Super Bowl champion Shane Vereen joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at what life was really like inside one of the NFL’s most demanding and successful organizations. The former New England Patriots running back takes us back to his first meeting with Tom Brady—the only time he says he was ever truly starstruck—and explains how Brady’s relentless standards could get a player removed from the huddle after back-to-back mistakes.

Plus, we revisit Shane’s unforgettable Cal-Stanford rivalry performance, his battles with NFL linebackers, and the relationships that still connect that Patriots championship team today. If you love authentic NFL stories from someone who lived them, subscribe and join us for the conversation.

Timestamps:

(00:00:01) - Shane Vereen joins the show: NFL career, Super Bowl title and reconnecting with Justin

(00:04:07) - Walking into the Patriots facility and discovering New England’s standard

(00:10:59) - The most intimidating Patriots teammates and locker-room leaders

(00:14:20) - Shane’s first meeting with Tom Brady and being genuinely starstruck

(00:18:01) - Brady removes Shane from the huddle after back-to-back mistakes

(00:22:07) - Blocking for Brady and perfecting running back-quarterback timing

(00:25:53) - Why Bill Belichick obsessed over football fundamentals

(00:30:03) - Pass protection, Cal football and why the Patriots drafted Shane

(00:33:09) - Preparing for Super Bowl XLIX against Seattle’s elite defense

(00:37:05) - Tom Brady secretly tells Shane’s parents he’ll have a big Super Bowl

(00:41:35) - Watching Seattle’s final drive and missing Malcolm Butler’s interception

(00:45:51) - The Belichick tendency that foreshadowed the Super Bowl-winning play

(00:50:36) - Shane’s legendary Cal-Stanford Big Game performance

(00:54:17) - Playing against his brother Brock Vereen in the NFL

(00:57:15) - Thomas Davis, T.J. Ward and the hardest hits Shane ever took

(01:01:23) - The Patriots play Shane still goes back and watches

(01:05:17) - Patriots group chats, Gronk and the bond that remains years later

Key Topics:

Tom Brady’s competitiveness and leadership — from Shane’s starstruck first introduction to Brady’s demanding standard for every practice rep

Bill Belichick and Patriots preparation — routines, fundamentals, attention to detail and the culture Shane encountered as a rookie

Super Bowl XLIX vs. the Seattle Seahawks — New England’s offensive adjustments, Shane’s 11 receptions and the comeback from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit

Malcolm Butler’s game-winning interception — the specific Seattle goal-line tendency Belichick identified before the Super Bowl

Cal vs. Stanford and Shane Vereen’s college career — 42 carries, 193 yards and three touchdowns in a rivalry victory Shane considers one of his greatest games

NFL linebackers and pass protection — battles with Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, T.J. Ward and the fundamentals required to protect an NFL quarterback

About Shane Vereen:

Shane Vereen is a former NFL running back who spent seven seasons in the league after starring at Cal and being selected in the second round by the New England Patriots in 2011. A Super Bowl XLIX champion, Vereen played a major role in New England’s win over Seattle with 11 receptions and later transitioned into football broadcasting, including working alongside Justin Kutcher as a Fox analyst.

