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At The Letters

Sportsnet·Hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling·292 episodes

SportsBaseballBlue Jays focusReporter analysisCo-hosted50-70 minTwice weeklyMLB season coverage

Ben Nicholson-Smith is Sportsnet’s baseball editor. Arden Zwelling is a senior writer. Together, they bring you the most in-depth Blue Jays podcast in the league, covering off all the latest news with opinion and analysis, as well as interviews with other insiders and people around the team.

Why listen

At The Letters gives Blue Jays fans a smart, reporter-led read on what is happening around the team right now. Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling mix clubhouse context, roster analysis, pitching and lineup debates, and occasional insider conversations, so it feels like checking in with two beat writers who have been tracking every turn of the season. It is best for Toronto fans who want more than highlights and want the logic behind the Jays' decisions.

Episodes

1 hr 18 min
Jun 3, 2026
3.1 Steps Forward, 2.9 Back

Ben and Arden are in Georgia as the Blue Jays tangle with MLB’s best team. They seize on some interesting Kevin Gausman comments to consider the Blue Jays' current trajectory  (1:00), break down the factors behind which catcher will exit upon Alejandro Kirk’s impending return (24:52), and round up some pitching developments including what comes next for Jeff Hoffman (37:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

49 min
May 28, 2026
Baltimore & Beyond

The roster moves keep coming for the Blue Jays. Charles McAdoo is up (1:43) and the pitching staff keeps evolving (10:33). Plus,  Arden and Ben discuss some Jays outfielders (29:32). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 2 min
May 24, 2026
Beaten and Bruised

The Blue Jays appear to have avoided serious injuries with two stars (1:16). Arden and Ben discuss some questions on the pitching side (8:45) as well as some positives on offence (28:13).   This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.   Contact us: [email protected]   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliates.

53 min
May 19, 2026
Seeking Damage

Has Vlad Jr. found his swing? Arden and Ben discuss the first baseman’s plate approach (1:25) before weighing in on the pitching staff (12:11) and Lenyn Sosa’s future (38:24). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 8 min
May 15, 2026
Simple, Not Easy

Ben joins Arden from Detroit to chat about where things stand for the Blue Jays coming off a 3-3 homestand (1:40), how the club will address its rotation vacancy in both the short- and long-term (6:58), and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. can do to get out of his slump (35:21). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 20 min
May 12, 2026
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention

A quarter of the way through the season, Shi Davidi (00:29) and David Singh (40:28) join Ben for wide-ranging conversations on the state of the Blue Jays and where they go from here. This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

48 min
May 7, 2026
How Silver Is This Lining?

After watching the Blue Jays get swept at Tropicana Field to cap a 2-5 road trip, Ben joins Arden to discuss the team’s sputtering offence (05:24), the legitimacy of various reasons for optimism (19:52), and how the roster dominoes will fall upon Addison Barger’s return from the injured list (31:49). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 10 min
May 4, 2026
Ups and Downs

What better way to cap a 22-games-in-23-days stretch than with a visit to the Trop? Fresh off the road, Arden checks in to look ahead to this week’s Rays series (01:21) before recounting what he saw from the Blue Jays in Minneapolis (07:53), including thoughts on Kazuma Okamoto’s heater (16:23), Dylan Cease’s changeup development (44:15), and what happened between John Schneider and Tyler Heineman (53:41). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

58 min
Apr 30, 2026
Spring Forward

The Blue Jays keep stacking series wins. Arden and Ben discuss the return of George Springer (02:37) the state of the starting rotation (16:20) and the MLB managerial carousel (42:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 10 min
Apr 27, 2026
Piecing It Together

The Blue Jays are playing better baseball as the reeling Red Sox come to town. Arden and Ben react to Boston’s stunning weekend (01:26) before exploring Toronto’s upcoming rotation decisions (17:10) and how bullpen roles are evolving over time (34:44). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 5 min
Apr 24, 2026
Seeking Closure

What to do with the closer’s job? Arden and Ben discuss Jeff Hoffman’s job security (08:34) before considering alternate approaches at closer (16:36) Juan Soto and the Yankees’ uniforms (37:24). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 8 min
Apr 22, 2026
A Case of Vertigo

