Jay Bird Watching

Jay Bird Watching

https://feeds.simplecast.com/iTVS5V4O
8 Followers 507 Episodes Claim Ownership
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...
View more

Episode List

Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs

Feb 26th, 2026 6:31 AM

Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs ️ Pull up a bar stool and grab your favorite beverage, the Jay Bird Watching bar room chat is officially open! Spring Training is in full swing, and we are breaking down all the latest news, roster battles, and storylines out of Blue Jays camp in Dunedin. To help us celebrate the return of baseball, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Kris Dehnert, owner and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs! Kris is joining us to share the incredible origin story behind the original baseball bat mug and geek out over baseball collectibles. Tonight's Lineup: Spring Training Updates: The latest news and notes from Blue Jays camp. The Dugout Mugs Story: How a crazy idea in a college dugout turned into a $50M+ baseball brand. Collectibles Chat: Talking gear, memorabilia, and what makes the ultimate baseball fan cave. Have your questions and stories ready for the live chat! LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST #BaseballMemorabilia #FanCave @DugoutMugs #BlueJays #Baseball #SpringTraining #collectibles Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The wait is finally over! ☀️⚾️🌴

Feb 19th, 2026 1:22 AM

Spring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new season, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and sponsor, Darryl Silverstein from J.Birdy Baseball Company.In this episode:🔹 Dunedin Updates: What we saw from picture day and the first days of full squad drills.🔹 Spring Training Bold Predictions.🔹 Live Q&A: We are taking your stories and answering your questions live on air.Grab a cold one and pull up a stool. The chat is going to be 🔥.📺 LIVE TONIGHT @ 7 PM EST. Link in bio!#BlueJays #SpringTraining #Dunedin #BaseballIsBack @JBirdyBaseballCo #Toronto #MLB #Baseball #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Toast to Buck Martinez w/ Special Guest Rance Mulliniks 🥂💙

Feb 12th, 2026 1:26 AM

It is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same.Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck have been linked for decades—from the "drive of '85" to the broadcast booth—and Rance is here to share his favorite memories of his longtime friend.In this episode:🔹 The evolution of Buck's style & voice.🔹 Rance's reaction to the retirement news.🔹 A final toast to the "Voice of the Franchise."Tune in LIVE at 7:00 PM EST and have your voice heard. Pull up a bar stool and raise a glass to the voice of the franchise and Blue Jays summer nights, Buck Martinez!#ThankYouBuck #BlueJays #Toronto #Baseball #MLB #Broadcaster #RanceMulliniks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️

Feb 5th, 2026 5:51 PM

Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️Tonight, we turn our attention to the global stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the Blue Jays roster is well-represented. From Vladdy Guerrero Jr. finally suiting up for the Dominican Republic to our newest star Kazuma Okamoto defending the title with Team Japan, the Jays are going to be playing high-intensity baseball before Opening Day even hits.We discuss:- Vladdy’s Return: Why playing for the DR could unlock an MVP start to the season.- The Okamoto Factor: Getting our first look at the new third baseman on the world stage.* The "WBC Bump": Will playing in playoff-atmosphere games in March lead to a "Red Hot" start in April?Join Liz and Jason in the Bar Room as they break down the rosters and make their tournament predictions!📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST#BlueJays #WBC2026 #WorldBaseballClassic #VladdyJr #TeamDominicana #TeamJapan #KazumaOkamoto #MLB #Toronto #Baseball #SpringTraining #WBC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the Riverhawks to the Pros: Mark Ossanna's Journey to the Blue Jays ⚾️

Jan 29th, 2026 1:18 AM

How does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic?We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his Canadian family roots, his playing days at Minot State and the Edmonton Riverhawks, to discovering his passion for coaching and player development.In this episode:⚾️The Path: Mark’s transition from player to professional coach.⚾️The Role: What it takes to develop raw talent in the Dominican Summer League.⚾️His advice to young ball players and more🗣️ Blue Jays News: We break down the latest headlines.Grab a bar stool, maybe an extra pint, and join the conversation right here in the unofficial Blue Jays bar room chat! 🍻📅 LIVE Tonight @ 7 PM EST Proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company - Canada's Baseball Brand#BlueJays #BaseballCoach #DSL #FutureStars #BaseballDevelopment #HittingCoach #MiLB #MinotState #DreamJob #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get this podcast on your phone, Free

Create Your Podcast In Minutes

  • Full-featured podcast site
  • Unlimited storage and bandwidth
  • Comprehensive podcast stats
  • Distribute to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more
  • Make money with your podcast
Get Started
It is Free