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Rosters to Rings Podcast
Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.
Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We…
Episodes
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Tears and Triumph: Tom Verducci's World Series
Tom Verducci joins Chet West and Thad Levine for a conversation on the stories, moments and personalities that make baseball special. Tom shares what goes into…
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The Road to a Ring: Brewers vs. Rays with Jon Daniels
Thad Levine and Chet West are joined by Jon Daniels for a unique inside look at the 2026 World Series, with Thad representing Milwaukee as a Senior Advisor for…
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Managing October: Scott Servais on the 2026 World Series
Thad Levine and Chet West welcome back Scott Servais for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to win in October. Drawing on his experience as a player…
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MVP Perspective: Justin Morneau on October Baseball, Payrolls & Building a Winner
Former American League MVP Justin Morneau joins Thad Levine and Chet West to break down what makes postseason hitting so difficult, the teams he likes to reach…
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Quarterback Crisis, October Arms & the Fight Against Tanking
Thad Levine and Chet West examine why NFL quarterbacks are getting hurt at such an alarming rate and how teams are adapting to the league’s most…
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The End of the Workhorse Era and Playoff Preview Continued
Thad Levine and Chet West reflect on the legacies of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer and what their careers tell us about the changing role of starting…
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September Scandal & the Road to October
Thad Levine and Chet West break down the controversy surrounding UNC football and what happens when college programs begin operating like professional…
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The Voice That Launched a Thousand SKOLs - Paul Allen
Vikings play-by-play voice Paul Allen joins Rosters to Rings to share the journey behind his unmistakable broadcasting style and the passion he brings to every…
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Dan O'Dowd Part 2 + Michigan Controversy and Clippers Fallout
Thad Levine and Chet West continue their conversation with Dan O’Dowd, diving into his philosophy on player development, the balance between data and…
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Building a Baseball Organization - Part 1 with Dan O'Dowd
Thad Levine and Chet West sit down with Dan O’Dowd, Thad’s first boss and one of the most influential executives of his generation, for a…
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Bad Contracts and Big Payrolls
Thad Levine and Chet West break down a wave of major front-office shakeups across Major League Baseball, from the Angels and A’s to the Astros, and ask…
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Billion-Dollar Teams and Minority Stakes with Ryan McDonough
Rosters to Rings welcomes back former NBA GM and longtime friend of the program Ryan McDonough to break down the rapidly changing business of sports ownership…
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From Duke to the NBA Life with Tre Jones
Rosters to Rings welcomes Bulls point guard Tre Jones for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from Duke to the NBA. Tre shares stories from playing…
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Rocktober and the Road to the Show with Ryan Spilborghs
Former MLB outfielder and current MLB Network and Rockies broadcaster Ryan Spilborghs joins Thad Levine and Chet West to share his journey from Santa Barbara…
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Deadline Smoke and Trade Talk
The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and Thad Levine and Chet West take listeners inside one of the busiest and most unpredictable times of the baseball…
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Baseball's High Stakes Deal Maker: B.B. Abbott
Former MLB general manager Thad Levine sits down with legendary baseball agent B.B. Abbott to discuss his journey from law school to representing some of the…
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Buy, Sell or Believe? MLB's Second Half
Thad Levine and Chet West break down the surprising White Sox, Boston’s resurgence and San Diego’s difficult trade deadline decision. Plus, the…
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The Hidden Appeal of the Angels GM Job
