Latest Episodes
ITM Announcement
October 18, 2022
- 32:04
Steve & Joey share an update pertaining to "Inside The Monster"
Ep. 68: Bogey Talks
October 12, 2022
- 1:30:17
The Red Sox offseason is underway, and the spotlight is unsurprisingly on Xander Bogaerts. Chaim Bloom and Sam Kennedy met with the...
The 2022 ITM Awards
October 7, 2022
- 41:47
The 2022 season is behind us, and the 2022 Inside the Monster Awards are here. From Best At Hit, to MVP and many more, Steve and Joey...
About The Show
‘Inside the Monster' gives Red Sox fans unprecedented access to players, club personnel, reporters, front-office, and others within the organization throughout the season. With new shows every Monday and Thursday - hosts Steve Perrault and Joey Copponi bring a fresh perspective on the team, games, storylines and team personalities to bring you even closer to the Red Sox.A new podcast from Audacy and Major League Baseball.
More Episodes
ITM Announcement
October 18, 2022
- 32:04
Steve & Joey share an update pertaining to "Inside The Monster"
Ep. 68: Bogey Talks
October 12, 2022
- 1:30:17
The Red Sox offseason is underway, and the spotlight is unsurprisingly on Xander Bogaerts. Chaim Bloom and Sam Kennedy met with the...
The 2022 ITM Awards
October 7, 2022
- 41:47
The 2022 season is behind us, and the 2022 Inside the Monster Awards are here. From Best At Hit, to MVP and many more, Steve and Joey...
Ep. 67: 2022 Season Recap
October 6, 2022
- 1:44:46
The Red Sox' 2022 campaign has come to a close, and with a handful of goodbyes (and potential goodbyes), it has been quite the finale....
Rays-Red Sox Series Preview
October 3, 2022
- 18:39
The final series of the year is here. Joey gives us the final pitching preview of the year, and Steve gives us the final weather update...
Ep. 66: Finale Forecast
October 3, 2022
- 59:03
The Sox get swept in Toronto and head back to Boston for the final series of the season. Steve and Joey break down the Sox' performance...
ITM Shorts: Award Nominees
September 30, 2022
- 15:48
The first annual ITM Awards are almost here, and today, Steve and Joey unveil the nominees for the inaugural season of the show. MVP,...
Ep. 65: Bye Bye Birdies
September 30, 2022
- 1:14:42
The Red Sox win a series at home and eliminate the Baltimore Orioles from postseason contention. Steve and Joey break down the changes...
Ep. 64: Lenny DiNardo
September 27, 2022
- 57:39
2004 WS Champion Lenny DiNardo joins the show today and shares stories from the '04 season, how he dealt with his injuries, what it was...
ITM Shorts: Slide in the DM's VI
September 26, 2022
- 37:40
Steve and Joey answer your DM questions, from ideal 2023 lineups, to baseball movies, and much much more. Presented by Audacy.
Ep. 63: Record Savers
September 26, 2022
- 1:11:32
The Yankees sweep the Red Sox in the Bronx, but more importantly, the Sox hold off Aaron Judge on his search for the AL home run record....
Red Sox-Yankees Series Preview
September 22, 2022
- 31:29
Four games in the Bronx, during which Aaron Judge will likely tie or possibly break the single season AL home run record. Joey has your...
Ep. 62: Whitlock's Future
September 22, 2022
- 47:37
The Sox split a 2-gamer with the Cincinnati Reds, and Steve and Joey break down all the implications of the series and beyond. From what...
Ep. 61: Jake Peavy
September 20, 2022
- 1:13:33
Today, two-time World Series Champion and Cy Young winner Jake Peavy joins the podcast to talk about his time with the 2013 Red Sox, his...
Ep. 60: Thank You Plawecki
September 19, 2022
- 1:13:02
Steve's dad joins the show to talk about the Sox' series win over the Royals. Also, Kevin Plawecki is no longer on the Boston Red Sox....
