Best Blue Hour Podcasts (2024)

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The Hound is Barking 46:17

40m ago46:17

46:17

Jays RHP Chris Bassitt stirred up controversy this week with some fairly benign—but, admittedly, fascinating—comments about the Blue Jays, their pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, and the failures of their offseason and 2024 as a whole during an appearance on the Chris Rose Rotation, before clarifying in a hasty seeming follow-up interview that his intentio…

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How to survive a law enforcement career by investing in yourself 57:29

6d ago57:29

57:29

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Sgt Jamie Borden (Ret) spent more than 20 years behind the badge. He is considered one of the most influential investigators of police use of force in the country. He has consulted with hundreds of police agencies and saved the careers of many police officers who found themselves arrested because of politica…

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Youthquake! 50:28

8d ago50:28

50:28

The Blue Jays and their fans are now firmly into the process of getting to know a number of young players acquired at last month's trade deadline, so it's time to think about first impressions. Joey Loperfido has struggled, Davis Schneider still looks lost, and Addison Barger has yet to find his footing, but Will Wagner had a loud debut, and we've …

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Post-Deadline Vibes 53:11

6d ago53:11

53:11

The trade deadline has come and gone, the Band-Aid has been ripped off, and now the Blue Jays—and their fans—get to float along into the unknown. The vibes feel like they've improved in the days since 1/3 of the roster was overturned, but how long with that last with little to do but watch young hitters experiencing growing pains and struggling vet…

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Out with the Old, In with the Nucleus 55:10

15d ago55:10

55:10

Trades, trades, trades! The Blue Jays had a wildly active trade deadline, and in this episode Nick and Stoeten review the particulars of all eight of them and discuss where this leaves the team in 2024, how it sets them up for the future, and whether or not the team was successful in this one small aspect of what's obviously been—and will continue …

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Deadline or Lifeline? 47:22

29d ago47:22

47:22

For the first time since 2019, the Blue Jays will unambiguously be sellers at the trade deadline, giving them just a week to start reshaping their roster for 2025—assuming they believe that taking a crack at the playoffs again next year is even viable. Whichever way that plays out, the choices they need to make with their two most important players…

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Policing in America… How did we get here? 58:03

1M ago58:03

58:03

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – The law enforcement and public safety landscape is becoming more and more dangerous for the police and those they serve. Critical information on the history of the pathway and goals of those on the radical left are explored and explained with emphasis on how important the role of the citizens of this nation …

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Springer Surge 45:31

1M ago45:31

45:31

One of the worst qualified hitters in baseball after nearly three months of play, George Springer has suddenly, surprisingly been one of the best in MLB over the last few weeks. Is this anything? PLUS: Prospect talk, Yariel Rodríguez, Kevin Gausman, Alek Manoah, Nate Pearson, the future of the Jays' rotation, and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. …

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Vibes, Vlad, and a Very Big Trade Deadline Upcoming 45:03

1M ago45:03

45:03

We're now less than a month away from what will likely be the most significant moment of the 2024 Blue Jays' season: the trade deadline. And while Vlad's heated up, and guys like Spencer Horwitz and Yariel Rodríguez have been good, the team has continued to spin its wheels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Autopsy of police suicide, one cop’s search for answers 57:42

1M ago57:42

57:42

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Elizabeth Pol has spent more than 20 years as a cop in one of the toughest cities in America. Watching the toll that it had taken on many of her comrades and friends, including suicide, has led her on a journey of delving into the answers of why policing takes many of those who serve to the darkest places. T…

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Orelvis has Left the Building 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

Well that was quick. Top Blue Jays hitting prospect Orelvis Martinez is gone as quickly as he arrived, thanks to an 80-game PED suspension. And somehow that wasn't even the worst part of the week for the losers of seven straight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cop, Firefighter, & Marine… Travis Howze devoted his life and paid the price 57:35

2M ago57:35

57:35

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – His journey was not an easy one, and the traumas of that life of service took a terrible toll. But even trauma can create light, and in this revealing interview with Randy Sutton, you will hear the unvarnished truth from a true American hero. Travis Howze shares his incredibly unique story on The Wounded Blu…

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Orelvis has Entered the Building 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

