Best Scott MacArthur Podcasts (2025)

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Jays Suffer Major Meltdown, Fall Behind 3-2 in ALCS 1:06:23

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-2 loss vs. the Mariners in Game 5 of the ALCS. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the question on everyone's mind: why did John Schneider bring in Brendon Little over Seranthony Domínguez or Jeff Hoffman to start the eighth inning to face Cal Raleigh? They debate the reasoning be…

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JTP: A Memorable Mad Max & Game 5 Preview 1:39:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s incredible performance last night and highlight the big hits and clutch defensive plays leading to the win. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Chris Black (30:06) dives into Andres Gimenez’s home run, Daulton Varsho’s bases-loaded walk and Addison Barger throwing out Josh Naylor at third base. Sportsnet’s Shi …

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Mad Max, Giménez Lead Jays to Even ALCS in Seattle 43:13

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 8-2 win over the Mariners in Game 4 of the ALCS! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Max Scherzer's 5.2 IP of two-run ball - how important was that moment for 'Mad Max' with John Schneider atop the mound? They get into a four-RBI night for Andrés Giménez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. blast…

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JTP: Bieber Shoves, Take A Breath & Doug Glanville 1:39:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the win vs. the Mariners, where Toronto’s approach prevailed, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was a triple away from the cycle, and Shane Bieber rebounded after a tough 1st inning. Afterwards, ESPN’s Doug Glanville (31:34) discusses the Dodgers-Brewers series, where Milwaukee is facing a 0-2 series deficit. Sportsnet’s Dan …

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Spirited Rivalry: Did Ireland or Scotland Invent Whisky? 48:53

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There’s a divide between Scotland and Ireland as fierce as the Protestant/Catholic split during the Thirty Years’ War or the battles between Sunnis and Shias in the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. It’s the debate over who invented whisky. Both Ireland and Scotland claim to have originated the spirit. Ireland cites its early monastic traditions and the …

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Just Beliebe: Jays Fight Back in ALCS Game 3 vs. Mariners 43:35

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-4 win over the Mariners in Game 3 of the ALCS! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the start from Shane Bieber - was that his best start in a Jays uniform? How important was it for the team to pick him up after a rough first inning? They discuss the offensive explosion that saw t…

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JTP: Why Can’t the Blue Jays Hit in ALCS? 1:39:58

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Madison Shipman in-studio joins Blake Murphy to discuss how the Mariners are game planning vs. the Blue Jays and why Toronto is struggling to put together hits (26:46). Afterwards, Angie Mentink (50:11) of Root Sports Northwest pops in to talk all things Mariners, including Josh Naylor’s series, Cal Raleigh, and she expands on Seattle’s pitching st…

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JTP: Jon Morosi, Erik Kratz, and Sound the Alarm? 1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Game 2 stinker, where Toronto’s ALCS bats remained quiet, the bullpen got lit up and more. Afterwards, Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Rob Ducey (30:41) discusses his MLB career, the Jays-Mariners series, and the state of baseball in Canada. Following that, Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz (50:18) tries to calm the…

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The Horse That Ate the Legion: Rome’s Cavalry's Triumph Over the Infantry 41:21

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The cavalry 'wings' that probed ahead of the Roman Army played a key role in its campaigns of conquest, masking its marching flanks and seeking to encircle enemies in battle. However, at the very beginning of Rome’s history, it didn’t even have a cavalry, and relied on Greek-style phalanx formations instead. It began as a small cavalry arm provided…

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Jays Roasted by Mariners, Fall Behind 0-2 in ALCS 47:30

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-3 loss vs. the Mariners in Game 2 of the ALCS. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the offence - where have the bats gone after such a successful ALDS? Is it all Mariners pitching, or has the team failed to make meaningful in-game adjustments? Is there a different configuration o…

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JTP: 2 Hits, Pulling Gausman & Buck Martinez 1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the Game 1 loss, where Toronto struggled against Bryce Miller and Kevin Gausman was yanked in controversial fashion. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez (25:26) joins to discuss what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. mentioned to him that could explain his late-season struggles before the postseason. Yahoo Sports’ Jake Mint…

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Jays Drop ALCS Opener vs. Mariners 52:09

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss vs. the Mariners in Game 1 of the ALCS in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and discuss John Schneider's decision to take out Kevin Gausman after 5.2 IP - does the loss fall on that turning point? They get into the offence managing just one run in the game alongside two total hit…

