Sinopsis
Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching - Game Cast. We will be live during select Blue Jays games to discuss everything Jays as it happens! Join us here as we bring you our in-game coverage and fun shenanigans. We also bring you the Morning MASH every weekday for all of you news on the #BlueJays . We even have a daily Minor League report so you can keep up on all of the prospects through out the Jays system. We have EVERYTHING BLUE JAYS for you right here in one easy spot.Follow us on Twitter @BirdWatchingGC along with our hosts @Craigers1221 and @ACorsair21
Episodios
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LIVE: AL East Climb, Closer Questions & Building the Offense!
23/04/2026 Duración: 01h10minWe are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! ️ If you’ve been waiting for the fun to return to the field, tonight is the night to tune in! Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to celebrate a team that is officially waking up. We are doing a deep dive into the recent news, the slow but steady building of the offense, and how the team is climbing out of the AL East basement. We are also tackling the biggest on-field question: Who secures the closer role moving forward? We are joined by Stuart Meyer of the Dunedin-Based Blue Jays Fans and host of the soon-to-be-released Dunedin Blue Podcast. Stories From The Year Round Home of Blue Jays Baseball. Shoutout to our amazing partners at @jbirdybaseballco - Canada's Baseball Brand! The vibes are healing! Pull up a stool, grab a cold beverage, and let's talk some Toronto Blue Jays baseball! #BlueJays #TorontoSports #Baseball #JBW #Podcast #MLB #LetsGoJays #Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection
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Roster Shake-Ups, The Injury Bug & Thomas Hall!
16/04/2026 Duración: 57minThe JBW Bar Room is open, and we are looking for a spark! ️ This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back in the unofficial bar room chat to break down a chaotic stretch of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. With the injury bug hitting the clubhouse hard, the front office is making critical roster moves to try to get the Comeback Kids back to their winning ways. We are doing a deep dive into every transaction, call-up, and lineup shuffle to see if this is the spark the team needs. To help us make sense of the new-look roster, we are thrilled to welcome Thomas Hall from Blue Jays Nation to the show! He’ll be bringing his expert insight to the chat to discuss how these moves impact the immediate future of the season. A huge shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. - Canada's Baseball Brand, for outfitting the crew! Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and get your questions ready for the live chat. Let's talk some baseball! #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #MLB #BaseballFans #JBWPodcast #JayBirdWa
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Blue Jays Vent Session & Group Therapy!
09/04/2026 Duración: 59minIt has been a rough week to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan, and the JBW therapy couch is officially OPEN. This week on the podcast, we are doing a deep dive into the absolute nightmare that has been the last 6 games. The Blue Jays are on a 6-game losing streak, and we are opening up the floor for a massive community vent session. We are breaking down the lack of hitting, the defensive woes, and the pitching hiccups that have completely derailed the early-season momentum. Brought to you by our amazing partners at J. Birdy Baseball Co. (Canada's Baseball Brand!). If you are feeling the stress of this losing streak, you are not alone. Pull up a stool, grab a heavy pour of your favorite beverage, and bring your frustrations to the live chat. It's time for some baseball group therapy! In this episode: Deep dive into the 6-game losing streak. What is the biggest issue plaguing the roster right now? Live community vent session and group therapy. #BlueJays50 #OpeningWeek #VentSession #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Hosted by Sim
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Unpacking the Blue Jays' Opening Week w/ Blue Jays Nation
02/04/2026 Duración: 58minBack-to-back walk-offs, historic pitching debuts, and late-inning comebacks, if you aren't excited about this Toronto Blue Jays team yet, you haven't been watching! This week on the podcast, the crew is doing a comprehensive deep dive into the opening week of the 2026 season. We are looking at the standout performances, the absolute dominance of the starting rotation, and the sheer resilience of the "Comeback Kids." Joining the panel tonight is Tyson Shushkewich, Editor of Blue Jays Nation, to share his takeaways from the first stretch of games and discuss what it will take for this team to hit on all cylinders. Pull up a stool in the Bar Room and bring your best baseball questions to the live chat! In this episode: Breaking down the wild walk-off wins and late-inning comebacks. Analyzing the historic starts from the pitching rotation. Early season standouts and surprises. #BlueJays50 #Toronto #OpeningWeek #WalkOff #Baseball #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.
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LIVE: Spring Training Wrap-Up, Opening Day Hype & Mayor Freaney!
