Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Drew Gooden, the 14-year NBA veteran and former Kansas Jayhawk star whose jersey hangs in the rafters at Allen Fieldhouse. In this captivating episode, Drew takes us on his incredible journey from being recruited by Nolan Richardson at Arkansas to his Final Four run at Kansas, and ultimately becoming LeBron James’ teammate during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ first NBA Finals appearance. Drew shares jaw-dropping stories about witnessing LeBron score 29 straight points against the Detroit Pistons in the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals and reveals how he knew LeBron since he was just 15 years old. This episode is packed with behind-the-scenes NBA tales, college basketball memories, and the authentic perspective of a player who experienced basketball at its highest levels.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00) - Drew’s recruiting story and almost committing to Arkansas


(05:34) - Getting cold feet after committing to Kansas


(12:31) - The star-studded 1999 recruiting class and choosing Kansas


(18:46) - Final Four experience at Kansas and losing to Maryland


(25:22) - Being drafted 4th overall by Jerry West and the Memphis Grizzlies


(31:15) - Getting traded to Orlando and meeting childhood hero Grant Hill


(37:42) - The Carlos Boozer situation that led Drew to Cleveland


(43:11) - Dan Gilbert transforming the Cleveland Cavaliers organization


(50:03) - LeBron’s leadership and championship prediction


(55:47) - The legendary 2007 Eastern Conference Finals against Detroit


(1:05:18) - LeBron’s basketball genius and basketball IQ


(1:12:42) - The Detroit Pistons dynasty being dismantled


(1:29:31) - Rapid fire questions: favorite city, best dunk, best teammate

💡Key Topics:

📌 Drew’s unique college recruitment journey and Kansas Final Four run


📌 Being drafted 4th overall by Jerry West and NBA career beginnings


📌 Playing alongside LeBron James during Cleveland’s first Finals run


📌 Witnessing LeBron’s historic 29-point scoring streak against Detroit


📌 Behind-the-scenes stories of NBA team dynamics and relationships


📌 Drew’s broadcasting career with Justin Kutcher and the Washington Wizards

🏀 About Drew Gooden:

Drew Gooden enjoyed a successful 14-year NBA career spanning 10 different teams, including being a key member of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2007 NBA Finals team alongside LeBron James. A former Kansas Jayhawk star whose jersey hangs in the rafters, Gooden was the 4th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft and later transitioned into broadcasting, working as Justin’s broadcast partner with the Washington Wizards.

🎙️ 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.

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We sit down with Matt Hasselbeck-18-year NFL veteran, 3x Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl quarterback-for an unfiltered conversation about the real stories behind his remarkable football journey. In this episode, we explore Matt’s unlikely rise from a sixth-round pick out of Boston College to leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Matt shares what it was like learning behind Brett Favre in Green Bay, the lessons from legendary coaches like Mike Holmgren and Andy Reid, and how the culture of the quarterback room can make or break a team. We go deep on the power of resilience, the impact of family, and the human side of football-from the grind of rookie years to the emotional highs and lows of playoff runs. Plus, Matt opens up about coaching high school football, the influence of his wife and kids, and what it means to “fail forward” in sports and in life. If you love authentic sports storytelling and want to hear the wisdom of a true NFL insider, this is an episode you can’t miss.

Subscribe now and join us for this behind-the-scenes look at one of football’s most respected leaders.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Matt Hasselbeck’s NFL journey and unexpected draft story


(00:05:32) - Andy Reid as QB coach and the legendary Packers coaching tree


(00:11:52) - First NFL minicamp experiences and learning the offense


(00:14:04) - Learning from Brett Favre and Doug Pederson in the QB room


(00:20:20) - Transition to Seattle and creating a winning culture


(00:28:31) - Growing up in a football family and multi-sport background


(00:36:45) - The importance of recovery and sleep for NFL performance


(00:44:00) - Finding competitive advantages through unique training methods


(00:54:00) - Life after ESPN, coaching his son’s high school team to a state championship


(01:03:16) - Pete Carroll’s approach to honoring Seahawks history while starting fresh


(01:13:00) - Balancing broadcasting career with family and coaching responsibilities


(01:25:00) - Reflections on Seattle legacy and creating home field advantage

💡 Key Topics:

📌 Matt Hasselbeck’s NFL journey: from sixth-round pick to Super Bowl quarterback

📌 Behind the scenes with Brett Favre, Mike Holmgren, and the Packers dynasty

📌 The art of leadership, resilience, and learning from failure in pro sports

📌 Family, football legacy, and the impact of supportive spouses

📌 Transitioning from player to coach: lessons for the next generation

📌 The quarterback room dynamic and building winning team culture

🏈 About Matt Hasselbeck:

Matt Hasselbeck is an 18-year NFL veteran, three-time Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl XL starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Known for his leadership, resilience, and football IQ, Matt played for the Packers, Seahawks, Titans, and Colts. He’s a member of the Seahawks Ring of Honor and now coaches high school football, inspiring the next generation.

