Podcast appearances and mentions of Josh Thole

Special convo with New York Times bestselling author & journalist Tim Brown on the making of "The Tao of The Backup Catcher" co-authored by Erik Kratz! Brown discussed the hidden heroes of baseball and took us inside one of the notable stories involving R.A. Dickey's rocky relationship with personal catcher Josh Thole.We explore the life and struggles of those who stand in the shadows of the stars. Brown also tells Braun, Todd Frazier & Kratz about his unforgettable experiences covering the Yankees and Lakers dynasties.The Tao of The Backup Catcher is AVAILABLE NOW

Special convo with New York Times bestselling author & journalist Tim Brown on the making of "The Tao of The Backup Catcher" co-authored by Erik Kratz! Brown discussed the hidden heroes of baseball and took us inside one of the notable stories involving R.A. Dickey's rocky relationship with personal catcher Josh Thole. We explore the life and struggles of those who stand in the shadows of the stars. Brown also tells Braun, Todd Frazier & Kratz about his unforgettable experiences covering the Yankees and Lakers dynasties. The Tao of The Backup Catcher is AVAILABLE NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hosted another Working People live show, in collaboration with the Action Builder / Action Network team, on May 8 at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress in Montréal. In this panel discussion, Maximillian Alvarez speaks with Sarah Beth Ryther, employee-organizer with Trader Joe's United in Minneapolis, and Josh Thole, former Major League Baseball player and current Minor League Special Assistant for the MLB Players Association, about what union organizing from the ground up looks like, and about how we can scale up our local organizing efforts and build the infrastructure to sustain nationwide campaigns.For the episode transcript: https://therealnews.com/canadians-may-be-polite-but-canadas-working-class-fights-back-tooAdditional links/info: https://workingpeople.libsyn.com/live-show-organizing-on-a-mass-scale-w-josh-thole-sarah-beth-ryther Music / Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

We hosted another Working People live show, in collaboration with the Action Builder / Action Network team, on May 8 at the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress in Montréal. In this panel discussion, Max speaks with Sarah Beth Ryther, employee-organizer with Trader Joe's United in Minneapolis, and Josh Thole, former Major League Baseball player and current Minor League Special Assistant for the MLB Players Association, about what union organizing from the ground up looks like, and about how we can scale up our local organizing efforts and build the infrastructure to sustain nationwide campaigns.  Additional links/info below... Major League Baseball Players Association website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Trader Joe's United website, Twitter page, and Instagram Trader Joe's United Solidarity Fund Action Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Action Builder website Jeff Schuhrke & Sarah Beth Ryther, Jacobin, "Trader Joe's Workers Have Won Their First Unions in America" Working People, "Alex P." Evan Drellich, The Athletic, "‘Hit the Go Button': The Six Years that Made Baseball's Minor League Union" Tipping Pitches, "The Gang Forms a Union (feat. Trevor Hildenberger)" Working People, "2023 Canadian Labour Congress, Part 1 (w/ Emily Leedham, Guy Smith, Mary Newman, James Russwurm, & Liz Ha)" Working People, "2023 Canadian Labour Congress, Part 2 (w/ Nora Loreto, Meg Davis, Larry Rousseau, & Nicholas Marcus Thompson)" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

Host Bill Donohue welcomes former New York Mets catcher Josh Thole, followed by The San Diego Chicken, a sports mascot played by Ted Giannoulas.

We head back to Rogers Centre where new manager John Schneider has changed the batting order tonight vs the Royals and so we discuss that with Shi Davidi (2:00) and the rest of the fallout from the Montoyo firing. Then more reactions to the players comment including Bo Bichette's viral "I don't disagree." Later we hear from former Blue Jays catcher Josh Thole  (20:00) who explains exactly how a manager interacts with the team as well as knowing John Schneider from his early days with the Jays. Finally (35:00) we connect with Paul Grant who has been investigating the Hockey Canada sexual assault allegations for Sportsnet. There is a re-opening of the investigation and the woman who filed the lawsuit. He discusses where the names of players will be revealed and is Hockey Canada will ever recover the money pulled by the government as well as major sponsors. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Former Mets catcher Josh Thole joins Brad Heller to discuss Johan Santana's no-hitter.

Josh Thole who played his High School baseball at Mater Dei High School. in Bresee Illinois, where his #15 Jersey  was the first retired number of any sport at Mater Dei High School He..was drafted by the New York Mets in the 13th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. He would go on to play 8 years in the Majors 4 with the Mets and 4 with the Blue Jays,  10 years from the day that he caught Johan Santana's first no hitter in Mets franchise history, he joins Mark and Aj to talk about it.

