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. 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.
38 min
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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.
55 min
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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.
28 min
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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.
37 min
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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.
25 min
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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.
25 min
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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.
22 min
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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.
66 min
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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.
37 min
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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.
37 min
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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.
29 min
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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.
66 min
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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.
53 min
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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.
38 min
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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.
34 min
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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.
30 min
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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.
47 min
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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.
33 min
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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.
35 min
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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.
33 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 133: The big J.D. Martinez news
J.D. Martinez has decided to stay with the Red Sox for at least one more year. That is big -- and complicated -- news and certainly deserves a very, very long podcast. Rob Bradford is joined by Gabrielle Starr of 'Girl At The Game' and MassLive's Chris Cotillo to dive into all the ins and outs of the Martinez decision while deciphering where the Red Sox go from here. There is also some good storytime, including Bradford explaining why he wore two mismatched shoes for three straight days. Exciting times deserve an exciting podcast, so here you go ... See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
68 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 132: Want to be a GM? Pedro Mar...
Red Sox legend Pedro Martinez swung by the Bradfo Sho studios to talk with Rob Bradford about the state of baseball, analytics and his advice for the new Red Sox chief baseball-decision makers. Martinez passes along a very key element of the GM job which he lived through and believes should be prioritized. He also reveals his thoughts on potentially someday becoming a GM. It's a good listen. (Also, to purchase Pedro's new signature collection of shirts remembering his historic 1999 season, click here.) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
23 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 131: Dissecting the Chaim Bloom...
With news surfacing that Rays executive Chaim Bloom has been identified as the Red Sox' chief target when it comes to filling their vacant GM/President of Baseball Operations position Rob Bradford is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to pick through all the particulars when it comes to who Bloom is and what he might represent when it comes to running the Red Sox. Bloom also can be heard on the podcast explaining some of his philosophy while appearing on MLB.com's Executive Access podcast. It's a good primer for what figures to be a pretty big topic of conversation for the months to come. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
32 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 130: David Ross explains why he...
Rob Bradford is joined by David Ross, the former Red Sox catcher who has found himself as a finalist for the Cubs' managing job. Along with becoming the second inductee into the Bradfo Sho Hall of Fame, Ross discusses his approach to managing in the big leagues, comparing the different skippers he has had along the way while diving into what has changed about job. Bradford also introduces a clip from the Ahead of the Curve Podcast where new Red Sox assistant hitting coach Peter Fatse gives some insight into his approach. Subscribe. Rate. Listen. It's free! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
21 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 129: When a baseball reporter b...
Rob Bradford is joined by Chris Mason, who is leaving his post as Red Sox beat writer for the Eagle-Tribune/CNHI News Group to serve as MassLive's Patriots beat writer. The pair talk about Mason's three years on the Sox beat while also diving into the differences between covering baseball and football. Chris also reveals the challenges of having to eat and drink Gluten-free in this beat-writing world. Just two guys, sitting around eating, drinking and talking some journalism. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
46 min