Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

He's a Journeyman.  14 years in the Big Leagues.  He pitched for 10 different teams, compiling 100 career wins and a lifetime full of stories.  His name is Brett Tomko.  What did he learn from names like Ichiro, Pujols, Maddux, and Bonds?  What is his advice to Travel Ball Coaches and Parents?  There will certainly need to be another episode, as Brett is a master stor...

This will go down as the BEST podcast you've ever listened to.  That's about all I'm gonna say.  The World Series Champ, Nick Swisher is a fountain of joy.  He's a party!  You won't believe the amazing gems he throws out for young players, and specifically parents.  Then the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole hopped on to join Swish and Chop in an epic trivia contes...

Wanna hear some life lessons from a Super Bowl Champ?  Here ya go.  Brad Johnson was a Quarterback in the NFL for 17 years.  How'd he get there?  What got him through the tough times?  What's Dan Marino like?  What makes Tom Brady so good?  It's all here.  We also tap into his life after football.  He's a true coach at heart.  Find out why he jumpe...

He's a World Series Champ.  An All Star, a Silver Slugger, and the first Brazilian Major Leaguer EVER.  It's Yan Gomes!  He's currently catching for the Chicago Cubs, and just completed 10 years in the Bigs.  We talk his 2019 World Series Championship with the Nats.  What makes Terry Francona such a great manager?  What's his advice to young catchers?  What's his...

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 with M...

He played catch for 365 straight days.  Then he wrote a book about it.  His name is Ethan Bryan.  His nickname..."Mr. Catch 365."  This lifelong Kansas City Royals fan is changing the world, one game of catch, and one conversation at a time.  His latest book, "A Year Playing Catch" chronicles his journey across 10 states and 12,000 miles to simply play catch with complete...

He's a former Big Leaguer who's now an analyst for ESPN and MLB Network.  It's Xavier Scruggs Ya'll.  THIS was undoubtedly one of Ballgame and Chopper's favorite interviews.  What's the grind of a decade in the minors like?  What kind of teammates are Albert Pujols and Ichiro?  What's his favorite thing about Don Mattingly?  What made Barry Bonds a great hitting coach...

What's a DIG ME Sesh?  What's Toxic Positivity?  Who's gonna win the World Series?  It's all on the table today, as the boys Talk Shop.  Coach Ballgame shares a story about a Mighty Warrior ballplayer that may bring a tear or 2.  Chopper shares THE BEST THING HE SAW ALL WEEK.  Oh yea, and the boys have their first PATREON SUPPORTERS!  What's their names?  Wh...

The boys kick off Season 2 with a visit from Coach Texie and Coach Jamie.  These awesome ladies have started their own Coach Ballgame Sandlots in Utah.  They are real game changers in the Coach Ballgame landscape, as they have taken the message of Sandlot and made it their own.  They have impacted hundreds of kids already in their home state, and it's just the beginning.  Tune...

The boys have taken a Summer Break from the Pod to coach camps and impact kids all around the country.  They were able to sneak in a July 4th episode to catch up on all things Ballgame and Chop.  How are summer camps going?  What makes a great Assistant Coach at their camps?  The boys also recap the standings in MLB and preview the All Star Game in Los Angeles.  Enjoy!

Ballgame and Chop were feeling it today baby!  Grab your notebooks because they dig into the 15 Core Values of Coaching.  Ballgame also tells a story about his dad that will give ya chills!  AND is Coach Ballgame Franchising his Sandlots?  Thanks for listening!  RAKE!

Coach Ballgame gives a full recap of last night's magical return to Wrigley Field, along with a fun filled weekend in Toronto where he was coaching Sandlots.  The boys also discuss a coaches PRIORITY LIST.  What should be prioritized when coaching and parenting youth athletes?  ENJOY.  

