The Bret Boone Podcast

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Dave Valle on Playing for Survival, 2003 HR Derby & Life of a Catcher May 22, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret welcomes on Dave Valle to discuss coming up into the big leagues as a young player, trying to enjoy the moment on such a big stage, life as a catcher and its toll on the body, navigating games from behind home plate and much more. Plus, Dave tells us about his foundation called "Esperanza" and the guys share a classic story from the Home Run Derby at the 2003 All-Star Game. Visit Esperanza.org for more information on Dave's foundation.

You Have To Believe in Your Talent May 22, 2023

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Bret and Dave Valle talk about coming up in the big leagues as a young player, how the game makes you grow in so many different ways, trying to enjoy things in the moment, memorable times with their families and more.

Bret vs. Dave at the 2003 HR Derby May 22, 2023

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Bret and Dave Valle reminisce on a classic story from the 2003 All-Star Game when Dave was Bret's pitcher during the Home Run Derby.

The Life of a Catcher May 22, 2023

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Dave Valle tells Bret what life is like as a catcher, including the impact on the body, prepping with pitchers before a game, navigating a game when a pitcher is having an off night and more. Plus, how he's able to call games for both the Rangers and Mariners and a little backstory on the foundation he started called "Esperanza". Visit Esperanza.org for more information.

97.3 The Fan Bonus: Padres Struggling, Bret Staying Positive May 19, 2023

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Bret joins the guys from "Ben & Woods" on 97.3 The Fan to calm Padres fans down as he looks for the silver lining and stays positive amidst the struggles of the team so far this season.

Turning 2 With Boonie: Watching Bret's Son Play, Working Towards Majors & Tipping Pitches May 19, 2023

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On today’s episode, we go Turning 2 With Boonie as Bret sits down with Rich Herrera to discuss watching his son play in the Frontier League this week, how incredibly satisfying it is to work your way up through the minors to big league ball, what kind of manager Bret would be, the Blue Jays tipping pitches to Aaron Judge and more.

Minor League Baseball Is No Joke May 19, 2023

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Bret talks to Rich about watching his son play in the Frontier League this week, the ins and outs of minor league baseball, what kind of manager Bret would be, getting golf tips from John Daly and more.

How Often Do Pitchers Tip Their Pitches? May 19, 2023

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Bret talks to Rich Herrera about the Blue Jays tipping pitches to Aaron Judge, his own experience with seeing signs during his playing days and if he is a fan of self-driving cars.

Jason Isringhausen on Pressure of New York, Being in the Bullpen and Winning 2006 World Series May 17, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret is joined by Jason Isringhausen to discuss why St. Louis is such an incredible baseball city and winning the 2006 World Series, how getting traded to the Athletics after the pressure of New York was the best thing that happened to him, why he really enjoyed being in the bullpen and more.

St. Louis – Great Baseball City...New York – Pressure Baseball City May 17, 2023

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Jason Isringhausen talks to Bret about why St. Louis is such a great baseball city, the pressure of playing in New York and why getting traded to Oakland was the best thing that happened to him.

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