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Dirt From The Dugout

Karl Ravech, Justin Musil

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led baseball show focused on youth and high school player development, coaching, and the experience of navigating competitive baseball as a parent; recent external guests are predominantly former MLB stars, managers, and elite youth coaches. Credible pitches include current or former professional players and managers, nationally recognized coaches, baseball development experts, and authors or leaders with substantial expertise in youth baseball. Booking difficulty is very high because the show has already featured prominent MLB figures and a legendary Little League World Series manager.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 297.0k subscribers

Instagram: 73.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

coolstuff@makeplays-media.com

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Host

Karl Ravech - ESPN sportscaster known for his baseball coverage and play-by-play work.

Justin Musil - Co-host covering youth and high school baseball, player development, and the parent experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

very_high
Typical Credentials:  
Former or current MLB players and managers, championship-level coaches, prominent youth baseball leaders, and experts with substantial experience in player development or baseball parenting.
Required Achievements:  
MLB playing or managerial career, World Series championship, All-Star or Gold Glove recognition, Little League World Series success, National or state championship coaching

Recent Guest Discussions

Dave Belisle - The Little League World Series, Coaching, Family Influence, And Memorable Youth Baseball Experiences.

Alex Cora - His MLB Future, Family, And Advice For Young Players In An Analytics-focused Sport.

Eric Hosmer - His MLB Career, Championship Experiences, And Baseball Memories.

Buck Showalter - Team Building, Baseball Legends, Managerial Experiences, And Career Stories.

Adam Wainwright - Pitching Tips For Youth Players, Career Memories, And Baseball Experiences.

Recent Topics

Youth Baseball, Baseball, Coaching, Parenting, Player Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dirt From The Dugout
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Championship Series Preview: Our Picks & MLB’s New Proposal

October 09, 2026

On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil break down a loaded League Championship Series slate, with the Brewers-Dodgers NLCS set and the Rays waiting to find out their ALCS opponent after sweeping the Yankees. Musil, drawing on his own front-office experience as a strategic advisor to the Brewers’ scouting department, explains the organizational identity that’s carried Milwaukee through a historic run, while Ravech makes the case that the Dodgers&rsquo...

Part 2 | Adam Ottavino on the Pitching Lab That Saved His Career

October 08, 2026

On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil wrap up their conversation with 15-year MLB veteran Adam Ottavino, diving into the career-saving decision he made after a disastrous 2017 season. Ottavino tells the story of building his own pitching lab in a former shoe store in Harlem owned by his father-in-law, training alone in the middle of the night with a high-speed camera and a Rapsodo unit to rebuild his delivery and commit fully to his slider after a Dodger Stadiu...

Part 1 | Adam Ottavino on Mentors, Mistakes & Making the Majors

October 06, 2026

On this episode of Dirt From the Dugout, Karl Ravech and Justin Musil welcome former big-league reliever Adam Ottavino, who pitched for the Rockies, Yankees, Mets, and more over a 15-year career. Ottavino breaks down just how unhittable modern pitching has become, pointing to the explosion in repertoire size, pitch design, and sheer volume of arms hitters now face. He traces his own path from a Brooklyn kid obsessed with emulating big leaguers in Wiffle ball games to a late physical bloomer w...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Dirt From The Dugout?

Dirt From The Dugout is hosted by Karl Ravech and Justin Musil. Its publicly listed email is coolstuff@makeplays-media.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dirt From The Dugout?

The publicly listed email for Dirt From The Dugout: coolstuff@makeplays-media.com.

How many listeners does Dirt From The Dugout have?

Podseeker estimates Dirt From The Dugout reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dirt From The Dugout?

Dirt From The Dugout typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Former or current MLB players and managers, championship-level coaches, prominent youth baseball leaders, and experts with substantial experience in player development or baseball parenting. Common among recent guests: MLB playing or managerial career; World Series championship; All-Star or Gold Glove recognition. Recent guests include Dave Belisle, Alex Cora, and Eric Hosmer.

How hard is it to get booked on Dirt From The Dugout?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Dirt From The Dugout cover?

Recent episodes cover Youth Baseball, Baseball, Coaching, Parenting, and Player Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

coolstuff@makeplays-media.com

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