Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)

3:20 - Verlander’s last outing in his career.<br>6:50 - Who the panel thought had the most touching sendoff of their career.<br>17:26 - Interest level towards MLB playoffs.<br>22:53 - Kawhi holds court as Raptors held their Media Day. <br>30:40 - LeBron’s first press conference as a Philadelphia 76er.<br>44:37 - Rest of NBA and potential championship threats.<br>56:12 - American interest with hockey after USA’s success during ’26 Winter Olympics. <br>1:04:26 - The continuous fall of the Detroit Red Wings.<br>1:08:36 - Mike Babcock returns to NHL to coach the Oilers. <br>1:25:38 - Larkin and Hellebuyck wants out of respective teams. <br>1:34:09 - Case Keenum shines on Monday Nighter vs. Eagles. <br>1:42:18 - Could the Cleveland Browns lead the AFC North?<br><br>STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX<br>1:46:59 - The Detroit Pistons will not make an Eastern Conference Final with Cade Cunningham.<br>1:52:16 - Darko Rajakovic will win an NBA Coach of the Year while coaching the Toronto Raptors.<br>

3:32 - Which team each panellist is looking forward to watching during the winter months.

14:13 - The benefits of leagues when top-level franchises win the championships.

24:00 - Jays and Tigers miss out on ’26 playoffs.

33:30 - Bo Bichette’s first season as a New York Met.

35:40 - Yankees are heading back to the playoffs.

39:26 - Postseason outlook as a whole.

42:37 - Possibility of a strike in MLB

1:03:53 - Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto

1:23:16 - NFL playing games oveseas; specifically in Melbourne, Australia.

1:36:31 - American athletes playing for Canadian teams.

0:07 - Dylan Larkin will remain a Red Wing at the start of the season.

3:04 - Aaron Donald will not return to the NFL.

5:17 - Drake Maye will suffer have a ‘down year’ next season.

5:05 (ICEBREAKER) - sports events which happened on each panellist’s birthday.

BASEBALL
10:06 - State of baseball in Mississippi.
14:35 - Honeymoon of Jays’ run last year still exists today.
15:45 - Jays presence in Detroit.
18:33 - Tarik Skubal’s final days in Detroit.
23:55 - What the Jays could do at the trade deadline.
26:53 - Jays potentially holding on to players simply due to World Series run from ’25.
29:42 - Baseball’s future for the ’26 season.
35:04 - Is the floor regarding salaries more of a concern for MLB rather than teams like the Dodgers who are able to overspend?
39:06 - salary cap vs. along with playing in a big city.
50:25 - Importance of Big city teams who are successful to their respective leagues.
58:33 - Dominance of Team USA in Olympic basketball to American panellists (RC and Chris).

BASKETBALL
1:07:10 - LeBron signs two-year contract in Philadelphia.
1:10:14 - LeBron as a difference maker with Sixers.
1:16:04 - LeBron ring chasing with Philly?
1:31:48 - LeBron’s tenure as a Laker.
1:35:43 - Will LeBron demand control of Sixers team?
1:47:00 - Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors/Clippers saga.
1:51:54 - Could Kawhi face year-long suspension?
2:01:45 - Pistons prediction for upcoming year.
2:04:26 - Could Ball and Ant work in Minnesota?

NFL
2:11:56 - Could Chiefs contend again and more.

2:20:15 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX
2:20:22 - Dylan Larkin will remain a Red Wing at the start of the season.
2:23:19 - Aaron Donald will not return to the NFL.
2:25:32 - Drake Maye will suffer have a ‘down year’ next season.
2:29:16 - RC’s social media work as an influencer. 2:33:22 - Chris’ social media work

3:15 - Looking back on Italy not qualifying for third World Cup in a row.5:31 - Plans for ’26 World Cup. 11:42 - Plans for the summer17:05 - Leafs plans for first overall pick in upcoming draft. 19:32 - Would if it difficult for new GM Chayka to ‘go off the board’ and not pick Gavin McKenna.22:19 - Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch28:41 - Has interest dropped with the Canadiens not make the Cup Final?32:46 - Auston Matthews leadership on the Leafs41:38 - Mitch Marner makes the Stanley Cup Final in his first year. Could Matthews follow suit. 46:44 - American hockey players playing Canada.50:36 - Mitch Marner’s time in Toronto.56:00 - Stanley Cup Final prediction58:02 - NBA Finals 59:06 - San Antonio instead of Oklahoma City as Western Conference champions.1:03:19 - San Antonio as a marquee NBA franchise. 1:07:12 - State of the NBA (new draft format, tanking)1:14:53 - New York Knicks and how likeable they are.1:20:33 - NBA Finals prediction STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX1:22:34 - The turn of the decade will happen before a Canadian team wins the Stanley Cup.1:25:24 - RJ Barrett will re-sign in Toronto.

BONUS: Anthony Edwards will not win an MVP as a member of the Timberwolves.

0:01:29 - Lakers will not make the playoffs next season.

0:04:17 - NBA will implement re-seeding throughout the playoffs opposed to the bracket scenario.

3:03 - Kap’s thoughts of the Cavs season.

6:14 - The rebuild of the Cavs since their championship season. 

9:45 - Neel’s thoughts to the Raptors season. 

15:04 - Is the championship lustre of the Raptors gone?

18:42 - How Cavs fans look back on four straight finals.

23:33 - First round look back - which series has the panel found the most interest.

31:51 - Denver/Minnesota series.

36:10 - Hawks/Knicks series.

 41:04 - Neel thinking Giannis to Atlanta would be a perfect fit.   

45:03 - NBA needs moxie from players to grow league.

48:56 - Pistons/Magic series

51:38 - Could Spurs still threaten without Wemby?

56:04 - How serious should the Lakers be taken?

1:01:37 - CAVS RAPTORS SERIES

 - Thoughts on Harden trade

1:06:54 - Donovan Mitchell in the playoffs

1:11:07 - Brandon Ingram’s struggles

1:14:14 - Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen throughout this series. 

1:17:19 - Could CMB be more of a difference maker in first round vs. Cavs.

1:20:07 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

BONUS: Anthony Edwards will not win an MVP as a member of the Timberwolves.

1:21:36 - Lakers will not make the playoffs next season. 

1:24:24 - NBA will implement re-seeding throughout the playoffs

opposed to the bracket scenario.

Jays will not find themselves in first place throughout any point of the 2026 regular season. 

3:22 - LaMelo Ball will re-sign with the Hornets when his contract is up (end of ’29 season).

9:07 - Tony’s new podcast ‘That’s a Show’.

