Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

The boys are back together to discuss a number of topics. From travel ball, coaching your own child, to Chopper's new job...the band is back! Thank you Patreon Supporters! Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE

Coach Ballgame coached over 5,000 kids across 30 different states this summer, and he wants to tell you all about it! Chopper had some Athletic Director duties to attend to, so Ballgame held down the fort for this Season 3 pilot episode. What cities did Ballgame hit? What has been some highlights of the Sandlot Tour? How's the MLB gig going? How are the Jonas Brothers in concert? It's all...

What a great season it was!!!

He's the lead Play by Play Announcer for NFL on FOX, and the lead Studio Host for MLB on FOX...and he's fresh off his first SUPER BOWL call. It's Kevin Burkhardt. We break down his grind in the early years. The journey started with recording play by play calls on Nintendo. From there...local radio, covering High School Football, to calling New Jersey Jackals Minor League games for $25...

He's the MOST INTERESTING man in baseball. He pitched for the Brewers and Rangers for nearly 20 years. Now he's a broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers. His name is Tim Dillard, and MAN...you gotta check out his Instagram. He's been putting the ENTERTAINMENT in Baseball for a long time. What's his advice to youth coaches and parents? How did his dad parent him? Chopper recaps his H...

Meet the man that taught Coach Ballgame how to coach. Sean Flikke is the Mr. Miyagi of Youth Baseball. He has mastered the art of dissecting the nuances of mentoring youth. He's also a master storyteller. Find out how his rough upbringing shaped his passion for empathy towards kids. Chop and Ballgame answer some Listener Questions. Ballgame also recaps his Sandlot in Alpena, Michigan and Chopp...

He's ONE of only 23 to ever throw a PERFECT GAME in Major League Baseball. You won't believe what day it was on. Our guest today is one of the most engaging personalities our great game has. Dallas Braden. How did he go from a 140 pound self proclaimed "Knucklehead" to an elite Pitcher in the game? Who mentored him along the way? His story is a must hear, and his messages of pare...

He's one of the most popular Baseball Influencers in the game, but it's his heart for coaching that makes him such a fascinating follow. It's Jake Savicki, aka "Coach Crank." What's his advice to High School Baseball Players and Parents? What lens should a High School Coach look through? What do college and pro coaches look for in a teenager? It's all right here on th...

He's a Cy Young Award Winner, and World Series Champ. It's Barry Zito! His story is an absolute journey. He hit the highest highs, and the rock bottom lows. Where did he find his inner freedom? Why did he write a book? What's he doing now? We get deep! Enjoy the Spirit Food. It's also Chopper's Birthday! Atta Boy! Wanna support the POD? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Rake!

He's the MOST INTERESTING MAN in Australia.  He pitched for 14 years in the Big Leagues.  He led MLB in appearances at the age of 39.  He now hosts the FARM TO FAME podcast, and broadcasts games for the Braves.  It's PETER MOYLAN. His story is fascinating.  From signing with the Twins at age 18, to being released at the age of 20.  Then an 8 year period of odd jobs li...

Spring Training is in full form.  The WBC cranks up tonight.  Life is good. The boys chop it up with Coach Josh from Arlington, TX.  Josh is a 3rd grade teacher, and a loyal patreon supporter who is trying to change the culture of youth baseball in his town...one kind act at a time.  Atta Boy Coach! The boys talk some World Baseball Classic.  Chopper's High School team is...

He's the GREATEST SHOWMAN and Third Baseman for the Savannah Bananas.  How did he get there?  What new tricks can we expect to see on their 2023 Banana Ball Tour?  What is his advice to Parents and Coaches?   Ballgame and Chop also share their thoughts on the new rule changes in MLB. We close with a visit with another loyal patreon, Coach DOGPILE.  What issues has he run i...

The boys invite a loyal Patreon Supporter to join the conversation this week.  Coach Sparky is Ballgame's Sandlot BOOTS on the ground in Madison, WI.  Sparky is also a weekly listener and supporter of the show.  We discuss how this podcast has not only helped shape his personal coaching philosophy, but how it's impacted his community as well. Coach Ballgame also recaps his Sandlots...

