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- 1342 - Jeff Rimer On His Career In Broadcasting & His Upcoming Retirement From The Game Of Hockey.
A Voice in the National Hockey League For over 30 years, Jeff Rimer, the longtime Play-By-Play Announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets is set to retire at season’s end. He joins Bob and John for a bonus episode of the podcast today to reflect on his career, talk some hockey and extend an invite to Bob for next year’s Winter Classic at Ohio State.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 28min - 1341 - Reducing The Stigma Of Mental Health IN Hockey W/ Jay Harrison & A Conversation With Kelly Chase On His Fight Against Cancer.
We are taking a look at the human side of hockey on the podcast today as Bob and John have a conversation with Jay Harrison, and then Kelly Chase.
Bob and John talk with Jay about his “First Line Initiative” as he works with the NHLPA to not only reduce the stigma of mental health among hockey players but also provide resources to help teammates support each other.
After the break, Kelly Chase joins the show to give us an update on his fight with leukemia and inform us about his “Puck Cancer” event in St. Louis on April 5th."
I've added commas before "and then" for clarity and changed "leukaemia" to "leukemia" for consistency with American English spelling. Additionally, I've capitalized "April" and added a period after "5th" for consistency and clarity.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 45min - 1340 - MLB ROUNDTABLE WITH DAVE HODGE & DAVE PERKINS.
The Daves are on the show today as Perkins & Hodge need to let off a little steam before Thursday’s start to another MLB Regular Season.
The foursome address the elephant in the room that is Shohei Ohtani & MLB’s investigation into the illegal sports betting by his interpreter before taking a look at the Toronto Blue Jays and Bob, John, Dave & Dave’s expectations for the team this year."
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 44min - 1339 - Rule Changes, Playoff Formats & A Recap Of The NHL’s GM Meetings With Colin Campbell.
Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations of the National Hockey League, Colin Campbell, is on the podcast to talk to Bob and John about the NHL’s recent GM meetings in Florida.
The three go over some of the rule changes that were decided during the meetings, with Bob throwing some ideas of his own around before the conversation shifts to Gary Bettman’s persistence in keeping the Coyotes in Arizona, Colin’s opinion on how the game has changed, and the playoff format on today's show.
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 43min - 1338 - MLB’s Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani, His Interpreter, & Illegal Sports Betting with Richard Deitsch.
MLB’s Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani, His Interpreter, & Illegal Sports Betting with Richard Deitsch.
Like any other Monday, Richard Deitsch joins the show... unlike any other Monday, one of the biggest stars in sports is under investigation for illegal sports betting.
While Shohei Ohtani’s lawyers claim the newest Dodgers star was a victim of a “Massive Theft,” others think it could go deeper than that. With the Japanese Superstar set to address the situation later on in the day, much is still unclear... what we do know for sure, though, is that Ohtani and his longtime interpreter are at the center of an investigation into massive sports gambling debts.
Bob John and Richard dig into the situation at hand and speculate on what could come next as the three take a look at all of the angles in a case that, so far, has provided more questions than answers.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 44min - 1337 - Barry Trotz On The Nashville Predators & His First Year As A GM.
The Nashville Predators have gone 14-0-2 in their last 16 games and look pretty comfortable in the first wild card spot as we near the NHL playoffs.
Their General Manager, Barry Trotz, comes on the show today to talk with Bob and John about the team’s stretch of good play, what spurred it & his thoughts on his first year as a General Manager in the NHL after spending over 20 years behind the bench as a Head Coach.
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 45min - 1336 - NHL Roundtable With Daren Millard & Kevin Paul Dupont.
There hasn’t been much hockey talk this week, so Bob is making it up to John by bringing on a couple of hockey pucks in Daren Millard and K.P. Dupont to talk some hockey today.
Is it possible for the Boston Bruins to be bad? Apparently not as Bob, John, Daren, and Kevin discuss the Bruins’ recent success before talking about the problems the NHL has with their Overtime and Playoff formats, Video Review and some other storylines surfacing throughout the league.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 48min - 1335 - A Conversation With The King Of Canadian Curling - Brad Gushue.
Bob and John are honoured to be in the company of Curling Royalty, as Brad Gushue checks into the podcast from Newfoundland today.
The first man to skip teams to six national men's championships, it’s not tough to make the case that Brad Gushue is the best Curler in the world, let alone Canada. Now, as he prepares to represent Canada at the World Championships in Switzerland at the end of the month, Brad talks with Bob and John about the tournament, the increasing interest in the sport, and the work he still wants to do to grow the sport’s popularity on an international level.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 42min - 1334 - Where Do They Go From Here? The Sad State Of The Chicago Sports Landscape with George Ofman.
Is there a team in Chicago that is actually good? George Ofman comes on today’s show to figure that out with Bob and John as the three breakdown the head scratching Justin Fields trade, the poor play from the Chicago Blackhawks, the state of the cities facilities and more in a not so encouraging podcast for any Chicago Sports fan listening.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 45min - 1333 - Richard Deitsch On The Declining Interest in College Basketball, The Rise Of The PWHL & The Toronto Blue Jays.
Richard Deitsch is back for Deitsch Monday with Bob and John to start the week.
With March Madness ready to go, the three start the show with a discussion on college basketball as they try to figure out the reason for the apparent lack of interest in the tournament and the sport in general.
After the break, Bob, Richard and John shift focus to the ever growing popularity of the Professional Women’s Hockey League and end the show with some talk about the Toronto Blue Jays.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 42min - 1332 - Cable TV & Sports Streaming - A Look Into The Business Of Sports Media With John Ourand.
Formerly with The Sports Business Journal and now writing for The Puck, John Ourand joins the show today to give Bob and John a business perspective on what’s going on in the world of sports right now.
With streaming being the latest trend in TV distribution, it’s no surprise that more and more sports are finding a home on these various platforms… but how will it make money? Will it succeed? That’s what we talk about with John today as we take a look into the never-ending world of Sports business.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 44min - 1331 - Buffalo Bills & NFL Talk With Howard Simon.
It’s an end of an era in Buffalo - For 18 years Howard Simon was the voice sports fans in the Buffalo woke up to each morning, and now he is finally able to sleep in. Howard joins Bob and John for some NFL talk on today’s show.
The three start the show with a focus on the Buffalo Bills. With many key players leaving the team and a re-structuring to Josh Allen’s contract, it’s safe to say the team will look different next year, but will they play different? Howard shares his opinion on the matter before the conversation shifts to the rest of the National Football League and the money being tossed around so far.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 43min - 1330 - Jack Armstrong On The State Of The Toronto Raptors & Where They Go From Here.
