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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

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 ... more

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... more

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 King... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Pat Venditte
Ambidextrous pitcher known for throwing with both arms and the unique career path
Former MLB player with multiple teams, ambassador for ambidexterity
Episode: Switching Things Up With The Ambidextrous Ace Pat Venditte
Shane Told
Singer of Silverstein, guest on episode
Silverstein
Episode: Camp Screamo Meets the JBW Bar Room w/ Shane Told
Brian Frank
Author, The Herd Chronicles and author of Blue Jays in Buffalo
The Herd Chronicles
Episode: LIVE: Blue Jays in Buffalo w/ Author Brian Frank!
Stuart Meyer
Founder of the Dunedin Blue Jays Fans group on Facebook
Dunedin Blue Jays Fans (Facebook group)
Episode: LIVE: AL East Climb, Closer Questions & Building the Offense!
Thomas Hall
Lawn Time contributor on the show
Blue Jays Nation
Episode: Roster Shake-Ups, The Injury Bug & Thomas Hall!
Daryl Silverstein
Buddy, best friend in baseball; sponsor representative
Jay Birdy Baseball Co
Episode: Blue Jays Vent Session & Group Therapy!
Stuart Mayer
Documentarian and Blue Jays fan involved in a project about Denetdon/Blue Jays history
Independent/Blue Jays Community
Episode: LIVE: Spring Training Wrap-Up, Opening Day Hype & Mayor Freaney!
Ari Shapiro
Old Man Bleeding Blue host; guest on this episode
Old Man Bleeding Blue / Whiskey and Cream Media
Episode: Did the WBC Give the Blue Jays an Advantage? Spring Updates w/ Ari Shapiro ️
Steven Sandberg
Guest joining from the Dunedin area to discuss the city-Blue Jays relationship and 50th anniversary
City of Dunedin
Episode: Celebrating 50 Seasons of Blue Jays Baseball with the City of Dunedin!

Hosts

Craig Borden
Host of Jay Bird Watching Podcast; long-running Jays enthusiast with multiple affiliations across show iterations
Liz McGuire
Co-host with a strong presence on the show, often contributing to banter and guest segments
Jason Lyons
Co-host focusing on analysis, guests, and community engagement

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
    Canadaa year ago
  • Audio -Jan 3

    Terrible Audio-almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jim in Niagara
    Canada2 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
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Banters and personal anecdotes are a highlight for many listeners.
Some listeners feel the format has become too chaotic or crowded with guests.
Strong community presence with insightful guest picks, when the audio is solid.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#225
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#240
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#167
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#10
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#19
China/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#45
India/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Switching Things Up With The Ambidextrous Ace Pat Venditte
Q: What was your 'that was it' moment in the majors?
My first win in the big leagues against Arizona was a significant milestone, following a debut run in Fenway where I learned to handle big moments, and it underscored that perseverance pays off after a long minor-league path.
Blue Jays LEGEND Rance Mulliniks Joins the Bar Room Tonight!
Q: Is there somebody who could be the catalyst the Blue Jays need to push through this season?
Rance emphasizes that a catalyst could come from any level and from unexpected sources; Guerrero is expected to perform, while others like Okamoto and the younger players could step up if given opportunities, with depth and health shaping who becomes that spark.
LIVE: AL East Climb, Closer Questions & Building the Offense!
Q: What's going on with the closer situation and Jeff Hoffman?
There's a lot of frustration with Hoffman due to loss of command and frequent bases-loaded scenarios, but there's hope in Louis Varlin and others stepping up.
LIVE: AL East Climb, Closer Questions & Building the Offense!
Q: What changes are you seeing in the Blue Jays offense lately?
The offense is spreading across the lineup, with multiple players contributing and better plate discipline, which has helped sustain scoring and advance runners.

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This show delivers bar-room style discussions about the Toronto Blue Jays, blending game analysis with fan culture and local community angles. Recent episodes often mix on-field observations with interviews or appearances by city officials, team personnel, and figures connected to Dunedin's spring presence, alongside ongoing coverage of roster moves, World Baseball Classic momentum, and promotional aspects. Noteworthy are the on-location segments, cross-promotions with local partners, and a long-running focus on how the Jays fit into broader civic and fan-community narratives, which can give listeners both practical baseball insight and entertaining, personality-driven banter.

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1. The Flight Deck | Toronto Blue Jays Podcast
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3. Blue Jays Today
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Recent guests on Jay Bird Watching include:

1. Pat Venditte
2. Shane Told
3. Brian Frank
4. Stuart Meyer
5. Thomas Hall
6. Daryl Silverstein
7. Stuart Mayer
8. Ari Shapiro

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