Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame and Coach Chop

The boys chop it up on the topic that ALL coaches can relate with.  "How to deal with the parents."  How should a coach handle the chirpy parent?  The overbearing parent?  The fence grabber?   We also discuss Ballgame's Sandlot in Dallas, and his round of golf with Albert Pujols.  How far did he hit it?  Gotta listen to find out. Thank You to all of our listeners and especially our Patreon Supporters! Wanna become a Patreon?  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE

He's a Journeyman.  14 years in the Big Leagues.  He pitched for 10 different teams, compiling 100 career wins and a lifetime full of stories.  His name is Brett Tomko.  What did he learn from names like Ichiro, Pujols, Maddux, and Bonds?  What is his advice to Travel Ball Coaches and Parents?  There will certainly need to be another episode, as Brett is a master storyteller with an infinite file of life experiences.   Ballgame also reads an email of a child who teaches his coach a thing or two, simply by performing a random act of kindness. Try to enjoy this one as much as me and Chopper did.  Atta Boy! Wanna support the Podcast?  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE

He's a World Series Champ.  An All Star, a Silver Slugger, and the first Brazilian Major Leaguer EVER.  It's Yan Gomes!  He's currently catching for the Chicago Cubs, and just completed 10 years in the Bigs.  We talk his 2019 World Series Championship with the Nats.  What makes Terry Francona such a great manager?  What's his advice to young catchers?  What's his advice for youth baseball parents?  What does he and Coach Ballgame have in common? Chopper and Ballgame also discuss some rough emails that were sent in from some disgruntled parents.  Why do parents act so crazy at Little League games?  The boys take a deep dive, and Chopper does a little preaching on the matter! Thank You to our new Patreon Supporters!  Pelz Law, Justin B, and Ricky Alvarez! If you'd like to support:  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame Don't forget to RAKE...Random Act of Kindness Everyday.

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 that lost 15-1.   Wanna Support the Pod?  Become a Patreon Member:  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame It's a great day to be GREAT.

He played catch for 365 straight days.  Then he wrote a book about it.  His name is Ethan Bryan.  His nickname..."Mr. Catch 365."  This lifelong Kansas City Royals fan is changing the world, one game of catch, and one conversation at a time.  His latest book, "A Year Playing Catch" chronicles his journey across 10 states and 12,000 miles to simply play catch with complete strangers.  What did he learn?  Gotta listen to find out!  His statistics coinciding mental health and playing a game of catch is staggering.  Enjoy this great conversation. Want to support the podcast?  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame As always, RAKE.

He's a former Big Leaguer who's now an analyst for ESPN and MLB Network.  It's Xavier Scruggs Ya'll.  THIS was undoubtedly one of Ballgame and Chopper's favorite interviews.  What's the grind of a decade in the minors like?  What kind of teammates are Albert Pujols and Ichiro?  What's his favorite thing about Don Mattingly?  What made Barry Bonds a great hitting coach?  There's SO MUCH goodness in this episode.  Share it with your kids.  Share it with everyone.  It's AMAZING what Xavier is doing with his platform.  Ballgame and Chop also discuss some disciplinal issues they've been having with their players, along with THE BEST THING THEY SAW ALL WEEK!   If you wish to support the podcast, become a Patreon Member.  Here's the link to help Producer "Tommy Gold" pay his rent!  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame. Don't forget to RAKE.

What's a DIG ME Sesh?  What's Toxic Positivity?  Who's gonna win the World Series?  It's all on the table today, as the boys Talk Shop.  Coach Ballgame shares a story about a Mighty Warrior ballplayer that may bring a tear or 2.  Chopper shares THE BEST THING HE SAW ALL WEEK.  Oh yea, and the boys have their first PATREON SUPPORTERS!  What's their names?  What's their nicknames?  What VIP experiences will they get?  Enjoy, follow us on Instagram @ballgameandchop and become of a supporter of the program right here:  www.patreon.com/chopandballgame RAKE...

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!

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!

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.  

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 for a sweet marriage of Art and Baseball.  Such a sweet cocktail.  Enjoy, Rate, Review, and please SHARE!

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.  

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!

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!

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!

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 the young pitchers out there.  Enjoy, rate, review, and SHARE!

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 Caray?  Vin Scully?  Bob Uecker?  We close out the conversation with an epic trivia contest, and a discussion about the amazing work he's doing for his charity for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).  Find more on his work with ALS at projectmainstreet.org.  Enjoy the one and only, Boog Sciambi!  Don't forget to rate, review, and share!

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!

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!

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 Roberto if he could meet him.  He also gives great advice for the young hitter.  What's the difference between hitting in Little League, and High School?  How was he able to hit for power, and put the ball in play so much?  To close out the program, we discuss his foundation, the Pujols Family Foundation, which serves the Down Syndrome Community and underserved areas of the Dominican Republic.  Chad Chop also challenges him to a Trivia Contest, which you definitely don't wanna miss.  Thank You for all you are...Albert Pujols.  Enjoy, rate, review, and SHARE!