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/
How Nick Martinez Landed With This Incredible Season
5/14/2026
Nick Martinez has had quite a career, going from Texas to Japan to San Diego to Cincinnati before finally landing with the Rays in Tampa Bay. Now the 35-year-old is drawing on all his experience to become one of the best starting pitchers in the young 2026 MLB season. Martinez joins Bradfo to explain how his journey shaped him and why all of a sudden he is being talked about as an American League Cy Young Award contender. 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:00:29:36
BIB on the Radio: Mike Trout Isn't Coming To Boston BUT A Big Bat Move Is Sorely Needed
5/13/2026
Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins Rich And Ken With Ted Johnson on WEEI to discuss Red Sox fans getting asked to leave over wearing brown bags over their heads, the Mike Trout to Red Sox rumors, who the Red Sox realistically could acquire, and 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:00:25:59
BIB on the Go: Tanner Banks On Life As A Reliever Trying To Get Back On Track
5/13/2026
Bradfo catches up with Phillies Reliever Tanner Banks to discuss his current lot in life, his decision to shave his mustache, the words he has written inside of his hat on the mound, and 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:00:22:07
It's A Perfect Time To Talk To Kyle Schwarber
5/13/2026
Want to hear from the hottest hitter in Major League Baseball? Well, we're here to help. Bradfo is reunited with Kyle Schwarber, the owner of home runs in each of his last five games and one of the main reasons the Phillies have found themselves right back in the playoff hunt. The guys talk about the new-look Phils, what life has been like since the change in managers, how Schwarber approached free agency, and his perspective on the Alex Cora firing. To top it off, Bradfo also catches up with a key member of the Phillies, rookie Justin Crawford, who is fantastic in reminiscing about his days as a kid running around Fenway Park thanks to his time's time in Boston. 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:00:25:08
Presser: David Stearns On Calling Up AJ Ewing & Mets Slow Start
5/12/2026
Mets POBO David Stearns met with the New York media to discuss calling up Mets top prospect AJ Ewing, how Luis Robert's injury expedited the move, if the Mets can recover from their slow start, and 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:00:13:45
BIB on the Go: Rich Hill Reacts To These Managers Getting Fired
5/12/2026
Rich Hill has a unique perspective on the firings of both Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, having lived through such turnover while playing for 14 major league teams. As part of his lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Hill explains his view of what happened, how the news was delivered, and where things might have gone wrong. To listen to the entire talk with Hill, click here. 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:00:13:20
How To Save A Season, With Rich Hill
5/12/2026
So many teams with big expectations coming into 2026 have gotten off to rough starts. That doesn't mean all hope is lost, but it would certainly behoove them to listen to a player who has been there and done that when it comes to navigating the ups and downs. That's why Rich Hill is the perfect guy to have on the podcast. The longtime big leaguer is back with Bradfo, reflecting on how some of his teams rose from the dead, while pounding the table regarding how important veteran presences in every clubhouse are. The guys even play a fun game at the end using the myriad of MLB uniforms hanging in the pitcher's closet. It's another good time with Dick Mountain. 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:00:53:11
BIB on the Go: All Eyes Are Now On George Lombard Jr.
5/11/2026
After his recent promotion from Double-A to Triple-A, George Lombard Jr. is eliciting a lot of buzz in the world of the Yankees. New York's first-round pick in 2023 has found himself on the doorstep of the major leagues at just the age of 20 years old. Bradfo caught up with Lombard Jr. to talk about his new lot in life, the advice that helped him get to this point, and expectations going forward. 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:00:08:11
The Anatomy Of Being An Interim Manager, With Chad Tracy
5/11/2026
It has been a whirlwind few weeks for Chad Tracy, having to not only take over the managerial reins of the Red Sox from Alex Cora but also guide an almost entirely new coaching staff. Tracy sits down with Bradfo to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of this introduction to life as a big league manager. It's a revealing look at a very unique existence. 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:00:20:05
BIB on the Radio: What Would It Take To Get Yordan Alvarez?