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JTP: John Gibbons, Vernon Wells & the ALCS Roster 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s dominance vs. the Yankees, John Schneider’s decision to remove Shane Bieber from Game 3, and Toronto’s team identity and how it serves in the playoffs. Afterwards, Former Blue Jay manager John Gibbons (26:43) reflects on his time in Toronto, w…

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DAAAA YANKEES LOSE 53:39

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The pure fun of playing a kid’s game has returned to the Blue Jays dugout and clubhouse. Griff and Mal discuss the unique post-game speech from manager John Schneider after beating the evil empire Yankees and enjoy the ever-more-unique Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s performance with Big Papi, David Ortiz, playing off of broadcaster John Sterling’s famous “Th-…

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JTP: ALCS Bound, Bullpen Delivers & Clutch Lukes! 1:39:52

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Game 4, where John Schneider and his staff masterfully planned their bullpen day and big hits by Nathan Lukes, Ernie Clement, George Springer and Myles Straw paced Toronto to a win. Afterwards, the Athletic's Ian O’Connor (31:27) reflects on the Yankees’ season and the questions facing their franchise. Blake and J…

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Beyond Joan of Arc and Agincourt: How the 100 Years War Crushed Medieval Europe and Launched its Global Order 58:41

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Modern France and Britain were forged in the fires of the Hundred Years War, a century-long conflict that produced deadly English longbowmen, Joan of Arc’s heavenly visions, and a massive death toll from Scotland to the Low Countries. The traditional beginning and end of the Hundred Years' War are conventionally marked by the start of open conflict…

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Start Spreading the News: Jays Punch Ticket to ALCS 1:06:43

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-2 win over the Yankees as they are headed to the ALCS for the first time since 2016! They take your calls, and get to the sparkling bullpen day - how impressive were the moves John Schneider made to prevent any Yankees rallies from beginning? They get into the performances from each of the rel…

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JTP: Lost Lead, Pulling Bieber & Pat Borders 1:39:57

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap last night’s loss to the Yankees, including the decision to pull Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge’s ridiculous swing on his 3-run homer and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Jay Jaffe (31:06) breaks down the recent success of the Yankees’ bullpen and the increased use of relievers in playoff games. The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum…

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Jays Blow Five-Run Lead, Yankees Force Game Four 36:50

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 9-6 loss vs. the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS. They take your calls and texts, and they get to the five-run blown lead - who wears that the most? Shane Bieber after only managing 2.2 IP, the defence after an error-filled night, or the bullpen for allowing six runs after Bieber's departure? They…

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JTP: Bieber on the Hill, Vladdy’s Composure & Game 3 1:39:54

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Reverse Ellis Island: American Migrants Who Fought for Mussolini and Built Stalin’s USSR 38:33

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JTP: What A Weekend, Yesavage Dominance & Vladdy Plakata’s 1:39:56

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Jays Rock Yankees in Toronto, Grab 2-0 Series Lead in ALDS 50:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 13-7 win over the Yankees as Toronto takes a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Trey Yesavage, who struck out 11 without allowing a hit over 5.1 IP in a historic start for a rookie - why did the Yankees have nothing against him? Was it the right move fo…

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Game Won: Jays Crush Yankees in ALDS Opener 56:04

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 10-1 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the late offensive explosion - how important were those late-game swings from Nathan Lukes and Andrés Giménez? They discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smashing his first career posts…

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JTP: Yankees Preview, Roster Questions & Joba Chamberlain 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Game 3 between Boston and New York, the Yankees’ matchup and roster questions facing John Schneider to prepare for the Bronx Bombers (33:13). Afterwards, 2009 World Series Champion Joba Chamberlain (51:09) breaks down Cam Schlittler’s huge Game 3 performance, New York’s roster, a…

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The Blue Jays and Yankees Tale of the Tape 1:08:27

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The upcoming ’25 ALDS features the two best teams from the AL East, the toughest division in baseball. Mal and Griff compare the Jays and Yankee rosters in six categories, including the leadership standoff between managers John Schneider and Aaron Boone. In addition, they review and preview the rest of the MLB field that has assembled on the Octobe…

