Have a Seat with Tigers broadcasters Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson, as the duo welcome in players, coaches, and executives from across the baseball landscape. With each new episode, this self-professed odd couple will delve into the origin stories, competitive makeup, and baseball acumen of their guests. For more go to https://www.youtube.com/@Tigers
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Tom Selleck - The Olde English D
On a special edition of Have a Seat, Actor Tom Selleck joins Jason and Dan to discuss not only his career, but his love for the Tigers and the sport of baseball. What were some of his first memories of the Tigers? How did he get into acting as a business major on the basketball team at USC? Selleck shares how he went from acting in commercials to his iconic role in Magnum P.I. How did he make the Olde English D an iconic logo? How did he continue to stay connected with the team? Selleck shares his stories of batting practice at Tigers Stadium and the spring training he spent with the team to prepare for his role in Mr. Baseball.
Troy Melton - Slowing it Down
Tigers' rookie pitcher Troy Melton joins Dan and Jason to discuss the first month of his Major League career. Melton discusses his transition from a starting role to the bullpen and how he has approached every appearance. How does his confidence help him through outings? What makes his mentality fit so well with this Tigers pitching staff? How does a younger pitcher balance emotion? As a preferred walk-on at SDSU who didn’t start pitching until his collegiate career, Melton had his sights set on being a major league baseball player. How did he learn to adjust to a new position and new roles? What valuable lessons did he learn at SDSU about keeping his composure on the mound? How do you separate being a fan vs being a player? Melton shares stories of his childhood in California, his love for the sport of hockey as well as baseball, and how he navigated his time so far as a Tiger
Zach McKinstry: A Student of the Game
Tigers' utility man Zach McKinstry joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from being a 33rd round draft pick to an All-Star. What work did he put in during the offseason? How did teammates, coaches and his family help him to grow? How important is it to continue learning about the nuances of the game? McKinstry emphasizes the importance of “being your own biggest fan and playing your game” and how that mentality has carried him through her career. He shares stories of his childhood and the love for learning more about the game of baseball. What influence did his brother have on him? How did being "the dirtiest kid of the field” translate to his mentality playing baseball today? How does the importance of the mental side of the game translate into what McKinstry and this Tigers team have done this season? Hear about McKinstry (as well as Jason and Dan’s) daredevil side, his experience at his first All-Star game and his connection with his nephew.
Gleyber Torres: It’s the Little Things
All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres joins Jason and Dan to discuss his journey from Venezuela to the MLB. What was it like to leave home at 13 and move to the U.S. at 16 for baseball? How did he navigate the transition? How does the importance of family drive success? Torres touches on the importance of appreciating every aspect of the game and embracing the opportunity to play baseball as he shares his journey through the Cubs and Yankees organizations. How has he viewed his experience in the postseason? What are his conversations with his teammates throughout the game? Torres shares how his maturity at the plate has grown, what he remembers from his 2018 and 2019 All-Star seasons, and his thoughts on this season’s Tigers team.
Dillon Dingler: The Layers of the Game
Tigers' catcher Dillon Dingler joins Dan and Jason to discuss his role this season, what he has learned so far and the mechanics of the catching position. What are his conversations on the mound with Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty? What are his favorite plays to make? What are the hardest parts of the season as a catcher, and how does he use his power? Dingler discusses his childhood as a three-sport athlete and winning the state basketball championship in high school. What made him choose baseball? What was it like playing different roles at Ohio State? How did he use the minors to grow as a player? We hear about Dingler’s music preferences, clubhouse debates, and what kind of kid he was growing up. Dan and Jason also give insight into their favorite aspects of play-by-play.
Colt Keith: Keep Battling
Tigers designated hitter Colt Keith joins Dan and Jason to discuss his childhood, while playing youth baseball. Keith dives into family road trips, how wrestling has impacted the way he plays baseball, and shows how many states he lived in growing up. How did he find baseball in a family of wrestlers? What was it like moving multiple times all over the country? Keith talks about his adjustments from year-to-year and learning to adapt when struggles come up. As a young player, what is his mindset like? What does he see in the batter's box? What was his experience coming up through the Tigers farm system? We also learn about the origin of the name Colt, his movie ranking list, and what his go-to wrestling move was.
