Best Jayson Blair Podcasts (2025)

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First Impressions of Mad Max with Jayson Stark + Ben Davis 49:35

8d ago49:35

49:35

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show with Jayson Stark from The Athletic to discuss Max Scherzer's Blue Jays spring training debut, how much he has left in the tank, an overall check-in with the team, what Jeff Hoffman brings to the team, and how Anthony Santander will help the Blue Jays make a push this season. Later, Philadelphia Phillies T…

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The Blue Jays' Batting Order with John Schneider 49:23

17m ago49:23

49:23

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays Manager John Schneider, who spoke about Kevin Gausman’s Spring debut, the use and impact of his slider, Alejandro Kirk catching Max Scherzer, how he views the team’s batting order, slotting Anthony Santander behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr, and his impressions of top prospect Arjun Nimmala. MLB Inside…

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Gausman Bump Day with Joe Siddall 49:32

19h ago49:32

49:32

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show by discussing Kevin Gausman’s 2025 spring training debut today, his expectations for the season, and the importance of a hot start. Next, Blue Jays Central Analyst, Joe Siddall (26:49) joins the show to discuss Gauman’s pitching adjustments this spring, they debate what are the Blue Jays' plans with Yariel…

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Spring Training Pitching Adjustments with Ryan Dempster + Back Leg Line! 49:32

2d ago49:32

49:32

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show by discussing yesterday's game against the Detroit Tigers. MLB Network Analyst Ryan Dempster then joins them to discuss pitchers making spring training changes, the Blue Jays' veteran rotation, and spring training expectations. Finally, the boys close the program with questions from the back leg line (26:3…

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125. The Wrongful Conviction of Pablo Velez Jr. with Lisa Brat Martinez, Part 1 of 2 56:20

3d ago56:20

56:20

Lisa Brat Marteniz, an advocate for Pablo Velez Jr., was sitting in her bathroom with a bottle of pills and did not want to live anymore. That's when she heard her phone ding. Soon, she was reading about Pablo Velez Jr., a man who was undoubtedly wrongfully convicted. They struck up a friendship and she began crusading for Pablo in the most egregio…

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Projecting the Blue Jays' Opening Day lineup with Dan Shulman 49:32

3d ago49:32

49:32

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show by discussing their first impressions of Daulton Varsho's 2025 spring training debut, how the Blue Jays should structure their batting lineup, whether Max Scherzer can fine-tune his pitches before the season begins, and who should start in center field on Opening Day. Next up, Blue Jays play-by-play announ…

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An All Jeff Hour: Passan and Hoffman! 49:38

6d ago49:38

49:38

MLB insider Jeff Passan (3:26) joins Blair and Barker to discuss the Red Sox' impressive offseason, their top prospects that should make a huge impact, if Mike Trout can bounce back after another injury-plagued year, and just how good the Dodgers can be in 2025 after winning it all last season. Later, Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (27:55) joins the…

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124. The Murder of Sabrina Schnoor with Teri Lyn Prestegard 1:01:09

7d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Sabrina Schnoor was a mom, a graduate of a high school in Owatonna, Minnesota and the kind of young woman who still loved to go fishing with her grandpa. On May 30, 2023, Sabrina agreed to meet her ex-boyfriend, Jason Horner, at his request for closure after they had recently broken up. When Sabrina did not return home, her friends tracked her usin…

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The Art of Managing with Joe Maddon + Back Leg Line! 49:34

7d ago49:34

49:34

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's episode sorting through the Blue Jays' spring training lineup ahead of this afternoon's game against the Orioles. The pair chat about Anthony Santander's arrival to Dunedin and his critique of how Kevin Gausman and José Berríos pitched to him in 2024, before opening up the 'Back Leg Line' to answer listener …

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Scherz-Day with Buck Martinez + Red Sox’s Potential with Jon Morosi 49:35

9d ago49:35

49:35

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the show with Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Buck Martinez, who discusses Max Scherzer's first spring training start today, what fans can expect from him, how his new relationship with Alejandro Kirk will play out, forecasting Yariel Rodriguez's bullpen season, and the Blue Jays' biggest questions and new addi…

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123. Murder on Campus: The Unsolved Death of Ginger Olson with Brian and Cameron Santana 1:45:20

10d ago1:45:20

1:45:20

On a Sunday morning in April 1973, a 19-year-old drama major at the University of North Carolina, Asheville got dressed and left her dorm to walk the trails to the Biltmore botanical gardens to study in quiet and beauty as she liked to do on most weekends. Hours later, two teenagers stumbled onto the scene of her brutal murder. Was it an escaped ps…

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Will Vladdy Be a Distraction This Season with David Samson 49:35

10d ago49:35

49:35

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker begin the show by addressing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract extension discourse, if it will be a distraction for the rest of the season, whether Orelvis Martinez will make the team and their observations from the Blue Jays' first spring training games. Next up, former MLB executive David Samson (27:53) joins the show t…

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The Design in Dunedin with John Schneider 49:47

13d ago49:47

49:47

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' Grapefruit League season kicking off tomorrow against the Yankees and look at the biggest position battles for the team in Spring. They discuss what Orelvis Martinez has to prove, ripple effects of the Ryan Yarbrough signing and their expectations for Max Scherzer. Blue Jays radio voice Ben Shu…

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122. Dreaming of Why Not: A Story of Thriving with Disability with Ken Kunken 1:18:13

14d ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Ken Kunken experienced near-total paralysis from the shoulders down while playing football at Cornell University. Ken went on to become one of the most celebrated prosecutors in the Nassau County, New York District Attorney's Office. In this episode, we discuss Ken's journey of resilience and learning to thrive with a disability. Ken notes that eve…

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Front Office POV on Vlad and Bo 49:54

14d ago49:54

49:54

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start with a look at the Blue Jays' recently announced Spring Training rotation and lay out expectations for Yariel Rodriguez before going to the Back Leg Line (4:57) to answer listener questions! They get into how big of a distraction a walk year is for players, whether the Jays will regret trading Spencer Horwitz, what…

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Leading Off at Spring Training + Vladdy's Value with Jeff Passan 49:28

15d ago49:28

49:28

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to John Schneider's comments on the Blue Jays' potential lead-off hitter this season and project the team's ideal lineup order. Then, they discuss the task ahead for John Schneider, what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is actually worth on the open market and how management views him. Later, they share what they're looking f…

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Jays Swing & Miss on Vlad Extension + What's Next w/ Shi Davidi 49:27

16d ago49:27

49:27

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back with daily episodes of Blair & Barker! The guys open with thoughts on today's breaking news that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays were unable to come to terms on an extension by the slugger's self-imposed deadline. They dive into what this means for Vlad's future in Toronto, if the door is still o…

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121. Revolutionizing the Use of DNA in Forensic Science with David Mittelman 39:49

17d ago39:49

39:49

A revolution is occurring in using DNA analysis and forensic genetic genealogy to solve cases. David Mittelman, the co-founder of Othram Labs, and a pioneer in this work, joins to discuss recent cases his team has been involved in, the latest advances and more. To listen to David's wife and co-founder, Kristen Mittelman, talk more about these topic…

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120. The Unsolved Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit with Caroline Lowe, Part 2 of 2 53:22

21d ago53:22

53:22

After television anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared in the morning on her way into work, law enforcement in Iowa and Minnesota swarmed onto the case. Over time, as few clues emerged, a group of journalists who carried about Jodi's case banded together to search for clues about her disappearance and keep pressure on authorities. Caroline Lowe, a ve…

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Vladdy's Deadline + Sprinting into Spring with Jeff Passan 49:39

21d ago49:39

49:39

With pitchers and catchers beginning to report at Spring Training, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to Ross Atkins' comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. negotiations as the slugger's self-imposed extension deadline nears. ESPN insider Jeff Passan (9:27) discusses how Blue Jays management approaches Vladdy's deadline and what he'd be worth after an of…

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119. The Unsolved Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit with Caroline Lowe, Part 1 of 2 57:14