What makes a front office job attractive, even when the team is struggling? Hosts Thad Levine and Chet West use the Angels' GM opening to explain how baseball…
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Hot Seats and Hard Caps with Jeff "Skin" Wade
Thad Levine and Chet West break down the early MLB managerial shakeups, including why the Mets moved on from Carlos Mendoza, how the Phillies have responded…
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Relegation: Baseball, World Cup, and Sorsby
Thad Levine and Chet West dig into the Brendan Sorsby story, including the gambling angle and what it says about the growing pressure around college athletes…
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Labor Talks and Title Runs with New Co-Host Chet West
Rosters to Rings welcomes new co-host and longtime friend of the program Chet West to the show. Chet and Thad break down everything fans need to know about the…
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Running the Reds with President of Baseball Ops Nick Krall
Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall joins the show to discuss his journey from living in a camper while working in Minor League…
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Building Big League Bats with James Rowson
Coach James Rowson joins Rosters to Rings to break down the art and science of building a championship offense in the Bronx. Rowson sits down with Thad Levine…
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The Brotherhood of the Rangers Years with Ron Washington
Ron Washington returns for Part 2 to relive the highs, heartbreak and brotherhood of the iconic Texas Rangers teams he managed alongside Jon Daniels and Thad…
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Fundamentals with Ron Washington
In Part 1 of a two episode special, Ron Washington returns to familiar company, reuniting with his former Texas front office of Thad Levine and Jon Daniels…
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Bow Ties and Breaking News with Ken Rosenthal
Thad is joined by longtime MLB reporter and insider Ken Rosenthal for a wide-ranging conversation on his journey covering Major League Baseball, how he…
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The Deals You Make and Don’t Make with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto
In Part 2 with Jerry Dipoto, Thad and Jerry discuss his rise from interim GM to leading the Los Angeles Angels, the difficult decision to step away, and how…
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Giannis, Tanking and Playoff Pressure with Tommy Sheppard
Former NBA GM Tommy Sheppard joins the show to break down the evolving situation with the Milwaukee Bucks, the realities of tanking and the pressure facing…
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A Life in Baseball with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto
Thad sits down with longtime colleague and Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto for Part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation on his journey through the game. Before…
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Building a Blue Devil with Duke GM Binuk Kodituwakku
Thad is joined by Duke football GM Binuk Kodituwakku for an insightful conversation on today's college sports landscape. From building Australian football…
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Inside the Dugout: Steroids, Judge, and New York Pressure with Ken Davidoff
Thad sits down with longtime MLB journalist and author Ken Davidoff to dive into the evolution of baseball on and off the field. From covering the New York…
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Eagle Eye View: Inside the NFL with Adam Caplan
NFL insider Adam Caplan joins the show to share his journey from sales to becoming one of the most trusted voices in football, now covering the Philadelphia…
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Let Her Shoot, Bam, and CBAs with Trysta Krick
'Let Her Shoot' and 'Heat Check' host, media personality, and trailblazer Trysta Krick joins Thad Levine to talk about her journey through the sports media…
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Inside the Interview: Andrea Kremer on the Moments That Made Sports History
In Part 2 of this conversation on Rosters to Rings, host Thad Levine continues his in-depth discussion with legendary sports journalist Andrea Kremer. One of…
Rosters to Rings PodcastFrom Passion to Prestige with Andrea Kremer
In Part 1 of this special two-episode conversation, Thad Levine sits down with Hall of Fame journalist and broadcaster Andrea Kremer, to trace the roots of one…
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MLB Mailbag: Hamate Bones + Why Is Lucas Giolito Still Unsigned?
