In this unforgettable episode, baseball icon Bobby Valentine relives one of the most infamous moments in MLB history — getting ejected from a Mets game, returning in disguise, and getting caught on live TV.

But that’s just the beginning.

From his bold promise to win 40 out of 55 games (or quit) to his championship run in Japan, Bobby opens up about:

The full truth behind the dugout disguise scandal

The pressure-filled 1999 Mets season

His historic run managing the Chiba Lotte Marines

Coaching in the sacred culture of Japanese baseball

A wild story about how a random college catcher became the Mets bullpen catcher

Seeing Nolan Ryan’s no-hitters up close

His fork-in-the-road decision between USC and the Dodgers

The power of loyalty, friendships, and legacy

⚾ This is Bobby Valentine unfiltered. Baseball fans, sports junkies, and comeback lovers — this one’s for you.

📘 Don’t forget to grab Bobby’s book and visit his restaurant or sports academy!

0:00 – “You Mean the Time I Got Caught?” – The Infamous Dugout Disguise

0:48 – Mets Coaches Fired & Bobby’s Bold 40-15 Promise

1:40 – The Game-Changing Ejection & Hidden Return in Disguise

4:08 – Getting Caught on Camera & Suspended by the League

5:15 – A Golf Connection That Helped Reduce the Suspension

6:32 – Bobby Keeps His Word: Mets Go 40-15, Make Playoffs

7:11 – Bobby’s Loyalty to Friends, Family, and Stamford

8:00 – How a Random College Catcher Became Mets Bullpen Catcher

8:54 – 1,000th Win & Coaching in Japan Begins

9:44 – Winning the Japan Series with the Chiba Lotte Marines

10:54 – Why Players Throw the Manager in the Air After Winning

12:32 – Bobby Calls Out the White Sox for a True World Series

13:24 – On Blending American & Japanese Coaching Styles

14:37 – Being the First Non-Japanese Manager in Japan’s League

15:28 – The Scholarship from USC That Almost Changed Everything

16:58 – Dodgers Offer That Turned Him Pro

17:48 – Regrets? “I’m Supposed to Say Just a Few”

18:29 – Nolan Ryan’s No-Hitters & What It Felt Like

20:37 – Bobby’s Longtime Friendship with Angels GM Perry Minasian

22:05 – Final Words, Book Plug, and Gratitude

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Step inside the incredible true story of Bobby Valentine — Major League Baseball star, iconic manager, international coach, entrepreneur, and all-around Renaissance man.

In this powerful, candid interview, Bobby opens up about:

His early days with the Dodgers, being drafted alongside Bill Buckner

Life under legendary manager Tommy Lasorda

Catastrophic injuries that ended his playing career too soon

Reinvention as a restaurateur and mentor

Coaching in Japan and Sacred Heart University

The phone call that launched his coaching career

What it means to adapt, overcome, and keep moving forward

⚾ Whether you're a baseball fan, athlete, or someone rebuilding after a fall — Bobby’s story is a masterclass in resilience and evolution.

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0:00 – The Power of Adapting in Sports & Life

0:15 – Introducing Bobby Valentine: Athlete, Manager, Entrepreneur

0:56 – Drafted by the Dodgers & Playing with Bill Buckner

1:08 – What Made Tommy Lasorda So Special

2:46 – How Lasorda Changed the Coaching Game

3:31 – Growing Up in a Tight-Knit, Loving Family in Stamford

4:43 – Culture Shock: Managing Baseball in Japan

5:56 – Coaching Sacred Heart University: A Whole New Game

6:45 – The Career-Changing Injury in Center Field

7:49 – Other Injuries & Setbacks: Face, Knee, and Dreams

9:02 – Accepting He’d Never Be the Same Player Again

10:00 – Tommy Lasorda’s Brutally Honest Advice

10:58 – The Slow Shift from Player to Coach

11:45 – From Unemployed to Restaurateur: How It All Started

13:16 – Bobby Valentine’s Sports Gallery: 38-Year Success Story

14:23 – The Call That Brought Him Back to Baseball

15:04 – Beginning His Coaching Career with the Padres

15:10 – Outro & Sponsor Thank You

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Step behind the scenes with powerhouse indie film producer Lisa Black as she shares her incredible journey from the corporate world to the chaotic, creative, and high-stakes world of independent filmmaking.

In this raw and revealing interview, Lisa opens up about:

Surviving freezing chaos on a Norwegian set

Saving a neighborhood from a potential explosion mid-filming

Producing the first major film in Delaware since Dead Poets Society

Her path to becoming a PGA executive and industry leader

How she blends business savvy with creative vision to make movies happen

🎥 Featuring stories from The Bird Catcher, Miles, and the upcoming Death on the Brandywine — this episode is a masterclass in grit, hustle, and art.

👉 If you’ve ever dreamed of making movies, or just love hearing what really happens behind the camera, this is for you.

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0:00 – Risk & Chaos in Indie Filmmaking

0:35 – What It Means to Be an Independent Producer

1:51 – Lisa’s Corporate Background & Pivot to Film

3:30 – From Price Waterhouse to Producing Oscar-Nominated Talent

4:17 – Chaos Story #1: Frozen in Norway on The Bird Catcher

6:20 – Chaos Story #2: Basement Gas Leak During Miles

7:57 – Death on the Brandywine: First Major Film in Delaware Since Dead Poets Society

9:50 – Shooting on a Budget Without Tax Incentives

10:50 – Plot of *Death on the Brandywine* (No Spoilers!)

11:07 – Future Film Festivals & 2026 Release Plans

11:30 – A Shoutout to the Boys & Girls Club

11:55 – Lisa’s Daughter: Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur

13:02 – What the PGA *Really* Means (It’s Not Golf)

14:00 – Lisa’s Role in the Producers Guild of America

15:00 – Defining What a Producer Actually Does

16:45 – Fun Fact: Lisa’s Golf Game & Corporate Days

17:02 – Final Thoughts: Rainbows, Film, and the Power of Dreams

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