Best Rob Atkins Podcasts (2025)

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S3E08 The Marriage Journey: Laughter, Love and Lessons 1:11:08

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1:11:08

Send us a text Join Robin and Robin as they sit down with their friends, Jason and Lindsey, for a hilarious and heartwarming chat about their journey together! From their first meeting to the ups and downs of marriage, we dive into their love story, sharing laughs and insights along the way. Tune in for a blend of humor and heartfelt moments that c…

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Mark Shapiro & Ross Atkins End-Of-Season Avails 1:24:13

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We hear from Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro and General Manager Ross Atkins discussing a wide range of topics, including Shapiro's contract, Bo Bichette's free agency, Shane Bieber picking up his player option and much more! Plus, Jeff Blair heads to the Back-Leg Line to get your reactions on the Jays' front office end-of-season media ava…

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Rhidian Brook 3:02

4h ago3:02

3:02

06 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Jasvir Singh, CBE 2:47

1d ago2:47

2:47

05 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Rev Dr Sam Wells 2:52

2d ago2:52

2:52

04 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Post-World Series Priorities with David Samson 49:44

4d ago49:44

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Former MLB President and host of 'Nothing Personal' David Samson (1:28) joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how he would plan for the upcoming offseason, assessing 'breakout years' from the likes of Ernie Clement and George Springer, Jeff Hoffman overcoming the game-tying home run in Game 7, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's uniqueness, how he would…

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An Incredible Run Comes to an End 49:38

3d ago49:38

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, falling short of a World Series title. They break down the game, including Jeff Hoffman giving up a game-tying home run to the Dodgers' nine-hole hitter and Isiah Kiner-Falefa's base-running in the ninth inning. Then, they share positive takeaways …

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Chine McDonald 3:16

3d ago3:16

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03 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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November 1st, 2025: Dr. Mike Gustafson, Steve Yonke, Keith McNeese, Tech vs. K-State 51:17

5d ago51:17

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David Thetford and Gary Ashby are joined by Dr. Mike Gustafson to talk about the World Series and Steve Yonke and Keith McNeese to talk about the Crofoot Cup. They also talk about Texas Tech's game at Kansas State.By Double T Sports Network

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Rev Canon Dr Rob Marshall 2:47

5d ago2:47

2:47

01 NOV 2025By BBC Radio 4

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The Magnitude of 'One More Game' with Pat Gillick 49:26

6d ago49:26

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hear from both Bo Bichette and John Schneider ahead of Game 6, reacting to Bo's comments about his future, returning from injury to play in the World Series, his maturity through the years within the Blue Jays' organization, and John's comments on how he spent Halloween at his doorstep a year ago to now having the chance…

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A Chance to Close Out Against Yamamoto 50:17

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It's game day! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to Game 6, a potential World Series-clinching stage for the Jays against the Dodgers. They go through the lineup, including George Springer's return to the lead-off spot and Bo Bichette's corresponding move back to second base. Then, two-time World Series champ and MLB Network's Al Leiter joins …

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Bishop Richard Harries 2:52

6d ago2:52

2:52

31 OCT 25By BBC Radio 4

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Closing Out the World Series with MVP Jack Morris 49:52

7d ago49:52

49:52

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by 3-time World Series Champion and National Baseball Hall of Famer Jack Morris (4:20) to chat Trey Yesavage's historic Game 5 start in the World Series, the differences in pitching in the Fall Classic and regular season, how Kevin Gausman should approach pitching in a clincher, playing in extra-inning postsea…

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One. More. Win. 49:48

8d ago49:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reflect on the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the LA Dodgers in Game 5 to take a 3-2 World Series lead back to Toronto. They discuss Trey Yesavage's masterpiece on the mound and Addison Barger's awareness on the basepaths before looking ahead to Game 6 and how the Jays adjust to Yoshinobu Yamamoto the second time through. Later…

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Vishvapani, a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order 3:09

7d ago3:09

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30 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Can Jays Take a Fall Classic Lead Back to Toronto? 49:43

9d ago49:43

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour leading up to Game 5 of the World Series with Baseball Today host and Jomboy Media's Chris Rose (1:00). He shares his impressions of the first four games of the Fall Classic, the Dodgers' bottom-of-the-order hole, Chris Bassitt's bullpen breakout, and a national POV of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s postse…

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Jays Get to Ohtani to Even Up World Series 49:33

