Best Prospective Memory Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 470: The Flying Turns At Riverview Park And The William Tell Restaurant In Chicago. 36:30

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Episode 470: I will discuss the Flying Turns Roller Coaster at Riverview Park, which was in the news recently, and read a menu from the William Tell Restaurant in Chicago.

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A Weekend Between Two of MLB's Best Teams 49:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Milwaukee Brewers TV play-by-play voice Brian Anderson (1:39) to discuss the team's offensive style of play, what's behind Christian Yelich's resurgence, why Abner Uribe could fill their closer's shoes with Trevor Megill out, and who would be the team's Game 1 starter in October. Then, Jeff and Kevin chat abou…

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Jays' August Overview with John Schneider 50:00

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays manager John Schneider (7:04) ahead of the team's weekend series against the NL-leading Milwaukee Brewers. The skipper shares team injury updates, how Jeff Hoffman and Addison Barger have handled up-and-down months, Trey Yesavage's pathway to a postseason opportunity, Davis Schneider's evolution as a…

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Is Ivan Demidov The No. 1 Prospect In Hockey, A Wild NCAA Recruiting Story And Much More 1:11:46

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Chris and Cam are back as the march to the 2025-26 season rolls on. The co-hosts discuss Elite Prospects' Top 100 Affiliated NHL Prospects list including some thoughts on Ivan Demidov at No. 1, plus the big surprises from the list for both Chris and Cam. After that, don't miss out on the discussion of how Bemidji State has one of the weirdest NCAA …

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Attention to Detail + Catching Up with Cito Gaston 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays Central's Caleb Joseph (3:28) to weigh in on the Blue Jays' series against the Minnesota Twins, the bullpen's struggles keeping runners on base, who slots into the Jays' two-hole in an ideal order, whether Eric Lauer's rocky start is a red flag for the rotation's extended rest, and which relievers ar…

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Pitching Into the Final Stretch with Dan Plesac + Inside Jays' Hitting Coach 49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker quickly recap the Blue Jays late game comeback against the Minnesota Twins and Jeff Hoffman's redemption in the 9th inning before bringing on former pitcher and MLB Network Analyst Dan Plesac (5:55) to chat about what he saw from Shane Bieber's first outing against the Miami Marlins since coming off Tommy John, how the J…

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Ep 349: Naming the Red Sox Quarter-Century Team, with the best contributor at each position since 2000 44:31

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In a differently themed edition of the podcast, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam name their Red Sox Quarter-Century teams, breaking down the best players who have played for Boston since 2000. The writers debate certain positions and discuss the closest calls as they made their lists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

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Can the Blue Jays' Bullpen Win a World Series? 49:23

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ESPN's Jeff Passan (2:59) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Milwaukee Brewers losing closer Trevor Megill to a flexor strain, if the Blue Jays' bullpen is good enough to win a World Series, Cal Raleigh's case for American League MVP, and who will come out of the AL West. Then, host of Nothing Personal, David Samson (25:14) stops b…

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Jeff Hoffman Closing Concerns 49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 7-5 loss to the Minnesota Twins and discuss Jeff Hoffman's ninth-inning blowup. They get into the team's bullpen-wide slump, George Springer's two-homer game and Chris Bassitt's start. Later, Jeff and Kevin open up the Back Leg Line to answer your calls and questions. Should the Jays have adde…

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Ep 348: How will the Red Sox set up their rotation for the playoffs? Plus thoughts on Yankees series, Dustin May, Aroldis Chapman & more 30:41

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam are back to recap a solid few days for the Red Sox in New York and Baltimore and to look ahead at a team that's going to face some tough decisions when it comes to how to line up their pitching staff in late September. The writers also talk about Walker Buehler's demotion, Richard Fitts' injury, Payton Tolle's…

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Putting It In Play with Don Mattingly + Dan Shulman 49:30

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly (0:51) to chat about the success throughout their lineup this season, their home versus road performances, whether he sees their hitting approach translating well into the postseason, Addison Barger's evolution in his bat skills, Vlad Jr.'s 2025, and how John Schneider has n…

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Taking One from the Twinkies + Bassitt's Home/Road Riddle 49:35

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' 10-4 win over the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series. They get into Andrés Giménez's adjustment at the plate before reflecting on the team's consistency since the All-Star break. Then, ahead of his start tonight, they debate whether Chris Bassitt's home/road split discrepancy is o…

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Episode 469: Music Video 60 on WPWR-TV Channel 60 In Chicago, And the Boston Sea Party Restaurants. 31:25

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Episode 469: I will discuss my memories of The Music Video 60 program that aired on WPWR-TV Channel 60 in Chicago, and The Boston Sea Party Restaurants.

