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 anxious watching their kids play sports — and how that pressure trickles down to the field.
We also tackle the classic conundrum:
🏆 How do we teach commitment without handing out participation trophies?
💪 How do we value fun and accountability?
It’s part therapy session, part coaching clinic, and 100% truth.
👉 Tune in for some hard questions, soft toss answers, and a reminder that the best coaching starts with keeping your cool.
We have LOTS of thoughts about last night's World Series Classic!!! Let's debrief...
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.
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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
Got a coaching conundrum or parenting puzzle? Send it our way.
Need a private session with Coach Flikke? Email him at seanflikke@gmail.com.
Wanna support the Pod and get your questions prioritized? Subscribe to Coach Ballgame’s Instagram or become a patron at patreon.com/chopandballgame.
ATTA BOY!!
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.
Need a private session with Coach Flikke? Email him at seanflikke@gmail.com
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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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Need a 1 on 1 session? Email Flikke or Chop...
seanflikke@gmail.com
baseball@chadchop.com
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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.
Want a private session with Flikke? Email seanflikke@gmail.com
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The boys recap our Minnesota Sandlots and Mother's Day Weekend.
We answer your questions and hit some topics like overcoming the yips, coaching kids who lack interest, and teaching first timers how to pitch.
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