
The Bret Boone Podcast
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Turning 2: Are Robo Umps Good For Baseball? New ABS Challenge System Is Giving Us A Peak
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about the new ABS Challenge System being used in Spring Training, whether hitters or pitchers have better knowledge of the strike zone, reflect on his insight into the chaos happening at Red Sox camp, and much 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
Boonie Bites: Roger Clemens On What He Is Bringing To The Table At Yankees Camp
In this segment, Roger Clemens discusses his experiences at Yankees camp so far and what he wants to bring to the table from his career to help the current Yankees pitchers 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
[FULL EPISODE] MLB Legend Roger Clemens
In this episode, Bret sits down with MLB Legend Roger Clemens. The two talk about Roger's insane career and imposing presence, Roger's role as guest instructor at Yankee camp, as well as some stories behind the scenes that you haven't heard before! 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
BONUS POD: Inside Boston Red Sox Camp with Rob Bradford
In this episode, Bret sits down with Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast Host and WEEI Red Sox Contributor Rob Bradford. The two talk about the Red Sox additions this offseason, takeaways from early in camp, as well as breaking down the chaotic situation involving the positional uncertainty involving Alex Bregman and Rafael 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
Boonie Bites: Bruce Bochy On What To Expect From The Rangers And The AL West In 2025
In this segment, Bruce Bochy talks about the grind to follow up winning the World Series heading into 2024, the strength of the AL West heading into 2025, and how the Rangers made the necessary additions to resemble the team that won the title as compared to the 78 win team in 2024 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
[FULL EPISODE] Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy
In this episode, Bret sits down with Texas Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy. The two talk about the Rangers' 2023 World Series win, Bochy's 50+ years in MLB, as well as the Rangers gearing up for the 2025 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
Boonie Bites: USA Versus Canada In 4 Nations Face-Off Was ELECTRIC! Can't Wait For Thursday's Rematch
In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss the chaotic and entertaining nature of the USA-Canada match in NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off, how crazy it was to see 3 fights within 9 minutes, and how it compares to 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
Turning 2: USA Versus Canada Hockey, NBA All Star Game, & Rapid Fire Baseball
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about the USA versus Canada hockey game, the lackluster NBA All Star Game festivities, Bret gives his thoughts on Bregman, Alonso, and Trout, and much 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
Boonie Bites: Eric Musselman On The USC's Grueling Big Ten Travel Schedule
In this segment, Eric Musselman talks about the grueling travel schedule that USC has to endure since changing conferences from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten along with who they have asked for advice 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
[FULL EPISODE] USC Basketball Head Coach Eric Musselman
In this episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Bret sits down with USC Basketball Head Coach Eric Musselman. They discuss his decision to leave Arkansas and take the USC Job, preparing for March Madness, and much 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
Boonie Bites: Why Didn't They Show A Single Baseball Promo During Super Bowl LIX?
In this segment, Bret and Rich debate whether or not it is a load of crap that the NFL didn't show a single baseball promo during the Super Bowl despite the fact that baseball shows a ton of football promos during the World Series 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
Turning 2: Reaction To Super Bowl LIX
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about the Eagles domination of the Chiefs 40-22, how the Boone family reacted to the game, how it correlates to baseball, and ponder why baseball didn't use the Super Bowl to help market the beginning of Spring Training 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
Boonie Bites: Brent Jones On The Difficulty Of Going For A Super Bowl 3-Peat
In this segment, Brent Jones talks about the 49ers going for a Super Bowl 3-peat in 1991, the difficulty that it takes to truly pull it off, and how Bill Walsh compares to Andy Reid 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
[FULL EPISODE] 3x Super Bowl Champion Brent Jones
In this episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Bret sits down with 3x Super Bowl Champion with the 49ers, Brent Jones. They discuss his journey from going to Santa Clara University on a baseball scholarship to becoming an NFL player, behind the scenes stories from his career, his take on the Super Bowl matchup and much 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
Boonie Bites: Rob Ryan On His Decision To Head Back To College Football And Take Job With USC
In this segment, Rob Ryan talks about his decision to take the job as Assistant Head Coach at USC, what he is excited about when it comes to getting back into college football, and USC recent hiring of Chad Bowden as GM from Notre Dame 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
