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Jays Jam

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Toronto Blue Jays talk. For the fans, by the fans.

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Episodes

This, That and the Other

August 14, 2021 13:07 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MB

Jays Jam is back once again! The boys talk about their experiences being back to live baseball games at the Rogers Centre, break down the trade deadline deals for the Toronto Blue Jays and cover how the pitching has been holding up down the stretch.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any organization*

Jays Jam is back baby!

July 08, 2021 15:27 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

After a slight hiatus, the guys are back! With lots to talk about they focus on the state of the TORONTO BLUE JAYS heading into the all star break, Ryu's struggles, and potential trade options.    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect any organization*

The highs and lows of being a sports fan

May 30, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 111 MB

The guys break down the last two weeks of Toronto Blue Jays baseball and discuss patience, hot takes, and the excitement around the young team.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any organization*

The Toronto Blue Jays are heating up!

May 20, 2021 15:07 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MB

Kris and Wes discuss all things Blue Jays! They give you the updates, hot takes, and help you get caught up on the last few weeks of Blue Jays baseball.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any organization.*

Blue Jays are just heating up!

May 03, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 122 MB

The guys break down the first month of the MLB season from a Blue Jays fan perspective.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization*

Canadian Baseball Stories: The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Royals

April 28, 2021 15:06 - 20 minutes - 38.3 MB

During this series, we explore the stories and the people that make up Canada's rich baseball history. In The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Royals, I am joined again by Bill Humber who shares his knowledge and personal stories on these two franchises. It was the 70 plus years of competitive baseball in these two cities that paved the way for the Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays to become additions to the MLB. If you enjoy the Canadian Baseball Stories episodes be sure to  connect with...

Jays early season takeaways with Karen Souter

April 13, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 87 MB

Karen Souter, writer for Jays From the Couch and host of the Sunny Side of the Dome Podcast, joins Jays Jam to share her early season thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays.    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization*

Spring Training Wrap up

March 29, 2021 17:07 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

The guys break down the Jays injuries coming out of spring training, and tee up the storylines they are looking forward to when the regular season starts.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any agency or organization.*

Canadian Baseball Stories: The Inter-County Baseball League

March 22, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 44.8 MB

During this series, we explore the stories and the people that make up Canada's rich baseball history. In The Inter-County Baseball League, I am joined by John Kastner and Herb Morrell who are two instrumental figures in the success and longevity of this independent baseball league in Ontario. The ICBL has been around for over 100 years and represents the community and resiliency that sports can bring to a group of people.  *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those ...

Ruth Kapelus joins the show!

March 15, 2021 13:07 - 41 minutes - 76.1 MB

Ruth Kapelus, a freelance writer, stops by the show to discuss her most recent piece "The Blue Jays need to answer more for Callaway." - which can be read on the Daily Hive. The group discuss the Mikey Callaway situation and talk about toxic masculinity and its role in professional sports today.   *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any organization*

National Legue Preview

March 08, 2021 12:56 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

The guys break down the national league! Will the LA Dodgers repeat as World Series Champs? How will Atlanta and the Mets compare with the Phillies and the Nationals in the NL East? Will the Pirates lose 100 games?   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization.*

American League Preview

March 03, 2021 17:03 - 55 minutes - 101 MB

The guys look around the American League and tee up some of the big storylines to follow for the 2021 baseball season.    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any organization*

Catchers and Pitchers Report!

February 22, 2021 19:40 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

The guys discuss their perspectives on the catchers and pitchers for the Toronto Blue Jays and break down the most intriguing storylines related to those positions.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not reflect that of any agency or organization* 

Craig Bordon of Jay Bird Watching talks Semien and farm system

February 08, 2021 13:23 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MB

Craig Bordon of Jay Bird Watching joins the guys to talk about the Blue Jays depth in their farm system.    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

George Springer to the Blue Jays!

