Podcast appearances and mentions of Joey Votto

The Adult Improver Series returns to welcome back an accomplished guest. Kyle Boddy is the founder of Driveline Baseball, an influential company that provides training and performance guidance for professional and aspiring baseball players. Despite the demands of running a company and raising a family, Kyle values chess as a hobby and makes plenty of time for it. When I first interviewed Kyle in 2022, he was rated below 1000 USCF, but was working diligently and had a long-term hope of reaching USCF 2000. Four years later, he has stuck with it and made considerable progress, recently reaching a new peak of nearly 1550 USCF. In this follow-up, we discuss: Why he still loves openings, and how studying them deeply has given him a competitive advantage against many higher-rated opponents. How he combines old-school, analog training methods with sophisticated uses of AI and chess technology. The parallels he sees between improving at physical pursuits like baseball and improving at chess. The immense value he gains from being part of a vibrant chess community in the Pacific Northwest. It is inspiring to see Kyle's continued dedication to chess, and I look forward to following his continued progress in the coming years. 0:00- Intro Join the Perpetual Chess Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/c/perpetualchess Join the free discord:  https://discord.gg/hN3CJsbGn More on the Adult Improver Series: Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/75Uoqz2BoRt2IiTCeOfuky?si=8fda103624514126 Website: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adultimprover Check out our sponsor,  Claude Co-work at Claude.ai/chess 04:22 Kyle Boddy joins 06:05 What keeps Kyle playing and improving? 07:36 Switching to 1.e4 and open games Mentioned: Anand-Nunn 1990 https://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1018185 08:43 Why Kyle still loves studying openings 10:45 How Kyle actually studies openings 12:12 Studying games blindfolded 16:00 How Kyle uses AI for chess 18:19 Engines, Maia Chess and practical preparation 20:34 Kyle's tournament routine 24:19 How he trains tactics 26:48 Building a new opening repertoire 29:42 Daily chess habits 30:49 The importance of a chess community 34:17 Tournament chess in Seattle and beyond 35:20 Aging and adult chess improvement 37:45 Kyle's path toward 1800-2000 40:11 Improving at endgames 42:50 Understanding vs. memorizing openings 44:35 The Joey Votto chess bet 45:33 Chess's popularity among pro athletes 47:05 How much Kyle studies chess Can Adults Improve at Chess by NM Todd Bryant https://www.chess.com/article/view/can-adults-improve-at-chess 50:22 Blogging, AI and hiding your prep 52:53 Baseball vs. chess improvement 55:46 Will Kyle still be playing at 50?  56:00- Thanks to Kyle for joining and sharing his inspiring progress- follow his blog here: https://www.kyleboddy.com/blog/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some fun antics at Mets games, a guy named Tugboat, what Joey Votto wants to be when he grows up, an idea for what the players should do during the lockout, MLB remains quiet on ICE abducting a Padres coach, there's some money crimes around the Dodgers, and more proof that TERFs don't know ball. Go to patreon.com/battingaround to get access to bonus episodes (new one coming tomorrow) and support the show.

The guys analyze the Texas Rangers' offensive struggles and the historic odds stacked against them as they push for a postseason spot during Jacob deGrom's return. They explore the technical mastery of hitting with insights from Joey Votto and Ted Williams before shifting to a heated breakdown of Dan Orlovsky's latest NFL quarterback traits list. The discussion also covers Moderna's potential cancer breakthrough and the emergence of AI in radio broadcasting.

Today's Sports Daily covers how to enter my Survivor contest and pay for your entry (finally got answers), what some of the pots have been in my other pool I've played for 20 years, & a Vlad Guerrero breakdown by former Red Joey Votto is excellent. Music written by Bill Conti & Allee Willis (Casablanca Records/Universal Music Group)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trace Fowler and Nick Kirby briefly recap another ugly Cincinnati Reds game and then discuss Noelvi Marte being optioned, Terry Francona's comments on Marte and Joey Votto saying he wants to be the Reds GM on the MLB Network.   Chatterbox Reds LIVE Postgame on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lK7ghd79WM&pp=0gcJCRMMAYcqIYzv    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING: Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522    Chatterbox Reds Sponsors: Braxton is the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Cincinnati Reds. Get more information at braxtonbrewing.com.  Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: http://richterphillips.com/chatterbox The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars   Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440    

