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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 PodcastInto The Archives: Jim McMahon
On today's episode of Into The Archives, catch Bret Boone's conversation with 2x Super Bowl Champ Jim McMahon from November 2021.
The Bret Boone PodcastWill the Angels Be Able To Keep Ohtani? | WGR 550
Bret Boone joins Schopp and Bulldog to talk about Shohei Ohtani's future, if the Angels hurt their chances of keeping Ohtani with their recent moves, the…
The Bret Boone Podcast(Full Show) The Red Sox/Yankees Rivalry Made Curt Schilling the Player He Was
On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on 6x All-Star and 3x World Series Champ Curt Schilling on the show to discuss his connection to Bret's grandfather and…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Minor Leagues Used To Be a Grind
Bret Boone and Curt Schilling discuss Curt's connection to Bret's grandfather, the keys to success in the major leagues, why the minor leagues used to be a…
The Bret Boone PodcastCurt Schilling Thought He Was Going To Be a Yankee
Curt Schilling talks to Bret Boone about his days in Philly, Boston and Arizona, the epic 2004 World Series win and just what the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry meant…
The Bret Boone Podcast(Full Show) Doesn’t Matter Who You Are, Jennie Finch Will Strike You Out
On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Softball HOF Inductee and 2x Olympic medalist Jennie Finch to discuss the pressures that female athletes face, her…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Pressures on Female Athletes
Jennie Finch talks to Bret Boone about being a big part of growing the game of softball, the pressures that female athletes face, advice she would give to…
The Bret Boone PodcastA Gold and a Silver in Two Olympics
Jennie Finch sits down with Bret Boone to discuss her experience playing in the 2004 & 2008 Olympics, the NIL deals she would have gotten if they existed back…
The Bret Boone PodcastInto The Archives: Joe Theismann (Part 2)
In this episode of Into The Archives, we finish off Bret Boone's conversation with Joe Theismann from January 2022. Here's part two!
The Bret Boone PodcastIs Terry Francona Done in Cleveland? | 92.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins 92.3 The Fan Cleveland to talk about the Guardians, what they can do to clinch the division, Terry Francona all but retiring and what is…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2 With Boonie: Great at Selling Houses & Great at Buying Fake Memorabilia
On this Labor Day Weekend episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret Boone sits down with Rich Herrera for a discussion on minor league baseball and the challenges…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Art of Teaching Baseball
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone discuss Bret’s trip to Chicago to see his son play in the minor leagues, advice for fathers and coaches in the baseball world…
The Bret Boone PodcastPointing Fingers in New York
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone discuss what it’s like as a struggling hitter, the play of the Mariners and the AL & NL races, Bret making headlines talking about…
The Bret Boone PodcastThis AL West Race Is Going To Be Fun | 105.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins Shan & RJ from 105.3 The Fan to discuss the red hot Seattle Mariners, how he expects the AL West standings to look at seasons end, how much a…
The Bret Boone PodcastHarold Reynolds Dives Deep Into the Art of Hitting
On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on 2x All-Star and former teammate Harold Reynolds to discuss how the new rules have helped the game, why load…
The Bret Boone PodcastMark McLemore Is Responsible for Coining “The Boone”
On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by former Mariner teammate Mark McLemore to discuss that special 2001 Mariners season, his thoughts on various former…
The Bret Boone PodcastNot Many Have Been Teammates With Both Bret & Bob Boone
Mark McLemore tells Bret what it was like playing with both him and his father, how special that 2001 Mariners season was, his rapid-fire thoughts on various…
The Bret Boone PodcastMark McLemore Played for Every AL West Team
Mark McLemore tells Bret Boone what he liked and didn't like about each city he played for in the AL West and then shares his thoughts on how the rest of the…
The Bret Boone PodcastInto The Archives: Joe Theismann (Part 1)
In this episode of Into The Archives, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation with Joe Theismann from January 2022. First up, part one!
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2 With Boonie: How Dangerous Are the Mariners & Dodgers?
