
The Bret Boone Podcast
You all know baseball --- you hear the good, the bad, the ugly. . . Bret Boone tells you what it's really like, from behind the curtains.
Latest episodes

Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 47min
Turning 2: Holiday Special Part 2
In Part 2 of this two part series, Bret and Rich speak with the rest of the Boone family. Tune in for a deeper look into the makings of the Boone clan. 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

Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 45min
Turning 2: Holiday Special Part 1
In Part 1 of this two part series, Bret and Rich are joined by the Boone family on holiday vacation in Mexico. In short interview segments with the Boone clan, we get to know Boonie in ways we never have before. 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

Dec 20, 2024 • 11min
Boonie Bites: MLB Study on Velocity-Based Injuries
Bret and Rich discuss a recent MLB study stating that an uptick in injuries is due to the velocity at which players are throwing the ball. 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

Dec 19, 2024 • 60min
Turning 2: Offseason Moves, Holiday Season, and Boone's childhood friend Eric Stoltz
Dive into intriguing discussions on MLB offseason moves, including strategies for the Yankees and the implications of player acquisitions. The hosts reflect on personal holiday traditions and the joy of family reunions, sharing nostalgic stories. Youth sports pressures and the balance of competition are also explored, alongside a humorous look at pitching velocity and hitting techniques. Enjoy light-hearted banter with Eric Stoltz and amusing golf anecdotes, while contemplating the role of ambassadors in a fun twist.

Dec 18, 2024 • 7min
Boonie Bites: Mike Schmidt Talks Playing with Pete Rose
Bret and Mike Schmidt talk about Mike's time playing with Pete Rose, and his lasting impact on the sport. 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

Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 19min
[FULL EPISODE] MLB Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt
Bret sits down with MLB Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt. The two discuss Schmidt's recent MLB Network documentary, his time with the Phillies, and Schmidt's storied 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

Dec 15, 2024 • 11min
Boonie Bites: Nicholas Turturro Compares Acting and Baseball
Bret, Rich, and actor Nicholas Turturro discuss the similarities between acting and baseball. 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

Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 24min
Turning 2: Boonie Speaks with Actor Nicholas Turturro
For this episode of Turning 2, Bret and Rich Herrera are joined by Actor and Yankee fanatic Nicholas Turturro. They discuss Turturro’s reaction to the Soto deal and World Series, similarities between acting and baseball, and what it is like to work in the same career field as your family. 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

Dec 12, 2024 • 10min
Boonie Bites: Offseason Moves w/Bob Nightengale
Bret and Bob Nightengale discuss the Crochet deal between the White Sox and Red Sox, remaining free agents, and more thoughts on the offseason. 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

Dec 11, 2024 • 43min
[FULL EPISODE] MLB Insider Bob Nightengale
Bob Nightengale, an MLB insider and USA Today columnist, joins to dissect the current baseball landscape. He dives into the Dodgers' roster and talks about the implications of significant trades, including Juan Soto’s record-breaking contract. The conversation touches on the evolving dynamics of player contracts and how they affect team strategies and rivalries. He also provides insights from the winter meetings, showcasing key offseason moves and their potential impact on the upcoming season.