Podcasts about Tom Cheek

October 23, 1993 The sixth game in the Toronto Blue Jays -- Philadelphia Phillies World Series was a rematch between Game 2 starters Terry Mulholland and Dave Stewart. Toronto scored in the bottom of the first on a Paul Molitor triple, Joe Carter sacrifice fly, and Roberto Alomar RBI single. Paul Molitor added a solo home run in the fifth inning while the Toronto fans were chanting "MVP" for Paul, bringing the score to 5--1 for Toronto. Ultimately, Molitor became the first player in World Series history to have at least two home runs, two doubles, and two triples.In the seventh inning, Philadelphia fought back with five runs to take a 6--5 lead. The big hit of the inning was a Lenny Dykstra three-run homer. The inning brought an end to Stewart's night, leaving the game with six innings pitched and four runs given up. Philadelphia closer, Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth with his team clinging to a 6--5 lead. After beginning the inning by walking Rickey Henderson, Williams tried to counter Henderson's speed by using a slide-step pitching delivery. This was the first time in his career he used the slide step and his pitch speed may have been decreased as a result. The walk to Henderson was followed by a Devon White fly out and Paul Molitor would single, moving Henderson to second. Joe Carter came up next and with the count 2--2, he hit a three-run home run to win the game and the World Series crown. That pitch allowed Blue Jays radio announcer Tom Cheek the opportunity to utter his famous quote "Touch 'em all, Joe" when Joe Carter ended the series. Carter joined Bill Mazeroski as one of the only two players to win a World Series with a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the deciding game.

October 23, 1993 The sixth game in the Toronto Blue Jays -- Philadelphia Phillies World Series was a rematch between Game 2 starters Terry Mulholland and Dave Stewart. Toronto scored in the bottom of the first on a Paul Molitor triple, Joe Carter sacrifice fly, and Roberto Alomar RBI single. Paul Molitor added a solo home run in the fifth inning while the Toronto fans were chanting "MVP" for Paul, bringing the score to 5--1 for Toronto. Ultimately, Molitor became the first player in World Series history to have at least two home runs, two doubles, and two triples.In the seventh inning, Philadelphia fought back with five runs to take a 6--5 lead. The big hit of the inning was a Lenny Dykstra three-run homer. The inning brought an end to Stewart's night, leaving the game with six innings pitched and four runs given up. Philadelphia closer, Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth with his team clinging to a 6--5 lead. After beginning the inning by walking Rickey Henderson, Williams tried to counter Henderson's speed by using a slide-step pitching delivery. This was the first time in his career he used the slide step and his pitch speed may have been decreased as a result. The walk to Henderson was followed by a Devon White fly out and Paul Molitor would single, moving Henderson to second. Joe Carter came up next and with the count 2--2, he hit a three-run home run to win the game and the World Series crown. That pitch allowed Blue Jays radio announcer Tom Cheek the opportunity to utter his famous quote "Touch 'em all, Joe" when Joe Carter ended the series. Carter joined Bill Mazeroski as one of the only two players to win a World Series with a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the deciding game.

October 23, 1993 The sixth game in the Toronto Blue Jays -- Philadelphia Phillies World Series was a rematch between Game 2 starters Terry Mulholland and Dave Stewart. Toronto scored in the bottom of the first on a Paul Molitor triple, Joe Carter sacrifice fly, and Roberto Alomar RBI single. Paul Molitor added a solo home run in the fifth inning while the Toronto fans were chanting "MVP" for Paul, bringing the score to 5--1 for Toronto. Ultimately, Molitor became the first player in World Series history to have at least two home runs, two doubles, and two triples.In the seventh inning, Philadelphia fought back with five runs to take a 6--5 lead. The big hit of the inning was a Lenny Dykstra three-run homer. The inning brought an end to Stewart's night, leaving the game with six innings pitched and four runs given up. Philadelphia closer, Mitch "Wild Thing" Williams came on to pitch the bottom of the ninth with his team clinging to a 6--5 lead. After beginning the inning by walking Rickey Henderson, Williams tried to counter Henderson's speed by using a slide-step pitching delivery. This was the first time in his career he used the slide step and his pitch speed may have been decreased as a result. The walk to Henderson was followed by a Devon White fly out and Paul Molitor would single, moving Henderson to second. Joe Carter came up next and with the count 2--2, he hit a three-run home run to win the game and the World Series crown. That pitch allowed Blue Jays radio announcer Tom Cheek the opportunity to utter his famous quote "Touch 'em all, Joe" when Joe Carter ended the series. Carter joined Bill Mazeroski as one of the only two players to win a World Series with a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the deciding game.