2:39 - Playoff Chokers (James Harden, Auston Matthews, Alexander Ovechkin)4:20 - Gretzky vs. Ovechkin6:39 - Will Ovechkin play next season?8:35 - Toronto Tempo’s leadup to team’s first season; leading into WNBA’s history. 18:17 - WNBA is a money-making league20:09 - Should Tempo have had a Canadian twist to colour and logo scheme?23:55 - Should WNBA have expanded to a non-Toronto market first?29:24 - Kia Nurse signing33:19 - Could Tempo overtake clubs like Toronto FC, Toronto Argos, etc. throughout the local sports media scene?40:31 - Randy prediction: Kia Nurse Tempo jersey will be top-selling basketball jersey (NBA and WNBA).44:31 - NBA MVP discussion; leading into potential NBA schedule changes. 54:03 - MLSE - Keith Pelley’s first months as CEO. - Keith Pelley reportedly in Leafs boardroom during NHL trade deadline day. 1:00:00 - Should each MLSE club have separate roles for Team President and General Manager?1:13:40 - Penguins in the playoffs1:19:10 - Canadiens and Sabres: playing with house money?1:21:32 - Randy Prediction: Montreal will bring Cup to Canada for first time since ’93. 1:22:20 - Neel’s thoughts on his Oilers.1:26:54 - Should Berube be back as Leafs’ coach? Can Matthews and Nylander lead a team? 1:30:44 - Should Tavares have remained Captain of Leafs?1:36:27 - NBA - Can NBA capitalize on surprise teams like the Charlotte Hornets?1:41:15 - Clippers continue to flounder1:48:56 - Lebron shade Does Kawhi regret going to Clippers1:50:12 - Raptors vs. Cavaliers1:55:49 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX - Jays will not find themselves in first place throughout any point of the 2026 regular season. 1:59:11 - LaMelo Ball will re-sign with the Hornets when his contract is up (end of ’29 season)2:04:56 - Tony’s new podcast ‘That’s a Show’.

BOTH ON AND OFF THE ICE

0:00 - Will NHL capitalise on USA winning gold.

1:43 - Apparent lack of patriotism within Canadians and Americans.

4:17 - USAer Kevin's thoughts of USA winning gold.

6:15 - Panellist Tony working inside Scotiabank Arena during Auston Matthews' first game back and the Olympic recognition video during Leaf game.

7:57 - Leaf fans booing Matthews' during Olympic video because he went against Canada or defeated Canada?9:55 - Canadian fans booing American National Anthem during the 4 Nations Faceoff, in Montreal.

11:03 - Who may be most critical of USA Hockey team visiting Trump at White House.

12:10 - Randy's reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump calling Canada The 51st state.

15:54 - Final thoughts on topic, including Kash Patel partying with USA team after winning gold.

0:00:14 - Tua Tagovailoa will win a playoff game with the Atlanta

Falcons

0:02:41  - MLB will avoid a work stoppage and will include a salary cap

PANELLISTS: Dan Leggieri, Matt Siriani and Jake Cardinale

7:57 - Ranger fan Jake cheering for players like Jack Hughes from the rival New Jersey Devils; who scores the tournament-winning goal. 

10:07 - Were more Americans watching the hockey tournament?

16:22 - NHL potentially missing an opportunity to sell hockey after 1980 Men’s Hockey tournament where Miracle on Ice took place. 

WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

27:36 - When should tournament be?

36:43 - Could more Americans invest in hockey after Olympic success?

38:44 - Wild sports happenings on Tuesday, March 10. 

43:27 - Criticism of Adebayo’s 83-point performance.

WBC 

50:25 - Panel’s interest of tournament 

55:42 - Dan’s assumption whether Italian-Canadians may have more of an interest In Italy’s success of WBC

1:03:12 - Canada not able to fill a full roster of MLB players for WBC. 

1:07:14 - Bo Bichette signing with Mets

1:10:39 - What do Mets need for success in ’26?

1:16:05 - Blue Jays prediction for upcoming year

1:18:24 - Should Toronto Maple Leafs tank the season for a Top 5 pick?

1:20:10 - Predicition for Yankees

1:23:22 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:23:36 - Tua Tagovailoa will win a playoff game with the Atlanta

Falcons

1:26:03  - MLB will avoid a work stoppage and will include a salary cap

0:00:14 - Atlanta Hawks cancelling Magic City night

0:11:28 -  Kyle Dubas will win GM of the year?

0:14:22 - The Buffalo Sabres will implode their team, rather than being a consistent Stanley Cup winning threat?

1:30 - Topics of the Day
3:42 - Devils fan Kevin wearing a Jack Hughes jersey
6:01 - 3 on 3 for Overtime in Olympic Hockey
9:30 - If people have done anything special outdoors.
14:31 - Kevin’s experience of watching the Gold Medal game and his player winning Olympic Gold.
20:22 - Pens fan Tony reliving his 2010 Olympic experience when Crosby scored.
23:17 - 4 Nations competition vs. Olympic Competition
26:04 - Could NHL capitalize on U.S. market after Milan Olympics

32:37 - ***Auston Matthews reception at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena after winning Olympic Gold***

46:14 - Could Crosby be rushing himself back to the ice after the injury from the Olympics?
49:26 - Did Houston resident Kevin notice more people get interested in hockey during the Olympics?
1:00:18 - NHL Trade Deadline
1:10:32 - World Baseball Classic
1:18:00 - Makeup of each WBC roster / Canada’s lack of MLB talent.
1:20:06 - USA’s roster
1:21:25 - Panel’s Dream Matchup
1:24:28 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX
1:24:42 - Atlanta Hawks cancelling Magic City night
1:36:10 -  Kyle Dubas will win GM of the year
1:39:04 - The Buffalo Sabres will implode their team, rather than being a consistent Stanley Cup winning threat?

0:03:06 - NHL will not allow NHLers to return to Olympics after 2034 Olympics (Salt Lake City).

0:05:21 - Buffalo Bills will miss the playoffs next season.

2:45 - Has Olympic fever hit the panel?

4:17 - Winter Olympics or Summer Olympics as a preference

8:00 - Men’s Olympic Hockey tournament: Russia not participating

12:55 - NHL participation in the Olympics

17:57 - Tavares injury during Sochi Olympics, as a member of New York Islanders.

21:38 - Could the continuous rise of NHL contracts lead to more ‘load management’ within hockey

27:26 - How important is a gold medal for USA in men’s and women’s hockey.

33:45 - Olympic Roster Analysis

36:31 - Marchand and Wilson playing the international game - with no fighting.38:45 - FIFA WORLD CUP

39:24 - Canada’s group in World Cup / rest of the groups

46:56 - Americans Bradley and Altidore playing their MLS career for Canadian club.

49:51 - is Toronto a true soccer city with the lack of a draw to men’s matches in friendlies and Nation’s League. 51:44 - Neel joins to podcast

55:44 - How would Toronto respond to an exhibition game between Canada and a ‘weaker opponent’.

1:01:04 - Canada/USA men’s basketball Gold Medal Match for ’28 Olympics.

1:04:22 - Would fans cheer for Canada or Croatia if the two played a basketball game in Toronto

1:06:11 - Sean McDermott firing. Joe Brady promoted to Head Coach. / Bills playoff run

1:20:15 - Rest of the Head Coach changes in NFL

1:23:17 - NBA All-Star Game

1:26:51 - Super Bowl Recap

1:32:30 - Halftime Show

1:48:48 - Wouldn’t TPUSA gain more followers if concert was on a different day?2:11:27 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

2:14:33 - NHL will not allow NHLers to return to Olympics after 2034 Olympics (Salt Lake City).

2:16:48 - Buffalo Bills will miss the playoffs next season.

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

0:00:30 - Patriots will make another Super Bowl in three years.

0:04:35 - New York Knicks will make the NBA Finals this season.

