The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming MLB Outfielder Jason Heyward to the show. Not only was Jason one of the best 'glue guys' in the clubhouse and locker room, but we find out that Jason's accomplishments put him in rare company. Jason talks about learning how to play the game the right way at 7 years old and growing up as a Yankees and Braves fan in the 90's, he saw a lot of winning. Jason reveals some of his mentors over the years and how he's now giving back to the game and his community. We go back to 2016 and dive into Game 7 of the World Series in Cleveland. Jason led a team meeting before the win and tells us what he told his teammates. We discuss what's next for Jason, on and off the field. Not only is he building the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy, but what Jason hopes to happen in 2023. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming legendary musician Max Weinberg to the show. We've been talking about 'Glue Guys' and how important they are in keeping a team together. Max explores the importance of having chemistry in a band or team and the hurdles it can bring. Max was inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame and discusses some of the special moments of his ceremony. As in sports, being on stage is all about being nimble and adjusting to what's in front of you. No matter the obstacle, Max tells us what it takes to keep the music going. Max compares holding his drumsticks to an MLB player holding his bat and how he had to learn new grips to play more relaxed. Max takes us through his journey of trying out for Little League, auditioning for Bruce Springsteen, and being named as the leader of The Tonight Show Band. Max reveals that Bruce is a big baseball fan and gives us a scouting report on The Boss playing shortstop! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing meeting fans while on the road doing book signings. While the AL MVP will likely be awarded to Aaron Judge, Tom doesn't want the greatness of Shohei Ohtani to be even slightly overlooked. As Ohtani's former manager, Joe looks at what next for the phenom and his upcoming free agency. We move to the impact more experienced managers are having on baseball and how they turn knowledge of the game into success. Tom reveals a system Dusty Baker uses to find his most reliable hitter. Meanwhile, the Astros are looking for a GM and we could see a philosophy change for the team. Speaking of change, teams will be looking to add 'glue guys' to rosters. Who are they and what do they do? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Astros closing out a World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Houston being one of the best teams all season. Yordan Alvarez was really impressive all season and the pitching came through in all aspects. With the amount of strikeouts the Astros pitching got, it didn't leave many balls in play for a defense that was still spectacular. Joe thinks this win will push teams, especially in the AL West, to try and create a hitting lineup that can move the ball around the field. Dusty Baker finally gets his World Series championship after 25 years of managing. Dusty has had the right demeanor to last so long in the game and had the perfect mentality to calm the situation and bring credibility back to Houston. As for the game itself, Tom was surprised to see the Phillies mood just tank when they were down. We find out the one pivotal moment that changed the outcome. The 118th World Series was entertaining and both teams represented the game well. We wrap up with music heard in Baker's office through the series. Joe thinks the season should end with ZZ Top and 'Sharp Dressed Man' for Baker's upcoming offseason. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Justin Verlander getting his first World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the Astros winning Game 5 and taking a 3-2 series lead. Joe says Verlander was 'dripping' in experience while working through a few tough spots. Getting the win could be the new complete game in baseball because pitchers just aren't taught to go 9 innings anymore. We explore what happened through Game 5 and where the Phillies really missed out on a momentum changing moment. Tom points out the Astros strikeout advantage in the series, but Philly has got to put the ball in play with men on base and they haven't. After highlighting some impact players that weren't stars out of the game, we wrap with Joe's late round draft pick band that still made it big. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with a historic no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the turnaround from one game to the next. It's all about the pitching and Cristian Javier's fastball was untouchable. Tom explains the physics of a fastball 'defying' gravity at the plate. As a former catcher, Joe looks at Christian Vazquez behind the Astros plate and how he handled the no-hitter. Looking ahead to Game 5, what will Justin Verlander do differently before taking the mound again? Houston may have learned something about how to pitch to Bryce Harper. The Phillies send Noah Syndergaard to the hill but Tom doesn't expect a long outing. We hear a touching story about Phils manager Rob Thomson before wrapping up with a Bruce Springsteen appearance at the Bank and a music recommendation from The Boss. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with 5 home runs in Game 3 of the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Astros P Lance McCullers not being sharp but being left in the game. Joe didn't like seeing Jose Urquidy for 3 innings, using good pitching in bad games. Was McCullers tipping his pitches? Tom explains what was really going on. We're also seeing pitching schedules being thrown off and Houston has starters that haven't seen game in some time. Joe recalls his favorite 'pitch tipping' stories and reveals how it happens. Looking to Game 4, we get Joe's thoughts on Astros P Cristian Javier. It will be a different matchup against Aaron Nola and expect to see the Phillies bullpen early if there's trouble. We wrap up with our Philly based soundtrack for the next couple of games. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #2prosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the World Series headed to Philadelphia. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the environment for the game and both hope things don't get out of control. Over the last few years, the Astros are used to hearing it from crowds on the road so Joe doesn't think it will affect them much. Find out how teams communicate during the game and how it could affect some key moments. Onto Game 3, which is often the swing game in the series. Joe knows Noah Syndergaard and explains which pitches he'll use and how long you can expect to see him in the game. We explore how Twitter exploded around Framber Valdez in Game 2 and how Rob Thomson addressed the issue. We learn the only reason that Joe would ever ask an ump to check a player's equipment. Wrapping up, Joe recalls an RV he used to have named 'Cousin Eddie' and the many roadtrips it took. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the amazing start to the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the Phillies giving up 5 runs and then rebounding on Justin Verlander. Tom notes the managing job being done by Rob Thomson and how he's taken such an aggressive approach through the playoffs. Find out which tendencies Thomson has gone against and still had his moves pay off. Joe gives us insight around Nick Castellanos and explains his 'levels' of players. We try to figure out what happened with Verlander and how his pitching approach changed during the game. Now the Astros try to rebound in Game 2 with Framber Valdez. We wrap up with Tom's choice of music for the World Series and Joe recommends a band that some consider a guilty pleasure. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Phillies and Astros in the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the mentality of both teams and how different they are. Joe likes the Philly 'vibe' right now and Tom thinks they're a club that's playing with very little pressure after making the postseason. Bryce Harper's home run was a historic moment for him and Tom walks us through how it happened. Joe explains why manager needs to 'play' through the game before it even happens to know what he's doing in every situation. Looking back at the Yankees season, it's easy to say what needs to be different but you can't just change a team's identity in one series. Find out what Joe says isn't just 'nearly impossible' but just impossible for a team to do. Now we're ready for the games, Joe recalls managing Kyle Schwarber and reveals the impact the outfielder can have on a team and even a teammate like Bryce Harper. Bruce Bochy is back in the game and Tom wonders what it would take for Joe to return to the dugout. We wrap up with Bruce Springsteen and Tom's favorite selection from The Boss. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #jssSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the power of postseason pitching. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss batters hitting just .211 at the plate. The Astros right handed pitching staff controlled the Yankees lineup and the breaking ball has been the star. Joe doesn't want to hear any revisionist history talk about the Astros roof being open or not, both teams are playing on the same field and this series is far from over. We explore how players are disciplined in the postseason and Joe recalls his experiences as manager. Plus, which manager eats a root beer barrel before the start of every 9th inning? The Padres are back in their series with the Phillies and Joe loved the matchup between the Nola brothers. We wrap up with first car memories and how that car is always cool and you'll never forget what you paid for it. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #crshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with how difficult it is to repeat a championship season. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the Dodgers exit and the need for some strategy changes moving forward. Tom is excited to see the NLCS while Joe loves the managing matchup between the Phillies Rob Thomson and the Padres Bob Brenly. There's one play that Tom wants to ask Joe about and how it's still happening at the Major League level. We wrap up with Joe's thoughts on postseason managing and some talk about the lack of cool car hood ornaments on today's vehicles. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #oddcoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Padres 5-3 win over the Dodgers. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon were both impressed with the managing job of Bob Melvin. The ability of Yu Darvish to change velocity is amazing and Joe thinks the gameplan included not throwing the same pitch twice during an at-bat. Over to the Astros win, Joe explores Seattle bringing starter Robbie Ray to the mound as a reliever. Tom asks Joe about walking a batter with the bases loaded and the strategy that goes into facing a player like Aaron Judge. With the passing of former MLB pitcher Dick Ellsworth, Tom offers up an amazing memory of just how many innings he pitched. How does the Cleveland fishing scandal relate to athletes always looking for an edge? Plus, we wrap up with Tom revisiting his Jefferson Starship collection and asking Joe for some classic rock recommendations. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrweekends #benmaller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the opening weekend of the MLB Playoffs. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon dive into Mets' manager Buck Showalter asking for a substance check on Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove. Tom explores the change in pitching strategy in the playoffs where 1 out of every 3 balls is a breaking pitch and how managers are handling their top arms. There was ONE at bat this weekend that really impressed Joe and could've changed an entire series. We put the 'rest vs rust' debate to bed as the Divisional series are about to get underway. Joe explains how he prepared his lineups and tried to take advantage of using his best arms as often as possible. Plus, Tom tells us the most underrated car and how today's generation is being robbed of enjoying it. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #insidetheparker#fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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