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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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01:08:29

Episode 36: WE ARE BACK

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

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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00:45:20

Episode 35: Happy 4th Of July

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2022/07/05

The boys have taken a Summer Break from the Pod to coach camps and impact kids all around the country. They were able to sneak in a July 4th episode to catch up on all things Ballgame and Chop. How are summer camps going? What makes a great Assistant Coach at their camps? The boys also recap the standings in MLB and preview the All Star Game in Los Angeles. Enjoy!

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01:12:07

Episode 34: The Core Values of Coaching

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2022/05/24

Ballgame and Chop were feeling it today baby! Grab your notebooks because they dig into the 15 Core Values of Coaching. Ballgame also tells a story about his dad that will give ya chills! AND is Coach Ballgame Franchising his Sandlots? Thanks for listening! RAKE!

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00:49:02

Episode 33: First Pitch at Wrigley

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2022/05/17

Coach Ballgame gives a full recap of last night's magical return to Wrigley Field, along with a fun filled weekend in Toronto where he was coaching Sandlots. The boys also discuss a coaches PRIORITY LIST. What should be prioritized when coaching and parenting youth athletes? ENJOY.

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01:01:32

Episode 32: Regression To The Mean

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2022/05/10

It's May 10th. The boys recap Mother's Day, Pearl Jam Concerts, Phone Calls with Kirk Gibson, and the first month of the MLB Season. Ballgame discusses his upcoming Sandlots in Toronto, along with his 2nd time to Wrigley Field for First Pitch Honors. Ballgame also introduces a new member to his Sandlot Coaching Staff, "Coach Texie" who will be running her own Sandlots in Utah this summer. Coach Chop suffered a heart wrenching loss in his High School Playoff Game, so the boys unpack those emotions

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01:28:39

Episode 31: Don Harvey

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2022/05/03

He's starred in movies such as "The Untouchables," "Casualties of War," "The Thin Red Line'" and "Eight Men Out." His TV credits span 40 years...from "Miami Vice" to "Yellowstone." You can currently see him in the new HBO Series "We Own This City." It's DON HARVEY. The boys tap into the parallels of Baseball and Acting. Who's in Don's Mt. Rushmore of favorite actors to work with? What's Sean Penn like? What about Jeff Bridges? This one goes down as Coach Ballgame's favorite interview yet. Get ready

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01:17:57

Episode 30: Let's Recap Our First 25 Guests

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2022/04/28

The boys celebrate their 30th episode by asking this question: What have our guest taught us these past few months? Boy, have they taught us a lot. We also give our piece on how to coach kids in the playoffs. When the high leverage moments are plentiful, detach your joy from the result. Thank You Listeners for supporting us these first 30 episodes! Here's to 300 more.

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01:03:27

Episode 29: Rick Honeycutt

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2022/04/26

The longtime and highly respected MLB Pitcher and Pitching Coach joins the program this week. We talk pitching at different age levels. Who were the toughest hitters he had to face? What was playing in the 1989 "Earthquake" World Series like? What makes Clayton Kershaw so good? Enjoy my friends!

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01:27:44

Episode 28: MLB Predictions

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2022/04/20

The boys recap the first 2 weeks of the MLB season, and give their predictions of who will win the World Series. They also discuss the Kershaw Perfect Game bid, and Joe Maddon's bases loaded intentional walk. Chopper and Ballgame close out the episode by answering some listener questions on coaching youth sports. Enjoy!

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01:13:21

Episode 27: Randall Thompson

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2022/04/12

Dugout Mugs President and Founder joins the program to talk shop. What a story he has. A player, turned coach, turned inventor. While coaching his college alma mater, he had an idea. Let's make a beer mug out of a wooden baseball bat. BOOM! The growth of this idea has been incredible. Dugout Mugs can now be found in all 30 Major League Ballparks. Enjoy the story behind the man who made it happen. Enjoy!

