*This episode is dedicated to Pat Montgomery and Andrieana Montgomery. Rest in peace.*
On episode 18 of The SMS, we're joined by Blue Jays hurler Bowden Francis.
The 28-year-old right-hander sits down to talk about everything from his thrifting addiction to how his parents influenced his career in different ways.
When we get into baseball talk, there's no shortage of topics.
The trade that brought him to Toronto alongside Trevor Richards, sending Rowdy Tellez to the Milwaukee Brewers, was an important moment in his career, but Francis has his eyes set on a starting role down the road, something he has yet to be able to lock down with the Blue Jays.
As unique an individual as he is a pitcher with a versatile skill-set, Francis is open and honest about where he wants his career to go.
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If you're listening to EP18, wanna sit down at Toronto's first and only Cannabar?
You can do that at Blunt & Cherry.
Located at 64 Spadina Ave., just a short walk from the ballpark, Blunt & Cherry is a licensed cannabis retail brand in Toronto and home to the city’s first and only Cannabar.
B&C is an education-focused cannabis retailer and that is quickly becoming a go-to destination for product discovery, education, and community.
Through their unique consumer experience, designed to take you down a purchasing path that places the right products in your hands, B&C's aim is to simplify the world of cannabis for long-time users and beginners alike, acting not just as a retailer, but as an educator as well.
Check out their website at bluntandcherry.ca
Contact them at: info@bluntandcherry.com or 416-977-9343
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The SMS is also proud to be sponsored by Lessard Coutu Jewellery.
Serving the finest jewellery in the Niagara region for over 30 years, and with a pop-up shop in Yorkville by appointment you go see our guy Nick Coutu for all your custom pieces and a scotch on the rocks while you wait.
Everything from traditional gifts like pendants and earrings for that special someone to gold grills, pinky rings and intricate custom pieces — check out The SMS socials to see the logo chain built by LCJ — there’s no idea too big or small!
Hit up Nick and tell him The SMS sent you for elite treatment.
Follow Lessard Coutu Jewellery on Instagram and send Nick a DM to book an appointment: https://www.instagram.com/lessardcoutujewellery/
Book an appointment and order online at: https://www.lcjewellery.com/
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Follow The SMS on X: www.twitter.com/scottymitchshow/
SMS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottymitchshow/
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Interested in becoming an SMS partnership sponsor?
Email us: thescottmitchellshow@gmail.com
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Intro music by: https://www.instagram.com/seantommymusic/
Produced by: Ian “So the Producer” Joudrey (@IanJoudrey on IG)
Hosted by: https://www.instagram.com/scoddymicch/

The definition of a baseball lifer and a legend in Toronto Blue Jays circles for many reasons, the man on EP17 needs no introduction.
John Albert Martinez, better known as Buck, sits down for 45 minutes to go over an entire life that’s revolved around the sport of baseball.
From a player to a coach to a broadcaster, Buck talks about everything from how he got into the game to what keeps him going today.
We also talk a little 2024 Blue Jays baseball at the end.
Enjoy!
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If you're listening to EP17, wanna sit down at Toronto's first and only Cannabar?
You can do that at Blunt & Cherry.
Located at 64 Spadina Ave., just a short walk from the ballpark, Blunt & Cherry is a licensed cannabis retail brand in Toronto and home to the city’s first and only Cannabar.
B&C is an education-focused cannabis retailer and that is quickly becoming a go-to destination for product discovery, education, and community.
Through their unique consumer experience, designed to take you down a purchasing path that places the right products in your hands, B&C's aim is to simplify the world of cannabis for long-time users and beginners alike, acting not just as a retailer, but as an educator as well.
Check out their website at bluntandcherry.ca
Contact them at: info@bluntandcherry.com or 416-977-9343
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The SMS is also proud to be sponsored by Lessard Coutu Jewellery.
Serving the finest jewellery in the Niagara region for over 30 years, and with a pop-up shop in Yorkville by appointment you go see our guy Nick Coutu for all your custom pieces and a scotch on the rocks while you wait.
Everything from traditional gifts like pendants and earrings for that special someone to gold grills, pinky rings and intricate custom pieces — check out The SMS socials to see the logo chain built by LCJ — there’s no idea too big or small!
Hit up Nick and tell him The SMS sent you for elite treatment.
Follow Lessard Coutu Jewellery on Instagram and send Nick a DM to book an appointment: https://www.instagram.com/lessardcoutujewellery/
Book an appointment and order online at: https://www.lcjewellery.com/
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Follow The SMS on X: www.twitter.com/scottymitchshow/
SMS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottymitchshow/
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Interested in becoming an SMS partnership sponsor?
Email us: thescottmitchellshow@gmail.com
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Intro music by: https://www.instagram.com/seantommymusic/
Produced by: Ian “So the Producer” Joudrey (@IanJoudrey on IG)
Hosted by: https://www.instagram.com/scoddymicch/

Episode 16 of The SMS features an hour with Oakland A's legend Dave Stewart, who walks us through his three World Series wins, a World Series MVP, an earthquake and so much more from his 16-year major-league career.
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The second guest needs no introduction, as former Blue Jays centre fielder Kevin Pillar joins the show as he drives through the Arizona desert on his way to the Chicago White Sox complex on an early spring training morning.
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EP15 is sponsored by Lessard Coutu Jewellery.
Serving the finest jewellery in the Niagara region for over 30 years, and with a pop-up shop in Yorkville by appointment you go see our guy Nick Coutu for all your custom pieces and a scotch on the rocks while you wait.
Everything from traditional gifts like pendants and earrings for that special someone to gold grills, pinky rings and intricate custom pieces — check out The SMS socials to see the logo chain built by LCJ — there’s no idea too big or small!
Hit up Nick and tell him The SMS sent you for elite treatment.
Follow Lessard Coutu Jewellery on Instagram and send Nick a DM to book an appointment: https://www.instagram.com/lessardcoutujewellery/
Book an appointment and order online at: https://www.lcjewellery.com/
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Follow The SMS on X: www.twitter.com/scottymitchshow/
SMS on Instagram: www.instagram.com/scottymitchshow/
Interested in becoming an SMS partnership sponsor?
Email us: thescottmitchellshow@gmail.com
Produced by: Ian “So the Producer” Joudrey (@IanJoudrey on IG)
Intro music by: Sean Tommy (@SeanTommyMusic on IG)
Mitchell on IG: @ScoddyMicch