Best Jeff Barker Podcasts (2025)

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When Adventure Goes Wrong (And How To Survive) With Megan Hine 8:07

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Make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It really helps the show, Thanks! Full episode with Megan Hine can be found here Megan Hine Highlights Reel – Show Notes Introduction The Adventure Diaries Podcast revisits season four highlights as a lead-up to season five. This episode features memorable moments and lessons from survival expert Megan Hin…

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Jays Sign KBO MVP Cody Ponce ft. Jon Morosi + Shi Davidi 37:12

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The Blue Jays have reportedly reached a three-year, $30 million deal with right-hander Cody Ponce, who was named KBO MVP last season - what does this mean for the starting rotation? MLB Network's Jon Morosi (1:49) stops by the FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Sho Alli to break down why fans should be excited and what this means for people li…

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UPDATE: Happy Birthday | Award | Season 5 ...and other surprises... 11:04

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Adventure Diaries Podcast: Quick Update Welcome to a special solo episode of the Adventure Diaries Podcast! In this update, your host reflects on two incredible years of the show, shares recent milestones, and gives a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Highli…

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Ep. 185: Smiling to perform and Breathe Easy: How Air Quality Data Can Save Your Race Day 1:02:47

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In this episode: Can smiling make you perform better? We know that when you are happy that you will smile but it turns out that the relationship may be more of a two way street. that is to say, if you smile it can actually make you happy as well. On the Medical Mailbag we look at some fascinating science that suggests smiling can have some pretty i…

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What Dylan Cease Brings + What's Next for the Blue Jays? 49:29

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back for an offseason edition as the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a 7-year, $210 million contract. They share their reactions to the move, what Cease can bring to Toronto's rotation, and what comes next on the Jays' list of offseason priorities. Sportsnet insider Shi Davidi…

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Jays Bolster Rotation as Dylan Cease Signs in Toronto 49:29

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Dylan Cease has reportedly signed a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays! Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi take your calls and texts, and get into what this means for the team's rotation both next season and in the long-term - what it could look like with Cease pitching in front of a stellar Jays defence? Plus, they discuss what this mea…

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Emergency Pod: Blue Jays Land Dylan Cease 15:11

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker reconvene for an emergency podcast to discuss the Blue Jays reported signing of right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease to a 7-year, $210 million contract. It's the largest pitching contract handed out by Toronto in franchise history and Blair and Barker break it all down! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th…

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Drum Majors - 80s Jeff Sebille & 2010s Isaac Anderson 1:13:34

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Down & Off is BACK celebrating this year's Homecoming honored guests- Drum Majors, Golden Girls, & Silks. Today John and Tim sit down with 80s Drum Major (and Homecoming Musical Director) Jeff Sebille and 2010s Drum Major (and serving member of the US Armed Forces) Isaac Anderson. Jeff tells John and Tim about his journey to becoming Drum Major and…

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Human Powered Northern Loop of the Earth: Katharina Kneip (Combining Art + Adventure ) 1:27:03

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. Katharina Kneip is two and a half years into a human-powered and wind-powered northern loop of the Earth — walking, skiing and hitchhiking on sailboats across some of the most remote regions on the planet. In this conversation, she speaks from Nova Scotia wh…

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Peace & Pop-Culture: From PeaceTalks to Primetime 40:51

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She started PeaceTalks as a student — now she’s a lead news anchor at WPDE ABC15 Caitlin Richards joins Peace & Pop Culture to talk about her journey from Peace to primetime, plus the week’s biggest stories: Christmas before Thanksgiving, the Miss Universe controversy, and what it’s like working in news today.…

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Ep. 184: Earthing: The Barefoot Myth That's Got Us All Laughing and Nick Tiller Exposes Health Hacks 1:04:25

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In this episode: If you're going to take one nugget of wisdom from this chat, let it be this: there are absolutely no shortcuts to health and wellness. Seriously, 99.9% of the so-called miracle products and supplements out there? Yeah, they don’t do squat—at least not in the way they claim. Join me and my guest, the exercise wizard Nick Tiller, as …

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Jays Draw Attention at GM Meetings in Vegas ft. Ben Nicholson-Smith 36:29

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The MLB GM Meetings are well underway in Las Vegas, and with a lot of offseason shopping to be done, where do the Blue Jays stand with the biggest free agents? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith joins Sho Alli and Daniele Franceschi from the lobby of the Cosmopolitan Hotel to discuss the Jays and how they are perceived with other teams around the leag…

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MAPS Project Update: Adventure & Exploration Stories You Can Hold - Want One? 3:15

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👉 Join the final round of global beta testers and receive your free Adventure Map prototype at adventurediaries.com/yes Overview In this short update, Chris shares exciting news from the Adventure Diaries Map Project — an immersive, story-driven map experience designed to bring the spirit of exploration into your hands. After months of fine-tuning …

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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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Making Birdwatching Cool Again:— Beginner Birding, UK Wildlife & Nature With Georgia Barker 1:06:43