Old pal Scott Richmond out of the bullpen for Josh Thole. Cool stories about his time with Team Canada, playing all over Latin America, road tripping in Italy, China and Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball can be a "self-esteem destroying sport" for kids because mistakes are a big part of th game, says Josh Thole, former catcher for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. But parents can help ensure the sport doesn't hurt their kids' self-esteem, he says.  First of all, they shouldn't focus on mistakes, but instead, should concentrate on helping kids move passt mistakes, he says. Visit https://YouthSportsPsychology.com Find youth sports articles, podcasts and videos: https://www.youthsportspsychology.com/youth_sports_psychology_blog/  

Baseball can be a "self-esteem destroying sport" because mistakes are a big part of the game, says Josh Thole, former catcher for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays. But parents can help ensure the sport doesn't hurt their kids' self-esteem, he says. First of all, they shouldn't focus on mistakes, but instead, should concentrate on helping sports kids move past mistakes.

Johan Santana and Josh Thole join Jay Horwitz to discuss the 10th Anniversary celebration that will take place at Citi Field on May 31 and their participation in Old Timers' Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh continues the look at "depth pieces" the Mets have assembled as he sits down with Matt Reynolds. Johan Santana and Josh Thole stop by to relive the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Mets' lone no-hitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball and BBQ #Episode 121 features former Major League Baseball catcher, Josh Thole and pitmaster, Matt Dallman from Live Coals Barbeque   Josh Thole is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays.  He has a special place in the heart of Mets fans as he was behind the dish for the first and, up to this point, only no-hitter in the 59-year franchise's history.  Josh has a great sense of humor and wonderful stories to share, one of which involves a garage full of people waiting for him to be selected in the MLB Draft.  Catching a knuckleball pitcher is one of the hardest things for a catcher, and Josh did it quite well as he became knuckleballer, R. A. Dickey's favorite receiver.  In 2012 Josh was part of the trade, along with Dickey and a few others that brought catcher, Travis d'Arnaud and Noah Syndergaard aka Thor from the Blue Jays to the Mets.  We finished recording and Josh brings up his love of barbeque, which, along with being a great guest, gives us yet another reason to have him back.                Matt Dallman is a Texas transplant by way of Kansas City, MO who has made an indelible mark on the region's fanatical barbecue community.  In 2015 this self-taught pitmaster opened the BBQ restaurant, 18th & Vine in Dallas, Texas.  Since then, he has sold his interest in the restaurant and in the Summer of 2018 he started the catering operation, Live Coals Barbeque.  Matt has many stories and cooking tips.  We could not pass up the opportunity to talk some baseball once we learned of his Kansas City Royals fandom.  Matt is another guest we would like to come back, but rather than wait for his next appearance, if you want to learn more, go to https://thelivecoals.com/     We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, http://www.baseballbbq.com for grill tools and clothing for barbecue and baseball fans, the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com  to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and https://bbqbuddha.com/ for rubs and award winning sauces.We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky.We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show:  (516) 855-8214Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https://baseballandbbq.weebly.comFacebook:  baseball and bbq

4:10 - Josh talks about his baseball journey from high school all the way through the big leagues. 9:30 - The guys get deep with Josh on what it was like being a "knuckleball catcher", and being part of the small fraternity of guys that have done it at the big league level. 27:25 - Chris talks about Josh's role as a glue guy on the 2015 Blue Jays and the importance of team chemistry. 49:57 - Post Show: Recap of a crazy weekend of football and Chris gets real about Sunday potentially being Tom Brady's last ever NFL game. Send us your topics! Email pickle@pelotero.com Or tag @PeloteroPickle on twitter

This episode is a recent recording from the Let's go Ricky Ro! Podcast. If you're looking for ways to communicate better with your baseball team? This episode is packed with some valuable stories and lessons shared from former mlb players Josh Thole, Beto Duran, and Ricky Ro. We hope you enjoy this baseball podcast. Also, make sure to check out the Let's go Ricky Ro! Podcast. Thanks for having John as a guest.

Johan Santana, Terry Collins, Josh Thole and Mike Baxter join Jay Horwitz to discuss the first no-hitter in Mets history.

