Toronto Blue Jays podcast from two guys who love the game. Hot takes, statistical vomit & more!
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Being an educator is not like other jobs. You put your whole self into it – it’s soul work. Each episode, we bring you insights, techniques, and strategies rooted in research that you can put into practice in your K-12 classroom right away. Host Rachel Logan (in education for 16 years and counting) uses interviews, great questions, and stories from her experiences in the classroom to make content come to life. Produced by the Sourcewell Education Solutions team.
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Two English majors who don't have jobs doing anything related to English, so now they do this. Bite-sized fiction discussions (when we can stay on track). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/literary-lunch-podcast/support
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BFMD 313 - Horwitz RotY Chances & Bo Wants to Stay
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Justin and Patrick discuss Spencer Horwitz's chances to win Rookie of the Year. He's up against a couple of Yankees and an Oriole. The guys also talk Bo Bichette, specifically the article that came out where he explicitly stated that he wants to stay in Toronto and win titles with Vladdy. You love to see it.…
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This is now a Spencer Horwitz podcast. Justin and Patrick return to discuss Horwitz's stellar weekend in Atlanta and where he fits going forward. The guys also dive into the pending free agent market for third basemen and relief pitching to see what external options the Blue Jays have for 2025.
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Get ready for Ed Soul with a teaser for Season Four! We look forward to bringing you great content this year. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Sourcewell
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Justin and Patrick discuss the incredible month of August that Bowden Francis had and if he can sustain it long enough to solidify a rotation spot for 2025. The guys also look into the reasons for the Jays' success in August and the players who contributed, or didn't, to that success.
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Danny Jansen becomes the first player to play for two teams in one game! Justin and Patrick discuss that, Vladdy's hot streak, Votto's retirement, and the expectations for Bowden Francis in 2025.
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BFMD Episode 309 - Dog Days of August
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Justin and Patrick return to discuss how things are going for the Toronto Blue Jays but instead of dwelling on the game results the guys focus on players and battles for 2025 playing time. What can Will Wagner bring to the team? Will Vladdy receive top 5 MVP votes? Is Erik Swanson BACK?
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Justin and Patrick return to discuss and analyze the results of the Blue Jays trade deadline deals. The guys discuss the returns and debate on whether or not Ross Atkins has done enough to return as GM for 2025. Will Vladdy and Bo sign extensions? Can this team actually compete next season?
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BFMD 307: Jays Draft Highlights & Horwitz Spotlight
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Justin and Patrick return from their mini break to recap the news from Blue Jays land over the past 2 weeks. Justin highlights players he likes from the draft class and the guys dig into what has made Spencer Horwitz so good this year. With the trade deadline a week away, now is the time to start making deals and the guys list players who are likel…
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BFMD Episode 306 - This Season is Bo-ver
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With the Blue Jays continuing to dwell in the AL East basement Justin and Patrick vent some frustrations about how the season has gone. Justin discusses the positives like Spencer Horwitz and hopes the team will play their prospects more. Patrick discusses who is to blame for this season's shortcomings and the guys wrap up with some trivia.…
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End of School Year Reflections from our Youth
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Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/education
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BFMD Episode 305 - No One Was Fired & Orelvis Got Suspended
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After 10 days away Justin and Patrick return to discuss the dumpster fire of a season that the Blue Jays are having. Since we last talked: Addison Barger was called up. Bo Bichette hit the IL. Yimi Garcia hit the IL. Orelvis Martinez was called up. Orelvis Martinez was suspended. The guys discuss the current losing streak and where the team can go …
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Celebrating Juneteenth with Pearl Ivory
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In 2021, June 19th, or Juneteenth, was declared a National Holiday. Whether you’ve been celebrating Juneteenth for as long as you can remember or are still unsure about what the National Holiday is all about, we have you covered. Educational Director of Culture and author, Pearl Ivory leads us through her own personal insights into Juneteenth and w…
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BFMD Episode 304 - Buffalo Boys to Call Up
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With a lot of Blue Jays struggling, Justin and Patrick look to Buffalo to see who could provide a lift to the offence.
