Best Toronto Rush Podcasts (2024)

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North to Alaska: the Klondike Gold Rush - Part II - Golden Nuggets 39:24

10d ago39:24

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Send us a text "The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Of the estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people who reached Dawson City during the gold rush, only around 15,000 to 20,000 became prospectors. Of these, no more than 4,000 struck gold and only a few hundred became rich. By the time most o…

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North to Alaska: the Klondike Gold Rush - Pan Seared Trout and Wild Rice Pilaf 46:37

17d ago46:37

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Send us a text The Klondike Gold Rush was a migration by some 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike region of the present Yukon Territory, in north-western Canada. Gold was discovered there by local miners on August 16th, 1896; with the news eventually reaching Seattle and San Francisco the following year. This triggered a proverbial stampede of pros…

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Tragedy in Toronto: the 75th anniversary of the S.S Noronic Disaster - Charred Caprese Sandwich 34:35

22d ago34:35

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Send us a text "It was a horrible picture of charred remains amid foot-deep embers and melted glass. I saw the blackened bits that were once people. There was a young woman clutching her baby. The remains crumpled when picked up by firemen." - Edwin Feeny, Toronto Evening Star The next time you're in downtown Toronto, near the waterfront, and you'r…

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How Did We Get Here? On the Road to World War II - Pork Schnitzel and German Potato Salad 36:42

2M ago36:42

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Send us a text "My good friends, for the second time in our history, a British Prime Minister has returned from Germany bringing peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Go home and get a nice quiet sleep." - British Prine Minister, Neville Chamberlain, 1938. This upcoming September 1st will…

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The Tiger Wore Spikes: The Life and Incredibly Troubled Legacy of Ty Cobb - Part II - The Georgia Peach Cobbler 1:01:09

2M ago1:01:09

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Send us a text "And Ty Cobb wanted to play. But none of us could stand the son of a bitch when we were alive so we told him to stick it, hahahahahaha!!!" - Ray Liotta, as Shoeless Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams" Ty Cobb was one of the greatest baseball players of all time and king of the so-called Deadball Era. He played in the major leagues from …

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The Tiger Wore Spikes: The Life and Incredibly Troubled Legacy of Ty Cobb - Part I - The Georgia Peach Cobbler 49:45

2M ago49:45

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Send us a text "C is for Cobb, Who grew spikes and not corn, And made all the basemen Wish they hadn't been born." - Ogden Nash, "Lineup For Yesterday" Ty Cobb was one of the greatest baseball players of all time and king of the so-called Deadball Era. He played in the major leagues from 1905 to 1928, and was the first player ever voted into the Ha…

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John Wayne and The Conqueror - Part II - Cornbread 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Send us a text "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.” – John Wayne John Wayne was an American actor tuned pop culture icon during Hollywood's Golden Age. His name is synonymous with Westerns and war movies. His career spanned from the silent era thro…

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John Wayne and The Conqueror - Part I - Baked Beans 42:41

6M ago42:41

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Send us a text "Never apologize, mister, it’s a sign of weakness." - John Wayne John Wayne was an American actor tuned pop culture icon during Hollywood's Golden Age. His name is synonymous with Westerns and war movies. His career spanned from the silent era through until the “new” Hollywood. Wayne starred in over 179 film and television production…

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The Korean War - More Than MAS*H - Part VI - Melon Cream Pops 35:43

7M ago35:43

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Send us a text "Korea is where the cold war found it's hot edges." - General Matthew Ridgeway In his previous episode, the Hungry Historian was able to guide you through the last years of the Korean War. In it, you learned of the stalemate, the armistice, and the terrible human cost of the war. This time around, the Hungry Historian tries to answer…

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The Korean War - More Than MAS*H - Part V - Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) 49:00

7M ago49:00

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Send us a text "Old soldiers don't die. They just fade away..." - General Douglas MacArthur After starting off with a great deal of action early on, the Korean War would quickly wind down into a stalemate, but that doesn't mean that there wasn't any mire excitement left in the conflict. Join the Hungry Historian as he takes you through those tensio…

