
Coach Ballgame, Coach Chop, and Coach Flikke want to change the culture of youth sports. This win at all costs mentality is an epidemic, and it's doing major damage to the mental and physical health of our next generation. This podcast is meant to make coaches better coaches, parents better parents, and kids happier kids. Let's bring back the important things in life. Kindness and FUN.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 172 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||

The boys are back in the shop talking about one of the most important—and most overlooked—qualities in youth sports: awareness.
How aware are you of what your players are feeling? What your words communicate? The environment you're creating?
In thi... more
This week on Talkin' Shop, the boys sit down with World Series Champion, Cy Young Award winner, and bestselling author Barry Zito for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had.
Barry opens up about the highest highs of his career, the stru... more
This week on Talkin' Shop, we sit down with Cubs legend and three-time World Series champion Shawon "Pops" Dunston.
From his 18-year Major League career to the lessons he's carried into coaching, Pops shares stories about growing up, playing alongsi... more
This week on Talkin' Shop, we're joined by the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jeff Levering.
From unforgettable moments in the broadcast booth to the people and stories that make baseball special, Jeff shares what he's learned from calling the game... more
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First time coach and these guys have given me the mindset, tools, and confidence to make me feel like I’m headed in the right direction. When you have an opportunity to impact young kids, there is no such thing as over preparing. Amazing content!
This pod is a must listen if you are coaching your kids. Amazing perspectives, insights, and tools to make youth sports the best experience for the players, parents, and coaches! Bang!
This is a great way to pick up tools to apply to your coaching and in life. I’ve been inspired to be a better coach and more attentive dad.i also enjoy the injection of truth and humanity. No one is perfect and we should embrace that.
Thanks from League City, TX
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A show focused on transforming youth sports culture through coaching wisdom, parenting guidance, and a joy-first approach to baseball. Episodes center on balancing travel and rec ball, mental health, inclusive coaching, and practical drills, with a strong emphasis on kindness, player development, and long-term love of the game. Guests range from former and current MLB players to veteran coaches, often sharing leadership, character-building, and real-world tactics for safer, more engaging youth sports experiences.
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Recent guests on Talkin Shop include:
1. Barry Zito
2. Shawon Dunston
3. Jeff Levering
4. Andre Panagiotopoulos
5. Coach Syd Ojai
6. Jen Schroeder
7. Mookie Betts
8. Allie Gator
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