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Episode 308 features B.T. Leigh's Sauces & Rubs founder, Brian Leigh and author of The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays, Keegan Matheson Brian Leigh is the founder of B.T. Leigh's Sauces & Rubs.  He is a PBS cooking competition show alum and was a contestant on The Great American Recipe.  As stated on the B.T. Leigh's website for their award-winning sauces and rubs, "We're serious about creating unique flavor combinations that will keep you coming back for more. Our sauces and spice blends combine familiar and unfamiliar ingredients to create tastes that you won't find anywhere else."  Brian tells us all about his barbecue journey.  For more information and to order B.T. Leigh's Sauces & Rubs go to https://btleighs.com/ Keegan Matheson has covered the Toronto Blue Jays since 2017 and joined MLB.com in 2019.  He appears regularly on television and radio programs across Canada as an MLB analyst.  His new book is, The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays: A Curated History of the Jays. The book is an in-depth look at a Major League Baseball franchise which has a rich history filled with many great players and has won two World Series titles. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

THIS IS A PREVIEW OF OUR LATEST PATREON-EXCLUSIVE BONUS EPISODE, in which we got a little bit irrational—which, for us, means some vibes-based predictions about the likes of Jeff Hoffman, Alejandro Kirk, Anthony Santander (whose rehab assignment was announced just moments after we recorded, making parts of that segment instantly out-of-date), and the Jays' impotent baserunning attack (which sees them rank 27th in MLB by both baserunning runs and total stolen bases).FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE AT patreon.com/BJHH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On EP312 we looked ahead at the 2025/26 schedule. We broke down and ranked each month one by one.  We shared our thoughts on the new Overdrive 2 hour format and go into some Jays talk.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis to preview Week 2. They unpack Green Bay's statement start, J.J. McCarthy's early growth in Minnesota, and accuracy questions for Caleb Williams. They check the temperature in Miami after a flat opener and close on the Super Bowl rematch and what it would mean if the Chiefs fall to 0–2 with a brutal stretch ahead. After the break, they tackle reports that Kirill Kaprizov rejected a mega offer, what that says about his leverage and timeline as the cap rises, and what it signals for the Wild if he won't commit (29:15).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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the last hour resetting the Jays' series win over Houston and teeing up the weekender versus the Orioles. Sportsnet's Buck Martinez joins to discuss Kevin Gausman's velocity bump, the rotation's chemistry, and why the offense jumping on a starter early matters. He weighs in on Davis Schneider producing under tough circumstances and where this season ranks among the most fun he's had covering the club. After the break, the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley (22:28) details Gausman's leadership and why he could front a potential Game 1 playoff game, weighs Anthony Santander's potential return and fit, and tackles the bullpen's consistency questions.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final show of the week with the Jays' rubber-match win over Houston, gushing over Kevin Gausman's masterpiece, that finished one pitch shy of a “Maddux.” They break down how the complete game builds a three-game cushion in the AL East, gives the bullpen a breather, and sets the tone for the weekend. They highlight the steady contributions from Davis Schneider and Addison Barger, then touch on Anthony Santander's Bisons rehab debut and debate who would sit if he returns this season. After the break they dig into the Green Bay's win over Washington on TNF, highlighting a smothering defense, an efficient Jordan Love, and Jayden Daniels' struggles. They close the hour with the most intriguing matchups on the NFL's Week 2 slate.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.

Creighton releases its Big East Basketball Schedule, we HONK the slate, review the Jays new Volleyball court, and you wonder why we're not talking about NU Wrestling.

Big Show+ with Patrick Dumas is on demand! Today Patrick is joined by Blue Jays play by play voice Ben Shulman! Ben speaks on the Series with Houston, the Bullpen struggles again, the possibility of a Trey Yesavage call up and more!(22:13) Later, Patrick and GVP discuss what's on Tonight! They tee up the Jays and Astros, Thursday Night Football and more.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.

