The Bret Boone Podcast

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By: Bret Boone

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.

The Balance Of When And When Not To Have A Meeting | 105.3 The Fan
Last Thursday at 4:00 PM

Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the importance of situational hitting practice, the sweet spot when it comes to team meetings, getting Josh Jung back on track, and more!

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Checkin' In With Boonie: A Brutal 4 Extra Inning Game Stretch
Last Thursday at 4:00 AM

Bret and Rich discuss Bret's brutal 4 extra inning game stretch, working with Kyle Higashioka, and becoming a rival of Rick Rizzs' Mariners

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[FULL EPISODE] Mariners Broadcaster Rick Rizzs on Mariners Career & Bret Boone Becoming Division Rival
Last Wednesday at 4:00 AM

In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the Mariners Radio Broadcaster Rick Rizzs. The two talk about the recent Rangers-Mariners series, Bret's transition to Rangers coach and how it compares to Edgar Martinez's, stories from his broadcasting career, and much more!

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What Went Right For The Rangers In Their Big Win Over The O's | 105.3 The Fan
06/25/2025

Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the chaos on yesterday's win against the Orioles, how big Sam Haggerty has been for the team this year, how different ballparks can impact the Rangers hitters approaches, and more!

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Checkin' In With Boonie: Bret's Boot Story
06/25/2025

Bret and Rich discuss Bret's great boot story and how he and his wife are adjusting to the Texas lifestyle

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[FULL EPISODE] 105.3 The Fan's RJ Choppy Is Turning Bret Boone Into A True Texan
06/24/2025

In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the 105.3 The Fan's RJ Choppy. The two talk about RJ's reaction to Bret going from a regular on his radio show to the hitting coach, the trickiness of coaching in general, which Dallas teams are the closest to winning a championship, Bret's Texas necessities, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Andy Stankiewicz On USC Campus Life & CWS Aspirations
06/19/2025

In this segment, Andy Stankiewicz discusses life on the USC Campus, why USC's success this season will increase their chances to make the CWS next season, and much more!

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[FULL EPISODE] The State Of USC Baseball With Andy Stankiewicz
06/18/2025

Bret sits down with USC Baseball Coach Andy Stankiewicz. The two talk about USC baseball, recruiting in the new NIL age of college sports, USC's new stadium, and much more!

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The Rangers Offense Breaks Out, What's Behind It? | 105.3 The Fan
06/11/2025

Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the talks he's had with Marcus Semien and Cory Seager, the difference in coaching established veterans compared to rookies, the biggest keys to their latest success, and more!

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Turning 2: Behind the Scenes of Bret's Travel As Texas Rangers Hitting Coach
06/09/2025

In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich are LIVE at Walter's Sports Bar in Washington D.C. to talk about Bret's traveling stories, how the game has changed behind-the-scenes with the umpires and clubhouse managers, figuring out how to unlock his players, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Rob Bradford On The Wacky Rafael Devers Situation
06/05/2025

In this segment, Rob Bradford breaks down what exactly happened with the Red Sox and Rafael Devers, how both sides messed up, and much more!

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Turning Adolis Garcia, Evan Carter, And Others Into Their Old Selves | 105.3 The Fan
06/04/2025

Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the talks he's had with Adolis Garcia to get him back on track, how to get hitters to stop chasing, Evan Carter's return to the lineup, and more!

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[FULL EPISODE] Riding The Wave Of A Baseball Season With Rob Bradford
06/04/2025

In this episode, Rich Herrera checks in with Boonie and then sits down with the host of the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast Rob Bradford. The two talk about Rob's experiences with how a variety of managers/executive's keep their emotions in check over the course of a season, MLB's swing back toward having old school baseball people back in the dugout, what exactly is going on with Rafael Devers, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Buck Martinez Gets Fired Up Over Positive Analytics About Losing Teams
05/30/2025

In this segment, Buck Martinez discusses the what drives him nuts about analytics like hard hit rate when a team is losing, how Bret's influence can circumvent that, and much more!

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[FULL EPISODE] Bret's Move, Evolution of Baseball, & Blue Jays Talk With Buck Martinez
05/29/2025

In this episode, Rich Herrera sits down with Blue Jays Broadcaster Buck Martinez. The two talk about Buck's experiences as a player, manager, and broadcaster, what he notices and gets him going most about today's game, Bret's move to the dugout and the games shift back to all school baseball, and much more!

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The Rangers Didn't Win Last Night But Bret Did See A Couple Small Victories | 105.3 The Fan
05/21/2025

Bret hops on with the guys to discuss the Rangers series opening loss to the Yankees last night, reunited with his brother Aaron prior to the game, the small victories that he took from last night's game, and more!

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Turning 2: The Battle Of The Boone's: Bret's Rangers Versus Aaron's Yankees Has Arrived!
05/20/2025

In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich are joined by Aaron Boone to talk about the matchup of the Boone's with the Rangers facing the Yankees, Aaron and his wife's initial reaction to Bret taking the Rangers hitting coach gig, what Bret has learned from watching Aaron in the dugout over the last couple of years, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Rich And Bret On Bret's Return To The Clubhouse
05/14/2025

In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Bret's official return to the clubhouse, the differences in his time compared to now in terms of the amenities, and his choice of glasses in the dugout

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Boone Archives: The Hit King Himself, Pete Rose
05/13/2025

In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on the Hit King himself Pete Rose hops on with Bret! The guys compare the state of baseball today to the older days and touch on, you guessed it, sports betting, and more.

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Turning 2: Behind The Scenes Of Bret's First Week As Rangers Hitting Coach
05/13/2025

In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Bret's first week as Rangers hitting coach, meeting the team, figuring out his best look on the bench, what has changed in the game, and much more!

