The TC & Company Podcast

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Bob Kendrick joins TC in Kansas City to talk about the rich history of the Negro Leagues. As the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob is keeping history alive by championing the success stories of players who advanced social change through baseball. "It's not about the adversity," he says, it's about "what they did to overcome that adversity."

On this episode of the TC & Company podcast, David Ortiz joins Tom Caron and talk about the current state of the Red Sox. They discuss the weekend series against the Dodgers and Mookie Betts' return to Fenway Park and the late career emergence of Justin Turner.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is first joined by former Red Sox player and current Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the dugout of Fenway Park. The two discuss Robert's historic steal during Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS and why second base should be named after him, what its like for Roberts when he comes back to Boston nowadays, his work with the Dodgers and how they've become one of the most successful team in 2023, the importance of the upcoming Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon, plus much more! Then Tom Caron interviews Red Sox infielder Justin Turner ahead of his 'Turner Trot' and discusses the importance of the 5k race, why he decided to bring into to Boston from Los Angeles, and how both Red Sox and Dodgers fans alike are coming together to help support veterans as well as children and their families battling life-altering illnesses and diseases.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by the owner of the Savannah Bananas, Jesse Cole, as the two discuss the bananas' rise to popularity and how they are revolutionizing the fan experience in baseball. They dive into how the idea to create the Savannah Bananas came about, how the league's various, "different" rules implemented keep fans and players engaged, the MLB players who have reached out to be involved or even come play for the team, how the MLB has been in contact with Jesse and the Bananas over the past year, plus plenty more.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom to discuss what went on behind the scenes during the MLB trade deadline. Although the Sox didn't make any major moves, they did acquire infielder Luis Urina from the Milwaukee Brewers. Bloom also discussed the decision to designate Christian Arroyo for assignment in order to call Urina up to the clubhouse for the Sox homestand against the Blue Jays.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is first joined by Red Sox Chief baseball Officer to discuss the Red Sox decision to trade Kiké Hernández to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for pitchers Nick Robertson and Justin Hagenman. The two discuss Kiké's time in Boston, the importance he had to the organization and building its culture over the past few years, and his historic run behind the plate during the 2021 playoffs before diving into more moves the Sox could make leading up to the MLB trade deadline on August 1st. then, TC is joined by Hall of Famer pitcher, current Braves broadcaster, and Concord native Tom Glavine. They dive into the two-game series between the Red Sox and Braves at Fenway Park, how the Braves have built arguably the best lineup in baseball over the past few seasons, what moves Atlanta and Boston could make at the trade deadline, plus plenty more!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Boston Globe reporter Chad Finn as the two discuss the Red Sox recent hot streak as the team has the MLB's best record of 11-3 since June 30th and have been the best team in the American League since June 14th posting a 18-10 record over that time span. The two 'Maine-rs' share stories from Finn's book "The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters" before diving into some additional storylines that have surrounded the Sox this season including Boston's "surprising" success on offense, how Jarren Duran has improved every part of his game this season and how the Sox young prospects have begun to flourish in the majors, whether the Red Sox should be buyers or sellers at the upcoming MLB trade deadline and how Chaim Bloom's past moves may be indicative or what's coming, and plenty more!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by former Red Sox pitcher and current Texas Ranger starter Nathan Eovaldi and Red Sox catcher Connor Wong in the dugout of Fenway Park. Eovaldi and Wong discuss their relationship and friendship that's grown over the past few years as Wong has become more adjusted and seen more consistent playing time in the big leagues. The two discuss their time growing up in Texas and how they would practice with one another in their hometown during the offseason and when the league shutdown due to Covid-19. Eovaldi also reflects on his time in Boston and what it's like being back in the city and playing at Fenway Park for the first time since singing with the Rangers this offseason.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Toronto Blue Jays Sports Reporter Hazel Mae, to talk some AL East rivalry between the Red Sox and Blue Jays ahead of their three-game series in Canada. The two discuss what's going on in the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's slow start to the season ahead of participating in this year's home run derby, and how it could turn the Blue Jays' season around. Then, they kick it to Canada Day weekend at Rogers Centre, specifically what it means for Blue Jays fans and one particular Canadian on the Red Sox roster, James Paxton.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox top prospect and Portland Sea Dogs' shortstop Marcelo Mayer in Portland, Maine. The two discuss Mayer's progression through the minor league system and what its been like working in various systems and on a number of teams this season. They then dive into Mayer's relationship with other Sox prospects like Nick Yorke, his impression of the New England area so far, his time with the Red Sox organization during spring training, the importance of family throughout his life especially when training for baseball, plus plenty more!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton in the dugout of Fenway Park ahead of the Sox final game of their three-game series against the Rockies. The two dive into Paxton's injury history, specifically with Tommy John surgery, and how he has been able to physically and mentally overcome the obstacles along his path to recovery. They also discuss Paxton's relationship with the other Red Sox starting pitchers, what he's seen from the young arms in Boston's bullpen, Paxton's time in the Alaska Baseball League and how he remains the only Canadian player to throw a no-hitter in Canada, plus plenty more on this week's episode!