As the Blue Jays’ road trip nears an end, Arden and Ben discuss the latest developments surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (12:17) Nathan Lukes (31:45) and Eric Lauer (50:11). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 15 min
Apr 17, 2026
In Need of a Spark

After a series loss in Milwaukee, Ben checks in with Shi Davidi to discuss the state of the Jays (00:41) before talking with David Singh about Myles Straw – and throwback jerseys (36:03). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

38 min
Apr 14, 2026
More Adversity for the Jays

A disappointing weekend leads to more questions. Arden joins Ben to discuss the Jays’ veteran starters (04:39), the George Springer injury (14:37) and the Lenyn Sosa trade (25:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 4 min
Apr 9, 2026
Fighting Against the Current

After a tough start to the Dodgers series, the Blue Jays manage a win. Arden and Ben discuss the latest wave of injuries (09:35), the ongoing pitching puzzle (16:42), and the underperforming offence (49:40). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

47 min
Apr 6, 2026
Swept Out of Chicago

Fresh off the Blue Jays getting swept by the White Sox, Arden connects with Ben in Chicago for an on-the-ground look at the team’s various health issues (04:32), an underperforming offence (19:08), and what led to Brendon Little’s optioning (38:08). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

57 min
Apr 3, 2026
Intrusive Thoughts

Arden spent an unexpected Blue Jays off-day taking a closer look at the early returns of newcomers Jesus Sanchez and Kazuma Okamoto (06:49), examining organizational starting depth following another rotation injury (29:03), and offering thoughts on left-handed relievers Brendon Little and Mason Fluharty (37:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

22 min
Apr 2, 2026
Questions Raised

A series loss to the Rockies raises questions. Ben checks in from Chicago to discuss the Cody Ponce injury (05:37), what it means (06:45) and the weekend against the White Sox (14:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr 5 min
Mar 30, 2026
What a Start for the Jays

What a weekend for the Blue Jays. Ben and Arden discuss Spencer Miles’ impressive debut (09:50), Dylan Cease’s swing and miss stuff (34:48) & Kazuma Okamoto’s strong start (50:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. 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 necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

57 min
Mar 26, 2026
The 2026 Over/Unders

An ATL institution returns as Ben and Arden go back and forth making predictions that will undoubtedly look comical and misguided in hindsight. They begin with garden variety player and team expectations (02:35) before getting more peculiar and unorthodox in the episode’s second half (26:08). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

1 hr
Mar 25, 2026
Extensions for Atkins & Schneider

Baseball is back, and so are the Blue Jays’ top decision makers. Ben and Arden set up the '26 season by discussing the newly earned extensions for Ross Atkins (02:10) & John Schneider (41:35). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 13 min
Mar 20, 2026
The Final Countdown

With only days remaining in spring training, Arden checks in from Dunedin to chat with Ben about the latest around the Blue Jays. What to make of the Jose Berrios and Trey Yesavage injuries? (2:00) How will the Blue Jays roll out their rotation? (19:54) And who’s in the running for the final bullpen and bench spots? (36:16) This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 3 min
Mar 18, 2026
The Blue Jays Are Now a Main Character

As the WBC ends, spring training's back in the spotlight. Ben chats with Yahoo's Jordan Shusterman about the WBC (01:22), the Jose Berrios injury and (31:18) the Jays’ team culture (40:17). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

58 min
Mar 15, 2026
New Questions for the Jays

New questions emerge after some bad news for Jose Berrios. Ben and Arden discuss the state of the rotation (05:26), Kevin Gausman’s opening day nod and (23:59) check in on the bullpen (37:10). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 1 min
Mar 13, 2026
What a Week for Canadian Baseball

It’s been a huge week for Canadian Baseball. Shi Davidi joins Ben to talk about what Canada’s big win means (00:34), what it’s like at the WBC (14:27) and what to expect against Team USA (32:15). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

