Podcast · Sport
Mike Vilardo knows the student-athlete journey from every angle. After competing with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and earning All-Ivy League and Academic All-Big Ten honors in baseball, he now serves as Co-founder & CEO of Subject.com, one of the nation's leading provid
7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Brown head baseball coach Frank Holbrook breaks down what gets players recruited, why academics matter beyond a 4.0 GPA, and how families can make smarter decisions throughout the baseball recruiting process.
S3 · E94 · 30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Bobby Minor breaks down the costly mistakes families make in travel baseball and how to navigate recruiting, prioritize development, and support your kid without stealing their love of the game.
S3 · E93 · 23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Brown hockey head coach Thomas Upton explains how players get recruited to D1 Ivy League hockey and what it takes to succeed once they get there.
S3 · E92 · 16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Former D1 Forward Todd Goehring reveals the real financial, educational, and personal cost of chasing the professional hockey dream.
9 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
MIT men's basketball head coach BJ Dunn joins Michael Vilardo to explain how the world's top academic school recruits, what it actually takes to get admitted and play there, and why the goal isn't balance between school and sport — it's a blend.
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Savannah Bananas home run king Eric Jones Jr. on whether Banana Ball is now a real alternative to grinding through the minors.
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
After eight years away from hockey, Daniel “Diamond Hands” Amesbury fought his way back into the pros—and now one of hockey’s toughest enforcers is chasing the AHL and proving it’s never too late for a comeback.
19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Gary Roberts — 21-year NHL veteran, Stanley Cup champion, and the man behind the Toronto gym where Connor McDavid, Steven Stamkos, and 200+ drafted players have trained — on what actually builds an elite hockey player.
12 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
DSARM joins Mike Vilardo to break down how he turned baseball content into a career and why the next generation of players has more ways than ever to build a future in the game.
5 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
ONE Championship veteran Ariel "Tarzan" Sexton shares the untold realities of professional fighting, overcoming adversity, and why martial arts can change the trajectory of a person's life.
S2 · 23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Former first-round MLB Draft pick and eight-year MLB veteran Jacob Turner reveals the business, financial, and emotional realities of professional baseball—and the lessons every aspiring athlete should know before turning pro.
16 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
NHL player agent Dominic Boily joins Mike Vilardo to reveal what it really takes to earn—and keep—a career in professional hockey, from the draft and contracts to the qualities NHL teams value most.
1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Kyle Farmer shares the lessons, setbacks, and mindset that helped him build and sustain a nearly 10-year career in Major League Baseball.
25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Former Wake Forest and Penn State baseball captain Adam Cecere shares how he balanced Division I baseball with building a successful business, offering lessons on recruiting, nutrition, entrepreneurship, and preparing for life beyond sports.
17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Coach Ballgame shares his blueprint for using youth baseball as a pathway to character development, academic opportunity, and long-term success—while challenging many of the biggest myths in today's recruiting culture.
10 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Coach Ferber joins us on On the Subject to break down player development, recruiting, and what it really takes to make it in baseball - from someone who built his reputation from the ground up in Coney Island and became the most followed baseball coaching voice on social media. Coach Jason Ferber has over 225,000 Instagram followers and has developed some of the top young players in the country. His philosophy is simple: know your players, coach their strengths as much as their weaknesses, and tell them the truth - even when it's hard to hear.In this episode, we unpack the biggest challenges…
3 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Childhood friends and former baseball teammates Mike Vilardo and Crazy Carl reconnect to discuss golf, social media, college athletics, and the journey from hometown athletes to content creators.
20 May 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Veteran MLB agent Mark Leinweaver breaks down the truth about getting drafted, choosing the right college path, and what it really takes to succeed in baseball and beyond.
S2 · 13 May 2026 · 34 min
Inside Yale Baseball: how elite student-athletes balance Division I competition, Ivy League academics, recruiting, internships, and building lifelong success beyond the game.
29 Apr 2026 · 16 min
# Podcast Description **On the Subject: Barrett Serrato — Purdue Baseball** In this episode of *On the Subject*, we sit down with Barrett Serrato, Purdue Baseball coach and former Boilermaker standout, at his alma mater. Barrett opens up about his journey from West Chicago, Illinois to Purdue, why he chose college over the pros out of high school, and what it was like playing on one of the greatest teams in Purdue baseball history (the 2012 squad that hosted a regional). He breaks down how college baseball has evolved into one of the best development environments in the sport, the resources…
22 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Yale Baseball head coach shares elite recruiting advice, leadership lessons, and why Yale is becoming one of the smartest choices in college baseball today.
15 Apr 2026 · 49 min
A deep dive into how Harvard University recruits and develops elite student-athletes—and why choosing the right school can shape your life far beyond baseball.
8 Apr 2026 · 47 min
A no-BS breakdown of college baseball recruiting, development, and what it really takes to play at the Big Ten level with Purdue head coach Greg Goff.
26 Mar 2026 · 23 min
TPH Academy Chief Academic Officer Adam Ewing shares how his journey from a first-generation football player at Bryant University to an education leader taught him that sports isn't just a game — it's a tool for building grit, unlocking opportunity, and taking ownership of your future.
19 Mar 2026 · 36 min
Nathan Bowen, founder of TPH, breaks down how academy models and personalized learning are redefining success for student-athletes.
S2 · 27 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Michael Vilardo sits down with Titan Sports Academy founder Chance Beam for a lively “live debate” on recruiting, development, and why building better humans matters more than chasing the wrong offer.
S2 · 18 Feb 2026 · 32 min
Subject CEO Michael Vilardo sits down with Edlink Co-Founder & COO Amanda Goodson to unpack the real startup journey in Austin’s booming EdTech scene—covering founder grit, co-founder dynamics, product vs. sales debates, and why trust beats hype every time.
S2 · 16 Feb 2026 · 58 min
In this episode of On the Subject, Duke head baseball coach Cory Mascara shares his journey from underdog player to ACC head coach, revealing how growth, grit, gratitude—and a relentless pursuit of excellence—are building a championship culture that’s bigger than baseball.
S2 · 18 Nov 2025 · 25 min
fast-paced conversation with former D1 athlete Tim Clary covering MLB parity, Heisman front-runners, the impact of NIL, coaching politics, and how sports, education, and hard work shape who we become.
S2 · 7 Oct 2025 · 40 min
Michael Vilardo and Ana Romero unpack the “coastal elite” joke, the LA→Austin move, sports vs. arts culture, startup origin stories, and “pay for peace” leadership—complete with laughs, lessons, and a teacher shoutout.
Mike Vilardo knows the student-athlete journey from every angle. After competing with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) and earning All-Ivy League and Academic All-Big Ten honors in baseball, he now serves as Co-founder & CEO of Subject.com, one of the nation's leading provid
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