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The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

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Shohei Ohtani
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New York Yankees
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Baltimore Orioles
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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 postseason, from the stars to the strategy.

As manager of the 2016 Cubs team that broke a 108-year championship drought, Maddon knows what it takes to navigate October pressure. Part ... more

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Welcome to June baseball and it's time for Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci to look at how offense has changed this season. The impact of ABS on pitching, hitting, and the umpires can't be denied and Tom shares the surprising evidence. What is the bigge... more

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at hitting in May and an unexpected result from the addition of the pitch clock. Tom gives his thoughts on 'combined' no-hitters and different ways the feat can happen. Meanwhile, Joe explains what he's seeing with ... more

The Rays have the best record in baseball but are close to the bottom of the league in home runs? Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci examine the differences in the AL East and the resurgence of the 'bunt'. Joe explains when he had players swing away on a 3... more

The baseball season is at the quarter pole and hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci point out the surprises we've seen. What will sort itself out and what is a real issue? Tom points out a possible hitting 'slump' for Shohei Ohtani and how it affects ... more

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Joe Maddon
Former MLB manager, guest on the episode
Cubs 2016 champion manager
Episode: The Book of Joe: Back to Bunting, Counting Pitches, and Observatory Warning!
Danny Funt
Author of Everybody Loses, The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling
Episode: The Book of Joe: The Rise and Acceptance of Gambling in Sports
Ken Lazarus
Co-founder and CEO of Infinite Sky AI, a company focused on AI for athletic performance.
Infinite Sky AI
Episode: The Book of Joe: Ken Lazarus, CEO of Infinite Sky AI
Jane Leavy
Author of 'Make Me Commissioner' and renowned biographer
Grand Central Publishing
Episode: The Book of Joe: 'Make Me Commissioner' author Jane Leavy
John Wood
Caddy on the PGA Tour and golf analyst
NBC
Episode: The Book of Joe: NBC Golf Analyst John Wood/The Masters
Jerry Seinfeld
Noted comedian and lifelong baseball fan
Episode: The Book of Joe: Jerry Seinfeld (Part One)
Greg Maddux
Hall of Fame pitcher and guest on The Book of Joe Podcast
Episode: The Book of Joe: Hall of Famer Greg Maddux
Glenn Fleisig
Biomechanics Research Director at the American Sports Medicine Institute
American Sports Medicine Institute
Episode: The Book of Joe: Baseball in Crisis?
Travis Bazzana
Top MLB draft prospect and standout player at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Episode: The Book of Joe: Top MLB Draft Prospect Travis Bazzana

Hosts

Joe Maddon
Host of The Book of Joe Podcast; former MLB manager with championship experience (Rays/Cubs); brings leadership, competitive wisdom, and colorful anecdotes.
Tom Verducci
Host of The Book of Joe; renowned sportswriter with deep postseason access and backstage perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Love the show. Please fix the audio!

    Amazing insight from two legends. The show audio is quiet. Sponsorship adds come through at regular volume but the show itself I have to max out my speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    860go
    United States4 months ago
  • The only only way

    The only only thing way thing I could do do think about is if you have have to to get get the a vaccine test and done a a couple test

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nsihxihejf
    United Statesa year ago
  • GO Pirates

    Great insights from both men as to aspects of the game’s inner workings and fun banter. I start anxiously looking forward to the next pod to drop; thanks guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TVR ECUPirate
    United States2 years ago
  • My favorite baseball podcast!!

    I’m an avid baseball fan. Joe Maddon is one of my top five favorite managers of all time! Tom Verducci is one of my favorite baseball writers… I’ve read everything he’s written through the years… for these two to pair up and do this podcast is fantastic! The interviews and the quote of the day at the end is so inspiring… the book is also fabulous… so many leadership principles that I apply every single day! This is probably my favorite baseball podcast! Thanks guys for doing this. I look forward... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carolinaboy1781
    United States2 years ago
  • Best athlete

    Jim Thorpe was the greatest! Jim Brown and Bo Jackson and Leroy Keyes they were better athletes than Shohei Ohtani.Shohei is over rate and going to be over paid.Joe you overrated Shohei way too much:

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Warlord99
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback notes audio balance and pacing could be improved and requests for more post-season coverage.
Fans highlight engaging storytelling, practical coaching insights, and memorable anecdotes.
Listeners praise the duo's deep baseball knowledge and candid leadership takes.

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#190
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#244
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#129
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Book of Joe: Tigers Troubles, Ohtani Plan, and 2nd Place in History!
Q: What makes Shohei Ohtani different this year as a pitcher?
They emphasize his improved command and control on the edges of the plate, which lets all his other pitches play up and keeps hitters off balance, making him effectively the best version of himself on the mound.
The Book of Joe: Angels goals, Top hits survey, and another rule change?
Q: With the new base-coach rule changes underway, how do you see teams adapting their signaling and coaching strategies to stay competitive without crossing into unsafe territory?
Teams will need to keep signals in the box, rely on camera-based oversight only when necessary, and emphasize clear on-field communication and practice disguising signals in legal ways while avoiding dangerous or deceptive tactics that could compromise safety or fairness.
The Book of Joe: Angels goals, Top hits survey, and another rule change?
Q: You noticed, that Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman, hit probably the most famous home run in baseball history. What is your take on the top clutch hits of all time and how is that measured?
The top clutch hits are defined not just by a moment, but by their impact on victory probability; in practice, game seven moments like Mazeroski's homer, Rajai Davis's run-scoring plays, and Will Smith's game-ending homer are evaluated through a combination of historical memory and statistical measures to illustrate which plays swung championships.
The Book of Joe: Ken Lazarus, CEO of Infinite Sky AI
Q: What do you do with a guy like that?
Focus on his command metrics and analyze specific situations in which he struggles to tailor his approach toward improvement.
The Book of Joe: Ken Lazarus, CEO of Infinite Sky AI
Q: Could you talk about that a little bit? Because to me, that might be the most important thing.
Lazarus explains how their tracking system can help understand command performance and identify potential injuries early by analyzing pitching mechanics.

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What is The Book of Joe about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two legendary baseball minds bring high-level strategic analysis and leadership-minded storytelling to the game's postseason and broader baseball culture. Episodes balance tactical breakdowns—ranging from pitching plans and bullpen usage to the evolving role of analytics in the dugout—with personal anecdotes, leadership lessons, and pop-culture tangents. The show stands out for its veteran, insider perspective and long-running rapport between a Hall-of-Fame manager and a top baseball writer, making it a compelling listen for teams, executives, and serious fans alike. Expect candid discussions about managing under pressure, player development, and the human side of the sport, often intertwined with historical memories and cross-industry refe... more

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3. Ken Lazarus
4. Jane Leavy
5. John Wood
6. Jerry Seinfeld
7. Greg Maddux
8. Glenn Fleisig

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