The Sandlot Set Was DANGEROUS — Marty York Reveals Wild Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Step back into the legendary world of The Sandlot with Marty York — aka Yah-Yah — as he shares untold behind-the-scenes stories from one of the most iconic movies of the '90s. From dodging stunts with the massive animatronic Beast to soaking up summer vibes on set, this episode is packed with childhood movie magic. Hear what it was like filming the unforgettable pool scene, what James Earl Jones brought to the role, and how the cast bonded like it was summer camp for real. It’s a heartfelt, hilarious ride down memory lane with one of the boys who lived it. 00:00 A warm welcome to Sandlot star Marty York (Yah-Yah) 01:13 Marty’s journey from commercials to Hollywood auditions 02:36 How he landed the iconic role in The Sandlot 04:06 Animatronic dogs, daring stunts & secrets from set 05:41 Why The Sandlot still hits home decades later 10:15 Life after Yah-Yah: navigating fame and finding balance 17:32 From child actor to fitness advocate: Marty’s transformation 19:32 Advice to young dreamers chasing the big screen 20:40 The moment he decided to take acting seriously again 21:21 Health hacks: Marty’s take on grounding & recovery 23:38 His all-time Top 5 sports movies 28:09 Marty’s picks for top actors in the game 28:58 More untold Sandlot stories — pool scenes & set chaos 30:45 Rapid-fire round: hot takes and fast answers 36:44 Final thoughts from Yah-Yah himself