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.


Episodes dropping throughout the week!

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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 156: Mike Lowell, the best Red ...
Former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell joined Rob Bradford to accept his title as the best Red Sox interviewee over the past 15 years. Lowell and Bradford reflect on why the Sox Hall of Famer was such a good quote while taking a deep dive into the ever-changing media/player dynamic. He also tells a really good story about Disney World. As always, Lowell doesn't disappoint. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bonus Bradfo Sho: The end of an epic Opening Da...
Gary Trask, Dom Loiacano, Neal Dempsey and Wayne Fox had made it to every Fenway Park Opening Day for the last 31 years. That streak, of course, hit a roadblock in 2020. Trask joins Rob Bradford to tell the tale of how a college poker game turned into an epic tradition. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 155: Quarantined with the Kelly...
In the first installment of 'Quarantined with the Kellys' former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly brings the listeners into his home during these times of seclusion to not only give a glimpse into his current existence -- with a 4-year-old son and wife who is due with twins any day now -- but also offer insight into such items as Mookie Betts' Dodgers speech, Brock Holt's stay at the Kelly household, how the Dodgers reliever thinks he fixed his perplexing 100 mph fastball, and a bunch of other stuff. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 154: It was supposed to be Open...
On the day that was supposed to be Opening Day, Rob Bradford talks with Blue Jays expect Ben Nicholson-Smith to reflect on what might have been at Rogers Centre. Put up some bunting in the basement and get all the chills and thrills that come talking about what should be Day 1 of the 2020 baseball season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 153: They are playing baseball!
Yes, there is baseball being played ... in South Korea. Rob Bradford is joined by Sung Min Kim of the Lotte Giants to discuss the very important development that is a professional baseball league starting back up. The duo talk about how South Korea got to this point and what exactly we will be looking at when it comes to our new favorite league. The coronavirus can't stop us, and neither can having to do an interview a half a world away. Good stuff from Sung Min Kim! Good to be talking baseball again! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 152: Remembering the night ever...
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox play-by-play man Will Flemming to reflect on the night -- Wednesday, March 11 -- everything changed when it came to how we viewed baseball and the coronavirus. Flemming and Bradford take you behind the scenes for what would be the final Grapefruit League broadcast of the season, picking through what was one of the most surreal three-plus hours we've witnessed. What was baseball thinking then and what should be thinking when it comes to baseball now? It's worth a listen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 151: Clubhouses and the Coronav...
In their annual appearance at Twin Peaks in Fort Myers, Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson on the first day the media has been banned from clubhouses due to the coronavirus. The duo discuss the dynamics of the media's access to the player, with great perspective from both sides. Bradford and Johnson also dive into the pitcher's lot in life while getting his take on the controversies surrounding the Red Sox. Waitress Samantha also chimes in with a few questions of her own. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 150: Soaking in Chris Sale's bi...
Rob Bradford is joined by Lou Merloni and John Tomase to reflect on what the trio heard from Chris Sale, who spent 30 minutes giving his take on his elbow, cheating in baseball and the reality that is the Red Sox. The three agree Sale's proclamations were some of the more memorable on the JetBlue Park bench in some time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 149: The best Kevin Youkilis co...
Rob Bradford is joined by former Red Sox Kevin Youkilis for a candid discussion on this day and age of hitting, the controversial trend of private hitting coaches, the big decision of signing an extension, how he thought he would be in Boston forever and the chaos of 2012. The owner of Loma Brewing Co. doesn't hold back. It's worth a listen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 148: Examining the mess Alex Co...
Rob Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird to pick through the Astros and Red Sox cheating scandal. How it impacts the Red Sox. Who did what, when and why? Where does everyone go from here? The duo touch on everything you need to know and contemplate as things unfold. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 147: Bradfo, Tomase have though...
With the report coming out from The Athletic that the Red Sox may have been illegally using their video room in order to steal signs it seemed like a good idea for Rob Bradford and John Tomase of NBC Sports Boston to pick through the allegations. What does it mean for the Red Sox? How is MLB is botching this whole thing? Exactly how did we get to this point? The pair touch on everything you need to know when it comes to the latest Red Sox drama. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 146: Bradfo and Merloni attempt...
Rob Bradford is joined by Lou Merloni for a special podcast at Lord Hobo Brewing Co., celebrating the life of Pete Frates. At the event the pair take a deep dive into exactly what might be going on with the Red Sox and their mysterious offseason. At the heart of the conversation is how both Bradford and Merloni view the Red Sox approach when it comes to David Price and Mookie Betts. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 145: A decade of covering the R...
Rob Bradford is joined by Ian Browne of MLB.com to reflect on how covering the Red Sox has changed over the last decade. The duo reflect on the parts of the job which have been dramatically altered, but looking at each Red Sox club throughout the last 10 years and how each and every one was different from a beat writer's point of view. Bradford and Browne also pick through the best Red Sox to interview from 2010-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 144: The Mookie Betts, David Pr...
