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Jay Bird Watching

Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire

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Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching the official podcast of JaysJournal part of FanSided. We are here to bring you all of your Toronto Blue Jays news all in one Podcast. Our hosts Craig Borden and Co-hosts Ken Alfred and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds. Join us for our bar room style Blue Jays chat. We want you all in the conversation during our live recordings on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube each week as we aim to be your #BlueJays fan stop. Make sure you hit those sub ...
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Because ”Based on a True Story” is more complicated than you think. This is a podcast about public portrayals of history—movies, games, museums, and more. On each episode, I (Louis Reed-Wood, a PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto) have a conversation with a fellow historian about a public portrayal of the history they study! — Logo by instagram.com/nethkaria
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Nick Korstad Nick Korstad, who is originally from Portland, Oregon, fell in love with lighthouses when he was in middle school. When Borden Flats Light in Fall River, Massachusetts, came up for sale via government auction in 2010, Nick saw a great opportunity. He achieved his dream of public access when he opened the lighthouse for overnight stays …
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🔥 Tonight at 7PM EST: Must-Listen Episode! 🔥 #ALCS Showdown: #Yankees vs #Guardians: Breaking down the intense battle. Do the Guardians make a comeback in Cleveland? #NLCS Drama: #Dodgers vs #Mets: The epic clash continues. These two teams are locked in a back-and-forth match as the series roles in Brooklyn. Bo Bichette Rumors: What's going on? It …
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🔥 Don’t Miss Tonight’s Jay Bird Watching Podcast! 🔥 The MLB Post-season is on fire, and this round of the Division Series might be the best one yet! From edge-of-your-seat excitement to incredible stories, we’ve got it all. The MLB Postseason has been the hottest ticket in town the excitement and joy are palpable, and there are some amazing stories…
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Lightship Overfalls, photo by Jeremy D’Entremont The Lightship Overfalls, more properly known as the LV-118 or the WAL 539, was the last lightship built under the U.S. Lighthouse Service. Built in East Boothbay, Maine, in 1938, the 116-foot-long vessel incorporated the latest features of lightship design at the time. The LV-118 saw duty in several …
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🚨 Toronto Blue Jays Drama Alert 🚨 🔥 We're diving into the Blue Jays' epic press conference fail, the brutal series loss to the Miami Marlins, and gearing up for the MLB Wild Card Playoffs! 😤 Toronto Blue Jays Management Press Conference Fiasco: We'll dissect the key moments that left fans and analysts shaking their heads. Analysis of the responses …
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Henry and Chris with two of their grandkids This is part two of a two-part interview with Henry Gonzalez, who became the president of the U.S. Lighthouse Society this past spring after 25 years in a vice presidential role. Chris and Henry at Fastnet Lighthouse in Ireland. Henry has lighthouses in his blood. He’s the great-great-grandson of a lighth…
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Join us this week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast as we dive into the final series of the Toronto Blue Jays season against the Miami Marlins. We’ll break down the key moments and performances that could define the Blue Jays’ season finale. We’ll also tackle the pressing issues of Bo Bichette’s injury. What potential solutions and strategies can th…
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Tonight on Jay Bird Watching: Bichette’s Return, Schneider’s Power Surge & More! ⚾ 🎙️ In tonight’s episode, we’re diving into the latest buzz around the Toronto Blue Jays. Bo Bichette is back in action, aiming for a strong finish to the season after his return from the injured list. We’ll discuss what his comeback means for the team and their playo…
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Henry Gonzalez and his wife, Chris, at Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, Maryland. This week’s guest, Henry Gonzalez, was the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s Vice President for East Coast Operations from 1999 until 2006. He assumed a broader role as the Society’s sole Vice President until March 2024, when he began a four-year term as president. Henry also s…
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#BlueJays fans join us for a great evening of #Baseball chat as we have a very special guest on with the gang this evening. World Series Champion Todd Stottlemyre joins the show to discuss his amazing baseball career and life after baseball. Todd has since built up an equally excellent career as a public speaker and author. He is a success coach an…