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you kick off your workweek. On today's podcast, the guys discussed the start of the NFL season, jersey purchases, Pink Pony Club origin, and delved into any other topics that arose.The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life by discussing the best time of the year for sports, now that the NHL is underway, the Jays are chasing a division win, and the NFL season has begun. There are so many sports stories to be excited about, and the guys kicked off the podcast with a conversation about Shadeur Sanders' jersey being a top seller despite not even being the starting QB in Cleveland. Talking about jerseys led the boys to talk about which unis they would buy if they were in the market for a new one. Changing gears, the guys looked at the Connor McDavid contract situation and wondered whether or not these delays are tied to Kirill Kaprisov's stalemate in Minnesota. Yesterday, it was reported that the Wild star turned down a $16 million AAV over eight years, which led to a conversation about whether these two contracts are linked. If Kaprisov is turning down that much smoke, does that mean that Connor McDavid is waiting to see where he lands before signing his own extension?Finally, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of Real Life with a random collection of topics, including Coldplay being set to pass Taylor Swift's tour gross earnings, Connor Brown spilling the Pink Pony Club details, the Real Life Fantasy Football League, and the new Charlie Sheen documentary that just got loaded to Netflix. The squad may have been shorthanded this week, but that didn't stop them from yammering on about anything and everything for an hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to discuss the Blue Jays' loss to the Astros in dramatic fashion (00:00). The guys get into Jeff Hoffman allowing another 9th inning home run and whether or not a change should be made in the bullpen, the case for Trey Yesavage to be brought up, the recent offensive struggles without Bo Bichette in the lineup, and how the lineup could shake out when Bichette returns from injury. Later, JD and Ben chat about the use of AI in the major leagues to track pitches and steal signs, and the comments made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver about streaming games (35:00).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.

Guests: Blue Jays infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, catcher Tyler Heineman     The Blue Jays had a rare losing week, but still carried a three-game lead in the American League East into Thursday's rubber match against the AL West-leading Houston Astros. Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Tyler Heineman both played huge roles in the Jays securing the first game of the series, and they both join us this week in Deep Left Field. Kiner-Falefa, signed to a two-year deal before last season, traded to Pittsburgh at the 2024 trade deadline and re-acquired on waivers just before the September 1 playoff eligibility deadline, talks about how he fell in love with Toronto years ago and how happy he is to be rejoining the team for the stretch drive. With Bo Bichette sidelined with a knee injury, IKF is going to play a greater role than anticipated and he discusses that, as well as how much he loves hitting in Toronto. Heineman couldn't have picked a better time to have a career year. As Alejandro Kirk's back-up, he is currently posting career highs in batting average, slugging percentage, home runs and even stolen bases. He's also throwing out base stealers at a higher rate than he ever has before. Tuesday night he picked up the first walk-off of his career. All that plus a look back at The Week That Was and your emails on Episode 278 of Deep Left Field!

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-0 win over the Astros to take the series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to Kevin Gausman, who turns in his second career complete game shutout on exactly 100 pitches, allowing just two hits and a walk over nine full innings. Is that the best start by any Blue Jays pitcher in 2025? They also discuss how the complete game helped out the bullpen going into a long stretch of games without a day off, the offence getting to Cristian Javier early, and the team's outlook over the remaining 16 games. Plus, we hear from John Schneider, Kevin Gausman, and Davis Schneider. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final hour with Sportsnet 590's Kevin Barker, celebrating his upcoming induction into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame, then pivot to the Jays lighting it up late, before the lights went dark at Rogers Centre. He discusses Jeff Hoffman simply being beaten by a great hitter in a big spot, then weighs in on Trey Yesavage being fast-tracked by the organization and questions whether he's truly ready for the Show. After the final break, NFL Network's Nick Shook (25:40) joins to preview Week Two's Thursday Night matchup and hit early-season storylines, including quarterback play, revenge matchups, and what to watch this weekend.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open by recapping the Blue Jays' loss that evened the series with the Astros, spotlighting Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning struggles and questioning why he still gets the call. They also hit on Jason Alexander (no, not Costanza) blanking the Jays over seven scoreless, the lineup's issues without Bo Bichette, and José Berríos grinding through another solid turn. After the first break, they dig into reports that Kirill Kaprizov declined a massive extension and what it signals for the Connor McDavid discourse ahead of his 2026 free agency. Later, they react to Adam Silver's comments on rising viewing costs and the backlash from fans paying for full-game access. Plus, they touch on kickoff returns in the NFL being up and if that's actually good for the game.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with a Jays reset that examines Jeff Hoffman's late inning hassles and make the case to call up Trey Yesavage. They revisit Andrés Giménez's contract, an unforgotten horror, and whether moving him to shortstop in Bo Bichette's absence makes sense. After the break, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (23:00) joins to discuss Kirill Kaprizov's contract negotiations, what could become of the Minnesota Wild without him, and how the size of his next deal could reset the market. He also weighs in on whether a Sidney Crosby sweepstakes might actually materialize, and closes by discussing the scenarios surrounding Quinn Hughes in Vancouver.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.

