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Harmonicas, Nature, and Healing: A Deep Dive with Bowden Francis | 6ix Inning Stretch
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- 6ix Inning Stretch
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- May 6, 2026
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- 2611
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Summary
On this episode of 6ix Inning Stretch, Lindsay Dunn and Whit Merrifield break down a busy week for the Toronto Blue Jays. Bowden Francis joins the show to talk about his Tommy John recovery and how he’s staying grounded during a tough stretch away from the field. The interview quickly takes a hilarious and unexpected turn, featuring harmonica talk, sourdough traditions, and an unforgettable moment involving a garter snake. Whit also shares candid insight on being benched in Toronto, clubhouse dynamics, and why disagreements with coaches are part of the game. 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Varland is the reliever of the month 1:15 - Varsho's tackle & Springer's toe 5:34 - Okamoto's adjustment 9:39 - MLB's first month 12:57 - Sports Interaction 13:58 - When Whit got benched 18:28 - Bowden Francis joins the show! 19:13 - Harmonicas and guitars 23:44 - Gausman and Bassitt's beach adventure 26:21 - Tommy John Surgery recovery 33:58 - SNAKE! 36:12 - Sourdough on start days 37:02 - Why Bowden kisses his wrist 37:41 - Rookie talent show 42:53 - Outro Thank you to our partners! Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! 🔵 Sports Interaction (19+): http://www.sportsinteraction.com/BJN #6InningStretch #WhitMerrifield #LindsayDunn #BlueJays #MLB #Postseason #Playoffs #RogersCentre #BaseballLife #TorontoBlueJays #Toronto #MLBTalk #BaseballPodcast #Interview #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #KansasCity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.