Section 138: A Toronto Blue Jays podcast
294 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA Toronto Blue Jays podcast. New episodes after every series, hosted by Mark Colley, Bryson Posa and Jacob Kauc.
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Episodes
Blue Jays mailbag (Ep. 49)
August 24, 2019 10:29 - 35 minutes - 29.7 MBMark and Bryson answer some questions from you, and discuss whether Teoscar Hernandez will be around in the majors past the Blue Jays' rebuild. Music: "Intoxicated" by Martin Solveig.
Rougned Odor sucks (Ep. 48)
August 18, 2019 00:37 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this week's podcast, Bryson and Mark answer the question of what players they would never want to see on the Blue Jays. Spoiler: One of them is Rougned Odor. They also discuss Toronto's home run boom and whether it's sustainable. Music: "Heartbreak" by Hunter Hayes.
It’s a whole new ballgame (Ep. 47)
August 08, 2019 18:02 - 24 minutes - 21.7 MBAfter a busy, if underwhelming, trade deadline, the Blue Jays are a completely different team. How is that helping them win? Why is Bo Bichette so darn good? Music: "Summer Girl" by HAIM.
The Home Run Derby myth (Ep. 46)
June 28, 2019 01:51 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MBMark and Bryson bow down to the Lourdes Gurriel Jr., then discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s participation in the Home Run Derby and whether his second half performance will drop because of it. Music: True Blood, Mark Ronson.
The Travesty of the Montreal-Tampa Bay Ex-Rays (Ep. 45)
June 21, 2019 19:50 - 42 minutes - 36.6 MBMark and Bryson worship Eric Sogard's surprise comeback season and discuss how invested they've been in this season. Then, they discuss the news of a split Montreal and Tampa Bay team. Spoiler: Mark hates it, with a passion. Music: Home Again, First Aid Kit.
Is Aaron Sanchez problematic? (Ep. 44)
May 04, 2019 15:58 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBBryson and Jacob discuss Aaron Sanchez's expletive-laden comments about the Blue Jays, and how the Blue Jays quality of play has decreased dramatically over the last four days.
Hockey and Vladdy (Ep. 43)
April 29, 2019 01:39 - 39 minutes - 32.9 MBWe should really stick to baseball. (Or, at least, Mark should.) Somehow mixing Matt Shoemaker and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bryson and Mark discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Blue Jays debut and the remarkable tear Toronto is on right now.
Who’s to blame? (Ep. 42)
April 14, 2019 21:27 - 34 minutes - 30 MBWithout much in the way of news this week, Mark and Bryson opine about the jobs of Mark Shapiro, Ross Atkins and Charlie Montoyo. Who's to blame for where the Blue Jays are now? That, plus banter on Vladdy and Freddy Galvis.
Interview with Rapsodo North American GM (Ep. 41)
April 05, 2019 21:41 - 40 minutes - 26.6 MBWhile the Toronto Blue Jays are struggling mightily to get the bat on the ball, Mark and Bryson are just looking forward to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s call-up. We discuss that, plus the trade of Kevin Pillar to the San Francisco Giants and Randal Grichuk's $52 million extension. In the latter half of the podcast, Mark interviews Rapsodo North American general manager Art Chou about the latest edition of their pitch-tracking technology.
Should we leave Strochez alone? (Ep. 40)
March 30, 2019 04:04 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBIt looks like Aaron Sanchez and Marcus Stroman are friends again. What happened in the first place? Should we even be talking about their private lives? That, along with conversations on the Toronto Blue Jays' trade of Kendrys Morales to the Oakland Athletics and Charlie Montoyo's managing on Opening Day. Song: Intoxicated, Martin Solveig
When the bullpen goes to crap (Ep. 39)
March 23, 2019 00:03 - 27 minutes - 24 MBWith injuries to Ryan Tepera and John Axford, Toronto's bullpen plans have imploded. Discussion on that, plus record predictions for this season.
Fortnite in the clubhouse (Ep. 38)
March 19, 2019 01:16 - 35 minutes - 30.4 MBCharlie Montoyo just announced a clubhouse video game ban. Where do the Blue Jays draw the line between player autonomy and team good? Are video games even a problem? What's the best Fortnite skin? Song: With The Love In My Heart, Jacob Collier.
Blame it on the union (Ep. 37)
March 08, 2019 23:10 - 32 minutes - 28.6 MBMark and Bryson discuss baseball's latest rule changes and the Blue Jays' manipulation of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s service time. And yes, we do just blame it on the MLBPA.
Calm down, Troy Tulowitzki (Ep. 36)
March 01, 2019 23:56 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week, Bryson and Mark discuss Troy Tulowitzki's comments about the Blue Jays -- and why it's a little bit off the mark.