4:24 - ideal Super Bowl location

23:25 - Basketball HOF list

53:53 - NBA Trade Deadline - starting from Harden trade to Cleveland

1:04:21 - Dallas trades AD to Washington

1:11:13 - Golden State/Atlanta trade

1:12:12 - Steve Kerr as a coach

1:23:57 - Phil Jackson as a coach

1:29:23 - Gregg Popovich or Phil Jackson as your coach

1:30:56 - Super Bowl Discussion

1:31:32 - HOF snub with Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft

1:44:19 - Is Tom Brady going to be a 1st ballot Hall of Famer?

1:53:40 - Is the NFL happy or indifferent with the Patriots back in the Super Bowl?

1:58:26 - Darnold vs. Maye in Super Bowl LX

2:09:27 -STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

2:09:57 - Patriots will make another Super Bowl in three years.

2:14:02 - New York Knicks will make the NBA Finals this season.

1:42 - Panellist Introduction.4:09 - ICEBREAKER Where the panel would like to see the Super Bowl in person.

10:45 - How much hype does the Winter Olympics have in USA

17:45 - Should NHLers be in Winter Olympics?

33:14 - Do Americans care if regular season games are played outside the USA?

36:19 - Men’s Hockey for the Olympics: Key factors for USA’s success.

39:29 - Does a slumping NHLer translate a poor Olympic performance?

43:27 - Does international hockey experience matter in Olympic Hockey Tournament?

49:19 - NFL

50:28 - Did the Buffalo Bills take a step back from last season?

59:36 - Mike Tomlin’s dismissal.1:04:37 - The rest of the firings thus for in the NFL

1:09:48 - BREAKING NEWS James Harden traded to Cleveland Cavaliers.

1:20:57 - Key factors to win Super Bowl.

1:23:08 - How imperative is a QB’s offensive line? 1:29:38 - Super Bowl Predictions

1:36:46 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:37:22 - The NHL will not send players to the Olympics after the 2034 Games (2030 Olympics are in French Alps, 2034 in Salt Lake City).

1:40:15 - At some point, the NBA will remove the Slam-Dunk competition during All-Star weekend.

1:43:44 - Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on a different team by the end of this season.

0:00:36 - The NHL will not send players to the Olympics after the 2034 Games (2030 Olympics are in French Alps, 2034 in Salt Lake City).

0:03:29 - At some point, the NBA will remove the Slam-Dunk competition

during All-Star weekend.

0:06:58 - Giannis Antetokounmpo will be on a different team by the end of this season.

DATE OF RECORDING: February 3, 2026

The panels favourite sporting moment of 2025

4:31 - what the panel did for the Holidays

7:29 - what is the sport to watch during the last week of December?

11:12 - What USAers Matt and Kevin think of NCAA Bowl season - leading into NIL contracts, transfer portal, etc.

21:28 - Buffalo Bills losing to the Chiefs in AFC Championship Game

23:19 - Rise of the New England Patriots

25:05 - Could Jackson Dart be a difference maker in New York with the Giants?

28:13 - Chicago Bears turnaround31:19 - Jacksonville Jaguars turnaround

36:30 - Patrick Mahomes. Could recovering from his injury be more of a challenge vs. life after Travis Kelce?

45:54 - Biggest story of NFL season

50:03 - Could a small part of the Shedeur Sanders media circus stem from him being in Cleveland - where QBs struggle so much?

54:46 - 4 Nations Faceoff / Upcoming Olympic Hockey Tournament

59:22 - Where does Connor McDavid’s golden goal rank with other memorable goals for Canada?

1:03:01 - How important is winning gold in Men’s Hockey for USA Hockey?

1:07:06 - Biggest Hockey moment1:11:28 - Load Management with its marquee players

*1:13:53 - PART 1 Conversation leads into the importance of a black American to be the face of the NBA

1:22:30 - Could 82 regular season games be too much - with the wave of injuries to its stars?

1:26:30 - Could the NBA be indifferent with OKC winning championship, or would the league rather have a bigger city win (i.e. New York, Miami, LA)

*1:30:35 - PART 2 importance of a black American to be the face of the NBA / Basketball reporters feeding a potential false narrative

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:45:58 - The panels favourite sporting moment of 2025

0:00:00 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

0:00:25 - The Pittsburgh Penguins will finish Top 3 in Metropolitan Division.0:04:53 - Brandon Ingram will be an all-star.

2:00 - INTRO / Max Scherzer8:36 - The first couple of days after Jays losing World Series16:41 - Did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cement a legacy as a true star in Major League Baseball?22:49 - Which one play were the ‘baseball gods’ were against the Blue Jays.29:10 - Does the commradery of the Jays players help with players staying in Toronto?34:28 - Trey Yesavage44:11 - Jeff Hoffman46:30 - Are closers worth mega-million dollar contracts?48:31 - Jays Free Agents54:14 - Bo Bichette1:01:27 - Do players buy-in and are keen to play on ‘Canada’s Team’?1:04:38 - Where would Bo Bichette signing elsewhere be in terms of disappointment?1:09:10 - Would Bichette leaving the Jays, be as similar to Mitch Marner leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs?1:16:47 - How much more has Toronto become a free agent destination for baseball?1:21:14 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX1:21:39 - The Pittsburgh Penguins will finish Top 3 in Metropolitan Division.1:26:07 - Brandon Ingram will be an all-star.

0:00:20 - The New England Patriots will win the AFC East

0:02:56 - Ontario government will put an end to severe price gouging to the secondary market of reselling tickets.

0:32:20 - Kendrick Lamar or Drake will start a ‘war of words’ amongst each other during the World Series.

3:46 - NBA betting scandal involving Damon Jones, Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, etc.

17:27 - Could Chauncey Billups be removed from Basketball Hall Of Fame if found guilty of wrongdoing in scandal?

37:40 - If NBA players/coaches are found guilty, how much responsibility should be placed on NBA Commissioner Adam Silver 43:13 - Mets fan Jake on his thoughts of the season

50:41 - Yankees fan Matt on his thoughts of the season59:58 - Could Jays playoff run expand interest of baseball in Canada?1:06:10 - Could Vladimir Guerrero Jr. started a legacy as a Top 3 superstar in Major League Baseball?

1:09:15 - How despised is LA in USA?

1:17:03 - What defines a ’small market team’?

1:35:57 - Could a Blue Jays World Series captivate Canada more than the Raptors 2019 championship?

1:38:48 - Jake and Matt’s prediction to World Series

1:42:26 - STRAIGHT FACTS BRO RELAX

1:42:46 - The New England Patriots will win the AFC East

1:45:22 - Ontario government will put an end to severe price gouging to the secondary market of reselling tickets?

2:14:46 - Kendrick Lamar or Drake will start a ‘war of words’ amongst each other during the World Series.

1:49:07 - John Schneider as a manager1:56:17 - Aaron Judge will win MVP

2:05:57 - Could Dave Roberts lose his job if the Dodgers lose World Series?

2:11:39 - Could a ‘Face of the League’ be on a small market team?

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

0:00:25 - Aaron Boone will remain as Yankees manager for next season.0:03:18 - The effort of NBA players will increase ‘significantly’ if All-Star game is USA vs. The World.0:13:17 - Darko Rajaković will lead the Toronto Raptors to a conference semi-final.