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The Korean War - More Than MAS*H - Part IV - Dak Gomtang 46:42

8M ago46:42

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Send us a text “We’ve been looking for the enemy for some time now. We’ve finally found him. We’re surrounded. That simplifies things.” – Lewis “Chesty” Puller Welcome back to Part IV of the Hungry Historian's (somewhat) in-depth series on the Korean War. When we last spoke, war had officially broken out across the 38th peninsula, and the UN was tr…

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The Korean War - More Than MAS*H - Part III - Donkatsu 51:38

8M ago51:38

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Send us a text "If we let Korea down, the Soviet[s] will keep right on going and swallow up one [place] after another.” - President Harry Truman Through the first two episodes of this series, the Hungry Historian has set the scene for the moments and events that led to war in Korea being a possibility. This episode deals with the breakout of the wa…

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The Korean War - More Than MAS*H - Part II - Bulgogi Beef Pizza 31:52

9M ago31:52

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Send us a text "Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy. " - Mao Zedong Welcome back for part two of the Hungry Historian's look at the Korean War. In the first episode, Chef Money briefly discussed the modern history of the Korean peninsula up until the end of the Second World War. In this episode, the Chef ret…

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The Korean War - More Than MAS*H - Part I - Bulgogi Beef 32:26

9M ago32:26

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Send us a text "Eventually the Korean War will be understood as one of the most destructive and one of the most important wars of the twentieth century." - Bruce Cumings, The Korean War: A History Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024 and the THIRD season of the Hungry Historian! Chef Money has some great things coming your way this year and he is kickin…

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Final Episode: Former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi 1:18:56

10M ago1:18:56

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In the series finale, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi joins us to discuss his long career in baseball and how it has intertwined with Gibby's and John Arezzi. Our final Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of our previous guests talking about their love for the city of Toronto. And Gibby himself returns for a final toast to all of our dedicated l…

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The Hungry Historian's Holiday Special! 1:35:16

10M ago1:35:16

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Send us a text “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” — The Grinch Do you hear what I hear? It's the sound of Christmas! It's practically here! Chef Money has been in full swing decking the halls and rockin' around many a Christmas tree. In the true spirit of the holiday,the Chef has a gift to …

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ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian 43:28

10M ago43:28

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ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins John Arezzi to discuss the Blue Jays' offseason plans after failing to land Shohei Ohtani - who might the Jays be targeting via free agency as well as in the trade market? Best of Gabbin' with Gibby revisits great moments from previous episodes featuring past and present Blue Jays broadcasters. Toasting the …

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MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson on the Ohtani Sweepstakes and more! 1:06:09

10M ago1:06:09

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MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson joins John Arezzi in the Lead Off to discuss the conclusion of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. How close were the Blue Jays to landing the coveted free agent? And what are their plans C, D, & E now that he and Juan Soto are off the board? This week's Best of Gabbin' with Gibby looks at memories from the wildly success…

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Passchendaele: Mud, Blood, and Futility - Part II - Pasta n' Kale 55:19

10M ago55:19

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Send us a text "The more I think of our assault the more wonderful it appears, we were given almost the impossible to do and did it." - Lt. Col. Agar Adamson On part one of his look at the Battle of Passchendaele and the role of the Canadian Corps, Chef Money walked you through the background and events of The Third Battle of Ypres, in order to get…

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Baseball Insider Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings 51:05

10M ago51:05

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John Arezzi catches up with Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about Shohei Ohtani and the possibility that he could become a Blue Jay. What other teams are still in the running and what does the Toronto bid have going for it? Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of some of the best interview clips from our show's history focusing on …

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Former Blue Jay: Devon Travis 54:55

11M ago54:55

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Gibby addresses his history with the New York Mets and a potential future position with that organization. Former Blue Jay Devon Travis is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about how he found out he made the team, playing for Gibby, living life with gratitude and coming from an athletic family. Roast and Toast salutes our namesake and his bright future! L…

