Keep Swinging with Matt Stucko
Welcome to Keep Swinging with Matt Stucko! This podcast features interviews with elite athletes, entertainers, business owners and content creators to motivate and inspire others to unlock their best self. Guests share their success stories and easy ways listeners can apply best practices to help them get closer to their goal. Matt Stucko is a four-time Emmy Award-winning content creator with nearly 20 years of experience in the number one media market in the United States. He's achieved success as an on-air host, reporter, writer, producer, editor and as social media talent. His career is highlighted by winning back-to-back Emmy Awards as talent/producer for Best Sports Interview. Stucko brings his passion for creating media to the Keep Swinging podcast where listeners can find helpful ways to chase their passion and find success!
Episodes
72 episodes
Logan O'Hoppe
Logan O'Hoppe was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft. He was never considered a Top 30 prospect n his organization until 2021 by media outlets. Only 20 or so players selected in that round since the 2010 draft have made it to the M...
Nick Ahmed
MLB veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed went from being a college walk-on to playing over ten years in the big leagues. The 2X Gold Glove winner shares tactical strategies on how to get better and reach your goals from his program called 7 Pillar Heal...
Jake Burger
If Keep Swinging had a movie poster, Jake Burger would be featured at the center of it. The Miami Marlins third baseman was drafted 11th overall in 2017 by the Chicago White Sox and signed for $3.1 million. What happened next is something...
Miguel Rojas
Get an up close look at the remarkable journey of Miguel Rojas, one of fewer than 500 players born in Venezuela since 1939. In this compelling episode of "Keep Swinging with Matt Stucko," Rojas shares his inspirational story, diving into the ch...
The Rookie Jim Morris
Jim Morris is considered one of the most inspirational figures for his remarkable journey from being a high school teacher to is making his Major League Baseball debut at the age of 35. The story, depicted in the film "The Rookie," showcases Mo...
Jose Cuas
Jose Cuas wants to be known as 'That Guy' rather than "the Major League Baseball player who he reached the majors soon after working as a driver for FedEx." When you listen to this inspiring episode of Keep Swinging with host Matt Stucko,...
Ty France
34th round pick of the 2015 MLB Draft pick turned MLB All-Star Ty France defines Keep Swinging. The Seattle Mariners first baseman shares stories from his childhood, how he battled adversity and became an establish Major League Baseball player ...
Josiah Gray
2023 MLB All-Star Josiah Gray only had one college scholarship offer when he was in high school and it was from a Division II program. The starting pitcher dominated with the Le Moyne Dolphins and ended up being drafted in the second round of t...
3X All-Star Jason Kendall
Jason Kendall, who is one of the best catchers in MLB history, hops on the show to talk about growing up in California, bringing culture to the game of baseball, some of his most memorable moments on and off the field plus so much more. Matt St...
Jordan Lawlar
One of baseball's youngest stars first picked up a bat when he was five years-old. Now, Jordan Lawlar is ready to take Major League Baseball by storm as the shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks. His mother and grandfather played huge roles gr...
Jack Flaherty
Major League Baseball needs more players like Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty and you're about to find out why in this episode of Keep Swinging. The St. Louis Cardinals selected the right-handed pitcher in the first round of the 2014 MLB D...
Nick Martinez
MLB pitcher Nick Martinez describes himself as 'hard to kill.' In this episode of Keep Swinging with Matt Stucko, you'll learn the meaning behind that phrase and everything about his remarkable journey from the collegiate to professional level,...
Tyler Glasnow
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow has everything to offer on and off the baseball field. The 6-foot-8 flame thrower has the personality, presence and talents of a superstar. While his accolades and numbers throughout his career have looked great on...
Brandon Guyer
Former MLB player and founder of Major League Mindset Brandon Guyer is here to make you better. After playing 7+ MLB seasons and baseball being part of his life for 20 years, Guyer found his purpose post-playing days. His goal is to serve other...
Wynton Bernard
After 2,590 career at-bats and 1,109 games played for 17 professional baseball teams, Wynton Bernard's goal of making it to the big leagues came true in his 11th season playing baseball. The outfielder went viral after a FaceTime video with his...
Josh Hader
MLB closer Josh Hader signed for $40,000 after being chosen in the 18th round of 2012 MLB Draft out of high school. 10-plus years, seven big league seasons and three trades later, the lefty has been on the last five NL All-Star teams, he ...
NCAA National Champion Coach Brijesh Patel
Quinnipiac University's Associate Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Performance Brijesh Patel is a master of developing individuals and helping them achieve their goals. That reason is exactly why he's on this show. Coach B's impressiv...
Matt Strahm
Matt Strahm is one of baseball's most enjoyable players to watch on and off the field. He also happens to be just one of the twenty or so players at the MLB level to be drafted in the 20th round of later making his journey to the big leagues ev...
Jordan Montgomery
MLB pitcher Jordan Montgomery grew up working on a farm in South Carolina. He was always being labeled and put into a box when it came to playing sports. Despite people doubting him, he continued to be relentless in his craft and created opport...
Andrew McCutchen
2013 MVP Andrew McCutchen has dedicated his entire life to playing baseball. The 2005 first round MLB Draft pick continues to make a positive impact in a big league lineup, as well as inside the clubhouse. The 5X All-Star, 4X Silver Slugg...
The King of Collectibles: Ken Goldin
Netflix's "The King of Collectibles" star, Ken Goldin, is the Executive Chairman and Founder of Goldin Auctions, the leading marketplace for trading cards, collectibles and memorabilia. People often refer to him as the Warren Buffet of sports c...
Amir Garrett
MLB pitcher Amir Garrett is that dude. The lefty reliever is a player who entertains at the highest level, someone you'd pay to see perform, has a ton of passion and is an even better person than he is professional athlete. In this episode of K...
Mike Soroka Part 2
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka joins Keep Swinging for part two of discussing his life and journey in baseball with show host Matt Stucko. In this portion, the 2019 MLB All-Star talks about his comeback from injury, fun social medi...
Mike Soroka Part 1
Mike Soroka was drafted 28th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2015 MLB Draft. In 2018, he got his first call to the big leagues. Shortly after, he made the 2019 National League All-Star and during the following year he became the franchise'...
Mimsbandz creator James Mims
James Mims is one of the great innovators baseball has ever seen. He created a unique product for players across Major League Baseball nearly forty years ago and his solely owned business is thriving in today's game. He calls them Mimsbandz and...