A conversation with Jerry Howarth
February 26, 2019 02:42 - 34 minutes - 24.7 MBWith his new book, Hello, Friends!, out on March 5, Mark sat down with longtime Blue Jays broadcaster Jerry Howarth to discuss baseball, broadcasting and life.
Russell Martin and the future of the Blue Jays (Ep. 34)
January 15, 2019 03:03 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this episode, Bryson and Jacob discuss their initial thoughts about the Russell Martin trade and take some questions from our listeners.
Stroman’s tweets are hurting the Blue Jays (Ep. 33)
January 03, 2019 03:41 - 39 minutes - 34.6 MBIt's the first episode of 2019, and Troy Tulowitzki is now a New York Yankee. Will he be able to stay healthy? How do Toronto's recent acquisitions affect the team? Is Marcus Stroman hurting the Blue Jays with his social media?
Discussing the Troy Tulowitzki release (Ep. 32)
December 16, 2018 20:01 - 31 minutes - 22.8 MBWere the Blue Jays right to release Troy Tulowitzki? How does it impact 2019 and beyond as spring training approaches? We discuss that and more with guest Robert Pantelimon of BlueJaysCentre in this episode. Music: "American Screams" by The Arkells.
A look backward and a look forward (Ep. 31)
October 01, 2018 21:29 - 42 minutes - 36 MBOn this episode marking the end of the Blue Jays' season and the revamping of our podcast, Mark and Blue Jays Nation look back at 2018 and discuss how it will be remembered, but also look forward towards 2019 and Toronto's managerial candidates.
Reconsidering the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. question (Ep. 30)
May 07, 2018 00:12 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBWe've changed our minds on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. At least, Everything Blue Jays has. Mark and Blue Jays Nation are still on the fence.
Will Roberto Osuna be a Hall of Famer? (Ep. 29)
April 15, 2018 00:01 - 1 hour - 51 MBIt's not impossible to see -- especially since he's on pace to pass Mariano Rivera's all time save record by a wide margin. But will that pace continue?
The Blue Jays aren’t that bad. Yet. (Ep. 28)
March 31, 2018 16:12 - 45 minutes - 38.2 MBIt's only two games into the season -- calm down. It isn't the end of the world with the Blue Jays' first set of games, but it also isn't ideal. How does Josh Donaldson's dead arm and Troy Tulowitzki's injury fit into the puzzle? Can the Red Sox and Yankees avoid the pitfalls of typical first-year managers?
Predicting the Blue Jays’ 2018 attendance (Ep. 27)
March 28, 2018 22:48 - 41 minutes - 34.3 MBWe play over-under with the Blue Jays' 2018 season, then discuss the odds of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette making it to the majors this season.
The Blue Jays-Cardinals Conspiracy (Ep. 26)
March 06, 2018 22:00 - 27 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Toronto Blue Jays have a new broadcast arrangement, and Marcus Stroman is dealing with shoulder inflammation. Could the Blue Jays recent trades with the St. Louis Cardinals be because of Josh Donaldson discussions last season?
Moves! We have moves! (Ep. 25)
January 21, 2018 20:41 - 34 minutes - 30.5 MBLoe and behold, the Blue Jays actually did something after Christmas. But were the moves made the right moves, or were they just to make the fan base happy?
The coaching staff that the front office lied about (Ep. 24)
December 26, 2017 21:34 - 43 minutes - 35 MBAt the beginning of the offseason, the fans were told that the Toronto Blue Jay coaching staff would remain the same. Just a matter of months later, firings and other shakeups left the coaching staff looking vastly different than expected. What does this mean for the Blue Jays in 2018? We discuss that, and other matters, in this week's episode of Section 138.
Remembering Roy Halladay (Ep. 23)
November 13, 2017 01:41 - 46 minutes - 38.5 MBRoy Halladay was more than just a baseball player. To many, he was a personal friend, even though they had never met him. In this episode, we discuss what Halladay meant to us, the city of Toronto, and baseball as a whole.
Will the Donaldson – Cardinals trade really happen? (Ep. 22)
September 30, 2017 22:02 - 34 minutes - 28 MBYesterday, Bob Nightengale reported that the St. Louis Cardinals will strongly pursue Josh Donaldson in the offseason. Will a trade really happen? Is Donaldson and Teoscar Hernandez's recent success sustainable? How will New York react to Jose Bautista in his final game as a Blue Jay?
2018 is going to be better (hopefully) (Ep. 21)
September 28, 2017 02:09 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWe're back with a new episode discussing the Toronto Blue Jays' fates in 2018. Do they have a chance? Who do they need to acquire to truly compete?
