Change can be scary sometimes, but we’ve got what we think is some fun news to share with listeners of Blue Jays Happy Hour — and anyone else who has been thinking of listening, or are interested in what’s next for Nick and I. Today we’re excited to announce that we’re moving the podcast to Callin, the world’s first “social podcasting” platform.
What does this mean? Well, a few things.
• Firstly, we’ll be moving to two episodes per week!
• Secondly, all of our episodes will now be recorded live on the Callin app!
This means that you will not only be able to listen to the show live via the app, but that anyone listening along will have the ability to get in on the conversation, either chatting with us live on air, or via the chat.
Though it won’t always be possible, we’ll be trying our best to schedule episodes at the conclusion of Jays games, so you’ll be able listen in on our immediate thoughts, ask questions, rant about the game, etc.
Hopefully this will be a fun alternative way to talk and interact about the Jays in the immediate aftermath of a couple games per week!
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE:
• Thursday at ~5:30 PM ET/Conclusion of Blue Jays vs. Red Sox (3:07 PM ET first pitch)
• Sunday at ~4:00 PM ET/Conclusion of Blue Jays vs. Astros (1:37 PM ET first pitch)
• Third, for those who prefer to continue listening at your own convenience, we’ve got you covered. Our live shows will be available to listen to after the fact on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and in the Callin app itself. Either way — and this is the annoying part — you will need to add this new version show to whichever app you choose to use. It will not continue to show up in your feed as normal.
If you use another podcast app, unfortunately, for the time being the show will not likely be available to you there. But that’s all the more reason to get Callin and come chat with us!
The really important stuff!
The new Apple Podcast and Spotify feeds for the show won’t be available until our first episode is published, so you’ll have to hold tight for those — and you’d best believe we’ll be making clear how to get them just as soon as they’re available.
In the meantime, here’s how you can get the Callin app and subscribe to the new show!
• You can get the Callin app via Callin.com, or by scanning the QR code below. Then once you’re signed up — it’s super easy if you’re on Twitter! — you can either search for the show title or click this link to follow Blue Jays Happy Hour.
As I say, this won’t be the last you’ll hear about this stuff around here, as we’re committed to getting as many of our loyal listeners onto the new format as possible. I know that for some it will be a pain, or it may not work out, and for that I apologize. But we think this is going to be really fun, and we hope you do too!
Be sure to follow @GetCallin on Twitter. Follow @AndrewStoeten and @NickAshbourne on Twitter for show and scheduling updates — though the best way to get those is on the Callin app itself. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch via the comments, via Twitter, or by email. I can be reached at stoeten@gmail.com.
Changes are coming to Blue Jays Happy Hour!