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The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

Borrowing the podcast title from their forthcoming book, three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon and three-time Sportswriter of the Year Tom Verducci provide exclusive insight, commentary and discussion on the MLB postseason, from the stars to the strategy. As manager of the 2016 Cubs team that broke a 108-year championship drought, Maddon knows what it takes to navigate October pressure. Part Phil Jackson, part Yogi Berra, Maddon brings unique and entertaining takes on not just on dugout strategy

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The Book of Joe: The Playoffs are here!

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/10/03

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon gets underway with the multiple managerial openings coming into the offseason. What direction will the Mets be going in with David Stearns being hired? Onto the Playoffs, we look at the Wild Card round and who Joe sees advancing. Wrapping up, we get predictions for who will be playing in the World Series and who will be crowned champion! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsr #oddcoupleSee

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The Book of Joe: The Final Countdown

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/09/27

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon is counting down the final days of the regular season. Teams are coming down the stretch and Joe wants to know how the Astros are better on the road than they are at home. We touch on the future of Mike Trout and what happens with the Angels. No managers have been fired this season, but will that change when the season is over? Wrapping up with the future of Terry Francona and the similarities between him and Joe, we also get an

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Book of Joe: How to win in October!

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/09/19

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon dives into the final two weeks of the season and teams preparing for October! Joe calls this the most fun time of the season and how it brings out the best in players. Tom explains how there's no 'correct' path to the World Series and the history of division winners in the postseason. Joe walks us through his playoff runs and how each team was different. Learn how difficult it is to be a manager in MLB and how the job changes in the

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60:26

Book of Joe: Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/09/14

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcome Bob Costas! Bob talks about the rule changes in baseball this season and the permanent impact it's had on the game. We explore Bob's path from Syracuse to his first job in St. Louis including some of the greats he's worked with along the way. Bob reveals some of his favorite broadcasts while sharing some of the advice he received along the way, including growing a beard! We wrap up with Bob taking part in some of the most

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54:40

Book of Joe: Baseball and Jimmy Buffett

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/09/05

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with troubles continuing for the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. What are the different ways the franchise can pivot in order to be competitive? Onto the rookie class of 2023 in MLB, Tom highlights Gunnar Henderson and the season he's having with the Orioles. Looking to the postseason, should MLB look to add some time to pitch clocks? We wrap up with a few memories of Jimmy Buffett and his connection to Wrigley Field and meeting Joe at

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53:35

Book of Joe: September Baseball is coming!

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/08/29

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with the injury for Shohei Ohtani. How does this affect his pitching and free agent future? Joe explains his approach to keeping players healthy and how pitchers have been handled improperly. Tom gives his thoughts on Jordan Wicks debut with the Cubs and how teams will prepare their pitchers for September. We step over to football for a moment, where Joe comments on Matthew Stafford and a concern over his 'connection' with

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55:28

Book of Joe: Managing a struggling team

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/08/22

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with Joe on the road playing golf and selling some books! We explore what's going wrong with the Yankees and why no fiery speech from Aaron Boone would turn this team around. Analytics have taken over the game but how could they be holding back a team like the Yankees? Joe explains why every team's version of using analytics is tainted. Plus, what changes will we see in NY and will those changes involve Boone? Check out this

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54:59

Book of Joe: Tom House, Pitching Guru and Former Player

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/08/17

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with former player and pitching guru Tom House joining the show. With almost 50% of pitchers spending time on the injured list, we explore what's happening on the mound. For all the technology in the game, how can arm strength keep up with the pitching speeds? Tom explains the four pillars of health and performance for athletes and how these pillars need to be adapted for each individual athlete. While Joe has his

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55:58

Book of Joe: Arguing with Umpires

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/08/08

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with Aaron Boone's epic interaction with umpire Laz Diaz. Joe explains the emotion that leads to a manager blowing up on the field. Umpires have a tough job, but are the players making that job even harder? Joe is 16th on the all-time list with 59 ejections in 19 years and we hear about some of the most memorable walks to the clubhouse. Joe recalls his very first ejection, how he apologized after a few, and how he once was

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54:48

The Book of Joe: Trade Deadline Edition

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/08/02

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon examine the moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Mets are left with $210 million in dead money but Tom explains why the team can still be happy. What's happening with the Dodgers and how can it be fixed? We look at other deals made by teams preparing for stretch runs while Tom thinks the Yankees are in trouble offensively. Joe explains how teams 'learn to win' and the lineup changes we'll be seeing by contending teams. The Book

