The Up & In Show

Bob Riker never planned on being a coach — and certainly never imagined becoming one of the most respected high school baseball coaches in the country. In this episode of Up & In, host Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Bob Riker, longtime head baseball coach at Brother Rice High School in Michigan, to unpack the journey behind one of the most successful programs in the state. From his own playing days, to getting drafted by the Tigers, to being told it was “his time to give back,” Riker explains how culture, standards, and people — not wins — became the foundation of everything he built. They talk: Growing up in Michigan and finding baseball late Playing multiple sports and being a late bloomer Getting drafted by the Tigers and what pro ball taught him Why mentorship shaped his entire coaching philosophy Building Brother Rice’s culture through accountability and tough love Playing freshmen, earning roles, and ignoring “status” Why developing people matters more than chasing championships “Leave it better than you found it” — and what that actually looks like If you’re a coach, parent, or player looking for real lessons on leadership, development, and building something that lasts — this episode delivers. Subscribe for more baseball conversations, player development, and leadership stories from inside the game. #UpAndInShow #BaseballPodcast

Youth baseball injuries are rising — and Tommy John surgery is no longer just a Major League problem. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Alexander, longtime collaborator of Dr. Christopher Ahmad, head team physician for the New York Yankees, to break down the real state of UCL injuries in baseball — from Little League to the Major Leagues. We cover: Why UCL injuries and Tommy John surgeries are skyrocketing in youth pitchers The mental and psychological toll of elbow injuries (including PTSD-like symptoms after surgery) Why velocity obsession, showcases, and TrackMan culture are hurting long-term development The difference between Tommy John surgery, UCL repair, and internal brace procedures How seasonal timing, career timing, and development windows should guide rehab decisions Why distance-based throwing and elbow torque matter more than radar gun numbers How parents, coaches, and athletes should approach rehab, showcases, and long-term health This conversation is essential for baseball parents, pitchers, coaches, athletic trainers, and sports medicine professionals who want to understand how injuries actually happen — and how to prevent career-ending mistakes. 🎧 Topics include: Tommy John surgery explained, youth baseball pitching injuries, UCL rehab timelines, sports psychology in baseball, velocity vs health, pitching development, and modern baseball sports medicine.

Former MLB reliever Paul Fry sits down with Anthony Ranaudo for an incredible deep-dive into one of the most underrated journeys to the big leagues. Fry opens up about growing up in Waterford, Michigan, barely playing baseball until high school, choosing JUCO over small-school football offers, and the moment his career almost fell apart after becoming academically ineligible. This episode covers: How Fry went from outfielder → late-blooming pitcher Why he never planned on being drafted The JUCO adversity that completely changed his life Working at a gas station while trying to earn his way back What scouts actually saw in him His draft story with the Seattle Mariners Being told he’d pitch in the big leagues — and proving it Developing as a left-handed reliever and rising through the minors The mindset behind being an underdog and believing in yourself Whether you're a JUCO athlete, a late bloomer, or someone grinding to make it in baseball, this conversation is one of the most authentic and inspiring stories you’ll hear. 🎙 Up & In Show with Anthony Ranaudo Talking baseball, life, development, adversity, and everything in between. #PaulFry #MLBStories #UpAndInShow #BaseballPodcast #AnthonyRanaudo

Former LSU ace and Washington Nationals pitcher Cole Henry joins The Up And In Show to talk through his baseball journey—from the heights of Alex Box Stadium to making his Major League debut. In this episode, Anthony Ranaudo and Cole dive into:His time at LSU and what it taught him Making it to the Big LeaguesNavigating injury setbacks and surgeryThe mental challenge of transitioning from a starter to a relieverWhat it was like playing pro ball during COVIDThis one is packed with insight for athletes, fans, and anyone navigating adversity. Subscribe and tune in every week for real stories from real athletes.🎙 Subscribe to The Up And In Show: https://www.youtube.com/@UpAndInShow?sub_confirmation=1 💰 Follow Anthony’s daily picks on Pikkit — Use code: RANAUDO https://pikkit.app.link/RANAUDO #UpAndInShow #ColeHenry #LSUBaseball #MLBPodcast