8d ago49:33

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start with a look back on the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 to tie up the World Series, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big home run off Shohei Ohtani and Shane Bieber's bounce-back. Then, they look ahead to Game 5, how the starters in Blake Snell and Trey Yesavage will adjust from their Game 1 outings,…

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Bill McKibben, climate activist and bestselling author, on the extraordinary promise of solar power and the path forward toward climate stability 39:51

8d ago39:51

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Few people are more closely associated with the climate movement than Bill McKibben. In 1989 he published The End of Nature. It was the first popular book for a broad audience on the climate crisis. Over more than 35 years since then, he’s written about 20 books, and many, many articles in prominent publications. In 2008, he founded a climate advoc…

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Chine McDonald 2:55

8d ago2:55

2:55

29 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Overcoming an 18-Inning Loss Ahead of Game 4 49:25

10d ago49:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by MLB Network analyst and two-time World Series champion Jake Peavy to chat about what he thinks the message would be in the Blue Jays clubhouse before Game 4 after a gut-wrenching Game 3 loss, Shane Bieber's gameplan at attacking Shohei Ohtani, hitting against high velo pitches, and why we're seeing two of t…

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Questionable Decisions in the Game 3 Marathon 49:48

9d ago49:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' marathon Game 3 against the LA Dodgers, a 6-5 in the 18th inning. They reflect on the Jays' consequential decision to pitch to Shohei Ohtani in the seventh inning, John Schneider's pinch-run replacements, questionable umpire calls, Nathan Lukes' 12-inning at-bat against Clayton Kershaw with th…

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Professor Mona Siddiqui 3:03

9d ago3:03

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28 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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A Must-Win for Both Teams at Dodger Stadium 49:37

11d ago49:37

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former MLB pitcher and co-host of 'VSiN By The Books' Jensen Lewis (1:03) to chat about the challenges for the Blue Jays playing in a late afternoon game in L.A. for the next three World Series games that includes shadows, the keys to attacking Tyler Glasnow and vice versa for pitching against the Jays' bat…

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Sizing Up Game 3's Starters with Jeff Passan and Eric Karros 49:21

11d ago49:21

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As the World Series heads to Los Angeles, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to Monday night's Game 3 and share their expectations for the game's starters in Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow before welcoming ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan to the show (11:33). They discuss how Scherzer and George Springer are viewed in LA, whether Game 3 is a must-w…

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Rev Dr Sam Wells 2:51

10d ago2:51

2:51

27 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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October 25th, 2025: Graham Harrell and Matt Dowdy 59:26

12d ago59:26

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David Thetford and Gary Ashby talk about Texas Tech Football and are joined by Graham Harrell and Matt Dowdy to talk about Graham being inducted into the Tech Ring of Honor and what's going on gameday for Tech vs. OSU.By Double T Sports Network

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Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra 2:47

12d ago2:47

2:47

25 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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World Series Game 1 Special Preview 1:08:07

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker had the chance to chat with Blue Jays' pitching coach Pete Walker (1:13) from the World Series Media Day to talk about Trey Yesavage making his first Fall Classic start, Chris Bassitt's adjustment into a bullpen role during the ALCS and his projected workload against the L.A. Dodgers, and Jeff Hoffman's closing confidenc…

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Bo is Back + Blue Jays' National Reach 56:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays' Game 1 lineup, which includes Bo Bichette in the clean-up spot and at second base. They weigh in on the decision and look at the rest of the World Series roster before listening in on Ross Atkins' and Bichette's game-day availability. Later, TVA Sports' play-by-play announcer Denis Casavant (27:58…

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Rt Rev Nick Baines 2:50

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24 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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State of MLB with Rob Manfred + '93 World Series MVP Paul Molitor 49:31

15d ago49:31

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by the Commissioner of Major League Baseball Rob Manfred (0:35) to chat about the current state of the game on the field and for audiences across all mediums and the world, the international stage being highlighted for the Fall Classic, how MLB approaches the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics in L.A., Rogers Centr…

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Yesavage Gets Game 1, Bo's Options, and Pat Hentgen 49:51

15d ago49:51

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays announcing Trey Yesavage as the Game 1 starter for the World Series and lay out their expectations for the 22-year-old. Then, Bo Bichette sits down with Jeff and Kevin (16:40) to discuss his recovery and how he'd approach possibly playing second base. Later, Dodgers President Stan Kasten (20:52) re…

