Jay Bird Watching

Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire
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Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast - Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. Our mission is to be the best place for Toronto Blue Jays fans to gather and talk baseball. We strive to be the people's podcast, which is why every show is recorded LIVE. Our hosts Craig Borden, Liz McGuire, and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds and want to hear from YOU. Join us for our bar room style Blue Jays chat. Live Stream every week so click those subscribe and follow buttons to be alerted to our weekly episodes!

  1. Dear Santa: Blue Jays' Dream Offseason Wishlist + Ponce & Rogers Signings (Giveaway!)

    18/12/2025

    Dear Santa: Blue Jays' Dream Offseason Wishlist + Ponce & Rogers Signings (Giveaway!)

    The Blue Jays' pitching staff is getting crowded, and the JBW bar room chat is open to break it all down! Tonight, Jason Lyons and Craig Borden dive into the latest moves from the front office as the Jays add Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers to the mix among others! We discuss: -Pitching Depth: With the staff starting to fill out, where do these new arms fit? Is this the end of the offseason spending, or just the beginning? -Shapiro resigning a 5-year deal -The "Dear Santa" Wishlist: We’re breaking out our holiday wishlists! What are the final pieces this team needs to truly contend in 2026? We’re telling "Santa" exactly what we want to see under the Blue Jays' tree. Latest News & Rumors: All the buzz from around the league as the hot stove continues to burn. 🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎁 We aren't done giving back to the best fans in baseball! We have another big giveaway ready to go tonight. Listen in to find out how you can win some incredible Jays swag! Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. – Canada’s Baseball Brand. 🇨🇦 Use promo code JAYBIRDPOD15 for 15% off at jbirdy.ca #BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo #MLB #Baseball #GiveawayAlert #BlueJaysGiveaway #ContestAlert #FreeSwag #CodyPonce #TylerRogers #HotStove #Podcast @JBirdyBaseballco Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    36 min
  2. Ask The Legend: Rance Mulliniks Answers Your Most Nostalgic Jays Questions

    11/12/2025

    Ask The Legend: Rance Mulliniks Answers Your Most Nostalgic Jays Questions

    Back by popular demand! Tonight, the JBW bar room welcomes back a true Blue Jays icon: World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks! Rance was instrumental in turning the Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, and he joins us tonight for a special Fan Question Session to relive some of those baseball stories. From the late 80s to the 1992 World Series, Rance has an unbelievable catalog of stories. Tonight, he's ready to peel back the curtain on: ⚾ The Dynasty Years: Untold clubhouse stories from the 1980s and the path to the '92 championship. ⚾ The Platoon Life: What it was really like being half of the legendary platoon with Garth Iorg. ⚾ The Best Advice: Stories behind his famous advice to players like Ed Sprague before his pivotal World Series home run. ⚾ The Best Teammates & Toughest Losses: Answering the questions you submitted about his career. Do not miss your chance to hear rare, firsthand accounts from a Blue Jays legend! Tune in LIVE TONIGHT, Wednesday, 12/10 at 8 PM EST, and bring your best questions! Sponsored by our friends at J.Birdy Baseball Company #RanceMulliniks #BlueJays #MLB #Baseball #Podcast #LightsUpLetsGo #LIVEPodcast #FanQuestion #Toronto @RanceBlueJay5 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 8m
  3. 500th Episode Party: Guest TRAVIS SNIDER and a Giveaway to Remember!

    05/12/2025

    500th Episode Party: Guest TRAVIS SNIDER and a Giveaway to Remember!

