Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

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**Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke**

Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke want to change the culture of youth sports. This win at all costs mentality is an epidemic, and it’s doing major damage to the mental and physical health of our next generation. This podcast is meant to make coaches better coaches, parents better parents, and kids happier kids. Let’s bring back the important things in life. Kindness and FUN.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 56: Valentines Day Feb 14, 2023

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The Boys talk about their Wives. They go down a list of their favorite qualities of Mrs. Chop and Mrs. Ballgame.

Ballgame also recaps his weekend with some Bo Bichette, George Springer, and some other Toronto Blue Jays.

RAKE

Episode 55: Kelsey Wingert Feb 08, 2023

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She's the incredibly talented reporter for the Colorado Rockies. It's Kelsey Wingert folks!

This episode may be Coach Ballgame and Chopper's favorite! Why? Because her journey to where she's gotten has been an absolute battle.

She's a grinder. A battler. She loves hard. She cares hard, and by Golly...she's a BASEBALL GAL. She knows more baseball than Chopper and Ballgame combined.

She dreamed of being a sportscaster in elementary school. She was the team manager on her High School's baseball team. She climbed her way to the top with internship after internship. Her DREAM JOB came when she was 23. Then it was pulled from underneath her 4 years later. Then Covid shut everything down. How did she overcome that?

She's also been hit by not one, but TWO foul balls. How did she overcome that?

What's Bud Black like? Freddie Freeman? Brian Snitker?

This is a MUST LISTEN. Enjoy the amazing KELSEY FREAKIN WINGERT!

Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

Episode 54: Roberto Clemente Jr. Jan 31, 2023

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This episode...WOW. Coach Ballgame has been telling the Roberto Clemente Story to thousands of kids the past 20 years. Today, we have a conversation with Roberto's oldest son, Roberto Clemente Jr. What did Roberto like doing with his kids when he came home from Pirates games? How did his mother Vera lead the family? Who stepped up to be a father figure for Junior when the accident happened? What saved his life when depression set in, and how is he carrying the Clemente name moving forward.

There's an incredible Ruben Sierra Story.

There's a dozen quotes that are life changing.

There's a story about a gang fight that broke out on a baseball field.

There's enough here to make a dynamite film. Maybe Coach Ballgame should write it!

Enjoy the story of Roberto Clemente Jr.

Rake!

Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

Episode 53: Steven Souza Jr. Jan 17, 2023

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He played for the Nats, Rays, D-Backs, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers, and Mariners. His story is incredible. Find out why he almost quit the game in 2011. How did his faith change the course of his career? How did he handle the temptations of "Identity Exchange" when he made it to the Bigs? Why is Paul Goldschmidt his favorite teammate?

There's so many gems in this hour long conversation. "Embrace the Interruptions." "Build Relational Equity."

Chopper also does some preaching, and it's pretty awesome.

Ballgame has some BIG NEWS involving his MLB contract.

It's a darn good episode. Listen, and share.

Thank You Patreons! www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

RAKE

Episode 52: Jeff Levering Jan 10, 2023

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He's the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers! Jeff Levering has called Brewers games on radio and TV since 2015. How did he get there? What's his advice to young broadcasters? Oh yea, and what's it like sharing a booth with the one and only Bob Uecker for the last 7 years?

Coach Ballgame shares his weekend with some social media influencers, which turned into NOT your average baseball camp.

Coach Chop discusses a big time scare involving his 5 year old boy.

Thank You to all our Patreon Supporters.

Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

RAKE. BANG.

Episode 51: Joe Davis Jan 03, 2023

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He's Mr. Play by Play. The Number 2 guy for FOX in NFL, and the Number 1 guy for FOX in MLB. He's also the voice of the LA Dodgers. He would watch Joe Buck call World Series Games as a kid. His Childhood Dream was to call those World Series games one day. This past year, that dream came true. But it wasn't an easy road to the top. How did he get his broadcasting career started? What's it like taking over the job of the best to ever do it, Vin Scully? How does he prepare?

It's all here. There's also an epic Dodgers Trivia Contest between Chopper and Joe. Who do you think got the W?

Coach Ballgame and Chopper discuss New Years Resolutions. Ballgame also implements a new segment called, "How's your mental heath?" The goal...to break the stigma around young men opening up about their mental health. How can we as coaches create a culture of being transparent?

Thank You to all our listeners, and our Patreon Supporters!

Wanna support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

Episode 50: Aaron Bates Dec 21, 2022

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He's got a PHD in Hitting, but more importantly...he's got a PHD in "Feel." It's the Hitting Coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Aaron Bates. He's shared a batting cage with names like Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner, and Albert Pujols. What's his approach? How does he build trust?

The boys crack the code on social awareness. When is it the right time to show a player what they're doing wrong? How do you differentiate teaching different age groups and skill levels? When is sarcasm a good thing?

It's all right here. EPISODE 50 of the Pod. Chopper and Ballgame are so very thankful to all our Patreon Supporters and Listeners! We thrive on this gig!

Here's to another 50 episodes in 2023.

If you'd like to support the Podcast...www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

Bang!

EPISODE 49: JOMBOY Dec 13, 2022

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He built an empire. It's called Jomboy Media. What started as a podcast idea in his apartment in 2017 has quickly turned into a 65 employee sports media powerhouse with an office in Manhattan. His videos have garnered over a BILLION views...with a B. His breakdowns have transformed the way people consume the game of baseball. You know him as JOMBOY.

His real name is James. In this episode, we dig deep. Why did he start on this path in the first place? What's his secret? What did he tap into that we all didn't know we desperately needed? What's his favorite part of the job? How does he handle criticism? What makes him cry?

Find out who the real Jomboy is behind the breakdowns. It's a beautifully honest conversation. One you and your kiddo will enjoy listening to. Maybe together.

Thank you to all our listeners and patreon supporters!

Wanna support the POD? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

Episode 48: Nick Punto Dec 06, 2022

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This episode is different. It's special. Nick Punto is a World Series Champ who played in the Big Leagues for 14 years. But today, we honored his very first COACH. Nick lost his best friend this week. His Dad passed away. Lou Punto is a LEGEND in Southern California. He's coached thousands of kids over the past 50 years. Today, we honored "Sweet Lou."

Nick chose our podcast to announce the passing, because Lou Punto was EVERYTHING that this podcast strives to be. Lou was LOVE.

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Atta Boy Lou! You finished the race. You finished it with a legacy that will impact generations to come.

Job. Well. Done!

Episode 47: Let's Talk Hitting Nov 29, 2022

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The boys usually chat on the psychology side of coaching. Today, we dive into the techniques. The mechanics of hitting, and the mechanics of TEACHING hitting to different ages and skill levels. Topics discussed include...Timing, High Leverage Red Flags, Performing a skill without thinking mechanics, Exaggeration Drills, Slow Motion Drills, The 3 H's, and a Violent Lower Half.

There's obviously much psychology that goes into communicating these mechanics to a young player, so get ready for an hour of good old fashioned Hitting Coach Conversation.

Thank You to our most recent Patreons!

If you wish to support the Podcast...www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

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