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SPORTS SOLIDARITY WITH HARRY MARINO
ABOUT THE SHOW
Sports is a trillion-dollar industry.
But sports aren’t just games — they’re workplaces.
Sports Solidarity with Harry Marino goes behind the scenes of one of the most visible industries in the world to explore the growing power of labor in professional sports.
Hosted by labor leader Harry Marino, the podcast examines how athletes, organizers, and unions are reshaping the future of sports through collective action.
Harry is an attorney and former professional baseball player who led the unionization of Minor League Baseball and has since led landmark collective bargaining negotiations across the sports industry.
From the locker room to the bargaining table, this is where the real story of sports gets told.
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EPISODES
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In this episode, Harry sits down with Joe Hudson, a former Major League catcher and one of the player leaders behind the successful unionization of Minor League Baseball. Joe was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 2012 and spent 13 seasons in professional baseball across 10 organizations, experiencing firsthand the financial strain, travel challenges, and uneven working conditions that defined life in the minors.
Drawing on Harry’s experience helping coordinate the organizing campaign, the two unpack how the union drive actually took shape inside clubhouses, the fears players had to overcome, and why building trust across a diverse group of players was essential. Joe also reflects on how conditions have already improved, why coaching and organizational culture matter so much, and what excites him about transitioning into a player development role with the Tampa Bay Rays.
What’s Ahead
The hidden side of the sports industry
How teams, leagues, and players navigate the business realities behind the games fans love.
Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring:
Big money, big stakes
What a trillion-dollar industry means for athletes, owners, and the communities that support them.
Leadership under pressure
How athletes are stepping into new roles — as negotiators, advocates, and decision-makers.
The changing culture of sports
From locker rooms to front offices, how expectations around fairness, transparency, and opportunity are evolving.