Everybody around you says the same thing: get your kid into travel baseball now, or he falls behind forever. Matt Hannaford spent 25 years as an agent, and his answer starts with one question most parents never ask.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Travel baseball is a tool, not a verdict. It can be expensive and worth it, demanding and worth it. What decides which outcome you get is why you're playing in the first place. This episode answers three questions parents actually sent in. When does an 11-year-old need travel baseball? How you tell a broken program from a bad experience? Whether a nine-year-old who plays a year-round schedule is starting too early. Matt walks through what to protect at each age: development from 9 to 14, competition at 14 to 16, exposure at 16 to 18. He explains why one bad season is not proof the whole system failed you, and how to vet a new program without getting sold the same story twice.   EPISODE SUMMARY Matt Hannaford and producer Mike open on a follow-up to their travel baseball episode, where Matt argued the whole thing is a tool a family either uses well or wastes. Parents wrote back with real situations, and this Q&A works through three of them. Whitney in Fort Collins has an 11-year-old in rec ball and keeps hearing he'll never catch up if he doesn't jump to travel now. Matt's answer: at 11, a D1 scholarship isn't on the table yet, so that can't be the reason. What travel baseball does at that age is show you where your son stands and give the development pieces a place to grow. Go to events, but go for the right reason, not because everyone else is going. Hector in Albuquerque did one year of travel baseball, called it a money grab, and his wife is ready to quit for good. Matt draws the line between a broken program and a bad choice. One or two disappointing events isn't enough time to judge. A full season with no development plan you were promised is. He warns against jumping to the next team just because it promises a higher likelihood to send players to D1, since the program may have had little to do with those commitments. Denise in Savannah has a nine-year-old already being recruited for a year-round schedule and worries about cost and burnout. Matt reframes the worth-it question: decide what would make it worth it for your family, then build around it. Mix a national tournament with regional ones so a young player gets real competition without being thrown to the wolves. Protect his joy for the game, but don't protect him from failure. Matt closes with Michael Jordan getting cut, Wayne Gretzky's missed shots, and his former client Joey Votto, who learned to climb out of failure at every level. The obstacle is the way through.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Travel baseball as a tool 3:28 — Whitney: does an 11-year-old fall behind 4:23 — Get clear on why you're playing 9:35 — Overcoming other parents' pressure 14:00 — Hector: broken program or bad team 14:40 — How much time a program earns 23:21 — Denise: is nine too early 23:56 — Protect the joy, not from failure 30:31 — Jordan, Gretzky, and Joey Votto   Have a travel baseball question you don't know who to ask. Send it to matt@mostvaluableagent.com. Matt reads every email and answers families directly, even the ones that don't make it on air. If this one helped you, pass it to a family who needs it.   Email your question: matt@mostvaluableagent.com   #TravelBaseball #YouthBaseball #BaseballParents #PlayerDevelopment #MVAPodcast

Guests: Canadian baseball great Joey Votto, Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez and pitcher Spencer Miles This week in Deep Left Field, the Blue Jays are on a roll and have closed to within a game and a half of a playoff spot thanks to five wins in their last six games. We talk to the Jays' "Captain Clutch," Andres Gimenez, about how he seems to elevate his game to produce in big spots, and to Rule 5 rookie Spencer Miles about notching his first big-league save Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox. And we are thrilled to have Joey Votto join us for a wide-ranging conversation about his post-retirement life, how he worked to become one of the greatest hitters Canada has ever produced and what he thinks has gone wrong with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season. All that, plus your thoughts in the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!