24d ago57:14

57:14

In the early morning hours of June 27, 1995, television anchor Jodi Huisentruit disappeared on her way to work at her Mason City, Iowa station. Police found a bent key, a bag, a hairdryer and at least one red high-heel shoe outside the door of her red Mazda Miata parked in her apartment complex. What happened to Jodi has become a 30-year mystery fo…

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118. The Death of Detective Thomas Williams and the Birth of a Purpose with Susan Snow 1:27:13

27d ago1:27:13

1:27:13

On Halloween 1985, 17-year-old Susan Snow was getting dressed in her costume to go out with her friends when the telephone rang, and it forever transformed her life. Her father, Detective Thomas Williams of the Los Angeles Police Department, had been assassinated by gunmen as he was picking up Susan's little brother from school. She found herself i…

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117. A Sister's Search for Hope, Peace and Ashley Loring Heavyrunner with Kimberly Loring 1:35:04

1M ago1:35:04

1:35:04

Ashley Loring Heavyrunner was last seen on a June 2017 night near Browning, Montana. Ashley was 20 years old and an aspiring environmental scientist who was noted for her intelligence, her love of animals, her infectious humor and her communication skills. After Ashley broke up with her first love and her grandfather died, her sister, Kimberly Lori…

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Kevin Gausman Looks Ahead to the 2025 Season 38:18

1M ago38:18

38:18

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Blue Jays’ starter Kevin Gausman before he takes off for Spring Training. Gausman shares his thoughts on the team’s offseason so far, his time as a free agent before signing with Toronto, making adjustments on the fly when pitching, and what three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer will bring to the te…

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116. Gasping for Air: Surviving Interpersonal Abuse with Dana Diaz 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

In this episode, I talk with Dana Diaz about her journey of overcoming a lifetime of abuse. Dana discusses her experiences with physical, emotional, and psychological abuse and trauma, and the intergenerational cycle of abuse that so many people face. Despite the stigma and shame surrounding psychological abuse, Dana has emerged as a voice for thos…

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Scherzer Shores Up The Jays Pitching 49:57

1M ago49:57

49:57

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick things off with reactions to the Blue Jays' signing of future hall-of-fame pitcher Max Scherzer to a one-year deal, and how this addition affects Toronto's starting pitching rotation. The duo then welcome in Blue Jays Centrals' Caleb Joseph to weigh in on what the veteran righty brings to the lineup, if the Jays hav…

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115. Adopted and Searching for the Arms that Once Held Me with Janet Sherlund 1:11:18

1M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Janet Sherlund was adopted as a child and is grateful for her new parents. But she also recognizes the trauma that comes from being pulled away from your family of origin, your history and move and talk like you. In some ways, she felt that she was being painted on like a canvas, turned into the image of others and not who she really was. After bei…

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All About Alonso 39:55

1M ago39:55

39:55

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker wonder what else could be in-store for the Toronto Blue Jays (Max Scherzer?) after signing Anthony Santander before sharing their thoughts on this year’s Hall of Fame Class, and which players got snubbed. With Toronto’s reported interest in free-agent slugger Pete Alonso, the guys call up ex-Mets GM and SportsNet New Yor…

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114. Unfound: The Search for Missing Persons and the Ambiguous Grief of their Loved Ones with Ed Dentzel, Part 2 of 2 1:04:04

1M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Disappearances can happen to anyone at any time. Ed Dentzel, the host of the Unfound podcast and an expert on missing person cases, joins us for Part 2 of my interview with him. In this episode, Ed discusses disappearance profiles, the role of victimology in solving missing person cases and the link that we discover in the conversation between Ed's…

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113. Unfound: The Search for Missing Persons and the Ambiguous Grief of their Loved Ones with Ed Dentzel, Part 1 of 2 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

Ed Dentzel is a man of many trades. Trained as a classical pianist and a high school football player, he worked as an actor on Star Trek: The Experience, was a writer and held many other jobs before starting a podcast in 2016 focused on missing persons cases. In his time on his podcast, Unfound, Ed has covered approximately 300 cases and has become…

