On this week's episode of the Executive Access podcast, Blue Jays VP of baseball operations Ben Cherington looks back at his beginnings as a Red Sox fan in New Hampshire to his days at Amherst College -- and the two Amherst grads who would play an important role in his career.

Cherington also discusses his long days and nights at Fenway Park, being part of the front office that broke the Curse of the Bambino, building a title team again in 2013 and why he ultimately chose to head north to Toronto.

On Executive Access, MLB.com executive reporter Mark Feinsand provides a unique look at the people building Major League teams by engaging in candid interviews with front-office personnel from around MLB. Each week, you'll find out how they broke into the game, why they do what they do and how they envision the future of baseball. Look out for new episodes on Mondays. Download, subscribe and help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or your favorite platform.