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Rosters to Rings Podcast

Rosters to Rings Podcast

By: The 8 Side
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Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.

Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.

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Episodes
  • A Life in Baseball with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto

    A Life in Baseball with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto
    Apr 9 2026

    Thad sits down with longtime colleague and Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto for Part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation on his journey through the game.

    Before becoming one of baseball’s most active front office leaders, Dipoto was a big leaguer with a deep understanding of the game from the clubhouse. He shares his sports origin story, experiences as both a pitcher and switch hitter, and what it was like navigating the realities of being traded as a player - insights that now shape how he operates as a general manager.

    Jerry also reflects on playing alongside and learning from legends of the game, including Jack Morris, Bobby Valentine, Mike Hargrove, Buddy Bell, Jim Leyland, Don Baylor and more.

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    48 mins
  • Building a Blue Devil with Duke GM Binuk Kodituwakku

    Building a Blue Devil with Duke GM Binuk Kodituwakku
    Apr 2 2026

    Thad is joined by Duke football GM Binuk Kodituwakku for an insightful conversation on today's college sports landscape. From building Australian football teams to now building a roster in the NIL era, Binuk breaks down how Duke evaluates talent, uses analytics, navigates the transfer portal, and balances elite academics with winning football. A real look at what it takes to build a Blue Devil today.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Inside the Dugout: Steroids, Judge, and New York Pressure with Ken Davidoff

    Inside the Dugout: Steroids, Judge, and New York Pressure with Ken Davidoff
    Mar 26 2026

    Thad sits down with longtime MLB journalist and author Ken Davidoff to dive into the evolution of baseball on and off the field. From covering the New York baseball market to stepping away from the game due to burnout, Ken shares how the media landscape has changed and some of the moments that defined his career.

    They also get into some of baseball’s biggest debates today, including how Aaron Judge should be viewed in Yankees history, what it really takes to succeed in New York, and why the steroids-era Hall of Fame conversation still isn’t settled.

    Plus, Ken breaks down key lessons from his new book, 101 Lessons from the Dugout, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mindset, habits, and stories that shape the game at the highest level.

    👉 Grab Ken’s book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/101-lessons-from-the-dugout-9798765163016/

    👉 Follow Ken: https://x.com/KenDavidoff

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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