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Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

Coach Ballgame Inc.

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke want to change the culture of youth sports. This win at all costs mentality is an epidemic, and it"s doing major damage to the mental and physical health of our next generation. This podcast is meant to make coaches better coaches, parents better parents, and kids happier kids. Let"s bring back the important things in life. Kindness and FUN.

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01:19:04

Episode 55: Kelsey Wingert

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2023/02/08

She's the incredibly talented reporter for the Colorado Rockies. It's Kelsey Wingert folks! This episode may be Coach Ballgame and Chopper's favorite! Why? Because her journey to where she's gotten has been an absolute battle. She's a grinder. A battler. She loves hard. She cares hard, and by Golly...she's a BASEBALL GAL. She knows more baseball than Chopper and Ballgame combined. She dreamed of being a sportscaster in elementary school. She was the team manager on her High School's baseball

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01:26:31

Episode 54: Roberto Clemente Jr.

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2023/01/31

This episode...WOW. Coach Ballgame has been telling the Roberto Clemente Story to thousands of kids the past 20 years. Today, we have a conversation with Roberto's oldest son, Roberto Clemente Jr. What did Roberto like doing with his kids when he came home from Pirates games? How did his mother Vera lead the family? Who stepped up to be a father figure for Junior when the accident happened? What saved his life when depression set in, and how is he carrying the Clemente name moving forward. There's

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01:16:07

Episode 53: Steven Souza Jr.

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2023/01/17

He played for the Nats, Rays, D-Backs, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers, and Mariners. His story is incredible. Find out why he almost quit the game in 2011. How did his faith change the course of his career? How did he handle the temptations of "Identity Exchange" when he made it to the Bigs? Why is Paul Goldschmidt his favorite teammate? There's so many gems in this hour long conversation. "Embrace the Interruptions." "Build Relational Equity." Chopper also does some preaching, and it's pretty

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01:19:36

Episode 52: Jeff Levering

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2023/01/10

He's the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers! Jeff Levering has called Brewers games on radio and TV since 2015. How did he get there? What's his advice to young broadcasters? Oh yea, and what's it like sharing a booth with the one and only Bob Uecker for the last 7 years? Coach Ballgame shares his weekend with some social media influencers, which turned into NOT your average baseball camp. Coach Chop discusses a big time scare involving his 5 year old boy. Thank You to all our Patreon Supporters. Wanna

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Episode 51: Joe Davis

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2023/01/03

He's Mr. Play by Play. The Number 2 guy for FOX in NFL, and the Number 1 guy for FOX in MLB. He's also the voice of the LA Dodgers. He would watch Joe Buck call World Series Games as a kid. His Childhood Dream was to call those World Series games one day. This past year, that dream came true. But it wasn't an easy road to the top. How did he get his broadcasting career started? What's it like taking over the job of the best to ever do it, Vin Scully? How does he prepare? It's all here. There's also

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Episode 50: Aaron Bates

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2022/12/21

He's got a PHD in Hitting, but more importantly...he's got a PHD in "Feel." It's the Hitting Coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Aaron Bates. He's shared a batting cage with names like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner, and Albert Pujols. What's his approach? How does he build trust? The boys crack the code on social awareness. When is it the right time to show a player what they're doing wrong? How do you differentiate teaching different age groups and skill levels? When is sarcasm a good

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01:08:28

EPISODE 49: JOMBOY

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2022/12/13

He built an empire. It's called Jomboy Media. What started as a podcast idea in his apartment in 2017 has quickly turned into a 65 employee sports media powerhouse with an office in Manhattan. His videos have garnered over a BILLION views...with a B. His breakdowns have transformed the way people consume the game of baseball. You know him as JOMBOY. His real name is James. In this episode, we dig deep. Why did he start on this path in the first place? What's his secret? What did he tap into that we

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00:39:19

Episode 48: Nick Punto

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2022/12/06

This episode is different. It's special. Nick Punto is a World Series Champ who played in the Big Leagues for 14 years. But today, we honored his very first COACH. Nick lost his best friend this week. His Dad passed away. Lou Punto is a LEGEND in Southern California. He's coached thousands of kids over the past 50 years. Today, we honored "Sweet Lou." Nick chose our podcast to announce the passing, because Lou Punto was EVERYTHING that this podcast strives to be. Lou was LOVE. Share this one

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01:07:56

Episode 47: Let's Talk Hitting

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2022/11/29

The boys usually chat on the psychology side of coaching. Today, we dive into the techniques. The mechanics of hitting, and the mechanics of TEACHING hitting to different ages and skill levels. Topics discussed include...Timing, High Leverage Red Flags, Performing a skill without thinking mechanics, Exaggeration Drills, Slow Motion Drills, The 3 H's, and a Violent Lower Half. There's obviously much psychology that goes into communicating these mechanics to a young player, so get ready for an hour of

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00:56:33

Episode 46: Brown University Head Coach, Grant Achilles

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2022/11/22

History was made yesterday. Coach Ballgame's Alma Mater, Brown University made National news yesterday by naming Olivia Pichardo to the roster of the Baseball Team. This makes her the FIRST female to play on a D-1 College baseball team in the history of the world! So we brought the Head Coach of the Baseball Team on, Grant Achilles. What impressed him so much about her walk on tryout? What makes her different? Why will she thrive? We also discuss the culture he is building there in Providence, and

