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What Barrie's Talking AboutThinking Spring: Baycats Baseball and the Return of LocalliciousWelcome in to another edition of What Barrie’s Talking About from Barrie 360. With snow and cold still hanging around, this week’s episode looks ahead to warmer days, from baseball season just around the corner to one of the region’s most popular food festivals returning to help take the winter edge off.
A New Era for Baycats Baseball
Spring might still be a little ways off, but baseball is already on the mind in Barrie. The Intercounty Baseball League is officially no more, having rebranded as the Canadian Baseball League at the end of last season.
So w...
2026-01-2224 min
Earned Fun AverageEpisode 174 - Barrie BaycatsWe head back to Canada this week as we talk to Josh Matlow. Josh is the President, GM and On-Field Manager of the Barrie Baycats. The Baycats are part of the Intercounty Baseball League. Josh tells us about his playing days with the Baycats and what it's like wearing so many hats with the team. He also shares about Barrie Ontario and his Proffitt & Loss.Make sure to follow the Baycats online.Barrie Baycats -Website: https://www.barriebaycats.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriebaycats/ (@BarrieBaycats)Twitter: https...
2025-07-1623 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutThe Baycats are back, whether or not towns should be allowed to incentivize doctors, fighting back against city hall and more …Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing!
This week on the podcast, we talk about the start of the Baycats' season, incentives to get new doctors to move in and fighting back against city hall ...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) The boys are back
The season has begun for the reigning Intercounty Baseball...
2025-05-1527 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutBig week for fundraisers in Barrie, the Colts playoffs are looking tough, and remembering a tragedy...Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing!
This week on the podcast, we dive into a few fundraisers happening around town, the Barrie Colts playoff hopes and remember a tragedy...
What Barrie's Talking About This Week
1) Eastern Conference Finals With the Barrie Colts
Rough start for the Barrie Colts in the...
2025-05-0150 min
Awareness with Rob DanielsBen Davy, Play-by-Play for the Barrie BaycatsBen Davy, play-by-play broadcaster for the Barrie Baycats in the Intercounty Baseball League joins me on Awareness for episode two. Among the topics discussed…
- the toughest mental health challenge Ben Davy had to go through in his life thus far, and his recommendations for others facing similar challenges.
- his involvement with CAMH’s sunrise challenge.
- and his thoughts on what the Baycats have to do in order to repeat as champions in 2025.
2025-03-0628 min
Good Neighbour Podcast with Jeff and SeanJoshua Matlow of Barrie Baycats Baseball ClubSend a textThe Barrie Baycats are an independent, minor league baseball team of the semi-pro Intercounty Baseball League based in Barrie, Ontario established in 2001. They play their home games at Vintage Throne Stadium at the Barrie Community Sports Complex in Midhurst, Ontario, 8x Champions with their most recent win coming in 2024.www.barriebaycats.comIG : @barriebaycatsFB: IBLBarrieBaycats#BarrieBaycats, #Baseball, #IBLBaseball
2025-02-1340 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutThe Neighbourhood: Catching Up With Austin BoylanWelcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360. On this week's special episode we're sitting down with Austin Boylan and his Dad Jason.What Barrie's Talking About This WeekIt’s only been three years since Austin Boylan of Minden started playing baseball yet he's already reached a significant milestone in his budding career.Boylan has signed on to play Division 1 baseball in the United States when he heads to North Dakota State fall of 2025.Despite dealing with injuries — notably a torn ACL...
2024-11-0936 min
Daily TriviaDaily Trivia 169: James Earl Jones, Baseball and moreEvery weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!Learn more by visiting the website or listening live at 1075koolfm.com
The Barrie Baycats are currently playing in the championship, what sport do the Baycats play? Answer: Baseball
What is the name of the structure that Beavers live in? Answer: A Dam
James Earl Jones is being remembered for his acclaimed filmography. Which includes lending his voice to this intergalactic father? Answer: Darth Vader
Barrie has 4 beach’s that ar...
2024-09-1102 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutThe Island Princess has come to Barrie, but why? A new attraction is coming to Canada's Wonderland, and so much moreWelcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing!This week on the podcast, we talk about the new launch coaster coming to Canada's Wonderland, Why the Island Princess has come to Barrie, the Baycat's playoff hopes, and more...What Barrie's Talking About This Week1) Floating Restaurant in the...
