You must have thick skin to be in the spotlight - whether you're a pro athlete or an entertainer - the media will come after you. So, you better be ready. Former professional baseball players Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins talk all sports from an athlete's perspective, correcting the media when they get it wrong, and telling it like it is.
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Episode 20- NFL Draft Reactions with Special Guest Booger McFarland
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This week on Thick Skin with Jacque and Hawk, Jacque holds down the primary hosting duties with LaTory Hawkins under the weather. Jacque is joined by a very special guest: two-time Super Bowl champion and Monday Night Football broadcaster Booger McFarland. Together, the two react to the recently completed NFL Draft before McFarland opens up on his …
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Episode 19- Women's Sports in the Spotlight
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This week on the Thick Skin podcast, Hawk and Jacque break down a mixed week for Caitlin Clark, between the sexist encounter with journalist in her first Indiana Fever press conference and her record Nike endorsement deal. The duo then discuss the collective athlete plea to NCAA to not ban trans athletes from women’s sports. Zach Wilson's trade fro…
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Episode 18 - RIP OJ Simpson, WNBA & NFL Draft Talk
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On this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, Latroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones discuss the tainted legacy of OJ Simpson, who passed away at the age of 76 from cancer last week. The duo then recap the recently completed WNBA draft and look forward to next week's NFL Draft.โดย Jacque Jones, LaTroy Hawkins
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Episode 17- Sports for the Bettor & MLB Opening Day
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On this week's episode very special episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones are joined by their friend and former MLB outfielder Torii Hunter. LaTroy, fresh back from opening day in Korea, tells tales from a his time on the other side of the world, before the trio dive into Shohei Ohtani’s unfolding betting investigation,…
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Episode 16 - NFL Free Agency Frenzy & MLB Korea Opener Preview
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On this week's episode of Thick Skin with Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins, Jacque and Hawk breakdown some of the most significant moves made on the first day of NFL free agency, react to the SEC women's basketball championship brawl between the University of South Carolina and Louisiana State University, and preview MLB opening day in Korea (which …
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Episode 15- Russell Wilson's Revenge Tour & Picking the Best Player on Every MLB Team
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On this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones discuss the Denver Broncos' decision to release Russell Wilson and where his next stop may be. The duo also react to the recently released images of the Las Vegas As new stadium, Matt Chapman's new new contract with the San Francisco Giants and CBS Sports' list naming…
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Episode 14- Cam Newton's Hometown Brawl & These Problematically Transparent MLB Uniforms
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On this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones dive into the dynamics behind former NFL quarterback Cam Newton's infamous brawl at a 7-on-7 football tournament in Atlanta last weekend. The duo then get into Cody Bellinger's three year/ 80 million dollar contract with the Chicago Cubs, and the work agent Scott Bora…
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Episode 13- The 2024 Spring Training Primer
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Baseball is back y'all! And this week on the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy and Jacque jump into the season talking offseason moves (or lack-there-of in the case of Scott Boras), way-too-early postseason predictions and recall their favorite things about their own spring training days.โดย Jacque Jones, LaTroy Hawkins
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Episode 12 - Haters Gonna Hate Heroes, Sports Team Scapegoats, and Dodger Pitching Power
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With the Super Bowl in the rearview, the NBA All-Star Game marking the midpoint of the season, and baseball right around the corner, the Thick Skin podcast with Jacque and Hawk returns to put it all in perspective. This week, the guys get together to recap the winners, losers, and most hated of the Super Bowl. They join the debate around the NBA's …
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Episode 11 - Dontrelle "D-Train" Willis is Keeping it Funky
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On the latest episode of Thick Skin w/Jacq & Hawk, the duo is joined by the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year and World Series Champ, Dontrelle 'D-Train' Willis. In the conversation, Dontrelle shares his experience growing up in the Bay Area, gets honest about his struggles in the major leagues, and gives his former teammates their flowers. D-Train also c…
