Best Nathan Hale Podcasts (2024)

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Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman on his season, plus the Deep Left Field mailbag 59:29

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Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, Dodgers 1B coach Clayton McCullough This week in Deep Left Field, Kevin Gausman – who had his worst season in five years – joins us to reflect on what went wrong with the Blue Jays this year, how he turned his season around in July and how badly he wants to not just get back to the playoffs but to go on a de…

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Blue Jays 2024 team MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr and more 1:10:03

6d ago1:10:03

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Guests: Blue Jays 2024 Team Award Winners Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Jose Berrios, Spencer Horwitz and Bowden Francis Every year, good or bad, we poll the Blue Jays’ clubhouse to ask players, coaches and support staff to vote for the Jays’ end-of-season awards. This week, we bring all the winners into Deep Left Field! You’ll hear from unanimous MVP Vla…

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Interpreting the end-of-season media conference from Shapiro and Atkins 48:56

6d ago48:56

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“Ross needs to get better.” Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but Blue Jays’ president/CEO Mark Shapiro reiterated – word for word – the same thing he said last year while saying that Ross Atkins will remain in his position as general manager. We go through Shapiro’s end-of-season media conference as well as Atkins’ appearance that followed …

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Free Episode | Seantae Jackson and Jeff Wedge | Sandal Blue Foundation and the Beacon of the World 52:21

7d ago52:21

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Send us a text Seantae Jackson Seantae and her husband founded Sandal Blue Foundation and you'll be able to listen to her experiences that led them to start it and how they got the name, Sandal Blue. Seantae is a survivor of a devastating car accident that affected not only her but also her husband, best friend, and oldest twins. Despite years of p…

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Wrapping up the season with Blue Jays manager John Schneider 33:42

9d ago33:42

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Guest: Blue Jays manager John Schneider The Blue Jays season ends with a whimper, swept at home by the 100-loss Miami Marlins. In this special bonus edition of Deep Left Field, we sit down with John Schneider to discuss what led to one of the most disappointing seasons in club history and what needs to be done to fix things to get the team back on …

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Danny Jansen returns to Toronto, plus DeMarlo Hale and Dillon Tate 1:09:11

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Guests: Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen, Blue Jays associate manager DeMarlo Hale and relief pitcher Dillon Tate The Blue Jays final homestand of the season opened with Danny Jansen coming home, but playing for the Red Sox, after the long-time Jay was traded to Boston at the deadline. We renew acquaintances with the fan favourite to talk about the war…

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Blue Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt, infielder Ernie Clement, plus Canada baseball legend Stubby Clapp. 1:08:39

20d ago1:08:39

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Guests: Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt, infielder Ernie Clement, Baseball Canada legend Stubby Clapp With the Jays’ worst season in years winding down, Chris Bassitt joins us to talk about where the blame lies for the disappointment and to discuss being the Jays’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. We catch up with Ernie Clement to go over his…

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Unleashing Your Inner Cobra: A Conversation with Sean Kanan 24:29

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“The endless circle of helping yourself by helping others is the Way of the COBRA; transform yourself and you can transform the world.” Sean Kanan is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment world known for his roles as the villainous Mike Barnes in "The Karate Kid Part III" and the iconic soap opera characters A.J. Quartermaine on "General Hospi…

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Former Jays manager John Gibbons, plus Brian Serven and Nathan Lukes 1:04:15

27d ago1:04:15

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Guests: New York Mets bench coach John Gibbons, Blue Jays catcher Brian Serven and outfielder Nathan Lukes John Gibbons, who returned to Rogers Centre in uniform for the first time since being fired as Jays manager after the 2018 season, joins us to talk about his time in Toronto, his great (and not-so-great) Jays squads, playoff runs and trade dea…

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Free Episode | Becky Mackintosh and Hugh Zaretsky | Serving Others and Living Your Dreams 44:55

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Send us a text Hugh Zaretsky is a top-notch expert in real estate, leadership, sales, and public speaking! With a remarkable track record in coaching and overcoming challenges, Hugh’s transformative journey—marked by his pivotal role during 9/11—has shaped his impactful career. Discover more about his work at hughzaretsky.com. Becky Mackintosh is a…

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With an influx of young players, the Blue Jays are playing much more entertaining baseball lately 1:18:03

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Guests: Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez and reliever Ryan Yarbrough; Jays’ prospects Josh Kasevich and Alan Roden The Blue Jays are playing much more entertaining baseball lately with the influx of youth around the trade deadline, and we catch up with one of the youngsters, Leo Jimenez, who has seamlessly fit into the middle infield after the injur…

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Free Episode | Val Hale and Jack Berkman | Strong and Responsible 42:05

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Send us a text Val has had an impactful career with roles such as Executive Director of the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, President and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, and University Relations Vice President at Utah Valley University. Val also had a significant role in athletics at Brigham Young University for 15 years…

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Former Jays Kevin Pillar and Ryan Goins, plus prospect pitcher Jake Bloss 56:30

2M ago56:30

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Guests: Los Angeles Angels outfielder Kevin Pillar and infield coach Ryan Goins, Blue Jays prospect pitcher Jake Bloss This week in Deep Left Field, we catch up with a couple of former Blue Jays who are now working together on the west coast. Kevin Pillar talks about contemplating retirement and Ryan Goins, already onto the next chapter of his base…

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Free Episode | Gary Lee Price, Chance Lundgren and John Ferguson | The Impact of Art 50:28

1M ago50:28

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Send us a text Gary Lee Price is a renowned sculptor whose work uplifts the human spirit. Over his four-decade career, he has created inspiring bronze sculptures emphasizing unity and the importance of helping others. His most significant project is the Statue of Responsibility, envisioned by Viktor Frankl as a symbol of personal responsibility and…

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New retiree Joey Votto, plus Blue Jays Bowden Francis, Will Wagner, and former Jay Santiago Espinal 56:33

2M ago56:33

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Guests: New retiree Joey Votto, Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis, Jays infielder Will Wagner, Cincinnati Reds infielder Santiago Espinal This week, we share highlights of the impromptu scrum that Joey Votto did at Rogers Centre just hours after announcing his retirement from baseball. Also, we sit down with reigning American League player of the we…

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Canadian rock legend and baseball lover Geddy Lee talks Blue Jays, all things baseball and more 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

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Guests: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Geddy Lee, lead singer and bassist of seminal Canadian rock band Rush This week in Deep Left Field, we are joined by honest-to-goodness Canadian rock royalty. Geddy Lee is here for an in-depth conversation about baseball and the Blue Jays, two of his great loves. We remember Jays history and discuss what went wro…

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Alek Manoah talks Bo, Vlad, Kikuchi and his rehab, plus new Jay Joey Loperfido 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Guests: Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah, outfielder Joey Loperfido On a special Monday bonus episode of Deep Left Field, and his insight into what’s been a miserable season for Bo Bichette. We also get to know one of the new guys acquired by the Jays at the trade deadline – Joey Loperfido, one of three players who came over from Houston in the Yusei …

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Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro met with the media this week – for the first time since spring training – and we break down what Shapiro had to say 44:23

2M ago44:23

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Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro met with the media this week – for the first time since spring training – and we break down what Shapiro had to say. He touched on the Jays’ lost season, the future of Ross Atkins, what the Jays need to do to get back to being contenders and more. We analyze what Shapiro said, what he meant, and what that me…

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Jays Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman, plus new Dodger Kevin Kiermaier 54:41

3M ago54:41

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Guests: Blue Jays starters Chris Bassitt and Kevin Gausman, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kevin Kiermaier We move into August with the Jays having dealt away nearly one-third of their big-league roster, including Kevin Kiermaier, who gave us his last 1-on-1 interview as a Blue Jay before being traded to L.A. You’ll hear his thoughts on a season go…

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Trade deadline bonus episode: Jays traded eight members of their major-league roster. How did they do? 46:14

2M ago46:14

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Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm In this special bonus episode of Deep Left Field, we recap the Blue Jays’ comings and goings at the trade deadline that just passed. The Jays traded eight members of their major-league roster and got back 13 minor-league prospects (plus one 32-year-old big-league reliever). How did they do? Did…

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The Re-UP Episode 1 1:08:38

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We're back one more time (we promise)*! This week we discuss the All-Star break, the current state of our favorite teams and there is a competition! *Promise not to disappear only to randomly return to the show after a long an unexplained hiatus is non binding and in no way an actual promise.By Nathan Hale

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Danny Jansen and Yusei Kikuchi, two Blue Jays likely to be traded 44:38

3M ago44:38

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Guests: Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi With the trade deadline looming, the Blue Jays are sellers for the first time in five years. Two of the most prominent free-agents-to-be, Danny Jansen and Yusei Kikuchi, who are very likely to be traded, join us to talk about what it’s like to be living with the uncertainty of w…

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Free Episode | Nathan Osmond and Sue Brenchley | Faith and the Power of Man's Search for Meaning 41:13

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Send us a text Nathan Osmond is an American singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker, known for his country music career. He is a member of the famous Osmond family, the son of Alan Osmond, and the nephew of Donny and Marie Osmond. Nathan has performed both as a solo artist and with his brothers as part of the Osmond 2nd Generation group. He ha…

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Travis Snider opens up about mental health, in pro and youth sports 1:13:45

3M ago1:13:45

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Guests: Former Blue Jays first-round pick and top prospect Travis Snider In a special episode of Deep Left Field, we focus on mental health. Travis Snider joins us to discuss his career and why he wound up being a journeyman big-league outfielder as opposed to the can’t miss superstar that he was projected to be. Snider talks openly and honestly ab…

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Queen of Pitch Dr. Forbes Riley: Secrets to Unstoppable Success & Living a Life You Love 40:56

3M ago40:56

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Join us for an inspiring and empowering episode with the legendary "Queen of Pitch," Dr. Forbes Riley! Dr. Forbes Riley, renowned entrepreneur, author, and infomercial icon. Overcoming Obstacles: Dr. Forbes Riley shares her journey of triumph over adversity, inspiring us to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Communication Mastery: Lear…

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Tom Henke and Marco Estrada discuss their Jay days and All Star experiences 52:01

3M ago52:01

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With the Blue Jays fighting against heavy odds trying to get back into a wild card race as they head toward the all-star break, we talk to a couple of former Jays about their all-star experiences back in the day. Tom Henke (1987) and Marco Estrada (2016) made the all-star team once each as Blue Jays and they get together to share their stories abou…

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Kevin Kiermaier and Mark Budzinski on the Jays' struggles, plus Yankee Marcus Stroman 56:49

3M ago56:49

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This week, on the 200th episode of Deep Left Field, we catch up with some of our favourites. Kevin Kiermaier talks about the mess the Jays continue to find themselves in, his poor season, the injury to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, the DFA of Tim Mayza and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s all-star nod. Mark Budzinski gives his thoughts on the tough road ahead and how…

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2024 season is halfway there and the Blue Jays are livin’ on a prayer 1:13:48

4M ago1:13:48

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Guests: Canadian stars of stage and screen Ryan Bondy (“Book of Mormon”), Sandy Jobin-Bevans (Second City, “Just Like Mom and Dad”), Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (“Kim’s Convenience,” “The Mandalorian,” “Avatar: The Last Airbender”) The Toronto Blue Jays are about to hit the halfway point of the season and, despite snapping a seven-game losing streak on Tues…

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The Jays are on a six game losing streak and time is running out 47:10

4M ago47:10

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The Blue Jays have been swept in back-to-back series. They’re playing their worst baseball with the most important week of the season beginning Monday – three games at Boston and then four at home against the first-place New York Yankees. With the team taking on water, literally and figuratively, it was time for an emergency bonus episode of Deep L…

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Talking with Jays Justin Turner, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz 39:19

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Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner and infielders Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Spencer Horwitz This week in “Deep Left Field,” we talk to the resurgent Justin Turner, who has shaken off a terrible month of May to get back to his normal self in June. We catch up with Isiah Kiner-Falefa for his thoughts about the team’s current predicament and having to ta…

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Free Episode | Congressman Burgess Owens and Landon Beeston | The American Way and Future Generations 22:17

4M ago22:17

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we are honored to host Congressman Owens, a former Raiders football player, who brings a wealth of wisdom on the American way and the importance of teaching the next generation about responsibility. Congressman Owens emphasizes that despite our differences in beliefs, we must work together as a team, muc…

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The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame induction banquet, with Russell Martin, Ashley Stephenson, Paul Godfrey, Rod Heisler and Buck Martinez 51:48

4M ago51:48

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Buck Martinez and Jeff Cheek remember Hall of Fame broadcaster Tom Cheek 1:09:23

4M ago1:09:23

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Guests: Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez, former Jays farmhand (and son of Tom Cheek) Jeff Cheek This week, we honour Tom Cheek, the forever voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, on what would have been his 85th birthday. We remember the Hall of Fame broadcaster with stories and memories from Buck Martinez, who Cheek pushed toward a post-playing caree…

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