January 25, 2021 17:39 - 51 minutes - 95.1 MB

The guys discuss the George Springer signing and talk about the ramifications of the deal both for the team and the fans.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization.* 

Canadian Baseball Stories: The Asahi Baseball Team

January 11, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MB

During this series, we explore the stories and the people that make up Canada's rich baseball history. In The Asahi Baseball Team, I am joined by Emiko Ando who guides us through the amazing history and tragic end of the Vancouver Asahi Baseball Team.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Canadian Baseball Stories: The Storyteller and the Early Years

December 28, 2020 12:59 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MB

During this series, we explore the stories and the people that make up Canada's rich baseball history. In The Storyteller, I am joined by Bill Humber: A professor, an historian, a storyteller. He takes us on a journey through time back to when Baseball was just in its infancy almost two hundred years ago...   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

History of Canadian Baseball: The Storyteller

December 28, 2020 12:59 - 24 minutes - 44.2 MB

During this series, we explore the stories and the people that make up Canada's rich baseball history. In The Storyteller, I am joined by Bill Humber: A professor, an historian, a storyteller. He takes us on a journey through time back to when Baseball was just in its infancy almost two hundred years ago...   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Trade rumours and morning musings

November 19, 2020 15:58 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MB

The guys break down the latest trade rumours and touch on the recent Gm hiring of Kim Ng by the Miami Marlins. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Brendan Panikkar joins the show to talk some Blue Jays baseball.

November 04, 2020 13:54 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MB

The guys are joined by Brendan Panikkar, one of the hosts of the Jay Bird Watching podcast, joins the show to chat about the current state of the Toronto Blue Jays. The guys chat about the strange baseball season that transpired in 2020 and look ahead to where the Blue Jays can go next.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals invovlved and do not reflect that of any organization.*

LA Dodgers win the World Series!

October 30, 2020 00:34 - 43 minutes - 79.5 MB

Kris and Wally chat about the LA Dodgers win of the world series over the Tampa Bay Rays.    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

What's next for the Toronto Blue Jays?

October 15, 2020 14:17 - 47 minutes - 87.2 MB

Kris and Wes discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays can move on from this season. Who are some free agent players to acquire? Where does this pitching staff go? Should any of the young core be moved for big name players? All of the answers seemingly fall to past players of the New York Yankees...   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any organization*

End of season recap

October 08, 2020 13:35 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Kris and Wes share their thoughts on an eventful season from the Toronto Blue Jays. They touch on the dominance of Teoscar Hernandez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Vladdy and the young core. The guys give their high points and lows points of the season.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization.*

Wildcard Game 2 Preview: Wednesday, September 30 between your Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays

September 30, 2020 11:45 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MB

After a tough loss in game 1, Kris and Wes break down what happened and how the Blue Jays come back and squeeze out a win today.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Game 1 Wild Card Round Preview: Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays

September 29, 2020 01:31 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MB

Kris and Wes set you up for game one of the wild card round between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss an interesting move by the Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo to start Matt Shoemaker over the Jays Ace pitcher Hyun-jin Ryu in game 1. The guys also check in around the league to see how the rest of the playoff series are shaping up.   *The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Blue Jays get ready for the playoffs!

September 23, 2020 12:38 - 51 minutes - 95 MB

Kris and Wes recap what has been an incredible 2020 season unlike any other. The Toronto Blue Jays look forward to the playoffs but they have to get through another tough week against their division rivals, the New York Yankees.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

The Good, The Bad, And Derek Fisher

September 16, 2020 11:53 - 48 minutes - 89.4 MB

Kris and Wes break down the latest news on and off the field about the Toronto Blue Jays.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Yankees are going to love playing at Sahlen Field

September 08, 2020 15:24 - 52 minutes - 96.1 MB

Kris and Wes catch you up on all things Blue Jays! The Playoff bound (?) Blue Jays are taking on the Yankees who they are currently tied with in the AL East. Things are starting to get really interesting for Jays fans.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization* 

Who is this Randall... Also... So your telling me there's a chance?!?!

August 21, 2020 13:04 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

The Toronto Blue Jays are back above .500! Lots of good things have happened this week! Kris and Wes break it all down.   *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Ryu bounces back, Blue Jays bats come alive, and Danny Jansen has grown a moustache!

August 14, 2020 14:21 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MB

The guys chat about how the last week has gone for the Toronto Blue Jays.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Blue Jays are back in Atlanta after a weekend off

August 05, 2020 14:44 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MB

Kris and Wes discuss how the unforeseen break might help the Jays right the ship as they take on Atlanta. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization.*

Weird but fun week of baseball

July 29, 2020 12:57 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MB

The guys break down the first couple games of the young Blue Jays season.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Pre Season Round Table

July 22, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Kris and Wes are joined by some friends of the show to chat about their final thoughts before heading into a season unlike any other.   *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Position Player Preview, Vladdy moves to first, and Shaw/Grichuk making poor social media choices.

