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Firewall with Bradley Tusk

Firewall

The Improbability of Adam Ottavino

JUN 18, 202656 MIN
Firewall with Bradley Tusk

The Improbability of Adam Ottavino

JUN 18, 202656 MIN

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What does it take for the son of an actor from Park Slope to make it all the way to the major leagues? Adam Ottavino — who pitched for both the Mets and Yankees over a 15 year career — joins Bradley to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, the terror of retirement and why he thinks the sport is headed for a labor showdown that the players might not be ready for. Plus, a little about the Knicks, because what else are people talking about?Be sure to follow Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adamottavinozeroThis episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: [email protected] to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack.