Joey Cora returns to Sacred Grounds for Episode 18 with Robby and Uncle Paulie.

The Vanderbilt Baseball Hall of Famer, 1997 MLB All-Star, former Pirates coach, White Sox World Series champion, and longtime third base coach breaks down how he watches playoff baseball after a life inside the game.

Joey talks about what managers and coaches see that fans may miss, why playoff pressure changes decision-making, and how the best managers stay aggressive without worrying about the postgame criticism.

The conversation also dives into pitching usage in short playoff series, the difference between a one-game Wild Card and a true series, what a long layoff can do to teams with a bye, and why third base coaching is one of the toughest split-second jobs in baseball.

Joey also shares stories from the 2005 White Sox playoff run, including Ozzie Guillen's fearless decision to bring in El Duque with the bases loaded in Boston, plus the lesson that stuck with Joey forever: don't try to be a hero, just be a player.

From playoff strategy to World Series picks, Michael Jordan memories, umpire tech debates, and the evolution of today's game, this episode is a deep baseball conversation with one of the best storytellers in the game.

Michael McKenry joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 17 of Sacred Grounds.

The former Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Colorado Rockies catcher, now a Pirates analyst on SportsNet Pittsburgh, sits down for a conversation about life behind the plate, the mental grind of being a backup catcher, and what it really takes to stay ready in the big leagues.

Michael talks about losing his everyday role, learning how to own the backup catcher job, working with pitchers, calling games, reading hitters, catcher tells, PitchCom, replay challenges, and why the catcher-pitcher relationship is one of the most important in baseball.

The conversation also dives into the infamous Jerry Meals call in Atlanta, the clubhouse reaction afterward, how that Pirates team eventually grew into the 2013 playoff group, and what it was like returning to Pittsburgh as an opponent and homering against his former team.

Robby and Michael also look back on the knee injury that helped open the door to his TV career, his transition from player to analyst, some unbelievable mic'd-up stories, fantasy camp trash talk, and plenty of laughs from their years together around Pirates baseball.

From the grind of catching to the chaos of live TV, this episode is full of baseball insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and classic Pittsburgh memories.

Luke Ravenstahl joins Robby and Uncle Paulie for Episode 16 of Sacred Grounds.

The former Mayor of Pittsburgh talks about taking office at just 26 years old, the surreal moment he was sworn in after Mayor Bob O'Connor's passing, and what it was like leading the city during one of the best sports runs Pittsburgh has seen.

Luke shares stories from the Pirates' unforgettable 2013 Wild Card "Cueto" game, the energy inside PNC Park, the blackout, and why that night still stands out as one of the best sporting events he has ever attended.

The conversation also dives into the behind-the-scenes negotiations that helped keep the Penguins in Pittsburgh, including meetings with Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, Governor Ed Rendell, and even a story involving Leonardo DiCaprio's loft and a call from Robert De Niro.

Luke also tells the story of becoming the Gotham Rogues kicker in The Dark Knight Rises, sneaking into the Masters at Augusta, his son Cooper's baseball journey, ballpark trips, North Catholic memories, and what life looks like after politics.

From City Hall to PNC Park to Heinz Field, this episode is full of Pittsburgh stories, sports memories, and a few moments Luke may not have told many people before.