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The Bret Boone Podcast
You all know baseball --- you hear the good, the bad, the ugly. . . Bret Boone tells you what it's really like, from behind the curtains.
Episodes
The Bret Boone PodcastWhy The Brewers Run Was So Historical
Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to discuss how the Brewers not only captured the MLB Title, but did it in historic fashion.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: A Clubhouse That Polices Itself
Bret Boone and Cliff Floyd talk about what qualities a cohesive, championship clubhouse has. They also discuss if the two World Series teams have the same type…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: How The Brewers Took Control
Bret Boone and Cliff Floyd recap the first three games of the World Series and detail how the Brewers were able to take control. Including a Game 3 fifth…
The Bret Boone PodcastCliff Floyd Talks About Championship Culture
Bret Boone is joined by 1997 World Series champion and 2001 All-Star, Cliff Floyd, who gives his perspective on what it takes to build a championship culture…
The Bret Boone Podcast2026 World Series Preview
Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Game in San Diego to preview the World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: What Should Players Be Focused On?
Bret Boone and Al Leiter have a conversation centered around analytics and if they are truly a benefit to today's game or if they're giving the players too…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Who Takes Home The 2026 World Series?
Bret Boone and Al Leiter start the conversation around which ball club has the leg up in this year's World Series and how, either way, baseball fans are going…
The Bret Boone PodcastAre Players Today Overloaded With Information?
Bret Boone is joined by 2x World Series Champion, Al Leiter, who drops some knowledge about the current state of the MLB. Beenie & Al have a conversation about…
The Bret Boone PodcastJayson Stark Tells Us Why Some Teams Are Here And Why Some Teams Are Not..
Bret Boone is joined by Jayson Start of The Athletic to break down the current state of the MLB Playoffs and how we got here. Then, they try and diagnose what…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: A Japanese Hero?
Bret Boone chats with Kazuhiro Sasaki about th elong list of Japanese-born MLB players who have made a huge impact on the sport and if he sees himself on that…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: The Adjustment
Bret Boone chats with Kazuhiro Sasaki about his adjustment to the US and to the MLB when he first came over from Japan. How long did it take to get comfortable…
The Bret Boone PodcastKazuchiro Sasaki Talks About The Japanese Influence In The MLB
Bret Boone sits down with former teammate Kazuciro Sasaki to talk about the transition from Japan to the MLB and how the Japanese influence has made it's way…
The Bret Boone PodcastA Full 2026 Playoff Preview
Bret Boone is joined by Tyler Kepner of the Athletic for a full preview of the 2026 MLB Playoffs. They debate whether a small market team can win it all or if…
The Bret Boone PodcastManagers Can't Take The Easy Way Out
Bret Boone is joined by friend of the program, and 5x World Series Champion, David Cone. The current Yankees broadcaster breaks down the outlook of the Yankees…
The Bret Boone PodcastYou're Not Gonna Make The Postseason Playing Defense Like That
Bret Boone hops on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas following the Rangers loss to open their series with the New York Mets. Can Boonie give the guys in Dallas some…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Dodgers Have The Padres Number
Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to breakdown the Padres' tough loss to the Dodgers that pushes them further down in the Wildcard Race. Can they…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Down Memory Lane With Rick Rizz
Bret Boone and Rick Rizz reminisce on a legendary MLB career as they talk about the his best stories from being a broadcaster for decades.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: When Can You Feel It?
Bret Boone and Rick Rizz discuss when the long-time broadcaster knew it was going to be time to move-on from the game. Boonie also gives Rick some tips on…
The Bret Boone PodcastRick Rizz Discusses When It's Time To Hang 'Em Up
Bret Boone is joined by friend of the program, and legendary Seattle Mariners broadcaster, Rick Rizz. Boonie and Rick reminisce on some of the best moments of…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: I Never Thought I'd Be This Passionate About It
Bret Boone and Brad Ausmus talk about how getting into coaching can bring out a different level of passion for the game that even playing didn't bring out.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Living Up To The Standard
Bret Boone and Brad Ausmus talk about what it's like coaching for the expectations of New York and how Aaron Boone is closer to those expectations this season…
The Bret Boone PodcastShould Aaron Boone Get Manager Of The Year Consideration?