Wick Terrell of our sister site Red Reporter is back this season to talk all things Red. After a lackluster trade deadline and a lot of injuries, Wick's high hopes of the Reds having a good season have dissipated. Wick and Chrystal talked about what's new with the Reds and previewed the series — with keys to win, fears, and that speedy Elly De La Cruz. They also were reminded of Eloy Jiménez undergoing emergency surgery in Cincy, theorized on if Marge Schott and Pete Rose cursed the Reds, and how wonderful Joey Votto is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us Fan MailJoin us for a wide-ranging chat with George Vogel, legendary Cincinnati sports journalist and Reds enthusiast. From his early fandom and iconic players to a firsthand account of historic Reds moments, George shares insights and stories from decades of covering Cincinnati sports.In this episode: George's childhood baseball memories and early Reds fandom Favorite Reds players from Johnny Bench to Kyle Schwarber Reminiscences of managerial legends Pete Rose and Lou Piniella Behind-the-scenes stories of how George broke into sports journalism Celebrating key Reds moments like Tom Browning's perfect game and Pete Rose's return The legendary "most memorable visit" to Reds games Personal reflections on the Reds' decision-making and uniform choices Fun categories: favorite Reds head of hair, go-to ballpark foods, and most intimidating players George's take on Reds rivals he despises His favorite baseball movies and dream team scenarios TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) – Welcome and introduction to George Vogel (01:11) – George's first memories of Reds and baseball fandom (03:39) – Favorite Reds players and how their legacies impacted him (07:36) – Interactions with Reds managers and insights into Pete Rose and Lou Piniella (10:24) – How George started in broadcasting and his early career path (13:46) – Memorable moments from George's career covering Reds and Cincinnati sports (19:20) – Redirecting a historical Reds decision with the “time machine” question (21:52) – Reds rivalries and players he truly despises (23:44) – Designing a Reds Mount Rushmore (25:42) – Creating a Reds fantasy dinner party lineup (28:12) – Players George wishes to see in Reds uniform (29:48) – Favorite ballpark foods and game-day snacks (30:42) – The night George remembers where he was for Tom Browning's perfect game (36:08) – George's favorite baseball movies (38:15) – Best Reds uniform design and the iconic look (39:35) – Backup players George admires (42:25) – Most memorable Reds moments with fans and the city (45:57) – The nicest Reds players George has met (46:53) – Players he'd want on his bench in a brawl (49:37) – Top Reds hairdo and the wildest player nicknames (48:35) – Race around the bases: Sanders, Hamilton, or De La Cruz (50:46) – George's reflections on his retirement and future plans RESOURCES & LINKS: Johnny Bench profile (example placeholder) Kyle Schwarber on MLB* Tom Browning's perfect game highlights* Reds Uniform History* Sean Casey - Reds Player Profile* Major League Baseball Movie — "Major League"* Trevor Hoffman "Hell's Bells" Walk-Up* Cincinnati Sports Hall of Fame (example placeholder) CONNECT WITH GEORGE: Twitter (hypothetical) LinkedIn (hypothetical) ENJOYED THE SHOW? Subscribe for more Cincinnati sports stories, deep dives, and legendary moments with fans and insiders.#Reds #CincinnatiSports #BaseballHistory #Podcast Jack thanks the listeners

