Best Mark Shulman Podcasts (2025)

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The Art of Durable Relief with Mike Timlin + John Schneider Live From Seattle! 49:01

1d ago49:01

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Mike Timlin, four-time World Series champion reliever, opens the second hour alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. He discusses the keys to avoiding fatigue as a bullpen arm, Jeff Hoffman's transition to a closing role, how a manager can help get a reliever back on track, and how to know when it's time to change a routine. John Schneider (25:00), …

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Jays Steal One From the Halos + Jeff Passan's Player Stock Watch 50:26

1d ago50:26

50:26

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 8-5 victory in the series finale against the Angels. The fellas dive into the highs and lows of Chris Bassitt's outing, Toronto's plan of attack against José Soriano's fastball, and what to expect from Kevin Gausman tonight in Seattle. Jeff and Kevin also look int…

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Failure Friday and be grateful!! (5/9/25) 10:28

22h ago10:28

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Send us a text Failure Friday and be grateful!! (5/9/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! This is podcast Season #4, episode #43 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@g…

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Bob Nightengale's Big League Overview + Shelton Sacked in Pittsburgh 48:33

3h ago48:33

48:33

Bob Nightengale, MLB columnist with USA Today, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton and who's else might be on the hot seat around the league. Bob also checks in on the Blue Jays, before sharing his most disappointing team of the season so far, what to make of the Diamondbacks in 2025, and his tho…

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Blue Jays' Late-Game Grief Continues 50:36

4h ago50:36

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the program with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Angels, capped off by Jeff Hoffman's blown save in the bottom of the ninth. The guys question Hoffman's late-game pitch selection, if the bullpen has been overworked of late, and what to make of Alan Roden's demotion to Triple-A. Later on, Je…

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Dennis McNally saw the Summer Of Love in London, New York and California 39:54

9h ago39:54

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Dennis McNally was the Grateful Dead’s publicist in the mid-‘80s, one of many reasons why he’s supremely qualified to write his new book about the birth of the counterculture in America’s West and East Coast and Britain. ‘The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies And Created the Sixties’, a celebration of music, beat poetry, radical thinki…

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Life After the Show with Ross Stripling 49:09

16h ago49:09

49:09

Former Toronto Blue Jay, Ross Stripling, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on the heels of his announcement of retirement earlier this week. Ross chats about what's next for him after baseball, the advice he would offer his younger self, his favourite moments during his time in Toronto, and the state of baseball in 2025. Later on, Jayson Stark (24:…

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Jays' Bullpen Unravels in Anaheim 50:38

17h ago50:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker air out their grievances following the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss in the series opener against the Angels. The pair dive into the lineup's issues producing with runners in scoring position, Bo Bichette's lack of competitive at-bats, the bullpen's collapse in the eighth inning, and how to right the ship. Chris Leroux (29:28), fo…

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Get your Mother's day gift Now!! (5/8/25) 6:20

3d ago6:20

6:20

Send us a text Get your Mother's day gift Now!! (5/8/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072287757/ @gethelpdadpodcast (Tiktok) [email protected]. This is podcast Season #4, episode #42 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in your own par…

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David Samson on Toronto's Troubles + Mark Gubicza's Halos Report! 49:31

4d ago49:31

49:31

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Blue Jays continued offensive struggles. David weighs in on the state of the team heading into Los Angeles, Bo Bichette's ceiling, and how real George Springer's resurgence is, before wrapping with thoughts on who he would rather bui…

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Ureña Gets the Nod + Jays' Opportunity in L.A. 48:45

2d ago48:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show teeing up the Blue Jays' opportunity to get back on track in their series opener at Angel Stadium. The boys take a closer look at Bo Bichette's lack of power, José Ureña's first start for the Jays, and how to attack opposing starter Tyler Anderson. Caleb Joseph (25:10), former MLB catcher turned Blu…

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Managing Pitcher Fatigue + May's Early Contenders 48:42

3d ago48:42

48:42

Jensen Lewis, MLB Network Radio analyst and co-host of By the Books, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss Steven Kwan's instrumental role in the Guardians' success following their series in Toronto. The trio dive into the Blue Jays' bullpen and Kevin Gausman's bounce-back start, before taking a look at the MLB landscape in early May. After …

