The Up & In Show

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 Tomm...

Former professional pitcher and elite development coach Mike Steele joins Anthony Ranaudo on the Up And In Show for one of the most honest conversations on player development you’ll hear. Raised in Michigan and guided by his grandfather, Mike’s journey took him from junior college baseball to Central Michigan, into professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers, and eventually into coaching at every level — college, professional organizations, and now as a leader in player development at Stevens Complex. In this episode, Mike breaks down:
What actually separates players who make it from those who don’tWhy developing the person m...

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 hi...

LSU Pitching Coach Nate Yeskie joined Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show to talk about the mindset, confidence, and culture within one of the most demanding pitching staffs in the country. They covered it all — the standard of excellence it takes to survive in the SEC, the emotional and mental battles pitchers go through, and how LSU has built a locker room full of resilient competitors.

Yeskie name-dropped key arms like William Schmidt and Kade Anderson, and shared his perspective on their growth this season. He also talked about coaching Paul Skenes, what he looks for in...

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 Leagues
Navigating injury setbacks and surgery
The mental challenge of transitioning from a starter to a reliever
What it was like playing pro ball during COVID

This one is packed with insight for athletes, fans, and anyone na...

In this episode of The Up & In Show, former MLB pitcher Anthony Ranaudo sits down with Mike Olson, a hyper-focused sports card artist whose incredible work is taking the collectibles world by storm. 🎨⚾ Mike shares his inspiring journey—how getting laid off pushed him to pursue art full-time with the support of his wife, how he commissions sports card paintings and sketches, and why his detail-oriented process makes his pieces highly valuable to collectors in The Hobby. They also dive into: ✅ The story behind the Josh Jung Captain America card 🇺🇸 ✅ How he created the Bryce Harper card to commemorate his 300th home run 💥 ✅ T...

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 fit...

Whitney Breaux is a global marketing and brand launch strategist. She talks about getting out of state to see the world and growing within a company. She talks about her passion and visions lining up and having an undeniable mindset. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more.


5:00 – getting out of state is so important to see the world
6:30 — mindset of seeing the world and learning
10:45 — growing within a company & the grind
13:00 — passion & vision lining up , being good and being lucky
15:00 — undeniable mindset
18:00 — breast cancer story<...

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 yest...

Steven Milam is an infielder for LSU baseball. He talks about the moment he knew he could play at LSU and how he had increased expectations after his break-out freshman year. Milam talks about his walk-off home run against South Carolina in the SEC tournament. Tune into this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to hear more.

Sara "D-D" Breaux is a legend at LSU, known for her relentlessness and determination in building the LSU Gymnastics program. Fighting for equality within women's college athletics, standing at Winn-Dixie to hand out LSU Gymnastics tickets and coaching some of the most prolific names in College Gymanstics are just a few of the things that make up D-D's legacy. Tune in to this episode of The Up And In Show with Anthony Ranaudo to learn more about one of the greatest to ever coach at LSU.

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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.

Anthony sits down with Abby Alonzo to catch up on a busy couple of months for Cards and Culture, as well as Culture Media. Anthony reveals the latest news on his MASSIVE project, The Players' Dealer, which has already worked with the likes of Josh Jung and Mike Trout. Abby talks about the start of her card collection, which began while travelling with Anthony and the crew to The National and other major conventions. Anthony recaps his experience at Veecon and shares some BIG news involving a partnership with Fanatics.

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

New Orleans natives Calley Blue and Megan Davenport have each carved unique paths to social media success.

In 2022, Blue posted a video "attempting" to make a Thanksgiving turkey which garnered more than 20 million views. She used that video to forge a new career as a local food and culture influencer, showcasing New Orleans cuisine to over a million TikTok followers.

Davenport became a certified financial advisor while playing beach volleyball at LSU. While still working in finance, she also travels the world, sharing her adventures with her social media following.

In this episode, Anthony...

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!

Miss LSU 2024 Nikhia Sims joins Anthony Ranaudo, who actually judged the 2024 Miss LSU Pageant put on by Delta Zeta, to talk about growing up in the pageant world, the struggles of social media and being authentic and what she has planned as she represents LSU for the next year, including throwing out the first pitch at an LSU Baseball game. Tune in to learn all about Miss LSU!

