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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!


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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

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  • 159 episodes
  • Avg 21 min
  • English
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  • August 14 · 21 min

    Kristian Campbell Has Returned

    Kristian Campbell's brief professional baseball career is full of twists, turns and lessons. The latest came in the form of his out-of-nowhere return to excellence in Triple-A. The Red Sox minor league outfielder, who got people buzzing in April of last season after signing an eight-year, $60 million deal, has found his happy place after a year of struggles, currently living life as one of Triple-A's most productive hitters. Campbell sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his journey and recent success, while also offering his analysis of one of the game's top prospects, Franklin Arias.

  • August 13 · 36 min

    BIB Notes: Are The Dodgers Still Unbeatable?

    The Play Tessie (Gordo, Sammy, and Pat) are back for another awesome edition of BIB Notes, this time taking on the topic of what we should make of the Dodgers. Is this just a hiccup for the world champs? Should they actually be concerned this time around? Can they catch their usual heater come October? It's a next-level breakdown of one of baseball's most important questions.

  • August 13 · 31 min

    Pitch And Moan: Can These White Sox Hang Onto The AL Central? With Josh Nelson Of Sox Machine

    Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan,' this time joined by Sox Machine Host Josh Nelson to discuss the crazy year that these White Sox have been having, if they can hold onto the AL Central, whether they will become big game hunters in free agency after having this success, weigh in on Tim Anderson's retirement, and much more!

  • August 12 · 47 min

    BIB Vault: Where In The World Is Michael Kopech?

    Michael Kopech was supposed to be one of the most sought-after free agent relief pitchers last offseason. Then ... he disappeared. Kopech didn't sign with any team, and no news had surfaced about his situation ... until now. Bradfo has a wide-ranging conversation with the world champ, who has proven to be one of the most consistently excellent BIB guests. There is talk of Kopech's free agency, what has happened since the end of last season, and how the last few months have changed how Kopech views baseball and pitching. It's an in-depth discussion about the evolution of Kopech and the game he loves to play.

  • August 12 · 3 min

    BIB on the Go: Payton Tolle's Most Unique Pitch

    Bradfo catches up with one of our favorites, Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle, this time for a 2-Minute Grill to talk about a pitch he his throwing that might be one of the most unique in baseball: his curveball. According to BaseballSavant.com, the Tolle curve is being missed by hitters at a greater extreme than any pitch thrown by a Red Sox pitcher. How? Why? He explains.

  • August 12 · 16 min

    The Unbelievable Fallout From The Trade Deadline

    Bradfo has some information for you, and you'll want to listen. Remember that MLB trade deadline of a week ago, where the Tigers sold off two top-of-the-rotation pitchers, including the best starter in the game, Tarik Skubal? Well, guess who has the best starting pitching team ERA in baseball since the Deadline? And the No. 2 and 3 teams? They were also clubs ripped for not getting more starting pitching help. It's time to reflect on which teams have been been shot out of a cannon since Aug. 3, and which teams have fizzled since trying to light their respective fuses.

  • August 11 · 13 min

    BIB on the Radio: Can The Braves Win This Thing?

    Bradfo is back on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta to talk about the Braves and their realistic chances in the National League heading into the stretch drive. Did they do enough at the trade deadline? Can they match up with the other elite clubs in the NL? Also, how in the world did the Red Sox do what they just did? All questions asked, all questions answered.

  • August 11 · 29 min

    Living Life Without (And With) Adley Rutschman

    Barstool's Eric Arditti is back with Bradfo, offering everything you need to know about Adley Rutschman's exit from Baltimore. The player. The surprise. The team. The frustration. The inside scoop when it comes the catcher leaving town in the huge trade deadline deal with the Red Sox.

  • August 10 · 43 min

    BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Is Pleading For People To Appreciate This Historic 2026 Season

    The boys are back for another Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, with Bradfo being joined by Gordo and Sammy from Play Tessie. This time, our host comes out of the gate firing, pleading with the baseball community to understand the aberration that has been this run by the Red Sox and how we have never seen it before and will never see it again. There is also a detailed explanation as to why Bradfo interviews people the way he does.