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No Fly Zone: Jays Offensive Frustrations 50:52

3d ago50:52

50:52

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves for new week on the program recapping the Blue Jays' weekend set against the Guardians. The boys share their frustrations about the state of Toronto's offence, before taking a closer look at the team's bullpen usage and new additions to the pitching staff ahead of their upcoming road trip starting at Ang…

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The greatest duet, rock cameos in Miami Vice and the rebirth of Mississippi John Hurt 49:39

3d ago49:39

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Passing the thermometer of conversation over the rock and roll news to see where the mercury rises, which this week includes … … the new Barbra Streisand duets album. Duets are ‘playlets’, small intense dramas that depend on human interaction, but so many are recorded separately (including, tragically, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye a…

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Unlocking Scalability: The Four Pillars to Explosive Business Growth with Brad Eisenberg 59:13

5d ago59:13

59:13

Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes Brad Eisenberg, a leading expert in business scalability, to dive deep into the intricacies of growing a business. Brad shares his journey, from his groundbreaking start with We Bike to his pivotal role as COO at Green Newit. His unique approach is not just…

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Movie Review Monday: Thunderbolts*!! (5/5/25) 7:47

6d ago7:47

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Send us a text Movie Review Monday: Thunderbolts*!! (5/5/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072287757/ @gethelpdadpodcast (Tiktok) [email protected]. This is podcast Season #4, episode #41 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in your own…

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Power, Pitching & Process with John Schneider + Jeff Passan! 48:51

6d ago48:51

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John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, kicks off the second hour of the show alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. The skipper chats about his team's recent power surge, signs that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heating up, Mason Fluharty's deception on the mound, how to manage the fifth rotation spot, getting Kevin Gausman, Bowden Francis a…

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Back-to-Back Comebacks + Guarding the Six 50:19

6d ago50:19

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's show with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 4-2 comeback victory to claim the rubber match against the Boston Red Sox. They pair dive into Daulton Varsho's clutch at-bat that resulted in a opposite field home run, the job Mason Fluharty has done out of the bullpen, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch moment to take…

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Al Murray and James Holland talk the ending of the war in 1945 and the afterlife of The Beatles 42:51

6d ago42:51

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In which comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland talk about their new book Victory ’45 and our twin national obsessions, the Second World War and The Beatles. Includes: ….how being emotionally shut down enabled Montgomery to collect the surrender at Luneburg Heath ….how a profound sense of duty helped Harry Truman make the most dreadful deci…

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Building May Momentum + Ready for the Rubber Match 50:36

9d ago50:36

50:36

Madison Shipman, Blue Jays Central analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how Toronto can carry over the momentum of last night's electric win. The trio take a closer look at Anthony Santander's clutch home run, Alan Roden at the plate, Jeff Hoffman's presence in high-leverage spots, the rise of Brendon Little, José Berríos' plan …

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April Is Over! 49:02

7d ago49:02

49:02

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker rejoice following the Blue Jays' 7-6 walk-off win over the Red Sox in extra innings! The boys recap the marquee moments from the game including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch tag-up to move to third base, Anthony Santander's three-run blast, and Alejandro Kirk's heroics on his own bobblehead night. Jeff and Kevin also ta…

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A Trip Around the Majors + Pete Rose's HOF Eligibility 49:56

10d ago49:56

49:56

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker air out the remainder of their Blue Jays' frustrations, before teeing up tonight's lineup with Yariel Rodriguez on the mound. They welcome on Alanna Rizzo (12:22), MLB Network analyst and new member of NESN's Red Sox coverage, to take a look around the majors! The trio chat about the Dodgers' road to NL West title, Mooki…

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Gauging Jays Panic Levels with Dan Shulman 49:37

9d ago49:37

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves following the Blue Jays' 10-2 defeat in last night's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. The boys sift through that stats that dictate just how bad Toronto's offense has been to start the season, before zooming out to discuss the level of panic around the organization and the fanbase. Jeff and Kevi…

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Derek Shulman – when Simon Dupree and Gentle Giant were “the darlings of the English Mafia” 42:21

10d ago42:21

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Derek Shulman was at the heart of two great transformations – Simon Dupree & the Big Sound switching to psychedelia, and then sensing the prog-rock trade winds and becoming Gentle Giant. One minute he was singing Kites, the next Pantagruel’s Nativity (Gentle Giant’s rebooted ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’ is just out). After which…