Bret Boone sits down with Yankees bench coach, Brad Ausmus. Bret & Brad discuss the small, but important jobs that bench and assistant coaches have, how they…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe First Taste Of The Big Leagues
Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego and chats with the guys about his experiences first being called up to the Big Leagues. Then, they address the…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: How College Gameday Has Become A Saturday Staple
Bret Boone chats with College Gameday host, Rece Davis, as the two talk about how significant the show has become to the College Football World.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: How Do We Fix The Portal?
Bret Boone and Rece Davis come up with some possible solutions to the landscape of college football currently with some amendments to the transfer portal. Rece…
The Bret Boone PodcastKicking Off College Football With Rece Davis
Bret Boone turns his attention away from baseball for an episode as he's joined by College Gameday Host, Rece Davis. Boonie & Rece get into all things NCAA…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: The Real Home Run Hitters
Bret Boone and Greg Amsinger reminisce on one of Boonie's most special moments as a player. Then, they get into the situation with the Diamondbacks and Ketel…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Why Instincts Always Outdoes Analyics
Bret Boone and Greg Amsinger discuss the qualities that pure instincts bring to the game that analytics can't replicate and why that is more valuable than…
The Bret Boone PodcastAnalytics Or Instincts?
Bret Boone is joined by MLB Insider and host for MLB Network, Greg Amsinger. Greg & Boonie reminisce on Bret's Home Run Derby experience, how the Diamond Backs…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Ozzie In The Rafters
Bret Boone and Ozzie Guillen relive the day he was enshrined in White Sox Immortality and all the teammates and former players who showed up to support a…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Play The Game Right
Bret Boone and Ozzie Guillen talk about the biggest difference they say in today's game versus back in the day. They say it's the little things that end up…
The Bret Boone PodcastOzzie Guillen Shows Apprecation For Both Chicago Baseball Teams
Bret Boone is joined by former teammate, Skipper, and Chicago White Sox All-Time Great, Ozzie Guillen. Boonie & Ozzie discuss his number being retired by the…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Albert Pujols - Mr. Do It All
Bret Boone and Albert Pujols discuss the many different hats Pujols still wears when it comes to the game of baseball and how he's far from stepping away from…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Who Are The Top Teams In Baseball?
Bret Boone and Albert Pujols discuss who currently should be considered the top teams in baseball. Additionally, they discuss which teams might already be…
The Bret Boone PodcastAlbert Pujols Breaks Down The Generations Of Hitters
Bret Boone sits down with one of the best hitters of all time, Albert Puljols, who explains the biggest difference in hitting from the different generations of…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: The Trade The Broke The Camel's Back?
Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds break down all the implications of the Dodgers blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline. However, one of…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: MLB Trade Deadline Winners
Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds name their biggest MLB Trade Deadline winners - besides the Los Angeles Dodgers, of course.
The Bret Boone PodcastHarold Reynolds On If The Dodgers Just Caused A Lockout
Bret Boone is joined by MLB Insider and former teammate, Harold Reynolds, as they discuss the blockbuster move by the Dogers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Did Los…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Who Will Be Sellers At The Trade Deadline?
Bret Boone and Jim Bowden discuss which MLB teams will, or should be, the biggest sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline early next week.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bite: Who Will Be Buyers At The Trade Deadline?
Bret Boone and Jim Bowden discuss which MLB teams will, or should be, the biggest buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline early next week.
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Trade Deadline Episode
Bret Boone is joined by former MLB GM and current insider for CBS Sports, Jim Bowden. Bret and Jim talk MLB trade deadline and who will be the biggest buyers…
The Bret Boone PodcastHow Has Umpiring Changed?
