Outta The Park

Outta The Park episodes:

• 10.13.2021

  What really broke Triumph Up and is a reunion tour in the works?

  As Triumph prepares to release their documentary, drummer and co founder, Gil Moore , joins Barry Davis to discuss the making of it, plans for a possible virtual tour and the real reasons behind the band breaking up.

  
• 09.26.2021

  Ernie lets us in on where he kept his cheat sheets, when he played for the Jays!

  We catch up with former Blue Jay and Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt, for an in-depth dive into everything from, cheat sheets, plunking hitters and some of the greatest Blue Jay teams, past and present!

  
• 09.19.2021

  Jesse Barfield, Uncut and Uncensored

  We catch up with Jesse Barfield and talk about some amazing memories, from some amazing Blue Jays teams he was a part of. Jesse also lets us know just how special he thinks this year's team is! Lots of amazing...

  
• 09.13.2021

  Pat Hentgen on OTP

  We catch up with Blue Jay great Pat Hentgen, for an absolute can't miss chat! Pat talks everything from steroids and shaving cream, to Canseco and Halladay. Certainly one of the greatest pitchers in Blue Jay history... turns out Pat...

  
• 09.05.2021

  Shaun Marcum opens up about giving up A-Rod‘s 600th home run...

  We go in depth with former Blue Jay Shaun Marcum. Wrestling, pitching, showboating, players booing fans... hitting A-Rod intentionally. This is a can't miss chat with some amazing stories and perspectives, from the former Blue Jay!

  
• 08.10.2021

  Steve Delabar talks about perfection, in everything from pitching, to lawn care.

  We catch up with former Blue Jay, Steve Delabar, for a great chat that covers the immaculate inning he threw... on a day he thought he was going to have off... to the All-Star game appearance... he barely remembers! We also...

  
• 07.19.2021

  John Gibbons - Uncut and Uncensored on OTP

  We catch up with former Blue Jays skipper John Gibbons for an amazing look behind some of the greatest teams and most colourful moments in Blue Jays history.  We also meet Cole MacLaren; a promising young catcher from Prince Edward Island. ...

  
• 07.11.2021

  Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee and Blue Jays legend Duane Ward on OTP

  We talk with one of the most successful relievers in Blue Jay history this week. Duane Ward currently owns both the first and last pitching wins in Blue Jays' World Series history. We talk with Duane about the great days...

  
• 07.04.2021

  BJ Ryan

  This week on OTP we catch up with former Blue Jays closer BJ Ryan. BJ came to town on what was, atthe time, the largest contract ever for an MLB closer. Despite 2 solid years including an Allstarappearance in 2006,...

  
• 06.27.2021

  Homer Bush goes deep on everything from swing mechanics to fights between teammates. OTP - June 27

  We have a great chat with Homer Bush, about everything from his time on some pretty crazy Blue Jays teams, to his run a rookie with the World Series Champion 98 Yankees.Homer walks us through some great stuff! We talk...

  
• 06.22.2021

  OTP June 20, with Former Jay Josh Roenicke and Future Jay Marcus Reyes

  We catch up with former Blue Jay, Josh Roenicke and take a fascinating trip to some of the amazing places Baseball has brought him. We also meet Marcus Reyes, an exciting young pitcher who is blazing his way through the Jays...

  
• 06.13.2021

  Otp June 13 Jesse Carlson, Mike Ellenbest

  Otp June 13 Jesse Carlson, Mike Ellenbest by Barry Davis

  
• 06.12.2021

  The Growing Season, June 12, 2021 - The Colour Series- Blue

  The TGS Colour Series returns with Matt McFarland's favourite floral colour - blue. Jack, Lynne and Matt dive into what makes the colour blue such a rarity in nature and how the Egyptians synthesized the colour blue for their garments...

  
• 06.06.2021

  Outta The Park June 6,21 Andrew Albers, Davis Schneider

  Team Canada's Olympic hopes have been dashed, but despite not being a part of the Tokyo Olympics, the future looks bright for Baseball Canada! We chat with pitcher Andrew Albers, fresh off a stunning performance in which he anchored a no-hitter...

  
• 06.05.2021

  The Growing Season, June 5, 2021 - Annuals 2021

  Well, it's that time of year! Many of us are annually planting our annuals on an annual basis. That's right, Jadies and Lents, The Growing Season chats annuals on this episode of TGS. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss many of...

