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You all know baseball --- you hear the good, the bad, the ugly. . . Bret Boone tells you what it's really like, from behind the curtains.

Bret Boone


    • Sep 18, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 1,259 EPISODES

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    The Boone Podcast is a fantastic show hosted by the charismatic and likeable Bret Boone. As a former professional baseball player, Boone brings a unique perspective to the podcast, offering his insights and stories from his time on and off the field. The podcast features an array of interesting guests, including athletes, managers, and other notable figures in the sports world. Each episode is filled with great stories that keep listeners engaged and always wanting more.

    One of the best aspects of The Boone Podcast is Bret Boone himself. His smooth and charming personality shines through as he conducts interviews and engages in conversations with his guests. He has an incredible ability to make each guest feel comfortable, leading to authentic and genuine conversations that are both entertaining and informative. Boone's knowledge of the game and his experiences growing up around baseball add depth to each episode.

    Additionally, the guests featured on The Boone Podcast are top-notch. From legendary players to current athletes, each guest brings their own unique perspectives and stories to share. Whether it's hearing about iconic moments in baseball history or gaining insights into the mindset of elite athletes, every episode offers something special for fans of the sport. The podcast also delves into personal anecdotes and experiences, giving listeners a deeper understanding of the individuals behind the fame.

    However, one potential downside of The Boone Podcast is that it may predominantly cater to baseball enthusiasts. While this is not necessarily a negative aspect for fans of the sport, those who are less familiar with baseball or not interested in sports may find it less engaging or relatable. It would be beneficial for the show to occasionally venture into other topics or feature guests from different backgrounds to appeal to a broader audience.

    In conclusion, The Boone Podcast is a must-listen for any baseball fan or anyone interested in engaging conversations with captivating guests. Bret Boone's hosting skills combined with his wealth of knowledge about the game make each episode enjoyable from start to finish. With great storytelling and interesting perspectives, the podcast leaves listeners wanting more. Whether you want to relive iconic moments in baseball history or gain insights into the lives of athletes, The Boone Podcast has it all.



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    Latest episodes from The Boone Podcast

    Boonie Bite: Down Memory Lane With Rick Rizz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 12:00


    Bret Boone and Rick Rizz reminisce on a legendary MLB career as they talk about the his best stories from being a broadcaster for decades.

    Boonie Bite: When Can You Feel It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 22:42


    Bret Boone and Rick Rizz discuss when the long-time broadcaster knew it was going to be time to move-on from the game. Boonie also gives Rick some tips on retirement.

    Rick Rizz Discusses When It's Time To Hang 'Em Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 38:17


    Bret Boone is joined by friend of the program, and legendary Seattle Mariners broadcaster, Rick Rizz. Boonie and Rick reminisce on some of the best moments of Rick's career, while also having that tough convo of when you know it's time to walk away.

    Boonie Bite: I Never Thought I'd Be This Passionate About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 14:45


    Bret Boone and Brad Ausmus talk about how getting into coaching can bring out a different level of passion for the game that even playing didn't bring out.

    Boonie Bite: Living Up To The Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 9:51


    Bret Boone and Brad Ausmus talk about what it's like coaching for the expectations of New York and how Aaron Boone is closer to those expectations this season than people realize.

    Should Aaron Boone Get Manager Of The Year Consideration?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 37:48


    Bret Boone sits down with Yankees bench coach, Brad Ausmus. Bret & Brad discuss the small, but important jobs that bench and assistant coaches have, how they feel about the playoff format in the new ear and why Aaron Boone should be getting more praise than he's getting.

    The First Taste Of The Big Leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 15:18


    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego and chats with the guys about his experiences first being called up to the Big Leagues. Then, they address the headlines Jazz Chisholm made with his stolen base against the Red Sox.

    Boonie Bite: How College Gameday Has Become A Saturday Staple

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 17:03


    Bret Boone chats with College Gameday host, Rece Davis, as the two talk about how significant the show has become to the College Football World.

    Boonie Bite: How Do We Fix The Portal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 24:41


    Bret Boone and Rece Davis come up with some possible solutions to the landscape of college football currently with some amendments to the transfer portal. Rece then reveals who he thinks is the team to beat in each of the big conferences.

    Kicking Off College Football With Rece Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 42:14


    Bret Boone turns his attention away from baseball for an episode as he's joined by College Gameday Host, Rece Davis. Boonie & Rece get into all things NCAA Football. From the biggest storylines, to how Rece would fix the transfer portal, to who he thinks will win the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and ACC Conferences.

    Boonie Bites: The Real Home Run Hitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 15:54


    Bret Boone and Greg Amsinger reminisce on one of Boonie's most special moments as a player. Then, they get into the situation with the Diamondbacks and Ketel Marté. Did they handle the situation correctly?

    Boonie Bites: Why Instincts Always Outdoes Analyics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 15:01


    Bret Boone and Greg Amsinger discuss the qualities that pure instincts bring to the game that analytics can't replicate and why that is more valuable than numbers.