49 min
Mar 12, 2026
Solving a Pitching Puzzle

How does this pitching puzzle fit together? Sportsnet’s David Singh joins Ben to talk about Trey Yesavage (07:59), covering spring training  (23:59) and WBC handshake etiquette (29:34). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

40 min
Mar 9, 2026
Unusual Approaches Get Unusual Results

Nearly a month into spring training, Arden checks in with thoughts on why Josh Kasevich is having such a strong camp (00:54), how recent performances by Addison Barger and Kevin Gausman connect to broader pre-season themes (13:12), and what makes Tyler Rogers so unique among MLB relievers (28:10). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

49 min
Mar 5, 2026
Ump Show

Fresh off a Dylan Cease simulated game, Arden and Ben sit down to talk about what they saw from the Blue Jays big offseason addition (03:55) and how the rotation picture continues to evolve (10:25) before answering some listener questions (21:30). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

58 min
Mar 4, 2026
What ‘This’ Is

As spring continues, the Blue Jays rotation plans remain fluid. Arden and Ben discuss Max Scherzer’s relationship with the Blue Jays (27:32), how the rotation fits together (12:47), and the team’s depth chart as opening day nears (40:39). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

47 min
Feb 27, 2026
Return of the Max

Max Scherzer is a Blue Jay once again. Arden and Ben discuss what Scherzer’s addition means for the club (6:54), break down Cody Ponce’s spring debut (24:33), and offer a few observations from camp (29:33). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 4 min
Feb 25, 2026
On the Ground in Dunedin

Ben has officially joined Arden on the ground in Dunedin to discuss José Berríos, Eric Lauer and Max Scherzer (5:40) before weighing in on spring overreactions (30:02) and Kazuma Okamoto launching his first home run down in Florida (48:22). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling. Contact us: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

57 min
Feb 18, 2026
Busy Beginnings at Blue Jays Camp

Blue Jays camp is officially open and there’s been no shortage of news. Arden and Ben give their thoughts on the fallout from Anthony Santander’s surgery (01:36), how Jesus Sanchez fits into the club’s plans (12:28), and whether any Blue Jays are extension candidates this spring (43:26).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 33 min
Feb 10, 2026
The Defending AL Champs Are Back

Another season is upon us already. Arden and Ben discuss the approach of spring training (01:08), make sense of the Jays’ off-season (23:17), and look ahead to some major storylines (54:58).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 28 min
Dec 4, 2025
Blue Jays Get a Jump on Winter Shopping

The Blue Jays have flipped the narrative, jumping the market to land one of free agency’s biggest names well in advance of the Winter Meetings. Ben and Arden start by discussing the upside potential and downside risk of Toronto’s deal with Dylan Cease (00:20). Then, they cast forward to how the Blue Jays can approach Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, and the rest of the position player market (36:16).Finally, after the Blue Jays agreed to terms with Cody Ponce moments following this episode's original recording and rendered its final segment unusable, Arden jumps back in for a solo conclusion, offering his thoughts on what we can glean from the deferral structure of Dylan Cease’s contract and why the club is betting on the KBO MVP’s breakout (51:38).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 15 min
Nov 7, 2025
Processing a Wild Blue Jays Postseason

After covering the Blue Jays' incredible postseason run, capped by one of the most compelling World Series ever played, Arden and Ben reconvene to compare notes. How do we process a tremendously successful season capped by devastating heartbreak (5:00)? Why did the IKF discourse miss the mark (28:00)? And what lessons can the Blue Jays carry forward into 2026 (52:00)?This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

15 min
Nov 2, 2025
A Devastating Ending

After a crushing Game 7 loss, it’s hard to make sense of what just happened. Ben offers some quick thoughts on a brutal ending.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 24 min
Oct 23, 2025
The Blue Jays are in the World Series

Yes, the Blue Jays are in the World Series. Arden and Ben discuss the meaning of the moment (00:45) before looking  back at an epic ALCS (25:05) and forward to the most interesting World Series subplots (51:44).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

30 min
Oct 9, 2025
What a Moment for the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays’ dream season continues with an ALDS win over the Yankees. Ben weighs in from New York to discuss how the Jays got here  (02:32) and what the win means for players (20:08) and team personnel (24:08).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