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 career behind the mic, and Tom's youngest son, Jeff. We also look at the Cavan Biggio trade and preview Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.

It's double trouble this week! Poof...just like a Criss Angel routine, we've magically got double the lads, double the laughs, double the fun...and double the vinyl! Yep, that's right, during this episode, we talk about double albums with our special guests Bryan Cook and Tom Cheek from Is/Ought Gap. More than just an album spread across two slabs of wax, symbolically the double album is an opportunity for artists to use the recording medium as a grand, bold artistic statement, a blank canvas for experimentation, stretching out, and crafting a long form musical narrative. When executed well, double albums can be beautiful, messy, ambitious, kaleidoscopic masterpieces. Is/Ought Gap was formed in Athens, Georgia by Bryan Cook (Time Toy, Club Gaga, Hindu Love Gods) and Tom Cheek (Kilkenny Cats) in the early '80s while attending the University of Georgia. Athens, as you well know, was already the musical hotbed of the south, with The B-52's, R.E.M., Pylon, Oh-OK, and other legends, and while those bands certainly informed the sound of Is/Ought Gap, they were also a bit looser and noisier. Despite being live favorites and recording a never officially released album in 1984, Lucky 7, Is/Ought Gap's original run was relatively short and the band members went on to other endeavors. It's now time to reclaim their rightful place in Athens music history with the release of the compilation album SUA, out on April 5th from HHBTM Records. SUA collects tracks from Lucky 7 along with songs that were demoed back in the day but recorded until 2014 and some vintage live tracks. The stage is set for a grand return, a celebration of sonic resurrection, as Is/Ought Gap weaves their enigmatic melodies once more into the tapestry of Athens, live and in person! Special thanks to Mike Turner from HHBTM for orchestrating our visit! Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's double trouble this week! Poof...just like a Criss Angel routine, we've magically got double the lads, double the laughs, double the fun...and double the vinyl! Yep, that's right, during this episode, we talk about double albums with our special guests Bryan Cook and Tom Cheek from Is/Ought Gap. More than just an album spread across two slabs of wax, symbolically the double album is an opportunity for artists to use the recording medium as a grand, bold artistic statement, a blank canvas for experimentation, stretching out, and crafting a long form musical narrative. When executed well, double albums can be beautiful, messy, ambitious, kaleidoscopic masterpieces. Is/Ought Gap was formed in Athens, Georgia by Bryan Cook (Time Toy, Club Gaga, Hindu Love Gods) and Tom Cheek (Kilkenny Cats) in the early '80s while attending the University of Georgia. Athens, as you well know, was already the musical hotbed of the south, with The B-52's, R.E.M., Pylon, Oh-OK, and other legends, and while those bands certainly informed the sound of Is/Ought Gap, they were also a bit looser and noisier. Despite being live favorites and recording a never officially released album in 1984, Lucky 7, Is/Ought Gap's original run was relatively short and the band members went on to other endeavors. It's now time to reclaim their rightful place in Athens music history with the release of the compilation album SUA, out on April 5th from HHBTM Records. SUA collects tracks from Lucky 7 along with songs that were demoed back in the day but recorded until 2014 and some vintage live tracks. The stage is set for a grand return, a celebration of sonic resurrection, as Is/Ought Gap weaves their enigmatic melodies once more into the tapestry of Athens, live and in person! Special thanks to Mike Turner from HHBTM for orchestrating our visit! Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023 Hall of Fame: Contemporary Era Managers, Executives, and Umpires As Baseball Winter Meetings get underway, the Contemporary Era committee for the Baseball Hall of Fame will have eight candidates to consider. On this year's ballot are a selection of managers, umpires, and executives, who are listed below. On today's episode, we discuss the candidates, their cases, and some of top moments from their careers. Jim Leyland - Manager of Pirates, Marlins, Rockies, and Tigers. 1997 World Series, 2x AL pennant ('06, '12) 3x Manager of the Year. 8x playoffs Marlins walk-off 1997 World Series - called by Bob Costas on NBC Leyland yells at Barry Bonds Bill White - 8x All-Star, 7x GG 1B for Cardinals and Phillies, legendary broadcaster with Yankees and nationally with CBS, AL President 1989-1994 Kirk Gibson's one-legged walk off called by Jack Buck and White on CBS Radio Cito Gaston - Toronto Blue Jays Manager 1992, 1993 World Series 4x playoffs. First black manager to win World Series Joe Carter's Walk-off in ‘93 - called by Tom Cheek on CJCL Lou Pinella - 1969 ROY, All-Star, 2x WS as player. Manager of Yankees, Reds, Mariners, Devil Rays, and Cubs. 1990 World Series. 3x Manager of the Year. 8x playoffs Oliver walks of Game 2 of 1990 WS - called by Jack Buck and Tim McCarver on CBS Reds sweep A's - called by Marty Brennaman on WLW Davey Johnson - 4x All-Star, 3x GG, 2x WS as player. Manager of Mets, Reds, Orioles, Dodgers, and Nationals. 1986 World Series, 2x Manager of the Year. 6x playoffs Mets survive on Buckner's error - called by Vin Scully and Joe Garagiola on NBC Also on the ballot are umpires Joe West and Ed Montague, as well as former Orioles, A's, and Indians (now known as Guardians) general manager/president Hank Peters. The committee will meet this weekend and vote. Take a listen to our thoughts on these candidates, who we'd vote for, and who we expect to be enshrined World Series Broadcast History As always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, boxscores, background information, and much, much more. Catch you next time, P.C.O.

