Podcast

The Bret Boone Podcast

Baseball, Sports

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.

Baseball chart
#167
Episodes
1,273
Releases
Daily
Typical length
23 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

1,273 episodes, newest first

  1. Why The Brewers Run Was So Historical

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    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.

    14 min
  2. Boonie Bite: A Clubhouse That Polices Itself

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    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 of qualities and which MLB team they'd join today if they had the choice.

    18 min
  3. Boonie Bite: How The Brewers Took Control

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    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 inning that was no fluke.

    26 min
  4. Cliff Floyd Talks About Championship Culture

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    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 and how the two teams in this years World Series are a great example of that. Boonie & Cliff also talk about the first three games of the World Series.

    47 min
  5. 2026 World Series Preview

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    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.

    14 min
  6. Boonie Bite: What Should Players Be Focused On?

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    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 much information and not allowing them to play the game freely.

    21 min
  7. Boonie Bite: Who Takes Home The 2026 World Series?

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    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 to see history.

    24 min
  8. Are Players Today Overloaded With Information?

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    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 if the amount of information players are given is actually a hinderance to them. Then, they preview the World Series matchup between the Brewers and the Rays.

    1 hr 12 min
  9. Jayson Stark Tells Us Why Some Teams Are Here And Why Some Teams Are Not..

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    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 has gone wrong with Shohei Ohtani as he continues to struggle through the playoffs. Finally, they discuss which teams they believe will move onto the World Series and why some teams aren't still playing postseason baseball.

    59 min
  10. Boonie Bite: A Japanese Hero?

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    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 list.

    24 min
  11. Boonie Bite: The Adjustment

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    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 in America?

    23 min
  12. Kazuchiro Sasaki Talks About The Japanese Influence In The MLB

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    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 to the states. They also reminisce on the 2001 Seattle Mariners team.

    1 hr 8 min
  13. A Full 2026 Playoff Preview

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    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 this year will be dominated by the big markets. They also discuss which team has the best pitching staff heading into the postseason and which team has the best lineup.

    55 min
  14. Managers Can't Take The Easy Way Out

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    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 with Aaron Judge likely to miss the Wildcard Round. Then, they have a discussion on what separates the new age style of Managing, to the concepts of the old-school style.

    50 min
  15. You're Not Gonna Make The Postseason Playing Defense Like That

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    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 optimism after watching that performance?

    14 min
  16. The Dodgers Have The Padres Number

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    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 ever get over that hump?

    14 min
  17. Boonie Bite: When Can You Feel It?

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    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 retirement.

    23 min
  18. Boonie Bite: Down Memory Lane With Rick Rizz

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    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.

    12 min
  19. Rick Rizz Discusses When It's Time To Hang 'Em Up

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    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 Rick's career, while also having that tough convo of when you know it's time to walk away.

    38 min
  20. Boonie Bite: I Never Thought I'd Be This Passionate About It

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    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.

    15 min