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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.