The Blue Jays are once again turning to a product of their farm system, as top hitting prospect Orelvis Martinez has joined the club—though only because (future Dodger?) Bo Bichette's calf strain has landed him on the injured list. And more help is potentially also on the way in the form of Joey Votto, who has finally started a rehab assignment dow…

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Under the Knife 47:39

2M ago47:39

47:39

Alek Manoah's brief resurgence will end in surgery this week, meanwhile the Jays cut bait on Cavan Biggio, and their playoff chances—though nominally increasing—continue to feel as though they're hanging on a knife's edge. In this week's episode Nick and Stoeten talk about all of that, plus Spencer Horwitz at second base, the bizarre Yusei Kikuchi …

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Did Bryan Malinowski have to die? 57:27

3M ago57:27

57:27

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – There was no arrest warrant, and agents were conducting an investigation into the “gun show loophole“ that allows people to sell weapons at gun shows. According to Mrs. Malinowski, Bryan thought he was the victim of a home invasion and opened fire at the shadows coming in his door. One of the agents was hit …

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Vlad at Third? Based 52:28

3M ago52:28

52:28

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started at third base for the first time since 2019 over the weekend, and in this week's episode, Nick and Stoeten talk themselves into the idea—while also reviewing the recent soft portion of the schedule, Ross Atkins' comments on MLB Network Radio, fresh pitching woes, the real City Connect uniforms, and a whole lot more. Ho…

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‘In search of 3 am friends’ … Journey through the darkness of post-traumatic stress

3M ago

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The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – David Berez served twenty years as a New Jersey Police Officer and, during those decades, discovered the darkness of Post Traumatic Stress. The loneliness that accompanies PTS and the feelings of isolation are often so debilitating that officers take their own lives at a startling rate. Learning to cope ofte…

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Jackets and Jerseys 49:14

3M ago49:14

49:14

The Blue Jays' Home Run Jacket has returned, and with it has come some additional offence. It is already too little too late? In this week's clothing-heavy episode, Nick and Stoeten talk about it, as well as the sorry state of the Blue Jays, positive stories to watch going forward, the upcoming City Connect uniform reveal, and the (possibly fake?) …

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Ross the Boss 45:32

3M ago45:32

45:32

Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins chose to meet with the media on the Saturday morning of Canada's first long weekend of the summer to talk about his team's full calendar year of wheel-spinning. In this episode, Nick and Stoeten try to make sense of his performance, and talk about the state of the offence, hope for Alek Manoah, Joey Votto's status, and more…

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Training police officers to deescalate “through strength and competence” 58:30

3M ago58:30

58:30

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Survival is more than just about physical combat. It is about using your mind, as well as your body, and having confidence in your competence. A law enforcement officer can save not only the officer's life but also the lives of suspects. But the reality of training, civilian, and law enforcement in today’s “…

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Slowey Bats 49:14

3M ago49:14

49:14

Despite some uplifting recent performances, including a surprising one from Alek Manoah, the Blue Jays' bats still feel awfully sluggish—and Statcast's just-released bat speed data concurs. In this episode, Nick and Stoeten will try to make sense of that, while also talking about Manoah's big rebound, Vlad the singles hitter, Springer panic, Turner…

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The deadliest day in recent police history as 8 officers shot 57:53

3M ago57:53

57:53

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – 30-year law enforcement veteran Don Bostic has seen the devastation of violence toward law enforcement officers, not only serving as a police officer but also in his capacity as an FBI agent. In this revealing interview on The Wounded Blue Hour, he shares with us insights on how our law-enforcement community…

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The Bottom of the Middle 50:11

4M ago50:11

50:11

The Blue Jays didn't have a great time in their weekend series in D.C., and now face a tough schedule ahead just as questions about the direction of the franchise are truly growing louder. A midweek tilt with a red hot Phillies team awaits, and it feels like things could get interesting over the next few weeks—and not in a good way. The vibes are b…

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Six Gods 48:33

4M ago48:33

48:33

Things looked bleak for the Blue jays amid a five-game losing streak that featured three low-scoring losses in Kansas City and a blowout home loss to the Dodgers on Friday, but a fresh Danny Jansen hot streak and the ongoing magic of Justin Turner has powered the club back to relevance—or, at the very least, to .500. In this week's episode Nick and…

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Law Enforcement’s crisis in recruitment is devastating police agencies across America 57:32

