Best Chris Dominguez Podcasts (2025)

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A Weekend Between Two of MLB's Best Teams 49:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Milwaukee Brewers TV play-by-play voice Brian Anderson (1:39) to discuss the team's offensive style of play, what's behind Christian Yelich's resurgence, why Abner Uribe could fill their closer's shoes with Trevor Megill out, and who would be the team's Game 1 starter in October. Then, Jeff and Kevin chat abou…

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Jays' August Overview with John Schneider 50:00

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays manager John Schneider (7:04) ahead of the team's weekend series against the NL-leading Milwaukee Brewers. The skipper shares team injury updates, how Jeff Hoffman and Addison Barger have handled up-and-down months, Trey Yesavage's pathway to a postseason opportunity, Davis Schneider's evolution as a…

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Attention to Detail + Catching Up with Cito Gaston 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (3:28) to weigh in on the Blue Jays' series against the Minnesota Twins, the bullpen's struggles keeping runners on base, who slots into the Jays' two-hole in an ideal order, whether Eric Lauer's rocky start is a red flag for the rotation's extended rest, and which relievers ar…

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Pitching Into the Final Stretch with Dan Plesac + Inside Jays' Hitting Coach 49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker quickly recap the Blue Jays late game comeback against the Minnesota Twins and Jeff Hoffman's redemption in the 9th inning before bringing on former pitcher and MLB Network Analyst Dan Plesac (5:55) to chat about what he saw from Shane Bieber's first outing against the Miami Marlins since coming off Tommy John, how the J…

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Can the Blue Jays' Bullpen Win a World Series? 49:23

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ESPN's Jeff Passan (2:59) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Milwaukee Brewers losing closer Trevor Megill to a flexor strain, if the Blue Jays' bullpen is good enough to win a World Series, Cal Raleigh's case for American League MVP, and who will come out of the AL West. Then, host of Nothing Personal, David Samson (25:14) stops b…

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Jeff Hoffman Closing Concerns 49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins and discuss Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning blowup. They get into the team's bullpen-wide slump, George Springer's two-homer game and Chris Bassitt's start. Later, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions. Should the Jays have adde…

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684: Dobson Died, Cracker Barrel Cancelled, & Flipping Christian Politics with James Talarico 1:36:02

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James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation o…

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Putting It In Play with Don Mattingly + Dan Shulman 49:30

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly (0:51) to chat about the success throughout their lineup this season, their home versus road performances, whether he sees their hitting approach translating well into the postseason, Addison Barger's evolution in his bat skills, Vlad Jr.'s 2025, and how John Schneider has n…

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Taking One from the Twinkies + Bassitt's Home/Road Riddle 49:35

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series. They get into Andrés Giménez's adjustment at the plate before reflecting on the team's consistency since the All-Star break. Then, ahead of his start tonight, they debate whether Chris Bassitt's home/road split discrepancy is o…

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Leading with Pride: A Conversation with Midvale Mayor Dustin Gettle 1:17:20

3d ago1:17:20

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On this episode of the podcast, Jeramie and I sat down with Dustin Gettle, the mayor of Midvale, Utah. We had a chance to dive into his journey of public service and hear what inspired him to step into leadership. Dustin opened up about the challenges and rewards of being a mayor, the passion he has for serving his community, and the unique perspec…

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Shane Bieber's Return & Scherzer's Resurgence with Jensen Lewis 49:40

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker quickly revisit Shane Bieber's debut with the Blue Jays and how the rotation could shape up with the former Cy Young Award winner in the fold, before hearing John Schneider's media availability ahead of their series against the Minnesota Twins, including an update on Yimi Garcia's injury. Then, former pitcher and host on…

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Vladdy's Back + Unpredictability in the Pen 49:46

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series against the Miami Marlins. They check in on the standings before digging into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, Shane Bieber's debut, shaky play from the bullpen, and whether it's time for the club to call up top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Blue Jays C…

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Roman Anthony's New York Takeover + Bob Nightengale 49:52

8d ago49:52

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Bob Nightengale (3:01) of USA Today to share his expectations for Shane Bieber's return to the mound and Blue Jays debut, if the Jays are capable of a deep run and win the AL East, Max Scherzer pitching like he was 10 years ago, the New York Mets' drastic turnaround season, whether Kyle Tucker's market will di…

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John Schneider + Shane Bieber is Back in the Bigs! 49:49

6d ago49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:15) ahead of the team's weekend series against the Miami Marlins. The skipper shares an update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hamstring injury, his expectations for Shane Bieber in his Blue Jays debut tonight, internal competition in the rotation, and much more. Then, Jeff an…

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Shane Bieber Report and October Stretch with Adam Cimber 49:53

9d ago49:53

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in former Blue Jays' pitcher Adam Cimber (1:15) to chat about his old teammate Shane Bieber and what he was like during their days with the Cleveland Guardians, expectations for Shane returning to the mound coming off an injury, the difficulties as a pitcher of putting yourself aside and focus on the team first, …

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Off Day Playoff Push Reset 49:40

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the off-day edition with a look at the AL East landscape as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox get set to square off in a four-game series. Then, they debate the importance of the Blue Jays' upcoming weekend series against the Marlins. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph joins the show (26:36) to dis…

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Pitching Decisions Towards the Off Day 1:14:44

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker take a deeper dive into the Blue Jays' decision to option Braydon Fisher to Buffalo, bumping Eric Lauer to the bullpen ahead of Shane Bieber's debut, and the competition around the rotation for postseason starts. ESPN's Jeff Passan jumps on (27:45) to discuss if Max Scherzer's play as of late, how the Jays can translate …

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683: The Meaning of the Scopes Monkey Trial 100yrs Later with Chris Staron 1:29:16

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New data shows the nations with the highest standards of living are seeing the sharpest declines in wellbeing, while people in poorer countries are reporting more happiness. What’s going on? David Brooks’ recent article looked at data from 142 countries, and he concludes that spirituality and social connection, not just wealth, are critical to huma…

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What Shane Bieber Brings with Pete Walker 49:51

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Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (2:32) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how he's navigated the 2025 season with his pitchers' injuries and trade deadline acquisitions, expectations for Shane Bieber when he makes his Blue Jays debut, what he's learned about Max Scherzer, how Jose Berrios can find his velocity again, Brendon Littl…

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Pham-ily Drama 49:33

9d ago49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' eventful series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a 5-2 loss at PNC Park. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s exit, the Jays' sloppy fielding, Tommy Pham's tiff with Tyler Heineman and his later social-media outburst. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (31:18) shares his though…

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Chase Murdock on Building Businesses and Shaping Salt Lake’s Future 1:31:43

11d ago1:31:43

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On this episode of the podcast, Jeramie and I sat down with Chase Murdock from the DECADA Group. We talked about what the Decada Group is, what they do, and the goals they are working toward. It was fun to look back at the last time Chase was on I Am Salt Lake almost ten years ago when we chatted about his Utah Foodie podcast. We also got into some…

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🎧 #184: The NexusCon Episode 30:25

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Episode 184 is a conversation with James Dice, Rosy Khalife, and Brad Bonavida from Nexus Labs. In this episode of the Nexus Podcast, the Nexus Labs team dives into details and teasers for this years NexusCon. Find full show notes and episode transcript on The Nexus Podcast: Episode 184 webpage. Sign-up (or refer a friend!) to the Nexus Newsletter.…

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Madison & The Mayor 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Central analyst Madison Shipman (0:45) to chat about the news of Shane Bieber slated to make his Jays' debut and a potential six-man rotation. Then, she gets into Max Scherzer's velocity, who would be the Jays' second-best bullpen arm after Jeff Hoffman, what stands out from Ernie Clement's game, …

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Bieber Fever Fuels Rotation Questions 49:53

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Kevin Barker is back with Jeff Blair, and they open the Monday show with a look back on what he missed last week. They dig into the Jays' weekend series against the Rangers, George Springer's return to the lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hot stretch, how José Berríos fits into the starting rotation when Shane Bieber is activated, and what's still l…

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A Weekend Against the Range + The Jays' 'Good Problem' 49:42

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Jeff Blair is joined by Texas Rangers TV and radio broadcaster Jared Sandler (1:49) to chat about the team's struggles to break out over .500, the offence stalling, Bret Boone's hitting philosophy, if Chris Young did enough at the trade deadline, how Bruce Bochy is navigating the season, and Jacob DeGrom's 2025 pitching report. Then, Blue Jays radi…

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Navigating the Dog Days of August with John Schneider 49:53

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Jeff Blair looks ahead to the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Texas Rangers and reflects on what's changed since the clubs last met. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo joins the show (6:05) to discuss the site's updated farm system rankings, how the Jays improved from 27 to 20, what they have in Yohendrick Pinango, and Trey Yesavage's ceiling. Later, Bl…

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The Scary Mariners + Updates from Buffalo with Casey Candaele 49:40

17d ago49:40

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Jeff Blair and ESPN's Jeff Passan (6:43) discuss the Milwaukee Brewers continuing to lead the way in the NL Central, whether the New York Yankees will be out of the postseason mix, why the Seattle Mariners could be the scariest team towards September, and how the Blue Jays currently stack against the American League teams. Then, Casey Candaele (30:…

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Clement Clubs Against the Cubs 49:48

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Jeff Blair looks back on the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs to open the series and Ernie Clement extending his home run streak to three games. ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers joins the show (10:20) to share what the Jays can expect in the rest of their series against the Cubs, whether they did enough at the deadline, Kyle Tucker's future, and …

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682: Why We Still Need the Institutional Church with Brad Edwards 1:26:49

17d ago1:26:49

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The Holy Post crew is suspicious of a new study that finds MAGA supporters score higher in authoritarianism, social dominance, and malevolent personality traits, while liberals score higher in compassion and empathy. Church planter, Brad Edwards, says many of us hold beliefs, language, and values that sabotage our ability to benefit from participa…

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Matthew Boyd's Road Back from TJ + Clubbing Against the Cubs 49:50

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Jeff Blair is joined by current starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and former Blue Jay Matthew Boyd (0:41) to chat about what it was like to be traded for David Price, his road back from Tommy John in 2024, his relationship with the Cubs' front office, and the team's aspirations to return to the World Series. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst Cale…

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Clubhouse Cultures with Kevin Kiermaier 49:47

16d ago49:47

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Jeff Blair welcomes in guest co-host, MLB Network's Jon Morosi, to share a national perspective on the Blue Jays ahead of their series against the Chicago Cubs. They look at the Jays' standing in the AL, share takeaways from Mark Shapiro's availability, and project what the Jays might do with their rotation when Shane Bieber is ready. Later, Jays S…

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The Overhaul: Weston Brandon on Reinventing Life and Overcoming Challenges 2:08:13

16d ago2:08:13

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On this episode of the podcast, Jeramie and I sit down with Weston Brandon, a talented speaker, author, and songwriter. We dive into his incredible journey, exploring the experiences that shaped who he is today and the inspiration behind his book The Overhaul. Weston opens up about the obstacles he has faced, the challenges he has overcome, and the…

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Trey Yesavage's Timeline + Yankees' Ejection Overload 49:32

19d ago49:32

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Jeff Blair welcomes David Samson (1:05), host of Nothing Personal and former MLB President, to chat about the dumpster fire around the New York Yankees since the trade deadline, the Blue Jays' success on the recent road trip despite dropping two games against the L.A. Dodgers, how he would approach a prospect making debuting in September, Dave Robe…

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Yesavage Promoted Again + Jays Salvage One in LA 49:50

19d ago49:50

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Jeff Blair is hosting solo this week, and he kicks it off with a look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Dodgers in LA. Then, the Athletic's Mitch Bannon (15:38) breaks down the Jays' promotion of No. 1 prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A, whether he can factor in for the Jays down the stretch, and the unmistakable impact of George Sp…

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A Test Against the World Series Champs 49:47

22d ago49:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:05) ahead of the team's weekend series in LA. He shares an update on George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Anthony Santander, the ideal goal Shane Bieber will need to reach before a return to the Majors, balancing playing time for his infielders and managing tough decision…

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Mad Max vs. Kershaw Kicks Off Dodgers Duel 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker set the stage for the Jays' weekend series in LA against the Dodgers, and what to expect in the Hall-of-Fame head-to-head tonight between Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw. They debate which of the vets had the better prime, whether Shane Bieber is a lock for a postseason start, and storylines to watch at Dodger Stadium. …

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The Cooking Brew Crew + A Weekend in L.A. 49:49

23d ago49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by ESPN's Jeff Passan (2:12) to chat about the recent surge by the Milwaukee Brewers, why they're arguably the deepest team in the MLB, Bo Bichette's next contract, the Blue Jays' ability to make contact, similarities between the Jays and the 2015 Kansas City Royals roster, and why the battle within the AL Eas…

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Domination in Denver + Marlins' Momentum with Liam Hicks 49:50

23d ago49:50

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Following the Blue Jays' dominating sweep over the Colorado Rockies, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the off-edition by going to the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions! They get into Shane Bieber's future in Toronto, whether the Jays go big-game hunting in the offseason once again, and the looming return of Alek Manoah. Later, Mi…

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681: Strategically Small Churches with Brandon O'Brien 1:21:21

23d ago1:21:21

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A whites-only community has launched in Arkansas under the legal guise of a “private membership association.” The founders claim it’s about preserving culture, but Skye and Phil aren’t buying it. Then, Brent Leatherwood, head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm, has resigned after years of pressure from hardline conservatives. Wh…

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Red Hot Sox + The Jays' Identity From an Outside POV 49:34

25d ago49:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by WEEI Boston Red Sox writer and co-host of 'Baseball Isn’t Boring' Rob Bradford (2:55) to chat about the team's recent hot streak since turning the page from the trade deadline, why Garrett Crochet should be front-running the Cy Young Award, Lucas Giolito's resurgence, and expectations for recently acquired …

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Jays' Bats Breakout in Colorado + Will Lauer Start in October? 49:36

25d ago49:36

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' offensive barrage to open their series against the Colorado Rockies -- putting up a season-high 15 runs in the road win. They discuss Daulton Varsho's big fly, Bo Bichette's two-homer night, Eric Lauer overcoming his Coors Field demons and whether he's earned consideration for a start in the p…

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Eric Westover from Huckleberry Grill - #623 1:29:58

23d ago1:29:58

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In this episode of I Am Salt Lake, Jeramie and I sit down with Eric Westover, the owner of Huckleberry Grill. We talk about what inspired him to start the restaurant, how it all got started with a food truck, and why he loves being part of the restaurant industry. Eric shares some of his favorite menu items, what makes Huckleberry Grill unique, and…