"You're Killing Me Smalls!"  He's the brainchild and the narrator of a film that has been called "The Most Quoted Movie Of All Time."  Meet David Mickey Evans, The Writer and Director of a timeless classic called THE SANDLOT.  We take a deep dive with DME to get to the origin of it all.  Why did he write it?  Where did the idea come from?  What's his favorite line in the movie?  What was it like working with the cast?  Did Squints land the perfect kiss on Wendy Peppercorn on the first take?  All these answers and much more are right here.  There may also be the most epic Tommy Lasorda story of all time mixed in there as well.  Enjoy!

He's a 2 time World Series Champ, 4 time Gold Glover, 3 time All Star, and Full Time Clubhouse DJ.  He's also a father of 4, and he's REALLY good looking.  We discuss his favorite music genres, which is as eclectic as the Giants Clubhouse.  In Kindergarten, he told his dad he was gonna be a Major Leaguer.  He turned that love into a crazy hard work ethic.  From Friday Night batting cage sessions, to taking extra ground balls at UCLA, he had a drive.  Coach Chop and I close out the episode with an Epic Baseball Trivia Contest.  Enjoy my friends.  Subscribe and tell your friends about this little thing we call Talkin Shop!

Angels fans will never forget...He hit 3 bombs in Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS, en route to the only World Series the Halos have ever won.  Adam Kennedy also led the nation in hits his sophomore and junior years of college.  He's a grinder.  He's a gamer.  He's a great conversation.  We discuss the mental side of the game, as a player and as a coach.  How do we find that balance of playing and coaching to win while keeping our priorities in order?  How do we manage failure?  He also gives insight into the climb to the top of the big leagues, then the grind on the way down towards retirement.  To close, Ballgame and Chop chat on the topic of the relationship of a Coach and the Parents on a team.  How do we navigate the different personalities?  It's all in the Shop.  Enjoy!

Merry Christmas to everyone!  Since it's Christmas, and since we are jolly, we put out an extra podcast this week in hopes of finding the BEST Christmas Movie of all time.  This category has juggernauts, sleeper picks, and confusion.  Is "Trading Places" a Christmas movie?  What about "Diehard?"  It's a dynamite showdown between Coach Ballgame and Coach Chop.  Enjoy these holidays my friends.  Looking forward to many more Tuesday conversations in 2022!  

Tombstone, Roller Coasters, and Trix Cereal are just some of Brandon Belt's favorite things.  This 2 time World Series Champ has been a bonafide MLB stud for the better part of the last decade, and he had an incredible season in 2021.  What you may not realize is "The Baby Giraffe" is one of the funniest people in the game.  He owns Kangaroos.  He's obsessed with Sea Otters.  His favorite thing about the Major Leagues is the unlimited Red Bull.  He's also incredibly kind, to the tune of $90,000.  Sit back and enjoy the hilarious ride of the "Daddy."

Mookie Betts is one of the biggest names in professional sports.  From his Mom being his first Little League Coach, to his daughter teaching him to use his imagination, we unpack how a kid from Tennessee who thought he'd be a basketball player and bowler became a 2 time World Series Champ and MVP.  Above all, he's a man of character and it shines through big time in this interview.  Enjoy!

Win The Heart | Los Angeles Dodgers Manager, Dave "Doc" Roberts joins the program this week.  His resume speaks for itself, but we unpack the man behind it all.  You can't find a more enthusiastic, kind manager in Major League Baseball.  From the janitor, all the way up, he's got a PHD in how to treat people.  Doc shares with us where he learned that, and why serving others is WINNING.  He also taps into the life lessons that can be learned from playing multiple and keeping sports FUN.  Enjoy!

The Wolf | Former Major League Pitcher and 4 time World Series Champion Javier Lopez talks shop.  We discuss the life of a relief pitcher.  What really goes on out there in the bullpen?  How did you keep your heart rate down in a high leverage situation in a World Series?  He also shares the joys and challenges of coaching his own son now.  Prior to Javier's interview, Ballgame recaps a goosebump weekend in Dallas with Kirk Gibson, Jack White and Ian Kinsler.

Dad Advice | We have our first guest!  Former Major League Catcher Nick Hundley joins the program.  He shares his best Dad Advice, his favorite teammates, and the coolest Buck Showalter Story of all time.  Enjoy!

Ballgame and Chop discuss their favorite college teammates.  They also tap into failures they've made as coaches, and the different methods they've learned along the way to create a stern, but loving tone.  Keep your head on the swivel for tips on commanding the attention of kids, while still being the most fun coach ever.