
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look back at the Brewers winning the World Series. Joe hopes to see some old-school tendencies find their way back into the game based on these two teams. The Brewers were the better team and could they be built for long... more
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 s... more
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 real... more
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 ... more
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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.
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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!!
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
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Two veteran baseball thinkers deliver insider perspectives on October baseball, blending strategic analysis with leadership, mentorship, and storytelling. Episodes frequently dissect postseason decision-making, player development, and the evolving balance between analytics and traditional baseball instincts, all anchored by candid conversations with former players, managers, and high-profile coaches. A hallmark is the informal, philosophically inclined tone—showing how daily preparation, leadership lessons, and real-world experiences shape on-field outcomes and team culture. The format often features deep dives into managerial mindset, bullpen and pitching usage, and the human side of the game, with memorable anecdotes and timely commentary... more
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