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The Blue Jays have DFA Cavan Biggio to make room for Spencer Horwitz on the roster. Justin and Patrick discuss why this move was made and what it means for the team. The Jays were able to win 2 of 3 games in Oakland to get within 1 win of the .500 mark as they head to Milwaukee.
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MN Author and speaker, Joe Beckman joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of human connection and shares strategies for educators. Joe has spoken all over the worlds for over 20 years with one simple mission, to reclaim human connection. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Le…
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The Blue Jays dropped a crucial weekend series to the Tigers, but Justin and Patrick don't want to talk about it. The guys instead discuss hot and cold players over the past month, and players in Buffalo who could help the big league club instead of Daniel Vogelbach and Justin Turner.
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The bats are heating up! Following another offensive outburst Justin and Patrick chat about the home run jacket, upcoming schedule, and what's going well with the team.
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BFMD Episode 300 - Manoah Impresses & Atkins Speaks
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In the 300th episode of BFMD, Justin and Patrick reminisce about where the podcast began and why they are still doing it. The guys discuss Alek Manoah's strong performance and how much more they need to see to regain trust. Ross Atkins met with the media and was asked some very pointed questions. The guys discuss his responses. Lastly, if things do…
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Meet One of Our 2024 Educators of Excellence, Clayton Lang
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Every year Sourcewell recognizes regional educators at our Educators of Excellence banquet and in this episode, we have the opportunity to hear from one of our 2024 Educators of Excellence. Meet Clayton Lang, Elementary Physical Education teacher from Cuyuna Range Elementary School in Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota. Browse resources and access full show…
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BFMD Episode 299 - Tinkering With the Lineup
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With the Blue Jays continuing to struggle for consistency with the bats, Justin and Patrick each create their lineup that they think the team should utlilize. Should the Jays blow it up and start trading players?
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Justin and Patrick take some time to discuss where Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guererro Jr, Danny Jansen, and Justin Turner are at up to this point of the season. What can we expect to see going forward from each? The guys preview the upcoming series vs the Twins.
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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with MN Author Kao Kalia Yang
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May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this episode we are joined by Minnesota author, speaker, and educator, Kao Kalia Yang to share about the power of art, literature, and connection in the classroom. Kalia’s poetic stories and insights help reveal the power of seeing oneself in our own learning journey and being open to the va…
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BFMD Episode 297 - The Losses Will Continue Until Morale Improves
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The Blue Jays can't hit but Don Mattingly thinks they are close to a turnaround. Justin and Patrick discuss their thoughts on that, the state of the team after one month, and preview the series against the Nationals.
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BFMD Episode 296 - Gausman Solid & Kirky Wakes Up
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Even though the Toronto Blue Jays lost 2 of 3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers there are some positive takeaways. Justin and Patrick discuss Kevin Gausman's winning start in game 3, Alejandro Kirk hitting the ball hard 3 times in one game, and the defense continuing to shine. Justin shares his thoughts on why the Jays may be hesitant to change personnel …
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BFMD Episode 295 - Venting Frustrations
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After a soggy end to a tough series loss in Kansas City, Justin and Patrick return to assess the situation. Justin breaks down the team's inability to hit with runners on base, who has struggled the most, and the guys offer suggestions on how to shake up the batting order. The show wraps up with a preview of what to watch for as the Los Angeles Dod…
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BONUS Episode! Matching Post-Secondary Goals to Workforce Trends with Luke Greiner
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Do you have a student that is almost ready to graduate? This episode is for you! Listen in as our guest, Luke Greiner, regional analyst from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shares data to help students make smart financial and career decisions. Don’t forget to register to join us this summer at the Sourcewell Educato…
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BFMD Episode 294 - Rodriguez and Berrios Stay Hot
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The Blue Jays won their 4th series in a row by taking two of three from the Padres. Yariel Rodriguez and Jose Berrios both had strong starts, and Daulton Varsho stayed hot. The concern for the Jays continues to be hitting with runners on base and with the team headed to the cavernous confines of Kansas City they will need to start stringing hits to…
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Student STEM Design Challenges with the MN Zoo