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Make more food then you need at dinner!! (4/30/25) 6:26

11d ago6:26

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Send us a text Make more food then you need at dinner!! (4/30/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072287757/ @gethelpdadpodcast (Tiktok) [email protected]. This is podcast Season #4, episode #40 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in you…

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State of the Sox + Your Calls! 49:36

10d ago49:36

49:36

Alex Speier, Red Sox writer for the Boston Globe, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to help tee up this week's series in Toronto. Alex dives into how the Red Sox have rounded into form, the fan reception for Garrett Crochet, if Rafael Devers' DH debate is finally put to rest, Kristian Campbell's early returns, the state of Boston's bullpen, Jarren …

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The Varsho Must Go On with Shi Davidi 49:56

10d ago49:56

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show previewing tonight's series opener between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. They begin with thoughts on Daulton Varsho's pending return; where he will slot into the lineup and who will be the odd man out on the roster. The boys move on to tee up this week's pitching matchups including who will get …

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The entertaining fictions of Max Romeo and Robert Smith and tech that actually works! 36:27

11d ago36:27

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While Mark Ellen is hanging out with the other old ruins in Athens, David Hepworth and Alex Gold compare and contrast the organisation of the London Marathon with the Travellodge in Frimley and wonder… …Rolling Stone cover stars or members of Trump’s clown cabinet? …if you were interviewed as often as a rock star would you too make stuff up? …was M…

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First Month Feelings with Jim Bowden & Buck Martinez 49:48

11d ago49:48

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Jim Bowden, former MLB executive and current CBS Sports analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share his impressions from the first month of the season. Jim weighs in on when it's time to shake up an unproductive lineup and John Schneider's decision to keep Kevin Gausman on the mound during a tumultuous third inning, before taking a look aro…

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A Road Trip to Forget + Backyard Bats on the Big Stage 49:39

11d ago49:39

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this week expressing their frustrations after the Blue Jays' series loss to the Yankees, capped off by a sweep of Sunday's double-header. The guys dive into Kevin Gausman's rough start and subsequent ejection, the team's ongoing offensive struggles, and how to address the lineup. Later on, Ryan LaPensee and Paul Lam…

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Skateboards, Punk Rock, and Podcasts: A Journey to build a Podcast Live venue 56:45

12d ago56:45

56:45

Send us a text Get ready to dive deep into the world of live podcasting and digital marketing with Jeff Revilla, founder of Poduty Live. In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, hosted by Mark Hayward, Jeff delves into his journey of transitioning from digital marketing to pioneering a new concept with his podcast theater, Poduty Live LLC…

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Movie Review Monday: Just one of them days!! (4/28/25) 7:15

13d ago7:15

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Send us a text Movie Review Monday: Just one of them days!! (4/28/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072287757/ @gethelpdadpodcast (Tiktok) [email protected]. This is podcast Season #4, episode #39 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in…

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Waking the Bats in the City That Never Sleeps with John Schneider 50:41

14d ago50:41

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John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker live from Yankee Stadium. Skip shares an update on Daulton Varsho, Nick Sandlin and Erik Swanson as they work back from injury, before getting into where Varsho would likely slot into the lineup when he returns and what went wrong for his team in Houston. John also…

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Bring On the Bronx Bombers + Jeff Passan! 49:03

14d ago49:03

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Friday's episode teeing up this weekend's series in the Bronx. The pair break down José Berríos' keys to success against the Yankees' sluggers and how to navigate New York's lineup, before discussing Daulton Varsho's pending return and the idea of Bo Bichette batting fourth in the order. ESPN's Jeff Passan (23:2…

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NFL Draft review and ways to relax!! (4/25/25) 8:31

16d ago8:31

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Send us a text NFL Draft review and ways to relax!! (4/25/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072287757/ @gethelpdadpodcast (Tiktok) [email protected]. This is podcast Season #4, episode #38 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in your ow…

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Hitting 101 with Sean Casey + Caleb Joseph! 48:34

