Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

In the latest installment of Reporters in Rickshaws, Rob Bradford is joined by Alex Speier to discuss his new book, "Homegrown," the expertly told tale of how the Red Sox built their current stable of young superstars. While riding through the streets of Boston courtesy Boston Bike Taxi and Lord Hobo Brewing, Bradford and Speier soak in another historic podcasting moment while discussing key scenes from Speier's works. How did Mookie Betts get to be Mookie Betts? What behind-the-scenes obstacles did these players face to get to where they find themselves? How fast can you go on a pedicab while taping a podcast? All of it is uncovered on this episode. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who conducts at least part of the interview in Papiamento. Bogaerts goes into detail about the ups and downs of what has been the 2019 season, how his new contract changed his life, what might have happened if he didn't agree to the deal and, of course, a blow-by-blow breakdown of the ritual he performs before every at-bat. It's worth a listen! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford and Kerosene Ken Laird take part in a historic podcast adventure, executing Episode 113 of the Bradfo Sho while circling Fenway Park in a Boom Sauce pedicab/rickshaw/bike taxi. Along with taking the time to get out and about to clear their minds and fill the podcast full of hot takes heading into Major League Baseball's crunch-time, the duo executes a new form of podcasting while being escorted through the streets of Boston by Ryan of Boston Bike Taxi. Opinions are voiced, stories are told. In the tradition of Comedians in Cars, the Bradfo Sho presents Rants in Rickshaws. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford and the Boston Herald's Jason Mastrodonato meticulously break down one of the more bizarre Dave Dombrowski press conferences in recent memory, trying to make sense of what exactly happened with the Red Sox at the trade deadline. The duo also rehash a misfortunate Arby's experience. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to dive into all the important topics: His new swing, battle with inconsistency, trade rumors, contract talks and, of course, hair restoration. There is also an introduction to Bradfo Sho intern/Twitter guru Donuts Carreiro. Listen! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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: Edelman reportedly broke his thumb and is expected to miss three weeks. And Wiggy brings us another edition of Headlines. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by his former teammate at WEEI.com John Tomase, who now calls NBC Sports Boston his home, to dissect everything that unfolded Wednesday when it came to the drama between David Price and Dennis Eckersley. Tweets. Radio interviews. Press conferences. It had it all. After more than two years, it's a controversy that just won't die. Bradford and Tomase explore the why, what and whatever of the entire situation.​​ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland and Chad Jennings of The Athletic to reflect on Eduardo Nunez, whose time in Boston has come to an end. The trio remember the highlights, the struggles and the nickname he asked to always put on his cup of coffee. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright sits down for an exclusive interview with Rob Bradford to discuss his life since being suspended 80 games for Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 in early March. Wright, who is eligible to rejoin the Red Sox June 25, offers insight into how he dealt with the suspension when it came to his teammates and the entire organization, how it has changed him and the uneasiness regarding a return to the roster. Wright also explains where he feels his surgically-repaired knee is at and how he views life on the field for the remainder of the season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

A member of the Bradfo Sho Ring of Honor, former Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli makes his triumphant return to the podcast. Napoli came back to Boston in order to jump back on with Rob Bradford to talk life after baseball, the true reality of leadership in the Red Sox' clubhouse, and why he bought 20 horses. Oh yeah, he's also trying out some TV stuff on NESN while finally selling his condo in Boston. (He's only asking $2.7 million.) Listen in, Napoli is always worth the time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Everyone is so focused on the record number of home runs being hit in baseball. Well, the Bradfo Sho is giving you a new perspective: from the pitchers. Red Sox assistant pitching coach Brian Bannister takes a deep dive into how pitchers are adjusting to this new launch angle world, explaining the innovative approaches taken by big league hurlers these days, many of which you probably had no idea existed. This podcast will undoubtedly make you the smartest baseball fan on your block. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

After a two-month hiatus, the Bradfo Sho returns in a big way ... with its annual Mookie Betts interview. For a third straight year Rob Bradford and Betts get together for a lengthy talk, discussing leadership, personalities, contracts, the City of Boston and a spirited Kevin Durant debate. Subscribe. Download. Enjoy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

