Around the Dirt Podcast

About Around the Dirt Podcast

Coffee Talk is the official podcast of Around the Dirt, the single-source resource hub for baseball, fastpitch, and slowpitch. Hosted by BJ Johnson, the show brings real conversations about the game, the athletes who play it, and the life lessons it teaches along the way. Each week listeners get practical insights, honest recruiting talk, and stories that connect the entire bat-and-ball community: players, parents, coaches, tournament directors, trainers, and fans. Our mission is simple: empower, connect, and grow the game we all love! We’re building this together. 🩵

Publisher

Around the Dirt

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2024

Latest episode

31 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2025

   Coffee Talk E10 | Identity: Who Are You Beyond the Jersey?

   Every athlete’s journey looks different, but the love for the game connects us all. In this Coffee Talk, BJ sits down with Natalie Castro and Mia Stankiewicz to explore how identity, mindset, and family shape who we become on and off the field.

2. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Coffee Talk E9 | Growth: The Truth About Leveling Up

   Every great coach, parent, and athlete has one thing in common: they’re still learning. In this Coffee Talk, BJ shares how growth happens through reflection, reps, and a little humility, reminding us that true development takes time, patience, and purpose.

3. 

   17 Oct 2025

   Coffee Talk E8 | Support: Seeing the Person Behind the Performance

   When it’s more than a slump, it’s time to look deeper. In this powerful Coffee Talk, BJ Johnson shares how recognizing the person behind the performance can help parents and coaches create a culture of compassion, awareness, and genuine support in youth sports.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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