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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!

Theresa Plaisance, a Louisiana Native; former LSU WBB and Las Vegas Aces Player joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show. Tune in to get all the inside scoop about Plaisance's journey in the professional basketball world, favorite foods, and more... Also be on the lookout for a Pt.2 !

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...

Lacey Jane Brown is a sports content creator and social media influencer taking the sports media industry by storm. She's built her platform from the ground up and has found herself doing work for ESPN and Sports Illustrated, as well as covering big sporting events like the Superbowl and the NFL Draft. Lacey Jane Brown also broke the Guinness World Record for most NFL games attended in a singular season. On this episode of The Up And In Show, Anthony Ranaudo talks to Brown about her career, how she handles being a woman in sports and how she's managed to...

This week, Princeton Malbrue, LSU Linebacker, joined Anthony on the purple couch. Malbrue talks about Brian Kelly giving him a full ride scholarship. In this episode, the DE talks family, faith, NIL and more. 
Tune in to hear more about Malbrue and his plans going into this upcoming season.

Anthony Ranaudo sat with the founder of Fresh Chef Kitchen, a meal-prep company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that works with plenty of LSU athletes and influencers. Fresh Chef Kitchen is a personal chef service re-imagined. The rotating weekly meal menu features dishes inspired by cuisine from all over the world. Everything served is prepared fresh specifically for orders using the highest quality ingredients, fresh produce, house made sauces, and expertly prepared proteins.

Anthony was joined this week by LSU Men's Basketball guard Cam Carter, who recently transferred from Kansas State. Last season, Cam averaged 4.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. After playing at both Mississippi State and Kansas State, Cam has returned home to play for the Tigers. Tune in to hear all about the role basketball holds in Cam's life and what led him to play at LSU. #lsu #lsubasketball #camcarter

This week, Izzy Besselman, a sophomore on LSU's Women's Basketball team, joined Anthony on the purple couch. Following her second season making it to the final four, Besselman talks about her experience winning a national championship as a freshman. In this episode, Besselman shares her recruitment story, working with LSU Women's Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey, and her mindset for next season. #lsuwomensbasketball #lsu #kimmulkey

This week, CJ Daniels Jr., a transfer graduate student from Liberty University, joined Anthony on the purple couch. Following an outstanding season with 1,067 yards, Daniels entered the portal to get closer to his dream of playing in the NFL. Daniels is now playing as a wide receiver for the Tigers at LSU. In this episode, Daniels brings attention to epilepsy awareness and how his faith has led him to where he is today. Tune in to hear more about Daniels and his goals this upcoming season in Death Valley. #lsufootball #lsu #secfootball

Anthony sat down on the purple couch this week for a catch-up episode. Anthony talks about building his company by bringing people happiness and the struggles that come with success. Tune in to hear about the grand re-opening of Cards and Culture on May 11, the future of Culture Media, and a special thanks to our sponsors.

This week, Anthony Ranaudo ditched the purple couch for zoom to meet with Matt Williams, Writer for VSiN Live. They talked all things sports betting including strategies, the effects of gambling on sports and more. Tune in!

Mya Monet is the founder of Monet Wear, a streetwear brand that values authenticity and using your voice in the world. Growing up, she enjoyed making art but saw it as a hobby rather than a future career. After 3 years as a chemical engineering major, she decided that she was not passionate about what she was learning. In 2023 she started her apparel company and leaned into her true passion. Her background leading up to where she is today probably isn't what you're expecting, so tune in to hear it from Mya herself.

Trey Ledbetter is the owner of Pro Dreams, an auction company providing a variety of sports memorabilia and art. Trey recently filmed The Blox, an entrepreneurial game show on Amazon created by Wes Bergmann. Trey talks about how he's partnered with the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers for many of their events, what it's like working with athletes like Dalton Hilliard, Ricky Jackson and Dylan Crews, and sheds light on what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. To sum it up - he quote Mike Tyson saying, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face."...

Anthony Ranaudo was joined by Ali Newland, a senior outfielder on the LSU Softball team to talk about her softball career and the work it has taken to be the player she is today. Growing up in a small town outside of Atlanta, Georgia with a dad who played college baseball, she's prepared her whole life to play college softball. From college visits in middle school, going to the field to practice at 10pm when her dad got off of work, and even mock media days with her dad and brother, Ali has put in immense work from a young...