ICEBREAKER

5:06 - The panel’s choice of what sport that would like to be a pro athlete. MLB 13:46 - Has Kristine’s interest grown with the Jays success in this year’s playoffs.16:10 - Neel’s Game 2 ALCS experience at Rogers Centre18:27 - Neel’s surprises during the Wild Card series and Divisional Series’. 21:21 - Was Seattle’s travel to Game 1 overblown, despite playing such a late Game 5 in the ALDS vs. Tigers? 23:28 - Jake’s surprises of the playoffs25:55 - America’s interest in LCS Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs not in either series. 30:11 - How big a chance did the Jays blow by not winning at least one of the first home two games vs. Seattle? 35:06 - Would Kristine’s interest rise in baseball if the Jays continues being successful?NFL

37:26 - Kristine’s interest in football, especially coinciding the success of the nearby Buffalo Bills39:40 - Jake’s surprises of NFL season45:01 - Should rookie QB’s be thrust in the spotlight and start in their first year?50:17 - Is Bills’ fan Neel NBA

54:53 - Kristine’s thoughts on upcoming season.57:09 - Are Knicks frontrunners in NBA Eastern Conference?1:00:06 - Will Mike Brown lead the Knicks to more success than Tom Thibodeau?1:06:27 - The panel’s thoughts on Cooper Flagg. Will he have a standout season?1:21:46 - How much damage control does Adam Silver have in front of him, potentially putting games on streaming services, etc. 1:35:29 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:35:54 - Aaron Boone will remain as Yankees manager for next season.1:38:47 - The effort of NBA players will increase ‘significantly’ if All-Star game is USA vs. The World.1:48:46 - Darko Rajaković will lead the Toronto Raptors to a conference semi-final.

0:00:00 - NFL will eliminate ties before the start of next season. 0:03:53 - Daniel Jones will earn as high as 2nd place MVP voting this season.0:10:39 - Rory McIlroy will be Public Enemy #1 when the PGA season starts upagain in spring time. This after his dust-ups with American fans during the recent Ryder Cup.

5:03 - ICEBREAKER: Which sporting event did the panel’s interest grow as it was in progress? This after Canada’s recent success of the Women’s World Cup of Rugby. 19:52 - MLB PLAYOFFS

24:11 - Which Jay(s) were the difference maker this season? 26:27 - Yankees making the Wlid Card series / having an equal shot to win the World Series. 32:16 - Are the Mariners, Guardians and the Tigers are the being overlooked?40:24 - Matt Siriani’s suggestion that crosstown rivals would cheer for the ‘other team’ if their team was eliminated. 43:49 - Why Yankee fans are so pessimistic to the team’s success.46:38 - Do the Jays get more attention than the Raptors in the United States?56:37 - Who can be a darkhorse in MLB playoffs?1:01:56 - Are the Jays playing with ‘house money’ or will it be a disappointment if they are bounced in the DS?1:05:52 - NHLKirill Kaprizov re-signs with the Minnesota Wild1:09:28 - NFLBills 4-0 start. Is it a mirage, because they have played lesser-quality teams?1:13:46 - Bad Bunny as a halftime performer for the halftime show. Was it a good decision? Will it be a politically-charged show? Was the selection of Bad Bunny (a staunch democrat supporter) ill-timed after the recent Charlie Kirk shooting.STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:39:35 - NFL will eliminate ties before the start of next season. 1:43:28 - Daniel Jones will earn as high as 2nd place MVP voting this season.1:50:14 - Rory McIlroy will be Public Enemy #1 when the PGA season starts upagain in spring time. This after his dust-ups with American fans during the recent Ryder Cup.

ICEBREAKER

3:37 - ‘Bucket-List’ vacation destinations

MLB

13:05 - Yankees late run towards the middle of September

22:54 - The Jays surprising season

29:33 - Could any pitcher turn it on and be ‘unstoppable’ in the playoffs? (IE: Orel Hershiser, Madison Bumgarner, etc.)

32:00 - Is there a concern bringing up Trey Yesavage so early in his career? Especially into a playoff situation? 

36:56 - Do baseball players need so much development in the minors?

NFL

40:33 - Biggest surprises so far in NFL Season

43:26 - Is the Bills and Super Bowl talk, annoying to Buffalo fan Tony?

48:06 - Does ‘attention span’ play a problem to following baseball? 

NHL

51:37 - Could Sidney Crosby find a new home before his career is over?

59:37 - How much is riding on USA’s success in hockey during the ‘26 Olympics? 

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:09:30 - We went away from sports and discussed the Charlie Kirk assassination. Tune in as people who have different political ideologies CAN HAVE a constructive conversation, by listening and commenting with respect.

A very special edition of #SFBR as the panel (who collectively have different political ideologies) discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination. IMHO: This is a constructive, un-biased discussion as we hear each other's point of view in a respectful manner.

whole episode

0:00:09 -Cal Raleigh will play for a new team once his current contract ends (2030 season) 

07:15 - Bo Bichette will re-sign with the Blue Jays (contract ends after 2025 season)

11:53 - The New York Knicks will win an NBA championship before the New York Yankees winning a World Series. 

5:39 - Toughest stadium to get to.

18:47 - Which time during a baseball season is the most special?

24:36 - A mid-season grade of Juan Soto with his mega-contract in mind. 

31:33 - Sal and Matt’s look at their Yankees.

37:41 - Can’t ‘anything happen’ in the playoffs for the Yankees?

40:45 - Does playoff experience mean anything? 

42:25 - Are the Mets in a good place for a strong playoff run? 

46:33 - How much of a hole are the Mets with a contract like Soto’s on their books, let alone Ohtani with the Dodgers, etc.?

1:01:40 - the elimination of pitchers batting in the National League.

1:06:36 - The coverage of the Blue Jays in the United States.

1:11:43 - Should MLB expansion into Canada automatically be Montreal?

1:14:21 - Could MLB face ‘armageddon’ if a work stoppage take place?

1:18:07 - Potential MLB expand into London, UK.

1:24:34 - Sal asking Randy his thoughts of the renovations to Rogers Centre; which led to Randy’s experience at Old Yankee Stadium.

1:32:00 - Possible expansion and realignment to MLB Divisions.

1:43:19 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Cal Raleigh will play for a new team once his current contract ends (2030 season) 

1:50:55 - Bo Bichette will re-sign with the Blue Jays (contract ends after 2025 season)

1:55:27 - The New York Knicks will win an NBA championship before the New York Yankees winning a World Series. 

0:00:00 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Victoria Mboko will win a tennis major before the end of the ’27 season. 

4:08 - Auston Matthews will average more points per game this season compared to last season. 

3:37 - ICEBREAKER: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau rumoured to be dating. 

12:24 - Toronto Blue Jays: How surprised is the panel to see the Jays’ success this season? 

 22:44 - Should we be surprised with the Jays’ success this season? 

 31:28 - Is there a stigma for baseball players to play in Canada or play in a division with the Yankees and Red Sox? 

41:50 - Shane Bieber trade

49:49 - Bo Bichette’s future with Toronto

55:26 - Could MLB see a work stoppage once CBA expires. Should baseball install a salary cap? 

1:05:07 - Should pro sports do something about teams who don’t spend money to attract/keep players? 

1:08:48 - Should ‘no-trade clauses’ be forbidden in sports? 

