Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Wagner

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Pope Leo XIV is the first American to be elected, Brian Clark of ABC News joined C4 & Bryan this morning to provide details of his election & to share more information on the new Pope.  Later in the show listeners also weighed in with their thoughts as well.  President Trump announced a new trade deal with the UK.  Sean Duffy lays out new plans for the FAA in the wake of the Newark incidents which includes upgrading a lot of equipment & facilities.  President of the State Senate Bill Ferguson joined the show discussing the recent DJS audit, juvenile crime & more.  Orioles' broadcaster Ben Wagner also joined the show talking with C4 & Bryan about the current state of the team & what can be done to turn the season around.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

Ed, Rob, and Jeremy took some time from Wednesday's BBMS to talk Orioles with O's broadcaster Ben Wagner. The O's are currently reeling from two terrible losses and the fanbase is up in arms. Some are calling for Brandon Hyde's job, but would that really fix any of their issues? Ben shares his thoughts on why firing Hyde won't solve the O's problems?

MASN’s Orioles Play-by-Play man Ben Wagner joins Andy Pollin to discuss the team’s recent struggles in the start of the season along with the team being plagued with injuries. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com.To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to talk Orioles with MASN broadcaster Ben Wagner. It looks like the Orioles young core is ready to take the next step, but what exactly does that look like for guys like Heston Kjerstad and Coby Mayo?

Welcome into a Friday edition of Glenn Clark Radio, lots to go over on the program as we get you set for the weekend, the first weekend with no Ravens football on tap in quite some time. Stan ‘The Fan' Charles will be in studio with us Friday, as we get his thoughts on the end to the Ravens campaign last Sunday in Buffalo, plus we'll begin talking a little more baseball, some college hoops and more. At 10:20am, we will in fact talk some baseball with JJ Cooper from Baseball America after BA dropped their latest Top 100 prospect rankings earlier this week, we'll talk about the lack of Orioles on the list for the first time awhile, and why the guys who are on the list made it. At 10:45am, we will get back to football with Bo Smolka one final time this year to help us put a bow on the Ravens season and what he thinks is next and how the offseason could go. At 11:25am, we will continue our celebration of Pete Medhurst as we catch up Navy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk. Then at 11:45am, we'll talk Orioles, the Birdland Caravan and more with O's broadcaster Ben Wagner.

On this episode of The Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with two experts in the sustainability field from long-time industry leader CMTA. Brent Wavra (Principal & Director of Business Development) and Stephen Westerback (Mechanical Engineer) shed light on sustainability and decarbonization in healthcare facilities, the main drivers pushing the industry toward sustainability, and how these changes are impacting operational efficiency and patient care.Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Curt Bludworth knows firsthand the importance of hospice care—his own father was the recipient of the special blend of kindness and compassion only hospice nurses can provide.  Now in his role as Chief Human Resources Officer for St. Croix Hospice, Curt reflects on that experience often as he helps guide the company in its simple-yet-crucial mission to, “go into communities where we're needed.” In this conversation with host Ben Wagner, Curt shares how his professional journey led him to his current role at St. Croix Hospice, why simply talking about hospice care is his call to action for anyone listening, and more. In honor of Hospice and Palliative Care Month, this episode is dedicated to all hospice nurses and providers. Thank you for your work in giving the loved ones of countless families comfort, care, and compassion during the final stages of life. Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks to Technical Manger Jason Longhorn of Element Materials Technology. The conversation runs the gamut from the role Element plays in the medical testing market, COVID-19 and the ongoing recovery of the industry, the use of Ethylene oxide (EtO) in sterilization (and potential alternatives), and more.Send us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

