The Bret Boone Podcast

Curt Schilling talks to Bret Boone about his days in Philly, Boston and Arizona, the epic 2004 World Series win and just what the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry meant to him as a player. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Softball HOF Inductee and 2x Olympic medalist Jennie Finch to discuss the pressures that female athletes face, her part in growing the game of softball, her experience at the 2004 & 2008 Olympics, what kind of NIL deals she would have been offered in her prime and more. Plus, her time on "The Apprentice" and "Dancing With The Stars" as well as playing in the Celebrity All-Star Game this year with Bret! 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

Jennie Finch talks to Bret Boone about being a big part of growing the game of softball, the pressures that female athletes face, advice she would give to young athletes and more. 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

Jennie Finch sits down with Bret Boone to discuss her experience playing in the 2004 & 2008 Olympics, the NIL deals she would have gotten if they existed back then, her time on "The Apprentice" and "Dancing With The Stars" and more. 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 this episode of Into The Archives, we finish off Bret Boone's conversation with Joe Theismann from January 2022. Here's part two! 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

Bret Boone joins 92.3 The Fan Cleveland to talk about the Guardians, what they can do to clinch the division, Terry Francona all but retiring and what is happening to the AL West. 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

On this Labor Day Weekend episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret Boone sits down with Rich Herrera for a discussion on minor league baseball and the challenges of teaching young kids the game of baseball, Bret’s early MLB days of buying property at great prices but also accidently buying fake memorabilia and more. Plus, thoughts on the MLB playoff races and why the Yankees have had such a difficult season. 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone discuss Bret’s trip to Chicago to see his son play in the minor leagues, advice for fathers and coaches in the baseball world, buying fake memorabilia way back when and more. 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone discuss what it’s like as a struggling hitter, the play of the Mariners and the AL & NL races, Bret making headlines talking about the Yankees recently and more. 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

Bret Boone joins Shan & RJ from 105.3 The Fan to discuss the red hot Seattle Mariners, how he expects the AL West standings to look at seasons end, how much a bullpen affects your chances of winning it all and more. Plus, thoughts on the Yankees and his brother Aaron. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on 2x All-Star and former teammate Harold Reynolds to discuss how the new rules have helped the game, why load management is getting a bit out of control at all levels, the complicated art of hitting and if the Baltimore Orioles are for real. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by former Mariner teammate Mark McLemore to discuss that special 2001 Mariners season, his thoughts on various former teammates and Lou Piniella, what he liked and didn't like about each city he played for in the AL West, his thoughts on how this year's AL West will play out and more. Plus, who's the better teammate - Bret or his father? 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

Mark McLemore tells Bret what it was like playing with both him and his father, how special that 2001 Mariners season was, his rapid-fire thoughts on various former teammates and more. 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

Mark McLemore tells Bret Boone what he liked and didn't like about each city he played for in the AL West and then shares his thoughts on how the rest of the season in the division will play 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

In this episode of Into The Archives, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation with Joe Theismann from January 2022. First up, part 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

On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Rich Herrera and Bret Boone cover the latest happenings around Major League Baseball, including the Verlander/Cora exchange, White Sox cleaning house, the continued struggles of the Yankees, how dangerous the Mariners and Dodgers are and more. Plus, is grown men wearing sports jerseys #BooneApproved? 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone recap Bret's golf trip in Park City and then offer up some quick thoughts on Justin Verlander and Alex Cora getting into it, the White Sox cleaning house, the continued struggles of the Yankees and more. 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone wonder if there would be any concerns for a team spending big money to sign Shohei Ohtani and then close the show with some talk on what Bret is watching, grown men wearing sports jerseys and the importance of spending quality time with fathers/grandfathers. 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

Bret Boone joins the John Kentera show on 97.3 The Fan to discuss the art of reading signs on the baseball field, how technology is affecting the game, why he still has some hope for the Padres rest of season and more. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Ryan Dempster to get his thoughts on the Cubs and NL Central race, the strike zone, analytics and more. Are we on our way to an electronic strike zone? How much does a team's place in the standings affect players? Plus, Ryan reflects on winning a World Series in his final season with the Red Sox and closes out the show by predicting how the rest of the season will play out and his World Series pick might surprise you. 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

Ryan Dempster and Bret Boone discuss the NL Central race, strike zones & umpires, how the rule changes have helped offenses, how the best managers use analytics and more. 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

Bret Boone talks to Ryan Dempster about his career, including going from starter to closer and back to being a starter and winning a World Series in his last year with the Red Sox. Plus, Ryan predicts who will come out of the NL & AL and be the last team standing once it's all said and done. 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

On this episode of Into The Archives, we tap into our football side with a look back to Bret Boone's conversation with 9x Pro Bowler and 2x NFL passing yards leader Warren Moon. 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

On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Rich Herrera catches Bret Boone in the middle of a golf trip in Park City with the guys. We discuss how to keep the home life happy while also doing what you want, the special bond of a father and son and then we dive into some MLB talk. How good are the Braves? Is Bret calling it a season for the Yankees? 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

Bret Boone talks to Rich Herrera about his current trip to Park City golfing with the boys and how he's able to keep the home life happy amidst so many trips, the father-son relationship and when losing doesn't bother him. 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone share some thoughts on the seasons of the Braves, Orioles and Yankees. Who has been the best team top to bottom so far? 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

