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The Growing Season Jan 13, 2020, Fire And Spice

Jack and Matt McFarland get serious when chatting about the catastrophic fires raging through Australia. The guys approach it from a horticultural angle and dissect what caused a tragedy such as this, could it have been avoided and what is fuelling the continued burn? What is eucalyptus and how does it fit into all of this? Its a sobering look into a devastating scenario. Allison Johnston, of The Spice Trader, joins the guys to chat about spices and add some levity to the show. The trio unearth some interesting facts on your spices and tell some tales that will have you laughing yourself silly. Beavers and the sexual organs of plants are all discussed. We know its tough to take all of this in using an audio format, so we've supplied a visual accompaniment to the show with the podcast built right in. CLICK HERE. VISIT THE SPICE TRADER ONLINE SUBSCRIBE TO THE GROWING SEASON VIST THE GROWING SEASON ONLINE

Outta The Park Ep. 142, Jan 12, 2020 - Guest - Alex Nolan Pt. 2

Alex Nolan re-joins us on Outta the Park! When did Alex release he had an aptitude for Baseball? The guys chat about ah-ha moments on the mound and Alex reveals what his moment was. Alex is a Marco Estrada fan and he makes no bones about it. “How does a kid from Burlington, going to high school in Arizona and attending University in Ontario get signed by the Jays?” “Nobody cares…work harder.” The guys talk about this. The Jaywalk pants have returned! The prodigal pants return and there is a story about where they have been. There is a grammatical error that sends Matt off on a tangent. Outs Above Average (OAA) is the new MLB Metric and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has not faired well in this metric’s rating. Can Vlad survive at 3rd? Ask Barry Davis talks about Barry’s best and worst birthday memories. The boys chat about homophobia and baseball and dive into Barry’s Grade 8 report card.

The Growing Season Jan 6, 2020 - Health Plants, Ancient Medicine

Essential Oils. Voodoo or beneficial? Ancient Medicine. Jedi mind tricks or factual? The Growing Season guys approach "The Snowing Season" in a different way. Jack and Matt McFarland chat all about the house plants you can integrate into your life that will benefit your health. No voodoo or myth - all facts. Want to oxygenate your home naturally? Want to filter your air? The boys dig into all this and more. Need a visual accompaniment? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Kimberly O'Brien, Certified Reflexologist, from Ancient Medicine in Bolton joins the show to talk about essential oils, herbs and holistic practitioners. The trio chat about the benefits of essential oils, the plants you can be planting in your garden that will provide you with a myriad of health benefits and much more. Visit Ancient Medicine online: CLICK HERE. There is a story about a pillow that will have you giggling for days. C'mon, you didn't think that in 2020 the TGS boys are gonna turn the dials down did you? SUBSCRIBE TO THE GROWING SEASON

Outta The Park Jan 5, 2019 - The Top 19 Of 2019 Pt. 2

Its the best of Outta The Park 2019, pt. 2. Barry counts down some of the most memorable moments from the last year of the 10’s and looks forward to the new decade. Joe Biagini, Matt Shoemaker, Devon Travis and many more join us on Outta The Park. Braden Halladay chats about his father and Barry recounts a tale about Roy and the impact his father had on Baseball. The Gibbonses chime in to help Barry and Matt ring in the new year. All that and much more on the Top 19 of 2019 pt. 2.

The Growing Season Dec 30, 2019 - Should We Burn Wood, Winter Tee Up

The final episode of The Growing Season for 2019 rings the New Year in. Jack and Matt McFarland chat about burning wood. What would should you burn if you decide to burn wood for heat, cooking or just as a luxury? What is "seasoned wood?" The guys discuss chimney maintenance and how fire hastened the evolution of the human race. Need a visual accompaniment? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Chris St. Clair, of The Weather Network, stops by to tee up the winter season. What should we, in Canada be expecting for the winter. Chris fills us in. Also, the trio discuss some of the more misunderstood weather terms. Chris, as usual, is affable and glorious. Follow Chris on Twitter: CLICK HERE. Follow The Weather Network on Twitter: CLICK HERE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GROWING SEASON

Best Of 2019 Part 1 (19-11)

It wasn't a great year for the Blue Jays on the field, but we had a great lineup on Outta The Park. Join us for part one of our top 19 of 19. This episode includes numbers 19-11

Drinks On Us Dec 22, 2019 - Green Tea, Santa And Coke, NORAD, Dessert On The BBQ

Drinks on Us Dec 22, 2019 Matt, joined by his father Jack McFarland, chats about Green Tea and all the benefits of said tea. The guys discuss the history of green tea and how and where to grow it. The duo taste Green Tea and are surprised. The McFarland guys discuss Santa Claus and the NORAD tracker. How did the present day visual of Santa come to be and how does Coke fit in? When and why did NORAD come on board. The history of Coca Cola is discussed. John Thomson of Eatapedia.com joined the show to chat about cooking dessert on the BBQ and it leads the guys down the rabbit hole of grilling Halloumi cheese. Michelle Hacon, co-host of Drinks on Us, joins the show by phone to chat about Christmas traditions and the boys recount a company Christmas party.

The Growing Season Dec 23, 2019 - Living Decorations, Outdoor Christmas Lights

The Growing Season gents usher in the Christmas season with their usual flair for hilarity and knowledge. Matt and Jack McFarland chat about "Living Decorations." Holly, mistletoe, wreaths, garlands and much more are all in the docket on this episode. In typical Growing Season fashion, the info is rapid fire and you'll come away armed with more history than you went in with. Not sure what these things look like? We gotchu. CLICK HERE. Pat McFarland, horticulturalist and owner/operator of Best Cut, drops by the studio to tell tall tales about installing outdoor Christmas lights. He lists some do's and don'ts when it comes to adorning your outdoors with illumination. There's a story about falling off a ladder because of course there is. All that and much more on the penultimate episode of The Growing Season for 2019. Subscribe to The Growing Season. CLICK HERE.

Outta The Park Ep. 141, Dec 22, 2019 - Guest - Alex Nolan

Alex Nolan, Blue Jays prospect, joins Outta The Park. Alex joins us from an unconventional locale and discusses paying it forward. Matt tells a story about changing a tire that led to wonderfulness. A story about Fort McMurray, Alberta is unleashed upon the listeners. Auston Matthews’ moustache is a topic of conversation. The First Pitch features a chat about Justin Smoak moving on to become a Milwaukee Brewer. The OTP boys talk about Justin “betting on himself” in the same fashion as Josh Donaldson. Matt talks about the psychology of fandom and how “being around” is the first step in a relationship. The crop of free agent pitchers for the next few years are discussed. Could James Paxton be a Blue Jay at some point? Ask Barry Davis features a chat about 1st base options and why Barry hasn’t done his Reddit AMA. The OTP guys ask a favour.

Outta The Court Dec 19 Trump Impeachment

So much misinformation when it comes to Donald Trump being impeached. We get to the facts and answer many questions with criminal lawyer Adam Goodman on a special edition of OTC