1:11:54 - Are ’super teams’ a good thing to have in sports?  

1:16:58 - Is parity more enjoyable for sports fans, or are ‘super teams’ more of an attraction? 

1:28:00 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Victoria Mboko will win a tennis major before the end of the ’27 season. 

1:32:08 - Auston Matthews will average more points per game this season compared to last season. 

0:08 -Scottie Scheffler will walk away from golf in five years

7:20 - MLB will move All-Star weekend to beginning of July to coincide with 4th Of July.

AUDIO CREDIT: Sky Sports Golf

#ScottieScheffler #MLB #ASG #AllStarGame

3:52 - ICEBREAKER: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

17:26 - ICEBREAKER Part 2: Infamous Coldplay Concert incident 

22:55 - MLB ASG look back

26:42 - Testing the potential use of Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge

43:21 - Could athletes of all leagues see a value of ‘putting more effort’ while playing in their sport’s All-Star Game?

51:31 - The surprising first half success of the Toronto Blue Jays.

1:06:21 - WAR leaders (during time of recording). 

1:10:46 - Mitch Marner signs with Vegas Golden Knights

1:12:49 - Mitch Marner’s potential of being remembered more so as a Golden Knight as a Maple Leaf.

1:18:57 - Star athletes leaving New York to play for other teams.

1:22:29 - Ranger fan Matt’s outlook for the ‘Blue Shirts’ for the upcoming season. 

1:25:04 - Projected 1st overall NHL prospect Gavin McKenna leaves Canadian Hockey League and signs six-figure contract with Penn State University. 

1:29:26 - Potential state of Canadian Hockey League in future. 

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:36:59 -Scottie Scheffler will walk away from golf in five years

1:44:20 - MLB will move All-Star weekend to beginning of July to coincide with 4th Of July.

AUDIO CREDIT: NHL/TIKTOK, SKY SPORTS GOLF

0:20 - Online Sportsbooks will remove certain teams from betting in the future. 

4:05 - Mitch Marner will be a captain before the start of the ‘27-’28 season.

10:00 - Members of the OKC Thunder, along with SGA, will not take max money, for the sole reason to keep the nucleus of the team together.

20:33 - Now that the Inside the NBA crew is no longer on TNT, Charles Barkley will not last more than two NBA seasons on ESPN.

4:13 - Panel’s plans for the summer (from a sports perspective)

15:20 - Jake’s following of the Knicks in the ECF

18:20 - Matt’s position to the Knicks as a Nets fan

21:47 - Tony, if he is Canadian nostalgic, with four Canadians in the NBA Finals

24:41 - Neel, what ratings look like for NBA Finals

34:30 - Matt, Can OKC have national appeal?

41:00 - TEASE Joel Embiid

45:28 - Can NHL players lose passion for game when salary cap increases? 

59:07 - Giannis’ future with Milwaukee Bucks. Could Raptors be frontrunners in acquiring Giannis? 

1:02:42 - Could Giannis trade be only way Masai Ujiri keeps job as Raptors President? 

1:10:19 - Could Giannis trade happen without Scottie Barnes going the other way? 

1:15:31 - Knicks fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau. Possible replacements?

1:42:56 - Should leagues mandate payroll equalization due to income tax difference between each U.S. state and Canadian province?

1:47:48 - Is Edmonton native Neel an Oiler fan or a Leaf fan? 

1:49:49 - Matt’s thoughts to his community during 4 Nations Faceoff. 

1:55:15 - Could NHL rather prefer Dallas (or any big U.S. city) play Florida in Stanley Cup Final? 

1:58:46 - Stanley Cup Final preview

2:11:55 - STRAIGHT FACTS/BRO RELAX

2:12:15 - Online Sportsbooks will remove certain teams from betting in the

future. 

2:16:00 - Mitch Marner will be a captain before the start of the ‘27-’28 season.

2:21:55 - Members of the OKC Thunder, along with SGA, will not take max money, for the sole reason to keep the nucleus of the team together.

2:32:28 - Now that the Inside the NBA crew is no longer on TNT, Charles Barkley will not last more than two NBA seasons on ESPN.

0:18 - Kawhi will not win a championship as a member of the LA Clippers

3:00 - This year’s NBA Champion will win their organization’s first chip (Indiana, Minnesota, or Oklahoma City)

8:08 - Luka Doncic will not re-sign with the Lakers (contract expires at end of ’27 season).

4:21 - Did American panellists watch 4 Nations Faceoff Hockey Tournament.

6:49 - Should NBA overhaul All-Star weekend after response of 4 Nations Touney?

20:45 - Gregg Popovich retires as Coach of Spurs. Will take over as President of team.

28:14 - Popovich over Phil Jackson? 

34:55 - Mike Malone Firing

46:45 - Jokic better than Shaq? 

53:18 - Could dominiant Big Men return in NBA? 

1:02:49 - NBA First Round Playoff Recap

1:08:11 - Dream NBA Finals matchup

1:14:08 - Lakers bow out / Was Doncic criticism justified?

1:21:30 - Bigger rebuild: Lakers or Clippers?

1:31:42 - Shedeur Sanders: Panel’s thoughts on how far Sanders dropped in ’25 draft. 

1:41:09 - Could Deion prevent Shedder’s growth as pro?

1:50:53 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:51:11 - Kawhi will not win a championship as a member of the LA Clippers.

1:53:53 - This year’s NBA Champion will win their organization’s first chip (Indiana, Minnesota, or Oklahoma City).

1:59:01 - Luka Doncic will not re-sign with the Lakers (contract expires at end of ’27 season).

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

0:00:08 - Alexander Ovechkin will finish his career in KHL

0:01:57 - Juan Soto will not win an MVP as a member of the New York Mets 

6:28 - is mid-April the best time to be a sports fan? (Baseball starting up, NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, Masters, etc.)

NBA Playoffs

11:19 - How hyped is New York for Knicks playoff basketball

14:00 - Could the Pistons be a real threat for the Knicks? 

16:16 - Tony’s observation of the Toronto crowd at Scotiabank Arena

18:30 - Leafs fans vs. Brady Tkachuk at Scotiabank Arena

20:45 - who in a general sense do Americans want to win a championship?

26:43 - would hockey be good for USA if Canadian team won the Cup

29:04 - Tony’s comments on 4Nations Face-off and comparison to NBA 

32:40 - soon-to-be rise of NHL contracts: Could the ‘passion in hockey’ continue as it is today.

37:45 - Will Load Management die when LeBron, KD and the older generation retire?

43:54 - Could the Knicks go on a good run? 

45:46 - No sight of James Dolan since Knicks have been relevant

49:05 - Is NBA starved to have legacy franchises win championships?

HOCKEY

57:22 - What happened to the New York Rangers

1:03:58 - Could Crosby not see the playoffs again? 

1:10:04 - NHL Prediction

1:15:28 - LA Kings surprise season

1:16:55 - Will 4 Nations Face-Off bring more sustained interest in USA

1:28:50 - Does politics belong in sports? 

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:36:30 - Alexander Ovechkin will finish his career in KHL

1:38:35 - Juan Soto will not win an MVP as a member of the New York Mets 

***DATE OF RECORDING: Apr. 23, 2025***

0:16 - OKC Thunder will make the NBA Finals, despite being the second youngest team in the NBA4:07 - Aaron Judge will use a torpedo baseball bat by this time next baseball season9:20 - NBA stars will put an end to excessive load management before the end of the current CBA

5:03 - Is the panel excited for the Div. I Men’s basketball final? 