28 min
Oct 1, 2025
Questions for the ALDS

The ALDS is on the horizon for the Blue Jays, but first Ben considers some big questions. Among them: how the Jays set up their rotation (6:26), how Trey Yesavage gets used (20:04) and the trust level for Jeff Hoffman (23:40).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 19 min
Sep 25, 2025
Pushing for a Bye

Having clinched a playoff spot, the Blue Jays must now push for a bye (01:31). Arden and Ben discuss some looming roster decisions (10:33), an upcoming rule change (52:45) and Alek Manoah’s DFA (1:02:00).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden ZwellingThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 18 min
Sep 18, 2025
What a Season

The dream 2025 season continues for the Blue Jays, who must now decide what’s next for Trey Yesavage (13:52), how to prepare for the playoffs (29:32) and what the future holds for Bo Bichette (51:37).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

38 min
Sep 11, 2025
What's Going Well & What's Not

With the Blue Jays still atop the AL East, Ben weighs in on the good and bad surrounding this team, including Bo Bichette’s injury (03:32), winning the off-season (21:45) and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (33:25).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr
Sep 3, 2025
Jays in Pole Position

First, a big-picture look at how the Blue Jays are positioned (0:50). Then, Ben and Arden discuss the latest adjustment to the rotation (20:30), Trey Yesavage (30:02) and the team’s big bats (46:38).Contact us: [email protected] Credits: Sportsnet 590 The FAN, MiLB.com, WGR 550This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 20 min
Aug 28, 2025
Hanging on Atop the East

With less than 30 games remaining, the Blue Jays are riding one of their most successful regular seasons in years (0:36). Arden and Ben take a big-picture look at how how the Jays can optimise their rotation deployment down the stretch (16:33), the Yankees' threat in the AL East (33:26), and the future for John Schneider and Mark Shapiro — both on expiring contracts (42:15). Finally, they discuss Andrés Giménez's offensive ceiling (52:11) and break down the team's recent bullpen struggles (1:00:00), including potential solutions for Jeff Hoffman.Contact us: [email protected] views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

56 min
Aug 20, 2025
New-Look Rotation

Big picture, the Blue Jays are in a great spot – so Arden and Ben dive into some specific questions about Vlad Jr. (06:01), the newest member of the starting rotation (26:01) and the Jays’ late-inning relief (34:29).Contact us: [email protected] audio from MLB.comThis podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 21 min
Aug 2, 2025
Jays Add Upside Pitching

After a busy deadline it’s time to make sense of it all, so Arden and Ben assess the overall impact added (00:48), Louis Varland’s long-term role (42:01) and where Ty France might fit (57:03).Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB.comThis podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

56 min
Jul 24, 2025
Jays Deadline Preview

With a week remaining before the trade deadline, let’s dive in. Shi Davidi joins Ben to discuss covering the deadline (01:00) the league-wide trade market (20:50) and the Blue Jays’ needs (36:29).Contact us: [email protected] podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

1 hr 8 min
Jul 7, 2025
Suddenly Unstoppable

All of a sudden, the Blue Jays are unbeatable. Arden and Ben discuss what’s going right for the Blue Jays (2:43) before discussing the starting rotation (29:32) and brainstorming a couple trade ideas (51:32).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB.com, Sportsnet, Sportsnet 590 The FANThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliates.

49 min
Jul 2, 2025
Fighting for First

After some big wins against the Yankees, the Blue Jays are fighting for first. Arden and Ben discuss the vibes around the team (1:02) and the latest on Scherzer (9:43) before wondering about trade deadline additions (26:15).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Sho Alli and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB.com, Sportsnet, Sportsnet 590 The FANThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

57 min
Jun 26, 2025
Deadline Guidelines

At this rate, the Blue Jays are likely to be summer buyers. Arden and Ben discuss what pitching the Jays will need (01:31) before wondering about offensive upgrades (27:49) and the role of this front office (40:33).This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling.Contact us: [email protected] Credits: MLB.comThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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