Episodes

  • Questions for the Rotation
    Jun 11 2026

    A series loss to the Phillies raises questions about the rotation. Arden and Ben discuss Simeon Woods Richardson (5:27) and Max Scherzer (12:54) before turning to the top of the batting order (28:58).

    This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.

    Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    37 mins
  • 3.1 Steps Forward, 2.9 Back
    Jun 3 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Baltimore & Beyond
    May 28 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    49 mins
  • Beaten and Bruised
    May 24 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Seeking Damage
    May 19 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    54 mins
  • Simple, Not Easy
    May 15 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Necessity Is the Mother of Invention
    May 12 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • How Silver Is This Lining?
    May 7 2026

    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: attheletters@sportsnet.ca

    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.

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    48 mins