26/03/2026 Duración: 41min"Opening Day is THIS FRIDAY! The JBW Bar Room is officially open to celebrate! ️ Craig and Jason are back together tonight to wrap up an incredible Spring Training. We both spent time soaking up the Florida sun and getting a firsthand look at the squad, and we are bringing our live scouting reports straight to the show. We are talking final roster cuts, breakout players, and our official Opening Day predictions. Plus, we are closing out the spring season with a massive featured interview: Mayor Freaney of Dunedin joins the chat to talk about the city's legendary 50-year relationship with the Blue Jays! Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and let's talk some baseball! #Openingday #BlueJays #SpringTraining #DunedinFL #BaseballFans #Podcast #JayBirdWatching #MLB #Baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Did the WBC Give the Blue Jays an Advantage? Spring Updates w/ Ari Shapiro ️
19/03/2026 Duración: 01h05minThe World Baseball Classic was electric, and the Toronto Blue Jays were right in the middle of it! ️️ This week on the podcast, we are coming to you LIVE from Florida! Craig is officially boots-on-the-ground in Dunedin for the final week of Spring Training, bringing you all the inside updates as the boys get ready for Opening Day. Ari Shapiro joins the JBW Bar Room tonight to discuss the heavy Blue Jays presence across the WBC rosters. How will that high-stakes, international playoff experience translate to the 162-game grind? We are breaking it all down. A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. Canada's Baseball Brand - for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh under the Florida sun! Pull up a bar stool, grab a cold beverage, and bring your best baseball questions to the live chat! Tune in LIVE every Wednesday @ 7 PM EST 4PM PST. #WorldBaseballClassic #WBC2026 #BlueJays #DunedinFL #SpringTraining #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio
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Celebrating 50 Seasons of Blue Jays Baseball with the City of Dunedin!
12/03/2026 Duración: 01h03minPull up a bar stool, Blue Jays fans! We are celebrating a massive milestone in the JBW Bar Room tonight! The Toronto Blue Jays are officially celebrating their 50th season, which means they have been calling Dunedin, Florida their Spring Training home for half a century. To help us honor this Major League accomplishment, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Steven Sandbergen from the City Council of Dunedin to the show! We are diving deep into the 50-year history between the Jays and the city, sharing stories from the epic 2025 American League Championship parties, and getting the boots-on-the-ground perspective of the current talent down in the 2026 camp. Tonight's Lineup: 50 Years of History: The incredible relationship between the Blue Jays and Dunedin since 1977. The 2025 Dunedin Watch Parties: Looking back at the fun and celebrations from last year's World Series run. 2026 Camp Updates: Who is standing out and bringing the heat in Spring Training right now. Live Q&A: Answering your questions
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Hanging With Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara
05/03/2026 Duración: 55minThe JBW Bar Room is officially open! As the Toronto Blue Jays ramp up for the 2026 MLB season, we are getting the ultimate inside scoop on how the boys get physically ready for the 162-game grind. This week, we are thrilled to welcome Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara to the show! Anthony is right in the middle of everything down in Florida, and he is joining us to talk about the world of MLB athletic training, how players prep for Opening Day, and the amazing features of the state-of-the-art Player Development Complex in Dunedin. A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. - Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the JBW crew looking fresh this Spring Training! Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and get those questions ready for the live chat. Let's talk some baseball! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs
26/02/2026 Duración: 01h11minSwiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs ️ Pull up a bar stool and grab your favorite beverage, the Jay Bird Watching bar room chat is officially open! Spring Training is in full swing, and we are breaking down all the latest news, roster battles, and storylines out of Blue Jays camp in Dunedin. To help us celebrate the return of baseball, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Kris Dehnert, owner and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs! Kris is joining us to share the incredible origin story behind the original baseball bat mug and geek out over baseball collectibles. Tonight's Lineup: Spring Training Updates: The latest news and notes from Blue Jays camp. The Dugout Mugs Story: How a crazy idea in a college dugout turned into a $50M+ baseball brand. Collectibles Chat: Talking gear, memorabilia, and what makes the ultimate baseball fan cave. Have your questions and stories ready for the live chat! LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST #BaseballMemorabilia #FanCave @
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The wait is finally over! ☀️⚾️
19/02/2026 Duración: 59minSpring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new season, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and sponsor, Darryl Silverstein from J.Birdy Baseball Company.In this episode:
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A Toast to Buck Martinez w/ Special Guest Rance Mulliniks
12/02/2026 Duración: 01h05minIt is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same.Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck have been linked for decades—from the "drive of '85" to the broadcast booth—and Rance is here to share his favorite memories of his longtime friend.In this episode:
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Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio!
05/02/2026 Duración: 34minLiz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio!
