Best Julian Marcus Podcasts (2025)

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Travelogue: Gil Fronsdal and the Insight Meditation Center 28:25

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1h ago28:25

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TRAVELOGUE: Gil Fronsdal talks about studying in Buddhist monasteries from Big Sur to Bangkok, founding the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, and creating an integrated Buddhist world culture through the practice of vipassana meditation. Gil Fronsdal is the founding teacher and a co-guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwo…

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How And Why 36-Year-Old Robert Stock Landed With The Mets 50:07

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Baseball has been finding valuable pitchers in all shapes, sizes, and ages—case in point: Robert Stock. The 36-year-old righty has seen his incredible journey, which began as the highest-ranked amateur catcher in the country 16 years ago, continue thanks to a recently signed minor league deal with the Mets. Stock joins Bradfo to talk about how info…

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BIB Vault: What It's Like For A GM At The Winter Meetings 39:27

1d ago39:27

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Former Blue Jays general manager and Mets executive J.P. Ricciardi is back on the podcast, this time offering awesome insight into what it is like for a GM to get ready for and then go to the Winter Meetings. J.P. joins Bradfo to reflect on how news and information is circulated throughout the industry, what a front office does leading into those d…

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BIB on the Go: The Moment Dominic Leone Knew He Was Retiring 17:19

2d ago17:19

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After more than 10 seasons as an MLB pitcher, Dominic Leone has now moved on to the art of content creation. But when did he know it was time to make that transition? As part of Leone's conversation with Bradfo, the former reliever shares a powerful story about the moment he realized his days as a baseball player were over. To listen to the entire …

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BIB on the Go: What It's Like For A Pitcher To Prepare For The WBC? 13:59

2d ago13:59

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It's getting to be about that time when we start thinking not only about who will be participating in the World Baseball Classic but also about how they will be preparing for the out-of-the-ordinary timeline. In his most recent conversation with Daniel Bard, a member of the 2023 Team USA WBC team, Bradfo gets some insight into how one prepares to p…

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BIB Vault: Getting To Know Dylan Cease 23:44

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With the big news breaking just before Thanksgiving that Dylan Cease will be joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year contract, we felt it was a great time to resurface Bradfo's latest sit-down with someone we consider one of the most fascinating players in Major League Baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi…

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The Path From MLB Pitcher To Content Creator 49:02

13h ago49:02

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Dominic Leone had a memorable career as a baseball player, going from Clemson to pro ball, where he pitched in the big leagues for 10 years. But now Leone is retired and moving on to his next challenge - content creation. The affable former big league hurler joins Bradfo to reflect on his decision to move on from playing baseball to jumping on soci…

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The 2nd Annual Daniel Bard Thanksgiving Podcast 43:15

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There is simply nobody better in the world of baseball to capture the spirit of Thanksgiving than Daniel Bard. That's why Bradfo is catching up with the recently-retired pitcher for a second straight year to reflect on how baseball allows us to give thanks in so many ways (even when we don't realize it). For instance, Bard highlights how and why th…

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Presser: Marcus Semien Reacts To His Trade To The New York Mets 31:39

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Brandon Nimmo met with the Texas/New York media to discuss his shocking trade to the New York Mets, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pitch and Moan: The Newest White Sox, Chris Murphy 26:03

9h ago26:03

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Things are looking up for the White Sox, and now Chris Murphy is going to get a chance to experience the possible resurgence of Will Venable's team. In the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum catches up with the lefty pitcher who was just traded to the White Sox from the Red Sox. It's a conversation that offers some great insight …

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Presser: Craig Breslow Explains How Sonny Gray Trade Went Down 20:13

14h ago20:13

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Meeting with the media, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow detailed how the trade for Sonny Gray came about, why Boston targeted him and how he fits into the current starting rotation. There is also talk of where the Red Sox go from here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-…

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BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Explains Who The Cardinals Are Getting In The Sonny Gray Deal 17:20

5d ago17:20

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With the big news that Sonny Gray was being traded to the Red Sox, Bradfo jumped on with the guys from the 'Gashouse Gang' on KMOX in St. Louis to offer some insight into who exactly the Cardinals are receiving in the form of pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au…

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BIB on the Radio: The Red Sox Acquire Sonny Gray 13:10

33m ago13:10

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Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he joins 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing the Red Sox trade for Sonny Gray, how it came about, the Red Sox interest in J.T. Realmuto, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Rangers Broadcaster Jared Sandler Is Breaking Down The Big Trade 29:41