Riley Greene: The Importance of Community
Tigers left fielder Riley Greene joins Dan and Jason to talk about how important the communities that players have in and out of the clubhouse are, and how those relationships have helped Greene through 162 games in a season. What role have his friends and family played in his life? How does this Tigers clubhouse compare to teams from his past? Greene discusses his journey from being drafted at 17 to his game now. How did his parents and coaches help shape him at a young age? What has this season looked like to him so far? And lastly, Greene answers the most important question of all...does he want it today?
AJ Hinch – Everything Matters
Tigers Manager AJ Hinch sits down with Jason and Dan to discuss what makes this Tigers team so special. What are the methods behind moving player positions? How does a manager handle “pitching chaos”? How do you take player personalities and use them to maximize strengths? AJ dives into the mindset of the players and how they have all bought into the next man up mentality. We also hear about how clubhouse upgrades have helped the players, what AJ was like as a kid and hear questions from the clubhouse straight to the podcast.
Spencer Torkelson: Creating the Moment
Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson joins Dan and Jason to discuss his journey with the Tigers since he was drafted in 2020. What have the ups and downs of the first three seasons been like? What has changed for him this season? Torkelson dives into his mentality in the batter's box as well as his defensive mindset. How do players create a moment in a high-pressure situation? How do power hitters look at each at-bat? We also hear about the impact Barry Bonds had on Torkelson growing up, learn about his favorite time of day at the ballpark and hear about his days playing Little League baseball
Casey Mize: Appreciating Every Start
Tigers pitcher Casey Mize sits down with Jason and Dan to discuss his strong start to the year. How has he changed? What did 2024 feel like coming back from injury vs. the start of the 2025 season? Casey talks about how challenging it was to not be able to compete for nearly two full seasons and his new perspective on the other side of adversity. He also shares his experience being drafted first overall, how his dad helped him develop his splitter and what he might want to do when he retires from baseball.
Dan Petry and Andy Dirks: The final stretch
In the final episode of the regular season, former Tigers players and current broadcasters Dan Petry and Andy Dirks join Jason and Dan to recap the 2024 season. What have we witnessed over the past six weeks? The guys take turns identifying pivotal moments and key plays from the final stretch. What player has made the most significant developmental jump this season? If the Tigers clinch a postseason berth, which guy will you be most ecstatic for in the clubhouse? Also in this episode, Dirks and Petry recount their favorite single day in a Tigers uniform, relay their best parenting advice, and share what they’d be doing if it weren’t for baseball.
Tyler Holton: Finding the flow
Tigers pitcher Tyler Holton sits down with Jason and Dan to discuss his impressive 2024 season. How did he make the transition to high-leverage reliever appear so seamless? Holton details the origins of his self-confidence and how it’s helped him be successful in several areas of life. Tyler also explains the building blocks behind creating a new pitch and the data he utilizes throughout that process. What is a “flow state” and how do high-performing players manage to channel it? Also in this episode, we learn about Tyler’s first job as a delivery driver, his love for all things Florida State, and which of his teammates is most vocal in the clubhouse after a win.
Parker Meadows: Riding the rollercoaster
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows joins Jason and Dan to discuss his early season struggles, bouncing back after a stint in Toledo, and maintaining joy throughout the entire process. What is it like to be a part of the youthful core the Tigers are building around? Meadows walks us through “the catch” he made in Seattle, including the mental and physical prep behind a home run robbery. When was the first moment that Parker realized he was fast? Also in this episode, Meadows expounds on his close-knit family, his competitive background in ping-pong, and lets us in on which teammate is a terrible three-point shooter.
Bryce Rainer: Practice your craft
Tigers 2024 first round draft pick Bryce Rainer sits down with Jason and Dan to recount his journey from Harvard-Westlake standout to professional baseball player. The former two-way star explains why he ultimately made the decision to move away from pitching. How has Rainer’s swing evolved over time? What was his first visit to Detroit to like? Also in this episode, Bryce shares his hottest food takes, favorite home run memory, and recalls swimming in Vin Scully’s pool.