The Boys talk about their Wives.  They go down a list of their favorite qualities of Mrs. Chop and Mrs. Ballgame.   Ballgame also recaps his weekend with some Bo Bichette, George Springer, and some other Toronto Blue Jays. RAKE

She's the incredibly talented reporter for the Colorado Rockies.  It's Kelsey Wingert folks!   This episode may be Coach Ballgame and Chopper's favorite!  Why?  Because her journey to where she's gotten has been an absolute battle.   She's a grinder.  A battler.  She loves hard.  She cares hard, and by Golly...she's a BASEBALL GAL.  She knows more baseb...

This episode...WOW.  Coach Ballgame has been telling the Roberto Clemente Story to thousands of kids the past 20 years.  Today, we have a conversation with Roberto's oldest son, Roberto Clemente Jr.  What did Roberto like doing with his kids when he came home from Pirates games?  How did his mother Vera lead the family?  Who stepped up to be a father figure for Junior when...

He played for the Nats, Rays, D-Backs, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers, and Mariners.  His story is incredible.  Find out why he almost quit the game in 2011.  How did his faith change the course of his career?  How did he handle the temptations of "Identity Exchange" when he made it to the Bigs?  Why is Paul Goldschmidt his favorite teammate?   There's so many gems in this hou...

He's the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers!  Jeff Levering has called Brewers games on radio and TV since 2015.  How did he get there?  What's his advice to young broadcasters?  Oh yea, and what's it like sharing a booth with the one and only Bob Uecker for the last 7 years? Coach Ballgame shares his weekend with some social media influencers, which turned into NOT your average ba...

He's Mr. Play by Play.  The Number 2 guy for FOX in NFL, and the Number 1 guy for FOX in MLB.  He's also the voice of the LA Dodgers.  He would watch Joe Buck call World Series Games as a kid.  His Childhood Dream was to call those World Series games one day.  This past year, that dream came true.  But it wasn't an easy road to the top.  How did he get his broadc...

He's got a PHD in Hitting, but more importantly...he's got a PHD in "Feel."  It's the Hitting Coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Aaron Bates.  He's shared a batting cage with names like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner, and Albert Pujols.  What's his approach?  How does he build trust?   The boys crack the code on social awareness.  When is it the right time...

He built an empire.  It's called Jomboy Media.  What started as a podcast idea in his apartment in 2017 has quickly turned into a 65 employee sports media powerhouse with an office in Manhattan.  His videos have garnered over a BILLION views...with a B.  His breakdowns have transformed the way people consume the game of baseball.  You know him as JOMBOY. His real name is J...

This episode is different.  It's special.  Nick Punto is a World Series Champ who played in the Big Leagues for 14 years.  But today, we honored his very first COACH.  Nick lost his best friend this week.  His Dad passed away.  Lou Punto is a LEGEND in Southern California.  He's coached thousands of kids over the past 50 years.  Today, we honored "Sweet Lou....

The boys usually chat on the psychology side of coaching.  Today, we dive into the techniques.  The mechanics of hitting, and the mechanics of TEACHING hitting to different ages and skill levels.  Topics discussed include...Timing, High Leverage Red Flags, Performing a skill without thinking mechanics, Exaggeration Drills, Slow Motion Drills, The 3 H's, and a Violent Lower Half. The...

History was made yesterday.  Coach Ballgame's Alma Mater, Brown University made National news yesterday by naming Olivia Pichardo to the roster of the Baseball Team.  This makes her the FIRST female to play on a D-1 College baseball team in the history of the world!  So we brought the Head Coach of the Baseball Team on, Grant Achilles.  What impressed him so much about her walk...

The boys chop it up on the topic that ALL coaches can relate with.  "How to deal with the parents."  How should a coach handle the chirpy parent?  The overbearing parent?  The fence grabber?   We also discuss Ballgame's Sandlot in Dallas, and his round of golf with Albert Pujols.  How far did he hit it?  Gotta listen to find out. Thank You to all of our listeners...