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Rev Dr Michael Banner 3:05

14d ago3:05

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23 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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How Dodgers & Jays Match Up + Hall of Famer Frank Thomas 49:47

16d ago49:47

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MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (1:11) to discuss how the Blue Jays match up against the L.A. Dodgers, the differences in types of pitchers and hitters the Milwaukee Brewers have compared to the American League champions, John Schneider's bullpen usage, why Chris Bassitt should get more run in the World Series, and projec…

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Is Game 1 a Must-Win? 49:47

15d ago49:47

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to Friday's Game 1 of the World Series and discuss the Blue Jays' keys against the Dodgers. They get into L.A.'s starting pitching edge and project how John Schneider will deploy the bullpen. Then, former MLB pitcher and cohost of Intentional Talk, Ryan Dempster, stops by (23:46) to discuss his World Series ru…

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Rev Canon Dr Jennifer Smith 3:02

15d ago3:02

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22 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Who Killed the Expos? + World Series Back-Leg Line! 49:45

16d ago49:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome back former MLB President and host of Nothing Personal, David Samson (1:05) to revisit the fallout of the Montreal Expos as the newest Netflix documentary "Who Killed the Montreal Expos" releases which included Jeff and David, before looking towards the financial implications for both teams entering the World Ser…

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The Blue Jays Are Going to the World Series! 49:54

16d ago49:54

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The Blue Jays are going to the World Series for the first time in 32 years! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker listen back on all the calls of George Springer's clutch, go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of Game 7, discuss the teams' winding path to this point, and look ahead at the decisions the team will have to make ahead of Friday's Game 1 agains…

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Akhandadhi Das 3:05

16d ago3:05

3:05

21 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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Can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Deliver Once Again? 49:53

18d ago49:53

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ESPN's MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (3:20) to chat about if the Los Angeles Dodgers care who they face in the World Series between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s incredible offensive performance throughout October, and if his view on John Schneider as a manager changed after his pitching…

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Game 7 in the Six 49:54

17d ago49:54

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We've got a Game 7 in Toronto! Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set with former GM and MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette (4:30), who discusses the Jays' momentum heading into the do-or-die stage, how the bats approach George Kirby the second time around and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s dominant postseason. Then, Jeff and Kevin project how John Schneider w…

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Rt Rev Dr David Walker 2:50

18d ago2:50

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20 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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October 18th, 2025: Tortillas, Red Raider Basketball, Tech Football, Robert Giovannetti 1:06:24

20d ago1:06:24

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David Thetford, Gary Ashby, and Craig Wells talk about tortillas, Red Raider Basketball, what they're excited about for Tech Football, and make their weekend picks. They are also joined by Robert Giovannetti to discuss the updated Big 12 rules on throwing objects.By Double T Sports Network

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Rev Roy Jenkins 3:07

20d ago3:07

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18 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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The Blue Jays' Game 5 Blueprint 49:32

21d ago49:32

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Jays Central analyst Caleb Joseph (0:49) to go over the Blue Jays' Game 4 win and how they keep it rolling in Game 5. He discusses Max Scherzer's throwback start, how John Schneider will adjust in managing Kevin Gausman, how the bats attack Bryce Miller, and what's behind Andrés Giménez's recent offensive b…

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Managing the Moment with Derek Shelton & Dan Plesac 48:48

21d ago48:48

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's show with thoughts on the Blue Jays' Game 4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Dan Plesac, former MLB pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, discusses Toronto's momentum moving forward and Max Scherzer's fiery interaction with John Schneider in the fifth inning, before setting the stage for Kevin Gausman'…

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Bishop Richard Harries 2:57

21d ago2:57

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17 OCT 2025By BBC Radio 4

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S1E09 Heartfelt Dads: The Strength Behind Vulnerability 57:17

21d ago57:17

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Send us a text Join host Rob and his friends Jez, Andrew, and Josh as they dive into the rewarding yet challenging world of fatherhood. In this episode, they share personal stories, laugh about the ups and downs, and offer insights on walking alongside one another in this incredible journey. Whether you're a seasoned dad or just starting out, you'l…

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Managing October with Scott Servais 49:45

21d ago49:45

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by former Seattle Mariners' manager and current special assistant with the San Diego Padres, Scott Servais (3:53) to chat about Luis Castillo as a starter, how Cal Raleigh grew into an MVP-caliber ballplayer, Julio Rodríguez's performance with the team, the magnitude of the ALCS for Seattle, how well home fiel…