Best Buck and Don Podcasts (2025)

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High-Stakes Season Finale with Buck Martinez 49:55

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Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (1:50) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to kick off the second hour. They look back on the Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox, Daulton Varsho's grand slam, what's made George Springer's production sustainable, and Louis Varland and Eric Lauer's statement to start the bullpen game. Then, Buck weighs in on Vladdy Jr.'s…

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Heading into the Final 3 with John Schneider 49:37

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing the Blue Jays' big home win to end their series against the Boston Red Sox, Louis Varland's and Eric Lauer's strong outing in the finale, and Alek Manoah getting claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by (28:25) for his weekly chat on Varland's sta…

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Offence Absent, AL East Title Slipping Away 49:53

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look in on John Schneider's pre-game availability ahead of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Boston Red Sox. To help tee up the game, Jays radio voice Ben Shulman (7:03) weighs in on the decision to start Louis Varland in the pivotal matchup, how the team is dealing with the pressure of a division race and Anthony…

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Concern Level Assessment + Berríos Sent to the IL 49:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker weigh the magnitude of the Blue Jays' series finale against the Boston Red Sox after dropping two straight, including being shut out, with Louis Varland getting the nod to start their bullpen day. Then, they go through Max Scherzer's final regular-season start and react to the news of José Berríos being sent to the IL fo…

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AFL 360 - The stars descend on 360 as Riewoldt, Dunkley, and more join the panel ahead of the Grand Final! 25:10

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 23rd of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are joined by a massive selection of stars for the last 360 before the Grand Final. Jack Riewoldt joins to tell us about what it's like to win the flag. Josh Dunkley gives the lowdown on the Lions' prep for …

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AL East Crunch + ABS Specifics with Jeff Passan 49:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays signing Korean pitching prospect Seojun Moon and some rotation updates before listening in on John Schneider's game-day availability. ESPN MLB analyst Doug Glanville (9:46) stops by to share his thoughts on the Jays' season, George Springer's buy-in, the Yankees' October outlook and whether the Det…

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A Big Bat Returns & Scherzer's Final Regular Season Start 49:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show touching on the controversial calls from the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Boston Red Sox, Alek Manoah being DFA'd, Anthony Santander batting fifth in the order in his return to the lineup and Vladdy's struggles in the final games of the year. Then, VSiN By The Books co-host and former MLB pitcher …

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AFL 360 - "He'll be brutally honest with himself", will Lachie Neale be able to make it to full fitness for the Grand Final? Plus the umpiring team for the big day joins the 360 panel. 19:40

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 23rd of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon have a massive show for you on AFL 360 Grand Final Edition. Will Lachie Neale win his fitness race in time to be fit for the big showdown with the Cats? Will new Essendon president Andrew Welsh be able to ke…

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ABS Incoming + Blue Jays Prospect Gage Stanifer in Studio! 49:45

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MLB Network insider Jon Morosi joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (0:32) to kick off the second hour, and they react to MLB's announcement that it will be implementing the Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System (ABS) for the 2026 season. Then, they discuss the Jays' outlook down the stretch, the Guardians' miraculous playoff push, the Mets' late-sea…

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Chasing an AL East Title at Rogers Centre 49:51

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing Anthony Santander's injury status, the ideal spot for him in the batting order once he returns, Addison Barger cleaning up, and the magnitude of the Blue Jays' final series against the Boston Red Sox. Then, NESN Red Sox's studio host Tom Caron (19:26) jumps on to discuss Boston's path to the post…

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AFL 360 – 'We have to progress': Dillon admits there could be changes to Brownlow system – 23/09/25 23:08

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 23rd of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge show for AFL 360 Grand Final Edition, looking towards the big dance on Saturday between Geelong and Brisbane. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon stops by to discuss the fallout from another controvers…

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Fox Footy Podcast: Brownlow boilover explained & big Grand Final preview 58:04

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Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Will Faulkner review the preliminary finals and Brownlow Medal, while previewing the 2025 AFL Grand Final, on the Fox Footy Podcast including analysis of Matt Rowell's unlikely Brownlow upset and whether it means the award is broken, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more. See omnystudio.com/l…