  
• 05.30.2021

  Otp May 30 John Buehrle

  Otp May 30 John Buehrle by Barry Davis

  
• 05.29.2021

  The Growing Season, May 29, 2021 - Containers, Pots, Hanging Baskets

  It's all about pot! Not what you're thinking... This week's episode of The Growing Season is all about pots, containers and hanging baskets - anything that can be a home for those annuals that need to be contained. How often do...

  
• 05.23.2021

  OTP May 23 Brian Jeroloman

  OTP May 23 Brian Jeroloman by Barry Davis

  
• 05.22.2021

  The Growing Season, May 22, 2021 - The Colour Series - Red

  WE'RE SEEING RED! The TGS Colour Series continues with one of the most popular colours to use in a horticultural setting - red. Fireball Beebalm, Amur Maple, Paul's Scarlett Hawthorn, Sumac, Norway Spruce, Cotoneaster, Phlox, Weigela, Coreopsis and Geraniums are just some...

  
• 05.16.2021

  Otp May 16 Jesse Litsch

  From Batboy to the Majors. Jesse Litsch never imagined he'd make it to the majors. So how did he do it? Check out this week's Outta The Park Podcast. Also this week, how are the Jays winning with so many injuries?...

  
• 05.15.2021

  The Growing Season, May 15, 2021 - The Colour Series - Purple

  In part 2 of our TGS Colour Series The McFarlands dive into one of the most widely used colours in the horticultural spectrum - Purple. Is purple a "real" colour? Jack, Lynne and Matt debate it and they dive into...

  
• 05.09.2021

  OTP May 9 Marco Estrada Audio

  We chat with former Blue Jay Marco Estrada. Marco became an All Star and fan favourite during his time in Toronto. We discuss his career, as well as whether or not he's begun to make plans for when his...

  
• 05.08.2021

  The Growing Season May 8, 2021 - Yellow

  What flowering shrubs do you recommend in the yellow tones? What perennials will flower yellow in partial shade? We get these types of questions constantly so we decided to jump right down that rabbit hole. Yellow will be the first...

  
• 05.02.2021

  OTP May 2 Accardo's

  An extremely special episode this week as we are privileged to speak with Carly and Jeremy Accardo. Their daughter Leighton passed away late last year after a courageous battle with cancer. In Leighton's short life, she had a profound...

  
• 05.01.2021

  The Growing Season May 1, 2021 - Tearful Trees

  "I'm not crying, you're crying. Its the onions, I swear!" On this week's episode of The Growing Season Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the pendulous, weeping and cascading nature of the trees and shrubs that feature as accents in...

  
• 04.25.2021

  Otp Apr 25 Erik Kratz Audio

  We catch up with former Blue Jay and long time MLB journeyman catcher Erik Kratz. We cover pretty much everything from his long career behind the plate, to his surprisingly effective side job, as occasional MLB knuckleballer. Lots of laughs...

  
• 04.24.2021

  The Growing Season, April 24, 2021 - Uprights And Accents

  Sometimes you just gotta go up! The McFarlands spend this week's episode of The Growing Season chatting about uprights and accents. All the plants that travel skyward and those that catch the eye are discussed. Junipers, beech, oak, cedars, hazel, spruce...

  
• 04.18.2021

  OTP Rob Ducey Aud

  We catch up with one of only 3 players to ever have suited up for the Blue Jays, the Expos and Team Canada! Rob Ducey began his journey to the MLB as a fast pitch player right here in Southern Ontario. In...

  
• 04.17.2021

  The Growing Season April 17, 2021 - TGS Favourites

  We always get asked "what are some of your favourite plants?" On this episode of The Growing Season the McFarlands chat about some of their landscape design tricks, including using blue to make a space feel bigger. When Jack and...

  
• 04.11.2021

  OTP April 11 Michael Saunders

  We catch up with former, Blue Jay and MLB Allstar, Michael Saunders. Saunders walks us through his beginnings in... hockey and how he went from loving the game of hockey, to traveling the world playing baseball. This is a pretty...

  
• 04.10.2021

  The Growing Season April 10, 2021 - Celebrating Spring Pt. 4

  So its spring and you want to reno your garden. Now what? LET'S TALK DESIGN. On part 4 of the Celebrating Spring series, The McFarland's chat about a subject near and dear to their heart - Landscape Design....

  
• 04.04.2021

  Devon Travis April 4 2021

  We catch up with former Jay Devon Travis for an exclusive talk as Devon hits a huge crossroad in his career. There's an awful lot covered in this chat, including the announcement of his retirement from playing. We also talk about the...

  
• 04.03.2021

  The Growing Season, April 3, 2021 - Celebrating Spring 3

  Suckers, water sprouts, latent buds and many other terms you may not have heard of come into focus on The Growing Season's Celebrating Spring pt. 3. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland examine the ins and outs of early flowering spring shrubs...