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Jeremy D’Entremont and Malcom Rouse at Owls Head Light Station in 1988. Photo by Charlotte Raczkowsi. The three interviews heard in this episode date back to the summer of 1988, when Light Hearted host Jeremy D’Entremont traveled up the Maine coast to visit lighthouses. The first interview is with Maurice Babcock Jr., at his home in Lubec, Maine. H…
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Christian Taber is a 17-year-old high school student and athlete living in Upstate New York. Christian is a speaker, author, and entrepeneur. A passion for lighthouses has figured heavily in his work. Christian has written for the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s journal “The Keeper’s Log” and for our news blog. As the founder and CEO of NavigatorTeen, Ch…
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🎙️ Join us tonight as our friends from the Flight Deck, the Loonie Dog Kings, stop by to chat about this season in Toronto Blue Jays baseball from the unique perspective of Loonie Dog Night. 🌭 🔴 We record LIVE, so make sure you join us in the chat for the #LiveStream and have your voice heard! It’s the People’s Jays Podcast, and we want your input!…
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The badly rusted lantern was lifted off the building for restoration in 2013. (Courtesy of Friends of the Cedar Island Lighthouse) Three-acre Cedar Island is on the South Fork of Long Island, New York, on the approach to Sag Harbor, which was a busy whaling port in the first half of the nineteenth century. A wooden lighthouse was established on Ced…
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🔵 Tonight on Jay Bird Watching: Near No-Hitter & Rising Stars! ⚾ 🎙️ In tonight’s episode, we dive into the past week of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. Bowden Francis continues to impress, nearly throwing a no-hitter while Craig and Liz were in attendance! His performance has been a highlight in an exciting week for the Jays. 🧢🔥 🎤 Special Interview: Ja…
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The town of Scituate, Massachusetts, on Boston’s South Shore, developed a significant fishing industry by the late 1800s. A stone lighthouse tower was built at Cedar Point, and it began service in April 1812. A major restoration of the lighthouse has taken place over the past two years. Bob Gallagher spoke at the event on August 7 Much work on the …
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🔵 Tonight on Jay Bird Watching: Blue Jays Farm System & Special Guest! ⚾ 🎙️ Join us tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast as we dive into the Toronto Blue Jays farm system with special guest Brian Crawford from JaysProspects.com. Get the inside scoop on the future stars of our team! 🌟 📅 Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Saturday the 24th! …
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Rose Island Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D’Entremont Located a mile offshore from Newport, Rhode Island, is Rose Island Lighthouse, which began service in 1870. It consists of an octagonal lighthouse tower rising from the west side of a mansard roof on top of a one-and-one-half-story wooden keeper’s dwelling. The light lost its importance as a navig…
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🔵 Tonight on Jay Bird Watching: Young Talent Surge & Future Stars! ⚾ 🎙️ On tonight’s episode of Jay Bird Watching, we’re diving into the exciting surge of talented youngsters who have been instrumental in the Blue Jays’ recent victories! Since the trade deadline, the Jays have promoted many of their top prospects, making the end of the season thril…
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Suellen Wedmore and a first-order Fresnel lens on display at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, Massachuetts. Melanie Correia Suellan Wedmore‘s poetry has appeared in many publications and she has won numerous awards, including first place in both the Writer’s Digest Rhyming and the Non-Rhyming Poem contests. The poems in Suellen’s book A Fixed Whi…
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🔵 Live Stream Tonight: Blue Jays Post-Trade Deadline Analysis! ⚾ 🎙️ Blue Jays fans, join us for tonight’s #LiveStream as we dive into all things Toronto Blue Jays. We’re the bar room chat for Jays fans, so jump into the comments and share your thoughts! 💬 📊 How does the current team measure success for the rest of the year post-trade deadline? With…
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The fog bell house at Pemaquid Point after the storms of January 2024The lighthouse tower at Pemaquid Point in the town of Bristol, Maine, was built in 1835, which makes it one of the oldest on the New England coast. The historic fog bell building at Pemaquid Point was badly damaged by storms in January – the same storms that damaged more than 20 l…
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🔵 Blue Jays Trade Deadline Recap⚾ 🎙️ In this episode, the gang breaks down the Toronto Blue Jays’ trade deadline moves. We said farewell to familiar faces, as players find new homes, and welcome to the promising young talents joining our organization. 🔄 🌟 But wait, we also take a delightful detour to honor the legendary Jackie Robinson – his impact…
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Key West Lighthouse, courtesy of KWAHSKey West Lighthouse has stood as a well-loved landmark in one of America’s most colorful cities since 1848, when it replaced an earlier lighthouse that began service in early 1826. The original tower was destroyed by a hurricane in 1846. The tower that stands today is constructed of brick and stands 73 feet tal…
