Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

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Episode 26: Matt Cain Apr 05, 2022

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He's a 3 time All Star, 3 time World Series Champion, and a San Francisco Giant Hall of Famer. He also threw a PERFECT GAME on June 13, 2012. He's "The Horse." Matt Cain...welcome to the program. How did he have so many complete games? What's his secret to facing a lineup for the 3rd and 4th times? What were those Giants World Series clubs like? What's it feel like to throw a Perfect Game? All these questions are answered, plus a trivia contest you won't believe! He also gives some great advice to the young pitchers out there. Enjoy, rate, review, and SHARE!

Episode 25: Boog Sciambi Mar 29, 2022

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He's the current voice of the Chicago Cubs on the Marquee Network. He's also the current voice on MLB The Show 2022. It's Jon "Boog" Sciambi folks! He started broadcasting while attending Boston College. He's been an announcer for the Marlins and Braves. He's also called baseball and college basketball on ESPN for over a decade. He's simply a great guy who LOVES baseball, and it shines through in every broadcast he does. And Boy...does he have some great stories. Tug McGraw? Andre Dawson? Harry Caray? Vin Scully? Bob Uecker? We close out the conversation with an epic trivia contest, and a discussion about the amazing work he's doing for his charity for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Find more on his work with ALS at projectmainstreet.org. Enjoy the one and only, Boog Sciambi! Don't forget to rate, review, and share!

Episode 24: Joc Pederson Mar 22, 2022

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Swag. Unique. FUN. Pearls. "The Cheese." Joctober. These are just some words to describe one of the funniest guys in Major League Baseball. Joc Pederson joins the program to talk "Self Talk." How does he get through the low times? Why is he so great in the big moments? Who empowered him to be "HIM" early on in his career? He's an absolute party and he hits big time bombs. Enjoy this one!

Episode 23: Eli Whiteside Mar 15, 2022

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Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop and former MLB Catcher, Eli Whiteside answer your questions. Questions from coaching, parenting, and much more. Thank you to all the listeners that submitted your questions over social media. This may be our most educational episode yet! Enjoy. Rate. Review. SHARE!

Episode 22: Albert Pujols Mar 08, 2022

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He's one of the best to ever play the game. They call him "The Machine." The numbers don't lie...3,301 Career Hits. 679 Home Runs. 2,150 Runs Batted In. 10 All Star Games, 2 World Series Championships, 3 MVP's, 6 Silver Sluggers, and he's still playing! We spend an hour with Albert talking about his upbringing in the DR, his Major League career, and his off the field endeavors. Of all those accolades, The Roberto Clemente Award is his most prized. He shares with us what questions he would have for Roberto if he could meet him. He also gives great advice for the young hitter. What's the difference between hitting in Little League, and High School? How was he able to hit for power, and put the ball in play so much? To close out the program, we discuss his foundation, the Pujols Family Foundation, which serves the Down Syndrome Community and underserved areas of the Dominican Republic. Chad Chop also challenges him to a Trivia Contest, which you definitely don't wanna miss. Thank You for all you are...Albert Pujols. Enjoy, rate, review, and SHARE!

Episode 21: Daniel Bard Mar 04, 2022

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This is a story that must be told. Daniel Bard is a current Relief Pitcher for the Colorado Rockies. He can throw it 100 MPH. But this 36 year old has had an incredible journey to get to where he is today. He broke in with the Boston Red Sox in 2009. In 2013, he got the "YIPS." He lost his control. In 2017 he retired. In 2018 he became a mental strength coach in the Diamondbacks organization. In 2020 he won the NL Comeback Player of the Year. Meet a man who has overcome endless amounts of struggle to find his identity. How did he cope with "The Yips?" How did he find his way back to a Major League Roster? What are his cues that get him dialed in from pitch to pitch? Meet the incredibly tall, handsome, and humble...Daniel Bard. To close out the program, Chopper and Ballgame discuss trolling on social media. Enjoy. Rate. Review. Share!

Episode 20: Nick Hundley Returns Mar 01, 2022

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Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop and Nick Hundley ran a baseball camp this past weekend in San Diego, CA. Former MLB Catcher and FIRST RETURN GUEST to the pod, Nick Hundley joins the program to recap what was an amazing day on the baseball field. The boys get deep. The boys talk Church. The boys talk Fatherhood. We also shine a light on Crete Academy, a school in LA for lower income families. Some fine folks in the San Diego Community sponsored these students so they could partake in the Nick Hundley Baseball Camp. These kids were so AWESOME! Enjoy, Rate, Review and please share!

Episode 19: Ian Kinsler Feb 22, 2022

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Meet one of the most dynamic infielders to ever play the game. He's one of only 12 players to have multiple 30 x 30 seasons. That's 30 Home Runs and 30 Stolen Bases in the same season. He's 4th all time in leadoff home runs. Ian Kinsler is a 4 time All Star, 2 time Gold Glover, and a World Series Champ. He's also participated in the Olympics and the World Baseball Classic. He's an absolute stud, and he's super funny. When did he fall in love with baseball? Where did his gritty approach come from? What's it like to go 6-6 and hit for the cycle in one game? Get ready for another epic Trivia Showdown between Ian and Coach Chop. He also drops some very "Inside Baseball" tips for high school, college and minor league hitters. Knowledge that is beyond dialed in! We also tap into his new company, WARSTIC which he co-founded with Ben Jenkins and Jack White. "It's not the weapon, it's the warrior." Enjoy this engaging, handsome, hilarious Arizona boy named Ian Kinsler. Atta Boy!

Episode 18: Evan Longoria Feb 15, 2022

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"Longo" is an absolute Pro. This 3 time All Star has a Rookie of the Year Award and 3 Gold Gloves in the trophy case, but it's his humble start that makes this conversation so interesting. How did he deal with getting zero college scholarships out of high school? How did he make the jump to one of the elite third baseman in the game? And how were the Giants SO GOOD last year? We also tap into that word that comes up a lot on this podcast. CHARACTER. To be such an amazing baseball player, he's also incredibly well spoken on the topic of coaching youth players. You'll be fascinated to hear who his favorite coaches were growing up, and his thoughts on coaching young ballplayers. What a guest. What a Pro! Atta Boy Longo!

Episode 17: Shawon Dunston Feb 08, 2022

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If you grew up in the 80's, he was definitely one of your favorite shortstops. Shawon "Pops" Dunston drops in to chat about his 18 year Major League Career, and the coaching career that followed. Why did his dad have to stop playing catch with him when he was a kid? What was Chicago like back in the day? What's Andre Dawson like? What does 3 World Series rings feel like? We also discuss his daughter's new job as director of Minor League affairs for the Chicago White Sox. He's a man of integrity who just so happened to have one of the best throwing arms of all time. Enjoy folks! As always, please rate and review. Oh yea, and SHARE!

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