5/10/2026
Bradfo and the Play Tessie guys are back (Sammy, Gordo and Pat), this time to celebrate Mother's Day with an awesome show talking about the great game of baseball. The guys dig in on what it might take the Red Sox to trade for the likes of Yordan Alvarez ... or Francisco Lindor ... or Jorge Soler. Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham also reunites with the guys to explain how the minor leagues handle trade rumors and promotions. There is also a great motivational speech from the legend, Pedro Martinez. 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:00:52:45
Baseball Fans Aren't Boring: From A Passion To An Actual Profession
5/10/2026
Kaylee Kowalksi is one of millions of baseball fans who fell in love with the game at a very young age. But she is also the perfect example of what can happen if you never let that passion go and follow it all the way to an actual profession. From in-game host to digital content manager to soon-to-be Baseball Isn't Boring podcaster, Kaylee's story and enthusiasm are worth a listen. 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:00:31:29
BIB on the Go: David Ross Talks About Lessons Learned
5/9/2026
David Ross had a really good run as manager of the Cubs, and now he can sit back and reflect on lessons learned how the whole experience shaped him. Ross sits down with Bradfo to offer next-level insight into how he views the manager's seat. To listen to the entire podcast with David, click here. 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:00:10:38
2-Minute Grill: Payton Tolle Knows What Actor Should Play Him
5/9/2026
Bradfo is back with another quick conversation with Payton Tolle. This time, two key subjects are touched on: 1. Who the Red Sox rookie thinks should play him in a movie; and 2. What was the biggest difference in dominating the Tigers in his last start. It's always a good time with Tolle, and this is no exception. 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:00:05:06
BIB on the Go: From Harvard Tour Guide To Lockdown Rays Reliever
5/9/2026
Hunter Bigge checks off all the boxes for our podcast. He's a good major league baseball player, excelling out of the Rays' bullpen. He has an electric personality. And he was a tour guide at Harvard. Bradfo catches up with Hunter to not only talk about how this pitcher from California landed in the Ivy Leagues, but, more importantly, the ins and outs of being a tour guide during his time at Harvard. It's a good time with a really good pitcher. 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:00:08:47
BIB on the Go: David Ross Weighs In On The Red Sox Chaos
5/8/2026
When it comes to the recent turnover with the Red Sox, both in the manager's seat and the coaching staff, David Ross has a unique perspective. He understands the market very well, having won a World Series in Boston. And he also realizes how things can go astray when it comes to being perceived as the right guy for the job, having been fired as the Cubs' manager. As part of his conversation with Bradfo, Ross explains how he viewed the news coming regarding the Red Sox. To listen to the entire sit-down, click here. 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:00:07:02
BIB on the Go: The Evolution Of Chandler Simpson
5/8/2026
Bradfo catches up with Rays Outfielder Chandler Simpson to discuss his approach at the plate, his second chance in the Major Leagues, the art of the bunt, and 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:00:10:17
David Ross Is Back
5/8/2026
David Ross is telling his story. What happened with his departure from the Cubs? Why was he out of the public eye for so long? What lessons did he learn during his time as a big league manager? What does the future hold for the former catcher? It's all asked and answered in another sit-down with Bradfo and Rossy. 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:00:31:12
BIB on the Radio: Are These Chad Tracy Red Sox Different?
5/7/2026
Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins the Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss Chad Tracy's Red Sox, Willson Contreras' comments about young players, Roman Anthony's injury concerns, and 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:00:14:49
BIB Notes: The Impact of the Skubal & Correa Injuries
5/7/2026
The Play Tessie guys (Pat, Gordo and Sammy) are all about the news of the week, which isn't hard to uncover this time around. Stars like Tarik Skubal and Carlos Correa are going down left and right. Which means it's time for the crew to dissect how these massive injuries impact the Tigers and Astros chances at making it to October and Framber Valdez's latest temper tantrum. 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:00:44:01
MLB Power Rankings: Is There Any Stopping The Braves?
5/7/2026
Producer Evan is back with another MLB Power Rankings, with this one loaded up with teams from the National League Central. Evan and Bradfo identify some teams you should keep an eye on, along with some Evan-isms that keep popping up. Also, there is a boatload of BIB merch in this one. 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:00:51:06