Best Scott Barker Podcasts (2025)

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The Truth About Deontay Wilder, Boxing’s Dangers & Malik Scott’s Reinvention 1:18:03

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27d ago1:18:03

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“Deontay Wilder’s power is different — and Malik Scott knows why.” Former heavyweight contender turned trainer Malik Scott joins Darren Barker on First Round TV for one of the most honest and emotional conversations we’ve ever had. Growing up in Philadelphia, Malik was fighting to protect his younger brother before he even found boxing. Guided by l…

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JTP: Need More Hits & What’s Happening in Cleveland? 1:39:53

2h ago1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Red Sox, where Toronto couldn’t drive in runs, and George Springer had a clear double called foul. They also discuss the surprising decision to DFA Alek Manoah. Afterwards, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo (31:28) joins to break down what’s gone into the Red Sox’s turnaround, the team’s pitching behind Gar…

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AL East Lead Narrows as Jays Lose to Red Sox + End of the Manoah Era 37:30

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the lack of offence - what's going on? They also discuss some suspect umpire decisions that contributed to the loss, and get into the Yankees' walk-off win over the White Sox as the divi…

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JTP: B.J. Ryan, Roster Decisions & Jonathan Papelbon 1:39:56

1d ago1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by 2007 World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon to discuss Boston’s starting rotation and the keys to relief pitching when you don’t have your best stuff. The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans (26:47) talks about the surprising Cincinnati Reds, who’ve found themselves in a playoff spot as the Mets snowball. Sport…

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Interview with Preston Russ Part II 30:30

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Welcome back! If you are reading this description, I find it likely that you enjoyed the first conversation with Preston. I hope you enjoy the second thirty minutes, and in the last week I'm sure you've gone to a free session at your local BJJ / kickboxing / boxing / Judo / Mua…

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Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson - September 2025 25:05

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On this episode of The Extra Mile, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson joins us to talk about the backbone of Mississippi—our farmers. We take a look at the challenges they face, the benefits of "buying local," and the upcoming Mississippi State Fair.By Mississippi Department of Transportation

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JTP: The Blue Jays Have Clinched 1:39:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, where the Blue Jays finally clinched a playoff spot. They also look at the math for Toronto to clinch the A.L. East. Afterwards, Chad Jennings (31:49) of The Athletic discusses the playoff races heading into the final week of the regular season. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (51:56) tal…

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Jays Grab 90th Win, Clinch Playoff Spot vs. Royals 54:54

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Royals to officially punch their ticket to the 2025 MLB Playoffs! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team's champagne-soaked celebrations - even with the division title still ahead, how great is it to see the team clinch a playoff spot just a year after fin…

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Episode 258 - Tim Fogarty - Loci Landscapes 1:09:18

3d ago1:09:18

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In this episode I speak with Tim Fogarty, one of two directors at Loci Landscapes, a design, construction and maintenance company based in Tasmania who focus solely on using Australian native plants. Loci Landscapes existed prior to Tim joining the business, so we discuss how thie business looked when Tim joined compared to now, roughly 3-4 years l…

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Ep. 180 09/21/2025 1:37:14

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The wrangling over the proposal to sell a chunk of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation continues. Scott and Jesse talk about the latest developments, plus the political jockeying around the city’s proposed sales tax increase, Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier entering the county mayor’s race, proposed changes to Knoxville City Council’s p…

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Jays Bats Stay Silent in Fourth Straight Loss 46:49

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Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Royals to lose the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game where the bats were completely shut down - what gives? Is more needed from not just Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, and the rest of the order? They…

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Scherzer Shelled by Royals, Jays Blown Out in Series Opener 36:30

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Jeff Blair breaks down the Blue Jays' 20-1 loss vs. the Royals in Kansas City to open the final road series of the regular season. He takes your calls and texts, and discusses the tough start from Max Scherzer - should he no longer be considered for a playoff rotation, or should he get a few more shots? He gets into the lack of offence - outside of…

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JTP: Run Production Lacking, Ohtani & Ryan Spilborghs 1:39:54

5d ago1:39:54

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Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Black to discuss Toronto’s depth and why they struggled to hit against the Rays. Afterwards, Joon Lee (30:22) joins to discuss the experiences of Dodgers Stadium, commonalities between the best teams in the MLB and more. Following that, Ryan Spilborghs (50:23) of Apple TV pops in to talk his concerns abou…

