Best Justin Gausman 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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BJWU Ep. 143: Berrios, Kikuchi fronting a Blue Jays staff that's rounding into form 58:31

4h ago58:31

58:31

This week's episode includes a return to form from the Blue Jays' starting rotation, Berrios & Kikuchi's remarkable starts to 2024, how each has enjoyed success thus far, a missed opportunity against the Yankees, Daulton Varsho's recent power surge, the offence's continued RISP struggles, Orelvis Martinez's 11-game hitting streak, the Buffalo Boys …

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TCBCast 313: The Elvis Songs We'd Erase 1:53:24

2d ago1:53:24

1:53:24

Gurdip and Justin put their heads together for an interesting and provocative thought experiment: what Elvis songs would they pick if they had to remove 5 songs from each decade of his career? Would they just pick our least favorites - or consider the historical, social and cultural ramifications of each decision? Plus, are some periods of Elvis' c…

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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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TCBCast 312: "Speedway": The Soundtrack Album Review 1:48:03

9d ago1:48:03

1:48:03

Gurdip returns this week for a lively discussion about the soundtrack to Elvis' 1968 film "Speedway," which co-starred Nancy Sinatra, who features on two tracks, making her one of the few artists to ever appear on an album with Elvis during his lifetime. The guys dig a bit into the recording sessions (which, minus Sinatra's contributions, were prim…

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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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BJWU Ep. 142: An inconsistent offence remains Blue Jays' biggest concern amidst early slide 50:41

14d ago50:41

50:41

This week's episode includes reactions to the Blue Jays' 3-4 start to the season, a horrendous series in Houston, the offence's lack of consistency after recording 1 hit across two of the three games against the Astros, needing more from the top 4 of the lineup, an encouraging start from Justin Turner, a shorthanded, albeit effective, bullpen, upda…

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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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TCBCast 311: Elvis - The King of... "Fools"? 2:15:23

17d ago2:15:23

2:15:23

Justin is joined on this episode by longtime guest and inquisitive mind Olivia Murphy-Rogers, who Gurdip, Ryan, Bec & Justin are pleased to announce is joining the TCBCast crew!! Justin and Olivia explore the concept of the "fool" in Elvis' music - song titles, lyrics, and at critical moments in his life from his childhood in Tupelo to his final te…

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TCBCast 310: The Nashville 1970 Sessions, Part 2 2:22:11

21d ago2:22:11

2:22:11

Justin and Bec pull out all the stops for a thorough exploration of the remaining Nashville studio sessions from 1970: June 6, 7 & 8 as well as the brief September 22, 1970, session where Elvis laid down four more tracks to polish off "Elvis Country" and prepare a single. As they begin to sense the material's strength (and Elvis' interest) waning, …

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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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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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BJWU Ep. 141: Santiago Espinal traded to Reds; Predicting Blue Jays' 2024 Opening Day roster 51:34

29d ago51:34

51:34

This week's episode breaks down the Santiago Espinal trade with the Cincinnati Reds, why it was time for both sides to move on, the roster & financial impacts, looking back upon his Blue Jays tenure and what they're receiving in minor-league pitcher Chris McElvain. Plus, it's also time to predict which 26 players will appear on the club's Opening D…

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TCBCast 309: The TCBCast Takeover (feat. John Michael Heath) 1:32:42

29d ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Gurdip's on vacation and between day jobs and personal emergencies, timing isn't lining up just yet Part 2 of the Nashville sessions, so Bec and Justin got together for a quick spur of the moment episode and managed to rope in John Michael Heath of EAP Society for a loose Elvis discussion among the three. The team discusses John & his father's Elvi…

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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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TCBCast 308: The Nashville 1970 Sessions, Part 1 2:19:26

1M ago2:19:26

2:19:26

Justin and Bec explore Elvis' "marathon" sessions from June 1970, starting with laying the groundwork for the return to Nashville's RCA Studio B, pondering why Elvis may not have chosen to return to Chips Moman's American Sound in Memphis. Instead Elvis is joined this time by a new band led by his live guitarist James Burton but otherwise comprised…

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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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BJWU Ep. 140: Injuries to Manoah, Gausman clouding Blue Jays' rotation plans; Clement's impressive showing amongst crowded infield 58:33

1M ago58:33

58:33

This week's episode includes injury updates on Alek Manoah, Kevin Gausman, Yariel Rodriguez, Ricky Tiedemann, Cavan Biggio and Danny Jansen (illness), Bowden Francis' bid to become TOR's No. 5 starter, new pitches, Yusei Kikuchi's new changeup grip, roster battles, Ernie Clement's impressive spring, the outfield dilemma and more. Enjoy!…

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TCBCast 307: Elvis Blue (1983) (feat. Rabia) 2:39:33

1M ago2:39:33

2:39:33

You're about to be taken on a journey... Justin is joined by Rabia of Suddenly: A Frank Sinatra Podcast to tackle Australia's near-exclusive 1983 compilation "Elvis Blue" (also released in Japan & South Africa) which compiles all 19 songs Elvis released during his lifetime with the word "blue" in the title. This strange collection of songs that, wh…

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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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TCBCast 306: Exploring Elvis Bootlegs 2:17:01

2M ago2:17:01

2:17:01

Ryan returns this week to look back on his time and findings exploring the world of Elvis bootlegs, from soundboards and audience recordings to studio material and fan-made spliced takes. Justin takes the opportunity to loosely discuss some of the history of Elvis bootlegs and try to contextualize where Elvis bootlegs have fit within the larger roc…

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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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BJWU Ep. 139: Blue Jays have lots to prove with Spring Training 2024 underway 54:56