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EMERGENCY Turning 2: Bret Boone Is Named Texas Rangers New Hitting Coach
05/05/2025

In today's EMERGENCY episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Bret's decision to become the Rangers new hitting coach, how the opportunity came about, the future of the pod, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Rich And Bret On Shedeur's Fall To 5th Round & Jeff Ulbrich's Son's Prank Call
05/02/2025

In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Bret's take on Shedeur Sanders falling to the 5th Round and Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's son prank calling Shedeur early on in the draft

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Turning 2: Yankees/Mets Are GOOD, Rockies Are BAD, And Shedeur Tumbles In NFL Draft
05/01/2025

In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about whether the Mets or Yankees are best team in New York, the Rockies historically bad start , Shedeur Sanders tumble to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, Jeff Ulbrich's son's prank call, and much more!

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The Braves Are Red Hot And Right Back Into The NL East Race | 92-9 The Game
04/30/2025

Bret hops on with the guys to discuss how the Braves went from a very slow start to right back into the NL East race, which teams he thinks will be in the race for the NL East come September, the Braves to keep an eye on, and more!

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Boone Archives: Life & Football w/ Deion Sanders
04/30/2025

In this episode of the Boone Archives, Bret Boone welcomes on the great Deion Sanders for a discussion on fatherhood, taking over at Colorado and shifting the mindset within the program, the importance of being genuine in life, NIL, Nick Saban leaving Alabama and more.

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[FULL EPISODE] MLB Whiparound With Eduardo Pérez
04/29/2025

In this episode, Bret sits down with ESPN Analyst Eduardo Pérez. The two talk about Jacob Wilson's unique hitting slash line, how analytics messed up Nolan Arenado last season, if the Dodgers have too much competition to truly run away with the NL West, and much more!

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Turning 2: The NFL Draft, College Eligibility Court Case, And Living MLB GOAT
04/25/2025

In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Bret's interviews with Andy Martino and Linda Cohn, the NFL Draft and how Travis Hunter compares to Ohtani, the latest on the ongoing NIL eligibility court case, living MLB GOAT, and much more!

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[FULL EPISODE] NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Matchup Breakdowns & Early MLB Season Thoughts With Linda Cohn
04/24/2025

In this episode, Bret sits down with ESPN Sportscenter Anchor Linda Cohn. The two talk about Linda's Mets fandom, Alex Ovechkin's goal record, Linda breaks down every Stanley Cup Playoff first round matchup, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Andy Martino Weighs In On Mets Early Season Success
04/23/2025

In this segment, Andy Martino discusses Juan Soto's early season adjustment, how the Mets rotation and bullpen stack up so far, and much more!

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[FULL EPISODE] New York Baseball Breakdown With Andy Martino
04/22/2025

In this episode, Bret sits down with SNY Insider Andy Martino. The two talk about Juan Soto's comments, the Mets and Yankees hot starts, where both teams flaws have showed so far, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Mike Krukow On How Posey Has Changed The Culture With The Giants
04/18/2025

In this segment, Mike Kurkow discusses the what he's seen change in the organization since Posey has taken over, why it was a necessary step for them to get back to their old ways, and much more!

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BONUS POD: Talkin' Red Hot San Francisco Giants With Mike Krukow
04/17/2025

In this episode, Bret sits down with San Francisco Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow. The two talk about the red hot start the Giants have gotten off to under Buster Posey's leadership, how Posey has changed the culture in the organization, and much more!

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Turning 2: Rory Wins The Masters, Giants Are Red Hot, And Bret Refuses To Eat Fast Food
04/16/2025

In today's episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich talk about Rory McIlroy winning the Masters, Bret's unwillingness to eat fast food, the Giants red hot start, and much more!

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[FULL EPISODE] Masters Recap With Brandel Chamblee
04/15/2025

In this episode, Bret sits down with Golf Analyst Brandel Chamblee. The two talk reflect upon what ended up being a wildly exciting Masters Tournament, where Rory McIlroy's win puts him on the list of the best golfers ever, and much more!

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Boonie Bites: Rich And Bret On White Lotus, Final Four, And Rich's New Shoes
04/11/2025

In this segment, Bret and Rich discuss Bret's take on White Lotus, their thoughts on the Final Four, and Rich's brand new fancy shoes

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Turning 2: Master's Week
04/10/2025

In this episode of Turning 2, Bret Boone and Rich Herrera talk The PGA Master's Tournament, Boonie's time with the Atlanta Braves, White Lotus, and More!

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Boonie Bites: Jonathan Papelbon On Why The Red Sox Have A Chance In A Loaded AL East
04/09/2025

In this segment, Jonathan Papelbon discusses the depth the Red Sox have in their rotation, how they stack up with the other contenders in the AL East, and much more!

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[FULL EPISODE] Red Sox Commentator Jonathan Papelbon On The Red Sox, AL East
04/08/2025

In this episode, Bret sits down with Red Sox Commentator Jonathan Papelbon. The two talk about what makes this Red Sox team better than last year's team, who is an underrated part of the equation for the club, who will win the loaded AL East, and much more!

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Bret Weighs In On The Podcast And MLB's Biggest Storylines | KTLA 5
04/05/2025

Bret hops on with David Pingatore to discuss some insider podcast related topics, the Dodgers, other MLB storylines, and more!

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Boonie Bites: Bret Finds Out He's Related To Pat Boone & What The Boone Name Means
04/04/2025

In this segment, Bret and Rich react to Rich's interview with the famous Pat Boone

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