Great Canadian Sports Show Ep 147 Danny Gallagher's Expos Chronicles On this week's episode of Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show, we are joined by Danny Gallagher, a renowned sports writer with a five-decade career, including stints as a beat writer for the Montreal Expos and the Toronto Blue Jays. Danny shares his journey into sports reporting and his deep connection to the Expos, which has led him to write his 9th book about the team. He discusses the significance of various players and moments in Expos history, such as Dave Van Horn's early days, the emotional Canadian Anthem moment, Tom Cheek's involvement, and memorable calls like the Martinez Perfect game. The interview delves into reclamation projects, key personalities like Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, and Dan Duquette, as well as heartwarming stories involving lesser-known Expos players. The conversation touches on the Expos' highs and lows, including the painful "Blue Monday" loss in their only playoff appearance and the impact of Jeffrey Loria on the team's departure. Danny also provides insights into the potential return of a team to Montreal and shares his thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays' status. The interview wraps up with Danny discussing his latest book, "Around The Horn - Cash, Boots, Duq, Gully & The Expos," and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share his experiences. #greatcanadiansportsshow #dannygallagher #montrealexpos #montreal #expos #MLB #majors #majorleague #Baseball #canadian #canada #history #horn #tilley #chronicles #interview #sportshistory

Guests: Blue Jays World Series Champion architect Pat Gillick, Jays' 1980s centrefielder Lloyd Moseby, Twins' infielder Edouard Julien This week in Deep Left Field, we celebrate both Tom Cheek's birthday and Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Week by talking to Blue Jays' legends and Hall of Famers Pat Gillick and Lloyd Moseby, and we get a glimpse of the future of Canadian baseball with Canada's 2023 WBC star Edouard Julien.

