Best Northwest Corner Podcasts (2024)

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Around The Nest: Without Further McAdoo 56:14

1h ago56:14

56:14

On this episode of Around The Nest, the Toronto Blue Jays minor league podcast, host Tyler Zickel checks in on double-A New Hampshire and low-A Dunedin coming out of the roster upheavals after the trade deadline and speaks with Altoona Curve broadcaster Jon Mozes about Charles McAdoo, the return for Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Broadcaster Chris Jared is th…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #52 | Kerouac’s Cascadia – Jim Jones 54:42

28d ago54:42

54:42

Our guest, Kerouac scholar Jim Jones, describes Kerouac’s sojourn to Seattle in the summer of 1956. There, he worked as a fire lookout at Desolation Peak atop the North Cascade Mountains. Along the way, Jones recounts personal encounters and friendships with other Beat Generation luminaries, including Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and Grego…

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Around The Nest: Second Half Refresher 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

The second half of the Minor League Baseball season seemed to have just started and teams are getting ready to put their feet up for a breather as they enter All-Star Game weekend. With the trade deadline coming soon after, the Blue Jays' minor league broadcasters are gearing up for various roster machinations that could affect their teams. The epi…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #51 | Peaks & Pôsterity – Doug Leen 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Pack your camper as we tour America’s National Parks—from Acadia to Zion. Our guide is modern-day folk hero Douglas Leen, whose Ranger Doug Enterprises recently published “Ranger of the Lost Art: Rediscovering the WPA Poster Art of Our National Parks.”Doug describes how in 1971, while working as a seasonal park ranger at Grand Teton National Park, …

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Around The Nest: Turning The Corner 44:58

2M ago44:58

44:58

Around The Nest is the Blue Jays’ minor league podcast where the broadcasters from single-A all the way up to triple-A get together to talk about the performances of Blue Jays minor leaguers in the past two weeks. Pat Malacaro (AAA Buffalo Bisons) reported on his team’s tough run of injuries, Nathan Lukes is doing everything well, Riley Tirotta’s p…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #50 | The Prodigal Dad – Sarah Eichhorn 55:25

3M ago55:25

55:25

Join us in this episode for a conversation with Sarah Eichhorn, daughter of writer Dennis P. Eichhorn, known for his adult-oriented autobiographical comic book series “Real Stuff.” With reminiscences echoing a central premise of her father’s work—that truth is stranger than fiction—Sarah recounts his birth and orphanhood at Montana State Prison. Sa…

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Around The Nest: Rafael Ohashi shuts out Northwest League 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

Around The Nest is the Blue Jays’ minor league podcast where the broadcasters from up and down the farm system get together to talk about the performances of Blue Jays prospects in the past two weeks. This week, we welcome Chris Georges, the Vancouver Canadians’ broadcast assistant, to the Nest. Chris G. is joined by Chris Jared of the New Hampshir…

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Around The Nest: New Kids on the Block 52:34

4M ago52:34

52:34

One month into the 2024 minor league season we get our first reports on the performance of Blue Jays prospects from low-A to triple-A from the Around The Nest crew. Host Tyler Zickel, the Voice of the Vancouver Canadians, is joined by long-time Nester Pat Malacaro (Buffalo Bisons) and newcomers Chris Jared (New Hampshire Fisher Cats) and Larry Lars…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #49 | Inspiration Generation – Colleen Echohawk 59:11

4M ago59:11

59:11

What becomes possible when solutions to modern urban society’s most pressing challenges—housing the unhoused, corporate innovation, designing more beautiful places & objects—originate from the communities who have inhabited this place from time immemorial? Guiding us through this multifaceted exploration is Colleen Echohawk. Currently CEO of the Na…

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ATW Episode 290: How Sweep it Isn't 52:58

4M ago52:58

52:58

Josh and Nick discuss the first three weeks of the Jays season with looks at the struggling, but puzzling offence that is seeing signs of life from Daulton Varsho but not Kevin Kiermaier, the starting staff that has seen steps forward from José Berríos and Yusei Kikuchi with an intriguing debut from Yariel Rodriguez, how Alek Manoah could fit into …

