Best Batting The Breeze Podcasts (2025)

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The Last Flight Out 39:33

23d ago39:33

39:33

29/30 April 1975 - Vietnam War: The fall of Saigon - 50 years ago today How would you react if you had commandeered a Chinook helicopter and were flying over the South China Sea with little fuel, nowhere to land, your wife and children were on board and you're being hounded by North Vietnamese determined to bring you down? That's the situation that…

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Time to Step Up 56:31

4d ago56:31

56:31

The Blue Jays aren’t gaining ground in the standings (00:37) so Arden and Ben look closely at Anthony Santander’s struggles (24:37) before checking in on some other off-season moves (37:40). Contact us: [email protected] Audio Credits: MLB.com The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece…

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Holding Their Own 1:10:13

10d ago1:10:13

1:10:13

This week Arden and Ben start with a big-picture check in on the Blue Jays (00:19) before discussing Jeff Hoffman’s struggles (32:08) and the state of the starting rotation (1:02:29). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] Audio Cred…

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In Search of a Spark 25:44

25d ago25:44

25:44

With the Blue Jays back in Toronto, Ben looks closely at Kevin Gausman’s 53-pitch inning ((04:36), wonders about the team’s rotation depth (19:11) and gives Arjun Nimmala some credit (22:41). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] Au…

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The Power Hungry Jays 1:13:52

1M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

The Blue Jays aren’t hitting, and it’s costing them in the standings (00:29). Ben and Arden wonder about possible solutions for the offence (29:22) and what’s next for the Jays’ rotation (50:24). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Z…

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Building Momentum 1:07:31

1M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

After a strong week for the Jays, Ben and Arden discuss their starting rotation (07:00), give the bullpen some credit (19:24) and wonder whether this lineup can succeed without tons of homers (33:27). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ar…

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A Blue Jay for Life 1:07:21

2M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Ben and Arden break down Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension and what it means on the field (00:28) and for the team’s future direction (29:14). Plus, a discussion about the team’s tough series against the Mets (52:30). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan…

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Off to a Hot Start 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

A 5-2 start wouldn’t have been possible without some impressive hitting (02:40). Plus, Ben and Arden look at how the Jays can fill in for Max Scherzer (30:49) and discuss the much-improved bullpen (46:25). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted b…

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Renewed Hope for the Jays 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

A new season means hope for the Blue Jays (01:17) and a newly finalized roster (07:50). Plus, Arden and Ben break down the Alejandro Kirk deal (31:00) and revisit the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. discussion (43:56). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and host…

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Spring Questions 1:03:48

2M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Questions around Max Scherzer are impacting the Blue Jays’ pitching staff (01:05). Plus, Arden and Ben look ahead at the Blue Jays’ bench (24:02) and discuss 2025 expectations for George Springer (54:58). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted b…

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New Beginnings 47:51

3M ago47:51

47:51

First, some further intrigue on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1:20). Next, Arden and Ben have lots to discuss from Dunedin, Fla. including some possible strengths and weaknesses of the 2025 team (11:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] Aud…

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No Deal for Vlad Jr. 1:15:02

3M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

So much for a potential deal with Vlad Guerrero Jr. this week. Arden and Ben look at the fallout for both the team (00:54) and the player (37:02) following negotiations that didn’t result in an extension. Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted b…

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Extension or Bust 1:15:09

3M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

The stakes are high for the Blue Jays and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. this week (00:21). Ben and Arden look at how negotiations could unfold (15:32) and dive deep on the potential risks and benefits for both sides (59:09). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan …

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Making Moves 1:51:05

4M ago1:51:05

1:51:05

Arden and Ben begin with a look at the Blue Jays’ new roster. Is it good enough to contend? (00:22) Plus, breaking down the Rōki Sasaki pursuit (40:59) and a closer look at Anthony Santander and Max Scherzer (1:28:15). Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-S…

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Beyond Gravity 43:41

5M ago43:41

43:41

What does an astronaut fear most? Believe it or not, it’s not dying. What tricks do you play on yourself to get to sleep the night before lift-off? What do you feel when you are standing in front of 180 feet of rocket which is about to propel you into space? Why would you eat at least one meal on the ceiling of the space shuttle each mission? Jim W…

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What's Next for the Blue Jays? 1:36:55

5M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

The Blue Jays have made one big trade, but they still have significant needs. Ben and Arden discuss the Jays’ strategy (3:50), a possible Vlad Jr. extension (54:02) and what the deal for Andrés Giménez means (1:09:03). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Rya…

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Building Back Up 1:21:47

6M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

With the off-season ramping up, Ben and Arden wonder how the Blue Jays can get better. Juan Soto? (02:15) A frontline starting pitcher? (38:17) Or some under-the-radar moves? (48:46) This episode of ATL covers all angles. Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian R…

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Into the Off-Season 32:32

8M ago32:32

32:32

Following the Blue Jays’ season-ending press conference, Ben offers his rapid-fire thoughts on the messaging from the front office (01:26), how to measure success for the Jays (12:36) and how they’ll approach free agency (17:39). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Chr…

