Jay Bird Watching

Jay Bird Watching

By Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire, Jason Lyons, Liz McGuire, Craig BordenSportsBaseball
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Jay Bird Watching episodes

  • 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 that backed up the pitching staff!

    As the MLB All-Star game approaches, we are also catching up on all the latest Blue Jays news, standings, and what this team needs to do in the final stretch before the break.

    Pull up a stool, pour your favorite beverage, and join the live chat to have your voice heard on the latest current events!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    -Bo Bichette Returns: Reacting to the emotional return of the former shortstop in a Mets uniform.
    -Canada Day Victory: Breaking down the massive 9-3 holiday win for the Blue Jays.
    -Blue Jays News: The latest standings and roster updates as the All-Star game approaches.

    Tune in LIVE tonight @ 7PM EST/ 4PM PST

    #BlueJays #BoBichette #CanadaDay #TorontoSports #BaseballPodcast


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    1 hr
  • 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 stuck just below a .500 record.

    We are grabbing a beverage with Bob to get a player's perspective on the tough questions: What is it going to take for this clubhouse to finally win more games consistently? And as July ticks away, will the Blue Jays front office be buyers or sellers at the deadline?

    A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co., Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the JBW crew outfitted!

    Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and join the live chat to ask Bob your questions and let us know who you want to see traded!

    LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST!


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    1 hr 10 min
  • 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 sports to life in a way you have to see to believe. We are sitting down with Samantha to talk about her creative process, her fandom, and her amazing journey doing live painting at major sporting events.

    Be sure to check out her incredible portfolio at samanthawojart.com!

    A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the crew outfitted! Great for Father's Day Gifts!!!

    Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, maybe an extra art smock tonight, and join the live chat to ask Samantha about her incredible sports art!

    #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays @SamanthaWojArt @SamWojArt #SportsArt #BaseballArt #JBWPodcast #JayBirdWatching #TorontoSports #LetsGoBlueJays #BaseballSzn #ArtReel


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    33 min
  • 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 breaking down Trevor's recent trip up to Toronto to see the Blue Jays in action, and catching up on all the latest Toronto Blue Jays news, roster updates, and current events.

    Have you ever wanted to get into a player's head without crossing the line? Tonight, the JBW Bar Room is getting a firsthand masterclass in the art of the playful heckle! You Bum! You Stud! ️

    A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co. Canada's Baseball Brand, for keeping the crew looking sharp!

    Pull up a stool, grab a cold beverage, and get your best chirps ready for the live chat! All are heard on the JBW Podcast

    LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST/ 4PM PST !

    #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #TrevsChirps #Chirps #heckling #BaseballHeckler #MLB #JBWPodcast #JayBirdWatching


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

    Are the Toronto Blue Jays about to catch fire, or is this season slipping away? The JBW Bar Room is open, and tonight we are talking about how the boys can find a spark!

    This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason 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. After teasing the fanbase by nearly winning five in a row, the team suffered two huge, momentum-killing losses to the Baltimore Orioles.

    As the Jays continue to dance dangerously around the .500 mark, Rob Wong joins the crew to discuss how they bounce back and what it will take to finally climb the American League standings. They have to go through the best record in baseball, the Atlanta Braves, to start the week.

    A massive shoutout to our sponsor, J. Birdy Baseball Co., Canada's Baseball Brand, for outfitting the JBW crew!

    Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and join the live chat to have your voice heard!


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    1 hr 3 min
  • Switching Things Up With The Ambidextrous Ace Pat Venditte

    The only modern switch pitcher in Major League Baseball history is live in the JBW Bar Room! ️

    Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are talking all things baseball with former Toronto Blue Jay Pat Venditte. We are breaking down his one-of-a-kind career, starting with his time in the big leagues and the World Baseball Classic, all the way to his highly anticipated appearances with the Savannah Bananas and the viral sensation Cosmic Baseball. In addition to his coaching career!

    If you love unique baseball history and looking at where the game is heading next, you won't want to miss this exclusive interview with MLB's premier ambidextrous pitcher.

    Thank you to J. Birdy Baseball Co. - Canada’s Baseball Brand for sponsoring tonight's episode!