Even with a roster full of injuries, it isn’t often that an NBA team’s longest tenured player going into a game is a 20 year old rookie, but is it cause for concern?
Bob and John talk to Jack Armstrong about exactly that and more on the Raptors on todays show as the three do their best to understand where this basketball team is at and what direction they are heading in as it is still unclear what the team’s goal is for the rest of the NBA season - Make the “Play-In” Or try to secure a lottery pick this year’s draft.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 47min - 1329 - Reviewing Last Week’s NHL Trade Deadline and The Impact It Will Have On The Rest Of The Season With Mike Futa
After taking some time to let it all sink in, Bob and John are ready to talk about the moves that were made before the NHL’s trade deadline last week.
Mike Futa joins them to share their thoughts on who got better and who got worse. Amidst their deadline review, Bob, John, and Mike try their best to address what they believe is a flawed playoff format in the NHL before returning to a deeper dive on the Canadian teams in the league as they prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 48min - 1328 - A Fresh Start For Russell Wilson, The Demise Of The Pittsburgh Penguins, And Joey Votto To The Blue Jays: NFL, NHL, and MLB Talk With Richard Deitsch.
It’s Deitsch Monday! Richard hops back on the show to kick off another week with Bob and John.
The three take a look at three different sports leagues today, briefly touching on the Steelers’ commitment to Russell Wilson before shifting focus to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bob, John, and Richard discuss the apparent demise of what was once a good hockey team.
After the break, baseball is on the mind as the three react to the Toronto Blue Jays' recent signing of Joey Votto.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 52min - 1327 - Peter King On His Career Covering The NFL & The State Of Sports Media Today.
Before he became a staple in the NFL universe, before he captivated football fans around the world with his weekly "Monday Morning Quarterback" column, Peter King answered a call from Bob McCown, and the rest is history.
After 44 years as a sportswriter, King is hanging up the pen. While attending 40 consecutive Super Bowls would be reason enough to take a break, there were other factors that went into his retirement. Having been in the business for so long, Peter has seen what it once was and has an opinion about where it's going. Bob and John reflect with Peter on his career but also delve deeper into why he's worried about the future of not only NFL reporting but the landscape of sports media as a whole.
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 - 41min - 1326 - A Deep Dive Into The Toronto Blue Jays and Their Roster & Setting Realistic Expectations For The Season To Come With J.P. Morosi.
There isn’t a man more tapped into Major League Baseball than Jon Paul Morosi.
MLB Network’s go-to baseball reporter, closet hockey fan, and the podcast's unofficial beat reporter for the Toronto Blue Jays joins Bob and John today to temper Jays fans' expectations in light of the team's underwhelming performance so far in Spring Training.
With Bowden Francis showing signs of competency, J.P., John, and Bob start with the Blue Jays’ never-ending pitching problems before sharing their opinions on the rest of the team's roster, setting loose predictions on their win output this year, and much more as we get ready for another season of Major League Baseball.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 49min - 1325 - Getting Ready For Another Trade Deadline With Ray Ferraro.
it’s that time of the year, folks, as Ray Ferraro hops on the show to discuss the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline.
The trio breaks down some of the deals that have already been made, while Ray shares his thoughts on which players could be moved and which teams might be looking to upgrade their roster for a Stanley Cup run.
As a former player, Ray also provides unique insight into the effect a trade can have on the athlete and their family as we prepare for Friday’s deadline
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 53min - 1324 - Boston’s Superiority in Sports & Covering 50 Events in 50 States with Bob Ryan.
The Boston Bruins are coming off of a commanding win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Boston Celtics are clear favorites to take home the NBA title... do things ever change?
Bob Ryan joins Bob and John today as we try to get to the bottom of Boston’s stranglehold on success in professional sports and, more specifically, their superiority over their Toronto counterparts.
However, that isn’t why Bob is here today. After the break, Mr. Ryan shares some behind-the-scenes tidbits on his new article for the Boston Globe, detailing the end of his journey attending a sporting event in each of the 50 states of America.
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 47min - 1323 - Richard Deitsch on The Passing of Chris Mortensen, The NHL Trade Deadline & The Toronto Blue Jays.
It’s Deitsch Monday as Richard joins Bob and John to start the week.
The three start with a brief discussion on the NHL Trade Deadline as they delve a little deeper into the idea of moving Sidney Crosby from Pittsburgh.
Before the break, Bob, John, and Richard then remember legendary NFL writer Chris Mortensen, who passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday.
The three end today's show with a deep dive into the Toronto Blue Jays as Richard shares his thoughts on the team, the fragile temperament of Blue Jays fans, and the future of the team's General Manager, Ross Atkins.
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 - 57min - 1322 - NHL ROUNDTABLE WITH ERIC DUHATSCHEK & SCOTT BURNSIDE: Getting Ready for the NHL Trade Deadline.
With the NHL Trade Deadline a week away, Scott Burnside and Eric Duhatschek come on the show to talk about it with Bob and John.
The foursome start the podcast by going over some of the deals that have already happened throughout the NHL. Bob, John, Eric, and Scott also speculate on the Calgary Flames’ plans for the immediate future as all signs point to a full rebuild for the organization.
Conversation then shifts to the teams that are gearing up for a deep playoff run as the four break down their expectations on potential moves for some Stanley Cup contenders.
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 53min - 1321 - Scott Moore on the 2025 Invictus Games & What to Expect from MLSE’s New Boss, Keith Pelley.
Just when you thought he was hanging things up, Scott Moore signs on as the CEO of the 2025 Invictus Games. So Bob and John brought him on today's show to talk about it.
Who, What, Where, Why, and How? Scott answers all of those and more with Bob and John as the three break down the details of the Invictus Games and learn why Scott is so excited about the new opportunity.
After the break, Bob, John, and Scott start a discussion on their old co-worker, Keith Pelley. Scott gives his opinion on what Toronto sports fans should expect from Pelley, who is set to begin his tenure as the new president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 46min - 1320 - Setting Expectations For The Toronto Maple Leafs & The Downfall Of The Pittsburgh Penguins With Nick Kypreos.
Nick Kypreos joins Bob and John for some hockey talk on today’s show.
The three focus much of their discussion on the Toronto Maple Leafs today as Bob, John and Nick try to set realistic expectations for this hockey team as they approach the NHL’s trade deadline and Stanley Cup Playoffs.
