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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 PodcastBoonie Bites: Bret on Lessons He Learned as a Hitting Coach and The Importance of Hope
On this Boonie Bite from Turning 2's Thanksgiving Edition, Bret and Rich discuss the importance of hope in athletics and beyond.
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2 Thanksgiving Edition: Turkey, Gratitude and Giving Back
On today's Thanksgiving Edition of Turning 2 with Boonie, Bret Boone & Rich Herrera discuss their favorite parts of Thanksgiving, what they're grateful for and…
The Bret Boone PodcastInto The Archives: Randy Jones
On this Into The Archives episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, we listen in on Bret's 2021 conversation with the late great Randy Jones. Randy talks about his…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Edgar Martinez & Bret on the Standout Teams & Players from the 2025 Season
In this Boonie Bite, Edgar Martinez and Bret discuss the best teams and players they saw from their experience coaching this past season.
The Bret Boone PodcastMariner's Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez on Coaching and Time with Seattle
On today's episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Bret sits down with Edgar Martinez. The two discuss Edgar's time as a coach and player, the 2025 season and more.
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Bret Boone Talks Time with The Texas Rangers
Bret Boone speaks about his season with The Texas Rangers as a hitting coach.
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2: Boonie's Back on the Show!
On this episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret Boone returns to the podcast with stories from his time with The Rangers as well as plans for the offseason!

The Bret Boone PodcastMLB Network's Robert Flores on The 2025 World Series
On this episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Executive Producer Rich Herrera is joined by MLB Network's Robert Flores to discuss The Dodger's Game 7 Win over The…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Michael Franzese Talks Athletes Battling Gambling Addiction
Ex Colombo Crime Family Member Michael Franzese speaks on how professional athletes find themselves dealing with an addiction to gambling.
The Bret Boone PodcastFormer NYC Mobster Michael Franzese Breaks Down NBA Gambling Scandal & MORE
On this episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Rich Herrera speaks with Former member of the Colombo Crime Family Michael Franzese. The two speak about the NBA…
The Bret Boone PodcastCollege Gameday's Rece Davis on Lee Corso's Retirement & The College Football Playoff Race
On today's episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Rich Herrera speaks with ESPN's College Gameday host Rece Davis. The two talk Lee Corso, CFB & Kalen DeBoer's…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Steve Phillips on How The GM & Manager Dynamic Has Changed
In this segment, Rich and Greg discuss how the general manager and manager dynamic has changed over time along with the interview process
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] The Playoffs & Manager Searches Through A GM's Eyes With Steve Phillips
Rich Herrera sits down with the former GM of the Mets Steve Phillips. The two talk about the ongoing MLB Playoffs, what's going on during the various manager…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: Hall Of Famer Johnny Bench On 70's Reds & Becoming The Best Catcher Ever
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on Mr. Red Johnny Bench, where they discussed Johnny's constant self belief, the 70's Reds teams and…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] How To Pitch In The Postseason With 19 Year MLB Veteran Al Leiter
Rich Herrera sits down with 19-Year MLB Vet Al Leiter. The two talk about Al's son and nephew Jack and Mark Jr, how he looks at pitching in today's game, what…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: Hall Of Famer Reggie Jackson On 70's A's & Mr. October Nickname
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on Mr. October Reggie Jackson, where they discussed Reggie's childhood, how football was his first…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Greg Amsinger's Playoff Push Predictions
In this segment, Rich and Greg discuss who Greg believes will win and/or make the playoffs from every AL and NL division
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] MLB Stories & Predictions With MLB Network's Greg Amsinger
Rich Herrera sits down with the face of MLB Network Greg Amsinger. The two talk about Greg's journey to the longtime face of MLB Network, what he's learned…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Rangers Offense Continues To Come Through Against The Brewers | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys for his weekly spot to discuss the Rangers ability to beat up on the best team in baseball... the Brewers, Michael Helman's…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: The Late Great 3-Time World Champion Davey Johnson On His Journey To 3 Titles
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on the late, great 3-time World Series Champion Davey Johnson! The guys compare the state of…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: Mariners Slugger Cal Raleigh On Winning Gold Glove & Being A Slugging Catcher
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on Gold Glove Winner and Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh. The two discuss Raleigh finally…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Ricky Cobb's Rise From College Professor To Social Media Influencer
In this segment, Rich and Ricky discuss Ricky's rise to fame from a Community College Professor to a Social Media influencer with his Super 70s Sports twitter…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Reminiscing About 1970's Sports With Ricky Cobb
Rich Herrera sits down with Super70sSports Admin & Host Of "The Ricky Cobb Show" Ricky Cobb. The two talk about Ricky's journey from college professor to…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Importance Of Not Losing Hope In The Stretch Run | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys for his weekly spot to discuss the struggles on the Rangers lately, the importance of not losing hope, and more!