Former LSU Cheerleader Shannon Coulon and former LSU gymnast Sarah Edwards joined Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch this week to talk about life after being an LSU athlete. The two co-founded Stripes Social, which is a networking organization for LSU athletes and young professionals in Baton Rouge. They joined Dr. Amanda Ledet who is very involved in NILSU to team up and give opportunities to LSU athletes that they may not have had. This week's episode dives into fear of failure and what it takes to be an entrepreneur at a young age. Tune in and check out clips...

The Savannah Bananas are on tour and they're one and only stop in a college stadium in none other than Alex Box Stadium! Of course, former LSU National Champion Anthony Ranaudo had to steal some time with Savannah Bananas Short Stop Ryan Cox. Ryan dives into how he became a Banana, what a day in the life of a Savannah Banana looks like, how the Savannah Bananas come up with their dances and some of the work that goes behind playing high-level baseball while also entertaining a huge crowd.
#SavannahBananas #RyanCox #LSU

Valley Vision's host Abby Alonzo joined Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch to discuss what to expect in the near future and how to overcome failure. 2023 LSU National Championship Baseball player, Cade Beloso, will join LSU Sports Reporter Abby Alonzo and former MLB player Anthony Ranaudo to host Culture Media's new show: Beyond the Box, a post-game segment for LSU Baseball that will be launching next week and continue throughout the season at Don Juan Cigar Bar and Modesto. #LSUBaseball #ValleyVision #LSU

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Anthony Ranaudo is joined by former LSU baseball player, Cole Freeman, and his partner in business, Brenden Hitzman. Anthony, Cole, and Brenden walk through Cole's upbringing and commitment to LSU, as well as the purpose behind their clothing line Heart Has No Limit. Cole and Brenden have such solid hearts and our incredibly purpose driven in their mission to help educate and encourage communities of people who have been historically left behind.

We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it!

Anthony Ranaudo goes solo this week with producer, Joe Mitchell, to talk about the LSU Women's basketball game vs South Carolina and where the LSU brand is heading.

He also shows love to one of his employees, Mya Young, who started her own clothing "Monet Wear."

National Champions in Hip Hop and Third Place in Jazz, LSU Tiger Girls Jessie Mirabal, Darah Haidet, and Amani Williams join Anthony Ranaudo on this edition of The Up & In Show.

Jessie and Darah talk about their experiences placing first, not only this past season, but also in 2022 with their edition of Like a Boy by Ciara. Amani speaks to what it means for her to be a sophomore on this team and what it means to be an LSU Tiger Girl.

The girls talk about their time in Orlando and staying in a mansion during...

LSU Football legend, Jacob Hester, joins Anthony Ranaudo on The Up & In Show to discuss what it was like to be recruited by legendary LSU and Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban, some of his favorite memories of Coach Saban, playing football in the NFL, how much the support of his wife means to him, being a media personality in todays world of social media, the state of college football, and what LSU means to the state of Louisiana.
This was one of our favorite conversations and we're incredibly thankful to Jacob for joining us!

Darrick Landreneau was a student at LSU in the early 2010s when he was studying medicine while also wanting to pursue film making. He committed to recording himself every day for a number of years in order to capture enough moments from his life that would be worthy of being put into a movie.

In the process, Darrick would encounter the world of MagCon and young celebrities who found starts to their career via the Vine app such as: Shawn Mendez, Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, and more. Darrick traveled the world with them videoing all of it, got...

LSU Men's golfer, Connor Gaunt, is a transfer who has been nominated for the Fred Haskin's award.

The Fred Haskin's award serves as "the heisman for golf." Connor talks about his up-bringing, his competitive nature, his relationship with his parents/belief in God that push him forward, and the opportunity he has in front of him this season.

He also mentions how he would love an opportunity to play on the PGA tour, or even LIV, given the opportunity.

Brad Duncan is a friend of ours, and regular at Anthony Ranaudo's collectible store in Perkins Rowe, Cards and Culture.

