Have A Seat with Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson

Tigers outfielder Max Clark joins Jason and Dan for the final episode of the 2026 season to talk about his journey to the Tigers. How important was his family’s support throughout the year? How did he persevere through the ups and downs in his baseball journey? The rookie talks about his friendship with Kevin McGonigle and how they have pushed each other since being drafted in 2023. What drives him to keep working at the game? Where does his love of baseball stem from? How does he use his voice to help people in and out of the game? Clark discusses his family and how they always instilled the confidence in him to be unapologetically himself and doing it Max’s Way.

Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey to the MLB. How did he go from walking on to his college team as a shortstop to being drafted as a pitcher? What helped him keep going? How did he start pitching? Vest dives into the determination he had to make the big leagues and all the adversity he faced. The pitcher discusses life with his family, friends and everything that led up to his role with the Tigers.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer, Chad Smith joins Jason and Dan for a special episode of Have a Seat to discuss his foundation and his Detroit roots. What was it like growing up in Detroit? What were his favorite Tigers memories? How did Detroit help shape him? Smith discusses his journey from Detroit to California and how he joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also takes time to discuss his new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club to bring free, comprehensive music education to Detroit youth through their After-school Music Program (AMP) Initiative.

Tigers' reliever Kyle Finnegan joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey leading up to joining the Tigers last season. Finnegan dives into his mindset while spending five years at the Double-A level and why he stuck with it. How did he change his mechanics to help him break out? What made him persevere after setbacks? He talks about his childhood playing baseball and football and how his dad made an impact on him growing up. Hear about the life and mindset of a reliever. How do they see the game? What are the early innings like versus the later ones? How does their mentality change when their name is called? Finnegan shares stories from Double-A bus rides, his funniest teammates and life with his family.

The Tigers 2026 season is underway and Have a Seat with Jason Benetti & Dan Dickerson, presented by Fieger Law, is back for a third season! Join Jason and Dan as they catch up and talk about jobs they would have if they didn't work in sports broadcasting, the ABS challenge system and how it could apply to other parts of life and more.

On a special edition of Have a Seat, Actor Tom Selleck joins Jason and Dan to discuss not only his career, but his love for the Tigers and the sport of baseball. What were some of his first memories of the Tigers? How did he get into acting as a business major on the basketball team at USC? Selleck shares how he went from acting in commercials to his iconic role in Magnum P.I. How did he make the Olde English D an iconic logo? How did he continue to stay connected with the team? Selleck shares his stories of batting practice at Tigers Stadium and the spring training he spent with the team to prepare for his role in Mr. Baseball.

Tigers' utility man Zach McKinstry joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from being a 33rd round draft pick to an All-Star. What work did he put in during the offseason? How did teammates, coaches and his family help him to grow? How important is it to continue learning about the nuances of the game? McKinstry emphasizes the importance of “being your own biggest fan and playing your game” and how that mentality has carried him through her career. He shares stories of his childhood and the love for learning more about the game of baseball. What influence did his brother have on him? How did being "the dirtiest kid of the field” translate to his mentality playing baseball today? How does the importance of the mental side of the game translate into what McKinstry and this Tigers team have done this season? Hear about McKinstry (as well as Jason and Dan’s) daredevil side, his experience at his first All-Star game and his connection with his nephew.

Tigers' catcher Dillon Dingler joins Dan and Jason to discuss his role this season, what he has learned so far and the mechanics of the catching position. What are his conversations on the mound with Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty? What are his favorite plays to make? What are the hardest parts of the season as a catcher, and how does he use his power? Dingler discusses his childhood as a three-sport athlete and winning the state basketball championship in high school. What made him choose baseball? What was it like playing different roles at Ohio State? How did he use the minors to grow as a player? We hear about Dingler’s music preferences, clubhouse debates, and what kind of kid he was growing up. Dan and Jason also give insight into their favorite aspects of play-by-play.

Tigers left fielder Riley Greene joins Dan and Jason to talk about how important the communities that players have in and out of the clubhouse are, and how those relationships have helped Greene through 162 games in a season. What role have his friends and family played in his life? How does this Tigers clubhouse compare to teams from his past? Greene discusses his journey from being drafted at 17 to his game now. How did his parents and coaches help shape him at a young age? What has this season looked like to him so far? And lastly, Greene answers the most important question of all...does he want it today?

Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson joins Dan and Jason to discuss his journey with the Tigers since he was drafted in 2020. What have the ups and downs of the first three seasons been like? What has changed for him this season? Torkelson dives into his mentality in the batter's box as well as his defensive mindset. How do players create a moment in a high-pressure situation? How do power hitters look at each at-bat? We also hear about the impact Barry Bonds had on Torkelson growing up, learn about his favorite time of day at the ballpark and hear about his days playing Little League baseball

In the final episode of the regular season, former Tigers players and current broadcasters Dan Petry and Andy Dirks join Jason and Dan to recap the 2024 season. What have we witnessed over the past six weeks? The guys take turns identifying pivotal moments and key plays from the final stretch. What player has made the most significant developmental jump this season? If the Tigers clinch a postseason berth, which guy will you be most ecstatic for in the clubhouse? Also in this episode, Dirks and Petry recount their favorite single day in a Tigers uniform, relay their best parenting advice, and share what they’d be doing if it weren’t for baseball.

Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows joins Jason and Dan to discuss his early season struggles, bouncing back after a stint in Toledo, and maintaining joy throughout the entire process. What is it like to be a part of the youthful core the Tigers are building around? Meadows walks us through “the catch” he made in Seattle, including the mental and physical prep behind a home run robbery. When was the first moment that Parker realized he was fast? Also in this episode, Meadows expounds on his close-knit family, his competitive background in ping-pong, and lets us in on which teammate is a terrible three-point shooter.

2024 National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Leyland joins Jason and Dan to discuss his odyssey from Tigers minor leaguer to the illustrious halls of Cooperstown. The Skipper explains how growing up in a big family helped shape his appreciation for managing different personalities. How did the Tigers become his first love? Leyland recounts balancing his boss role on the field with being a father, brother, and friend figure in the clubhouse. How did he manage to consistently get the most out of his players? Ahead of his number retirement ceremony at Comerica Park, Leyland recalls some of his favorite Tigers memories including fostering a winning culture in 2006, advocating for a young Justin Verlander, and his genuine appreciation for Detroit fans.