2024-08-2228 minDaily TriviaDaily Trivia 132: Baycats, How I Met Your Mother and moreEvery weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!Learn more by visiting the website or listening live at 1075koolfm.com
Kool FM is the game sponsor for Sunday’s Barrie Baycats game. Where do the Barrie Baycats play? Answer: Vintage Throne Stadium
Finish the number sequence “2,4,8,16,___.” Answer: 32 (Double the previous number)
What is the clinical name for the thigh bone? Answer: Femur
Who was the character played by Neil Patrick Harris on the hit TV Show “How I Met Your...
2024-07-1802 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutProject Chameleon heros, Razors Of Hope, Barries MS Walk And More...Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing!This week on the podcast, we talk about how South Simcoe Police are trying to end human trafficking in our community, some local residents are picking up a razor for the Terry Fox Foundation, and more...What Barrie's Talking About This Week
2024-05-1629 minDaily TriviaDaily Trivia 076: Disney Princesses, Dr. Seuss and moreEvery weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!Learn more by visiting the website or listening live at 1075koolfm.com
Who was the first Disney Princess? Answer: Snow White
In one of the most popular Dr. Seuss books, what won't Sam-I-Am eat? Answer: Green eggs and ham
Which of the six main characters on the TV show “Friends” never got married? Answer: Joey
What Canadian Delicacy was invented in Quebec in the late 1950 that includes Cheese Curds? Answer: Pout...
2024-04-2902 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutHomeruns For The Hungry, Earth Day At The Museum, EV's And More...Welcome to another edition of What Barrie's Talking About from Barrie 360! It's a big week with lots to talk about. What Barrie's Talking About is a weekly podcast that brings the local stories that impact you. News stories that you aren't used to hearing!This week on the podcast, we talk about Earth Day, the conflict over Electrical Vehicles, Homeruns For The Hungry, and more...What Barrie's Talking About This Week1) Earth Day At The MuseumMonday is Earth Day, an annual...
2024-04-1831 min
Baycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie Baycats"Unfinished Business" - Baycats Banter Season 3, Episode 2 With Hayden JacoSam Aucoin and Julius Hern chat with Baycats catcher Hayden Jaco about re-signing in Barrie, unfinished business, and more!
Hosts: Sam Aucoin and Julius Hern
Guest: Hayden Jaco
Produced By: Sam Aucoin
Photos By: Bob Hurley
2024-03-2518 minBaycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter Season 3, Episode 3 With Chris LazarSam Aucoin chats with new Baycats left-handed pitcher Chris Lazar about signing with the Baycats, his baseball journey, and his expectations for the 2024 season.
2024-03-2518 minDaily TriviaDaily Trivia 010: coffee, The Simpsons and moreEvery weekday morning at 7:40 AM Dale and Charlie give you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a quest for $1,000!Learn more at by visiting the website or listening live at 1075koolfm.comTodays Trivia Answers
Which Coffee Brand used this Slogan “The Best Part of Waking Up”? Answer: Folgers
In The Simpsons, what is the name of Bart Simpsons blue haired best Friend? Answer: Milhouse (Van Houten)
In what year did the Toronto Raptors Win their NBA Championship? Answer: 2019
In the nursery Rhyme Humpty Dump...
2024-01-2201 minBaycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter Season 3, Episode 1 With Josh MatlowSam Aucoin chats with Josh Matlow about last season, some of the recent offseason signings, the new merch, and expectations for 2024.
Host: Sam Aucoin
Guest: Josh Matlow
Produced By: Sam Aucoin
Photos By: Bob Hurley and Brian Backland
2023-11-0117 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutBack-To-School Shots, $2 Million, Ice Cream Trucks And MoreHere we are with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About --- a podcast that brings you the local stories in Barrie that matter the most.On this week’s episode of What Barrie’s Talking About, we talk about Baseball Playoffs, continuing a legacy, back-to-school immunizations, the return of ice cream trucks, and more ...1- Baseball Playoffs Start TonightCheer on the Barrie Baycats as they begin the Intercounty Baseball Playoffs tonight against the Hamilton Cardinals. Will Konken sits down with Josh Matlow, the Baycats General Manager and F...