Rob Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird to talk about the two biggest topics in this year's Hot Stove season when it comes to the Red Sox: the future of Mookie Betts and David Price. The duo analyze the pros and cons of trading each player while looking at how the Red Sox can possibly compete in 2020. It is the kind of Hot Stove talk you've been looking for! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 143: Remembering Pete Frates
Rob Bradford is joined by Salem News sports editor Phil Stacey to reflect on the life and impact of Pete Frates. Stacey offers rare insight into the life of his fellow Beverly native, giving a unique perspective on Frates as a star athlete and as one of the world's most impactful ALS patients. The podcast is an important one considering all that Frates accomplished before his passing Monday, leaving a legacy that will live for generations to come. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 142: Catching up with a motivat...
We have a new inductee into the Bradfo Sho Hall of Fame! His name is Travis Shaw and he is now a free agent. The former Red Sox and Brewer infielder accepts his honor -- joining Joe Kelly and David Ross as the three to make the cut -- while offering an honest assessment of what went wrong in 2019 and how he landed in free agency. Shaw discusses how going to a private hitting guru backfired leading into last season along with how he is viewing his future (including thoughts on potentially rejoining the Red Sox). It's worth a listen! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 141: Gary Tanguay breaks his si...
For the first time since leaving the radio a few years back, Gary Tanguay is back. The NBC Sports Boston host joins Rob Bradford to discuss his departure from WEEI, his battle with cancer over the past year, his role in the new hit movie "Knives Out," and the state of sports media. Considering the ups and downs 2019 brought Tanguay, there is no better person to spend some time reflecting with. It's worth a listen! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep,. 141: Gary Tanguay breaks his s...
For the first time since leaving the radio a few years back, Gary Tanguay is back. The NBC Sports Boston host joins Rob Bradford to discuss his departure from WEEI, his battle with cancer over the past year, his role in the new hit movie "Knives Out," and the state of sports media. Considering the ups and downs 2019 brought Tanguay there is no better person to spend some time reflecting with. It's worth a listen! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 140: Can baseball be salvaged?
Rob Bradford is joined by Gabrielle Starr of 'Girl at the Game' for Podsgiving at Lord Hobo Brewing Co. The topic? Can the great game of baseball be salvaged in the eyes of sports fans. With football continuing to be a juggernaut and basketball and hockey on the upswing, baseball is heading into 2020 with some serious perception problems both on and off the field. It's worth a discussion ... See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 139: A Podsgiving appreciation ...
Rob Bradford is joined by Will and Paul of The Noonan Show at Lord Hobo Brewing Co. to help celebrate the great spirit of podcasting and drinking beer. The Bradfo Sho honors three podcasts -- 'Section 10,' 'Brunch,' and 'The Noonan Show' -- as examples of podcasts who showed how the smarts, creativity and determination can ultimately build up a podcast. It was a good time talking about a great subject while drinking some excellent beer. Happy Thanksgiving! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 138: Cowboys superfan Ryan Bras...
With the Patriots game against the Cowboys on the horizon the biggest Dallas fan on the Red Sox, Ryan Brasier, makes his return to the Bradfo Sho to talk about the big game, the similarities between fan bases and why he has a DeMarcus Ware jersey. Brasier also talks baseball, explaining how the Red Sox bullpen fended off criticism throughout 2019, what unforeseen challenges the group faced last season and his view of the Houston Astros cheating scandal. It's worth a listen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep.137: Debating the best Red Sox p...
Rob Bradford is joined by the Boston Globe's Alex Speier, who just recently authored Baseball America's list of the Top 10 Red Sox prospects. The pair engage in a spirited debate regarding who deserved their ranking and why, and some potential misses on the annual rankings. If you like prospect talk this is the podcast for you. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 136: Dustin Pedroia reveals his...
One day after Dustin Pedroia became the talk of the GM Meetings, Rob Bradford ventures to the second baseman's house to get the detailed story of Pedroia's current existence. What has Pedroia been up to? How does he view playing in 2020? How have things changed since his late-May press conference? All the questions surfaced during Day 1 of the GM Meetings are answered in this podcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 135: Kicking off the GM Meeting...
With the GM Meetings taking place in Arizona there is no better person to kick things off with than the state's most popular baseball manager, Torey Lovullo. The former Red Sox bench coach reunites with Rob Bradford for a slightly different version of 'Tuesdays with Torey' diving into topics such as how Torey's radio appearances helped shape him, the differences in managing a team now compared to a few years ago and a look back at the beginning of Mookie Betts. It's worth a listen! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 134: Sitting down with Chaim Bloom
Red Sox Chief of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sits down with Rob Bradford to catch up on life as the organization's chief decision-maker now that he has almost two weeks under his belt. Bloom discusses the Mookie Betts scenario, whether or not the J.D. Martinez decision was a surprise and how he views the art of the trade. Bloom and Bradford also get to the bottom of the art of the autograph. Just days before the GM Meetings, it's worth a listen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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