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded, edited, and is ready to help you kick off your workweek. On today's podcast, the guys discussed the start of the NFL season, jersey purchases, Pink Pony Club origin, and delved into any other topics that arose.The guys kicked off the Thursday episode of Real Life by discussing the best time of the year for sports, now that the NHL is underway, the Jays are chasing a division win, and the NFL season has begun. There are so many sports stories to be excited about, and the guys kicked off the podcast with a conversation about Shadeur Sanders' jersey being a top seller despite not even being the starting QB in Cleveland. Talking about jerseys led the boys to talk about which unis they would buy if they were in the market for a new one. Changing gears, the guys looked at the Connor McDavid contract situation and wondered whether or not these delays are tied to Kirill Kaprisov's stalemate in Minnesota. Yesterday, it was reported that the Wild star turned down a $16 million AAV over eight years, which led to a conversation about whether these two contracts are linked. If Kaprisov is turning down that much smoke, does that mean that Connor McDavid is waiting to see where he lands before signing his own extension?Finally, the guys wrapped up the Thursday episode of Real Life with a random collection of topics, including Coldplay being set to pass Taylor Swift's tour gross earnings, Connor Brown spilling the Pink Pony Club details, the Real Life Fantasy Football League, and the new Charlie Sheen documentary that just got loaded to Netflix. The squad may have been shorthanded this week, but that didn't stop them from yammering on about anything and everything for an hour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shi Davidi following the Jays electric walk off win over the Astros. They discuss how the Jays were able to kick off the series with a win, Vladdy's electric throw, Shane Bieber continuing to prove himself since his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the Jays bullpen in game 1 and what we can expect tonight. Then, live from Las Vegas at the NHL Players Media Tour, Luke Fox joins the show. They discuss Quinn Hughes comments to the media surrounding his future in Vancouver and playing with his brothers, the media frenzy surrounding McDavid's future, and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing Crosby's future. 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.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays' latest stressful comeback victory over the Houston Astros in their series-opener, following the news that Bo Bichette would be placed on the IL (00:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs as they prepare to open training camp, including the additions made over the offseason and the projected line combinations, expectations for Easton Cowan's development in the pros, potential changes to the powerplay with Mitch Marner's departure, the status of Auston Matthews' health, and the goalie situation with Anthony Stolarz heading into a contract year (9:48). Later, JD breaks down Marner's latest comments on playing in Toronto, and the new reports around Kawhi Leonard's free agency negotiations (45:46).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.

ESPN's Jeff Passan joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss whether Bo Bichette is a bigger loss to the Blue Jay than Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies, the scouting reports on relivers and why there wasn't a greater market for them during the trade deadline, the NL and AL MVP race, if the San Francisco Giants can sneak into the post-season, and what could Kyle Schwarber get on the free agency market. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by to chat about the baseball club's resilience, Daulton Varsho's place as the clean-up hitter vs. putting Addison Barger in that spot, expectations for Jose Berrios, and the communication between Vladdy and the rest of the infield.  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 and Kevin Barker look back at the Blue Jays-Astros series opening thriller, Vladdy's decision to throw to Addison Barger at third base to cut off Jose Altuve, the bottom of the order's rally in the 9th including Isiah Kiner-Falefa's crucial hit, Daulton Varsho's stint as the clean-up hitter, and the gap increasing between the Jays and New York Yankees. Then, MLB Network's and former MLB catcher Alex Avila joins the guys to chat about what it means for the Jays to secure their 8th walk-off of the season, if the team is still the best club without Bo Bichette on the active roster, the home cooking, Alejandro Kirk's ability to adjust to his increased workload, and Max Scherzer's 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 Sports & Media or any affiliate.

