Best Carlos Espinal Podcasts (2024)

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A deep dive into Wednesday’s loss, plus Alek Manoah, Justin Turner and third base coach Carlos Febles 1:00:02

3h ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Guests: Blue Jays DH Justin Turner, third base coach Carlos Febles, rehabbing starter Alek Manoah This week, we do a deep dive into the confluence of events that led to the Blue Jays using the bullpen the way they did in their series-ending loss to the Yankees — the first blown save for the Jays this season — and then check in with Justin Turner fo…

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Kevin Kiermaier, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Paolo Espino and former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton 1:17:19

7d ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Guests: Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa and pitcher Paolo Espino; former Jays pitcher Trent Thornton This week, Kevin Kiermaier checks in for his regular visit despite a 3-for-31 start to his season. We talk to Isiah Kiner-Falefa about his first home opener as a Blue Jay and his strong start to the season, cat…

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Jays win home opener and we hear from Berrios, Schneider, Schneider and you 34:19

10d ago34:19

34:19

Blue Jays win their home opener behind “Bad Dawg” Jose Berríos - we hear from him, Davis Schneider and John Schneider and take your email questions and comments!By Toronto Star

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On the Jays brutal week, plus Erik Swanson, Ernie Clement and assistant hitting coach Matt Hague 49:47

14d ago49:47

49:47

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That no hitter was no fun 13:33

16d ago13:33

13:33

The Blue Jays get no-hit, so you get a special bonus episode! My take on the Jays shooting blanks in Houston.By Toronto Star

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Opening Day Extravaganza: Springer, Guerrero Jr., Mayza, Kiermaier, Francis and Hale 1:13:05

21d ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Guests: Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier, right fielder George Springer, reliever Tim Mayza, starter Bowden Francis, associate manager DeMarlo Hale It’s the Opening Day Extravaganza and we’ve got half a dozen Blue Jays checking in with their thoughts about the year to come! We check in with Vladimir Guer…

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The ‘Deep Left Field’ mailbag with Gregor Chisholm 44:28

23d ago44:28

44:28

Guest: Gregor Chisholm, baseball columnist Spring training is over and before we bring you the opening day extravaganza, we are dipping into the “Deep Left Field” mailbag! Baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm and I answer your Toronto Blue Jays questions on this bonus episode of “Deep Left Field.” What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts?…

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Notion VC's Chris Tottman on company building, strategic pricing, and understanding customer needs 1:08:48

24d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In a new episode of This Much I Know, Carlos's guest is Chris Tottman, General Partner at Notion VC, one of Europe's top-tier VC firms. Chris shares insights on: - his journey as an entrepreneur and Venture Capital investor - the evolution of venture capital in Europe - how founders can become successful in company building. - the role of mentorshi…

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One on one with Joey Votto: 'I may be done, I may stink, I just don't see that happening' 19:49

27d ago19:49

19:49

Guest: Joseph Daniel Votto The greatest Toronto-born player in baseball history joins us to discuss his attempt to continue his career in his hometown, whether he’s got anything left and why he apologized once again for his anti-Baseball Canada rant of 2018.By Toronto Star

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On field interviews with Kevin Gausman, Ricky Tiedemann, Daniel Vogelbach, plus the Espinal trade (also, say it ain’t Sho) 1:10:14

28d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Guests: Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, top prospect Ricky Tiedemann, slugger Daniel Vogelbach As we head into the final week of spring training, we take you back to the beginning with Kevin Gausman, who was scheduled to be the Blue Jays’ opening day starter. We check in with Ricky Tiedemann as he begins the season that’s likely to see his major-l…

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Pals Danny Jansen and Jordan Romano talk expectations for the Blue Jays in 2024 1:09:27

1M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Guests: Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano, catcher Danny Jansen, third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa and breakout pitcher Adam Macko This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner brings good pals Danny Jansen and Jordan Romano together to talk about their expectations for the Blue Jays in 2024, introduces you to one of the new Jays, Isiah Kiner-Falefa…