They also manage to fit in a conversation about Kyle Dubas’ bumbling Pittsburgh Penguins and the possibility of them trading one of the best hockey players to ever play the game in Sidney Crosby.
Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 50min - 1319 - A Toronto Raptors Roundtable With Paul Jones and Doug Smith.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 46min
- 1318 - Curling, the Feigning Interest for Olympic Sports & the Toronto Raptors’ Goals for the Rest of the NBA Season with Richard Deitsch.
It’s Deitsch Monday as Bob and John Welcome Richard Onto the show to start another week of podcasting.
Curling is on Richard's brain after watching Ontario's Rachel Homan reclaim the Canadian women's curling championship seven years after her last one with a 5-4 win over Manitoba's Jennifer Jones on Sunday in Calgary. This sparks a conversation about the sport before shifting focus to this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.
With today marking exactly 5 months until athletes around the world convene in Paris, Bob, John, and Richard discuss the decline in the general public’s interest for the games and try to theorize why it has gone downhill before ending today’s podcast with a conversation about the Toronto Raptors and what their goals should be for the rest of the NBA’s regular-season.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 58min - 1317 - Doug Armstrong On The NHL Trade Deadline, St. Louis’ Coaching Change & Olympic Hockey.
Doug Armstrong, General Manager Of The St.Louis Blues, joins the show today to end the week off with some hockey talk with Bob and John.
With the trade deadline right around the corner, that’s where the conversation begins today as we get some insight on Doug’s philosophy when it comes to deadline day. The three also get into Doug and the Blues decision to let go of their former coach Craig Berube before ending the show with a conversation about the GM's involvement with Team Canada in the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 52min - 1316 - Breaking Down The Toronto Blue Jays In Dunedin With Rob Longley.
Zooming in from their Spring Training facility in chilly Dunedin, Florida, Post Media’s Rob Longley joins Bob and John to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays.
From cryptic press conferences from upper management to little to no confidence in the team’s stars, Jays fans and even broadcasters aren’t feeling too optimistic about this baseball team and Rob Longley is no different.
With a lacklustre off-season and very little information to use as hope for a successful 2024 MLB season, the three question how on earth the organization could be a better baseball team than they were the year before.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 48min - 1315 - Sports, Business & The Success Of Canada’s National Basketball Programs With Brian Cooper.
One of Canada’s foremost sports sponsorship experts with over 25 years in the industry, Brian Cooper joins the show to talk to Bob and John.
The three start with the NBA’s underwhelming attempt at an all-star weekend and use that to kick-start a conversation on All-Star Games in professional sports in general as the three try and decide whether these events should be a thing of the past.
Given the fact that Brian serves as a board member of Canada Basketball, Bob and John make sure to spend some time on that swell, with both of Canada’s Men’s and women’s teams set to compete for a medal at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 46min - 1314 - Figuring Out The Columbus Blue Jackets With Their President, John Davidson.
Acting as interim General Manager amidst the firing of Jarmo Kekäläinen, the President of Hockey Operations for the Columbus Blue Jackets, John Davidson joins the show today.
The three take a look at the state of the Jackets, who sit near dead last in the NHL at the time of recording, as Bob, John, and John try to figure out how the team got to the point they are in now.
We also take a brief look into the future of the organization, which boasts a strong core of young talent, and look forward to their own outdoor game next year at Ohio State.
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 49min - 1313 - How To Fix The NBA’s Awful All-Star Weekend & Jays Talk With Richard Deitsch.
It’s Deitsch Monday so you know what that means… It’s Richard Deitsch on to start the week off with Bob and John.
With the NBA’s All-Star Weekend making headlines for all the wrong reasons, the three dedicate the first half of the show to brainstorm ideas on whether or not an All-Star game and it’s weekend of events is worth the time and money of the league, players and its fans.
After the break, the three discuss the Toronto Blue Jays and the team’s plans as we near the start of another MLB Season.
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - 58min - 1312 - FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE WITH HODGE & CHISHOLM On The Toronto Blue Jays & MLB.
Ending the week off with a classic Friday Roundtable as Bob and John bring on our baseball experts in Dave Hodge and Gregor Chisholm.
With the Toronto Blue Jays’ having not done much this off-season, the four search for things to talk about with this team. They break down their expectations for the Jays young stars and wonder if Alek Manoah is going to be ready for the Big Leagues again come opening day.
We also fit in some general MLB talk too as we take a look at some of the big names who have yet to sign with a baseball team as pitchers and catchers begin to report for Spring Training.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 57min - 1311 - Taking A Stroll Down Memory Lane With Rod Black.
Another guest who knows how to talk is on today as Rod Black joins Bob and John.
With a long history of working together, the three reminisce on various moments their paths have crossed throughout their career while also discussing some current topics as we get to hear Rod’s opinion on the Raptors, Blue Jays and more on todays show.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 52min - 1310 - Catching Up With 9-Time Stanley Cup Champion Scotty Bowman.
When you have Scotty Bowman on the show, it’s best to just let him talk, and that’s exactly what Bob and John do on today’s episode.
It’s like talking to a hockey encyclopedia as we listen to Scotty rattle off legendary hockey stories from just about every decade.
The three transition from talking about Connor MacDavid to Bobby Orr and much more in-between on a special episode of The Bob McCown Podcast with one of the greatest coaches the NHL has ever had.
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 57min - 1309 - Doug MacLean On Morgan Rielly's Hearing With NHL Player Safety & John Tavares' Battle W/ The CRA & Michael Farber On Montreal's 880 Million Dollar Renovation To Olympic Stadium
It's a two-for-one type of day today as we welcome Doug MacLean on to the show to start things off with some hockey talk & then bring Michael Farber on to end the show with Bob and John.
After the three finish discussing Morgan Reilly's upcoming hearing with NHL Player Safety, Bob, John and Doug focus on the rather peculiar situation John Tavares has found himself in with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Then, sticking to the them of money, or rather money owed, Michael Farber joins the show to give us the details on the 880 dollar renovation to the roof of Olympic Stadium in Montreal.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 50min - 1308 - A Super Bowl Re-Cap With Richard Deitsch.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - 53min
- 1307 - Reacting To The NBA Trade Deadline With Doug Smith & Previewing Super Bowl LVIII With Arash Madani.
Doug Smith joins Bob and John For The First Half Of The Show to discuss everything the Raptors got up to yesterday during the NBA’s Trade deadline. They take a look at the deals that were and weren’t made while also spending some time on some of the other transactions made within the league.
For the second half of the show, Doug makes room for Arash Madani who is zooming in from sunny Las Vegas to preview Super Bowl LVII this Sunday between the Kansas City Chiefs & The San Francisco 49ers.
Fri, 09 Feb 2024 - 53min - 1306 - Craig Forrest & James Sharman On Canada Soccer And The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Footy is on the mind today as we bring on two of our go-to Soccer experts, James Sharman & Craig Forrest.
With Canada hosting 13 games in 2026 for the FIFA World Cup, James, Craig Bob and John go over everything from the choice of stadiums to what the team will look like in 2 years before digging into the state of soccer in Canada right now and we we have to look forward to, leading up to the tournament.
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 - 55min - 1305 - Brian Lawton On The Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Expansion & Re-Location Rumours and The NHL.
Brian was supposed to come on the day after the Edmonton Oilers extended their win streak to a record tying 17 games… But the Vegas Golden Knights have other plans.
Instead, the three are forced to discuss the measly 16 game win streak the Edmonton Oilers went on as we take a look into what the effects of a long stretch without losses could do to a team. We also spend some time on the disappointing season from the Minnesota Timberwolves and argue over the idea of the Arizona Coyotes staying in Arizona.
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 55min - 1304 - Behind The Scenes At A Super Bowl With Legendary Producer, Fred Gaudelli.
It’s that time of the year again… It's less than a week away from Super Bowl LVIII, so we’ve got one of the best producers to ever broadcast a football game, Fred Gaudelli, on the show to give us an idea of what the big game is like behind the scenes.
From the number of cameras used in the broadcast to the pre-game preparations, Fred shares a perspective that many don’t get to see on today’s show. The three also manage to fit in some thoughts and predictions for this weekend's game as the Kansas City Chiefs get ready to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII.
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 - 55min - 1303 - Reacting To The Toronto Raptors’ 2OT Loss To The Thunder, Venues For The 2026 FIFA World Cup And Getting Ready For The Super Bowl With Richard Deitsch.
It’s Deitsch Monday as we welcome Richard back onto the show to go over some of the more pressing Sporting Headlines from the weekend.
We start with the Toronto Raptors and their double overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday as we dive deep into why on earth the plays down the stretch weren't run through their star, Scottie Barnes. We also react to the rather confusing location decisions for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 before ending the show with a brief discussion on this Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49’ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 53min - 1302 - Eddie Olczyk On ALL-Star Weekend, The NHL Trade Deadline & What To Expect As We Get Ready For Playoff Hockey.
It’s Eddie O to end this week of shows with some hockey talk.
With the NHL All-Star Weekend upon us, the conversation starts there as the three share their opinions on the new format and, as always during this time of the year, debate on the overall relevance of the game. They then move the discussion away from All-Star Weekend to focus on the league itself as the three talk about the upcoming trade deadline, potential re-build situations for various teams and more in this hockey focused Friday conversation.
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 - 58min - 1301 - The On-Going Saga Between The PGA & The LIV Tour With Richard Zokol
In years’ past, The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am signified to many that Golf Season is back… but now with all of the Drama surrounding the PGA, LIV and various investment groups, it feels a little different this year so Richard Zokol comes on the show to talk about it.
Bob John and Richard react to The Strategic Sports Group’s $3 billion investment to partner with the PGA Tour and wonder what that means for the agreement with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to create PGA Tour Enterprises.
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 - 54min - 1300 - Paul Jones On The Toronto Raptors & The Rest Of The NBA.
NBA Talk with Paul Jones is on the docket today as Bob, John and Paul break down the identity of the Toronto Raptors and debate whether making a push for the Play-In spot could help or hinder the teams development.
We also discuss Milwaukee’s surprising dismissal of their former Head Coach Adrian Griffin and bounce around various other topics in the NBA.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 55min - 1299 - The Underwhelming Off-Season From The Toronto Blue Jays, The NHL All-Star Game & The Maple Leafs With Steve Simmons.
The Underwhelming Off-Season From The Toronto Blue Jays, The NHL All-Star Game & The Maple Leafs With Steve Simmons.
It’s Toronto sports talk with Steve Simmons on today’s episode. With Josh Turner signing a one-year, $13 million contract with the Jays, we talk to Steve about the impact he will have on the team heading into the season before taking a wider look at the rather underwhelming and unfulfilling postseason for a baseball team that many believe needed to make significant upgrades to their roster.
We also make sure to have a brief discussion on this year’s NHL All-Star Game in Toronto before focusing on the Maple Leafs as we set our expectations for the team’s push for the Stanley Cup.
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 1h 00min - 1298 - Re-Capping The NFL’s Conference Championships With Richard Deitsch.
Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John today as they take a look at the NFL’s two Conference Championship games that took place over the weekend.
The trio analyzes the games from a broadcast standpoint first, then delves into the gameplay as Bob, John, and Richard dig into all of the events and decisions resulting in the February 11th Super Bowl matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 51min - 1297 - Los Angeles Baseball & MLB Free Agency With Bill Shaikin.
The landscape of Los Angeles Baseball has changed since the last time we spoke to Bill, so that’s where we start. We get his perspective on the Dodgers and their active off-season as we delve into Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract while briefly touching on what the Angels will do now after losing baseball’s biggest star.
During the second half of the show, the three discuss potential landing spots for some big-name free agents who have yet to sign, the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, and more as Bob, John, and Bill end the week with some baseball talk.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 53min - 1296 - A Sports Talk Medley With Richard Deitsch
Leave it to Richard to provide us with a unique perspective on every day sports talk as we welcome him back onto the show with Bob and John.
Focusing on football first, we talk to Richard about his experience at last Sunday’s Chiefs Vs. Bills Divisional matchup and his recent article with the Athletic on the game - “Behind the scenes with the NFL on CBS: How stats and graphics get to your TV”.
We also spend some time previewing the playoff games that are still to come and get some insight on what the future holds regarding NFL Games being broadcasted on Streaming Services opposed to Network Television.
Later on in the episode, the three get into the recent coach hirings and firings within the NBA and touch briefly on Matt Chapman’s contract situation with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 52min - 1295 - The 2024 Baseball Hall Of Fame Inductees W/ J.P. Morosi & Previewing The NFL’s Conference Championships W/ Ray Ratto.
Zooming in from Cooperstown, J.P. Morosi joins Bob and John to chat about the three newest members of the Baseball Hall Of Fame for the first bit of the show before we welcome Ray Ratto on to end it with a discussion about the two Conference Championship Showdowns in the NFL set to Kick Off this weekend.