16d ago48:34

48:34

Sean Casey, former big leaguer and MLB Network analyst, kicks off the second hour alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker! "The Mayor" weighs in on the Blue Jays' offensive shortcomings, the contagious nature of hitting, signs that a "slow starter" is heating up, what constitutes a mechanical change, and his most-underrated batter in baseball. Later …

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Headaches at the Plate: Everything's Bigger in Texas 51:00

16d ago51:00

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on the airwaves following the Blue Jays' sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros. The boys are fed up with Toronto's offensive drought and voice their concerns over the lack of quality at bats in Wednesday's series finale, along with the absence of slugging throughout the lineup. They then take some time to ope…

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Casey Candaele's Farm Report + Trade Market Check-In 50:04

17d ago50:04

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Casey Candaele, Manager of the Buffalo Bisons, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share the latest news from Sahlen Field! Skip breaks down Orelvis Martinez' work at the plate, how Daulton Varsho is progressing in his rehab stint, early standouts from the Triple-A roster, and Jake Bloss' upside on the mound. Later, David Schoenfield (31:42) takes…

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Jays Downed in H-Town with Ben Shulman 49:57

17d ago49:57

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's program recapping another quiet night for the Blue Jays' bats at Daikin Park. The guys dive into Chris Bassitt's six innings of work, Daulton Varsho's status as he continues to rehab his shoulder, and where Toronto's centre fielder should slot into the lineup when he returns. Later, Jeff and Kevin zoom out t…

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Moon Zappa remembers life with her father Frank. ‘Pagan absurdists’ aren’t great parents 49:54

17d ago49:54

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Moon Zappa grew up in what appeared, on the outside, to be an enviably free-wheeling and creative household in Laurel Canyon. On the inside, not so much. Her extremely funny, soul-baring and colourful account of dysfunctional family life in her memoir Earth To Moon is as gripping as it’s unsettling. A typical day: “Your mother’s on the rampage, I n…

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Two ways to lower stress!! (4/23/25) 7:25

18d ago7:25

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Send us a text Two ways to lower stress!! (4/23/25) The Eagles are SuperBowl Champions, Again!!!! Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072287757/ @gethelpdadpodcast (Tiktok) [email protected]. This is podcast Season #4, episode #37 Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and life tips. FYI: You are a great parent!! You can send in your own parentin…

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Solutions at the Plate + Get to Know the 'Stros 49:37

18d ago49:37

49:37

Joe Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to help diagnose Toronto's offensive issues following yesterday's 7-0 shelling. Joe shares his view on potential lineup changes to come, before sifting through the performances of Anthony Santander, George Springer, Alan Roden, and Alejandro K…

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Jays' Flightless Offence with Ryan Dempster 49:49

18d ago49:49

49:49

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's show rehashing their debate about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of home run power early on this season. After agreeing to disagree, the guys move on to discuss the Blue Jays' 7-0 shutout loss at the hands of the Houston Astros. They chat about what they saw from Kevin Gausman on the mound Monday night, how to…

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Hall of Fame DNA with Billy Wagner + David Samson! 49:49

19d ago49:49

49:49

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to forecast the sustainability of the Cubs, Tigers and Padres' hot starts to the season. The trio take a trip around the league to discuss Aaron Judge's case as the best hitter in baseball, if there's any truth to certain players being "slow starters"…

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Unlocking Tony Taters + Astros' Identity Crisis 49:42

19d ago49:42

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off this week with thoughts on the Blue Jays' lack of production at the plate to start the season. The pair dive into how the team can unlock Anthony Santander's offence and Nick Sandlin's status after being placed on the 15-day IL, before setting the stage for tonight's series opener in Houston. The conversation co…

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Daryl Hall - ‘60s soul session work, the right shoes and a barge trip with Bob Dylan 29:14

19d ago29:14

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We like to think of Daryl Hall as a kindred spirit, his home-recorded Live At Daryl’s House series with its magnificent roster of guests now racking up 90 episodes. He’s about to tour in May and talks to us here from his house in the Bahamas – straw hat, roosters crowing! – looking back at the first gigs he ever saw and played and other delights su…

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Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Personal Branding in 2025 11:56

20d ago11:56

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward dives into the essential framework for building a powerful personal brand in 2025. With the ever-growing digital landscape and competitive marketplace, Mark emphasizes that personal branding is not a luxury but a necessity for business growth. The discussion centers ar…

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