After four years at WEEI.com John Tomase is moving on. Tomase joins Rob Bradford to reflect on his time at the center for Dotcomination while explaining what the future holds for him. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by former NBC Sports Boston Red Sox beat writer Evan Drellich to discuss a variety of issues that have been weighing on Drellich's mind, most involving the state of today's sports media. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier takes to the mic at Twin Peaks where he grilled by a cast of thousands. Along with joining host Rob Bradford, Brasier is peppered with questions from baseball media, former players and famous comedians. Nothing is off limits. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes, who is asked to present his case for being the next Red Sox closer. Barnes puts his best foot forward, explaining what he's learned from Craig Kimbrel, how he views the role and behind-the-scenes discussions regarding the job. Barnes also turns the tables on Bradford, grilling the host on how he is going to attack the 2019 season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Sean McAdam of the Boston Sports Journal, Ian Browne of MLB.com and Jimmy Golen of the Associated Press -- three reporters who knew Nick Cafardo best -- to remember the late, great Boston Globe baseball columnist. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

For a third straight spring training, the Bradfo Sho kicked off the new baseball season with a remote podcast at Twin Peaks in Fort Myers. Once again joining Rob Bradford was Rick Porcello, who hand-picked Red Sox teammates Brian Johnson and Bobby Poyner to replace Joe Kelly for what is always one of the more insightful and entertaining podcasts of the year. The foursome touched on a variety of topics, including little-known facts about spring training, behind-the-scenes stories from last year's World Series run, a hard look at the state of baseball and Porcello's mindset heading into his contract year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 the first episode of the new season, Rob Bradford is joined by Evan Drellich to discuss Drellich's new status as a free agent. Evan offers his perspective of what happened when it came the Red Sox' writer's parting of the ways with NBC Sports Boston. The duo also go into great detail regarding where the industry is going, while also diving into Drellich's future, which may include a regular spot on the Bradfo Sho. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 his first interview since agreeing to his three-year, $25 million contract with the Dodgers Joe Kelly joins Rob Bradford for another Bradfo Sho appearance. Kelly goes into detail regarding his free agency, the Red Sox' interest, and how the Dodgers locked him up. The pair also reflect on Kelly's time in Boston, how the pitcher changed during his four-plus years with the Sox and the true story of those last few outs of the World Series. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill joins Rob Bradford at the Lord Hobo Brewing Co. to dive into what exactly happened from Los Angeles' point of view in the World Series. Hill goes on to explain exactly what happened in Game 4, how he remains one of the game's best pitchers at the age of 38 years old and offers a pointed take on the controversial world of analytics. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson joins Rob Bradford to reflect on his World Series-winning ride with the Red Sox, the pitcher's recent trip to Japan and the unique way he spent his playoff money. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson joins Rob Bradford to reflect on his World Series-winning ride with the Red Sox, the pitcher's recent trip to Japan and the unique way he spent his playoff money. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to help kick off the most popular sport in Boston, the Red Sox offseason. Dierkes and Bradford dive into projections for all the Red Sox free agents along with looking at what promises to be a nutty offseason. The two also explore the popularity of Dierkes' Web site and how the world of baseball has made it such a centerpiece when it comes to this time of year. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Ian Browne of MLB.com, Pitcher Nick (Friar) and WEEI.com's John Tomase to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Red Sox' postseason. T-shirts. Hot takes. Predictions. Inside information. Beer. It's the best way to get ready for the playoffs. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

New Red Sox setup man Ryan Brasier join Rob Bradford to discuss the incredible journey he took to landing in the Sox' bullpen this season. Brasier details almost giving up on professional baseball just a few months ago while going into great detail regarding the path that led him to Boston. Boom sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

One of the original members of the venture that was (and is) WEEI.com the Boston Globe's Alex Speier joins Rob Bradford to reflect on the organization's 10 years. Speier and Bradford talk about how it all began, the unexpected challenges along the way and a bunch of behind-the-scenes stories from a unique project that kicked off Aug. 18, 2008 and continues to go strong. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