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 58min - 1294 - Hockey Talk With Darren Pang.
The NHL Trade Deadline is just three weeks away and it seems like every team in the NHL is looking to add to their roster.
Darren Pang joins us today to talk about what’s going on in the NHL on and off the ice as we break down the Edmonton Oilers signing of Corey Perry amidst a 13 game winning streak, talk about the surprising play from the Detroit Red Wings and end the conversation by looking at some of the teams who might want to make a few trades before a playoff run.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 53min - 1293 - Patrick Roy Is Coaching The Islanders, Corey Perry Is An Oiler & The Maple Leafs Aren’t That Good With Glenn Healy.
It’s Glenn Healy to start the week with some hockey talk as we talk about some of the most recent news to come out of the National Hockey League this weekend.
With Patrick Roy now the Head Coach of The New York Islanders we spend the first chunk of conversation there before discussing the Edmonton Oilers and their new addition of Corey Perry to their roster. We then take some time to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs and try to figure out if this is simply the same old team Leaf’s fans have grown accustomed to.
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 - 56min - 1292 - NHL ROUNDTABLE WITH BURNSIDE & DUHATSCHEK
There’s nothing better than a classic roundtable talk on a Friday as Eric Duhatschek & Scott Burnside join Bob and John for some hockey talk.
With Jim Rutherford getting a contract extension and the Vancouver Canucks topping the NHL standings we start the conversation in Vancouver before jumping from headline to headline within the NHL from the quality of Goaltending in to the surprising play from the Philadelphia Flyers the four leave no stone unturned with some puck talk to end the week.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 1h 00min - 1291 - NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ MIKE ZEISBERGER & SCOTT BURNSIDE
To start the week off, Mike, Scott, Bob & John discuss the second half of the NHL season and the NHL Trade deadline as we are only a month away.
The four talk about Jack Eichel's return and the strong Western conference before shifting over to the topic of the trade deadline on March 21st. The four debate about why a team should or should not push for a trade this late into the season and what teams will be buyers and who will be sellers this month on todays episode.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 1h 00min - 1290 - Jack Armstrong on the Toronto Raptors & the Pascal Siakam Trade to Indiana.
It’s been just over 24 hours since Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers for three first-round draft picks, Jordan Nwora, Bruce Brown Jr., and Kira Lewis. With a full night’s rest to think about it, Bob, John, and Jack Armstrong sit down to discuss the trade.
The three take a look at how this helps both teams before focusing on the new-look Raptors, their roster, and expectations for the team going forward.
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 54min - 1289 - Previewing the Bills Vs. Chiefs & Talkin’ Raptors & Maple Leafs With Richard Deitsch.
Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John today as the three bounce around various subjects throughout the sports world.
We first tackle the NFL’s Divisional matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. The three preview Sunday’s game and share predictions before a brief side bar on broadcasting.
Bob, John and Richard then discuss the Toronto Maple Leaf’s apparent free fall after blowing yet another lead Tuesday night against the Oilers.
To end the show, we talk about Pascal Siakam’s situation in Toronto. As this episode was recorded before Pascal was traded to Indiana, the conversation centres around what Bob, John and Richard think a fair selling price for the forward is.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 56min - 1288 - Bob Ryan on the Boston Sports Scene and Bill Belichick’s Future as an NFL Head Coach.
Was it their QB or Their Coach? That’s the question we toss around with Bob Ryan as we take a look at Bill Belichick’s departure from the New England Patriots and theorize on the possible destinations the esteemed coach may end up in before next season.
We also spend some time discussing other Boston sports teams like the Celtics and the Bruins with Bob before we go into today’s Boston-themed show.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 55min - 1287 - Stan Kasten On The LA Dodgers’ Free Agent Additions & The Successful Start To The PWHL.
Without question, The LA Dodgers signing two of Japan’s top Baseball players in Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto & the early success the Professional WOmen’s Hockey League have taken over the headlines within the sports world, and they both have at least one thing in common…. Stan Kasten.
And that’s exactly who we talk to today as we welcome the president and part owner of the Dodgers, as well as a member of the PWHL’s Advisory Board to the show.
Stan gives us some insight on how on earth his Baseball team managed to lock down two of the most sought after free agents in MLB this year before we shift our focus to the PWHL.
We get a brief glimpse into the vision Kasten has for the league and gather some insight on what the Professional Women’s Hockey League has in store when it comes to expansion, media access and more in todays show.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 - 56min - 1286 - Cassie Campbell-Pascall On Building A Professional Women’s Hockey League & Her Broadcasting Career.
Cassie Campbell-Pascall, a Canadian Hockey Icon, joins the show today to talk to Bob and John about the start of the PWHL Season, the leagues expansion goals and expectations moving forward.
Given the fact that Cassie has done so many other things within the hockey community, we also spend some time talking to her about her playing days, broadcasting and what it was like working in a male dominated profession.
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 48min - 1285 - A Major League Baseball Free Agency Update with Adnan Virk
Adnan Virk joins us today to bring us up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of baseball, specifically the Major League Baseball Free Agent market.
Bob, John, and Adnan dissect both the infield and outfield of the Jays as they assess how much the team should be willing to spend, especially with the approaching end of some of their young stars' contracts.
Before Adnan departs, the trio spends some time outside of Toronto discussing the improvements or lack thereof from various other teams across the league.
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 53min - 1284 - Doug Smith On Darko’s Outburst, Pascal Siakam’s Future in Toronto & His Expectation For The Rest Of The Raptors’ Season.
We’re talking basketball with Doug Smith on today’s show as Bob and John start the discussion with our guest on the questionable foul calls in last night's game between the Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers.
We then break into a conversation about Pascal Siakam and wonder if a future in Toronto is realistic for the star forward before taking a more general look at the team as we break down the roster and set expectations for the club's success as we near the NBA Trade Deadline.
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 55min - 1283 - A Life Of Hockey: Dennis Beyak On His 53 Year Career In The Sport.
If you’re a hockey fan, chances are you know his voice… If you’re a Winnipeg Jets fan… you’ve probably seen him at the grocery store. Dennis Beyak joins Bob and John on the podcast today to tell us some stories and take a look back on his 53 year career as a broadcaster, General Manager and all around “Hockey Guy”.
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 57min - 1282 - William Nylander Re-Signs, The Raptors Are Good & The NFL Season Is Over With Richard Deitsch.
It’s McCown, Shannon & Deitsch starting the week with some sports talk as they take a look at some of the more compelling headlines swirling around the Toronto sports world and break down the end of the NFL’s 2023 regular season.
