Outta The Park

Sessions, Sept. 14, 2018 - Guest - Kandace Springs

RT’d by Prince! Kandace Springs, she of the moodiest, smokiest, most sultry voice, joined Barry for a chat about many things, including being discovered by the late Purple musical genius. Kandace discusses her career, being a valet at a hotel by day and gigging in that very hotel at night and her father, notable studio musician and how he helped to direct her into music. She talks about her trip to Prince’s Paisley Park and how her interactions with him led to wonderful things. Its a “dream come true” story. Lots of laughs and “wow” moments. Crazy Stories gets into baby excrement and islands guarded by Crocodiles and how to keep those crocs just hungry enough to… well… wait and see. A Pause for thought also talks water. In My Life deals with throat soreness. All that and much more. Its Sessions.

Outta The Park Ep. 75, Sept 9, 2018 - Guest - Kristin Smoak

You asked and we got her! Kristin Smoak, wife of Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak, joined Barry for a lengthly chat about what it is to be a baseball wife. She’s loquacious and extremely affable when discussing how she deals with…pretty much everything. Kristin chats about her approach to social media, something she’s known for. Her decision to clap back verses play along and why her husband hasn’t joined in the fun are all touched on. From being married to an athlete and how she deals with Justin being away to her husband, noted as a quiet, stoic fella, getting involved in playing pretend with their daughter, Kristin is an open book. “The weight of the world is on the wive’s shoulders when our husband is in a slump. We feel it too…” Ask Barry Davis talks Sanchez coming out of the pen and a fan’s comparison of Ricky Romero and Marcus Stroman and how, they feel, their situations are alike. Raj Suppiah joins “The Medical Room” to talk about the hamate bone. Its got nothing to do with pork. The First Pitch talks Tellez and the tear he is on and why Vlad Jr. is “working on things” in the Arizona Fall league. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed.

Sessions, Sept. 7, 2018 - Guest - Annie Bonsignore

The sweet sound of South Africa. Annie Bonsignore, singer/songwriter, joined Barry and Matt, in studio, to talk about her journey from South Africa to Canada and the music she’s made along the way. Annie is a vocal teacher, performer and songwriter and her story is fascinating. Its rife with ups and downs and trends to the spiritual when she discusses the darkest periods of her life that led to her opening herself up the universe and the how if affected her writing process. Accompanied by her unborn daughter, Annie was open and affable and a joy to speak with. Kurt Nielsen joins Barry and Matt on the Bassline to talk about Taylor Swift’s free agency. Yeah. You read that right. Crazy News talks stingrays and ticks in places you’d prefer not to have them. A Pause for Thought touches on Eminem’s basement. In My Life is all about getting closer to band night. All that and much more. Its Sessions time.

Outta The Park Ep. 74, Sept. 2, 2018 - Guest - Dalton Pompey

Lets get candid. Dalton Pompey, Blue Jays prospect and current Bison, chats with Barry about the life and times of the former. Dalton talks about dealing with the emotional aftermath of an emotional outburst that saw him go head to head with his manager and the feelings that led to him letting his emotions seep into a public forum. Everything from watching teammates get call ups to how he's staying positive is uncovered. Its a candid look into the mind of an athlete. The First Pitch is, as you'd expect, about the trading of Josh Donaldson. Barry and Matt chat about the trade, where the Jays go from here and project what this will mean for the team next season. Fans are angry and the guys suss out what to make of it all. Ask Barry Davis talks Shapiro and Atkins and high performance training. Hot takes abound. Raj and Barry talk blisters in the medical room. The results of the fair or foul poll are revealed. All that and more!

Sessions, Aug 31, 2018 - Guest - David Clayton Thomas

It takes a lot of Blood, Sweat and Tears to get to the top. David Clayton Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat and Tears, stops by to chat with Barry and Matt about his lengthy career. His 5 Grammy’s, 40 million albums sold and life on the road are just a few of the things the guys touch on in a career that can be best described as successful. David discusses his past and coming from being a hard scrabble youth to fronting a band playing for tens of thousands of people at a time. The guys dig into David’s new album, Mobius, and the all star musicians he used to create his latest opus. Its a wonderful chat with an affable artist. A Pause for Thought talks LEGO. In My Life gets into missed opportunities. Crazy Stories outlines the most outlandish wedding story you’ve ever heard. Its so good, in fact, that Matt considered not even offering his story this week. WOWZA. A desert Island disc is McGraffed. All that and much more. The last Friday in August. Time for a Session.

