Entertaining, unique and insightful high energy conversations with Professional Athletes, Sports Personalities and Stand Up Comedians hosted by Sports Host and Comedian, Alex Monaco.
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Experience business as your spiritual journey, and discover what your soul wants to create for this world. Learn how your business can guide you in discovering your highest life purpose, and how your soul wants to express it. Get ready to come face-to-face with the highest version of yourself, and make the medicine the world longs for. Heesun Andes is a wildly successful Entrepreneur of twelve years, aligning her three businesses with her spiritual journey as a poet, herbalist, and communica ...
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Jeff Allen worked in Sportstalk radio in Orlando from 1983 to 1996, most notably as the Program and Sports Director at WGTO in the early 90's, anchoring morning sports reports and various sportstalk shows. Now, after many years, Jeff is deciding to have some fun again to share sports opinions through this podcast.
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Stay up to date with everything Red Sox from WEEI and its podcasts, featuring postgame coverage, player and coach interviews and call-ins and much more.
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UCF Football Roundtable with Matt Murschel, Adam Eaton, Eric Lopez and Trace Trylko
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It's our 6th annual UCF Football Roundtable as we bring you the best who cover and talk about UCF Sports. Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel, Adam Eaton and Trace Trylko from the Sons of UCF and Eric Lopez of Black & Gold Banneret give us a breakdown, with their thoughts and opinions on the 2024 season…
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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia
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ESPN's Rene Ingoglia joins us to discuss the start of the college football season, preseason rankings, realignment, the expanded playoffs and the UCF Knights as Rene will call their first game of the season vs New HampshireBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez
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Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez join me to discuss NBC's Olympic Coverage, CBS & Fox NFL crews and Joe Tessitore as the new voice of Monday Night Raw. We also conduct our next announcer draft for NBA & College BasketballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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We honor the late great co-founder of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams on this episode with Andrew Monaco, the voice of Texas A&M. Andrew worked with the Magic in the early days of the franchise and shares his memories of Pat. We also discuss A&M sports including baseball's run to play for the championship…
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BEST OF JAS: My last interview with the late great Pat Williams
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From 4 years ago, I interviewed Pat Williams who had just recently retired from the Orlando Magic on his efforts to bring MLB to Orlando and we got his thoughts on legacy of NBA Commissioner David Stern who had just passed at that time. RIP Pat.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell and Joe Finger
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It's our mid-season check-in on MLB as we discuss the passing of baseball greats Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda, the "retirement" of umpire Angel Hernandez, some fun baseball stories, trivia and MLB finally getting right with a full slate of games on the 4th of JulyBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Great to be joined by Frank Murtaugh of the Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine as we pay tribute to three great sports legends that have passed in recent weeks in Bill Walton, Jerry West and Willie Mays. We also touch on the Caitlin Clark effect on the WNBA and some MLB conversationBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton & Eric Lopez featuring our football announcer drart
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Adam & Eric are back for another media spotlight show as we discuss Verne Lundquist's last call at the Masters, NFL Network cuts, and the NBA's new TV deal which has them leaving Turner for NBC. And we begin a series of announcer drafts for each of our "networks" focusing on NFL and College FootballBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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We welcome former UCF first baseman Shannon Doherty to the show as we continue our softball appreciation week. We discuss Shannon's great career at UCF, the culture of the program and the Knights first season in the Big 12.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Womens College World Series Preview with Alex Powers, ESPN Softball & Baseball Analyst
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Great to have ESPN Softball & Baseball Analyst Alex Powers on to discuss the Womens College World Series. We also discuss UCF's first season in the Big 12 as she called many of the Knight's games on ESPN+. And we lean on her expertise as an FSU Baseball analyst to chat about the Tallahassee Regional in the NCAA Baseball Tournament where FSU hosts S…
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Scott Orgera, Co-Author of 976-1313: How Sports Phone Launched Careers and Broke New Ground
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Before 24-hour sports television and radio, the internet and social media, Sports Phone broke new ground with constant scores and news updates to fans who dialed a pay per call service called 976-1313 (area code 212 for those who dialed long distance) in New York and other major markets. Scott Orgera, co-author of this book joins me to discuss the …
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We welcome to the show, sports radio legend Chris Russo, whom I was his producer during his Orlando days at WKIS. We reminisce about those times as well as discuss his illustrious career at WFAN, Sirius XM and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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March Madness Recap - Mike O'Donnell of CBS Sports & ESPN
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We recap March Madness and UConn's run to a back to back championship with Mike O'Donnell, college basketball analyst from CBS Sports and ESPN. Mike also shares a great story about pickup basketball from his days at NC State.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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The Red Sox are kicking off the weekend trying to streak from the Bay Area to Los Angeles like a member of the 1970s counterculture. After taking 3 from Oakland and solidifying the Athletics injust move out of town, the Red Sox set their sight on the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat give their insights on the pitching matchups and take a c…
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Will There Ever Be Another Larry Lucchino?
