Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast - Sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Co.
Our mission is to be the best place for Toronto Blue Jays fans to gather and talk baseball. We strive to be the people's podcast, which is why every show is recorded LIVE. Our hosts Craig Borden, Liz McGuire, and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds and want to hear from YOU. Join us for our bar room style Blue Jays chat.
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Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs 🍻⚾️
Pull up a bar stool and grab your favorite beverage, the Jay Bird Watching bar room chat is officially open!
Spring Training is in full swing, and we are breaking down all the latest news, roster battles, and storylines out of Blue Jays camp in Dunedin. To help us celebrate the return of baseball, we are welcoming a very special guest to the show: Kris Dehnert, owner and Co-Founder o…
From MLB classics to Barstool rivalries, Ernie Clement is the Blue Jays' go-to golfer. See him team up with Davis Schneider and more for upcoming YouTube features. #ErnieClement #BlueJays #MLB #Golf #Sports
Kazuma Okamoto has officially introduced himself to Blue Jays fans! 🚀In just the 3rd game of Spring Training, Okamoto launched his first home run in a Toronto uniform. It's clear he is already locked in and coming in hot as he gears up to represent Samurai Japan in the World Baseball Classic. I…
"Everybody is part of this organization." 🤝🏆You might have been in the minor leagues watching the playoffs on TV last year. But this year? You might be the guy holding the trophy.Our guy Darryl Silverstein drops by the Bar Room to break down the genius of the Blue Jays' opening meeting in Dunedin…
"This is what the Blue Jays brand of baseball is going forward."The strikeout era is officially over in Toronto. Craig Borden breaks down why the John Schneider and Dave Popkins hitting mantra is exactly what this team needs to stay at the top of the American League. The fruits of their labor are …
Was last year the real John Schneider?Jason Lyons points out a massive shift in the Blue Jays' clubhouse this past year and how Spring Training has started: Schneider is officially running the show. By parting ways with his former bench coach (Don Mattingly) and leaning heavily on the guys he trus…
If the podcast is a digital pub, Craig is the one pouring the drinks. Based in Rochester, NY, Craig founded Jay Bird Watching to bridge the distance between his home and the Rogers Centre, creating a community for fans who live and breathe Blue Jays baseball.
A "Jock, Nerd, and Rockstar" all rolled into one, Craig balances a career in electrical engineering with a drive to succeed with his company, Random Fandom Productions. Whether he's breaking down stats on JBW, Jays Latest TV, or geeking out on T&C Random Fandom, Craig brings an infectious energy that turns casual listeners into loyal regulars.
Liz McGuire isn't just a host; she is the ultimate proxy for every fan in the Roger Centre 500 level. Famous for her toughness (and becoming a Topps Now Collectible), Liz brings an unshakeable loyalty and a sharp wit to the podcast.
Liz represents the resilience and passion of Blue Jays fans everywhere. She brings that same "stay until the last out" energy to every episode, delivering sharp commentary, fan advocacy, and a perspective that can only come from someone who lives and breathes this team (literally).
Started on the airwaves at KYX 98, The Team 1040, and JR FM long before calling plays in real life as a two‑sport provincial championship coach, building a life where family sits at the heart of every win.
From rinkside cheers to ballpark summers. A deep love of baseball, golf, hockey, the Blue Jays, and the 49ers fuels the stories, laughs, and hot takes shared on the Jay Bird Watching podcast. Jason brings years of broadcasting instincts blended seamlessly with business leadership and dad‑level devotion. Having already lived a few different dreams, he’s still writing the next chapter with equal parts family highlight reel, sports saga, radio guy turned community builder.
