Best Scott Barker Podcasts (2025)

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Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Marlins 41:11

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the Marlins in the series finale. They take your calls and texts, and get to the offence getting shut down by Eury Pérez - despite the late comeback via the Daulton Varsho three-run bomb, is there cause for concern against elite arms going forward? They get into some coming decisions…

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Ep. 176 08/24/2025 1:40:46

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FREE CONTENT Free Content FREE CONTENT Go to CompassKnox.com for profiles on ALL CANDIDATES FOR FREE Knoxville City Council approved a deal for Muse Knoxville to move into the Jacob Building last week, while delaying action on Emerald Youth Foundation’s proposal to buy city property for a sports and activity center. In this week’s episode, Scott an…

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Never in Doubt: Jays Outlast Marlins to Win Series in Extras 34:59

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 7-6 extra-innings win over the Marlins to take the series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and discuss Bo Bichette coming through with a four-for-six night, including the game-winning RBI and a defensive gem in the top of the 12th - how important has it been to get more from him without Vl…

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Jays Struck by Bieber Fever Following Stellar Debut in Miami 38:30

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Marlins to kick off the three-game series in Miami! They take your calls and texts, and get right into Shane Bieber allowing one run and notching nine strikeouts over six innings of work in his Blue Jays debut - are Blair and Barker officially Beliebers? They also discuss Daulto…

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JTP: Inside Shane Bieber’s Recovery, Gage Stanifer & Marlins Preview 1:39:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia chat with Vancouver Canadians pitcher Gage Stanifer about developing his pitching profile, his season, and the influence of his father. Future Blue Jays newsletter author Doug Fox (26:37) updates on Alek Manoah, Trey Yesavage and more as he provides the prospect report. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (50:42) discusses Shane Bieber, …

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Carl Frampton Reveals the Real Cost of Boxing Glory, The Pain Behind the Belts, Legacy & Retirement 1:08:37

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Two-weight world champion Carl Frampton joins Darren Barker on First Round TV for one of his most revealing interviews to date. From growing up in Belfast during The Troubles to winning world titles in front of his home crowd, Frampton shares the untold stories behind the belts — the pain, the politics, and the sacrifices that fans never saw. He op…

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JTP: Devon Travis, State of the A.L. East & Rotation Questions 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Devon Travis to discuss his time with the Blue Jays, naming his son after Bo Bichette and taking pride in developing good baseball players. Following that, Former Red Sox development coach Katie Krall (32:00) reflects on her roles in baseball and why the upcoming Saber Seminar in Chicago is…

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Jays Bats Go Silent in Series Loss vs. Pirates 1:09:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Pirates, as they drop two of three in Pittsburgh. They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Chris Bassitt striking out ten Pirates over 5.2 IP - despite the loss, did the good start on the road inspire any more confidence in Bassitt on the road? They also get into Jo…

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JTP: More Scherzer Brilliance, Rotation Tweaks & Around the MLB 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s outing, Myles Straw’s big night and more with Sportsnet broadcaster Madison Shipman. Ben Clemens (31:30) of FanGraphs joins to talk Blue Jays, Bo Bichette’s next deal and Michael Harris’ heater with the Braves. Following that, Baseball Prospectus’ Craig Goldstein (1:03:34) joins to break down the st…

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Mad Max Helps Jays Plunder Pirates to Even Series 31:21

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 win over the Pirates to even the series at one game apiece in Pittsburgh! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the six innings of one-run ball from Max Scherzer - how big is it for him to grind through while also throwing more than 100 pitches for the first time since 2023? They …

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JTP: Shenanigans, Bieber’s Upcoming Debut & Schneider’s Defence 1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Pirates, including all the extra-curricular activities that transpired. Bisons broadcaster Pat Malacaro (30:15) discusses Shane Bieber’s starts at Triple-A ahead of his Blue Jays debut on Friday. MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson (51:12) discusses the Tommy Pham fiasco, getting to know Vladimir Guerrero Jr…

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A Sloppy Effort from Jays in Series Opening Loss vs. Pirates 25:41

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss vs. the Pirates to open the three-game series. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being removed from this game with hamstring tightness - if Vladdy is out for an extended period of time, what would that mean for this offence? They discuss the sloppy g…

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JTP: John Schneider, Jose Berrios & 6-Man Rotation Thoughts 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend where Alejandro Kirk was the hero on Friday, Myles Straw showed his power, George Springer returned to the leadoff spot and Jose Berrios struggled on Sunday. Hannah Mears (29:44) of SportsNet Pittsburgh talks Paul Skenes and the Pirates ahead of the series opener today. Afterwards, Erik Kratz (53:06) o…

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Berríos Beat Up, Jays Drop Series Finale vs. Rangers 45:34

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 loss vs. the Rangers to wrap up the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the 4.1 IP and six earned runs from José Berríos - what happens with him next? Could his next turn in the rotation be skipped, or could he even see a stint on the IL with Shane B…

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Ep. 175 08/17/2025 1:13:29

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Compass co-founder and former podcast co-host Jesse Mayshark returns to talk with Scott about last week’s local events. They talk about the Tennessee Comptroller’s report that led to the indictment of Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard and another county employee. Scott and Jesse also look at two major investments in East Knoxville that Cit…

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A Mylestone Day for Straw as Jays Demolish Rangers to Win Series 47:42

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 14-2 blowout win over the Rangers to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to a career day for Myles Straw, who had two home runs in a single game for the first time - does this continue the idea that the Jays can get production from any part of the lineup…

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Captain Kirk Plays the Hero in Jays Comeback Win vs. Rangers 41:59

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Sho Alli and Roger Lajoie break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Rangers to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk driving in four of the team's six runs and adding his first career stolen base as well - how do the Jays continue to get contributions from every part of their lineup?…

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JTP: Mad Max Deals, Vladdy Dingers & Rangers Preview 1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Thursday’s win as Max Scherzer continues to produce quality starts and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up clutch once again. Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (25:20) joins to discuss Guerrero Jr.’s season and upcoming changes to the 40-man roster. MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry (51:42) previews the Texas Rangers, who continue to stru…

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Vladdy Jr., Mad Max Lead Jays to Series Win vs. Cubs 1:22:17

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Jeff Blair and Sho Alli break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Cubs to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer's seven innings of one-run ball - if you're constructing a playoff rotation, where does Scherzer stand in those conversations? Plus, with Shane Bieber's imminent return, how does the ro…

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"KO’ing Roy Jones Jr, Hopkins Controversy & Starring in Rocky Balboa - Antonio Tarver Reveals All! 55:49

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Five-time world champion Antonio “The Magic Man” Tarver reveals the untold truth behind knocking out Roy Jones Jr, the controversial Bernard Hopkins fight, and his Hollywood role in Rocky Balboa with Sylvester Stallone. From street fights in Orlando to Olympic glory, from shocking the boxing world to starring on the big screen — this is Antonio Tar…

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JTP: Jays Get Stifled + Perry Barber & Marc Tramuta 1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Wednesday’s loss, highlighting Cade Horton and the Cubs’ bullpen's challenges for Toronto. MLB.com’s Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru (31:25) discusses the Blue Jays, Jen Pawol’s umpiring debut, and more. Bisons catcher Brandon Valenzuela (50:18) shares his trade experience and time with the Blue Jays organization. Longtime u…

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Jays Bats Shut Down, Cubs Even Series in Toronto 45:28

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Cubs as the series is evened at one game apiece in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get into the offence being shut down by Cubs starter Cade Horton - was this an issue with the Jays approach, or was it simply a dominant performance from the Cubs rookie? They discuss…

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JTP: Clement Magic, the Cutter Evolution & Kevin Pillar 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Tuesday’s series-opening win, where Jose Berrios battled, Ernie Clement hit a huge home run, and Daulton Varsho continued to mash. After Lance Brozdowski (29:50) breaks down the emergence of the cutter, why Trey Yesavage is a unique pitcher and the impact Shane Bieber could have on the rotation. Afterwards, FanGra…

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Berríos Battles Back, Jays Thump Cubs in Series Opener 44:17

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Cubs to open the three-game series in Toronto! He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to José Berríos' 5.1 IP of work, allowing just two hits and no runs - is that one of his better outings of the season considering his recent struggles? Plus, he discusses Ernie Clement banging a three-run…

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Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker 22:51

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Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker hosted The Extra Mile Podcast in City Hall. Topics of conversation included Hub City happenings and accomplishments, transportation projects, and a huge college football matchup between Southern Miss and Mississippi State.By Mississippi Department of Transportation

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JTP: Yesavage Promoted, Bieber Update & The Hidden Gem in Toronto’s Prospect Pool 1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi to discuss Trey Yesavage heading to Triple-A, the plan for Shane Bieber and Teoscar Hernandez revealing how close he was to re-signing with the Blue Jays. Geoff Pontes (25:50) of Baseball America discusses Toronto’s top 30 prospects, including a player few have heard of that’s garner…

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Writeopolis S7 E1 - The Boys Are Back 2:04:59

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Writeopolis returns for season 7 with a glorious host only episode!By RJ Barker, Scott K Andrews, Kit Power

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JTP: Takeaways from Dodgers Series & Long Ball Woes 1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Dodgers series, including Jeff Hoffman’s struggles, Mason Fluharty coming up clutch, and the bats waking up late (29:06). The Athletic’s Deren VanRiper (50:22) joins them to talk Brewers, Jacob Misiorowski and Josh Naylor’s hot start with the Mariners. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (1:14:45) breaks down Jeff Hoff…

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The Flu Game: Jays Win Thrilling Series Finale vs. Dodgers 1:16:53

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Dodgers to wrap up the series in Los Angeles! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the hero of the game, Mason Fluharty - what went into his pressure-packed at-bat vs. Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded? They discuss the bullpen at-large, which saw big time outings f…

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Ep. 174 08/10/2025 1:13:31

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*** SPECIAL INFORMATION*** ALL CITY ELECTION COVERAGE 2025 is FREE at CompassKnox.com share this podcast and this election coverage with WITH EVERYONE, share the great service that IS Compass! ***SPECIAL INFORMATION*** A Knox County grand jury charged Property Assessor Phil Ballard with official misconduct, but declined to indict Trustee Justin Big…

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Jays Get Shut Down by Snell, Dodgers in Series Loss 50:30

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 9-1 loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles to ensure a series loss out west. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the Jays offence no-showing - is there cause for concern, or was two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell just on one tonight? What's the prognosis against elite pitching moving forward? He gets i…

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Mad Max Narrowly Falls in Battle of HoFers, Jays Drop Opener vs. Dodgers 33:50

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Sho Alli breaks down the Blue Jays' 5-1 loss vs. the Dodgers in the series opener out west. He takes your calls and texts, and gets right to the historic matchup between Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw - given how pitchers are used these days, will we ever see another battle like that ever again? He also discusses Scherzer's start itself - despite…

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JTP: Schneider’s MOY Case + Jays–Dodgers Showdown 1:39:55

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli open the show by previewing the Blue Jays–Dodgers series and making the case for John Schneider as Manager of the Year, citing his in-game moves and clubhouse culture. They also discuss Jen Pawol’s debut as MLB’s first female umpire before taking your text questions (31:02). After the break, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (50:02)…

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JTP: Suns Out, Brooms Out at Coors Field 1:39:54

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus by celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run tie with George Springer, the potential for a power surge, and Kevin Gausman’s impressive performance. Brandon Wile (27:33) from The Score joins to talk about Roman Anthony’s co…

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Jays Smash Rockies to Sweep Series in Denver 39:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 20-1 win over the Rockies to wrap up a series sweep in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the new franchise records for runs and hits in a three-game series - was there anything negative to get to at all? They chat about a big few games for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette,…

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JTP: So Nice… They Had to Do it Twice 1:39:54

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus celebrating another big win over the Rockies. They discuss Daulton Varsho’s two-homer game, Joey Loperfido’s exit from last night's game, and Nathan Lukes as a leadoff hitter. Statcast Analyst David Adler (27:02) joins to analyze the struggling Mets and provide an MLB update. Blue Jays Radio Announce…

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Welcome to the Varshow: Jays Crush Rockies to Win Series 53:08

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Rockies to take the series in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the new career-high six RBI from Daulton Varsho - with now 10 RBI in these last two games, even without the 'Coors Field Effect', has he found something in his approach to keep? They get into…

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JTP: A Mile High Special + Shane Bieber’s Injury Timeline 1:39:52

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli kick off Jays Talk Plus celebrating the Toronto Blue Jays' impressive victory over the Colorado Rockies. They spotlight standout performances from Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, and Ernie Clement. Pat Malacaro (25:30), voice of the Buffalo Bisons, joins to discuss Shane Bieber's recent start, his potential return, and its imp…

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Writeopolis S6 E6 - What The Hell Is Wrong WIth Us crossover 2:20:24

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In the season 6 finale, our intrepid band is joined by George Daniel Lea for the long-threatened Watership Down discussion! In true crossover fashion, the What The Hell Is Wrong With Us? digression aesthetic infects the show, to the delight of all (including a late-joining Kit). Stay tuned to the end for a shockingly correct announcement from RJ :)…

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Lauer Power Hour Continues in Jays' Mile High Beatdown of Rockies 56:04

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 15-1 win over the Rockies to open the three-game series in Denver! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offensive explosion - despite the 'Coors Field Effect', how much was this needed for the Jays after some recent offensive struggles? They discuss Daulton Varsho launching a thr…

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Jays Lose Series vs. Royals + Bieber Starts for Bisons 58:49

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 7-4 loss vs. the Royals as they lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and debate the ending of today's game - does this fall on the bullpen, or on the offence not producing enough? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his series vs. the Royals, Joey Loperfido getting hot,…

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Ep. 173 08/03/2025 1:03:26

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Supply-and-demand isn't the only metric out of whack in Knoxville's housing market. In this week's episode, Scott looks at other disparities that East Tennessee Realtors has identified. He also covers a City Council candidate forum in Knoxville's 1st District, funding challenges for the region's public broadcasters, Congressman Tim Burchett's encou…

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Mad Max Continues to Shove, Jays Even Series vs. Royals 55:33

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Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Royals to even this series at one game apiece! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the bullpen coming through late, including deadline acquisition Seranthony Domínguez - between Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, and the other big names, has the bullpen been re-ordered the way the…

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Jays Fall Flat vs. Royals in First Post-Trade Deadline Game 26:20

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-3 loss vs. the Royals to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman allowing five earned runs over six innings of work - most of those runs came in the early innings via the long ball, how can the Jays curb the home run issue? They get…

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JTP: Bieber, Varland, France Expectations + MLB Reset 1:39:41

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the additions of Shane Bieber, Ty France and Louis Varland. Sportsnet’s Chris Black (27:14) discusses what his deep dive into Shane Bieber revealed. Hannah Keyser (51:25) of The Bandwagon Substack provides her thoughts on the Padres and Mariners going for it. After, Levi Weaver (1:15:15) of The Athletic recaps the…

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The Greatest British Boxer Ever? Why He Never Returned! The Full Unfiltered Story of Joe Calzaghe 1:32:34

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Joe Calzaghe sits down for a deeply personal, no-holds-barred conversation with former world champion and close friend Darren Barker — and it might be the most emotional and revealing interview of his legendary career. From going 46-0 and becoming a two-weight world champion, to walking away from £10 million comeback offers, and now embracing life …

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JTP: Setting the Table for the Home Stretch 46:43

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Blake Murphy rides solo into the final hour of today's MLB Trade Deadline special. Jonah Birenbaum, senior editor at TheScore, joins the conversation to discuss Toronto's acquisition of Shane Bieber, the best names still on the board, and his favourite deadline moves in Blue Jays history. Anthony Recker (21:38), former big leaguer and current MLB N…

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JTP: Twins Talk, Deadline Strategies & Philling the 'Pen 51:51

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Davy Andrews, writer at FanGraphs and member of The Subway Ghosts, joins Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz to help recap the flurry of trades from this morning. He checks in on the Twins' stance in the trade market as the deadline quickly approaches, before sharing what it's like covering today's news and his thoughts on the Blue Jays' moves so far. The…

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JTP: Trade Deadline Expectations with Ben Nicholson-Smith 50:47

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In the second hour of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Jon Becker to discuss Shane Bieber's trade to the Toronto Blue Jays and the potential for more moves before the 6 PM deadline. They also re-evaluate the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Seranthony Domínguez. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:24) from Sportsnet joins to explore o…

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JTP: Blue Jays Got Bieber Fever 49:33

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz kick off Jays Talk Plus with insights on the Blue Jays' recent trade for Shane Bieber. They discuss the associated risks and potential upsides. Jordan Shusterman from Yahoo Sports joins to analyze the trade, potential moves for relievers, and other transactions expected before 6 PM. In the latter half, Shi Davidi (28:08…