Talkin Shop with Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke
Episodes
REPLAY | My Kid is Afraid of the BALL
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boys answer your questions. How do we make youth baseball and softball culture more fun? How can you create more movement when practices get slow ...
REPLAY | What Made Mookie Betts… Mookie Betts
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Replaying this GEM, because who doesn't love Mookie Betts? He is one of the biggest names in professional sports. From his Mom being his first Lit...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 138 | Nerves, Nepotism, and the WBC: Keeping the Game Honest
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back in the shop breaking down the energy, emotion, and lessons from the World Baseball Classic — and why even the pros feel those in-g...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 137 | Don’t Chase the Travel Ball Dream (Until You Hear This)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chop shares about his new role as an Assistant Coach with the Rangers and the perspective it’s given him on development and patience in the game.We ...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EP 136 | Calm the Chaos: Nerves, Neurodiversity & Navigating Tough Conversations
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every season brings pressure: for kids, coaches, and parents alike. In this episode of Talkin’ Shop, we dive into how to help young athletes overcom...
REPLAY | The New Season Needs Our Pillars of Coaching
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just Chop & Ballgame today… choppin’ it up about the stuff that actually shapes athletes.We talk managing anxiety, keeping kids engaged when a...
REPLAY | Coach Allie "Gator" Lacey
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Girls Lead in all things Coach Ballgame Inc. joins the show today to give her perspective on Girls Baseball and Softball! It's Coach Allie Gat...
TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 135 | Spring Ball Vibes: Postgame Talks, Loud Bleachers, and Keeping Kids Loose
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spring baseball and softball hit different. The games feel bigger, the emotions run hotter, and suddenly everything feels… intense.We talk about whe...
TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 134 | Protect the Joy, Set the Tone, Be You
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Talkin’ Shop episode hits the heart of youth sports culture.We start with real advice for umpires navigating unruly parents... how to hold the ...
TALKIN' SHOP | EPISODE 133 | Behind the Scenes of a Healthy Little League
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Talkin’ Shop is for the people who keep youth sports running, often quietly, and often under pressure.We start with straight-up advi...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 132 |Loud Grandparents, and Stress-Free Dugouts
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Chop’s got a new MLB gig 👀 and we’re breaking down what that transition looks like behind the scenes. Then we dig into a youth-sports cla...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 131 | Holding Gratitude & Respect for Our Umpires ft. Jayden Lorenzo
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude for the ones who keep the game fair, the pace moving, and the love of baseball alive ⚾️👏This episode of Coach Ballgame shines a light...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 130 | Your Kid Shouldn't ONLY Be Playing Baseball...?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about a taboo subject... your kid shouldn't ONLY be playing baseball. Why? Let's dive into it on episode 130 of the Talkin&#...
TALKIN' SHOP | FULL EP 129 | You're Not Auditioning for a Travel Coach, They're Auditioning for You.
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt like you had to “prove yourself” to a travel coach, this episode is for you. In Ep 129 of Talkin’ Shop, we flip the script...
REPLAY | The Coaches Talk BEST Christmas Movies
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best Christmas Movie of all time??? The Coaches talk about it today. Merry Christmas!!
REPLAY | Loud Coaching is NOT Always Good Coaching...
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one packed a bunch of punches into only 30 minutes. Ballgame gives Chop some rapid fire questions on "Things parents say during games."...
REPLAY | Communicating with Parents
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys love answering your questions. Today they dig into healthy ways of communication between Coaches and Parents.Wanna support the Podcast? www.p...
REPLAY | Coach Rac is BACK!
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's the most popular baseball influencer alive. Meet Coach Robert Anthony Cruz.
REPLAY | Is it Okay to Light a Kid Up???
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back and choppin it up!Ballgame's Online Coaching Course is LIVE and you can find it here: https://www.coachballgame.com/coach-b...BA...
REPLAY | Albert Pujols on the POD!!
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the best to ever play the game. They call him "The Machine." The numbers don't lie...3,301 Career Hits. 679 Home Runs. ...
REPLAY | Kevin Youkilis Tells All
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a 3x All Star, 2x World Series Champion, and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer. Kevin Youkilis was the On Base Machine, and now he's coaching ...
TALKIN' SHOP | FULL EPISODE 128 | When Parents Care Too Much: The Anxiety Episode
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest — sometimes it’s not the kids who need a pep talk, it’s us adults.This week, we’re unpacking the real reasons parents feel a...