On this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're coming to you live (at least at the time of recording) from the floor of MD&M Minneapolis, a premier medtech and medical manufacturing convention.In a series of short interviews, host Ben Wagner talks with guests about what conversations were happening between major companies, how each company is helping transform healthcare in its own way, and what keeps the interviewee engaged with the work they're doing.Guests:Lindsey Nalley, FoamtechRichard Payne, Seraph.Shelby Sticksel, SeldoxTom Waddell, Waddell GroupNathan Caspar, Midwest Interventional Systems, Inc. Jesse Jensen, Switchback MedicalSend us a message! Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner looks into the future of 3D-printed healthcare with Amy Alexander, Unit Head, Mechanical Development & Applied Computational Engineering at Mayo Clinic.From custom prosthetics and implants to sharpening the accuracy of medical devices, 3D-printed technology is (literally) reshaping the landscape of healthcare. Amy shares her expertise on the subject, spanning AI, XR, and more, and explains how 3D printing represents a beautiful intersection of art, science, medicine, and technology. Amy is also a keynote speaker at the Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis event. Learn more about her session on October 17 here.Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with Jessica Sylvester, founder and CEO of Humla Health, to explore how her innovative platform is transforming nurse staffing in the healthcare industry. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey from working as a nurse to creating a tech-driven solution that empowers nurses and healthcare facilities alike. We discuss the challenges of nurse burnout, staffing shortages, and how Humla Health is revolutionizing the way nurses connect with healthcare systems, offering more flexibility, autonomy, and sustainability. Tune in to learn how Jessica is reshaping the future of healthcare staffing. Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Patients living with Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, are at greater risk for stoke, heart failure and dementia. Research suggests cases of AFib are likely to grow across the United States. In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner talks with Dr. Christopher Piorkowski, chief medical officer of Abbott's electrophysiology business, about AFib's impact on millions of patients worldwide. They also discuss how Abbott's innovative Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) system is improving treatment by safely and precisely targeting heart tissue, helping reduce complications and improve patient outcomes. Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Baltimore County School Superintendent Myriam Rogers joined the show to discuss cell phone policies, cameras on school busses, blueprint & more.  Guilty plea for Billingsley.  Update on a safe streets worker.  GOP patriots for Harris & debates over debate.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Joe Hofmeister lived with epileptic seizures for 50 years. Medication didn't work. A craniotomy didn't make a significant impact either. It was only through the use of Monteris Medical's NeuroBlate system that he finally found relief.In this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner dives into Joe's inspiring story alongside insights from Marty Emerson, President and CEO of Monteris Medical, exploring how this groundbreaking, minimally invasive technology is transforming the lives of patients with brain tumors, radiation necrosis, and drug-resistant epilepsy. Joe shares his journey of hope, perseverance, and the life-changing impact of the NeuroBlate system on his health and quality of life. Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner speaks with Dunston Almeida, the founder and CEO of triValence, a company dedicated to transforming healthcare operations by addressing supply chain and expense management inefficiencies. Almeida shares his journey, influenced by his physician parents, and how his background in technology led him to focus on solving critical issues in the healthcare industry. Almeida explains how triValence is streamlining healthcare procurement, payment, and data management processes, tackling the complexities and outdated systems that challenge providers and suppliers. Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, host Ben Wagner sits down with Steve Bethke, vice president of the Solution Developer Market at Mayo Clinic Platform, to explore the groundbreaking work happening at Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio. Steve shares insights into how the Solutions Studio is driving the transformation of digital health through innovative collaborations and cutting-edge initiatives. Discover how Mayo Clinic is leveraging technology, expertise, and partnerships to revolutionize patient care and shape the future of healthcare. Send us a message!Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Andy Pollin is joined by the voice of the Baltimore Orioles Ben Wagner to recap the MLB trade deadline and how the Orioles plan to improve upon their playoff appearance last season. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday.  For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Skenes will start in Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star Game making the exhibition a "must-see."  Also, in The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia, the guys spend much of Hour 1 discussing the Yankees, their inability to win a series dating back to mid-June, and a preview of this weekend's series in Baltimore with Ben Wagner of the Orioles broadcast team. Listen, download, rate, and subscribe here or wherever you enjoy your shows.

