The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

J.T. Snow joins us for an all-timer of a conversation that blends baseball craft, World Series pressure, and a moment that became bigger than the game. A six-time Gold Glove first baseman with the Yankees, Angels, and Giants, Snow walks us through the 2002 World Series sequence that ended with him scooping up Darren Baker at home plate, then explains how that split-second decision looked and felt from 90 feet away. We also dig into...

Matt Millen — four-time Super Bowl champion, legendary NFL linebacker, and later front-office executive — joins us for one of the rawest football conversations we’ve ever had. From his days with the Raiders to his stories about Al Davis, Millen pulls back the curtain on what really happened inside the trenches.

We hear him detail the brutal techniques that defined his playing style — the headbutts, the push-pull leverage, and even p...

We’re joined by Johnson Wagner, a three-time PGA Tour winner turned mustachioed TV personality and lead analyst — a player-turned-broadcaster who turned one memorable mustache into a brand and then into a TV career. In this episode we walk through Johnson’s Sony Open victory and the Thanksgiving 'mustache' origin that became his lucky charm, his transition to Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live (and the viral reenactments that followed)...

We sit down with Darin Erstad—2002 World Series champion, two-time MLB All-Star, No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 MLB Draft, and a national-championship punter at Nebraska—for a candid, memory-rich conversation that hits every sweet spot for longtime baseball fans. We revisit the goosebump moment when Kirby Puckett walked into the clubhouse asking, “Where’s Dakota?” and offered a simple, unforgettable “thank you.” We go inside the 20...

We sit down with Eric Crouch, Nebraska legend, Heisman Trophy winner, and College Football Hall of Famer, for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about legacy, toughness, and what stays with you long after the final whistle. We relive his overtime winner at Notre Dame—yes, with Touchdown Jesus in the background—and why that night still gives him chills. We unpack the infamous Kansas State facemask “no-call” that became a...

Mark Schlereth’s path is as blue-collar as it gets. A 3x Super Bowl champion, 2x Pro Bowler, and longtime NFL on FOX analyst, Schlereth went from hauling hay in Anchorage to the Hogs in Washington and back-to-back titles in Denver. In this conversation, we revisit the moments that shaped him: the teammate (Marvin Washington) who kept inviting him to workouts until teams finally noticed; Joe Gibbs’ leadership that centered faith, fa...

On this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with CJ Nitkowski — a 10-year MLB pitcher, first-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 1994, and current TV analyst for the Atlanta Braves. CJ takes us inside some of the most unforgettable moments of his career: from the surreal experience of facing Michael Jordan in Double-A to suiting up at Yankee Stadium as both a boyhood fan and later as a pitcher.

He shares what it was lik...

London Fletcher’s career is one of the most inspiring journeys in NFL history. An undersized linebacker who went undrafted, Fletcher fought his way into the league and became the heartbeat of every team he played for—from the St. Louis Rams’ Super Bowl run to leading Washington’s defense for over a decade.In this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we dive deep into Fletcher’s legacy as one of the most durable players in NFL histor...

From SEC glory to NFL locker rooms, DJ Shockley’s football journey is pure Georgia legend. As a hometown hero who led the Bulldogs to an SEC Championship, then suited up for the Atlanta Falcons, Shock brings us inside his unforgettable experiences — from nearly committing to Florida State to being Mark Richt’s first Georgia recruit, from sharing a QB room with Michael Vick to watching Matt Ryan’s first NFL pass go for a touchdown.

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Marques Johnson isn’t just a 5x NBA All-Star—he’s the original MJ, a UCLA legend, and the last great to win it all for Coach John Wooden. In this episode, we dive deep into the golden era of college basketball, where Marques shares unforgettable moments from the hardwood and beyond.

We relive the legendary recruiting call from Wooden just minutes after the 1973 title game, hear about getting locked in a bus bathroom by Bill Walton, ...

Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, and UConn legend Rebecca Lobo joins Justin Kutcher for a heartfelt, hilarious, and history-rich conversation about her extraordinary journey through the game.

We relive the wild stories from her WNBA playing days — including going to Whitney Houston’s birthday party and riding in a convertible with Shaq. Rebecca also opens up about what it was really like playing for Geno Auriemma, ho...

Jim Leyland is a name etched in baseball history—Hall of Fame manager, World Series champion, and the ultimate baseball lifer. In this episode, we sit down with Leyland for a no-BS, deeply authentic conversation spanning six decades of baseball memories.

From coaching Barry Bonds in his rookie season to guiding Miguel Cabrera through historic moments, Leyland pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage greatness. He sha...

Olin Browne didn’t pick up golf until he was 19. No junior tournaments, no elite prep program—just a college kid working in a bag room. Fast forward to a 35+ year career with nine pro wins, including the U.S. Senior Open and multiple PGA Tour victories.

In this episode, we dive deep into Olin’s incredible underdog journey. He shares how he nearly quit golf the week before his first PGA Tour win, what it was like playing inside the r...

Jessica Mendoza joins Justin Kutcher to relive a lifetime of standout sports moments — from her gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics to her rise as a national broadcaster for ESPN and the Dodgers. We get the backstory behind her unforgettable collision at home plate that landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the childhood lessons from her football-coaching dad that shaped her fearless playing style. Jessica reflects ...

Few voices in sports are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply woven into the fabric of American athletics—as Joe Buck. Hall of Fame broadcaster, longtime voice of Major League Baseball and the NFL on Fox, and now the lead announcer for Monday Night Football, Joe joins us for an unfiltered, heartfelt conversation. We revisit his front-row seat to history, from calling Mark McGwire’s record-breaking home run to sharing the booth wi...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Paul Biancardi—ESPN’s National Recruiting Director, 2004 Horizon League Coach of the Year, and former assistant to basketball giants like Tom Thibodeau, Rick Majerus, and Mike Jarvis. We journey through Paul’s decades-long career, from his gritty days as a walk-on at Salem State under Thibodeau, to his pivotal roles in Boston College’s legendary upsets and Ohio State’s Final Fo...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Chris Spielman—four-time NFL Pro Bowler, College Football Hall of Famer, and current Detroit Lions executive. Chris takes us behind the curtain of his storied football journey, from growing up with a legendary high school coach for a father and starring at Ohio State, to leading the Detroit Lions in tackles and helping build their current contender as a front office leader. We ...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Curtis Strange, the legendary American golfer and World Golf Hall of Famer, as he sits down with Justin Kutcher for a deep dive into the stories that shaped his remarkable career. Strange, best known for his back-to-back U.S. Open victories in 1988 and 1989—the first to do so since Ben Hogan—shares candid insights from his time as a PGA Tour star, Ryder Cup competitor, and team captain...

NBA All-Star Caron Butler talks Kobe Bryant stories, Pat Riley and The Miami Heat, UConn basketball and Jim Calhoun, Kevin Durant, Gilbert Arenas, Shaq, and much more.

On this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Caron Butler—two-time NBA All-Star, NCAA standout at UConn, and current Miami Heat assistant coach. Caron takes us behind the curtain of his remarkable basketball journey, from his days growing up in Racine...