Royals-Red Sox Series Preview
September 15, 2022
- 15:59
The Royals are coming to town for 3 games as the season winds down. Joey has your pitching preview, Steve gives your weather update,
Ep. 59: Judge's Audition
September 15, 2022
- 52:17
The Sox drop both games at Fenway to the Yankees, and my goodness was it eventful. Lots of Aaron Judge talk and how he can't wait to...
Yankees-Red Sox Series Preview
September 12, 2022
- 22:51
The Yanks are coming to town, and the Sox are looking to help keep the AL East up for grabs in these two games at Fenway Park. Joey...
Ep. 58: Playing Spoiler
September 12, 2022
- 1:01:45
The Sox take 2 of 3 from the Orioles in Baltimore, making the O's wild card hunt that much harder. Steve and Joey talk about the Sox'...
Red Sox-Orioles Series Preview
September 8, 2022
- 15:19
The Red Sox head to Baltimore for 3 games at Camden Yards. Joey breaks down the pitching matchups, Steve gives the weather update, and...
Ep. 57: Kiké Stays
September 8, 2022
- 1:05:19
The Sox get swept at Tropicana Field, but more importantly, they signed Kiké Hernandez to a 1-year $10M extension. Steve and Joey break...
ITM Shorts: Casas Home Run Guy
September 7, 2022
- 22:52
Triston Casas hit his first major league home run at Tropicana Field, and the guy who caught it quickly became the star of the show....
Red Sox-Rays Series Preview
September 5, 2022
- 26:07
St Petersburg, FL is the site for the upcoming series between the Sox and Rays. Joey breaks down the pitching matchups, Steve gives the...
Ep. 56: Casas Is Here
September 5, 2022
- 1:23:36
Sox sweep a 4 game series against the Texas Rangers, and call up 1B prospect Triston Casas! A huge series for many reasons, Steve and...
Ep. 55: Mike Brenly
September 2, 2022
- 55:49
Today Mike Brenly joins the show, former bullpen catcher for the Red Sox and current team Staff Assistant and Replay Coordinator. Mike...
Rangers-Red Sox Series Preview
September 1, 2022
- 17:15
The Texas Rangers come to town for 4 games in the first series of September. Joey has your pitching preview, Steve has your weather...
Ep. 54: Wacha Wacha
September 1, 2022
- 1:04:44
The Sox win the series finale after dropping the first 2 in Minnesota, and Michael Wacha provides yet another impressive pitching...
ITM Shorts: Best Sox Item
August 31, 2022
- 29:27
What is the one piece of Red Sox memorabilia you'd want to own more than any other? Steve and Joey rank the top 3 responses from you,...
Red Sox-Twins Series Preview
August 29, 2022
- 30:04
The Red Sox head to Minnesota to take on the Twinkies in a series to keep their postseason chances alive (just like every other series...
Ep. 53: King of the Hill
August 29, 2022
- 1:18:52
It's the ITM special: The Red Sox win a series against the Rays, and lose on the final day of the series. Steve and Joey break down the...
Ep. 52: Billie Weiss
August 26, 2022
- 43:53
Red Sox Team Photographer Billie Weiss joins the show to talk about his relationships with Sox players, how he got his start with the...
Ep. 51: Welp
August 26, 2022
- 1:00:16
Jays sweep the Sox. Sox lose the finale in tough fashion. Steve and Joey reassess their end-of-season expectations, and search for some...
Rays-Red Sox Series Preview
August 26, 2022
- 17:04
The Rays are coming to town to close out this homestand for the Sox at Fenway. Joey previews the pitching matchups, Steve gives a...
ITM Shorts: 2023 Schedule Drop
August 25, 2022
- 42:11
The Red Sox' 2023 schedule has been released! Steve and Joey break down the biggest things to look forward to, the changes in MLB...
Blue Jays-Red Sox Series Preview
August 22, 2022
- 19:45
The Jays are coming to town to kick off this late-August homestand for the Sox. Joey has your pitching preview, Steve has your weather...
Ep. 50: Clock is Ticking
August 22, 2022
- 1:23:30
The Little League Classic doesn't go the Sox' way, and the O's take the series. Steve and Joey break down where it went wrong, what to...