Outta The Park Ep. 73, Aug 26, 2018 - Guests - Sean Reid - Foley, Pat Malacaro

On location from Coca Cola Field! Outta The Park goes on the road to Coca Cola field to catch up with Sean Reid-Foley. Barry and Matt joined Sean on the field to recap his first major league start. Sean talks about his thoughts on the mound, the differences between the majors and triple AAA and how his upbringing affected his career path. Sean details the advice imparted on him by Blue Jays staff and talks about his prodigious moustache. Pat Malacaro, radio voice of the Buffalo Bisons, joined Barry and Matt to talk about the Bisons with a view from the top. Pat’s thoughts on Vlady, the up and coming Blue Jays and the players that are not being talked about but should be are all points of discussion. Pat chats about stepping in for Ben Wagner now that Ben has made the big leagues. The First Pitch talks empty lockers and how the game of baseball is in decline, as stated by some. Ask Barry Davis talks Osuna, pitching prospects and what the rotation will look like a year from now. The Fair or Foul Poll has been out all night and it shows. Buffalo never sounded so good! Its OTP in Bison town!

Sessions, Aug 24, 2018 - Guests - Cory M. Coons, Ori Dagan

This one is PACKED! Sessions has brought a cacophony of musicians to keep you listening this weekend. Cory M. Coons, writer of melodic rock, joined Barry to talk about his return to the music that made him write in the first place and how he had to dive into his past to propel his future. Cory talks about playing the Whiskey A Go-Go in LA and how surreal it was to be playing in the very place that many of the bands that he idolized got their start. He talks songwriting, his roots and how a move pushed his career forward. Ori Dagan rejoins us on Sessions to talk about how his latest album has blown up since we last spoke. Ori chats about his love of Nat King Cole and how the jazz scene has embraced his latest project. Kurt Nielsen is HEATED on the Bassline. He chats about missed opportunities regarding walk up music at Jays games. Its a wonderful tie in for our music and sports related content. Crazy Stories is all about Nasa and losing a contact lens for 28 years, only to find it in a medically unusual place. A Pause for Thought plays chicken. In My Life finally names a prominent figure that was otherwise anonymous. More is not a possibility. We’re bursting this week. Enjoy.

Outta The Park Ep. 72, Aug 19, 2018 - Guests - Curtis Granderson, Bob Stanley

He’s all heart. Curtis Granderson, Blue Jay nice guy, was joined by Barry Davis to chat in the Blue Jays dugout. In a winding interview, Curtis and Barry discuss Curtis’ altruistic pursuits, the importance of education and “Saved by the Bell.” Yes, Zack Morris and his shenanigans are discussed. Curtis outlines his favourite pastime and reveals some things about himself that many haven’t heard. Here’s a hint: pile driver off the top turnbuckle. The First Pitch dives into the Urena and Acūna situation, suspensions in the MLB and Marcus Stroman’s interactions with MLB umps. Jays Fans Across the Globe returns and Barry and Matt head to the Netherlands. Ask Barry Davis is all about Gibby and embarrassing searches on the internet. Grandpa Producer submits a question that is met with some investigation. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed. It’s an episode for the nice guys. There’s even a little dash of Travis for good measure. It’s OTP time.

Sessions, Aug 17, 2018 - Guest - Tia McGraff

A little Americana for ya. Tia McGraff helps Barry and Matt get to the bottom of exactly what that means. Tia, chatting with the boys from Port Dover, ON, talks about how moving to Nashville not only furthered her craft as a songwriter but also helped her discover love and a writing partner all rolled into one. A myriad of topics are touched on, ranging from what inspires her to bringing her trusted dog on the road and the challenges that raises. Kurt Nielsen stops by for The Bassline. The passing of Aretha Franklin is discussed and Kurt outlines the accolades that have dotted a career that can only be described as prodigious and prolific. When you hear how many studio albums Aretha released you will be shocked. A Pause for Thought talks the weight of water. In My Life talks cops and maybes. Crazy Stories uses GPS’s to track ramen noodle thefts. All that and much more on Sessions. Lets get Transylvanian, pseudo-Irish with a dash of Scottish tossed in, garnished with some Nashvillian Americana in Port Dover. You’ll understand soon enough.

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