Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Former Red Sox catcher David Ross is returning to Fenway Park for the first time since leaving the team in 2014, participating in the ESPN broadcast for the Red Sox series opener against the Yankees. Ross joins Rob Bradford to discuss the good and bad of living life in a Red Sox clubhouse, surfacing the possible difference between Alex Cora and John Farrell. Ross also discusses his journey on "Dan...

Rob Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird to revisit the Red Sox' sweep of the Rays, look forward to the Yankees coming to town, and bask in some more of Ken's fiery hot takes. The duo also reflects on Brock Holt's bizarre choice of walk-up music. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more abou...

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes, who has started the young season as one of the team's top two relief pitchers. Barnes explains how he has found success, what adjustments he made, the truth behind his struggles on the road and whether or not he's worried about ever becoming a starting pitcher again. The duo also break down how each Red Sox pitcher looks running in from the b...

Rob Bradford is joined by Ian Browne of MLB.com to offer instant analysis of the Red Sox' season-opening loss to the Rays, with the duo doing their best to identify what exactly happened in the fateful eighth inning Thursday at Tropicana Field. Who was to blame? That's what Bradford and Browne were trying to figure out while reflecting on Game 1 at the Thirsty First Restaurant in St. Petersburg, F...

In the tradition of WEEI.com's annual "Not-So-Special Section" previewing the Red Sox season, Rob Bradford is joined by Manager Lou (Merloni) and Pitcher Nick (Friar) to ask the simple question: Can the Red Sox win the World Series? The trio takes a look at what this team has to offer heading into the 2018 season, while also stretching their betting muscles with some over-unders. (Spoiler: Bradfor...

Rob Bradford is joined by Manager Lou (Merloni) and Pitcher Nick (Friar) to talk about the changing world of the media when it comes to covering and broadcasting baseball. The trio dive into a conversation about what might be missing when it comes to covering the game, and how the media landscape is evolving. There is also a spirited debate about lava lamps. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener fo...

Rob Bradford is joined by NESN analyst Jerry Remy for an honest and open conversation about Remy's battle with cancer, how he views broadcasting, dealing with the kind of controversy Dennis Eckersley faced last season, and his plans for the upcoming season. It's a candid discussion about some meaningful topics. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

Conducting their first interview together since both playing for the Red Sox, Sox manager Alex Cora and second baseman Dustin Pedroia get together to reflect on their relationship. Mike Lowell, who joined Cora as Pedroia's first major league mentor, also joins the podcast to reflect on the pair. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitchers Joe Kelly and Rick Porcello for a Second Annual Twin Peaks Podcast, with the trio participating in the longest episode in Bradfo Sho history while broadcasting in front of a studio audience at Twin Peaks Restaurant in Fort Myers, Fla. While the heart of the podcast involves the subject of the newest Red Sox  J.D. Martinez -- a former teammate of Porcello...

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitchers Joe Kelly and Rick Porcello for a Second Annual Twin Peaks Podcast, with the trio participating in the longest episode in Bradfo Sho history while broadcasting in front of a studio audience at Twin Peaks Restaurant in Fort Myers, Fla. While the heart of the podcast involves the subject of the newest Red Sox  J.D. Martinez -- a former teammate of Porcello...

Rob Bradford is joined by Tim Britton, who is leaving the Providence Journal and the Red Sox beat to go cover the Mets for The Athletic. Bradford and Chris Mason of CNHI extract Britton's favorite memories from covering the Red Sox over the past six seasons while getting a deep-dive explanation of why he has become one of a legion of respected baseball writers to join The Athletic. See omnystudio....

Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. joins Rob Bradford as spring training kicks off to discuss the player's outlook on life, both on and off the field. Bradley offers insight into how he approaches playing baseball in Boston, his thoughts on this offseason's trade rumors and how he views this year's edition of the Red Sox. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more...

