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Uncaged The John Rocker Podcast

Uncaged The John Rocker Podcast

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Welcome to UNCAGED: The John Rocker Podcast — where truth hits 100 MPH. Hosted by former MLB pitcher and unapologetic media voice John Rocker, this show dives deep into sports, politics, fitness, freedom, and the raw side of American culture. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with athletes, outdoorsmen, thinkers, and truth-tellers who refuse to play by the rules. If you're tired of cancel culture, media spin, and watered-down talk — you’re in the right place.Sandlot Media Social Sciences
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  • Ep #13 – Uncaged with John Rocker | Marquis Grissom on Braves Greatness & Legacy
    Nov 21 2025

    This week on Uncaged – The John Rocker Podcast, John Rocker and Steve Rickman sit down with Marquis Grissom — World Series champion, two-time All-Star, and one of the most respected center fielders of the 90s.From growing up in Atlanta’s inner city to catching the final out of the 1995 World Series, Marquis shares what it really took to rise, lead, and win.He opens up about:Growing up one of 15 kids and learning hard work earlyThe road from HBCU legend to MLB All-StarWhat made those 90s Braves teams truly specialLeading by example in the clubhouseHow he caught the final out that sealed the Braves’ World Series winMentoring the next generation through the Marquis Grissom Baseball AssociationWhat baseball gave him — and what he’s giving backWhy humility, faith, and consistency still matter in today’s game⚾ This is more than a baseball interview — it’s a story of discipline, faith, and legacy.⏱️ Best Moments:(01:45) – Grissom on Growing Up with 14 Siblings(05:30) – The Journey from College Ball to the Majors(09:40) – Inside the 1995 Braves Clubhouse(12:15) – Catching the Final Out of the World Series(16:30) – What Made Greg Maddux & Tom Glavine Different(21:10) – Coaching, Mentorship & Giving Back to Atlanta Youth(25:50) – Faith, Family & Finding Purpose After Baseball(31:20) – How the Game Has Changed — and What It’s Lost🔥 Whether you’re a Braves fan or just love stories of real perseverance — this one hits deep.🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes of grit, heart & locker-room truth.👍 Like, share & comment to support the show.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a beat from Uncaged.#MarquisGrissom #UncagedPodcast #JohnRocker #SteveRickman #AtlantaBraves #WorldSeries #BravesLegends #BaseballStories #HBCU #Leadership #FaithAndBaseball #90sBaseball

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    52 mins
  • Ep #12 – Uncaged with John Rocker | The Wildest Closer in Baseball Speaks Out – Jonathan Papelbon
    Nov 20 2025

    This week on Uncaged – The John Rocker Podcast, John Rocker and co-host Steve Rickman sit down with Jonathan Papelbon — World Series champion, six-time All-Star, and one of the wildest closers to ever step on a mound.From the Fenway bullpen to postgame beers, nothing’s off-limits as Papelbon unloads on:The truth about PEDs, recovery, and painkillers in baseballWhy most closers are “wired different” (and proud of it)Clubhouse hazing, alpha culture, and fights that never made TVHow the modern game lost its grit and camaraderieFacing Derek Jeter, Rivera, and the heart of the Yankees lineupHis run with the 2007 Red Sox & why chemistry beats analyticsGreg Maddux, John Smoltz, and the art of not over-thinkingThe infamous Mohawk bet, fan hecklers, and what really fires him up🔥 No filters. No PR. Just two closers who lived it — and a co-host who’s seen it all.⏱️ Best Moments:(02:00) – Papelbon Returns to Baseball Life(05:10) – Clubhouse Wars & Rookie Lessons(07:45) – PEDs & What Players Really Took(12:40) – The Fenway Bathroom Story (Yes, It’s Real)(16:30) – Team Brotherhood: “We’ll Take Your Beer, Your Women, Your City”(18:00) – Losing the Edge: What’s Wrong with Today’s Game(27:00) – Postseason Mentality & Big-Game Players(33:00) – Maddux, Smoltz & the Genius of Pitching Smart(42:00) – The Mohawk Bet & Wildest Fan Encounters🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes of unfiltered stories, locker-room truth, and baseball chaos.👍 Like, share & comment to support the show.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a beat from Uncaged.#JonathanPapelbon #JohnRocker #SteveRickman #UncagedPodcast #RedSox #Braves #MLBStories #Closers #WorldSeries #BaseballLegends #NoFilter

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    55 mins
  • Ep #11 – Uncaged with John Rocker | How Diamond Dallas Page Saved Lives After Wrestling
    Nov 8 2025

    This week on Uncaged – The John Rocker Podcast, John Rocker and co-host Steve Rickman sit down with wrestling icon Diamond Dallas Page (DDP) — WWE Hall of Famer, fitness pioneer, and one of the most inspiring redemption stories in sports entertainment.From wild nights at The Gold Club to saving lives through DDP Yoga, this episode dives deep into the man behind the legend. DDP opens up about:Turning 70 and still outworking most 30-year-oldsHow he helped Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Scott Hall beat addictionThe heartbreaking call that saved Hall’s lifeCreating The Resurrection of Jake the Snake & Change or DieWhy addiction isn’t weakness — it’s wiringSaving Buff Bagwell & helping Butterbean walk againThe realities of painkillers, wrestling injuries & living cleanHow DDP Yoga became a global phenomenon that’s saving lives💥 From bar fights and chair shots to second chances and self-mastery — DDP proves that no one’s ever too far gone to change.⏱️ Best Moments:(00:55) – DDP Joins the Show & Talks Turning 70(06:05) – Saving Jake “The Snake” Roberts & Scott Hall(09:00) – Addiction, COVID & The Cost of Isolation(15:00) – From the Bar Business to the Ring(23:15) – Wrestling’s Real Pain: Gravity, Chairs & Broken Ribs(33:20) – Macho Man, Goldberg & The Price of Fame(44:00) – Buff Bagwell’s Recovery & Butterbean’s Transformation(50:20) – DDP Yoga, Change or Die & Living with Purpose🔥 Whether you’re a wrestling fan, fitness junkie, or just love a real comeback story — this one hits hard.🎙️ Subscribe for weekly episodes of grit, truth & redemption.👍 Like, share & comment to keep the mission growing.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a beat from Uncaged.#DiamondDallasPage #DDPYoga #UncagedPodcast #JohnRocker #SteveRickman #JakeTheSnake #ScottHall #BuffBagwell #Butterbean #WWE #WrestlingLegends #ChangeOrDie

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    58 mins
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