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Interview with Preston Russ - Jiu Jitsu gym owner, lead instructor, current competitor and former USMC Officer 29:25

5d ago29:25

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Meet Preston (or "sir" as I would have called him in the Marines) As you can see from the headline (and his gnarly ears), he is one tough cookie on the mat. As per the first episode of the month, we will discuss discipline and how it relates to training combat sports such as BJ…

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Jays Drop Finale vs. Rays, Leave Florida w/ Series Split 52:12

6d ago52:12

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-0 loss in the series finale vs. the Rays. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the lack of offence against Shane Baz - is this just a blip or are there larger trends to be worried about? Is there concern about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? They discuss Chris Bassitt' 4.1 IP allowing three…

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JTP: Another Gausman Gem, the Yesavage Plan & 2012 Blue Jays Stories 1:39:39

6d ago1:39:39

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz open the show recapping Kevin Gausman’s outing, highlighting his consistency over the second half of the season and his dominance in September. Also, they touch on Toronto’s difficulty creating traction at the plate. Afterwards, Adam Darowski (30:55), Executive Director of Design at Sports Reference, discusses the devel…

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Jays Bats Shut Down by Rays in Tampa 31:25

6d ago31:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Rays in the third game of this four-game series in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the Jays offence - after just four hits and a walk, was this a result of poor swing decisions, or does Rays starter Ian Seymour deserve more credit? Plus, they get into the si…

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JTP: Too Much Interference, Playoff Lineups & Jake Peavy 1:39:59

7d ago1:39:59

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the fan interference rulings last night, Jose Berrios’ rough outing, Jeff Hoffman finding a way and more. Afterwards, Toronto Blue Jays Program Manager Geoff Seto (35:34) discusses the 2025 Canadian Futures Showcase and its value to Canadian baseball players. Following that, MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (50:30) bre…

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The Home Run That Wasn't: Jays Survive Review, Win Sixth Straight 32:47

7d ago32:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rays to ensure at least a series split in the four-game series down in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the review of a Brandon Lowe home run and whether or not there was fan interference - did MLB blow this one? They discuss Nathan Lukes righting that w…

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JTP: Savage Yesavage Debut, Fisher Mania & LaTroy Hawkins 1:39:50

8d ago1:39:50

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Trey Yesavage’s incredible outing, Braydon Fisher coming up clutch and more. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (28:03) weighs in on Yesavage, his deployment plan for the rest of the season and the remaining games. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:21) talks Yesavage, Bo Bichette and bounces around the MLB. Lastly, former…

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Writeopolis S7 E4 - Host only 1:42:21

8d ago1:42:21

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Season 7 continues with another host only episode in which: - RJ is sad his favourite sweet has been discontinued - RJ then proceeds to offend everyone with his opinion on Die Hard (and no, it has nothing to do with whether or not it’s a Christmas movie) - Scott goes into a deep dive of what the Fast and the Furious actually is (spreadsheets at the…

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Yesavage Carves Rays in MLB Debut, Jays Grab Extra Innings Win 24:54

8d ago24:54

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 extra innings win over the Rays to open the four-game series in Florida! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the dazzling debut of Trey Yesavage - how impressive was his first start on an MLB mound? What could the short-term future hold for him? They also discuss George Springer…

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JTP: Happy Trey Day, Sweeping the O’s & Casey Candaele 1:39:55

9d ago1:39:55

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli discuss the news of Trey Yesavage starting on Monday night and the Blue Jays keeping their foot on the gas and sweeping the Orioles. Rays broadcaster Neil Solondz (29:51) comes by to provide the state of the Rays. Bisons manager Casey Candaele (50:52) breaks down Trey Yesavage’s pitch mix, his personality and unique deliver…

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Jays Sweep Orioles + Yesavage Gets the Call 42:44

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 11-2 win over the Orioles to complete the series sweep in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the team's 87th win of the year - with 13 games to go, what's still ahead for the Jays? They get into the offence knocking around the Orioles bullpen, as Ernie Clement, George Springer, an…

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Episode 257 - The reason for no episode! 7:53

