The Swing Path

The Swing Path

Author: Sportsnet September 5, 2020 Duration: 20:09
Dante Bichette enjoyed an outstanding 14-year big league career. Part of the feared ‘Blake Street Bombers’ in Colorado, Bichette was a four-time All-Star who finished with a .299 batting average and 274 home runs. During the 2013 season, he served as the Rockies’ hitting coach before deciding to spend more time at home, in part to spend more time with his two baseball-playing sons, Dante Jr. and Bo. Now he’s back in uniform as a coach with the Blue Jays, and with a different approach to hitting. Dante joins Dan to talk about how he combats the “boring approach” at the plate he sees in today’s game. This podcast is produced and sound designed by Christian Ryan, and hosted by Dan Shulman. Audio Credits: YouTube.com/MLB The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In the world of Major League Baseball, the conversation never stops. A Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman is a space for those deeper dives, moving beyond the daily scores and highlights. Each episode, Dan selects a single compelling thread from the vast MLB tapestry-be it a developing trend, a pivotal historical moment, a pressing front-office issue, or an under-the-radar story gaining momentum. He then sits down with a guest, someone with unique insight or firsthand experience, to unpack it thoroughly. This isn't about rapid-fire hot takes; it's a focused, thoughtful exploration designed for fans who crave more substance. You'll hear nuanced discussions that connect the dots between past and present, strategy and personality, the data and the human element of the game. The rhythm of this podcast is deliberate, built on conversation and analysis that respects the complexity of baseball. It’s for those moments when you want to settle in and really think about the sport, guided by one of its most trusted voices and the experts he brings to the microphone.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 78

A Swing and a Belt with Dan Shulman
Podcast Episodes
Episode 26: George [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:09
In the Season 1 finale, Dan sits down with his boyhood hero, George Brett. In a wide-ranging interview, they discuss Brett’s career, from breaking-in to almost hitting .400, as well as the attitude he took into every gam…
Episode 25: The Storyteller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:14
Dan talks shop with Hall of Famer broadcaster and noted yarn-spinner Jon Miller, formerly of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and currently the voice of the San Francisco Giants. And a Blue Jays great from the 1980s joins the…
Episode 24: Nos Amours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:44
Dan takes an in-depth look at the Montreal Expos, and what makes them so special to their fans to this day. From the birth of the franchise in 1969, through the highs and lows of the 1980’s and 90’s, to the final season…
Episode 23: Touch ’em all, Joe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:41
In this special edition of A Swing and a Belt, Dan catches up with many players from the ’93 World Series, tracing the Jays path from the moment they won the Series in ’92 through to Joe Carter’s dramatic home run that m…
Episode 22: Pioneers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:41
Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils and USA Basketball is one of the most successful cross-over coaches in sports history. He’s also a lifelong baseball fan, and chats with Dan about his passion for the Cubs. Nikki H…
Episode 21: Little Leaguers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
The Little League World Series is big-time baseball, but for kids. Dan chats with ESPN LLWS announcer Kyle Peterson, Mike Marino, manager of this year’s Canadian Little League champs from Whalley, B.C, as well as three L…
Episode 20: Height Doesn’t Measure Heart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:33
In this exclusive, Marcus Stroman opens up to Dan about the importance of family, his emotions on and off the field, his nerves before taking the mound, the competitive fire that burns inside him and what he can do to ta…
Episode 19: The Bulldog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:51
Orel Hershiser joins Dan to discuss one of baseball’s most impressive records, Hershiser’s 59-inning scoreless streak in 1988. And then, the story of baseball’s first family of broadcasting with Chip Caray, son of Skip a…
Episode 18: Buck and Tabby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:17
Dan is joined by two men who combine for eight decades of experience playing, managing and analyzing MLB games. Buck Martinez discusses his 50 years in MLB, including his time alongside some of the best players in the sp…
Episode 17: Cooperstown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:26
On this week’s episode of A Swing and a Belt, it’s all Cooperstown. Dan chats with first ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz on his remarkable career, and on him qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open this year. Also, the Pres…