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Leafs falling to the Habs in Game 5 4-3 in overtime before Gord Stellick joins to offer his takeaways from the game (34:55). Josh Thole explains how to call a game for a pitcher in their first career start (1:02:46). Next, Shi Davidi talks about what to expect from the […]

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Leafs' overtime loss to the Flames before Gord Stellick offers his thoughts on David Rittich's debut (32:12). Jeff Marek breaks down how Taylor Hall will fit in with the Bruins and whether he puts them over the top (1:00:03). Next, Josh Thole offers his opinion on whether MLB should implement […]

Old friend Josh Thole is back and is now part of the podcast!  New shows every Tuesday morning. Thole on playing in the bubble for the Yankees, how Dodgers organization works and facing Bartolo Colon.  

This week we catch up with former Blue Jay Josh Thole for a deep dive into everything from Italian baseball, to Toronto pizza, to dealing with the capricious nature of RA Dickey's signature knuckler. Also this week, Barry and Tom talk about the changing (some might say shrinking) landscape in Canadian sports media.

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Leafs’ win over the Senators before Gord Stellick joins to offer his takeaways from last night (31:43). Shi Davidi explains how playing in Dunedin to start the season will affect the Blue Jays (1:02:04). Next, Tim Leiper and Josh Thole join for a baseball roundtable ahead of the Spring Training […]

With the offseason moving at a snail's pace, Mark, Bryson and Jacob discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays might get screwed over if they don't sign someone soon. They also discuss the ramifications of James McCann signing with the New York Mets, minor league realignment, Josh Thole as Mike Wilner's replacement, and the Tampa Bay Rays moving to Montreal... again.Follow @section138pod on Instagram and Twitter.Music: "Dirty Hands," grandson.

Ziggy and Scotty discuss if an all-Canadian NHL division should be a permanent change. Josh Thole and Tim Leiper join for a baseball roundtable (49:57). Shi Davidi updates the latest from the MLB winter meetings (1:00:25). Mike Cammalleri tells some stories from his years in the NHL (1:28:48). Then Anthony Stewart and Justin Bourne hop […]

Ziggy and Scotty debate whether or not the NHL should adopt a rule allowing teams to choose one player to be exempt from the salary cap. Josh Thole joins for the 7 o’clock hour (49:16). Kurt Overhardt breaks down how an exemption rule would benefit the growth of the NHL (1:26:51). Then Adnan Virk talks […]

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Bills taking down the 49ers on Monday Night Football. Gord Stellick breaks down the agreement between the NHL and NHLPA (28:56). Josh Thole joins for the 7:00 hour (48:40). Jon Morosi has the latest on MLB’s winter meetings (1:01:12). Arash Madani and Jeff Blair reveal their selections for the 2020 […]

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the biggest trade ever made by a Toronto sports franchise. Josh Thole joins for the 7 o’clock hour (48:10). Ross Tucker recaps Week 13 in the NFL (1:27:51). Then Stephen Brunt talks about a Jays trade package for Francisco Lindor would look like (1:55:46) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast […]

Dan and Randip react to the Jake Virtanen extension and the resulting buyout window that will open. Also on the show: Jamey Eisenberg (00:25) on Week 7 in fantasy football, Josh Thole (1:25) on the World Series, and Irfaan Gaffar (1:55) on the Canucks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of […]

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Rays tying up the World Series ahead of Friday’s Game 3. Tim Leiper joins for the 7 o’clock hour (47:34). Josh Thole breaks down where Marcus Stroman might land in the off-season (1:01:12). Clark Judge talks about the how bad the NFC East is this season (1:32:37). Then David Amber […]

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Jays’ blowout win over the Yankees. Tim Leiper joins for the 7 AM (45:50). Dan Shulman and Josh Thole break down how teams avoid sign stealing (1:30:30). Then David Amber and Justin Bourne hop on for Hockey Central at 8:30 (1:55:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are […]

Ziggy and Scotty discuss the Dallas Stars moving on to the Stanley Cup Final. Josh Thole gives his opinion on if pitchers are being coddled in today’s game (45:55). Andrew Raycroft breaks down what happened to the Golden Knights offence in the playoffs (1:24:11). Kevin Bieksa talks about Stars coach Rick Bowness (1:40:00). Then Sherman […]

Ziggy and Scott discuss the Jays drafting Auston Martin fifth overall. Josh Thole breaks down if the Jays have a real shot to make a playoff push in a shortened season (1:03:20). Paul Jones looks back at the Raptors miracle championship run in 2019 (1:26:12). Then Anthony Stewart and Justin Bourne discuss if it is […]

Josh Thole makes his dramatic return to the podcast. Mark, Bryson and Jacob continue to pile on the Houston Astros after new data shows just how far their sign-stealing went. That, plus record predictions for the 2020 season and a projection of this year's rotation. Music: "Juan Belmonte," The Snuts.

