Baseball Isn’t Boring
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Rob Bradford is on a mission to prove that baseball is awesome in so many ways with a daily podcast covering not only stories and players that dominate news but also the hidden gems of MLB. Featuring interviews with big league players and coaches, front office executives, celebrities and more! Enjoy all of the shows and segments in the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast feed. BIB On The Go: Quick and digestible interviews BIB Vault: Interviews from past podcasts that are relevant to current events happening in baseball BIB On The Radio: Rob takes the show on the WEEI airwaves and appears on radio stations around the country to give his analysis of stories happening around the baseball world. The Eye Test: Julian McWilliams is on a mission to prove that even in the age of analytics, the eye test is still important in baseball. Pitch and Moan: Courtney Finnicum is joined by notable names from across the game to rant about all the latest happenings in the great game of baseball West Coast Bias: Alonso Sarinana gives his view of the game through the eyes of a West Coast Baseball fan
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United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Rob Bradford is on a mission to prove that baseball is awesome in so many ways with a daily podcast covering not only stories and players that dominate news but also the hidden gems of MLB. Featuring interviews with big league players and coaches, front office executives, celebrities and more! Enjoy all of the shows and segments in the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast feed. BIB On The Go: Quick and digestible interviews BIB Vault: Interviews from past podcasts that are relevant to current events happening in baseball BIB On The Radio: Rob takes the show on the WEEI airwaves and appears on radio stations around the country to give his analysis of stories happening around the baseball world. The Eye Test: Julian McWilliams is on a mission to prove that even in the age of analytics, the eye test is still important in baseball. Pitch and Moan: Courtney Finnicum is joined by notable names from across the game to rant about all the latest happenings in the great game of baseball West Coast Bias: Alonso Sarinana gives his view of the game through the eyes of a West Coast Baseball fan
Language:
English
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https://www.audacy.com/
Episodes
BIB Vault: Why Baseball And Fourth Of July Is The Best
7/4/2025
It is the day that makes us stop to remind us how great the national pastime. It is the heart of the baseball season. It is the Fourth of July. Courtney Finnicum joins Bradfo to reflect on why the holiday is so special for baseball fans, and how we should go about celebrating it. Courtney also offers another excellent ballpark view, this one involving Angel Stadium. There is also talk of margarita popsicles. It's a great way to revel in baseball and our nation's birthday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:05
Presser: David Stearns On Whether The Mets Will Call Up Nolan McLean or Brandon Sproat Due To Injuries
7/3/2025
Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns met with the media to offer updates on some injured players, such as Sean Manaea, Jesse Winker, and Kodai Senga, while also discussing whether the recent play has impacted his view of the team and whether the Mets will consider calling up Nolan McLean or Brandon Sproat with the latest injuries to Paul Blackburn and Griffin Canning To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:15:01
BIB on the Go: How Romy Gonzalez Became A Really Good Pinch-Hitter
7/3/2025
Romy Gonzalez of the Red Sox has all but two of his team's pinch-hits this season, going 4-for-6. (The team is only 6-for-51.) So, how does he do it? The infielder talks with Bradfo about the art of pinch-hitting, with a surprising connection to the best that has ever done it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:03
BIB on the Go: Ryan O'Hearn Gets To Celebrate As An All-Star Starter
7/3/2025
The All-Star starters have been announced, and nine players are living that life for the first time. Perhaps the most intriguing is Ryan O'Hearn, who has been identified as the American League's starting DH just a few years after being designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals. It's a great story, and it is great to hear O'Hearn's reaction to getting the honor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:42
Let's Make Mike Napoli A Manager
7/3/2025
It has been proven that the senses of Baseball Isn't Boring are keen, which is why you should listen to this podcast. It's the one where Bradfo sits down with Mike Napoli to talk about all the reasons the Reds coach would make a great manager. The guys talk about Napoli's journey with Terry Francona, what he has learned as a player and coach, and a great Dustin Pedroia story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:16
BIB on the Go: Chase Burns on Life In The Big Leagues After His Sprint Through The Minors
7/2/2025
Reds Pitcher and MLB Pipeline's number 2 overall prospect in the game Chase Burns sits down with Bradfo to discuss the thing that he was most caught off guard about so far in MLB, his draft experience, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:09:58
Sitting Down With Baseball's Top 2 Prospects: Roman Anthony And Chase Burns
7/2/2025
Want to know what it is like for the top two prospects (according to MLB Pipeline) as they are introduced into the world of big league baseball? You're in luck. Bradfo catches up with Roman Anthony of the Red Sox and the Reds' Chase Burns to offer next-level insight into what life has been like for each of them and how they are handling their new worlds in the major leagues. It's the kind of conversation you simply aren't going to get on any other podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:26
BIB on the Radio: Will Alex Bregman Stay?
