Big Head Pod

Big Head Pod

Ever wondered what major leaguers talk about behind the scenes? Join Former Texas Ranger/ MLB Outfielder Kevin Mench on his new show, Big Head Pod. He is joined each week by one of his big league friends where they go unfiltered and swap analysis of the current game and stories about their time spent on MLB rosters. Kevin has a big head, a big personality, and big show that we are excited to bring to you on the DUB Network.

Episodes

Being a Playmaker

May 3, 2024 • 67 mins
Join Mench, Craig Ludwig, and John Rhadigan live from Dirk Nowitzki's new restaurant at DFW airport, part of the Playmakers Group. Special guests Nancy Lieberman and Eddie Najera add star power to the conversation as they delve into a wide range of topics.

From Dirk's achievements to the growth of women's sports and the potential NBA expansion into Mexico, the discussion is rich with insights. The physical toll of being an athlete, ...
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Guess Who's Back

April 22, 2024 • 56 mins
Mench is back and brings John Rhadigan and Craig Ludwig along to kick things back off with a dive Deep into baseball, scandals, and the sports landscape! Join them as they tackle a plethora of sports topics, from baseball's World Series to the changing rules and influence of money in sports.

They don't shy away from hot-button issues like weather's impact on teams, nostalgia in fandom, and the growing presence of gambling. The recen...
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Larry Bowa – MLB Legend & 2x Golden Glove Award Recipient

July 18, 2023 • 65 mins
Larry Bowa is a baseball LEGEND! 5x All-Star, 2x Golden Glove Award Recipient, World Series Champion, National League Manager of the Year and Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame. Tune in for a great history lesson!

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Mark Clayton – Former NFL Athlete & Entrepreneur

June 20, 2023 • 75 mins
Former NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton joins Mench to discuss his path to the NFL and more importantly, kids and how to coach them properly. Mark also discusses the product line his company LIVV Headphones will be releasing early next year. Do they make a size big enough to fit Mench's big head? Listen to find out!


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Taylor Artman – Former Pro Golfer & Entrepreneur

June 6, 2023 • 57 mins
Taylor Artman sits down with Mench to discuss his non-traditional route to becoming a pro golfer and branching into a unique business model for his company Surf and Turf Golf.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be. www.hmwhiskey.com
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Rennae Stubbs – Legendary Doubles Tennis Player

May 30, 2023 • 59 mins
Legendary doubles tennis player, host of The Power Hour on Amazon Prime Video, Olympian and multi network television host Rennae Stubbs joins Kevin to about her winning career and how her childhood helped elevate her to the top. All while passing down some wisdom for the next generation.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be. www.hmwhiskey.com
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Wes Chamberlain – Former MLB & Writer

May 23, 2023 • 78 mins
On this week's episode Wes Chamberlain sits down with Kevin to discuss how racism in the south during his college years helped shap his life and provide him the strength to succeed in the majors. After playing ball, Wes took up writing and you read his book, "In The Game" on Amazon by clicking here.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Chris Gronkowski – Former NFL Player & Entrepreneur

May 9, 2023 • 57 mins
In this episode of Big Head Pod, Kevin chats with Chris Gronkowski about his time in the NFL, what his family is up to and his entrpranurally ventures with his company Ice Shaker. Chris might of had a short stent in the NFL but tune in to learn why he is going to have a long future ahead as an entrepreneur.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Tony Beasley – 3rd Base Coach for the Texas Rangers

May 1, 2023 • 57 mins
Former MLB pro and current third base coach for the Texas Rangers, Tony Beasley opens up about his battle with cancer, how faith has made him the man he is today and the struggle of making it in the majors.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Nate Newton Joins for NFL Draft Talk

April 25, 2023 • 34 mins
Nate Newton, co-host of Lemme Tell You Somethin' on the DUB Network, stops by to chat about the upcoming NFL draft and both Kevin and Nate share their expirences of draft day and entering their leagues.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Emily Jones – Rangers TV Broadcaster

April 11, 2023 • 64 mins
Emily Jones joins the show to discuss her passion for the Ranger and 25+ years covering the team. Kevin also takes a chance "yell at the clouds."

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Jeremy "JP" Gauna – "Fastest Man Alive" and Actor

March 21, 2023 • 79 mins
Jeremy "JP" Gauna joins Kevin on this edition of the Big Head Pod to discuss being the "fastest man ever", his Native American heritage and how his acting career came about.

A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be.
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Kip Gross – MLB Vet

March 8, 2023 • 51 mins
Kip Gross had a non-traditional path to the major leagues. And he uses that unique perspective when he coaches kids today. Hear his story in this episode.
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Happy Hour at Herman Marshall

March 8, 2023 • 56 mins
Mench is joined by his Dub teammates Craig Ludwig (Suds with Luds), Derek Harper (Harp's Court) and Julie Dobbs (The Mom Game) at the new Herman Marshall facility in Wylie, TX.
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Brandon Puffer – MLB Vet

February 28, 2023 • 57 mins
Puff and Mench used to go head-to-head against each other on the diamond. But Puffer's biggest battles were off the field. Hear his amazing story in this episode.
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Victor Rojas – MLB Broadcaster

February 22, 2023 • 51 mins
Victor Rojas spent some time playing in the minor leagues, but he is best known as a 18 year broadcaster. First with the Texas Rangers, then MLB Network then the Los Angeles Angels.
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Herman Marshall and All Things Whiskey

February 13, 2023 • 72 mins
It's a sponsor with benefits edition of the Big Head Pod - the men behind Herman Marshall Whiskey join the show talking about their rich history and their big plans for the future.
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Luis Ortiz – MLB Vet and Coach

February 6, 2023 • 53 mins
Luis Ortiz played for the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers. He was later named a hitting coach for the Rangers and is now with the Red Sox. He's also on the coaching staff for the Dominican Republic in this year's World Baseball Classic.
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Mark McLemore – 19-year MLB Vet

January 24, 2023 • 80 mins
The "SuperSub" himself joins the pod talking about his 19-year MLB career, how he became so effective at multiple positions, and the post-game career he's carved for himself with the Texas Rangers.
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Morgan Wade – Freestyle BMX Legend

January 9, 2023 • 67 mins
Morgan Wade (the professional BMX rider NOT the country singer) joins the show talking about his X Games successes and his most gruesome accident on the bike.
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