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal On Winning Cy Young, Tigers Historic Season, and His Preparation
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers to talk about the…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: Mets Setup Man Ryan Helsley On His Prep, Nasty Stuff, and All-Star Experiences
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on the 2024 Trevor Hoffman Award winner Ryan Helsley of the New York Mets to talk about winning the…
The Bret Boone PodcastJoc Pederson Finally Contributes To Rangers Wins | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys for his weekly spot to discuss breakouts of Joc Pederson and Rowdy Tellez, the importance of confidence, the Rangers playoff push…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Bret's Impact On Rangers Offense From An Insider's Perspective
In this segment, Dave Raymond and Jared Sandler discuss what surprised them about Bret's hiring, how he's improved and impacted the team in a positive way, and…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Talking To The Voices Of The Rangers, Dave Raymond & Jared Sandler
Rich Herrera sits down with Rangers TV Voice Dave Raymond and Rangers Pre/Postgame Host Jared Sandler. The three talk about Bret's hiring by the Rangers and…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] MLB Trade Deadline Preview With Andy Martino
Rich Herrera sits down with SNY's Mets/Yankees Reporter Andy Martino. The two talk about the upcoming trade deadline, how the Mets and Yankees approaches have…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Offense Comes Alive With The Return Of Josh Jung | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys for his weekly spot to discuss the return of Josh Jung and additions of Cody Freeman and Rowdy Tellez, taking a picture with Klay…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Billy Wagner On His Long, Winding Journey From 10 Years On The Ballot To HOF Induction
In this segment, Billy Wagner discusses his preparation for his Hall Of Fame speech, when he realized he had a chance of making it, and much more!
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Reliving The Hall Of Fame Career Of MLB Hall Of Famer Class Of 2025 Billy Wagner
Bret sits down with MLB Hall Of Famer Class of 2025 Billy Wagner. The two talk about the Billy's upcoming Hall Of Fame speech, the journey through 10 years on…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Sean Casey's First Half Surprises And Second Half Predictions
In this segment, Sean Casey discusses what surprised him most about the first half of the MLB season, makes his predictions for the second half, and much more!
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] MLB Network's Sean Casey on Life As A Podcaster Turned Hitting Coach & Mid Season Update
In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the MLB Network Personality & Host of the Mayor's Office Podcast Sean Casey. The…
The Bret Boone PodcastGotta Love A Good Offensive Outburst By The Rangers | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys for his weekly spot to discuss how he slept after the Rangers offensive outburst, if he's looking forward to the All Star break…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Joe Mauer On What It's Like To Be Inducted Into The MLB Hall Of Fame
In this segment, Joe Mauer discusses life as a MLB Hall of Famer, what the days, weeks, and months leading into it entail, and much more!