On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Rich Herrera and Bret Boone cover the latest happenings around Major League Baseball, including the Verlander/Cora…
The Bret Boone PodcastJustin Verlander Gets Testy With Alex Cora
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone recap Bret's golf trip in Park City and then offer up some quick thoughts on Justin Verlander and Alex Cora getting into it, the…
The Bret Boone PodcastAny Concerns for a Team Signing Shohei Ohtani?
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone wonder if there would be any concerns for a team spending big money to sign Shohei Ohtani and then close the show with some talk on…
The Bret Boone PodcastWe Still Holding Out for These Padres? | 97.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins the John Kentera show on 97.3 The Fan to discuss the art of reading signs on the baseball field, how technology is affecting the game, why he…
The Bret Boone PodcastRyan Dempster Picks His World Series Champ
On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Ryan Dempster to get his thoughts on the Cubs and NL Central race, the strike zone, analytics and more. Are we on…
The Bret Boone PodcastWhere Does the Strike Zone Begin and End?
Ryan Dempster and Bret Boone discuss the NL Central race, strike zones & umpires, how the rule changes have helped offenses, how the best managers use…
The Bret Boone PodcastWinning a World Series in Your Final Season
Bret Boone talks to Ryan Dempster about his career, including going from starter to closer and back to being a starter and winning a World Series in his last…
The Bret Boone PodcastInto The Archives: Warren Moon
On this episode of Into The Archives, we tap into our football side with a look back to Bret Boone's conversation with 9x Pro Bowler and 2x NFL passing yards…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2 With Boonie: Golfing in Park City & Best Team in Baseball
On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Rich Herrera catches Bret Boone in the middle of a golf trip in Park City with the guys. We discuss how to keep…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Key to Keeping the Wife & Family Happy
Bret Boone talks to Rich Herrera about his current trip to Park City golfing with the boys and how he's able to keep the home life happy amidst so many trips…
The Bret Boone PodcastWho Is the Most Complete Team out There?
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone share some thoughts on the seasons of the Braves, Orioles and Yankees. Who has been the best team top to bottom so far?
The Bret Boone PodcastWhich Direction Are the Guardians Trying To Go? | 92.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins 92.3 The Fan Cleveland to discuss where this Guardians team is heading, their moves at the deadline, the young players on the roster and more.
The Bret Boone PodcastRangers Extending That Division Lead | 105.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins Shan & RJ from 105.3 The Fan to talk about the Rangers offense, the starting rotation and the team extending their division lead with some…
The Bret Boone PodcastAlbert Pujols Reflects on Career & Tabs This Year’s Phillies
On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by the great Albert Pujols to discuss why he was at peace when he finally hung it up, his desire to live in the…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Key to Being Satisfied With Retirement
Albert Pujols talks to Bret Boone about his transition to the media world since he retired, the end of his career and getting to 700 home runs, when he…
The Bret Boone PodcastDo the Angels Have a Championship Quality Roster?
Albert Pujols talks to Bret Boone about leaving the Cardinals and finishing his career in Anaheim, if the Angels can keep Ohtani and how close they are to…
The Bret Boone PodcastJonathan Papelbon Loved Beating the Yankees
On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Jonathan Papelbon to discuss the process of closing games and the value of starters vs. closers, the huge impact…
The Bret Boone PodcastAre Starters or Closers More Valuable?
Jonathan Papelbon tells Bret Boone what it's like being a closer, the difference in how young players are welcomed into the game nowadays, the positive impact…
The Bret Boone PodcastAlex Cora Has Done an Amazing Job
Jonathan Papelbon talks to Bret Boone about the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, his time in Philly and getting his 300th save, how he thinks the AL East will shake…
The Bret Boone PodcastInto The Archives: Mike Schmidt
On this episode of Into The Archives, we bring you Bret Boone's conversation with 3x MVP Mike Schmidt from January 2021. We discuss his 500th home run, what…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2 With Boonie: A Scuffle at 2nd Base & a Brother’s Ejection
On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Rich Herrera and Bret Boone recap Bret's Mexico vacation and discuss the Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson scuffle. What…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Unwritten Rules of Tagging at Second
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone talk a little about Bret's Mexico vacation before sharing some thoughts on the Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson scuffle and the unwritten…
The Bret Boone PodcastEjections, Family Life & Tiktok
Rich Herrera and Bret Boone discuss Aaron Boone's theatrical ejection this week, how fortunate Bret feels to have been around baseball his whole life, if the…
The Bret Boone PodcastWhat Do We Think of the Pirates? | 93.7 The Fan
Bret Boone joins The Cook & Joe Show and shares his thoughts on the Pirates season, the recent struggles of Mitch Keller, the Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson scuffle…
The Bret Boone PodcastYankees Struggles & Padres Inconsistency | 97.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins The John Kentera Show on 97.3 The Fan to share his thoughts on the struggling Yankees, the inconsistency of the Padres and more.
