# Blue Jays Cult Hero Joe Biagini on His Viral Fame & Life After Baseball | 6ix Inning Stretch

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Podcast: [6ix Inning Stretch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/6ix-inning-stretch-7390316)
Published: 2026-04-22T13:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/6ix-inning-stretch/episodes/blue-jays-cult-hero-joe-biagini-on-his-viral-fame-life-after
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Duration seconds: 2659

## Resource

Joe Biagini joins the 6ix Inning Stretch for a hilarious and insightful conversation with Whit and Lindsay. From his unforgettable rookie season in Toronto to going viral on The Tonight Show, Biagini shares the stories that made him a fan favorite across Canada. He opens up about the reality of life in the big leagues, delivered with the same dry humor that made him a cult hero. Beyond the laughs, Biagini gets real about confidence, pressure, and the mindset shift that helped him reach the majors. He reflects on his journey from an unpolished prospect to a big leaguer, his relationships with teammates and coaches, and what life looks like now after baseball, including fatherhood and a new career path. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Time for a new plane 6:48 - Joe Biagini joins the show! 9:58 - Finding the confidence to be a Big Leaguer 17:08 - Pete Walker 20:13 - What's he up to now? 27:29 - Sports Interaction pick of the week 28:35 - The Tonight Show story 33:31 - John Gibbons 36:35 - Starting his career with the 2016 Jays 37:36 - Memorabilia 41:15 - Whit hanging out with Jack Nicklaus 44:06 - Irish goodbye Thank you to our partners! Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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