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Matthew G Brown

@itsmrmgb.bsky.social

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He/Him. Performing artist, Avid gamer, sports watcher, pizza eater. Repped by The Characters in Toronto. 🇨🇦 born 🇯🇲roots. Currently: Romeo & Juliet (High Park) July 13-Aug 31st🎭

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 20d

Next up: I will be in Kanika Ambrose’s new show “A Christmas Market” directed by Philip Akin, presented at Crows Theatre. The show will run from November 4th-30th. We’d love to see you there!!! 🎄🎅🏾

A photographic announcing the cast of Crows Theatre new show “A Christmas Market.” There are Christmas wreaths with the actors faces in them and their names below. From top L-R: Matthew G Brown playing Joe, Savion Roach playing Roy, Dante Prince playing Lionel, Brenda Robins playing Ryan. The show dates are below (November 4-30, 2025) and the show is directed by Philip Akin.

A photo of three black men holding hands around a spread of food ready for a Christmas dinner. Dante Prince smiles in the background of the photo. The graphic for the show and the show dates are in the foreground.

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 4h

So we’ve reached “Jesse Plemons in Civil War” level of the United States…ah who am I kidding, we’ve been there for years…smh😔🤦🏾‍♂️

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 18h

ICE agents kidnapped a US citizen in Chicago because she didn’t “look” American to them. She even had her US passport on her. 🤬

ICE Detains Citizen After Saying She Doesn’t “Look Like” Her Last Name

She even had her U.S. passport on her.

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 17h

I would have like Kirk at 4 more, but I see your point. I guess we’ll see tonight!

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 2d

Out classed so far in this series. Gotta play for some pride on Wednesday night, we’ll see. #BlueJays

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Doug Smith @smithraptorsbeat.bsky.social · 2d

Seattle's been better, top to bottom, for two days no question about it so the decisions to bring the too-quick hook for Gausman and Yesavage probably didn't make a difference.

Probably

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 3d

Damn 2-3-2 format. There goes the home field advantage.

Tip of the cap to Bryce Miller, back at it tomorrow.

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Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 4d

I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 5d

Damn, so it’s the Jays vs @minakimes.bsky.social Mariners eh? Aight Mina, here we go!

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 7d

You get rid of around the horn and make PTI biased…and that’s after you fire so many excellent reporters on the network. Just a loser mentality over at ESPN right now. My two cents.

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 7d

Has anyone else noticed how bad Pardon The Interruption has gotten since Trump won a second time? Like ESPN has specifically told them not to analyze or talk about Canadian teams? With the Jays on this run it’s REALLY noticeable and frankly, sad.

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning to Blue Jays fans, Vlad and David Ortiz!

Jordan @jordanmackinnon.bsky.social · 7d

The Vladdy-David Ortiz interaction on Fox in front of Jeter & A-Rod is the stuff of legends.

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 7d

Ah ok, so it’s fuck Blumhouse. Got it, thanks!

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 8d

Yeah very worried about how yesterday’s mismanagement might lead to today’s woes. A bullpen game against a now confident Yankee team in their house, after using a bunch of relievers and questionable lineup choices prioritizing offense over defense which we definitely needed last night…😬

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 8d

Story of the night for the Jays to me was defense. Too many errors and some odd lineup choices. We had them and let them off the hook…part of the learning process. Back at it tomorrow. 🙌🏾

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Andy @rallycap.bsky.social · 10d

Trey Yesavage with a fake moustache warming in the bullpen.

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 10d

Trey Yesavage told you no lies friends.

5 innings, 1 walk, no hits or earned runs, 11 strikeouts.

Built for this. #BlueJays

Above is the stat line for the Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage. The 22 year old made his playoff debut with 5 innings pitched, giving up no runs and striking out 11.

On October 4th, Trey told Keegan Matheson that he wasn’t worried about the pressure of pitching in the postseason. Saying “I’m built for this.”

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 10d

Toronto Blue Jays stunting on the Yankees right now:

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 11d

I know @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp likes movies. I wonder if he might enjoy Mother Father Sister Brother Frank? A horror comedy flick? Let’s tag him with the trailer and see if he might watch it! Should be available in Japan, right @highballtv.bsky.social?!

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Mother Father Sister Brother Frank Trailer [Wide]

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 11d

When Toronto theatre is bumping, it’s REALLY bumping. So much stuff to see!!!

Derrick Chua @derrick-chua.bsky.social · 11d

The Welkin, King Gilgamesh and Enormity, Girl close today. Pay-what-you-can tix available 12noon at Crow’s Theatre for Octet and The Veil. Or can see Slave Play, Waiting for Godot, The Sankofa Trilogy, Bremen Town, Blackbird, Tell Tale Harbour, Bright Star.

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 11d

10-1 with big nights from Vladdy and Kirk. Now that’s one way to break a 9 year playoff win drought. Let’s go up 2-0 tomorrow! #BlueJays

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 11d

Also hit em up by 2pac is an excellent choice for the Yankees 😂

Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 11d

Big, loud boos for the Yankees as they come out for introductions. #BlueJays

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 12d

Please Raptors just make it though training camp without an injury to our starting 5…PLEASE.

We really need to stay healthy this season jeez.

Josh Lewenberg @jlewenberg.bsky.social · 12d

Barnes is back on the floor to start the 2nd half of the scrimmage. No tape on his left hand (he had his thumb wrapped up on the bench earlier). He seems fine.

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 12d

Oh nice! Ok, the reccos:

Joie French Cafe. An incredible Japanese/French fusion cafe. The best French vanilla whipped cream ever and some excellent crepes.

Red fish Blue Fish-It’s a booth by the water. The best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Ever. Better than NFLD and HFX. Also great pickles!

Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 12d

The rent crazy, or???

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 12d

Oh right!!! Are you still in Victoria?! If so I have two restaurant recommendations for you :)

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Matthew G Brown @itsmrmgb.bsky.social · 13d

Must be said: those are some incredible glasses frames!

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