Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Jonathan Papelbon joins Bradfo, Brian Barrett and Coop for an off the rails interview in which he proclaims that he would hit Fernando Tatis Jr. every time he faced him, that the Red Sox players are thinking "WTF" after the trade deadline, and gives some bold proclamations regarding the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League while releasing his team name, "Back That Dak Up' You aren't going to want to miss it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Coop join Brian Barrett in studio at Fenway Park for the final get-together with Metric Man. Information is passed on. Tears are shed. And the Red Sox lot in life is digested. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Appearing on the Bradfo Sho podcast once again, former Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester revealed some very real elements when it comes to contracts, free agency and the overall realities that come with the business of baseball. It's all part of lengthy appearance by newly-inducted Bradfo Sho Hall of Famer on the podcast, which can be heard by clicking here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John '8 Mile' Schreiber has had quite a run with the Red Sox this season, including a two-inning save against the Orioles Thursday night at Fenway Park. But besides the eye-opening results, there is something else that is allowing Schreiber to separate himself - the celebrations that come with the completion of every inning. Eight-Mile sits down with Bradfo to explain where all the emotion comes from. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor Story has been missed by the Red Sox. How do we know? They are 7-18 since the last time he made it through a full game. Bradfo sits down with Story to talk about what he has been doing, what his status is and what the outlook is going forward. Story also goes into detail exactly how this unexpected fracture happened. It's another Bradfo Sho on the Go! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester is back on the Bradfo Sho, joining Bradfo, Coop and Courtney to talk about buying beer, what might have been with the Red Sox, his thoughts on the Xander and Raffy, and the importance of accountability. He also graciously accepts his induction into the Bradfo Sho Hall of Fame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the last destination trips coming for fans - such as the Red Sox' journey to Pittsburgh and Baltimore - we give you a guide to how to execute every last bit of the experience. Courtney Finnicum joins Bradfo and Coop to give us her boots on the ground scientific explanation of what's what when it comes to being a fan in enemy territory, having just executed the art in Texas. There is also some good Papelbon cannabis talk, along with big news regarding the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dennis Eckersley is retiring from broadcasting. But he hasn't quite retired from podcasting. We at the Bradfo Sho are going to make sure of that. With the news that Eck is moving on from the booth, Bradfo presents what we plan on being many tributes to the Hall of Famer, with this one including one of the most memorable interviews this podcast has ever seen - the 2017 sit-down with Eck after the big David Price controversy. Soak it in ... both you and Eck deserve it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is joined by Brian Barrett to break down all that went with the Red Sox' trade deadline, and, more importantly, the Metric Man's big news that he is leaving us to enter into the podcast world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the Boston Red Sox make a trade, the Bradfo Sho is there to talk to the team's newest players. That is the case once again as Bradfo catches up with catcher Reese McGuire. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man who closed out the 2007 World Series for the Boston Red Sox sits down with Rob and Coop to grade some of the best entrances from the best closers of our time. How does Rivera stack up to Hoffman, or how do Diaz's trumpets compare to Pap's 'Shipping Up to Boston'? Listen in to find out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo sits down with Christian Vazquez after the catcher's first start as a member of the Houston Astros. Vazquez reflects on a bizarre few days, how he perceived the trade, what he wants to tell his good friend Xander Bogaerts, and how exactly the Astros struck out Rafael Devers three times. It's the last Christian Vazquez interview before he officially puts his old team in the rearview mirror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the trade deadline come and gone, Bradfo breaks down exactly what happened while talking with both Nathan Eovaldi and J.D. Martinez about still being members of the Red Sox. Within the interviews, the players reveal an interesting item when it comes to Chaim Bloom's approach in the days leading into the deadline, which should be a feather in the Chief Baseball Officer's cap. It is the first post-Deadline Bradfo Sho, and is worth a listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob records Xander's first reactions to losing his old teammate, Christian Vazquez. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian 'Metric Man' Barrett is fired up heading into the trade deadline with Chaim Bloom trading Christian Vazquez. Metric Man is not happy with some of the words passed on by Bloom when trying to explain his approach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is on the scene in Houston for Christian Vazquez's bizarre final moments in a Red Sox uniform. He sets the scene, while introducing interviews with J.D. Martinez, Nathan Eovaldi and Kevin Plawecki, who all offer their perspectives on the Vazquez situation. It was chaos ... with still one day to go before the trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the first half of our conversation with 2007 World Series Champ, Jonathon Papelbon, we talked to him about his relationship with cannabis now and while he was pitching in the big leagues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian points out that despite the win Sunday, this weekend series against the Brewers showed some serious flaws in the Red Sox lineup and their ability to fill holes when guys' bats cool down. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo catches up with Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill to get great perspective on how much the players in the clubhouse - including the 42-year-old - want to keep the team together and not become sellers at the trade deadline. It's a great look into the mindset of those player on the Red Sox team who want to make one last run together. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a wild Bradfo Sho episode, former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon joins Bradfo and Coop to take a deep dive into why he is such a huge supporter of cannabis, how he used it while playing and where the industry might be going (including David Ortiz's company). Pap also grades walk-in music for closers, while giving the behind-the-scenes details of his own iconic entrance song. It is a completely honest and off-the-rails conversation, and a must-listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has Nathan Eovaldi pitched his last game as a home player in a Red Sox uniform at Fenway Park? It is possible. With the trade deadline looming, Bradfo sits down with the Sox starter to discuss his feelings heading into Aug. 2 and how he is dealing with all the uncertainty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barrett sounds off after an embarrassing loss to the Guardians Wednesday night that then proceeded into a Yankees trade for a former Red Sox champion. Since Bloom came into the picture, the Red Sox have plummetted defensively in all metrics compared to the entire league. First base is the most glaring issue there and continues to not be handled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo jumps on with Andy Gresh and Rich Keefe of the Gresh & Keefe Show to talk all things Red Sox, particularly when it comes to the team's approach toward the MLB Trade Deadline. It's entertaining. It's informative. It was on the radio. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Armed with passion, vitriol and plenty of numbers, Brian 'Metric Man' Barrett breaks down exactly why he was not happy when it came to what the Red Sox delivered on David Ortiz night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo, Coop and Courtney FInnicum are joined for the latest Baseball Isn't Boring Bradfo Sho by newly-named Trade Deadline correspondent Nick Punto. Nick offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to be part of one of the biggest deadline deals ever, how a trade at the deadline impacts a clubhouse and gives us a few classic Dustin Pedroia stories. The former Red Sox also weighs in on Courtney's take on Punto's former manager Tony La Russa, and the art o score-checking at weddings. He also compares trips to Cooperstown with Coop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian 'Metric Man' Barrett jumps aboard the Bradfo Sho bandwagon once again, this time to take a deep dive into Nick Pivetta's turnaround performance against Cleveland. If you like stats and facts and analysis, this is the place to digest the Red Sox latest win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bradfo Sho is welcoming in Brian 'Metric Man' Barrett to offer his unique perspective - which usually involves a lot of anger and numbers - here as a new feature on the podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo brings you to Cooperstown, where David Ortiz was the center of attention for an entire weekend. We give you Ortiz's entire Hall of Fame speech and his reaction and emotion after the slugger's induction. It's all the sound you need from the place to be the past few days.; To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best way to forget a historically bad loss by the Red Sox is undoubtedly to listen to former Red Sox Sean Casey tell stories of the newest Hall of Fame inductee David Ortiz (and Manny Ramirez). That's exactly what Bradfo and Coop offer thanks to the presence of always-entertaining Casey on the podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Red Sox Dustin Pedroia jumps on with Bradfo and Coop to talk all things David Ortiz before Hall of Fame weekend. Pedroia dives into the origins of their relationship, how it evolved and at least one good hot tub story. Pedroia also discusses his lot in life, thoughts on Xander Bogaerts' future and how much he appreciates Coop's fandom. It's all the perfect way to get ready for a trip to Cooperstown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it came to the media availability at the MLB All-Star Game, both Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez knew what was coming - questions about their futures. Sure enough, Bradfo is on scene to take deep dive with both when it comes to how the upcoming trade deadline might be shaping their situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Coop join all the fun and festivities the All-Star Game has to offer, taking the Sho on the road to Los Angeles. The guys break down all the sights and sounds, including messages relayed by the likes of Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, and J.D. Martinez. The podcast finishes things off with another sit-down with Bogaerts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brock Holt joins this All-Star weekend edition of Baseball Isn't Boring with Coop and Courtney. Brock talks about the All-Star Game from a player's perspective and what aspects of the entire Mid-Summer's classics stuck with him most. Does fan voting negatively affect the All-Star Game or does it provide the best product to market the sport? The three dive into this question and maybe how voting could change in the future to put the best talent and not just product on the field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Coop are joined by Red Sox assistant general manager to talk about the hottest prospect in the Sox' farm system, outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Bradfo also catches up with the man himself, chopping it up with Rafaela while up in Portland. It's a name you're going to want to start remembering, so this would be a good place to start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox lost. They still haven't won a series against an American League East team. There were two key injuries. But, as Bradfo points out, we can't be hypocrites. Chris Sale's dominant performance was the biggest news from Tuesday night. Bradfo discusses Sale's outing, along with some interesting information he picked up in a boots on the ground trip to Portland. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox are still atop the Wild Card standings but also have a bunch of expiring contracts belonging to key players. It's why Bradfo went to one of those players - J.D. Martinez - to discuss what the mindset is of the team heading into the trade deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo recaps the Red Sox series-ending win over the Yankees and what it meant to the vibes of Alex Cora's clubs. He also also looks toward the big week that lies ahead, which includes Fork-In-The-Road-Tuesday with Chris Sale taking the mound. There is also some news regarding Brayan Bello's fan base for Monday's game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo has instant reaction to what has to be considered one of the best wins of the Red Sox' season, a 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Yankees. Along with breaking down all the particulars of the win, we are also joined by the hero of the night, Alex Verdugo, who claimed the walk-off hit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Friday serving of "Baseball Isn't Boring" on the Bradfo Sho. Rich Hill joins Rob, Coop, and Courtney to chat about what makes certain parks special or in the wise words of Josh Winckowski, "stock standard". Rich dives into some of his favorite parks to play in, why pitching in Fenway and Wrigley are unmatched, and yes, the impact of Winck's words. We wrap up with some current events on the topic of... restructuring stadiums as a form of stress relief. Mr. Mountain has his fair share of letting some frustration out on inanimate objects, just as his teammate Chris Sale did down in Worcester, so tune in to hear how a Fenway bathroom mirror wound up needing to be replaced! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta to talk about one of the more unique pitches on the Sox' pitching staff, his big curveball. As it turns out, the origins of the pitch start with a former Red Sox pitching coach, who taught Pivetta the offering. Considering how good Pivetta has been, it's worth a listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Brian Barrett take to the air waves to talk about where the Red Sox have fallen short when it comes to team building, what they need to trade for and what they don't, and the magical quote that was Josh Winckowski calling Wrigley Field "stock standard." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Bradfo at Wrigley Field and Coop back at the Bradfo Sho studios, the guys react to a 4 1/2-hour baseball game which the Red Sox won and included Xander Bogaerts needing seven stitches after being cleated. We bring you Xander's reaction, along with Connor Seabold's explanation of why he was better in his second go-round as a starter this season. Coop also gets ready for his next Chris Sale assignment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Bradfo Sho Baseball Isn't Boring episode is dominated by the good, bad and ugly of brawls in baseball. Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum are joined by an expert on the subject, former Red Sox Jonny Gomes. Gomes goes into great detail about how brawls are viewed inside the clubhouses and what exactly protocol is once the teams empty the benches. The Bradfo Sho crew also touch on the awesomeness of a brawl-related pizza delivery, the unbridled joy that comes with running around some dirt and other reminders why baseball is so awesome. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bogaerts is back! Xander Bogaerts makes his return to the Bradfo Sho, catching up with Bradfo to talk about the MVP candidacy of his teammate Rafael Devers. Bradfo also checks in with reliever Austin Davis to get a pitcher's perspective of Devers. It's another opportunity to here what's what when it comes to Devers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boots on the Ground Bradfo hits the Red Sox clubhouse after a huge extra-inning win over the Blue Jays in which Nick Pivetta played the role of ace, Alex Verdugo rubbed salt in Toronto's wounds and the benches actually cleared. Bradfo gets reaction from Pivetta and Verdugo, while finishing things up with Alex Cora's full postgame interview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Of the many great stories so far during this Red Sox resurgence, Rob Refsnyder resides near the top of the list, with the veteran outfielder stepping up big-time with regulars such as Kiké Hernadez out. Refsnyder's story is one of perseverance, which he details while sitting down with Bradfo. The outfielder also explains how he feels the Red Sox are one of the best when it comes to getting their minor-leaguers ready to contribute. Considering Refsnyder was the hero in the Sox' latest win, it's the timeliest of podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the red-hot Red Sox turn their attention to the lowly Tigers, Bradfo catches up with the pitcher who will kick off the series for Alex Cora's club, Josh Winckowski. The rookie explains that if he hadn't found his way in professional baseball a very real path might have been professional gaming, going into great detail about how he lives in that world of video game playing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2. Bradfo & Barrett debate the truth behind what Mookie & Salty recently told Rob in interviews. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1. Bradfo is at the US Open, and Brian Barrett at Fenway Park. The guys react to a minor Chaim Bloom trade and look toward a trade deadline six weeks away To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Coop are joined by Red Sox relief ace John Schreiber, who has emerged out of nowhere to become one of team's most reliable relievers. Schreiber talks about the pain he felt thanks to David Ortiz's historic home run against the Tigers, why he grew his beard, the struggles playing in his hometown of Detroit and how he turned everything around. Teammate Ryan Brasier jumps in to debate whether or not ghosts and aliens exist. It's a good one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices