Blue Jays: Jays Journal Podcast- “The Price of Loyalty”
Jays Journal has recently launched a new podcast, which is hosted by our own Ari Shapiro, and can be found on blogtalkradio.com. Tune in regularly to hear Ari and a wide range of guests talk about current issues, have roundtable discussions, and regularly take your calls to discuss all things Blue Jays.
Jays Journal Podcast – August 15. “The Price of Loyalty.”
In a game seemingly ripe for the plundering, the Toronto Blue Jays failed to capitalize on their homestand momentum and found themselves outplayed and outclassed by the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-4. With time running out on a season that’s made the prospect of reaching .500 the equivalent of a heralded accomplishment, the onus falls on an embattled front office that presumably understands the importance of staying competitive, even while knowing the real narrative has changed from the disappointing present to the promising, yet uncertain future.
On tonight’s show we’re thrilled to have a lively and interactive round table featuring Toronto Star beat writer, Laura Armstrong (@lauraarmy), clinical and sports psychologist, Dr. Kristina Reihl (@DocReihl), and the founder of She’s 4 Sports, Ainka Jess (@shes4sports), as they join host Ari Shapiro in discussing:
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Their thoughts on the 2017 Jays campaign and how the media adjusts to the grim reality of post-season failure (1:16), on the perils of reaching .500 and the psychological reality behind this team’s mediocre season complete with injuries, player regression, and underachievement (10:07).
They also discuss the inherent danger of taking fan loyalty for granted in a vulnerable baseball market (19:41), and if cynicism is warranted when a major league baseball franchise exists under corporate ownership as it does in Toronto (25:48).
Follow us @jaysjournal, the host Ari Shapiro (@ari_shapiro), and check back regularly for an exciting new addition to the website. Be sure to watch these accounts for your next opportunity to phone in at 1-646-787-8521. The show features a variety of formats including 1 on1 interviews, roundtable discussions, phone in shows, former player interviews and much more.
Check out our previous episodes below:
- Jays Journal Podcast- Aug 14th– “Cold Hard Facts”
- Jays Journal Podcast- Aug 11th– “Fight The Good Fight”
- Jays Journal Podcast Exclusive with Jesse Barfield
- Jays Journal Podcast- Aug 7th– “Ruthless Baseball Gods”
- Jays Journal Podcast- Aug 3rd– “Three Wise Men” (Zwelling, Goldberg-Strassler, Henderson)
- Jays Journal Podcast- Aug 2nd– “A Glimmer Of Hope”
- Jays Journal Podcast- Aug 1st– “Faith In An Uncertain Future”
- Jays Journal Podcast- July 31– “The More Things Change”
- Jays Journal Podcast- July 24th– “Strength of Will”
- Jays Journal Podcast- July 19- “Hope and Misery”
- Jays Journal Podcast exclusive with the Tao of Stieb
- Jays Journal Exclusive with Jackie Redmond
- Jays Journal Podcast- July 5th– “Start Spreading the News”
- Jays Journal Podcast- July 4th– “Back in a New York Minute”
- Jays Journal Podcast- July 3rd– “Sunday, bloody Sunday”
- Jays Journal Podcast- June 30th– With Sportnet’s Arden Zwelling
- Jays Journal Podcast- June 28th- Todd Stottlemyre, relentlessly candid
- Jays Journal Podcast- June 24th– Dr. Kristina Reihl, Mathew Tsang, Colin Tesky
- Jays Journal Podcast- June 23rd– Scott MacArthur, Chris Henderson, Mark Hebscher
- Jays Journal Podcast- featuring guest, Ben Nicholson-Smith
- Jays Journal Podcast Exclusive- The Todd Stottlemyre Interview
- And many more..
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“Ari Shapiro is the host and creative director of the Jays Journal radio podcast and is a freelance writer, interviewer, and producer. He’s appeared on the Fan 590 Sportsnet radio, 90.5 FM Extra Talk Sports radio, and is a proud contributor with FanSided.”