On Monday's show: Bengals training camp is almost here. The clock is ticking for Joe Burrow. And seven months later, is it hard to believe that the Bengals are doing what they're doing at linebacker. Plus, Spencer Steer's injury and its impact on the trade deadline, Nick Krall betting the odds, and is Joey Votto already baseball's best TV analyst? Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger And YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMoEggerShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Steer's injury hurts. Or maybe it doesn't hurt as much as you think. The most important chapter of Joe Burrow's career starts now. Joey Votto is as good at TV as he was a hitting. And Zac Taylor speaks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer Steer's injury hurts. Or maybe it doesn't hurt as much as you think. The most important chapter of Joe Burrow's career starts now. Joey Votto is as good at TV as he was a hitting. And Zac Taylor speaks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's show: Bengals training camp is almost here. The clock is ticking for Joe Burrow. And seven months later, is it hard to believe that the Bengals are doing what they're doing at linebacker. Plus, Spencer Steer's injury and its impact on the trade deadline, Nick Krall betting the odds, and is Joey Votto already baseball's best TV analyst? Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger And YouTube: youtube.com/@TheMoEggerShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every coach says they want more leaders. But most are picturing the wrong level entirely.JP Nerbun, Betsy Butterick, and Nate Sanderson unpack Level 3 leadership, the one-to-one relational work that has to exist before Level 4 (leading the whole team) ever works, including the Joey Votto story of a star player who took up Spanish and improv classes just to become a better teammate.Whether you've got a team full of quiet glue players or you're still waiting for someone to step up, this conversation will change how you look for leadership on your roster.Chapters(00:00) Intro(02:35) Level 3 vs Level 4, defined(08:33) Leading a team vs leading people(10:42) The glue player nobody calls a leader(15:19) When leadership feels inauthentic(20:15) The soup metaphor(23:26) Skip the template, find the belief(32:18) What coaches get wrong on calling out(36:49) Walk your own talk first(39:58) The six parts of Level 3(42:29) Reframing fear before hard talks(45:54) Four beliefs that block feedbackTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."The problem with hard conversations isn't not knowing the template. The problem is the belief system that gets in the way of actually changing the behavior."- J.P. Nerbun"One group calls it 'called out.' The other group calls the exact same thing, a coach stopping practice to single out an athlete, 'called up.' It depends on the relationship."- Betsy Butterick"Rizzo said he got called out by Ross more than a few times, and every single time he walked away feeling like the guy loved him."- Nate Sanderson2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: On a scale of 1 to 10, how comfortable are you calling out a teammate when they're below the standard? What belief is keeping you from a 10?Q2: Think of one teammate you'd call out without hesitation, and one you wouldn't. What's actually different about those two relationships?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Culture Captain by JP NerbunThe book behind this episode's framework, breaking down the four levels of leadership from knowing yourself to leading the whole team.Visit tocculture.com hereKey TakeawaysLevel three is the leadership skill coaches actually need, not level fourBeing a great teammate makes you a better performer, not a distraction from itDon't let "that's just who I am" become the end of the conversationCalling out and calling up are often the exact same behaviorMost athletes aren't missing a script, they're stuck on a beliefThe best challengers spend the other fifty-one weeks building connectionsGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach, community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Blake Murphy is joined by FanGraphs' Michael Baumann to discuss the All-Star events and provides an overview of 2026 MLB Draft talent pool. Afterwards, Kansas City Royals field co-ordinator Scott Thorman (29:36) discusses his Canadian roots, role with the Royals, and his reaction to learning he was a role model for Joey Votto. Baseball America's Carlos Collazo (50:04) evaluates which teams had good drafts, Toronto's new prospects and Brendan Lawson, who's projected to be the No.1 prospect in the 2027 MLB Draft. Lastly, Bradford William Davis (1:20:42) of readeyeblack.com talks about how MLB baseball has changed, ways sports games are getting worse and more.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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DV takes your calls after the Dodgers fall to the Dbacks, 4-1. Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Tucker address the media. Joey Votto gives perspective on Shohei Ohtani's greatness. Freddie Freeman talks about going viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DV takes your calls after the Dodgers fall to the Dbacks, 4-1. Emmet Sheehan and Kyle Tucker address the media. Joey Votto gives perspective on Shohei Ohtani's greatness. Freddie Freeman talks about going viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Friday's edition of Quick Hits, Nick and Jonathan discuss the viral billboard welcoming Travis Kelce to the Cleveland Guardians and debate the mystery donor's identity. They break down the Spurs' performance in the NBA playoffs before laughing about Joey Votto's sushi chef training in Japan. The dialogue concludes with a critique of J.J. Watt's New York City vacation and a bizarre media interaction involving Drake Maye. 01:08 - Travis Kelce Guardians Rumors 03:48 - NBA Playoff Review 06:24 - Joey Votto Sushi Course 11:26 - J.J. Watt Boys Trip 15:23 - Drake Maye Media Question

Twitter baseball personality Not Gaetti joins Jim to break down the HOF candidacy of former MLB first baseman Will Clark. First, they cover how Clark had no real weaknesses on a baseball diamond and how he would have been able to perform in any era in baseball history (6:30). Next, they discuss Clark's masterful perormance in the 1989 NLCS against the Chicago Cubs, how his career numbers easily trump Kirby Puckett, and how Clark compares against other Hall of Fame hopefuls who manned 1st base like Paul Goldschmidt and Joey Votto (18:02). Finally, they dig into just how clutch Clark actually was (56:22), before making a final call on whether or not they believe Clark deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (1:06:20).