Brad does freelance sneaker art for many names you would likely recognize such as Brian Kelly, Gordon McKernan, Alex Bregman, Jack Bech, and more. He talks about how he was commissioned for an order of 70 original pairs of Air Jordan's for the Gordon McKernan law firm, how he was selected to create Joe Burrow's cleats for the Bengals Monday Night Football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, last night, for the "My Cause, My Cleats" game; before Burrow's injury.<...

Heather Bush is the owner of F45 in City Square, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

F45 is a fitness studio dedicated to functional, 45 minute workouts designed to work the full body. Using a combination of metabolic and strength formats, these workouts are class-led and prepare you to take on anything.

Heather also started bush-photography in 1999. It has been a steadfast part of her life, part time while having kids, full time while raising kids, now part time again. She loves capturing true personalities of her subjects and creating timeless portraits for your home or office.

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Chris Pixley, CEO of Rejuvime Medical speaks on his daily routine, business development, how he...

Cali Kilo is a content creator, rapper and director from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She joins Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch for the second time since her career has advanced. She works as a videographer and producer for Flau'Jae Johnson and LSU Women's Basketball. She's made appearances on prominent rap radio stations and podcasts, like Trsh Magazine. She's collaborated with rappers like Erica Banks, Fredo Bang, Rip Relly and more. Cali Kilo shares some VERY interesting stories, talks about her journey to build her career and previews some of the songs she'll release soon.

Whit Weeks, freshman linebacker for LSU Football, joined Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch for this week's episode of The Up & In Show. Whit Weeks, along with Omar Speights, Greg Penn Jr. and Harold Perkins Jr., has been a huge help for the LSU defense this season. Weeks shares how his freshman year at LSU has gone, what it's like to play on a team with his brother and how he enjoys playing for head coach Brian Kelly. Weeks also shares how his recruiting journey went, including a hog hunting trip when he visited Ole Miss. The freshman is an...

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Trey Gallman is a country music artist from Louisiana, who is currently living in here Nashville, Tennessee. Trey has a song releasing THIS FRIDAY, October 21st, titled We Want Bama. GO CHECK THAT OUT and give him a follow on Instagram at "treygallmanmusic"

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Bradyn Swinson is a Redshirt Junior for the LSU Tigers football team, who transferred from The Oregon Ducks this past off-season.

Bradyn joined Anthony Ranaudo for this week's edition of The Up & In Show to talk about how a kid from Georgia chose to go to school in Eugene, Oregon and the transfer back to the south to play football at LSU, in Baton Rouge.

He also speaks about his relationship with his father and how his dad played a pivotal role in his recruitment process. Bradyn also shared his love for gaming and streaming online.<...

Jurnee Robinson, LSU Volleyball outside hitter joined Anthony Ranaudo to talk about her freshman year at LSU, how she got into volleyball and her goals of landing NIL deals and becoming an All-American. Robinson is already making a statement on the team, leading the team in plenty of stat lines. In 11 matches, Robinson has posted 172 kills, 52 digs, 5 solo blocks, 19 assisted blocks and a hitting percentage of 0.295. After losing the SEC opener to Kentucky last Friday, Robinson and the Tigers are gearing up for another SEC matchup with Missouri on Friday. Jurnee Robinson 2023 stats: 11 GP, 172 K, 52 D, 5 BS, 19 BA, 0.295%
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Taylor Dobles, LSU Soccer forward, joined Anthony Ranaudo to talk about her 5th year with LSU Soccer, her college recruiting process and how NIL has affected the college athletic environment. A South Florida native, Dobles was named Louisiana Player of the Year her freshman year and is having a career year this season. Dobles endured bioth an ACL injury as well as an LSU coaching change in her first couple years with the Tigers and talks about how she navigated those challenges. With the options to attend LSU, the University of Florida and Ohio State, Dobles chose Baton Rouge because...

Kiya Johnson is a gymnast at LSU who competes all-around. The 9 time All-American, and reigning SEC specialist of the year, is a senior from Dallas, Texas. 

Over the course of her LSU career she has collected a number of accolades including: SEC floor exercise champion, SEC Freshman of the year, 40 career wins, No.1 performer on floor, 7 perfect 10s, and is only 1 of 3 LSU gymnasts to ever record perfect 10s on 3 different events. 