The New York Yankees haven't won a series in over a month and their play as of late has been less than inspiring. That said, in a series against the O's this weekend, the All-Star Break may feel a little more relaxing if they can turn it around. Ben Wagner, the voice of the Orioles stops by The Sports Bar with Danger and Battaglia to preview this weekend's series and discuss the O's season, to date. Listen, download, rate, and subscribe here or wherever you enjoy your shows. 

MASN's Orioles Play-by-Play man Ben Wagner joins Andy Pollin to discuss the team's recent strong play, and the O's All-Star hopefuls. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday.  For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we revisit conversations with three leaders from the community who are doing impactful work to make mental health care more accessible. First, we hear a highlight of our conversation with Jorie Kulseth of Children's Minnesota. Jorie joined our Ben Wagner at Mental Health Awareness Day at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair as one of several guests who stopped by to talk about mental health. (Full episode here)Next, Bend Health co-founder and president Monika Roots, MD, FAPA, talks with Ben Wagner about the need for innovation in pediatric and family mental healthcare, and shares how Bend Health is addressing the growing epidemic of pediatric mental health challenges. (Full episode here)Finally, listen back to a portion of the discussion between Medical Alley President and CEO Bobbie Dressen and Allina Health President and CEO Lisa Shannon. Lisa talks about how Allina Health is creating more access to mental healthcare for its patients — and also shares how she addresses her own mental health amid the stress of leading one of the largest health systems in Minnesota. (Full episode here)To hear all of these conversations and more, be sure to subscribe to the Medical Alley Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or head to medicalalleypodcast.org.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Leadership can be hard, especially in healthcare. Those tasked with leading companies or managing teams working on potentially live-saving technology or services can face plenty of stress and uncertainty, especially with the changes in the work environment post-pandemic. Sometimes those leaders need executive coaches, which is where groups like The Bailey Group come in.On this week's episode of the Medical Alley Podcast, we're joined by Sal Mondelli and Anja White, who are both executive coaches and consultants at The Bailey Group. They address the question: who might be a good fit for executive coaching? Sal and Anja also chat with our Ben Wagner about how leaders play a big role in workforce retention, the differences in leaders of a startup versus a larger corporation, and the importance of leaders being lifelong learners. Learn more about The Bailey Group at thebaileygroup.com.Follow Medical Alley on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  An update on the shooting at Brooklyn Homes.  Reaction to the Kiona Holly trial verdict.  J.K. Rawling being sued over possible hate crime.  State Senator Justin Reedy joined the show to discuss "Victoria & Scottie's Law" & penalties for fentanyl & heroin dealers.  A preview of the state of the union address.  Orioles Broadcaster Ben Wagner joined the show as well.  Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Justin & Patrick are taking a break from the grading series to give you an update on current news. Sportsnet is parting ways with radio host Ben Wagner. The 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot is out. The Blue Jays are rumoured to be among the final teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes. Bo Bichette trade rumours are circulating. The guys give their take on this and more!

Guests: Blue Jays reliever Chad Green, Reds catcher and former Jay Luke Maile This week in "Deep Left Field," we dive into Shohei Ohtani's chances of coming to Toronto and talk about Cito Gaston's possible election to the Hall of Fame this weekend as well as Ben Wagner's dismissal from Jays' radio broadcasts. Then Chad Green talks about his first year with the Jays, the playoff disappointment and the intricate, creative contract he signed last winter and Luke Maile joins us to talk about his Jays' days and working with hitting coach Guillermo Martinez and new associate manager DeMarlo Hale.