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Shane Bieber's Return & Scherzer's Resurgence with Jensen Lewis 49:40

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker quickly revisit Shane Bieber's debut with the Blue Jays and how the rotation could shape up with the former Cy Young Award winner in the fold, before hearing John Schneider's media availability ahead of their series against the Minnesota Twins, including an update on Yimi Garcia's injury. Then, former pitcher and host on…

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Vladdy's Back + Unpredictability in the Pen 49:46

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the week with a look back on the Blue Jays' series against the Miami Marlins. They check in on the standings before digging into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to the lineup, Shane Bieber's debut, shaky play from the bullpen, and whether it's time for the club to call up top prospect Trey Yesavage. Then, Blue Jays C…

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Episode 468: The Double Drive-In Theater And Arnie's Restaurant In Chicago. 33:54

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Episode 468: I will discuss the 75th anniversary of the grand opening of The Double Drive-In Theater and read a menu from Arnie's Restaurant in Chicago.

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Episode 467: The Marbro Theater in Chicago, And Lum's Restaurants. 33:50

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Episode 467: I will talk about the Marbro Theater in Chicago and read a menu from Lum's Restaurant.

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Roman Anthony's New York Takeover + Bob Nightengale 49:52

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Bob Nightengale (3:01) of USA Today to share his expectations for Shane Bieber's return to the mound and Blue Jays debut, if the Jays are capable of a deep run and win the AL East, Max Scherzer pitching like he was 10 years ago, the New York Mets' drastic turnaround season, whether Kyle Tucker's market will di…

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John Schneider + Shane Bieber is Back in the Bigs! 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (1:15) ahead of the team's weekend series against the Miami Marlins. The skipper shares an update on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hamstring injury, his expectations for Shane Bieber in his Blue Jays debut tonight, internal competition in the rotation, and much more. Then, Jeff an…

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Ep 347: Reacting to a flurry of Red Sox roster moves (including The Password's promotion), plus thoughts on Sox-Yankees, Walker Buehler & more 22:19

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam break down a big win in the Bronx on Thursday night and set expectations for the final three games of a clutch series in New York. The writers also talk about a flurry of roster moves that included Abraham Toro being designated and Jhostynxon Garcia being promoted for his debut as well as Walker Buehler's pote…

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From Competitive Authoritarian to Hegemonic: Berk Esen on the Decline of Turkish Democracy and the Prospects for Its Revival (Part 2) 39:49

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In Part 2 of our latest episode in the special seriesproduced in partnership with the Journal of Democracy, Berk Esen turns to the other side of the equation: how Turkey’s opposition is pushing back against an increasingly hegemonic regime. This episode builds on Part1, where we explored the regime’s authoritarian escalation through thecourts, medi…

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Prospect Roundup With Analysis On Michael Misa, Brady Martin, Adam Valentini, USA's Hlinka Win And More 1:15:08

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Chris and Cam are back with more looks ahead to the 2025-26 season including extended thoughts on USA's historic win at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, NHL Draft prospect Adam Valentini's surprising decision to head to Michigan a year early, the start of the junior hockey season and more. Plus, we're back with a new edition of The Called Up Challenge with …

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Shane Bieber Report and October Stretch with Adam Cimber 49:53

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in former Blue Jays' pitcher Adam Cimber (1:15) to chat about his old teammate Shane Bieber and what he was like during their days with the Cleveland Guardians, expectations for Shane returning to the mound coming off an injury, the difficulties as a pitcher of putting yourself aside and focus on the team first, …

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Off Day Playoff Push Reset 49:40

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the off-day edition with a look at the AL East landscape as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox get set to square off in a four-game series. Then, they debate the importance of the Blue Jays' upcoming weekend series against the Marlins. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph joins the show (26:36) to dis…

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Pitching Decisions Towards the Off Day 1:14:44

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker take a deeper dive into the Blue Jays' decision to option Braydon Fisher to Buffalo, bumping Eric Lauer to the bullpen ahead of Shane Bieber's debut, and the competition around the rotation for postseason starts. ESPN's Jeff Passan jumps on (27:45) to discuss if Max Scherzer's play as of late, how the Jays can translate …

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Ep. 210: Hugh Catts, Ph.D. - Reading Comprehension: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Skill 56:41