"Oui, Oui!!" FRANCE, but in Canada.. Astros Getting Another Arm Back from Injury as JP France Joins 'Stros in Toronto for Jays Series! full 449 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:18:19 +0000 XjBEWABkuTCLJ7UDuiuKEHI35mJhIjTj mlb,houston astros,toronto blue jays,jose altuve,astros,mlb news,blue jays,joe espada,al west,jp france,altuve,astros news,george springer,espada,astros news notes,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,houston astros,toronto blue jays,jose altuve,astros,mlb news,blue jays,joe espada,al west,jp france,altuve,astros news,george springer,espada,astros news notes,sports "Oui, Oui!!" FRANCE, but in Canada.. Astros Getting Another Arm Back from Injury as JP France Joins 'Stros in Toronto for Jays Series! 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 walk-off win over the Astros in the series opener! They take your calls and texts, and discuss the effort from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - how important were his plays in extras, including throwing out Jose Altuve at third base, and beating out an infield single? They get into the contributions from the bottom of the order, as Isiah Kiner-Falefa tied in the game in the ninth, while Tyler Heineman won the game in the tenth. Plus, they discuss the contributions of the bullpen, including Jeff Hoffman in extras, and the importance of getting to the Astros bullpen as well. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off hour three with Sportsnet analyst Madison Shipman to dig into the Jays' lineup depth, Davis Schneider's plate discipline, the club's attention to detail on both sides of the ball, and Shane Bieber's in-game adjustments. After the final break, The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (28:21) uses the Leafs as a comparison point to explore the upside of lowered expectations and what that perspective means for the Jays' season. He also hits on Matthew Knies embracing the spotlight and Derek Cornelius' free-kick winner as Canada secures back-to-back wins against European competition for the first time.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open with thoughts on the Blue Jays' wild extra-inning comeback over the Astros! They spotlight George Springer's longest homer of the year, Isiah Kiner-Falefa's ninth-inning knock, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big defensive play, Tyler Heineman's walk-off (plus the smoke-show postgame), and a bullpen that suddenly looks steady. They also hit on Bo Bichette's move to the 10-day IL and the 13-game gauntlet ahead. After the first break, they tackle the unthinkable: could Sidney Crosby actually leave Pittsburgh? Plus, the latest on the Hughes brothers reunion buzz.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open hour two with a quick reset on the Jays' extra-inning win, what Bo Bichette's IL stint means now, and whether it offers a potential glimpse of next season without him. They highlight the infield plan: Ernie Clement at short, IKF in the mix, and Andrés Giménez staying at second, before checking in on Shane Bieber's outing and Anthony Santander's delayed rehab. Later, the guys sort through the new details on Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis's 2019 asking price and whether it rewrites the Raptors' story. After the break, MLB Network's Jon Morosi (28:13) joins to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. doing the little and big things, Bieber's player option versus free agency, and what Bo's injury means for the Jays' postseason chances.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.

We are back with another edition of The Nielson Show coming at you this fine Wednesday morning. The boys start off the show with a few songs in honour of the Jays huge ins yesterday, lots of laughs and a story from Dusty at West Ed yesterday.   We then dove into Morning Announcements from Rundle Park Short Course to recap all that transpired yesterday in the world of sport. YTT also touched on the best burger he's ever had while he was there.   After the break it was then time for Offseason, What Offseason presented by GCL Diesel. Today we quickly touched on the Oilers rookie roster this year as well as previewed Fridays game against the Flames rookies!   WE finished off hour one with MMMMMM That's Good presented by The Italian Centre Shop! Today we discussed how good it must be to be waking up if you are Dustin Wolf…

AJ and Kenny start the show by discussing the news that Dru Brown will dress but not start for the REDBLACKS in BC, and hear from the head coach Bob Dyce. The fellas also take a look at the Senators' rookie camp roster, and update the Jays' push for a playoff bye

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with MLB Network's Jon Morosi following Bo Bichette landing on the IL. They discuss how Bichette's injury could affect the Jays in their playoff race in the final weeks of the season, the tight races around the league and more. Then, ahead of the Jays series opener against the Houston Astros, Ben Shulman joins the show. They discuss how the Jays will adapt without Bo for at least the next 10 days, how the Jays can fill the void, the importance of the series, the faith John Schneider and Pete Walker have in Jose Berrios, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the latest reporting from the Raptors' negotiations with Kawhi in 2019. 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.