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This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we’re zooming in on the future of the Toronto Blue Jays as the trade deadline approaches. With rumors swirling and speculation at an all-time high, we’re breaking down potential trades and strategizing the team’s direction for the remainder of the season. Will key players be traded? What new talents could…
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Larry Wright is a national gold medal award winning photographer who has been involved with lighthouse preservation since 1991. He was on the Board of Directors for the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association based in Mackinac, Michigan, for 20 years. Larry has co-written four books about lighthouses on the Great Lakes along with his wife Pat. T…
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Piney Point Lighthouse and keepers house, Maryland. Photo by Jeremy D'EntremontThis episode has three segments. In the first, photographer Pete Lerro describes a photo workshop he will be leading in Maine in October. In the third segment, Judianne Point discusses some exciting happenings at Chatham Light in Massachusetts and Beavertail Light in Rho…
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Join us on tonight’s Jay Bird Watching Podcast episode as we team up with special guest Scott Belford from the Walkoff Podcast to tackle the pressing issues facing the Toronto Blue Jays. We’re diving deep into the recent spate of injuries plaguing our roster and exploring how this could reshape our gameplay. Our analysis doesn’t stop there; we’re e…
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Concord Point Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'EntremontConcord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace, Maryland, was built in 1827. That makes it the second oldest standing lighthouse in the state. The conical, 36-foot tower was built of stone that was barged down the Susquehannah River from Port Deposit. In 1918, the light was automated. After that, the…
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Blue Jays Talk & Special Guest! ⚾ 🎙️ Dissecting the Jays recent battles against the Yankees and Astros. From nail-biting moments to standout performances, we’re breaking it all down. 🗣️ 🌟 And guess what? MVP-level Vlad Guerrero Jr. is back in the spotlight! We’ll dive into his jaw-dropping plays and what it means for this team. 🚀 🎙️ Plus, our speci…
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Thomas Point Shoal LighthouseThe Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park, or AMM, is devoted to teaching people about the area’s maritime heritage and Chesapeake Bay ecology through exhibits, programs, and events. The museum is also the starting point for public tours of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a national historic landmark. Interviewed in this ep…
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🔴 Tonight’s Live Stream: Jay Bird Watching Podcast Recording! ⚾ 🎙️ Blue Jays Nation, it’s time to rally! Tune in to tonight’s live stream as we tackle the tough topics: our 7-game losing streak, the resurgence of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the buzz of early trade deadline rumors. 🔄 💪 We’re breaking down what this all means for our team and how we c…
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Ida LewisThis is an edited version of an interview first heard in episode 48 in February 2020. The guest is author Lenore Skomal.Ida Lewis was possibly the most famous lighthouse keeper in American history. She was born in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1842. She became the official keeper at Lime Rock in Newport Harbor in 1879 and held the position for…
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Sea Girt LighthouseBefore Sea Girt Light was established in 1896, there was a long stretch of more than 38 miles with no lighthouses on the New Jersey coast from the Navesink Twin Lights south to Barnegat Light. In addition to helping coastal maritime traffic, the lighthouse served to aid mariners entering Sea Girt Inlet and Wreck Pond. The design …
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🔷 New Podcast Episode: Series Wins, Sweeps, and Prospect Promotions! ⚾ 🎙️ Tonight, we dissect the highs and lows of the Blue Jays’ recent games. From the exhilarating series win against the Cleveland Guardians to the tough sweep by the Boston Red Sox, we’re covering it all. 🧹 ⭐ Plus, we’re spotlighting the rise of Orelvis Martinez and the wave of t…
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Terry RowdenThis is an edited version of an interview that originally appeared in Light Hearted episode 25 in September 2019. Terry Rowden, a native of Michigan, served as a keeper at Little River Light Station in Cutler, Maine, for the U.S. Coast Guard from 1968 to 1970. Almost four decades later, when the Friends of Little River Lighthouse was fo…
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Cape May Lighthouse, New Jersey. USLHS photo by James Hill.Cape May Lighthouse stands at the southern tip of the state of New Jersey, on the north side of the entrance to Delaware Bay. The first lighthouse on the site was built in 1823, and the second in 1847. The locations of the first two lighthouses are now underwater. The extant 157-foot brick …