Red Sox-Orioles Series Preview
August 19, 2022
- 17:32
It's a series in Baltimore that is only partly in Baltimore as the Sox head to Camden Yards to take on the Orioles, and then to...
Ep. 49: Make or Break
August 19, 2022
- 1:25:15
The Red Sox win a series in Pittsburgh, but a sweep would have been great. They now head into 4 consecutive series against other teams...
ITM Shorts: Slide in the DM's V
August 18, 2022
- 37:22
Steve and Joey answer your DMs about baseball cards, candy bars, throwback uniforms, and have a very calm rational discussion about...
Ep. 48: Will Flemming
August 16, 2022
- 1:12:02
Today Will Flemming, play-by-play radio broadcaster for the Red Sox on WEEI, joins the show to talk about the Sox, how he found himself...
Red Sox-Pirates Series Preview
August 15, 2022
- 26:09
Steve and Joey look ahead to the upcoming series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, preview the pitching matchups, take a look at the...
Ep. 47: Yankee Crusher
August 15, 2022
- 1:21:57
The Red Sox win yet another series against the AL East, this time taking down the New York Yankees in 2 of 3 at Fenway Park. Steve and...
Yankees-Red Sox Series Preview w/ Talkin' Jake
August 12, 2022
- 47:54
Jake from JomBoy Media joins Steve and Joey to preview the upcoming series the Red Sox have against the Yankees at Fenway Park....
Ep. 46: Chopped
August 11, 2022
- 1:32:17
The Red Sox drop both games to the Atlanta Braves to begin their homestand. Steve and Joey break down the most impactful moments of this...
Ep. 45: Chaim Bloom
August 10, 2022
- 52:15
Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox, Chaim Bloom, joins the show to discuss the moves made at the trade deadline, the state of...
Braves-Red Sox Series Preview
August 7, 2022
- 20:10
The Atlanta (formerly Boston) Braves come back to Fenway Park to take on the Red Sox in a 2-gamer. Steve and Joey give you the pitching...
Ep. 44: Royal Pain
August 7, 2022
- 55:38
The Red Sox drop 3 out of 4 to the Kansas City Royals. What is going on. Steve and Joey break down the biggest moments of this series...
Ep. 43: Orlando Cabrera
August 5, 2022
- 41:44
Today we are joined by 2004 World Series Champion Orlando Cabrera. Steve and Joey ask him about his time with the Expos, how he felt...
Red Sox-Royals Series Preview
August 3, 2022
- 27:10
The Sox are headed to KC, MO for 4 games against one of the worst teams in the game. It sure would be a great time to make up some...
Ep. 42: Houston, We Have Some Ws
August 3, 2022
- 57:58
It's a series win! The first since June! The Red Sox take 2 of 3 from the Astros in Houston amid the trade deadline. Steve and Joey...
Ep. 41: Deadline Reactions
August 3, 2022
- 44:36
The trade deadline has come and gone. The Red Sox said goodbye to Christian Vazquez (and Jake Diekman), and welcomed in Eric Hosmer,...
Red Sox-Astros Series Preview
August 1, 2022
- 13:25
The Red Sox are headed to Houston to take on the red-hot Astros to kick off a road trip that will see the Red Sox roster change in one...
Ep. 40: Deal or No Deal
August 1, 2022
- 54:37
The trade deadline is upon us, and the Sox are set to potentially make some moves. Steve and Joey take their best guesses at who will be...
Ep. 39: Bryan Almonte
July 30, 2022
- 44:09
Steve and Joey interview a major piece of the Red Sox staff, Bryan Almonte, before he leaves for the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryan has served...
Brewers-Red Sox Series Preview
July 29, 2022
- 25:39
The Milwaukee Brewers are coming to town for the final full series before the trade deadline. The Sox seek to make up ground in the Wild...
Ep. 38: Deadline Debates
July 29, 2022
- 1:22:30
The Red Sox split a 4-game series with the Cleveland Guardians and finish their first 100 games with a 50-50 record. Steve and Joey...