Bret Boone hops back on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to chat with his guys on the "Ben & Woods Show." Today, they talk about Boonie's history with ejections and…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Who Really Was Pete Rose?
Bret Boone and Pete Rose Jr. have a chat about Pete Rose, the real person off the field. Junior says his IQ traveled way beyond the baseball field.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: The Hit King's Approach
Bret Boone and Pete Rose Jr. peel back the curtain into some of the little tricks-of-the-trade that Pete Rose used to use that would always help to either stay…
The Bret Boone PodcastPete Rose Jr. Explains The Hit King's Mentality
Bret Boone is joined by former teammate, long-time friend and son of the Baseball All-Time Hits Leader, Pete Rose Jr. Boonie and Pete reminisce on times spent…
The Bret Boone PodcastMemories of All-Star Weekend
Bret Boone joins Zach Gelb from WFAN in New York as he reminisces on his fondest memories of MLB All-Star Weekend from his playing days. Then, they preview a…
The Bret Boone PodcastAn All-Star Conversation With Boomer Esiason
Bret Boone is joined by 3x Pro-Bowler and 1988 NFL MVP, Boomer Esiason, who is completely tapped into the MLB - and more specifically, the Yankees. Bret &…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Did US Soccer Hook The Casual Fan?
Bret Boone chats with Ben & Woods about the hype that the US Men's Soccer team brought to the coutnry for their brief run...but will the attention stay?
The Bret Boone PodcastNo Team Is Standing Out
Bret Boone chats with 105.3 The Game in Dallas to talk about the struggles the Rangers are still going through. Boonie says no team in the AL has really…
The Bret Boone PodcastBret Boone The Soccer Star?
Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to talk MLB and some World Cup. Bret even reveals how we almost saw him on the pitch instead of the baseball…
The Bret Boone PodcastPlayers Today Are Different, But For The Better
Bret Boone sits down with some familiar friends - Ben Higgins and Steven Woods from "Ben & Woods" radio show on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego. Boonie & the gang…
The Bret Boone PodcastIf You Can Play Shortstop Here, You Can Play Anywhere
Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Game in San Diego to talk about the revolving changes to the Padres infield and if those changes will bring wis to San Diego.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Dusty Baker's All-Time Charisma
Bret Boone chats with MLB Great, Dusty Baker, about his infectious personality and how it's one of the most memorable in Baseball.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Dusty Doesn't Like Where The Game Is Headed
Bret Boone and Dusty Baker chat about the changes in the game since Dusty has gone from player, to coach, to executive. But change isn't always good...
The Bret Boone PodcastDusty Baker Says Bring Back Real Coaches
Bret Boone reconnects with a long-time friend, Dusty Baker. The two discuss Dusty's new book, where his all-time great personality came from and he even gives…
The Bret Boone PodcastQuick Hits: The AL Struggles
Bret Boone gives his quick-hitting thoughts on why the American League as a whole seems to be struggling with only a few teams prospering.
The Bret Boone PodcastIs It Time To Blow It Up In Texas?
Bret Boone joins 105.3 The Fan in Dallas as the struggles for his old team are not getting any better. Is it time for a restart for the Texas Rangers?
The Bret Boone PodcastDid Jazz Chisholm Get The Message?
Bret Boone joins the guys at 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to give his perspective on one of the hottest topics in Baseball - as his Brother and Yankees Manager…
The Bret Boone PodcastWho Will Buyers Or Sellers At The Trade Deadline?
Bret Boone is joined by Bryan Hoch, Yankees reporter for MLB. They discuss just how far ahead of the rest of the American League the Yankees are and if they…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2: A Boone Family Reunion
Bret Boone and Rich Herrera are back with another "Turning 2" episode. This time, Boonie is joined by his kids as Savannah, Judah and Isaiah Boone join the…