school standout to have a successful career in the sport of baseball. Brought to you by the World Baseball Experience, Love the Game. Live the Dream is an entertaining, yet insightful look at some of the baseball world's brightest and most talented minds.
Latest episodes
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#019. - Shaun Larkin - Flippin' the Practice Game on its Head
“The universe is based on balance and baseball is no different." – Shaun Larkin Shaun was born and raised in Southern California. His journey through the game like a lot of others…
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#018. - Tyler Adkison - Getting Up After Getting Knocked Down
“Baseball, you could say basically raised me to be the person I am. It is literally everything." – Tyler Adkison This week's guest is former San Diego State Outfielder Tyler Adkiso…
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#017. - Hannah Huesman
“We try to train the mind to not necessarily be reactive but proactive." – Hannah Huesman She grew up a two-sport athlete competing against her younger brother and eventually choos…
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#016. - Frank Marcos
Scouting veteran Frank Marcos joins the show to talk about his life in Baseball.
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#015. - Chris Snyder - Honkball to Hollywood
Born and raised in Knoxville, TN on a mission to make it to the Big Leagues. Chris Snyder talks about learning how to pitch at a young age after giving up on the dream to be a left…
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#014. Justin Volman - College Baseball Scouting Network
A Red Sox fan born in the heart of Yankeeville, Justin Volman is the CEO of the Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network. A recent graduate of the University of Alabama this young, amb…
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#013. Carmen Bucci - Positive Power of Negative Thinking
Carmen grew up on the south side of Chicago in the 80's playing baseball and defending his name on the playground. He was recruited nationally for baseball, which landed him a scho…
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#012. Owen Reid - Baseball Nomad
Owen has visited 46 different countries in his young life thus far. He has found an opportunity to provide significant professional experience in 6 countries (United States, Austri…
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#011. David Burns - Baseball Jobs Overseas
A native of Vernon, British Columbia, David he took his first trip to Austria in 1999 to play baseball as an import player while in college. David founded International Baseball Co…
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#010. David Turgeon - Changing the World Through Baseball
Born David Andrew Turgeon on May 15, 1965, and the seventh child in the Turgeon family from New London, CT. He was drafted out of Davidson College in North Carolina in the 1987 MLB…
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#009. Kory DeHaan - The Squeaky Wheel
Born Korwin Jay DeHaan July 1976 in Pella, IA, Kory was fortunate to move up the levels of baseball without too much hiccup. From Little League through high school, on to college u…
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#008. Pete Caliendo - Coaching Players and Coaches for 35+ Years
Pete brings unmatched experience and expertise to the development of baseball skills to players and coaches. His vast knowledge and worldwide presence have earned Pete immeasurable…
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#007. Rick Magnante - Big Leaguer in Life
Rick Magnante has a lot to share. He is a guy that can tell you first hand that loving this game will set you free. Following your passion and having trust in yourself first will b…
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#006. Alan Jaeger – Mental Training
Since 1991 Alan, as a personal trainer and consultant, has worked with over 200 professional players, including 2002 Cy Young Award Winner Barry Zito, and All-Stars Dan Haren and A…
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#005. Eli, Kelvin and Silvio Delgado – Baseball Beyond Borders
The Delgado brothers explain the importance of relationships in baseball and how you can break into the business simply by shaking hands and introducing yourself. We learn about th…
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#004. Arden Pabst - Learning to Stay Stubborn
Arden shares his experiences and differences in making the transition from Division I college ball to the professional ranks. He stresses the advantages and importance of getting g…
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#003. David Keesee – Find a Way
He was pronounced dead after getting struck by a drunk driver at 8 yrs old. Keesee talks about getting knocked down over and over in baseball and in life and always finding a way t…
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#002. Ryan “China” McCarney - Be the Change
Drafted twice and didn’t sign China uses his education and passion for the game to change lives mentally and physically as a business leader in the sports community.
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#001. Brian Barden – Staying in the Game
12 year MLB veteran and US Olympian Brian Barden stays in the game to help mentor young players and prove there is a way to get recruited in college even if you are not a top prosp…