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ATW Episode 289: The 2024 Season Preview 53:42

5M ago53:42

53:42

Instead of the traditional 26 in 52, Nick and Josh break down the various sections of the roster and the strengths and weaknesses of each. They also answer listener questions and give their predictions for the 2024 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bret Sayre

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #48 | Talking CHOP – Nikki Yeboah 50:09

6M ago50:09

50:09

Join us as we stroll through Seattle’s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) circa 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our guest, documentary playwright Nikki Yeboah, begins this journey at 11th & Pine, the CHOP’s epicenter—and the title of her current project.Yeboah, an Assistant Professor of Playwriting in the School of Drama at the Univ…

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Around The Nest Special Edition: Blue Jays Non-Roster Invitees 38:39

6M ago38:39

38:39

On this special edition of Around The Nest—the Toronto Blue Jays minor league podcast—host Tyler Zickel of the Vancouver Canadians is joined by the Voice of the Buffalo Bisons Pat Malacaro to introduce Jays fans to these non-roster players: #63 Andrew Bash #74 Zach Britton #89 Jimmy Burnette #71 Phil Clarke #77 Connor Cooke #73 Chad Dallas #69 Luis…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #47 | Crossing Coastal Corners – Andrew tenBrink 57:23

7M ago57:23

57:23

Join us for a conversation with landscape and urban designer Andrew tenBrink of NYC-based Field Operations as he reveals Seattle’s new downtown Waterfront Park project, which he has managed since 2010.From the cobblestones of Pioneer Square to Belltown’s crowded skyline, Andrew’s block-by-block tour through the 20-acre park demonstrates how this ne…

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ATW Episode 288: Payroll Priorities 47:09

7M ago47:09

47:09

Josh and Nick discuss the Jays offseason so far including the odd slow pace to the whole league, the somewhat confusing additions of Kevin Kiermaier and Isiah Kiner-Falefa and what they bring to the table, the depth signing of Yariel Rodriguez and his value to the club, Ross Atkins fanning the flames of the fanbase and finally, what comes next. The…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #46 | Porchlight Parade – Zack Bolotin 59:36

8M ago59:36

59:36

Step into the multiverse of Zack Bolotin, owner-operator of Porchlight Coffee & Records on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Not just a cafe, Porchlight is a platform for Zack’s varied talents, including graphic design, photography, art curation, book publishing and online retailing. It’s also a record label. Listen as Zack describes how his endeavors, admit…

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ATW Episode 287: Lousy Transaction Monkeys 33:21

9M ago33:21

33:21

Josh is joined by former player agent Joshua Kusnick (11:05) to discuss the winter meetings and the bizarre Ohtani situation the led to him joining the Dodgers, including how JP Hoornstra's article was instrumental in sealing the deal for Los Angeles. Josh also discusses the frenzy that led up to the signing and the emotional impact it has on the f…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #45 | Echoes From Alpenglow – Lowell Skoog 57:47

9M ago57:47

57:47

Click into your bindings as we launch from the highest peaks of the North Cascades with ski mountaineering historian Lowell Skoog, author of "Written in the Snows: Across Time on Skis in the Pacific Northwest," published by Mountaineers Books and 2022 winner of the National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) for historical writing. Born to a family of Nordi…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #44 | My Brother’s Keepers - Larry Johnston and Earl Borgert 58:49

10M ago58:49

58:49

Swing into the B & I Circus Store circa 1964 with guest Larry Johnston, who at age 13 became brother to a western lowland gorilla named Ivan—-the ape that became as emblematic of the Pacific Northwest as the legendary Sasquatch. Larry narrates the tale of how his parents came to own the B & I pet store, thanks to Orca capturer Ted Griffin. He warml…

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ATW Episode 286: The 2023 Season Review 1:20:09

11M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

In Greg's final episode as the host of Artificial Turf Wars, he, Josh and Nick give out season ending awards in categories ranging from the obvious (best pitcher, favourite moment, team MVP, etc.) to the unusual (most unfairly maligned, bona fide or Bonifaco, etc.) including submissions from the listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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ATW Episode 285: A Fond Farewell 1:03:31