BONUS EP. | World Series Game 3 CLASSIC
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have LOTS of thoughts about last night's World Series Classic!!! Let's debrief...
BONUS EP. | MLB Playoffs UPDATE!!
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another bonus episode going over the 2025 MLB Playoffs!
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 127 | Hard Questions, Soft Toss Answers.
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No scripts. No playbook. Just real talk about the stuff parents, coaches, and players actually wrestle with — from burnout to bad hops to balancing ...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 126 |Talkin’ Life, Leaks, and Listener Questions
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life update + mailbag = pure chaos.Coach Ballgame, Chopper, and Flikke are back with a good ol’ fashioned Q&A — answering your questions, shar...
Talkin' Playoffs!!!
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk PLAYOFFS!!!
Talkin' Shop Clips | MLB Playoffs 2025
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS!! We're breaking down the MLB Playoffs 2025- let's talk about it!
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 125 | The Boys Are Back with Linda Flanagan!!!
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
REPLAY | Bad Attitudes, Work Ethic, and Coaching your own CHILD
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode discusses coaching challenges, work ethic, and fostering joy in sports, emphasizing the importance of character development along...
REPLAY | Every Parent Asks These Questions... Q&A
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dig right into your questions. From Daddy Ball, to overcoming adversity, the conversation was juicy. Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopand...
REPLAY | What makes a GREAT Travel Ball Coach?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? I...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 124 | September Means Baseball Gets Real
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
TALKIN SHOP | FULL EPISODE 123 | Mike Hampton: Big League Lessons and Advice for Every Ballplayer
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚨 FULL EPISODE 123 is live! 🚨Mike Hampton joins the show to share his big league journey, drop some timeless advice, and even tackle listener qu...
Episode 122: Scared Swings, Gray Beards, and Travel Ball Dreams
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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⚾ Br...
Episode 121: Season 5 Debut
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 120: I'm NEW to Travel Ball
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 119: Bad Parent Behavior
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 118: Ballgame's 20 Year College Reunion
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
Episode 117: Little League Playoffs: Coaches acting CRAZY
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are FIRED UP today discussing some embarrassing behavior by adults at Little League playoff games. It's simply gotta stop. Flikke, Chop a...
Episode 116: The Yips and zero Work Ethic
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys recap our Minnesota Sandlots and Mother's Day Weekend. We answer your questions and hit some topics like overcoming the yips, coaching ki...
Episode 115: Coaching Kids with ADHD
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys hit some good topics today. What size bat do you need? How to motivate kids to work hard? How do we coach kids who are neurodivergent?Want a ...
Episode 114: Kevin Youkilis
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a 3x All Star, 2x World Series Champion, and Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer. Kevin Youkilis was the On Base Machine, and now he's coaching ...
Episode 113: Jackie Robinson Day and The Masters
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ballgame and Flikke honor the life of Jackie Robinson!They discuss how they navigated the most epic Sunday at The Masters ever!They answer your questi...
Episode 112: Bad Attitudes, Work Ethic, and Coaching your own CHILD
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys answer 10 questions from the fans.Ballgame has a conversation with a graduate of the Coach Ballgame University. Coach "O" from Port...
Episode 111: We Answer LOTS of your questions!
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ballgame and Flikke answer listener questions!Check out the Coach Ballgame University for Ballgame's Online Coaching Course! Find it at www.coachb...
Episode 110: Is it OK to light a kid up?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back and chopping it up, answering your questions!Ballgame has officially completed his online coaching course. Go get it at www.coachbal...
Episode 109: Coach Allie "Gator" Lacey
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Girls Lead in all things Coach Ballgame Inc. joins the show today to give her perspective on Girls Baseball and Softball! It's Coach Allie Gat...
Episode 108: Big Things Happening!
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss their upcoming Online Course offerings and the 2025 Sandlot Tour schedule. We answer some epic listener questions on "How to de...
Episode 107: The LA Fires
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a trying time for the folks of Los Angeles. We chat about the heroic acts of response to the overwhelming loss. We answer your questions on ...
Episode 106: Does my kid HAVE to play travel ball to make the High School Team?
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are loose today. Magnum PI, Balding, and Counting Crows are just a few of the topics we hit on this first episode of 2025. Do kids have to pl...
