Listener sentiment
Listeners continue to regard Blair & Barker as essential daily listening for Blue Jays fans, with the vast majority of recent ratings highly positive. The pairing of Jeff Blair's seasoned journalism and Kevin Barker's former-player perspective remains the show's core draw: fans repeatedly praise the chemistry, candid takes, entertaining banter, and the depth of baseball knowledge on offer — many say they learn something every episode and value the insider access to players, coaches, and opposing-team broadcasters. A recurring minority complaint is that the two hosts talk over each other and interrupt constantly, which some listeners find grating enough to stop tuning in; a few also suggest Blair's on-air style has slowed with age. Audio issues — uneven volume between hosts, drastically loud ad inserts, and inconsistent guest audio — surface as a persistent technical frustration across multiple reviews, even from otherwise enthusiastic fans. The critical notes are familiar rather than new, and the show's loyal following far outweighs its detractors.
Apple4.7 · 177
Summary generated Aug 25, 2026