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Joey Votto is a Toronto Blue Jay (Bonus episode) 10:16

1M ago10:16

10:16

Joey Votto signed a minor league deal with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. Votto has been the toughest hitter to get out in the 21st century, so if he's healthy, this could be a big deal. Mike Wilner gave his initial thoughts on the signing in this bonus episode.By Toronto Star

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Josh Donaldson discusses his time with Jays, plus Chris Bassitt 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

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[Seedcamp Firsts] How to A/B Test Product Changes and Set up Good Data Science Practices 26:08

1M ago26:08

26:08

In a follow-up to their Seedcamp Firsts conversation on data, our Venture Partner Devin Hunt and Candice Ren, Founder of analytics agency 173Tech and a member of the Seedcamp Expert Collective, dive deep into A/B testing and good data science practices. With new and exciting AI technology emerging around recommendation engines, how can product lead…

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New Jay Justin Turner, plus Daulton Varsho and Phillies manager Rob Thomson 58:28

2M ago58:28

58:28

Guests: New Blue Jays DH Justin Turner, Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, Phillies manager Rob Thomson This week in “Deep Left Field,” we get to know the new guy, Justin Turner, who brings championship experience and an unflinching approach at the plate into the clubhouse. We catch up with Daulton Varsho, who knows what he has to do to win over Jays …

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Di Cooke on the Societal and Security Implications of Artificial Intelligence 47:24

2M ago47:24

47:24

In a new Seedcamp Deep Dive, Carlos's guest is Di Cook, AI Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), research affiliate at the Center of the Study for Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, and a doctoral candidate in war studies at King's College in London. Her research interests lie at the intersection of defe…

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From Dunedin, Fla., Blue Jays' Bo Bichette and John Schneider 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Guests: Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette and manager John Schneider Spring training has begun in Dunedin, Florida, and Mike Wilner is down there to give you the goods on what’s going on at camp. He’s also there to have incredible conversations with Bo Bichette and John Schneider. What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in t…

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Blue Jay José Berrios, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, plus the Jays sign Eduardo Escobar and name a radio crew 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher José Berrios, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli This week in “Deep Left Field,” we are live from the opening of Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training in Dunedin, Florida! We kick off the 2024 season with a look back at how ’23 ended, talking to José Berrios, who started the Jays’ final game of the post-season, and Rocco …

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Bonus Episode: Gregor Chisholm and Mike Wilner answer your questions on the eve of spring training 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

Guest: Toronto Star Baseball Columnist Gregor Chisholm On the eve of spring training, as host Mike Wilner prepares to join the Blue Jays in Dunedin, we bring you a special bonus episode featuring your questions! Mike and Gregor Chisholm, the Star’s baseball writers, answer your Jays questions about Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alek Manoah, Ross Atkins an…

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New Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers Ashley Stephenson and Paul Godfrey, plus Vladdy wins in arbitration 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

This week in “Deep Left Field,” we talk to two members of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Class of 2024 — Ashley Stephenson, current Vancouver Canadians coach and the greatest female baseball player in Canadian history, and Paul Godfrey, who is largely responsible for Toronto getting a major-league baseball team and for SkyDome bein…

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Rance Mulliniks reflects on Jimy Williams and Jays’ glory years, plus Mitch White on Justin Turner 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Guests: Blue Jays pitcher Mitch White, former Jays 3B Rance Mulliniks This week in "Deep Left Field," host Mike Wilner talks about the Jays’ signing of Justin Turner with Mitch White, who was his teammate with the Dodgers from 2020-22. They also talk about the strides White made at the end of last season and his outlook for 2024. As well, Rance Mul…

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The Power of Communities in Early Stage Startups 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, Carlos is joined by Kyran Schmidt, co-founder of Outverse, a community-first solutions platform; Jonathan Reimer, co-founder of crowd.dev, a developer data platform; and our Partner Sia Houchangnia. They discuss:- the importance of community-building for tech startups;- why intentionality and fostering a sense of b…