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🔵 Tonight’s Live Recording: Blue Jays Bar Room Chat! ⚾ 🎙️ Blue Jays fans, it’s time for a heart-to-heart. Join us live tonight for an unfiltered discussion on our team’s offensive slump, the buzz around Cavan Biggio’s trade, and the big question: Are we buying or selling at the trade deadline? 🔄 💬 We’re diving deep into all this and more on Jay Bir…
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This installment features highlights from an interview that was originally recorded in March 2019. Matt Rosenberg is a high school English teacher and also the seasonal caretaker and modern day keeper of the famous Cape Neddick Light Station in York, better known as the Nubble Light.Nubble Light Station, York, MaineThe light station is owned by the…
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Drum Point LighthouseCove Point LighthouseThe exhibits at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, focus on maritime heritage and the natural history of the Chesapeake Bay. On the museum grounds is Drum Point Lighthouse, a cottage-style screw-pile structure that was originally located on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Patuxent Riv…
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The Toronto Blue Jays managed to pull off a split of the Baltimore Orioles and have won 2 of their last series. Is this team on an up trend or is this just the latest tease of talent this team has? 🔷 This Week’s Blue Jays Podcast: Playoffs or Rebuild? ⚾ 🎙️ Dive into the latest episode as we dissect the Toronto Blue Jays season. Are we witnessing th…
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This is an edited version of an interview first recorded in 2019 and appearing in Light Hearted episode 26. Eric Jay Dolin is the author of 14 books and dozens of articles on American history. The book that’s discussed in this interview is the acclaimed Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse, published in 2016.C. Douglas Kroll, in …
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Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseLocated in the inner harbor of Baltimore, Maryland, Historic Ships IN Baltimore celebrates more than 200 years of Maryland's naval and maritime history. The site’s attractions include the sloop-of-war Constellation, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the United States Navy. Among the other highlights are the…
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🎙️ This week, we’re diving deep into the Toronto Blue Jays’ quest for the playoffs. Will the team’s electric offense keep lighting up the scoreboard? Can the pitching staff find their groove and dominate the mound once again? It’s a pivotal moment for the Jays, and we’re breaking down every angle. 🧐 🃏 Plus, we’ve got a special treat! Liz McGuire jo…
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Borden Flats Lighthouse in Fall River, Massachusetts, was bought in 2011 by Nick Korstad under the guidelines of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, and Nick fixed it up and opened it up to the public for overnight stays. In 2018, it was bought by Kevin Ferias, who has continued to operate it as a very successful B&B. It’s now for sa…
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🎙️ Home Run Jacket Revival: Blue Jays' Turning Point? ⚾👕 This week, we dive into the Toronto Blue Jays' long-awaited return of the home run jacket. Is this symbolic gesture the key to the team lifting off and playing better baseball? 🔍 Analyze the Blue Jays' recent series performances, including their weekend series loss against the Rays and their …
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Sandy Hook Light Station, photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.The lighthouse that stands at the end of the long spit of land known as Sandy Hook, on the approach to New York Harbor, began service in 1764, making it the oldest standing lighthouse tower in the United States. The octagonal rubblestone tower stands 103 feet tall.Tom HoffmanThe light remains ac…
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🎙️ Resilience Amidst Adversity: Toronto Blue Jays Show Signs of Life Despite Illness! ⚾💪 #Resilience This week's episode covers how the #Toronto #BlueJays demonstrated their fighting spirit over the past week, even with several players battling illness. 🔍 Analyze the team's remarkable comeback in one of the games against the Minnesota Twins and the…
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Horton Point Lighthouse, photo by Jeremy D'EntremontHorton Point Lighthouse is on the north side of eastern Long Island, New York, in the area known as the North Fork. The granite and brick building consists of a two floor keeper’s dwelling attached to a square, 59-foot-tall lighthouse tower. The building was nearly demolished after World War II, b…
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🎙️ Seeking Solutions: Analyzing the Toronto Blue Jays' Recent Struggles and Strategies for Recovery! ⚾📉 #BlueJaysStruggles In this week's episode, we dissect the Toronto Blue Jays' disappointing performance over the past few weeks. 🔍 Examine the factors contributing to the team's downturn in form and explore potential strategies for a turnaround. 💡…
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