Johnson suffered an injury in 2023 after competing in just 2 meets, but is looking forward to returning in December for LSU's Gymnastics 101 meet, before starting th...

The Up & In Show took to the road this weekend, as Anthony Ranaudo went to Mandeville, Louisiana for the Buy-You Collectables Show where he was able to interview a number of local celebrities and athletes.

LSU Baseball's Tommy White sat down for a brief interview and spoke about hitting the walk-off home run to send LSU to the College World Series Finals against Florida. He spoke about hte moment of beating Wake Forest and what it means to be a part of the LSU baseball organization under Head Coach jay Johnson. He gave due respect to Dylan Crews...

LSU Women's Basketball guard, Kateri Poole joins Anthony Ranaudo on the purple couch to talk about her time with Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers. KP talks about entering the transfer portal from Ohio State, her relationship with Angel Reese and how her journey has led her to be a vital part of one of the most legendary college athletic organizations in the country. Poole also sheds light on what it's like to be a college athlete with NIL, how the Tigers celebrated after winning the 2023 National Championship in Dallas and how her close family and friends have influenced her...

On this episode of Up & In, Anthony talks to Gary Scheffler, the owner of GLS/GOATA in Marrero, Louisiana. Scheffler put Anthony through one of his workouts last week, and breaks down the GOATA training and methods he uses. Scheffler has helped rehab athletes like Cincinatti Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase, LSU C Hayden Travinski, New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints RB Darrell Williams, , Cincinatti Bengals TE Irv Smith, New Orleans Saints QB Jameis Winston, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle and many more high profile athletes.Support the show

The LSU Tigers' football team is poised to make a run at the College Football Playoff in the 2023 football season. Greg Brooks Jr enters his second season as a LSU Tiger after transferring from The Arkansas Razorbacks. He was the 5th leading tackler for the Tigers in 2022, setting a career high of 10 tackles against the Tennessee Volunteers in Death Valley. Brooks is the only  returning starter in the LSU defensive backfield and looks to serve as a leader on the defensive side of the ball. 

Host of The Up and In Show, Anthony Ranaudo, asks Brooks about his ro...

Sports Reporter and Culture Media Personality, Abby Alonzo, joins Anthony Ranaudo on this week's episode of the Up and In Show. Abby talks about how she got into sports reporting as a 17 year old, in high school, getting an internship with The New Orleans Saints. She has mentions working for a sports reporting agent in Dallas, Texas, after finishing her degree in Sports Broadcasting from LSU. 

She fell in love with sports as a kid who watched her father suffer through cancer, but found the will and drive to get out to practice to coach his athletes, despite g...

LSU Baseball Columnist, David Folse, joins Anthony Ranaudo for the first time since the Tigers won the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska over the Florida Gators in the National Championship Series. 

Anthony and David predict the LSU baseball starting lineup, pitching staff, and batting lineup for the 2024 Baseball Season. David also catches us up on transfer portal news and incoming LSU Baseball players from teams such as: Arizona (Mac Bingham), UCLA (Gage Jump), Alabama (Kade Woods), Xavier (Justin Loer), and South Carolina (Mac Bingham).

David also speaks on returning players who will not sign to M...

This week, Anthony is joined by freshman defensive back at LSU, Javien Toviano. 

Javien was a composite 4-star rated prospect and ranked 88th overall in the 2023 recruiting cycle. Together, they talk about Javien's highschool experience, what to expect from him at LSU, how he fits into that competitive defensive backfield, and much more.Support the show

This week Anthony is joined by LSU baseball's designated hitter in the 2023 College World Series Championship Team, Cade Beloso. 

Cade goes in depth on what it means for him to have won a National Championship with the Tigers, which players he used to look up to as a kid, the friendship fostered with his teammates, his experience in Omaha, rescheduling his wedding (registry link below), and more. 

Cade and Caroline's Wedding Registry: https://www.zola.com/wedding/carolineandcadeb?clickid=U7zRYlxgNxyPTM9zNpzEaQKDUkF21GQBLyXjxU0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_source=Impact&utm_campaign=65745&affsrc=1&pkey=AffiliateSupport the sh

On this week's episode, Anthony is joined by producer of The Up and In Show, and editor for Culture Media, Joe Mitchell. This episode was centered around the importance and impact of LSU sports and brand recognition to the city of Baton Rouge, state of Louisiana, and so on. 

