Best David Atkins Podcasts (2025)

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Santander Settling In + Your Calls! 50:03

6m ago50:03

50:03

Joe Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to break down the Blue Jays' complete 3-0 victory against the San Diego Padres. Joe dives into Anthony Santander's adjustments at the plate, the keys for Kevin Gausman ahead of tonight's start at Rogers Centre, and who makes the most sense to bat cleanu…

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Standouts From a Shutout Win + David Samson! 49:37

30m ago49:37

49:37

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on the airwaves following the Blue Jays' first shutout win of the season! They break down Anthony Santander's approach that led to his two-run home run, Chris Bassitt's seven excellent innings of work, and Yariel Rodriguez' strong performance in the eighth. David Samson (28:04), former MLB executive and host of …

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The View from Canada with David Frum 1:02:00

19h ago1:02:00

1:02:00

What does Canada think about Donald Trump’s America? Zachary and Emma speak with David Frum, author, staff writer at The Atlantic, political commentator, and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush. A Canadian American, David elaborates on Canada’s strategic integration with the U.S., the implications of recent shifts including Trump’s tar…

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Why Does the Incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins Have 54 Life Insurance Policies? 8:03

1h ago8:03

8:03

In this episode of the Power of Zero Show, host David McKnight addresses the claim that sees Paul Atkins owning 54 life insurance policies for an astounding 10% of his $327 million net worth. Someone may ask themselves why someone with such a massive net worth would own so many life insurance policies…and even why someone who has equity in Chinese …

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State of the Padres & Orioles 49:12

14h ago49:12

49:12

Jesse Agler, Padres broadcaster, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss San Diego's ballclub after their weekend to forget against the Seattle Mariners. Jesse checks in on Manny Machado's ability to produce with runners in scoring position, Jackson Merrill's high ceiling, how to attack Dylan Cease, the ultra-competitive National League West, …

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Tony No-Taters, Jays Identity & Jon Morosi! 49:42

12m ago49:42

49:42

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return from the Victoria Day long weekend with a recap of the Blue Jays' series with the Detroit Tigers. The pair dive into what's behind Anthony Santander's offensive dry spell, Toronto's identity at this point in the season, and the state the rotation. Jon Morosi (26:27), MLB Network analyst, checks in on the Jays' out…

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Asia Mape on the Truth About Kids’ Sports: Burnout, Pressure, and Why Balance Does Matter — A Survival Guide to Youth Sports 49:11

2d ago49:11

49:11

Being a sports parent today feels like navigating the Wild West—early morning practices, weekend tournaments, college pressure, burnout, and the constant fear of doing it wrong. In this episode, we sit down with Emmy-winning sports journalist and founder of ILoveToWatchYouPlay.com, Asia Mape, to talk about what it really takes to raise a D1 athlete…

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935 - It’s Joever feat. David J. Roth (5/19/25) 1:22:20

7m ago1:22:20

1:22:20

We planned this episode to cover the spate of stories revealing just how out of it and diminished Joe Biden was during his term, and new details about the political flunkies and media stooges who were complicit in covering it up. But yesterday Biden’s team announced an almost certainly life-ending cancer diagnosis. So we’re joined by David Roth to …

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Best of Design Matters: Carson Ellis 1:07:11

7h ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture books “Home” and “Du Iz Tak?”. She joins to talk about her life living on a farm in Oregon and her remarkable career illustrating numerous award-winning books for children. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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John Schneider's Weekend Walkthrough + Bobby Scales Talks Tigers 49:35

3d ago49:35

49:35

John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, kicks off the second hour alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. Skip shares some updates on his team's injured players, before diving into Anthony Santander's job ahead and if he would consider changing up the batting order. John also chats about Bo Bichette's work at the plate this season, his pi…

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Taming the Tigers + This Week in MLB with Jeff Passan 49:51

3d ago49:51

49:51

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's episode with some thoughts on the visiting Detroit Tigers ahead of this weekend's series at Rogers Centre. The duo focus in on Bowden Francis' start tonight, what's going on with Anthony Santander at the plate and if a lineup change is in order. ESPN's Jeff Passan (28:48) joins the program to chat about the…

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The Progress Report: Would You Let Snakes Bite You for Science? 14:49

6d ago14:49

14:49

On this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma break down some surprising stories of progress, from China’s clean energy boom finally driving down emissions, to Hungary’s unexpected rise as a solar power leader, to a dramatic drop in infant hospitalizations thanks to a new RSV vaccine. Plus, hear the wild tale of the American who built up immunit…