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And, That’s a Wrap 1:13:30

8M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

The ‘24 season’s all but in the books, so Arden and Ben go big picture and look at some major September developments (06:36), the Jays’ pitching development (30:28) and which of their predictions went wrong (46:19). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan an…

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Peak Bowden Francis 1:18:54

8M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

This week, Shi Davidi joins Ben to discuss the emergence of Bowden Francis (00:40), the big-picture questions facing the Blue Jays this winter (28:56), and how to fix the Toronto bullpen (1:07:34). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben N…

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Shooting the Breeze 1:01:12

9M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

This week, Sam McKee joins Ben to discuss the biggest Blue Jays storylines including next steps for the front office (12:19), a possible Vlad Guerrero Jr. extension (26:30), and Bo Bichette’s future in Toronto (49:36). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Rya…

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Summer Storylines 1:06:48

9M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

This week, Ben and Arden start with a discussion about the starting rotation – including Chris Bassitt’s comments (8:00). Plus, what’s next for Joey Votto (34:30) and a look at Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s growing leverage (47:20). Additional audio from the Chris Rose Rotation Podcast, Sportsnet, Sportsnet 590 The FAN. Contact us: [email protected] …

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The New-Look Jays 1:11:43

9M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

A new-look Blue Jays team is emerging. Arden and Ben start with a look at new hitters like Will Wagner (05:39) before putting Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s season in perspective (31:39) and discussing next steps for veteran pitchers (47:22). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by …

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A Wild Deadline for the Jays 1:15:07

10M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

After eight deadline deals, Arden and Ben have a lot to discuss. They start with a look at who the Blue Jays got (11:55), before asking whether they could have done even more (32:31) and establishing realistic expectations (41:35). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by …

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On Deadline 55:07

10M ago55:07

55:07

With less than a week remaining before the trade deadline, Arden and Ben discuss the Blue Jays’ approach to trades (00:20) and the status of GM Ross Atkins (15:12). Plus, a player-by-player look at who could move (26:18). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian …

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Rough Drafts 36:13

11M ago36:13

36:13

This week, we zoom out a bit as Ben wonders: have the Blue Jays drafted well? Bo Bichette was a great pick (02:14) but since then, the Blue Jays have struggled (09:52) and the repercussions have been massive (21:00). Contact us: [email protected] Additional audio from MLB.com. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan …

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Setting Summer Strategy 1:01:28

11M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

It’s time to set a summer strategy. Ben and Arden start by discussing the Blue Jays’ best approach to the trade deadline (4:46) before touching on some issues in the bullpen (28:10) and what’s next for Bo Bichette (40:59). Contact us: [email protected] Additional audio from Sportsnet & Sportsnet 590 The FAN This podcast is produced and soun…

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Time For a Reset? 1:05:09

11M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

The way things are going, it’s time to look ahead to 2025. Ben and Arden start with a big-picture look at the franchise (00:34) before discussing Orelvis Martinez’ suspension (19:05) and the vibe around the Blue Jays (25:25). Contact us: [email protected] Additional audio from MLB.com. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christ…

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Let the Kids Play 47:17

11M ago47:17

47:17

First it was Barger and Horwitz, now Orelvis Martinez is up, too. This week Ben and Arden discuss the Jays’ recent plateau (00:26), where they’d have to be to justify buying (21:06) and the state of the depleted Jays bullpen (42:04). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered b…

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Jays in the Murky Middle 1:14:00

12M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

The Blue Jays are below .500, but they’re still in the Wild Card mix (07:58). Ben and Arden discuss the Spencer Horwitz promotion (34:43), how much patience veteran hitters deserve (45:29) and the open fifth rotation spot (55:26). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by C…

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Chasing the Elite 56:06

12M ago56:06

56:06

Two months in, the Blue Jays are looking way up at MLB’s elite teams. Arden and Ben break down the team’s playoff chances (11:36), Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s move to third (26:00) and some big pitching questions (42:35). Additional audio from Sportsnet & Sportsnet 590 The FAN Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound eng…

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Running Hot and Cold 55:51

12M ago55:51

55:51

The Blue Jays are hitting again, but they have real questions elsewhere (3:40). Ben and Arden start with a look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (11:24), before discussing Alek Manoah’s health (25:18) and the state of the bullpen (33:06). Additional audio from Sportsnet & Sportsnet 590 The FAN Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced …

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Alex's Wish for Duchenne 31:28

12M ago31:28

31:28

Your son has a life expectancy in the 20’s. What are you going to do about it? Today’s guest is the embodiment of triumph over adversity, as are her family. Emma Hallam’s life is marked by extraordinary resilience in the face of overwhelming personal loss, culminating in the diagnosis of her son Alex with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne is a …

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Big-League Stew 1:06:23

1y ago1:06:23

1:06:23

The home run jacket. The trade deadline. Steward Berroa. Arden and Ben cover big topics on this week’s ATL, breaking down the Jays’ struggling bats (07:44) and deadline options (36:44) before giving the rotation some credit (50:35). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by …

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The Time for Results Is Now 58:44