On today's program:Jeff Cheek , former Toronto Blue Jays Minor Leaguer and son of the Hall of Famer Tom Cheek joins us as we dedicate the whole episode talking about the life and career of his father.From the early days in Pensacola, to almost getting a job with the Atlanta Hawks. We discuss Tom's time working with the Montreal Expos to meeting up with Len Bramson. We touch on working with Early Wynn  to the arrival of Jerry Howarth. How hard was it for Tom  to work the 1985 World Series and 1987 playoffs , Jeff tells us.  We touch on the 1989 earthquake. To the generosity of Jerry Howarth and getting his World Series call in 1992. Was he worried about Joe touching all the bases in the 1993 World Series?We dive into Jeff's life and career as well. Jeff was a broadcaster for a time like his father. He tells us all about that.We discuss Tom's final daysWe finish up in St.Marys and in CooperstownThis is an episode that any Toronto Blue Jays fan will not want to missFollow Jeff on Twitter @cheekja28

Dave and Brent recap the great 36 year career of the Legendary Blue Jays Radio Voice Jerry Howarth. Jerry was on the Cardy Show April 13 2019 and we replay that episode with our interjections about things you may not know about Jerry. Jerry is still a friend to the show to this day and we are so happy that he is enjoying his retirement. Grab a copy of Jerry's Book.You can listen to The Cardy Show anywhere you get your podcasts,Next week: We discuss Jerry's longtime partner. The Icon, Tom Cheek. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Guests: Blue Jays Broadcaster Dan Shulman, pitcher Ross Stripling, scout Francisco Plasencia and outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner remembers Tom Cheek with Dan Shulman; talks about catching the red-hot Yankees with starter Ross Stripling in his regular segment; introduces us to Francisco Plasencia, the scout who signed Gabriel Moreno; and plays 10 Questions with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. 

Tony Ambrogio, was born in London, Ontario and always wanted to do NFL and NHL play-by-play. I used to joke I knew I wanted to be involved in sports broadcasting when I was a day old! After attending Fanshawe College and graduating from the Broadcast Journalism Program, I got my first real media job at CFOS-AM radio in Owen Sound, Ontario in 1987. I did a bit of everything- from newscasting to sportscasting to reporting. I covered City Hall, Board of Education, various court proceedings and elections (municipal, provincial to federal). I did colour commentary on OHL games. I also hosted a nightly sports talk show called "Sportsticker." I was so lucky having the chance to talk to so many of my idols- from Gordie Howe, Jean Beliveau, Dave Keon, Danny Gallivan to Tom Cheek. From there I went to work at Queen's Park for a brief period of time before being hired by the Score Television Network. I was able to cover the NHL playoffs, Memorial Cups, Grey Cups, Golf and Tennis tournaments, and Blue Jays baseball while I was at the Score. In 2009, I joined Sportsnet as a freelance reporter. Again, I have been fortunate to cover the World Series, NHL playoffs, and the Blue Jays. ​I currently work at TSN, TSN1050 Radio and TSN.CA and I teach at the College of Sports Media and Centennial College in Toronto. And I also am involved in descriptive video work for Accessible Media. I have also done live descriptive video for the visually impaired during the 2018 Winter Olympics for NBC. If you are looking for a freelance reporter/host for radio, print, web or TV I have plenty of experience and a wide range of ability. Tony, can be reached via email: tonyambrogio2000@yahoo.com #tonyambrogio #tsn #livewithcdp #podcast #guest #media #journalist #television #radio #broadcasting #youtubechannel #facebooklive #twitter #audio #linkedin #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #spotify #anchorfm #breaker #pocketcasts #radiopublic #ohl #mississaugasteelheads #publicaddressannouncer

On this podcast, Toronto Mike and I discuss the Maple Leafs OT loss to Tampa in Game 6. How the referees made it worse by calling a high-stick that didn't happen. And how the fans should react at the SBA come Saturday's Game 7. We also got into the other Stanley Cup playoff series, as well as the NBA playoffs, the Yankees crushing the WhiteSox and the BlueJays big series coming up with Tampa. At 30:00, Scott Carson, the third man in the booth during BlueJays telecasts joined us. Scott had some great stories to tell about Tom Cheek, Dan Shulman and others. He also explains his role as stats guru, and how he ended up getting such a plum job. Also, recollections of his time at TSN, working with such luminaries as Lisa Bowes.

