The Bret Boone Podcast

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Jacque Jones' Early Minnesota Years May 01, 2023

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Bret and Jacque Jones talk about Jacque's early days in Minnesota and which players helped guide him as a young player, why you could tell David Ortiz was gonna be a special player in those early years, why his time in Chicago was not totally enjoyable and more.

Quicker, More Exciting Games May 01, 2023

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Bret and Jacque Jones share their thoughts on the rule changes giving us quicker, more exciting games and why the Astros could not have made a better hire than Dusty Baker.

Turning 2 With Boonie: Childhood Memories, Drew Maggi, Angels & Car Mishaps Apr 28, 2023

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On today's episode of Turning 2 With Boonie, Bret shares some stories from his childhood growing up around the game, the time Mike Cameron almost hit five homers in one game, the debut of Drew Maggi, why it's so exciting watching Shohei Ohtani & Mike Trout play baseball and more. Plus, one of Bret's sons owes him two-thirds of his next several paychecks and is Bret a fan of the new alternate jerseys being worn around the league?

Mike Cameron Almost Hit 5 Homers in a Game Apr 28, 2023

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Bret shares some stories from his childhood, including being around the Angels organization when his father played there, getting his first uniform as a kid and playing ball with his grandpa before he was even a year old. Plus, the Angels go back-to-back-to-back and Bret details his experience being a part of something similar.

Drew Maggi Makes It to the Major Leagues Apr 28, 2023

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Bret and Rich discuss Drew Maggi's MLB debut at the age of 33 and what it was like for Bret playing in the majors for the first time, the job that Derek Shelton has done with the Pirates, just how exciting watching Shohei Ohtani & Mike Trout is and more.

Backing a Nissan Leaf Into a Garage Door Apr 28, 2023

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Bret tells Rich why one of his sons has to give him two-thirds of his next several paychecks, a story of when Bret took his dads car for a road trip without him knowing, the latest TV series he binged and if he is a fan of the new alternate jerseys being worn by teams across the MLB.

BONUS: Bret On Rule Changes, Nats Fall From Grace, A's Leaving Oakland | 910AM Midday Show Apr 27, 2023

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Bret joined Sportsradio 910AM in Richmond VA to discuss the impact the rule changes have had on the season so far, his favorite players in the MLB, The Nationals fall from grace since winning the World Series, The A's leaving Oakland, and other top storylines around the MLB.

John Smoltz on Broadcasting, Comfort Levels & His Clubhouse Man-Cave Apr 26, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret is joined by Atlanta Braves legend John Smoltz as they talk about his budding broadcast career, how your comfort level affects your heartbeat and in turn your athletic performance, the new rule changes, when he realized he needed to start again after closing games and more. What has been the biggest challenge since entering the booth? Will we see players' athleticism more because of the rule changes? Plus, thoughts on Shohei Ohtani and what John's next big goal in life is.

The Comfort of Your "Office" Apr 26, 2023

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John Smoltz tells Bret if going into the broadcast booth was always the plan and what the hardest part about it has been, if he would be able to call a golf tournament, the connection between comfort and your athletic performance and more.

Rule Changes = More Athleticism Apr 26, 2023

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John Smoltz and Bret discuss why putting a pitch clock on some pitchers could yield interesting results, if the changes affect hitters or pitchers more, why the strike zone should be lowered and more.

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