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Looking for an opportunity for some hands on, real world, critical thinking and problem-solving learning for your students? This episode is loaded with resources and experiences from the Minnesota Zoo. Experts and fellow educators, Kristi Berg and Liz Gilles share how you can get involved. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.…
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Justin and Patrick are back to recap a series win against the Yankees that could and probably should have been a sweep for the Blue Jays. The guys share their thoughts on the dismal RISP numbers and on the decision to use Erik Swanson in the 9th inning in game 3. The Jays head out on the road to San Diego and the guys tell you who and what to watch…
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The Blue Jays won the series against the Rockies, and if you ignore the thumping in game 1 things are looking pretty good! Justin and Patrick get into it over why Daniel Vogelbach is on the roster instead of Horwitz, Barger, or Robertson. The guys discuss Yariel Rodriguez, Jose Berrios, and Justin Turner before previewing the upcoming series agains…
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BONUS Episode! Meet our Sourcewell Educator Summit Keynote Speaker, Dr. Mario Acosta
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Dr. Mario Acosta will be joining us as our keynote speaker for the 2024 Sourcewell Educator Summit. Listen in as he unpacks school culture, relationship building, and standards referenced reporting. Sign up your team to come see him in person and meet the rest of the High Reliability Team this August. Register here: Sourcewell Educator Summit 2024 …
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The Blue Jays came close to sweeping the Seattle Mariners in the first home series of 2024 but lost game 3 in extra innings. Justin and Patrick discuss the strong performances from the starting pitchers, Justin Turner, Cavan Biggio, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Danny Jansen, Jordan Romano, and Erik Swanson are rehabbing for Buffalo, and Tim Mayza, Aleja…
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BFMD Episode 290 - Vibe Check Ten Games In
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Justin and Patrick bring you a 10 games in vibe check on the Blue Jays season. The bats have been largely terrible and the pitching has left a lot of be desired. With the first homestand starting can they turn it around?
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Autism Awareness Month with Empowering Kids CEO Tiffany Schroeer
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April is Autism Awareness Month. We are joined by the CEO of Empowering Kids, Tiffany Schroeer to share how neurodivergent individuals operate and how educators can provide a best-fit environment. Great news, what’s good for neurodivergent kids is good for neurotypical kids too! Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewe…
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BFMD Episode 289 - Turner, Vladdy, Berrios and Jays Split Series in Tampa
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After a series split to open the season Justin and Patrick get together to dicuss the good and the bad from the first 4 games. The at bats look competitive, Vladdy is taking walks, and Justin Turner is doing what the Blue Jays signed him to do. The matchups are set for the series against the Astros who lost 4 games to the Yankees to start the seaso…
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BFMD Episode 288 - 2024 Season Preview: The Bullpen & Predictions
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In the finale of the 2024 season preview Justin and Patrick discuss the bullpen and what impact the injuries to Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson will have. The guys break down expectations for each reliever and highlight specific areas that will determine their success or failure. Patrick takes us through the lightning round where he and Justin name …
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BFMD Episode 287 - 2024 Season Preview: The Rotation
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In part 3 of the BFMD 2024 Blue Jays preview series Justin and Patrick discuss the rotation. What is the concern level with Gausman's health going into the season? How many starts might he miss? Can Berrios and Bassitt deliver repeat years of 2023? Will Yusei Kikuchi put an awful spring behind him? How much can we expect from Bowden Francis, Mitch …
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BFMD Episode 286 - 2024 Season Preview: The Other Guys
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In part 2 of the season preview series Justin and Patrick discuss what the rest of the position players bring to the lineup after covering the every day players in part 1. Can IKF do enough with the glove to make up for his below average hitting? Will Cavan Biggio or Davis Schneider claim every day roles? Is Ernie Clement a full season big leaguer …
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BFMD Episode 285 - 2024 Season Preview: The Big Bats
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With the 2024 season around the corner Justin and Patrick bring you a BFMD tradition with their season preview series. This year we are doing things a bit different and dedicating 4 (maybe 5) episodes to adequately discuss each player that will break camp and look to make an impact with the Jays this year. In this episode the guys dicuss the positi…
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Rural Spaces with Ellie Krug
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Educators are both teachers and learners. Because we have the privilege of supporting students from a variety of backgrounds and identities, we also have the responsibility to understand and support all students. Knowing how to create environments that are safe and inclusive for our students that identify as LGBTQ+ can be a make or break experience…
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Justin and Patrick are back to continue guiding you through the news out of Blue Jays camp. The guys provide updates on Gausman, Manoah, and Jansen, and discuss the bench battle that continues to rage on.