New Red Sox starter Nathan (not Nate) Eovaldi joins the Bradfo Sho podcast to talk about his new world of living life as a Red Sox. Eovaldi discusses his path to becoming the pitcher we're currently witnessing, the differences in playing baseball in Boston and how he's approaching his contract year. As a bonus, Brian Johnson introduces his newest teammate. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox manager Alex Cora makes another appearance on the Bradfo Sho, this time as the manager of a team that heads into the All-Star break 38 games over .500. Cora offers an honest assessment of his first go-round as a manager, offering some interesting takes on just how good he thinks this team is. Cora also compares 2008 Bradfo to 2018 Bradfo. It's a great listen heading into the season's second half. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 very important Bradfo Sho, Rob Bradford is joined by former NESN cameraman Bryan Brennan, who is spearheading a cause that has gained signficant momentum: the John Martin Foundation. The two discuss the path Martin -- a NESN cameraman -- has taken since being diagnosed with ALS, and the phenomenon that has become the "Cafe Martin" hats, which have recently been seen on the heads of such notable Boston sports figures as Tuukka Rask, Robert Kraft and David Ortiz. Brennan takes us behind the scenes of what is becoming the next big ALS fundraiser, along with a smattering of stories from the road with the Bruins and Red Sox. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 one player in the recent MLB Draft that most thought had the best chance to make the jump to the major leagues this season was TCU relief pitcher Durbin Feltman. As it turned out, the Red Sox picked Feltman in the third round and kept the door open to the possibility that the reliever could actually help the big league team sooner rather than later. Feltman joins the podcast to discuss his path to the Red Sox, the possibility of making the majors this season and how he became one of the few diehard New England Patriots fans in Texas. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 reemergence of Steven Wright has been one of the most surprising stories of the Red Sox' season, so it's fitting that the pitcher joins the podcast to talk about his windy road back. Wright goes into detail about the challenges that came with fending off doubts regarding his knee, also touching on the on and off the field low points he experienced over the last year. Wright finishes off the conversation with his take on the Boston media, explaining what he believes is accurate and misguided when it comes to the narrative that this is a tough town to play in. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 MLB Draft upon us, it is a perfect time to explore how the Red Sox are going about finding their next homegrown big league pitcher. The organization has come under fire in recent years for its inability to develop hurlers for the major league club. Now, that's where Brian Bannister comes in. The Red Sox assistant coach joins the podcast to explain how he views the challenges and strategies when it comes to drafting and developing pitchers. Bannister takes a deep dive into what has worked, what hasn't and how things have changed over the past few years. If you like inside baseball, this is one you're going to want to listen to. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Making his second annual appearance on the Bradfo Sho, Mookie Betts sits down for an in-depth conversation with Rob Bradford. The duo reflect on some of the things the outfielder said in last year's appearance (including that he may never be better than 2016), how he actually got better, how his personality has changed, what he did with his Bradfo t-shirt and why he views NBA coaches more valuable than MLB managers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Steve Perrault of the Section 10 Podcast and Bleacher Report joins Rob Bradford to take a deep dive into what makes a good baseball podcast. Why are some good? Why do some suck? The duo also discuss the evolution of their respective podcasts, and where the whole podcast thing might be going. Steve also reflects on his time with NESN when it was his job to write down everytime the Kirk & Callahan Show ripped the TV network during the morning simulcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly joins Rob Bradford to offer details of what life has been like since his April 11 brawl with the Yankees' Tyler Austin. Kelly explains how his world had changed since the bench-clearing brawl, how this season has changed him, and the unique way he handled a six-game suspension. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird and Pitcher Nick Friar to break down the state of the Red Sox as they head into another week. Kerosene Ken blows us away with his latest hot takes, while getting into a little bit of a spat with Pitcher Nick. The group discusses how loose-lipped Kerosene Ken has come when it comes to his "little birdies" giving out information. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 the Bradfo Sho to offer a detailed account of his long road back from the dark days of a concussion to becoming one of the most productive players on this Red Sox team. Holt offers a candid account of his lowest moments, days of severe doubt and where it all started finally turning for the better. Holt and Rob Bradford also dive into the strange days of spring training when he heard his spot on the team might be in jeopardy, along with trying to decipher who is stronger, Holt or Andrew Benintendi. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 much-discussed information system, "Carmine," is being retired after this season, being replaced by a new operating platform the team is calling "Beacon." The man who was the chief force behind the building of Carmine, former Red Sox senior analyst Tom Tippett, joins Rob Bradford to discuss the origins of the system and how the world of analytics took off in the baseball world. Tippett tells the story of how the Red Sox found him, his path toward helping build the team's analytics department, and how he views the evolution of information in Major League Baseball. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston and Kerosene Ken Laird of WEEI to pick through possible bumps in the road for the juggernaut Red Sox. Bradford and Drellich also discuss the media landscape, and how living life as a beat reporter has changed. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Ashley Kelly, wife of Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, joins Rob Bradford to discuss a question weighing on the minds of everyone: What it's like to be married to Joe Kelly. Ashley discusses how they met, how many times he has had to defend her honor, what it was like watching the pitcher's fight with the Yankees and the fallout from Kelly's newfound popularity. Most importantly, Ashley reveals how the couple has used the April 11 incident to push along their charitable endeavor, helping victims of human trafficking. Because of the publicity, the couple has managed to gain significant momentum behind the #JK56COMEONchallenge. Go to Mission108.com for more information. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy joins Rob Bradford to talk ratings, altered perception of his team, remembering how John Henry handled a delicate situation between Theo Epstein and Larry Lucchino, and the pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz joins Rob Bradford to offer what really happened during his eight-game stretch with the Red Sox in 2009. Smoltz offers some candid commentary when it comes to the idea of using a closer for something other than getting the last three outs of a win, a topic that has been swirling around the Sox thanks to the presence of Craig Kimbrel. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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