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JTP: Kevin Pillar, Roy Wood Jr., & the Jays’ Pitching Rotation 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Joe Siddall to discuss the Blue Jays’ rotation, the benefits of intrasquad games, and Toronto heading into the postseason. Afterwards, The Score’s Brandon Wile (31:39) previews Game 3 between the Red Sox and Yankees. Afterwards, comedian Roy Wood Jr. (51:10) joins to break down the Cubs ahead of Game 3 vs.…

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Don’t Use Rome as a Model of Why Societies Collapse; Use Crime Syndicates and Somalia Instead 49:42

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12,000 years ago, human history changed forever when the egalitarian groups of hunter-gathering humans began to settle down and organize themselves into hierarchies. The few dominated the many, seizing control through violence. What emerged were “Goliaths”: large societies built on a collection of hierarchies that are also terrifyingly fragile, col…

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Season 6, Episode 8: The Mirage of the Ancient: Eastern Orthodoxy and Tradition with Austin Brown 32:10

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Welcome back to The Perspectivalist. I’m your host, Uri Brito, joined again by my good friend Austin Brown. Our goal is simple: to think more clearly as Christians with Scripture as our starting point. In today’s episode, we continue our series on the psychology of conversion, turning our focus to Eastern Orthodoxy. We’ll discuss the challenges of …

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JTP: Tom Henke, Chris Colabello & Red Sox or Yankees? 1:39:57

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jays pitcher Tom Henke to discuss the runs in the early 90’s and watching Toronto become baseball crazy. Former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (24:59) discusses finding calm in pressure situations and the 2015 Blue Jays. Afterwards, Fangraphs’ Ben Clemens (51:24) bounces around the wild matchups. Las…

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JTP: Building Toronto’s ALDS Roster & Wild Card Preview 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by Foul Territory’s Erik Kratz and Mike Petriello in the first hour to preview the Wild Card Series and discuss the Blue Jays heading into the postseason. Afterwards, Mike Petriello (26:41) joins the show to tee up the start of the MLB Postseason. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (49:59) comes in-studio to break do…

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A Union General Found a Loophole in the Fugitive Slave Act, Causing 1 Million Slaves to Flee North 45:21

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After the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850, enslaved people feared running away to the North, as their return was mandated, and they faced brutal punishment or even death upon return to deter others from escaping. But that changed during the Civil War. Black slaves in Confederate Virginia began hearing rumors that they could receive their …

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The Jays Are AL East Champions + Wild Card Preview 17:40

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On this special solo edition of Exit Philosophy, the Blue Jays simply did what they had to do to win the AL East, knowing the powerful Yankees were likely to run the table against the O’s and the White Sox. The team concept of this group of Jays has likely made them the first No. 1 AL seed in years that other wouldn’t mind facing in a 5 or 7-game s…

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JTP: Blue Jays Crowned in the East + October Questions, October Answers 1:39:55

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz celebrate the Blue Jays clinching the AL East and the top seed, discussing the atmosphere at Rogers Centre and the team's identity. They cover Alejandro Kirk's adjustment, the bullpen's performance, and Trey Yesavage's rise, alongside the impact of the bye on the rotation and health strategy (26:18). Sportsnet’s Chris B…

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Captain Kirk, Jays Clinch Division + Top Seed in American League w/ Blowout Win 1:19:25

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' season finale, a 13-4 blowout win over the Rays to clinch both the AL East and the top seed in the American League! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Alejandro Kirk leading the team with six RBI, including a grand slam in the first inning - how important is his resurgence going in…

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Trey Day Goes Jays Way as Game 162 Awaits 1:07:11

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Sho Alli and Julia Kreuz break down the Blue Jays' 5-1 win over the Rays to set up Game 162 - win, and Toronto will clinch the American League East! They take your calls and texts, and get right to Trey Yesavage coming through for his first major league win - how impressive is it that the rookie shut down the Rays in such an important game? Where (…

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Lukes Drives in Three, Jays Beat Rays in Series Opener 31:09

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-2 win over the Rays to open the three-game series in Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get to the big night from Nathan Lukes, who clobbered a two-run bomb that held up as the game-winner - how important is it to get contributions from the two-hole again? They get into Jeff Hoffman'…

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JTP: Huge W, Lauer Power & Weekend Preview 1:39:43

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the win vs. the Red Sox, where Louis Varland and Eric Lauer held things down, and the bats woke up in the 6th. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch (30:25) joins to preview the Yankees ahead of their series vs. the Orioles. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (50:30) describes the atmosphere around the team after the win, Daulton Varsho respo…

