Best Scott Barker Podcasts (2025)

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Jays Win Streak Snapped as Francis Falters vs. Phillies 30:56

1h ago30:56

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Phillies to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to Bowden Francis, who gave up seven earned runs in less than two innings of work - is his time in the starting rotation over? If it is, are there any real options to replace him? They do …

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JTP: Barger, Prospect Report & Ryan Dempster 1:39:57

23m ago1:39:57

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Joe Siddall to discuss Addison Barger and Bowden Francis ahead of his start vs. the Phillies. Doug Fox (26:31) updates on prospects who are buzzing in the Blue Jays’ farm system. David Adler (52:13) discusses changes to Barger’s batting stance, Vladimir Guerrero’s swing path and more. Afterwards, Ryan Demp…

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Writeopolis S6 E1 - The boys are back! 2:10:37

10h ago2:10:37

2:10:37

After an extended hiatus, the Writeopolis crew reassemble for what mainly ends up being a mammoth catch up over the films and TV we've been watching. We also chat about why we've been away for a while, and it all gets a bit heavy for a while, but there's also a lot of laughs, and not a little bit of hope and joy. So, enjoy. It's very, very good to …

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Classic Episode: November 4, 2007 — Antigravity: Boyd Bushman 1:48:22

16h ago1:48:22

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Senior scientist Boyd Bushman talks about anti-gravity and other cutting-edge scientific developments. Find out why this episode, from 2007, may indeed be one of the most controversial shows ever aired on The Paracast. Sadly, Bushman died in 2014; cohost David Biedny died in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast…

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JTP: An A’s Mop, Carlos Pena & Keegan Matheson 1:39:54

1d ago1:39:54

1:39:54

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ 4-game sweep of the Athletics, where the bats showed a level of consistency that the team hasn’t seen this season. Next, Carlos Pena (33:56) joins to break down a hitter’s mentality, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and plenty more. Afterwards, Keegan Matheson pops in-studio to discuss his new Blue Jays book…

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How Sweep It Is: Jays Stage Comeback to Grab Fifth Straight Win 54:03

1d ago54:03

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-4 win over the Athletics to complete the four-game series sweep! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Addison Barger smashing a three-run bomb to give the Jays a lead - with Andrés Giménez on his way back, how do you juggle playing Barger alongside Giménez and Ernie Clement moving for…

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Ep. 164 06/01/2025 1:20:15

2d ago1:20:15

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The best way you can support Scott, Compass Points, and CompassKnox.com is to share this free podcast...text it to some...and tell people about how important good local news coverage is. Richard Bean, who has run the Knox County juvenile detention center that bears his name for 53 years, resigned on Friday amid accusations of retaliation against wh…

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June 1, 2025 — Paul Dale Roberts, Paranormal Soul Brother and Phil D’Asaro 1:50:01

3d ago1:50:01

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a super special paranormal roundtable discussion featuring Paul Dale Roberts, Paranormal Soul Brother (Xandean X) and Phil D'Asaro. Paul is also known as The Demon Warrior and is a Fortean Investigator who investigates all things paranormal from ghosts to demons to cryptids to UFOs. He has investigated loads paran…

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Two Springer Dingers Help Jays to Series Win vs. Athletics 59:29

3d ago59:29

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 8-7 win over the Athletics to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to a tough injury for Daulton Varsho, who left the game with a hamstring strain - if he misses any length of time, what are the team's options? Plus, they react live on-air to Davis Schneider bei…

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Jays Get Back Above .500 w/ Third Straight Win 28:38

4d ago28:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 11-7 over the Athletics to extend their winning streak to three games! They take your calls, and get to the offence continuing to look good, as (almost) every player in the starting lineup registered an RBI. They get into a somewhat shaky start for Chris Bassitt, who let up five earned runs in f…

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220. Mark and Sally Dietlein — 40 Years of Magic, Drama, and Stunning Performances at Hale Centre Theatre 34:15

4d ago34:15

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Season 7 Episode 21: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mark Dietlein, president, CEO, and co-founder, and Sally Dietlein, artistic director, executive producer, and co-founder of Hale Centre Theatre. Mark and Sally Dietlein share their journey of buildi…

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JTP: Holy Homers, Davis Schneider, & Cricket Day at the Park 1:39:54

4d ago1:39:54

1:39:54

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the home run barrage by the Blue Jays, Ernie Clement mimicking Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home run shuffle and Jose Berrios feeling and looking good on the mound vs. the A’s. Davis Schneider (29:50) joins the show to outline how his time with the Bisons has gone and his future with the Blue Jays. Sam Blum (50:11) pop…

