Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

The go-to show for Red Sox fans that drown out the screeching of the Greenline with their humming along to the tune that echoes April through October nights. Join Gordo, Sammy, and Pat as they break down every Red Sox game, headline, and rumor. It's all baseball, all throughout the year.


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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 179: Monday's with Torey (Lovullo)
Former Red Sox bench coach and interim manager Torey Lovullo returns to the Bradfo Sho to accept his induction into the podcast's Hall of Fame. While visiting Lovullo gives us some insight into what Alex Cora will be facing heading into his third year while also passing along poolside stories from the 2013 Red Sox, how Studio 54 gave him his big break and how managing is changing. The Arizona Diamondbacks skipper delivers once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 178: Alex Cora is back
Alex Cora is the new manager of the Red Sox ... again. Rob Bradford is joined by John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston to dissect the news of the day, which is Cora returning as manager or the Red Sox. What is the right choice? Whose choice was it? What does it mean for this team going forward? Why is Tomase doing this podcast standing up? All questions are answered during this special emergency Bradfo Sho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 177: The art of predicting this...
Major League Baseball free agency is always one of the most talked about few months of the entire calendar year for those who follow the sport, with the rumors and guessing running rampant. Thanks to the fine folks at MLB Trade Rumors we are given an annual cheat sheet in terms of the Web site's prediction for the Top 50 free agents. Putting together what is almost always an incredibly accurate cavalcade of landing spots and financial figures are Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams and Connor Byrne. Tim and Steve join Rob Bradford to discuss this year's list, with plenty of Red Sox-centric conversation transpiring. Listening will make you a smarter Hot Stove baseball fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 176: David Ross returns
Bradfo Sho Hall of Famer David Ross makes his first appearance on the podcast since being named manager of the Cubs, now perhaps just a few days away from being named National League Manager of the Year. Ross reflects on his crazy year, which has included a Jim Beam commercial, a most unusual 2020 season and the reality that came with living life with Jon Lester for perhaps the last time. Ross always delivers, and this is no exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 175: Buying Jon Lester a Boom S...
After Jon Lester bought almost 5,000 beers for the city of Chicago the least we could do was buy him one Boom Sauce while devoting an episode to him. Rob Bradford not only buys the beer, but he is joined by The Athletic's Cubs writer Patrick Mooney to dive into all things Lester when it comes to the pitcher's time in Chicago and where he might be going from here. Sit back, crack one open and enjoy Red Sox' fans favorite pastime, some good Jon Lester talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 174: First Annual Red Sox Free ...
The official launching of the offseason is upon us thanks to the First Annual Red Sox Free Agent Draft. Rob Bradford is joined by Pat Light, Matt Perrault and Will Noonan to execute a five-round draft where each picked free agents they feel would be good fits for the Red Sox. There hasn't been a better springboard into the Hot Stove Season than this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 173: Our World Series correspon...
Bradfo Sho Hall of Famers Joe Kelly returns to the podcast fresh off his World Series win with the Dodgers. Kelly joins Rob Bradford to get an inside look at all that the Dodgers experienced during their World Series run, including the issues that came with the MLB bubble, the Jason Turner drama and the honest reaction to when Blake Snell got taken out. Kelly also gets into how his son Knox became the team's biggest motivator throughout the final two rounds of the postseason, resulting in a wave of videos and t-shirts. He is the best World Series correspondent a podcast could hope for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
33 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 172: Looking at Red Sox lineup ...
The Red Sox' hitters had some interesting stories throughout the 2020 season, both good and bad. Rafael Devers. J.D. Martinez. Alex Verdugo. Kevin Plawecki. The list goes on regarding hitters doing things we didn't necessarily expect them to do. The perfect person to break down those players and others is Red Sox hitting coach Tim Hyers, who joins Rob Bradford for the latest episode of the Bradfo Sho. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 171: Christian Arroyo, the guy ...
Christian Arroyo has had a bumpy road to this point, having gone from first-round pick to a player Chaim Bloom picked up off waivers in 2020. But the Red Sox might just be finding the 25-year-old at the perfect time, as his performance September suggested. Arroyo joined Rob Bradford to about his journey to the Sox, along with what it's like to play in the Tampa Bay organization. He also takes a few minutes to relay his admiration to Tom Brady, the new quarterback for his hometown Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 170: Let us introduce to you Re...
Not many Red Sox fans might know Robert Stock or his remarkable story. Named the best 13-year-old baseball player in the country before going to college at just 16 years old, Stock's journey has been a crazy one, with the 2020 Red Sox serving as his latest stop. And not only does the pitcher (who used to be Joe Kelly's catcher with St. Louis) have a great tale, but he is one of the more insightful voices you're going to find in big league baseball, as is evident in this podcast when talking politics, social media and cinema. Oh, and he also once threw 102 mph. It's worth a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
69 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 169: Steve Pearce can't watch b...
October 28, 2018 was the night Steve Pearce's father got a truck. It was also the night Pearce embedded himself into Red Sox lore forever, winning the World Series MVP after hitting three home runs in the Sox' Series win over the Dodgers. Pearce returns to the Bradfo Sho to offer his analysis regarding the Patriots, Tom Brady and what team was the best in the history of baseball. He also explains how painful it has been to try and follow the game after retiring a few months ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 168: Can the Red Sox become the...