6:50 - Does ‘one and dones’ lose something to Div. I Men’s basketball? 

18:04 - Are ‘one and dones’ coming in Women’s Div. I Basketball? 

26:11 - What stood out in Men’s Div. I March Madness?

28:15 - Could NIL be rescinded?

32:17 - Does NCAA need to do something to enhance interest in college sports?

36:02 - Could we see a similar number of games in WNBA compared to NBA

41:26 - Why is Juan Soto worth $765M?

48:47 - Yankee Fan Matt’s thoughts on Juan Soto leaving the Yankees for the Mets

53:10 - Will the Yankees miss Soto, as well as Geritt Cole, after Goldschmidt, Bellinger, etc. 

56:03 - Vladimir Guerrero signing with Toronto

1:02:12 - Greg Millen passing

1:03:18 - Ovechkin breaks NHL goal scoring record 

1:04:21 - U.S’. Coverage of Ovechkin’s chase for goal scoring record

1:07:47 - HOT TAKE: Ovechkin would not break goal scoring record if Russia took part in 4 Nations Face-Off

1:10:21 - Lack of international tournaments involving NHL players

1:14:30 - MLB taking part in Brisbane 2032 Olympics

1:16:32 - SCENARIO: World Baseball Classic being held in November. 

1:19:59 - 4 Nations Faceoff: Americans thoughts to tournament

1:36:04 - Is there a place for politics in sports?

1:48:30 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:48:46 - OKC Thunder will make the NBA Finals, despite being the second youngest team in the NBA

1:52:37 - Aaron Judge will use a torpedo baseball bat by this time next baseball season

1:57:50 - NBA stars will put an end to excessive load management before the end of the current CBA

2:36 - The new media types from 20+ years ago (social media, podcasts, etc.)

19:08 - Biden/Harris: was Harris’ race and gender the reason why she lost? Did Biden stay in office too long? 

31:59.- NFL Playoffs: 

  - Bills loss to Chiefs

  - Kincaid drop

37:40 - Is Sean McDermott the right coach for Bills?

40:39 - Can Josh Allen be labelled as a choker?

47:09 - Raptors/Tanking in sports

56:22 - Is/Can/Will Toronto be an alluring place for NBA players to play?

1:01:17 - Blue Jays: Is Scherzer signing similar to Olajuwon signing with Raptors?

1:09:55 - Vladdy Guerrero: What kind of contract could he end up with?

1:16:21 - 4 Nations Faceoff: Will players give 100% effort in tournament?

1:24:59 - NHL Salary Cap

1:37:48 - Will American launched tariffs lead to American-born players reluctance to play in Canada? 

0:00:01 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

                  2:02 – Darko Rajakovic is fired after this season by the Raptors

                  5:33 – NHL will hold outdoor hockey game in Europe within five years

                  10:08 – Russia will be included to next rendition of 4 Nations Faceoff

3:05 – Sports Gambling

15:12 – Toronto Maple Leafs: Are they for real?

21:25 – Are Leaf fans as bad as hockey fans say they are?

36:14 – 4 Nations Faceoff

45:15 – Should Auston Matthews play in 4 Nations Faceoff?

51:56 – NFL Playoffs

57:38 – Buffalo Bills chances to go far in playoffs

1:10:41 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:12:43 – Darko Rajakovic is fired after this season by the Raptors

1:16:14 – NHL will hold outdoor hockey game in Europe within five years

1:20:49 – Russia will be included to next rendition of 4 Nations Faceoff

TOPICS

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3:32 – Weather comparison between Toronto, Auckland and Sydney.

4:37 – Where basketball ranks in terms of popularity in New Zealand.

9:08 – How essential is it for marquee teams to win in their respective leagues?

11:40 – Can small-market teams be on the international radar?

12:59 – Does the success of Australian athletes have any impact to those in New Zealand?

15:42 – The interest of Women’s Basketball in NZ

18:13 – State of Rugby in NZ with the concern of concussions.

27:00 – Eli and Rav’s bucket list basketball event to attend.

30:50 – Predictions for the season.

36:06 – Kawhi Leonard deciding to go to the Clippers (Eli and Rav being Clipper fans).

40:24 – Biggest surprises of the season.

43:22 – Joel Embiid.

47:57 – Giannis Antetokounmpo

50:36 – LeBron and the Lakers.

56:04 – NBA Cup.

1:04:20 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

Jordan Love will have his number retired by the Packers.

4:47 – NHL will include Russian players to 4 Nations Cup tournament. 8:07 – Giannis Antetokounmpo will demand a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks before the end of next season.

WORLD SERIES RECAP 4:15 - Were the Yankees overmatched? 8:09 – Could Yankee fans turn on Aaron Judge? 14:27 – Will the Yankees continue to lure free agents? 19:06 – Could Juan Soto get $500M in free agency? 27:16 – Should legacy franchises making/winning the respective championships good for said sport? MLB 33:01 – Brewer fan Lily looking back on past season 38:36 – don’t owners of ALL MLB teams have the financial ability to pay for high-price free agents? 42:41 – Are the Blue Jays close to making the post-season next year? 47:41 – Could Dave Roberts have lost his job if the Dodgers not win the World Series? 49:51 – What’s keeping Aaron Boone in New York? JOEL EMBIID 57:55 – Was the Embiid suspension justified? 1:12:27 – Can Embiid find himself back in the graces of Philly fans? 1:18:01 – Is NBA running stars to the ground? RETIRING JERSEY NUMBERS 1:25:06 – Matt’s thoughts 1:27:19 – Lily’s thoughts 1:31:44 – Neel’s thoughts with Randy’s position that Kawhi Leonard should not have his jersey retired with Toronto. STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 1:36:20 –Jordan Love will have his number retired by the Packers 1:41:07 – NHL will include Russian players to 4 Nations Cup tournament 1:44:27 – Giannis Antetokounmpo will demand a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks before the end of next season.

0:26 - Outdoor games will be a thing of the past for the NHL

2:54 - The NBA will expand with two more teams AND will solely include Seattle and Las Vegas

5:44 - Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers will salvage the season and will make the playoffs this season.

#WinterClassic #HeritageClassic #NHLStadiumSeries #LasVegas #Seattle #DavanteAdams #AaronRodgers #NewYorkJets #VOFCanada

3:53 - Wishing USAer Jake a Happy Thanksgiving

4:54 - Sports fan Jake’s mood right now with Mets in LCS, Knicks as a contender, along with the big Jets trade with Davante Adams.

6:42 - Mets as a sentimental favourite? 

9:42 - Neel’s interest in MLB Playoffs

14:03 - Steve Cohen as Mets owner. 

16:51 - Toronto fans following baseball 

21:09 - recent changes throughout baseball: DH in National League, pitch clock, eliminating the shift 

29:15 - Edmonton native Neel’s interest in hockey since the Oilers run last year. 

32:29 - Asking Pens’ fan Tony if it’s tough to see Sid, Malkin, Letang over the last couple of years. 

40:47 - Could hockey in USA improve with Panthers and Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup over the past couple of years. 

