Outta The Park

Drinks On Us June 16, 2019:

There are a number of ways to arrive at the same place.

Tom Lambros from Java Works joined Michelle and Matt to chat about coffee and the AeroPress and how to make a wonderful cup. Tom outlines the use of a kitchen scale to up the accuracy of making your cup of coffee.

Why does coffee give certain people heartburn? Michelle explains and describes the fix.

Visit the Websites:

https://www.javaworks.ca

https://aeropress.com

AC Shilton from outsideonline.com joined the DoU crew to chat about GOOD instant coffee. Yeah. That’s a thing. AC tells us about her journey to find a wonderful crystallized cup.

Visit the Websites:

outsideonline.com

https://acshilton.com

Matt and Michelle discuss Father’s Day. BBQ’ing tips brought to by Better Homes and Gardens are delivered for fathers day grilling.

Liz Beattie of Beattie’s Distillers joined Michelle and Matt to chat about making vodka from their Alliston based potato farm. Liz is affable and, as usual, everyone has a good time.

Visit the website:

https://www.beattiesdistillers.com

Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and Hall of Fame in St. Mary’s. THAT’S A DISTINCTION!!!

Ferguson Jenkins joins Outta The Park to chat about his journey. A multi sport athlete, Fergie chats about how he came from a long line of athletes.

Who is Fergie’s most celebrated out? ITS A HECK OF A NAME.

Ferguson chats about “playing healthy” and how he managed to keep himself in top condition over the course of his career.

From his deflection of his successes to his teammates and his love of his father Fergie is a wonderful chat. You’re gonna love him.

The First Pitch features a gush fest regarding the Raptors being NBA champs. Barry and Matt recap the game and hop up and down with excitement because the Larry O’Brien trophy is CROSSING THE BORDER. Will Kawhi stay? Does being a champ preclude Kawhi’s exit from the dinos?

THAT WOULD MAKE US CRY.

With the Raptors done how will the dog days of summer shake out? Is it gonna be a slog. The guys touch on the Blue Jays and what to expect next.

Ask Barry Davis discusses “N as in Nancy” and why Golden State Warriors fans are so bent out of shape. The Warriors have one multiple championships over the last number of years. Isn’t it time to share?

The boys chat about the last 5 minutes of NBA games and how exciting they are. The boys discuss some inebriation during the Raptors win.

The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed.

The Spin June 14 JYD, Jim Byers, Raj Suppiah, Chuck Swirsky by Barry Davis

The Spin June 12 Tom Forth, Dr. Manoj Bhargava by Barry Davis

Drinks on Us June 9, 2019:

Michelle and Matt were pleased to be joined by Jeff Salem of http://salemslotthotsauces.com to chat about his journey in creating a hot sauce business. Started from his kitchen now he’s here.

Will Rootham Roberts stops by to chat about gourmet spreads. Will brings a votive of spreads that perfectly pair with Jeff Salem’s hot sauces. Hilarity ensues between the foursome.

Michelle tests her limits with an on radio hot sauce challenge.

Visit the websites:

http://salemslotthotsauces.com

https://www.roothamsgourmet.com

Audra and Haritha from https://temperancecocktails.com joined Michelle and Matt to chat about their non alcoholic cocktails and the journey that led them here. What options do non drinkers have when it comes to social situations and why is there a stigma around non drinking?

The couple chat about cookies, dates and they all sample the glorious concoctions created by Temperance.

Visit the website: https://temperancecocktails.com

William Roman from Rosewood Winery stopped by to chat about wine and the most ancient alcohol, Mead.

Will is a historian when it comes to wine and he’s rife with tales of alacrity. Will, Michelle and Matt sample Rosewood’s wine offerings and chat about how they make their wine so “active” on the tongue.

Visit the website: https://www.rosewoodwine.com

Former Raptors head coach Butch Carter has some very strong criticisms for how Nick Nurse handled the 4th quarter of game 5 of the NBA Finals

Former Blue Jay Dirk Hayhurst, now a proud papa, joined Barry to catch up.

Henry, Dirk’s son, is the focal point of the conversation. That, and the difference between sex and baby making sex and the grind that it can become.

Dirk pulls the cover back on the aftermath of his career. He and his wife were questioning their worth and how to move forward.

“I am an impotent failure…” - Dirk Hayhurst

Fertility treatments and the cost are discussed. The lengths to which the Hayhursts have gone to have a child are eye opening.

The honesty of Dirk when he describes how low rock bottom was is astounding.

The First chats about exactly what you’d think it should chat about. THE RAPTORS ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM BEING NBA CHAMPIONS!

Barry and Matt discuss the ins an outs of Game 4 of the NBA finals. They are really, really excited.

Toronto sports fans and recent draftee by the Toronto Blue Jays, Braden Halladay, stops in to chat with Barry and Michelle Sturino about his late famous father Roy and his intentions regarding professional baseball. Braden reflects about his time living in Toronto when his Dad was a Jay. Does Braden have his Dad’s work ethic? He explains.

Ask Barry Davis asks about the MLB draft and how to streamline it. Would the Raptors be the talk of the town if the Leafs were in the NHL Finals? Barry and Matt discuss.

Wellness Wednesday

Author Sandy Sahota shares secrets to living without negativity in your life.

Mio Yokoi talks about the importance of Pride Month

Hal Johnson tells warns us about fad diets.

This weeks menu on Drinks on Us:

Michelle leads Matt through espresso three ways wherein she takes an espresso blend of coffee and makes coffee three different ways with it. Its an interesting insight into how the brewing method affects the taste of the coffee.

Espresso shots and the length of time the shot rests before you drink it are discussed.

Lisa McLendon, an English professor, joins Michelle and Matt on Tweets from the Seats. The trio discusses the need for hyphens and how, if they’re omitted the meaning can be drastically different.

Follow Lisa: https://twitter.com/MadamGrammar

Alex and Monica from Siempre Tequila join Matt and Michelle to chat about two Canadians risking it all to make the spirit they love. Its a wonderful story about overcoming obstacles and finding success.

Visit the website: http://www.siempretequila.com

Samantha McCaffrey chimes in to chat about enjoying the Raptors finals games at Jack Astors. Samantha discusses the bump they’ve seen with the Raptors being so successful. Socialization = alcohol sales. Are there differences between the Raptors crowds and fans of other Sports franchises.

Visit the website: https://www.jackastors.com

Technical director Joty Pannu, Michelle and Matt sample Muskoka Brewery’s Craft Lager.

Visit the website: https://muskokabrewery.com

The ultimate Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia joins Barry and Michelle to talk about his love for the Raptors and the wild ride he has had over the last 2 weeks.

We also get grass cutting tips from Landscape expert Jack McFarland