Baseball Isn’t Boring
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Rob Bradford is on a mission to prove that baseball is awesome in so many ways with a daily podcast covering not only stories and players that dominate news but also the hidden gems of MLB. Featuring interviews with big league players and coaches, front office executives, celebrities and more! Enjoy all of the shows and segments in the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast feed. BIB On The Go: Quick and digestible interviews BIB Vault: Interviews from past podcasts that are relevant to current events happening in baseball BIB On The Radio: Rob takes the show on the WEEI airwaves and appears on radio stations around the country to give his analysis of stories happening around the baseball world. The Eye Test: Julian McWilliams is on a mission to prove that even in the age of analytics, the eye test is still important in baseball. Pitch and Moan: Courtney Finnicum is joined by notable names from across the game to rant about all the latest happenings in the great game of baseball West Coast Bias: Alonso Sarinana gives his view of the game through the eyes of a West Coast Baseball fan
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Rob Bradford is on a mission to prove that baseball is awesome in so many ways with a daily podcast covering not only stories and players that dominate news but also the hidden gems of MLB. Featuring interviews with big league players and coaches, front office executives, celebrities and more! Enjoy all of the shows and segments in the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast feed. BIB On The Go: Quick and digestible interviews BIB Vault: Interviews from past podcasts that are relevant to current events happening in baseball BIB On The Radio: Rob takes the show on the WEEI airwaves and appears on radio stations around the country to give his analysis of stories happening around the baseball world. The Eye Test: Julian McWilliams is on a mission to prove that even in the age of analytics, the eye test is still important in baseball. Pitch and Moan: Courtney Finnicum is joined by notable names from across the game to rant about all the latest happenings in the great game of baseball West Coast Bias: Alonso Sarinana gives his view of the game through the eyes of a West Coast Baseball fan
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.audacy.com/
Episodes
We're Letting Ryan Brasier Tell Us How Good The Cubs, PCA Are
6/5/2025
World champion relief pitcher Ryan Brasier is back on the podcast, this time in the heart of another pennant race as an employee of the red-hot Cubs. Brasier offers some unique perspective, comparing these Cubbies to previous juggernaut teams he played for in Boston and Los Angeles. There is also a lot of Pete Crow-Amstrong talk. If you want to get the what's what when it comes to living life as a relief pitcher on a contending team you should always listen to Ryan Brasier. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:28
BIB on the Go: Matt Vasgersian Breaks Down How To Execute The Perfect HR Call Of The Day
6/4/2025
Bradfo sits down with Angels Broadcaster Matt Vasgersian to break down his Mike Trout home run call of the day, what makes a great baseball broadcaster, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:49
A GM's View Of Calling Up Players Sooner Rather Than Later
6/4/2025
There has been a lot of buzz about how Major League Baseball has become more accepting than ever when it comes to calling up a player just months after being drafted. Perhaps no executive is more aggressive in this regard than Angels' GM Perry Minasian, who sits down with Bradfo to explain his approach. The podcast also includes a conversation with one of those players Minasian rapidly promoted, shortstop Zach Neto. And, as a bonus, we break down a Home Run Call of the Day with the announcer who executed it - Angels' broadcaster Matt Vasgersian. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:25:57
BIB on the Go: Triston Casas Gives Update On His Injury, Timeline For Recovery
6/3/2025
Red Sox Injured First Baseman Triston Casas catches up with the Boston media to discuss the latest regarding his injury, his diagnosis, his recovery, and his timeline to return to the field To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:14:09
BIB on the Go: Matthew Lugo On Being Traded At The Deadline & Life In The Big Leagues
6/3/2025
Bradfo catches up with Angels Rookie Matthew Lugo, who offers insight into what it's like to be traded at the deadline, the perks of being a big leaguer, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:08:56
Kenley Jansen Is Back
6/3/2025
The Chief Marketing Officer of Baseball Isn't Boring is back! Kenley Jansen returns to the podcast, sitting down with Bradfo on a day he converted his 459th career save. The guys talk about Kenley's uncomfortable offseason, where he has currently landed, living life with yet another iconic player, Mike Trout, and all the glory that is the BIB brand. Bradfo also catches up with a teammate of Kenley, rookie Matthew Lugo, who offers insight into what it's like to be traded at the deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:55
BIB on the Go: How The Mets Suddenly Have Become A Sustainable Contender
6/2/2025
Bradfo sat down with Newsday Mets Beat Writer Laura Albanese to discuss among other things, the Mets amazing turnaround last season and their ability to keep the good times rolling into this season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:17:52
Celebrating The Marriage Of Baseball And 'The Simpsons'
6/2/2025
For all you baseball fans needing to start the week with a smile on your face, you're in luck. That's because Bradfo has caught up with Alan Siegel, the author of the new book, "Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television - and America - Forever." The guys talk about how baseball played a role in the iconic television show, and how the iconic television show played a role in baseball. It's an outside-the-box conversation that is sure to educate, enlighten and certainly entertain. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:53:07