William Nylander has re-signed! But is an 8-year, $92 million contract extension too much? That’s the question the three try to answer to start the show today before they take a look at the newfound Toronto Raptors and their surprisingly good play as of late.
Bob, John, and Richard also spend some time discussing the National Football League as they take a look at some of the most recent coach firings and preview the playoffs now that the schedule is set.
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 49min - 1281 - Dissecting The Toronto Blue Jays & MLB’s Hall Of Fame Voting Process with Dave Perkins & Bob Elliott
We're ending the week with a classic roundtable talk featuring two of our main baseball experts, Perkins and Elliot.
The foursome dedicates the first half of the show to analyzing everything the Jays have or haven't done this season as they react to the recent comments made about the team by Ross Atkins. We then move on to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame Voting process, chatting with Dave and Bob about how they have approached the duty in the past and learning who Mr. Elliott put on his ballot this year.
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 - 54min - 1280 - George McPhee On The Winter Classic, His Vegas Golden Knights & The Team’s Strong Start To the NHL Season.
It’s Bob, John, and George McPhee on the show today as we take a look at the NHL's New Year's Day Outdoor Game between George’s Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken.
We get some behind-the-scenes looks at the game and get George’s opinion on Outdoor Games in general before we shift gears to how the Golden Knights have been playing lately after a strong start to the season. We also engage in conversations with George about the growth of hockey in Vegas and get his take on the idea of the NHL adding an 'in-Season Tournament' similar to what the NBA did this year.
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 - 49min - 1279 - A Deep Dive On The Toronto Raptors: Matt Devlin Discusses the Team’s Recent Trade, Upcoming Road Trip, and Expectations Going Forward.
After dipping our toes into the waters with Paul Jones yesterday, today, with Matt Devlin joining Bob and John, it’s time for us to dive right in.
We delve into Raptors talk, taking a closer look at how their recent trade for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will impact the team's future success. The three also engage in a debate on whether or not the Raptors are actually any good, exploring whether vying for a play-in spot would be better than settling for a lottery pick.
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 1h 00min - 1278 - Raptors Talk With Paul Jones and an Update On The NHL With Billy Jaffe.
We’re starting off the New Year with a bang as we have the one and only, Bob McCown back on the show to take over as co-host for today’s show with John.
We talk with Paul Jones first as we delve into the recent trade made by the Toronto Raptors. Afterward, it's puck talk with Billy Jaffe as the three of us catch up on what’s going on in the National Hockey League
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 1h 03min - 1277 - Jim Rutherford On His League Topping Vancouver Canucks.Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 59min
- 1276 - NFL Talk with Booger McFarland & MLB Free Agency with J.P. Morosi.
Another two-for-one for you today, with Booger McFarland joining John and Richard for a much-needed check-in on everything going on in the NFL to start the show. In the second half, it's J.P. Morosi's turn to talk as we welcome him to discuss MLB's free agency and address the tweet involving Shohei Ohtani and a plane to Toronto that he was never on
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 1h 16min - 1275 - Bruce Garrioch On The Ottawa Senators & Paul Jones On The Toronto RaptorsWed, 20 Dec 2023 - 1h 06min
- 1274 - Gord Stellick & Damien Cox on Their New Book, 'Revival: The Chaotic, Colorful Journey of the 1977-78 Toronto Maple Leafs.'
Gord Stellick & Damien Cox on Their New Book, 'Revival: The Chaotic, Colorful Journey of the 1977-78 Toronto Maple Leafs.'
The year is 1977, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are 11 years removed from their last Stanley Cup win. The team is in disarray. Under the guidance of coach Roger Neilson and GM Jim Gregory, the Leafs deliver a remarkable season, marking a significant turning point in the team's history... and Gord Stellick & Damien COx wrote a book about it.
John and Richard get a look into some of the stories included in their novel as they give us a sneak peek into their writing process before spending time on the present-day Maple Leafs to end the show.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 54min - 1273 - What Does The Bench Coach Do? Catching Up With The Newly Employed John Gibbons.
Well… John Gibbons has a job now, so this may be the last time we talk to the new Bench Coach for the New York Mets, John Gibbons.
We talk to John about what he expects from his new job and new team in New York as we get to the bottom of what a bench coach actually does and much more in today's conversation with Toronto’s favorite manager.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 53min - 1272 - Hopping On The Edmonton Oilers’ Roller Coaster With Ken Holland.
It’s safe to say that if this podcast had been recorded a month ago, we would be having a different conversation about the Edmonton Oilers. However, after winning 8 out of their last 10 games, things are looking good for Ken Holland and his hockey club, so we felt it was the right time to have him on the show.
We talk with Ken about the current state of the Oilers and find out if they’ve finally managed to put their struggles behind them. We delve a little into their new coaching hire, the inconsistent play from their stars, and even grill him on the team's polarizing new sweater design as we end the week with some hockey talk with one of the greats.
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 59min - 1271 - What Do the Toronto Blue Jays Do Now? Baseball Talk with Rob Longley.
With the Shohei Ohtani drama out of the way, there are still other things to consider for the Toronto Blue Jays, so we brought on Rob Longley to discuss them with John and Dave.
The three examine the not-so-clear future for the Jays and their roster as they discuss potential moves that could help. They also explore the future for both Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while delving into what transpired in Nashville during MLB’s GM meetings. Additionally, they ponder how the massive amounts of money being tossed around will affect the future of the league.
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 1h 07min - 1270 - Brian Cooper, On the Intricacies Of Sports Marketing & Doug Smith On What the Heck Is Wrong With The Toronto Raptors.
After the details of Shohei Ohtani’s 700 million dollar contract became public, many of us, including John and Richard, were left a little confused, not only by the deferments but about how the heck the LA Dodgers could afford to pay the Japanese baseball phenom that much money.
Luckily, Brian Cooper hops on the show to try to make it make sense. We break down the details of his contract as Brian shares with us how athletes’ likeness and cultural impact can be leveraged into even more money for a professional franchise before we switch over to some basketball talk as we discuss the Toronto Raptors and the team's shorter & long-term plans with Doug Smith.
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 1h 00min - 1269 - Steve Simmons on Shohei Ohtani’s Deal With The Dodgers, The Northern Star Award, and Sports Media Distribution In Canada.
It doesn’t matter what you throw at him; Steve Simmons can hit the curveball, and he puts that skill on display today as he joins John and Daren for some general sports talk on today’s show.
