Outta The Park

The Spin/Sessions Mar 8 2019

Sessions is now part of The Spin, Friday's on News/Talk Sauga 960AM This week we are joined by Canadian singer/songwriter Tia McGraff, who talks about playing the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and being on the charts in Europe with her new album Stubborn in My Blood. We also talk Michael Jackson controversy and share some crazy stories

Mar 7 2019. Erin Davis Tom Stephen

Tom Stephen: Author of a new book on Jeff Healey, his former drummer. Former Toronto radio personality Erin Davis talks about finding a way to move forward after the tragic loss of her 24 year-old daughter, which inspired her new book “Mourning has Broken: Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy”.

Outta The Court, March 5, 2019 - The Robert Kraft Situation

Court is in Session! Criminal lawyers Adam Goodman and Scott Cowan are joined by Barry Davis to shed light on the Robert Kraft situation. Robert Kraft is the owner of the NFL’s New England Patriots - a league that has strict rules about crimes of this nature. What are the exact charges and consequences that Robert Kraft faces? Could these charges be laid if the case happened in Canada? Has there been a comparable situation in Canada? The Registered Massage Therapy Association used to take out ads devoted to “rub and tugs” in the phone book. WHAT!? Why the hypocrisy now? How can the Toronto Star run stories dripping with contempt about Kraft and then accept money from ads offering services like the one Robert Kraft was frequenting? There are a ton of questions. The explanation of a “common body house” is explained. What are the legal differences between being a customer at a common body house and the owner/operator of this type of established. Its a case that has been of the highest profile in the news cycle and one that has been largely been dogged by wild speculation. Lets get to the bottom of it. All that and more… Its Outta The Court!

Outta The Park Ep. 99, March 3, 2019 - Guest - John Gibbons

It’s the Where’s Waldo of Baseball. We finally caught up with former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. John Gibbons joins us from the Gulf of Mexico where he is... well what is he doing? You’ll find out. Reflecting on his managerial days, John chats about how he dealt with multiple personalities in the clubhouse and how he quashed drama. How’s his marriage? Is his wife happy with pappy being home so much? Barry, Matt and John chart what he misses the most about baseball and where he’d like to go next. Is there a next and, in Gibby’s mind, what does he see as a fit? The First Pitch asks what does the signing of Buchholz and Norris mean for the Blue Jays rotation? Is a trade looming? What the heck is going on with the Bryce Harper contract? Is it ridiculous ? What does the Harper contract for other upcoming FA’s? All this and more are touched on. Ask Barry Davis talks Tulo talking. Is there a problem in the clubhouse. Are cliques forming already? Josh Matlow joins the show to talk about a contest involving Seat Giant. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed. #GibbyTheBest, but you know that…

Sessions, March 1, 2019 - Guest - Maestro Fresh Wes

This is a throw down! The Godfather of Canuck Rap joins Barry and Matt to chat about the 30 year anniversary of his biggest album, Symphony in Effect. The boys discuss the legacy of the album and if he feels the weight of being a founding member of Canadian hip-hop. He's got thoughts on the subject and is free with sharing them. How did "Let your backbone slide" come to be? When did know things had crossed over into superstardom? Wes charts his transition from rapping to acting and how he landed a spot on Mr. D, with Gerry Dee. Where is his career headed and why did he feel the need to celebrate 30 years of the Maestro with a brand new album? What's the connection between Neil Young, Leonard Cohan and the Maestro? You'll find out. The Opening Track features a visit from Kurt Nielsen and discusses the upcoming Elton John Biopic. Crazy Stories focuses on popping balloons and wedding music brawls. A typical day in the land of ridiculous. A Pause for Thought and In My Life chart bumps in the road. The Sessions poll results are revealed. All that and more...

Outta The Court, Feb 26, 2019 - Sexual Assault In Youth Sports

Court is in Session! Criminal lawyers Adam Goodman and Scott Cowan are joined by Barry Davis to shed light on sexual assault in minor sports. At least 222 coaches involved amateur sports, in Canada, have been convicted in the last 20 years. Is there a profile of the offender? How about the victim? Can there be early warning signs that someone is trending towards a dangerous situation. The guys discuss working in close quarters with coaches and where to draw the line. Are these situations becoming more frequent? A case in Sarnia involving “therapeutic” contact between a coach and his players is used as an example of the grey areas between sexual assault and coaching. The issue of consent is discussed. Should there be a testing criteria for coaches? How would that work? The very nature of assault is laid bare as the fear is that charges that were otherwise minimal might be overblown. All that and more… Its Outta The Court!