  • August 10 · 24 min

    The Evolution Of Mookie Betts

    Every single time Bradfo sits down with Mookie Betts it's a good time, and this time is no exception. The guys sit down to talk about how podcasting has impacted the Dodgers shortstop, who has continued evolve as a player, person and a personality. Bradfo also surfaces quick conversation with Sonny Gray (leadership) and Jacob Misiorowski (his biggest difference-maker), while getting another hype video from Dustin Pedroia for Baseball Isn't Boring Night on Sept. 2.

  • August 9 · 8 min

    Sonny Gray Explains Why Pitchers Can Be Clubhouse Leaders

    One of the leaders in the clubhouse of the hottest team in baseball, the Red Sox, is a starting pitcher. His name is Sonny Gray. So, how is it possible that someone who plays every fifth day can have such a powerful voice in an MLB clubhouse? Gray sits down with Bradfo to explain all that goes into the dynamic.

  • August 8 · 31 min

    West Coast Bias: Will These Dodgers Three-Peat After Adding Skubal? With Tim Neverett

    Alonso Sarinana is back with another edition of West Coast Bias and he is joined by Dodgers Broadcaster Tim Neverett to discuss the Dodgers trade deadline additions of Tarik Skubal and Kris Bubic, whether the Dodgers even need Ohtani to pitch again this season, respond to the NL MVP conversations surrounding Pete Crow-Armstrong, and more!

  • August 7 · 20 min

    The Magic Of Mike Vasil

    One of favorites, Mike Vasil, is back on the podcast, this time sitting down with Bradfo in the visitors' dugout at Fenway Park. If you want entertainment, this is the conversation you're going to want to listen to. Mike revisits being in attendance for Joe Kelly's famous fight, how his cult hero status has evolved, what he is hoping to get from an endorser and the previously untold plans the pitcher has for that first time he is able to throw a baseball. There is also some behind-the-scenes magic wand talk.

  • August 6 · 17 min

    BIB on the Radio: Did Red Sox Drastically Overpay For Rutschman & Miller?

    Bradfo is back on the radio as he joins The Jones and Keefe Show on WEEI to discuss whether the Red Sox overpaid in the Adley Rutschman & Erik Miller trades, why the Sox gave up on Marcelo Mayer, if having faith in Franklin Arias to be their shortshop is a good plan, and more!

  • August 6 · 53 min

    BIB Notes: Reflecting On A Crazy Trade Deadline

    The Play Tessie guys are back with another episode of BIB Notes, this time taking a deep dive into what exactly happened during this week's MLB trade deadline. Who won? Who lost? Who left us confused? Now that the dust has settled, it's time to truly dig into the deadline dealings.

  • August 6 · 19 min

    Pitch And Moan: Being Stuck On A Seller And Being Traded To A Buyer With Francisco Lindor, Jo Adell, & Foster Griffin

    Courtney Finnicum is back with another episode of 'Pitch and Moan,' this time comprised of her interviews from the Mets/Guardians series where she was joined by the likes of Francisco Lindor, Jo Adell & Foster Griffin. With the trade deadline having come and went, she discusses what it's like being on a selling team like the Mets with Lindor, being traded to a buying team like the Guardians with Adell and Griffin and much more!

  • August 5 · 4 min

    BIB on the Go: Garrett Crochet Presents His Plan

    Bradfo catches up with Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet for another 2 Minute Grill, this time to detail the latest when it comes to returning from his shoulder injury. Will there be enough time to still be a starter? What if his role is as a reliever? How does he feel about things? It's all part of another entertaining and insightful conversation with Crochet.

  • August 5 · 8 min

    BIB on the Go: The Crazy Way Erik Miller Found Out He Was Traded

    How a player finds out he has been traded is always an interesting story. Case in point: Erik Miller. The reliever recounts how he discovered he was dealt from the Giants to the Red Sox, while also talking about why his Baseball Savant page is bright red and what his new team told him they like about him.

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