We start things off by discussing Shohei Ohtani’s monster deal and the intricacies of the contract before figuring out just how close the Toronto Blue Jays were to getting the Japanese phenom north of the border. We also get into the voting process, of which Steve was a part, for the Northern Star Award for Canada’s Athlete of the Year before shifting our focus to media distribution in Canada. We take a look at one of Steve’s recent articles regarding Rogers Media and their NHL rights going forward.
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 1h 01min - 1268 - A Conversation With General Manager Of The Anaheim Ducks: Pat Verbeek.
Pat Verbeek joins the show to chat with John and Daren Millard to start the week off with some hockey talk.
We get to know a bit more about the Anaheim Ducks in the first half of the show as Pat gives us an update on the Ducks’ injured players, their short-term and long-term plans with the roster, and more before we shift our focus to Pat as a person, player, and a general manager for the second half of the show.
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 51min - 1267 - Waiting on Shohei Ohtani with Dave Perkins & Bob Elliott
As of the time of recording with Bob Elliott and Dave Perkins, the Shohei Ohtani situation has yet to be resolved. This round table can do nothing but speculate as we wait with bated breath to hear where the Japanese superstar signs.
We discuss every possible outcome regarding the Ohtani signing, questioning whether investing half a billion dollars in one player is a responsible decision. We also explore how Shohei would fit into the Blue Jays' roster if he chooses to sign and take a look at all the other dominoes that will fall once Shohei Ohtani is finally off the free-agent market.
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 1h 01min - 1266 - NHL ROUNDTABLE WITH MIKE HARRINGTON & MIKE ZEISBERGER.
It’s a good ol’ fashioned Hockey Roundtable on todays show as our two Mikes, Harrington and Zeisberger join the show.
John, Daren, Mike and Mike try to cover as much as possible within the NHL with a main focus on the Eastern Conference, breaking down the three Eastern teams that entered the year with higher expectations than usual: The Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres.
Fri, 08 Dec 2023 - 1h 08min - 1265 - Jack Armstrong On The New Generation Of Basketball, The NBA & The Toronto Raptors & Hockey Talk With Daren Millard.
We’ve got a little bit of a sports talk medley today as John spends some time with both Daren Millard & Jack Armstrong on todays show.
Daren and John cover some of the latest topics swirling around the hockey world as the two break down the possibilities of future “In-Season Tournaments” and world cups before shifting focus to the topic of expansion within the NHL.
Jack Armstrong replaces Daren for the second half of the show so he and John can talk about the NBA Cup, the evolution of how basketball players are playing the game and of course, the Toronto Raptors.
Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 1h 09min - 1264 - NHL HOT STOVE with Greg Millen & Joe Micheletti.
We've got some good old-fashioned hockey talk with two guys who know their stuff: New York Rangers Broadcaster Joe Micheletti & Sportsnet’s Greg Millen.
They discuss the league-topping New York Rangers and the magic of their goalie coach, Benoit Allaire, before delving into the qualities that make up a great coach. They also touch on St. Louis’ growing hockey culture and more on today's NHL-themed episode.
Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 57min - 1263 - Ian Leggatt & Richard Zokol On The Return Of Tiger Woods & The PGA Tour.
We haven’t talked Golf in a while which means we haven’t talked to our friends Ian Leggatt & Richard Zokol in a while either.
John and Dave Hodge catch up with our resident golfers on todays show as we discuss the return of Tiger Woods, the start of another year of the PGA Tour and the Dec. 31 deadline to finalize an agreement along with the Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour.
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 - 59min - 1262 - Bruce Boudreau On His Broadcasting Gig, His Interest In A Return To Coaching & His Thoughts On The NHL Season.
We're catching up with Gabby today as we bring on Bruce Boudreau to have a chat with John and co-host Dave Hodge.
We briefly discuss Bruce's broadcasting gig as a TV Studio Analyst for the NHL Network before diving into some hockey talk.
With a few head coaches already being dismissed this season, we seek Bruce's perspective on what it's like to take over a team midway through the year. We also take a look at some of his former teams, specifically the Canucks, and their performance this year before shifting into more general hockey talk and, of course, gauging Bruce's interest in coaching an NHL team once again
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 56min - 1261 - NFL Talk With Trey Wingo
If you want to know what’s happening in the National Football League, Trey Wingo is your guy.
John and Paul Jones welcome Trey Wingo back to the show for some NFL talk as the three discuss the downfall of the Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rogers’ ridiculous timeline back from injury with the Jets, the Denver Broncos and more on todays episode.
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 47min - 1260 - Toronto Raptors, In-Season Tournament & NBA Talk With Doug Smith.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 1h 00min
- 1259 - George Ofman On The State Of Professional Sports In Chicago & His New Book: Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know.
The last few years have been tough for Chicago sports fans, and it seems like this year is no different.
George Ofman joins the show today to chat with John and Richard about Chicago’s bleak-looking baseball teams, the perpetually rebuilding Bears and Bulls, and the recent news surrounding Corey Perry and the Blackhawks.
In an effort to keep things at least a little bit positive, we also spend some time talking about George’s book, 'Tell Me a Story I Don’t Know,' available now.
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 51min - 1258 - Gregor Chisholm On Major League Baseball’s Slow Moving Off Season & Free Agent Market.
Gregor Chisholm from the Toronto Star is joining the show today to discuss baseball with John and Dave.
With household names like Shohei Ohtani still unsigned by an MLB team this offseason and the Winter Meetings in Nashville fast approaching, Gregor provides insight into the progress of player signings. He also shares his observations on the roster rebuilds happening in many organizations in the AL East.
Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 58min - 1257 - An Update On The NHL From Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.
When are we getting another World Cup Of Hockey? What did we learn from the General Manager Meetings? How is the NHL planning to fix fans' distaste towards the shootout?
Bill Daly comes on the show to answer all of those questions and more on today's show as we end the week with some hockey talk with one of the people who is in charge of it all.
Fri, 24 Nov 2023 - 1h 11min - 1256 - An American Sports Journalist In Canada: Michael Farber On Life, Sports & Thanksgiving North of The Border.
It’s Thanksgiving weekend for our neighbours to the South, and with multiple ties to the States here at The Bob McCown Podcast it wouldn’t feel right to ignore it.
A Canadian citizen as of 2017, Michael Farber joins the show today to talk with John and fellow American born Richard Deitsch to give us his perspective on covering the sporting culture here in Canada, the evolution of our sport coverage and of course, celebrating American Thanksgiving in The Great White North.