Jeff and Elliotte are back after a week away! They start off the conversation by going over Elliotte's trip to the ball game last night and his time in the booth with Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth (06:39). They then get down to business discussing the latest Robin Lehner injury news, what it means for the Golden Knights tonight against Dallas, and what missing the playoffs could mean for the off season in the Sin City (08:30). They then switch gears to the Edmonton Oilers and the underrated coaching performance of Jay Woodcroft, before previewing the Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight against the Detroit Red Wings and what Nick Robertson being in the lineup could mean (26:47). 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.

From my earliest days covering sports to the season that just wasn't to be, I've followed the Toronto BlueJays as closely as anyone since 1977. In this compilation, I talk about working with the Jays radio voice Tom Cheek and growing up with those early Jays teams. As well, interviews with George Bell, about the Bruce Kison karate-kick episode, and Willie Upshaw on that 1985 team that won the A.L. East. And then there were the ups and downs of 2021, and the persistent injury problems that plagued George Springer and drove me crazy, and finally the bitter disappointment of finishing in 4th place in the division, when a few weeks earlier it looked like the Jays would win a wild card spot. I hope you enjoy this compilation. A must if you followed the Jays in the 1980s, especially.

You gotta have faith-uh, faith-uh, faith in O3L, because we're heading straight back to 1987 this week!  So grab your crimping iron and acid washed jeans, and join us as we count down some of the finest classic alternative albums of the year. We have two "Third Lads" this episode (which makes four total, but you know we're not good at math n' stuff) - singer Tom Cheek and drummer Allen Wagner from Athens, GA's Kilkenny Cats!  In 1987, the band appeared in the definitive documentary Athens, GA - Inside/Out, in between their 1986 debut album Hands Down and 1988's Hammer EP.  The band's sound was dark and brooding, yet rocking and danceable, with critics scrambling to classify their music as "moody Southern goth," "hard driving college rock," and "pop-ish hypnotic indie dance rock" with "haunting melodies and blazing guitar."  In 1985, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills cited them as the number one band in Athens.  10,000 Maniacs and Pixies opened gigs for them.  This was a band that could have, and should have, been as huge as their reputations. Fortunately, their "Cat-alogue" (get it??) is back, remastered and available on streaming platforms, with vinyl and CD editions forthcoming.  Plus, we preview a couple of rare Kilkenny Cats' rarities!   For more information on Kilkenny Cats:  (3) Kilkenny Cats | Facebook      

This week in Deep Left Field, we gather a star-studded roundtable. Paul Beeston, Bob Elliott and Dave Perkins join to share stories and memories of Hall of Fame broadcaster Tom Cheek, who called Blue Jays games for the first 28 years in franchise history, on the occasion of what would have been his 82nd birthday

Jerry Howarth, is an American Canadian former sports commentator, best known as the radio play-by-play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1981 through the 2017 season. Howarth, had shared the play-by-play duties with his late longtime broadcast partner Tom Cheek from 1982 until 2005, then served as the play-by-play announcer until announcing his retirement before the start of spring training 2018 due to ongoing health concerns. In 1981, Howarth split his time between his radio duties in Salt Lake and his new career in Toronto where he worked part of the 1981 Blue Jays season as a commentator. In 1982, he joined Tom Cheek as full-time play-by-play partner. For the next 23 years, "Tom and Jerry" would be the radio voices of the Blue Jays. Their partnership covered the rise of the Blue Jays through the 1980s, culminating with back to back World Series Championships in 1992 and 1993.

Guests: Blue Jays left-hander Travis Bergen, Red Sox pitching coach (and former Blue Jay Dave Bush), Rays radio voice Andy Freed. This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Travis Bergen about his journey to and from the Blue Jays and his sensational start to the season, check in with Dave Bush about being back in Dunedin for big-league games and have a great (former) broadcaster-to-broadcaster chat with Andy Freed, who was there for Tom Cheek's last call.

