Outta The Park

Sessions, Oct. 5, 2018 - Guest - Christina Martin

The long and winding road. Christina Martin, singer/songwriter, joins Sessions to talk about the story, that is almost too unbelievable to be true, that led her to music. Through extreme tragedy, false starts, missteps and the like, Christina outlines her humble beginnings that led her to be playing for the Queen. There’s a sense of hope and wonder when hearing Christina discuss how music found her and she ran with it. Kurt Nielsen joins Barry and Matt on the Bassline to talk about the nocturnal adventures of the fab four. You’ll never think of the walrus the same way. Crazy Stories talks buckshot, window washing, goats, urine and helicopters. Like we said… crazy. A Pause for Thought dives into the films of Canadian filmmaker James Cameron. In My Life is about missed opportunities and rekindling flames. All that and more. Christina is impossible to hold back, just listen.

FREE PREVIEW: Outta The Park Extra, Oct.3, 2018 - Guest - Bailey Alford Pt. 2

She’s a video vixen… Or at least she wanted to be. Bailey Alford, wife of Anthony, joins the show to continue our chat. She dives into her musical aspirations and how she balances her music career with the erratic nature of her husband’s job. Bailey talks the beginning of singing, her parents and how they feel about where she’s taken her lyrics and all the work that goes into her songwriting. Further, a surprise guest joins Barry and Matt, briefly, to chat. Bailey’s a joy to chat with and you’ll be heart warmed to hear her serenade her husband. Its just the cutest. The First Pitch talks the Blue Jays infield and what to do with the logjam that will be the talk of the off season and Spring Training. Ask Barry Davis discusses Powerade Powder and the mercy rule in professional baseball. Matt asks himself a question and will have the answer for you on Sunday. All that and more. WAGS - and we can’t get enough.

Outta The Court Ep. 3 - Roberto Osuna Pt. 2

Court is in session! Criminal lawyers Scott Cowan and Adam Goodman are joined by Barry Davis to wrap up their thoughts on the Roberto Case. The outpouring of misinformation and speculation surrounding this case gives the lawyers a wonderful opportunity to clarify, for the public, the case based on the information they have. Its all laid out for you.

Outta The Park Ep. 78, Sept. 30, 2018 - Guests - Bailey Alford, Eric Smith

Lots of ball! We talk baseball, basketball and everything in between on episode 78 of OTP. Bailey Alford, wife of Blue Jays Anthony Alford, joins Barry and Matt to talk about the awesomeness of her hubby. Bailey is a pistol! She’s sunny, hilarious and helps us to continue our tales of what life is like on the other side of the athlete. She recounts her first date with her hubby, falling in love, how she helps Anthony to work through a bad patch on the field and what exactly a WAG is. We were blessed to chat with her and hope that its the start of a multiple conversation deal! Eric Smith, Toronto Raptors radio play by play voice, joined Barry to talk some velocihoops. Eric discusses the Raptors off season, LeBron’s gone, the laugh heard throughout the country and gives us a little insight into the enigma that is Kawhi Leonard. Friend of the show, Usman Ahmed, joins us from Pakistan to close out the Blue Jays season. Ask Barry Davis talks rivalries and whom to follow after the Jays are put to bed for the season. The First Pitch talks Gibby. Lots and lots of Gibby. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are weighted to one side and then some. All that and absolutely TONS more. This one is bursting at the seams like Bailey is bursting with personality. We adore her and so will you.

Sessions, Sept. 28, 2018 - Guest - Jake Clemons

Grab that bone and get to work! Jake Clemons, saxophonist and nephew of the late Clarence Clemons from the E Street Band, joined Barry on the scene before his recent show in Toronto. Jake and Barry wind their way through Jake’s story, from his childhood, his fathers firm nature when it came the pursuit of music and how he ended up being a member of the E Street Band. His take on his position in the band will surprise you. The guys talk about Jake’s new music, which is rife with influences and discuss how his album should be digested as just that - a story that weaves it way through an album’s worth of music. A Pause for Thought talks about putting your head down and continuing to press on. In My Life deals with aftermath. Crazy Stories talks tortoises in places and guinea pigs in similar locations. All that and more on Sessions. Are you Born to Run?