JD sets up the Blue Jays series against the Astros down at Rogers Centre, before breaking down quotes from Matthew Knies at the NHL Player Media Tour (00:00). Brady Quinn, FOX NFL Analyst joins the show to discuss the results from the NFL's first week back. They look at the Vikings and J.J. McCarthy taking down Caleb Williams and the Bears on MNF, the Green Bay Packers' dominant victory over the Detroit Lions, Aaron Rodgers and Justin Herbert's performances in Week 1 wins, the incredible finish between the Bills and Ravens, and the potential trouble brewing in New England and Tennessee (9:29). Later, JD highlights Aroldis Chapman's season with the Red Sox, and another incredible feat from Joey Chestnut (44:10).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 open the show discussing the Blue Jays' roster move sending Bo Bichette to the 10-day IL and calling up Joey Loperfido, expectations for the team moving forward without Bo for the final stretch of September, and the upcoming series opener against the Houston Astros. Then, host of Foul Territory and former MLB catcher Erik Kratz stops by to chat about stealing signs across the league and in particular during the New York Yankees-Blue Jays series finale, if the Jays can win the division without Bo in the lineup, Shane Bieber's outing coming off Tommy John, and if the Astros' consistent run into the post-season is nearing it's end.  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.

In Episode 489, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig chat about going to baseball games, and then discuss five mostly baseball topics. We are all in some way or another going to Reseda someday to die:  Look, you are probably expecting Craig to rant about the Dodgers, but he's not going to do that.I got some news to tell you, oh-oh, about  some wild, wild card: The AL Wild Card remains the closest thing to an actual playoff race.Win if you can, lose if you must, but always cheat: The Jays had a bad weekend against the Yankees and their manager is not handling it well.Around the Horn: Another Mets rookie pitcher arrives, Trea Turner is going to miss sometime, and we talk about the White Sox (complimentary?!)A very long gameFive and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.                                           Our theme tune is by Andy Matthews, who you can follow on Bluesky @andymatthewsmusic. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music. It was produced by Barrie Maguire and Tim Ferguson.

Week 1 is in the books! Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning look back on the first Monday Night Football game of the season between the Bears and Vikings, with a focus on the pair of quarterbacks in action. J.J. McCarthy seemed to get better as the game went on and delivered big in the fourth quarter, while Caleb Williams started strong but really struggled down the stretch. They zoom out to chat about some NFL headlines including the aftermath for the fan who got into it with the Ravens, as well as Tennessee's new head coach not knowing a rule. In the back end of the hour (29:50), B&B turn their attention to the hockey world where some Matthew Knies quotes are picking up some traction. How important will the power forward be in Toronto without Mitch Marner this season? The duo wrap up the hour with thoughts on how the Maple Leafs can make themselves appealing to Connor McDavid if he decides he doesn't see a long term future in Edmonton.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.

Ben and Brent start the second hour setting up the Blue Jays' return to Rogers Centre tonight to start an important three-game set with the Astros. The hosts talk about what's at stake for the American League's top team as they host the A.L. West division leaders. Toronto announced their starters for the series, flipping two of their guys off the regular rotation rest, so B&B break down the reasoning behind the swap. They focus on the middle game starter, José Berríos, and dive deeper into his recent struggles to debate if this is start of a career decline. Later, the boys turn their attention back to the NFL alongside Bill Bender (23:07) of The Sporting News. He offers his thoughts on MNF and Week 1 in general, before taking a closer look at the progression of quarterbacks at the pro level including J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and even some of collegiate players like Arch Manning.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.

Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays as they approach a crucial homestand and the final stretch of the season. They analyze upcoming competition and invite MLB Network's Robert Flores, who shares insights on the Jays' potential to win the A.L. East and the American League overall, highlighting their depth and rotation as key advantages. The trio identifies potential difference-makers for the last 19 games and postseason. They then bring in SN's Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:15) to delve into critical decisions and key players impacting the lineup, rotation, and bullpen.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.

Poutine for breakfast, Steve Staios running it back with familiar faces, PTO's at Sens camp, first Sens camp for Dylan Cozens, Shane Bieber back on the mound for the Jays and Vikings rally to beat the Bears.

Adam's Paternity Leave continues, but there's light at the end of the tunnel, so let's get conspiratorial. Patreon payments are frozen for the time being. A few resourceful new Munchies have figured out a work-around where you can join as a free member and upgrade from there to a paid account which charges you for one month and unlocks the back catalog behind the respective tier of the paywall. After that first payment, you won't be charged again until we're dropping new content (which we'll warn everyone is coming), so if you want more of this it can be had, along with access to the fully uncut episodes from 100 to present and Movie Club episodes.What happens when a quaint little ripped-from-the-headlines Law and Order: SVU plot becomes a raging storm of insanity that sweeps the nation and leads a ragtag mob of jet ski dealers, realtors, and Neo-Nazi extremists to invade the United States Capitol? Well, the Munchie crew does their level best to answer this question and many many more as they watched "Real Fake News" (s18e17). Do you want to know what a teenaged Adam was watching at 1 in the morning on Austin cable access? Are you intrigued by the concept of a hot pot fusion restaurant that fully immerses you in a 4D psychedelic experience? Are you ready to mainline some pro-MSG propaganda and get fully Umamipilled? Everything they told you is a lie, unless, of course, they told you to fire up this hot Munch My Benson.Sources:LA Times - The Truth Behind 'Chinese Restaurant Syndrome' Will Shock You!Frontline - United States of ConspiracyRolling Stone - Anatomy of a Fake News ScandalMusic:Divorcio Suave - “Munchy Business”Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Amy Z, Diana R, Tony B, Barry W, Drew D, Nicky R, Stuart, Jacqi B, Natalie T, Robyn S, Amy A, Sean M, Jay S, Briley O, Asteria K, Suzanne B, Tim Y, John P, John W, Elia S, Rebecca B, Lily, Sarah L, Melsa A, Alyssa C, Johnathon M, Tiffany C, Brian B, Kate K, Whitney C, Alex, Jannicke HS, Roni C, Erin M, Florina C, Melissa H, and Olivia - y'all are the best!Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybensonBe sure to check out our other podcast diving into long unseen films of our guests' youth: Unkind Rewind at our website or on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on: BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter/BlueSky and Josh's BlueSky/Letterboxd/Substack)Join our Discord: Munch Casts ServerCheck out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at ZazzleCheck out our guest appearances:Both of us on: FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time), Storytellers from Ratchet Book Club, Chick-Lit at the Movies talking about The Thin Man, and last but not least on the seminal L&O podcast …These Are Their Stories (Adam and Josh).Josh discussing Jackie Brown with the fine folks at Movie Night Extravaganza, debating the Greatest Detectives in TV History on The Great Pop Culture Debate Podcast, and talking SVU/OC and Psych (five eps in all) on Jacked Up Review Show.Visit Our Website: Munch My BensonEmail the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.comThe Next New Episode Once We're Back from Adam's Paternity Leave Will Be: Season 16, Episode 14 "Intimidation Game"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/munch-my-benson-a-law-order-svu-podcast--5685940/support.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Adnan Virk! Adnan and the guys discuss the US Open, Connor McDavid speaking on his future with the Oilers, and the latest on the Blue Jays as they wrap up a series with the Yankees.  (22:43) Later, we continue our NHL offseason reviews! Mike Harrington from the Buffalo News joins the show to discuss the Sabres offseason and the expectations for Buffalo for the upcoming 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.    