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The Book of Joe: Fmr MLB/Princeton Manager Scott Bradley

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2023/07/25

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcome Fmr MLB Catcher and current Princeton Baseball Manager Scott Bradley. We look at Summer Leagues and Collegiate Baseball and what that does for MLB. Learn the insights of how players come up through the ranks and the differences between being developed and learning to win. Scott and Joe were both catchers and reveal how different the position has become in the last few years. Scott looks back at his time in the majors and the

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46:27

Book of Joe: Problems at the Plate and Hall of Fame...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/07/19

The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss hard pitching counts and the first 120 pitching performance of the season. What has 6 man rotations and the lack of true aces on the mound done to the game? Tom's phone was blowing up after a recent rant on one-knee catching in certain situations, find out what caused such an uproar! As a former catcher, Joe weighs in on what's happening behind the plate. Plus, on the verge of Hall of Fame Weekend, we look at the careers of

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Book of Joe: Second Half of the Season

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/07/14

The Book of Joe Podcast opens with the All-Star break in the rear view and a look ahead to the 2nd half of the season. Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss the teams getting a break and a fresh start. Joe gives his secret to success for getting a team back in the groove. Tom looks at four 'turnaround teams' and reveals who he thinks can sustain their new-found success for the rest of the season. Plus, we look at the Yankees bringing Sean Casey to the team as their hitting coach. The Book

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Book of Joe: Fireworks after the 4th!

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/07/05

The Book of Joe Podcast opens with a day of bad luck for the Angels. Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss Mike Trout heading to the IL and some troubling stats around his legacy. Is it time for the Angels to consider trading Shohei Ohtani? Joe gives some surprising thoughts on the matter. We turn our attention to 'Super Groups' in music and in baseball. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but why? Plus, how much input should a manager have on potential player deals getting

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Book of Joe: When good teams go bad!

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/06/27

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with how managers handle the dog days of summer. Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon address the Rays benching Wander Franco and the recent struggles of the Yankees. We explore Joe's insight into having team meetings and when is the right time to truly benefit the players. Tom is puzzled by the struggles of the Mets and what can be changed to turn things around. Plus, it's 4th of July Weekend and Joe gives his West Coast to East Coast music recommendations for the

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Book of Joe: The Magic of Shohei Ohtani

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/06/20

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the MLB season approaching the halfway mark! Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon are in awe of Shohei Ohtani and with the Angels in the mix, Joe hopes the franchise is looking to protect their superstar. How has Ohtani adjusted his performance at the plate to get even more comfortable? On the fun side, should managers wear uniforms and numbers? Joe explains his attire and reveals how he got his number. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart

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Book of Joe: LA Dodgers Executive Josh Byrnes

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/06/13

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming LA Dodgers Executive Josh Byrnes to the show. The MLB Draft is around the corner and no one is better at talent evaluation than Josh. We walk through how Josh started in Cleveland and found himself in Los Angeles. Tom explores the process of identifying and nurturing prospects into a team's system. Josh gives his thoughts on using technology in the game and where he'd draw the line with its involvement. Even with the

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The Book of Joe: Baltimore Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/06/06

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to the show. Baltimore has the 3rd best record in baseball and Brandon tells us how this success is happening. We talk about players and pitchers gaining confidence and how last season set the table for this year. Tom reveals how new rule changes may have helped this Orioles team. We explore Brandon's path to the dugout which included being released at one point on Opening Day and a stop

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The Book of Joe: Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/06/02

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming Mike Krzyzewski to the show. Coach K talks about retiring from coaching, but not retiring from teaching. Being a leader is a learning process and something Coach K studies on a daily basis. We explore the values that are important to build trust with those around you and how someone's character is just as important as their ability. Coach K explains how egos can be helpful and how he dealt with some of the biggest

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Book of Joe: Hinchliffe Stadium Reopens, Pitching...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/05/24

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon introducing the 'potpourri' of topics of the day. They both attended the reopening of Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey and relive the events of the day. We touch on the death of St. Louis Columnist Rick Hummel and the 'rules' he lived by. Moving to starting pitching, Tom wants to know why so much less is asked of starters, but the state of overall pitching has never been worse. Meanwhile at the plate, Joe offers up advice for

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