Matt Robinson and Lee Versage are back on the mic to discuss some of the changes coming to NHL All Star Weekend in Toronto, the Toronto Blue Jays not bringing back Ben Wagner as their radio voice, Lee's latest beef with NFL officiating coming out of the Philadelphia Eagles v Buffalo Bills game, what's right and wrong with the Leafs, whether Brady Tkachuk and the Sens have a Matthew Tkachuk problem, CM Punk returning to WWE and lots more.“Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4qLeafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJpKen Reid's Hometown Hockey Heroes: https://amzn.to/49mYgso”Freedom To Win” by Ethan Scheiner: https://amzn.to/40ucdATSmash - The 90s Punk Explosion: https://amzn.to/49lgE4V Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Blake Murphy starts the show with a summary of the previous day's crucial victory against the Yankees, avoiding a series sweep with a 6-0 shutout win. The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath stops by to discuss the remarkable achievement of the "unbelievable competitor" Chris Bassitt, before providing a brief preview of the potential Wild Card series between the Blue Jays and Rays. In the second half hour, MLB.com's Adam Berry hops aboard to review the Rays' season as a whole, highlighting both their early successes and challenges, before delving into the team's concerns regarding injuries heading into the playoffs (31:21). Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner kicks off the second hour with his perspective on Chris Bassitt's performance throughout the season, potential starting lineups for the upcoming week, and the cost of not securing a playoff spot ahead of this weekend (51:35). Levi Weaver from The Athletic wraps up this week with a comprehensive analysis of the various scenarios and potential outcomes for the A.L. and N.L. Wild Card candidates during the upcoming weekend (01:15:05). To conclude, they reflect on the 2023 Major League Baseball season, discussing the surprise contenders and the impact of rule changes.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour 2 of the  Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Ben Wagner after the Jay fell to the Yanks last night in the Bronx. Ben Speaks on Vladdy's injury/ struggles, Manoah getting shut down and more!To wrap the hour, Luke Gazdic joins the show to give us a player's perspective on how players will get themselves prepared for training camp.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben Wagner joins Ben Ennis to break down what is going wrong with the Blue Jays throughout the series against the Rangers, the scenes at Rogers Centre with the team getting booed off the field and how the clubhouse is handling their struggles. Then, with NHL training camp a week away, Nick Kypreos joins the show (25:35) to discuss the NHLPA investigating Mike Babcock and the controversy surrounding the Blue Jackets before touching on Matthew Knies taking part in the Leafs Prospect Tournament, what his role will be with the Leafs this year and the plan for William Nylander going into the season. Then, Blake Murphy breaks down the numbers behind the Jays' disappointment stretch and how the renovations at Rogers Centre have impacted the Jays almost a full season later (50:30). Finally, former MLB executive David Samson joins the show to discuss the Jays payroll and the impact the renovations have had on attendance (1:19:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour 2 of the Big Show George and Matt are joined by Ben Wagner! Ben tees up the Blue Jays' series with the Rockies, gives his thoughts on Ryu and the hype train that is Davis Schneider.  To wrap the hour we check in with Ryan Leslie! Ryan gives his thoughts on what we should expect from Flames training camp and discusses who he thinks will be under the most pressure heading into next season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Blake Murphy kicks things off with a brief recap of the Blue Jays' recent setback on Tuesday Night at Rogers Centre. Keegan Matheson from MLB.com helps dissect the team's current sense of urgency, examines instances of tactical 'mismanagement' on the field, plus the intriguing post-game media scrum with John Schneider. To conclude the first hour, Blake is joined by Mitchell Hooper from Longevity Nexum. The discussion explores Mitchell's background in Health and Nutritional Sciences, along with his remarkable achievement of being crowned the World's Strongest Man in 2023, before shifting towards the realm of strength and conditioning in baseball (32:00). Kicking off the second hour is Sportsnet's Ben Wagner, who shares looks into some potential waiver targets following the Angels fire sale, and deliberate who should take the primary chunk of Bo Bichette's reps at shortstop (53:40). In the final segment, Blake welcomes in Ben Clemens from FanGraphs, who delves into Arte Moreno's choice to cast out certain Angels, the teams best positioned to capitalize on Thursday's waiver deadline, and which players could offer the greatest returns as a late-season investment (01:19:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour with Blue Jays' radio voice Ben Wagner, who shares an update on the sightings of Vlad Guerrero Jr. warming up at third base, the Jays' backup plans for third with Matt Chapman on the IL and Daulton Varsho's turnaround at the plate. Later, former GM and MLB Network radio analyst Jim Duquette (24:44) shares his thoughts on Vladdy's mechanical struggles against velocity, the strength of the Orioles' bullpen without Félix Bautista and how to handle Shohei Ohtani's free agency from an Angels' executive's perspective.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. 

