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An accessible, light-hearted platform that aims to entertain, educate, and inform its listeners while (i) celebrating and unpacking basketball on many levels - youth, AAU/Club, high school, college, and professional - from the perspective of players, parents, coaches, fans, and “nerds”, and (ii) showcasing and diving deeply into the rich basketball culture (past and present) in Marin County and beyond.
It's Baseball Season!(G): The RUN TMC interview with Former MLB GM Thad Levine
Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)
1 hour 52 minutes 13 seconds
2 months ago
It's Baseball Season!(G): The RUN TMC interview with Former MLB GM Thad Levine
Like it or not, this is baseball's time of the year and as such this is a re-release of our interview with long-time MLB General Manager Thad Levine. Thad shares his incredible journey from being a young baseball fan to playing Division III baseball at Haverford College to eventually leading major league teams, including his latest role as GM of the Minnesota Twins. Discover how his experiences in sports management have shaped his approach to analytics, recruitment, and team culture.
This interview was conducted on November 22nd, 2024 and was originally published as Episode 10 of Season 2.
Show Notes:
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
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AI Summary
Welcome to the latest episode of the Run TMC Podcast, where we delve into the intricate world of sports management with former Minnesota Twins General Manager, Thad Levine. In this engaging conversation, Thad shares his remarkable journey from the start of his career, waxing poetic on the hard work and serendipity involved in reaching the upper echelons of Major League Baseball's front office.
Discover the evolution of analytics in baseball and how it has transformed player evaluation, the challenges and excitement of being a GM, and the delicate balance of decision-making in high-stakes environments. Thad also provides a firsthand account of working alongside legendary figures and his refreshing take on the importance of culture and character in sports teams.
Whether you're an aspiring sports professional or a seasoned fan, Thad's insights offer a unique perspective on the intersection of sports and humanity. Don't miss this in-depth episode as we explore the past, present, and future of sports through the lens of a seasoned general manager.
Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)
An accessible, light-hearted platform that aims to entertain, educate, and inform its listeners while (i) celebrating and unpacking basketball on many levels - youth, AAU/Club, high school, college, and professional - from the perspective of players, parents, coaches, fans, and “nerds”, and (ii) showcasing and diving deeply into the rich basketball culture (past and present) in Marin County and beyond.