🎙️ 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.

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Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, the architect behind UConn basketball’s rise to national prominence. In this wide-ranging interview, Coach Calhoun takes us through his remarkable journey from high school coach to three-time NCAA champion, sharing intimate stories about recruiting Ray Allen, mentoring Kemba Walker, and building championship teams. We explore the emotional highs of UConn’s first national title in 1999, the unprecedented five-game run in the 2011 Big East Tournament, and the special father-figure relationships he developed with players like Caron Butler. Calhoun’s candid reflections on losing his father at 15, his philosophy on building trust with players, and his ability to read body language reveal why he became one of college basketball’s greatest program builders. This conversation isn’t just about basketball—it’s about life lessons from a coaching legend.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:54) - Introduction and welcome to Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun


(00:05:49) - Early coaching career and being cut by Bill Russell


(00:13:30) - The impact of losing his father at age 15


(00:15:09) - The 1990 UConn team that put the program on the map


(00:21:16) - Building UConn into a national powerhouse


(00:25:28) - Special relationship with Caron Butler


(00:28:56) - Recruiting the class that rivaled Michigan’s Fab Five


(00:35:40) - The story behind recruiting Ray Allen


(00:41:26) - Recruiting Israeli players and international talent


(00:46:08) - Emeka Okafor’s academic excellence and basketball IQ


(00:49:59) - What Calhoun looked for when recruiting players


(00:56:36) - OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s start as UConn manager


(01:01:16) - The historic 2011 run with Kemba Walker


(01:07:31) - Comparing his three national championship teams


(01:12:18) - The relief of winning the first championship in 1999


(01:21:21) - Calhoun’s all-time UConn starting five


(01:44:20) - Reflections on career impact and relationships with players

💡Key Topics:

📌 Building UConn basketball from regional program to national powerhouse


📌 Recruiting and developing NBA stars like Ray Allen, Kemba Walker, and Caron Butler


📌 The emotional journey to three NCAA Championships (1999, 2004, 2011)


📌 Coaching philosophy focused on trust, body language, and player relationships


📌 The historic five-game run in the 2011 Big East Tournament


📌 Upcoming book “More Than a Game” about life lessons through basketball

🏀 About Jim Calhoun:

Jim Calhoun is a Hall of Fame basketball coach who led the University of Connecticut to three NCAA Championships (1999, 2004, 2011) during his 26-year tenure. With 873 Division I wins, Calhoun transformed UConn from a regional program into a national powerhouse, coaching 23 future NBA players while becoming one of only six coaches in NCAA history to win three or more national championships.

🎙️ About the JustIn Time Podcast:

The JustIn Time Podcast brings you exclusive, in-depth conversations with the biggest names in sports and beyond. As a veteran broadcaster, 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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Join us for an intimate conversation with Frank-Paul Santangelo, the former MLB utility player who transformed into one of baseball’s most relatable broadcasters. In this episode, F.P. shares his remarkable journey from being drafted in the 20th round by the Montreal Expos to carving out a seven-year major league career and eventually finding his voice in the broadcast booth. We explore his deep connection to the Nationals organization, his philosophy on baseball commentary, and why he chose to put down roots in Alexandria after years of constant movement. F.P. reveals the challenges of maintaining relationships during the grueling baseball season and why, despite the sacrifices, he considers the ballpark his “happy place.” Whether you’re a longtime Nationals fan or simply appreciate authentic baseball stories, this conversation offers rare insights into the life of a true baseball lifer.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introduction to F.P. Santangelo’s baseball journey


(00:05:30) - Breaking into the majors after seven years in the minors


(00:11:45) - Transitioning from player to broadcaster
(00:18:20) - Broadcasting philosophy and being labeled a “homer”


(00:24:00) - Life in Alexandria and putting down roots


(00:31:15) - The challenges of relationships during baseball season


(00:38:40) - “There goes the no-hitter” and honoring Felipe Alou


(00:45:10) - Teaching baseball to Washington’s new generation of fans


(00:52:30) - Finding happiness at the ballpark every day

💡Key Topics:

📌 F.P.’s journey from 20th round draft pick to 7-year MLB veteran


📌 Transitioning from player to broadcaster and teaching baseball to fans


📌 Broadcasting philosophy and relationship with the Nationals community


📌 Life on the road and the personal sacrifices of baseball


📌 Honoring mentors and baseball traditions in the broadcast booth

🏆 About F.P. Santangelo:

Frank-Paul Santangelo played seven seasons in Major League Baseball (1995-2001) with the Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Oakland Athletics. After his playing career, he became a beloved broadcaster, spending eight seasons as the color analyst for the Washington Nationals on MASN, and later working with the San Francisco Giants.