On this episode of the “TC & Company Podcast,” Tom Caron is joined by former Red Sox pitcher Keith Foulke ahead of the Red Sox three-game road trip down to the Bronx to face longtime A.L. rivals, the New York Yankees. The two take it back all the way to 2004, to reminisce on the journey to the Red Sox World Series win. With the 20-year anniversary of the 2004 title coming up, Foulke recounts the American League Championship Series against the Yankees, and what it was like to close out Game 7 in the Bronx at old Yankee Stadium.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox first base coach Kyle Hudson in the dugout of Fenway Park after the Red Sox returned home from their nine-game west coast road trip for their three-game homestand against the Cincinnati Reds. The two discuss what its been like being the only newcomer on the Red Sox coaching staff this season, the work he's done for Boston's running game which currently holds the third best stolen base percentage in the MLB, Hudson's shocking 40-yard dash time, what his connection to Boston and the Red Sox was before joining the team as a coach, plus plenty more on this week's episode!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom as Boston continues on with their west coast road trip and look to get back into the win column. The two talk through the recent move of Corey Kluber to Boston's bullpen along with fellow-former Sox starter Nick Pivetta, and dive into the Red Sox current starting rotation and how they've been able to find their form on the road trip while Boston's offense stagnates. They also discuss the plethora of injuries plaguing the Sox infield and when fans can expect to see some players back on the diamond, the development of players through Boston's farm system, and what this Red Sox team identity is one-third of the way through the 2023 season.

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox center fielder Jarren Duran in the dugout at Fenway Park before Boston finished off a three-game homestand against the Mariners with a 12-3 win over Seattle. The two discuss Duran's jump from 2022-2023 and what work he has done in order to perform at such a high level lately, how he dealt with mental challenges and failures early in his career and what he's done to overcome them and respond differently over the years, plus plenty more!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck in the dugout of Truist Park down in Atlanta, Georgia, as the Red Sox take on the Braves in a two-game interleague series. The two recap Houck's recent pitching performances and address the ever-evolving debate or whether or not he should stay in the starting rotation or be shifted into the Red Sox bullpen. They also discuss Houck's work with the Pitch For Adoption foundation, his appreciation for tattoos and body art, the work he has put forth in order to pitch longer and go deeper into games, how he has handled and adjusted to the MLB's new pitch clock rule, and plenty more!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Red Sox catcher Connor Wong who discusses his recent improvements at the plate including his big two-homerun night against the Blue Jays on May 2nd. The two sit down in the dugout of Fenway Park and discuss his decision behind becoming a catcher and his passion for the position, the Red Sox hot offense to start the year, working with Jason Varitek and what his impact has been on Wong's development, how the MLB's new pitch clock rule is affecting how a catcher prepares for a pitch, his relationship with fellow catcher Reese McGuire, and plenty more!

On this week's episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Boston Globe journalist Bob Ryan to discuss the sports-mania that has taken over the city of Boston as both the Bruins and Celtics begin their run for respective championships, the Red Sox season is in full swing, and the Patriots prepare for the 2023 NFL Draft. The duo dive into all the narratives surrounding the Red Sox 2023 team and its front office, the Bruins historic 2023 season and their quest for the Stanley Cup, what the Celtics' chances of winning Boston's first Larry O'Brien trophy since 2008 are looking like, the rumors surrounding the Patriots quarterback position, plus plenty more!

On this episode of the TC & Company Podcast, Tom Caron is joined by Zac Brown from the Zac Brown Band to discuss his involvement in the "10 Years Stronger" event to support survivors of the Boston Marathon Bombings. The two then dive into the Zac Brown Band's upcoming summer tour titled "From the Fire" and Zac Brown's love for Fenway Park and the city of Boston. TC is then joined by Greg Hill from The Greg Hill Show to discuss The Greg Hill Foundation and its involvement in the "10 Years Stronger" event and its continued support for the Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor fund.

In this episode of the "TC & Company Podcast," Tom Caron is joined by 2013 Red Sox pitchers Jake Peavey and Ryan Dempster who reflect on their time in Boston during one of the Sox most memorable and historic seasons. They then dive into the upcoming 10-year reunion for the 2013 Red Sox World Series team to commemorate the team's championship as well as the 10-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings. The trio discuss the significance of that season, what it meant to be apart of the Red Sox organization, or more importantly, to be apart of the city of Boston during that year, Ryan Dempster's commitment to run in this year's Boston Marathon, and how Boston and the 2013 Red Sox season has continued to impact their lives more a decade later.