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Tune into Jay Bird Watching, your go-to Toronto Blue Jays podcast for news, insights, and fan interaction! Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast. We are proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company, Canada's Baseball Brand. We are here to bring you all of your Toronto Blue Jays news all in one Podcast. Our hosts Craig Borden, Liz McGuire, and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds. Join... more

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Latest Episodes

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open for Part 2, and the hot stove is only getting hotter!

Tonight at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST, Craig is back at the bar, and this time Jason Lyons is pulling up a stool to lock in his official World Series pr... more

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and the hot stove is already heating up!

Tonight at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST, Craig and Liz are pouring a cold beverage and locking in their official World Series predictions! Who is walking away with th... more

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and tonight we have absolute Toronto Blue Jays royalty pulling up a stool!

Tonight at 7 PM EST, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming the legendary Rance Mulliniks to the s... more

The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and we are talking October baseball and spicy hot stove rumors!

Tonight at 7 PM EST, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage to break down the MLB 2026 postseason action so far. With the p... more

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Recent Guests

Rance Mulliniks
Former Blue Jays player, BlueJays Nation figure
BlueJays Nation
Episode: Blue Jays Legend Rance Mulliniks on MLB Playoffs & Offseason Plan
Ashley Underhill
Avid Jays analyst and host of Sports with Ash
Sports with Ash
Episode: LIVE: Who Claims the 3rd Wild Card Spot? (feat. Sports with Ash)
Davey Barris
Host of Cleveland Baseball Mornings
Cleveland Baseball Mornings
Episode: LIVE: Final Month Wild Card Push w/ Craig Ballard!
Craig Ballard
Blue Jays commentator and analyst
Blue Jays fan community
Episode: LIVE: Final Month Wild Card Push w/ Craig Ballard!
Billy Pinckney
Billy the Bat Boy, Bat Boy and author
Bat Boy Publishing / Billy the Bat Boy
Episode: LIVE: Pull Up a Stool with Billy Pinckney of Bat Boy Publishing!
Jacob Millen
Royals expert
Believe Network
Episode: LIVE: Pull Up a Stool with Billy Pinckney of Bat Boy Publishing!
Steven Sandbergen
Dunedin City Commissioner
City of Dunedin
Episode: LIVE: Pull Up a Stool With Dunedin city Commissioner Steven Sandbergen! ️
Sean Kelly
Guest on Fan Friday, Blue Jays fan and analyst in conversation
Blue Jays fan
Episode: LIVE: Grab a Cold Drink for Fan Friday w/ Sean Kelly!
Lachlan Fontaine
Former player and coach, guest on the show
North Vancouver area baseball community; coach and real estate professional
Episode: LIVE: What's Next for the Blue Jays? (feat. Lachlan Fontaine)

Hosts

Craig Borden
Host with a focus on Jays coverage, discussion, and guest integration.
Liz McGuire
Co-host contributing analysis, guest coordination, and community engagement.
Jason Lyons
Co-host and discussion lead, supports live shows and guest integration.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Not good and never will be.

    Even with new hosts, the show still sucks. Jays Journal is a terrible resource for any Jays news. Don't even bother listening

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OtherBrad
    Canada2 years ago
  • Audio -Jan 3

    Terrible Audio-almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jim in Niagara
    Canada3 years ago
  • Bad show

    The hosts breathe and fake laugh into the mic too much. Kris Key is ahost that knows nothing. His other podcast failed (Jay Jam,another just awful podcast) and came over to this one. Jays Journal is a complete joke and all these hosts write or have written for that terrible click bait website. You can listen to any other Jays podcast and it is better than this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brad9013
    Canada4 years ago
  • Just a Bad show

    Absolutely terrible show. Hosts think they know more than they do. One of the hosts laughs and breathes too much into the mic. It also brought in the biggest click bait crap website in Jays Journal. So many better shows that covers the Jays. This isn't a good show and never really was.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brad9013
    Canada4 years ago
  • Use to be good

    Not sure why they needed a 4th person on this show. The 4th person likes to make hot takes and will whine to the other hosts that use to do this show with 3 of them.

    Also getting back on the terrible Jays Journal platform says enough about this show. Click bait is where it's at. You can find alot better podcast on the Jays. This isn't one of them

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brad9013
    Canada5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners critique audio quality and pacing, especially during live episodes.
A segment of audience appreciates the guest diversity but others miss stricter Jays-focused analysis.
The bar-room vibe and audience interaction are highlighted as a strong differentiator for fans seeking a community feel.
Listeners praise the deep Jays knowledge and engaging banter when the format nails it.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#210
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#38
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#83
China/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#128
Spain/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LIVE: Swirling Rumors & World Series Picks (Part 2!)
Q: Are you hanging your hat on any level of just wanting to maybe bring back either Shane Bieber and or Dalton Varsho for this coming season?
Jason would prefer bringing back Shane Bieber. He is less convinced about Dalton Varsho because of his injury history and questions whether either move would be settling instead of pursuing stronger options.
LIVE: Swirling Rumors & World Series Picks (Part 2!)
Q: What's your thoughts as this team and these teams that we're going to declare a new winner? There's going to be a new World Series champion for the first time ever. So what's your thoughts, Bud?
Jason favors the Brewers, citing their team character and resilience, and says he dislikes the Rays' home atmosphere and style of play.
LIVE: Grab a Cold Drink for Fan Friday w/ Sean Kelly!
Q: Where are you from and what got you into the Blue Jays?
Sean explains he's from Thunder Bay, Ontario, and fell in love with the team after attending the 2016 game in Minnesota, which left a lasting impression and started his fandom.
LIVE: Blue Jays Back-to-Back Memories w/ Rance Mulliniks
Q: What was your initial reaction to the statue unveiling in Skydome and the celebration surrounding it?
Rance describes the statue as a tremendous portrait that beautifully commemorated Joe Carter's iconic moment and credits the planners for the thoughtful integration of the statue, the names of staff, and the famous quote Touch them all, Joe, making the moment feel deeply respectful and memorable.
Switching Things Up With The Ambidextrous Ace Pat Venditte
Q: How did you discover you could throw with both arms, and how did it develop?
It was my father who introduced the ambidextrous approach; I started as a right-hander and gradually developed the left hand to a level where I could spin pitches, with college and minor-league work shaping the mastery of switching between arms.

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Bar-room style conversations focused on Toronto Blue Jays coverage, roster moves, game recaps, and playoff chatter. The show regularly features guest experts, former players, analysts, and creators who bring deep team knowledge, player development stories, and cross-event perspective, all tied together with banter and fan interaction during live recordings. Notable angles include post-deadline analyses, mentorship and development narratives, and a tendency to blend on-field analysis with cultural and promotional topics surrounding baseball. This mix makes it appealing to core Jays followers who enjoy spirited debates, insider insights, and a community vibe, while also offering occasional crossover guests from art and youth development that ... more

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2. Ashley Underhill
3. Davey Barris
4. Craig Ballard
5. Billy Pinckney
6. Jacob Millen
7. Steven Sandbergen
8. Sean Kelly

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