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitchers Rick Porcello and Joe Kelly in preparation for the trio's second annual remote podcast at Twin Peaks Restaurant in Fort Myers. This time the discussion -- which takes place at the team's Winter Weekend -- encompasses stories of saving lives, the bizarre reality of spring training life, bets on Bradfo's weight loss and, most intriguing, some real honesty w...

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who offers the most detailed account of his knee issues to date, admitting he is planning on being ready for Opening Day. Pedroia explains why the dynamic with his former teammate and good friend, Alex Cora serving as his manager won't be an issue, also elaborating on how playing in Boston has changed over the years. See omnystudio.c...

Former Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard joins Rob Bradford to offer some great behind-the-scenes insight involving his rise and fall in Boston. Bard offers great detail regarding his run with the Red Sox, the decision to become a starter, the path out of Boston and the five years he spent trying to return to the major leagues. The 32-year-old also recounts the day he ultimately decided to retire. See...

Rob Bradford is joined by J.D. Martinez's personal hitting coach, and Arizona Diamondbacks hitting strategist, Robert Van Scoyoc to discuss how the potential answer to the Red Sox' power problems became one of the game's most dynamic middle of the order sluggers. Van Scoyoc goes into depth regarding Martinez's swing, while also touching on where he feels the art of hitting is going. See omnystudio...

Lou Merloni joins Rob Bradford to rant about baseball's boring offseason, what the Red Sox have to do, and what the future looks like for Dave Dombrowski's team. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

It's time to take a look back at the year in the Bradfo Sho. The good. The bad. The weird. Rob Bradford and Pitcher Nick (Friar) offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Sho's most talked about episodes, while ranking their favorites. A great way to punctuate 2017, while looking forward to the next level of the Bradfo Sho. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...

In a special emergency Bradfo Sho, Rob Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird to discuss the Yankees acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton. The two dive into what this might mean for the Red Sox, and the insanity that is Stanton in the middle of New York's lineup. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To lear...

Rob Bradford is joined by Tina Cervasio for a very honest conversation about the challenges, and realities, of being a woman in the male-dominated world of sports journalism. Cervasio talks about her time as the first woman to serve as the sideline reporter for NESN during Red Sox games, while also delving into her approach when it comes to some of the pitfalls that woman in the sports broadcast b...

Rob Bradford is joined by MLB.com's Ian Browne, author of 'Dice-K: The First Season of the Red Sox $100 Million Man' to compare the craziness that was Daisuke Matsuzaka's entry into major league baseball to what awaits with Shohei Ohtani. The guys discuss behind the scenes stories of the chaos that was Matsuzaka's time in Boston, and why Ohtani may or may not lead to the same kind of chaos. Ian al...

In the most in-depth (longest) podcast in Bradfo Sho history, Rob Bradford, Pitcher Nick (Friar) and Kerosene Ken (Laird) take a deep dive into the controversies involving WEEI's Hot Stove Show, Pitcher Nick's history of dating beauty pageant contestants, Kerosene Ken's bucket list and, of course, the current state of the Red Sox' offseason. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy informa...

Rob Bradford is joined by Pitcher Nick (Friar), former boyfriend of Miss Massachusetts, to discuss which free agents the Red Sox should be prioritizing in the coming weeks. The duo also argues nicknames, wedding proposals and Howie Kendrick. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listene...

Rob Bradford is joined by John Tomase and Pitcher Nick (Friar) to discuss why baseball isn't perceived as fun, and what it can do to correct the problem. Also, in the wake of Josh Beckett saying his dream came true after having a beer with John Daly, the trio reveals their dream beer-drinking companions. Dr. Laurie Katz of Newton-Wellesley Orthopedic Associates also calls in to offer details about...

Rob Bradford is joined by Sports Illustrated managing editor Chris Stone and SI senior writer Ben Reiter to discuss the story Reiter did on the Houston Astros back in June, 2014. Along with unprecedented access to the current American League champs, the piece will be remembered for the cover on that issue: 'Your 2017 World Series Champs' The proclamation, of course, came after the Astros had won j...