Kevin Gergel played at Georgia Tech, became an All-American catcher at Kennesaw State, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners — and saw his pro career end almost before it really began. So when his son Kellan was four years old and starting T-ball, Kevin and his wife Teal created their philosophy that has shaped every decision they've made around travel baseball ever since:  The goal was not to raise the best 8-year-old on the field. The goal was to raise the best 18-year-old. That philosophy changed how they approached travel baseball, development, exposure, pressure, failure, and the parent-player relationship. In this episode, Matt Hannaford sits down with Kevin and Kellan Gergel for a real conversation about what most baseball families are missing: the long game. Because exposure is not the goal. Exposure is the byproduct of becoming the kind of player worth watching.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - The philosophy Kevin and Teal built their decisions around — and why it reshaped everything they did from T-ball through high school - Why Matt argues that exposure is a byproduct, not a goal — and how most travel ball parents are getting things backwards  - The moment Kevin realized that trying to fix his son's batting stance was the wrong approach - 90% of players say the mental game is the most important part of baseball — but how much of their time spent training actually reflects that - Austin Riley's 2019: didn't make the Big League team out of spring training, but despite that, hit 15 home runs in three weeks in AAA, called up, hit 9 more in his first 18 big league games and then hit a wall forcing him to make an adjustment   Kellan is 15, stands six-foot-one, and plays for the East Cobb Mariners — one of the most talent-dense travel areas in the country. His coach Kenny Falk played at Kennesaw State with Kevin, got drafted by the Tigers as a AAA closer, and runs the program on a development-first, blue-collar philosophy. Kellan wants to play college baseball. His current goals are velocity on the mound, driving the ball harder at the plate, and working his way from JV to varsity at Blessed Trinity in Roswell — the same program where Joseph Contreras, the senior who pitched for Team Brazil at the WBC and got Aaron Judge to ground into a broken-bat double play, throws bullpens next to him.  Matt walks Kellan through the mental exercise he ran at an event in San Diego with high performance coach Johan Martinez Khalilian — asking a parent of a player to name a complaint, then tracing the complaint back to the underlying vision. Kellan deflects it in a way that tells Matt everything he needs to know: this kid already has the frame most pro athletes spend years trying to build. Matt learns of Kevin's nightly ritual when Kellan was young — telling him "you have what it takes, you have what it takes" — and the parallel humble huddle the family built around it.  The conversation also touches on an unusual family lineage. Kellan's mother Teal is the daughter of Dusty Rhodes and the sister of Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Undisputed Champion. Kevin walks through what his brother-in-law's "undesirable to undeniable" mindset has meant for how Kellan thinks about betting on himself — and why the family's grounding in faith, family, and work has held up across three very different sports at three very different levels.  Matt closes with a rapid-fire round. When he asks Kevin to finish the sentence "my biggest fear for him on the baseball field is..." Kevin's answer is the line that frames the whole episode: my biggest fear is that he'll feel like he has to perform. I've already had more joy watching him play than I will ever need.   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is the president and CEO of Aligned Sports Agency and the host of the Most Valuable Agent podcast. Over 25+ years he has negotiated more than $2 billion in MLB contracts, representing Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Austin Riley, and Liam Hendriks, with prior exposure to Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and Trevor Hoffman. He gives you the insider playbook on college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions.   LINKS & RESOURCES https://www.aligndsports.com/  https://eastcobbbaseball.com/teams/  Watch Next: https://youtu.be/S9tGzT3foYM   #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #MLBDraft #YouthSports #MostValuableAgent  