After a tough back and forth series for the Blue Jays against the Yankees, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff welcome former pitcher and MLB Network radio analyst Jensen Lewis. They discuss how Jays fans should be feeling in the final stretch of the season, what it is like in a clubhouse during a playoff push in September, what it is like as a reliever when the bullpen is struggling, how bullpen performance affects the clubhouse, and more. Next, Justin and Jesse discuss the Yankees use of AI and if we will it have a larger impact in the sport, a recap of an electric week 1 of the NFL season, and much more. 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.

JD reacts to the Bills' improbable comeback victory against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football and quickly breaks down Week 1 of the NFL slate, before getting to the Blue Jays series loss against the Yankees in the Bronx (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to continue the conversation about the Blue Jays, Bo Bichette's recent injury, the Yankees' sign-stealing ability and John Schneider's comments on the subject, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt's performances as they try to lock down a spot in the post-season rotation, and the current hierarchy in the bullpen (10:45). Later, JD takes a look at the angry Phillies fan who demanded a home run ball, the Ottawa Senators releasing a Ridly Greig empty-net slap shot bobblehead this season, and Connor McDavid's latest comments on his contract negotiations (36:57).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 open the show with their thoughts from the Blue Jays' weekend series at Yankees Stadium, Max Scherzer's pitch tipping, Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger picking up on it, how it's part of the game of baseball and how the Jays handled the situation. Then, Blair and Barker head to Back Leg Line to hear listener's calls on what they've learned from the series loss to the New York Yankees.  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.

Send us a textOur under-the-radar story of the week is asking about why a fan would grab a baseball from a kid at the game? Grabbing a hat away from a kid? What is wrong with #baseball fans?  It wasn't enough to have #Yankees fans thrown out of the playoff games last year for interfering with a play. Fans are behaving badly all over the place!  #Astros Framber Valdez behaved oddly when he seemingly crossed up his own catcher and hit the guy in the chest with a pitch. Bizarre! NL playoff teams seem pretty set. AL still has a WC race. AL East has tightened - will the #Bluejays give up the lead? They got swept in NY this weekend. Cal Raleigh has tied the all-time record for home runs in a season while catching with 42. Whose record did he tie? Our stat-of-the week - if you are a baseball fan how much baseball do you watch? Do you watch the entire game often? Sometimes? Never?  162 games is an awesome commitment compared to watching a team play 17 #NFL games.Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!Transcript:Just terrible because at least like when the right white socks were that awful a couple years ago There's an entertaining aspect to it. Mm-hmm. All right. I think we just did our sound check The Yankees actually are now two games back so remember we're starting mom's leaving we give it a pause we go You're not leaving right from the start. Are you? I Think it's easier if you leave from the startwhen you're out of here? No, she doesn't want to. Oh, I'm just saying, do we want to stop and start in the middle of this randomly? Because that's what's going to have to happen then. We're going to have to stop in the middle of the podcast. Mom leave. Why isn't she just going to leave and she's going to try to edit that out? Oh, you want to edit that part out? Right. That's why I just leave right now. That's why I'm saying it's much easier for you to start it. Leave. Have us do the whole podcast.then I just get up and pause it. And you just hit the stop And I hit the stop button when I'm done and then you can come back and finish all the editing later. Okay. think that's the easiest way to do it. Okay, yeah. And I'm actually already recording so I will, I guess, step out. Right. And, And you just have to then edit that. And it looks good. We're all nice and Right. I think this is way easier than trying to stop midstream to have mom leave at that point. I don't know about you. No, you're right, Okay. Bye-bye. I'm sorry about the timing.Almost Cooperstown (01:34.722)The Giants are catching up to the Reds and they're right behind the Mets. The Yankees swept the Jays. They're two games behind. This week in baseball, we're going to talk about the stat of the week, which is going to be about watching baseball and the under-the-radar story of the week. That's going to be why are fans behaving so badly? It's this week in baseball. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as you well know now, almost had a no-hitter.Right down to his final out against the Orioles and you know, we thought he was going to be able to do it. And then boy, did that turn around. Right. Not just one swing of the bat, but what happened afterwards? He didn't just lose the no hitter. He lost the game. And that's the strange thing. So Jackson holiday hits the home run to break up the no hitter. And I think I'm not sure how many, but there's a lot www.almostcooperstown.com