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Anthony Santander is a Blue Jay 49:44

1M ago49:44

49:44

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker host a special edition of Blair and Barker reacting to the news of the Toronto Blue Jays agreeing to a 5-year deal with outfielder Anthony Santander, his track record with the Baltimore Orioles, what he adds to the Jays' offence, before diving into the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and trading for centrefielder Myles Straw. Th…

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112. From Delphi to Idaho to JonBenet: Law Enforcement Struggles to Cope with Modern-Day Crime with Scot Thomasson 1:15:28

2M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

One of the greatest challenges for small local law enforcement agencies like those in the Jon Benet Ramsey and Delphi cases is that they are not accustomed to complex criminal cases. One of the challenges for large agencies is that they can become apathetic and overwhelmed with data. Scot Thomasson, a veteran of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Fire…

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111. Losing Someone Twice: Suicide and Its Survivors with Lisa Sugarman 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Lisa Sugarman lived her whole life believing her father had died when she was a child as a heart attack. Three decades later, she found out he died of suicide. Lisa joins us to discuss her grief over losing her father "twice" and her efforts to promote suicide prevention. Fill out our Listener Survey at: https://bit.ly/slhwinter25survey Contact me …

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Jays Land Hoffman + The FA Market & Roki Sasaki with Jim Bowden 38:58

2M ago38:58

38:58

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker return for their first podcast of 2025 with plenty to discuss. First, they comment on the Blue Jays bolstering their bullpen with Jeff Hoffman after he agreed to a three-year contract and the reports that his medicals raised red flags with other teams before agreeing to terms with Toronto. Later, they turn their attention …

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Bonus - A Father's Love for His Daughter with Monte Fronk 1:18:33

2M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Monte Fronk's daughter went missing at 16, was sex trafficked, and then rescued in a raid in St. Paul, Minnesota. Just as Monte's daughter was beginning to get her life back together again, she was murdered by her boyfriend, who gunned the 24-year-old down in their Brooklyn Park apartment. Her body was found in the same room as her 23-year-old boyf…

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110. The Monster in the Closet: Recovering from and Stopping Child Sex Abuse with Bob Aellis 1:24:36

2M ago1:24:36

1:24:36

Bob Aellis has beautiful memories of growing up in New York doing things like going to the zoo with his dad. But when his father died and his older brother, William, returned home, Bob’s life became a hellscape, he says, as years of sexual abuse by William began. Later, Bob would find out that William had abused many children in the neighborhood an…

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109. Caretaking a Loved One Slipping Away with George Ackerman 57:38

2M ago57:38

57:38

George Ackerman, a police officer, attorney and PhD. in criminal justice, felt like his life was thriving. He had started his family, and they were living an idyllic life. Then, his mother became sick. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. George discusses what he hopes for others and wishes he knew, when it came to being a caretaker as a lov…

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108. Colonial Parkway Murders and Ripple Effects of Having Someone Stolen with Bill Thomas 1:24:01

2M ago1:24:01

1:24:01

Bill Thomas, a victims' advocate and host of the Mind Over Murder podcast, joins to share his deeply personal journey as the brother of Cathy Thomas, one of the victims of the infamous Colonial Parkway murders. Bill reflects on the investigation, the challenges faced by victims' families and the importance of finding answers, even decades later. We…

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107. End of the Year Wrap Up 1:04:52

2M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

We made it through another year. We step back and take a look at what we learned from the more than 50 guests we had on the podcast this year. In this episode, we get to hear some of the best thoughts, observations and advice from Gilbert King, John Mitchell, Jerry Colonna, Julie Murray, Bruce Maitland, Bill Gilmour, Julia Cowley, Allison Dickson, …

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Bonus - Empathy, Patience and Love: Helping Someone Facing Domestic Violence with Jim Schmidt 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

In this bonus episode from the Minneapolis True Crime Podcast Meetup in early December, I sat down with Jim Schmidt, the father of Gabby Petito, to discuss domestic violence. Right before our discussion, I received a message from a friend who let me know that she was experiencing domestic violence. Jim's response is an example of the powerful and d…