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Rubber Match Mindset with Ben Shulman 49:48

4d ago49:48

49:48

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's pregame episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. They dive into Alejandro Kirk's clutch go-ahead home run and Anthony Santander's continued struggles catching up to fastballs, before setting up Kevin Gausman's start in this afternoon's rubber match. Ben Shulman (25:14), ra…

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Fernando Rodney Suits Up in Steeltown + Rays Identity Check 49:52

5d ago49:52

49:52

Fernando Rodney, World Series champion and current Hamilton Cardinals pitcher, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about his journey to play in the Intercounty Baseball League. He shares what it's been like to continue his career in Canada, his experience in the dugout with his new teammates, and how baseball has changed since his time in the…

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Rays Outslug Jays + Bullpen Confidence Levels 49:36

5d ago49:36

49:36

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker sort through the highs and lows of the Blue Jays' 11-9 loss to open their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. They dive into Jeff Hoffman's pitch selection in the ninth inning, the confidence levels in the back end of the bullpen, and Daulton Varsho's recent power surge. Dan Shulman (22:35), voice of the Blue Jays on Spor…

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Modern Money and Marketcrafters with Chris Hughes 53:55

8d ago53:55

53:55

How can we reshape the American economy? Zachary and Emma speak with Chris Hughes, Facebook co-founder, Chair of the Economic Security Project, and author of “Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.” Chris discusses the differences between marketcraft and Trump’s tariffs, how marketcraft has succeeded with antitrust and…

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The 8 Taxes You Could Pay When Doing a Roth Conversion (Is it worth it?) 10:45

5d ago10:45

10:45

In this episode of the Power of Zero Show, host David McKnight looks at every possible tax or cost that may result from a Roth conversion. The first tax you’ll have to pay when executing a Roth conversion is federal income tax. Whatever portion of your IRA you convert to Roth is realized as ordinary income and piled right on top of all your other i…

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Catching Up with Danny Jansen & Travis Snider 49:05

6d ago49:05

49:05

Danny Jansen, former Toronto Blue Jay and current Tampa Bay Rays catcher, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of this week's series at Rogers Centre. Danny chats about the Rays' situation playing in George M. Steinbrenner Stadium this season, what it's like joining a new team within the division, and how Tampa is able find so many "diamonds in …

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Hazel Mae Takes the Mound + Jays on the Rise 50:27

6d ago50:27

50:27

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's episode alongside Sportsnet's Hazel Mae! The trio chat about Hazel's upcoming first pitch at a Vancouver Canadians game this weekend in celebration of Women in Sports Day, before discussing all things Blue Jays. Hazel shares what's behind the drop in Jays' fans attendance during the team's road trip to Seatt…

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The #1 Rule to Winning an Argument Without Losing Your Cool: Say Less, Win More with Jefferson Fisher on How to Never Lose an Argument 57:36

9d ago57:36

57:36

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking “I wish I’d said that differently,” this episode is your new go-to guide. We’re joined by Jefferson Fisher—trial attorney turned viral communication expert with over 10 million followers and half a billion video views—who’s here to completely change the way you think about arguing. Whether it’…

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933 - We Can Grok It For You Wholesale feat. Mike Isaac (5/12/25) 1:23:44

6d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Tech reporter Mike Isaac returns to the show for a round-up of the latest AI news. From collegiate cheating to funeral planning, Mike helps us make some sense of how this wonderful emerging technology is reshaping human society in so many delightful ways, and certainly is not a madness rune chipping away at what little sanity remains in our populat…

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Chris Rose Sits Down With Vladdy + Shi Davidi's Surprises & Disappointments 49:37

9d ago49:37

49:37

Shi Davidi, Sportsnet Blue Jays columnist, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on a sunny Monday afternoon to chat about Toronto's climb back to .500. They dive into Addison Barger's strong weekend in Seattle, Yariel Rodriguez' run of good form out of the bullpen, George Springer's continued success, and prospect Arjun Nimmala's potential. Shi wraps …

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Jays Sweep in Their Home Away From Home 49:50

7d ago49:50

49:50

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on the airwaves following the Blue Jays' series sweep on the road in Seattle. The boys dive into the work by the pitching staff over the weekend, George Springer's clutch three-run homer on Sunday, Bo Bichette's production at the plate, as well as Addison Barger and Nathan Lukes' contributions. Later on, Jeff an…

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Best of Design Matters: David Kwong 1:00:26

