We're back with another bonus episode going over the 2025 MLB Playoffs!

No scripts. No playbook. Just real talk about the stuff parents, coaches, and players actually wrestle with — from burnout to bad hops to balancing life outside the diamond.

We took your toughest questions and lobbed back some honest (and occasionally ridiculous) answers. ⚾

👉 Tune in if you like your advice with a side of sarcasm and your leadership with a dash of grace.

Life update + mailbag = pure chaos.

Coach Ballgame, Chopper, and Flikke are back with a good ol’ fashioned Q&A — answering your questions, sharing house updates (yes, there were leaks), and probably getting distracted at least five times.

Grab your coffee and come hang. ☕️⚾️
🎧 “Talkin’ Life, Leaks, and Listener Questions” — out now wherever you get your pods.

Let's talk PLAYOFFS!!!

BONUS!! We're breaking down the MLB Playoffs 2025- let's talk about it!

After a jam-packed Sandlot September, the boys are back in the dugout with a fresh episode of Talkin’ Shop! They’re recapping the wild ride from the National Sandlot Tour and welcoming special guest Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, to talk about how to handle those toxic bleacher creatures with grace and grit.

This podcast episode discusses coaching challenges, work ethic, and fostering joy in sports, emphasizing the importance of character development alongside athletic skills.Highlights*The boys answer 10 questions from the fans.*Coaches share personal experiences while highlighting the joy of baseball for kids in Cambodia.*Strategies for dealing with youth athletes struggling with fundamentals and lack of effort are discussed.*Parents are encouraged to manage their children’s sports experiences, focusing on character over accolades.*The importance of resilience and the response to failure in sports and life is emphasized.*Creative solutions for practice amid weather-related challenges are shared to inspire fellow coaches.Wanna support the Pod? patreon.com/chopandballgame

We dig right into your questions. From Daddy Ball, to overcoming adversity, the conversation was juicy.

Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameBANG

Ballgame, Chop and Flikke round table the discussion of Travel Ball. What makes a great travel ball coach? Red flags that you should stay away from? It's a deep dive, and it's a conversation that must be had to change this culture for the better.Wanna Support? www.patreon.com/chopandballgameRAKE!

August is gone, the pennant races are heating up, and October dreams are right around the corner. In this week’s Talkin’ Shop, we wave goodbye to summer, dive headfirst into September, and lay down our fearless Fall Classic & World Series predictions. Who’s got the juice? Who’s fakin’ it? And who’s about to write their name into baseball history? Let’s chop it up.