ITM Shorts: Slide in the DM's IV
July 28, 2022
- 38:21
Steve and Joey answer your DMs in a desperate attempt to not think about the Red Sox too much right now, and receive live breaking news...
Guardians-Red Sox Series Preview
July 25, 2022
- 31:20
The Cleveland Guardians stop by Fenway park for a 4-game series with massive implications. Steve and Joey break down pitching matchups,...
Ep. 37: Papi Induction
July 25, 2022
- 56:03
David Ortiz is officially a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Steve and Joey spent the weekend in Cooperstown to witness the...
Blue Jays-Red Sox Series Preview
July 21, 2022
- 26:03
Steve and Joey look ahead to the first series of the second half for the Red Sox, and emphasize just how important the next week or so...
Ep. 36: All-Star Recap
July 20, 2022
- 40:56
Steve and Joey are coming to you from a louder-than-expected Dodger Stadium following the 2022 All Star Game. The guys break down their...
Ep. 35: Worst-Case Scenario
July 17, 2022
- 1:06:25
The Sox drop 2 of 3 in the Bronx. Chris Sale has a broken pinky. Great time for the All Star break. Steve and Joey are in Los Angeles...
Red Sox-Yankees Series Preview
July 15, 2022
- 22:25
Steve and Joey look ahead to the final series before the All Star break. The Sox play 3 games in the Bronx after a sweep in Tampa Bay...
Ep. 34: Stung
July 15, 2022
- 59:25
The Boston Red Sox drop 4 games at Tropicana Field. Steve and Joey break down every big moment of this tough series while trying their...
ITM Shorts: Slide in the DM's III
July 14, 2022
- 27:48
Steve and Joey distract themselves from this tough series in Tampa by answering your DM questions. If you want your DM featured on the...
Ep. 33: Mike Timlin
July 12, 2022
- 1:01:37
Steve and Joey talk to 4-time World Series Champion Mike Timlin about his rise to the majors, his teammates throughout the years, and...
Red Sox-Rays Series Preview
July 11, 2022
- 25:35
4 games at The Trop. What more could you ask for? The Sox head out on their final road trip before the All Star break, and are once...
Ep. 32: Statement Split (feat. John Jastremski)
July 11, 2022
- 1:18:15
The Sox win the last 2 games of this series and split a 4-gamer with the Yankees. A walkoff win, and a come-from-behind blowout. Steve...
Yankees-Red Sox Series Preview
July 7, 2022
- 24:36
The Yankees are coming to town for the first time in 2022 for 4 games at Fenway Park. Steve and Joey break down the pitching matchups,...
Ep. 31: Midway Grades
July 7, 2022
- 1:09:40
Another series loss for the Sox makes it 3 in a row. Steve and Joey break down what went wrong, Brayan Bello's major league debut, check...
Rays-Red Sox Series Preview
July 4, 2022
- 25:55
The Tampa Bay Rays are coming to town, and Steve and Joey look ahead to check out the pitching matchups, the weather, and the...
Ep. 30: Wrigley Recap
July 4, 2022
- 1:11:30
The Cubs give the Red Sox a run for their money at Wrigley Field. The Sox avoid a sweep in game 3 and head home 5-4 on their 9-game road...
Red Sox-Cubs Series Preview (feat. Crawly of 'Fly The W')
June 30, 2022
- 33:43
Steve and Joey are Joined by Paul (Crawly's Cubs) of the Fly The W podcast to help preview the upcoming Sox/Cubs series at Wrigley...
Ep. 29: Clutch Dugie
June 30, 2022
- 1:04:45
The Sox avoid a sweep in Toronto with a dramatic win over the Blue Jays in the final game of this series. Steve and Joey talk about the...
ITM Shorts: Xander's Case
June 28, 2022
- 26:13
All-Star voting closes this Thursday, and as of right now, Xander Bogaerts does not qualify to move on to the next round of voting. That...
Red Sox - Blue Jays Series Preview
June 27, 2022
- 24:26
The Sox are in the 6 for a series against the Blue Jays in what is arguably the most important series of the season so far. With a new...