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 54min - 1255 - The Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Sweepstakes & The Toronto Blue Jays With Jon Paul Morosi
If we could, we would make MLB’s Free Agency Process A LOT faster… but we can’t… so we won’t. What we can do, however, is bring on one of baseball’s most informed reporters, Jon Paul Morosi onto the show to talk about it. So we did!
J.P. Morosi joins us today to try to convince John and Richard why the Toronto Blue Jays have a legitimate chance at signing superstar pitcher, SHohei Ohtani. We then focus the rest of our time on what the heck the Toronto Blue Jays are going to do this summer if they can’t miraculously sign the Japanese phenom.
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 52min - 1254 - Eric Duhatschek & Scott Burnside On The NHL
On a rare night with no NHL games scheduled, John, Eric, and Scott take the opportunity to look back on everything that's gone on in the NHL up until this point.
With the NHL games in Sweden in the rearview mirror, the three take a look at what this could mean for international play in the future. They explore potential formats for a future World Cup before delving into the surprisingly good Vancouver Canucks, the surprisingly bad Edmonton Oilers, and everything else in between on today's NHL-centered show.
Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 1h 00min - 1253 - 2023 Hockey Hall Of Fame Inductee - Ken Hitchcock
With 1,598 NHL games as a Head Coach under his belt, Ken Hitchcock's 849 wins place him at 4th on the list of winningest coaches in NHL history. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last week as a member of the class of 2023. Today, Ken joins the show to talk with John and Dave about the honour, along with other topics making headlines in the hockey world.
Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 1h 01min - 1252 - It Ain't Over: The Documentary about Yogi Berra, with Executive Producer Lindsay Berra & a Grey Cup Preview with Bob Irving
"Cultural icon” doesn’t fit the description of many athletes, but it’s safe to say it fits the bill when describing the Hall of Fame catcher for the Yankees, Yogi Berra.
With “Yogi-isms” like “it ain’t over till it’s over,” “In baseball, you don’t know nothin’,” and “a nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore,” it’s easy to remember Yogi as the character you saw instead of the person he was.
Lindsay Berra, executive producer of the critically acclaimed documentary on her grandfather’s life, “It Ain’t Over,” comes on the show today to talk to John and Dave about the film, shares the other side of Yogi that isn’t talked about, and tells us why Yogi Berra should still be at the forefront of the conversation about the greatest baseball players to ever play the game.
And then quickly before we go, Bob Irving stops by the show to give us a preview of the 110th Grey Cup in Hamilton this weekend between the Montreal Alouettes and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 1h 08min - 1251 - Bill Belichick’s Future In New England & Boston Sports Talk With Bob Ryan.
The New England Patriots are bad and Bill Belichick’s future as the teams head coach is.. questionable. While that in it’s self isn’t surprising, it isn’t a reality Boston sports fans are used to so we had to bring our expert on all things N.E. sports into the mix as Matt and John welcome Mr. Bob Ryan to today’s show.
The three start their discussion with the Patriots and their glaring problems ranging from their roster construction to front office personnel issues before shifting over to the NBA, the In-Season Tournament and more.
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 - 58min - 1250 - The NHL Takes Over Sweden - Mike Zeisberger on The NHL Global Series.
Live (when recording) from Stockholm, Sweden, it's Mike Zeisberger joining John and Matt to talk some hockey.
Mike Zeisberger is in Sweden, and so are the Maple Leafs, Senators, Red Wings, and Wild for the NHL’s Global Games. Naturally, we’ve got to talk about it.
We focus on the two Canadian teams currently in Stockholm as we try to answer two questions everyone is at least wondering: Have the Toronto Maple Leafs gotten over their start-of-the-season 'hump,' and what on earth are the Ottawa Senators going to do? We take a look at both teams and their rosters before focusing on some other teams who didn’t have the privilege of traveling to Europe.
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 54min - 1249 - Thought’s On The NBA, The Raptors’ First 10 Games Of The Year & The In-Season Tournament With Matt Devlin & Paul Jones.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 56min
- 1248 - MLB Free Agency, GM Meetings & The Toronto Blue Jays’ Off-Season Plans With Rob Longley.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 - 1h 05min
- 1247 - Matt Tomkins On Winning His First NHL Game 11 Years After Getting Drafted.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 - 52min
- 1246 - Story Time With A Hockey Legend - Dick Irvin On His Career, The HHOF & The NHL.
From Goalies to a broadcasting legend - John & Daren continue their Hall Of Fame themed week with another good one.
Foster Hewitt Memorial Award Recipient and member of the Canadian Association Of Broadcasters Hall Of Fame, Dick Irvin, stops by the show today to talk about the Hockey Hall Of Fame’s Class of 2023, share memories from his time in Hockey and of course, unload some stories about some of the greatest teams, stories and moments the NHL has ever seen.
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 54min - 1245 - Glenn Healy On The Hockey Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2023, The NHL & What It's Like To Be A Professional Goalie.
It’s the week of the Net-Minder for the Hockey Hall of Fame as well as the podcast! The Executive Directive Of The NHL Alumni Association and former NHL Goalie, Glenn Healy, joins John and Daren on the show today.
As always, you’ve got to let Glenn do what Glenn does best… and that’s talk. Amidst the discussions about the handful of goalies soon to be inducted into the promised land and other hockey news, Glenn sprinkles in some stories of his own, letting us look through the eyes of an NHL Net-Minder and see what it’s like to go through the things a professional at that position goes through on a daily basis.
Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 1h 01min - 1244 - 2023 Hockey Hall Of Fame Inductee - Mike Vernon.
After winning over 300 NHL games, two Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe Award, and much more, Mike Vernon will finally be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He comes on the show today to talk about it with John and Daren.
The three cover most of Mike’s glory days from Junior to the pros as they reflect on the Hall of Famer’s decades-long hockey career. Mike tells us about his unconventional first taste of NHL Hockey, looks back on his time spent in Calgary, and even gets Daren to look into the case of his missing Sharks helmet in a rare conversation with a hockey legend."
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 52min - 1243 - Hockey Talk With Darren Pang.
The Colour Analyst for the Chicago Blackhawks, Darren Pang, is on today to start the week off with some much needed hockey talk with Millard and Shannon.
We try to give some love to some of the less frequently talked about teams in the NHL today as we delve into the Anaheim Ducks and their win over the red hot Vegas Golden Knights over the weekend. We also dig into the New Jersey Devils and their promising future and talk about Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks and get Daren’s first impression on them both as we get settled into another NHL season.
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 1h 03min
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