Jeff Blair opens the second hour with radio play-by-play voice of the Guardians, Tom Hamilton, who shares his thoughts on the career and character of manager Terry Francona who has hinted at an imminent retirement, his marked legacy in Cleveland and tees up the Guardians' series against the Blue Jays starting tonight. Then, your calls on the Back Leg Line! Afterward, ESPN insider Jeff Passan stops by (25:18) for his weekly hit to weigh in on whether or not the Blue Jays could be in on Shohei Ohtani this offseason, what type of money Ohtani could still command after his injury and how significant a surgery he will likely have to undergo. Jeff closes the show by checking in with Ben Wagner from the Rogers Centre ahead of the Jays' series opener against the Guardians!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. 

The Blue Jays' American League East struggles continue at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles, dropping the series finale on Thursday. Host Blake Murphy gives us some surprising stats from the series, and highlights one player in particular that almost beat the Jays single-handily. Then, theScore's Jonah Birenbaum hops aboard to try to make sense of why the Jays' continue to struggle within their division. Next, Blake welcomes FanGraphs writer and "ZiPsetician" Dan Szymborski to dive deeper into some numbers around the league and how the Jays stack up (30:41). The second hour kicks off with Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner, who helps turn the page from the Orioles to the Red Sox this weekend (51:00). Blake and him look at continuing issues for the Blue Birds throughout the season, before sorting through some expected roster and lineup moves on the horizon. To close out, Blake checks in with Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald Red Sox reporter and founder of Girl at the Game, for some insight into the BoSox ahead of tonight's first pitch (01:18:32). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour 3 of the Big Show George and Matt are joined by Ben Wagner. Ben gives his thoughts on how Bichette's injury will effect the Blue Jays and the importance of tonight's start for Hyun-jin Ryu.  To wrap the hour, Dennis Bernstein joins the show to give us an update on some NHL offseason rumors.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.  