  
• 03.28.2021

  OTP - Dalton Pompey - Mar 28, 2021

  This week, we catch up with former Blue Jay Dalton Pompey. Dalton's ride with the Blue Jays was a bumpy one, with some unfortunate injuries making the struggle even harder. We chat with Dalton, who offers us some extremely...

  
• 03.27.2021

  The Growing Season, March 27, 2021 - Celebrating Spring Pt. 2

  And we continue to SPRING forward into the 2021 growing season (pardon the pun). Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland continue their celebration of the beginning of spring and tackle a myriad of topics that are sure to whet your gardening whistles....

  
• 03.21.2021

  OTP - Jason Frasor - Mar. 21

  We catch up with former Blue Jay Jason Frasor, for a deep, brutally honest and often hilarious chat about everything from MLB's worst umpires, to how he met his wife!

  
• 03.20.2021

  The Growing Season, March 20, 2021 - Celebrating Spring Pt. 1

  IT'S FINALLY UPON US! Spring is here. For some of us we still have snow on the ground. But, the sunshine and smells of spring are just around the corner. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into how to get...

  
• 03.14.2021

  OTP - Alex Anthopoulos - Mar 14

  We sit down with one of baseball's brightest minds, in an interactive discussion with Alex Anthopoulos. He seems to bring success to every team he touches and we take a pretty deep dive into some of his biggest deals as...

  
• 03.13.2021

  The Growing Season, March 13, 2021 - St. Paddy's Day 2021

  "May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future..." - Irish Prayer. The McFarlands celebrate St. Paddy's day with you on The Growing Season. Jack, Lynne and Matt dive into the ins and outs of the historical...

  
• 03.07.2021

  OTP - Frank Catalanotto - Mar 7, 2021

  This week we catch up with former Jay Frank Catalanotto, about everything from the changing nature of play in the MLB, to his days playing with Toronto and even what pizzeria in Toronto he felt was good enough to serve...

  
• 03.06.2021

  The Growing Season March 6, 2021 - Horticinction Pt. 2

  Part 2 picks up right where part 1 left off. This is Horticinction pt. 2. Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland drive The Growing Season right into the dustbowl. The trio discuss the edible plants that are on the brink of...

  
• 02.28.2021

  OTP - Josh Thole - Feb. 28, 2021

  This week we catch up with former Blue Jay Josh Thole for a deep dive into everything from Italian baseball, to Toronto pizza, to dealing with the capricious nature of RA Dickey's signature knuckler. Also this week, Barry and...

  
• 02.27.2021

  The Growing Season, Feb 27, 2021 - Horticinction

  You might want to sit down for this one! The McFarland's chat about all the trees that have gone extinct or are on the brink. The "Red List," the list that organisms find themselves on if they are on the...

  
• 02.21.2021

  OTP - LaTroy Hawkins - Feb. 21

  We have an extremely in depth and powerful talk with former Blue Jay LaTroy Hawkins. This episode covers some difficult topics; from racism and death threats, to personal loss, as LaTroy speaks about Pedro Gomez, who passed away such a tragically...

  
• 02.20.2021

  The Growing Season Feb 20, 2021 - Cacti And Winter Seeding

  They're pointy, they're prickly and they're fascinating. The Growing Season goes Sonoran and tackles some of the most prickly customers to ever grace a plot of soil. Cacti - their ins and outs and how to care for them in your...

  
• 02.14.2021

  Scott Downs Feb 14

  Scott Downs Feb 14 by Barry Davis

  
• 02.13.2021

  The Growing Season, Feb 13, 2021 - Sexy Plants 2

  It's that time of year again. The time of year where you give roses to your partner. The time of year where you have a lovely meal and admire the corpse flower spewing stink into the room around...

  
• 02.09.2021

  Sessions - Alan Frew - Feb.9

  We catch up with Alan Frew for an unbelievably frank and in depth conversation. Alan speaks about the many things he's been keeping busy with, despite covid: and along the way he shares some pretty wonderful insights, both from his...

  
• 02.07.2021

  OTP - Joe Biagini - Feb. 7

  Huge episode this week, as we catch up with one of the funniest players to ever don a Blue Jays uniform. Also this week for the first time, we open our chat up to some of our amazing OTP Insiders, so...

  
• 02.06.2021

  The Growing Season Feb 6, 2021 - The Weirdest Edibles

  The Growing Season Feb 6, 2021 - The Weirdest Edibles by Barry Davis