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With the passing of baseball pioneer Larry Lucchino, Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to reflect on how unique the former team president was in so many ways. The pair share stories regarding Lucchino, while delving into why we might not see the likes of the longtime executive for some time when it comes to the world big league ch…
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The Boston Red Sox are continuing to rip right along as they pick up some more wins and build on an early hot start. The guys are taking some time to field questions and hear takes from the Play Pen by opening up the PT Hotline. Should fans remain cautiously optimistic? What are the actual critiques of this staff so far and where can they improve? …
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BIB on the Go: Mike Monaco Talks About The Art Of Calling The Big Moment
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Bradfo sits down with ESPN and NESN Broadcaster Mike Monaco to discuss the prep and timing it takes to properly call a big moment and give the moment it's just due, if you plan on venturing into the broadcasting field, this is the podcast for you! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-p…
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Talking Baseball with Joe Finger & Jay Cresswell
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As the MLB season is set to open, Joe & Jay are here to talk about our teams, expectations for the 2024 season, some fun baseball notes, Jay's supersized Spring Training trip and we do some TV Themes, which I almost forgot to do again during our show!By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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With our friend Adam Eaton under the weather, it's just me and Eric Lopez on our media spotlight as we discuss the March Madness broadcast roster changes, Tony Romo ruining the end of the Super Bowl broadcast and we get some great stories and behind the scene stuff from Eric on calling UCF Softball and other sports…
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BEST OF JAS: Former UCF Basketball Coach Kirk Speraw
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As the 30th Anniversary of UCF's first ever trip to March Madness approaches, we bring you a best of JAS as I interviewed former basketball coach Kirk Speraw on the 25th anniversary about that special 1994 teamBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Always a pleasure to have Frank Murtaugh on the show as discuss the Daytona 500, NBA All-Star Game, Caitlin Clark, the return of baseball and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Todd Wright on Super Bowl 58 and the 2023 NFL Season
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We put a cap on the NFL season with my former WGTO colleague Todd Wright as we break down Super Bowl 58 and 2023 season.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Baseball still needs the Closer (feat. Jonathan Papelbon)
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Fresh off his stint as the host of the Cinco Ocho show, Red Sox Hall of Famer joins Play Tessie. The guys pick Pap's brain on where the season is heading, win totals, how Casas can elevate his game to legendary status, and countless stories that'll cheer up your Red Sox soul after a tough winter. Chapters 0:08:15 - start (0:09:15) - cinco ocho show…
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Orlando Magic Beat Writer Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel
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Our first time discussing the Orlando Magic in 2024 as we chat with Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel on the teams season so far and what has them in playoff contentionBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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BIB on the Radio: Triston Casas Would Have Gone Shirtless If They Let Him
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Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas stopped by the Baseball isn't Boring Show on WEEI during Boston's Winter Weekend to talk about his love for the cold and how it pierces his pores, where he stands in 'Best Shape Of My Life Season', how he views his current lot in life and the exact fork-in-the-road moment that turned his 2023 season around. There…
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Ben Stout on UCF Basketball Upset of Kansas
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Former Knights Basketball player Ben Stout joins me to discuss UCF's monumental first Big 12 win over the 3rd ranked and longtime national power Kansas JayhawksBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia
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Great to have ESPN College Football Analyst Rene Ingoglia back on the show as we discuss the College Football Playoff and his busy post season calling games on TV & RadioBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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The Lucas Giolito Red Sox Introductory Press Conference
