The Bret Boone Podcast

Arthur Rhodes talks to Bret about how he was able to have such a long career, going to the bullpen full time after the 1996 season, preparing for games as a bullpen guy, his favorite and least favorite bullpens around the league and more.

Bret and Arthur Rhodes talk about their time playing together in Seattle and the game that Omar Vizquel wanted Arthur to take his earrings out, winning the 2011 World Series with the Cardinals in his final season, how the minor leagues have changed since their playing days and more.

Bret joins Shan & RJ from 105.3 The Fan to talk a little about rivalries in his playing days and the art of stealing signs while at the plate. Plus, his thoughts on the Rangers and if they are for real as we head into Memorial Day weekend.

Bret joins the guys from 92.3 The Fan Cleveland for his thoughts on the Guardians to this point, what may cause a team to not call up a player, the idea of trading Shane Bieber and what impact that would have on the clubhouse and more.

On today’s episode, we are joined by two very special guests, Sue and Bob Boone to share stories and memories about all the Boone boys growing up, the impact baseball has had and continues to have on the family, the strong woman behind all the Boone men, Bret hitting dingers as a 1-year old with his grandpa and much more.

Bret, Rich, Sue and Bob Boone talk about the differences between the three Boone boys, Sue giving birth to Matthew as Bob was starting in the 1979 All-Star Game, Bret hitting dingers over the house as a 1-year old and more.

Bret, Rich, Sue and Bob Boone talk about the original matriarch of the Boone family - Patricia Boone, all the strong women that have been behind the Boone men, Bret's childhood and trying to appreciate it in the moment and more.

On today's episode, Bret welcomes on Dave Valle to discuss coming up into the big leagues as a young player, trying to enjoy the moment on such a big stage, life as a catcher and its toll on the body, navigating games from behind home plate and much more. Plus, Dave tells us about his foundation called "Esperanza" and the guys share a classic story from the Home Run Derby at the 2003 All-Star Game...

Bret and Dave Valle talk about coming up in the big leagues as a young player, how the game makes you grow in so many different ways, trying to enjoy things in the moment, memorable times with their families and more.

Bret and Dave Valle reminisce on a classic story from the 2003 All-Star Game when Dave was Bret's pitcher during the Home Run Derby.

Dave Valle tells Bret what life is like as a catcher, including the impact on the body, prepping with pitchers before a game, navigating a game when a pitcher is having an off night and more. Plus, how he's able to call games for both the Rangers and Mariners and a little backstory on the foundation he started called "Esperanza". Visit Esperanza.org for more information.

Bret joins the guys from "Ben & Woods" on 97.3 The Fan to calm Padres fans down as he looks for the silver lining and stays positive amidst the struggles of the team so far this season.

On today’s episode, we go Turning 2 With Boonie as Bret sits down with Rich Herrera to discuss watching his son play in the Frontier League this week, how incredibly satisfying it is to work your way up through the minors to big league ball, what kind of manager Bret would be, the Blue Jays tipping pitches to Aaron Judge and more.

Bret talks to Rich about watching his son play in the Frontier League this week, the ins and outs of minor league baseball, what kind of manager Bret would be, getting golf tips from John Daly and more.

Bret talks to Rich Herrera about the Blue Jays tipping pitches to Aaron Judge, his own experience with seeing signs during his playing days and if he is a fan of self-driving cars.

On today's episode, Bret is joined by Jason Isringhausen to discuss why St. Louis is such an incredible baseball city and winning the 2006 World Series, how getting traded to the Athletics after the pressure of New York was the best thing that happened to him, why he really enjoyed being in the bullpen and more.

Jason Isringhausen talks to Bret about why St. Louis is such a great baseball city, the pressure of playing in New York and why getting traded to Oakland was the best thing that happened to him.

Jason Isringhausen talks to Bret about why he enjoyed being in the bullpen and the difference in mindset between a starting pitcher and a bullpen guy, the nuances of pitching and hitting, his time with the Oakland Athletics and more.

Jason Isringhausen talks to Bret about his years as a Cardinal, including his first trip to the World Series in 2004 ending in disappointment and then winning it all in 2006, the process of coming back from Tommy John surgery, finishing his career with the Angels and more.

On today's episode, Bret welcomes on Todd Stottlemyre for an in-depth, awesome conversation about his MLB family upbringing and relationship with his father, his time in Toronto, St. Louis and Arizona and all the memories that came with each stop, how all his injuries finally forced him to walk off the field for the last time and more. Plus, listen to why his father's struggle with disease inspire...

Todd tells Bret about how he would prepare mentally to face hitters, the battle of pitching to Rickey Henderson, being brought up in an MLB family just like Bret and more. Plus, Todd shares his business venture into the food industry opening up "Koibito Poke".

Todd Stottlemyre and Bret talk about their relationships with their fathers, when Todd got traded to the Rangers and faced the Yankees in the playoffs, how special it was being a part of the Blue Jays teams who won it all and more.

Todd Stottlemyre talks to Brett about his time in St. Louis and how incredible it was watching Mark McGwire hit the ball, his Diamondback years being teammates with Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling and how all his injuries added up towards the end of his career forcing him to call it quits.

Bret joins Braden Surprenant from KWFN San Diego to discuss his podcast and joining Audacy sports, early frustrations for Padres fans with the slow start to the season given the expectations, Bob Melvin getting tossed from Thursday's game and more. How can this team right the ship and start meeting those lofty preseason expectations?

On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret and Rich discuss the feats of Justin Verlander & Kenley Jansen, the best players and pitchers of different generations, the importance of creating relationships with umpires, the art of being a good heckler and more.