Big Head Pod

Being a Playmaker

Join Mench, Craig Ludwig, and John Rhadigan live from Dirk Nowitzki's new restaurant at DFW airport, part of the Playmakers Group. Special guests Nancy Lieberman and Eddie Najera add star power to the conversation as they delve into a wide range of topics. From Dirk's achievements to the growth of women's sports and the potential NBA expansion into Mexico, the discussion is rich with insights. The physical toll of being an athlete, the importance of coaching and ownership, and personal stories from the guests highlight the competitive spirit and resilience in sports. Tune in for a dose of motivation, reflections on breaking barriers, and the impactful role of charity work. It's a dynamic mix of basketball, hospitality, and heartfelt conversations! #beaplaymaker

Guess Who's Back

Mench is back and brings John Rhadigan and Craig Ludwig along to kick things back off with a dive Deep into baseball, scandals, and the sports landscape! Join them as they tackle a plethora of sports topics, from baseball's World Series to the changing rules and influence of money in sports. They don't shy away from hot-button issues like weather's impact on teams, nostalgia in fandom, and the growing presence of gambling. The recent Shohei Ohtani scandal gets a spotlight, raising questions about the influence of gambling on players. But it's not just scandal talk—they also delve into the Dallas Stars' performance, the NHL playoffs, announcers' roles, and the state of the Dallas Cowboys. It's a rollercoaster ride of insights, debates, and sports passion from seasoned athletes and enthusiasts! #beaplaymaker #dallasstars #texasrangers

Larry Bowa – MLB Legend & 2x Golden Glove Award Recipient

Larry Bowa is a baseball LEGEND! 5x All-Star, 2x Golden Glove Award Recipient, World Series Champion, National League Manager of the Year and Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame. Tune in for a great history lesson! A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey [https://hmwhiskey.com/]. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be. www.hmwhiskey.com [http://www.hmwhiskey.com]

Mark Clayton – Former NFL Athlete & Entrepreneur

Former NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton joins Mench to discuss his path to the NFL and more importantly, kids and how to coach them properly. Mark also discusses the product line his company LIVV Headphones [https://www.livvheadphones.com] will be releasing early next year. Do they make a size big enough to fit Mench's big head? Listen to find out! A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey [https://hmwhiskey.com/]. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be. www.hmwhiskey.com [http://www.hmwhiskey.com]

Taylor Artman – Former Pro Golfer & Entrepreneur

Taylor Artman sits down with Mench to discuss his non-traditional route to becoming a pro golfer and branching into a unique business model for his company Surf and Turf Golf [https://surfandturfgolf.com]. A special thanks to our sponsor Herman Marshall Whiskey [https://hmwhiskey.com/]. Built from the grain up. Just like good whiskey should be. www.hmwhiskey.com [http://www.hmwhiskey.com]