Joe Carter (born March 7, 1960) was as an outfielder and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and San Francisco Giants. Carter is best known for hitting a walk-off home run to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays, their second consecutive championship. Carter is one of only two players to end a World Series with a home run, the other being Bill Mazeroski. In Game 6, with the Blue Jays leading three games to two, Carter came to bat with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Blue Jays trailing 6–5 and Rickey Henderson and Paul Molitor on base. On a 2–2 count, Carter hit a three-run walk-off home run off Phillies pitcher Mitch Williams (against whom he had previously been 0–4 in his career) to win the World Series, only the second time a Series has ended with a home run (the other being in 1960, when Bill Mazeroski did it for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Yankees), and the only time the home run has been hit by a player whose team was trailing in the bottom of the 9th inning in a potential championship clinching game. Upon hitting the home run, Carter jumped up and down many times, most notably while rounding first base, where his helmet came off. Tom Cheek, the Blue Jays' radio broadcaster, called the play: "Touch 'em all, Joe! You'll never hit a bigger home run in your life!"(wikipedia)This is our fourth and final season of Radio Baseball Cards. Radio Baseball Cards was originally produced in 1987 and brought back as a podcast in 2017. All 162 episodes were broadcast as a nationally syndicated radio show, and was accepted by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Library due to our dedicated stories honoring Jackie Robinson. Our host is the late Hall of Fame Pitcher and announcer, Don Drysdale. Please follow us wherever you find your favorite podcasts, listen to past episodes, and get updated each Thursday during the 2021 MLB Season. Radio Baseball Cards is a production of SmarterPodcasts.com, a service of Greene Creative, based in Northern California.

In Episode No. 2, Marc rewinds to the 1993 World Series, which gave the Toronto Blue Jays a franchise-defining moment, aided by the voice of Tom Cheek.

For 36 seasons he was the voice of the Blue Jays, along with his broadcast partner Tom Cheek and then several others until he elected to retire to lighten his load and focus more on his health. Jerry Howarth came to Toronto via Salt Lake City and Tacoma WA, a long way from California. Yet, Toronto for Jerry is home and we caught up with him today prior to his regular bridge game. Jerry sounds identical today to the old tapes you may find of him doing college football from the 1970's . More importantly, you can tell from spending just a few minutes with Jerry that he remains true to himself without wavering one bit.Jerry is personable, friendly and a pleasure to speak with. He remembers every detail as if it was yesterday always applying the lens of good family person first and then baseball second.Jerry shares his stories, thoughts and feelings about Toronto, playing in Canada vs. the United States, how he almost derailed a trade and his thoughts on how Alex Anthopolous exit was booted like a random infield grounder through Manny Lee's legs. No matter your age, you will remember fondly the voice that started every game with "Hello friends" and likely had a "There, she, goes" in it as a Blue Jay player went deep.With dire news around us, including today's grandstanding, chest thumping, bargaining by MLB Jerry will hopefully bring you back to a better time when games where, you know being played.

Mike chats with Scott Ferguson about his years at 1430 and 590 covering Blue Jays baseball, working the radio broadcasts with Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth, his move to The Team 1050, TSN Radio, and his current health challenge.

Welcome back to an all new episode of TallCanSports on the Tall Can Audio Podcast Network. Make sure you're subscribed to the show by searching for Tall Can Audio on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Music, iHeartRadio, TuneIn or wherever you get your on demand audio. On today's show Matt and Rob kick around the anniversary of Joe Carter's "touch'em all" moment, the early returns on the Ottawa Senators, whether or not the Edmonton Oilers are for real, how the Ottawa REDBLACKS have fallen so short of TCA's expectations, what a veteran goalie like Craig Anderson might fetch on the trade market, who might be looking for a guy like that and whether or not the "sky is falling" mentality around the Leafs is justified and how it might impact Mike Babcock's job security. All that and tons more on an all new episode of TCS. If you dig what we do and want to hear some more just for our most hardcore listeners - make sure you get signed up for our Patreon feed at www.patreon.com/tallcanaudio Visit us at www.tallcanaudio.com Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @TallCanAudio