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Details Down the Stretch with Caleb Joseph & Kevin Kiermaier 49:46

5d ago49:46

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Jeff Blair welcomes Kevin Barker back from his Virginia Tech Hall of Fame ceremony before they are joined by Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (6:30) to discuss the Jays' biggest unknowns with just six games left in the regular season. They get into the potential postseason rotation, how the Jays would use Anthony Santander once —or if— he returns, …

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En Route to October + Postseason Pitching with Adam Wainwright 49:47

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Jeff Blair and the returning Kevin Barker begin the show recapping the Blue Jays clinching a postseason berth after their win in the series finale against the Kansas City Royals, Trey Yesavage's second start and Max Scherzer's outing over the weekend, their roles in October and Bo Bichette's comments on Ernie Clement and Myles Straw's clubhouse lea…

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AFL 360 - GRAND FINAL WEEK IS HERE! Will Lachie Neale return for the Lions? + Gaz passionately defends concussion protocols - 22/09/25 21:45

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 22nd of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Grand Final week is here! The Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions are set to collide for the 2025 Premiership, and AFL 360 has you covered. Garry Lyon and Gerard Whateley break down all the big talking points from the prelims, with Gaz passion…

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Chasing Giants Ep. 291 | Don’s Public Land Quest & the “Turning Point” Buck Story 1:16:50

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Asio Contest Link: https://asiogear.com/pages/ultimate-whitetail-kit-giveawayWelcome back to Chasing Giants Podcast with Don Higgins & Terry Peer – brought to you by Asio Gear.In Episode 291, Don and Terry share their latest adventures chasing whitetails:- Don’s secret out-of-state public land mission with his new Mathews bow.- Terry scouting Kentu…

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Last KC Meeting with Rex Hudler + Bullpen Trust with Chris Leroux 49:54

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Jeff Blair is joined by Kansas City Royals TV analyst Rex Hudler (2:55) to get his thoughts on the benefits of being able to play multiple position like Andrés Giménez filling in for Bo Bichette at shortstop, previews the weekend series against the Blue Jays, the lack of consistency from the Royals' offence, and optimism for the team's pitching sta…

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Clinching Scenarios with John Schneider 49:49

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Jeff Blair outlines the Blue Jays' potential playoff-clinching scenarios on Friday before welcoming manager John Schneider to the show (4:10). The skipper shares updates on Bo Bichette and Anthony Santander, the vibes around the clubhouse with the postseason in view, what goes into managing the platoon advantage, and the plan for the rotation's wor…

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Managing the Home Stretch with Derek Shelton 49:54

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the postgame edition with a look back on the Blue Jays' 4-0 loss to close out their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the show (4:49) to discuss what's wrong with the Tigers after they got swept at home by the Guardians, the impact of Bo Bichette's absence, why Trey Yesavage should b…

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Options in the 9th + Yesavage's Outlook with Dan Shulman 49:50

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker head to the Back Leg Line to hear listeners' voicemails and discuss Trey Yesavage's role in the postseason and in 2026, who will be the default closer in October, the mechanical changes in Andrés Giménez's swing, the front office's roster decisions making dividends, and much more. Then, Blue Jays TV play-by-play voice Da…

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AL Playoff Picture and MVP Pulse with Jeff Passan 49:36

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, moving their magic number to clinch a playoff spot down to three. They get into the fan-interference review, José Berríos' outing, and Jeff Hoffman's velocity. Then, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan (16:15) stops by to discuss the AL MVP race after Cal Raleigh's re…

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AFL 360 – Two HUGE prelims previews & Tassie stadium on the brink BUT Bucks say ‘yes’ if Devils go ahead – 17/09/25 17:20

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 17th of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, discussing the two preliminary finals which see Geelong Cats take on Hawthorn and the Collingwood Magpies face Brisbane Lions, where Gaz is particularly excited for …