In this mailbag episode of Rosters to Rings, Thad dives into some of the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball: The recent spike in hamate bone…
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Triumph, Heartbreak, and the Hall of Fame with Adrian Beltré
Part 2 of this Rosters to Rings conversation, Adrian Beltré reflects on the moments that defined his legacy—from the joy of reaching the 2011…
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Pain, Pride, and Longevity with Adrian Beltré
Part 1 of this two-part Rosters to Rings conversation, future Hall of Famer Adrian Beltré sits down with MLB executives Thad Levine and Jon Daniels to…
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Guiding the Flock Part 2: Inside the Front Office with Tommy Sheppard
Thad Levine continues his conversation with longtime NBA executive Tommy Sheppard, diving deeper into leadership, front-office life, and what it really takes…
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Guiding the Flock: Tommy Sheppard on Leadership
In this episode of Rosters to Rings, former NBA executive Tommy Sheppard shares his origin story and the lessons learned from years inside NBA front offices…
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Stock Charts to Depth Charts with Jake Rosenberg
GMs Thad Levine and Jon Daniels are joined by Eagles VP of football administration and The Athlete Group founder Jake Rosenberg to talk all things team…
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The NFL's Annual Sacrifice - Black Monday
Thad is joined by NFL GM Tom Telesco to talk through the ins and outs of firing season in the NFL, as coaches and front offices have started to get let go from…
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Best Interviews of 2025 Part 2
Our Best Of series continues with Scott Servais sharing how he builds clubhouse culture, Bill Barnwell on the evolution of analytics in the NFL, Greg Maddux…
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No Cap and All Pressure With Arkansas GM Remy Cofield
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough welcome Remy Cofield, GM of Arkansas University, for a behind-the-scenes look at the business of building winning teams. Remy…
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Suitcases and Signing Bonuses
Thad and Ryan open the show by pulling back the curtain on what this time of year really looks like for an MLB front office — from talent evaluation and…
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Whispers To Wins With Coach John DeFilippo
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough sit down with Super Bowl–winning coach John DeFilippo for a deep dive into quarterback development, leadership inside an…
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Thunder Keep Rollin' and Kiffin Keeps Trollin'
Thad and Ryan are joined by Tom Telesco to break down OKC’s dominance and why the Pistons are finally showing signs of a turnaround. The guys discuss…
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Best Interviews of 2025
A Thanksgiving rewind of our favorite 2025 interviews: Greg Anthony and AJ Hinch on player trades, Torii Hunter and PJ Tucker on their unique paths to the…
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Sho-Time to Showtime: MLB’s MVPs and the NBA’s Early MVP Favorites
Thad and Ryan break down the MLB MVP race featuring Ohtani and Judge, then turn their attention to early NBA MVP predictions for the season ahead. See…
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Mavericks Pull the Plug and Giants Pull the Rug
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough are joined by Tom Telesco to unpack a wild time in sports — from Nico Harrison’s firing in Dallas to Brian…
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Yamamoto Haunts the Jays and What Ja Hell in Memphis?
Thad and Ryan react to the instant-classic World Series and why this one will stick with fans for years. They break down Yamamoto’s brilliance, Dave…
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Cheesesteaks to Cheeseheads - Building Winners with Matt Klentak
Former Phillies GM and current Brewers advisor Matt Klentak joins Thad and Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation about life in baseball’s front offices…
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Sports Gambling Scandal, World Series Preview and NBA Season Outlook
Thad and Ryan react to the massive NBA gambling scandal that’s shaking the league, discuss how they’d handle it as GMs, and unpack the bigger…
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The Coaching Carousel - Firings, Patience, and Perspective
Thad Levine and Ryan McDonough are joined by former NFL GM Tom Telesco to break down the latest wave of coaching firings across sports. From Penn State to the…
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Cold Emails to Hot Takes with Jon Morosi
In this episode, the GMs sit down with one of baseball’s most passionate storytellers FOX and MLB Network’s Jon Paul Morosi. From his childhood…
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Behind the Plate to Behind the Lineup - Derek Shelton
The GMs welcome Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton to the show. Derek shares his remarkable journey through baseball, from his days as a college catcher…
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Glue Guys, Leadership, and Quarterback Play with Jason Garrett
Jason Garrett joins Rosters to Rings to talk about what makes great leaders and great quarterbacks. From Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin to Dak Prescott and…
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Mind Over Muscle with "The Professor" Greg Maddux
The GM's welcome MLB Hall of Fame Pitcher Greg Maddux to the show. Greg talks about his life on an Army base in Spain where he learned to love sports, the…
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X's O's and DiCaprio - Analytics with Bill Barnwell
Thad and Ryan welcome ESPN’s Bill Barnwell for a deep dive into the evolution of analytics in sports, especially the NFL. Bill explains how advances in…
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Green Bay Packers Owner Scott Servais (also played baseball and managed a bit!)
The GMs welcome former MLB and Team USA catcher and former Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation. Scott reflects…