Ep. 28: Streaking Sox
June 27, 2022
- 1:12:18
Another sweep for the Sox, this time against the 1st place Cleveland Guardians. This team cannot be stopped. Steve and Joey take a look...
ITM Shorts: Slide in the DM's II
June 24, 2022
- 28:12
Steve and Joey use the off-day to take your DM's. From Fenway food to Pixar characters - if you ask em, they'll answer em. DM ITM_Pod on...
Red Sox - Guardians Series Preview
June 23, 2022
- 22:19
The Sox are hitting the road! First stop: beautiful Cleveland, Ohio. Steve and Joey preview a series at Progressive Field between two of...
Ep. 27: Tiger Brooms
June 23, 2022
- 57:07
It's a sweep! The Sox have won their 6th series in a row and are now 16-4 in June. Steve and Joey break down the newest batch of Sox...
ITM Shorts: Manny Being Manny
June 22, 2022
- 28:37
Manny Ramirez made a surprise appearance at Fenway on Monday night, and had a quote go viral from his time in the broadcast booth. Steve...
Tigers - Red Sox Series Preview
June 20, 2022
- 23:18
Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers are coming to town for a series before the Sox hit the road again. Steve and Joey preview pitching...
Ep. 26: Pivetta's Time
June 20, 2022
- 58:58
The Red Sox win another series at Fenway, this time against the St Louis Cardinals. Steve and Joey recap Albert Pujols' final games in...
ITM Shorts: Voicemails III
June 18, 2022
- 22:40
It's another ITM Short featuring your voicemails! Steve and Joey talk about some Fenway food, the. best World Series patch/logo, and...
Cardinals - Red Sox Series Preview
June 17, 2022
- 24:21
The St Louis Cardinals are coming to Boston for Albert Pujols' final games at Fenway Park. Joey previews the pitching matchups, Steve...
Ep. 25: June Jolt
June 17, 2022
- 42:04
Yet another series win for the Sox brings them to 8-2-1 over their last 11. The Sox take 2 out of 3 from Oakland at Fenway Park; Steve...
ITM Shorts: Slide in the DM's
June 15, 2022
- 23:50
Steve and Joey hang out and answer some of your DM's! If you want to be featured on the show, DM us on Twitter @ITM_pod and send us...
A's - Red Sox Series Preview
June 13, 2022
- 17:36
Steve and Joey take a look at the upcoming series with the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park. From pitching matchups, to series...
Ep. 24: Clutch Scoops
June 13, 2022
- 50:03
Yet another series win brings the Sox to 7-2-1 over their last 10 series, and finish out a west coast road trip 8-2. Rafael Devers...
Ep. 23: Gentleman's Sweep
June 10, 2022
- 1:04:15
Steve and Joey wrap up that 4-gamer in Anaheim that the Sox basically swept. A Michael Wacha complete game shutout, a fired manager, a...
ITM Shorts: State of the Sox
June 8, 2022
- 23:37
Steve and Joey sit down for a quick little Short in the middle of an Angels series that has the Sox on a 6-game win streak, and 18-9 in...
Ep. 22: Clean Sweep
June 6, 2022
- 57:52
Steve and Joey recap a sweep in Oakland that brings the Sox to .500 and into a postseason spot. Which is obviously super important to...
Ep. 21: California Dreamin'
June 2, 2022
- 56:15
Steve and Joey recap a 2-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, updated feelings on Garret Whitlock's role as a starter, find a new...
Ep. 20: J.D. Drew
June 1, 2022
- 58:40
It's an interview special with another former Sox great, this time it is none other than 2007 World Series Champion JD Drew. JD recounts...
Ep. 19: On to Cincinnati
May 31, 2022
- 55:44
Today Steve and Joey break down a disappointing series loss to the O’s, why we need to get #JusticeForNick, the ingredients for...
Ep. 18: What A Story
May 27, 2022
- 1:05:01
Today Steve and Joey break down Trevor Story’s INSANE 7-game stretch, what expectations you should now have for this Sox team, the stats...
ITM Shorts: Voicemails II
May 25, 2022
- 39:19
Steve and Joey answer YOUR voicemails after that huge blowout win from the Sox in the Southside of Chicago. Presented by Audacy Sports.
