Patrick Renna & Danielle Fishel on Dugout Dads, Reuniting The Sandlot Cast, and Why Nostalgia Can’t Be Recreated
Summary
Kyle Meredith interviews Patrick Renna and Danielle Fishel about their new YouTube comedy series, Dugout Dads. The show features fictionalized versions of the Sandlot cast as chaotic little league coaches, with Fishel joining as Renna’s supportive wife. They discuss the project’s independent funding, its Curb Your Enthusiasm vibe, and upcoming cameos from stars like Seth Green and Creed Bratton.
Topics discussed
Podcast Network Introductions and Ads
Interview Intro: Patrick Renna and Danielle Fishel
Origin Story of Dugout Dads
Danielle Fishel Joins the Cast
Parental Obsession in Youth Sports
Baseball, Failure, and Future Seasons
Danielle's Character and Dynamic
Sandlot Cast Reunion and Cameos
Navigating Nostalgia and Fan Expectations
Outro, Subscribe Info, and Sponsor Ads
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