The JustIn Time Podcast with Justin Kutcher

LaPhonso Ellis joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from East St. Louis to Notre Dame, becoming the fifth overall pick in the loaded 1992 NBA Draft, and playing 11 seasons in the league. We revisit the historic 1994 Denver Nuggets playoff run, when LaPhonso, Dikembe Mutombo and a fearless young roster became the first No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed by stunning the Seattle SuperSonics.

LaPhonso also takes...

Brad Dalke joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the golf journey that took him from elite junior events to Augusta National, the U.S. Open, and an unexpected second act on YouTube. A former U.S. Amateur runner-up, two-time All-American, and NCAA champion at Oklahoma, Brad takes us inside the moments that shaped both his career and his relationship with the game.

We revisit the junior golf circuit where he competed with Sc...

Steve Lavin joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that basketball fans are going to love. Lavin, the former head coach at UCLA, St. John’s, and the University of San Diego, takes us inside a life shaped by coaching legends, March Madness pressure, and relationships that defined his career. We get into his early years writing letters to Gene Keady, Bobby Knight, Mike Krzyzewski, Jerry Tarkanian, and John Wooden, and how tha...

In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Ogilvy, 2006 U.S. Open Champion, 8-time PGA Tour winner, and International Team Captain of the Presidents Cup, for a deep dive into some of the most defining moments of his career and the modern era of golf.

We talk about what it was really like going head-to-head with Tiger Woods at his peak in match play, where Geoff breaks down the psychological edge Tiger carried onto the first tee &mdash...

In this episode of The JustIn Time Podcast, we sit down with Clint Dempsey, one of the greatest American soccer players ever. Clint shares his journey from growing up in Nacogdoches, Texas, to scoring in three consecutive World Cups and excelling in both the MLS and English Premier League. We hear his firsthand account of scoring his first World Cup goal against Ghana, the pressure of leading the U.S. as captain in 2014, and the th...

Brady Quinn joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on Notre Dame football, the NFL, broadcasting, family, and the moments that still stay with him years later. The former Notre Dame quarterback, NFL quarterback, and current Fox and CBS football analyst looks back on choosing the Irish over Ohio State and Michigan, putting on the gold helmet for the first time, and what changed when Charlie Weis arrived in South Bend.

We also get ...

Danny Kanell joins us for one of the most entertaining and revealing conversations we’ve had on the JustIn Time Podcast. From growing up in South Florida idolizing Dan Marino and Don Mattingly, to becoming the starting quarterback at Florida State and later for the New York Giants, Danny shares the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped his incredible sports journey.

We dive into what it was really like replacing Heisman Troph...

Christopher Gasper has covered some of the biggest moments in modern sports history, and in this episode of the Just In Time Podcast, we sit down with the longtime Boston Globe columnist to relive them all. From covering Tom Brady and Bill Belichick during the Patriots dynasty to witnessing the heartbreak of Super Bowl XLII firsthand, Gasper shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories that sports fans rarely get to hear.

We dive in...

Fred Whitfield has lived one of the most fascinating careers in sports. As the former President of the Charlotte Hornets and a longtime executive with Nike, Jordan Brand, and the Washington Wizards, Fred has had a front-row seat to basketball history for more than four decades. But this episode goes even deeper than titles and accomplishments. We sit down with one of Michael Jordan’s closest lifelong friends to hear stories t...

We sit down with Mark Grudzielanek, a 15-year MLB veteran and All-Star, to unpack one of the most fascinating edges in baseball - the difference you can hear. From his early days with the Montreal Expos to playing alongside legends, Grudzielanek shares firsthand stories about facing and watching some of the greatest hitters of all time, including Vladimir Guerrero, Lar...

In this episode of the Just In Time Podcast, we sit down with PGA Tour winner and longtime golf broadcaster Billy Kratzert for a fascinating journey through some of the greatest moments in golf history. Billy played during a remarkable era of the sport and later transitioned into broadcasting, which gave him a front row seat to legends across multiple generations.

Throughout the conversation we explore what it was like competing al...

Steve Scott joins us for an incredible conversation about one of the most famous moments in amateur golf history. Scott, the runner-up in the legendary 1996 U.S. Amateur, shares what it was like going head-to-head with a young Tiger Woods and nearly stopping one of the most historic runs in golf. Their match became part of golf lore, highlighting both the competitive fire and the honor system that defines the sport.

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Dre Bly gave us exactly the kind of conversation sports fans love - layered, honest, and full of stories that connect eras of football. In this episode, we sit down with the former NFL cornerback, 2-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and current South Carolina defensive assistant to talk about everything from growing up obsessed with Carolina basketball to becoming a freshman All-American at UNC and one of the great ballhawks of...

We sit down with Matt Joyce, a 14-year MLB veteran, 2011 American League All-Star, and one of the most respected left-handed bats of his era, for a conversation packed with behind-the-scenes baseball stories. From his emotional call-up with the Tigers to playing for his hometown Tampa Bay Rays, Matt takes us inside the pressure, nerves, and unforgettable moments that shaped his career. We get his firsthand memories of the Rays&rsqu...

In this episode, we sit down with Brendan Haywood - 14-year NBA veteran, NBA champion, McDonald’s All-American, and North Carolina Tar Heel - for an unforgettable basketball conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories. We get Brendan’s first-hand memories of the legendary 1997 McDonald’s All-American Game, what it was really like sharing the floor with Vince Carter at UNC, and the moment he realized Michael...

Mason Rudolph joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the stat sheet. From his journey out of Rock Hill, South Carolina to becoming a third-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, we get into the real story behind his rise through Oklahoma State and what it took to make the jump from college football to the NFL. We talk about the culture shock of arriving in Stillwater, the challenge of leading older teammates ...

Marques Ogden joins us for one of the most heartfelt and revealing conversations we’ve had on The JustIn Time Podcast. A former NFL offensive lineman, Howard University standout, and the younger brother of Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden, Marques takes us inside a life shaped by discipline, adversity, family pride, and second chances. We get into what it was really like growing up around the early Baltimore Ravens, learning from...

Wil Myers spent 11 years in Major League Baseball, won the 2013 American League Rookie of the Year, and carved out a career full of moments that only the clubhouse and dugout really understand. In this episode, we go all the way back to the choice between South Carolina and pro ball, the “survival mode” reality of the minors, and the exact hitting mindset that separates good weeks from rough ones. We also relive the sur...

(00:00:01) - Justin welcomes Ian Eagle and the “look alike” debate
(00:01:08) - Justin recalls Ian guesting on his college show
(00:01:53) - Ian’s fake ID stories at Syracuse
(00:05:56) - Bill Raftery, Nets travel, and “one more” nights
(00:09:31) - Trying to keep up with Raftery drink-for-drink
(00:12:51) - 168 broadcast partners and working with Steve Nash
(00:17:36) - Shaheen Hollo...