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Inside The Mind Of Twins Legend & MLB Hall Of Famer Joe Mauer
Bret sits down with Twins Legend and MLB Hall Of Famer Joe Mauer. The two talk about the days and weeks leading up to Hall of Fame induction day, what it's…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Balance Of When And When Not To Have A Meeting | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the importance of situational hitting practice, the sweet spot when it comes to team meetings, getting Josh Jung back on…
The Bret Boone PodcastCheckin' In With Boonie: A Brutal 4 Extra Inning Game Stretch
Bret and Rich discuss Bret's brutal 4 extra inning game stretch, working with Kyle Higashioka, and becoming a rival of Rick Rizzs' Mariners
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Mariners Broadcaster Rick Rizzs on Mariners Career & Bret Boone Becoming Division Rival
In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the Mariners Radio Broadcaster Rick Rizzs. The two talk about the recent…
The Bret Boone PodcastWhat Went Right For The Rangers In Their Big Win Over The O's | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the chaos on yesterday's win against the Orioles, how big Sam Haggerty has been for the team this year, how different…
The Bret Boone PodcastCheckin' In With Boonie: Bret's Boot Story
Bret and Rich discuss Bret's great boot story and how he and his wife are adjusting to the Texas lifestyle
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] 105.3 The Fan's RJ Choppy Is Turning Bret Boone Into A True Texan
In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the 105.3 The Fan's RJ Choppy. The two talk about RJ's reaction to Bret going from…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Andy Stankiewicz On USC Campus Life & CWS Aspirations
In this segment, Andy Stankiewicz discusses life on the USC Campus, why USC's success this season will increase their chances to make the CWS next season, and…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] The State Of USC Baseball With Andy Stankiewicz
Bret sits down with USC Baseball Coach Andy Stankiewicz. The two talk about USC baseball, recruiting in the new NIL age of college sports, USC's new stadium…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Rangers Offense Breaks Out, What's Behind It? | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the talks he's had with Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, the difference in coaching established veterans compared to…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2: Behind the Scenes of Bret's Travel As Texas Rangers Hitting Coach
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich are LIVE at Walter's Sports Bar in Washington D.C. to talk about Bret's traveling stories, how the game has…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Rob Bradford On The Wacky Rafael Devers Situation
In this segment, Rob Bradford breaks down what exactly happened with the Red Sox and Rafael Devers, how both sides messed up, and much more!
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning Adolis Garcia, Evan Carter, And Others Into Their Old Selves | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the talks he's had with Adolis Garcia to get him back on track, how to get hitters to stop chasing, Evan Carter's return…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Riding The Wave Of A Baseball Season With Rob Bradford
In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the host of the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast Rob Bradford. The two talk about…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Buck Martinez Gets Fired Up Over Positive Analytics About Losing Teams
In this segment, Buck Martinez discusses the what drives him nuts about analytics like hard hit rate when a team is losing, how Bret's influence can circumvent…
The Bret Boone Podcast[FULL EPISODE] Bret's Move, Evolution of Baseball, & Blue Jays Talk With Buck Martinez
In this episode, Rich Herrera sits down with Blue Jays Broadcaster Buck Martinez. The two talk about Buck's experiences as a player, manager, and broadcaster…
The Bret Boone PodcastThe Rangers Didn't Win Last Night But Bret Did See A Couple Small Victories | 105.3 The Fan
Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the Rangers series opening loss to the Yankees last night, reunited with his brother Aaron prior to the game, the small…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2: The Battle Of The Boone's: Bret's Rangers Versus Aaron's Yankees Has Arrived!
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich are joined by Aaron Boone to talk about the matchup of the Boone's with the Rangers facing the Yankees, Aaron…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoonie Bites: Rich And Bret On Bret's Return To The Clubhouse
In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Bret's official return to the clubhouse, the differences in his time compared to now in terms of the amenities, and his…
The Bret Boone PodcastBoone Archives: The Hit King Himself, Pete Rose
In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on the Hit King himself Pete Rose! The guys compare the state of baseball today to the older days…
The Bret Boone PodcastTurning 2: Behind The Scenes Of Bret's First Week As Rangers Hitting Coach
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Bret's first week as Rangers hitting coach, meeting the team, figuring out his best look on the…
The Bret Boone PodcastEMERGENCY Turning 2: Bret Boone Is Named Texas Rangers New Hitting Coach
In today's EMERGENCY episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Bret's decision to become the Rangers new hitting coach, how the opportunity came about…