Joe welcomes Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley to the show to talk about his career and transition from a starting pitcher to one of the best closers of all-time. Eck discusses the qualities that make a great pitcher and about whether a pitcher should ever be given the MVP award. Also on this week's show, former WNBA star and one of the best women's basketball players ever, Lisa Leslie. Lisa tells Joe about her life post-basketball including her involvement in the Capital One Cup and how Title IX helped her become who she is today. She also explains what motivates the best athletes and what it is like to transition from player to part-owner of the LA Sparks. Listen Here
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Joe Morgan Show: Tommy John and Charlie Sheen
Joe welcomes the man whose name is synonymous with the surgery that changed pitcher's careers, Tommy John. Tommy discusses that surgery and how he was able to come back to the big leagues to have a successful career and the effect of Tommy John surgery on baseball. He also explains his philosophy on pitching and his desire to one day be recognized in the Hall of Fame. Then Joe welcomes special guest and friend, Charlie Sheen to the show. Charlie talks about his love of baseball and how he and Joe became good friends over the years. They also speak about "Major League" and Charlie's role as Ricky Vaughn as well as some of his other movie roles over the years. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Torry Holt and Rod Carew
Joe welcomes former St. Louis Rams Wide Receiver and current analyst on the NFL Network, Torry Holt. Torry talks Super Bowl, Eli Manning, Tom Brady and how impressed he was with Mario Manningham's catch. He also discusses what it's like to play in the Super Bowl and what traits winning teams share. Joe then welcomes one of the greatest hitters in MLB history, Hall of Famer Rod Carew. Rod talks to Joe about his journey from Panama to the United States and the big leagues as well as what made him such an effective hitter. Listen Here
Joe Morgan Show: Troy Aikman and Darryl Strawberry
3-time Super Bowl Champion and Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman joins Joe to preview the Super Bowl and explain how impressed he has been with Eli Manning. He also talks about his own journey from Oklahoma to UCLA to the Dallas Cowboys and what motivated him as a player. Joe's 2nd guest is 4-time World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry. Darryl talks to Joe about his time in the big leagues and why he loved the game of baseball. That and much more on this week's show! Listen Here
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