11M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Greg and Josh discuss the failed foray into the postseason for the Blue Jays, with looks at the pitching performances, good and less good, that were overshadowed by the hitting, outs on the bases and a manager's decision that became a lightning rod for criticism. They also compare the P.R. approaches of the two people tasked with leading the club, …

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ATW Episode 284: Twins WC preview 33:55

11M ago33:55

33:55

Brandon Warne of Access Twins and Locked on Twins joins the podcast (11:00) to preview the upcoming Wild Card series between Toronto and Minnesota. He goes over the changes to the roster since the Jays saw them earlier in the year, how the lineup stacks up even with some key players possibly unavailable due to injury and how the rotation and bullpe…

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ATW Episode 283: One is the Loneliest (Magic) Number 59:08

11M ago59:08

59:08

Greg and Josh look at the state of the Jays heading into the final weekend of play. They discuss the solid series in Tampa Bay before laying two goose eggs to start the Yankees series, with a problem that has been occurring all season rearing its ugly head again: the inability to hit good pitching. They also look at the incredible work of Bassitt t…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #43 | The Maker – Art Chantry 38:23

11M ago38:23

38:23

Dive into the second episode of this two-part series as we continue our conversation with graphic designer, Art Chantry, whose stories sparkle as vibrantly as his colorful posters, offering original insights from Seattle’s grunge era.These tales span Art’s diverse interests and influences: The allure of archaeology; Dadaism & Surrealism; old commer…

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ATW Episode 282: Sweeping it Under the Rug 48:19

12M ago48:19

48:19

Greg and Josh look at the recent events as the Jays enter the stretch run They discuss Biggio earning regular playing time with both improved hitting and, perhaps more importantly, defensively around the diamond, Bo finding his timing again, Vlad dealing with an injury that hopefully won’t linger, a tremendous rebound from the rotation following a …

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Around The Nest Episode 9: Wrapping Up the Regular Season 31:29

12M ago31:29

31:29

In the penultimate episode of the 2023 season, host Tyler Zickel (Vancouver Canadians) chats with fellow broadcasters Chris Valentine (Dunedin Blue Jays) and Gareth Kwok (New Hampshire Fisher Cats) to wrap up the minor league regular campaign. The Nest crew talk about the top bats, arms, and moments this year in the Blue Jays minor league system, i…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #42 | Louder Than Art – Art Chantry 39:44

12M ago39:44

39:44

Join us in this episode (the first of a two-part series) for a conversation with graphic designer Art Chantry, a national treasure, whose posters are collected by The Smithsonian and The Louvre.Opening with childhood memories of Parkland on the fringes of Tacoma, Washington, Art describes a restless educational path that eventually brought him to B…

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ATW Episode 281: Bottom Feeding 44:11

12M ago44:11

44:11

Greg and Josh discuss the latest in Blue Jays land starting with the 9-3 overall record against the league bottom feeders including a sweep of the Royals that included some red flags that have shown up in the Texas series. They also go over the first few games of the Texas series and what has gone wrong, the continued strong offensive showing of th…

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ATW Episode 280: Flipping the Birds 43:36

1y ago43:36

43:36

Greg and Josh discuss the latest news around the Blue Jays including the recent rash of injuries to key members of the lineup, Bo Bichette, Matt Chapman and now Danny Jansen, that luckily has had good performance from the replacements, the recent tough performance from a few pitchers, including Mayza, Jackson and especially Berríos, the continued e…

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Around The Nest Episode 8: Shaking and Baking in New Hampshire 45:55

1y ago45:55

45:55

It’s time for host Tyler Zickel (Vancouver Canadians) to perform a check-in on the Blue Jays minor league system to see who has been performing during these dog days of summer. Pat Malacaro (Buffalo Bisons) leads off from Syracuse, NY to talk about the lengthening of the Bisons’ lineup with the return of Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement to triple-A t…

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ATW Episode 279: Groundhog Day 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

