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Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

Coach Ballgame Inc.
Youth Sports
Baseball
Coaching
Character Development
Coaching Techniques
Youth Baseball
Mental Health
Little League
Coaching Strategies
Parenting
Major League Baseball
Coaching Philosophy
Baseball Coaching
Seattle Mariners
Los Angeles Dodgers
Player Development
Youth Sports Culture
Milwaukee Brewers
Travel Ball
MLB Playoffs

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.

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Barry Zito
World Series champion, Cy Young Award winner, musician and author
Self-employed / Former MLB player
Episode: Barry Zito: The Rise, the Fall & the Redemption | REPLAY
Shawon Dunston
Former MLB shortstop, 18-year career, two-time All-Star
Former MLB Player; Cubs/Giants/Pirates/Cardinals/Mets
Episode: REPLAY | 18 Seasons, 3 Rings, and a Lifetime of Wisdom with Shawon "Pops" Dunston
Jeff Levering
Milwaukee Brewers play-by-play broadcaster, lead TV announcer for the Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
Episode: REPLAY | Behind the Mic: Brewers Broadcaster Jeff Levering
Andre Panagiotopoulos
Coach Teradactyl, top assistant and partnership lead
Orange County Sandlots / Coach Ballgame network
Episode: Let's Talk to COACH ANDRE | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 145 |
Coach Syd Ojai
Guest, from Ojai, leader in local coaching/community initiatives
Ojai coaching community
Episode: One of You: Coach Syd Joins the Show | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 144
Jen Schroeder
Former UCLA catcher and top NCAA softball player, later coach and advocate for youth softball development
UCLA Bruins, Softball Coach
Episode: The Confidence Catch: Lessons from Jen Schroeder | FULL EP 143 | TALKIN SHOP
Mookie Betts
MLB star, Dodgers outfielder
Los Angeles Dodgers
Episode: REPLAY | What Made Mookie Betts… Mookie Betts
Allie Gator
Girls' lead for Coach Ballgame world; leads girls' baseball/softball camps
Coach Ballgame Inc.
Episode: REPLAY | Coach Allie "Gator" Lacey
Vincent Chapman
The dancing umpire for the Savannah Bananas, passionate about bringing joy to youth sports.
Savannah Bananas
Episode: TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 134 | Protect the Joy, Set the Tone, Be You

Hosts

Chad Chop
Co-host on Talkin Shop; former coach and part of the coaching crew with deep ties to youth baseball.
Coach Ballgame
Host focused on coaching philosophy, team culture, and youth development; frequently discusses joy, resilience, and inclusivity.
Coach Flikke
Co-host on Talkin Shop; brings coaching experience from MLB environments and youth leadership; emphasizes faith, family, and moral coaching.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Has the best sandlots you will ever go to

    Best coach ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angel boy #2
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it

    Coach ballgame is the best coach

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wil ok m j w
    United States9 months ago
  • The Coach Whisperers

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Omizzle83
    United Statesa year ago
  • A must listen!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RPrause
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspired to be a better Coach

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike S H
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Accessible, practical tips that work in real practices and games.
Great coaching mindset focused on kids first and joy in the game.
Strong emphasis on character and long-term development over wins.
Candid about parental dynamics and keeping dugouts positive.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#139
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#139
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#143
South Korea/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

REPLAY | 18 Seasons, 3 Rings, and a Lifetime of Wisdom with Shawon "Pops" Dunston
Q: What advice would you give a young athlete who wants to play in the big leagues someday?
Stay passionate, don't give up, and surround yourself with good coaches and mentors; believe in yourself and choose supportive people around you.
Barry Zito: The Rise, the Fall & the Redemption | REPLAY
Q: How did your post-Cy Young era affect your identity and approach to the game?
He explains the challenge of balancing worldly success with personal faith, the shift from chasing accolades to focusing on joy and presence, and learning to trust the process rather than outcomes.
Barry Zito: The Rise, the Fall & the Redemption | REPLAY
Q: Were there nerves when you finally faced Roger Clemens and the Yankees on the big stage, or did you feel this was your purpose?
Barry describes feeling prepared by a strong vision from his father and believing this was his moment, with excitement and a sense of purpose rather than fear at the crucial playoff moment.
We're Back: Ballgame, Chop & Flikke Q&A | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 146 |
Q: What should a parent do when their child doesn't make All-Stars but still loves the game?
Model resilience and pride in effort, frame it as an opportunity for growth, and focus on long-term development and self-worth based on effort and habits rather than the roster.
We're Back: Ballgame, Chop & Flikke Q&A | TALKIN' SHOP | EP 146 |
Q: How should a parent handle a coach who swears at kids and demeans them?
Empower the child to have a calm, adult conversation with the coach away from the game, and if the behavior continues, explore changes in team or league to protect the child.

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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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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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