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A Catcher's Responsibility with Joe Siddall + Pete Walker's First Impressions 49:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined in-studio by Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (1:19) to recap Trey Yesavage's MLB debut, how Tyler Heineman approached catching Trey's first game, Jeff Hoffman's pitch sequencing, Andrés Giménez's stint as shortstop while Bo Bichette is on the IL, who would round out as the Jays' three starters in a three…

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Yesavage Deals in Debut + Extra Innings Hero Braydon Fisher 49:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open with a look back on Trey Yesavage's 9-strikeout debut against the Tampa Bay Rays. They weigh in on how the Jays should deploy Yesavage in the postseason, news on Bo Bichette's injury, Andrés Giménez's play at shortstop, and potential solutions for Jeff Hoffman's dipping velocity. Later, following his heroics in extr…

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AFL 360 – Will Bobby Hill return for Pies? Is Tex’s time up? & ‘Enough is enough’ as Simpkin joins Merrett on the list of captains wanting out! – 16/09/25 19:12

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 16th of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, looking forward to the preliminary finals and discussing whether or not Bobby Hill will make his first appearance since Round 15 when his Collingwood Magpies take on t…

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Fox Footy Podcast: AFL's new big four make the prelims... again 54:42

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Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Will Faulkner review the semi-finals and preview the preliminary finals on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of the Crows and Suns' seasons and concerns over four of the most successful modern clubs contending for the 2025 flag, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more. See omnystudio.com/l…

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Trey Yesavage Scouting Report + An Update on Bo Bichette 49:43

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Buffalo Bisons' pitching coach Drew Hayes joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to describe Trey Yesavage as a pitcher and person in the clubhouse, his best pitch within his arsenal, the dynamics of his high release point, the stints between starting a game and coming out of the bullpen, and what would be a clear indicator that he's on the right path t…

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Trey Day in Tampa 50:09

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for Blue Jays' top prospect Trey Yesavage's MLB debut to kick off the team's series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They share expectations for the young starter, takeaways from the Jays' weekend sweep over the Baltimore Orioles, Addison Barger's push for a larger role, and much more. Later, Rays TV analyst and forme…

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AFL 360 - 'Terrible finals team' Garry Lyons rips into the Crows + state of origin is back! - 15/09/25 24:43

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 8th of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for another massive AFL 360 show. The prelims are next after two massive wins for the Hawks and the Lions. Garry rips into the Crows after losing two straight home finals. And State of Origin is offic…

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Faith, Hunting & Courage After Tragedy | Chasing Giants Podcast Ep. 290 1:39:56

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n Episode 290 of Chasing Giants, Don Higgins and Terry Peer bring you a powerful mix of hunting insights, faith-based discussion, and an emotional response to recent national events. Recorded live at the Solid Rock Chapel Men’s Retreat around a campfire, this episode dives deep into:The inspiring story behind Lester’s Feet Foundation and its $2M+ i…

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Pennant Races with Troy Tulowitzki 49:19

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Former Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about his transition to coaching for the University of Texas, how he's navigated being a mentor versus a coach, working closely with Bo Bichette, his hitting style, the unique style of playing at short, Bo's overall performance in 2025, working through a contract y…

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Lineup Decisions Without Bichette + Bisons Report 49:14

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker for his weekly chat about his lineup decisions with Bo Bichette on the IL, if Addison Barger can be a mainstay as the clean-up hitter, Anthony Santander's rehab stint with Buffalo, revisiting Jeff Hoffman's workload and sequencing his pitches, when he would consider changing the clo…

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AL & NL MVP Races + The Jays' Resilience 49:22

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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-sea…

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Walking Off the Astros + Alejandro Kirk's Biggest Adjustment 49:12

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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 Ne…

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AFL 360 – Brad Scott on the desk + Bailey Smith incident– 10/09/25 22:38

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 9th of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360 as they discuss the big talking points of the semifinals and prelims, including The Bailey Smith incident and also have Bombers Coach Brad Scott in the studio to talk ab…

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The Next Most Important Series Against Astros 49:37

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph to chat about Daulton Varsho's mechanical changes at the plate, pitching against Yordan Alvarez, if Braydon Fisher is the front-runner to takeover Louis Varland's spot in high leverage, and his expectations for Jose Berrios in his next start. Then, we hear from manager…

