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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 5 chart positions in 5 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Baseball#5430K to 100K
- 🇺🇸US · Baseball#1315K to 30K
- 🇰🇷KR · Baseball#1351K to 10K
- 🇳🇱NL · Baseball#1371K to 10K
- 🇹🇭TH · Baseball#4210K to 30K
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14K to 54K🎙 Daily cadence·158 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
47K to 180K🇨🇦56%🇺🇸17%🇹🇭17%+2 more - Active Followers
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19K to 72K
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We're Back: Ballgame, Chop & Flikke Q&A | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 146 |
Jun 23, 2026
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Let's Talk to COACH ANDRE | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 145 |
Jun 16, 2026
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One of You: Coach Syd Joins the Show | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 144
Jun 9, 2026
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The Confidence Catch: Lessons from Jen Schroeder | FULL EP 143 | TALKIN SHOP
Jun 2, 2026
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Too Tough or Too Soft? The Baseball Dad Debate | FULL EPISODE 142 TALKIN' SHOP
May 26, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() We're Back: Ballgame, Chop & Flikke Q&A | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 146 | | After a run of incredible guests, the boys are back together.In this episode, Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke sit down for a classic Talkin' Shop Q&A — answering questions from parents and coaches, sharing stories from the field, and talking through the everyday challenges that come with youth sports.No interviews. No agenda. Just the crew back in the shop doing what they do best.If you've missed the original trio, this episode is for you. ⚾🎙️ | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Let's Talk to COACH ANDRE | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 145 | | This week on Talkin' Shop, Coach Ballgame is joined by Coach Andre for a fun, wide-ranging Q&A covering youth sports, coaching, parenting, leadership, and more.No script. No fluff. Just coaches talking shop and answering some great questions along the way.If you're a parent, coach, or someone who cares about creating a better experience for kids in sports, this one's for you. ⚾🎙️ | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() One of You: Coach Syd Joins the Show | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 144 | This week on Talkin' Shop, we're handing the mic to one of our own CB Library Members! Coach Syd joins the show to share his coaching journey, lessons learned, and the impact that intentional coaching can have on kids and families.It's a conversation about growth, community, and the reminder that youth sports are changed by everyday coaches who choose to show up, learn, and lead with purpose. Our community isn't built for coaches like you—it's built by coaches like you. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![]() The Confidence Catch: Lessons from Jen Schroeder | FULL EP 143 | TALKIN SHOP | What if the most important thing a coach teaches has nothing to do with mechanics?This week, Coach Ballgame sits down with Jen Schroeder, one of the most influential voices in youth softball.Jen has built a career helping athletes become better catchers, but her real mission goes far beyond the position. From confidence and communication to leadership and resilience, she shares why sports are one of the greatest classrooms for life. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Too Tough or Too Soft? The Baseball Dad Debate | FULL EPISODE 142 TALKIN' SHOP | In this episode, we tackle three of the biggest youth baseball parenting and coaching debates happening today. How hard should you push a talented kid before motivation turns into burnout? When is the right age for pitchers to start throwing curveballs without risking long-term arm health? And where’s the line between harmless dugout chirping and behavior that crosses into toxic territory?Join the boys on Talkin' Shop!!! | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Travel Ball vs. Rec Ball: When Kids Miss Practice, What’s Fair? | TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 141 | | More and more kids are playing on multiple teams. And rec coaches are left trying to hold a team together. So what happens when players keep missing practices?This week on Talkin’ Shop, the boys tackle one of the most common tensions in youth sports today: balancing opportunity with accountability. | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() The Mental Health Stigma | FULL EPISODE 90 REPLAY | | The boys get real today...digging into the topic of mental health. If this conversation is triggering for you, please skip over this one. We totally get it. RAKE! | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Coach Ballgame's "Bad Customer Review" | FULL EPISODE 95 REPLAY | | Ballgame is back from a 7 city Sandlot Tour Swing. Everything was money. All except for one TRAGIC review from a customer. We unpack it!Chop and Flick Money answer your questions. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 140 |When Adults Clash: Fixing Miscommunication and Easing All-Star Anxiety | Disagreements between adults can quickly change the tone of a season.In this episode of Talkin’ Shop, we tackle verbal conflicts between parents and coaches, the miscommunication that often sits underneath them, and the anxiety kids feel when All-Star season rolls around.Because how adults handle tension doesn’t just affect the relationship…it shapes the environment kids learn and play in. | — | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 139 | He’s Working So Hard… So Why Isn’t He Playing? | Big transitions bring big perspective. In this week’s episode of Talkin’ Shop, Coach Chop shares what life has been like stepping into his new role with the Texas Rangers and what he’s learning from being back inside a professional clubhouse.We also tackle a situation many families wrestle with: the kid who is working extra hard but still isn’t getting opportunities from the coach. How do you handle it when your athlete feels overlooked? When is it time to advocate… and when is it time to keep developing behind the scenes?And then we flip the conversation to the other side: the athlete who has ability but lacks drive. How do coaches and parents build motivation without turning practices into pressure? How do you help kids take ownership of their effort instead of relying on reminders, rewards, or consequences? | — | ||||||
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| 4/14/26 | ![]() REPLAY | 319 Home Runs… and the Lessons That Matter with Jay Bruce | 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! | — | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() REPLAY | My Kid is Afraid of the BALL | The boys answer your questions. How do we make youth baseball and softball culture more fun? How can you create more movement when practices get slow and boring? My kid is afraid of the ball...what do I do? These are just some of the topics we hit today.Wanna support the POD? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameWarstic Promo Code: Attaboy15Tanner Tees Promo Code: Attaboy | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | ![]() REPLAY | What Made Mookie Betts… Mookie Betts | Replaying this GEM, because who doesn't love Mookie Betts? He is one of the biggest names in professional sports. From his Mom being his first Little League Coach, to his daughter teaching him how to catch fly balls, we unpack how this bowling phenom from Tennessee became an MVP and 2 time World Series Champ. Above all, we learned that he's a man of character. He works at it. He's got this contagious light about him, and it shines through when he plays and when he speaks. Listen to the pod, and you'll find out where it stems from. | — | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 138 | Nerves, Nepotism, and the WBC: Keeping the Game Honest | The boys are back in the shop breaking down the energy, emotion, and lessons from the World Baseball Classic — and why even the pros feel those in-game nerves. From packed stadium pressure to youth league dugouts, the feeling is the same… your heart races, your mind speeds up, and the moment gets big. So how do you steady yourself — or help your players do the same?Then we tackle a topic every parent and coach has seen but few want to name: "Daddy Ball." What happens when playing time feels personal, trust starts to slip, and team culture takes a hit? More importantly — how can coaches lead with fairness and clarity, and how can parents respond without making things worse?This episode is about keeping competition healthy, kids confident, and the game fun — whether you're coaching Team USA or a Tuesday night rec team. | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 137 | Don’t Chase the Travel Ball Dream (Until You Hear This) | Chop shares about his new role as an Assistant Coach with the Rangers and the perspective it’s given him on development and patience in the game.We also talk about something youth sports desperately needs more of — learning how to find joy in other people’s success.And of course… the question every parent asks this time of year:Do you actually have to play travel ball? ⚾️ | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 136 | Calm the Chaos: Nerves, Neurodiversity & Navigating Tough Conversations | Every season brings pressure: for kids, coaches, and parents alike. In this episode of Talkin’ Shop, we dive into how to help young athletes overcome nerves and perform with confidence, how coaches can better understand and support neurodiverse players, and how to communicate clearly (and calmly) with the well-meaning but ever-present helicopter parent. Because great coaching isn’t just about skills and lineups, it’s about creating environments where