On this episode of Parney Time, Parney welcomes New York Mets third base coach Tim Leiper for a conversation filled with baseball stories, friendship, perseverance, and the journey through professional baseball.

Tim reflects on growing up in a baseball family, the influence of his father and brother, and the unforgettable experience of facing his own brother in the Mexican League—which nearly sparked a bench-clearing brawl. He also shares how years of playing and managing in the minor leagues prepared him for the opportunity to coach in the Major Leagues.

The two also dive into:

• Tim's journey from player to MLB coach
• Hilarious stories from the Mexican League and the minor leagues
• Managing the Altoona Curve with Parney
• Coaching in Ottawa and meeting his wife in Canada
• Leading Team Canada in international competition
• World Baseball Classic and Olympic baseball memories
• The close-knit baseball community and supporting players through difficult times
• Coaching through the ups and downs of an MLB season with the New York Mets
• What it takes to be a Major League third base coach
• Learning from legendary manager Terry Francona
• The best players Tim has ever seen, including Shohei Ohtani and David Ortiz
• Rapid-fire baseball questions and behind-the-scenes clubhouse stories

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On this inspiring episode of Parney Time, Parney sits down with Bonner Paddock—author, speaker, endurance athlete, and the first person with cerebral palsy to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and complete an Ironman triathlon.

The conversation begins with the story of how Bonner and Parney first met at the National Sports Forum, the instant friendship they formed, and Bonner's successful career in professional sports, including helping lead the Anaheim Ducks' corporate partnerships during their 2007 Stanley Cup championship season. Bonner shares unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories from the championship celebration, including partying with the Stanley Cup until sunrise.

Then, the conversation takes a powerful turn.

Bonner opens up about growing up with cerebral palsy, the daily pain he lives with, and the physical challenges that most people never see. He shares the remarkable journey that led him to become the first person with cerebral palsy to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and complete an Ironman, all while raising awareness and support through Team Jake.

The two also discuss:

• Growing up with cerebral palsy and overcoming adversity
• His career with the Anaheim Ducks and winning the Stanley Cup
• Incredible Stanley Cup celebration stories
• Becoming the first person with cerebral palsy to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
• Completing an Ironman despite constant physical pain
• Building Team Jake and finding purpose through service
• The mental battle behind endurance sports
• The moment he "made peace with dying" on Mount Kilimanjaro
• Silencing your inner critic and developing mental resilience
• His documentary chronicling the Kilimanjaro expedition
• What's next in his incredible journey

Whether you're an athlete, sports fan, entrepreneur, or simply someone searching for motivation, this is a powerful conversation about perseverance, perspective, and the limitless potential of the human spirit.

Watch Bonner's Documentary Beyond Limits, Donate to Team Jake and Learn More About Bonner's Story

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On this episode of Parney Time, baseball legend Will "The Thrill" Clark becomes the first recurring guest in show history as he returns for another hilarious, insightful, and unfiltered baseball conversation with Parney.

Now spending time working with the San Jose Giants, Will shares what it's like mentoring the next generation of hitters, which Giants prospects have caught his eye, and why today's minor leaguers are much more willing to learn than some players at the major league level.

From unforgettable clubhouse stories to his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani, analytics, coaching, and the state of today's game, this episode is packed with laughs, wisdom, and classic Thrill moments.

The two dive into:

⚾ Why Will always wears a funny shirt on his podcast with Eric Byrnes

⚾ Working with the San Jose Giants and the future of San Francisco's farm system

⚾ The biggest differences between today's young hitters and previous generations

⚾ How Dusty Baker helped transform his swing and the mentors who shaped his career

⚾ Conversations with Keith Hernandez and the hidden art of talking baseball at first base

⚾ Will's minor league pit stop to Fresno

⚾ His thoughts on Richmond's new CarMax Park

⚾ Why "you can't burn an 0-for-4 with a protein shake"

⚾ Will's thoughts on dogs in the locker room

⚾ If Will Clark were Commissioner of Baseball, what would he change?

⚾ Why Shohei Ohtani is the best hitter in baseball today—and where he ranks among the all-time greats

⚾ The memorabilia he'll never part with, including items from Tony Gwynn and Stan Musial

⚾ Why he loves Jackson Merrill's game

⚾ Memories from the 1989 Earthquake World Series

⚾ Why coaching in today's game doesn't appeal to him

⚾ Analytics, modern pitching, mound visits, and the current state of Major League Baseball

This season of Parney Time is proudly presented by LaBella a full-service engineering, architecture, environmental, and planning firm who helped bring CarMax Park to life and help build stronger communities across the country. Learn more: https://labellapc.com/

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