Tune in for LSU's absurd championship history since the birth of Cards and Culture. Support the show

On this week's episode Anthony is joined by Alia Armstrong.

Alia is a highly decorated sprinter/hurdler at LSU. She boasts 4x All American honors, outdoor SEC Women's First Team All-SEC, 3x SEC Champion (outdoor 100H) (outdoor 4x100) (indoor 60 meter dash), and she also won a national championship in the outdoor 100H.

Alia is very likely one of the most decorated guests to share the purple couch with Anthony and they speak on everything from mental preparation, training, maturity, all the way to her connection to spirituality. Support the show

This week Anthony is joined by Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, aspiring Olympians in the sport of beach volleyball. 

They talk about their experiences traveling the world to play beach volleyball at the professional level, some of their favorite places to play, their TKN brand, the support from fans globally, and more.Support the show

Check out this quick Super Regional Special with Cards and Culture Columnist, David Folse. 

Anthony and David talk about the Super Regional matchup of LSU vs Kentucky.Support the show

This week, Anthony sits down with former LSU punter, Brad Wing. 

In the episode, they speak about Brad's sobriety journey, his gratitude towards the sport of football, raising a child, and what it means to be a part of a team at a high level. Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by his former teammate, Jared Mitchell.

Jared was a two-sport athlete at LSU and earned the most outstanding player title in the 2009 College World Series as LSU beat Texas. They reminisce on their matchups in the regionals all the way to Omaha and draw comparisons to LSU's current baseball team. Support the show

This week Anthony is going solo to cover the state of LSU baseball and the direction of his business, Cards and Culture. He talks about the challenges of scaling a business and some of the fear and insecurity that comes with it. Support the show

On this week's episode, Anthony is joined by Former College World Series Winning Baseball Coach of LSU, Paul Mainieri. They reminisce on some of Coach's favorite memories and draw similarities between the 2009 CWS team to the 2023 team.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by David Folse II, a media contributor and blog writer for Cards and Culture.

They discuss new rule changes in college baseball relative to recruiting.


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This week, Anthony is joined by Mikey Schiazza.

Mikey is an employee at Anthony's business, Cards and Culture, who specializes in graphic design. He has experience working for the LSU football team, making graphics for recruiting. They talk about some of the athletes that Mikey made graphics for and how graphic design plays a role in sports.

He also happen to be from Anthony's hometown of Jackson, New Jersey.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by All-American Centerfielder for the LSU baseball team, Dylan Crews.

Dylan grew up in Florida and was projected first round draft pick out of high school, but withdrew his name from the MLB Draft to pursue a college career at LSU. He owns the title of Perfect Game Freshmen of the year in 2021, and was a member of the US Collegiate National Team in both 2021 and 2022.

So far in the 2023 season, Dylan leads the country in batting average, on base percentage, and runs scored with a .496 batting average, .643 on base percentage...

This week, Anthony is joined by member of the LSU Women's Basketball Coaching Staff, Joe Schwartz.

They go all the way back to the hiring process of Coach Milky, how he ended up at LSU alongside her, the impact that the 2021 team had on the program, the importance of every member of the 2022 team, and how they were able to piece it all together with 9 transfers to win a National Title.Support the show

Anthony is joined by LSU Basketball Player, Jasmine Carson. 

Jasmine transferred from West Virginia and came off the bench in the NCAA Tournament where she had a career game in the National Title. Jasmine was the Lady Tigers' leading score in their 17-point victory over Iowa. She contributed to the Tigers' astounding 3-point percentage (64.7%) by going 5 for 6 on three point attempts herself.

They dive into the emotion of winning an NCAA Title, the journey that got her to this point, and what could potentially be next for her.Support the show

This week, Anthony its joined by Joe Mitchell.

Joe is employed at Cards and Culture and takes care of behind the scenes content creation for social platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. He also produces and edits his own podcast, The 10 Second Runoff, as well as The Up and In Show.

This week, we flipped the script and Joe tries to pull some stories out of Anthony that you may not have heard before, regarding his time at LSU and entering the MLB.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by former college baseball coach, Paul Mainieri. 