Jeff Blair kicks off the second hour with Cardinals reporter Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, who breaks down the behind-the-scenes negotiations between St. Louis and the Blue Jays for Jordan Hicks, what to expect out of the Jays' newly acquired reliever and what's next for a busy Cardinals team (6:48). Then, the latest in the division with this week's 'In The East' (16:52). Finally, Ben Wagner joins the show from the Rogers Centre to tee up a crucial series between the Jays and Orioles, an already dried up trade market for position players and where Hicks will fit within the Jays' bullpen when Jordan Romano returns from the IL (27:53).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of the Big Show kicks off with a roundtable discussion on the stupidest things we have purchased in our lifetime. The guys give their stories and we also hear a few of your own stories via the textline.To wrap the hour, the play by play voice of the Toronto Blue Jays Ben Wagner joins the show! Ben joins to give his thoughts on why the Jays have struggled during their recent stretch of games.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben Wagner, radio voice of the Blue Jays, checking in to chat about Jose Berrios' resurgent season, the team's lack of offense during this week's series against San Diego, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s up-and-down campaign, and John Schneider's lineup construction. Later, Brent and Sam are joined by Nick Kypreos (25:20) to discuss his latest reporting on Auston Matthews' next deal, William Nylander's murky contract situation, the Chicago Blackhawks' potential interest in Nylander, and Ilya Samsonov's lingering arbitration case.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker look ahead to the Toronto Blue Jays' three-game series against San Diego with Alek Manaoh taking the mound in the opening game. Padres TV analyst and former Major League Pitcher Mark Grant discusses the sky-high expectations for the team ahead of this season and also shares a scouting report on Joe Musgrove and the rotation (28:10). With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Blair & Barker call up Jon Morosi to break down the rumours ahead of August 1st including the interest in Shohei Ohtani's immediate future (52:10). Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner joins the guys ahead of first pitch and comments on prospect Orelvis Martinez's promotion to AAA (1:16:40).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Baseball is back! The unofficial second half of the Major League Baseball season kicks off tonight and Jays fans are amped to return. Guest hosts Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz welcome their Jays Talk battery mate, Sportsnet's own Sho Alli in-studio to get some of his overall thoughts on Toronto's team this season so far and what he's looking from them down the home stretch. Then, Ben and Julia tee up the Jays' first opponent after the All-Star break, the surprising Arizona Diamondbacks (37:15)! Jomboy Media's Chris Rose kicks off hour two recapping his trip to Seattle for All-Star week, before getting into the second half storylines including why MLB needs high payroll teams like the Padres and Mets to succeed and what the Blue Jays (his A.L. World Series pick) need to be considered among baseball's best (52:18). We wrap up with some insight on the D-Backs from Arizona Republic beat writer Nick Piecoro, before Ben and Julia take some time to wrap up their week here on JTP (01:20:25)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin begin the second half of the Blue Jays season by looking at the most pressing stories, the potential return of someone like Hyun-Jin Ryu and whether or not they will need a trade ahead of the deadline. Then, Shohei Ohtani trade rumours have begun, how can you construct a “fair” trade for him and is he destined to simply end up with the Yankees. Next up, Sportsnet Tennis Analyst and former Olympic coach – Robert Bettauer – joins the show (27:11) ahead of Alcaraz vs. Djokovic on Sunday, why fans are itching for a passing of the torch and what it would mean to have another great rivalry in the sport. Later on, a visit with Bruce Cassidy, Head Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights (49:26) who just finished his day with the Stanley Cup up north in Ontario. Finally, Ben Wagner from Rogers Centre (1:14:57) as the Jays start the 2nd half of the season, returns from injury and then potential trades that the team might be considering. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss last night's opening round of the NHL Draft, the Leafs' selection of Easton Cowan, David Kampf's new four-year deal, why the Leafs might've struck gold with Pontus Holmberg, and Auston Matthews' potential contract extension. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner to chat about Toronto's offensive eruption on Wednesday night, Trevor Richards' emergence as a steady presence in the Jays' bullpen, early returns on Bowden Francis, and the biggest positives from the first half of the season (28:03). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show discussing the news of the day: Alek Manoah's first start in the Florida Complex League where he lasted 2.2 innings and allowed 11 earned runs. With San Francisco coming to town, the guys call up ex-Giants hurler and current analyst Shawn Estes to preview the upcoming series and talk some pitching (28:11). MLB Network analyst and former executive Dan O'Dowd gives his perspective on the adjustments Alek Manoah needs to make in Florida, how Toronto has handled the situation sending him down and if Buck Showalter is on the hot seat in New York (51:03). Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner checks-in from Rogers Centre ahead of the first pitch of Blue Jays-Giants (1:17:14).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

