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 instant reaction: Michael Wacha has ...
Michael Wacha continued to be one of the best free agent signings in the American League, lowering his ERA to 1.99 after a three-hit complete game shutout over the Angels. Bradfo reacts to the performance, while surfacing a conversation he had with the pitcher about his go-to pitch, what has become a lethal changeup.
7 min
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Mini Bradfo Sho: The inside stories for Rich Hi...
WIth Rich Hill pitching once again in Oakland, it seemed fitting that Bradfo would catch up with the Red Sox pitcher to get the real stories when it came to his decision to sign with the A's and not the Red Sox, and how that launched his career. It's a perfect complement to watching Hill do his thing.
15 min
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Bradfo Sho: Coop keeps the train rolling
With Rob Bradford enjoying some well-earned mid-week family time, Coop steps in to provide some Sox talk as the team departs for a long west-coast swing.
24 min
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Bradfo Sho: Daniel Bard talks the art of closin...
Bradfo Sho Hall of Famer Daniel Bard jumped aboard the podcast once again, this time to reflect on his current lot in life as the Colorado Rockies' closer, while also remembering how close he was to serving the same role with the Red Sox after Jonathan Papelbon left. Bard also reflects on growing up in the same high school as Steph Curry and when the two got together at Curry's Fenway Park bachelor party. Bard always brings it.
25 min
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Mini Bradfo Sho: The J.D. Martinez interview
While so many focus on the contracts of Xander Bogarts and Rafael Devers, the future of J.D. Martinez should be an important conversation for the Red Sox considering how good - and important - Martinez has been. Bradfo sits down with the current major league batting average leader.
11 min
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Bradfo Sho: Catching up with Trevor Story
When you're one of the hottest hitters in baseball you come on the Bradfo Sho. It's science. In this case, Trevor Story joins Bradfo and Coop for an open and honest conversation about his early-season challenges, what he has done to fix things and his hopes and dreams ... when it comes to sneakers. It's one you're going to want to listen to.
23 min
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Bradfo Sho: Joe Kelly has big words, big announ...
Former Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly makes his return to the Bradfo Sho podcast, this time doing as a member of the White Sox on remote at the Cask and Kerry in the shadow of Kelly's new home stadium. Kelly joins Bradfo, Coop and NESN's Jahmai Webster to have a no-holds-barred conversation about why baseball isn't boring and why players shouldn't be scared to act more like Kelly. Speaking of the Baseball Isn't Boring conversation, Kelly caps off the podcast with a big announcement ... It has to do with a book.
47 min
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Mini Bradfo Sho: Boots on the Ground Mike Lowel...
When you need a correspondent for a big event you turn to the big names who are sitting in the big places. That's why the Bradfo Sho podcast has hired former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell to become its special Eastern Conference finals correspondent, with Lowell explaining what it was like to sit courtside for Game 1
9 min
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Bradfo Sho: Making Matt Strahm famous
When Topps tweeted to ask who should be its next cover player there was only one answer in the eyes of the Bradfo Sho - Matt Strahm. The Red Sox reliever is the only active player who currently produces a baseball card-centric YouTube show, residing as the foremost expert among all players when it comes to ripping packs. And he is also a really good relief pitcher. Bradfo and Coop sit down with Strahm to present their nomination to Strahm while ripping open a pack of their own.
23 min
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Bradfo Sho: Catching up with the red-hot Connor...
You aren't going to find many pitching prospects who are having the kind of season that Worcester Red Sox hurler Connor Seabold is turning in, which is why Bradfo caught up to Seabold in the latest podcast. Want to know how Seabold became so dominant? You're going to have to listen.
34 min
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Bradfo Sho: How the Red Sox can pull themselves...
It's the Bradfo Sho on the radio, with Bradfo joined by Brian Barrett to discuss the hottest topics when it comes to the Red Sox. The subject that jumped to the top of the list - perhaps after some more good Xander Bogaerts talk - was whether or not the Red Sox can dig themselves out this hole they have dug themselves, and what would be the path to making that happen.
48 min
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Bradfo Sho: Catching up with Mitch Moreland
One of the most admired Red Sox players throughout the 2018 World Series run was Mitch Moreland, who signed with the team three different times. The first baseman made his presence felt both on and off the field during his stint in Boston. It's why Bradfo tracked down Moreland, who is still looking for a place to play in 2022 while having the honor of coaching his young son and enjoying life outside baseball. The two talk about Moreland's past, present, future and ability mow grass. Coop also joins Bradfo to break down the interview while rehashing another Red Sox loss.
40 min
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Bradfo Sho Instant Reaction: You shave, you sco...
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora broke out the razor and his team broke out their bats, with the Sox celebrating their manager shaving off his beard with a nine-run outburst against the Braves.
3 min
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Bradfo Sho: In search of the next Red Sox super...
