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The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

Borrowing the podcast title from their forthcoming book, three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon and three-time Sportswriter of the Year Tom Verducci provide exclusive insight, commentary and discussion on the MLB postseason, from the stars to the strategy.

As manager of the 2016 Cubs team that broke a 108-year championship drought, Maddon knows what it takes to navigate October pressure. Part Phil Jackson, part Yogi Berra, Maddon brings unique and entertaining takes on not just on dugout strategy but also life lessons and leadership – not to mention classic cars and rock and roll.

A five-time Emmy winner with Fox and MLB Network, Verducci has behind-the-scenes access to the players and managers throughout the postseason.

“The Book of Joe” is your home to learn – and laugh – about the real stories behind how postseason games are won and lost.

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Book of Joe: LA Dodgers Executive Josh Byrnes Jun 13, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming LA Dodgers Executive Josh Byrnes to the show. The MLB Draft is around the corner and no one is better at talent evaluation than Josh. We walk through how Josh started in Cleveland and found himself in Los Angeles. Tom explores the process of identifying and nurturing prospects into a team's system. Josh gives his thoughts on using technology in the game and where he'd draw the line with its involvement. Even with the Dodgers payroll, Josh explains how important the Draft is for the team. We wrap up with 'A Reading from the Book of Joe' and a story of how Joe got his first job as a scout.

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The Book of Joe: Baltimore Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde Jun 06, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to the show. Baltimore has the 3rd best record in baseball and Brandon tells us how this success is happening. We talk about players and pitchers gaining confidence and how last season set the table for this year. Tom reveals how new rule changes may have helped this Orioles team. We explore Brandon's path to the dugout which included being released at one point on Opening Day and a stop with the Chico Heat. Find out when a turning point for Brandon off the field helped the Orioles turn things around on the field!

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The Book of Joe: Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski Jun 02, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming Mike Krzyzewski to the show. Coach K talks about retiring from coaching, but not retiring from teaching. Being a leader is a learning process and something Coach K studies on a daily basis. We explore the values that are important to build trust with those around you and how someone's character is just as important as their ability. Coach K explains how egos can be helpful and how he dealt with some of the biggest players in the world. Learn the difference between rules and standards and how Joe handled similar situations in his clubhouse. Plus, what was it that told Coach K that it was time to retire from coaching? Tom asks Coach K his thought on 'glue guys' being important to his teams and success then wraps the episode with 'A Reading from the Book of Joe'. A must-listen episode on being a leader and maintaining success!

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Book of Joe: Hinchliffe Stadium Reopens, Pitching Slumping, Batting Slumps, and Binge Listening Classic Rock May 24, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon introducing the 'potpourri' of topics of the day. They both attended the reopening of Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey and relive the events of the day. We touch on the death of St. Louis Columnist Rick Hummel and the 'rules' he lived by. Moving to starting pitching, Tom wants to know why so much less is asked of starters, but the state of overall pitching has never been worse. Meanwhile at the plate, Joe offers up advice for batters to get through batting slumps. We wrap with the guys exploring how listening to music has changed and Joe floats the concept of 'binge listening'.

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Book of Joe: Lindsay Berra, Journalist and Grandchild of Yogi Berra May 16, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon excited to see 'It Ain't Over', a documentary on the life of Yogi Berra. Lindsay Berra joins us to discuss getting the film made and how it's about more than just baseball. Lindsay's Grandfather is a Hall of Famer, but how has MLB overlooking the history of the 13x World Series champ? Joe takes us into some of the many conversations he had with Yogi and the connection they shared through life and baseball. Lindsay helps us explore Yogi's exit from the Yankees and why it took 14 years to mend fences with the team. Tom offers up a tough exercise, finding one favorite 'Yogi-ism', while Joe explains what Yogi meant to the game and a generation of fans.

Only in theaters, IT AIN’T OVER will see a wave of major markets opening the film such as Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco and Boston.

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Book of Joe: MLB Coach Mike Borzello on Willson Contreras May 09, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon reacting to the Cardinals move with Willson Contreras. Joe gives his thoughts on the handling of the situation and how the team moves forward. MLB Coach Mike Borzello joins the show and talks about working with Contreras and this early season decision. We explore the 'state' of catching and how it's impacting the game. Mike reveals situations behind the plate that teams are allowing that could be costing them wins and negatively affecting their pitchers. We wrap up with 'A Reading from the Book of Joe' with Mike picking page 58 to learn from!

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Book of Joe: First Impressions, Judge Injury, Team Concerns, Music Vibes, and Surprise teams May 04, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon looking at the first month of the MLB season. Joe says what you can and cannot take away after the first 30 days. What are the first impressions you're seeing from teams? We address the injury of Aaron Judge and how the Yankees will adjust moving forward. Tom tells us where he's ready to jump to some conclusions about teams with concerns. How much do you believe in the Rays and Pirates, who have had early success. Joe talks about 'winning the moment' and how goal setting can map out your season. With Summer coming, we get back to some thoughts on music and the artists that Joe and Tom look towards for inspiration and relaxation.

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Book of Joe: Sports Agent Scott Boras on Max Scherzer Incident Apr 27, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discussing the Max Scherzer controversy with his agent, Scott Boras. Scott doesn't think MLB is as concerned with rosin as one umpire is being. Is there a subjective standard for standards that pitchers are being penalized for? Joe takes us back to his dealings with umpires and the enforcement of pitching substances. Scott says how he thinks these situations could be handled differently and better for baseball. We explore the flaws in the system for appealing a decision like this, plus the lack of distinction between a legal or illegal substance. This episode is a must listen!

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Book of Joe: Glenn Fleisig, Pitching Biomechanics Expert Apr 19, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Joe Maddon watching early games and asking Tom Verducci why it took rule changes to teach players how to steal a base. We're joined by Pitching Biomechanics Expert Glenn Fleisig to discuss pitching biomechanics and why we're not able to prevent more injuries on the mound. We explore the relationship between torque and velocity and Glenn cautions an athlete chasing a number on a radar gun. Joe questions players becoming almost disposable because of the inventory of hard throwers. Have we reached the speed limit of the human shoulder and arm in MLB? Glenn reveals how biomechanics can help coaches diagnose potential problems that could impact a pitcher's career. Plus, why do pitchers get hurt more when they pitch less? We wrap up with 'A reading from The Book of Joe' and Glenn picks page 162.

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The Book of Joe: Tyler O'Neill benched, Base-running, Pitching notes Apr 12, 2023

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon talking discipline. Joe comments on Tyler O'Neill being benched by Cardinals manager Oli Marmol for an 'unacceptable' base-running effort and how he's handled similar situations. Tom notes the changing culture in baseball and how managers have changed as well. Teams are stealing bases so far, but Joe has one concern he'll be watching for over the season. Tom gives the early returns from the mound and a new way to look at a batter being walked.

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