7d ago1:00:26

1:00:26

With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. He joins to discuss his one-man show, The Enigmatist, and his career as a magician, crossword puzzle constructor, and writer. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on A…

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Introducing The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO) 25:14

10d ago25:14

25:14

Today we’re sharing an episode of a podcast from our friends at Foreign Policy called The Hidden Economics of Remarkable Women (HERO). It’s a series about women creating change through economic empowerment and it features female leaders from across the world. This episode was recorded live at this year's Munich Security Conference and focuses on th…

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The Art of Durable Relief with Mike Timlin + John Schneider Live From Seattle! 49:01

12d ago49:01

49:01

Mike Timlin, four-time World Series champion reliever, opens the second hour alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. He discusses the keys to avoiding fatigue as a bullpen arm, Jeff Hoffman's transition to a closing role, how a manager can help get a reliever back on track, and how to know when it's time to change a routine. John Schneider (25:00), …

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Jays Steal One From the Halos + Jeff Passan's Player Stock Watch 50:26

12d ago50:26

50:26

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Friday's episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 8-5 victory in the series finale against the Angels. The fellas dive into the highs and lows of Chris Bassitt's outing, Toronto's plan of attack against José Soriano's fastball, and what to expect from Kevin Gausman tonight in Seattle. Jeff and Kevin also look int…

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The Progress Report: Ancient Scrolls Decoded by AI! 14:49

13d ago14:49

14:49

This week on The Progress Report, Emma and Zachary dive into the mysterious world of ancient Herculaneum scrolls—charred by Vesuvius, now decoded by AI and particle accelerators. Maryland smashes its conservation goals, becoming the first U.S. state to hit “30 by 30.” And, are we really past peak alcohol consumption? We unpack what it means for the…

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Bob Nightengale's Big League Overview + Shelton Sacked in Pittsburgh 48:33

11d ago48:33

48:33

Bob Nightengale, MLB columnist with USA Today, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton and who's else might be on the hot seat around the league. Bob also checks in on the Blue Jays, before sharing his most disappointing team of the season so far, what to make of the Diamondbacks in 2025, and his tho…

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Blue Jays' Late-Game Grief Continues 50:36

11d ago50:36

50:36

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the program with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 5-4 defeat at the hands of the Angels, capped off by Jeff Hoffman's blown save in the bottom of the ninth. The guys question Hoffman's late-game pitch selection, if the bullpen has been overworked of late, and what to make of Alan Roden's demotion to Triple-A. Later on, Je…

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Life After the Show with Ross Stripling 49:09

12d ago49:09

49:09

Former Toronto Blue Jay, Ross Stripling, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker on the heels of his announcement of retirement earlier this week. Ross chats about what's next for him after baseball, the advice he would offer his younger self, his favourite moments during his time in Toronto, and the state of baseball in 2025. Later on, Jayson Stark (24:…

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Jays' Bullpen Unravels in Anaheim 50:38

12d ago50:38

50:38

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker air out their grievances following the Blue Jays' 8-3 loss in the series opener against the Angels. The pair dive into the lineup's issues producing with runners in scoring position, Bo Bichette's lack of competitive at-bats, the bullpen's collapse in the eighth inning, and how to right the ship. Chris Leroux (29:28), fo…

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The Supreme Court vs. Donald Trump with Stephen Vladeck 53:29

15d ago53:29

53:29

It’s time for a lesson on the U.S. Supreme Court. Zachary and Emma speak with Stephen Vladeck, CNN's Supreme Court analyst, law professor at the University of Texas, and author of the newsletter One First. The Supreme Court is at a crucial historical moment as it clashes with the Trump Administration. Stephen, Zachary, and Emma dive into the contro…

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Should You Take More Risk in Your Roth Accounts Than Your Other Investments? 7:00

13d ago7:00

7:00

This episode of the Power of Zero show explores whether you should be taking more risks in your Roth accounts than in your other investments. Host David McKnight kicks things off by stating that if you have Roth IRAs or Roth 401(k)s in your portfolio, you should be allocating 100% of these dollars to a stock allocation. That’s because these are you…

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David Samson on Toronto's Troubles + Mark Gubicza's Halos Report! 49:31

15d ago49:31

49:31

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about the Blue Jays continued offensive struggles. David weighs in on the state of the team heading into Los Angeles, Bo Bichette's ceiling, and how real George Springer's resurgence is, before wrapping with thoughts on who he would rather bui…

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Ureña Gets the Nod + Jays' Opportunity in L.A. 48:45