This evening we'll talk about the retirement of Curtis Granderson, have the Marlins found their closer, the Phillies sign Francisco Liriano, the great Kevin Quackenbush, the Yankees thoughts at the Josh Thole meeting, Emilio Bonifacio is alive and well, former Twin Kennys Vargas, a Giant reunion with Pablo Sandoval, are Wade LeBlanc and Robbie Erlin really the same person, the definition of a strop, the end for Peter Bourjos, and some possible useful free agents still out there.

Josh Thole joins Outta The Park to chat about potty mouthed former MLB players. Marital relations and how Josh deals with emotional currency in the bank is discussed. Josh plays for the tie in life and we love the explanation . What was is like catching for RA Dickey. The guys talk about that and Nickelback is discussed in a very unique way. Josh talks about personality trends with the younger baseball players and if the regular season means anything outside of playing well enough to get into the post season. The First Pitch touches on a myriad of topics. The tweet of MLB Umpire Rob Drake is chatted about. Is his tweet a threat? What does MLB need to do make this right? The guys then go on to discuss everything that is wrong with the Houston Astros organization. From the handling of their former assistant GM’s comments, to trading for Roberto Osuna and the organization’s handling of their PR mess the Astros are in a free fall. Ask Barry Davis continues the discussion regarding the Astros. Will there be an exodus of Houston’s team in the off season? The greatest voice in rock music for the last 40 years in discussed.

Former Blue Jays catcher Josh Thole shares his memories of Kevin Pillar as a teammate. Former Jay, now Baltimore Oriole Dwight Smith Jr. talks about his new opportunity after being traded. Kevin Pillar's brother Michael gives the family's perspective of the trade Toronto Sun Leafs writer Terry Koshan on what Tavares means to the team

Ricky Ro and Beto visit with professional catcher, Josh Thole, and talk about catching the first ever no-hitter in Mets history, always being prepared for a knuckleball, playing in Caracas, Venezuela, and knowing the difference, when it comes to Spanish! Let’s Go! Insta: @rickyro24 Insta: @betovision Music: @casadecalacas @bigphil13 @carlosangelmusic

Mic Drop! Ehhh. Maybe not. Barry and Matt are joined by Ben Wagner and Josh Thole, the new radio broadcast team for the Toronto Blue Jays. Ben talks growing up in a small town, farming with the radio on and making his way into broadcasting. It’s a come from behind, underdog story that is truly inspiring. Turn on the radio, you’re literally hearing someone living their dream and we couldn’t be happier for Ben. Josh Thole, former Blue Jay and catcher of the uncatchable pitch, rejoins Outta The Park to talk about getting an unexpected phone call that led him into the broadcast booth. Josh talks nerves, getting comfortable and where he is headed. A terrible spring training might have been just the thing he needed. Jays Fans Around The Globe goes Cambodian. YEAH! The First pitch talks defying profiles and schmucks. Ask Barry Davis discusses Aaron Loup, DH’ing an unexpected player and salaries in baseball. The results of the Fair or Foul Poll prove that humanity might be saveable. The mics are on! For all of us. Lock it in, its Outta The Park.

Mike Wilner and Josh Thole have the Blue Jays Pre-Game show which turns into the Rain Delay show which turns into the Rained Out show! They take your calls during the downpour in Cleveland, and Chris Leroux joins to close it out.

www.JaysFromtheCouch.com @JaysFromCouch presents Episode 88 of the Jays Nest Podcast: great discussion about the Toronto Blue Jays' playoff push, the trade for Dioner Navarro and its fallout as well as how things look heading into September. The victim of all of the roster shuffling is Josh Thole and we chat about what all of this means for him, as well as his battery mate, R.A. Dickey. Our Hot Takes are followed by some great reader questions, too!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jays-from-the-couch-radio/support

Dr Mike Sonne rejoins the podcast to discuss his latest study. The talk (and piece) focuses on different stresses on pitchers that suggest a move to the bullpen for Aaron Sanchez may not make sense. Greg and Josh also discuss the trades for Melvin Upton Jr. and Joaquin Benoit, some quirks from the 12 inning game, J.A. Happ's return to his Pittsburgh ways, Aaron Sanchez' dominance, and the struggles of Josh Thole. Finally, the guys give Do Overs to some of their favourite targets, Pat Tabler and MLB. 

MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Blue Jays reporter Gregor Chisholm spotlight Darwin Barney's defensive prowess and why Josh Thole will have an impact on and off the field for Toronto.