Outta The Park Ep. 98, Feb 24, 2019 - Guest - Clayton Richard

First impressions are everything. Ohhhh boy, do we make one. Clayton Richard, one of the newer Blue Jays, joins Barry and Matt to get acquainted with Toronto and the ballyhoo that is Outta The Park. The guys chat about Canadian weather, the differences between essentials in Canada and the US and, inevitably, the subject of milk arises. It’s nuts what Clayton suggests Canadians do with their milk. It could also be an inspired thought. The trio discuss dealing with the family and the baseball life. How do they deal with education? What had they heard about the Blue Jays organization from outsiders looking in? Clayton charts his come up and his strong sense of family. Was he an athlete in school and what led him to professional baseballing? In the spirit of Matt Shoemaker, Clayton really takes to sparring with Barry and Matt. It appears as though Michigan and Indiana natives are exceedingly quick witted. The First Pitch discusses the Blue Jays starting rotation that is seemingly set. It’s unfamiliar for Jays fans to have a manager be so candid about his thoughts on the starting arms. Ask Barry Davis discusses Dioner Navarro and Freddie Galvis. Is he a stop gap until the Calvary arrives? The Fair or Foul Poll is divided!

Sessions Feb 22, 2019 - Guest - Molly Johnson

Does the passage of time effect on the sound of musical output? If Molly Johnson is any indication the answer is a resounding yes. The Canadian singer/songwriter charts her journey from being a teenager playing clubs all the way up to the Junos. She’s worked with everybody and then everybody else along the way. Molly details her new album and some of the absolute heavyweights she has gracing her tracks. Her collaborations with some of the music industry’s notables make for wonderful tales of productivity. What style of music has Molly not written in? Why? How did she come to do a cover of Marvin Gaye’s Inner City Blues? How did a sibling open the doors for musical connections? All these questions and more are answered in her chat with Barry. The Opening Track focuses on P!nk’s new single and upcoming album. There are some political undertones that hit the mark. Crazy Stories features a follow up story to the USB found in the seal poop and a lottery ticket switch that resulted in lawful intervention. A Pause for Thought talks impact. In My Life bemoans ticket sales. All that and more….

Outta The Court, Feb 19, 2019 - Chair Girl Vs. Beer Throwing Guy

Court is in session! Criminal lawyers Adam Goodman and Scott Cowan are joined by Barry Davis to discuss the legal differences between Toronto’s “Chair Girl” and “Beer Throwing Guy.” Chair Girl was charged with mischief. What does that charge mean? How much jail time is associated with such a charge, if any? Is posting the video of the chair throw encouraging copy cats? What of the person that was filming the incident. Are they in any sort of legal trouble? The case of Ken Pagan, “beer throwing guy,” is examined. The subject in question was given a conditional discharge. What does that mean? Ken lost his job as a result of his actions. Does he have a case for wrongful dismissal? Is the beer incident more serious than the chair incident? Does the presence of intent make a difference? Were these acts pre-meditated? How, as a lawyer, would you be able to determine pre-meditation? Famous cases are used as precedent when comparing these two scenarios and the differences between knowledge and intention, in the eyes of the law, are explored. There are many questions, and all are answered. All that and more… Its all laid out for you on Outta The Court.

Outta The Park Ep. 97, Feb 15, 2019 - Guest - Scott Downs

All the way from Kentucky! Scott Downs, former Blue Jay rubber armer, joined Barry to chat about his career and where we find him at present. The guys get into pronunciation of Louisville and volunteering at the high school that he attended. Its a story of full circle. How was the transition from MLB player to being retired. Was he pacing around the house? Was there a significant change to his body clock? Barry and Scott dive into some of the proposed rule changes in the MLB and Scott offers his opinion on where he thinks the MLB should go from the perspective of someone who played the game. He’s quick to laugh and about as nice a person as you’ll ever come across. The First Pitch discusses the arbitration case with Ryan Tepera and his recent thoughts on the process. Spoiler: he’s not happy. Ask Barry Davis deals with the aforementioned MLB pace of play rule changes. What is the “microwave era?” Barry explains. What are the guys thinking about the signing of John Axford? The Fair or Foul Poll takes a definitive stance.