Episode 105: Happy New Year!
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys unpack a great John Wooden quote..."A player that makes a team great is better than a great player." We recap 2024 and set the stage for 2025...
Episode 104: Travel Ball Talk
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of good, bad, and ugly stories from the Travel Ball world today. Ballgame drops some news on his upcoming BOOK. Get on the WAITLIST for our next ...
Episode 103: A Coach's role in a grieving child's life
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss how a Coach should handle circumstances of grief within their team. It's heavy, necessary, and good. We hit that topic at the very en...
Episode 102: Thanksgiving
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want the trophy? Then stop worrying about the trophy. Chop and Ballgame are thankful. What are we thankful for? What kind of coaches do we look for ...
Episode 101: Q and A
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dig right into your questions. From Daddy Ball, to overcoming adversity, the conversation was juicy. Wanna support the Pod? www.patreon.com/chopan...
Episode 100: How did the Dodgers win the World Series?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our 100th! WOW! The boys look back on 100 episodes with gratitude. We talk World Series. We talk crazy parents and coaches. We talk shop! Wanna suppor...
Episode 99: World Series Time!
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk Yanks vs Dodgers. We give our picks and WHY... We also answer some awesome questions from coaches out there who are struggling. How do w...
Episode 98: Chad Chop's New Job!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are bearded and back together. Chopper explains why the Dodgers will win the World Series. He also has a new JOB! Atta Boy. Flikke drops wisd...
Episode 97: MLB Playoffs
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chopper is coaching kids today at a camp in Arizona, so Flikke and Ballgame chop it up. We talk MLB, AJ Hinch, and we answer your questions. Topics in...
Episode 96: My Kid's afraid of the Ball
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys answer your questions. How do we make youth baseball and softball more fun? How can you create more movement when it gets slow and boring? My...
Episode 95: Coach Ballgame's "Bad Customer Review"
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ballgame is back from a 7 city Sandlot Tour Swing. Everything was money. All except for one TRAGIC review from a customer. We unpack it! Chop and Fli...
Episode 94: Communicating with Parents
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a VERY important topic that I'm sure many of you can relate to! Also, Coach Ballgame's movie "Rally Caps" is out TODAY. Get ...
Episode 93: We Answer Your Questions
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys deliver more pillars to great coaching, and do what they do best...answer your questions. Tips on running practices, communicating effectivel...
Episode 92: The Boys are BACK!
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ballgame, Chop, and Flick Money are back! We discuss our 3 top coaching pillars, and we answer your questions! Thank you Patreons! Wanna Support? ww...
Episode 91: Summer Recap and Season 4 Intro
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's just Ballgame today, recapping the crazy summer and setting up the new season. Flikke and Chop will join tomorrow as we continue to accomplis...
Episode 90: The Mental Health Stigma
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys get real day. We talk Mental Health. If this is a triggering subject for you, please skip this episode. We totally get it. If you are expe...
Episode 89: Did we just save Little League?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk Rule Changes and Mindset Changes to make Little League a better product. You do not wanna miss this one! Wanna support this pod? www.p...
Episode 88: What makes a GREAT Travel Ball Coach?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? ...
Episode 87: My Child is afraid of being hit by the pitch
28 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a 4 step process to help you through the process. Wanna support the podcast? www.patreon.com/chopandballgame
Episode 86: Big Things Happening
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chop, Flikke and Ballgame recap some big things that have happened recently. A trip to Minnesota and Michigan with Kirk Gibson. A launch of an Online ...
Episode 85: We Read Your Emails
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The three amigos are in. Chopper, Flikke and Ballgame unpack Coach Ballgame's Webinar and preview his "Coach Ballgame Playbook" which is...
Episode 84: Ryan Vogelsong
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's a former All Star, 2x World Series Champ, and a San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer. It's Vogy! What seemed like an overnight success ont...
Episode 83: Our Pillars of Coaching
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's just Chop and Ballgame today...choppin it up. Topics include: Managing Anxiety. Engagement. Feel vs Real. Falling in love with the GRIND. ...
Episode 82: D.R. Hitting
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's your kid's favorite Hitting Instructor on Social Media...D.R. Hitting. Find out why this popular content creator is WAY more than just a ...