Greg and Josh discuss the latest developments for the Blue Jays including the still-performing pitching staff, the injury returns, including a rejuvenated-looking Jordan Romano, that will provide even more depth and rest to one another, the Alek Manoah demotion to nowhere and the patience we should have with the situation, the still struggling offe…

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ATW Episode 278: Boston Bloopers 56:16

1y ago56:16

56:16

Greg and Josh discuss the latest in Blue Jays land including the historic debut from Davis Schneider and the skillset that lends credibility to the belief that he will continue to contribute, Alek Manoah's strong return from the awful events of his last start, baserunning follies in Boston, the continued excellent pitching from Yusei Kikuchi, and e…

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Around The Nest Episode 7: Davis Schneider at the Top of the Ladder 41:57

1y ago41:57

41:57

Starting from low-A Dunedin, broadcaster Chris Valentine speaks about Roque Salinas, whose bat finally caught fire in July, J.J. Sanchez's 95-mph fastball, Josh Mollerus' wipeout slider, and Kelena Sauer's sweeping slider. Podcast host and voice of the Vancouver Canadians Tyler Zickel then speaks about his team being the first affiliate in the Blue…

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ATW Episode 277: The Trade Deadline (not so) Special 40:56

1y ago40:56

40:56

Greg and Josh go over the moves made and not made the trade deadline. They discuss the pickup of leverage reliever Jordan Hicks and what he'll bring to the Jays' bullpen in terms of performance and variability, the cost of Sem Robberse and Adam Kloffenstein, the pickup of Paul DeJon and what he'll bring as both a temporary starter while Bo Bichette…

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ATW Episode 276: The Génesis of an Idea 49:32

1y ago49:32

49:32

Greg and Josh discuss the up and down road trip that led to a split against good teams, but got there in disappointing ways, the very tired bullpen thanks to the disappointing offence, the reinforcements such as the acquisition of Génesis Cabrera and imminent return of Chad Green, how the 6-man rotation with Hyun-Jin Ryu will hurt the bullpen depth…

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Around The Nest Episode 6: Walking Off Sunshine 43:29

1y ago43:29

43:29

Broadcaster Gareth Kwok's Fisher Cats are still waiting on their first walkoff of 2023, but the broadcasters from the other affiliates talk about the most exciting walkoffs of the season so far. The Bisons' Pat Malacaro tells us his team is finally getting consistency from the starting nine and the starters, Ernie Clement and Spencer Horwitz's dual…

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ATW Episode 275: Swinging for the Fences 51:56

1y ago51:56

51:56

Greg and Josh talk about the last week of Blue Jays baseball starting with the All-Star game Jays news and Vlad's home run derby win. They also discuss the unheralded reliever corps repeatedly doing its job up and down the pen, Bassitt and Berríos continuing to give the Jays the chance to win, Kikuchi showing an ability to make adjustments that was…

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ATW Episode 274: The Prodigal Son Returns 46:25

1y ago46:25

46:25

Greg and Josh discuss the return of Alek Manoah to the rotation and what changes they did and didn't see in his excellent outing against Detroit, the changes José Berríos has made to his repertoire to reclaim (and even exceed) his former glory, the still somewhat struggling offence beating up on bad pitchers while having issues with solid ones and …

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ATW Episode 273: Celebrating Bobby Bonilla Day 1:07:32

1y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Dennis Gilbert, the architect of the Bobby Bonilla contract joins the podcast (37:00) to discuss how he got into the agent business, how the Bonilla contract came about and why he encourages all players to take some deferrals in their contracts to protect their futures. Greg and Josh also discuss Yusei Kikuchi's excellent June, Chris Bassitt reboun…

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Around The Nest Episode 5: Orelvis Martinez's Turnaround 40:03

1y ago40:03

40:03

Host Tyler Zickel (Canadians) is joined by the wonderfully mustachioed rookie Chris Valentine (Dunedin Blue Jays) and the reliable veteran Bob Lipman (Fisher Cats) to talk about the state of the Blue Jays minor leagues. Chris nominates Ryan McCarty as the D-Jays' hitter of the month and updates us on Rafael Ohashi's return to form, Alex Amalfi's ne…

