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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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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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.

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NFL insider Adam Caplan joins the show to share his journey from sales to becoming one of the most trusted voices in football, now covering the Philadelphia Eagles and running Inside The Birds.

Adam and Thad dive into the current NFL landscape, from coaching turnover and QB development to what teams get wrong. Plus, Caplan shares his experience on NFL Insiders, what goes into breaking news responsibly, and what makes the Philly sports market so unique.

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'Let Her Shoot' and 'Heat Check' host, media personality, and trailblazer Trysta Krick joins Thad Levine to talk about her journey through the sports media world, including her time at Barstool Sports and what it takes to build a voice in a male-dominated industry.

They also dive into the buzz around Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance, Trysta gives a preview of the Women's NCAA Tournament, and wht to watch for in the upcoming WNBA Draft.

Plus, a look at the looming WNBA CBA negotiations and the ongoing debate around revenue sharing in professional sports.

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In Part 2 of this conversation on Rosters to Rings, host Thad Levine continues his in-depth discussion with legendary sports journalist Andrea Kremer. One of the most respected interviewers in sports history, Kremer reflects on the conversations that helped shape her remarkable career covering the NFL and the biggest stories in sports, including the moments when preparation, trust, and timing revealed the human side of iconic athletes and sports figures.

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In Part 1 of this special two-episode conversation, Thad Levine sits down with Hall of Fame journalist and broadcaster Andrea Kremer, to trace the roots of one of the most respected voices in sports media. Before the Emmys. Before the NFL sidelines. Before breaking barriers for women in sports broadcasting there was a young sports fan who simply loved the game. Andrea shares what it was like growing up immersed in sports culture, how she found her voice in a male-dominated industry, and the moment she realized this wasn’t just a passion it was a calling.

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In this mailbag episode of Rosters to Rings, Thad dives into some of the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball:

• The recent spike in hamate bone injuries — why they’re happening and how they impact hitters long-term

• What it could mean for the league if MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark steps down

• Why Lucas Giolito remains the last major free agent on the market and what that signals about today’s pitching landscape

• Early MVP candidates not named Judge or Ohtani — and who could realistically enter that tier

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