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Episode 10 - Kenny Lofton: Making It Do What It Do
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On this latest episode of Thick Skin w/ Jacq & Hawk, the guys are joined by their big brother, 6-time MLB All-Star, 5-time AL Base Steal Leader, and 4-time Golden Glove winner Kenny Lofton. Together, they discuss Kenny's days as a talented multi-sport phenom athlete, his business ventures in Hollywood, and his desire to bring baseball back to its p…
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Episode 9 - Bert "Be Home By-Eleven" Blyleven, King of the Kangaroo Court
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On this week's episode of Thick Skin with Jacque and Hawk, the boys are joined by special guest MLB HOF pitcher Bert Blyleven! In conversation the trio discuss Bert's childhood and the influence of his father as a baseball player and a person. The guys also discuss the sacrifices made by Bert's generation which bear financial fruit for others today…
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Episode 8 - NFL Wildcard Round-Up, Giving Nick Saban His Flowers and Dusty Baker the Renaissance Man
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Jacque and Hawk are back for another episode of Thick Skin. After an exciting first round in the NFL playoffs Jacque and Hawk set the record straight on this weeks' hot takes including Green Bay's big upset, followed by their second round predictions. The fellas also share their reverence for both Nick Saban and Dusty Baker as two stand-up guys, bo…
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Episode 7 - Jameis Winston Should Be Sent to the Principles Office, Everyone Loves Draymond When the Warriors Win, and College Sports Announcers Get Put on Notice
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In the latest episode of Thick Skin, Jacque joins Hawk from Twins Fantasy Camp to catch up on all the latest events in sports from the past week. In this week's show, they discuss the New Orleans Saints charity touchdown drama, Draymond's return from suspension stream of thought podcast episode, and what the media left out of the PED discussion in …
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Episode 6 - The Broncos Get Stinky with Russel Wilson, MLB Rule Changes and David Tepper Doesn't Write Apologies, He Writes Checks
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After a break for the holidays, Jacque and Hawk reunite to offer a player's perspective on the sports world. The duo delves into the quarterback controversy emerging from Denver and discusses the warning signs it presents around coaches with big egos. Additionally, they share their opinions on MLB's rule changes for the 2024 season, express concern…
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Episode 5 - Ballers Bearing Arms on IG, Giving Grace to Zion, and Ohtani Drops the Hammer
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Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins are back to discuss Ja Morant's return from suspension while examining the racial optics of athletes posing with firearms. They also delve into the important considerations that are being left out of the conversations around Zion Williamson's conditioning. Additionally, the duo utilizes Ohtani's deal with the Dodgers…
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Episode 4 - "Everyday" Eddie Guardado is Everyday People
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This week on Thick Skin, the party in Vegas continues for the Still Got Game Foundation as Hawk and Jacq sit down with another former Minnesota Twins teammate, Eddie Guardado. In this episode, Eddie discusses his early days playing ball in Stockton, California, he becomes a bit emotional while delving into the inspiration behind his foundation and …
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Episode 3 - Torii Hunter is a Business, Man
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On this week's episode of Thick Skin, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins take the show to Vegas to speak with their former Minnesota Twins teammate and close friend Torii Hunter participating in an event for the Still Got Game Foundation. Torii discusses his decision to retire from Major League Baseball, shares some stories from his playing days, and …
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Episode 2 - Fans About to Catch Fades, Locker Room Leaders, and Why The Minors Play a Major Role in Winning
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In this episode, Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins discuss the growing problem in sports of fans verbally assaulting players going unchecked, what makes a leader in the locker room, and why the culture of winning franchises extends from the minors to the big leagues. Thick Skin is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts.…
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Pilot Episode - Jacque Talk & MLB Awards
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In the pilot episode of Thick Skin, former Major League Baseball players Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins set the tone for the show, taking the audience into the locker room. For the first time, Jacque shares the story of being fired from his role as hitting coach of the Washington Nationals after being accused of revenge porn. As one of Jacque's cl…
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