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Jays Thrash Athletics in Series Opener 26:22

5d ago26:22

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 12-0 shellacking of the Athletics to open the four-game series in Toronto! They take your calls, and get right to the offence - even with an eye-popping number of runs scored, what were the bats doing that can be carried forward? They discuss great outcomes for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette…

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JTP: A Bichette Blast, Jon Morosi & State of the A’s 1:39:51

5d ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the Blue Jays’ win, where Bo Bichette hit a pinch-hit homer in the 9th and the bullpen delivered a gem. Jake Mintz (30:00) joins to discuss attending one of Shohei Ohtani’s throwing sessions. Jessica Kleinschmidt (50:39) sets up Lawrence Butler, Jacob Lopez and the Athletics ahead of their 4-game series vs. the …

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Bo Blasts Bench Bomb, Bullpen Throws One-Hit Gem 34:56

6d ago34:56

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 win over the Rangers to take the series in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Bo Bichette's late-game pinch-hit home run to deliver the game's only runs - does that mean the back issue isn't as big a problem as previously thought? They also discuss the outstanding bullpe…

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Classic Episode: June 7, 2009 — UFO Disinformation: Greg Bishop 1:51:59

6d ago1:51:59

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We present veteran UFO researcher, talk show host and writer Greg Bishop, who engages in a wide-ranging conversation just about the UFOs themselves, but his recommended reading list on the subject, our belief systems and lots, lots more. Greg will even explain why he’s willing to listen to some of those discredited UFO disinformation agents, at lea…

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JTP: Francis Rebounds + a Stagnant Offence 1:39:56

6d ago1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the situations where the Blue Jays left runners on base vs. Texas and analyze why Toronto doesn’t achieve a lot of extra-base hits. Paul Hembekides (26:42) breaks down Juan Soto’s ups and downs and Kyle Schwarber’s success vs. lefties. Jonah Birenbaum (50:27) looks at George Springer’s recent cold streak and dis…

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Francis Bounces Back, Jays Bats Shut Down by Rangers Bullpen 33:11

7d ago33:11

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss vs. the Rangers to even the series at one game apiece. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the performance of the offence - what more is there to say? How can it be fixed without the big bats coming around? They also discuss the bounce back performance from Bowden Francis, …

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JTP: Gausman Throws a Gem & Surprising MLB teams 1:39:52

7d ago1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down a dominant performance from Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho continuing to mash the ball. They’re joined by Jesse Rogers (32:01) to discuss his surprising MLB teams and others expected to be active in the trade market. Ben Clemens (50:34) provides his analysis of new bat tracking data and the overall state of…

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Classic Episode: June 1, 2008 — God Theory: Dr. Bernard Haisch 1:52:21

8d ago1:52:21

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Explore the frontiers of reality and the universal consciousness with Dr. Bernard Haisch, author of "The God Theory." Does science accept the reality of God? And what form might a supreme being take? You'll discover lots of intriguing information to consider. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold…

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Gausman, Jays Win Pitching Duel vs. Rangers 29:52

8d ago29:52

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Rangers to open the series in Texas! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman's terrific start in which he allowed just one run over eight innings of work - has he found something over the last few starts when it comes to the fastball/splitter combo? They c…

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JTP: Ugly Weekend, Lineup Shake Ups & State of Rangers 1:39:53

9d ago1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down a shaky weekend that peaked on Sunday with an awful 13-0 loss. Jon Becker (31:15) joins to talk about Tarik Skubal pitching performance yesterday, and the surging Chicago Cubs. Dan Shulman (50:32) discusses the ups and downs of the Blue Jays season. Lastly, Kennedi Landry (1:16:17) talks about Texas’s lousy o…

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Jays Continue to Run Cold in Blowout Loss vs. Rays 55:17

9d ago55:17

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 13-0 loss vs. the Rays to wrap up a series sweep in Florida. They take your calls and texts - did anything go right for the team today? They get into the start from Chris Bassitt, the outing from Mason Fluharty, and the bats continuing to lay low for a third straight game. Plus, they take a larg…

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Ep. 163 05/25/2025 1:27:51

9d ago1:27:51

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Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has proposed raising the sales tax rate to fund infrastructure and affordable housing efforts. Scott reviews the proposal, which would require voter approval in a referendum, in this week’s installment. He also talks about the County Commission’s spirited discussion surrounding Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ budget …

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Jays' Bats Remain Quiet at Steinbrenner Field 25:43