10d ago7:53

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In this episode, or non-episode, I explain why there was no episode last week or this week, but that normal episodes will resume next week, barring any unexpected medical emergency If you're wanting to sign up to be on the mailing list for The Landscaping School, you can find the link here. You can follow along with the projects we're currently wor…

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Ep. 179 09/14/2025 1:15:47

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This week, Scott and Jesse talk about Emerald Youth Foundation's ongoing efforts to win public support for their purchase of property at Chilhowee Park; the attendance and, more importantly, tax receipts for the Knoxville Smokies' first season in their publicly-owned ballpark; the return of Kristi Kristy to her former position as school board chair…

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Captain Kirk, Jays Walk Off Orioles in Comeback Thriller 56:32

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Sho Alli and Ben Nicholson-Smith break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 walk-off win over the Orioles to take the series in Toronto! They get to your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk, who came through with both a pinch-hit RBI single and the game-winning RBI sacrifice fly - how important is it that he gets going offensively again? They discu…

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Bassitt, Bullpen Shut Down Orioles in Series Opener 27:38

11d ago27:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Orioles to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the start from Chris Bassitt - was he dealing with something after coming out of the game following five innings of one-run ball? They also discuss the terrific work from the bullp…

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JTP: Gigantic Gausman Outing, Santander in Buffalo & A.L. East 1:39:51

12d ago1:39:51

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli delve into the historical context of Kevin Gausman’s complete game and how dialled in he is heading into the playoffs, where he appears to be the favourite to start Game 1 of the postseason. Afterwards, the Score’s Brandon Wile (28:44) previews the upcoming weekend series of the Red Sox-Yankees. Afterwards, Julia and Sho di…

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Interview with Dr. Hoar Part 2 - Blood Sugar and more! 33:08

12d ago33:08

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. In this episode we will go further into Scott's opinions on the importance of blood sugar maintenance and how to maintain healthy levels. If you need a spinal / hip / neck / whatever adjustment, IV drip therapy or a spa day and you're in range of Knoxville, TN, check out Alcoa …

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Gausman Notches Complete Game Shutout, Jays Win Series vs. Astros 1:23:47

12d ago1:23:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Astros to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Kevin Gausman, who turns in his second career complete game shutout on exactly 100 pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk over nine full innings. Is that the best start by any Blue Ja…

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Charlie Kirk 9:04

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. This is not a political commentary! If you want that, go to any news channel or IG or FB or TikTok. This episode will discuss the murder of Charlie Kirk from the law enforcement angle. 10 short minutes of my opinion on the situation. -That LEO Guy Support the show https://www.f…

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JTP: Hoffman’s Workload, Gausman’s Dominance & Quiet Bats 1:39:58

13d ago1:39:58

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down the decision to use Jeff Hoffman again last night vs. the Astros and if his arm can handle the work demand. They also discuss Jose Berrios’ encouraging start and Toronto’s trouble creating barrels on Astros pitcher Jason Alexander. Rob Friedman (30:45) analyzes Shane Bieber’s stuff, Kevin Gausman’s fastball-s…

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Hoffman Giveth, Hoffman Taketh Away (Again) 32:15

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Astros as the series is now even at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Jeff Hoffman giving up the game-losing home run to Yainer Diaz in the top of the ninth inning - despite a recent stretch of looking better, are we back to the same conversation …

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JTP: Epic Comeback, Lyle Overbay & Riley Tirotta 1:39:53

14d ago1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a crazy night at the Rogers Centre, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s big plays in crunch time, Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s passion for playing in Toronto, along with his huge 9th-inning double. Afterwards, Buffalo Bisons infielder Riley Triotta (30:53) joins to discuss his season, working his way up the Blue Jays organi…

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Heineman Walks Off Astros, Jays Win Series Opener in Extras 27:07

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Astros in the series opener! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the effort from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - how important were his plays in extras, including throwing out Jose Altuve at third base, and beating out an infield single? They get into the contributions …

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JTP: Rotation Shuffling, Astros Preview & Phillies Talk 1:39:52

15d ago1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Astros broadcaster Robert Ford to talk about Houston starter Luis Garcia, Yordan Alvarez, and the state of the Astros. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (25:14) discusses Jose Berrios, his takeaways from the Yankees series, and more. The Athletic’s Matt Gelb (50:48) looks at the Phillies, who are dealing…