55:55 - Does a big market elevate a star’s play, or do they just need to win?

1:01:42 - Raptors starting next week

1:09:30 - most intriguing NBA storyline

1:23:39 - Knicks fan Jake’s prediction for the upcoming season

1:28:18 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 

1:28:57 - Outdoor NHL games will cease to exist in five years. 

1:31:24 - NBA will expand by two teams and WILL go to Vegas and Seattle. 

1:34:17 - The reunited duo of Adams and Rodgers will elevate the New York Jets to the playoffs. 

- 0:05: Karl-Anthony Towns will have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845213066792677472).

- 5:38: The NFL will play a regular season in Australia and Africa (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845214909023318197)

- 12:20: Now that he has died, Pete Rose will be inducted in Cooperstown within the next 10 years (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845215330139865367).

5:34 - The love of College Football in USA

9:44 - Deion Sanders as a college coach

16:53 - Why has hockey not caught on in the U.S.?

27:05 - Which team is America hoping will win a championship?

41:10 - Are opposing players today too ‘buddy-buddy’?

NBA

51:27 - Are the Knicks for real?

1:04:52 - What’s the mindset of Lakers fans this upcoming season?

1:12:29 - The Raptors announcing the retirement of Vince Carter’s Number 15 after the Brooklyn Nets. 

NFL

1:21:34 - Early surprises this NFL season

1:34:36 - Should teams sign young QBs for so much money? 

2:03:14 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

2:04:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Karl-Anthony Towns’ Number 32

2:09:42 - NFL will play regular season games in Australia and Africa 

2:16:21 - Pete Rose will now be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame, now that he has died.

#collegesports #deionsanders #hockey #knicks #lakers #raptors #vincecarter #nets #nfl #karlanthonytowns #brazil #peterose #vofcanada

Armchair, Dubs and Patcast chime in on the top jerseys in pro sports.

***DATE OF RECORDING: Sept. 24, 2024***

3:55 - Top story from the Summer of ’24 - 

20:56 - Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs

28:49 - Rogers Communications buying Bell’s stake in MLSE 

36:32 - Could Rogers being majority owner make way for Toronto getting an NFL team?

50:58 - Vince Carter will have No. 15 retired by Raptors

1:04:00 - Buffalo Bills start to the season

1:17:20 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:27:36 - VOF Canada introduction

Music by: ABA / Z Project

Neel Katarey, Matt Siriani and Thomas Tyree include Dak Prescott, DeShaun Watson and more.

00:34 – Introduction

03:45 – Which Olympic Events the panel is interested in

08:01 – Men’s Basketball Tournament

12:21 – Is the Men’s Basketball Tournament the USA’s to lose?

17:00 – Canadian NBA players dedication to National program

21:31 – Does Olympic basketball capture kids attention in USA?

28:09 – Canada Women’s Soccer Team punishment for cheating

46:47 – Panel’s thoughts on Olympics altogether

59:06 – Kevin Durant as a coach?

1:02:22 – Should NBA and NHL focus on international events outside of Olympics?

1:10:28 – USA vs. World basketball tournament? Would it sell?

1:21:22 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

1:21:48 - MLB will take part in the Olympics.

1:25:07 - Caitlin Clark’s omission to USA’s women’s basketball team will help the growth of women’s basketball / WNBA

1:50:01 – Aaron Rogers will be Top 10 in QB Passer Rating for the upcoming season

Music by: ABA / Z Project

3:50 – Changes at the QB position in Pittsburgh 22:50 – The future of the Kansas City Chiefs 28:48 – LeBron James dipping in the podcast world while playing in the NBA 40:21 – Draymond Green 46:59 – March Madness: Is it as popular as to the days when players went the full four years? 54:18 – Should the NBA or FIBA get involved to ensure the level of play within Division I basketball? 59:46 – Mentality of players in the USA vs. Europe 1:09:57 – Should the NBA reduce the number of regular season games? 1:18:23 – Is Caitlin Clark the most sought after draft prospect in both the NBA and WNBA? 1:23:25 – Who to watch out for in the NBA playoffs 1:35:16 – Can the Thunder keep their core stars in OKC? 1:53:11 – Basketball at the Paris Olympics 2:04:47 – Trivia Challenge

MUSIC BY: ABA / Z PROJECT ‘O What a Night’ #PittsburghSteelers #Steelers #Pittsburgh #KansasCityChiefs #KC #Chiefs #KansasCIty #RussellWilson #JustinFields #Wilson #Fields #PatrickMahomes #Mahomes #TravisKelce #Kelce #LeBronJames #LBJ #CaitlinClark #OklahomaCityThunder #OKC #ParisOlympics #2024 #FIBA #NBA #whatsUPodcast

8:28 – All Star Game (ASG)

25:23 – Morgan Rielly suspension

45:03 – Is there a ‘lack of respect’ for the sports they play?

52:02 – Safety in Sports (After the Adam Johnson death during English professional hockey game)

1:08:02 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

BASEBALL
2:13 - Shohei Ohtani saga as it relates to Toronto
22:41 - Are the Dodgers an AUTOMATIC lock to win the World Series?

BASKETBALL
24:38 - Toronto Raptors trade: OG Anunoby, etc./RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley
39:20 - Is Siakam’s days numbered in Toronto?
- Should Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster do everything possible to trade Siakam?

HOCKEY

1:07:31 - Edmonton Oilers’ heater since firing Jay Woodcroft
- How impatient is Connor McDavid to win a Stanley Cup?
- Is Ken Daniels on the hot-seat if the Oilers don’t make a strong playoff run?

1:16:46 - NHL All-Star Game returns to Toronto for the first time since 2000.

1:28:39 - Dano’s Trivia Question

1:31:26 - Safety of Hockey after on-ice fatality during an English match game.

1:41:29 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX)

-        Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team trying to qualify for COPA AMERICA

-        Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit to most goals in league history

-        The Toronto Raptors will get in the practice of retiring jersey numbers, after the Orlando Magic retired Shaquille O’Neal’s number 32. 

MUSIC BY: ABA / Z PROJECT ‘O What a Night’

4:50 – Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas - Are baseball stadiums a good source of revenue for a city economy? - Lasting Oakland A’s memory 23:47 – Texas Rangers win the World Series - Can they threaten to win again? - How will Arizona do in ‘24 36:29 – Asking the panel how their favourite teams will do for the ’24 season - Mets - Yankees - Brewers 51:53 – Craig Counsell heading to the Chicago Cubs 1:17:44 – Bill Belichick - Should he/ Can he be fired in the middle of a season? 1:25:20 – NFL in Europe. - Should they continue playing games in Europe - Will flag football elevate the profile of NFL? 1:41:41 – Trivia Challenge

World Cup of Basketball – 4:40

- USA’s performance of recent World Cup of Basketball

- Canada’s bronze medal accomplishment, despite lack of top stars not appearing in FIBA World Cup

-  World Cup vs. Olympics

-  USA vs. The World tournament. Could it happen?

Victor Wembanyama – 16:18

-  Not a lot of visibility of Wembanyama in Paris

- Could Wembanyama stay healthy with his height

- Could a non-American be the signature face of the NBA

Damian Lillard – 29:23

- How surprising the break-up with Portland was

- Is Damian Lillard a superstar?