A trip down to South Beach did not help remedy any of the Blue Jays' woes, as the team suffered their first shutout in 91 games. Host Blake Murphy is joined by play-by-play voice Ben Wagner live from Florida to share his perspective on the 11-0 loss from up in the broadcast booth. Next up, Blake welcomes Player Development Analyst for Marquee Sports, Lance Brozdowski to break down one of the few overall positives from this Jays' season with a look towards the pitching staff and their efficiency (32:20). Later on, Blake brings on The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to chat about her recent piece identifying the reasons for Toronto fans to be both optimistic and pessimistic (55:26). To wrap things up, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com shares some more insight into the Marlins' young and exciting team and forecasts the group's ceiling this season (01:20:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff and Kevin begin the show discussing the Blue Jays' win over the Milwaukee Brewers, particularly Nate Pearson's contributions to the bullpen. Howard Stutz of the Nevada Independent shares the latest news on the Oakland Athletics' potential move to Las Vegas and how a new stadium will be funded (29:11). Blue Jays play by play voice Ben Wagner checks-in from Rogers Centre with his thoughts on the team; notably Pearson and Alek Manoah's pitch arsenal ahead of his important start in game two of the Brewers series (49:41). The number-one ranked Canadian prospect in the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft Myles Naylor discusses his game and what he's learned from his older brothers Bo and Josh (1:14:18) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their takeaways from the Blue Jays' 9-3 win over the Tigers on a night where Kevin Kiermaier stole the show with an incredible highlight reel catch and home run! The guys discuss what they saw from Alek Manoah's 4.1 innings of work, the bullpen pitching scoreless innings the rest of the way, and Brandon Belt who had three hits in the win. Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner weighs in on the home opener, nobably Manaoh's velocity from start to start, the Jays' platoon at second base, and Kiermaier's big game (30:48). Later on, MLB executive Morgan Sword discusses how excited they are that the league has transitioned and adjusted to the new rules so smoothly, and why they'll keep letting fans lead them for any future rule adjustments down the road (49:28). Jeff and Kevin end the show with questions on the ‘Back Leg Line', before examining Vladimir Guerrero Jr's contract status, and looking ahead to Kevin Gausman's start in game two of the series (01:14:20). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays' 10-9 Opening Day win over the St. Louis Cardinals and share their thoughts on the way John Schneider configured the batting order, Matt Chapman hitting to the opposite field, how the team operated on the base paths, and Bo Bichette's overall game. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner comments on what a healthy George Springer brings to the lineup, Daulton Varsho batting in the clean-up spot, and Alek Manoah's use of PitchCom (29:58). MLB insider Jeff Passan discusses Shohei Ohtani's dominance in the Angels' latest hard luck loss, the Mariners and Astros in the AL West, Adley Rutschman's amazing season debut with the Orioles, and MLB and the MLBPA reaching a deal on a CBA for minor league players (49:30).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the third hour of The Big Show, George and Matt welcome David Amber to the show! David talks about if he think he could do the '9,9,9' challenge, the Jets' collapse keeping the Flames in the playoff hunt, how enticing it would be to have Jon Quick take on his former team in the first round, and expectations for the Oilers heading into the playoffs! Afterwards, to tee up the Blue Jays' opening game of the season later today, the guys were joined by Ben Wagner! Ben shared his thoughts on how he approaches calling games differently with the pitch clock rule, the Jays' strong defensive side of their game, and what entails a good year for Vlad Guerrero Jr.! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the World Baseball Classic's thrilling championship game where Japan defeated the United States 3-2; notably the final at-bat between Angels teammates and superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner joins the guys to preview Jose Berrios' first Grapefruit League start since returning from the WBC (14:04). Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss how he's preparing for the upcoming season, adjusting to the pitch clock, his thoughts on players participating in the WBC during Spring training, and last season's postseason exit against the Seattle Mariners (25:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the third hour  of The Big Show, with MLB spring training kicking off this weekend, Matt and Patrick welcomed Ben Wagner to the show! Ben discussed his excitement for this year's upcoming season, the Jays' offseason roster moves, and how the most recent MLB rule changes will impact the Jays' style of play. To help us tee up the Flames' tilt against the Arizona Coyotes, the guys were joined by Craig Morgan! Craig discusses the trade talk surrounding Jakob Chychrun and Shayne Gostisbehere, why the team has been so good at home this year, and the potential of Clayton Keller! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.