Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

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Episode 36: WE ARE BACK Sep 07, 2022

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The boys kick off Season 2 with a visit from Coach Texie and Coach Jamie. These awesome ladies have started their own Coach Ballgame Sandlots in Utah. They are real game changers in the Coach Ballgame landscape, as they have taken the message of Sandlot and made it their own. They have impacted hundreds of kids already in their home state, and it's just the beginning. Tune in to hear what "Texie Ball" is, and why Coach Jamie is a huge fan of the Silly Sandlot Triple. They also share some heartwarming stories from kids they've coached this past season. Ballgame and Chop recap their summers with some stories of Albert Pujols, the Savannah Bananas, and a salute to all of Ballgame's "Boots on the Ground" across the nation. The boys have also created a PATREON link. To support the podcast...click here: www.patreon.com/chopandballgame. Patreon Supporters will get VIP access to Celebrity interviews, and exclusive coaching content. That includes Q and A's, as well as hopping on zooms with the coaches! Thank you all for listening and spreading the word. We are so happy to be back!

PATREON LINK: www.patreon.com/chopandballgame

INSTAGRAM: @ballgameandchop

Episode 35: Happy 4th Of July Jul 05, 2022

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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!

Episode 34: The Core Values of Coaching May 24, 2022

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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!

Episode 33: First Pitch at Wrigley May 17, 2022

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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.

Episode 32: Regression To The Mean May 10, 2022

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It's May 10th. The boys recap Mother's Day, Pearl Jam Concerts, Phone Calls with Kirk Gibson, and the first month of the MLB Season. Ballgame discusses his upcoming Sandlots in Toronto, along with his 2nd time to Wrigley Field for First Pitch Honors. Ballgame also introduces a new member to his Sandlot Coaching Staff, "Coach Texie" who will be running her own Sandlots in Utah this summer. Coach Chop suffered a heart wrenching loss in his High School Playoff Game, so the boys unpack those emotions. To close, we tap into the topic of being afraid of getting hit by the pitch. How can we as parents and coaches help our ballplayers through this common fear? Enjoy, rate, review and PLEASE SHARE!

Episode 31: Don Harvey May 03, 2022

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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!

Episode 30: Let's Recap Our First 25 Guests Apr 28, 2022

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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.

Episode 29: Rick Honeycutt Apr 26, 2022

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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!

Episode 28: MLB Predictions Apr 20, 2022

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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!

Episode 27: Randall Thompson Apr 12, 2022

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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!

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