Rivers Hughey is a marketing and digital media strategists as well as an Evolve trainer. She talks abouther background in public relations and broadcasting and how it helped her get into the radio business. She talks about how she has always been strong in connecting with others and using healthy methods to find joy. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more.2:30 rivers intro/background - from Starkville so she’s a Ms state fan 5 rivers talks about staying in Louisiana longer than expected and Anthony talks about not fitting in anywhere bc he’s been here longer than jersey but doesn’t identify as southern7:30 more of rivers background, studying pr and broadcasting, not expecting to use her broadcasting classes in her career8:40 rivers talks about her path to her career. Moved to br with husband, started doing marketing for a law firm. Quit bc she didn’t enjoy it. “I hate the thing I’m supposed to do. What do I do now?” Continues with her different stops, talking about taking on every opportunity “fun and interesting time”, learning strengths and weaknesses12:45 talks about stumbling into radio gig, joked to the station about being hired then they actually hired her14:30 river talks about being an empath and being strong at connecting people and being excited to help people16 Anthony and rivers talk changing ideas of success, not having to commit to one career and stick to it17:30 funny clip about rivers dealing with fomo. Anthony talks about “jomo” (joy of missing out) and being happy to stay home. They go back and forth about being able to say no.21 - taking those little breaks and saying no allows you to reset and perform at a high level22 her goal when she coaches people is that when they walk out the door they feel better. They might not be much stronger or faster or more in shape but they just feel better and relaxed24:30 the best marketing is giving people a good experience26 Anthony talks about a key to buddhism being finding joy through healthy methods and how it’s so simple to just provide people with a positive experience through positive things like cards or exercise 29 they talk about imposter syndrome and self deprecation and being able to get away from those feelings32 funny story about someone coming up to her at sec media days who said “you just look like someone I should know bc everyone is stopping to talk to you” and she deflected it to be humble and needs to learn to embrace that more34:30 she’s not a huge sports person, but her parents were huge sports fans and she grew up traveling to minor league games instead of disneyworld36 t Bob and Hester were live at sec media days and Roman Harper walks up. Rivers was star struck and then Roman started helping her out with producing the show and tracking down guests38 rivers talks about where to find her. She promos her gym, evolve, and the different classes she teaches. Reframing women to feel good about their bodies and not feel the need to conform to stereotypical expectations of female bodies. Also teaches at other studios42 the joy of equipping people with the knowledge and skills to live a healthy life44 Anthony talks about doing an entire workout with water in his mouth

Renard Thomas is owner of NardFit Elite. He talks about how he got into fitness and how he had to change his mindset and lifetsyle. He talks about betting on himself and breaking barriers in fitness after he dropped out of college. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more.0:00- 5:00: Explain who he is/ college/ dropping out/ gym 6:30: Mom's advice/ proving to himself he made the right decision 7:30-8:45: Betting on himself 10:20: What he did after dropping out 11:15: Do more today than what did you yesterday quote12:50: How he got into fitness 16:30: Mindset/lifestyle 17:25: Breaking barriers in fitness 18:25 - 20:00: What type of coach/ choose good or choose great 20:30: F45 22:20: Marketing 23:10: Anthony 25:00: Nerding out about psychology 27:30: YouTube University 29:30: AI / laziness/ teaching yourself 32:20: How he should market/ don’t stand out you’ll get look over 39:00: Losing his first studio 44:00: Promo pass

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This week, Anthony is joined by Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, the dynamic beach volleyball duo from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taryn and Kristen, who also have their own podcast, TKN, share their incredible experiences from the Olympic games. They open up about post-Olympic blues, unforgettable experiences like LeBron James cheering them on in the pouring rain, and their exciting plans regarding the future of their beach volleyball careers. Tune in to hear more about their Olympic highlights and a glimpse of what's next for them.

Back with another Up and In Show !! In a new space with a special guest, Robbie Olivier. Olivier holds a lot of roles and talks about his journey into leading a successful business, how he is a natural born leader and how he got into baseball. Join Anthony Ranaundo as he connects with Robbie to learn more about his shortcomings, happy moments, and more! #podcast #Robertolivier #baseball #anthonyranaudo

Lizzie Roussel began diving at nine years old and received a diving scholarship to LSU. This New Zealand Natice won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Oceania Aquatics Championship and placed 14th at the 2023 World Championships. She was the first New Zealand Diver to compete at the Olympics in 24 years when she placed in the 3-meter event in Rio on her 18th birthday. On this episode of The Up And In Show, Anthony Ranaudo talks to Roussel about her career, how she handles being a woman in sports, and more!

Keith Hornsby, a former LSU Men's Basketball Player and Pro Basketball Player for Surne Bilbao Basket joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show. Tune in to get all the inside scoop about Hornsby's journey in the professional basketball world, team chemistry, and more!

Decoy is a Baton Rouge-based heavy metal band that formed in 2017. The band plays shows across the region and attempts to write music about personal experiences that resonate with listeners. Singer Jonah Smith and drummer Lucien Champton became friends in high school and worked on several different projects before teaming up to start Decoy. On this episode of The Up & In Show, they sit down with Anthony Ranaudo to discuss their musical backgrounds, style and ambitions. Lucien and Jonah dive into what inspires their original music, as well as the process of creating a song. They also touch on their upcoming show on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Set It Off Festival in Baton Rouge. While the show is sold out, 50 tickets will be available at the door.