    Grab a stool, pour a drink, and join the live stream chat to ask Pat your questions!

    #Toronto #BlueJays #PatVenditte #SwitchPitcher #CosmicBaseball #BananaBall #JBWPodcast #JayBirdWatching #BaseballFans #MLB


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

    We are talking Blue Jays baseball and Rogers Centre records! ️

    Tonight, the Jay Bird Watching crew is diving into one of the most legendary stories in recent Blue Jays fan history. We are welcoming Jody Matheson and Ryan Rushton, the Loonie Dog Kings, to the unofficial bar room! We’re getting the full, behind-the-scenes story of how they cemented their status as the hot dog eating record holders in Major League Baseball.

    Once we wrap up the Loonie Dog lore, we are pivoting to a complete deep dive into the latest Toronto Blue Jays news, roster updates, and on-field action.

    Brought to you by J. Birdy Baseball Co. — Canada's Baseball Brand.

    Pull up a stool in the JBW Bar Room, grab a beverage (and a hot dog!), and bring your best baseball questions to the live chat!

    In this episode:

    The Loonie Dog Kings: Jody and Ryan share their awesome story.
    The Rogers Centre record: Breaking down the 102,000+ hot dog game.
    Deep dive into the latest Blue Jays current events and news.

    Tag a Jays fan who never misses a Loonie Dog Tuesday! ️

    #BlueJays #Toronto #BaseballPodcast #JayBirdWatching #Podcast #MLBUpdates #BaseballTalk @LoonieDogKings #hotdog #HotDogs


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    1 hr 16 min
  • Camp Screamo Meets the JBW Bar Room w/ Shane Told

    The JBW Bar Room is getting a little more "rock star" tonight!

    We are thrilled to welcome back a true friend of the show for his 3rd visit: Shane Told, lead singer of Silverstein! Shane isn't just a legendary frontman; he's one of the most die-hard Blue Jays fans we know.

    Last year, Shane joined us right as the team was bottoming out, and his appearance sparked a historic "worst to first" run. With the Jays currently riding a rough start to the 2026 season, we’re hoping the "Shane Told Luck" strikes twice! Craig, Liz, and Jason are sitting down with Shane to talk through the latest Jays news, the early-season rollercoaster, and whether the boys can flip the script once again.

    Grab a bar stool, pour a few beverages, and turn the volume to 11! Join the unofficial bar room chat with one of the best in the business and have your voice heard in the LIVE Chat!

    Thank you to J. Birdy Baseball Co. — Canada’s Baseball Brand for sponsoring tonight’s episode!

    LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST!


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    1 hr 14 min
  • Blue Jays LEGEND Rance Mulliniks Joins the Bar Room Tonight!

    The JBW Bar Room is pulling up a VIP stool tonight! As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to navigate this rollercoaster of a season and fight for ground in the AL East, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to break down all the latest news and current events. But tonight is a very special occasion as we continue to celebrate the franchise's incredible 50th Anniversary season!

    Joining the bar room chat is none other than Blue Jays legend, Rance Mulliniks! We are talking past, present, and future with one of the greats. From his days manning the hot corner to his expert thoughts on the current roster's recent push, we are covering it all.

    Grab a bar stool, pour your favorite beverage, and get your questions ready for a true Blue Jays icon. Let's talk some baseball!


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    1 hr 12 min
  • 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 Amazing Summers in the Queen City.

    With the Jays having been stationed just down the I-90 from the Rochester area during that span, Craig, Liz, and Jason are ready to reminisce about having Major League Baseball essentially down the street.

    Brought to you by J. Birdy Baseball Co. Canada's Baseball Brand.

    Pull up a stool in the JBW Bar Room, grab a cold beverage, and bring your best questions for Brian to the live chat!

    In this episode:

    • The logistical chaos and charm of moving an MLB team to Sahlen Field.
    • Standout moments from the "Buffalo Blue Jays" era.
    • Featured Guest: Brian Frank (Herd Chronicles & Author).
    • #BlueJays #Toronto #BasebalLife #MLB #Podcast #JBW #BlueJaysNation #BlueJays50

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      1 hr 10 min

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