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Late Season Stretch without Bo Bichette 49:15

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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 Eri…

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AFL 360 – Semifinals & prelims countdown is on, Draper set to leave Dons, Dees edge closer to hiring new coach & Razor breaks down THAT Rayner free – 09/09/25 23:30

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 9th of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360 as they discuss the big talking points of the semifinals and prelims, including whether we will see Adelaide Crows’ Josh Rachele feature this weekend and whether we will…

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Yankees' Path to October + Stealing Signs in Baseball 49:27

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New York Yankees reporter Pete Caldera joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the chances for the team to make up some ground for the top of the AL East before the end of the regular season, how Aaron Boone deploys Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton in the right field, narrowing down their circle of trust in the bullpen, Cody Bellinger's sea…

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Pitch-Tipping and Learning from Jays-Yankees 49:14

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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 wha…

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Fox Footy Podcast: Are Lions, Crows set for straight sets exits? 53:20

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Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Ben Cotton review week 1 of the 2025 AFL finals and preview the semi-finals on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of the qualifying and elimination final results and what they mean for the flag race, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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AFL 360 – Are the Lions at tipping point? Did Adelaide get stage fright? Reviewing the first week of finals footy with Lethal – 08/09/25 30:16

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 8th of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360 as they are joined by Leigh Matthews to take a dive into all four games from the first week of finals footy. They sang Darcy Moore’s praises for the Pies but questioned i…

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Deer Velvet Shedding & Fall Buck Shifts: Don Higgins Responds to Rumors | Chasing Giants Ep. 289 1:21:41

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Welcome back to Chasing Giants Podcast Episode 289 with Don Higgins & Terry Peer! In this episode, Don and Terry dive into:Velvet Shedding & the Fall Buck Shift: What’s happening with bucks right now and how their ranges change as testosterone rises.Yearling Buck Movement: Why young bucks are wandering and what that means for your property.Late Foo…

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The Most Important Series for the Yankees & Blue Jays 49:24

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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 taki…

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AL East Battle in New York with John Schneider 49:13

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Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about facing the New York Yankees as they close the gap to his team in the AL East, his expectations for his pitchers to attack the Bronx Bombers, how he'll utilize Jose Berrios nearing the end of the year, giving Max Scherzer an extra days rest, Brendon Little's pitches, Je…

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Preparing for Yankees Stadium with John Smoltz & Jon Morosi 49:47

23d ago49:47

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MLB Network's Jon Morosi (2:17) jumps on with Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about a messy 8th inning during the New York Yankees and Houston Astros game, if the Blue Jays pitchers can attack against the Yankees' hitters, Aaron Judge's future in the outfield, Bo Bichette's market value, and the chaotic race within the American League for a pla…

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Who is the Blue Jays' MVP? 49:51

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 13-9 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds to close out the series. They debate who is the Jays' MVP this season between George Springer and Bo Bichette, break down Shane Bieber's mid-game adjustments, and share their confidence levels in the bullpen heading into their pivotal series against t…

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Houston's Pitcher-Catcher Problem with Joe Siddall + Jeff Passan 49:45

24d ago49:45

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Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (0:20) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker in-studio to chat about the pitching incident between Houston Astros' starter Framber Valdez and his catcher César Salazar, what he expects from Shane Bieber in his third start since coming off the IL, how he views the Jays handling Jose Berrios' struggles against the Ci…

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Bullpen Bounces Back 49:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 12-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the bullpen limiting the damage, Louis Varland figuring it out, and José Berríos's waning confidence on the mound. Then, they get into how George Springer's season impacts his legacy, Framber Valdez seemingly intentionally crossing up his catcher, and their e…

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AFL 360 – Previewing the blockbuster Crows vs. Pies finals opener, Rankine’s apology & Silvagni’s Saints move – 03/09/25 24:18

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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 3rd of September with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, where the stage is set for the opening game of the 2025 final series as Adelaide Crows host Collingwood Magpies, and the guys preview the big game with Crows legend M…

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