10d ago25:43

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Rays to drop the series in Florida at Steinbrenner Field. He takes your calls and texts, and gets into an offensive display from the offence, that saw the team log six hits and five walks...and only one run. Does it fall on the top four batters, or does everyone wear it in games like this? He dis…

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May 25, 2025 — Film Historian Gary D. Rhodes 1:50:01

10d ago1:50:01

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature Gary D. Rhodes. He is a renowned film historian and author with a passion for uncovering the forgotten stories of horror cinema. He’s a world expert on Bela Lugosi and Dracula, and will reveal the secrets of the tragic life story of this world-famous horror film legend. He will also talk about his book, "Weirdumen…

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Jays' Bats Go Quiet to Open Series vs. Rays 24:53

11d ago24:53

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Rays to open the three-game series in Florida. They take your calls and texts, and begin with a discussion on Anthony Santander and Jonatan Clase - if Santander was available to pinch hit at the end of the game, should he have come in for Clase in the seventh inning? Does that s…

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JTP: A Series Sweep, Shohei on the Mound & Matt Joyce 49:50

11d ago49:50

49:50

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss Jeff Hoffman’s blown save, Nathan Lukes’ walkoff single, and Addison Barger finding a groove again. Alanna Rizzo joins to talk Shohei Ohtani’s looming return to the mound and Rafael Devers clashing with the Red Sox. Afterwards, Matt Joyce (30:10) comes on to talk Drew Rasmussen, the Rays playing at Steinbrenner …

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Jays Outlast Padres in Extras, Finish Off Sweep in Toronto 10:07

12d ago10:07

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win to complete a sweep of the Padres in Toronto! They get right into Nathan Lukes delivering the game-winning RBI single in the 11th inning, John Schneider's decision to pull Bowden Francis when he did, the performance of the bullpen, and the worry level on Jeff Hoffman after …

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JTP: Gausman’s Splitter is Back & Doug Glanville 49:50

12d ago49:50

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the various errors committed by the Padres, Nathan Lukes’ HR and Daulton Varsho’s Grand Slam. They also break down what was working for Kevin Gausman’s splitter vs. the Padres. Afterwards, Doug Glanville (25:22) joins to look at Juan Soto’s rough patch, chatting with CC Sabathia, his pedigree as a base stealer i…

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Jays Score a Pair of Touchdowns to Win Series vs. Padres 28:26

13d ago28:26

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 14-0 win over the Padres to win the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive outburst - even if you can't expect 14 runs every night, what about this explosion is sustainable? They also get into home runs from Nathan Lukes and Daulton Varsho, the left hip…

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December 20, 2009 —Lunar Mysteries: Don Ecker & Robert Kiviat 1:52:52

13d ago1:52:52

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UFO researcher and talk show host Don Ecker and Robert Kiviat, writer and producer of “Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?” and other TV shows on paranormal topics, join us to talk about ongoing Moon discoveries and the amazing lunar/astronaut connection. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standar…

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219. Natalie Kaddas — Powering Innovation, Employees, and Wildlife Outage Protection 29:56

13d ago29:56

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Season 7 Episode 20: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Natalie Kaddas, CEO of Kaddas Enterprises. Kaddas discusses her journey from hospitality to leading a second-generation family business. She highlights the company's evolution from making aviation c…

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JTP: A Bassitt Gem + a Tony Tater! 49:52

13d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the win vs. the Padres including Chris Bassitt going 6 strong innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s solo home run and Anthony Santander’s 2-run dinger. Afterwards, Kyle Glaser (26:40) joins to touch on the top of the Padres order and Randy Vasquez’s season ahead of his start tonight vs. the Blue Jays. The views and o…

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The Hound Shuts Down Friars, Vladdy Jr. + Santander Go Yard 30:49

14d ago30:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker breaks down the Blue Jays' 3-0 win over the Padres to open a three-game series in Toronto! They take your texts, and get right to Anthony Santander smashing a two-run bomb to help extend the Jays' lead - is the sixth spot in the batting order the right place to leave him? They also discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smoking a…

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The Activator Advantage with Matt Dixon 34:54

14d ago34:54

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In this episode of Brainfluence, host Roger Dooley welcomes back Matt Dixon, founding partner of DCM Insights and co-author of the bestselling "The Challenger Sale." Dixon shares insights from his latest book, The Activator Advantage: What Today's Rainmakers Do Differently, which is rooted in groundbreaking research on how top professionals win and…

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JTP: Tony Gwynn Jr. on the Padres & Shane Told 49:50