Outta The Court Ep. 2 - Roberto Osuna pt. 1

In Episode 2 of Outta The Court, Adam, Scott and Barry tackle the Roberto Osuna case. What is a peace bond, how will the case play out and the lawyers give their collective thoughts on the ins and outs of one of the most talked about cases in Canadian sports.

Outta The Park Ep. 77, Sept 23, 2018 - Guests - Ryan And Matt Borucki

Borucki vs. Borucki The brothers trade barbs this week on Outta The Park. As a response to last weeks grenades dropped by Matt Borucki, Ryan Borucki joined Barry on the field at Rogers Centre to clear a few things up. Ryan talks about his relationship with the elder Borucki, his new found status amongst his friends and family and his plans for the off-season, which may surprise you and warm your heart if you’re a Canadian. Matt Borucki joins the show again to unload the second half of our chat with him. Matt talks about an interaction with a former NBA’er that will become legend on Outta The Park. He talks about his brother, video games and some interesting interactions with his wife. Truly, this guy is a personality. Just wow. Ask Barry Davis talks spit. Lots and lots of spit. Also leaf blowers. And spit. The First Pitch discusses the MLB Playoff format and how it should be adjusted. Matt posits an interesting alternative to the current iteration of playoff seeding. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed. Its all familial fencing on this week’s show. The Borucki Bro’s play Smash Brothers.

Sessions, Sept 21, 2018 - Guest - Bif Naked

A survivor. Bif Naked, Canadian rocker, song writer and breast cancer survivor, invited Barry into her home for an extensive chat. The two discuss her humble beginnings, her relationship with geography and the trials and tribulations associated with life on the road. Her health and the curveballs tossed her way are also chatted on. All of it fodder for songs, Bif is candid when touching on a myriad of topics, not the least of which is getting involved with bad people during the pursuit of her dreams. She’s frank, she’s warm and her insight into the music business is wonderful. You’re gonna love it. Crazy Stories talks The Nintendo Entertainment System and snake on snake crime. Josh Matlow of Seat Giant stops by to award $200 to a lucky winner. A Pause for Thought measures weight. In My Life unloads on stage. Time to get Naked, sorta. Let’s pull back the curtain on a wonderful personality. It’s Friday. Let’s have a Session.

Outta The Court Ep. 1: Colin Kaepernick and Nike

Outta The Court: Where Sports and the Law collide. Each Tuesday, NSR Media's Barry Davis is joined by criminal lawyers Adam Goodman and Scott Cowan for a lively discussion on a specific legal issue in the world of sports. www.nsrmeda.ca

Outta The Park Ep. 76, Sept 15, 2018 - Guests - J.A. Happ, Matt Borucki

Pinstripes and brothers. J.A. Happ, former Blue Jay and fan favourite, joins Outta The Park to talk about his new uniform, team and where he’s at now that he’s a Yankee. Barry and J.A chat about his unfortunate contraction of hand, foot and mouth disease, the adjustment his family has had to make and how Morgan, his wife and a friend of the show, stepped up to make the transition an easy one. J.A. is dearly missed and it would be wonderful to see him in a Blue Jays uniform again. Matt Borucki, brother of Blue Jay Ryan Borucki, chimes in to talk about his brother and the reaction to his Twitter feed. Matt is a real character and his personality shines through as he talks with Barry and Matt. In particular, his story about partying with former NBA star Dennis Rodman is something you’ll not soon forget. Raj Suppiah is in the medical room to talk ACL’s, MCL’s, and the other parts of the knee and the injuries related to them. The First Pitch discusses what went wrong with the Blue Jays this season and how the 2019 iteration will be affected by this years performance. Ask Barry Davis talks Solarte, and why the Blue Jays had to eat some of Josh Donaldson’s salary in the trade. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed. It’s baseball talk with a bunch of characters.