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Jay Bird Watching
by Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire, Jason Lyons, Liz McGuire, Craig Borden
Tune into Jay Bird Watching, your go-to Toronto Blue Jays podcast for news, insights, and fan interaction!Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast. We are proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company, Canada's Baseball Brand.We are here to bring you all of your Toronto Blue Jays news all in one Podcast. Our hosts Craig Borden, Liz McGuire, and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds.Join us for our bar room style Blue Jays chat. We want you all in the conversation during our live recordings on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube each week as we aim to be your Blue Jays fan stop. Make sure you hit those subscribe buttons!
Episodes
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Blue Jays Legend Rance Mulliniks on MLB Playoffs & Offseason Plan
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and tonight we have absolute Toronto Blue Jays royalty pulling up a stool! Tonight at 7 PM EST, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming the legendary Rance Mulliniks to the show! We are talking all things October baseball…
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Grab a Drink & Talk Gausman, Berrios & October Baseball
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and we are talking October baseball and spicy hot stove rumors! Tonight at 7 PM EST, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage to break down the MLB 2026 postseason action so far. With the playoffs in full swing, we are discussing the...
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The Torture is Over! Unpacking the Wild 2026 Blue Jays Season
The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season is finally in the books. Join us as we break down the highs, lows, and roster performance. The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and the torture is over. Tonight, we are dissecting the entire 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season, analyzing the roster to see...
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LIVE: Fading Jays Hopes in Toronto, Championship Rings in Vancouver!
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and tonight we are looking to the future! Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming special guest Domingo Guarenas Jr. to the show! While the big league Toronto Blue Jays' playoff chances are now slim to none, the minor…
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LIVE: Jay Jackson on the Playoff Push, Youth Sports & S.M.I.L.E Zone!
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and we have an incredible former player pulling up a stool! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming former Toronto Blue Jay, Jay Jackson, to the show! We are talking all about the Blue Jays' final push as they...
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LIVE: Who Claims the 3rd Wild Card Spot? (feat. Sports with Ash)
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and the playoff race is going down to the absolute wire! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming Ashley of Sports with Ash to the show! The Toronto Blue Jays are teetering on the absolute cusp of the final…
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LIVE: Final Month Wild Card Push w/ Craig Ballard!
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and the postseason push is on! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a cold beverage and welcoming Craig Ballard of Jays Tok to the show! We are diving headfirst into the final month of the regular season as the Toronto Blue Jays battle to...
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LIVE: Pull Up a Stool with Billy Pinckney of Bat Boy Publishing!
he Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open for an absolutely jam-packed episode tonight! ️ Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming two incredible guests to the show. First, we are sitting down with author, speaker, and digital content creator Billy Pinckney (@billythebatboy)!...
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LIVE: Pull Up a Stool With Dunedin city Commissioner Steven Sandbergen! ️
The Bar Room is open, and the boys of summer are officially heating up! Tonight at 7 PM EST, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming back a Bar Room favorite: Steven Sandbergen, the City Commissioner of Dunedin, Florida! We are diving deep into the Toronto Blue Jays'…
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LIVE: Grab a Cold Drink for Fan Friday w/ Sean Kelly!
It's Fan Friday, and the JBW Bar Room is officially open to talk a Wild CARD Race! Tonight the gang is pouring a cold beverage and kicking off the weekend with special guest Sean Kelly! We are diving headfirst into all the latest Toronto Blue Jays news, roster updates, and game recaps as the boys...
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LIVE: Blue Jays Back-to-Back Memories w/ Rance Mulliniks
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open, and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome back a true legend to the show! ️ Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and sitting down with Toronto Blue Jays great Rance Mulliniks! We are diving into the team's improved tenacity over the...
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LIVE: What's Next for the Blue Jays? (feat. Lachlan Fontaine)
The JBW Bar Room is open, and we have a massive guest joining us to break down a wild week of baseball! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and welcoming Lachlan Fontaine to the show! We are unpacking all the Toronto Blue Jays trade deadline news, analyzing the massive...
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LIVE: Pour a Drink & Grade the Blue Jays' Trade Deadline ️
The JBW Bar Room is open, and we are unpacking one of the craziest MLB trade deadlines in recent memory! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are pouring a strong beverage to break down a wild day of transactions for the Toronto Blue Jays. We are discussing all the major departures, including Kevin...
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LIVE: Grab a Beverage for Blue Jays Trade Deadline Rumors!
The JBW Bar Room is open and we finally have a series win to celebrate! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage to unpack a huge week of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. We finally snapped our losing streak and secured our first series win since the beginning of July against the...
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From the Bullpen to the World: Jay Jackson's Wild Baseball Journey! ️️
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open, and tonight we are welcoming the Mayor of Smile Town himself! This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are absolutely thrilled to sit down with former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson! Since officially retiring from professional baseball after…
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First Half Report Cards & All-Star Game Highlights!
The MLB All-Star Game is in the books, and it’s time to talk about the first half of the season! Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, the gang is breaking down everything you need to know about the Toronto Blue Jays at the Midsummer Classic. From Ernie Clement starting at second base and...
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JBW Bar Room LIVE Chat: A NEAR NO HITTER FROM CEASAE!
The JBW Bar Room is open, and we might need a stiff drink to get through this one! Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are venting about the recent horrors on the field. The Toronto Blue Jays' offense has been completely non-existent, scoring just a few runs over the...
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Pull Up a Stool & Celebrate the Big Canada Day Win!
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is open, and we have a massive week of Toronto Blue Jays baseball to unpack! Tonight, Craig, Liz, and Jason are grabbing a cold beverage and reacting to the highly anticipated return of Bo Bichette to the Rogers Centre. Seeing the former franchise cornerstone back…
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LIVE: Escaping .500 & Trade Deadline Decisions w/ Bob File
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is officially open, and we have a big leaguer joining us to talk about some massive mid-season decisions! This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are thrilled to welcome former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bob File to the show! Together, we are breaking down…
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LIVE: Samantha Woj Talks Blue Jays Art, Live Painting, & Fandom! ️
The Jay Bird Watching Bar Room is getting a splash of color tonight! In this bonus episode of the Jay Bird Watching Podcast we are incredibly excited to welcome a very special guest. Artist Samantha Woj! Samantha is a massive sports fan with a truly unique talent. She creates stunning portraits...
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LIVE: Mastering the Art of the Heckle w/ Trevor Gilmore
The JBW Bar Room is open, and tonight we are learning from the master of the heckle! This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are thrilled to welcome Trevor Gilmore (@trevschirps) to the show! We will be talking all things baseball in addition to taking a deep dive into…
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Grab a Beverage: Surviving the Blue Jays .500 Rollercoaster w/ Rob Wong
Are the Toronto Blue Jays about to catch fire, or is this season slipping away? The JBW Bar Room is open, and tonight we are talking about how the boys can find a spark! This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are thrilled to welcome Rob Wong, host on the Postmedia…
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Switching Things Up With The Ambidextrous Ace Pat Venditte
The only modern switch pitcher in Major League Baseball history is live in the JBW Bar Room! ️ Tonight on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are talking all things baseball with former Toronto Blue Jay Pat Venditte. We are breaking down his one-of-a-kind career, starting with…
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Grab an Extra Hot Dog: The Loonie Dog Kings Have Entered The Bar Chat!
We are talking Blue Jays baseball and Rogers Centre records! ️ Tonight, the Jay Bird Watching crew is diving into one of the most legendary stories in recent Blue Jays fan history. We are welcoming Jody Matheson and Ryan Rushton, the Loonie Dog Kings, to the unofficial bar room! We’re getting the...
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Camp Screamo Meets the JBW Bar Room w/ Shane Told
The JBW Bar Room is getting a little more "rock star" tonight! We are thrilled to welcome back a true friend of the show for his 3rd visit: Shane Told, lead singer of Silverstein! Shane isn't just a legendary frontman; he's one of the most die-hard Blue Jays fans we know. Last year, Shane joined…
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Blue Jays LEGEND Rance Mulliniks Joins the Bar Room Tonight!
The JBW Bar Room is pulling up a VIP stool tonight! As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to navigate this rollercoaster of a season and fight for ground in the AL East, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to break down all the latest news and current events. But tonight is a very special occasion as we...
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LIVE: Blue Jays in Buffalo w/ Author Brian Frank!
For two unforgettable summers, the Toronto Blue Jays weren't playing North of the Border, they were playing in Western New York! This week on the podcast, we are taking a deep dive into the 2020 and 2021 seasons when the Blue Jays were forced to play their home games at Sahlen Field in Buffalo…
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Bonus Episode - Yesavage Arrives & Red Sox Series Recap ️
The cavalry is officially arriving in Toronto! ️ The injury bug is potentially clearing out, and the JBW Bar Room is buzzing. In this bonus episode, we are doing a complete "State of the Roster" address to break down a massive week of Blue Jays baseball. Craig, Liz, and Jason are diving into the...
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LIVE: AL East Climb, Closer Questions & Building the Offense!
We are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! ️ If you’ve been waiting for the fun to return to the field, tonight is the night to tune in! Craig, Liz, and Jason are back to celebrate a team that is officially waking up. We are doing a deep dive into the recent news, the slow but…
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Roster Shake-Ups, The Injury Bug & Thomas Hall!
The JBW Bar Room is open, and we are looking for a spark! ️ This week on the podcast, Craig, Liz, and Jason are back in the unofficial bar room chat to break down a chaotic stretch of Toronto Blue Jays baseball. With the injury bug hitting the clubhouse hard, the front office is making critical...
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Blue Jays Vent Session & Group Therapy!
It has been a rough week to be a Toronto Blue Jays fan, and the JBW therapy couch is officially OPEN. This week on the podcast, we are doing a deep dive into the absolute nightmare that has been the last 6 games. The Blue Jays are on a 6-game losing streak, and we are opening up the floor for a...
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Unpacking the Blue Jays' Opening Week w/ Blue Jays Nation
Back-to-back walk-offs, historic pitching debuts, and late-inning comebacks, if you aren't excited about this Toronto Blue Jays team yet, you haven't been watching! This week on the podcast, the crew is doing a comprehensive deep dive into the opening week of the 2026 season. We are looking at…
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LIVE: Spring Training Wrap-Up, Opening Day Hype & Mayor Freaney!
"Opening Day is THIS FRIDAY! The JBW Bar Room is officially open to celebrate! ️ Craig and Jason are back together tonight to wrap up an incredible Spring Training. We both spent time soaking up the Florida sun and getting a firsthand look at the squad, and we are bringing our live scouting…
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Did the WBC Give the Blue Jays an Advantage? Spring Updates w/ Ari Shapiro ️
The World Baseball Classic was electric, and the Toronto Blue Jays were right in the middle of it! ️️ This week on the podcast, we are coming to you LIVE from Florida! Craig is officially boots-on-the-ground in Dunedin for the final week of Spring Training, bringing you all the inside updates as...
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Celebrating 50 Seasons of Blue Jays Baseball with the City of Dunedin!
Pull up a bar stool, Blue Jays fans! We are celebrating a massive milestone in the JBW Bar Room tonight! The Toronto Blue Jays are officially celebrating their 50th season, which means they have been calling Dunedin, Florida their Spring Training home for half a century. To help us honor this…
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Hanging With Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara
The JBW Bar Room is officially open! As the Toronto Blue Jays ramp up for the 2026 MLB season, we are getting the ultimate inside scoop on how the boys get physically ready for the 162-game grind. This week, we are thrilled to welcome Blue Jays Athletic Trainer Anthony Laquitara to the show!...
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Swiggin' for the Fences: Spring Training Updates & Kris Dehnert from Dugout Mugs
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...
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The wait is finally over! ☀️⚾️🌴
Spring Training is officially in full swing, and the boys of summer are back on the diamond in Dunedin. ☀️⚾️ This week in the Jay Bird Watching bar room, we are celebrating the start of full squad workouts and getting hyped for this weekend's Grapefruit League kickoff. To help us ring in the new...
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A Toast to Buck Martinez w/ Special Guest Rance Mulliniks 🥂💙
It is the end of an era in Toronto. Buck Martinez is hanging up the headset, and Blue Jays summer nights will never be quite the same. Tonight, we honor the player, the manager, and the icon. To help us send him off right, we welcome Blue Jays legend Rance Mulliniks to the show! Rance and Buck…
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Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️
Liz McGuire and Jason Lyons are taking over the studio! 🎙️ Tonight, we turn our attention to the global stage. The 2026 World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and the Blue Jays roster is well-represented. From Vladdy Guerrero Jr. finally suiting up for the Dominican Republic to our...
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From the Riverhawks to the Pros: Mark Ossanna's Journey to the Blue Jays ⚾️
How does a player go from swinging the bat in the West Coast League to coaching the next generation of Blue Jays prospects in the Dominican Republic? We are joined by the Toronto Blue Jays' newest Dominican Summer League Coach, Mark Ossanna. We dive into his incredible baseball journey, his...
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Spring Training Vibes & Dunedin Nights w/ Actress Taylor Belford
The sun is shining in Dunedin, but some storm clouds are hanging over the Blue Jays front office. ☀️☁️ Tonight, actress and die-hard Blue Jays fan Taylor Belford joins us LIVE to navigate these mixed emotions as we tackle the elephant in the room: The Blue Jays have officially missed out on...
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Ready to Rock: Spring Training Hype with Silverstein's Shane Told
Spring Training is around the corner, and the volume is dialed up to 11. 🔊 We are live in the Bar Room with Shane Told (Lead Singer of Silverstein) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays team that looks ready to run it back to the World Series. The front office has been busy, the roster is nearly set,...
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The AL East Brawl: A 5-Team Melee for the Crown 👑⚔️
The most competitive division in baseball just got scarier. 😱 This week on the Jay Bird Watching Podcast, we are joined by the fantastic Jonna Perlinger of Babe's Babe Media (@babesbabes_baseball) to break down the escalation in the American League East. Every single team has reloaded this...
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INSTANT REACTION: The $60M Man! Kazuma Okamoto Unveiled as a Blue Jay!
Breaking News: Kazuma Okamoto is a Blue Jay! ✍️ Blue Jays Land Okamoto! 🇯🇵➡️🇨🇦 We are live with an instant reaction to the 4-year, $60 million signing of the Japanese slugger. We break down why this 30-year-old power threat is the perfect fit for the Rogers Centre alleys and what this means…
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Closing the Tab on 2025: Resolutions, Reflections & The 2026 Blueprint 🍻⚾️
Grab a pint and pull up a bar stool, the Jay Bird Watching crew is LIVE! Tonight, we’re officially closing the book on a wild 2025 season. We’re pouring one out for the highlights, the playoff memories, and that unforgettable World Series run, before turning the page to 2026. We are joined by a...
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Dear Santa: Blue Jays' Dream Offseason Wishlist + Ponce & Rogers Signings (Giveaway!)
The Blue Jays' pitching staff is getting crowded, and the JBW bar room chat is open to break it all down! Tonight, Jason Lyons and Craig Borden dive into the latest moves from the front office as the Jays add Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers to the mix among others! We discuss: -Pitching Depth: With…
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Ask The Legend: Rance Mulliniks Answers Your Most Nostalgic Jays Questions
Back by popular demand! Tonight, the JBW bar room welcomes back a true Blue Jays icon: World Series Champion, Rance Mulliniks! Rance was instrumental in turning the Blue Jays from an expansion team into a perennial contender, and he joins us tonight for a special Fan Question Session to relive…
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500th Episode Party: Guest TRAVIS SNIDER and a Giveaway to Remember!
500 EPISODES! Thank you, Blue Jays Nation! Join us for a massive party as we celebrate our landmark 500th weekly episode LIVE! We are thrilled to welcome our friend and former Toronto Blue Jay, Travis Snider, back to the bar room chat. Join us for a special night as we dive into his incredible...
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Epic Jay Bird Watching Announcement: Get Ready for Our 500th Episode!
Get Ready, JBW Nation! The bar room is opening early for a special announcement you CANNOT miss! As the Jay Bird Watching Podcast races toward our landmark 500th Episode, we have a HUGE SURPRISE to reveal to all our loyal listeners tonight! Join us for this special HYPE Edition of the JBW…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tune into Jay Bird Watching, your go-to Toronto Blue Jays podcast for news, insights, and fan interaction!Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast. We are proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company, Canada's Baseball Brand.We are here to bring you all of your Toronto Blue Jays news all in one Podcast. Our hosts Craig Borden, Liz McGuire, and Jason Lyons have got the word on these birds.Join us for our bar room style Blue Jays chat. We want you all in the conversation during our live recordings on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube each week as we aim to be your Blue Jays fan stop. Make sure you hit those subscribe buttons!
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Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire, Jason Lyons, Liz McGuire, Craig Borden
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Tune into Jay Bird Watching, your go-to Toronto Blue Jays podcast for news, insights, and fan interaction!Welcome to the Jay Bird Watching Podcast. We are proudly sponsored by J. Birdy Baseball Company, Canada's Baseball Brand.We are here to bring you all of your Toronto Blue Jays news all in one...
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Jay Bird Watching is created and hosted by Craig Borden/ Jason Lyons/ Liz McGuire, Jason Lyons, Liz McGuire, Craig Borden.
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