Jays Journal Podcast on the Toronto Blue Jays

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Jays Journal: The Moral & Ethical Decay of Major League Baseball

Joining me to discuss the shame and humiliation of the broken national sports pastime that is Major League Baseball is acclaimed sportscaster and legendary TSN reporter Tony Ambrogio (@Tony_Ambrogio), country music star and Blue Jays blogger Chris...

01-26
45:07

Jays Journal: Five Takes on the Rebuilding Blue Jays

Five takes on the nature and quality of the Toronto Blue Jays rebuild during the 2019 MLB campaign. Special guests: Jason Woodell (@JasonAtTheGame), Richard Birfer (@richardbirfs), Hayden Godfrey (@haydengodfreyy), Marshall Auerback (@Mauerback) and...

07-14
16:45

Jays Journal Round Table: "Rebuilding Pride - But At What Cost?"

Enjoy the latest Toronto Blue Jays round table recorded on May 20th, 2019 and brought to you by Jays Journal and arishapiro.ca. Settle in and join host Ari Shapiro and his guests: country musician star and site expert Chris Henderson...

05-26
47:56

Jays Journal Round Table: "Perceptions of Youth & Revisionist History"

This latest baseball round table includes guests Jesse Golderberg-Strassler (@jgoldstrass; author and voice of the Lansing Lugnuts), Marshall Auerback (@Mauerback; writer and research analyst at the Levy Institute), and Jason Woodell (@JasonAtTheGame;...

03-19
49:08

Jays Journal Round Table: Henderson-Falbo-Rosenhek

The latest Jays Journal round table featuring Chris Henderson (@baseball4brains; musician and site expert at Jays Journal), Geoff Falbo (@gfalbo13; writer/blogger formerly with Deep Leagues), and Eric Rosenhek (@TheHek; writer and host of Definitely...

03-13
46:54

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Kevin Pillar

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Kevin Pillar Join podcast host Ari Shapiro as he takes a moment to reflect on the season that was for center fielder Kevin Pillar and what fans should expect in the days ahead. Featuring article and social...

01-24
12:46

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Marcus Stroman

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Marcus Stroman Join podcast host Ari Shapiro as he takes a moment to reflect on the season that was for starting pitcher Marcus Stroman and what fans should expect in the days ahead. Featuring article and...

01-07
13:19

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Justin Smoak

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Justin Smoak Join podcast host Ari Shapiro as he takes a moment to reflect on the season that was for first baseman Justin Smoak and what fans should expect in the days ahead. Featuring article quotes from:...

12-18
11:24

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Russell Martin

2018 Toronto Blue Jays Player in Review: Russell Martin Join podcast host Ari Shapiro as he takes a moment to reflect on the season that was for catcher Russell Martin and what fans should expect in the days ahead. Featuring article quotes from:...

12-04
11:24

Jays Journal Podcast - Episode 77. "There and Back Again."

Jays Journal Podcast - Episode 77. "There and Back Again." (0:00-4:02) Opening Monologue (4:05-23:31) Ben Nicholson-Smith, National Baseball Editor at Sportsnet (23:31-47:14) Chris Henderson, Site Expert at the Jays Journal...

09-29
01:05:42

Jays Journal Podcast - Episode 76. "In a League of Their Own."

(0:00-2:55) Shapiro's Monologue (2:56-25:15) Women At Bat (Ainka Jess/Dana Bookman/April Whitzman/Alexis Brudnicki) (25:16-45:07) Tony Ambrogio (45:08-1:20:13) Round Table (Bryan Hatt/April Whitzman/Marshall Auerback) Don't forget to subscribe...

08-17
01:20:50

Jays Journal Podcast - Episode 75. "Dog Days & Second Thoughts."

(2:30-32:47) Tao of Stieb (32:48-59:40) Ian Hunter (59:40-90:33) Round Table: Chris Henderson, Cole Shelton, and Richard Birfer

07-31
01:30:34

Jays Journal Podcast - Episode 74. "Ice-Cold Lamentations."

With the Mid-Summer Classic firmly in our rear-view mirrors and a sprawling road ahead with 68 games left to play, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves fighting for respectability as the second half of the season begins. All that remains now is a...

07-20
39:42

Jays Journal Podcast - Episode 73. "Confronting Sobering Realities."

Normally, I would name an episode of the show after a certain sentiment or inspired thoughts based on how the team is playing – especially after dropping a transparently winnable series against the New York Yankees. But given the circumstances of what...

07-08
01:13:29

Jays Journal Podcast - June 26. "Between Laughter & Sorrow."

With the baseball trade deadline fast approaching and the Toronto Blue Jays producing daily efforts on the diamond which range from surprisingly competitive to predictably mediocre, you can't blame fans for feeling a profound sense of deja vu...

06-26
57:53

Jays Journal Podcast - June 5. "Gambling Debts & Evil Empires."

The Blue Jays find themselves facing American League East opponents over the next nine days beginning with a six-game soiree against the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles. Although the season has proven to be a colossal disappointment to many, I...

06-05
01:30:19

Jays Journal Podcast - May 26. "The Pendulum Always Swings."

As the Blue Jays continue their road trip against quality teams like the Phillies and Red Sox, it's becoming abundantly clear that something's got to give when it comes to preserving the fleeting sanity of their concerned fanbase. Specifically, how...

05-26
01:11:10

Jays Journal Podcast - May 21. "It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn."

Out-hit, out-pitched, out-scored and out-classed; some long weekends aren't worth their salt when it comes to anticipating a pleasing and worthwhile baseball experience in this city. As the Oakland Athletics battered the home faithful into oblivion...

05-21
01:29:03

Jays Journal Podcast - May 15. "Baseball Gods & Mortal Men."

Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays can be forgiven if they feel as though this past week has aged them considerably. In what could best be described as a journey through baseball purgatory, the franchise found itself losing a red-hot minor-league prospect...

05-15
54:52

Jays Journal Podcast - May 3. "The Best Laid Plans."

After a pleasantly surprising start to the 2018 campaign, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves ahead of the grade and yet seemingly always behind the bend in the American League East. With the twin juggernauts (Boston Red Sox and New York...

05-04
45:14

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