9h ago29:41

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So, what are the Mets getting in Marcus Semien? How will Brandon Nimmo fit with the Rangers? Why was this trade made? Texas broadcaster Jared Sandler returns to the podcast with Bradfo to discuss all the ins and outs of the big deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo…

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Episode 41 - The FIBA Break 1:59:40

4h ago1:59:40

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With the enforced mid season pause on the league it's a time to look back over the weekend's action and why some teams may not be as they seem on paper

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Presser: Brandon Nimmo Reacts To His Trade To The Texas Rangers 41:34

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Brandon Nimmo met with the Texas/New York media to discuss his shocking trade to the Texas Rangers, how it came about, what he is looking forward to, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Presser: David Stearns Discusses Brandon Nimmo Trade 16:08

1h ago16:08

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Mets POBO David Stearns met with the New York media to discuss the trade of Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers, what it means for the Mets offseason plans, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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BIB Vault: Getting To Know Brandon Nimmo 31:38

1h ago31:38

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With the big trade sending Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers in exchange for Marcus Semien, who heads to the Mets, it's a great time to get to resurface a sit-down Bradfo did with the new Texas outfielder. As you can hear from the tone, tenor, and context of the conversation, this is a guy who truly loves the great game ... and is pretty good at it, as …

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We're Ranting And Raving About The Big Mets/Rangers Trade 37:51

7d ago37:51

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You didn't think the guys were going to let the big trade between the Mets and Rangers - that saw Marcus Semien go to New York and Texas get Brandon Nimmo - slide by without some passionate analysis, did you? Of course not. Bradfo is joined by Mets loyalist Producer Evan and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports to rant and rave about every nook and cran…

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Presser: New Nationals Pitching Coach Simon Mathews Presents His Plan 33:45

42m ago33:45

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One of the more interesting coaching hires in Major League Baseball season has been new Nationals pitching coach Simon Mathews. The 30-year-old Georgetown product met with the media to detail how he viewed his new job and where baseball - and the Nationals - might be going. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://…

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BIB Vault: The Inspirational WBC Story Of Michael Petersen 20:32

8d ago20:32

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Bradfo caught up with Michael Petersen just after he was called up for his major league debut at the age of 30. Since then, Petersen has bounced around a bit, playing for the Marlins, Angels, and Braves. But it was this conversation that should be bottled, thanks to Petersen's inspiring story, which includes his remarkable journey to the 2023 World…

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BIB on the Go: Is Great Britain The WBC Sleeper Team? 8:29

4h ago8:29

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WBC expert Shawn Spradling rejoined the podcast to talk all things World Baseball Classic, including which players and teams might be some pleasant surprises when the tournament rolls around in March. One team to watch, according to Spradling? Great Britain. To listen to the entire conversation between Shawn and Bradfo, click here. To learn more ab…

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BIB on the Go: Talking Salvador Perez, World Series Goals With The Royals' J.J. Picollo 7:17

8d ago7:17

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The Royals are a fascinating team heading into 2026, having unearthed some next-level young talent while still operating under the leadership of Salvador Perez. Bradfo caught up with KC president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo to talk about Perez, the importance of actually trying to win a World Series, and the quest for another outfield bat. …

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Presser: Alex Anthopoulos Is Explaining His Signing (Iglesias) And Trade (Dubon) 29:54

8d ago29:54

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The Atlanta Braves were busy this past week thanks to one signing and one trade. The signing was actually a re-signing, with closer Raisel Iglesias rejoining the Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal. The trade was for a potential starting shortstop, Mauricio Dubon. Atlanta president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos met with the media to ex…

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BIB on the Go: Mets Pitching Coach Justin Willard Is Talking Velocity 22:46

9d ago22:46

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Just hours after being officially named as the Mets' new pitching coach, Justin Willard joined Bradfo to talk about all things pitching. One topic that continues to be of particular interest in baseball is the obsession with velocity. Willard explains how he views the search for maximum velocity and his perspective on the need for elite starters an…

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BIB on the Go: Dustin Pedroia's 'Operation 1526' 12:18

3h ago12:18

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Dustin Pedroia accomplished the first goal a year ago, remaining on the Hall of Fame ballot with 11.9 percent of the voters casting a vote for the former second baseman. Pedroia is back on the podcast with Bradfo to talk about his candidacy, with our host explaining why he will continue to vote for him. There is also some great golf talk. To learn …

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The Past, Present And Future Of Jameson Taillon 38:31