[FULL EPISODE] USC Football Assistant Head Coach Rob Ryan
In this episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Bret sits down with USC Assistant Head Coach Rob Ryan. They discuss his decision to leave the NFL and take a job in College Football, what makes the Chiefs so unstoppable, and much 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
Boonie Bites: Examining Why Patrick Mahomes Greatness Has Invited Such Hatred
In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Patrick Mahomes greatness, if he gets more calls than others due to his greatness, and how it correlates to 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
Turning 2: Hair Gels, Fantasy Camp, And The Greatness Of Patrick Mahomes
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Bret's hair routine, his time at Padres Fantasy Camp (finishing 8-0 as a manager), and examining the greatness of Patrick Mahomes and why he has so many haters 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
Boonie Bites: Jake Peavy Discusses How The Great Managers Use Guts And Feel
In this segment, Jake Peavy talks about the evolution of the game since his time on the mound and why he still believes that the managers that use guts and feel over strictly numbers end up succeeding more often 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
[FULL EPISODE] Cy Young Winner & MLB Analyst Jake Peavy
In this episode of The Bret Boone Podcast, Bret sits down with former MLB player Jake Peavy. They discuss their experience at Padres Fantasy Camp, Peavy's Cy Young Award winning season, and Peavy's passion for music. 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
Boonie Bites: 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Ichiro, Sabathia, and Billy Wagner being inducted into the MLB 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
Turning 2: Hall of Inductees & Dodgers Historic Offseason
In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk Ichiro and Sabathia being inducted into the Hall of Fame, The Dodgers stacking the deck, and the potential of new league "Slugball." 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
Boonie Bites: Jayson Werth Talks Time with Phillies and Baseball Superstitions
In this segment, Jayson Werth talks his time playing with the Phillies as well as the origins of his "WereWerth" nickname. 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
[FULL EPISODE] 2008 World Series Champion Jayson Werth
In this episode, Bret is joined by former MLB player and World Series Champion Jayson Werth. The two discuss Werth's time with the Blue Jays, Phillies, Dodgers & Nationals, as well as a look into his new passion for the sport of horse racing. 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
Boonie Bites: Tarik Skubal talks Humble Beginnings and '24 Season
In this segment, Detroit Tigers Pitcher Tarik Skubal discuss the start to his MLB Career, and his Cy Young Award winning season in '24. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Detroit Tigers & Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal
In this edition of the podcast, Bret sits down with Tigers Pitcher and 2024 Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal. They discuss the emotions around winning the prestigious award, The Tigers' '24 playoff run, and what it takes to prepare for the season ahead. 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
Boonie Bites: Becoming the Texas Ranger's General Manager W/Chris Young
In this segment of Tuesday's episode, Texas Ranger's GM Chris Young discusses becoming the Ranger's GM in 2020, and how he built a roster that won The World Series in 2023. 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
[FULL EPISODE] Texas Rangers GM Chris Young
In this episode, Bret sits down with Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young. The two talk about the Rangers' 2023 World Series win, Young's 13 years in MLB, as well as the Rangers gearing up for the 2025 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
Boonie Bites: Justin Verlander Deal
In this Boonie Bite, Bret and Rich talk Justin Verlander's 1-Year deal with the San Fransisco Giants. 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
Turning 2: Rapid Fire
In this episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich discuss a wide array of topics including, Justin Verlander, what should be considered a skill vs sport, and the increase in hair gel prices. 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
Boonie Bites: Remaining Free Agents and Potential Deals for Yankees
In this Boonie Bite, Bret and SNY Insider Andy Martino discuss what the Yankees could do with the free agents who are left. 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
[FULL EPISODE] SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino
Bret welcomes SNY writer Andy Martino back to the show to talk New York Baseball. The two discuss whether The Yankees or The Mets had a better offseason, questions about both team's rosters, as well as potential free agent pickups. 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
Boonie Bites: The Remaining MLB Free Agents
In this segment of Turning 2, Bret and Rich discuss their thoughts on the remaining free agents this MLB offseason. 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
Turning 2: MLB Offseason, Saquon Barkley & New Year
In Turning 2's first episode of 2025, Bret and Rich talk Bret's trip to Mexico, remaining MLB free agents, and the Eagles decision to sit Saquon Barkley in the final game of the 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