    Analytics Or Instincts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 42:53


    Bret Boone is joined by MLB Insider and host for MLB Network, Greg Amsinger. Greg & Boonie reminisce on Bret's Home Run Derby experience, how the Diamond Backs are handling the Ketel Marté situation and Greg breaks down his iconic rankings system.

    Boonie Bite: Ozzie In The Rafters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 17:32


    Bret Boone and Ozzie Guillen relive the day he was enshrined in White Sox Immortality and all the teammates and former players who showed up to support a legend.

    Boonie Bite: Play The Game Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 13:44


    Bret Boone and Ozzie Guillen talk about the biggest difference they say in today's game versus back in the day. They say it's the little things that end up mattering in the end.

    Ozzie Guillen Shows Apprecation For Both Chicago Baseball Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 42:17


    Bret Boone is joined by former teammate, Skipper, and Chicago White Sox All-Time Great, Ozzie Guillen. Boonie & Ozzie discuss his number being retired by the White Sox, his love for both Chicago baseball teams and if Ozzie the player would like to play for Ozzie the Manager.

    Boonie Bite: Albert Pujols - Mr. Do It All

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 16:56


    Bret Boone and Albert Pujols discuss the many different hats Pujols still wears when it comes to the game of baseball and how he's far from stepping away from the game.

    Boonie Bite: Who Are The Top Teams In Baseball?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 13:28


    Bret Boone and Albert Pujols discuss who currently should be considered the top teams in baseball. Additionally, they discuss which teams might already be looking forward to the offseason...

    Albert Puljos Breaks Down The Generations Of Hitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 54:11


    Bret Boone sits down with one of the best hitters of all time, Albert Puljols, who explains the biggest difference in hitting from the different generations of baseball he experienced in the MLB. They also talk about which teams are the best in baseball, and which teams can't wait for the offseaoson already.

    Boonie Bite: The Trade The Broke The Camel's Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 9:19


    Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds break down all the implications of the Dodgers blockbuster trade for Tarik Skubal at the MLB Trade Deadline. However, one of those ramifications may not be a lockout like many expect...

    Boonie Bite: MLB Trade Deadline Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 10:58


    Bret Boone and Harold Reynolds name their biggest MLB Trade Deadline winners - besides the Los Angeles Dodgers, of course.

    Harold Reynolds On If The Dodgers Just Caused A Lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 33:05


    Bret Boone is joined by MLB Insider and former teammate, Harold Reynolds, as they discuss the blockbuster move by the Dogers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Did Los Angeles just catapult the MLB towards a lockout next year? Then, they talk about the other winners at the trade deadline before diving specifically into if the Yankees did all they needed to to make another run.

    Boonie Bite: Who Will Be Sellers At The Trade Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 13:51


    Bret Boone and Jim Bowden discuss which MLB teams will, or should be, the biggest sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline early next week.

    Boonie Bite: Who Will Be Buyers At The Trade Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 11:20


    Bret Boone and Jim Bowden discuss which MLB teams will, or should be, the biggest buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline early next week.

    The Trade Deadline Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 35:26


    Bret Boone is joined by former MLB GM and current insider for CBS Sports, Jim Bowden. Bret and Jim talk MLB trade deadline and who will be the biggest buyers and biggest sellers at the beginning of next week.

    How Has Umpiring Changed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 12:11


    Bret Boone hops back on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to chat with his guys on the "Ben & Woods Show." Today, they talk about Boonie's history with ejections and how umpiring has changed from his day to the current game.

    Boonie Bites: Who Really Was Pete Rose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 14:21


    Bret Boone and Pete Rose Jr. have a chat about Pete Rose, the real person off the field. Junior says his IQ traveled way beyond the baseball field.

    Boonie Bites: The Hit King's Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 20:50


    Bret Boone and Pete Rose Jr. peel back the curtain into some of the little tricks-of-the-trade that Pete Rose used to use that would always help to either stay on track or get back on track at the plate.

    Pete Rose Jr. Explains The Hit King's Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 57:28


    Bret Boone is joined by former teammate, long-time friend and son of the Baseball All-Time Hits Leader, Pete Rose Jr. Boonie and Pete reminisce on times spent growing up in Major League dugouts and Pete gives some insight into the mindset that made the late, great Pete Rose one of the best hitters ever.

    Memories of All-Star Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 29:01


    Bret Boone joins Zach Gelb from WFAN in New York as he reminisces on his fondest memories of MLB All-Star Weekend from his playing days. Then, they preview a big upcoming matchup between the Yankees and the Dodgers that has all sorts of storylines.

    An All-Star Conversation With Boomer Esiason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 44:01


    Bret Boone is joined by 3x Pro-Bowler and 1988 NFL MVP, Boomer Esiason, who is completely tapped into the MLB - and more specifically, the Yankees. Bret & Boomer discuss the temperature of the Yankees fanbase currently, which professional league does the All-Star festivities the best and what the All-Time great is most proud of.