July 15, 2020 19:51 - 56 minutes - 103 MB

Kris and Wes discuss Travis Shaw's worrying comments about the Canadian self isolation rules for international travellers, Vladdy's positional move to first base, and they preview the Toronto Blue Jays position players heading into the 2020 season.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization.*

Season Preview Part 2: National League

July 13, 2020 02:51 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MB

Kris and Wes go over the National League and how teams look heading into the final weeks of a modified spring training season.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect that of any agency or organization*

The Canadian Baseball Hall Of Fame Director of Operations, Scott Crawford

July 02, 2020 14:59 - 31 minutes - 58 MB

Late June is always a time where the Canadian Baseball Hall Of Fame is bustling with activity and visitors, but with the global pandemic, it has been closed in 2020. However, the Hall is opening its doors on July 4, 2020 this year! In anticipation for the opening, Wes shares a conversation that he had with Scott Crawford who is the Director of Operations at the Canadian Baseball Hall of fame in St. Mary's Ontario.    *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the...

60 Man rosters, Pitching, and Opt-outs

July 01, 2020 15:12 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

Kris and Wes talk about the Jays 60 man roster and the pitching staff heading into a shortened 60 game.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Baseball is back baby!!!!!!

June 26, 2020 13:32 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MB

The guys break down the news that MLB will be returning on July 23-24.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Get Ready For Some Baseball?

June 17, 2020 21:34 - 45 minutes - 82.8 MB

Kris and Wes talk about the ongoing contract negotiations, and talk about the Jays first draft pick of 2020, Austin Martin.   *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

An Important Conversation

June 03, 2020 14:58 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Kris shares some open and honest dialogue with a few of his friends. Sebastian Jackson (2:55) and Shemora Davy (24:58). Kris also shares a few pieces written by friends, Greg Rattray and Stephanie Mcfarlane (55:05). Wes chats with Canada's top baseball historian, Bill Humber, to uncover the ugly realities of discrimination and racism throughout the history of baseball in Canada (59:03).

Tim Langton, The Toronto Blue Jays in-game announcer joins the show!

May 26, 2020 02:30 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MB

Kris takes a night off to celebrate his partner's birthday, and Wes is joined by Tim Langton on the show. If you have ever been to the Rogers Centre for a baseball game you will recognize the voice of Tim Langton, the in-game announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays. Tim shares his love of music, his passion for baseball, and how he brings energy to the ballpark every night.   *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any ag...

Contract Negotiations, Blue Jays Roster, and Fake Fans?

May 20, 2020 13:29 - 38 minutes - 69.6 MB

Kris and Wes chat about the ongoing contract negotiations between the players union and MLB owners.  *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Jays Jam Extra Innings: Top 5 Blue Jays of All Time

May 13, 2020 17:46 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MB

Kris and Wes talk about their top 5 Blue Jays of all time and open the question up to some listeners.   *The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

MLB season updates, the Dodgers, and cheating in baseball.

May 08, 2020 13:29 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MB

Kris and Wes continue the ongoing conversation about the possible nearing start date of an MLB season. They also touch on the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox sign stealing scandal's aftermath. *The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect that of any agency or organization*

Baseball returns in... June?

April 29, 2020 11:40 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MB

Kris and Wes chat about the potential return of baseball and the issues surrounding it.

Remembering Roy Halladay

April 24, 2020 20:29 - 47 minutes - 87.6 MB

The guys discuss the life and legacy of Toronto Blue Jays great, Roy Halladay.

Extra Innings Ep.1: Charlie Montoyo and the Houston Astros

April 15, 2020 15:33 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MB

The first episode of Extra Innings features the guys debating baseball topics and trends.

Division Re-Alignment, Designated Hitters, and a look into the Toronto sports scene

April 15, 2020 15:29 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MB

Kris and Wes chat about how the MLB landscape would look if teams were put into divisions based on geographical location, the pros and cons of having a DH in baseball, and what kind of fan base the Jays might be attracting once baseball resumes.

MLB schedule possibilities

April 08, 2020 01:10 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

The guys recap their conversations with some Blue Jays greats and discuss what a possible MLB season might look like in the world of Coronavirus.

Toronto Blue Jays voice Joe Siddall joins the Jays Jam Podcast!

April 03, 2020 02:45 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MB

Joe Siddall joins the guys on Jays Jam! He shares some stories from his time in the Show and gives us his perspective on the art of catching.