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are back! They begin by looking back on the Blue Jays' weekend in the Bronx that saw the Yankees narrowly pull off a series win. Is Toronto still the best team in the division? The pair discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. big weekend in NYC, if he's fully back to form, or if there was extra motivation in playing the Yankees. B&B also gauge their confidence in Max Scherzer, as well as the Blue Jays bullpen, before taking a closer look at Bo Bichette's injury. Later, the a.m. boys dissect the Bills' gutsy comeback win over the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, before touching on Connor McDavid's recent comments about his contract negotiations and if Oilers fans should be concerned (26:40).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.

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour with more thoughts on Blue Jays and the state of the rotation. The hosts debate who should get the ball to start in the postseason by diving into Max Scherzer, Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt's most recent starts. Where will Shane Bieber slot in? Later, B&B pivot to the gridiron following the first Sunday slate of NFL regular season action. They discuss Aaron Rodgers' Steelers debut against his former team, how good the Packers performed on defense with Micah Parsons, if Daniel Jones could have a resurgent year in Indianapolis, and the dismal showing from the Lions, Giants and Dolphins. Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi (25:10), who was in the Bronx covering the Blue Jays, closes out the hour with his thoughts on how the team is shaping up heading into the final three-week stretch.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.

Alex Formenton continues his career in Europe and the Sens still hold his rights, Bills and Ravens steal the show in week 1, another Crum-back for the Redblacks and the Jays drop the series in the Bronx.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss vs. the Yankees to drop both the game and series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and discuss the series at-large - does this series loss change your view on what the Jays are at this point in the season? They get into the Jays offence going quiet with runners in scoring position, Max Scherzer allowing four runs over 4.1 IP, and the bullpen looking good, especially Ryan Borucki and Braydon Fisher. Plus, they discuss the division and American League playoff race - what needs to happen in the next 19 games for them to find success?   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 break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 win over the Yankees to take the series opener in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Kevin Gausman, who shut down the Yankees bats to the tune of one run over eight innings of work - is the 'ace' version of Gausman back? They also discuss the offence, including great nights for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette - why does Vladdy Jr. always hit so well in New York, and what's the future like for Bichette? 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.

Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Yankees in the second game of the series in New York. They take your calls and texts, and get to the pitching - Chris Bassitt allowed two unearned runs in five innings of work, how did his outing go? Plus, they get into the outings from Louis Varland, Brendon Little, and Yariel Rodríguez - what positives (or negatives) can be gleaned from their appearances? Plus, they discuss the offence scoring only one run - what will happen going forward with Andrés Giménez and Addison Barger's bats continuing to stay quiet? 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.

The Dodgers & Padres are battling in the NL West. When they meet, one has to win. Otherwise, not so much. Both are slumping, and last night the Paul Skenes-led Pirates swept L.A. Tonight, one of the biggest series of the season begins: Jays at Yanks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 of the Big Show w/ Rusic & Rose is on demand! To open the hour the guys are joined by PxP voice of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sportsnet, Dan Shulman! Dan takes us through the Blue Jays recent run of games. Then he previews their big series in New York starting tonight, and how big this home stretch is for the jays.(34:42) Later on, The guys close out the week by discussing whether or not Connor Zary will have a contract come the start of training camp, and what we could maybe expect out of Zary this upcoming 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.

The Athletic's Jayson Starks joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about why it's a bigger series for the New York Yankees against the Blue Jays, Aaron Judge's return to the outfield, the BBWAA adding Relief Pitcher of the Year Award in 2026 for both the NL and AL, if the Philadelphia Phillies are the best team in the National League after taking two of three against the Milwaukee Brewers, if it takes a superstar to win a World Series, concerns with L.A. Dodgers' offence, and the Baltimore Orioles honouring Cal Ripken Jr. for his Ironman streak 30 years later. Then, Yankees' radio play-by-play voice Dave Sims stops by to discuss  the implications between the Jays and Bronx Bombers, what has gone wrong with their closer Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger's impact on the lineup.  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.