14d ago48:45

48:45

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off today's show teeing up the Blue Jays' opportunity to get back on track in their series opener at Angel Stadium. The boys take a closer look at Bo Bichette's lack of power, José Ureña's first start for the Jays, and how to attack opposing starter Tyler Anderson. Caleb Joseph (25:10), former MLB catcher turned Blu…

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Supplements Demystified: What Works, What’s Hype, and More with Cymbiotika Founder, Chervin Jafarieh 56:00

16d ago56:00

56:00

Everywhere you look — TikTok, Instagram, TV — someone’s telling you what supplements you should be taking. Nine pills before breakfast, powders, green drinks, gummies… it’s a lot. But what’s actually working and what’s just hype? Today, we’re cutting through the noise with the ultimate wellness truth-seeker himself: Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cym…

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931 - Studies in Stupid feat. Sam Seder (5/5/25) 1:13:37

13d ago1:13:37

1:13:37

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder joins us today to share some deep research into American Stupids. We look at Trump’s weekend announcements regarding American film production & re-opening Alcatraz, both seemingly inspired by a TV broadcast of “Escape From Alcatraz” in West Palm Beach last Saturday. We also discuss Sam’s recent debate appearances inc…

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Managing Pitcher Fatigue + May's Early Contenders 48:42

14d ago48:42

48:42

Jensen Lewis, MLB Network Radio analyst and co-host of By the Books, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to discuss Steven Kwan's instrumental role in the Guardians' success following their series in Toronto. The trio dive into the Blue Jays' bullpen and Kevin Gausman's bounce-back start, before taking a look at the MLB landscape in early May. After …

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No Fly Zone: Jays Offensive Frustrations 50:52

14d ago50:52

50:52

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker hit the airwaves for new week on the program recapping the Blue Jays' weekend set against the Guardians. The boys share their frustrations about the state of Toronto's offence, before taking a closer look at the team's bullpen usage and new additions to the pitching staff ahead of their upcoming road trip starting at Ang…

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BONUS: Michigan Raids on pro-Palestine Students 1:34:07

14d ago1:34:07

1:34:07

Felix speaks with Nora Hilgart-Griff from the TAHRIR Coalition and Liz Jacob from the Sugar Law Center for Social and Economic Justice about the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel collaborating with the Trump DOJ in a series of raids on pro-Palestine students at the University of Michigan on April 23. Liz and Nora give background on Nessel's pre…

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Best of Design Matters: Frances Frei and Anne Morriss 1:15:00

14d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Anne Morriss and Frances Frei are best-selling authors and among the world’s most influential thinkers, speakers, and advisors. Their clients range from Fortune 10 companies to tech founders to political leaders working to build national competitiveness. They join to talk about their new book, Move Fast and Fix Things, outlining a practical process…

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Power, Pitching & Process with John Schneider + Jeff Passan! 48:51

17d ago48:51

48:51

John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, kicks off the second hour of the show alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker. The skipper chats about his team's recent power surge, signs that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is heating up, Mason Fluharty's deception on the mound, how to manage the fifth rotation spot, getting Kevin Gausman, Bowden Francis a…

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Back-to-Back Comebacks + Guarding the Six 50:19

17d ago50:19

50:19

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open Friday's show with thoughts on the Blue Jays' 4-2 comeback victory to claim the rubber match against the Boston Red Sox. They pair dive into Daulton Varsho's clutch at-bat that resulted in a opposite field home run, the job Mason Fluharty has done out of the bullpen, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch moment to take…

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The Progress Report: Science Tastes Like Chicken 15:10

20d ago15:10

15:10

This week on The Progress Report, hosts Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas share a roundup of positive news from around the globe. Starlink has surged to become Nigeria’s second-largest internet provider, offering much-needed fast and reliable connectivity despite government concerns about foreign control. Japanese scientists have made a breakth…

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Building May Momentum + Ready for the Rubber Match 50:36

20d ago50:36

50:36

Madison Shipman, Blue Jays Central analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to chat about how Toronto can carry over the momentum of last night's electric win. The trio take a closer look at Anthony Santander's clutch home run, Alan Roden at the plate, Jeff Hoffman's presence in high-leverage spots, the rise of Brendon Little, José Berríos' plan …

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April Is Over! 49:02

18d ago49:02

49:02

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker rejoice following the Blue Jays' 7-6 walk-off win over the Red Sox in extra innings! The boys recap the marquee moments from the game including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s clutch tag-up to move to third base, Anthony Santander's three-run blast, and Alejandro Kirk's heroics on his own bobblehead night. Jeff and Kevin also ta…

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