Episode 81: Love Through Failure
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chopper tells an epic story of a 10 run comeback. Ballgame recaps his Golf Mancation and previews his 2024 schedule with MLB and the National Sandlot ...
Episode 80: Jeff Francoeur
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This former Big Leaguer and current broadcaster for TBS is passionate about Youth Sports. Jeff "Frenchy" Francoeur has some great wisdom for...
Episode 79: What breeds WINNING?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 Amigos are together, talking COACHING. Flikke, Chopper and Ballgame recap the Holidays and pose the question...What breeds winning? Ballgame rec...
Episode 78: Jay Bruce
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A 14 year MLB Career. 319 Dingers. 3x All Star, 2x Silver Slugger, and a Roberto Clemente Award Nominee. JAY BRUCE is a stud. What did he learn from t...
Episode 77: Texas Recap
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Ballgame, Chop, and Flikke recap the JOY BUFFET that was...The Austin Sandlot. Enjoy an hour of 3 passionate coaches talking about how to make Y...
Episode 76: Chris Rose
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a GOOD GET! Rosey is not only one of the most trusted voices in the game of baseball, but THE hardest working guy in the game as well. Meet C...
Episode 75: Coach RAC
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's the most popular baseball influencer alive. He's got millions of followers, and is quickly becoming a household name in every baseball fa...
Episode 74: Dan Spring
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of Coach Ballgame's best friends, and also happens to have given him his first job as a youth baseball coach. It's Dan Spring. &q...
Episode 73: Duke Baxter
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's popped up on your social media feed a million times. If not, then he should. Duke Baxter is one of the most popular coaches on Instagram and ...
Episode 72: Ben Jenkins
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's the Founder and Co-Owner of WARSTIC. What was the genesis of this company? What struggles did he overcome to now have the Number ONE bat on t...
Episode 71: Matt Payton
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Coach Ballgame's boots on the ground in Louisville, KY. Coach Matt holds the career TRIPLES record at Western Kentucky University, then playe...
Episode 70: Being an "Aware" Coach and Parent
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ballgame and Chop are excited to bring a new pod EVERY Tuesday, now that Ballgame's travel schedule has cooled down. There will be a PATREON ZOOM...
Episode 69: Coaching YOUR Kid
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back together to discuss a number of topics. From travel ball, coaching your own child, to Chopper's new job...the band is back! Than...
Episode 68: WE BACK! Coach Ballgame's Summer Recap
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Ballgame coached over 5,000 kids across 30 different states this summer, and he wants to tell you all about it! Chopper had some Athletic Direc...
Episode 67: End of Season 2
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a great season it was!!!
Episode 66: Kevin Burkhardt
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's the lead Play by Play Announcer for NFL on FOX, and the lead Studio Host for MLB on FOX...and he's fresh off his first SUPER BOWL call. I...
Episode 65: Tim Dillard
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's the MOST INTERESTING man in baseball. He pitched for the Brewers and Rangers for nearly 20 years. Now he's a broadcaster for the Milwauke...
Episode 64: Sean Flikke
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the man that taught Coach Ballgame how to coach. Sean Flikke is the Mr. Miyagi of Youth Baseball. He has mastered the art of dissecting the nuanc...
Episode 63: Dallas Braden
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's ONE of only 23 to ever throw a PERFECT GAME in Major League Baseball. You won't believe what day it was on. Our guest today is one of the...
Episode 62: Jake Savicki
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's one of the most popular Baseball Influencers in the game, but it's his heart for coaching that makes him such a fascinating follow. It...
Episode 61: Barry Zito
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's a Cy Young Award Winner, and World Series Champ. It's Barry Zito! His story is an absolute journey. He hit the highest highs, and the roc...
Episode 60: Peter Moylan
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's the MOST INTERESTING MAN in Australia. He pitched for 14 years in the Big Leagues. He led MLB in appearances at the age of 39. ...
Episode 59: World Baseball Classic
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Training is in full form. The WBC cranks up tonight. Life is good. The boys chop it up with Coach Josh from Arlington, TX. Jo...
Episode 58: Jackson Olson
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He's the GREATEST SHOWMAN and Third Baseman for the Savannah Bananas. How did he get there? What new tricks can we expect to see on their ...
Episode 57: Coach Sparky
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boys invite a loyal Patreon Supporter to join the conversation this week. Coach Sparky is Ballgame's Sandlot BOOTS on the ground in Madison,...