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00:55:50

Episode 45: Dealing With Parents

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2022/11/15

The boys chop it up on the topic that ALL coaches can relate with. "How to deal with the parents." How should a coach handle the chirpy parent? The overbearing parent? The fence grabber? We also discuss Ballgame's Sandlot in Dallas, and his round of golf with Albert Pujols. How far did he hit it? Gotta listen to find out. Thank You to all of our listeners and especially our Patreon Supporters! Wanna become a Patreon? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE

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01:57:58

Episode 44: Brett Tomko

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2022/11/01

He's a Journeyman. 14 years in the Big Leagues. He pitched for 10 different teams, compiling 100 career wins and a lifetime full of stories. His name is Brett Tomko. What did he learn from names like Ichiro, Pujols, Maddux, and Bonds? What is his advice to Travel Ball Coaches and Parents? There will certainly need to be another episode, as Brett is a master storyteller with an infinite file of life experiences. Ballgame also reads an email of a child who teaches his coach a thing or two, simply by

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01:31:21

Episode 43: Nick Swisher and Jesse Cole

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2022/10/18

This will go down as the BEST podcast you've ever listened to. That's about all I'm gonna say. The World Series Champ, Nick Swisher is a fountain of joy. He's a party! You won't believe the amazing gems he throws out for young players, and specifically parents. Then the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole hopped on to join Swish and Chop in an epic trivia contest. Jesse is revolutionizing the baseball world with his Fans First approach to baseball. It's all about FUN. We unpack the lives of

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Episode 42: Brad Johnson

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2022/10/16

Wanna hear some life lessons from a Super Bowl Champ? Here ya go. Brad Johnson was a Quarterback in the NFL for 17 years. How'd he get there? What got him through the tough times? What's Dan Marino like? What makes Tom Brady so good? It's all here. We also tap into his life after football. He's a true coach at heart. Find out why he jumped head first into coaching youth once he retired. Wanna support the Podcast? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE!

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Episode 41: Yan Gomes

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2022/10/11

He's a World Series Champ. An All Star, a Silver Slugger, and the first Brazilian Major Leaguer EVER. It's Yan Gomes! He's currently catching for the Chicago Cubs, and just completed 10 years in the Bigs. We talk his 2019 World Series Championship with the Nats. What makes Terry Francona such a great manager? What's his advice to young catchers? What's his advice for youth baseball parents? What does he and Coach Ballgame have in common? Chopper and Ballgame also discuss some rough emails that were

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00:32:02

Episode 40: LOUD coaching isn't always GOOD coaching

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2022/10/04

This one packed a bunch of punches into only 30 minutes. Ballgame gives Chop some rapid fire questions on "Things parents say during games." Things like "Elbow Up!" "Throw Strikes!" "Bear Down!" Chopper gives his response to what he would say in the same situations. Ballgame also unpacks his Sandlot in New Jersey (130 Kids!) and his Play Ball event in NYC with MLB, while Chopper shares how he dealt with his team that lost 15-1. Wanna Support the Pod? Become a Patreon Member:

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Episode 39: Ethan Bryan

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2022/09/27

He played catch for 365 straight days. Then he wrote a book about it. His name is Ethan Bryan. His nickname..."Mr. Catch 365." This lifelong Kansas City Royals fan is changing the world, one game of catch, and one conversation at a time. His latest book, "A Year Playing Catch" chronicles his journey across 10 states and 12,000 miles to simply play catch with complete strangers. What did he learn? Gotta listen to find out! His statistics coinciding mental health and playing a game of catch is

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Episode 38: Xavier Scruggs

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2022/09/20

He's a former Big Leaguer who's now an analyst for ESPN and MLB Network. It's Xavier Scruggs Ya'll. THIS was undoubtedly one of Ballgame and Chopper's favorite interviews. What's the grind of a decade in the minors like? What kind of teammates are Albert Pujols and Ichiro? What's his favorite thing about Don Mattingly? What made Barry Bonds a great hitting coach? There's SO MUCH goodness in this episode. Share it with your kids. Share it with everyone. It's AMAZING what Xavier is doing with his

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01:04:56

Episode 37: MLB Playoff Picture

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2022/09/13

What's a DIG ME Sesh? What's Toxic Positivity? Who's gonna win the World Series? It's all on the table today, as the boys Talk Shop. Coach Ballgame shares a story about a Mighty Warrior ballplayer that may bring a tear or 2. Chopper shares THE BEST THING HE SAW ALL WEEK. Oh yea, and the boys have their first PATREON SUPPORTERS! What's their names? What's their nicknames? What VIP experiences will they get? Enjoy, follow us on Instagram @ballgameandchop and become of a supporter of the program right

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01:08:29

Episode 36: WE ARE BACK

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2022/09/07

The boys kick off Season 2 with a visit from Coach Texie and Coach Jamie. These awesome ladies have started their own Coach Ballgame Sandlots in Utah. They are real game changers in the Coach Ballgame landscape, as they have taken the message of Sandlot and made it their own. They have impacted hundreds of kids already in their home state, and it's just the beginning. Tune in to hear what "Texie Ball" is, and why Coach Jamie is a huge fan of the Silly Sandlot Triple. They also share some

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