Kerosene Ken Laird stops by the Bradfo Sho for his weekly appearance to reflect on his most recent hot takes, while offering a whole batch of new ones. Included in the conversation with Rob Bradford is David Price's opt-out, Fenway Park kale, and the trade Kerosene Ken guarantees is going to happen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel to discuss his evolution over the past three seasons. The duo also dives into the new way of thinking when it comes to using closers, with Kimbrel revealing how he views pitching prior to the ninth inning. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 catcher David Ross is returning to Fenway Park for the first time since leaving the team in 2014, participating in the ESPN broadcast for the Red Sox series opener against the Yankees. Ross joins Rob Bradford to discuss the good and bad of living life in a Red Sox clubhouse, surfacing the possible difference between Alex Cora and John Farrell. Ross also discusses his journey on "Dancing with the Stars," meeting Mr. T, and the upcoming movie based on his life. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird to revisit the Red Sox' sweep of the Rays, look forward to the Yankees coming to town, and bask in some more of Ken's fiery hot takes. The duo also reflects on Brock Holt's bizarre choice of walk-up music. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes, who has started the young season as one of the team's top two relief pitchers. Barnes explains how he has found success, what adjustments he made, the truth behind his struggles on the road and whether or not he's worried about ever becoming a starting pitcher again. The duo also break down how each Red Sox pitcher looks running in from the bullpen and why nobody likes bullpen carts. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 Bradford is joined by Ian Browne of MLB.com to offer instant analysis of the Red Sox' season-opening loss to the Rays, with the duo doing their best to identify what exactly happened in the fateful eighth inning Thursday at Tropicana Field. Who was to blame? That's what Bradford and Browne were trying to figure out while reflecting on Game 1 at the Thirsty First Restaurant in St. Petersburg, Fla. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 the tradition of WEEI.com's annual "Not-So-Special Section" previewing the Red Sox season, Rob Bradford is joined by Manager Lou (Merloni) and Pitcher Nick (Friar) to ask the simple question: Can the Red Sox win the World Series? The trio takes a look at what this team has to offer heading into the 2018 season, while also stretching their betting muscles with some over-unders. (Spoiler: Bradford picks the Brewers to win it all.) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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