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John F. Kennedy and PT-109 - Coconut Cream Pie 45:35

11M ago45:35

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Send us a text "A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." - John F. Kennedy November 22nd, 1963. Dallas, Texas. It has been sixty years since the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated by a lone gunman or a massive conspiracy. Whichever of those two you subscribe to. Today, on the sixtieth anni…

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MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson 1:07:20

11M ago1:07:20

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Gibby and John Arezzi check in on the ongoing Alek Manoah situation, fractured relationships and Gibby lays out what he thinks the Jays' priorities should be for this offseason. MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson weighs in on if the Jays are actually in the mix for Ohtani's services, can the Manoah situation be repaired and what did Keegan make of the…

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Geddy Lee of RUSH 1:03:26

11M ago1:03:26

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Gibby and John Arezzi bring on Rock and Roll Hall of Famer GEDDY LEE of the iconic band RUSH! Geddy discusses his new book "My Effin Life", his book tour, his passion for The Blue Jays, and upcoming auction of Baseball artifacts. Plus - Blue Jays Trade Rumors, MLB Managers Musical Chairs, and a new Roast and Toast! Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Passchendaele: Mud, Blood, and Futility - Part I - Pasta n' Kale 39:49

11M ago39:49

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Send us a text “Hell is not fire; that would be the ultimate in suffering. Hell is mud.” – the Wipers Times, a trench newspaper produced secretly by British Troops With Remembrance Day upon us Chef Money has decided to cook up a story of one of Canada’s defining moments - The Battle of Passchendaele. In this first of two parts, the Chef will briefl…

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Former Blue Jay and current player development executive for the Arizona Diamondbacks Orlando Hudson 57:37

11M ago57:37

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Gibby and John Arezzi discuss the 2023 World Series, Jays free agents, Whit Merrifield, and if Cody Bellinger might be a good fit for Toronto in 2024. Former Blue Jay 2nd Baseman Orlando Hudson joins for another Gabbing With Gibby. Gibby and John Roast the San Diego Padres and Toast as the new MLB champs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Former Blue Jays Pitcher: Duane Ward 1:19:06

12M ago1:19:06

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Gibby and Arezzi examine the first 2 games of the World Series, predict the final outcome and revisit the Daulton Varsho trade. Duane Ward is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about the 30-year anniversary of the Jays' 1993 championship, his relationship with Tom Henke and swap too many stories to possibly list here... you'll have to listen! Then, we roas…

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Horrific History: Famous Curses - Part II - Banshee Bite 49:37

12M ago49:37

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Send us a text What is this?! ANOTHER episode on Curses?!?! And JUST in time for Halloween?! A perfect treat, and you didn't even have to go door to door in order to get it! That's right! The Chef has doubled down, returned to his bag of terrifying tales, and pulled out another episode on famous curses throughout history. This time, he focuses on t…

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Horrific History: Famous Curses - Part I - Midnight Magic Cheesecake 44:27

12M ago44:27

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Send us a text With Halloween mere days away, Chef Money decided to dig through his bag of tricks in order to provide you with the perfect Halloween treat. Hollywood and folklore are LOADED with stories of curses. Cursed objects. Cursed tombs. Cursed burial grounds, and even Cursed theatre and film productions. To help get you in the Halloween spir…

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Former Blue Jays Pitcher: Marco Estrada 1:03:09

12M ago1:03:09

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Gibby tells John Arezzi about what it was like to be the Blue Jays manager in the offseason during 3 different regimes, Cito gets HOF consideration and a wild ALCS game 5! Then, former Jays pitcher Marco Estrada is "Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss his career path, developing a change-up and getting so close (twice) to a no-hitter. In Roast and Toast,…

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The Bombing of Dresden - Part III - Roasted Veg Wrap with Tzatziki 57:59

