Episode 7: Gary Sheffield Jr.
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 7
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Episode description
Gary Sheffield Jr. is a sports media personality who has built a large, loyal following on social media with his unfiltered opinions and analysis. The son of baseball legend Gary Sheffield, he has written for Outkick.com and appeared on MLB Network while hosting his own shows and streaming on Kick.com.
- Gary on how he got started in media and grew his social media following. (1:16)
- Finding the courage to be authentic in spite of Twitter trolls and critics. (8:20)
- The challenge of finding his own voice and speaking on controversial topics while having the same name as an MLB legend. (13:36)
- His appearance on MLB Network, and his ultimate goal in media. (17:28)
- The story behind his beef with Jason Whitlock. (27:42)
- Thoughts on Elon Musk's Twitter takeover. (39:14)
- Gary Jr. and Sr.'s opinions on baseball's rule changes and analytics. (48:53)
- How he became a Yankees/Eagles/Suns fan. (56:53)
- His dream trade deadline for the Yankees. (1:00:46)
- Trade deadline expectations and World Series prediction. (1:06:48)
Follow Gary Sheffield Jr. on Twitter: @Garysheffieldjr
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