They reminisce on past LSU teams, talk about coming up through the minors all the way to the Major Leagues, Coach Mainieri shares some of his favorite stories from the sport, and he also hints at a potential career in sports broadcasting.


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On this week's episode, Anthony is joined by Bryan Denison. 

You may know him by his YouTube account: Cajun Cardboard, where he covers the sports card market and collects cards of players like Michael Jordan, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

They talk about how to find the right margins when making deals, the card market itself, who could potentially be of maximum value in the future, and much more.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by LSU baseball recruit, Max Charles, and Cards and Culture columnist, David Folse.

Max is an ambidextrious pitcher/hitter who is a committed member of the 2024 recruiting class at LSU.Support the show

On this week's episode, Anthony is joined by LSU pitcher, Paul Skenes. 

Paul is a transfer from Air Force who now serves as the Friday night pitcher for the Tigers. They talk about his affinity for the military and family background within it, as well as topics such as pitching mechanics, how he's settled in at LSU, and his relationship with the new coaching staff.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by Bryton Constantin. 

Bryton is a Baton Rouge native who attended University High School as a linebacker for the football team. He won two state championships with the cubs and committed to Clemson University, as the 5th ranked ILB in his class, nationally.

Unfortunately, his career was cut short due to a series of knee injuries but he's since created a lane for himself on platforms like TikTok, posting authentic and relatable content about his family, and recovering mentally and emotionally from his injuries.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by LSU volleyball player, Sanaa Dotson.

Sanaa formerly played volleyball at the University of Oklahoma and is now a student athlete at LSU. They discuss her upbringing, her recruitment process, why she transferred, using social media as a business tool, her preferred NIL deals, and much more on this week's episode!Support the show

LSU baseball opens up their season this coming weekend so Anthony and David explore expectations and reality for when LSU takes on Western Michigan. 

They talk about pitching rotations, lineups, and if it's possible for this team to be TOO good.Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by Kelly Miglicco, owner of Chic, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 

They dive into what it takes to start and run a business successfully, the values instilled in each of them to be able to keep moving forward in business, the importance of family and balance in a busy life, as well as a variety of other topics. 



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This week Anthony's going solo to talk about sports betting. Specifically, he's focusing on what bets would look like for LSU futures in baseball and women's basketball.



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This week, Anthony is joined by LSU women's soccer star, Maya Gordon. 

Maya is from Miami, Florida and made her commitment to LSU as a freshman in high school. She's been a stand out athlete since her time playing soccer as a child, and that has translated to collegiate soccer as well. 

They talk about her struggles with college early on, the head coach who recruited her...

This week, Anthony is joined by Keri Bourgeois and Jill Jones, trainers at F45. 
Keri is ready to have her baby! They dive into how she's dealt with pregnancy as a woman who's always identified herself with fitness. They also cover the idea that people shouldn't be defined by one specific identity, rather a collective of all the things that make them, them.



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This week, Anthony is joined by international model, Hunter Warr. 

Hunter was born and raised in Louisiana and is currently enrolled at LSU. He's represented by Pretty Management LA, Soul Management NY, and SupaModel Management UK. 

Hunter speaks on how he got his start in modeling, the trials and loneliness that modeling brings, as well as all the rewards his reaped from his modeling so far. Support the show

This week, Anthony is joined by former Major League Baseball pitcher, Will Harris; and partner at Highland Wealth, Gavin Filasek.

They dive in to a wide range of topics from investing strategies, how to utilize capital for business ventures, in relation to sports, as well as life in general. Support the show

This week Anthony is joined by professional baseball player, Blayne Enlow. 

Blayne passed on collegiate baseball as he was drafted out of St. Amant High School, by the Minnesota Twins. They dive into what life has been like for him as young man navigating professional sports and that challenges that he was presented with. He speaks on adapting to the game, lessons he learned, and the future of what his career may look like. Support the show

Anthony is recapping his trip to Miami where he attended Miami Art Week and DCentral Crypto Convention. 


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This week, Anthony is joined by a former collegiate baseball player, high school baseball coach, social media influencer, and business owner; Jake Savicki. 