A trip to Wrigley Field (Ep. 20)
August 25, 2017 18:04 - 44 minutes - 36.9 MBOver the weekend, @Everything.Blue.Jays went to Wrigley Field to watch the Blue Jays play the Cubs. Plus, should Toronto trade Kendrys Morales? Why is the farm system good?
Should Marco Estrada get an extension? (Ep. 19)
August 16, 2017 03:28 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBMarco Estrada is doing better -- so should he get an extension? We banter about that, Roberto Osuna and Kevin Pillar.
Section 138 Ep. 18: Marcus Stroman needs to calm down.
August 04, 2017 21:25 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBEmotions are great, but Marcus Stroman is getting into too much trouble. We banter about that and some deadline trades.
There She Goes! Episode 17: Prospects and the Trade Deadline
July 31, 2017 16:29 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this week's episode, we banter about the trade deadline, who might be moved, and what Blue Jay prospects will be September call-ups.
There She Goes! Ep. 16: The next two weeks
July 15, 2017 19:39 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBFor the Blue Jays, the next two weeks are the most important of the season. With the trade deadline looming, the time has come to decide between being a buyer or seller -- or neither.
There She Goes! Ep. 15: The Trade Deadline
June 30, 2017 16:18 - 39 minutes - 34.1 MBWith the trade deadline just a month away, we discuss Toronto's options, specifically Sonny Gray. What would the Blue Jays have to give up? Is it worth it? We also talk about left field, Marco Estrada and a recap of June.
There She Goes! Ep. 14: Kevin Pillar, Joe Biagini and Michael Saunders
June 23, 2017 16:33 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss Kevin Pillar's hitting woes, Joe Biagini's (somewhat) success transition to the rotation and the prospect of the Blue Jays signing Michael Saunders.
There She Goes! Ep. 13: Interview with Hagen Danner
June 17, 2017 01:24 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this week's episode, we interview Hagen Danner, who was selected 61st overall in this week's MLB draft. Warning: Country music ahead.
There She Goes! Episode 12: Dalton Pompey, Devon Travis and the long ball
June 09, 2017 22:45 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWith Devon Travis injured, we discuss the prospect of trading the second baseman, as well as calling up Dalton Pompey to fill the void in left field. Also, can Toronto score without the long ball? How does the rest of the AL East stack up against the Blue Jays?
There She Goes! Episode 11: Wait – the Blue Jays are good?
June 01, 2017 22:16 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBReports state that the Blue Jays have been good lately. Or so I've heard. We discuss Toronto's amazing May, then briefly look ahead at the month of June. Could Francisco Liriano be moving to the bullpen? Will Jason Grilli keep up his recent success?
There She Goes! Episode 10: Aaron Sanchez to the bullpen?
May 27, 2017 16:54 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBIt's radical, but it's not an unfounded idea. In this week's episode, we debate whether the Blue Jays should move Aaron Sanchez to the bullpen. We also bring up our all-star game selections, the prospect of a rebuild and Jason Grilli's horrid start to 2017.
There She Goes! Episode 9: Masculinity and Baseball
May 19, 2017 02:40 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBKevin Pillar has been suspended two games for his homophobic slurs in Wednesday's game against Atlanta. What does this say about the culture of baseball? Should this type of behavior ever be accepted in society? In today's episode, we take your calls and deliberate on the ethics of sexual identity within baseball.
There She Goes! Episode 8: Is it too little, too late?
May 13, 2017 14:41 - 25 minutes - 23 MBSince the start of May, the Blue Jays have been great -- they've won nine of their past 13 and seem to be in their stride. Still, after a 2-11 start, is Toronto's latest efforts too little, too late? We discuss that in today's podcast, as well as some of the potential replacements for injuries this season.
There She Goes! Episode 7: Rebuild Talk
April 28, 2017 23:17 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBFun. Not really. Today, we cover the most depressing, yet intriguing, of topics - the prospect of a rebuild. We also touch on the spot starts by Casey Lawrence and Mat Latos, take some of your questions, and, finally, discuss the month of April for the Blue Jays. Intro music: Copyright ACDC, 1990. Outro music: Copyright Adam Jesin, 2016.
There She Goes Episode 6: Who Belongs on the Level of Excellence?
April 24, 2017 21:10 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this week’s episode, we talk about the rotation’s early-season struggles, Kevin Pillar’s new and improved approach and what it means for the Blue Jays lineup, the workload of Roberto Osuna and who belongs on the Level of Excellence. Hint: He used to flaunt a parrot. Intro and outro music copyright Arkells, 2016. Content used under fair use.