The Bret Boone PodcastWhat Would Bret Boone’s One Baseball Wish Be? | 95.7 The Game
Bret Boone joins The Morning Roast with Bonta and Shasky to talk about what his one wish in baseball would be, his brother Aaron's theatrical ejection, David…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe City of Boston Made David Ortiz Better at Everything
On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Red Sox legend David Ortiz to discuss his early years in Minnesota and why Pedro Martinez played a huge role in the…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Only Thing That Kept Big Papi From Getting 3,000 Hits
Bret Boone and David Ortiz talk about David's early years in Minnesota and getting signed by Boston, how learning from the stars on the Red Sox made him a…
The Bret Boone PodcastNothing Like the Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
Bret Boone and David Ortiz talk about how ridiculous of a player Barry Bonds was, the Red Sox coming back from down 0-3 against the Yankees in 2004, how…
The Bret Boone PodcastReliving the Phillies 2008 World Series Win w/ Ryan Howard
On today's episode, Bret Boone sits down with Phillies legend Ryan Howard to discuss growing up in St. Louis and then playing in Philadelphia, the Phillies…
The Bret Boone PodcastPhilly Takes Their Sports Seriously
Ryan Howard talks to Bret Boone about growing up in St. Louis and then playing in Philadelphia, the Phillies 2008 World Series win and just how good of a…
The Bret Boone PodcastIt’s Not Fun Popping Your Achilles Tendon
Ryan Howard talks to Bret Boone about his college days, his serious injury in 2011 and when he knew it was time to hang it up. Plus, thoughts on players…
The Bret Boone PodcastInto The Archives: Fred McGriff
On this episode of Into The Archives, we bring you a wonderful conversation with 5x All-Star, 1995 World Series Champion and newly minted 2023 Baseball Hall of…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2 With Boonie: MLB Trade Deadline & Vacation Thoughts
On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret Boone is live from vacation in Mexico as him and Rich Herrera talk all things MLB trade deadline. Which teams…
The Bret Boone PodcastVacation Thoughts From Bret’s Lanai in Mexico
Bret Boone and Rich Herrera discuss Bret's vacation in Mexico, what it's like going through TSA and airports as an MLB player, which franchise Bret would want…
The Bret Boone PodcastWho Won the Trade Deadline?
Bret Boone and Rich Herrera discuss all that went down during the MLB trade deadline and which teams they think improved the most. Plus, some Shohei Ohtani…
The Bret Boone PodcastDid the Angels Do the Right Thing at the Deadline? | WGR 550
Bret Boone joins Schopp and Bulldog to discuss how the Angels played the deadline by keeping Shohei Ohtani, what the trade deadline is like for players, the…
The Bret Boone PodcastWho’s Taking Home the AL West? | 105.3 The Fan
Bret Boone joins Shan & RJ from 105.3 The Fan to share his thoughts on the Rangers deadline moves, how the division will play out rest of season, Max…
The Bret Boone PodcastDavid Cone Talks Power in Today’s Game, Analytics & Rule Changes, 5 World Series & More
On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by 5x All-Star, 5x World Series Champ and current color commentator for the New York Yankees, David Cone. We discuss…
The Bret Boone PodcastHow Good Is the Pitching Today?
David Cone and Bret Boone discuss how important power has become in baseball today, the cat and mouse that goes on between pitchers and hitters, how…
The Bret Boone PodcastPitching Against College Kids as a 15-Year-Old
David Cone talks to Bret Boone about his journey to the major leagues, including pitching against college age kids as a 15-year-old, winning his first World…