Matt and Steve are back together again to talk about an up-and-down couple of weeks for the Blue Jays. Topics of discussion include Daulton Varsho's pair of amazing catches in Seattle, Jose Cuas' dubious record-setting outing, the rash of injuries affecting the roster, and Vlad starting at 1B for the All-Star game, and comments about his durability. Plus - is Springer springing back? And, are you interested in Roto-Rooter Toilet Row in Lake County?
Music: Soul Kitchen - The Doors
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Today Matt skips the depressing Blue Jays talk and interviews a couple of authors. First, he talks to David Bockino, author of Game On: How Sports Media Grew Up, Sold Out, and Got Personal with Billions of Fans about the evolution of sports broadcasting over the last 100 years.
Later in the show, Matt chats with Keith O’Brien about his book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. They delve into the Greek tragedy that is Pete’s life and how are currently reliving his mistakes in the wake of all the recent gambling scandals.
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Matt rejoins the podcast to talk with Steve about the last two weeks of Blue Jays baseball, which saw Erik Swanson optioned, Cavan Biggio designated for assignment, Vlad play at 3B, Spencer Horwitz called up from AAA, and Lisa Loeb sending a heartfelt thank you to Yusei Kikuchi. Plus, the Jays played some games? Matt & Steve talk about Manoah's season-ending surgery, Gausman's first complete game shutout, and discuss the possibility of the Jays' competitive window closing and possible apathy sinking in.
Plus in personal outcomes, slime, lunchables, back pain and hotmail.
Make sure to listen to Matt's bonus interview with Andy McCullough as he talks about his book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness.
Music: KT Tunstall - False Alarm (Eye to the Telescope, 2004)
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Matt interviews Andy McCullough about his new book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness. They talk about Kershaw’s legacy, criticism of his performance in the playoffs his belief in himself and how his family life has influenced his life on and off the field.
https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/andy-mccullough/the-last-of-his-kind/9780306832598/
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Steve hosts the show solo today to talk about the last two weeks of Blue Jays baseball. It's been pretty rocky despite the Jays offence showing signs of life. Steve talks about Schneider's repetitive remarks, hopes for a resurgence from Justin Turner, and praises Bo Bichette. Plus some news of a possible City Connect hat leak.
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Matt and Steve celebrate Mother's Day by talking about the Blue Jays! Wait, that doesn't sound right...
Is it still early in the season? Matt & Steve talk about bullpen depth, the team meeting in Washington, the early-season crossroads, Swanson's troubles, pitcher trades and signings, and looking ahead at the next 2 weeks. Plus an update on the Ottawa Titans who started their season with a loss on Friday, and Matt has some Radiohead-themed personal outcomes.
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Matt and Steve are back to cover off another two weeks of Blue Jays baseball. Everything started out great, until they got to Kansas City. The brothers discuss the poor offense, the return of Danny Jansen, injury and trade updates including an update on Alek Manoah, and the "Green Glove" award. Around the league, the Rockies are under FAA investigation because of a video posted (and later deleted) showing a coach unaccompanied in the cockpit; New York Mets' City Connect jerseys; the return of the Player's Weekend; and who invented the high five?
Plus: Matt strikes out with packing tape.
Last week's interview: Eric Vickrey: Season of Shattered Dreams
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Matt interviews author Eric Vickrey about his new book Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything. They talk about the bus crash and how that small band of (baseball) brothers touched the lives of some of the greatest players in MLB history.
Season of Shattered Dreams: Postwar Baseball, the Spokane Indians, and a Tragic Bus Crash That Changed Everything - 9781538190722
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Matt and Steve return to talk about the Blue Jays final road games as well as the start of their home stand at the newly-renovated Rogers Centre. It was a bit of a rough go over the last fortnight, coming into Sunday's action below .500. Luckily, the AL East is mostly in the same boat behind the Yankees.
Both Matt & Steve aren't happy with the offence, with Steve focusing especially on George Springer; Matt talks about how un-Gausman-like Gausman has been so far this season; and some rehab updates about Jansen, Romano, and Swanson, as well as some notes on Alek Manoah's progress back to the majors.
A quick update on the Shohei Ohtani gambling controversy, Oakland moving to Sacramento for three years, and a discussion on an increase in pitchers suffering from season-ending arm injuries. Plus: did Taylor Swift's camp have input into the Rogers Centre Reno's?
In personal outcomes, Matt talks about his moving woes and Steve is paralyzed by the paradox of choice.
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Matt and Steve reconvene to talk about the opening weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays (and MLB in general). They talk about the Jays decisive first win of the season (and 5th straight opening day win), Vlad's new spot in the lineup, the Cabrera shoving incident, and other Jays-related stuff. Plus a quick note on Shohei Ohtani's recent statement, Brandon Belt's lack of offers, and some crazy new ballpark food offerings from Seattle and Chicago. Plus: Is "WiFi PTSD" a real thing?
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