16h ago38:31

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Jameson Taillon has experienced a lot since being the second overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft. Ups. Downs. Resurgence. Revelations. All of it has led him to this moment ... reappearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. Taillon joins Bradfo once again, this time to reflect on a memorable 2025 season and postseason, offer insight into the Cubs …

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BIB on the Go: Payton Tolle Talks Trade Rumors 9:53

3h ago9:53

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As part of a wildly entertaining conversation with Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle, Bradfo asks the pitcher about how he has been dealing with all the trade rumors. Tolle explained his perspective on all the scuttlebutt, which truly amped up the last trade deadline. To listen to the entire podcast with Tolle, click here. To learn more about listener da…

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Julian and the Pagan Counter-Revolution - The Pax Romana Podcast 93 19:19

4d ago19:19

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In AD 361, Flavius Claudius Julianus--Julian "The Apostate"--entered Constantinople as the unexpected sole Augustus of the Roman world. Here was a thirty-year-old philosopher-king who had spent the previous decade dissimulating Christianity while privately offering midnight sacrifices to pagan gods.He had roughly twenty months left to live. In that…

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The (New) Life And Times Of Payton Tolle 54:10

6d ago54:10

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Payton Tolle was one of a few pitchers from the 2024 MLB Draft class to be counted on to help carry their team to, and through, postseason glory. So, what was the whirlwind like? The Red Sox rookie joined Bradfo for an entertaining and enlightening look at life during that whirlwind 2025 season, with plenty of stories and lessons revealed throughou…

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BIB on the Go: Justin Willard On How He'll Fix The Mets Pitchers 22:47

11d ago22:47

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Bradfo catches up with Mets Pitching Coach Justin Willard to discuss his pitching philosophy, the super powers of Tong, Sproat, McLean, & Senga, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A Sit-Down With New Mets Pitching Coach Justin Willard 48:15

6d ago48:15

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Just before he was officially announced as the new pitching coach of the Mets, Justin Willard sat down with Bradfo for an extensive interview on all things pertinent to the 35-year-old's past, present, and future. Willard talks philosophy, approach, and history in pitching, and also details how he views some of his new pitchers with the Mets. It's …

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BIB on the Go: Dustin Pedroia On Handling Your Team Signing A Player Who Plays Your Position 10:26

12d ago10:26

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Bradfo sits down with Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to get his take on many things, including the Rafael Devers situation and how to truly handle your team signing a player that plays your position To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://…

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Dustin Pedroia Is Back On The Podcast (And On The Hall Of Fame Ballot) 48:09

12d ago48:09

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One of our most popular guests is back, with Dustin Pedroia making his triumphant return to the podcast. The former second baseman is joining Bradfo to once again talk about his Hall of Fame candidacy and 'Operation 1526'. But there is so much more to this conversation, with Pedroia reflecting on his managers, how baseball has and hasn't changed, h…

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Presser: Mariners Re-Sign Josh Naylor To 5-Year Extension 31:15

7d ago31:15

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Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto, GM Justin Hollander, and newly re-signed 1B Josh Naylor met with the Seattle media to discuss their decision to re-sign him, why he moved quick to re-sign with Seattle, what he loves about Seattle, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn …

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BIB Vault: Why 19-Year-Old Konnor Griffin Might Be The Pirates' Shortstop 10:50

13d ago10:50

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With news coming out from ESPN.com that 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin might get the opportunity to be the Pirates' shortstop in 2026, we felt it was a good time to resurface the conversation Bradfo had with Pittsburgh GM Ben Cherington about the game's top prospect after the former ninth overall pick finished his first full professional seaso…

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Everything You Need To Know About The World Baseball Classic 34:10

8d ago34:10

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Our WBC guy Shawn Spradling is back and helping us get prepared for the tournament everybody should be talking about, the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Shawn joins Bradfo to reflect on those players who have announced they are playing (some for not-so-obvious countries), and those players who are still uncommitted. How is MLB handling this whole thi…

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Episode 40 - The airing of grievances w/ Olgun Uluc 3:02:06

9d ago3:02:06

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ESPN's Olgun Uluc joins Matt & Julian for a league wide temperature test as we inch closer to the halfway mark of the season. Plus the Hawks get flattened by the Kings and Casey Prather's injury has caused one member of the panel great sadness & woe. Yes this is the longest program that we've ever done.…

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Presser: Nationals Introduce Blake Butera As Their New Manager 27:07

9d ago27:07

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Nationals POBO Paul Toboni and Manager Black Butera met with the Washington DC media to discuss their decision to hire him as manager, what he hopes to accomplish in his first season on the job, how this came about, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about…

