Outta The Park

OC Feb 7 Teasing Vs Hazing

Where do you draw the line between playful teasing and hazing? So many young athletes poke fun at one another but when the one on the receiving end doesn't take it as a joke, does this turn it into a crime? Also, is there a responsibility for sports broadcasters to not glorify hazing experiences from many years ago, when it wasn't considered a crime? Lots to chew on with the latest Outta The Court

Outta The Park Ep. 145, Feb 2 2020 - Guest - Mike Soroka

The good Canadian boy joins us, violins and all. You gotta hear this. The wild weather swings in Calgary are a topic of interest for your lovely host. Mike Soroka came to the Atlanta Braves by way of Calgary and he is now on Outta The Park. Barry and Mike discuss leaving hockey behind and focusing on baseball. Why did Mike make the switch? You’ll be surprised. What was Mike’s draft day like? Mike’s thoughts on Alex Anthopoulos The First Pitch discuses John Gibbons be passed over for the manager’s position in Houston. Why was Dusty Baker chosen? Aug 3, 2017 is an eventful day in the history of Mike Bolsinger. Why? Here’s a hint, it involves the Houston Astros, the Blue Jays and banging on a drum. Matt believes that The Houston Astros should be banned from playing baseball in 2020. Ban them for a full season says he. Ask Barry Davis chats about Eddie Belfour, former Toronto Maple Leaf. He’s in some trouble. The guys chat about the best basketball players that have ever played the game. They do a deep dive.

The Growing Season Feb 1, 2020 - Superbowl And Horticulture

Its time for the big game! Jack and Matt of The Growing Season discuss the horticultural side of The Super Bowl. Pizza and beer are first up. The guys trace the origins of both and uncover their horticultural roots (get it - roots!). You'd be surprised at how much of what you're eating has a horticultural bent. Hops...a truly interesting plant. On the other side of the show, the guys dive into every facet of chilli. Tomatoes, onions and everything in between are chatted on. Matt is a cuban cigar fan so naturally The McFarlands discuss the growing conditions necessary to create fine Cuban magic. Everything that you're gonna enjoy whilst watching the NFL's big event will be chatted about in typical Growing Season style. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

OTC Jan 31 2020 Inapproiate Touch

Touch can be a positive thing, but it can also be inappropriate. Teammates patting each other on the butt is one thing, but what Odell Beckham Jr. did to a cop crossed the line. This week on Outta The Court we examine when touch becomes inappropriate.

Outta The Park Ep. 144, Jan 25, 2020 - Guest - Kristin Smoak

Mrs. Smoak joins us! Kristin Smoak, now of Milwaukee, joins Barry and Matt to chat about the goings on since Justin signed with a new team. “Literally nothing could tarnish the 5 years we spent with the Blue Jays [sic].” - Kristin Smoak. Was Justin’s employment situation weighing on his mind last season? How did the Blue Jays front office deal with the Smoaks? Some will be surprised. The First Pitch discusses the Blue Jays powder blue uniforms and the movie Se7en. Huey Lewis and his hearing loss is a topic of discussion. “Whats the point of being alive anymore?” - Huey Lewis. Larry Walker being elected to the MLB Hall of Fame and what that has to do with Derek Jeter is chatted about. Matt gets heated. Ask Barry Davis chats about Jon Heyman leaving Larry Walker off his HOF ballot. The cheating Astros and why they would use buzzers when they were using trash cans and vice versa. There is a class action lawsuit being assembled by fantasy sports players with regards to the Astros deceptive ways. Barry and Matt discuss. Barry’s report card from grade 4 is autopsied and it turns out he may have been academically inclined.

The Growing Season - Respect Your Elders, Plants In Winter

Bow down to the great ones. The ones that came before us and will be around when we are no longer here. Jack and Matt McFarland discuss the elder trees. Trees that have been around for thousands of years and have connections to prehistoric life. Sequoia's, Oaks, Cedars and the like are all discussed with the typical Growing Season flair. Talk of mosquitos and various insects that frequented the same habitat as these elder trees. What is the oldest tree in Toronto? You'll find out. HINT: Its old. LIKE REALLY OLD. The guys talk about the challenges of getting into radio. They pull the curtain back on what goes into The Growing Season. What are the plants doing in the winter? The guys dive into exactly what is happening under the soil's surface. You'd be surprised to learn the level of activity underground. Need a visual? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Looking to book a consult for your property with spring on the way? We'd love to help. CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast. CLICK HERE.

OTC Jan 24 Gordon Stuckless

Former Maple Leaf Gardens usher Gordon Stucklesswas was given six-and-a-half years behind bars in 2016 for sexually abusing 18 boys over three decades. He's now out of prison on parole. Why did this happen?? We discuss on the latest Outta of the Court

Outta The Park Ep. 143, Jan 19, 2020 - Guest - Cal Quantrill

Cal Quantrill joins us in an eloquent chat about a myriad of baseball related topics. “Never get too high and never get too low” is a topic the guys discuss when chatting about the nature of baseball as a sport. The First Pitch discusses buzzer gate and how this affects the 2017 and 2018 World Series. Does the MLB strip the championships from The Astros and The Red Sox? Matt believes that Altuve was wearing a buzzer because who believes that Astros says. The guys discuss their thoughts on a potential mass exodus out of Houston. John Gibbons back in baseball? YES PLEASE. Ask Barry Davis discusses cheating in the MLB. Also, the Wiggles and the colour of The Wiggles is debated. Why is Jose Bautista pitching?

The Growing Season, Lets Do Breakfast

Let's Do Breakfast, shall we? Jack and Matt McFarland, The Growing Season guys, break down what goes into your breakfast from a horticultural perspective. Where does tea come from? How about coffee? What exactly goes into processing these wonderful drinks? The guys discuss how much tea and coffee is consumed world-wide and go geo hopping across the globe to uncover the secrets of what's in your cup. Yerbe Mate becomes a giggling point on the show. The guys pronounce it wrong and apologize. Cereal, oatmeal, bagels and many of the other parts of a solid breakfast are chatted about. What are the differences between cows milk, almond milk, soy milk and rice milk. You find out. The history of toast is unearthed. All that and more! Join us on our new time, Saturdays at 10AM on Sauga 960AM. Need a visual accompaniment to the show? CLICK HERE. Visit The Growing Season online. CLICK HERE.

Astros Cheating Scandal

The Houston Astros have been caught cheating, humiliating the MLB. This week we delve into how this could very well open the door for more teams to be accused.