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Baseball Canada icon Michael Saunders on excellence, Hunter Mense talks Blue Jays’ offensive issues 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Guests: Baseball Canada Wall of Excellence member Michael Saunders and Blue Jays Assistant Hitting Coach Hunter Mense This week in "Deep Left Field," we talk to Michael Saunders about being honoured by Baseball Canada, suiting up for his country and his 2016 season with the Blue Jays. We also take a deep dive into the 2023 Jays’ hitting woes with H…

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Canadian baseball hero Pete Orr, plus the Jays sign Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

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How data relates to building a great product at your startup. Lessons from Bumble and 173Tech 33:43

3M ago33:43

33:43

In a new episode of Seedcamp Firsts, Candice Ren, Founder of 173Tech and a member of the Seedcamp Expert Collective, talks with our Venture Partner Devin Hunt about how data relates to building a great product at your startup. Candice, who contributed to building Bumble's data analytics function and team, explains the importance of understanding an…

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Nationals manager (and ex-Blue Jay) Dave Martinez, plus Jays’ first trainer Ken Carson 56:27

3M ago56:27

56:27

Guests: Washington Nationals manager/former Blue Jays and Expos outfielder Dave Martinez; Ken Carson, former Jays trainer. This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Dave Martinez about the incredible start to his brief Blue Jays' career back in 2000, and about playing for the Expos then leading the Washington Nationals to the franchise's first-ever …

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The roundtable of frustrated fan bases 1:17:40

4M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

Guests: "Kim’s Convenience" star Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Andy Kindler ("Bob’s Burgers," "Everybody Loves Raymond") and Chris Calogero ("The Movie Guy") This week in "Deep Left Field," host Mike Wilner convenes "The Roundtable of Frustrated Fan Bases!" Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks the Blue Jays, Andy Kindler talks the New York Mets and Chris Calogero talks …

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Welcome back Kevin Kiermaier and welcome home JR, with Jay Jackson 1:16:30

4M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Guests: Blue Jays centrefielder Kevin Kiermaier, free agent pitcher Jay Jackson. This week in Deep Left Field, host Mike Wilner talks to Kevin Kiermaier about returning to the Blue Jays for another year of Gold Glove defence and chats with Jay Jackson on the former Jay's experience in Toronto, his free agency this winter and baby JR coming home for…

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'I'm from NY. We get ripped all the time': Jon Heyman, plus Will Carroll talks Toronto targets 53:00

4M ago53:00

53:00

Guests: New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, Injury Expert Will Carroll of Under The Knife. This week in "Deep Left Field," Jon Heyman joins us to express his bewilderment as to why anyone would be insulted when he wrote that Shohei Ohtani signing with the Blue Jays would have been bad for baseball. Also, Will Carroll talks about the health status o…

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Balderton’s James Wise on AI, Entrepreneurship and the ‘Start-up Century’ 48:44

4M ago48:44

48:44

In the latest episode of 'This Much I Know,' Carlos's guest is James Wise, Partner at Balderton and author of the newly published book "Start-up Century." They discuss:- the global movement of entrepreneurship and its role in today's world and the decades to come- the evolving nature of work and how AI is accelerating its transformationthe Five C's…

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Vernon, Romano and RickyRo — Jays All-Star Panel champions Toronto the Good 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

Guests: Blue Jays past and present all-stars Ricky Romero, Jordan Romano and Vernon Wells. This week in "Deep Left Field," we convene an all-star roundtable with Vernon Wells, Jordan Romano and Ricky Romero, who combined to make six all-star teams as Blue Jays, to discuss what it's like to play in Toronto and how much opposing players enjoy coming …

