What does it take to reinvent yourself, lead through change, and win at the highest level? ⚾️

In Episode 17 of MNB Talk Live, we’re joined by Washington Nationals legend and 2019 World Series Champion Ryan Zimmerman for an inside look at his position transitions, leadership, and the mindset shift behind the Nationals’ championship season.

🎙️ Hosted by: Mark “Pudge” Gjormand, Billy Wagner, Todd Fitz-Gerald & Roland Wright.

Adapt. Lead. Win. — A conversation you won’t want to miss.

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October, 20th, 2025:

Good Teams Rebuild. Great Programs Reload.

What does it take to build a championship program that lasts?

On this episode of Monday Night Baseball Live, Billy Wagner and Mark “Pudge” Gjormand sit down with legendary coach Todd Fitz-Gerald to discuss the culture, leadership, and player development principles behind sustained success.

Coach Fitz-Gerald’s résumé speaks for itself: 6 National Championships, 7 Florida State Titles, 40 players drafted into the MLB Draft, and induction into the NHSBCA Hall of Fame in 2024.

They dive into:

• Building a championship culture that lasts
• The difference between rebuilding and reloading
• Developing players beyond the field
• Creating accountability and consistency within a program
• The importance of relationships in coaching
• Lessons learned from decades of championship-level baseball

🎙️ Hosted by Mark “Pudge” Gjormand & Billy Wagner

⚾️ Monday Night Baseball Live — where the game goes beyond the field.

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September 8th, 2025:

Beyond the Dugout: How NHBCA & ABCA Empower Coaches, Players & Parents On and Off the Field

In this episode of MNB Talk Live, we go Beyond the Dugout to discuss the many ways baseball organizations can support coaches, players, and families both on and off the field.

We’re joined by Tim Saunders, Executive Director of NHSBCA, and Rob Hahne, Board of Directors member for ABCA, for a conversation covering coaching, player development, family relationships, arm care, and the changing landscape of college baseball.

Topics include:

• Handling large rosters & building team culture
• Coach / family relationships
• MLB pitching reports & arm care
• Changes to college baseball (ABCA / NCAA)
• Empowering coaches, players & parents beyond the game

Hosted by Mark “Pudge” Gjormand, Billy Wagner, and Todd Fitz-Gerald.

⚾️ MNB Talk Live — Baseball Conversations That Matter