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Exit Philosophy with Griff and Mal

Rich Griffin and Mal Romanin
Toronto Blue Jays
Major League Baseball
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Darren Dutchyshen
Ross Atkins
Seattle Mariners
Blue Jays
Alek Manoah
Oakland Coliseum
Bo Bichette
Chicago White Sox
Jackie Robinson
Danny Jansen
Baltimore Orioles
George Springer
John Schneider
Rogers Center
African American Participation In Baseball
Aurelvis Martinez
José Berríos

Richard Griffin and Mal Romanin talk baseball, sports and life. They discuss their mutual love of baseball and how it is they arrived at the point in their lives, teaming up for Exit Philosophy. A large dose of Blue Jays talk, where nothing is off limits with honest opinions and smart suggestions for making things better in sports and life.

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Griff and Mal discuss Team Canada advancing further than ever in the World Baseball Classic despite a 5–3 loss to United States national baseball team. They break down the pros and cons of the game and why the Americans remain hard to like — from Cal... more

Griff and Mal preview the World Baseball Classic, breaking down all four pools and Canada's chances to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. Is this the most talented Team Canada roster ever, and can the bullpen hold up? They also tackle key To... more

The return of Max Scherzer to the Blue Jays fold leads off the discussion on Exit Philosophy, on a one-year $3M deal, plus incentives, depending on innings pitched. With what is normally a five-man rotation, the Jays are now dealing with seven active... more

Following a significant shakeup at the top of the players' union, with executive director Tony Clark stepping down, what does it mean for the upcoming labour negotiations on the CBA that expires on Dec. 1. Spring training games are underway in Arizon... more

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Recent Guests

Hazel Mae
Canadian broadcast legend and 2025 Jack Graney Award winner
MLB Network, Sportsnet
Episode: Hazel Mae on Her Blue Jays Career, Breaking Barriers and Jack Graney Award | Conversations with Griff
Ellis Valentine
Former Montreal Expo, 10-year player in Major League Baseball
Episode: Ellis Valentine: The Cannon Arm, Montreal Expos Glory & Overcoming Life's Toughest Battles
John Gibbons
Former Major League Baseball manager known for his time with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: John Gibbons Talks Blue Jays, Baseball Stories and Canada | Full Interview
Rodger Brulotte
A respected sports commentator known for his work with the Montreal Expos.
TVA Sports
Episode: Conversations with Griff - Rodger Brulotte

Hosts

Griff
Co-host of Exit Philosophy; long-running contributor with a focus on baseball analysis and commentary.
Richard Griffin
Co-host of Exit Philosophy; veteran baseball journalist with deep knowledge of MLB, the Blue Jays, and media dynamics.
Mal Romanin
Co-host of Exit Philosophy; provides in-depth baseball insights and Canadian sports perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Great podcast - a couple criticism though

    Good stuff but Mal needs a better microphone and whoever’s phone keeps ringing needs to turn it off for the duration of the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Gouthro
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great content but awful audio

    Content is great but the audio on Mal is dreadful with random delays mid sentence. Also on the latest episode someone had notifications on so there were loud ‘pings’ constantly. I had to turn it off. If they could fix the audio & know to turn off notifications when recording it would be a lot better.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mattydublu
    Canada3 months ago
  • Griff and Mal

    Delightfully in-depth analysis of baseball, people, and family.

    Authentic, with tremendous range, they go back and forth down memorable lanes.

    Listen. If you love this stuff, you’ve arrived at the destination.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TCanadaGuy
    Canada7 months ago
  • No new episodes

    Love the podcast. How come I can’t find any new episodes

    Robbie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobbob33
    Canada9 months ago
  • Sanders being black.

    I find it outrageous and shocking that Mail would suggest that Sanders was not picked until 5th round because of colour.

    He should be fired immediately and cannot see this being positive for his new baseball team

    Last time I’ll listen. Too bad enjoyed Griff.

    Rob Lelievre

    Simcoe, Ontario

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Delhi13
    Canada10 months ago

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Listeners praise the deep baseball knowledge and nuanced takes.
Audio quality is a recurring complaint in some episodes.
Strong Canadian baseball voice with thoughtful, long-form analysis.

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Apple Podcasts
#49
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#137
Japan/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

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A Fall Classic For The Ages
Q: What do you think of my top four list?
Mal agrees with Richard's assessment but notes that recent bias can cloud judgment in ranking games.
A Fall Classic For The Ages
Q: How was your perspective more importantly?
Griff shares that being at the game live allowed him to feel the emotions a bit differently than those watching on TV.
The Vlad Contract's Catch-27
Q: What do you think of Springer's attitude here?
Springer has always been a gamer and is willing to adapt to help the team.
S2E18 - The Spotlight's on Blue Jays
Q: Can you talk about what made Mina so special?
Mina was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, had an impressive lifestyle, and devoted her life to helping others in her community.
S2E30 - The Winds of Change
Q: Where does Yusei Kikuchi stand with the team now?
He is likely to be traded and has proven to be a reliable third or fourth starter.

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A candid, baseball-forward show led by two Toronto-area voices who frequently dissect the Blue Jays' moves, MLB-wide trends, and the business side of the sport. Episodes mix roster analysis, contract dynamics, international signings, and media/storytelling, all infused with a Canadian perspective and a willingness to critique teams and players alike. A standout feature is the duo's deep knowledge of baseball culture, plus a penchant for timely topics—from spring training and CBA news to Hall of Fame conversations and cross-border sports media. This combination makes it valuable for listeners who want sharp, opinionated baseball analysis with practical implications for teams, sponsors, and marketers in the sports space.

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