The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci
Borrowing the podcast title from their forthcoming book, three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon and three-time Sportswriter of the Year Tom Verducci provide exclusive insight, commentary and discussion on the MLB post...
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- 🇺🇸United States · BaseballHOME#12211K to 57K
- 🇫🇷France · Baseball#179.5K to 50K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Baseball#353.5K to 18K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Baseball#522.5K to 13K
- 🇩🇪Germany · Baseball#891.0K to 5.4K
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30K to 156K🎙 Weekly cadence·208 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
59K to 312K🇺🇸37%🇫🇷32%🇦🇺12%+7 more - Active Followers
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32K to 172K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/21/26 |  The Book of Joe: The Analog World Series Matchup | Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are excited for the Rays/Brewers World Series and the kind of baseball we've been watching. Joe explains what he expects from the teams and why this series could be going 7 games. Tom doesn't see this World Series as a statement on the 'system' of baseball and the upcoming bargaining agreement. What is the biggest difference in these two teams? Joe and Tom discuss what they expect to see and who will win this World Series. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 54m 47s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  The Book of Joe: Dynasty on the Brink? | Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the surprise of a 3-0 series lead for the Brewers over the Dodgers. Tom reveals the one way the Brewers match up so well against the Dodgers. Brewers manager Pat Murphy shared some interesting analytics that really surprised Tom. Joe explains some hitting strategies at the plate that can help or hurt teams in the postseason. What is the biggest issue with Shohei Ohtani right now? Over in the American League, Joe gives his thoughts on the Rays/Guardians series. How evenly matched are these two teams? Tom touches on the upcoming labor situation and some ideas that are being shared between owners and players. What is the idea that Joe has embraced? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 46m 38s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 |  The Book of Joe: Early Intensity of the Playoffs | Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are enjoying the early intensity of the playoffs. Joe explores the Rays success over the Yankees. Tom notes the quality of pitching and the adrenaline on the mound with players using the 'family of fastballs'. The White Sox have momentum that started with wins on the road. Tom explains how ABS has impacted the postseason so far. What has happened to the Yankees against the Rays? Joe explains how a manager has to trust his players and how that helps form his lineup. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 50m 47s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  The Book of Joe: The best and worst matchups in the Wild Card and Playoffs! | Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci note the change in the weather for playoff baseball. Joe explains how a manager talks to his team about the differences on the field. Tom lays out the matchups between the Yankees and Red Sox. The White Sox and Astros is a matchup of polar opposite teams. How much concern is there for the Phillies against the Braves? Tom explains why the Cubs-Padres will be a matchup of the managers! Could we see a team that's never won the World Series go all the way this season? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 46m 47s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  The Book of Joe: The Final Week of the Regular Season | Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are wrapping up the regular season and discuss what's the plan to get ready for the postseason. The Angels and Yankees have to plan for the schedules of Ohtani and Judge while making pitching decisions as well. Tom questions how much overall pitching changes in the playoffs. Plus, Tom honors the life of Fmr NFL exec Ernie Accorsi and his connection to baseball. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 54m 24s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  The Book of Joe: The Play of PCA and ABS Strategy! | Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with the improved play from the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong. It's been a full year with the ABS system and Joe weighs in with his thoughts. How has the system changed the game from the dugout? Tom highlights Gerrit Cole and what he can do to turn things around on the mound. Plus, a big reason that Joe needs to get back to reading really big books! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | 56m 33s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | Aaron JudgeShohei Ohtani+3 | — | Yankee StadiumiHeart Radio+1 | — | Aaron JudgeShohei Ohtani+3 | — | 52m 04s | ||