14d ago49:50

49:50

Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. to discuss the San Diego Padres, who just got swept by the Mariners, and they touch on Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, and Padres starter for Tuesday night, Dylan Cease. Afterwards, Blake chats with the lead singer of Silverstein, Shane Told (19:07). They discuss Toronto sports teams, S…

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Writeopolis S5 E7 - Stephen Ayran 1:52:31

14d ago1:52:31

1:52:31

In what ends up being the season finale, we are joined by the brilliant award-winning fantasy author Stephen Aryan. Expect the usual discussion of media, sandwich shop controversy, and a rare moment of a guest actually getting to talk about their new book! In other words, another instant classic. Enjoy :)…

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Classic Episode: April 6, 2008 — UFO Disclosure: Stephen Bassett 1:51:56

15d ago1:51:56

1:51:56

Outspoken UFO activist and UFO disclosure advocate and lobbyist Steve Bassett returned to The Paracast to discuss UFO disclosure and the X-Conference 2008. The real question is, after many years of proclaiming imminent disclosure, has anything actually changed since then? You decide! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc…

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JTP: What’s Going on with Santander? + Rivalry Weekend Recap 49:51

15d ago49:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz dive into the Blue Jays’ weekend series against the Tigers, discussing Bowden Francis’ ongoing struggles, positive signs from Alejandro Kirk and Bo Bichette, and what might help Anthony Santander turn things around. In the bottom half, Yahoo! Sports Jordan Schusterman joins the show (27:51) to discuss MLB’s Rivalry Week…

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Jays Don't Tame Tigers, Drop Series Finale 57:03

16d ago57:03

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 loss vs. the Tigers to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offensive performance of the team's biggest bats in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander. Should they be moved around the order? Does Santander need to bat even lower in the lin…

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Ep. 162 05/18/2025 1:09:22

16d ago1:09:22

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May 18, 2025 — Presidents & UFOs: Grant Cameron 1:50:01

17d ago1:50:01

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return appearance from Grant Cameron, who has, for over three decades, explored what U.S. Presidents know about UFOs. Are they fully informed of the extent of the phenomenon or is it kept a secret from them unless there's a compelling "need to know?" Grant is the recipient of the Leeds Conference International R…

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Clement and Kirk Deliver in the Clutch, Jays Walk Off Tigers 1:02:22

17d ago1:02:22

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Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 walk-off win over the Tigers at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get to big moments from both Ernie Clement and Alejandro Kirk - did AJ Hinch make a key mistake in walking Anthony Santander to get to Clement? How hard was it for Alejandro Kirk to come off the bench to d…

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Tigers Maul Jays to Open Series in Toronto 35:49

18d ago35:49

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss vs. the Tigers to open a three-game series in Toronto. He takes your texts on this podcast-only edition of the post-game show, and gets into Bowden Francis - are there alarm bells going off not only for him, but for the whole rotation? What does the short and long-term outlook of the rotation have in sto…

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218. Ryan Wedig — Making Digital Transformation Attainable With Vasion 30:19

18d ago30:19

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Season 7 Episode 19: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ryan Wedig, CEO and co-founder of Vasion, opens in a new tab. Wedig shares his journey of co-founding PrinterLogic — now Vasion — in St. George in 2012. He recounts meeting the founder and recognizi…

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JTP: What’s Up with Gausman’s Splitter & the Surging Tigers 49:53

18d ago49:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz discuss the loss to the Rays, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger hit solo home runs. They also discuss Kevin Gausman’s pitching performance and what is missing with his splitter movement. Afterwards, Dan Dickerson (25:06) discusses the influence of A.J. Hinch on the Tigers, Javier Baez’s renais…

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Rays Rough Up Gausman, Jays Lose Series Finale 32:48

19d ago32:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss vs. the Rays to wrap up a series loss in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the long ball flying for both teams - despite the roof being open, do the Jays have a pitching problem? They discuss the start from Kevin Gausman in which he gave up three home runs and got hit …

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JTP: The Alejandro Kirk Game + Abby Labar 49:52

19d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz break down Alejandro Kirk’s home run last night, the bullpen making quick work of the Rays, and Vladimir Guerrero’s recent damage rate. Afterwards, Abby Labar (24:52) discusses the NL West, Juan Soto and the New York Mets and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do…

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The Hound, Captain Kirk Help Jays Tie Series vs. Rays 18:09

20d ago18:09

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 win over the Rays to even the series at one game apiece! They get into the three-run bomb from Alejandro Kirk - after continuing his success from the Mariners series, has he found a different level of consistency this season? They get into Chris Bassitt's 5.2 IP of one-run ball, Ernie Clemen…

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