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Newly signed Lucas Giolito meets with the Boston Media to discuss his contract, decision to sign with the Red Sox, what and who convinced him to go to Boston, and much more as the offseason rolls on To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt…
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A Moment of Silence (Feat. Jared Carrabis)
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The Tribal Chief of Baseball, Jared Carrabis of Draft Kings joins the guys as they react to the Alex Verdugo introductory press conference where the former Red Sox had some fighting words for his former manager. Jared additionally prepares the guys for what may be another letdown season if a certain free agent isn't signed by Craig Breslow - with o…
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Great to have Jamie Seh of WKMG back for what is becoming an annual holiday visit. We discuss her Buffalo Bills, her recent call of The Cure Bowl, the UCF Football Season and upcoming Gasparilla Bowl and the College Football Playoff and FSU omissionBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora has returned to the podcast and he has a lot to say. The recruitment of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The state of his current contract situation. How this offseason has gone for him and the Sox. The art of recruiting free agents. The revitalization of the Red Sox brand. And how impactful the Joe Kelly fight in 2018 was to the organ…
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Celebrating Our Reliever Of The Year, Chris Martin
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It's not every season a set-up reliever gets a Cy Young vote, but that's exactly what happened with Chris Martin of the Red Sox. And for good reason. In his first season in Boston, Martin turned in an incredible campaign, leading Baseball Isn't Boring to name him our Reliever of the Year. Bradfo catches up with Martin to talk about his season, how …
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John Henry's Achilles Heel (feat. Chris Cotillo)
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MassLive's Red Sox beat writer with the toned calves in the world, Chris Cotillo, joins Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo for the Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Millar episode of Play Tessie(15). The group discusses seeing through the fog of war that has been the 2023 MLB offseason, which pitchers fans should truly turn their attention to, what Chris would lik…
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Tyler O'Neill's First Interview Since Getting Traded To Red Sox
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There was a lot to catch up with Tyler O'Neill about, so it seemed like a good time for the outfielder to make his Baseball Isn't Boring debut with Bradfo. The guys talk about Tyler's reaction to being traded to the Red Sox, why he was happy it was the Red Sox, what changes he is making in preparing for 2024, what went wrong the past couple of seas…
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Jeff Sharon, Black & Gold Banneret and UCF Public Address Announcer
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Great to have Jeff Sharon back on the show as we talk UCF Football, the transfer portal, NIL and moreBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Joe Miller, Navy Radio Network on the annual Army-Navy Game
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Great to have my annual conversation with Joe Miller of the Navy Radio Network about the Army-Navy game. We talk about this years game, Army joining the AAC and we delve into the controversial College Football Playoff selection process.By Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Media Spotlight with Adam Eaton and Eric Lopez
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Adam, Eric and I discuss Jason Garrett on Sunday Night Football, Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge to do Peacock NFL game, is Tony Romo getting better, regressing or status quo?, Alex Smith's contributions to ESPN NFL Coverage, College Gameday with Pat McAfee, TNT and ESPN to do an NBA Announcer swap and what will Jim Boeheim bring to college basketba…
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The Entity that is FSG (feat. Sean McAdam )
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Sean McAdam of MassLive joins Coop, Sammy, and Gordo to chat about the Red Sox offseason from the signing of Craig Breslow to the team's demand for pitching. Sean delivers fans true pros and cons of signing Shohei Ohtani along with providing promising news for Yamamoto stans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:…
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It's Gordo and Coop for a quick update on the Sox world as the Rule 5 Draft comes to close Tuesday Afternoon, but that's not what is piquing the interest of these two. Brian Cashman stepped in it at the GM meetings, and now he's marching his messy shoes all around the Bronx. Listen in on how Brian Cashman made Yamamoto's landing with the Red Sox ev…