every kid feels safe, seen, and able to grow. Practical advice, real stories, and tools you can use at your very next practice. ⚾🎙️ | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | ![]() REPLAY | The New Season Needs Our Pillars of Coaching | Just Chop & Ballgame today… choppin’ it up about the stuff that actually shapes athletes.We talk managing anxiety, keeping kids engaged when attention drifts, understanding the gap between feel vs. real, learning to fall in love with the grind, and how to respond when the game (or life) doesn’t go your way.Because coaching isn’t just teaching skills... it’s helping kids handle pressure, setbacks, and growth with confidence.These are the pillars that build ballplayers… and better humans🎙️⚾️ | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() REPLAY | Coach Allie "Gator" Lacey | The Girls Lead in all things Coach Ballgame Inc. joins the show today to give her perspective on Girls Baseball and Softball! It's Coach Allie Gator!We answer your questions, and Coach Flikke has a MAJOR announcement.Want some discounts?Warstic: "Attaboy15"ThrowMo: "Attaboy"Sqairz: "Attaboy10"BANG! | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | ![]() TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 135 | Spring Ball Vibes: Postgame Talks, Loud Bleachers, and Keeping Kids Loose | Spring baseball and softball hit different. The games feel bigger, the emotions run hotter, and suddenly everything feels… intense.We talk about when postgame speeches help (and when they should probably be skipped), how to deal with the loud energy coming from the bleachers, and why spring ball so often feels like it’s already the playoffs. More importantly, we dig into how coaches and parents can slow things down, reset the tone, and keep kids playing free instead of tight.If your season already feels louder or heavier than it should, this episode is a good exhale. | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 134 | Protect the Joy, Set the Tone, Be You | This Talkin’ Shop episode hits the heart of youth sports culture.We start with real advice for umpires navigating unruly parents... how to hold the line, protect the game, and keep your humanity intact. Then we zoom out to a simple truth we can’t afford to forget: joy should be the most important thing at every age level, not stats, not rankings, not noise from the stands.We close with a reminder for coaches, parents, and officials alike: be you. Authentic leadership, calm confidence, and consistency matter more than volume or bravado.Call the game. Guard the joy. Lead as yourself. 🎙️⚾ | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 133 | Behind the Scenes of a Healthy Little League | This episode of Talkin’ Shop is for the people who keep youth sports running, often quietly, and often under pressure.We start with straight-up advice for Little League Presidents trying to balance parents, coaches, culture, and chaos. Then we talk to the parents on the fence about coaching... what matters more than experience, and why saying yes might change everything for your kid.We finish by spotlighting one of the most underrated roles in youth sports: the great Team Mom. What actually makes someone great in that role—and how support, organization, and tone can shape an entire season.Leadership. Courage. Culture.The stuff that actually builds better teams. | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 132 |Loud Grandparents, and Stress-Free Dugouts | Coach Chop’s got a new MLB gig 👀 and we’re breaking down what that transition looks like behind the scenes. Then we dig into a youth-sports classic: LOUD grandparents in the bleachers—why it happens, how it impacts kids, and what coaches can (and can’t) control.To wrap it up, we get practical with simple, in-game icebreakers coaches can use to loosen things up, relieve pressure, and bring the joy back—without losing competitiveness.Real talk. Real tools. Culture over chaos.Pull up a bucket and let’s Talkin’ Shop. 🎙️⚾ | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 131 | Holding Gratitude & Respect for Our Umpires ft. Jayden Lorenzo | Gratitude for the ones who keep the game fair, the pace moving, and the love of baseball alive ⚾️👏This episode of Coach Ballgame shines a light on umpires and the respect they deserve, featuring Jayden Lorenzo.Tune in for perspective, appreciation, and a powerful reminder of sportsmanship. | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 130 | Your Kid Shouldn't ONLY Be Playing Baseball...? | This week we talk about a taboo subject... your kid shouldn't ONLY be playing baseball. Why? Let's dive into it on episode 130 of the Talkin' Shop pod! | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() TALKIN' SHOP | FULL EP 129 | You're Not Auditioning for a Travel Coach, They're Auditioning for You. | If you’ve ever felt like you had to “prove yourself” to a travel coach, this episode is for you. In Ep 129 of Talkin’ Shop, we flip the script, transforming your 2026 mindset. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.