🎙️ 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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Join us for an unforgettable conversation with golf legend John Cook, an 11-time PGA Tour winner and Golf Channel analyst who shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his illustrious career. In this episode, Cook reveals his unique relationship with Tiger Woods, describing how he helped mentor the young phenom on controlling wedge shots before his dominant 2000 season. Cook also takes us inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - the last American victory on European soil - where he and Chip Beck stunned Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie. From learning under Ken Venturi to his close friendship with Jack Nicklaus, Cook’s journey through golf’s greatest moments will captivate fans of all generations.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introduction to John Cook and his broadcasting partnership with Justin


(00:05:20) - Cook’s journey to winning the 1978 US Amateur Championship


(00:11:38) - Meeting and learning from Ken Venturi at age 14


(00:19:43) - Jack Nicklaus’s influence and Ohio State connection


(00:24:50) - Playing with and mentoring Tiger Woods at Isleworth


(00:32:19) - Witnessing Tiger’s dominance at 2000 US Open at Pebble Beach


(00:37:56) - First PGA Tour wins and playoff victories
(00:45:14) - Inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - beating Faldo and Montgomerie


(00:52:03) - Masters experience and staying in the Crow’s Nest


(00:57:42) - Cook’s competitive temperament and occasional outbursts


(01:03:41) - Playing style, caddie relationships, and slow play frustrations


(01:11:17) - Rapid-fire questions: favorite courses, partners, and Ohio State football

💡Key Topics:

📌 How John Cook helped mentor Tiger Woods on wedge control before his dominant 2000 season


📌 Inside the 1993 Ryder Cup - America’s last victory on European soil


📌 Learning from Ken Venturi and developing as a young amateur champion


📌 Relationship with Jack Nicklaus and the Ohio State connection


📌 Masters memories and preparation techniques for major championships


📌 Cook’s broadcasting career and partnership with Justin Kutcher

🏌️‍♂️ About John Cook:

John Cook is an 11-time PGA Tour winner, 1978 US Amateur Champion, and member of the victorious 1993 Ryder Cup team. After a successful playing career that saw him ranked in the top 10 in the world, Cook transitioned to broadcasting where he serves as a studio analyst for Golf Channel.

🎙️ 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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We welcome ESPN college football analyst Tom Luginbill to the JustIn Time Podcast for a nostalgic journey through his remarkable career in football. As Justin’s original football analyst partner from their high school broadcasting days at ESPN, Tom shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his unique perspective in the football world. From witnessing Marshall Faulk’s explosive college debut at San Diego State (where his father Al was head coach) to evaluating Kurt Warner before his NFL stardom, Tom offers rare insights into player evaluation and talent development. The conversation takes unexpected turns, including a hilarious recruiting visit story where Trent Dilfer served as his host at Fresno State that ended with an unfortunate “chew-spitter” incident. We explore how growing up as a coach’s son shaped Tom’s exceptional ability to identify talent, his transition from player to broadcaster, and his thoughts on the current state of college football. Join us for this candid, entertaining conversation filled with football wisdom and memorable stories.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introduction to Tom Luginbill, ESPN college football analyst and Justin’s original football partner


(00:02:07) - Miller High Life memories and their first broadcast together


(00:05:43) - The unique challenges of broadcasting high school football games


(00:07:49) - Tom’s background in player evaluation and potential front office opportunities


(00:11:53) - Growing up as a coach’s son and being around football from birth


(00:15:57) - Memories of being around Marshall Faulk and other future NFL stars


(00:18:57) - Career decisions and balancing family life with football


(00:21:47) - Tom’s firsthand observations of Marshall Faulk’s incredible talent


(00:25:41) - Stories about Marshall Faulk’s breakout games at San Diego State


(00:30:02) - Tom’s approach to evaluating football talent and what he looks for


(00:34:46) - The Kurt Warner story and Tom’s role in his professional development


(00:39:03) - XFL quarterback evaluation and Tommy Maddox’s comeback


(00:46:06) - The Trent Dilfer recruiting visit story and the “chew-spitter” incident


(01:10:30) - The “Delicate Daffodil” nickname and karaoke adventures


(01:14:46) - Rapid-fire questions about best prospects and evaluation hits and misses

💡Key Topics:

📌 Tom’s journey from coach’s son to player evaluation expert and ESPN analyst


📌 Behind-the-scenes stories about Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, and other NFL stars


📌 The science and art of football talent evaluation at high school and college levels


📌 The evolution of college football recruiting and the impact of NIL and transfer portal


📌 Justin and Tom’s broadcasting adventures and memorable road stories


📌 Tom’s hilarious recruiting visit to Fresno State with Trent Dilfer as his host

🏈 About Tom Luginbill:


Tom Luginbill is ESPN’s National Recruiting Director and college football analyst who has become one of the most respected talent evaluators in the sport. After playing quarterback at Georgia Tech and Eastern Kentucky, he transitioned to coaching and player evaluation before joining ESPN in 2004, where he’s developed a reputation for his exceptional ability to identify future stars while still in high school.

🎙️ 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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