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Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

The go-to show for Red Sox fans that drown out the screeching of the Greenline with their humming along to the tune that echoes April through October nights. Join Gordo, Sammy, and Pat as they break down every Red Sox game, headline, and rumor. It's all baseball, all throughout the year. Episodes dropping throughout the week!
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Episodes

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Tommy Pham is a keeper

Tommy Pham's Red Sox career might end up being just two months, but he has left a positive impression since coming over at the trade deadline. His play. His intensity. And his quotes about fantasy football. Bradfo offers his appreciation for the outfielder - along with fellow newcomer Reese McGuire - while also joining Joe Castiglione in a conversation with Pham. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad c...

Sep 19, 202212 min

Bradfo Sho: The problem with the Kevin Plawecki decision

Kevin Plawecki is gone and Bradfo has some thoughts ... and some interviews. He breaks down the problems that came with making the decision to move on from the backup catcher, what it means to the Red Sox both in the present and future. He also talks to Nathan Eovaldi, who offers some pointed perspective on the move, along with Eric Hosmer, who explains the value of clubhouse leadership. It's the best way to digest the season's most unexpected roster move. To learn more about listener data and o...

Sep 18, 202216 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: The truth behind Trevor Story's elbow

Bradfo catches up with Trevor Story to get the what's what when it comes to his right elbow. It is a body part that came under major scrutiny when the infielder signed with the Red Sox due to issues he had in 2021. But on the podcast, Story explains exactly what happened with his elbow, and where he is at now with the throwing arm. We don't just guess at the Bradfo Sho, we get real answers. Story gave us some real answers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

Sep 16, 20228 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Zack Kelly is not a fan of the new rules

Bradfo and Coop sit down with Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly for a lengthy conversation on fights, pitching, hockey, dunking and life in the big leagues. But the most pointed part of the talk came at the end with Kelly - who spent the majority of the year in the minor leagues - offering a pointed opinion on why he is not a fan of the upcoming MLB rule changes. We use that salvo for another Bradfo Sho on the Go. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...

Sep 15, 202210 min

Bradfo Sho: Zack Kelly Fight Club

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Zack Kelly came way from his podcast with Bradfo and Coop with a promise that they would deliver a 'Zack Kelly Fight Club' t-shirt, but only after Kelly documented every scrap he has ever been in while analyzing the memorable moments of Joe Kelly. Kelly discusses his athletic achievements - declaring he could dunk in warm-ups - while pleading for a call from Zdeno Chara. The reliever punctuates the very entertaining podcast with some very pointed views on the new ML...

Sep 15, 202239 min

Bradfo Sho: Ricky Williams talks lifestyle, baseball

Bradfo and Courtney is joined by former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams - who also played professional baseball for four years in the Phillies system - to talk about how he views where the cannabis conversation has been and where it is going in both football and baseball. Ricky also looks back at his baseball career and weighs in on the baseball vs. football discussion while revealing he almost returned to baseball early on in his NFL career. To learn more about listener data and our privac...

Sep 14, 202218 min

Baseball Isn't Boring: Baseball vs. Football

Bradfo, Coop and Courtney take on the topic that is on every baseball fan's mind these days: How do we get people to turn away from football and still relish our great game. The trio takes a deep dive into why football has such a stranglehold on America's sports attention span, while making case that baseball is a better in-person experience (in large part because the $25 margaritas). We also give more details on contributions to the 'Make It Happen Foundation' which may or may not keep Xander B...

Sep 13, 202228 min

Bradfo Sho: The interview that should Xander Bogaerts

Bradfo and Coop digest a very telling postgame interview Xander Bogaerts conducted with Will Flemming and Joe Castiglione after the Red Sox' most recent win. Bogaerts is very revealing in talking about how he is approaching these last weeks of the 2022 season. It should make anyone who listens clamor to keep the shortstop, more than ever. The guys also power rank the trash-talking in the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League (with Jonathan Papelbon near the top of the list.) To learn more about lis...

