On this episode of Parney Time, baseball legend Will "The Thrill" Clark becomes the first recurring guest in show history as he returns for another hilarious, insightful, and unfiltered baseball conversation with Parney.

Now spending time working with the San Jose Giants, Will shares what it's like mentoring the next generation of hitters, which Giants prospects have caught his eye, and why today's minor leaguers are much more willing to learn than some players at the major league level.

From unforgettable clubhouse stories to his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani, analytics, coaching, and the state of today's game, this episode is packed with laughs, wisdom, and classic Thrill moments.

The two dive into:

⚾ Why Will always wears a funny shirt on his podcast with Eric Byrnes

⚾ Working with the San Jose Giants and the future of San Francisco's farm system

⚾ The biggest differences between today's young hitters and previous generations

⚾ How Dusty Baker helped transform his swing and the mentors who shaped his career

⚾ Conversations with Keith Hernandez and the hidden art of talking baseball at first base

⚾ Will's minor league pit stop to Fresno

⚾ His thoughts on Richmond's new CarMax Park

⚾ Why "you can't burn an 0-for-4 with a protein shake"

⚾ Will's thoughts on dogs in the locker room

⚾ If Will Clark were Commissioner of Baseball, what would he change?

⚾ Why Shohei Ohtani is the best hitter in baseball today—and where he ranks among the all-time greats

⚾ The memorabilia he'll never part with, including items from Tony Gwynn and Stan Musial

⚾ Why he loves Jackson Merrill's game

⚾ Memories from the 1989 Earthquake World Series

⚾ Why coaching in today's game doesn't appeal to him

⚾ Analytics, modern pitching, mound visits, and the current state of Major League Baseball

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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On this episode of Parney Time, Parney sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates legend, World Series champion, and one of the most recognizable relief pitchers in baseball history, Kent Tekulve.

Known for his sidearm delivery, incredible durability, and larger-than-life stories, Kent reflects on a remarkable baseball journey that took him from Division III Marietta College to the pinnacle of the sport.

Kent shares stories from his seven-year climb through the minor leagues, the mentors who believed in him despite his unconventional style, and the determination that helped him carve out a legendary major league career.

The two dive into:

⚾ Marietta College, becoming the school's first MLB player, and having the press box named in his honor

⚾ What minor league baseball was really like in the 1960s and 70s

⚾ Hilarious bus rides, clubhouse hacks, and surviving seven seasons in the minors

⚾ The coaches and managers who helped shape his career

⚾ The unforgettable culture of the 1979 "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates

⚾ Willie Stargell's leadership and Chuck Tanner's impact on the clubhouse

⚾ Why Dave Parker may have been the best all-around player on that championship team

⚾ Pitching in the 1979 World Series and recording the final out against the Baltimore Orioles

⚾ Pittsburgh's passion for sports and why he still can't buy his own beer in town

⚾ Favorite teammates, managers, memorabilia, and baseball memories

⚾ The story behind "The Rubberband Man" becoming synonymous with his career

⚾ His thoughts on modern baseball, Paul Skenes, and the ABS challenge system

Filled with baseball history, incredible characters, and stories that only Kent Tekulve can tell, this is a must-listen episode for Pirates fans, baseball historians, and anyone who loves the game's golden era.

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On this special episode of Parney Time, Parney and Cheats take a trip through baseball history with one of the game's greatest storytellers: Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Bob shares his incredible journey to the museum, the passion that drives his mission, and why preserving the stories of the Negro Leagues remains as important today as ever. Along the way, he brings history to life through unforgettable stories about legendary players, larger-than-life personalities, and the people who helped shape America's pastime.

The conversation includes:

⚾ Bob's path to leading the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

⚾ The origins and mission of the museum

⚾ The iconic "Field of Legends" exhibit and Bob's favorite parts of the museum

⚾ How MLB The Show helped introduce a new generation of fans to Negro Leagues history

⚾ Richmond native Ray Dandridge and why some consider him the greatest third baseman to never play in Major League Baseball

⚾ Incredible stories about Buck O'Neil, the man who inspired Bob's lifelong mission

⚾ Why Monty Irvin may have been capable of breaking baseball's color barrier before Jackie Robinson

⚾ The Kansas City Monarchs, Indianapolis Clowns, and the Negro Leagues' lasting impact on the game

⚾ How Bob helped connect the Indianapolis Clowns with Jesse Cole and Banana Ball

⚾ Some of the greatest nicknames in baseball history

⚾ Ichiro's admiration for Buck O'Neil and the Negro Leagues

⚾ Why the Negro Leagues story belongs to everyone and helped make baseball a truly global game

Filled with laughter, history, perspective, and some of the best storytelling you'll ever hear, this episode is a must-listen for baseball fans of every generation.

If you love baseball history, legendary characters, and the stories behind the game, you won't want to miss this conversation with Bob Kendrick.

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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