The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

Nov 12 2024 114 ep. 48 mins 315
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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.

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The Book of Joe: The Shooting Stars of Baseball

Nov 12 2024 49 mins  
Let the offseason dealing begin! In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explain how the bidding for pitcher Roki Sasaki works for each team. Awards season is coming up and Tom notes the youth movement in managers and how well some of them performed. Joe gives his thoughts on Aaron Boone in NY and what's next for the Yankees. Our hosts then explore

The Book of Joe: What Have We Learned?

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look to see what lessons we learned in the 2024 World Series. Can other teams follow the Dodgers game plan or blueprint? Tom puts focus on the upcoming free agency of Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. Joe gives his thoughts on teams revamping their lineups and where Soto and Alonso could fit in. Plus, Tom explains w

The Book of Joe: The Dodgers win the World Series!

Oct 31 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci celebrate the Dodgers winning another World Championship. We explore the turning points of the series and what decisions could've been made differently by the managers. Tom takes us through the pivotal inning in Game 5 to show what ultimately led to the Dodgers winning. Both teams now look forward and start a

The Book of Joe: The 2024 World Series

Oct 23 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare for the World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. Joe talks about the history of the teams and the legacies of the matchup. What should you expect to see from Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge? Joe explains how we would approach both as an opponent. Plus, find out who Tom and Joe ultimately see winnin

The Book of Joe: 2024 NLCS and ALCS

Oct 15 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the ALCS and the NLCS. Performing in October is a different type of pressure and game. We touch on the teams that went home early and what they'll need before next season. Tom feels the Yankees can almost be 'boring' to watch because they're so patient. Joe explains how a manager stays in the moment w

The Book of Joe: NLDS and ALDS are here!

Oct 05 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare for the NLDS and the ALDS. Joe explains how a lot of the 'rules' of the game can go out of the window. There is a lot of strategy and finding a way to apply pressure in important moments. Tom explains which teams he believes have the edge in this round. Find out which team got the worst possible match

The Book of Joe: Pete Rose and the Playoffs

Oct 01 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci put playoff time aside for a moment to discuss the passing of a baseball legend. Pete Rose was polarizing while still being an ambassador for the game. Joe talks about how Pete played the game in a way that's no longer allowed. Tom looks back at a story he wrote after driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas wit

The Book of Joe: The Final Countdown!

Sep 25 2024 55 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare themselves for the final week of the regular season! But first, Tom thinks it's time to crown a new player as the greatest living baseball player. Who are the candidates? With some team's seasons coming to a close, what changes will we be seeing? Joe discusses how teams set goals then plan for how to

The Book of Joe: Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo

Sep 13 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome Nationals GM Mike Rizzo to the podcast! Mike talks about being a player under Joe Maddon and how his career went from playing to being in the front office. We touch on blending old school and new methods to improve scouting and player evaluations. Joe stresses how he prefers leadership by empowerment,

The Book of Joe: Stealing in September

Sep 04 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci, we begin September with an eye on the postseason races. Tom points out another milestone that Shohei Ohtani is chasing this season. Have the new rules helped teams with stealing bases? Joe explains his approach and strategy on the bases and how that's changed. Plus, we touch on the A's leaving Oakland and th