12M ago57:59

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Send us a text “A scar is a sign of strength. The sign of a survivor." - Laurie Halse Anderson Through the first two episodes of this series, Chef Money has taken a look at the background and lead-up to the Dresden raid, as well as the bombing itself. This time he returns to offer some insight into the immediate reactions of the time; the arguments…

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Baseball Insider Ken Rosenthal 51:36

12M ago51:36

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Gibby and John Arezzi bring on Baseball Insider Ken Rosenthal to discuss the recent controversy surrounding game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series and press conferences of Jays GM Ross Atkins and President/CEO Mark Shapiro. Gibby discusses the potential Blue Jays free agents going into the off season. Then on the Roast and Toast, we roast a media sensit…

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Ross Atkins Press Conference and Special Guest Hall of Famer Paul Molitor 50:45

1y ago50:45

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Gibby and John Arezzi discuss the aftermath of the Jays elimination from the playoffs and the press conference by Jays GM, Ross Atkins. On Gabbing with Gibby, special guest, Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor weighs in on his career and days with the 1993 World Champion Jays. Plus another Roast and Toast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Playoff Preview with Baseball Insider Steve Phillips 53:25

1y ago53:25

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It wasn't pretty but the Blue Jays qualified for the post-season. John & John discuss if the team can go on a run and if the matchup with Minnesota plays into Toronto's strengths. Baseball Insider Steve Phillips is Gabbin' with Gibby. He breaks down the bracket, the Blue Jays bullpen and makes some bold predictions. Then we roast a player who doesn…

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108. Exploring the Pandemy's Yin & Yang with a Daoist Urban Hermit. Cloud Walking Owl, Bill Hulet. Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 09/17/23 33:59

1y ago33:59

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Join us as we transcend time and space to Guelph, Ontario to get a Daoist perspective on the pandemy. Bill broadens Dave's understanding of Daoism while they explore the Yin and Yang of the pandemy. Hold onto the one while we explore doing without doing, the value of having a conscious practical philosophy, and George's Jazz Funeral! Cloud Walking …

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Former Blue Jays Manager: Cito Gaston 52:13

1y ago52:13

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Gibby and John Arezzi look at a great week for the Blue Jays taking 2 of 3 from both the Yankees and the Rays. They are on the precipice of a playoff berth with 6 games remaining. Gabbin' with Gibby welcomes legendary Jays' manager Cito Gaston to discuss the pressure players and managers feel at this time of year and the origins of his "Cito" monik…

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The Bombing of Dresden - Part II - Roasted Red Pepper Dip 59:51

1y ago59:51

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Send us a text "The dropping of bombs on people - isn't that terrorism?" - Alice Walker On part one of this series, Chef Money took a look at a few different topics that helped give a better idea of just how the Allies came to the decision to bomb Dresden in February 1945. This episode, the Chef will focus predominantly on the bombing itself, inclu…

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Blue Jays Rookie: Spencer Horwitz 47:03

1y ago47:03

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Gibby and John Arezzi with tales from the Blue Jays Rollercoaster. In this episode: examining the remaining schedule and the mental and physical toughness it takes to succeed through the final games of the stretch drive. Then, Blue Jays' rookie Spencer Horwitz is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about being a part of a playoff drive in the big leagues an…

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Blue Jays Broadcaster: Dan Shulman 59:05

1y ago59:05

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John and John break down a great week that ended with a tough loss, KK's post-game celebration and the unfortunate Alek Manoah situation. Gabbin' with Gibby welcomes Dan Shulman to talk about his unique career path, the strength of the Blue Jays' pitching and some memorable calls in his career. Then we roast a guy who didn't want to be on the mound…

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The Bombing of Dresden - Part I - Roasted Red Pepper Soup 51:48

1y ago51:48

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Send us a text "Dresden was one big flame. The one flame ate everything organic, everything that would burn..." - Kurt Vonnegut With a name as synonymous with annihilation as Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Dresden has become a moral fixation almost since the moment that the first bombs fell on the city in February 1945. Even today, the Dresden raid stands…

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Former Blue Jays First Baseman: Justin Smoak 56:02