What A Difference A Year Makes For The Mets And Laura Albanese
6/1/2025
One year ago, the Mets were still considered a lost cause, having just executed a last-gasp team meeting to try and save their season. Next thing they knew, June served as a launching pad and an incredible season was reborn. Laura Albanese joined Bradfo to reflect on the turnaround, while also diving into her new existence as Mets beat writer for Newsday. There is also some great podcast talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:53
BIB on the Radio: Why Marcelo Mayer Was Ready For The Majors
5/31/2025
Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham is back with Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) on the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show, this time offering insight into why his organization believed Marcelo Mayer was ready for a promotion. The guys also talk about highly-anticipated prospect Roman Anthony, along with how the Sox view some other Top 100 prospects. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:16:13
BIB on the Go: How Abraham Toro Landed With His Big Chance With The Red Sox
5/31/2025
It's not as if Abraham Toro hasn't gotten other opportunities in the big leagues before this season. He played semi-regularly with both the Mariners (2022) and the A's (2024) before signing a minor-league deal with the Red Sox. Now he is making the most of his latest chance, excelling both offensively and defensively at first base for the Sox. Bradfo catches up with Toro to talk about playing first, why he picked Boston, and how he views the World Baseball Classic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:07:51
Presser: David Stearns On Juan Soto's Struggles & Ronny Mauricio's Hot Start In Triple-A
5/30/2025
Mets POBO David Stearns sits down with the New York Media to discuss Juan Soto's early season struggles, Ronny Mauricio's hot start at Triple-A following his rehab assignment, the Mets struggles with runners in scoring position, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:26:22
It's Time To Appreciate The Yankees' Trip To Dodger Stadium
5/30/2025
The Dodgers vs. the Yankees. Dodger Stadium. Controversy. Chaos. Bad blood. It should be the most hyped series of the young MLB season. It's why Bradfo and Alonso (West Coast Bias) are recapping the Joe Kelly-induced smack talk between the teams leading up to the World Series reunion, while also taking stock of where each team is heading into the weekend series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:05
Who Says No: We Have Paul Skenes Trade Proposals
5/30/2025
When you can talk to one of the best in the business you do it, which is why Bradfo turned to Gordo (Play Tessie) to craft two potential trade proposals for maybe the most coveted player in all of baseball, Paul Skenes. Topping it off, after Gordo offers up two teams who could deal for the star pitcher Bradfo weighs in with an idea of his own. Who says no? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:38
BIB on the Radio: Why Is Roman Anthony Still In Triple-A?
5/29/2025
Bradfo is back on the radio, this time he makes an appearance with 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI. The crew is ranting about whether Cora or Breslow are more on the hot seat, the constant juggling of positions for Kristian Campbell, why Roman Anthony is still in Worcester, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:13:24
The Great Jameson 'Jamo' Taillon
5/29/2025
The Cubs are having a memorable season, and a guy who is partly responsible for the good times is starting pitcher Jameson Taillon. The former second-overall pick catches up with Bradfo from Wrigley Field - with the smells of the Post Malone concert still lingering in the bullpen - to talk about Taillon's evolutions, lessons, and stories. It's another player you will be rooting for after listening. It's the Jamo and Bradfo Show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:28:44
MLB Power Rankings: The Phillies Are Finally Getting Some Brotherly Love
5/28/2025
Producer Evan is back, ranking the heck out of the Top 10 teams in Major League Baseball. Even though some teams have sent him some gear to sway his vote, Evan is staying strong and going with what he truly believes - even ranking four teams above his beloved Mets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:24:50
Is Mookie Betts Baseball's Most Important Player?
5/28/2025
The dynamic duo of Bradfo and Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports is back, with the two ready to dive into a couple of pressing topics: How are the Dodgers doing this, and is Mookie Betts actually the most important player in all of baseball. The guys decipher what separates the truly exceptional teams from all those clubs that are floundering in mediocrity. There is also a great round of word association! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:46:18
BIB Vault: Breakout Star Pete Crow-Armstrong Explains His Journey
5/27/2025
One of the biggest breakout stars in big league baseball this season has been Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. It's why we are resurfacing the conversation PCA had with Bradfo heading into the 2024 season, talking a lot about the people who helped shape him and how he views the never-ending learning process of being a major leaguer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:12:25
The Evolution Of Rob Refsnyder
5/27/2025
One year after contemplating retirement, Rob Refnsyder is turning in perhaps his best season, living with an OPS of over .900 for the Red Sox. The 34-year-old sits down with Bradfo to talk about the lessons learned that led him to this place. It is a rare example of how experience and skill intersect to allow for this sort of season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:29:26