7/1/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing whether the Red Sox will step up their extension talks with Alex Bregman in the wake of the Devers trade, Chase Burns potential pitch tipping, Jordan Hicks debut, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:17:05
Presser: Alex Bregman Is Talking Return, Contract
7/1/2025
Alex Bregman seems to be closing in on a return date after missing the last month because of an injured quad. The Red Sox third baseman sat down with reporters to offer an encouraging update on his health, while also weighing in on Scott Boras' claim that Bregman is open to signing an extension with the Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:06:57
Kevin Gausman's Quest To Find A Flamethrower
7/1/2025
Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman is back, and this time he is using the podcast for a very important mission: finding a flamethrower his team can use for a postgame celebration. Gausman sits down with Bradfo to talk about the journey, along with what life is like being the original Paul Skenes, a star pitcher and top draft pick from LSU. We cap things off with Alex Bregman explaining where he is in his comeback from a quad injury. It's entertaining. It's informative. It's another great podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:18
BIB Vault: Getting To Know Reds Rookie Chase Burns
6/30/2025
Any time you are the second overall pick in the MLB Draft and you then make it to the major leagues less than a year later, you're going to get attention. It's why resurfacing the sit-down conversation our own Bella Geskos had with Chase Burns is a no-brainer. It is an opportunity to get to know one of the hottest young pitching prospects in the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:27:10
Trade Deadline Season From A Player's Perspective
6/30/2025
The Big 3 - Bradfo, Adam Ottavino, and Julian McWilliams - are back, and this time they get a chance to dive into the world of the MLB trade deadline. Why? Because July is just about upon us. All the angles are covered when it comes to how important this whole trade deadline is, with unique perspectives from the players' point of view, and those who have some strong opinions about how teams should approach these coming days. The guys also identify their favorite players on every team (with a surprise at the very end). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:00:08
Presser: Jordan Hicks On His New Life As A Red Sox
6/29/2025
For the first time since being traded in the Rafael Devers deal, Jordan Hicks talked about being part of the package of players going from San Francisco to Boston and how he views the opportunity. Hicks also explained why he is excited to once again live life as a reliever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:09
BIB on the Go: Do Matchups Really Matter?
6/29/2025
Baseball has always had a fascination with matchups, whether it is a lefty pitcher against a lefty hitter or a righty hurler going up against a right-handed batter. But is it still a thing? Bradfo catches up with one of the best in the business in getting lefty hitters out, Yankees reliever Tim Hill, while also talking to a right-handed-hitting weapon, Angels outfielder Taylor Ward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:49
A Pitching Education With The Professor, Kyle Hendricks
6/28/2025
We at Baseball Isn't Boring love to talk about the art of pitching, how it has evolved, what it is doing, and where it is going. It's why Kyle 'The Professor' Hendricks is the perfect guy for Bradfo to catch up. The guys have an awesome conversation about the state of pitching and the hitters that all these hurlers are going against. It's a great listen for anyone interested in really intelligent baseball talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:16:47
BIB on the Radio: The First Sox Game At Fenway Post-Devers Is Upon Us
6/27/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Blair & Barker' on Sportsnet. The crew is discussing the Red Sox taking the field at Fenway in a post-Devers world, the need for the Red Sox to make a move for a middle of the order bat, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:11:33
Pitch and Moan: Reflecting On The '05 White Sox Title Season And The 20 Years Since With Aaron Rowand
6/27/2025
In this 'Pitch and Moan', Courtney Finnicum is joined by 2x World Series Champion and member of the 2005 White Sox Aaron Rowand to reminisce about the historic 2005 White Sox championship, discuss the upcoming 2005 World Series 20 year reunion, what the White Sox and Chicago mean to him, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:52:04
BIB on the Radio: This Red Sox Season Is Going Downhill Quickly And A Savior Is Needed
6/26/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones & Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is discussing how bad the offense has become since the Devers trade, the latest around Jordan Hicks and Kyle Harrison, the need for the Red Sox to make a move soon, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:15:56
Some Powerful Reflection From Royals Reliever Lucas Erceg
6/26/2025
Celebrating Lucas Erceg on the podcast is easy. He is insightful. He is entertaining. He is a very good pitcher. But, most importantly, he has a powerful story to tell. Bradfo catches up with the Royals reliever to reflect on his sobriety journey, which just reached five years. It's the kind of conversation that will make you appreciate the challenges that people and players like Lucas go through. There is also some good trade deadline reflection talk. It's a podcast that should make you think. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:55
2-Minute Grill: Richard Fitts Has Learned Some Lessons
6/25/2025
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the value of returning to the minors after being introduced to the majors. Mike Trout. Jackson Holliday. Kristian Campbell. Now, Bradfo gets the perspective of Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts, who joins the latest 2-Minute Grill to explain what he has learned heading into his reintroduction to the bigs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:04:47