#133 – Holding Pattern

Matt & Steve announce that this will be Jays From Home’s final episode! They look back at the Blue Jays ups & downs over the 3 years and look forward to the uncertain future that is the off-season.  Plus: The Telltale Dimmer Switch That time Roosevelt vacationed in Northern Ontario - TimminsToday.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

NEW EPISODE: Matt talks about Joey Votto’s retirement, Bowden Francis’ near no-hitter and Will Wagner’s hot start. Later, Matt interviews Ty Roberts about his new movie “You Gotta Believe”. Plus: Always follow the instructions… Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Matt & Steve discuss who the Blue Jays should try to knock out of playoff contention, Vlad's monster hitting streak, the possibility of Votto playing against Cincinnati, and the Players Weekend hats. Plus: outstanding food and beverages and the wastefulness of coffee grinds. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Matt & Steve return from the All-Star break to talk about the season to forget, but it turns out there's actually a lot to talk about! They start with feeling old looking at the 2024 Hall of Fame class, talk about the possibility that the Jays are looking to get below the CBT, a little bit about the All-Star game, the upcoming trade deadline, and more bad injury luck. Steve disliked the Apple TV broadcast this past Friday but is bullish on the Springer-Horwitz-Vlad trio, while Matt is happy Swanson is back in the lineup. A quick look at the MLB draft and a look ahead at the 2025 schedule. Plus - would you try the Royals' "Taste of the K Taco"? Don't forget to change your passwords! Music: Editors - An End Has A Start Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Matt and Steve are back together again to talk about an up-and-down couple of weeks for the Blue Jays. Topics of discussion include Daulton Varsho's pair of amazing catches in Seattle, Jose Cuas' dubious record-setting outing, the rash of injuries affecting the roster, and Vlad starting at 1B for the All-Star game, and comments about his durability. Plus - is Springer springing back? And, are you interested in Roto-Rooter Toilet Row in Lake County? Music: Soul Kitchen - The Doors Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Today Matt skips the depressing Blue Jays talk and interviews a couple of authors. First, he talks to David Bockino, author of Game On: How Sports Media Grew Up, Sold Out, and Got Personal with Billions of Fans about the evolution of sports broadcasting over the last 100 years.  Later in the show, Matt chats with Keith O’Brien about his book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. They delve into the Greek tragedy that is Pete’s life and how are currently reliving his mistakes in the wake of all the recent gambling scandals. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Matt rejoins the podcast to talk with Steve about the last two weeks of Blue Jays baseball, which saw Erik Swanson optioned, Cavan Biggio designated for assignment, Vlad play at 3B, Spencer Horwitz called up from AAA, and Lisa Loeb sending a heartfelt thank you to Yusei Kikuchi. Plus, the Jays played some games? Matt & Steve talk about Manoah's season-ending surgery, Gausman's first complete game shutout, and discuss the possibility of the Jays' competitive window closing and possible apathy sinking in. Plus in personal outcomes, slime, lunchables, back pain and hotmail. Make sure to listen to Matt's bonus interview with Andy McCullough as he talks about his book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness. Music: KT Tunstall - False Alarm (Eye to the Telescope, 2004) Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Matt interviews Andy McCullough about his new book The Last of His Kind: Clayton Kershaw and the Burden of Greatness. They talk about Kershaw’s legacy, criticism of his performance in the playoffs his belief in himself and how his family life has influenced his life on and off the field. https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/andy-mccullough/the-last-of-his-kind/9780306832598/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social

Steve hosts the show solo today to talk about the last two weeks of Blue Jays baseball. It's been pretty rocky despite the Jays offence showing signs of life. Steve talks about Schneider's repetitive remarks, hopes for a resurgence from Justin Turner, and praises Bo Bichette. Plus some news of a possible City Connect hat leak. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com

Matt and Steve celebrate Mother's Day by talking about the Blue Jays! Wait, that doesn't sound right... Is it still early in the season? Matt & Steve talk about bullpen depth, the team meeting in Washington, the early-season crossroads, Swanson's troubles, pitcher trades and signings, and looking ahead at the next 2 weeks. Plus an update on the Ottawa Titans who started their season with a loss on Friday, and Matt has some Radiohead-themed personal outcomes. Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysFromHome Mastodon: https://thecanadian.social/@JaysFromHome Bluesky: https://jaysfromhome.bsky.social Matt's Substack: https://mattgowersbrainonbaseball.substack.com