    Boonie Bites: Did US Soccer Hook The Casual Fan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 23:32


    Bret Boone chats with Ben & Woods about the hype that the US Men's Soccer team brought to the coutnry for their brief run...but will the attention stay?

    No Team Is Standing Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 16:32


    Bret Boone chats with 105.3 The Game in Dallas to talk about the struggles the Rangers are still going through. Boonie says no team in the AL has really separated themselves yet.

    Bret Boone The Soccer Star?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 15:24


    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to talk MLB and some World Cup. Bret even reveals how we almost saw him on the pitch instead of the baseball diamond.

    Players Today Are Different, But For The Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 58:06


    Bret Boone sits down with some familiar friends - Ben Higgins and Steven Woods from "Ben & Woods" radio show on 97.3 The Fan in San Diego. Boonie & the gang discuss whether the US Men's Soccer team brought a new level of interest in the US. Then, they the difference in mentality from players back in the day, to players of this generation.

    If You Can Play Shortstop Here, You Can Play Anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 13:33


    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Game in San Diego to talk about the revolving changes to the Padres infield and if those changes will bring wis to San Diego.

    Boonie Bites: Dusty Baker's All-Time Charisma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 9:15


    Bret Boone chats with MLB Great, Dusty Baker, about his infectious personality and how it's one of the most memorable in Baseball.

    Boonie Bites: Dusty Doesn't Like Where The Game Is Headed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 18:51


    Bret Boone and Dusty Baker chat about the changes in the game since Dusty has gone from player, to coach, to executive. But change isn't always good...

    Dusty Baker Says Bring Back Real Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 43:56


    Bret Boone reconnects with a long-time friend, Dusty Baker. The two discuss Dusty's new book, where his all-time great personality came from and he even gives his perspective on how the game has changed with his role with the Giants.

    Quick Hits: The AL Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 3:45


    Bret Boone gives his quick-hitting thoughts on why the American League as a whole seems to be struggling with only a few teams prospering.

    Is It Time To Blow It Up In Texas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 14:46


    Bret Boone joins 105.3 The Fan in Dallas as the struggles for his old team are not getting any better. Is it time for a restart for the Texas Rangers?

    Did Jazz Chisholm Get The Message?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 14:14


    Bret Boone joins the guys at 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to give his perspective on one of the hottest topics in Baseball - as his Brother and Yankees Manager, Aaron Boone, had to straighten one of his stars out after a questionable decision.

    Who Will Buyers Or Sellers At The Trade Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 63:10


    Bret Boone is joined by Bryan Hoch, Yankees reporter for MLB. They discuss just how far ahead of the rest of the American League the Yankees are and if they should be big buyers at the Trade Deadline. Also, they debate Tarik Skubal's movement and if the Tigers should hold onto to their star pitcher.

    Turning 2: A Boone Family Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 44:13


    Bret Boone and Rich Herrera are back with another "Turning 2" episode. This time, Boonie is joined by his kids as Savannah, Judah and Isaiah Boone join the podcast to talk about the latest achievements from all of the Boone descendents.

    Has The Hope Shifted In San Francisco?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 23:04


    Bret Boone hops on 95.7 The Game in San Francisco to talk about the Giants terrible start to the season. However, with a dramatic win last week, are things looking up in San Fran?

    Should The Rangers Be Buyers Or Sellers At The Deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 15:05


    Bret Boone hops on 105.3 The Fan in San Diego, but not to talk Padres. This time, he takes a look at his former squad, the Texas Rangers, and answers if they should be buyers or sellers at this year's MLB Trade Deadline.

    Has Baseball Culture Shifted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 73:49


    Bret Boone sits down with one of the most feared hitters of the 90's, Albert Belle, who discusses some of the biggest cultural shifts he's seen in the game from his time till now.

    Do The Padres Need A New Approach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 15:00


    Bret Boone sits down with 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to try and dissect the Padres offensive struggles. Is it time for a new approach at the plate?

    The Pittsburgh Pirates' Secret Weapon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 60:32


    Bret Boone is joined by one of the most respected coaches in the MLB, Tony Beasley, who shares some insight about his Pirates, what makes him so great as a bench and base coach, and if he sees Managing in Boonie's future.

    Turning 2: Which Generation Of Ball Players Is The Toughest?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 47:28


    Beret Boone is joined again by his co-host, Rich Herrera, for this episode of Turning 2. Today, Boonie & Rich get into a discussion on the different generations of baseball players and if one ear is "tougher" than the rest. They also talk about celebrating in baseball, Boonie's singing skills and more.

    Can You Or Can You Cannot Celebrate?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 14:55


    Bret Boone hops on 97.3 The Fan to discuss some comments made by the Brewers manager, after one of his pitchers taunted an opposing dugout. Is there still no place for celebration in the game?

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