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🎧 Follow the show here — it really helps Adventure Diaries reach more listeners. Thank you. This week, Chris sits down with Georgia Barker, the voice and lens behind Nature with Georgia. From growing up on a goat farm in Essex to rafting below Victoria Falls and rediscovering the beauty of UK wildlife, Georgia’s story proves that adventure is often…

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From the Field to the Mic (with Jeff Hutcherson) 28:12

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Men’s Lacrosse player Jeff Hutchison joins Peace & Pop Culture to talk about the team’s upcoming season and what to expect on the field this spring. Jack and Mikayla also dive into the week’s biggest pop culture buzz — including questionable trending Halloween costumes, Trader Joe’s viral tote bags, Jesse Eisenberg’s kidney donation and Billie Eili…

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Shane Bieber Opts In for 2026 19:41

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With the news that Shane Bieber has exercised his $16-million player option for 2026, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (1:14) stops by to chat with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein. They get into reasons why he might opt in, what it says about his own abilities, whether or not the strong clubhouse culture played a role in the decision, and what it means for the …

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Post-World Series Priorities with David Samson 49:44

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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

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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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A Special Jays Year Ends in Heartbreak + Incoming Offseason Plans 1:40:12

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On a special Monday afternoon edition of Jays Talk, Sho Alli takes a final look back at Game 7 of the World Series, and takes your texts on the ending for the 2025 Blue Jays. He chats with Daniele Franceschi (6:02), Jesse Rubinoff (27:24), Zach Worden (52:33), and Ian Harrison (1:19:21) to get their thoughts on the final game of the season, and to …

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JTP: Saying Goodbye to the 2025 Blue Jays 1:39:54

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Game 7 and are joined by Dan Shulman (27:07), Shi Davidi (49:49) and Ben Shulman (1:09:26) to reflect on the season, crucial moments of the postseason run and look at tough roster decisions ahead for the front office, including whether Bo Bichette, Chris Bassitt, Shane Bieber, among others, will be back with the f…

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Popeye Intro - Friend of the Fest American Cinematheque 20:06

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Adam and Charlotte had a wonderful opportunity to introduce Charlotte's amazing new Restoration of Popeye (1980) at the American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest movie festival in August. Now in celebration of that restoration appearing on the Criterion Channel, we want to share it with you. So grab some popcorn and wine, sit back and watch our in…

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A Crushing Game 7 Jays Loss Ends the 2025 MLB Season 1:31:13

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers to end the season in crushing defeat, as the Dodgers win the World Series. They take your calls and texts, and discuss this wild game, including Miguel Rojas' game-tying blast off Jeff Hoffman with two outs remaining in the top of the ninth, Ernie Clement's …

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An Abrupt Ending Forces Game 7 in Toronto 1:04:54

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series to force a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night. They take your calls and texts, and get right to the bizarre ninth inning, which included a wedged ball in the outfield wall to stop play on what would have been a game-tying hit from Addis…

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

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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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JTP: Gausman vs. Yamamoto + Lance Lynn & Chris Young 1:39:53

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz start the show by recapping the series. 2011 World Series champion Lance Lynn (25:04) joins to discuss Trey Yesavage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and how pitchers can have good outings but poor luck. Sportsnet’s Madison Shipman (41:11) gives her thoughts on Yamamoto and Kevin Gausman against the Dodgers’ bats again. MLB Network…

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Ep. 183: Glucosamine and Triathlon at 80: The Unbelievable Journey of Natalie Grabow 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

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In this episode: In this episode, we are tackling the very real question of glucosamine supplements and their supposed benefits for athletes. As we navigate through the medical mailbag segment, we dive deep into the research surrounding glucosamine, looking at whether it has any real impact on cartilage repair and overall joint health for those of …

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

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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

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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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JTP: A Win Away! 1:39:53

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Julia Kreuz and Sho Alli recap the massive Game 5 win vs. the Dodgers. They touch on Trey Yesavage’s outing, the back-to-back homers from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., along with the run production late in the game (31:11). They’re joined by former Blue Jay Rance Mulliniks (50:28) to discuss Toronto’s brand of baseball, winning in the …

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Yesavage Notches 12 Ks, Jays One Win from World Series Title 1:00:21

1M ago1:00:21

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-1 win over the Dodgers to take a 3-2 World Series lead as they head back to Toronto! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the man of the hour in Trey Yesavage, who carved the Dodgers for 12 Ks and no walks over 7.0 IP - with the context of the World Series, is that one of the best …

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

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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

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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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JTP: Bieber and Vladdy Deliver + Game 5 Preview 1:39:50

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz recap Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s huge homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber getting in done under pressure and the bottom of the order showing up again for Toronto (30:48). The Score’s Jonah Birenbaum (52:19) pops in to talk Mason Fluharty, Chris Bassitt and more. Afterwards, Fangraphs Michael Baumann (1:18:57) previews Ga…