Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

This week we talk about a taboo subject... your kid shouldn't ONLY be playing baseball. Why? Let's dive into it on episode 130 of the Talkin' Shop pod!

If you’ve ever felt like you had to “prove yourself” to a travel coach, this episode is for you. In Ep 129 of Talkin’ Shop , we flip the script, transforming your 2026 mindset.

What's the best Christmas Movie of all time??? The Coaches talk about it today. Merry Christmas!!

This one packed a bunch of punches into only 30 minutes. Ballgame gives Chop some rapid fire questions on "Things parents say during games." Things like "Elbow Up". "Throw Strikes!" "Bear Down." Chopper gives his response to what he would say in the same situations. Ballgame also unpacks his Sandlot in New Jersey (130 Kids) and his Play Ball event in NYC wit...

The boys love answering your questions. Today they dig into healthy ways of communication between Coaches and Parents. Wanna support the Podcast? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameWarstic Discount Code: Attaboy15Tanner Tees Discount Code: Attaboy

He's the most popular baseball influencer alive. Meet Coach Robert Anthony Cruz.

The boys are back and choppin it up! Ballgame's Online Coaching Course is LIVE and you can find it here: https://www.coachballgame.com/coach-b... BANG!

He's one of the best to ever play the game. They call him "The Machine." The numbers don't lie...3,301 Career Hits. 679 Home Runs. 2,150 Runs Batted In. 10 All Star Games, 2 World Series Championships, 3 MVP's, 6 Silver Sluggers, and he's still playing! We spend an hour with Albert talking about his upbringing in the DR, his Major League career, and his off the field ende...

He's a 3x All Star, 2x World Series Champion, and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer. Kevin Youkilis was the On Base Machine, and now he's coaching Youth Baseball. We talk Red Sox, parenting, coaching, and lots more! Enjoy one of our best episodes in a while! In this episode, Kevin Youkilis emphasizes the importance of supporting children in travel baseball, rather than pressuring them for wins,...

Let’s be honest — sometimes it’s not the kids who need a pep talk, it’s us adults. This week, we’re unpacking the real reasons parents feel anxious watching their kids play sports — and how that pressure trickles down to the field. We also tackle the classic conundrum: 🏆 How do we teach commitment without handing out participation trophies? 💪 How do we value fun and accountability? It’s part the...

We have LOTS of thoughts about last night's World Series Classic!!! Let's debrief...

We're back with another bonus episode going over the 2025 MLB Playoffs!

No scripts. No playbook. Just real talk about the stuff parents, coaches, and players actually wrestle with — from burnout to bad hops to balancing life outside the diamond. We took your toughest questions and lobbed back some honest (and occasionally ridiculous) answers. ⚾ 👉 Tune in if you like your advice with a side of sarcasm and your leadership with a dash of grace.

Life update + mailbag = pure chaos. Coach Ballgame, Chopper, and Flikke are back with a good ol’ fashioned Q&A — answering your questions, sharing house updates (yes, there were leaks), and probably getting distracted at least five times. Grab your coffee and come hang. ☕️⚾️ 🎧 “Talkin’ Life, Leaks, and Listener Questions” — out now wherever you get your pods.

Let's talk PLAYOFFS!!!

BONUS!! We're breaking down the MLB Playoffs 2025- let's talk about it!

After a jam-packed Sandlot September, the boys are back in the dugout with a fresh episode of Talkin’ Shop ! They’re recapping the wild ride from the National Sandlot Tour and welcoming special guest Linda Flanagan , author of Take Back the Game , to talk about how to handle those toxic bleacher creatures with grace and grit.

This podcast episode discusses coaching challenges, work ethic, and fostering joy in sports, emphasizing the importance of character development alongside athletic skills. Highlights*The boys answer 10 questions from the fans.*Coaches share personal experiences while highlighting the joy of baseball for kids in Cambodia.*Strategies for dealing with youth athletes struggling with fundamentals and l...

We dig right into your questions. From Daddy Ball, to overcoming adversity, the conversation was juicy. Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameBANG

Ballgame, Chop and Flikke round table the discussion of Travel Ball. What makes a great travel ball coach? Red flags that you should stay away from? It's a deep dive, and it's a conversation that must be had to change this culture for the better. Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameRAKE!

August is gone, the pennant races are heating up, and October dreams are right around the corner. In this week’s Talkin’ Shop , we wave goodbye to summer, dive headfirst into September, and lay down our fearless Fall Classic & World Series predictions. Who’s got the juice? Who’s fakin’ it? And who’s about to write their name into baseball history? Let’s chop it up.

🚨 FULL EPISODE 123 is live! 🚨 Mike Hampton joins the show to share his big league journey, drop some timeless advice, and even tackle listener questions. From the mound to mentoring, this one’s packed with wisdom (and a few curveballs you won’t see coming). ⚾️🔥 👉 Tune in now: Talkin’ Shop | Mike Hampton: Big League Lessons and Advice for Every Ballplayer

The boys are back in the shop—gray beards, scared swings, and all. This week we tackle it all: ⚾ Helping kids who are afraid to swing the bat ⚾ Breaking down 8-year-old pitching mechanics (without frying their little elbows) ⚾ The eternal debate—Rec vs. Travel Ball ⚾ And yes, the curious case of Coach Ballgame’s gray beard Got a coaching conundrum or parenting puzzle? Send it our way. Need a p...

The boys are back for a new season...ready to solve your problems. Whether that be from the dugout, the bleachers, or the car ride home...it's our mission. We recap the summer and tap into what excites us most about this upcoming year. We answer your questions on topics of travel ball, AAU parenting, and handling a kid who throws a temper tantrum. Need a private session with Coach Flikke? Emai...

Ballgame and Chop go OG on Episode 120! Topics Discussed: Imposter Syndrome on a new team. Kids and Coaches getting discouraged during a losing streak. And what to do when the other team's coach drops lots of F bombs. Thanks for supporting the Pod! Bang!