Episodes
In the series finale, former Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi joins us to discuss his long career in baseball and how it has intertwined with Gibby's and John Arezzi. Our final Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of our previous guests talking about their love for the city of Toronto. And Gibby himself returns for a final toast to all of our dedicated listeners.
Published 12/25/23
Published 12/25/23
ESPN Baseball Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins John Arezzi to discuss the Blue Jays' offseason plans after failing to land Shohei Ohtani - who might the Jays be targeting via free agency as well as in the trade market? Best of Gabbin' with Gibby revisits great moments from previous episodes featuring past and present Blue Jays broadcasters. Toasting the Blue Jays ace as he steps up for Toronto!
Published 12/18/23
MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson joins John Arezzi in the Lead Off to discuss the conclusion of the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. How close were the Blue Jays to landing the coveted free agent? And what are their plans C, D, & E now that he and Juan Soto are off the board? This week's Best of Gabbin' with Gibby looks at memories from the wildly successful 2015 Blue Jays team that flirted with a World Series berth. Then we roast an erroneous report and toast out title sponsor.
Published 12/11/23
John Arezzi catches up with Steve Phillips at the MLB Winter Meetings to talk about Shohei Ohtani and the possibility that he could become a Blue Jay. What other teams are still in the running and what does the Toronto bid have going for it? Gabbin' with Gibby is a compilation of some of the best interview clips from our show's history focusing on Gibby as a manager. Stories and tidbits from Josh Donaldson, Cito Gaston and Bo Bichette are included. Then it's time to toast a very worthy Hall...
Published 12/06/23
Gibby addresses his history with the New York Mets and a potential future position with that organization. Former Blue Jay Devon Travis is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about how he found out he made the team, playing for Gibby, living life with gratitude and coming from an athletic family. Roast and Toast salutes our namesake and his bright future!
Published 11/27/23
Gibby and John Arezzi check in on the ongoing Alek Manoah situation, fractured relationships and Gibby lays out what he thinks the Jays' priorities should be for this offseason. MLB.com Insider Keegan Matheson weighs in on if the Jays are actually in the mix for Ohtani's services, can the Manoah situation be repaired and what did Keegan make of the unusual offseason press conferences? And finally, we roast turkeys and toast award winners!
Published 11/20/23
Gibby and John Arezzi bring on Rock and Roll Hall of Famer GEDDY LEE of the iconic band RUSH! Geddy discusses his new book "My Effin Life", his book tour, his passion for The Blue Jays, and upcoming auction of Baseball artifacts. Plus - Blue Jays Trade Rumors, MLB Managers Musical Chairs, and a new Roast and Toast!
Published 11/14/23
Gibby and John Arezzi discuss the 2023 World Series, Jays free agents, Whit Merrifield, and if Cody Bellinger might be a good fit for Toronto in 2024. Former Blue Jay 2nd Baseman Orlando Hudson joins for another Gabbing With Gibby. Gibby and John Roast the San Diego Padres and Toast as the new MLB champs!
Published 11/07/23
Gibby and Arezzi examine the first 2 games of the World Series, predict the final outcome and revisit the Daulton Varsho trade. Duane Ward is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about the 30-year anniversary of the Jays' 1993 championship, his relationship with Tom Henke and swap too many stories to possibly list here... you'll have to listen! Then, we roast a broadcaster for backing down from a bet, and toast a player making playoff history!
Published 10/30/23
Gibby tells John Arezzi about what it was like to be the Blue Jays manager in the offseason during 3 different regimes, Cito gets HOF consideration and a wild ALCS game 5! Then, former Jays pitcher Marco Estrada is "Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss his career path, developing a change-up and getting so close (twice) to a no-hitter. In Roast and Toast, Gibby roasts an over-the-top homerun celebration and toasts a pioneer's achievements.
Published 10/23/23
Gibby and John Arezzi bring on Baseball Insider Ken Rosenthal to discuss the recent controversy surrounding game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series and press conferences of Jays GM Ross Atkins and President/CEO Mark Shapiro.  Gibby discusses the potential Blue Jays free agents going into the off season.   Then on the Roast and Toast, we roast a media sensitive member of the Atlanta Braves, and Toast two senior citizen managers who just keep winning!
Published 10/18/23
Gibby and John Arezzi discuss the aftermath of the Jays elimination from the playoffs and the press conference by Jays GM, Ross Atkins. On Gabbing with Gibby, special guest, Baseball Hall of Famer Paul Molitor weighs in on his career and days with the 1993 World Champion Jays. Plus another Roast and Toast!