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Joey Votto is a Blue Jay, and Justin & Patrick are back to break down the signing, the BFMD lore, and the impact Votto could make. The battle for the bench is heating up with both Nathan Lukes and Ernie Clement playing very well so far this spring. Kevin Gausman is back on the mound, and the Jays did take a late run at re-signing Matt Chapman.…
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Young Women in STEM with the Cass Lake Bena All Girls Robotics Team
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Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast Learn more about upcoming trainings and events for educators at www.mn.sourcewell.org/educationBy Cass Lake Bena All Girls Robotics Team
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BFMD Episode 282 - Matt Chapman Settles & Jays Offseason Review
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Justin and Patrick are back with another episode of BFMD. Matt Chapman signed in San Fransisco. Alek Manoah is potentially hurt.Ricky Tiedemann back on the mound. Will Daniel Vogelbach make the team? What grade do the Jays get for the offseason?
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BFMD Episode 281 - Everyone Gets a Cutter!!
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Justin and Patrick are back to discuss all things Blue Jays. Alek Manoah had a wild start to his spring while Jose Berrios looked solid. Both have added Patrick's favourite pitch to their arsenals ahead of the new season. The guys discuss Vladdy's arbitration and contract comments, and dive into a news story about MLB potentially reducing the numbe…
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BFMD Episode 280 - Bullpen Power Rankings
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Justin and Patrick return with the first episode of 2024 Grapefruit League action. Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Cubs. What does this mean for Matt Chapman? After Nate Pearson and Yosver Zulueta both had blow ups in their first spring appearences, the guys list out their bullpen power rankings based on trust and confidence. Where will mainstays…
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Cultivating Student Leadership Traits with Jeff Meacham
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In this episode, 2023 Keynote Speaker from our first ever Student Leadership Conference, Jeff Meacham shares strategies with students about leaning into leadership characteristics. Jeff encourages students to be advocates, be considerate, and be present. Browse resources and access full show notes at https://www.mn.sourcewell.org/education/podcast …
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BFMD Episode 279 - Best Shape of Our Lives
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Justin and Patrick are back AND in the best shape of their lives. Okay maybe not, but the guys are thriving off of the news out of Blue Jays camp. Nate Pearson added a splitter, Ricky T added muscle, and the Jays signed a couple of MLB vets to minor league deals. The guys discuss the remaining free agents and Mike Trout saying that he does not want…
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BFMD Episode 278 - Reporting for Duty
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Spring Training has officially opened with pitchers and catchers reporting today in Dunedin. Alek Manoah is in better shape, Don Mattingly grew a beard, Cavan Biggio has tendonitis, and the Jays still don't have a full time third baseman. Justin and Patrick break down everything in the news and discuss the 2024 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame class …
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The Dangers of Discrimination in AI with Jon Fila
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In our previous episode, Embracing AI in the Classroom, we began to scratch the surface on both the positives and some of the cautions needed when using AI technology. In this episode, Jon Fila will take a deep dive on how to make sure we are using AI responsibly by mindfully watching for inevitable discrimination and bias that is baked into the to…
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