The Red Sox popularity has taken a hit over the last year, especially since Mookie Betts entered into the national spotlight this postseason. So, how do the Red Sox become the cool kids in the minds of Boston sports fans. Steve Perrault of the Section 10 Podcast and Bleacher Report joins to present his five-point plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
60 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 167: The Brian Johnson story
When 2020 rolled around it appeared as though Brian Johnson was on the verge of earning a spot on the Red Sox despite not being on the 40-man roster. But not only didn't the former first-round pick make the team, but he was never called up despite the team's historic pitching woes. So, what happened? Johnson joins Rob Bradford to discuss his trials and tribulations throughout the recent season, how he feels about becoming a free agent, and relays the excitement that comes with being inducted into the Bradfo Sho Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 166: The Pat Light retirement show
It was supposed to be an episode where Rob Bradford and Pat Light offer another round of buying or selling, this time digging into the upcoming World Series. But along the way the former Red Sox pitcher decided to officially announce his retirement. It's worth a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 165: The art of the trade with ...
Dayton Moore has been the general manager of the Kansas City Royals GM since 2006, having won the American League Championship Series in 2014 and the World Series in 2015. Moore originally came from a Braves organization that dominated when it came to evaluating players in trades. On the podcast the KC exec -- who almost came to Boston during Theo Epstein's 2005 hiatus -- explains how he approaches making deals and what he thinks of new Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom's approach. Moore also offers a passionate plea for people to understand the importance of not getting rid of minor-league jobs and opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 164: Daniel Bard tells his unbe...
It had been since 2013 since Daniel Bard walked off a major league mound, seemingly throwing his last pitch as a big leaguer while pitching in relief for the Red Sox. But seven years later Bard reemerged, turning a remarkable season with the Rockies. But the 2020 production -- which included six saves -- was just a small part of the story. The unbelievable path and persistence from the 35-year-old can only be truly appreciated by listening to Bard's own words. In a riveting podcast, Bard joins Rob Bradford to tell his remarkable tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 163: What it's like to intervie...
John Gibbons made his mark as the Blue Jay manager, so much so that he was one of very few candidates for the Red Sox managing job once the team moved on from Alex Cora last winter. Gibbons joins Rob Bradford to discuss his Massachusetts roots, what it was like interviewing with Chaim Bloom and Co., how managing major league players have changed and what it's like to have a day named after you in a major city (as is the case in Toronto). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
45 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 162: We're back, and we're back...
After opting out of the regular season, Rob Bradford returns, bringing Pat Light along for the ride. In a dizzying array of opinions of podcasting the duo let their feelings be known on: Are the Dodgers better than 2018 Red Sox; Is Manny Machado a jerk; Should Red Sox sign George Springer or Trevor Bauer; Which are more intimidating, bar fights or baseball fights; And how does Pat get all that sweet Boras Corp. swag?​ There's more, but you're going to have to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
67 min
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The Bradfo Show - Which was tougher to accept, ...
Hour 2: Which was tougher to accept, turning 30,40 or 40? Stephen A. Smith says Steve Nash was hired because of 'white privilege'. The Bradfo Sho producer nothing nothing about anything.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
46 min
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The Bradfo Show - With the Raptors tying up the...
Hour 1: Greg Dickerson is in with Rob Bradford and with the Raptors tying up the series, is it time for Celtics' fans to be worried? Did the Celtics extend Brad Stevens too early? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
58 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 161: Here comes baseball, here ...
Rob Bradford is joined by former Red Sox first-rounder and current rising media superstar Pat Light to take a good look at the unknown that is the never-been-done-before 60-game 2020 Major League Baseball season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
27 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 160: The return of baseball and...
Baseball is coming back which means two things: 1. The Bradfo Sho has cranked back up; 2. Joe Kelly is jumping back on the podcast express. Fresh off adding twins to his family, the former Red Sox pitcher joins to discuss the ins and outs of playing the upcoming abbreviated 2020 season. Among the topics are some of the unexpected changes the 60-game regular season will present, and how Kelly did contemplate not coming back to play this season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
34 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 159: Checking in with Josh Beckett
Former Red Sox Josh Beckett checks in from his quarantined life in Texas to catch up on old times with Rob Bradford. Beckett offers the inside stories on his 2007 postseason run, contract negotiations, dealing with the Boston media, the extent of his physical issues and the status of golf carts in his home state. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
37 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep.158: The Roenicke who is actuall...
Josh Roenicke, nephew of Red Sox interim manager Ron Roenicke, joins Rob Bradford from Taiwan to discuss what it is currently like to actually be playing professional baseball. Roenicke, a pitcher who has appeared in 190 major league games, has just gotten out of the 14-day quarantine needed in order to join his Chinese Professional Baseball League, the Uni-President Lions. The former college football teammate of Patriot Matthew Slater goes into detail regarding what life is like in a country that is playing sports again (albeit in front of cardboard cutouts and robots instead of fans). For those who are hopeful that MLB will return this season, it is a good look into what it might look like. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
23 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 157: Quarantined with the Kelly...
With Ashley Kelly just a few days away from giving birth to twins, Joe Kelly joins Rob Bradford for the final installment of 'Quarantined with the Kellys' from his the former Red Sox pitcher's home in Arizona. This time Kelly revisits inadvertently throwing a ball through his window during a training session the previous day, while also offering up strong opinions on the misguided idea of having an MLB The Show video game competition, actually playing Major League Baseball for a season in Arizona and whether or not school is needed.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
48 min