3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter is hosted live and in-person at the guest's preferred location by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. Each chapter of 3 Books uncovers and discusses the three most formative books from one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Judy Blume, David Sedaris, Chris Anderson of TED, and the world's greatest Uber driver. Each of the 333 chapters is dropped on the exact minute of every new moon and full moon until September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show as well as the world's only podcast by and for book lovers, writers, makers, sellers... and librarians. For more info check out: www.3books.co For 36 years, Jerry Howarth was the radio broadcaster for the two-time World Series-winning baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Howarth had shared the play-by-play duties with his late longtime broadcast partner Tom Cheek from 1982 until 2005, and then served as the play-by-play announcer until announcing his retirement before the start of spring training 2018. Jerry graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Santa Clara in 1968, then served two years as an officer in the U.S. Army, and then finally began his decades-long career as a sportscaster.  Chapter Description: My friend Drew Dudley once told me that, other than his parents, he hadn’t heard anyone speak to him more in his life than Jerry Howarth … The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays. I can relate. Growing up I would listen to Jerry Howarth call the Blue Jays games on the radio on long summer drives, with my friends at the park, or just on my clock radio with the “Sleep” timer on as I fell asleep. I was thrilled to visit the Skydome in downtown Toronto to sit down with Jerry Howarth for Chapter 30 of 3 Books. We get comfy watching batting practice together with some reggae and dance music in the background. Why do I love Jerry? Because for thirty-six years he was a local leader and community-builder who created trust with millions of baseball fans… In addition to discussing his book Hello Friends, Jerry and I talk about: How do we build a community? How do we develop authentic connections? How can we learn the art of being objective? And how do we learn to coach leaders from the ground up? So come join me and Jerry in the front seats of the Skydome just before the game begins. Welcome to Chapter 30 of 3 Books. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How can you become a “glass overflowing” kind of person?  How can we lose with integrity and grace? What’s most important when it comes to public speaking and emceeing? How can we develop more empathy? How can death unite and connect us with others? Why shouldn’t you wear your religion on your sleeve? Why should you keep background noise in recordings and tapings? How do you take a stand with integrity? What can major league coaches learn from coaching children? What’s the only thing capable of hiding talent? Leave us a voicemail! Your message may be included in a future episode: 1-833-READ-A-LOT. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/30 Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list 

Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth were like extended family for Toronto Blue Jays fans, all you have to do is mention their first names, and people in Canada know exactly who you are referring too. From 1982-2004, the duo broadcasted the sights and sounds of Major League Baseball into cars, garages, workplaces and homes across the country via radio and later, the internet. When a cancer diagnosis forced Cheek to vacate the booth permanently 15 years ago, Jerry Howarth continued to call games until a surprise retirement announcement in Feb. 2018. Now he revisits his journey, from growing up in California to becoming the renowned voice of the Blue Jays for 36 years, in a new book aptly titled: Hello Friends!: Stories from My Life and Blue Jays Baseball. Listen as he discusses what influenced his style, broadcasting two historic World Series runs in 1992 and 1993, and the evolution of the Jays fanbase, plus a blow-by-blow account of an unprecedented 53-minute 7th inning, in Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS …. From Bobby Cox to Jose Bautista and everything in between, our conversation with Howarth gives insight into how he did, and still continues to, touch us all.

A legendary voice joins us in studio. Jerry Howarth, former Blue Jays radio voice, joined Barry and Matt in studio to chat about his new book, Hello Friends! Jerry and Barry reminisce about how Barry’s career was kickstarted by Jerry. Matt chimes in and gushes about Jerry’s impact on his baseball experience. The guys detail the principles of broadcasting, according to Jerry, and how HE embarked on the journey that brought him to the Blue Jays broadcast booth. What does Jerry do to prep for a chat with an athlete? Jerry chats about the late Tom Cheek and Tom’s last inning in the booth. It’s only part 1! There’s more to come in part 2 on our members only show. The First Pitch: The new Jaywalk gear has arrived. The guys discuss the Opening Day for the Blue Jays and Marcus Stroman’s sparkling first start. It appears as though the rift between Aaron Sanchez and the aforementioned Stroman has been mended. The trade of Kendrys Morales is touched on. Did Kendrys know what was happening? Jude MacDonald on the Leafs: What is wrong with Frederik Andersen and does it have to do with fatigue. Does the division of the minutes for the Leafs defence makes sense? Ask Barry Davis: How do minor leaguers survive on so little income? Does Charlie Montoyo’s minor league record at all translate into success in the majors? The results of the Fair or Foul Poll are revealed. All that and more!

