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Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

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Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Major League Baseball
Alex Bregman
Baseball
Fenway Park
Rafael Devers
Roman Anthony
Garrett Crochet
Yankees
New York Yankees
Jarren Duran
Playoffs
Trevor Story
Sonny Gray
Pete Alonso
Trade Deadline
Walker Buehler
Alex Cora
Cattell Marte

The go-to show for Red Sox fans that drown out the screeching of the Greenline with their humming along to the tune that echoes April through October nights. Join Gordo, Sammy, and Pat as they break down every Red Sox game, headline, and rumor. It's all baseball, all throughout the year. Episodes dropping throughout the week!

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Latest Episodes

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to another series win for the Red Sox over the Marlins with maybe the most important series of the season with the Yankees coming up. What were the biggest takeaways from the Sox trip to Miami? Then, Mickey Gasper has been... more

Gordo, Pat, and then eventually Sammy are getting good vibes from the Red Sox sweep of the Giants, but the biggest story was of course Rafael Devers' first return to Fenway Park. Was the fans' negative reaction towards Devers warranted or deserved? A... more

Gordo and Sammy have good thoughts about the Red Sox winning 2 of 3 over the Diamondbacks, but the series finale loss leaves a bitter taste. What stands out from the success of Mickey Gasper to the struggles of Greg Weissert and Jovani Moran? Then, T... more

Gordo and Sammy open up the mailbox and answer some listener questions about everything from lingering Red Sox roster decisions to what actually is the reason for living.

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Recent Guests

Andrew Parker
Baseball analyst, SoxProspects.com
SoxProspects.com
Episode: BONUS - SoxProspects.com's Andrew Parker Joins the Show!
Tyron Guerrero
Red Sox reliever
Boston Red Sox
Episode: BONUS - Tyron Guerrero Joins and Makes His Play Tessie Debut!
Bo Bichette
Professional baseball player
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: BONUS - Who Says No: Raffy Returns
Anthony Seigler
Red Sox infielder, recent trade acquisition
Boston Red Sox
Episode: BONUS - Anthony Seigler Joins the Show; Talks his Joy & Enthusiasm
Ian Brown
WEI sports journalist and long-time Red Sox beat reporter
WEI
Episode: Episode 365 - Red Sox Sweep & Destroy Yankees; Finally a Happy Podcast!
Bo Vachette
Guest on Who Says No segment
Episode: BONUS - Who Says No: Overhauling the Offense
Payton Tolle
Red Sox pitcher, noted as a debuting/featured guest
Boston Red Sox
Episode: BONUS - Payton Tolle Makes His Play Tessie Debut!
Tristan Casas
Red Sox first baseman
Boston Red Sox
Episode: BONUS - Triston Casas Joins and Details His Road to Recovery
Connelly Early
Avid pitcher, Red Sox rookie who made his playoff debut
Boston Red Sox
Episode: BONUS - Connelly Early Joins and Makes his Play Tessie Debut!

Hosts

Gordo
Host with long-running involvement in team-focused baseball discussions, often anchoring episodes with insider perspective and fan-centric commentary.
Sammy
Co-host known for banter and steady analysis, contributing alongside Gordo and Pat to roster and trade discussions.
Pat
Co-host who adds strategic framing to episodes, often weighing long-term implications of trades and prospect development.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 311 ratings
  • Go Sox

    Great takes from Gordo Pat and Sammy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ports4004
    United States3 months ago
  • Painful

    I can’t stand these bozos. I dont know why Bradfo ever put them on. Not only do they not know much and don’t have any actual intelligent insights they are also painfully unfunny or interesting as people. If you want funny go to section 10 if you want smart insights go to soxprospects.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    musicgirl195
    United States6 months ago
  • Who ever allowed fhe Cole Ragans Show to go live

    needs to get punch in the penis.

    Be better - it’s stupid people coming up w the trades.

    run every trades through a trade analyizer first and post that info as well..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MarleyX
    United States8 months ago
  • Play Tessie!!!

    Honestly one of the best baseball podcasts. They talk about more than just the stats and the details everyone already knows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    For the Boston girls
    United Statesa year ago
  • love the show but it’s gone off the rails

    It’s clearly one of the better Red Sox podcasts. But recently they have released several shows that lack of professionalism.

    The Who says no? show with Bob Bichette was a disaster. Should never have aired and they shouldn’t Have suggested the Red Sox give up massive amount of assets for one year rental. It was a bad take and not challenge as being ridiculous.

    Additionally, they lack knowledge about how contract structures work and deferred payments. If you’re gonna have strong opinions, it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MarleyX
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Some listeners praise depth on trades and prospects, with energetic, fan-first flavor.
Red Sox fans get sharp, informed takes without premium sports-radio theatrics.
A few reviews criticize tonal shifts or humor but acknowledge strong episode quality.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#87
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#160
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#189
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#7
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#45
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#113
Australia/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BONUS - SoxProspects.com's Andrew Parker Joins the Show!
Q: Parker, talk about just a little bit. I mean, people, everyone knows who you are at this point. You've been breaking tons of news throughout the last few years, man.
Parker describes his background with Sox Prospects and Beyond the Monster, how he started breaking news, and how the relationship with the Sox Prospects community formed, including his long-standing connections and the dynamics of reporting in this space.
BONUS - Tyron Guerrero Joins and Makes His Play Tessie Debut!
Q: Why did you stay with the Red Sox during spring training instead of pursuing the World Baseball Classic?
Guerrero states the pull of this being his favorite team and the opportunity to contribute to their success, which outweighed opportunities elsewhere.
BONUS - Tyron Guerrero Joins and Makes His Play Tessie Debut!
Q: What was the hardest part of your journey to get to the big leagues?
Guerrero explains that the hardest part was proving himself repeatedly across different organizations and levels, staying healthy, and believing he could attack the strike zone to earn another chance in the big leagues.
BONUS - Payton Tolle Makes His Play Tessie Debut!
Q: What are your off‑season routines and personal interests away from baseball?
Tolle discusses workouts, time with his dad, golf, and the balance between work and relaxation during the off‑season.
BONUS - Payton Tolle Makes His Play Tessie Debut!
Q: What was it like debutting in a playoff‑bound atmosphere at Fenway?
Tolle describes the rapid sequence of events, the urgency of the moment, and how the emotional intensity of the crowd amplified the experience.

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This show leans into passionate Red Sox discussants who blend game analysis with fan banter, often tying recent series, trades, and roster moves to long-term team-building narratives. Episodes frequently cover in-season performance, bullpen and rotation depth, prospects, and trade targets, with lively reactions to big moments and insider-style conversations about front-office decisions. A standout pattern is the mixture of sharp baseball insight with humorous, fan-centric storytelling, plus occasional bonus episodes featuring players and prospect scouts that deepen the team's ongoing narrative.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Play Tessie:

1. The Fenway Rundown: Boston Red Sox Podcast
2. 310 To Left
3. Baseball Isn’t Boring
4. FIRE BRESLOW PODCAST (Red Sox)
5. SoxProspects.com Red Sox Podcast

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Play Tessie launched 9 years ago and published 1159 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Play Tessie include:

1. Andrew Parker
2. Tyron Guerrero
3. Bo Bichette
4. Anthony Seigler
5. Ian Brown
6. Bo Vachette
7. Payton Tolle
8. Tristan Casas

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