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BIB on the Go: Get Fired Up With Mariners GM Justin Hollander 9:59

14d ago9:59

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The Mariners have jumped into the offseason both feet first thanks to their signing of first baseman Josh Naylor. It helps keep the momentum going when it comes to what transpired all the way through the ALCS last season. Listening to this conversation Bradfo had with Seattle GM Justin Hollander you can understand the enthusiasm and excitement that…

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Where All The Top Free Agents Will Go (We Think) 53:23

15h ago53:23

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With one of the big free agents coming off the board in Josh Naylor (going to the Mariners), Bradfo is joined by the guys from Play Tessie - Gordo, Pat and Sammy - to get a jump on where the other premier free agents will be landing. The guys give their best guess as to a landing spot for the likes of Alonso, Bregman, Tucker, Bichette, Valdez, Ceas…

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BIB on the Go: Catching Up With Edwin Diaz, Juan Soto 11:09

27m ago11:09

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When it comes to players of interest to Mets fans and followers, you aren't going to find two players more currently of note than current free agent Edwin Diaz and last year's free agent signing Juan Soto. Bradfo was there on the MLB Awards red carpet to catch up with both of them, getting updates, reflections and glimpses into how they see their r…

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BIB on the Go: How Rafael Palmeiro Views His Departure From MLB 27:14

15d ago27:14

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In a wide-ranging, lengthy conversation with Rafael Palmeiro, Courtney Finnicum and the four-time All-Star touch on a variety of thoughts, issues and circumstances that encompassed Palmeiro's career. In this BIB on the Go, Palmeiro opens up about how be pushed out of MLB impacted his life and where he went from there. There is also some good Hall o…

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BIB on the Go: How The Garrett Crochet Trade Truly Game Together 11:59

16d ago11:59

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So, what are trade talks like after the GM Meetings are over? Well, there isn't a better example of how momentum can pick up than the Garrett Crochet deal of a year ago. Bradfo caught up with the two executives who made the trade - the Red Sox's Craig Breslow and Chris Getz of the White Sox - to reflect on how the blockbuster came together. It's a …

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Pitch and Moan: Rafael Palmeiro Opens Up 1:20:32

13h ago1:20:32

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Rafael Palmeiro, one of just seven players in MLB history to hit as many as 500 home runs with at least 3,000 hits, joined Courtney Finnicum for the latest edition of 'Pitch and Moan'. The former first baseman opens up about his career, including offering insight into his rise to stardom, time with Cal Ripken, and the circumstances that led to his …

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BIB on the Go: Tarik Skubal Addresses Offseason Rumors 6:54

11d ago6:54

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One of the most talked-about names this offseason has been American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Tigers' ace has one more year left on his contract, leading many to wonder whether he will be dealt in the coming months. Bradfo caught up with Skubal on the red carpet of the MLB Awards, where the pitcher talked about his Cy Young com…

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BIB on the Go: Pete Crow-Armstrong Gives Us Hope 8:36

17d ago8:36

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Bradfo reunited with Pete Crow-Armstrong, this time catching up with the Cubs outfielder at the red carpet for the MLB Awards. The guys talk about PCA's approach to being an ambassador for the game, while also expressing his admiration for another smooth-fielding outfielder, Ceddanne Rafaela. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practi…

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Red Carpet Conversations With Diaz, Soto, PCA, Skubal, May And Pedro. 31:31

17d ago31:31

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Bradfo is finally leaving Las Vegas after his Baseball Isn't Boring boots were on the ground throughout the GM meetings. But before leaving town, he caught up with some notable players while manning the MLB Awards red carpet. Edwin Diaz. Juan Soto. Pete Crow-Amstrong, Tarik Skubal. Dustin May. Pedro Martinez. They all make an appearance on the podc…

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BIB on the Go: The Art Of Reading The Free Agent/Trade Market, With Craig Breslow 9:38

17d ago9:38

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Craig Breslow received high marks for his offseason moves, from the early signing of Justin Wilson to the trade of Garrett Crochet to the February deal with Alex Bregman. So, what has the Red Sox's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow learned about the rhythms of the free agent and trade markets? Bradfo caught up with the Boston chief decision-make…

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Presser: Rockies Introduce Paul DePodesta As Their New President Of Baseball Operations 38:09

17d ago38:09

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Rockies Owner Dick Monfort, EVP Walker Monfort, & POBO Paul DePodesta met with the Colorado media to discuss their decision to hire him as POBO, what he hopes to accomplish in his first offseason on the job, how this came about, and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea…