The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci
Borrowing the podcast title from their forthcoming book, three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon and three-time Sportswriter of the Year Tom Verducci provide exclusive insight, commentary and discussion on the MLB postseason, from the stars to the strategy. As manager of the 2016 Cubs team that broke a 108-year championship drought, Maddon knows what it takes to navigate October pressure. Part Phil Jackson, part Yogi Berra, Maddon brings unique and entertaining takes on not just on dugout strategy but also life lessons and leadership - not to mention classic cars and rock and roll. A five-time Emmy winner with Fox and MLB Network, Verducci has behind-the-scenes access to the players and managers throughout the postseason. “The Book of Joe” is your home to learn - and laugh - about the real stories behind how postseason games are won and lost. To purchase a copy or for more information on "The Book of Joe," please click below... https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798/ref=asc_df_1538751798/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564627793350&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8568231967918177387&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031189&hvtargid=pla-1844067081352&psc=1
Episodes
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon getting ready for the 2023 season! How does Joe feel about the season getting underway without him being in uniform? Tom rolls through some of the new faces he's looking forward to seeing while Joe reveals how he handled the young prospects out of the gate. Find out the 3 biggest storylines heading into the season, plus how will rule changes affect the season...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discussing Joe's performance in the Valspar Pro-Am event! We're joined by MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi, who has been working Spring Training and implementing the new rules for this season. Tom walks through Phil's journey to becoming an MLB ump. We find out what circumstance saw Phil leave the game and the crazy coincidence that brought him back. Plus, Phil reveals ...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming Pirates pitcher David Bednar to the show. David is part of Team USA at the World Baseball Classic and describes what it's like playing for his country and this team. While talking about his pitches, David reveals how he incorporated a splitter into his game and the other major league pitcher that helped him. David explains how he was drafted by the P...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discussing Joe playing in the Valpar Pro-Am in Tampa and why he's so nervous, eager, and excited. Shawn Purdy, father of 49ers QB Brock Purdy, joins us to discuss the amazing run of San Fran this season. Shawn had an 8 year career in baseball's minor leagues and explains how that perseverance was passed along to his son. Shawn walks us through the season of watc...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon seeing Spring Training get underway without Joe in a dugout! Newly retired Dexter Fowler joins us to talk about calling it a career and what's up next. Joe has always loved 'Glue Guys' and Dexter tops that list. Dexter reveals how he started switch hitting at the plate and how he got his 'not to great' break into the Major Leagues. We get 'A Reading from the ...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon exploring some of the rule changes coming to baseball this season. Joe really likes one rule specifically and thinks it should've happened a long time ago. Tom feels like 'pace' of the game is more important than how long the game takes. How long does Tom think it will take for players to adjust to the changes? With the shift no longer being allowed, Joe is c...
The Book of Joe Podcast welcomes Fmr PGA Tour golfer and now Instructor Brett Lederer to the show. Host Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Brett's background and how the game has changed over the years. Brett explains the work habits of the top golfers and how that 1% prepare for tournaments. We look at the technology being added to golf and how players use it differently. After exploring Brett's family hi...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming former minor league baseball player Kenny Grant to the show. In the book, Joe wrote how he had to release Kenny from the Angels organization and how the event always stuck with him and impacted his life. Kenny reveals his life after baseball and how despite losing his love of the game, he has returned to coaching and is impacting...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Hillsboro Hops Manager Ronnie Gajownik to the show. Ronnie reveals the moment when she was made the first female manager of a Class High-A baseball team. Ronnie discusses the progress the sport is seeing and the possibility of having a female manager in the Major League within ten years. Ronnie grew up as a Cubs fan and talks ab...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Paterson NJ Mayor Andre Sayegh to the show. The mayor is leading an effort to restore Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the last remaining Negro League Stadiums in the country. The plans for the build also include a museum around the stadium to tell the stories of the 20+ Hall of Famers who stepped on that field. Mayor Sayegh discusse...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Philadelphia Phillies Hitting Coach Kevin Long. Hear an interesting conversation about how some of the best hitters in the game get even better.
Kevin takes us through his playing career and making the transition to becoming a coach. Kevin explains how working with Carlos Beltran gave him confidence and how he started fundamenta...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Golf Analyst and former caddie John Wood to the show. In our theme of 'Glue Guys', Tom wants to discuss the importance of a caddie and golfer working together to bring success. John takes us on the greens to describe the working relationship between a caddie and a golfer and how it differs from a coach or trainer. Despite any di...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming MLB Executive Billy Bean to the show. Billy talks about playing baseball while feeling like he needed to hide being gay because he wanted people to see him only as a player. Billy has now turned his attention to having these important conversations with the league and teams about making the game more inclusive. Tom asks how clos...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo to the show. Anthony talks about where his leadership comes from and his early days in the game. Joe and Anthony look at the magic of the Cubs 2016 season and how momentum started in 2015. Now heading into 2023, we discuss the Yankees and Anthony resigning with New York and the unique way he kept in touch...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing bench coaches and what they can bring to a team. Joe looks back to his days of being a bench coach then moving onto what he needed from the coaches he added to his teams. Tom asks how Willson Contreras will fit with the Cardinals before eyeing the rest of the free agent market. When it comes to catchers, find out why Joe tried ...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing the Winter Meetings getting underway in San Diego. We learn what Dusty Baker did after winning the World Series and the motivation behind him. Joe relives his journey of starting in baseball to winning a championship. Turning to the Winter Meetings, find out what happens throughout the day and how teams target players they're in...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming MLB Outfielder Jason Heyward to the show. Not only was Jason one of the best 'glue guys' in the clubhouse and locker room, but we find out that Jason's accomplishments put him in rare company. Jason talks about learning how to play the game the right way at 7 years old and growing up as a Yankees and Braves fan in the 90's, he sa...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming legendary musician Max Weinberg to the show. We've been talking about 'Glue Guys' and how important they are in keeping a team together. Max explores the importance of having chemistry in a band or team and the hurdles it can bring. Max was inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame and discusses some of the special moments of his ceremo...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing meeting fans while on the road doing book signings. While the AL MVP will likely be awarded to Aaron Judge, Tom doesn't want the greatness of Shohei Ohtani to be even slightly overlooked. As Ohtani's former manager, Joe looks at what next for the phenom and his upcoming free agency. We move to the impact more experienced manager...
The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Astros closing out a World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Houston being one of the best teams all season. Yordan Alvarez was really impressive all season and the pitching came through in all aspects. With the amount of strikeouts the Astros pitching got, it didn't leave many balls in play for a defense that was still spectacular. Joe thinks this...
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