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Jamie Moyer spent 25 years in the big leagues by learning how to compete without overpowering hitters, and in this episode we get the stories behind that remarkable longevity. We talk about the mental chess of pitching, his years in Seattle, the trade to Philadelphia that pulled him back from retirement, and the World Series start he refused to miss even while sick. Moyer also takes us inside his All-Star inning against Jimmy Edmonds, Albert Pujols and Barry Bonds, remembers sharing clubhouses with Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro, Cal Ripken Jr. and Nolan Ryan, and explains why Cliff Lee seemed to have “no heartbeat” in pressure moments. Some of the best moments are the ones only a 25-year veteran can tell: carrying a VHS tape for confidence, digging the World Series pitching rubber out of the mound, getting old-man jokes from Jimmy Rollins, and finally telling a doubter, “I told you I was gonna get to 4,000 innings.” This is baseball history through the eyes of someone who lived across generations of the game. Subscribe and join us for the full conversation with Jamie Moyer. Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Finding confidence and learning what worked for Moyer (00:02:28) - Tino Martinez and the VHS tape Moyer carried for years (00:06:28) - Why pitching became a chess match (00:10:24) - How Moyer planned several moves ahead of hitters (00:15:14) - Slowing the game down when pressure rises (00:19:02) - Using young Miguel Cabrera and Marlins hitters’ aggression against them (00:22:24) - Moyer was ready to retire before Philadelphia called (00:27:40) - Putting on the Phillies uniform after growing up a fan (00:32:19) - Jimmy Rollins, “Grandpa” jokes and being the old man in the clubhouse (00:36:33) - Finally getting the World Series start he dreamed about as a kid (00:39:49) - Fever, illness and refusing to miss the World Series (00:45:18) - Allowing himself to finally take in the World Series moment (00:49:33) - 58 wins after he thought about retiring (00:54:18) - Moyer’s nerves before facing Edmonds, Pujols and Bonds (00:58:05) - Choosing the best teammate of his 25-year career (01:03:09) - Nolan Ryan, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee’s incredible composure (01:06:27) - Building an all-time lineup from Moyer’s former teammates (01:11:28) - Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Mussina, Halladay and Cliff Lee (01:16:38) - Mike Schmidt’s monster homer and the road to 4,000 innings (01:20:40) - The “pot of gold” lesson Moyer never forgot (01:24:17) - Digger Phelps challenges Moyer before facing Pedro Martinez (01:29:33) - Comparing Moyer and Pedro’s very different pitching styles (01:31:03) - Pitching until 49 and closing reflections on an extraordinary career Key Topics: Jamie Moyer’s pitching mindset, preparation and ability to control the game without elite velocity Seattle Mariners memories, Tino Martinez and the confidence tape Moyer carried throughout his career The Philadelphia Phillies trade, nearly retiring and finding new life late in his career World Series memories, pitching while sick and taking the pitching rubber home after the championship Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro, Cal Ripken Jr., Nolan Ryan and other MLB legends Longevity, 4,000 innings, 600-plus starts, work ethic and what allowed Moyer to pitch into his late forties About Jamie Moyer: Jamie Moyer is a former left-handed MLB pitcher whose big-league career spanned 25 seasons and included significant chapters with the Seattle Mariners and Philadelphia Phillies. In this conversation, Moyer reflects on surpassing 4,000 innings, pitching into age 49, contributing to a World Series-winning Phillies team, and competing alongside or against several generations of baseball icons. ️ About the JustIn Time Podcast: The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations. #JamieMoyer #MLB #SeattleMariners #PhiladelphiaPhillies #WorldSeries #BaseballHistory #TheJustInTimePodcast

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Jamie Moyer’s career stretched 25 Major League seasons, four decades, an All-Star appearance at age 40, and a World Series championship at 45. In this episode, we go back through the moments that shaped that remarkable run, starting with his first MLB start for the Cubs against his childhood idol Steve Carlton and the Phillies. Jamie opens up about the inconsistency and three releases that nearly derailed his career, then explains how Harvey Dorfman’s approach to the mental game helped him focus on what he could control and become a more complete pitcher.

We also get the kind of behind-the-scenes baseball stories only a 25-year veteran can tell. Jamie shares what he learned from Nolan Ryan’s work ethic, what it was like joining a Mariners clubhouse with Ken Griffey Jr., how he evolved into a mentor for younger pitchers, and why the 2001 Seattle Mariners’ 116-win season felt almost magical. Along the way, there are unforgettable clubhouse prank stories involving Rick Sutcliffe, Ryne Sandberg, and more. Subscribe for more candid conversations with the people who lived sports history from the inside.

