The Justin Leger Show

The Justin Leger Show

By Justin Leger

Justin Leger interviews noteworthy personalities from the world of sports, media, and business.
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Episode 12: Chris Cotillo

The Justin Leger ShowOct 29, 2024
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51:49
Episode 12: Chris Cotillo

Episode 12: Chris Cotillo

MassLive.com's Red Sox beat reporter Chris Cotillo joins to discuss his unique career path and preview the Red Sox offseason.

Oct 29, 202451:49
Episode 11: Phil Perry

Episode 11: Phil Perry

NBC Sports Boston's New England Patriots insider Phil Perry joins the show to talk about his rise in sports media, the state of the Pats, and much more.

Oct 23, 202429:52
Episode 10: Meghan Ottolini
Aug 16, 202352:59
Episode 9: DJ Bean

Episode 9: DJ Bean

DJ Bean is a Boston sports media personality and content creator who also co-hosts a pop culture podcast called "BRUNCH" alongside Pete Blackburn. Follow him on Twitter/X: @DJ_Bean.

  • (0:00): Intro.
  • (2:05): How DJ got his start in sports media.
  • (11:41): Starting and building the "BRUNCH" podcast
  • (16:06): Favorite "BRUNCH" podcast guests + awkward experiences with guests.
  • (22:05): Being yourself, embracing authenticity.
  • (31:23): Getting his start on television.
  • (37:06): Writing, podcasting, or TV?
  • (43:28): Has working in sports spoiled his passion for sports?
  • (47:15): What's life like for DJ Bean outside of sports?
  • (52:08): The 1,000 True Fans Theory
  • (56:40): Three movies and artists DJ would recommend.
  • (1:01:06): Expectations for Mac Jones and the 2023 Patriots. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg
Aug 10, 202301:05:59
Episode 8: Joey Copponi

Episode 8: Joey Copponi

Joey Copponi is the co-host of the ITM Podcast -- a popular Boston Red Sox podcast -- alongside former Section 10 host Steve Perrault. Follow him on Twitter: @JoeyCopponi.

  • (0:00): Intro.
  • (1:38): Joey's background.
  • (3:38): Getting the ITM gig.
  • (5:41): Adjusting to his new lifestyle with ITM.
  • (8:06): Any pressure "replacing" Jared Carrabis as Steve's co-host?
  • (9:44): Relationship and building chemistry with Steve.
  • (13:10): Getting let go by Audacy and moving the podcast to Sports Illustrated.
  • (18:24): The coolest experiences he's had with ITM.
  • (20:24): Players he has built a close connection with since joining the podcast.
  • (23:42): Worst experience with a player.
  • (26:35): Favorite interviews and most awkward interview moment.
  • (31:06): Goals and next steps for ITM.
  • (33:16): Takeaways and lessons learned from his experience with ITM.
  • (35:10): Red Sox trade deadline discussion.
  • (44:22): Favorite Red Sox storylines this season.
  • (51:30): Short and long-term outlooks on the Red Sox, plus a prediction for how their 2023 season ends. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILyXrx1FyJqaDDVhIkKkg
Aug 01, 202358:18
Episode 7: Gary Sheffield Jr.

Episode 7: Gary Sheffield Jr.

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

Jul 25, 202301:14:09
Episode 6: Justin Andrews

Episode 6: Justin Andrews

Justin Andrews is a co-host on the popular health and fitness podcast "Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth" with Sal Di Stefano and Adam Schafer. Their extensive experience in the fitness industry, authenticity, and willingness to go against the grain combine to bring a unique perspective that simply doesn't exist in mainstream media. Between their podcast, fitness programs, and instructive YouTube videos, Andrews and Mind Pump offer tremendous value to fitness enthusiasts or those who simply want to improve their general health.
Mar 04, 202201:02:38
Episode 5: Daniel McFadin

Episode 5: Daniel McFadin

Daniel McFadin has covered NASCAR for several years and currently is the lead reporter and editor for Frontstretch.com. He also hosts the NASCAR show "Dropping the Hammer with Daniel McFadin," which you can find both on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode, we discuss Sunday's 2022 Daytona 500, the upcoming Cup Series season, what to expect with these Next Gen cars, new drivers in new rides, and much more.
Feb 15, 202201:03:56
Episode 4: Steve Perrault

Episode 4: Steve Perrault

Steve Perrault produces and co-hosts the Section 10 Podcast -- the number one Boston Red Sox podcast in the world -- while also working full-time at Bleacher Report. In this episode, we discuss Steve's time at Endicott College, how Section 10 got its start, how it evolved into what it is today, future plans for the show, the infamous 2018 duck boat incident, and much more.
Dec 14, 202001:13:32
Episode 3: Jessica Kleinschmidt

Episode 3: Jessica Kleinschmidt

Jessica Kleinschmidt is a digital reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area and previously worked at MLB's Cut4. In this episode, we discuss her adjustment to her prominent role with NBC, her "Cork'd Up" podcast with MLB-Player Agent Rachel Luba (clients include Trevor Bauer, Yasiel Puig), how Jess and Rachel are great role models for women working in sports, and much more.
Dec 07, 202001:01:27
Episode 2: Pete Blackburn

Episode 2: Pete Blackburn

Pete Blackburn writes for CBS Sports, co-hosts the BRUNCH podcast with DJ Bean, streams on Twitch, and creates videos on YouTube all while being one of the best follows on Twitter. In this episode, we discuss how Pete balances all of these endeavors, his unique approach to being a sports media personality, his time co-hosting the Section 10 Podcast, and much more.
Dec 07, 202001:03:25
Episode 1: Steve Buckley

Episode 1: Steve Buckley

Steve Buckley is a columnist for The Athletic and previously wrote sports columns for the Boston Herald for nearly 24 years. In the inaugural episode of "The Justin Leger Show," we discuss the sports media industry as a whole, what it takes to succeed in the field, the state of Major League Baseball today, and much more.
Dec 07, 202001:25:08
Episode 0: Welcome to The Justin Leger Show

Episode 0: Welcome to The Justin Leger Show

Justin Leger has a new podcast you should listen to. Introducing "The Justin Leger Show."
Dec 01, 202002:11