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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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00:25:25

REPLAY | The Coaches Talk BEST Christmas Movies

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/12/23

What's the best Christmas Movie of all time??? The Coaches talk about it today. Merry Christmas!!

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00:32:02

REPLAY | Loud Coaching is NOT Always Good Coaching...

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2025/12/16

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 losing 15-1.Wanna Support the Podcast? Become

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01:21:42

REPLAY | Coach Rac is BACK!

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2025/12/02

He's the most popular baseball influencer alive. Meet Coach Robert Anthony Cruz.

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00:46:05

REPLAY | Is it Okay to Light a Kid Up???

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2025/11/25

The boys are back and choppin it up!Ballgame's Online Coaching Course is LIVE and you can find it here: https://www.coachballgame.com/coach-b...BANG!

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01:16:31

REPLAY | Albert Pujols on the POD!!

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/11/18

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

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01:03:57

REPLAY | Kevin Youkilis Tells All

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2025/11/11

He's a 3x All Star, 2x World Series Champion, and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer. Kevin Youkilis was the On Base Machine, and now he's coaching Youth Baseball. We talk Red Sox, parenting, coaching, and lots more! Enjoy one of our best episodes in a while!In this episode, Kevin Youkilis emphasizes the importance of supporting children in travel baseball, rather than pressuring them for wins, to foster a love for the game and prevent long-term injuries.HighlightsBalancing encouragement and

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00:56:17

TALKIN' SHOP | FULL EPISODE 128 | When Parents Care...

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2025/11/04

Let’s be honest — sometimes it’s not the kids who need a pep talk, it’s us adults.This week, we’re unpacking the real reasons parents feel anxious watching their kids play sports — and how that pressure trickles down to the field.We also tackle the classic conundrum:🏆 How do we teach commitment without handing out participation trophies?💪 How do we value fun and accountability?It’s part therapy session, part coaching clinic, and 100% truth.👉 Tune in for some hard questions, soft toss answers, and

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00:44:23

BONUS EP. | World Series Game 3 CLASSIC

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/10/28

We have LOTS of thoughts about last night's World Series Classic!!! Let's debrief...

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00:27:14

BONUS EP. | MLB Playoffs UPDATE!!

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/10/22

We're back with another bonus episode going over the 2025 MLB Playoffs!

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00:57:00

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 127 | Hard Questions, Soft...

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2025/10/21

No scripts. No playbook. Just real talk about the stuff parents, coaches, and players actually wrestle with — from burnout to bad hops to balancing life outside the diamond.We took your toughest questions and lobbed back some honest (and occasionally ridiculous) answers. ⚾👉 Tune in if you like your advice with a side of sarcasm and your leadership with a dash of grace.

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01:05:07

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 126 |Talkin’ Life, Leaks,...

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2025/10/18

Life update + mailbag = pure chaos.Coach Ballgame, Chopper, and Flikke are back with a good ol’ fashioned Q&A — answering your questions, sharing house updates (yes, there were leaks), and probably getting distracted at least five times.Grab your coffee and come hang. ☕️⚾️🎧 “Talkin’ Life, Leaks, and Listener Questions” — out now wherever you get your pods.

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00:26:48

Talkin' Playoffs!!!

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/10/14

Let's talk PLAYOFFS!!!

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00:12:26

Talkin' Shop Clips | MLB Playoffs 2025

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/10/07

BONUS!! We're breaking down the MLB Playoffs 2025- let's talk about it!

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01:00:04

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 125 | The Boys Are Back...

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/10/07

After a jam-packed Sandlot September, the boys are back in the dugout with a fresh episode of Talkin’ Shop! They’re recapping the wild ride from the National Sandlot Tour and welcoming special guest Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, to talk about how to handle those toxic bleacher creatures with grace and grit.

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01:16:04

REPLAY | Bad Attitudes, Work Ethic, and Coaching your...

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2025/09/30

This podcast episode discusses coaching challenges, work ethic, and fostering joy in sports, emphasizing the importance of character development alongside athletic skills.Highlights*The boys answer 10 questions from the fans.*Coaches share personal experiences while highlighting the joy of baseball for kids in Cambodia.*Strategies for dealing with youth athletes struggling with fundamentals and lack of effort are discussed.*Parents are encouraged to manage their children’s sports experiences,

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00:56:10

REPLAY | Every Parent Asks These Questions... Q&A

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/09/23

We dig right into your questions. From Daddy Ball, to overcoming adversity, the conversation was juicy. Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameBANG

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01:07:23

REPLAY | What makes a GREAT Travel Ball Coach?

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/09/17

Ballgame, Chop and Flikke round table the discussion of Travel Ball. What makes a great travel ball coach? Red flags that you should stay away from? It's a deep dive, and it's a conversation that must be had to change this culture for the better.Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameRAKE!

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00:56:43

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 124 | September Means...

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2025/09/09

August is gone, the pennant races are heating up, and October dreams are right around the corner. In this week’s Talkin’ Shop, we wave goodbye to summer, dive headfirst into September, and lay down our fearless Fall Classic & World Series predictions. Who’s got the juice? Who’s fakin’ it? And who’s about to write their name into baseball history? Let’s chop it up.

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01:42:30

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 123 | Mike Hampton: Big...

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2025/09/02

🚨 FULL EPISODE 123 is live! 🚨Mike Hampton joins the show to share his big league journey, drop some timeless advice, and even tackle listener questions.From the mound to mentoring, this one’s packed with wisdom (and a few curveballs you won’t see coming). ⚾️🔥👉 Tune in now: Talkin’ Shop | Mike Hampton: Big League Lessons and Advice for Every Ballplayer

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01:04:43

Episode 122: Scared Swings, Gray Beards, and Travel...

Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke ·

2025/08/26

The boys are back in the shop—gray beards, scared swings, and all. This week we tackle it all:⚾ Helping kids who are afraid to swing the bat⚾ Breaking down 8-year-old pitching mechanics (without frying their little elbows)⚾ The eternal debate—Rec vs. Travel Ball⚾ And yes, the curious case of Coach Ballgame’s gray beardGot a coaching conundrum or parenting puzzle? Send it our way.Need a private session with Coach Flikke? Email him at seanflikke@gmail.com.Wanna support the Pod and get your questions

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