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'Shohei Fever' Roundtable with Nick Dika, Drew Fairservice and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Guests: Arkells’ bassist Nick Dika; Drew Fairservice, former host of Spin Rate; Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, star of "Kim’s Convenience" This week in "Deep Left Field," it’s all about Ohtani. Host Mike Wilner convenes a "Shohei Fever" Roundtable with Nick Dika, Drew Fairservice and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to discuss the Blue Jays pursuit of the reigning American…

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Convelio's Edouard Gouin on Innovating at the Intersection of Arts, Tech, and Logistics 39:14

4M ago39:14

39:14

The latest Seedcamp Deep Dive focuses on the intersection of art, logistics, and technology. Carlos's guest is Edouard Gouin, co-founder and CEO of Convelio, a tech-led global logistics startup specialised in fine art shipping.They discuss:- the journey and challenges of building Convelio;- Convelio's position in and interactions with key players w…

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Talking Ohtani, Cito and Ben Wagner, plus guests Blue Jay Chad Green and former Jay Luke Maile 1:11:37

5M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Guests: Blue Jays reliever Chad Green, Reds catcher and former Jay Luke Maile This week in "Deep Left Field," we dive into Shohei Ohtani’s chances of coming to Toronto and talk about Cito Gaston’s possible election to the Hall of Fame this weekend as well as Ben Wagner’s dismissal from Jays’ radio broadcasts. Then Chad Green talks about his first y…

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The Impact of AI Innovations and Why We Need to Prioritise Responsible AI 1:14:57

5M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

In a new episode of This Much I Know, Carlos and his guests Aaron Rosenberg (Radical Ventures, previously at DeepMind) and our Partner Tom Wilson explore the current state and impact of AI innovations and future developments, as well as AI's broad-ranging impacts on society, job market, and geopolitical landscape.They also reflect on the ways machi…

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Blue Jays’ rookies and Buffalo buds Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement 52:40

5M ago52:40

52:40

Guests: Blue Jays infielders Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner gathers The Buffalo Bunch! Davis Schneider, Spencer Horwitz and Ernie Clement get together to discuss their time with the Blue Jays and Bisons this past season, watching each other succeed in the big leagues, their mutual…

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Offensive Co-Ordinator Don Mattingly, and Canadian Jays prospect Dasan Brown 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Guests: Blue Jays Bench Coach/Offensive Co-Ordinator Don Mattingly, Jays prospect and Baseball Canada Outfielder Dasan Brown This week in Deep Left Field, we talk to Donnie Baseball himself about his new role, what needs to change about the Jays’ offence and the addition of DeMarlo Hale to the coaching staff. We also chat with Dasan Brown, coming o…

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Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier, plus Gregor Chisholm on the Jays’ needs 1:20:34

5M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Guests: Kevin Kiermaier, free agent centre fielder, and Gregor Chisholm, baseball columnist This week in “Deep Left Field,” host Mike Wilner talks to Kevin Kiermaier about winning the American League Gold Glove and Fielding Bible awards in centre field, and what the future holds for him as he enters free agency again. We also check in with baseball…

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Jamie Campbell on the Jays and his new fight with cancer, plus Fielding Bible's Mark Simon 1:23:08

6M ago1:23:08

1:23:08

By Toronto Star

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ClearBank’s Thomas Knowles on Cybercrime Prevention and Monitoring and Cybersecurity Measures 55:49

6M ago55:49

55:49

In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal chats with Thomas Knowles, Head of Security Operations at ClearBank about all things cybersecurity - from essential cybersecurity foundations for early-stage companies to cybersecurity certifications and threat intelligence management.Show Notes: Thomas Knowles - linkedin.com/in/…

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Moreno and Gurriel in the World Series, plus Johnny Mac, Dave McKay and a sim Fall Classic 1:27:25

6M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Guests: Former Blue Jays and Diamondbacks shortstop John McDonald, original Jay and current Arizona 1B coach Dave McKay, and Mike Cieslinski, creator of Dynasty League Baseball powered by Pursue the Pennant This week in “Deep Left Field,” we check in John McDonald about his days with the DBacks (including a trip to the playoffs), reminisce about th…

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