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ATW Episode 272: Pulling for Victory 42:19

1y ago42:19

42:19

Greg and Josh discuss the latest in Blue Jays land. They cover the offensive approach that is limiting their power output and thus run production, the bad luck with RISP exacerbating the issue, the lineup shakeup to try and increase offensive production, the depth/roster construction issues being highlighted by Brandon Belt's injury, the extreme (m…

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Around The Nest Episode 4: Shake & Bake Snow Cones 55:33

1y ago55:33

55:33

Pat Malacaro (Bisons) speaks about the Bisons' low-slugging lineup, Cameron Eden's role as a second leadoff guy, and Paxton Schultz's solid debut. We welcome new Nester Chris Valentine, the voice of the Dunedin Blue Jays, who talks about the ebbs and flows of hitting and pitching in low-A, Brandon Barriera's performance ahead of his injury, Ryan Je…

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ATW Episode 271: Tossing Back the Bass 48:26

1y ago48:26

48:26

Greg and Josh discuss the latest in the Anthony Bass saga including a Ross Atkins interview that was immediately undone by Bass' clear lack of growth, and announcement that Bass would catch the first pitch on Pride Night then a live reaction to the sweet release of the Bass DFA. They also talk about why the Alek Manoah demotion needed to happen, wh…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #41 | Bright Returns – Matt McCauley & Sarah Haberstroh 58:11

1y ago58:11

58:11

Join us in this episode as we descend into the Graveyard of the Pacific with Matt McCauley, President of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance and Sarah Haberstroh, Manager of Underwater Operations for Rockfish Inc.Matt’s passion for deep-water marine salvage is intertwined with that of his friend Jeff Hummel. As scuba diving high schoolers on Mercer Is…

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Vancouver, Washington - Pacific Northwest Vacation Homebase 14:05

1y ago14:05

14:05

Picture this; you’re sipping a perfect cup of coffee as the sun rises over the Columbia River. Maybe later, you’ve immersed yourself in history or you're taking a sunny stroll along the waterfront. By evening you’re ready to sit down for a delicious dinner and then stop by an award-winning craft brewery before calling it an early night - because to…

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ATW Episode 270: Pitching with Pride 54:56

1+ y ago54:56

54:56

Greg and Nick open the show by discussing the ugly actions of pitcher Anthony Bass and the team response to the issue. ATW stands with the 2SLGBTQ+ community in full and condemns all forms of hate speech and actions. When they move onto the play on the field, the guys talk about the incredible contributions from the pitching side especially Kevin G…

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Sipping Your Way Through Hood River and Beyond 17:08

1+ y ago17:08

17:08

Welcome to our latest episode, where we'll be taking a journey through the craft beer scene in Hood River and beyond. From award-winning IPAs to unique sour beers, the breweries in this area offer a diverse and delicious array of craft brews that are sure to delight beer enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking for a …

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Around The Nest Episode 3: May Flowers on the Blue Jays Farm 1:04:25

1+ y ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Pat Malacaro (Bisons) speaks about the return of Bowden Francis, Yosver Zulueta emerging as a bulk guy, Rafael Lantigua and Davis Schneider's grit, Paul Fry, and the automatic balls-and-strikes system in triple-A. Gareth Kwok (Fisher Cats) makes his Around The Nest debut and earns his wings by providing coverage of Chad Dallas' flaming start at dou…

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Off the Tourist Trail - Discovering Ferndale Washington 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

10:37

Today we’re taking a journey off the beaten path and exploring Ferndale, Washington. Tucked away just north of Bellingham, Ferndale is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of surprises to discover. In this episode, I’ll share some of Ferndale's best-kept secrets for travelers. Join us as we step off the tourist trail and discover the hidd…

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ATW Episode 269: AL Least 37:08

1+ y ago37:08

37:08

Greg and Josh take a look at what has gone wrong during a really rough stretch of intra-divisional play for the Blue Jays. They point to some poor timely hitting from certain parts of the lineup, depth problems and mental/defensive lapses at the worst times. Not everything has been bad though, as they give shout outs to Chris Bassitt and Brandon Be…

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