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Frank Murtaugh of Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine
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Always enjoy having Frank on the program as we discuss Memphis Tigers Football & Hoops, College Football with the Michigan cheating scandal and the wildness of coaches getting fired with enormous payouts. Additionally we discuss if the Dallas Cowboys are contenders or pretenders, the 2023 Baseball season and what is next for his St Louis Cardinals …
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Talking Baseball with Jay Cresswell
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We recap the baseball season, playoffs and discuss the Rangers being on the brink of winning the World Series. Also, we converse about the NFL and play a couple of TV ThemesBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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UCF Volleyball with Despina Barton and UCF Mens Soccer with Austin David
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It's a double dose of UCF Sports as we discuss the fine seasons taking place for Volleyball with Despina Barton and Mens Soccer with Austin DavidBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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BEST OF JAS: Former Orlando Sentinel Magic beat writer Barry Cooper on early days of Orlando Magic
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As the Orlando Magic embark on their 35th season, we bring you a Best of JAS with former Orlando Sentinel Beat Writer Barry Cooper on the early days of the franchise on the 30th Anniversary of the teamBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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A laundry list of execs but who should the Fenway Faithful expect?
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Andy Hart chats with Coop about where the Red Sox are expected to fall on their GM search, but news continues to come out saying the highly touted prospects just don't want the job. Catch up on everything baseball-related with today's episode and don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w…
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BIB on the Go: The Red Sox Search Is Getting Interesting
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The Red Sox search for their next head of baseball operations is getting interesting, with another potential candidate - now former Marlins GM Kim Ng - seemingly entering the conversation. Bradfo discusses the case for Ng, while also surfacing the report that Twins GM Thad Levine is emerging as a highly thought of option. Who doesn't like a nice mi…
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Texas Legend Brock Holt Is All In On Nathan Eovaldi, Rangers
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There are plenty of legendary figures from the state of Texas, and fortunately we have on one of them for today's podcast: Lone Star State native and former Ranger Brock Holt. Bradfo is joined by Holt to not only reflect on his hometown team and its recent success, but to also offer a one-of-a-kind tribute to perhaps one of the best postseason pitc…
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Troye Story: Tales From The Arizona Fall League With Red Sox Prospect Christopher Troye
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While the chaos of the MLB postseason is unfolding, the future of baseball is showing their stuff in the Arizona Fall League. So instead of just looking at the whole scene from afar, Baseball Isn't Boring has its own AFL correspondent to bring you the what's what when it comes to life in the prospect-heavy league. Red Sox pitching prospect Christop…
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Playoff Baseball is making Boston Fenway Green with Jealousy
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Major League Baseball kicked off the postseason with the Wild Card round on Tuesday and despite the Red Sox not being in the October Hunt Fitzy and Coop can't underplay how exciting playoff baseball is. The duo reflects on days of Sox past, highlighting their favorite Red Sox postseason moments, with hopes that the change of tune with ownership ind…
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Glad to have Kyle Nash, The Student of the Game, back on the program as we discuss UCF, the NFL, the Orlando Magic and the many things he covers on the many beats that he coversBy Unique yet common sense sports opinions
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Remembering Tim Wakefield | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Just moments after the Red Sox announced the passing of former pitcher/broadcaster Tim Wakefield at the age of 57, Bradfo is joined by MLB.com's Ian Brown to reflect on Wakefield, the person, the player and the iconic ambassador. Both Bradfo and Browne covered the knuckleballer throughout his career, w…
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