Published 10/10/23
It wasn't pretty but the Blue Jays qualified for the post-season. John & John discuss if the team can go on a run and if the matchup with Minnesota plays into Toronto's strengths. Baseball Insider Steve Phillips is Gabbin' with Gibby. He breaks down the bracket, the Blue Jays bullpen and makes some bold predictions. Then we roast a player who doesn't want fans in the stands and toast a goal achieved.
Published 10/02/23
Gibby and John Arezzi look at a great week for the Blue Jays taking 2 of 3 from both the Yankees and the Rays. They are on the precipice of a playoff berth with 6 games remaining. Gabbin' with Gibby welcomes legendary Jays' manager Cito Gaston to discuss the pressure players and managers feel at this time of year and the origins of his "Cito" moniker. Then we roast an insensitive gift and toast a former Jay's late-season comeback.
Published 09/26/23
Gibby and John Arezzi with tales from the Blue Jays Rollercoaster. In this episode: examining the remaining schedule and the mental and physical toughness it takes to succeed through the final games of the stretch drive. Then, Blue Jays' rookie Spencer Horwitz is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about being a part of a playoff drive in the big leagues and how nice it is to have familiar faces from Buffalo among his teammates. Finally, we roast tiebreakers and toast a bat whisperer.
Published 09/19/23
John and John break down a great week that ended with a tough loss, KK's post-game celebration and the unfortunate Alek Manoah situation. Gabbin' with Gibby welcomes Dan Shulman to talk about his unique career path, the strength of the Blue Jays' pitching and some memorable calls in his career. Then we roast a guy who didn't want to be on the mound and toast a guy who really did.
Published 09/12/23
Gibby weighs in on the Jays' remaining schedule, Babe on the bench and Vladdy Jr. under the microscope. Then, Justin Smoak is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss late bloomers on the '15 and '16 teams, and why he felt like there could be a fight every game. Roast and Toast looks at a first pitch gone wrong and a new member in the 30/60 club.
Published 09/05/23
Gibby breaks down a tough week for the Jays who are losing ground in the Wild Card race. How big a concern are injuries? Should Davis Schneider be playing every day? Is the schedule in the Jays' favour? Legendary slugger Carlos Delgado is Gabbin' with Gibby to chat about life after baseball, how he developed as a hitter and breaks down his 4-homerun game in 2003. Then we roast some Angels fans and toast a walk-off for the ages.
Published 08/28/23
John & John discuss scoreboard watching as playoffs approach, Bo's return, DeJong's demotion and Manoah's uncertain status. Jays' rookie Davis Schneider is Gabbin' with Gibby to tell tales of his whirlwind ascension, unusual career path and the glove he "borrowed" from a lost and found. Roast and Toast looks at a rookie's lost keepsake and a record-breaking hitting stretch.
Published 08/21/23
Gibby reflects on an amazing weekend in Toronto celebrating José Bautista going into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence and if the lasting effects of the ceremony might boost the 2023 squad. Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss the importance of creating relationships with his players and the incredible depth of the current pitching staff. Then we roast an orange bird and toast a blue one.
Published 08/15/23
John & John discuss the Jays' sweep in Boston and the unreal debut of Davis Schneider before baseball insider Ken Rosenthal joins to expand on those topics and break down the aftermath of the MLB trade deadline. Jays legendary slugger José Bautista returns to Gabbin' with Gibby in advance of his induction to the Blue Jays' Level of Excellence on Saturday. He and Gibby examine the ups and downs of his colourful career path and how Toronto eventually became his home away from home. Roast...
Published 08/07/23
Gibby and John Arezzi look at an eventful week for the Blue Jays: Two series wins, a significant trade, a dugout disagreement and huge divisional matchups in the week ahead! Jays' workhorse reliever Erik Swanson is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss the team's pitching additions, a tight-knit bullpen and how he found out he had been traded to Toronto. Roast and Toast looks at a Big Apple fire-sale and a pitcher dealing with more than just opposing hitters.
Published 07/31/23
John and John check in on the Blue Jays' home away from home games in Seattle, a roster move on the pitching staff. and a look ahead to the MLB trade deadline. Braves pitching coach Kevin Seitzer is Gabbin' with Gibby to talk about George Brett, Billy Butler, what he likes about the Jays and some great advice for young ball players. Then we roast the pettiness of a few Mariners players and toast a generous gesture from the Bassitt family.
Published 07/24/23
Gibby and John Arezzi discuss if the Blue Jays are finally on track and examine what the starting rotation will look like moving forward. Baltimore Orioles HOF pitcher Jim Palmer is Gabbin' with Gibby to discuss... well, just about everything you can imagine; stories from his own career, Earl Weaver, Howard Cosell, Tony Robbins and much more! Then, All-Star jerseys get roasted and the NL all-star squad is toasted!
Published 07/17/23