2M ago54:56

54:56

This week's episode highlights early-spring storylines, including Alek Manoah's road to redemption, which has him looking slimmer and donning a thick beard and long hair, Yariel Rodriguez's potential role and the importance of stretching him out as a starter, notable pitchers and hitters to monitor this spring, the glaring need for a right-handed o…

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TCBCast 305: Elvis's Worst Album? Elvis Sings for Children... and Grown-Ups Too! 1:23:35

2M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Oh yeah, we went there. Gurdip & Justin sit down with the 1978 compilation album, intended for children but so often cited by Elvis fans who were around at the time as one of the worst and most misguided projects Colonel Tom Parker ever spearheaded... but is it, really?! Closer examination may be necessary! (Note: the guys ponder why the presence o…

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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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TCBCast 304: Blue Suede Shoes: The History, The Fashion, The Song 2:01:17

2M ago2:01:17

2:01:17

One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready... For our main topic this week, Justin's extensive Song of the Week takes priority, as the guys dig into the history of "Blue Suede Shoes," originally written and recorded by Carl Perkins and famously associated with Elvis throughout his career and beyond. What was Carl tapping into when he w…

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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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BJWU Ep. 138: Vladdy wins his arbitration hearing; Justin Turner signing breakdown Pt. 2 50:04

2M ago50:04

50:04

This week's episode includes Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s arbitration victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, why the third-party panel likely sided in his favour, how it impacts the rest of Major League Baseball, the potential fallout and where both sides go from here. Plus, a few additional thoughts on the Justin Turner signing and how this lineup can imp…

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TCBCast 303: Our Favorite Elvis Love Songs 1:28:17

2M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Valentine's Day's coming up soon, so Justin and Bec decided to round up their favorite Elvis songs about love and relationships, and Bec even wrangled Gurdip and Ryan's lists from them as well. It's a total gush-fest over some of the most expressive and memorable romantic recordings Elvis ever made. For Song of the Week, Bec stays on theme, picking…

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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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BJWU Ep. 137: Justin Turner Emergency Pod 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

This week's episode, while shorter than originally planned, breaks down the Justin Turner signing and outlines how the 39-year-old DH could impact Toronto's roster next season. Plus, I also touch on the underwhelming side of the deal, which, on its own, may not bode well for the club's offensive ceiling in 2024. Enjoy!…

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TCBCast Bonus - "Honeymoon in Vegas" (1992) Commentary 1:39:14

3M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

The TCBCast gang is off for one week, but we've got something special from the archives: one of our earliest previously Patreon-exclusive unofficial commentaries, for the 1992 heavily-Elvis-inspired rom-com "Honeymoon in Vegas" starring Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker and James Caan, written & directed by Andrew Bergman (Blazing Saddles, The Fre…

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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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TCBCast 302: March 1972 Sessions + Standing Room Only 1:40:09

3M ago1:40:09

1:40:09

Justin and Bec take a closer listen to Elvis' sessions from March 1972 at RCA Studio C in Hollywood, which gave us iconic hits like "Burning Love," "Always on My Mind" and "Separate Ways" along with several cuts relegated to B-sides and later LPs. They also ponder what might have been, looking at the cancelled 1972 album "Standing Room Only," that …

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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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TCBCast 301: Elvis: A Canadian Tribute (1978) Album Review 1:28:50

3M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

Gurdip & Justin ring in 2024 by looking at one of the earliest posthumous albums from 1978, "A Canadian Tribute," created to celebrate Elvis' 1957 tour of Canada and the songs Elvis recorded that have Canadian connections. Gurdip, as our resident Canadian, had this one in his youth so the guys decided to see if it holds up as well as it did back in…

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BJWU Ep. 136: Playing the waiting game in FA; Arbitration settlement deadline 49:05

3M ago49:05

49:05

This week's episode includes topics on the current free-agent landscape for position players, how it's being impacted by agent Scott Boras, which players the Blue Jays could/should be targeting, waiting for someone to blink, which players avoided arbitration with the Blue Jays, how Danny Jansen's contract situation should've been handled and plenty…

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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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TCBCast 300: Sofia Coppola's "Priscilla" - The TCBCast Review 2:38:56

3M ago2:38:56

2:38:56

Marking Elvis Presley's 89th birthday (and 6 years and 300 episodes of TCBCast), Justin, Gurdip, Ryan and Bec gather to give their thoughts on writer-director Sofia Coppola's adaptation of Priscilla Presley's autobiography. The gang dig in and ponder whether it's any better or offers anything more than the other previous depictions of the Elvis & P…

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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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TCBCast 299 and 1/2: Now In Person FTD Talk (feat. John Michael Heath) 57:01

4M ago57:01

57:01

Happy New Year!! Justin is out sick so episode 300 is delayed! So what is this? Well if you add up all the various bonus episodes along the way we've well blown past 300 long ago anyway so the number's arbitrary, so give us this weird one! Gurdip is joined by John Michael Heath from EAP Society to briefly discuss news and the recent "Elvis: Now In …

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BJWU Ep. 135: Blue Jays go full run prevention with Kiermaier & IKF signings 56:02

4M ago56:02

56:02

This week's episode breaks down the Kevin Kiermaier and Isiah Kiner-Falefa signings, why TOR might've chosen to continue down the run prevention path, how they'll each impact next season's roster, what this means for Santiago Espinal, the front office's next moves, list of free-agent hitters still available and much more. Enjoy!…

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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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TCBCast 299: A Very Clambake Christmas 2023: Who Needs Clambake? 4:11:13

4M ago4:11:13

4:11:13

Like socks. underwear and an ugly sweater from a relative you never see, you didn't ask for it but you're getting it anyway. The biggest gathering of guests on a single episode of TCBCast ever convene for the strangest of holiday events: Clambake. We know exactly what you're thinking, but it turns out there's SO MUCH MORE we didn't talk about last …

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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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