1y ago58:44

58:44

Big picture, the Blue Jays have some big looming questions (00:19). Arden and Ben break down the team’s upcoming schedule (09:52) before giving Yimi Garcia some credit (23:47) and wondering what’s next for Alek Manoah (35:20). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christ…

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Pressure Increasing on the Blue Jays 1:12:15

1y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Coming off a challenging road trip, Ben and Arden get into how the next several weeks could impact Toronto’s strategy at the trade deadline (01:49), some short-term adjustments the club could make, (30:39) and Alek Manoah’s return (56:19). Additional audio from MLB.com Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound enginee…

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Hurricane Michael and the Compassionate Captain 31:27

1y ago31:27

31:27

If I suggested that you spend nine months away from home and family and sail 32,000 miles around the world the hard way around (ie against prevailing winds and currents), what would you say? And suppose I then told you that eight of your crew had never sailed before and, by the way, Hurricane Michael would be waiting to greet you? Well, that’s what…

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Where Do the Jays Go From Here? 1:12:25

1y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

The Blue Jays can’t score and it’s costing them. On this week’s episode, Shi Davidi joins Ben to discuss the state of the offence (00:31) and pitching (35:06), the possibility of trades (53:17) and where it will all lead this summer (1:08:00). Contact us: [email protected] Additional audio from MLB.com. This podcast is produced and sound en…

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Still Searching for Offence 1:01:54

1y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

It’s never quiet with the Blue Jays. On this week’s episode, Arden and Ben discuss a costly mistake by their first baseman (00:52) plus the possibility of lineup changes (14:24) and the state of the team’s pitching (24:51). Contact us: [email protected] Additional audio from MLB.com. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christia…

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Power Hungry 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

A few more homers would solve a lot for this team. Arden and Ben start by discussing the Blue Jays’ recent bullpen decisions (00:20) before giving the rotation some credit (32:47) and trying to make sense of the lineup (41:06). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Chri…

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The Khmer Rouge, Mr Clever and Me 35:19

1y ago35:19

35:19

In 1993, Chris Moon MBE was taken prisoner while clearing landmines in Cambodia by Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge, the most feared and brutal regime in the country's history. No Western prisoner had ever survived. Chris managed to keep his emotions in check and used his early-life farming experiences, army training and plenty of guile to attempt to take con…

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Into the Swing of Things 1:08:03

1y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Two steps forward, one step back. The Blue Jays have some reinforcements coming (10:05) but there are real questions in their bullpen (18:30). Plus, Arden and Ben discuss John Schneider after he got booed at home (48:24). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: atth…

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A Week on the Roller Coaster 1:04:30

1y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Well, it’s been quite a week. From no-hitters to late comebacks, Arden and Ben break down everything on the Blue Jays starting with their pitching (11:09) before assessing their bats (36:31) and some defensive decisions (54:56). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Chr…

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What’s Ahead For the ’24 Jays? 1:07:00

1y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

With the 2024 season about to begin, Arden and Ben start with the latest news out of Blue Jays camp (00:39) before discussing the high stakes for the coming season (38:07) and whether the team has enough bats (53:02). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan…

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Jays Tested With Injury Concerns 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

First Danny Jansen, and now some high-leverage relievers. Ben and Arden discuss the injured Blue Jays (00:56) before wondering about the roster’s versatility (25:24) and taking stock of Joey Votto’s progress (39:16). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan …

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Votto Deal Adds Intrigue at Blue Jays Camp 56:56

1y ago56:56

56:56

Well, Joey Votto’s a Blue Jay. Arden and Ben break down his minor-league deal (1:48) before discussing the readiness of the team’s top prospects (16:42) and the Jays’ rotation questions (30:18). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] Audio…

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Is Rotation Trouble Brewing for the Jays? 1:05:36

1y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

Two pitchers sidelined in one week. Arden and Ben share a few spring observations (3:54) before discussing the rotation questions bubbling up for the Blue Jays (12:25) and moving on to some more positive storylines (31:16). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: at…

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The Good, the Bad and the TV Anchor 30:11

1y ago30:11

30:11

If you ever seriously considered a career as a TV Anchor, you had better listen to this episode first. Elizabeth Pearson Garr has been there. After growing up at Stanford and studying at Harvard, she ventured out to the wilds of Billings, Montana to become a TV anchor for KULR-8, an NBC affiliate. Within a few hours of her first day, the noon ancho…

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The Good and Bad From Spring Training 1:03:46

1y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Alek Manoah’s back on the mound, so Arden and Ben break down his debut (15:35)! Later the pair discuss the latest on Cody Bellinger and Matt Chapman (27:34), before sharing some under-the-radar spring storylines (45:40). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian R…

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Bench Bats, or Long Shots? 1:13:59

1y ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Two new deals change the look of the Blue Jays’ bench – maybe. Arden and Ben weigh in on Vogelbach and Escobar (15:58) before discussing the top remaining free agents (37:08) and Hyun Jin Ryu’s Jays legacy (53:20). Additional audio from MLB.com. Contact us: [email protected] This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan an…

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