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From the Riverhawks to the Pros: Mark Ossanna's Journey to the Blue Jays ⚾️
29/01/2026 Duración: 01h16sHow does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic?We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his Canadian family roots, his playing days at Minot State and the Edmonton Riverhawks, to discovering his passion for coaching and player development.In this episode:⚾️The Path: Mark’s transition from player to professional coach.⚾️The Role: What it takes to develop raw talent in the Dominican Summer League.⚾️His advice to young ball players and more
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Spring Training Vibes & Dunedin Nights w/ Actress Taylor Belford
22/01/2026 Duración: 59minThe sun is shining in Dunedin, but some storm clouds are hanging over the Blue Jays front office. ☀️☁️Tonight, actress and die-hard Blue Jays fan Taylor Belford joins us LIVE to navigate these mixed emotions as we tackle the elephant in the room: The Blue Jays have officially missed out on re-signing Bo Bichette. We get Taylor’s reaction to the news and discuss where the team goes from here without their star shortstop.Plus, we down the "Spring Training Lifestyle." We discuss the best spots to hang out in Dunedin, FL, the magic of Spring baseball, and what it’s actually like to be down south when the team reports.Grab a stool and join us in the Bar Room chat!
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Ready to Rock: Spring Training Hype with Silverstein's Shane Told
17/01/2026 Duración: 01h05minSpring Training is around the corner, and the volume is dialed up to 11.
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The AL East Brawl: A 5-Team Melee for the Crown
08/01/2026 Duración: 01h01minThe most competitive division in baseball just got scarier.
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INSTANT REACTION: The $60M Man! Kazuma Okamoto Unveiled as a Blue Jay!
05/01/2026 Duración: 22minBreaking News: Kazuma Okamoto is a Blue Jay! ✍️Blue Jays Land Okamoto!
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Closing the Tab on 2025: Resolutions, Reflections & The 2026 Blueprint
05/01/2026 Duración: 59minGrab a pint and pull up a bar stool, the Jay Bird Watching crew is LIVE!Tonight, we’re officially closing the book on a wild 2025 season. We’re pouring one out for the highlights, the playoff memories, and that unforgettable World Series run, before turning the page to 2026.We are joined by a very special guest and out sponsor, Darryl Silverstein of J. Birdy Baseball Co., to help us uncork our "New Year’s Resolutions" for the Blue Jays. What is it going to take to get this team back to the Fall Classic in 2026?In this episode:⚾️The 2025 Wrap: Our favorite moments and the plays that defined the year.⚾️October Flashbacks: Reliving the highs and lows of the 2025 Playoffs & World Series.⚾️New Year, New Jays: The specific goals (and roster moves) needed to win it all in 2026.⚾️The J. Birdy Story: Talking shop with Darryl Silverstein about baseball culture and gear.Join the conversation, raise a glass, and let’s talk Blue Jays baseball!#BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo #MLB #NewYearResolution @JBirdyBaseballCo Hosted b
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Dear Santa: Blue Jays' Dream Offseason Wishlist + Ponce & Rogers Signings (Giveaway!)
18/12/2025 Duración: 35minThe Blue Jays' pitching staff is getting crowded, and the JBW bar room chat is open to break it all down!Tonight, Jason Lyons and Craig Borden dive into the latest moves from the front office as the Jays add Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers to the mix among others!We discuss:-Pitching Depth: With the staff starting to fill out, where do these new arms fit? Is this the end of the offseason spending, or just the beginning?-Shapiro resigning a 5-year deal-The "Dear Santa" Wishlist: We’re breaking out our holiday wishlists! What are the final pieces this team needs to truly contend in 2026? We’re telling "Santa" exactly what we want to see under the Blue Jays' tree.Latest News & Rumors: All the buzz from around the league as the hot stove continues to burn.
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Ask The Legend: Rance Mulliniks Answers Your Most Nostalgic Jays Questions
11/12/2025 Duración: 01h08minBack by popular demand! Tonight, the JBW bar room welcomes back a true Blue Jays icon: World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks!Rance was instrumental in turning the Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, and he joins us tonight for a special Fan Question Session to relive some of those baseball stories.From the late 80s to the 1992 World Series, Rance has an unbelievable catalog of stories. Tonight, he's ready to peel back the curtain on:⚾ The Dynasty Years: Untold clubhouse stories from the 1980s and the path to the '92 championship.⚾ The Platoon Life: What it was really like being half of the legendary platoon with Garth Iorg.⚾ The Best Advice: Stories behind his famous advice to players like Ed Sprague before his pivotal World Series home run.⚾ The Best Teammates & Toughest Losses: Answering the questions you submitted about his career.Do not miss your chance to hear rare, firsthand accounts from a Blue Jays legend! Tune in LIVE TONIGHT, Wednesday, 12/10 at 8 PM EST, and bring your