Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke

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

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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.

🚨 FULL EPISODE 123 is live! 🚨
Mike Hampton joins the show to share his big league journey, drop some timeless advice, and even tackle listener questions.

From the mound to mentoring, this one’s packed with wisdom (and a few curveballs you won’t see coming). ⚾️🔥

👉 Tune in now: Talkin’ Shop | Mike Hampton: Big League Lessons and Advice for Every Ballplayer

The boys are back in the shop—gray beards, scared swings, and all. This week we tackle it all:
⚾ Helping kids who are afraid to swing the bat
⚾ Breaking down 8-year-old pitching mechanics (without frying their little elbows)
⚾ The eternal debate—Rec vs. Travel Ball
⚾ And yes, the curious case of Coach Ballgame’s gray beard

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The boys are back for a new season...ready to solve your problems. Whether that be from the dugout, the bleachers, or the car ride home...it's our mission.

We recap the summer and tap into what excites us most about this upcoming year.

We answer your questions on topics of travel ball, AAU parenting, and handling a kid who throws a temper tantrum.

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Ballgame and Chop go OG on Episode 120!

Topics Discussed: Imposter Syndrome on a new team. Kids and Coaches getting discouraged during a losing streak. And what to do when the other team's coach drops lots of F bombs.

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The boys hit some topics! The practice version of a player vs the game version. What to do when parents on the other team are mean and awful? It's all here and much more!

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The 3 amigos answer your questions and unpack Ballgame's epic weekend back at Brown University with his college pals. Let's just say, jean shorts and rock and roll drumming may have been at play.

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The boys are FIRED UP today discussing some embarrassing behavior by adults at Little League playoff games. It's simply gotta stop. Flikke, Chop and Ballgame bring some advice.

Chopper's got a new job.

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