Episodes

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Sept. 9, 2026

LIVE: Who Claims the 3rd Wild Card Spot? (feat. Sports with Ash)

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and the playoff race is going down to the absolute wire! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming Ashley of Sports with Ash to the show! The Toronto Blue Jays are teetering on the absolute cusp of the final American League Wild Card spot. We are breaking down the intense three-way battle between the Jays, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Texas Rangers for that coveted third playoff berth. Can Toronto hold off th...
542
Sept. 2, 2026

LIVE: Final Month Wild Card Push w/ Craig Ballard!

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and the postseason push is on! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming Craig Ballard of Jays Tok to the show! We are diving headfirst into the final month of the regular season as the Toronto Blue Jays battle to secure an American League Wild Card spot. Can the team carry their late-season momentum straight into October? We are breaking down the critical remaining series, analyzing the tight wild card standings...
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Aug. 26, 2026

LIVE: Pull Up a Stool with Billy Pinckney of Bat Boy Publishing!

Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming two incredible guests to the show. First, we are sitting down with author, speaker, and digital content creator Billy Pinckney (@billythebatboy)! Billy shares his amazing journey from an 11-year-old batboy for the New Jersey Jackals to the team’s Director of Digital Content. We also are pulling up a stool for Jacob from the Royals Rundown!
540
Aug. 19, 2026

LIVE: Pull Up a Stool With Dunedin city Commissioner Steven Sandbergen! ️

The Bar Room is open, and the boys of summer are officially heating up! Tonight at 7 PM EST, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming back a Bar Room favorite: Steven Sandbergen, the City Commissioner of Dunedin, Florida! We are diving deep into the Toronto Blue Jays' recent surge as they play their absolute best baseball of the entire season. With the team rapidly closing in on a coveted playoff spot, we have to ask the big question: Have the Jays finally turned the co...
539
Aug. 14, 2026

LIVE: Grab a Cold Drink for Fan Friday w/ Sean Kelly!

It's Fan Friday, and the JBW Bar Room is officially open to talk a Wild CARD Race! Tonight the gang is pouring a cold beverage and kicking off the weekend with special guest Sean Kelly! We are diving headfirst into all the latest Toronto Blue Jays news, roster updates, and game recaps as the boys look to keep the momentum rolling and make a serious run at the American League Wild Card spot. Can this team stay hot down the stretch and climb into playoff position? With the standings so tight, we...
538
Aug. 12, 2026

LIVE: Blue Jays Back-to-Back Memories w/ Rance Mulliniks

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open, and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome back a true legend to the show! ️ Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and sitting down with Toronto Blue Jays great Rance Mulliniks! We are diving into the team's improved tenacity over the past few weeks and discussing what it will take for them to climb into the American League Wild Card race. We also get an exclusive look at the recent back-to-back celebration from Rance's point of view...
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Aug. 5, 2026

LIVE: What's Next for the Blue Jays? (feat. Lachlan Fontaine)

Tonight the JBW Gang are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming Lachlan Fontaine to the show! We are unpacking all the Toronto Blue Jays trade deadline news, analyzing the massive roster changes, and discussing exactly what the rest of the 2026 season looks like for this organization.
536
Aug. 3, 2026

LIVE: Pour a Drink & Grade the Blue Jays' Trade Deadline ️

The JBW Bar Room is open, and we are unpacking one of the craziest MLB trade deadlines in recent memory! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a strong beverage to break down a wild day of transactions for the Toronto Blue Jays. We are discussing all the major departures, including Kevin Gausman being traded to the Chicago Cubs and Daulton Varsho heading to the Houston Astros in exchange for Spencer Arrighetti. We also dive into the blockbuster move that sent top prospect Arjun Nimmala to ...
535
July 29, 2026

LIVE: Grab a Beverage for Blue Jays Trade Deadline Rumors!

The JBW Bar Room is open and we finally have a series win to celebrate! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage to unpack a huge week of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. We finally snapped our losing streak and secured our first series win since the beginning of July against the Tampa Bay Rays, fueled by an awesome 3-1 victory where George Springer and Shane Bieber shined! With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching on Monday, August 3rd, the rumors are flying! We are breaki...
534
July 22, 2026

From the Bullpen to the World: Jay Jackson's Wild Baseball Journey! ️️

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open, and tonight we are welcoming the Mayor of Smile Town himself! This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are absolutely thrilled to sit down with former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson! Since officially retiring from professional baseball after an incredible 17-season career, Jay has been living life to the fullest. We are checking in with the fan-favorite reliever to hear his wonderful stories, talk about his global travels, and discuss his ...
Guest: Jay Jackson
533
July 15, 2026

First Half Report Cards & All-Star Game Highlights!

