Outta The Park

The Spin Sept 3 John Walters, Jack McFarland, Chris St. Clair

The Tyler Skaggs story is tragic. Do pro sports leagues educate young players on the dangers of drug use? #NHL player agent John Walters discusses the NHL drug policies. With hurricane Dorian makes it's way through the Atlantic, weather specialist Chris St. Clair breaks down the severity and misconceptions on hurricanes. Landscape expert Jack McFarland explains why the fall is actually a great time to start a garden.

Outta The Park Ep. 125, Sept 1, 2019 - Guest - Marco Estrada

Former Blue Jay and fan favourite Marco Estrada joins Barry and Matt on Outta The Park. Marco talks about where he is at after being released by the Oakland Athletics. The guys talk about CBD and THC and how it relates to the majors. The First Pitch discusses Nate Pearson and whether he should be brought up when rosters expand in September. Matt and Barry discuss and disagree on what they think should be done. Does the fact that Nate Pearson is coming off a season in which he was injured for the majority of the campaign mean that he’s rested enough to come up to the bigs in September? Devon Travis looks to be non-tendered by the Blue Jays. The OTP guys discuss. The layoffs at Sportsnet are a topic of conversation. Speaking of Sportsnet, Ask Barry Davis features a question about said layoffs. Should the Jays go after Gerrit Cole? What would the stumbling blocks be?

The Spin Aug 29 Bill Harris, Brian Jeroloman, Alex Nolan

He grew in up Burlington a huge #Bluejays fan. Now Alex Nolan is one of their pitching prospects, and kicking butt with the Vancouver Canadians Entertainment writer Bill Harris shares some binge worthy shows Former Jays catcher Brian Jeroloman joins us from Tampa Fla, while he waits on Hurricane Dorian.

The Spin Aug 28 Igor Klibanov, Hal Johnson, Mio Yokoi, Raj Suppiah

Wellness Wednsday Fitness trainer Igor Klibanov explains the health benefits of coffee Hal Johnson highlights the most common mistakes we make when working out, Mio Yokoi points out how being a people pleaser can lead to more harm than good. Raj Suppiah tells us what exactly a charlie horse is and why they hurt so much

The Spin Aug 27 John Walters, Alex Anthopoulos, Jack McFarland

The Spin Aug 27 John Walters, Alex Anthopoulos, Jack McFarland by Barry Davis

Drinks On Us Aug 25, 2019 - Coffee, Chocolate, Beer, RV's And Space

Drinks on Us August 25, 2019: Summer is coming to a close and Michelle and Matt cap the final week of summer in style. Tom Lambros of Java Works joined the DoU crew to chat about “The Swiss Water” Decaf process and how they take the caff out of caffeine. Much is learned. Tom is affable and always willing to spar with the duo and he’s quick to jump into the frey. Visit the website: https://www.javaworks.ca The Week In Review features Missy Elliot, Jay-Z and the NFL. Of course Donald Trump gets into the festivities. Spider Man! If you like Spider Man you’ll love this. Coffee in space is discussed and its place in off-earth travel is highlighted. Read the article: https://dailycoffeenews.com/2019/08/21/one-giant-slurp-for-mankind-50-years-of-coffee-in-space/ Whittling is a topic of discussion and it works its way though the rest of the show. Is alcohol an excuse for bad behaviour? M and M get to the science of it. Read the article: http://theconversation.com/alcohol-really-is-no-excuse-for-bad-behaviour-research-reveals-youre-still-the-same-person-after-a-drink-122298 A GO Bus Driver has been charged with intoxication: Read the article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/go-bus-driver-fails-drug-and-alcohol-test-removed-from-service-after-passenger-alerts-metrolinx-1.5257136 If you live in an RV and are consuming alcohol in it can you be charged with a DUI? Read the article: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/traffic/rules-of-the-road/article232907537.html Courtney Watson joins the crew to taste craft beer in studio. “The Beer Sorcerous” is in the house. Visit the sites: Manitoulin Island Brewing Haw Eat’s Lager http://www.manitoulinbrewing.co/ Collingwood Brewing 3-Point Saison http://www.thecollingwoodbrewery.com/ Napanee Brewing Co. Blacklist Black German Lager https://napaneebeer.ca/

The Spin Aug 26 Clayton And Ashley Richard, Johnny The Batboy, Damon Bennett

He may not be contributing on the mound right now but #bluejays pitcher Clayton Ricahard, along with his wife Ashley, are busy raising awareness for cancer. Johnny the Batboy explains what it’s like to eat like a ballplayer and Damon Bennett talks about dealing with neighbours when having renos done.

Outta The Park Ep. 124, Aug 25, 2019 - Guest - Paul Spoljaric

Paul Spoljaric, former Blue Jays pitcher, joins Outta The Park. Paul talks about where he is now and how he arrived there. It’ll surprise you. Barry, Matt and Paul discuss about how the MLB prepare’s its players for the exit from baseball. Does Paul feel like the MLB is doing enough to smooth the transition for its players leaving the game? The First Pitch discusses Justin Verlander forcing the Astros to restrict access for media members that he has less than savoury interactions with. The guys discuss how the money an athlete makes plays into how and which rules can be bent. Would this incident be the same if it was a bench player asking for restrictions to be placed on certain accredited media? Ask Barry Davis features a chat with Josh Matlow from Seat Giant. GM’s hire managers but who hires GM’s? How does this relate to Alex Anthopoulos. Instant replay in the MLB is discussed and how those in charge can speed up the game. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed.

OTC Aug 22 Helmets

Should players like Antonio Brown be able to decide what kind of helmet he wears? How about bikers? Should they be forced by law to wear them? This week, #OuttaTheCourt examines self protection.

The Spin Aug 21 Igor Klibanov. Mio Yokoi, Raj Suppiah, Hal Johnson

Even if you workout, you may not be doing your body or mind any favours. How is this possible? Find out on #TheSpin’s Wellness Wednesday as we speak to Igor Klibanov, author of “Stop Exercising The Way You are Doing it Now! Mio Yokoi talks about the importance of your breathing when it comes to regulating anxiety Hal Johnson ponders the pros and cons of having our kids play contact sports Raj Suppiah explains how lucky Edwin Encarnacion was to only suffer a hairline fracture when he was hit in the wrist by a pitch