Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

Did We Just SAVE Little League? | REPLAY

What if a few simple rule changes could completely transform Little League? In this episode, the boys tackle the biggest issues in youth baseball and share the rule chan

The Truth About Travel Ball | REPLAY

Travel ball can create incredible opportunities—but it can also bring pressure, burnout, and plenty of unforgettable stories. In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Coach Ball

No Scholarships. No Excuses. The Evan Longoria Story | REPLAY

This week on Talkin' Shop, Coach Ballgame sits down with three-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner Evan "Longo" Longoria. Longoria shares the unlikely path that took him

What Makes Great Teammates? With Brad Johnson | REPLAY

This week on Talkin' Shop, the boys sit down with Super Bowl Champion and 17-year NFL quarterback Brad Johnson. From overcoming adversity to leading at the highest level

The Aware Parent Changes Everything | REPLAY

The boys are back in the shop talking about one of the most important—and most overlooked—qualities in youth sports: awareness. How aware are you of what your players ar

Barry Zito: The Rise, the Fall & the Redemption | REPLAY

This week on Talkin' Shop, the boys sit down with World Series Champion, Cy Young Award winner, and bestselling author Barry Zito for one of the most honest conversations

REPLAY | 18 Seasons, 3 Rings, and a Lifetime of Wisdom with Shawon "Pops" Dunston

This week on Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Cubs legend and three-time World Series champion Shawon "Pops" Dunston. From his 18-year Major League career to the lessons h

REPLAY | Behind the Mic: Brewers Broadcaster Jeff Levering

This week on Talkin' Shop, we're joined by the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jeff Levering. From unforgettable moments in the broadcast booth to the people and stories

We're Back: Ballgame, Chop & Flikke Q&A | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 146 |

After a run of incredible guests, the boys are back together.In this episode, Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke sit down for a classic Talkin' Shop Q&A — answe

Let's Talk to COACH ANDRE | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 145 |

This week on Talkin' Shop, Coach Ballgame is joined by Coach Andre for a fun, wide-ranging Q&A covering youth sports, coaching, parenting, leadership, and more.No script.

One of You: Coach Syd Joins the Show | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 144

This week on Talkin' Shop, we're handing the mic to one of our own CB Library Members! Coach Syd joins the show to share his coaching journey, lessons learned, and the

The Confidence Catch: Lessons from Jen Schroeder | FULL EP 143 | TALKIN SHOP

What if the most important thing a coach teaches has nothing to do with mechanics?This week, Coach Ballgame sits down with Jen Schroeder, one of the most influential voic

Too Tough or Too Soft? The Baseball Dad Debate | FULL EPISODE 142 TALKIN' SHOP

In this episode, we tackle three of the biggest youth baseball parenting and coaching debates happening today. How hard should you push a talented kid before motivation t

Travel Ball vs. Rec Ball: When Kids Miss Practice, What’s Fair? | TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 141 |

More and more kids are playing on multiple teams. And rec coaches are left trying to hold a team together. So what happens when players keep missing practices? This week

The Mental Health Stigma | FULL EPISODE 90 REPLAY |

The boys get real today...digging into the topic of mental health. If this conversation is triggering for you, please skip over this one. We totally get it. RAKE!

Coach Ballgame's "Bad Customer Review" | FULL EPISODE 95 REPLAY |

Ballgame is back from a 7 city Sandlot Tour Swing. Everything was money. All except for one TRAGIC review from a customer. We unpack it! Chop and Flick Money answer your

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 140 |When Adults Clash: Fixing Miscommunication and Easing All-Star Anxiety

Disagreements between adults can quickly change the tone of a season. In this episode of Talkin’ Shop, we tackle verbal conflicts between parents and coaches, the miscom

TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 139 | He’s Working So Hard… So Why Isn’t He Playing?

Big transitions bring big perspective. In this week’s episode of Talkin’ Shop, Coach Chop shares what life has been like stepping into his new role with the Texas Range

REPLAY | 319 Home Runs… and the Lessons That Matter with Jay Bruce

A 14 year MLB Career. 319 Dingers. 3x All Star, 2x Silver Slugger, and a Roberto Clemente Award Nominee. JAY BRUCE is a stud. What did he learn from teammates like Joey V

REPLAY | My Kid is Afraid of the BALL

The boys answer your questions. How do we make youth baseball and softball culture more fun? How can you create more movement when practices get slow and boring? My kid i