The MLB All-Star Game is in the books, and it’s time to talk about the first half of the season! Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, the gang is breaking down everything you need to know about the Toronto Blue Jays at the Midsummer Classic. From Ernie Clement starting at second base and making highlight-reel defensive plays, to Dylan Cease and Louis Varland throwing heat in their All-Star debuts, we recap all the action from Philadelphia. We are also zooming out to summarize the Blue Jay...
532
July 8, 2026

JBW Bar Room LIVE Chat: A NEAR NO HITTER FROM CEASAE!

The JBW Bar Room is open, and we might need a stiff drink to get through this one! Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are venting about the recent horrors on the field. The Toronto Blue Jays' offense has been completely non-existent, scoring just a few runs over the weekend, leading to a brutal losing streak and a frustratingly failed series against the Seattle Mariners. We break down what went wrong and discuss how this lineup can wake up the bats. We finally score...
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July 2, 2026

Pull Up a Stool & Celebrate the Big Canada Day Win!

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open, and we have a massive week of Toronto Blue Jays baseball to unpack! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and reacting to the highly anticipated return of Bo Bichette to the Rogers Centre. Seeing the former franchise cornerstone back in town wearing a New York Mets uniform brought out some mixed emotions, but the boys in blue didn't hold back. We are breaking down the wild series and celebrating the explosive 9-3 Canada Day victory t...
529
June 17, 2026

LIVE: Escaping .500 & Trade Deadline Decisions w/ Bob File

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and we have a big leaguer joining us to talk about some massive mid-season decisions! This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are thrilled to welcome former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bob File to the show! Together, we are breaking down the state of the roster as the All-Star Game and MLB trade deadline rapidly approach. Despite legit All-Star caliber performances from Ernie Clement and Louie Varland, this team finds itself frustratingly...
528
June 12, 2026

LIVE: Samantha Woj Talks Blue Jays Art, Live Painting, & Fandom! ️

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is getting a splash of color tonight! In this bonus episode of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast we are incredibly excited to welcome a very special guest. Artist Samantha Woj! Samantha is a massive sports fan with a truly unique talent. She creates stunning portraits using the actual equipment from the sport itself. From rolling a baseball in paint to using bats and gloves to craft masterpieces of Blue Jays icons like George Springer, her unconventional art brings s...
527
June 10, 2026

LIVE: Mastering the Art of the Heckle w/ Trevor Gilmore

The JBW Bar Room is open, and tonight we are learning from the master of the heckle! This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are thrilled to welcome Trevor Gilmore (@trevschirps) to the show! We will be talking all things baseball in addition to taking a deep dive into the hilarious art of playful heckling. Trevor has absolutely perfected the art of the chirp, and we are getting a firsthand lesson on how to get in the opposing team's heads to turn! We are also breakin...
526
June 3, 2026

Grab a Beverage: Surviving the Blue Jays .500 Rollercoaster w/ Rob Wong

We are thrilled to welcome Rob Wong, host on the Postmedia Network and the Toronto Sun! We are breaking down the rollercoaster that was this past week of Blue Jays baseball.
525
May 26, 2026

Switching Things Up With The Ambidextrous Ace Pat Venditte

Switch Pitching Unicorn Pat Venditte joins us on the show tonight to talk all things baseball and his time with the Toronto Blue Jays
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May 20, 2026

Grab an Extra Hot Dog: The Loonie Dog Kings Have Entered The Bar Chat!

Our friends Jody and Ryan, The Loonie Dog Kings, join us to talk all things Toronto Blue Jays and a record setting hot dog eating night at the SkyDome.
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May 13, 2026

Camp Screamo Meets the JBW Bar Room w/ Shane Told

We talk Toronto Blue Jays news and the 50th Anniversary with Shane Told the lead singer of Silverstein
Guest: Shane Told
522
May 6, 2026

Blue Jays LEGEND Rance Mulliniks Joins the Bar Room Tonight!

Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks joins us to talk the Jays 50th Anniversary and current Jays news.
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April 29, 2026

LIVE: Blue Jays in Buffalo w/ Author Brian Frank!

For two unforgettable summers, the Toronto Blue Jays weren't playing North of the Border, they were playing in Western New York! This week on the podcast, we are taking a deep dive into the 2020 and 2021 seasons when the Blue Jays were forced to play their home games at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, NY. To help us navigate this incredible chapter of franchise history, we are thrilled to welcome Brian Frank of @HerdChronicles. We will be discussing his new book, Blue Jays in Buffalo: The Story of Two...
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April 29, 2026

Bonus Episode - Yesavage Arrives & Red Sox Series Recap ️

The cavalry is officially arriving in Toronto! ️ The injury bug is potentially clearing out, and the JBW Bar Room is buzzing. In this bonus episode, we are doing a complete "State of the Roster" address to break down a massive week of Blue Jays baseball. Craig, Liz, and Jason are diving into the analytics: The Debut: Breaking down the mechanics and the hype behind Trey Yesavage’s highly anticipated season debut! The Returns: Who is coming off the IL, and exactly how do they slot back into thi...
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April 22, 2026

LIVE: AL East Climb, Closer Questions & Building the Offense!

We 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 St...