Have A Seat with Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson

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Max Clark: Unapologetic Sep 24, 2026

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Tigers outfielder Max Clark joins Jason and Dan for the final episode of the 2026 season to talk about his journey to the Tigers. How important was his family’s support throughout the year? How did he persevere through the ups and downs in his baseball journey? The rookie talks about his friendship with Kevin McGonigle and how they have pushed each other since being drafted in 2023. What drives him to keep working at the game? Where does his love of baseball stem from? How does he use his voice to help people in and out of the game? Clark discusses his family and how they always instilled the confidence in him to be unapologetically himself and doing it Max’s Way.

Jackson Jobe: Dialed In Aug 25, 2026

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Tigers' pitcher Jackson Jobe joins Dan and Jason to discuss his journey back to the mound after Tommy John surgery. How does injury impact a player mentally? What did he do when he wasn’t rehabbing? What was the most important thing he did to get stronger? Jobe opens up to a pitcher's experience of rehabbing from surgery and shares what he took away from it. He also discusses his relationship with his family, playing quarterback, and transitioning from fielding to pitching. How does his competitiveness come out on the mound? What is the switch he flips from bullpen to the mound? Hear about Jobe’s experiences with the Tigers so far, including his debut in the historic 2024 playoff chase and what he looked forward to now that he is back in Detroit.

Will Vest – Prove Them Wrong Aug 20, 2026

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Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey to the MLB. How did he go from walking on to his college team as a shortstop to being drafted as a pitcher? What helped him keep going? How did he start pitching? Vest dives into the determination he had to make the big leagues and all the adversity he faced. The pitcher discusses life with his family, friends and everything that led up to his role with the Tigers.

Episode 5: In the Booth Aug 10, 2026

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In a very special episode of Have a Seat, Jason and Dan sit down with Cubs broadcaster

Jon “Boog” Sciambi at Wrigley Field. The three dive deep into the nitty-gritty of

broadcasting, their preferences and how they approach the game. What is the difference

between radio and TV broadcasting? How does each prep for a game or go about different

scenarios in baseball? Sciambi dives into his childhood, what made him love baseball and

how he got into broadcasting. The three broadcasters share different stories from in the

booth, how they met and more!

Chad Smith – Detroit Roots Jul 17, 2026

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer, Chad Smith joins Jason and Dan for a special episode of Have a

Seat to discuss his foundation and his Detroit roots. What was it like growing up in Detroit? What

were his favorite Tigers memories? How did Detroit help shape him? Smith discusses his journey

from Detroit to California and how he joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also takes time to

discuss his new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club to bring free, comprehensive music

education to Detroit youth through their After-school Music Program (AMP) Initiative.

Kerry Carpenter: Playing with Peace Jun 22, 2026

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Tigers’ outfielder Kerry Carpenter joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from being drafted in the 19th round to being a star slugger. Who pushed him to work as hard as he could? How did a slight adjustment help him find the power he has become known for? How did people telling him the truth help him grow? Carpenter shares not only stories of his career, but also stories from growing up and how his family and faith have shaped him. What does his family mean to him? How has his faith and family helped him through hard times? He shares insight into what goes through his mind during a home run, his love for being the hitter to “change the game”, and how he strives to be a great teammate every day.

Kyle Finnegan: Sticking With It Jun 01, 2026

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Tigers' reliever Kyle Finnegan joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey leading up to joining the Tigers last season. Finnegan dives into his mindset while spending five years at the Double-A level and why he stuck with it. How did he change his mechanics to help him break out? What made him persevere after setbacks? He talks about his childhood playing baseball and football and how his dad made an impact on him growing up. Hear about the life and mindset of a reliever. How do they see the game? What are the early innings like versus the later ones? How does their mentality change when their name is called? Finnegan shares stories from Double-A bus rides, his funniest teammates and life with his family.

Episode One – Kevin McGonigle – It’s Just the Beginning May 11, 2026

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Jason and Dan start off the season with the newest Tiger, shortstop Kevin McGonigle, to discuss the start of his rookie campaign. McGonigle dives into his hometown and growing up in Delaware County. He discusses the impact his family and friends have had on his career and life through his dad coaching him, his mom’s support and his best friends being there every step of the way, pushing each other to be their best. McGonigle gives insight into how he sees the game and how he views each at bat, with specifics on his elite pitch recognition that he has become known for. Hear all about his excitement to be a Detroit Tiger for the next nine years, his experiences as a Major Leaguer so far, and why the little things are so important to him.

Have a Seat with Jason Benetti & Dan Dickerson | Season 3 Preview Apr 23, 2026

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The Tigers 2026 season is underway and Have a Seat with Jason Benetti & Dan Dickerson, presented by Fieger Law, is back for a third season! Join Jason and Dan as they catch up and talk about jobs they would have if they didn't work in sports broadcasting, the ABS challenge system and how it could apply to other parts of life and more.

Scott Harris – Reaching the Ultimate Goal Sep 08, 2025

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Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris joins Dan and Jason to talk all things Tigers - from building the winningest team in baseball this year to the details that drive long-term success. Harris breaks down what goes into an MLB trade, how the front office balances decisions and non-decisions, and why applying pressure to opponents is a core priority. He also shares how the staff identifies adjustments for players and offers insights into the development paths of prospects like Colt Keith, Dillon Dingler, Troy Melton, and others. Harris explains how intentional feedback in the Minors translates to wins in the Majors, while also reflecting on life with his young daughter, what’s been most fun about this season, and how every player plays a role in pursuing the ultimate goal: a World Series title.

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