Episodes
Olivia Pichardo, the first NCAA Division I Female Baseball Player, sits down with Warstic Founder Ben Jenkins, Co-Owner Ian Kinsler, and President Christine Edgington to take a deep dive into her baseball journey. This Long Island native offers valuable insights on mental strength, resilience, and shares her unfiltered experiences as a female athlete in a male-dominated sport.
Published 09/26/23
Warstic Co-OWNERS BEN JENKINS & IAN KINSLER Sit down for cup of coffee with BROCK HOLT and comedy ensues. Of course. Also feating special guest Warstic's Fa Leilua of Mississippi State softball fame.
Published 02/06/23
Warstic Founder Ben Jenkins and Co-Owner and Mizzou Baseball Alum Ian Kinsler speak with Mizzou Head Baseball Coach Steve Bieser about the complexity of college recruiting in the day and age of NIL and transfer portal.
Published 02/06/23
In celebration of the 1 year Anniversary of the grand opening of the Warstic World Headquarters and Flagship Store we are now releasing a never before heard interview of Warstic Founder Ben Jenkins and Co-Owners Ian Kinsler and Jack White! Enjoy their discussion about the experience of the biggest project in our History.
Interview conducted by some random baseball dudes who are really great peeps.
Published 11/23/22
While in town for a series in Arlington, Kike Hernandez and Bobby Dalbec stopped by the Warstic Flagship Store and Headquarters. For Episode 015 of the Kill Shot Podcast, they sat down with Warstic Founder Ben Jenkins to talk about how they approach the grind and finding your role in the clubhouse.
Published 05/14/22
In Episode 14 of the Kill Shot Podcast, The Hitting Vault’s Matt Lisle sits down with Warstic founder Ben Jenkins. As a hitting coach, Matt has adapted a no “cookie cutter” approach to his instruction. He’s studied hitters at the top of their game and understands that even though they all have similar characteristics in achieving results, a one size fits all can often coach the talent out of a player. His approach produces results for hitters, and has earned Coach Lisle a reputation for...
Published 02/28/22
James Lowe, aka Coach Ballgame, shares his philosophy on building happier, better athletes, and how parents and coaches are crucial to that.
Published 03/21/21
Patiently aggressive. That's how Jake Mangum describes hunting, be it for the right pitch at the plate or for game in the woods. Warstic Founder, Ben Jenkins, sat down with the SEC All-Time Hits Leader in Mississippi, in between photo and video shoots to promote the Limited Edition Mossy Oak Hawk2 Metal Bat. In Episode 12 of the Kill Shot Podcast, Jake shares with Ben how he approaches doubt, nerves, and why a well hit double can be better than a home run.
Published 03/13/20
In episode 11 of the Kill Shot Podcast by Warstic, founder Ben Jenkins sits down with Chris Woodward. They talk about Woody's background in the sport, and how it's shaped his approach to managing not only his Big League guys, but his son's little league team. He's a firm believer in focusing on the process over obsessing about the result.
Published 02/27/20
In episode 10 of the Killshot Podcast by Warstic, we visit with Warstic co-owner Ian Kinsler and co-founder of Well for Culture, Thosh Collins. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of what you are using to fuel your body and it's affect on performance, as well as the connection between hydration, sleep and proper recovery in maintaining optimal wellness. It's information that can translate into any lifestyle, any athletic ability.
Published 05/01/19
In episode 9 of The Killshot podcast we visit with HOF baseball broadcaster Eric Nadel. We take an insightful look into the lifelong pursuit of his craft, and also a look at the state of the game ’s entertainment value. We all know the game is evolving, but are we getting it right or wrong?
Published 09/23/18
In episode 8 of the Killshot Podcast by Warstic we visit with Matt Kemp. We dive into the mentality of this great hitter and learn how he has decided to play out his career on his own terms. He is the best story in baseball in 2018. Learn why.
Published 07/16/18
In episode 7 of the Killshot podcast by Warstic we visit with the legend, the warrior, Will Clark. We tap into Will's mindset as not only an incredible college and MLB hitter but as a hitting instructor for the San Francisco Giants working with young hitters in today’s game. What is the truth about hitting from a person who has been through epic battles at the highest level, and what separates the men from the boys.
Published 06/14/18
Today we visit with the Warstic 2018 Face of Battle Justin Upton. J UP was the overall first selection in the 2005 MLB draft. He has overcome the expectations of critiques to become one of the most production hitters in todays game. We discuss the artists fear of the blank canvas, quote bruce lee, discuss the creation of belief, the importance of playing to compete, and why players dont generally want to say hi to you when from the on deck circle.
Published 03/28/18
Today we visit with Warstic Pro Brent Rooker who is one of the most accomplished College Baseball Hitters of all time. What you don't know is just exactly how far he has come since high school. We discuss his incredible capacity to learn, and how it has led directly to him earning his place in college baseball history, and to be being a first round draft pick of the Twins.
Published 02/16/18
Enjoy our exploration into the mindset of the hitter as hunter with our friend Nate Trosky . Its HEAVY! and we loved every minute of it. A no doubter that should be shared with all players, coaches, and parents.
Published 01/12/18
We had a chance to catchup with Alex Avila over a cup of coffee this season. We discuss strong beard growing and how he accomplished his inspiring 2017 resurgence.
Published 10/24/17
In our candid visit with Michael Young we discover the mindset of a true professional. Someone who never set his limits on the natural abilities he was given. Mike is the poster child for focusing on what you want to become and doing the work to get there. We highly recommend this in depth discussion for parents and coaches as well as all the young hitters out there that hope to be masters of their mentality someday. We also broach the subject of specialization in youth sports and talk...
Published 09/20/17
Warstic Co-owner Jack white and founder Ben Jenkins appeared on The Hardline recently live from Globelife Park in Arlington to make a big announcement and talk about the worlds of baseball and art colliding.
Published 08/17/17
In our visit with Jeff Banister we explore the mentality required to be consistently present in the moment. Being a warrior is about much more than just willingness to run into a fight. It's about being ready, having an ability remain calm within the storm. Jeff has shown his entire life that he is exactly that, a warrior. Please enjoy this raw, honest, and passionate interview with the fearless leader of a certain big league team of professional baseball players located in Texas.
Published 08/08/17