    500 EPISODES! Thank you, Blue Jays Nation! Join us for a massive party as we celebrate our landmark 500th weekly episode LIVE! We are thrilled to welcome our friend and former Toronto Blue Jay, Travis Snider, back to the bar room chat. Join us for a special night as we dive into his incredible baseball stories, answer your fan questions, and celebrate this huge milestone! BUT THAT'S NOT ALL: To show our appreciation for your support over the last 500 episodes, we are hosting a GIVEAWAY for everyone who tunes in! You absolutely do not want to miss out on how to enter for your chance to win a special gift from us at JBW. We'll also dive deep with Travis, co-founder of 3A Athletics, to discuss his powerful work building mental toughness and resilience in youth athletes—an essential conversation for every player, coach, and parent. Tune in LIVE, December 4th at 7 PM EST, and join the biggest celebration in Jay Bird Watching history! We will be answering fan questions, so have those comments ready for the #Livestream #JBW500 @Lunchboxhero45 @Lunchboxhero23 @3aathletics #TravisSnider #BlueJays #MentalToughness #YouthSports @3AAthletics #MLB #baseball#Coaching #LIVE #Podcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 8m
  4. Epic Jay Bird Watching Announcement: Get Ready for Our 500th Episode!

    01/12/2025

    Epic Jay Bird Watching Announcement: Get Ready for Our 500th Episode!

    Get Ready, JBW Nation! The bar room is opening early for a special announcement you CANNOT miss! As the Jay Bird Watching Podcast races toward our landmark 500th Episode, we have a HUGE SURPRISE to reveal to all our loyal listeners tonight! Join us for this special HYPE Edition of the JBW #Podcast Join the entire JBW crew LIVE Sunday at 7 PM EST as we break the news! Our buddy Darryl Silverstein will be on hand as we take your questions and celebrate this incredible milestone together. PLUS, a quick reminder of the date you NEED to save: ⚾️ JBW 500TH EPISODE ⚾️ Date & Time: December 4th @ 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST Special Guest: Former Blue Jay and all-around amazing guy Travis Snider! Don't wait! Hit that notification bell and join us for the announcement that kicks off the road to 500! #BlueJays #Toronto #baseball #MLB #LightsUpLetsGo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    24 min
  5. Dylan Cease Signs with the BLUE Jays in a Shocking Move!

    27/11/2025

    Dylan Cease Signs with the BLUE Jays in a Shocking Move!

    Grab your stool! Tonight, the JBW bar room is diving deep into baseball nostalgia and asking the big question: Was it skill, or was it magic? ✨ Dylan Cease signs big contract with the Blue Jays and the offseason is officially kicked off in a great direction! The Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew is having some random Blue Jays fun by celebrating the players who blessed us with one totally unforgettable, and often unrepeatable, season of brilliance! We're pulling out the old highlight reels to discuss the Flashes in the Pan: We look at legendary, confusing, and beloved seasons from guys like Jose Canseco, Brad Fullmer, and the insane surge from Marcus Semien. What was the biggest random season in Blue Jays history? The One Hit Wonders edition of the JBW Podcast. What was the biggest random season in Blue Jays history? Plus, we break down all the latest Blue Jays news and Free Agency rumors swirling around the team as the front office prepares to strike! Tune in LIVE tonight at 7 PM EST to join the chat and tell us which one-hit wonder you want to discuss! #Toronto #BlueJays #MLB #Baseball #HotStove #OneHitWonders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 hr
  6. Are the BLUE JAYS Plotting a 2026 Power Move? Are They the Next Free Agent Magnet? 📱

    20/11/2025

    Are the BLUE JAYS Plotting a 2026 Power Move? Are They the Next Free Agent Magnet? 📱

    Grab your stool, your beverage, and prepare to spend! The JBW bar room is officially the center of the MLB offseason and we want to hear from YOU! The Toronto Blue Jays are fresh off their American League Championship run, and the league is taking notice: insiders are calling Toronto THE offseason destination. This is the moment we've waited for—the front office is positioned to make a massive splash and FINISH THE STORY in 2026! Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew LIVE to break down the hottest rumors and what it means for the roster: THE TUCKER SHOCKWAVE: ESPN's Jeff Passan and other executives view the Blue Jays as the favorite to sign top free agent Kyle Tucker. Can the front office seal potentially the biggest free agent deal in franchise history? BO'S NEXT MOVE: With Bo Bichette declining the qualifying offer, we discuss the high-stakes negotiation. Is a reunion likely, or are we preparing for the unthinkable? Where Does the Money Go? Beyond the megastars, we analyze the critical need for a frontline starter (like Dylan Cease or Ranger Suarez) and bullpen help to push us past the finish line. #Toronto #BlueJays #FreeAgency #KyleTucker #BoBichette #MLB #Baseball #Hotstove Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 4m
  7. Tales from the diamond, Live with Blue Jays Legend Rance Mulliniks