[FULL EPISODE] Seattle Mariner's Cal Raleigh
On the podcast's last episode of 2024, Bret speaks to Gold Glove Winner and Seattle Mariner Cal Raleigh. The two discuss Raleigh finally capturing the award, both of their times with the Mariners, and the potential of computerized umpiring. 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
Boonie Bites: Speaking with Aaron & Sue Boone
In this segment of the podcast's Holiday Special, Bret and Rich are joined by Yankees Manager Aaron Boone as well as the Boone family matriarch Sue Boone. 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
Boonie Bites: Speaking with Bret's Nephew UNC Football Offensive Assistant Brandon Boone
In this segment, Bret and Rich speak with Bret's nephew Brandon, an assistant on UNC's Football team. They speak about the UNC's bowl game at Fenway Park, as well as Brandon's upbringing as a Boone. 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
Turning 2: Holiday Special Part 2
In Part 2 of this two part series, Bret and Rich speak with the rest of the Boone family. Tune in for a deeper look into the makings of the Boone clan. 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
Turning 2: Holiday Special Part 1
In Part 1 of this two part series, Bret and Rich are joined by the Boone family on holiday vacation in Mexico. In short interview segments with the Boone clan, we get to know Boonie in ways we never have before. 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

Boonie Bites: MLB Study on Velocity-Based Injuries
Bret and Rich discuss a recent MLB study stating that an uptick in injuries is due to the velocity at which players are throwing the ball. 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

Turning 2: Offseason Moves, Holiday Season, and Boone's childhood friend Eric Stoltz
In this edition of Turning 2, Bret Boone & Rich Herrera talk potential offseason moves, youth baseball, the holidays, and are joined by friend of the show Eric Stoltz. 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

Boonie Bites: Mike Schmidt Talks Playing with Pete Rose
Bret and Mike Schmidt talk about Mike's time playing with Pete Rose, and his lasting impact on the sport. 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

[FULL EPISODE] MLB Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt
Bret sits down with MLB Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. The two discuss Schmidt's recent MLB Network documentary, his time with the Phillies, and Schmidt's storied career. 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

Boonie Bites: Nicholas Turturro Compares Acting and Baseball
Bret, Rich, and actor Nicholas Turturro discuss the similarities between acting and 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

Turning 2: Boonie Speaks with Actor Nicholas Turturro
For this episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich Herrera are joined by Actor and Yankee fanatic Nicholas Turturro. They discuss Turturro’s reaction to the Soto deal and World Series, similarities between acting and baseball, and what it is like to work in the same career field as your family. 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

Boonie Bites: Offseason Moves w/Bob Nightengale
Bret and Bob Nightengale discuss the Crochet deal between the White Sox and Red Sox, remaining free agents, and more thoughts on the offseason. 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

[FULL EPISODE] MLB Insider Bob Nightengale
Bret is joined by MLB Insider and USA Today Columnist Bob Nightengale to discuss the Dodger's roster, the Juan Soto deal, Crochet trade, and more offseason talk. 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 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

Boonie Bites: Comparing The Soto Deal w/Mark DeRosa
Bret and Mark DeRosa discuss Juan Soto to the Mets and compare it to similar deals. 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 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
[FULL EPISODE] Mark DeRosa Talks Soto, Offseason, Contracts & Rule Changes
Bret sits down with baseball analyst and former MLB player Mark DeRosa to speak about the breaking Juan Soto trade, potential offseason moves, billion-dollar contracts and hypothetical rule changes. 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
Turning 2: Boonie Joins Live From Pebble Beach
Bret Boone joins Rich Herrera live from the World Series of Golf Tour at Pebble Beach to discuss the MLB's 'Golden Batter' idea and why Bret is responsible for the CFB brawls this weekend (Per Rich Herrera) *Disclaimer: Bret's audio has a bit of background noise, apologies!* 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