Almost every pro baseball player Matt Hannaford represents has the same wound — and it traces back to their relationship with their dad. In this live event, MLB agent Matt Hannaford and high performance coach Jo Martinez Killian sit down with parents and young athletes to walk through the pattern Joe has seen in nearly every major league locker room he's ever worked in, and what actually breaks the cycle before it starts. Subscribe to the channel for the insider playbook on what pro scouts, agents, and performance coaches actually see in elite players — and what most parents get wrong long before the draft conversation ever happens.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why Norway produces more elite athletes per capita than any country in the world — and the sports rules they enforce before age 13 - The three-word reframe that took one of Matt's clients from AA to a home run on his first major league pitch - How to turn a complaint into a vision you both agree on — the exact script - The difference between expectations and agreements, and why expectations are a pathway to resentment - Why "I don't wanna see my kid struggle" is the instinct that steals the one thing they actually need from you   Matt reads a letter from the father of a division one SEC pitcher with a zero ERA who is draft-eligible — a letter that made Matt call Joe the same day and say we have to do this live. The dad writes that his son, at 20, told him flat out he cannot relax around him anymore because every conversation turns into criticism. The dad's response is the line that frames the entire episode: there are times I wish he would just step away from baseball so he can feel how much I love him and how it has nothing to do with performance. Jo breaks down the framework he uses with pro athletes across MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA locker rooms. Where there is no vision, the people perish — but most parents are leading from complaints instead of vision, and from expectations instead of agreements. He walks through the four-step move that turns an expectation like "I expect you to respect me" into an agreement both parent and kid actually own. He names the fawning pattern coaches see in kids who have learned to pacify the adult in front of them instead of saying what they actually want. Matt shares the moment Jo called him out on a client call — Matt jumped in to answer a question Jo was still working through with the player, and Jo told him afterward: you stole his growth. The question was his weight to lift. That single exchange is the frame for the entire conversation with youth athletes and their parents. The instinct to take struggle away from your kid is the instinct that leaves them unable to carry anything hard later. Struggle is the gift. The discomfort is where the identity gets built.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — The Letter From a Division One Dad 6:30 — Norway's Sports Rules Before Age 13 7:50 — His Dream Not Mine: Jo's Soccer Story 26:59 — Why Success Is Also Poison 37:59 — You Stole His Growth: The Struggle Is the Gift 40:38 — Complaints Are Vision in Disguise 1:02:42 — Expectations Lead to Resentment 59:15 — The Three-Word Vision That Got Zach Cole Called Up 1:19:31 — Disempowered vs. Empowered Language 1:30:51 — Baseball Does Not Make a Good God   ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is the president and CEO of Aligned Sports Agency and the host of the Most Valuable Agent podcast. Over 20+ years he has negotiated more than $2 billion in MLB contracts, representing Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Austin Riley, and Liam Hendriks, with prior exposure to Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, and Trevor Hoffman. He gives you the insider playbook on college recruiting, the transfer portal, and MLB Draft decisions.   LINKS & RESOURCES Alignd Sports Agency: https://www.aligndsports.com/  Episode with Jo: https://youtu.be/rR-yZoLEQ3s  The Dad Effect: https://youtu.be/6opkFoZD-sY   #CollegeBaseball #MLBDraft #YouthSports #BaseballParents #MostValuableAgent  

A 14 year MLB Career. 319 Dingers. 3x All Star, 2x Silver Slugger, and a Roberto Clemente Award Nominee. JAY BRUCE is a stud. What did he learn from teammates like Joey Votto, Ken Griffey Jr. and Scott Rolen? What about Pete Rose? Dusty Baker? His experiences in the game a incredible. How's he taking care of his hometown Little League in Texas?What's next for him?Enjoy every NUGGET in this interview, because they are plentiful.RAKE!

It's Opening Day Eve! Tommy and Cowboy talk with Reds legend Joey Votto about the new gift he had installed outside Great American Ball Park and slugger Eugenio Suarez about his heroics for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

It's Opening Day Eve! Tommy and Cowboy talk with Reds legend Joey Votto about the new gift he had installed outside Great American Ball Park and slugger Eugenio Suarez about his heroics for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy and Cowboy talk about the Reds' 19-2 win over Cuba, the status of the bullpen, Blake Dunn, and Joey Votto's thoughts on Elly's durability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kirby recaps the Cincinnati Reds' spring training win over the Kansas City Royals, highlighted by big performances from Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez, along with pitching debuts from Andrew Abbott and Brandon Williamson. Nick also dives into the recent comments from Joey Votto advocating for moving the fences back at Great American Ball Park. He breaks down whether the idea makes sense, how and when it could realistically happen, and what kind of impact it could have on the Cincinnati Reds moving forward.   OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org

He's back! Joey Votto returns! In a post-retirement/pre-television analyst conversation that only Votto can provide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bengals' unchanged Trey plans. Will the Bengals outsmart the room? And close your eyes and tell me what comes to mind when you think of one college basketball program. Yes, Joey Votto will be an excellent broadcaster. No, I didn't say we shouldn't have halls of fame. Plus, James Rapien previews the Bengals offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bengals' unchanged Trey plans. Will the Bengals outsmart the room? And close your eyes and tell me what comes to mind when you think of one college basketball program. Yes, Joey Votto will be an excellent broadcaster. No, I didn't say we shouldn't have halls of fame. Plus, James Rapien previews the Bengals offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Friday! Common Man had an odd encounter when he arrived at work today, the CBJ have the stage to themselves tonight, Joey Votto gets hired by NBC, Broncos get shamed into upgrades, Buckeyes have the toughest schedule, we need to get rid of all-star games & we send people to jail.