Sep 12, 202237 min

Bradfo Sho archives: Reflecting on President Bush's post 9/11 first pitch

Bradfo and Steve Perrault are joined by Red Sox coach Mike Brenly, who has a unique perspective on perhaps the most memorable first pitch in baseball history - when President George Bush stood on the Yankee Stadium mound just weeks after the 9/11 tragedy to toss the first pitch for the World Series tilt between the Yankees and Diamondbacks. Brenly was just 14 years old when finding himself in the middle of the scene thanks to his dad, Bob, being the manager of the Diamondbacks. It is important c...

Sep 11, 202210 min

Bradfo Sho pregame: Brayan Bello has us excited

Bradfo takes over the Red Sox Network Pregame Show once again, this time chopping it up with Will Flemming about the vibe around the clubhouse when it comes to the new rule changes and how many Italian restaurants he can go to with Joe Castiglione in one season. But most interesting was the interview conducted by Flemming with Red Sox pitching coach Dave Bush regarding the evolution of rookie pitcher Brayan Bello. It's worth a listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...

Sep 11, 202223 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Matt Strahm rips rule changes

Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Strahm is not happy with the Major League Baseball rule changes. That is very, very clear when listening to Strahm talk with Bradfo about the problem with MLB implementing the pitch clock and shifts. You aren't going to find more pointed comments from an active player, and it's all right here on the Sho. 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://podcastcho...

Sep 09, 20228 min

Bradfo Sho: The 'We Miss Mookie' podcast

Mookie Betts continues to do Mookie Betts things, all the while wearing a Dodgers uniform and not one belonging to the Red Sox. He also is having late-night hang-out sessions with celebrities, while seemingly having the time of his life during mic'd up sessions in games. So, what exactly is Mookie's existence in LA like? Bradfo and Coop turn to Blake Harris of the 'Inside the Ravine' podcast to tell us what's what when it came to the future Hall of Famer who got away. (We also discuss a few othe...

Sep 09, 202239 min

Bradfo Sho: J.D. Martinez opens up

J.D. Martinez's time with the Red Sox might be coming to an end, which is why it was a good time for Bradfo to catch up with the Red Sox designated hitter to talk about what might be, what has been and what is. The two discuss J.D.'s unique plan going forward, while reflecting on what has been a sometimes-challenging 2022 season. Martinez also reflects on what happened at the trade deadline, and how he fully expected to be changing teams. It's a Sho you aren't going to want to miss. To learn mor...

Sep 08, 202216 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: The Kiké Hernandez presser

Kiké Hernandez has a new one-year, $10 million extension with the Red Sox. How did it come about? What does it mean for the outfielder? How will this shape the 2023 Red Sox? Would Hernandez play in the WBC on one leg? All those questions are answered in the sit-down with the media after the deal became official. Bradfo is on the scene. 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://podcas...

Sep 07, 202212 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: The man who caught Triston Casas' first home run

Jordan, the White Sox fan from Orlando who decided to go to the Rays game Tuesday night, is famous. He caught Triston Casas' first-ever big league home run ball. Bradfo is on the scene to talk to the 23-year-old, who takes us through all that happened before, during and after the homer. It's a historic podcast you aren't going to want to miss. 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:...

Sep 07, 20228 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Kiké is coming back

This was a perfectly-timed interview with Kiké Hernandez, with Bradfo sitting down with the outfielder to discuss the untold story of his injury and what he has learned during his time in Boston. Considering Hernandez has just agreed to stay with the Red Sox on a one-year, $10 million deal for 2023, the conversation is a solid complement to what is now the news of the day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

Sep 06, 20229 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: How Trevor Story got his groove back

Trevor Story has been red-hot since returning from the injured list, both with the bat and in the field. Bradfo sits down with the second baseman to take a deep dive into what changed for him at the plate and how he feels as a member of the Red Sox heading into the season's last few weeks. 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...

Sep 06, 20227 min

Bradfo Sho Book Club: Sitting down with Sean McAdam to talk 'The Franchise'

Bradfo is joined by Sean McAdam to talk about his new book 'The Franchise: A Curated History of the Boston Red Sox'. The pair takes a deep dive into the most important and powerful figures in the history of the Red Sox, while dissecting what the current group of Sox - both in the front office and clubhouse - can learn from the likes of Theo Epstein and Terry Francona. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Sep 05, 202235 min

Bradfo Sho: Triston Casas speaks ... and then sunbathes

It was Triston Casas Day at Fenway Park, and the Bradfo Sho was there for every bit of it. Bradfo brings you an interview with Casas prior to his major league debut, while then breaking down the subtle optimism that came with watching the rookie go out and sunbathe in the outfield after his media get-together. Sean McAdam, author of 'The Franchise', joins to offer his perspective on the unusual introduction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

Sep 05, 202231 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Triston Casas is a major leaguer

Triston Casas has been called up to the major leagues and Bradfo is on the scene ready to react. 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

Sep 04, 202211 min

Bradfo Sho: Our best interviews of August

Vazqy to start with leaving Red Sox and seeing the team from sox another side (0:00) Reese McGuire on trade stories and admiring the Red Sox (4:37) Jon Lester talking about business with Boston Red Sox, seeing young guys sign (7:28) Trevor Story on the inside story on his injury (22:09) Papelbon with fighting dying out in the bigs (27:49) Buster Olney: Raffy contract stalemate (35:12) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...

Sep 02, 202248 min

Bradfo Sho on the Radio: Tackling the Rafael Devers situation

Bradfo joins Andy Gresh and Rich Keefe to take a deep dive into where the Red Sox need to go when it comes to Rafael Devers' future with the team. The trio also have some controversial takes on who exactly has the best closer's walk-in intro. 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...

Aug 31, 202221 min

Bradfo Sho: The best Fantasy Football draft ever

Jonathan Papelbon. Nick Punto. Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Jonny Gomes. Alex Binelas. Courtney Finnicum. Kyle Kendrick. Dan Uggla. Mike Adams. Listener Ethan. Chris Henrique. Gordo. Coop. And, of course, Bradfo. They made up one of the most memorable fantasy football drafts in recent memory, paving the way for what promises to be a wild Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...

Aug 30, 202253 min

Bradfo Sho: Rich Hill gives us all his secrets

Fresh one of the best starts of the Red Sox season, Rich Hill swings by the Bradfo Sho studios to take us inside how he can do what he does. They are all the Rich Hill secrets (along with some Tom Brady talk). If you like baseball, you're goin to want to listen. 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...

Aug 29, 202231 min

Bradfo Sho: Nick Punto reflects on 10th anniversary of 'Nick Punto Trade'

It was one of the biggest trades in baseball history, with the Red Sox sending Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Josh Beckett and Nick Punto to the Dodgers. Ten years to the day the deal was pulled off, Punto joins Bradfo to reflect on the chaos leading up to the deal and the craziness once it went down. It was a day nobody - especially Punto - will never forget. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...

Aug 25, 202247 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Rich Hill reveals unique possible plan for 2023

What are Rich Hill's plans for the 2023 season? Will he still be planning on pitching in the major leagues at the age of 43 years old, or will the lefty be calling it quits. What Hill reveals to Bradfo regarding his possible path might surprise you. 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...

Aug 25, 20227 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: The story behind John Schreiber losing his beard

In the latest Bradfo Sho True Crime series, we get to the bottom of exactly what happened to John '8 Mile' Schreiber's beard. Schreiber joins Bradfo to discuss the decision, the execution and the fall-out from showing up Tuesday with just a mustache and not the trademark facial hair he had committed to for so long. It is investigative journalism at its finest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...

Aug 24, 20226 min

Baseball Isn't Boring: A very honest John Gibbons

Former Blue Jays John Gibbons has always been one of the most honest skipper's in all of Major League Baseball, which is a reality he put on display when joining Bradfo and Courtney Finnicum on the latest podcast. Gibby talks what's wrong with the hiring practices of managers, what happened in his fight with Ted Lilly, the details of his job interview with the Red Sox, and why he finally joined Twitter. (Courtney gives an Gibby an excellent Twitter tutorial.) It's always good to hear from Gibby,...

Aug 24, 202242 min

Bradfo Sho on the Radio: Proof that Christian Arroyo is good

Jered Goodwin, the director of scouting for Perfect Game, supplies the perfect insight when it comes to a player he has known for years upon years - Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo. Goodwin offers examples of how good Arroyo has always been, both on and off the field, while giving insight into the player's mindset while being moved around from position to position. Goodwin also passes along some great stories when it comes to his experiences with Red Sox prospects Triston Casas and Mikey Rome...

Aug 23, 202217 min
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