In this special edition of A Swing and a Belt, Dan catches up with many players from the '93 World Series, tracing the Jays path from the moment they won the Series in '92 through to Joe Carter's dramatic home run that made them repeat champions.  With play-by-play from Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth guiding you through the game, this episode will make you feel as if you were sitting at Skydome as Game 6 unfolded. Audio Credit: ABC, CBS, CBS Radio, Channel 17, MLB Network, NBC, Sports Channel Pacific, Sports Channel Chicago, Sportsnet 590 The FAN, TSN, Toronto Blue Jays.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 affiliates.

Yessir, there she goes! Legendary broadcaster and former radio voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, Jerry Howarth, joins Barry and Matt for a lengthly conversation. Jerry discusses his career beginnings, discovering Toronto, Tom Cheek, and how he stumbled into broadcasting. Its all Jerry and its wonderful. Meagan Duhamel, Olympic Gold Medal winner, talks with Matt and Barry about the perils of pairs figure skating. Triple throws, broken noses and setting Barbies' hair on fire are all conversations that are picked up along way. Meagan is affable and a great interview. Ask Barry Davis talks spring training. The First Pitch discusses Dalton Pompey, Devon Travis and feelings versus facts. All that and much more. Lock it in...

Mike chats with Blue Jays Radio play-by-play broadcaster and host of BlueJaysTalk Mike Wilner about the playoff-bound Toronto Blue Jays, whether they care about winning the AL regular season crown, how things have changed in this city and the fun to come. They also spin some retro Blue Jays songs and Tom Cheek calls.

In part 2 of 4306, our tribute to Tom Cheek we speak with two people who were mentored by Tom early in their broadcast careers - Buck Martinez and Mike Wilner. In the first interview Mike Wilner talks about meeting Tom and working with him at the start of his career. In the second half Buck Martinez shares his history with Tom and the impact he had on his career. He also shares the best Tom Cheek prank story we have heard so far! This episode also features “A Swing and a Belt” by Saskatoon hip hop artist RationaL. You can download the track for free at rational.bandcamp.com

In this special edition of the Canadian Baseball Network Podcast we pay tribute to Tom Cheek. For this tribute we have assembled some of Tom’s closest friends and colleagues to share their favourite stories and moments from the time they spent with Tom. Our guests for this episode are Jerry Howarth and Bob Elliott. This episode also features the song “A Swing and a Belt” by Saskatoon hip hop artist RationaL.

In this episode of the Canadian Baseball Network Podcast we speak with baseball historian Bill Humber. Bill teaches the Spring Training for Baseball Fans course at Seneca College which has included guests such as Tom Cheek, Bob Elliott, Pat Gillick, Paul Beeston and John Lott. Bill takes us through the 2013 Hall of Fame class for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame giving us his unique perspective on each of them.

In this episode of the Canadian Baseball Network Podcast we continue our Hall of Fame series with an interview with the late Tom Cheek's widow, Shirley Cheek. Shirley tells us about how they met and how Tom got started in broadcasting. We discuss Tom's favourite things, from ballparks to ballpark food, as well as his favourite moments as a broadcaster. Shirley also tells us what Tom was thinking when he made the "Touch em all Joe" call and how it actually came to be. Shirley gives us a detailed and personal account of who Tom Cheek the man was, and what mattered most to him on this episode of the Canadian Baseball Network Podcast.

In this episode of the Canadian Baseball Network Podcast we speak to Scott Crawford of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. This week, in St. Mary's Ontario the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is holding their annual induction weekend celebrations. Scott joins us to give us a run through of this week's festivities as well as an overview of each member of the 2013 induction class which includes Nat Bailey, Tom Cheek, Rob Ducey, Tim Raines and George Bell. http://baseballhalloffame.ca/