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Jays Bullpen, Varsho Thump Red Sox in Series Finale 34:34

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Red Sox in the series finale! They take your calls and texts, and they get into the Jays bullpen who completed six perfect innings - what was clicking for Louis Varland, Eric Lauer, and the rest of the relievers tonight? Plus, they discuss Daulton Varsho smashing a grand slam, G…

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The Stagger into October 1:01:25

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The playoff-bound Blue Jays were once riding high atop the AL East, but a punchless 10-day spiral, a combination of frustration, panic, tough calls and poor internal decisions, now sees them tied with the confident Yankees heading to the Final Four games. Decisions like Berrios to the bullpen, Bieber pushed back a day, Bassitt to the IL, Manoah cut…

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JTP: It’s Time to Get Nervous & Tigers Might Blow It 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Max Scherzer’s rough first inning, John Schneider’s comments postgame, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent struggles and the decision to have a bullpen day and push Shane Bieber’s start back to Friday. Afterwards, Hannah Keyser (31:38) discusses the MLB's implementation of the ABS Challenge System in 2026 and new rules…

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The Civil War’s Brutal Finale: A War of Attrition as Terrible as WW2-Pacific and the Napoleonic Wars 47:55

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In 1864, the American Civil War reached a critical juncture with Ulysses S. Grant’s Overland Campaign, including the brutal battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania, which claimed over 60,000 casualties, surpassing Gettysburg as the Americas’ deadliest clash. Abraham Lincoln faced a contentious re-election against George B. McClellan, while Confe…

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Jays Melt Down in Series Loss vs. Red Sox 38:39

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to lose the series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game with a startling lack of offence - what can be gleaned from this extended slump after the bats were hot for most of the year? They discuss the Yankees dispatching the White Sox t…

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JTP: Need More Hits & What’s Happening in Cleveland? 1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the loss to the Red Sox, where Toronto couldn’t drive in runs, and George Springer had a clear double called foul. They also discuss the surprising decision to DFA Alek Manoah. Afterwards, MassLive’s Chris Cotillo (31:28) joins to break down what’s gone into the Red Sox’s turnaround, the team’s pitching behind Gar…

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AL East Lead Narrows as Jays Lose to Red Sox + End of the Manoah Era 37:30

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series in Toronto. They take your calls and texts, and get to the lack of offence - what's going on? They also discuss some suspect umpire decisions that contributed to the loss, and get into the Yankees' walk-off win over the White Sox as the divi…

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JTP: B.J. Ryan, Roster Decisions & Jonathan Papelbon 1:39:56

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by 2007 World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon to discuss Boston’s starting rotation and the keys to relief pitching when you don’t have your best stuff. The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans (26:47) talks about the surprising Cincinnati Reds, who’ve found themselves in a playoff spot as the Mets snowball. Sport…

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Camp David Looks Like a 1970s Lakeside Retreat. Why is it the Site of the World’s Biggest Political Summits? 41:42

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Camp David, nestled in Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains, spans about 125 acres, making it significantly smaller than other presidential getaways like Lyndon B. Johnson’s sprawling 2,700-acre Texas ranch or the vast 1,000-acre Bush family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine. Compared to grand diplomatic venues like the White House or international summit …

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JTP: The Blue Jays Have Clinched 1:39:51

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap the weekend’s action, where the Blue Jays finally clinched a playoff spot. They also look at the math for Toronto to clinch the A.L. East. Afterwards, Chad Jennings (31:49) of The Athletic discusses the playoff races heading into the final week of the regular season. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman (51:56) tal…

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Jays Grab 90th Win, Clinch Playoff Spot vs. Royals 54:54

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Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi break down the Blue Jays' 8-5 win over the Royals to officially punch their ticket to the 2025 MLB Playoffs! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the team's champagne-soaked celebrations - even with the division title still ahead, how great is it to see the team clinch a playoff spot just a year after fin…

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Jays Bats Stay Silent in Fourth Straight Loss 46:49

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Sho Alli and Jesse Rubinoff break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 loss vs. the Royals to lose the series in Kansas City. They take your calls and texts, and get right to another game where the bats were completely shut down - what gives? Is more needed from not just Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but George Springer, Alejandro Kirk, and the rest of the order? They…