(00:00-16:13) Time to re-quarantine and re-lockdown. James Carlton in studio. So many texts of gratitude. Looking back at our college football picks from Friday. As of now, who would you pick for the National Championship and the Heisman? Notre Dame is humming right now. Does Martin get a Heisman vote this year?(16:21-28:31) Joey Votto is the hottest name being looked for MLB broadcasting jobs.(28:41-33:32) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys turn back the clock and look back at four of our favorite interviews from our 279 episode library. Listen to portions of our interviews with Joey Votto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sean Casey and Chris Sale! The Boys will return with a full playoff episode next week. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys turn back the clock and look back at four of our favorite interviews from our 279 episode library. Listen to portions of our interviews with Joey Votto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sean Casey and Chris Sale! The Boys will return with a full playoff episode next week. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. 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

NFL Week 4 chaos is here

Jeff Kent vs Joey Votto...who should be in the hall of fame?

Jeff Kent vs Joey Votto...who should be in the hall of fame?

Jim is joined by friend of the pod Mike Cleary to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. First, Jim and Mike cover the Chicago Cubs dominance from 2015-2018 and whether winning just one World Series was disappointing in retrospect (15:05). Then, they discuss Rizzo's elite defense at first base, take a deep dive into the 2016 World Series, and debate whether the Cubs should retire Rizzo's jersey (22:02). Finally, they compare Rizzo through age 26 with the likes of Freddie Freeman, Joey Votto, and Paul Goldschmidt (1:06:15), before making a final call on whether or not Rizzo belongs in the HOF (1:12:46).

Send us a textWe launch a new series asking baseball fans five questions about their relationship with the game, featuring our first guest Virgil Brooks who shares his unique journey from casual observer to dedicated minor league enthusiast.• Virgil's love for baseball began with a post-graduation 10-day MLB road trip visiting seven ballparks• The 2006 Southern League All-Star Game changed his perception of minor league baseball when he saw Joey Votto playing for Chattanooga• Baseball connected him to a supportive community of like-minded fans, especially through social media• Memorable experiences include the 2017 solar eclipse game in Bowling Green and the Rocket City Trash Pandas inaugural home opener• Virgil has kept score at games for 20 years, maintaining records of every player he's seen and tracking who makes it to the majors• Baseball offers unique local experiences in each city, with minor league parks showcasing regional flavor you can't find in other sportsIf you're interested in being interviewed for this series, send a message to Ed (The Dadhead) on social media to schedule your appearance.Support the showMake sure to follow the Dad Hat Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles

Send us a textIn this special episode, we welcome Zak Scarlato, a friend with Williams Syndrome, who shares his passion for baseball, particularly the Cincinnati Reds, and his unique talent for imitating umpires. Zach discusses his musical interests, including karaoke and instruments he plays, as well as his fascination with trains. Zak also shares insights about his work at the Dunham Recreation Center and his health journey, including surgeries at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The conversation highlights Zach's vibrant personality and diverse interests, making for an engaging and uplifting episode.TakeawaysZak Scarlato was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome at age two.He has a passion for the Cincinnati Reds, especially Joey Votto.Zak enjoys imitating umpires and has a talent for it.Zak has performed at Champions Grille at its annual Christmas party.Zak plays instruments like the keyboard and drums.He has a fascination with trains, particularly narrow gauge trains.Zak works at Dunham Recreation Center for a couple of hours.He underwent heart surgeries at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.Zak has a fondness for music, including Billy Joel, the Spice Girls, and Taylor SwiftZak enjpys pretty women.He enjoys spending time with family and friends at local events.

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner sits down with veteran broadcaster George Grande to talk about his career and life in baseball.Grande played on the national championship USC baseball team in 1968, anchored the first-ever SportsCenter on ESPN and called Reds games full-time from 1993-2009.His stories about Joey Votto, Sean Casey and Barry Larkin are a must for any Reds fan to hear!You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast)on Patreon!  You can also give us a like andsubscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released.Follow us on Twitter@riverfrontcincy,Instagram, andFacebook. Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends!This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeekPodcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com).