1y ago56:02

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Gibby weighs in on the Jays' remaining schedule, Babe on the bench and Vladdy Jr. under the microscope. Then, Justin Smoak is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss late bloomers on the '15 and '16 teams, and why he felt like there could be a fight every game. Roast and Toast looks at a first pitch gone wrong and a new member in the 30/60 club. Learn more a…

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107. The Rush to Forget. Dr. Shane Neilson. Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. 08/18/24 49:39

1y ago49:39

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Join us as we transcend time and space to talk with Dr. Shane Neilson in Cambridge, Ontario. Shane discusses 3 books. His memoir, Saving: A Doctor's Struggle to Help His Children, a contributor and editor for, The Covid Journals: Health Care Workers Write the Pandemic, and a poem anthology with Roxanna Bennett, The Suspect We. Shane also plays two …

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Blue Jays Legend: Carlos Delgado 55:47

1y ago55:47

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Gibby breaks down a tough week for the Jays who are losing ground in the Wild Card race. How big a concern are injuries? Should Davis Schneider be playing every day? Is the schedule in the Jays' favour? Legendary slugger Carlos Delgado is Gabbin' with Gibby to chat about life after baseball, how he developed as a hitter and breaks down his 4-homeru…

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Carthago Delenda Est - The Third Punic War - Chicken Cacciatore 1:05:32

1y ago1:05:32

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Send us a text "Carthago delenda est." (Carthage Must Be Destroyed) - Cato Fifty years after the end of the Second Punic War, Rome and Carthage would wind up returning to the battlefields of North Africa to settle the score once and for all. This time, with the Carthaginians on their home turf, would they have the advantage? Or would the Romans mop…

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Blue Jays Rookie Sensation: Davis Schneider 48:39

1y ago48:39

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John & John discuss scoreboard watching as playoffs approach, Bo's return, DeJong's demotion and Manoah's uncertain status. Jays' rookie Davis Schneider is Gabbin' with Gibby to tell tales of his whirlwind ascension, unusual career path and the glove he "borrowed" from a lost and found. Roast and Toast looks at a rookie's lost keepsake and a record…

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Blue Jays Pitching Coach: Pete Walker 54:40

1y ago54:40

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Gibby reflects on an amazing weekend in Toronto celebrating José Bautista going into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence and if the lasting effects of the ceremony might boost the 2023 squad. Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss the importance of creating relationships with his players and the incredible depth of the …

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Blue Jays Legend: José Bautista 57:36

1y ago57:36

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John & John discuss the Jays' sweep in Boston and the unreal debut of Davis Schneider before baseball insider Ken Rosenthal joins to expand on those topics and break down the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline. Jays legendary slugger José Bautista returns to Gabbin' with Gibby in advance of his induction to the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence on Sa…

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Rome v. Carthage - The Second Punic War (Part II) - The Carthaginian Smore 47:56

1y ago47:56

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Send us a text “I am not carrying on a war of extermination against the Romans. I am contending for honor and empire. My ancestors yielded to Roman valour. I am endeavouring that others, in their turn, will be obliged to yield to my good fortune, and my valour.” - Hannibal Barca After enjoying a few weeks of vacation time, Chef Money is back in the…

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Blue Jays Reliever: Erik Swanson 51:34

1y ago51:34

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Gibby and John Arezzi look at an eventful week for the Blue Jays: Two series wins, a significant trade, a dugout disagreement and huge divisional matchups in the week ahead! Jays' workhorse reliever Erik Swanson is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss the team's pitching additions, a tight-knit bullpen and how he found out he had been traded to Toronto. R…

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Atlanta Braves Hitting Coach: Kevin Seitzer 1:03:13

1y ago1:03:13

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John and John check in on the Blue Jays' home away from home games in Seattle, a roster move on the pitching staff. and a look ahead to the MLB trade deadline. Braves pitching coach Kevin Seitzer is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about George Brett, Billy Butler, what he likes about the Jays and some great advice for young ball players. Then we roast t…

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