Timestamps:

(00:00:01) - Jamie Moyer’s 25-year MLB career and introduction (00:05:07) - Making his MLB debut against idol Steve Carlton (00:10:38) - Baseball’s small world and the connections behind his career (00:15:13) - Growing up around Phillies and minor league baseball (00:20:42) - Three releases, lost confidence, and rebuilding his career (00:24:34) - Finding his opportunity with the Seattle Mariners (00:30:32) - What Jamie learned from Nolan Ryan’s work ethic (00:35:55) - What Nolan Ryan was really like as a teammate (00:40:26) - Playing more seasons in his 40s than his 20s (00:44:06) - How Jamie pitched aggressively at 83 MPH (00:48:07) - Becoming “Coach” and mentoring younger pitchers (00:52:50) - Rick Sutcliffe’s prank after Jamie’s first MLB win (00:57:53) - Baseball storytellers, kangaroo courts, and clubhouse culture (01:01:01) - Ryne Sandberg’s legendary prank on Gary Matthews (01:04:29) - The wildest MLB clubhouse pranks Jamie remembers (01:08:00) - Ichiro and the 116-win 2001 Seattle Mariners (01:12:03) - Game 5 pressure, nerves, and Jamie’s mental preparation (01:15:49) - The conversation pauses before Jamie’s next call

Key Topics:

Jamie Moyer’s 25-year MLB career and extraordinary longevity Facing childhood idol Steve Carlton in his first MLB start Harvey Dorfman, mental toughness, and controlling what you can control Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Mussina, and lessons from MLB legends Mentoring younger pitchers with the Mariners and Phillies Ichiro and the historic 116-win 2001 Seattle Mariners

About Jamie Moyer:

Jamie Moyer pitched for 25 Major League seasons across four decades, became an All-Star at age 40, and won a World Series championship with the Philadelphia Phillies at age 45. His career included memorable runs with the Seattle Mariners and Phillies, and he remains connected to the game through Mariners alumni events and baseball fantasy camps.

️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Subscribe now on any major platform to never miss an episode of these timeless conversations.

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Two-time PGA Tour winner, Olympian, and Presidents Cup competitor Mackenzie Hughes joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the moments and relationships that shaped his career. We go back to Canada, where a 13-year-old Hughes found himself inside the ropes with his childhood hero Mike Weir at the 2004 RBC Canadian Open, a day that helped fuel his belief that professional golf was possible.

Mac also takes us inside the unforgettable 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal, where he teamed with longtime friend and former Kent State teammate Corey Conners and experienced an atmosphere unlike anything else in golf. Then we revisit his rounds alongside Tiger Woods, including a vintage performance at THE PLAYERS that made the course feel more like a rock concert than a golf tournament.

We also get into his PGA Tour victories, major championship pressure, Kent State memories, and the shots that still stay with him.

Subscribe and join us for more behind-the-scenes sports stories on The JustIn Time Podcast.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Mackenzie Hughes joins the show and explains leaving hockey for golf
(00:03:29) - Growing up watching Tiger Woods and Mike Weir
(00:05:56) - Caddying alongside Mike Weir at age 13
(00:09:57) - Augusta National practice rounds with Mike Weir
(00:15:37) - Mike Weir’s unforgettable 2024 Presidents Cup call
(00:20:31) - Teaming with Corey Conners and dominating in Montreal
(00:25:26) - Kent State, Herb Page and the Canadian golf pipeline
(00:29:52) - What Corey Conners was really like in college
(00:32:17) - Facing Brooks Koepka, Daniel Berger and Justin Thomas
(00:36:37) - Winning the RSM in a five-man PGA Tour playoff
(00:41:34) - Contending for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
(00:45:26) - The brutal ball-in-a-tree break at the U.S. Open
(00:49:55) - Getting paired with Tiger Woods at THE PLAYERS
(00:54:07) - Experiencing vintage Tiger and an unbelievable crowd
(00:59:39) - Tiger Woods gets inside Hughes’ head at Torrey Pines
(01:03:48) - What “Tiger Mania” actually felt like inside the ropes
(01:07:13) - “This Just In” rapid-fire questions begin
(01:12:09) - The golf shots Hughes still thinks about at night
(01:15:05) - Mackenzie Hughes Family Foundation and closing thoughts

Key Topics:

2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal — representing Canada alongside Corey Conners and experiencing an unforgettable home crowd