Jake is known on TikTok for his takes on pitches and hilariously determining whether they are strikes or balls, while also making it clear if they would be "melted" over the fence. He's also the owner of Roughshot Supply Co. and sells hats with many of his coined phrases, as well as his signature "these are the good old days" line.Support the show

This week,  Anthony is joined by F45 trainers, Jill Jones and Kerri Bourgeois. Anthony and Kerri dive deeper into Jill's background and upbringing, as they welcome her into her new role as a certified trainer at the gym. 

Jill speaks on life growing up as the daughter of the LSU basketball coach, Johnny Jones, as well as the pressure of the family name brought her. She speaks on the impact that fitness had on her life and why she is so passionate about providing that same value of physical and mental health to the Baton Rouge community.
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Former LSU baseball player and current player in the St Louis Cardinals organization, Kramer Robertson, joins Anthony for this week's episode. Kramer speaks about growing up with basketball legend, Kim Mulkey, as his mother; the highs and lows of college baseball at LSU, and his road to a 40 man roster in the MLB.  

Kramer gives insight to his struggles when showing up to LSU as a freshman, the attitude of the 2017 CWS baseball team, and the giant chip on his shoulder that he's carried with him as long as he can remember.Support the show

This week, Anthony's going solo to dive into the world of alternative assets. Specifically, the ability to buy shares of high value sports cards and collectibles, as opposed to parking finances into a volatile stock market. He breaks down the pros and cons of investing into assets such as sports cards due to the appreciation of the PWCC2500/500 in relation to the S&P500.Support the show

Twenty-two year old, Buster Scher joins Anthony to share his process of starting Hoops Nation, give insight into his upbringing and how he utilized the covid shutdowns to his benefit in media. He also touches on the influence that certain media giants had on him in his early teenage years, and dives into the world of collectibles with his show: Talking Shop.

Buster owns Hoops Nation, a basketball related instagram account that has reached over a million followers on the platform, as well as Cards Nation and Travel Nation. He also runs the Youtube channel: Buster Show Highlights...

On today's episode, Anthony is joined by Keri and Kristin from F45 City Square. 

They are discussing how you don't have to wait until the new year to start executing your health and fitness goals. Hear their thoughts on fad diets and how you can create a balanced and sustainable lifestyle.Support the show

Anthony's sitting down with tennis influencer and former college tennis player Rachel Stuhlmann. 

Rachel discusses her tennis career, from playing at the University of Missouri to being named the No. 1 tennis influencer. Hear how she using her platform to showcase different tennis tournaments around the world and what next in her career! 

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Anthony's sitting down solo on this week's episode. Hear all about the traveling he's been doing, from an appearance on Barstool Sports Starting Nine podcast to meeting his newest nephew. 

He also took a quick trip to Vegas for the Industry Summit, and received some exciting news for the shop.

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Anthony is joined by Fred's Bar & Grill owner Jason Nay. 

Jason discusses how he got acquainted with Fred's back in college. From operating the door to becoming a bartender, Jason became manager and received an opportunity to become part owner. 

Hear the business behind the bar industry and what it looks like to buy into a company. Find out how Fred's is constantly evolving, all while catering to college students.

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On this week’s episode, Anthony’s joined by Baton Rouge native Adam Dollar$. Adam is a creative in the music industry, but now he’s bringing his talents to the big screen. He’s directing his first film called “Only on the North Side,” which will highlight some of the most decorated high school coaches and athletes at Redemptorist High School. Hear how this story inspired Adam to pursue film, when it’s released and how you can support it.  

First Look of Only on the North Side: https: https://twitter.com/AdamDollars/status/1558109339617005569

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On this week's episode, Anthony's joined by former LSU and NFL safety Ryan Clark. 

They’re diving into Ryan's upbringing and his transition from football to ESPN. Ryan discusses how athletes are more than the sport they play, and how he is helping change that narrative with his podcast, The Pivot Podcast. 

Ryan co-hosts The Pivot Podcast with former NFL players Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor. Hear about some Ryan’s most memorable interviews and some of his toughest conversations.

Check out The Pivot Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePivotPodcast
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Cards and Culture’s finest, Jonah Smith and Landon Fabre, are joining this week’s episode of the Up and In Show.

Jonah is the main card guy over at Cards and Culture and Landon is the voice behind the phone on WhatNot. Find out how these cousins got into collecting and what their favorite collectibles are. 

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