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Crossing the Picket Line: CJ Nitkowski’s Harsh Welcome to Pro Baseball

Aug 28, 2025

“You are all being asked to cross the picket line right now.” That was the first message CJ Nitkowski heard as a newly drafted first-round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 1995. Instead of the celebratory start most young players dream of, Nitkowski was immediately...

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Paul Biancardi! ESPN’s Recruiting Director on Big East Glory & Basketball Legends

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Deion Sanders Gave Me His Bat… I Broke It!

When you think of Deion Sanders, you think prime-time swagger, dual-sport greatness, and highlight reels. But few fans know about the quiet moments in the clubhouse that defined his teammates’ careers. On The JustIn Time Podcast, C.J. Nitkowski recalls how Deion not...

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When Marques Johnson reflects on the toughest player he ever had to guard, the answer is immediate: Julius Erving. To Johnson, “Dr. J” wasn’t just an opponent—he was the reason the ABA and NBA merged, the bridge between playground artistry and professional dominance....

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Crossing the Picket Line: CJ Nitkowski’s Harsh Welcome to Pro Baseball

Aug 28, 2025

CJ Nitkowski! 10-Year MLB Vet on Yankees Legends, Pitching to MJ, & Deion Sanders

🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode On this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with CJ Nitkowski — a 10-year MLB pitcher, first-round pick of the...

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London Fletcher! From Small College to Super Bowl Glory

London Fletcher’s career is one of the most inspiring journeys in NFL history. Fletcher fought his way into the league and became the heartbeat of every team he played for.

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DJ Shockley! Atlanta Falcons Great on Vick, Kirby & Matt Ryan

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Marques Johnson! UCLA to the NBA: Wooden, Walton & Kareem

🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode Marques Johnson isn’t just a 5x NBA All-Star—he’s the original MJ, a UCLA legend, and the last great to win it all for Coach John...

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Rebecca Lobo! WNBA Hall of Famer & Gold Medalist on UConn, Geno & WNBA Growth

🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, and UConn legend Rebecca Lobo joins Justin Kutcher for a heartfelt, hilarious,...

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🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode Jim Leyland is a name etched in baseball history—Hall of Fame manager, World Series champion, and the ultimate baseball lifer. In...

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Olin Browne! PGA Winner on Winning in the Tiger Woods Era, U.S. Senior Open, & Captaining Ryder Cup

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Jessica Mendoza! Gold Medalist & Softball Legend on the Olympics and the Dodgers Booth

🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode Jessica Mendoza joins Justin Kutcher to relive a lifetime of standout sports moments — from her gold medal at the 2004 Athens...

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Joe Buck! Hall of Fame Broadcaster on Calling Sports History

🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode Few voices in sports are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply woven into the fabric of American athletics—as Joe Buck. Hall of...

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Paul Biancardi! ESPN’s Recruiting Director on Big East Glory & Basketball Legends

🎧 Stream on Any Major Platform Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon music Listen on iHeart Radio ▶️ In This Episode This week on The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Paul Biancardi—ESPN’s National Recruiting Director, 2004 Horizon League...

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Latest Clips

Deion Sanders Gave Me His Bat… I Broke It!

Listen to the full episode ▶️ In This Clip When you think of Deion Sanders, you think prime-time swagger, dual-sport greatness, and highlight reels. But few fans know about the quiet moments in the clubhouse that defined his teammates’ careers. On The JustIn Time...

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Yankees’ 1996 Lineup Through C.J. Nitkowski’s Eyes

Listen to the full episode ▶️ In This Clip When CJ Nitkowski took the mound against the New York Yankees in 1996, he wasn’t just pitching to another lineup — he was staring down a roster stacked with legends. A rookie shortstop named Derek Jeter was in the order, but...

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Marques Johnson: “Dr. J Changed the Game”

Listen to the full episode ▶️ In This Clip When Marques Johnson reflects on the toughest player he ever had to guard, the answer is immediate: Julius Erving. To Johnson, “Dr. J” wasn’t just an opponent—he was the reason the ABA and NBA merged, the bridge between...

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Crossing the Picket Line: CJ Nitkowski’s Harsh Welcome to Pro Baseball

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CJ Nitkowski! 10-Year MLB Vet on Yankees Legends, Pitching to MJ, & Deion Sanders

London Fletcher! From Small College to Super Bowl Glory

DJ Shockley! Atlanta Falcons Great on Vick, Kirby & Matt Ryan

Marques Johnson! UCLA to the NBA: Wooden, Walton & Kareem

Rebecca Lobo! WNBA Hall of Famer & Gold Medalist on UConn, Geno & WNBA Growth

Jim Leyland! Hall of Fame MLB Coach on Coaching Bonds, Cabrera, Verlander, & World Series Teams

Olin Browne! PGA Winner on Winning in the Tiger Woods Era, U.S. Senior Open, & Captaining Ryder Cup

Jessica Mendoza! Gold Medalist & Softball Legend on the Olympics and the Dodgers Booth

Joe Buck! Hall of Fame Broadcaster on Calling Sports History

Paul Biancardi! ESPN’s Recruiting Director on Big East Glory & Basketball Legends

Latest Clips

Deion Sanders Gave Me His Bat… I Broke It!

Yankees’ 1996 Lineup Through C.J. Nitkowski’s Eyes

Marques Johnson: “Dr. J Changed the Game”

Crossing the Picket Line: CJ Nitkowski’s Harsh Welcome to Pro Baseball

Latest Episodes

CJ Nitkowski! 10-Year MLB Vet on Yankees Legends, Pitching to MJ, & Deion Sanders

London Fletcher! From Small College to Super Bowl Glory

DJ Shockley! Atlanta Falcons Great on Vick, Kirby & Matt Ryan

Marques Johnson! UCLA to the NBA: Wooden, Walton & Kareem

Rebecca Lobo! WNBA Hall of Famer & Gold Medalist on UConn, Geno & WNBA Growth

Jim Leyland! Hall of Fame MLB Coach on Coaching Bonds, Cabrera, Verlander, & World Series Teams

Olin Browne! PGA Winner on Winning in the Tiger Woods Era, U.S. Senior Open, & Captaining Ryder Cup

Jessica Mendoza! Gold Medalist & Softball Legend on the Olympics and the Dodgers Booth

Joe Buck! Hall of Fame Broadcaster on Calling Sports History

Paul Biancardi! ESPN’s Recruiting Director on Big East Glory & Basketball Legends

Latest Clips

Deion Sanders Gave Me His Bat… I Broke It!

Yankees’ 1996 Lineup Through C.J. Nitkowski’s Eyes

Marques Johnson: “Dr. J Changed the Game”

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