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. 97: Joe Kelly's farewell
In his first interview since agreeing to his three-year, $25 million contract with the Dodgers Joe Kelly joins Rob Bradford for another Bradfo Sho appearance. Kelly goes into detail regarding his free agency, the Red Sox' interest, and how the Dodgers locked him up. The pair also reflect on Kelly's time in Boston, how the pitcher changed during his four-plus years with the Sox and the true story of those last few outs of the World Series. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
64 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 96: Rich Hill's side of things
Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill joins Rob Bradford at the Lord Hobo Brewing Co. to dive into what exactly happened from Los Angeles' point of view in the World Series. Hill goes on to explain exactly what happened in Game 4, how he remains one of the game's best pitchers at the age of 38 years old and offers a pointed take on the controversial world of analytics. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
37 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 95: Brian Johnson's long, stran...
Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson joins Rob Bradford to reflect on his World Series-winning ride with the Red Sox, the pitcher's recent trip to Japan and the unique way he spent his playoff money. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
45 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 95: Brian Johnson's long, stran...
Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson joins Rob Bradford to reflect on his World Series-winning ride with the Red Sox, the pitcher's recent trip to Japan and the unique way he spent his playoff money. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
45 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 94: The most popular sport in B...
Rob Bradford is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to help kick off the most popular sport in Boston, the Red Sox offseason. Dierkes and Bradford dive into projections for all the Red Sox free agents along with looking at what promises to be a nutty offseason. The two also explore the popularity of Dierkes' Web site and how the world of baseball has made it such a centerpiece when it comes to this time of year. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
34 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 93: Your best Red Sox postseaso...
Rob Bradford is joined by Ian Browne of MLB.com, Pitcher Nick (Friar) and WEEI.com's John Tomase to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Red Sox' postseason. T-shirts. Hot takes. Predictions. Inside information. Beer. It's the best way to get ready for the playoffs. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
80 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 92: The incredible Ryan Brasier...
New Red Sox setup man Ryan Brasier join Rob Bradford to discuss the incredible journey he took to landing in the Sox' bullpen this season. Brasier details almost giving up on professional baseball just a few months ago while going into great detail regarding the path that led him to Boston. Boom sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
45 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 91: Happy birthday to WEEI.com
One of the original members of the venture that was (and is) WEEI.com the Boston Globe's Alex Speier joins Rob Bradford to reflect on the organization's 10 years. Speier and Bradford talk about how it all began, the unexpected challenges along the way and a bunch of behind-the-scenes stories from a unique project that kicked off Aug. 18, 2008 and continues to go strong. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
74 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 90: Introducing Nathan Eovaldi
New Red Sox starter Nathan (not Nate) Eovaldi joins the Bradfo Sho podcast to talk about his new world of living life as a Red Sox. Eovaldi discusses his path to becoming the pitcher we're currently witnessing, the differences in playing baseball in Boston and how he's approaching his contract year. As a bonus, Brian Johnson introduces his newest teammate. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
22 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 89: Alex Cora returns
Red Sox manager Alex Cora makes another appearance on the Bradfo Sho, this time as the manager of a team that heads into the All-Star break 38 games over .500. Cora offers an honest assessment of his first go-round as a manager, offering some interesting takes on just how good he thinks this team is. Cora also compares 2008 Bradfo to 2018 Bradfo. It's a great listen heading into the season's second half. Boom Sauce! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
27 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 88: A tip of the hat to John Ma...
In a very important Bradfo Sho, Rob Bradford is joined by former NESN cameraman Bryan Brennan, who is spearheading a cause that has gained signficant momentum: the John Martin Foundation. The two discuss the path Martin -- a NESN cameraman -- has taken since being diagnosed with ALS, and the phenomenon that has become the "Cafe Martin" hats, which have recently been seen on the heads of such notable Boston sports figures as Tuukka Rask, Robert Kraft and David Ortiz. Brennan takes us behind the scenes of what is becoming the next big ALS fundraiser, along with a smattering of stories from the road with the Bruins and Red Sox. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
48 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 87: You should know Durbin Feltman
The one player in the recent MLB Draft that most thought had the best chance to make the jump to the major leagues this season was TCU relief pitcher Durbin Feltman. As it turned out, the Red Sox picked Feltman in the third round and kept the door open to the possibility that the reliever could actually help the big league team sooner rather than later. Feltman joins the podcast to discuss his path to the Red Sox, the possibility of making the majors this season and how he became one of the few diehard New England Patriots fans in Texas. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
34 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 86: The return of Steven Wright
The reemergence of Steven Wright has been one of the most surprising stories of the Red Sox' season, so it's fitting that the pitcher joins the podcast to talk about his windy road back. Wright goes into detail about the challenges that came with fending off doubts regarding his knee, also touching on the on and off the field low points he experienced over the last year. Wright finishes off the conversation with his take on the Boston media, explaining what he believes is accurate and misguided when it comes to the narrative that this is a tough town to play in. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
29 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 85: The Red Sox quest to find s...