It's May 10th.  The boys recap Mother's Day, Pearl Jam Concerts, Phone Calls with Kirk Gibson, and the first month of the MLB Season.  Ballgame discusses his upcoming Sandlots in Toronto, along with his 2nd time to Wrigley Field for First Pitch Honors.  Ballgame also introduces a new member to his Sandlot Coaching Staff, "Coach Texie" who will be running her own Sandlots in Utah thi...

He's starred in movies such as "The Untouchables," "Casualties of War," "The Thin Red Line'" and "Eight Men Out."  His TV credits span 40 years...from "Miami Vice" to "Yellowstone."  You can currently see him in the new HBO Series "We Own This City."  It's DON HARVEY.  The boys tap into the parallels of Baseball and Acting.  Who's in Don's Mt. Rushmore of favorite actors t...

The boys celebrate their 30th episode by asking this question:  What have our guest taught us these past few months?  Boy, have they taught us a lot.  We also give our piece on how to coach kids in the playoffs.  When the high leverage moments are plentiful, detach your joy from the result.  Thank You Listeners for supporting us these first 30 episodes!  Here's to 300...

The longtime and highly respected MLB Pitcher and Pitching Coach joins the program this week.  We talk pitching at different age levels.  Who were the toughest hitters he had to face?  What was playing in the 1989 "Earthquake" World Series like?  What makes Clayton Kershaw so good?  Enjoy my friends!

The boys recap the first 2 weeks of the MLB season, and give their predictions of who will win the World Series.  They also discuss the Kershaw Perfect Game bid, and Joe Maddon's bases loaded intentional walk.  Chopper and Ballgame close out the episode by answering some listener questions on coaching youth sports.  Enjoy!

Dugout Mugs President and Founder joins the program to talk shop.  What a story he has.  A player, turned coach, turned inventor.  While coaching his college alma mater, he had an idea.  Let's make a beer mug out of a wooden baseball bat.  BOOM!  The growth of this idea has been incredible.  Dugout Mugs can now be found in all 30 Major League Ballparks.  Enj...

He's a 3 time All Star, 3 time World Series Champion, and a San Francisco Giant Hall of Famer.  He also threw a PERFECT GAME on June 13, 2012.  He's "The Horse."  Matt Cain...welcome to the program.  How did he have so many complete games?  What's his secret to facing a lineup for the 3rd and 4th times?  What were those Giants World Series clubs like?  What's it...

He's the current voice of the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Network.  He's also the current voice on MLB The Show 2022.  It's Jon "Boog" Sciambi folks!  He started broadcasting while attending Boston College.  He's been an announcer for the Marlins and Braves.  He's also called baseball and college basketball on ESPN for over a decade.  He's simply a great guy who LOVES...

Swag.  Unique.  FUN.  Pearls.  "The Cheese."  Joctober.  These are just some words to describe one of the funniest guys in Major League Baseball.  Joc Pederson joins the program to talk "Self Talk."  How does he get through the low times?  Why is he so great in the big moments?  Who empowered him to be "HIM" early on in his career?  He's an ab...

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop and former MLB Catcher, Eli Whiteside answer your questions.  Questions from coaching, parenting, and much more.  Thank you to all the listeners that submitted your questions over social media.  This may be our most educational episode yet!  Enjoy.  Rate.  Review.  SHARE!

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...

This is a story that must be told.  Daniel Bard is a current Relief Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies.  He can throw it 100 MPH.  But this 36 year old has had an incredible journey to get to where he is today.  He broke in with the Boston Red Sox in 2009.  In 2013, he got the "YIPS."  He lost his control.  In 2017 he retired.  In 2018 he became a mental stren...

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop and Nick Hundley ran a baseball camp this past weekend in San Diego, CA.  Former MLB Catcher and FIRST RETURN GUEST to the pod, Nick Hundley joins the program to recap what was an amazing day on the baseball field.  The boys get deep.  The boys talk Church.  The boys talk Fatherhood.  We also shine a light on Crete Academy, a school in LA for low...