| 9/1/26 | playoff weatherteam strategy+4 | — | iHeart RadioDodgers+3 | — | Septemberplayoffs+6 | — | 51m 26s | ||
| 8/25/26 | World SeriesCubs all-time team+3 | — | RaysCubs | — | World SeriesCubs+5 | — | 58m 18s | ||
| 8/18/26 | August baseballNL MVP race+3 | — | Red SoxiHeart Radio | — | August baseballNL MVP+5 | — | 52m 43s | ||
| 8/11/26 | postseason standingsDodgers performance+3 | — | iHeart RadioDodgers | — | postseasonDodgers+4 | — | 48m 33s | ||
| 8/4/26 | MLB Trade DeadlineYankees Moves+5 | — | YankeesDodgers+3 | — | MLBTrade Deadline+6 | — | 48m 40s | ||
| 7/29/26 | tradesbaseball+3 | — | PadresPhillies | Cooperstown | tradesTarik Skubal+6 | — | 53m 24s | ||
| 7/23/26 | Cubs AnniversaryRed Sox Streak+3 | — | CubsRed Sox | — | CubsRed Sox+4 | — | 58m 27s | ||
| 7/15/26 | All-Star Gamebaseball+3 | — | iHeart RadioDodgers | Philadelphia | All-Star GameJoe Maddon+5 | — | 48m 02s | ||
| 7/8/26 | baseball storiesMLB milestones+3 | — | iHeart Radio | — | MLBShohei Ohtani+5 | — | 46m 13s | ||
| 6/30/26 | Mets strugglesmanager decisions+4 | — | MetsAngels+1 | — | MetsAngels+5 | — | 46m 34s | ||
| 6/23/26 | All-Star votingrookie season+3 | Travis Bazzana | Cleveland GuardiansiHeart Radio | — | Travis BazzanaCleveland Guardians+4 | — | 44m 52s | ||
| 6/17/26 | trading playersMLB games+4 | — | AngelsiHeart Radio | — | Mike TroutAngels+5 | — | 54m 34s | ||
| 6/9/26 | YankeesAaron Judge+4 | — | YankeesiHeart Radio | — | YankeesAaron Judge+5 | — | 54m 16s | ||
| 6/4/26 | Yankees strugglesMLB Pet Peeves+4 | — | ABSiHeart Radio+1 | — | YankeesMLB+6 | — | 51m 07s | ||
| 5/26/26 | hittingpitch clock+3 | — | iHeart Radio | — | hitting in Maypitch clock+3 | — | 52m 32s | ||
| 5/21/26 | baseballbunting+4 | — | iHeart RadioRays | AL East | Raysbunting+5 | — | 54m 52s | ||
| 5/12/26 | baseball seasonquarter pole surprises+3 | — | iHeart RadioDodgers | — | baseballShohei Ohtani+5 | — | 49m 52s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Tigers troublesOhtani plan+3 | — | TigersDodgers | — | TigersOhtani+5 | — | 49m 55s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Red SoxAlex Cora+3 | — | Red SoxiHeart Radio | — | Red SoxAlex Cora+3 | — | 52m 47s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Rays turnaroundslow starts+3 | — | RaysAngels+1 | — | Raysslow starts+3 | — | 55m 56s | ||
| 4/14/26 | Mets slow startmedia relations+3 | — | iHeart RadioMets+1 | — | MetsDerek Shelton+5 | — | 55m 03s | ||
| 4/8/26 | baseballseason starts+4 | — | Red SoxBrewers | Tropicana FieldTampa+1 | baseballRed Sox+5 | — | 44m 48s | ||
| 4/2/26 | ABS systemYankees performance+3 | — | iHeart RadioYankees | — | ABS systemYankees+3 | — | 48m 36s | ||
| 3/24/26 | Opening DayWorld Series+4 | — | iHeart RadioDodgers | — | Opening DayWorld Series+5 | — | 51m 36s | ||
| 3/18/26 | Venezuela baseballWorld Baseball Classic+4 | — | Team Italy | VenezuelaUSA | VenezuelaUSA+4 | — | 52m 52s | ||
| 3/10/26 | World Baseball Classicbaseball lineups+3 | — | DRiHeart Radio | — | World Baseball ClassicJesus Luzardo+5 | — | 54m 43s | ||
| 3/3/26 | World Baseball ClassicSpring Training+4 | — | iHeart Radio | — | World Baseball ClassicSpring Training+5 | — | 51m 47s | ||
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Chart history for The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci
Peaked at #17 in France, currently #17 in France.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Australia | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| SG | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| Canada | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Germany | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| Japan | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| CH | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| Mexico | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| United States | — | #122 | #122 | — |
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.
Chart Positions
10 placements across 10 markets.