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01:10:51

Episode 26: Matt Cain

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2022/04/05

He's a 3 time All Star, 3 time World Series Champion, and a San Francisco Giant Hall of Famer. He also threw a PERFECT GAME on June 13, 2012. He's "The Horse." Matt Cain...welcome to the program. How did he have so many complete games? What's his secret to facing a lineup for the 3rd and 4th times? What were those Giants World Series clubs like? What's it feel like to throw a Perfect Game? All these questions are answered, plus a trivia contest you won't believe! He also gives some great advice to

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00:58:58

Episode 25: Boog Sciambi

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2022/03/29

He's the current voice of the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Network. He's also the current voice on MLB The Show 2022. It's Jon "Boog" Sciambi folks! He started broadcasting while attending Boston College. He's been an announcer for the Marlins and Braves. He's also called baseball and college basketball on ESPN for over a decade. He's simply a great guy who LOVES baseball, and it shines through in every broadcast he does. And Boy...does he have some great stories. Tug McGraw? Andre Dawson? Harry

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01:06:47

Episode 24: Joc Pederson

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2022/03/22

Swag. Unique. FUN. Pearls. "The Cheese." Joctober. These are just some words to describe one of the funniest guys in Major League Baseball. Joc Pederson joins the program to talk "Self Talk." How does he get through the low times? Why is he so great in the big moments? Who empowered him to be "HIM" early on in his career? He's an absolute party and he hits big time bombs. Enjoy this one!

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01:19:51

Episode 23: Eli Whiteside

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2022/03/15

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop and former MLB Catcher, Eli Whiteside answer your questions. Questions from coaching, parenting, and much more. Thank you to all the listeners that submitted your questions over social media. This may be our most educational episode yet! Enjoy. Rate. Review. SHARE!

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01:16:25

Episode 22: Albert Pujols

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2022/03/08

He's one of the best to ever play the game. They call him "The Machine." The numbers don't lie...3,301 Career Hits. 679 Home Runs. 2,150 Runs Batted In. 10 All Star Games, 2 World Series Championships, 3 MVP's, 6 Silver Sluggers, and he's still playing! We spend an hour with Albert talking about his upbringing in the DR, his Major League career, and his off the field endeavors. Of all those accolades, The Roberto Clemente Award is his most prized. He shares with us what questions he would have for

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01:06:58

Episode 21: Daniel Bard

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2022/03/04

This is a story that must be told. Daniel Bard is a current Relief Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. He can throw it 100 MPH. But this 36 year old has had an incredible journey to get to where he is today. He broke in with the Boston Red Sox in 2009. In 2013, he got the "YIPS." He lost his control. In 2017 he retired. In 2018 he became a mental strength coach in the Diamondbacks organization. In 2020 he won the NL Comeback Player of the Year. Meet a man who has overcome endless amounts of struggle

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00:50:19

Episode 20: Nick Hundley Returns

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2022/03/01

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop and Nick Hundley ran a baseball camp this past weekend in San Diego, CA. Former MLB Catcher and FIRST RETURN GUEST to the pod, Nick Hundley joins the program to recap what was an amazing day on the baseball field. The boys get deep. The boys talk Church. The boys talk Fatherhood. We also shine a light on Crete Academy, a school in LA for lower income families. Some fine folks in the San Diego Community sponsored these students so they could partake in the Nick Hundley

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01:14:13

Episode 19: Ian Kinsler

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2022/02/22

Meet one of the most dynamic infielders to ever play the game. He's one of only 12 players to have multiple 30 x 30 seasons. That's 30 Home Runs and 30 Stolen Bases in the same season. He's 4th all time in leadoff home runs. Ian Kinsler is a 4 time All Star, 2 time Gold Glover, and a World Series Champ. He's also participated in the Olympics and the World Baseball Classic. He's an absolute stud, and he's super funny. When did he fall in love with baseball? Where did his gritty approach come from

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01:00:48

Episode 18: Evan Longoria

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2022/02/15

"Longo" is an absolute Pro. This 3 time All Star has a Rookie of the Year Award and 3 Gold Gloves in the trophy case, but it's his humble start that makes this conversation so interesting. How did he deal with getting zero college scholarships out of high school? How did he make the jump to one of the elite third baseman in the game? And how were the Giants SO GOOD last year? We also tap into that word that comes up a lot on this podcast. CHARACTER. To be such an amazing baseball player, he's also

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01:16:38

Episode 17: Shawon Dunston

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2022/02/08

If you grew up in the 80's, he was definitely one of your favorite shortstops. Shawon "Pops" Dunston drops in to chat about his 18 year Major League Career, and the coaching career that followed. Why did his dad have to stop playing catch with him when he was a kid? What was Chicago like back in the day? What's Andre Dawson like? What does 3 World Series rings feel like? We also discuss his daughter's new job as director of Minor League affairs for the Chicago White Sox. He's a man of integrity who

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