While the major league team is wallowing, Bradfo brings you some guests who might distract Red Sox fans from their sorrows. He sits down with Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero to talk about an 18-year-old outfielder, Miguel Bleis, who might be on his way to becoming the next big thing for the Sox. Bradfo also talks with Alex Verdugo about his quest to pitch, while also catching up with former Red Sox Michael Kopech, who is starring for the White Sox after being included in the Chris Sale trade.
25 min
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Bradfo Sho Instant Reaction: It's time to rant
After their fifth loss in a row, a Mother's Day defeat at the hands of the White Sox, the  Red Sox find themselves nine games under .500 with an offense that offers little hope. Bradfo is joined by Brian Barrett to air their grievances when it comes to this team.
34 min
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Mini Bradfo Sho: Michael Wacha explains his mag...
As part of the Bradfo Sho podcast ' Chopping It Up With Nate the Ace' Bradfo also sat down with Red Sox starter Michael Wacha to talk about one of the most unique pitches in the American League, his changeup.
5 min
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Bradfo Sho Instant Reaction: Your last-place Bo...
The Boston Red Sox woke all alone in last-place in the American League East on May 7 for the first time since 2012 after dropping a 4-2 decision to the White Sox at Fenway Park. It marked the 13th time the Red Sox have given up four or more runs, winning just one of those games. Things are not going well for Alex Cora's club, to say the least.
6 min
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Bradfo Sho: Chopping it up with Nate the Ace
To distract you from the Red Sox' struggles we give you a sit-down with Bradfo and Nathan Eovaldi. They dive into Eovaldi's mindset regarding so many things - preparation, approach, career, contract. Bradfo also grabs another Red Sox starter Michael Wacha to talk about the evolution of one of the most unique pitches on this entire staff - Wacha's changeup. To kick it all off, Coop and Bradfo set the scene for what was an interesting few days at Fenway.
59 min
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Bradfo Sho Instant Reaction: It's a results bus...
The Boston Red Sox lost yet another series thanks to an 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. It was the fifth straight series the Sox have dropped, with their record in series play now falling to 1-6-1. They are also now 4-11 over their last 15 games. Not good. Bradfo breaks down the reality of the Red Sox' situation, while offering an honest perspective from starter Rich Hill.
6 min
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Bradfo Sho Instant Reaction: They are wasting G...
The Boston Red Sox suffered a gut-punch of an extra-inning loss to the Angels, dropping the 10-5 decision after a dominating five-inning start from Garrett Whitlock. The performance by Whitlock and the implosion from the bullpen offered a painful reminder that the second-year hurler isn't going to be able to live the life as an ace starter because he is needed too much to close out games. Also included is Matt Barnes' postgame press conference.
11 min
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Bradfo Sho: Hanging with David Ortiz at the Hal...
David Ortiz allowed the Bradfo Sho the unique experience of joining him during his private tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, with Bradfo following the former Red Sox slugger throughout his big day in Cooperstown. Bradfo and Ian Browne of MLB.com join Ortiz in reflecting on what was a few hours none of the trio will forget any time soon.
28 min
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Bradfo Sho: The wit and wisdom of Bianca and Bi...
Bradfo and Coop have two dynamite conversations with Red Sox history-making minor-league coach Bianca Smith and the Bradfo Sho's minor league correspondent, Boots on the Ground Alex Binelas. It's inspiring. It's informative. It's really important if you need to know how to stretch $30 of meal money in Hickory, North Carolina. It's definitely worth a listen.
56 min
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Bradfo Sho: Alex 'Boots on the Ground' Binelas ...
Capping off another spectacular week on the Bradfo Sho, Bradfo and Coop welcome in both Alex 'Boots on the Ground' Binelas - the show's official minor-league insider/player - and Tyler Danish, whose inspirational story was added to with an eye-opening Red Sox debut. "Dreams Come True." It's the tattoo on Danish's forearm and symbolizes the pitcher's career ... along with everyone who subscribes to the Bradfo Sho Podcast.
43 min
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Bradfo Sho: Hanging out with Bobby Dalbec
Just three guys hanging in the Red Sox dugout talking body wash sponsorships, secret first base conversations, the real Derrick White, what a difference a year makes, the best bats, the best concerts, the best guitars, and, of course, some Joe Castiglione word association. That's exactly what you get as Bradfo and Coop chop it up with Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec on the latest Bradfo Sho podcast.
35 min
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Bradfo Sho: The fascinating world of James Paxton
Bradfo sits down with Red Sox pitcher James Paxton, who is still coming back from Tommy John surgery. The two discuss Paxton's unique path to Boston, which includes stops in Kentucky, Alaska, Seattle, Cuba and New York. Along the way he has been smoked out of a bus, attacked by an eagle, and landed with a very cool nickname. Bradfo and Coop cap it off by dissecting the conversation, along with Paxton's lot in life.
47 min