2023-08-2437 min
Inside IntercountyEpisode 11: Welcome to the show: Barrie Baycats DH Ryan Rijo!
Introductions (0:00 - 1:46)
Fuel to the fire (1:46 - 6:15)
Back to reality (6:15 - 9:10)
Depth is key (9:10 - 12:45)
Bench clearing clarity (12:45 - 15:54)
Being a Phillie (15:54 - 18:12)
Who's got your eye (18:12 - 20:38)
Ward 3's future DH [ft. The Bushmen] (20:38 - 23:29)
Giving Barrie the push (23:29 - 26:33)
Hitting streaks (26:33 - 27:45)
Over the years (27:45 - 31:21)
MVP season (31:21 - 33:29)
The good ole days (33:29 - 35:32)
Why should people pay attention to the IBL (35:32 - 36:50)
Congratulations are in order! (36:50 - 38:38)
Goodbyes (38:38 - 40:39)
2023-07-2840 minInside IntercountyEpisode 6: "If you don't like it, play better!"This week, Chris and Andrew breakdown Welland and Barrie drama, Kitchener's offensive surge, London (maybe) turning things around, Baycats' pitcher Frank Garces, and this week's IBL Player's of the Week!
2023-07-0451 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutOntario Wildfire Smoke Survival Tips, Barrie Baycats Update, Scouts Canada Camping Help Hotline, and More!
Here we are with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About --- a podcast that brings you the local stories in Barrie that matter the most. On this week's episode, we discuss survival strategies for the intense wildfire smoke engulfing Ontario, the exciting addition of JP Tibbits to the Barrie Baycats, Mayor Alex Nuttall's monthly visit addressing homelessness in Barrie, and more! 1 - Navigating Ontario's Smoke Hazards: Insights from Dr. Emil PrikrylForget about the sunshine or cloudy skies this week—smoke is the talk of the town. Barrie residents and Ontarians ar...
2023-06-0836 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutBarrie's Big Tornado, CAAs Worst Roads, The YMCAs New Location and More!
Here we are with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About --- a podcast that brings you the local stories in Barrie that matter the most. On this week's episode, we take a look back on the 37th anniversary of the tornado that ripped through Barrie, YMCAs new home, the worst roads in Ontario, buying electric vehicles, and more! What Barrie's Talking About This Week1. CAAs Worst Roads In OntarioCAAs Worst Roads in Ontario ... things that go bump on your daily drive. CAA has released its annual list of w...
2023-06-0140 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutGussapalooza Music Fest, The Barrie Baycats, and More
Here we are again with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About ... a podcast about the important stories happening in your neighbourhood of Barrie. On this week's episode we speak with a local sing-songwriter from Stroud, the Barrie Baycats, Gussapalooza Music Festival, a new performing arts centre, and more! What Barrie's Talking About This Week1. A New Performing Arts Centre Where do we sit with a new performing arts centre? A PAC for the city ... The W.A. Fischer Auditorium at Central Collegiate is long gone, so Hariri Pontarini A...
2023-05-2526 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutBaseball, BBQ, Fireworks, and More Ahead of the Victoria Day Weekend!
We're back with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About ... A podcast that brings you all the local news stories that matter to you.On this week's episode we cover season expectations for the Barrie Baycats, BBQ and firework safety, Will Dwyer's son continuing the legacy, a scam effecting grandparents in the area...and more! What Barrie's Talking About1. Baycats First Pitch with President Josh Matlow The warm weather is here! That means it’s officially the start of the season for the Barrie Baycats. Barrie 360’s Will Konken sat down with Bayca...
2023-05-1837 minWhat Barrie's Talking AboutSaving Lives, Baycats Go South, Housing In Barrie And More
We're back with another episode of What Barrie's Talking About ... A podcast that brings you all the local news stories that matter to you.On this week's episode we talk about housing issues, citizens saving lives, weekend events, playing baseball in the Dominican and more!What Barrie's Talking About This Week1. Colts Out Of ChampionshipsThe Barrie Colts took an early lead in game 7 but couldn't hold off the North Bay Battalion. Barrie 360's Will Konken takes a look back with Colts broadcaster Gene Pereira2. Two Men Recommended For Civilian...
