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The Bret Boone Podcast

You all know baseball --- you hear the good, the bad, the ugly. . . Bret Boone tells you what it's really like, from behind the curtains.

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  1. 1000

    Boonie Bite: I Never Thought I'd Be This Passionate About It

    Bret Boone and Brad Ausmus talk about how getting into coaching can bring out a different level of passion for the game that even playing didn't bring out.

  2. 999

    Boonie Bite: Living Up To The Standard

    Bret Boone and Brad Ausmus talk about what it's like coaching for the expectations of New York and how Aaron Boone is closer to those expectations this season than people realize.

  3. 998

    The First Taste Of The Big Leagues

    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego and chats with the guys about his experiences first being called up to the Big Leagues. Then, they address the headlines Jazz Chisholm made with his stolen base against the Red Sox.

  4. 997

    Boonie Bite: How College Gameday Has Become A Saturday Staple

    Bret Boone chats with College Gameday host, Rece Davis, as the two talk about how significant the show has become to the College Football World.

  5. 996

    Boonie Bite: How Do We Fix The Portal?

    Bret Boone and Rece Davis come up with some possible solutions to the landscape of college football currently with some amendments to the transfer portal. Rece then reveals who he thinks is the team to beat in each of the big conferences.

  6. 995

    Kicking Off College Football With Rece Davis

    Bret Boone turns his attention away from baseball for an episode as he's joined by College Gameday Host, Rece Davis. Boonie & Rece get into all things NCAA Football. From the biggest storylines, to how Rece would fix the transfer portal, to who he thinks will win the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and ACC Conferences.

  7. 994

    Boonie Bites: The Real Home Run Hitters

    Bret Boone and Greg Amsinger reminisce on one of Boonie's most special moments as a player. Then, they get into the situation with the Diamondbacks and Ketel Marté. Did they handle the situation correctly?

  8. 993

    Boonie Bites: Why Instincts Always Outdoes Analyics

    Bret Boone and Greg Amsinger discuss the qualities that pure instincts bring to the game that analytics can't replicate and why that is more valuable than numbers.

  9. 992

    Analytics Or Instincts?

    Bret Boone is joined by MLB Insider and host for MLB Network, Greg Amsinger. Greg & Boonie reminisce on Bret's Home Run Derby experience, how the Diamond Backs are handling the Ketel Marté situation and Greg breaks down his iconic rankings system.

  10. 991

    Boonie Bite: Ozzie In The Rafters

    Bret Boone and Ozzie Guillen relive the day he was enshrined in White Sox Immortality and all the teammates and former players who showed up to support a legend.

  11. 990

    Boonie Bite: Play The Game Right

    Bret Boone and Ozzie Guillen talk about the biggest difference they say in today's game versus back in the day. They say it's the little things that end up mattering in the end.

  12. 989

    Boonie Bite: Albert Pujols - Mr. Do It All

    Bret Boone and Albert Pujols discuss the many different hats Pujols still wears when it comes to the game of baseball and how he's far from stepping away from the game.

  13. 988

    Boonie Bite: Who Are The Top Teams In Baseball?

    Bret Boone and Albert Pujols discuss who currently should be considered the top teams in baseball. Additionally, they discuss which teams might already be looking forward to the offseason...

  14. 987

    Albert Pujols Breaks Down The Generations Of Hitters

    Bret Boone sits down with one of the best hitters of all time, Albert Puljols, who explains the biggest difference in hitting from the different generations of baseball he experienced in the MLB. They also talk about which teams are the best in baseball, and which teams can't wait for the offseaoson already.

  15. 986

    Boonie Bite: The Trade The Broke The Camel's Back?

    Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds break down all the implications of the Dodgers blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline. However, one of those ramifications may not be a lockout like many expect...

  16. 985

    Boonie Bite: MLB Trade Deadline Winners

    Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds name their biggest MLB Trade Deadline winners - besides the Los Angeles Dodgers, of course.

  17. 984

    Harold Reynolds On If The Dodgers Just Caused A Lockout

    Bret Boone is joined by MLB Insider and former teammate, Harold Reynolds, as they discuss the blockbuster move by the Dogers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Did Los Angeles just catapult the MLB towards a lockout next year? Then, they talk about the other winners at the trade deadline before diving specifically into if the Yankees did all they needed to to make another run.

  18. 983

    Boonie Bite: Who Will Be Sellers At The Trade Deadline?

    Bret Boone and Jim Bowden discuss which MLB teams will, or should be, the biggest sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline early next week.

  19. 982

    Boonie Bite: Who Will Be Buyers At The Trade Deadline?

    Bret Boone and Jim Bowden discuss which MLB teams will, or should be, the biggest buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline early next week.

  20. 981

    The Trade Deadline Episode

    Bret Boone is joined by former MLB GM and current insider for CBS Sports, Jim Bowden. Bret and Jim talk MLB trade deadline and who will be the biggest buyers and biggest sellers at the beginning of next week.

  21. 980

    How Has Umpiring Changed?

    Bret Boone hops back on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to chat with his guys on the "Ben & Woods Show." Today, they talk about Boonie's history with ejections and how umpiring has changed from his day to the current game.

  22. 979

    Boonie Bites: Who Really Was Pete Rose?

    Bret Boone and Pete Rose Jr. have a chat about Pete Rose, the real person off the field. Junior says his IQ traveled way beyond the baseball field.

  23. 978

    Boonie Bites: The Hit King's Approach

    Bret Boone and Pete Rose Jr. peel back the curtain into some of the little tricks-of-the-trade that Pete Rose used to use that would always help to either stay on track or get back on track at the plate.

  24. 977

    Pete Rose Jr. Explains The Hit King's Mentality

    Bret Boone is joined by former teammate, long-time friend and son of the Baseball All-Time Hits Leader, Pete Rose Jr. Boonie and Pete reminisce on times spent growing up in Major League dugouts and Pete gives some insight into the mindset that made the late, great Pete Rose one of the best hitters ever.

  25. 976

    Memories of All-Star Weekend

    Bret Boone joins Zach Gelb from WFAN in New York as he reminisces on his fondest memories of MLB All-Star Weekend from his playing days. Then, they preview a big upcoming matchup between the Yankees and the Dodgers that has all sorts of storylines.

  26. 975

    An All-Star Conversation With Boomer Esiason

    Bret Boone is joined by 3x Pro-Bowler and 1988 NFL MVP, Boomer Esiason, who is completely tapped into the MLB - and more specifically, the Yankees. Bret & Boomer discuss the temperature of the Yankees fanbase currently, which professional league does the All-Star festivities the best and what the All-Time great is most proud of.

  27. 974

    Boonie Bites: Did US Soccer Hook The Casual Fan?

    Bret Boone chats with Ben & Woods about the hype that the US Men's Soccer team brought to the coutnry for their brief run...but will the attention stay?

  28. 973

    No Team Is Standing Out

    Bret Boone chats with 105.3 The Game in Dallas to talk about the struggles the Rangers are still going through. Boonie says no team in the AL has really separated themselves yet.

  29. 972

    Bret Boone The Soccer Star?

    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to talk MLB and some World Cup. Bret even reveals how we almost saw him on the pitch instead of the baseball diamond.

  30. 971

    Players Today Are Different, But For The Better

    Bret Boone sits down with some familiar friends - Ben Higgins and Steven Woods from "Ben & Woods" radio show on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego. Boonie & the gang discuss whether the US Men's Soccer team brought a new level of interest in the US. Then, they the difference in mentality from players back in the day, to players of this generation.

  31. 970

    If You Can Play Shortstop Here, You Can Play Anywhere

    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Game in San Diego to talk about the revolving changes to the Padres infield and if those changes will bring wis to San Diego.

  32. 969

    Boonie Bites: Dusty Baker's All-Time Charisma

    Bret Boone chats with MLB Great, Dusty Baker, about his infectious personality and how it's one of the most memorable in Baseball.

  33. 968

    Boonie Bites: Dusty Doesn't Like Where The Game Is Headed

    Bret Boone and Dusty Baker chat about the changes in the game since Dusty has gone from player, to coach, to executive. But change isn't always good...

  34. 967

    Dusty Baker Says Bring Back Real Coaches

    Bret Boone reconnects with a long-time friend, Dusty Baker. The two discuss Dusty's new book, where his all-time great personality came from and he even gives his perspective on how the game has changed with his role with the Giants.

  35. 966

    Quick Hits: The AL Struggles

    Bret Boone gives his quick-hitting thoughts on why the American League as a whole seems to be struggling with only a few teams prospering.

  36. 965

    Is It Time To Blow It Up In Texas?

    Bret Boone joins 105.3 The Fan in Dallas as the struggles for his old team are not getting any better. Is it time for a restart for the Texas Rangers?

  37. 964

    Who Will Buyers Or Sellers At The Trade Deadline?

    Bret Boone is joined by Bryan Hoch, Yankees reporter for MLB. They discuss just how far ahead of the rest of the American League the Yankees are and if they should be big buyers at the Trade Deadline. Also, they debate Tarik Skubal's movement and if the Tigers should hold onto to their star pitcher.

  38. 963

    Turning 2: A Boone Family Reunion

    Bret Boone and Rich Herrera are back with another "Turning 2" episode. This time, Boonie is joined by his kids as Savannah, Judah and Isaiah Boone join the podcast to talk about the latest achievements from all of the Boone descendents.

  39. 962

    Has The Hope Shifted In San Francisco?

    Bret Boone hops on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco to talk about the Giants terrible start to the season. However, with a dramatic win last week, are things looking up in San Fran?

  40. 961

    Should The Rangers Be Buyers Or Sellers At The Deadline?

    Bret Boone hops on 105.3 The Fan in San Diego, but not to talk Padres. This time, he takes a look at his former squad, the Texas Rangers, and answers if they should be buyers or sellers at this year's MLB Trade Deadline.

  41. 960

    Has Baseball Culture Shifted?

    Bret Boone sits down with one of the most feared hitters of the 90's, Albert Belle, who discusses some of the biggest cultural shifts he's seen in the game from his time till now.

  42. 959

    Do The Padres Need A New Approach?

    Bret Boone sits down with 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to try and dissect the Padres offensive struggles. Is it time for a new approach at the plate?

  43. 958

    The Pittsburgh Pirates' Secret Weapon

    Bret Boone is joined by one of the most respected coaches in the MLB, Tony Beasley, who shares some insight about his Pirates, what makes him so great as a bench and base coach, and if he sees Managing in Boonie's future.

  44. 957

    Turning 2: Which Generation Of Ball Players Is The Toughest?

    Beret Boone is joined again by his co-host, Rich Herrera, for this episode of Turning 2. Today, Boonie & Rich get into a discussion on the different generations of baseball players and if one ear is "tougher" than the rest. They also talk about celebrating in baseball, Boonie's singing skills and more.

  45. 956

    Can You Or Can You Cannot Celebrate?

    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan to discuss some comments made by the Brewers manager, after one of his pitchers taunted an opposing dugout. Is there still no place for celebration in the game?

  46. 955

    Dana White: A Master Of Many

    Bret Boone is joined by UFC President and CEO, Dana White. First, they talk about how the UFC rose to fame so quickly. Then, they get into one of Dana's new passions - card collecting. They end the podcast with previewing some of the biggest fights/events the UFC has coming up.

  47. 954

    Boonie Bites: The East Coast Is A Different Animal

    Bret Boone and Brandon Tierney discuss the different intensities that East Coast fans have compared to West Coast fans. Which do players prefer?

  48. 953

    Boonie Bites: The State Of New York Baseball

    Bret Boone gets an expert opinion from Brandon Tierney, host of 'BT Unleashed,' on the state of both the Yankees and the Mets.

  49. 952

    Brandon Tierney Explains The East Coast Intensity

    Bret Boone is joined by the host of the 'BT Unleashed' show, and New York Sports figure Brandon Tierney. Boonie & Brandon discuss the difference between East Coast fans and West Coast fans, the dynamics between media & players, and Brandon gives his thoughts on the state of the Yankees and Mets

  50. 951

    The AL West Is Still Very Winnable For Texas

    Bret Boone hops on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas to talk about a Rangers win that may have ben too close for comfort. Which sparks a bigger debate on where their ceiling is this season.

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You all know baseball --- you hear the good, the bad, the ugly. . . Bret Boone tells you what it's really like, from behind the curtains.

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