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Construction Leadership Coach Craig Watson 26:53

15d ago26:53

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Construction Leadership Coach Craig Watson of Coaching for Construction joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the high rate of suicides in the construction industry and what he's doing to combat it as a mental health professional. He also discussed the warning signs that employees might be struggling with mental health, provided a framework f…

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JTP: Tipping Pitches & Weekend Recap 1:39:46

16d ago1:39:46

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, including Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt’s starts as well as Toronto struggling to convert on chances. Afterwards, WFAN Sports Radio’s Emmanuel Berbari (30:40) discusses Aaron Judge’s defence, the Yankees’ pitching over the three-game series and the rest of their regular season. The Athletic’…

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Jays Bats Get Fried, Lose Series vs. Yankees 35:24

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to drop both the game and series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the series at-large - does this series loss change your view on what the Jays are at this point in the season? They get into the Jays offence going quiet with runners in scoring…

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Ep. 178 09/07/2025 1:21:59

17d ago1:21:59

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The Tennessee Valley Fair got underway last Friday with an uncertain future. Scott and Jesse talk about the strained relationship between city officials and fair organizers. They also review recent developments regarding the proposed sale of a portion of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation, the Knox County Commission’s leadership votes and t…

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Jays Offence Shut Down in Waterlogged Loss vs. Yankees 35:09

18d ago35:09

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees in the second game of the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get to the pitching - Chris Bassitt allowed two unearned runs in five innings of work, how did his outing go? Plus, they get into the outings from Louis Varland, Brendon Little, and Yar…

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Gausman Shuts Down Yankees, Jays Win Series Opener 34:39

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great …

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JTP: Vernon Wells, Joba Chamberlain & Yankees Preview 1:39:53

19d ago1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss why George Springer is his favorite player, Bo Bichette’s season, and Vladimir Guerrero’s swing. They also touch on the Yankees rivalry, Wells’ time in Toronto, and center field defense. Afterward, co-host Kevin Barker (24:16) analyzes keys to the upcoming series, fo…

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Interview with Dr. Scott Hoar - Chiropractor, Kettlebell Instructor, Health and Wellness Enthusiast 36:54

19d ago36:54

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Meet Dr. Scott Hoar! This interview has been broken into two episodes (learning to edit it into two pieces was brutal for me). Scott wears a continuous glucose monitor despite his lack of diabetes and monitors his own blood sugar levels and how these levels are affected by his …

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Discipline - What it means, and how to develop it in yourself 14:41

20d ago14:41

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. I hope my listeners enjoy this short introductory episode for September of 2025! The path to greatness is not linear. Some figure things out early in their life and find success. Others may find success on their 80th birthday. However, all of those that achieved greatness have …

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JTP: Copious Homers, Yankees Up Next & Tyler Stewart 1:39:49

20d ago1:39:49

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Shane Bieber rebounding after a rough 2nd inning, an abundance of homers and the decision to remove Tommy Nance in favour of Ryan Borucki. Afterwards, Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart (30:45) pops by to talk about his Blue Jays fandom and the band. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:21) discusses Toronto’s relief pi…

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Jays Blast Their Way to Comeback Win, Clinch Series vs. Reds 37:15

21d ago37:15

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-9 win over the Reds to take the series in Cincinnati! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the big comeback - after being down 5-0 early on, how did the bats stage the comeback against Zack Littell and company? They discuss home runs from George Springer, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro…

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JTP: Springer, Bo Lead the Way, Berrios & Bullpen State 1:39:52

21d ago1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap a wild Tuesday game where Jose Berrios got shelled, the bullpen came through, and the bats came alive. The Athletics' C. Trent Rosecrans (31:33) updates on the youth movement of the Reds. Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (50:10) provides thoughts on the trust level in Jeff Hoffman and the likelihood Trey Yesavage m…

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Jays Win Impromptu Bullpen Day Battle vs. Reds 31:28

21d ago31:28

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-9 win over the Reds to even the series in Cincinnati at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and get to the bullpen, who covered seven innings of work - who's stock is up after the win, and did anyone's stock drop? They discuss José Berríos, who allowed six runs (only two earned) …