Bret Boone joins 92.3 The Fan Cleveland to discuss where this Guardians team is heading, their moves at the deadline, the young players on the roster and more. 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

Bret Boone joins Shan & RJ from 105.3 The Fan to talk about the Rangers offense, the starting rotation and the team extending their division lead with some stellar play of late. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by the great Albert Pujols to discuss why he was at peace when he finally hung it up, his desire to live in the present and not think about the future too much, his biggest regret towards the end of his career, which team this season could be the Phillies of a year ago and more. 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

Albert Pujols talks to Bret Boone about his transition to the media world since he retired, the end of his career and getting to 700 home runs, when he realized he was on a special trajectory in baseball and more. 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

Albert Pujols talks to Bret Boone about leaving the Cardinals and finishing his career in Anaheim, if the Angels can keep Ohtani and how close they are to competing for a ring, the struggles of the Cardinals this season and why the Padres have a chance of being the Phillies from a year ago. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Jonathan Papelbon to discuss the process of closing games and the value of starters vs. closers, the huge impact that Theo Epstein had on his career, why it's all about having success against the Yankees and getting his 300th career save in Philadelphia. Plus, some thoughts on the AL East and why the Red Sox could have done a lot more at 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

Jonathan Papelbon tells Bret Boone what it's like being a closer, the difference in how young players are welcomed into the game nowadays, the positive impact that Theo Epstein had on him and more. 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

Jonathan Papelbon talks to Bret Boone about the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, his time in Philly and getting his 300th save, how he thinks the AL East will shake out rest of season and more. 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

On this episode of Into The Archives, we bring you Bret Boone's conversation with 3x MVP Mike Schmidt from January 2021. We discuss his 500th home run, what Cooperstown means to him and some...diaper changing. 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

On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Rich Herrera and Bret Boone recap Bret's Mexico vacation and discuss the Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson scuffle. What are the unwritten rules of tagging at second? Plus, we touch on a family ejection as Aaron Boone puts on the theatrics this week and believe it or not, Bret loves himself some Tiktok. 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone talk a little about Bret's Mexico vacation before sharing some thoughts on the Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson scuffle and the unwritten rules of tagging at second base. 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

Rich Herrera and Bret Boone discuss Aaron Boone's theatrical ejection this week, how fortunate Bret feels to have been around baseball his whole life, if the Mariners can continue their improved play and more. Plus, would you believe Tiktok is #BooneApproved? 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

Bret Boone joins The Cook & Joe Show and shares his thoughts on the Pirates season, the recent struggles of Mitch Keller, the Jose Ramirez/Tim Anderson scuffle and more. 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

Bret Boone joins The John Kentera Show on 97.3 The Fan to share his thoughts on the struggling Yankees, the inconsistency of the Padres and more. 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

Bret Boone joins The Morning Roast with Bonta and Shasky to talk about what his one wish in baseball would be, his brother Aaron's theatrical ejection, David Ortiz's recent comments on The Bret Boone Podcast about Barry Bonds, Shohei Ohtani continuing his stellar play and more. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone welcomes on Red Sox legend David Ortiz to discuss his early years in Minnesota and why Pedro Martinez played a huge role in the Red Sox signing him, the one thing he thinks kept him from getting to 3,000 hits, the mentality of players today and why it's so different from years prior and more. Plus, the guys gush over how absolutely ridiculous Barry Bonds was and David recaps the 2004 0-3 comeback against the Yankees and why the rivalry and city of Boston means so much to him. 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

Bret Boone and David Ortiz talk about David's early years in Minnesota and getting signed by Boston, how learning from the stars on the Red Sox made him a better player, the only thing that kept him from getting 3,000 hits, why the MLB has turned into more of a business than playing for pride and more. 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

Bret Boone and David Ortiz talk about how ridiculous of a player Barry Bonds was, the Red Sox coming back from down 0-3 against the Yankees in 2004, how special the city of Boston was to Big Papi, the magic of being a part of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry and more. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone sits down with Phillies legend Ryan Howard to discuss growing up in St. Louis and then playing in Philadelphia, the Phillies 2008 World Series win and what it meant to the city and more. Plus, Ryan recaps his Achilles tendon injury in 2011, when he knew it was time to retire and what he's been up to in life after baseball. 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

Ryan Howard talks to Bret Boone about growing up in St. Louis and then playing in Philadelphia, the Phillies 2008 World Series win and just how good of a sports city Philadelphia is. 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

Ryan Howard talks to Bret Boone about his college days, his serious injury in 2011 and when he knew it was time to hang it up. Plus, thoughts on players workloads today, stepping outside his comfort zone acting in commercials and shows, the Phillies making another run this postseason and more. 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

On this episode of Into The Archives, we bring you a wonderful conversation with 5x All-Star, 1995 World Series Champion and newly minted 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Fred McGriff. 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

On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret Boone is live from vacation in Mexico as him and Rich Herrera talk all things MLB trade deadline. Which teams improved the most? How are Mets and Padres fans feeling right now? Just how much money is Shohei Ohtani going to be offered in the offseason? Plus, plenty of vacation thoughts, rapid fire questions and is fantasy football #BooneApproved? 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

Bret Boone and Rich Herrera discuss Bret's vacation in Mexico, what it's like going through TSA and airports as an MLB player, which franchise Bret would want ownership stake in if he had a choice and more. 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