With the MLB Draft upon us, it is a perfect time to explore how the Red Sox are going about finding their next homegrown big league pitcher. The organization has come under fire in recent years for its inability to develop hurlers for the major league club. Now, that's where Brian Bannister comes in. The Red Sox assistant coach joins the podcast to explain how he views the challenges and strategies when it comes to drafting and developing pitchers. Bannister takes a deep dive into what has worked, what hasn't and how things have changed over the past few years. If you like inside baseball, this is one you're going to want to listen to. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
30 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 84: Mookie Betts opens up (again)
Making his second annual appearance on the Bradfo Sho, Mookie Betts sits down for an in-depth conversation with Rob Bradford. The duo reflect on some of the things the outfielder said in last year's appearance (including that he may never be better than 2016), how he actually got better, how his personality has changed, what he did with his Bradfo t-shirt and why he views NBA coaches more valuable than MLB managers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
29 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 83: What makes a good baseball ...
Steve Perrault of the Section 10 Podcast and Bleacher Report joins Rob Bradford to take a deep dive into what makes a good baseball podcast. Why are some good? Why do some suck? The duo also discuss the evolution of their respective podcasts, and where the whole podcast thing might be going. Steve also reflects on his time with NESN when it was his job to write down everytime the Kirk & Callahan Show ripped the TV network during the morning simulcast. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
68 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 82: Joe Kelly's new world
Red Sox reliever Joe Kelly joins Rob Bradford to offer details of what life has been like since his April 11 brawl with the Yankees' Tyler Austin. Kelly explains how his world had changed since the bench-clearing brawl, how this season has changed him,  and the unique way he handled a six-game suspension. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
25 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 81: Kerosene Ken has baseball s...
Rob Bradford is joined by Kerosene Ken Laird and Pitcher Nick Friar to break down the state of the Red Sox as they head into another week. Kerosene Ken blows us away with his latest hot takes, while getting into a little bit of a spat with Pitcher Nick. The group discusses how loose-lipped Kerosene Ken has come when it comes to his "little birdies" giving out information. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
23 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 80: The story of Brock Holt
Brock Holt joins the Bradfo Sho to offer a detailed account of his long road back from the dark days of a concussion to becoming one of the most productive players on this Red Sox team. Holt offers a candid account of his lowest moments, days of severe doubt and where it all started finally turning for the better. Holt and Rob Bradford also dive into the strange days of spring training when he heard his spot on the team might be in jeopardy, along with trying to decipher who is stronger, Holt or Andrew Benintendi. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
24 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 79: The life and death of Carmi...
The Red Sox much-discussed information system, "Carmine," is being retired after this season, being replaced by a new operating platform the team is calling "Beacon." The man who was the chief force behind the building of Carmine, former Red Sox senior analyst Tom Tippett, joins Rob Bradford to discuss the origins of the system and how the world of analytics took off in the baseball world. Tippett tells the story of how the Red Sox found him, his path toward helping build the team's analytics department, and how he views the evolution of information in Major League Baseball. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
40 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 78: Where it could wrong for th...
Rob Bradford is joined by Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston and Kerosene Ken Laird of WEEI to pick through possible bumps in the road for the juggernaut Red Sox. Bradford and Drellich also discuss the media landscape, and how living life as a beat reporter has changed. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
56 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 77: How Joe Kelly's fight might...
Ashley Kelly, wife of Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly, joins Rob Bradford to discuss a question weighing on the minds of everyone: What it's like to be married to Joe Kelly. Ashley discusses how they met, how many times he has had to defend her honor, what it was like watching the pitcher's fight with the Yankees and the fallout from Kelly's newfound popularity. Most importantly, Ashley reveals how the couple has used the April 11 incident to push along their charitable endeavor, helping victims of human trafficking. Because of the publicity, the couple has managed to gain significant momentum behind the #JK56COMEONchallenge. Go to Mission108.com for more information. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
34 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 76: A really good Sam Kennedy i...
Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy joins Rob Bradford to talk ratings, altered perception of his team, remembering how John Henry handled a delicate situation between Theo Epstein and Larry Lucchino, and the pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
26 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 75: The inside story of John Sm...
Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz joins Rob Bradford to offer what really happened during his eight-game stretch with the Red Sox in 2009. Smoltz offers some candid commentary when it comes to the idea of using a closer for something other than getting the last three outs of a win, a topic that has been swirling around the Sox thanks to the presence of Craig Kimbrel. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
24 min
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Bradfo Sho, Ep. 74: Kerosene Ken's hot takes ar...
Kerosene Ken Laird stops by the Bradfo Sho for his weekly appearance to reflect on his most recent hot takes, while offering a whole batch of new ones. Included in the conversation with Rob Bradford is David Price's opt-out, Fenway Park kale, and the trade Kerosene Ken guarantees is going to happen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
26 min