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Send us a text Reading comprehension isn’t a checklist skill. It’s an active process shaped by what students know and how they think. With the nation's attention laser focused on promoting literacy outcomes in K-12 education, too often, comprehension is treated as a skill to be mastered through activities such as finding the main idea or making inf…

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What Shane Bieber Brings with Pete Walker 49:51

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Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (2:32) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how he's navigated the 2025 season with his pitchers' injuries and trade deadline acquisitions, expectations for Shane Bieber when he makes his Blue Jays debut, what he's learned about Max Scherzer, how Jose Berrios can find his velocity again, Brendon Littl…

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Pham-ily Drama 49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' eventful series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a 5-2 loss at PNC Park. They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s exit, the Jays' sloppy fielding, Tommy Pham's tiff with Tyler Heineman and his later social-media outburst. Later, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall (31:18) shares his though…

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Ep 346: Should the Red Sox be worried about their bullpen? Plus thoughts on Nathaniel Lowe, Marcelo Mayer & more 32:35

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Co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam react to back-to-back poor performances from the bullpen for the Red Sox, who are 4-7 in their last 11 games. The writers give their thoughts on the Nathaniel Lowe signing, the news Marcelo Mayer will require season-ending wrist surgery and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Episode 466: Chez Paul Restaurant in Chicago, And The Randhurst Mall Directory In Mount Prospect, IL.. 29:56

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Episode 466: I read a menu from The Chez Paul Restaurant in Chicago, and the directory from The Randhurst Mall in Mount Prospect, IL.

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War, Oligarchs, and the Future of Ukraine’s Political Economy – Inna Melnykovska on Civic Transformation, Reconstruction and EU Influence in Wartime Ukraine 48:42

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How is war transforming Ukraine’s economy—and itsoligarchs? In this Review of Democracy podcast, political economist Inna Melnykovska (Central European University) discusses how the full-scale Russian invasion has led to surprising shifts in business-state relations, including a turn toward civic responsibility among Ukraine’s biggest companies. In…

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Madison & The Mayor 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Central analyst Madison Shipman (0:45) to chat about the news of Shane Bieber slated to make his Jays' debut and a potential six-man rotation. Then, she gets into Max Scherzer's velocity, who would be the Jays' second-best bullpen arm after Jeff Hoffman, what stands out from Ernie Clement's game, …

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Bieber Fever Fuels Rotation Questions 49:53

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Kevin Barker is back with Jeff Blair, and they open the Monday show with a look back on what he missed last week. They dig into the Jays' weekend series against the Rangers, George Springer's return to the lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s hot stretch, how José Berríos fits into the starting rotation when Shane Bieber is activated, and what's still l…

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Episode 465: The Uptown Theater And The Beverly Woods restaurant In Chicago. 29:22

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Episode 465: I will discuss the history of the Uptown Theater and read a menu from the Beverly Woods Restaurant in Chicago.

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A Weekend Against the Range + The Jays' 'Good Problem' 49:42

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Jeff Blair is joined by Texas Rangers TV and radio broadcaster Jared Sandler (1:49) to chat about the team's struggles to break out over .500, the offence stalling, Bret Boone's hitting philosophy, if Chris Young did enough at the trade deadline, how Bruce Bochy is navigating the season, and Jacob DeGrom's 2025 pitching report. Then, Blue Jays radi…

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Navigating the Dog Days of August with John Schneider 49:53

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Jeff Blair looks ahead to the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Texas Rangers and reflects on what's changed since the clubs last met. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo joins the show (6:05) to discuss the site's updated farm system rankings, how the Jays improved from 27 to 20, what they have in Yohendrick Pinango, and Trey Yesavage's ceiling. Later, Bl…

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Ep 345: Thoughts on a (2-4) Red Sox road trip; plus could a roster shake-up be coming with Walker Buehler, Abraham Toro? 31:12

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On this episode, co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam recap a Red Sox road trip in which Boston went 2-4 in San Diego and Houston. The hosts talk about where the team sits in the playoff race and some roster tweaks it may make for the stretch run? Could Walker Buehler or Abraham Toro be in jeopardy? Is Nathaniel Lowe an option? Learn more about y…

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Gavin McKenna's Biggest Challenger, Hlinka Gretzky Cup Update, Prospect Trivia and More 1:12:50

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Chris Peters and Cam Robinson break down the latest news, notes and standout performers from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Plus, they take a look at why or why not Keaton Verhoeff could be viewed as a legitimate challenger to Gavin McKenna's spot at No. 1. You also won't want to miss our new segment, the Called Up Challenge, where Chris and Cam test each…