    13/11/2025

    Tales from the diamond, Live with Blue Jays Legend Rance Mulliniks

    Pull up a stool, it is story time and the bar room chat is OPEN! 🍻 This week, the Jay Bird Watching Podcast welcomes a true legend to the chat, fan-favorite Blue Jay and broadcaster, Rance Mulliniks! Rance was a central figure who helped turn the Toronto Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, a journey that culminated in the 1992 World Series title. He’s the ultimate "hitter's hitter" and a key part of our franchise history. We’re sitting down LIVE to hear incredible stories you won't find anywhere else: ⚾ The Dynasty Years: Behind-the-scenes stories from the late '80s and the path to the 1992 World Series championship. ⚾ The Platoon & The Patience & The Everyday: Discussing his time as part of the legendary teams and his reputation as a master pinch-hitter and student of the game. ⚾ Current Team Take: His honest assessment of the current Blue Jays core, the 2025 World Series run, and what they need to finally finish the story in 2026. ⚾ Life After Baseball: Insights from his time as a broadcaster and his current work as a speaker. Don't miss this chance to be part of the discussion! The JBW team goes LIVE with Rance Mulliniks on 11/12 at 7 PM EST. Bring your questions about his career, the amazing teams he played for, and his famous glasses! Check out https://www.rancemulliniks.com/ We are live every week, even through the offseason, so make sure you join us Wednesdays at 7PM EST weekly! @RanceBlueJay5 #BlueJays #BaseballStories #Lightsupletsgo #Wantitall Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 6m
  8. 2025: The Warm-Up Act! World Series Recap, Offseason Whispers, & the 2026 Blue Jays Strategy

    06/11/2025

    2025: The Warm-Up Act! World Series Recap, Offseason Whispers, & the 2026 Blue Jays Strategy

    The pain stings, but the future is blindingly bright! ✨ The Toronto Blue Jays showed the entire league they are elite, reaching the World Series and taking the Dodgers to the final out of Game 7. While 2025 didn't finish the story, it set the stage for one hell of a triumphant return in 2026! Join the Jay Bird Watching Podcast crew as we swap the sorrow for strategy and start planning the next championship run! We're not dwelling on the loss; we’re focused on the work that needs to be done! Spring Training 98 days away! Tonight, we are breaking down: The Blueprint: What did the 2025 run prove about this team’s championship DNA? We celebrate the epic levels of play that secured the pennant and look at where we are already set for 2026. Offseason Upgrade: We need that final piece! With the 2026 World Series as the only acceptable goal, where must the Blue Jays add? We discuss crucial free agent targets, the priority list for pitching, and securing the core. FINISH THE STORY: We're setting the narrative now—the 2026 banner is inevitable. We're thrilled to welcome @NotGaetti of NEPTA (Not Enough People Talk About) to fuel our optimism and discuss the 2025 Blue Jays Season. Tune in LIVE tonight to shake off the loss and map out the run to become 2026 World Series! What is the ONE MOVE the front office must make this offseason? Let us know! #BlueJays #WantITALL #LightsupLetsgo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 6m
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Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast - Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co. Our mission is to be the best place for Toronto Blue Jays fans to gather and talk baseball. We strive to be the people's podcast, which is why every show is recorded LIVE. Our hosts Craig Borden, Liz McGuire, and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds and want to hear from YOU. Join us for our bar room style Blue Jays chat. Live Stream every week so click those subscribe and follow buttons to be alerted to our weekly episodes!

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  • Creator
    Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    497
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Craig Borden
  • Show Website
    Jay Bird Watching