The Bret Boone Podcast

Bret Boone and tour manager Doc McGhee discuss the similarities between rock stars and athletes, a typical day on tour and how musicians keep it going even on their off days. 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

Doc McGhee, a renowned music manager best known for working with iconic bands like Kiss and Bon Jovi, shares fascinating insights about the evolving music industry. He discusses the similarities between rock stars and athletes, emphasizing performance pressure. McGhee also reveals what a typical day looks like on tour, exploring the balancing act between excitement and stability. Additionally, he highlights the importance of character in both music and sports, showcasing how emotional support and teamwork are essential for overcoming challenges.

Bret Boone and Tom Candiotti share some thoughts on the D-Backs surprising run to the World Series last season and if they can build on that success in 2024. 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

Tom Candiotti tells Bret Boone the differences in preparation between a knuckleball pitcher and a non-knuckleball pitcher. 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

Bret Boone and Tom Candiotti break down the Dodgers, Padres and Giants as they get set for battle in a loaded NL West this season. 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

Bret Boone welcomes on former knuckleball pitcher and current Diamondbacks TV and radio analyst Tom Candiotti for a conversation on the D-Backs awesome postseason run, what the Dodgers, Padres and Giants are looking like heading into this season, the current playoff format, his journey to the major leagues and 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

On this episode, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation with Andruw Jones from December 2020 where the guys discussed gold gloves, silver sluggers and Andruw's upbringing in Curacao. 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

On today's episode, Bret Boone and Rich Herrera discuss the latest with the biggest free agents remaining across Major League Baseball. Will Cody Bellinger reaching a deal be the domino effect for the rest? Will the Yankees and Blake Snell come to an agreement? But first, we start the show with the difficulties of parenting as Bret's kids like to drive him a bit crazy. 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

On today's show, Bret Boone sits down with Charlie Hough as they discuss all things knuckleball and some fun stories from Charlie's 20+ year career. 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

On this week's episode, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation from April 2021 with former batting champ, 2x All-Star and 2x World Series Champ John Olerud. We discuss skipping the minor leagues, his two World Series wins in Toronto and what events in his life lead to him wearing a helmet on defense. 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