2023-04-2739 min
SPMA Council PodcastJosh Matlow EP 13On the Thirteenth episode of season 4, the SPMA council Podcast, we welcome Josh Matlow from the Barrie Baycats. Josh is currently their manager, general manager, and president of the team. Josh talks about his career in the sport industry (1:10), what the biggest challenge has been since coming back from Covid-19 (6:00), and Josh talks about the IBL expansion. His most memorable moment in baseball (11:00), his 2023 Jays Predictions (14:00), and finally what qualities make great professionals (15:45). Then Josh asks Maddy and Jackson what they would like to takeaway from the podcast (21:40). Thank you to Josh for joining us this week. Remember to...
2023-01-3026 min
Baycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter Season Two: Episode One with Infielder Ryan RijoPatrick Melbourne chats with Ryan Rijo about his baseball career, the upcoming season, and being a veteran in the clubhouse! Rijo also takes a quiz on the Baycats 2022 Home Run Leaders.
Produced by Patrick Melbourne
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2023-01-2828 min
Baycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode Seven with In-Game Host Rob DanielsIn the season one finale of Baycats Banter, Patrick Melbourne talks to Baycats In-Game Host Rob Daniels about joining the Baycats and his new book!
2021-11-201h 06Baycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode Six with IBL Commissioner John KastnerIn episode six of 'Baycats Banter', the official podcast of the Barrie Baycats, Ryan Eakin speaks with Intercounty Baseball League [IBL] commissioner John Kastner to discuss the status of the 2021 IBL season.
2021-04-2618 minBaycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode Five with Baycats Play-by-Play Announcer Ben DavyIn episode five of 'Baycats Banter', the official podcast of the Barrie Baycats, Ryan Eakin speaks with new Baycats play-by-play announcer Ben Davy to discuss his return to the broadcast booth this summer.
2021-04-0512 min
The Manny ProjectEpisode 25 - Jaz ShergillOn this episode, I get to sit down with a pitcher from the Barrie Baycats and long time friend, Jaz who shares his off-season training and Covid training schedule and what behaviors help him elevate his game. In addition, Jazz talks about Every Child Deserves a Chance and how he intends to give back while being here in Canada.
2021-04-051h 54Baycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode Four with Baycats Pitching Coach Brad GrievesonIn episode four of 'Baycats Banter', the official podcast of the Barrie Baycats, Ryan Eakin speaks with Baycats pitching coach Brad Grieveson to discuss the Baycats' pitching staff as it is currently constructed right now.
2021-03-0211 minBaycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode Three with Baycats President David MillsIn episode three of 'Baycats Banter', the official podcast of the Barrie Baycats, Ryan Eakin speaks with Baycats president David Mills to discuss the state of the Baycats.
2021-02-0113 min
Baycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode Two with Baycats' Director of Player Procurement Dante DeCariaIn episode two of 'Baycats Banter', the official podcast of the Barrie Baycats, Ryan Eakin speaks with the Baycats' director of player procurement Dante DeCaria to discuss his recent hiring as well as some of the players he has helped bring in to the organization.
2021-01-0421 minBaycats Banter: The Official Podcast of the Barrie BaycatsBaycats Banter: Episode One with Baycats Manager Josh MatlowIn episode one of 'Baycats Banter', the official new podcast of the Barrie Baycats, Ryan Eakin speaks with Baycats manager Josh Matlow to discuss what the Baycats have been up to since we last spoke in August.
2020-12-0711 min
Around the DiamondBarrie Baycats Highlights | 6.6.19 at KitchenerThe Barrie Baycats hit six home runs on Thursday, June 6th in Kitchener - enroute to a 10-2 win over the Panthers!
2019-06-0704 min
Around the DiamondBarrie Baycats 8-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Highlights | 5.23.19On the call with Ben Shulman, as the Barrie Baycats defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-1 on Thursday May 23rd, 2019!
2019-05-2404 min