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106. Listeners Episode 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

My listeners are why I am here. You mean the world to me. This episode is one where I give you the chance to share your thoughts. This year, I had an intimate conversation with two listeners to share their perspectives on podcasts, community, growth, grief, love and what struck them most this year. Contact me at [email protected] C…

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Bonus - The Innocence Movement and Engaging Victims' Families with Empathy with Kristina Byington 15:04

2M ago15:04

15:04

For the holidays, we wanted to release some bonus episodes that were originally released on Patreon as a holiday treat. In this episode, I talk with Kristina Byington, the cousin of murder victim Anita Byington, about how people can engage victims' family members with empathy in the face of exoneration efforts for convicted murderers and others who…

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Bonus - Empathy, Vulnerability and the Bright Side of True Crime with Jason Usry 36:04

2M ago36:04

36:04

For the holidays, we wanted to release some bonus episodes that were originally released on Patreon as a holiday treat. In this episode, I discuss empathy, vulnerability and the Bright Side of True Crime with Jason Usry, a podcaster and host of Santa Maybe, a Criminal, a true crime satire podcast, and Missing in a Moment, a podcast on missing perso…

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105. From Laramie to Today with CJ Johnson 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

The brutal attack in 1998 on Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student, shocked the American conscience, bringing attention to crime against gender and sexual minorities. A lot has changed since 1998, but the battle continues to bring awareness to cases involving LGBTQ+ people. We are joined by C.J. Johnson, the host of the Beyond the Ra…

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104. Finding Truth, Deception and Motivation in Words with Jack Fox 1:05:56

3M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Have you ever wondered whether someone is lying to you? Have you ever wondered whether you may be being too skeptical when someone may be telling the truth? Jack Fox, the host of Never a Truer Word, believes you can find the answers in what you know about the person and their words. Jack often explores true crime cases and celebrities. But he also …

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Jordan Romano on Signing With the Phillies + Shi Davidi on Jays' Offseason 1:03:14

3M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker close out the calendar year with one last episode! The guys open with their thoughts on the Blue Jays' offseason so far and if they expect to see more activity before the new year. Sportsnet Blue Jays writer Shi Davidi (11:33) joins the guys to share what he is hearing around the team including which free agents they are…

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103. Unraveling a Mystery: The Unsolved Murder of Phil DiMartino with Julia Cowley 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

On June 30, 2010, Phil DiMartino, a beloved colleague and friend, left his office in San Fransisco to go out for the night in the Castro District. He never returned. Days later he was found dead by a worried colleague. When he was found, San Francisco police thought they might have a serial killer on his hands. FBI Profiler Julia Cowley was brought…

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True Crime Bonus - The Disappearance of Christina White and the Lewis-Clark Valley Serial Killer with Julie Cowley of The Consult, Part 4 of 4 1:29:20

3M ago1:29:20

1:29:20

Former FBI Profiler Julia Cowley, the host of The Consult podcast, joins Allison Dickson of Vintage Villains and I in the final installment our series on the 1979 disappearance of Christina White and the Lewis-Clark Valley serial killings centered on Idaho and Washington State and that potentially span from California to Chicago to North Carolina. …

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What Will Giménez Bring + David Samson on the Art of the Offseason 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return with another offseason edition of the show! They start with the Andrés Giménez acquisition and what it means for the Blue Jays and the rest of their winter plans. Jeff & Kevin then get into Juan Soto's contract with the Mets and where Toronto finished in the bidding. Next, the guys are joined by MLB Radio analyst …

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102. Dreamcatchers: What We All Can Learn from the Ojibwe with Anton Treuer 1:28:45

3M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

Anton Treuer, the son of a Holocaust survivor and an Ojibwe mother, has a great many hopes and dreams - ones of healing, thriving and even an America that can learn things to make it stronger from the success of Native Americans and other minorities. Anton, a professor and expert on the Ojibwe culture and language, joins Jayson to discuss the story…

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