In this electric episode of Bulldog and Friends, Bulldog welcomes back a true legend of the diamond and beyond—John Allen, aka Johnny A. A former USC pitcher (with rumored ties to Mark McGwire’s early power swing), John takes us on a journey through decades of unforgettable baseball moments and wisdom.

They start with John’s first Giants game in 1971, his heartbreak at not seeing Bobby Bonds play, and the surreal experience of walking into Candlestick Park for the first time. From there, it's a trip through history as John recounts watching Will Clark’s pennant-clinching hit in 1989, and later breaking down in tears when the Giants finally won it all in 2010.

John shares stories of traveling cross-country with fellow baseball lifer Mike McDonald, hitting every classic stadium from Wrigley to Fenway, and scalping tickets to see McGwire and Canseco in their rookie years. He names Shohei Ohtani and Matt Chapman as his favorite current players, explains why pitching was his true calling, and reveals the one batter—Steve Garvey—he’d love to strike out most.

The conversation also dives into deeper topics, including John's pick for a lunch companion: Negro League legend Josh Gibson, and his thoughtful take on modern baseball's changes and cycles. To wrap things up, John shares what life looks like now—balancing work at ServiceNow with dreams of a golf marshal retirement and a bit more sunshine.

Heartfelt, hilarious, and packed with baseball knowledge, this episode is a tribute to loyal fandom, lifelong friendships, and the joy of the game. Plus, a reminder about the mission of Saving Innocence and why Thursdays always mean BAF.

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