No one was closer to Joey Votto than Freddie Benavides. Go inside coaching a legend & now his work with a budding legend Elly De La Cruz. 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

On this edition of Redleg Roundtable, Seth Shaner sits down with author Robert W. Cohen to discuss his upcoming book, The 50 Greatest Players in Cincinnati Reds History. Cohen's book dives into his ranking of the greatest Reds, including Johnny Bench, Frank Robinson, Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Barry Larkin and Joey Votto. The book can be pre-ordered at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-Players-Cincinnati-Reds-History/dp/1493085913/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5D59RD6TVESJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1YDZq3Bp9Xfh9vhNjbzP5GM1mUcmki8D00DP4VWZJ1zGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.3nn7KQS-ZP5AFg6ydYBogrbKFkN4jkcHKtcssQirRGw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+50+greatest+players+in+cincinnati+reds+history&qid=1739901451&sprefix=the+50+greatest+players+in+%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1 You are invited to join our ever-growing family of Cincinnati sports fans (and support the podcast) on Patreon! You can also give us a like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch each episode as it is released. Follow us on Twitter @riverfrontcincy, Instagram, and Facebook.  Please subscribe to the audio podcast for free (on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, and give us a rating/review over at iTunes and elsewhere. If you like us, tell your friends! This episode was sponsored by SeatGeek!  Use code RIVERFRONT for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/teamseatgeek Podcast-related questions and comments can be directed to the podcast via email (team@riverfrontcincy.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the Mariners firing Scott Servais, the Angels not firing Perry Minasian, Joey Votto's career and retirement, the continued collapse of Craig Kimbrel, NPB players pushing for a faster path to domestic and international free agency, and the NWSL abolishing its draft. Then (42:45) they're joined by Patreon supporter […]

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Joey Votto retiring, Votto being ahead of his peers in his approach at the plate, the Mariners' nosedive, and the Astros' star power. Then, Sarah Langs on the Staten Island Little League coach attacking Aaron Judge. Plus, Ben Joyce and Brandon Hyde assist with The Numbers Game. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM TWEET THE SHOW: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:32 David Schoenfield 25:17 Sarah Langs 31:31 Todd Radom 41:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Cruise, Transformers and G.I. Joe, Chuck Norris as a dummy, and the new FS1 lineup kick off our Hour 2. Then, it's time for Thursday Thunder created by JuJu and delivered by Tony, Amin has a beef with pitching machines, and the crew discusses the saddest things they've ever paid a handyman to do. Plus, Miami Mike McDaniel takes the internet by storm, Dan introduces Valerie to the aura of Jeff Fisher, and a celebration of Joey Votto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘strain' as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postseason baseball. The AL East is tough. It's a close race. Which team will prevail? (10:35) Someone asked me about the issue going on with the Staten Island Little League coach calling out Aaron Judge. What the heck is this!? (20:30) Joey Votto announced his retirement. One of the best Canadian players of all time. (25:30) The NBA battle with Warner Bros. Discovery is now into the court world. Not the basketball court. (34:46) Review: Chasing Amy. (38:00) Ranking the top Quentin Tarantino characters of all time. (43:30) NPPOD. (47:35) Dartmouth v. Dartmouth is happening. The university vs the men's basketball team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Waldron got bombed and should be dropped (2:46). Same with Jordan Montgomery (6:09). ... The Reds had four pairs of socks and shoes on Wednesday (10:57)! ... Aaron Judge and Juan Soto did it again (15:48). ... News (19:43): Luis Gil was placed on the IL. ... Joey Votto is officially retiring (26:30)! ... How do we rank Yoshida, McCarthy and Carpenter (29:25)? ... Any interesting waiver wire pitchers (42:00)? ... BUY OR SELL (46:14): will Justin Verlander be a difference maker? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (57:04). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." 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

Today's word of the day is ‘strain' as in back strain as in Yankees as in Orioles as in Aaron Judge as in Juan Soto as in pitching as in postseason baseball. The AL East is tough. It's a close race. Which team will prevail? (10:35) Someone asked me about the issue going on with the Staten Island Little League coach calling out Aaron Judge. What the heck is this!? (20:30) Joey Votto announced his retirement. One of the best Canadian players of all time. (25:30) The NBA battle with Warner Bros. Discovery is now into the court world. Not the basketball court. (34:46) Review: Chasing Amy. (38:00) Ranking the top Quentin Tarantino characters of all time. (43:30) NPPOD. (47:35) Dartmouth v. Dartmouth is happening. The university vs the men's basketball team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices