Best Scott Barker Podcasts (2025)

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JTP: ALCS Bound, Bullpen Delivers & Clutch Lukes! 1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Game 4, where John Schneider and his staff masterfully planned their bullpen day and big hits by Nathan Lukes, Ernie Clement, George Springer and Myles Straw paced Toronto to a win. Afterwards, the Athletic's Ian O’Connor (31:27) reflects on the Yankees’ season and the questions facing their franchise. Blake and J…

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Start Spreading the News: Jays Punch Ticket to ALCS 1:06:43

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Yankees as they are headed to the ALCS for the first time since 2016! They take your calls, and get to the sparkling bullpen day - how impressive were the moves John Schneider made to prevent any Yankees rallies from beginning? They get into the performances from each of the rel…

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JTP: Lost Lead, Pulling Bieber & Pat Borders 1:39:57

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap last night’s loss to the Yankees, including the decision to pull Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge’s ridiculous swing on his 3-run homer and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Jay Jaffe (31:06) breaks down the recent success of the Yankees’ bullpen and the increased use of relievers in playoff games. The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum…

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Jays Blow Five-Run Lead, Yankees Force Game Four 36:50

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JTP: Bieber on the Hill, Vladdy’s Composure & Game 3 1:39:54

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Mississippi State Auditor Shad White 36:50

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Writeopolis S8 E4 - Rebecca Levene 1:39:03

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By Rebecca Levene, RJ Barker, Scott K Andrews, Kit Power

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Scott Katsufrakus: Castles and Sirens 1:01:05

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JTP: What A Weekend, Yesavage Dominance & Vladdy Plakata’s 1:39:56

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Jays Rock Yankees in Toronto, Grab 2-0 Series Lead in ALDS 50:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-7 win over the Yankees as Toronto takes a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Trey Yesavage, who struck out 11 without allowing a hit over 5.1 IP in a historic start for a rookie - why did the Yankees have nothing against him? Was it the right move fo…

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Ep. 182 10/05/2025 1:31:20

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This podcast is a free service of CompassKnox.com support Compass by sharing this with EVERYONE you know. This week, Scott and Jesse talk about City Council's rejection of the sale of part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation; the Office of Housing Stability's new plan to address homelessness; the kerfuffle with school board member Betsy H…

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Episode 260 - Vic Jones - Smove Studio 38:33

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In this episode I speak with Vic Jones from Smove Studio, a landscape design company based in Melbourne. Vic previously worked for past guest Nadia from Platylobium before achieving her goal of starting a business before she turned 25, which she turned last Monday. Even though Vic only started the business in February this year, some 8 months ago, …

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Game Won: Jays Crush Yankees in ALDS Opener 56:04

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the late offensive explosion - how important were those late-game swings from Nathan Lukes and Andrés Giménez? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing his first career posts…

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JTP: Yankees Preview, Roster Questions & Joba Chamberlain 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Game 3 between Boston and New York, the Yankees’ matchup and roster questions facing John Schneider to prepare for the Bronx Bombers (33:13). Afterwards, 2009 World Series Champion Joba Chamberlain (51:09) breaks down Cam Schlittler’s huge Game 3 performance, New York’s roster, a…

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JTP: Kevin Pillar, Roy Wood Jr., & the Jays’ Pitching Rotation 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Joe Siddall to discuss the Blue Jays’ rotation, the benefits of intrasquad games, and Toronto heading into the postseason. Afterwards, The Score’s Brandon Wile (31:39) previews Game 3 between the Red Sox and Yankees. Afterwards, comedian Roy Wood Jr. (51:10) joins to break down the Cubs ahead of Game 3 vs.…

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JTP: Tom Henke, Chris Colabello & Red Sox or Yankees? 1:39:57

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jays pitcher Tom Henke to discuss the runs in the early 90’s and watching Toronto become baseball crazy. Former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (24:59) discusses finding calm in pressure situations and the 2015 Blue Jays. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Ben Clemens (51:24) bounces around the wild matchups. Las…

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JTP: Building Toronto’s ALDS Roster & Wild Card Preview 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz and Mike Petriello in the first hour to preview the Wild Card Series and discuss the Blue Jays heading into the postseason. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (26:41) joins the show to tee up the start of the MLB Postseason. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (49:59) comes in-studio to break do…

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Writeopolis S8 E2 - Eliza Chan 1:43:44

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Unfortunately, Craig, the ever-fickle recording bot, decided to do an update 6 minutes into James Worrad’s episode so there is no recording of the first episode of Season 8. Don’t worry, James will return!! Craig knew better than to misbehave for Eliza Chan though and so here we have episode 2 of season 8 in all its glory! Including: - Some egregio…

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Taylor Matteson: Beautifully Odd 1:00:37

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Taylor Matteson (painter, experimenter) shares her story with Aaron McCall and discusses following creativity wherever it leads: painting, sculpture, and adding teeth to thrifted objects. She opens up about growing up shy in a loud, creative household and learning to embrace the unapologetically weird. From finding confidence through experimenting …

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JTP: Blue Jays Crowned in the East + October Questions, October Answers 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz celebrate the Blue Jays clinching the AL East and the top seed, discussing the atmosphere at Rogers Centre and the team's identity. They cover Alejandro Kirk's adjustment, the bullpen's performance, and Trey Yesavage's rise, alongside the impact of the bye on the rotation and health strategy (26:18). Sportsnet’s Chris B…

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Captain Kirk, Jays Clinch Division + Top Seed in American League w/ Blowout Win 1:19:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' season finale, a 13-4 blowout win over the Rays to clinch both the AL East and the top seed in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk leading the team with six RBI, including a grand slam in the first inning - how important is his resurgence going in…

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Ricky Hatton: The Final Interview | Forever The People’s Champion 1:31:10

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This is Ricky Hatton’s final interview. Just four days before his passing, Ricky sat down with Darren Barker for what would become his last ever conversation on camera. With the blessing of Ricky’s family and team, we share this with the boxing world — not as an ending, but as a celebration of Ricky’s incredible life, his legacy, and his love for t…

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Episode 259 - Emma Doman - Emma Doman Design 1:01:48

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In this episode I speak with Emma Doman from Emma Doman Design. Emma is a landscape architect based in Brisbane, but works on projects all around Australia. She started out working in the commercial area of landscape architecture, and after 17 years there, made the move to residential when she started her business, two weeks prior to her second chi…

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Ep. 181 09/28/2025 1:51:53

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In this week’s installment of the Compass Points podcast, Scott and Jesse talk about Knox County's progress toward a Unified Development Ordinance, City Council's upcoming vote on Chilhowee Park, County Commissioner Larsen Jay's campaign against abandoned utility poles, last week's unusual City Council candidate forum, and more. Share this FREE SER…

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Trey Day Goes Jays Way as Game 162 Awaits 1:07:11

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Rays to set up Game 162 - win, and Toronto will clinch the American League East! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Trey Yesavage coming through for his first major league win - how impressive is it that the rookie shut down the Rays in such an important game? Where (…

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Lukes Drives in Three, Jays Beat Rays in Series Opener 31:09

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Rays to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the big night from Nathan Lukes, who clobbered a two-run bomb that held up as the game-winner - how important is it to get contributions from the two-hole again? They get into Jeff Hoffman'…

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JTP: Huge W, Lauer Power & Weekend Preview 1:39:43

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the win vs. the Red Sox, where Louis Varland and Eric Lauer held things down, and the bats woke up in the 6th. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch (30:25) joins to preview the Yankees ahead of their series vs. the Orioles. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:30) describes the atmosphere around the team after the win, Daulton Varsho respo…

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Jays Bullpen, Varsho Thump Red Sox in Series Finale 34:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox in the series finale! They take your calls and texts, and they get into the Jays bullpen who completed six perfect innings - what was clicking for Louis Varland, Eric Lauer, and the rest of the relievers tonight? Plus, they discuss Daulton Varsho smashing a grand slam, G…

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JTP: It’s Time to Get Nervous & Tigers Might Blow It 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s rough first inning, John Schneider’s comments postgame, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent struggles and the decision to have a bullpen day and push Shane Bieber’s start back to Friday. Afterwards, Hannah Keyser (31:38) discusses the MLB's implementation of the ABS Challenge System in 2026 and new rules…

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Jays Melt Down in Series Loss vs. Red Sox 38:39

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game with a startling lack of offence - what can be gleaned from this extended slump after the bats were hot for most of the year? They discuss the Yankees dispatching the White Sox t…

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

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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

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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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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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Ray Anne Barker: Noise and Stillness 1:02:17

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Ray Ann Barker (painter, photographer, model, content creator) talks with Aaron McCall about anxiety as the root of her creativity, finding ground through photography and abstract painting, and how turning perfectionism on its head opened new doors. She opens up about modeling in her 30s, navigating motherhood, and creating space for community over…

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

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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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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Colin Russell: Oops, All Murals 58:29

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Colin Russell (artist, muralist, Ghost Town) talks with Aaron McCall about moving from years in coffee to a life in art, stumbling into murals, and building a world in black and white. His work is bold, playful, and unsettling all at once—creepy cartoons that have made their way from Grand Rapids to Japan. Colin opens up about freelancing, anxiety,…