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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

Jersey Street's Black Monday

The 'Who Says No' guys are back at it recapping a full day of breaking news as the Red Sox decided to go revitalization of the organization with a mass firing of coaching staff Monday afternoon. Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy discuss what these changes could signify and how the Red Sox even got to this position where they need to let go of tenured staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 3 min

Morning Coop of Coffee: The Red Sox are heading to the ALCS

...10 years ago that is. Coop continues his 10-year look back on the Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series. On this morning in 2013 Boston woke up to the news they'd clinched the ALDS over the Rays in 4 games, but it was the style in which they did so that gave the Fenway Faithful a glimmer of hope as they would face off with maybe the toughest battle of that championship run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...

Oct 09, 202330 min

Morning Coop of Coffee: October 8

The Divisional Series kicked off with a day of offensives by the underdogs. Coop gives you a quick recap on all the Game 1 results and dives into what was a letdown of a potential clinging game in the 2013 ALDS. 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...

Oct 08, 20234 min

Morning Coop of Coffee: October 7

Wake up with a fresh cup of Coffee and a quick need-to-know in the Red Sox world from Coop. 10 years ago today, the Red Sox were getting ready for game 3 of the 2013 ALDS after a convincing set of performances in Games 1 & 2. 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...

Oct 07, 20236 min

Into The Archives: In Memory of Tim Wakefield | 'The Bret Boone Podcast'

From 'The Boone Podcast' ( subscribe here ): On this week's episode of Into The Archives, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation with Tim Wakefield from a year ago. Our thoughts are with Tim and his family, RIP Wake. 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...

Oct 07, 20231 hr 8 min

Betting Isn't Boring: Pap's Big Bet Isn't Looking So Bad

Producer Evan and Bradfo get you ready for the next round of postseason games, which includes, of course, the Phillies against the Braves. The guys pick their winners in the four series, while analyzing if Jonathan Papelbon will be making $150,000 from his wager on Philadelphia to win the whole thing. We also have a contest! 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.co...

Oct 06, 202332 min

Who Says No: Season End Superlatives

The Who Says No guys wrap up the year by handing out some awards for this year's Red Sox. 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

Oct 03, 20231 hr 14 min

Who Says No: Waaaay too Early Opening Day Starter

Yup, they're having that conversation. Coop, Gordo, and Sammy are discussing the quote from Red Sox Manager, Alex Cora, about his nominee for the 2024 Opening Day Starter. Was it justified anger by the masses? Or, is there perfect logic in what Cora is putting out there? The guys also dive into Edward Rodriquez supposedly opting out of his contract with the Tigers and whether Boston would welcome him home. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.c...

Sep 29, 202350 min

Kenley Jansen Deems Mookie Betts "Baseball Jesus" | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Bradfo catches up with Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen to discuss what makes Mookie Betts so special. To listen to the full interview with Jansen, click here . 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 27, 20236 min

Bradfo on the Radio: If not Theo Epstein, then Who?

Bradfo joins the morning show to discuss why Theo won't take the Red Sox GM position, but who out there just may... 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 19, 202311 min

Let's Start Planning Out The Red Sox' Future

With the news of Chaim Bloom's departure - and a sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays in Toronto - the Red Sox are left to planning for the offseason and 2024. That's where the Who Says No guys come in. Bradfo is joined by Sammy, Gordo and Coop to pick through the vibes heading into the final two weeks of the season and predictions for what will happened once it ends. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ...

Sep 18, 202340 min

We Have A Lot To Say About The Chaim Bloom Firing

There was big news Thursday when the Red Sox decided to move on from their Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. When big news breaks, Baseball Isn't Boring is on it. Bradfo summons the Who Says No guys - Gordo, Sammy and Coop - to take a deep dive into everything involving the Bloom departure. It's the best way to get your head around the latest front office bombshell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...

Sep 15, 20231 hr

Chaim Bloom Has Been Fired | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Chaim Bloom has officially been fired by the Red Sox, so we bring you the press conference where Red Sox President Sam Kennedy addresses the firing and what the Red Sox will look for in their next Head of Baseball Operations. 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 14, 202320 min

Who Says No: The Fenway Faithful can be Optimists

The Season is coming to a spiraling finish as the Sox drop a three-game series to the Birds from Baltimore and slip farther away from the postseason. The gang decides to be optimists as Bradfo leads the charge on what to look forward to as Red Sox fans cling to the remaining baseball games in 2023. 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 12, 202359 min

The Marcelo Mayer Interview

With baseball buzzing about the promotion of Arizona shortstop Jordan Lawlar, attention has turned to the shortstop picked two spots in front of him during the 2021 MLB Draft, top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer. Bradfo sat down with Mayer on the first day of the former No. 4 overall pick's rehab stint, having shut down his season due to a shoulder injury. Mayer goes into detail about how his injury came about, the inspiration he drew from a recent trip to Fenway Park, and how he views his future...

Sep 08, 202331 min

Triston Casas Reflects After Hitting Home Run On A Special Anniversary

Sept. 4, 2022. It was the day Triston Casas made his major league debut, playing for the Red Sox at Fenway Park against the Rangers. Exactly one year later, Casas has had quite a journey, one that allowed him to celebrate his one year in the big leagues with a game-changing three-run homer and RBI single. Casas joined Bradfo to reflect on how things have changed over the last year and the advice he would give players just starting their big league path. To learn more about listener data and our ...

Sep 05, 20235 min

The Uncomfortable Struggles And Powerful Lessons Of Christian Arroyo | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): As Christian Arroyo told Bradfo on this latest podcast, rarely do you find a major league baseball player with a linear career path. Arroyo, the former first-round pick who started 2023 as the Red Sox' starting second baseman, is perfect proof of that. The 28-year-old sits down to offer an honest discussion about his struggles, both on the field and with his mental health throughout a season that has led him to Triple-A Worcester. It is a powerful...

Sep 01, 202325 min

Houston, We've Lost Contact

The Red Sox get swept by the Astros and it might be time to get the epithet ready. Gordo and Coop are breaking down Boston's breakdown and what the future might look like for this team. 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, 202342 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Ceddanne Rafaela's Introduction To The Big Leagues

The much-anticipated debut of Ceddanne Rafaela finally arrived, and we bring you behind the scenes to hear the outfielder's introductory press conference. Spoiler: There are a lot of smiles. 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, 20235 min

Dodger Depression

Bradfo is recapping a weird weekend at Fenway Park, where fans saw Mookie welcomed back and hordes of Dodger fans take over America's Most Beloved Ballpark. Coop and Sammy join Rob in breaking down what the 2-1 series loss to the NL West Powerhouse means for the Sox and what to look for as they welcome another juggernaut in the Astros. 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...

Aug 28, 202358 min

Mookie's Homecoming Comes With Questions | 'Breaking Boston'

From 'Breaking Boston' ( subscribe here ): Fitzy and Andy Hart are addressing the elephant in the room...Mookie Betts leaving the Red Sox. As he makes his first return to Boston, plenty of unanswered narratives are now being dug up. 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, 202319 min

Bradfo Sho on the Radio; It's Do Or Die In Houston

Rob went on the morning show to discuss the state of the Sox after dropping their first game since sweeping the Yankees over the weekend. 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 22, 202315 min

The Red Sox Swept The Yankees And Bradfo Met Bill Murray

The Red Sox are still in it. The Yankees? Not so much. With the adrenaline still pumping from the Red Sox' sweep in the Bronx, Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo get together to give the what's what when it comes to all things Boston baseball. There is the good. There is the uncomfortable. And there are plenty of great stories, including the epic tale of how Manny Ramirez made Gordo fall in love with baseball. Also, Bradfo finally got to show Bill Murray the selfie the two took 30 years ago. It's a gloriou...

Aug 20, 20231 hr 1 min

A National Dilemma

The Red Sox drop another series against a team with a below .500 record as the Washington Nationals thump Boston's pitching staff. Sammy, Coop, and Gordo recap what went down in the Nation's capital and how it will effect the team moving forward as they push for a post-season bid still sitting 4 games out of a Wild Card slot. 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.c...

Aug 18, 202334 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: The Inside Story of How The Red Sox Got Pablo Reyes

On May 12th, the Red Sox executed what was thought to be a minor move, purchasing infielder Pablo Reyes from the A's. Reyes wasn't even in the majors, having spent all of 2023 to that point in Triple-A. But seemingly out of nowhere, Reyes has become a very important piece of the Red Sox' puzzle. In his sit-down with Chaim Bloom, Bradfo gets the story behind the story when it comes to the Reyes deal. To listen to the entire Bloom conversation, click here. To learn more about listener data and our...

Aug 17, 20237 min

Is Cereal Powering Josh Winckowski's Best-Ever Fastball? | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Josh Winckowski has become one of the best relievers in baseball this season, currently having thrown the second-most innings of any relief pitcher while managing a 2.81 ERA. He also just threw the hardest pitch of his life. So, how is this happening? There are a few reasons, including one brought to light by teammate Chris Murphy: cereal. We get to the bottom of it in this BIB on the Go. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

Aug 16, 202311 min

Bradfo Sho on the Radio: The Nay-Sayers are getting proved wrong

Bradfo goes toe-to-toe with Chris Curtis on the Greg Hill Show about the current atmosphere at Fenway Park and in the clubhouse. After this last week of Red Sox baseball, things seem to be trending in the right direction for the Sox... but will it be enough to actually punch a ticket to the post-season. 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 15, 202314 min

It's Mea Culpa Monday For The Red Sox, Ryan Brasier

Gordo, Sammy and Bradfo get together to reflect on where they have gone wrong in assessing this Red Sox team, offering apologies to some they doubted while watching this club still stay postseason viable. Joining in on the fun from Los Angeles was Coop, who offers his own mea culpa to Ryan Brasier after watching him dominate in-person. The crew also gets the bottom of such items as Kenley Jansen's mic drop, Will Flemming's perfect muay thai fighting partner and the 'Sweet Caroline' controversy. ...

Aug 14, 202343 min

Bradfo Sho on the Go: What's the direction of the Red Sox?

Segment: Sammy and Gordo discussed what to expect out of this team going forward and possibly into next season. 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 12, 202315 min

Royally Conflicted

Gordo and Sammy recap the Red Sox 3-1 series win over Kansas City that despite coming out in the positive, still leaves a funny taste in the mouth of Red Sox fans. Additionally the two preview the upcoming series with Detroit that has the pitcher formerly known as an 'Ace' returning to the bump on Friday. Finally, it's time to truly compare the 2022 Sox to the '23 Sox after days of Twitter likening the two on account of Chaim Bloom. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...

Aug 11, 202334 min
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