The Bret Boone Podcast

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Jack Carr on Becoming a Navy SEAL & Process of Writing Novels Jun 28, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret Boone sits down with author and former Navy SEAL officer Jack Carr to discuss the process of enlisting and becoming a Navy Seal, getting your Diving certification, what "hell week" is like and more. Plus, how Jack goes about writing his novels, coming up with the James Reese character and just how scary is artificial intelligence?

Becoming a Navy SEAL Jun 28, 2023

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Jack Carr sits down with Bret Boone as he discusses if he always wanted to become an author, the process of becoming a Navy SEAL, getting a Diving certification and more.

Jack Carr's Writing Process Jun 28, 2023

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Jack Carr tells Bret Boone what it's like receiving the Trident Navy SEAL Pin, what "hell week" is like, how he went about writing his books and coming up with the James Reese character and more.

Braves The Best Team in Baseball? | 92.9 The Game Jun 27, 2023

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Bret Boone joins Jon Chuckery of 92.9 The Game in Atlanta to discuss the Braves place amongst the MLB's best teams and their roster depth, what Ozzie Albies has been able to do this season, the speed that the roster possesses as a whole and more.

Jose Rijo on Adjusting to Life in NY and Years as a Cincinnati Red Jun 26, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by Jose Rijo to discuss his use of snake oil in recovering from pitching soreness, the culture shock coming to the United States from the Dominican and adjusting to life in New York as an 18-year-old. Plus, Jose details his time with the Cincinnati Reds playing for Pete Rose and Lou Piniella, winning the 1990 World Series MVP, being inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame and more.

Adjusting to New York at 18 Years Old Jun 26, 2023

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Jose Rijo tells Bret Boone about how using snake oil helped him recover from pitching soreness, the culture shock coming to the United States from the Dominican and how he adjusted to living in New York as an 18 year old.

Jose Rijo's Cincinnati Years Jun 26, 2023

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Bret Boone sits down with Jose Rijo as he details his time with the Cincinnati Reds, including the differences playing for Pete Rose and Lou Piniella, sweeping the Athletics in the 1990 World Series and being named MVP and what Marge Schott was like as an owner. Plus, taking five years off with an arm injury and coming back to play for Bret's father and his induction into the Reds Hall of Fame.

Into The Archives: George Brett (Part 1) Jun 24, 2023

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In this episode of Into The Archives, we go back to part one of Bret Boone's conversation with Kansas City Royals legend and three-time batting champ George Brett.

Robb Nen on World Series Trips, Arm Injuries & That Filthy Slider Jun 23, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret Boone is joined by Robb Nen to talk about the start of his career going to the minor leagues straight from high school, his World Series appearances for both the Marlins & Giants, the arm injuries that caused his career to end earlier than he would have liked and that filthy, unconventional slider of his that was the angst of so many hitters.

Winning the 1997 World Series Jun 23, 2023

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Bret Boone and Robb Nen discuss any pressure Robb felt because of who his dad was, going straight from high school to the minor leagues, Robb's 1997 World Series ring with the Marlins and his All-Star years with the Giants.

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