Playing with Tiger Woods — seeing vintage Tiger firsthand at THE PLAYERS and experiencing the phenomenon of “Tiger Mania”

Mike Weir mentorship — going from a 13-year-old fan inside the ropes to playing Augusta National practice rounds with the Masters champion

PGA Tour victories — the pressure, security and emotion that came with becoming a Tour winner

Major championship pressure — contending at the U.S. Open, dealing with nerves and recovering from one of the worst breaks of his career

Kent State golf — competing alongside Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith while facing future stars including Brooks Koepka, Daniel Berger and Justin Thomas

About Mackenzie Hughes:

Mackenzie Hughes is a Canadian professional golfer, two-time PGA Tour winner, Olympian and Presidents Cup competitor. His career has taken him from Kent State to PGA Tour victories, major championship contention and representing Canada on some of golf’s biggest stages.

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The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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LaPhonso Ellis joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from East St. Louis to Notre Dame, becoming the fifth overall pick in the loaded 1992 NBA Draft, and playing 11 seasons in the league. We revisit the historic 1994 Denver Nuggets playoff run, when LaPhonso, Dikembe Mutombo and a fearless young roster became the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed by stunning the Seattle SuperSonics.

LaPhonso also takes us inside the legendary 1988 McDonald’s All-American class and explains why a teenage Shawn Kemp looked like a future Hall of Famer before ever reaching the NBA. He shares stories about Michael Jordan being awakened by trash talk, Mutombo inviting opponents to challenge him at the rim, and the unforgettable night LaPhonso caught Brian Davis’ dunk attempt in midair.

Along the way, we discuss Notre Dame recruiting, Charles Barkley, Gary Payton, Antonio McDyess, rookie-year double teams and the teammates who helped shape his career. Subscribe and join us for a genuine conversation filled with classic NBA stories and basketball history.

Timestamps:

(00:00:01) - Introducing LaPhonso Ellis and reconnecting with Justin Kutcher (00:03:01) - UCLA, Syracuse and the four-school recruiting decision (00:06:34) - Digger Phelps’ Notre Dame pitch and national television exposure (00:10:25) - Michael Jordan, Derek Martin and the danger of trash talk (00:14:39) - Why Shawn Kemp was an overlooked high school phenomenon (00:19:37) - How the young Denver Nuggets matched up with Seattle (00:22:51) - Dikembe Mutombo’s eight-block performances and the iconic celebration (00:27:00) - Producing immediately against the NBA’s elite power forwards (00:31:18) - Learning to handle double teams as a rookie (00:34:38) - The story behind LaPhonso’s legendary caught-dunk block (00:38:24) - What made Dikembe Mutombo an elite rim protector (00:42:33) - The loaded 1992 NBA Draft and becoming a top-five pick (00:46:18) - The Denver workouts that transformed his draft position (00:50:33) - Mentoring Caron Butler and Rasual Butler in Miami (00:54:00) - Rapid fire: NBA travel, recovery and four games in six days (00:57:06) - All-Rookie teammates, getting dunked on and dunking on Vlade Divac (01:00:44) - The best people LaPhonso ever called teammates (01:04:05) - Reflections on friendship, broadcasting and life after basketball

Key Topics:

Denver Nuggets’ historic No. 8 seed playoff upset over Seattle

Shawn Kemp’s athletic dominance in the 1988 McDonald’s All-American class

Michael Jordan, Gary Payton and memorable NBA trash-talking stories

Dikembe Mutombo’s shot-blocking, defensive presence and leadership

LaPhonso Ellis’ rise from projected late pick to fifth overall in 1992

Notre Dame recruiting, rookie development and life lessons from Digger Phelps

About LaPhonso Ellis:

LaPhonso Ellis is a former McDonald’s All-American, Notre Dame standout and 11-year NBA veteran who was selected fifth overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 1992 NBA Draft. He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors, helped lead Denver to its historic 1994 playoff upset and later built a respected career in basketball broadcasting.

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The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As veteran broadcasters, Justin brings unfiltered discussions with legendary coaches, professional athletes, and influential figures who share their remarkable journeys and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

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