Ep. 17: Walk-Off Brooms
May 23, 2022
- 1:08:54
Steve and Joey break down an awesome sweep at Fenway. From the Trevor Game, to the Franchy Game, the vibes are up in Boston and things...
Ep. 16: CG Dominance
May 19, 2022
- 1:04:10
THE WAIT IS OVER! The Red Sox have won a game on a day that Inside the Monster records an episode! Steve and Joey break down that...
Ep. 15: John Valentin
May 18, 2022
- 52:06
Steve and Joey sit down with Red Sox legend John Valentin, and go through some of his biggest career moments: hitting for the cycle at...
Ep. 14: Series W
May 16, 2022
- 1:07:01
THEY DID IT! The Red Sox have won a series, and Steve and Joey have all their takeaways and thoughts on the three-gamer in Texas. The...
Ep. 13: ATL Split
May 12, 2022
- 57:14
Steve and Joey talk about that up and down series in Atlanta. The Sox showed signs of life, Trevor Story finally got his first Home Run...
ITM Shorts: Voicemails
May 11, 2022
- 20:41
Steve and Joey listen to your voicemails after the Sox win a Tuesday night game in Atlanta!To leave a voicemail, call (617) 299-6267
Ep. 12: Whatever
May 9, 2022
- 1:15:37
Today Steve and Joey break down their top 3 issues with this Sox team, give a surprising reason for optimism based on a past club,...
Ep. 11: New Low
May 5, 2022
- 59:13
Today Steve and Joey talk about another brutal series loss for the Red Sox, what to do with Garrett Whitlock, expectations for this...
Ep. 10: Tough Times
May 2, 2022
- 1:12:27
Times are tough. Steve and Joey do their best to recap what happened in Baltimore. Between the rain delay, the walkoff error, and all...
Ep. 9: Brock Holt
April 29, 2022
- 1:53:57
Today Steve and Joey talk to the World Series champ about that memorable 2018 season, his multiple cycles, what’s next for his career...
Ep. 8: Stings
April 24, 2022
- 1:01:25
Steve and Joey break down a tough Sox series at the Trop. Steve was in-person for this series and watched the Sox win a game it looked...
Ep. 7: Tampa Bound
April 22, 2022
- 1:14:43
Steve and Joey talk about that 3-game set against the Jays, the Sox' ceremony honoring Jerry Remy, talk about Trevor Story fitting right...
Ep. 6: Marathon Wknd
April 18, 2022
- 53:24
Steve and Joey break down Fenway Opening Day, Jackie Robinson Day, 1 Boston Day, the first Fenway Friday and Marathon Monday. The Sox...
Ep. 5: Coming Home
April 14, 2022
- 1:20:06
IT'S A FENWAY FRIDAY OPENING DAY!Today Steve and Joey recap that series win in Detroit, debate the watch tap celebration against E-Rod,...
Ep. 4: Bronx Recap (feat. Jahmai Webster)
April 11, 2022
- 1:32:02
The Red Sox got a much-needed series finale win in the Bronx. You love to see it. Today Steve and Joey break down the whole Sox-Yankees...
Ep. 3: Go Time (feat. Garrett Whitlock)
April 7, 2022
- 1:05:56
Opening Day is here and the Red Sox start their season in the Bronx. Steve and Joey break down all the Sox' offseason moves, and make...
Ep. 2: Spring Wrap-Up (feat. Christian Arroyo)
April 4, 2022
- 1:25:51
After an outpouring of support after episode 1, Steve and Joey are back to talk about the Sox' Spring Training up to this point and who...
Ep. 1: WE'RE HERE (feat. Alex Cora)
March 31, 2022
- 1:56:17
The first episode of Inside the Monster is HERE! Baseball is back and the official Red Sox podcast has arrived. Manager Alex Cora joins...
Inside the Monster Trailer
March 15, 2022
- 01:46
Inside the Monster gives Red Sox fans unprecedented access to players, club personnel, reporters, front-office, and others within the...