4M ago57:32

57:32

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Is this crisis because of the outdated and ineffective recruitment strategies being employed by law enforcement agencies themselves? Major Travis Yates (Ret), a law enforcement veteran leader and nationally known trainer, believes so. In this stunning interview with Show Host Randy Sutton, Yates lays out in …

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The Var-show Finally Debuts 55:05

4M ago55:05

55:05

The Jays can't seem to score more than five runs in a game or finish off a sweep, but things are going well, and the way has been led lately by Daulton Varsho—last year's much maligned major acquisition. Granted, not everything is perfect for the club, but that just gives Nick and Stoeten plenty else to talk about in this week's episode, including:…

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Innovative technology gives the public access to information to help catch criminals 57:46

4M ago57:46

57:46

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – For decades, law enforcement leadership has searched for a way to meaningfully engage with the communities they serve. As technology has evolved, so have innovative strategies for bringing the police and the people they serve together. ”Atlasone” is leading the way. In this informative interview with show ho…

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Almost All Pitching (Just Like the Jays) 48:26

4M ago48:26

48:26

After two ugly ones early on, Chris Bassitt has his ERA down to 4.03 after a second straight gem in a strong series opener against the Yankees on Monday. Berríos and Kikuchi are rolling. Yariel Rodríguez had a very good debut. The bullpen looks great and is only getting stronger. Granted, Alek Manoah remains a problem, but Kevin Gausman... should p…

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Home Eye-Opener 49:41

4M ago49:41

49:41

The Blue Jays and their fans were able to (mostly) put some bad vibes and bad performances behind them—at least for one night—as the club unveiled the fully revamped Rogers Centre in style on Monday with a comfortable win over the Mariners behind José Berríos and the kind of offensive performance they've failed to muster too often already here in 2…

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Suicideologist identifies ‘The Fatal Ten’ factors of law enforcement suicide 57:48

5M ago57:48

57:48

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – In this truly revealing interview with show host Randy Sutton, Dr. Johnson reveals what she has termed “The Fatal Ten” factors that enter into the equation of why officers have committed this irreversible act. Period. The shocking truth behind this devastating trend is a wake-up call to the entire law enforc…

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Getting Blanco'd 56:30

5M ago56:30

56:30

It's been a boom-or-bust start of the season for the Blue Jays and their much maligned lineup, and it was definitely a bust when they opened their midweek series with the Astros by getting no-hit by Ronel Blanco. In this episode Nick and Stoeten check in on the post-no-no vibes, and try not to draw any hard conclusions from the starts we've seen by…

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Season Preview/Offseason Review 54:52

5M ago54:52

54:52

In the triumphant return of Blue Jays Happy Hour after a dormant offseason—for both the boys and the Blue Jays alike—Nick and Stoeten return to look back on an underwhelming winter, to discuss several spring training standouts, to talk about what's expected of the Jays in a pivotal 2024 season and beyond, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame is launched to highlight ‘Heroes in Blue’ 57:38

5M ago57:38

57:38

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Every day, law enforcement officers literally put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities. The toll in terms of deaths and injuries runs in the thousands. Each day throughout this nation, countless acts of valor, heroism and compassion are performed by our police. Adam Davenport and Me…

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Retired NYPD Detective creates product that can save officers’ lives 57:47

6M ago57:47

57:47

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Dan Murphy spent 20 years with the New York City Police Department, investigating everything from robberies to terrorism. But his lifetime of service didn’t end there. He continued to investigate criminality in the private sector, but his love of policing kept drawing him back to different roles. Knowing how…

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Law enforcement leadership fails officers injured in the line of duty 57:22

6M ago57:22

57:22

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Through the years of engaging with America's law enforcement warriors, he’s developed tremendous insight into the emotional and mental challenges facing American law enforcement, and it has led him to the conclusion that “leadership“ is failing our police. Listen to his very frank assessment in conversation …

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After police officer watches his partner shot and killed, he dedicates his life to helping other cops cope with trauma 56:19

6M ago56:19

56:19

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – In 2014, police officer Scott Brown of the Sacramento Police Department lived the nightmare that every cop fears, the murder of his partner. A three-time deported felon shot and killed Scott’s partner, Deputy Danny Oliver, during a shoot-out. Scott shot the suspect, but he escaped long enough to kill another…

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