The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

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 t...

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...

Unlock legendary Duke basketball stories, Coach K insights, unforgettable NCAA moments, ACC rivalries, and exclusive behind-the-scenes ESPN broadcasting tales with Jay Bilas—ESPN’s lead college basketball analyst, former Duke Blue Devil, and Final Four veteran—on this must-listen sports podcast episode.

Jay Bilas—ESPN’s lead college basketball analyst, former Duke Blue Devil, assistant coach, and practicing attorney joins the podca...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Mark DeRosa—16-year MLB veteran, current MLB Network analyst, and Team USA manager. Mark’s journey from Ivy League standout at Penn to playing alongside Hall of Famers with the Atlanta Braves, and now leading America’s best on the international stage, is packed with incredible stories and wisdom. We reminisce about collecting baseball cards, childhood idols like Don Mattingly, ...

This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we welcome Jeff Sluman-1988 PGA Champion, six-time PGA Tour winner, and one of golf’s most respected voices. We dive deep into Jeff’s remarkable journey: from his breakthrough major victory at Oak Tree, to unforgettable duels with legends like Sandy Lyle and Nick Faldo, and what it felt like seeing his name alongside Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen on the PGA trophy. Jeff shares incredible behin...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Drew Gooden, the 14-year NBA veteran and former Kansas Jayhawk star whose jersey hangs in the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse. In this captivating episode, Drew takes us on his incredible journey from being recruited by Nolan Richardson at Arkansas to his Final Four run at Kansas, and ultimately becoming LeBron James’ teammate during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first NBA Finals appearance. Dr...

We sit down with Matt Hasselbeck-18-year NFL veteran, 3x Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl quarterback-for an unfiltered conversation about the real stories behind his remarkable football journey. In this episode, we explore Matt’s unlikely rise from a sixth-round pick out of Boston College to leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Matt shares what it was like learning behind Brett ...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, the architect behind UConn basketball’s rise to national prominence. In this wide-ranging interview, Coach Calhoun takes us through his remarkable journey from high school coach to three-time NCAA champion, sharing intimate stories about recruiting Ray Allen, mentoring Kemba Walker, and building championship teams. We explore the emotional highs of UConn...

Join us for an intimate conversation with Frank-Paul Santangelo, the former MLB utility player who transformed into one of baseball’s most relatable broadcasters. In this episode, F.P. shares his remarkable journey from being drafted in the 20th round by the Montreal Expos to carving out a seven-year major league career and eventually finding his voice in the broadcast booth. We explore his deep connection to the Nationals organiza...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with golf legend John Cook, an 11-time PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst who shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his illustrious career. In this episode, Cook reveals his unique relationship with Tiger Woods, describing how he helped mentor the young phenom on controlling wedge shots before his dominant 2000 season. Cook also takes us inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - the last...

We welcome ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill to the JustIn Time Podcast for a nostalgic journey through his remarkable career in football. As Justin’s original football analyst partner from their high school broadcasting days at ESPN, Tom shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his unique perspective in the football world. From witnessing Marshall Faulk’s explosive college debut at San Diego State (where his fath...

Join us as we sit down with legendary high school basketball coach Steve Smith, who revolutionized the game during his 37-year tenure at Oak Hill Academy. Coach Smith shares incredible stories about transforming a small boarding school in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia into a national powerhouse that produced 35 McDonald’s All-Americans and numerous NBA stars including Rod Strickland, Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant, and Rajon Rondo. We d...

We’re thrilled to welcome Horizon League Coach of the Year Andy Toole to the JustIn Time Podcast! In this captivating conversation, the Robert Morris head coach takes us through his remarkable journey from playing at Elon and Penn to becoming one of college basketball’s respected young coaches. Toole shares incredible stories about playing against Allen Iverson in Philadelphia summer leagues, coaching against legends like Coach K, ...