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The Scary Mariners + Updates from Buffalo with Casey Candaele 49:40

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Jeff Blair and ESPN's Jeff Passan (6:43) discuss the Milwaukee Brewers continuing to lead the way in the NL Central, whether the New York Yankees will be out of the postseason mix, why the Seattle Mariners could be the scariest team towards September, and how the Blue Jays currently stack against the American League teams. Then, Casey Candaele (30:…

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Clement Clubs Against the Cubs 49:48

15d ago49:48

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Jeff Blair looks back on the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs to open the series and Ernie Clement extending his home run streak to three games. ESPN reporter Jesse Rogers joins the show (10:20) to share what the Jays can expect in the rest of their series against the Cubs, whether they did enough at the deadline, Kyle Tucker's future, and …

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Ep. 209: Mickey Smith Jr. - Students, You Matter to Me! 54:19

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Send us a text Children in general, and students to be specific, are incredibly sensitive to the expectations of the adults in their lives; particularly their teachers. A study by Rubie-Davies and colleagues showed that in two sets of 2nd through 7th grade students, in spite of the similar levels of reading achievement at the start of the year, the…

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From Competitive Authoritarian to Hegemonic: Berk Esen on the Decline of Turkish Democracy and the Prospects for Its Revival (Part 1) 37:14

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In Part 1 of our latest edition in the special series in partnership with the Journal of Democracy, Berk Esen unpacks how Turkey’s competitive authoritarian regime is veering toward full autocracy. Drawing on his co-authored piece with Şebnem Gümüşçü, “How to Fight Turkey’s Authoritarian Turn” (July 2025, Vol. 36, No. 3), Esen charts Erdoğan’s inte…

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Matthew Boyd's Road Back from TJ + Clubbing Against the Cubs 49:50

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Jeff Blair is joined by current starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and former Blue Jay Matthew Boyd (0:41) to chat about what it was like to be traded for David Price, his road back from Tommy John in 2024, his relationship with the Cubs' front office, and the team's aspirations to return to the World Series. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst Cale…

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Clubhouse Cultures with Kevin Kiermaier 49:47

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Jeff Blair welcomes in guest co-host, MLB Network's Jon Morosi, to share a national perspective on the Blue Jays ahead of their series against the Chicago Cubs. They look at the Jays' standing in the AL, share takeaways from Mark Shapiro's availability, and project what the Jays might do with their rotation when Shane Bieber is ready. Later, Jays S…

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Trey Yesavage's Timeline + Yankees' Ejection Overload 49:32

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Jeff Blair welcomes David Samson (1:05), host of Nothing Personal and former MLB President, to chat about the dumpster fire around the New York Yankees since the trade deadline, the Blue Jays' success on the recent road trip despite dropping two games against the L.A. Dodgers, how he would approach a prospect making debuting in September, Dave Robe…

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Yesavage Promoted Again + Jays Salvage One in LA 49:50

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Jeff Blair is hosting solo this week, and he kicks it off with a look back on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Dodgers in LA. Then, the Athletic's Mitch Bannon (15:38) breaks down the Jays' promotion of No. 1 prospect Trey Yesavage to Triple-A, whether he can factor in for the Jays down the stretch, and the unmistakable impact of George Sp…

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Episode 464: The 60th Anniversary Of The Grand Opening Of Ford City Shopping Center In Chicago. 42:53

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Episode 464: I will discuss the history and my memories for the 60th anniversary of the grand opening of Ford City Shopping Center in Chicago.

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Episode 463: The Jetstream Roller Coaster In Riverview Park In Chicago, And Mister Kelly's Nightclub In Chicago. 31:37

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Episode 463: I will discuss the Jetstream Roller Coaster in Riverview Park in Chicago, and read a 1960s menu from Mister Kelly's Nightclub in Chicago.

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A Test Against the World Series Champs 49:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays manager John Schneider (2:05) ahead of the team's weekend series in LA. He shares an update on George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Anthony Santander, the ideal goal Shane Bieber will need to reach before a return to the Majors, balancing playing time for his infielders and managing tough decision…

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Mad Max vs. Kershaw Kicks Off Dodgers Duel 49:49

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker set the stage for the Jays' weekend series in LA against the Dodgers, and what to expect in the Hall-of-Fame head-to-head tonight between Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw. They debate which of the vets had the better prime, whether Shane Bieber is a lock for a postseason start, and storylines to watch at Dodger Stadium. …