- Who has to adjust more in Milwaukee: Giannis or Dame?

James Harden – 40:41

- Can Harden be taken seriously?

- Will GMs still take a chance on Harden?

- Will Joel Embiid get tired of Philly?

Toronto Raptors – 53:34

- Should the Raptors strip the team bare?

New York Knicks – 1:05:10

RAPID FIRE – BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Who is going to have a big year?) 1:09:31

- Zion Williamson

- Ja Morant

- Kyrie Irving

- In-Season Tournament

#WorldCupOfBasketball #FIBA #Canada #Olympics #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #Wembanyama #JamesHarden #Harden #TheBeard #DamianLillard #Dame #Giannis #GiannisAntetokounmpo #Freak #JoelEmbiid #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #NewYorkKnicks #Knicks #NBA #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS

4:50 - International Baseball. Could baseball benefit more by participating in the Olympics? 26:52 - Baltimore Orioles. Their success to the season. Their lack of playoff experience. Who is crucial for the O's to win in playoffs. 36:54 - Tampa Bay Rays. How do they keep winning? 42:09 - Use of starting pitching today compared to 20+ years ago. 52:41 - The future of Tampa staying in Tampa… Oops :) 1:02:37 - Milwaukee Brewers. Can Milwaukee threaten in the playoffs? 1:09:51 - How long will it before the Yankees and Red Sox become contenders again? 1:15:37 - Where will Shohei Otani may end up. 1:21:09 - TRIVIA CHALLENGE #wbc #Olympics #BaltimoreOrioles #Orioles #Baltimore #TampaBayRays #Rays #TampaBay #MilwaukeeBrewers #Milwaukee #Brewers #NewYorkYankees #Yankees #BostonRedSox #RedSox #Bosox #ShoheiOtani #Shohei #Trivia #whatsUPodcast

Thrilled to talk NFL, NBA and the FIBA World Cup with Neel Katarey, along with Ben 'Swift' Reynolds and Ronnie 'RC' Clark from Voice of the Fans Sportscast @vofsportscast

MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night'

DATE OF RECORDING: August 29, 2023

6:20 – A summary what listeners can find on VOF Sportscast

8:26 – Rise of soccer in the State of Mississippi

14:28 – CFL back and forth, American Football in Canada and what the future of American Football may be

26:38 – NFL talk

30:29 – Aaron Rodgers

37:38 – Tua Tagovailoa

39:38 – RC’s 49ers

41:52 – Who is Dak Prescott?

49:09 – Swift’s Saints

51:34 – Neel’s Bills

55:29 – Basketball Talk. World Cup of Basketball

1:00:34 – RC”s take: USA may lose against a team from the Rest of the World

1:06:20 – Canada’s performance during Group Play of the World Cup / Jamal Murray not playing in World Cup

1:09:19 – Vancouver Grizzlies

1:11:52 – In-Season Tournament

1:21:39 – Canadian Sports Trivia

1:34:52 – Signing Off

TOPICS: 6:36 - What is the future of Sports Media? What are subscribers looking for? How will it be consumed going forward? 14:11 - Has loyalty towards the 'local team' dropped over the past 20 years? 20:05 - Will professional sports see more of a benefit with streaming services, such as DAZN, Apple TV+ including acquistions such as The Athletic, who are now responsible for sports coverage for the New York Times? NBA 32:39 - What is the future of the Toronto Raptors? Thoughts on Fred Van Vleet signing with the Houston Rockets. 43:10 - Jaylen Brown re-signs with the Boston Celtics 46:52 - Who's under more pressure? Masai Ujiri or John Herdman? Soccer 55:50 - Lionel Messi's start to his MLS career 1:00:12 - Has the momentum for soccer dropped in Canada? Issues within Canada Soccer, Toronto FC's dismal start to the season, etc. 1:05:58 - Should UEFA do everything possible to prevent Kylian Mbappe from playing club football in Saudi Arabia? BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL 1:17:11 - Leagues Cup 1:20:50 - NBA In-Season Tournament #FredVanVleet #JaylenBrown #LionelMessi #KylianMbappe #LeaguesCup #MasaiUjiri #JohnHerdman #CanadaSoccer #NBAInSeasonTournament #NBACup #WhatsUPodcast

0:35 - Will the recent Stanley Cup Final generate more interest in the Southern U.S.?

13:18 – Vegas’ immediate run from expansion team to Cup Champion.

19:18 – Did Vegas sacrifice their future to win this year’s Stanley Cup?

21:36 – Would you accept years of futility for one successful run to the championship?

28:16 – Is Vegas a Hockey Town?

31:33 – Will the Florida Panthers maintain this level success?

34:28 – Will hockey evolve in Southern U.S. as teams in those markets continue to win?

38:10 – Free Agency / Off-Season trades

45:28 – Do top level players want to play in Canada?

50:05 – How long with Connor Bedard take to lead the Blackhawks as a winner?

54:06 – Does the 4th of July include Joey Chestnut and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

1:00:16 – Britney Spears vs. Victor Wembanyama’s Security Detail

1:02:48 – Where should the Arizona Coyotes move to, if at all?

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#NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #FloridaPanthers #Vegas #FreeAgency #NBA #BritneySpears #VictorWembanyama #ConnorBedard #JoeyChestnut #NathansHotDogEatingContest #ArizonaCoyotes #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS INCLUDE NBA 3:53 – NBA Draft Best/Worst Dressed 13:19 - Victor Wembanyama 20:05 – Gradey Dick 23:47 – Monty Williams NHL 38:38 – How did U.S. take to this year’s playoffs? 49:50 – Dan’s rant on against the Florida Panthers 1:00:19 – Toronto Maple Leafs 1:09:39 – NHL announcing they will not have themed jerseys for upcoming season. This after several NHL players refused to wear Pride Jerseys. 1:44:56 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL - Joel Embiid is first MVP to never make the conference finals in his career - NBA has crowned a new champion 7 times in last 10 years. A far contrast from the 8 different first-time winners during the previous 30 years. - Chris Paul heading to the Golden State Warriors. #GradeyDick #Raptors #Spurs #MontyWilliams #JaMorant #TorontoMapleLeafs #VegasGoldenKnights #FloridaPanthers #ChrisPaul #JoelEmbiid #whatsUPodcast

Emily Morgan is creating a lot of buzz, transforming sports logos in a very short period of time. In less than six months, Emily is creeping up to 100K in followers on her IG channel alone @emilymorgancreates.

Be sure to give her a follow:

IG: @emilymorgancreates

TikTok: @emilymorgancreates

TWR: @EM_Creates

YouTube: @emilymorgancreates

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#sportsbranding #emilymorgancreates #NFL #NBA #logo #sportsmarketing #graphic design #whatsUPodcast

3:10 - Is the NHL showing growth within the U.S.? 17:13 - Leafs and Raptors: How different will both teams look like for next season? 30:34 - Pittsburgh Penguins: Can a rebuild happen with Sid and Malkin? Arizona Coyotes 35:36 - Would Arizona be a ‘hockey market’ if they were as successful as Tampa, Colorado, etc.? 39:56 - If they move, where is the best city to relocate the Coyotes? Ja Morant 46:30 - Should Morant be suspended? 51:12 - Would a Morant suspension be a sign of ‘cancel culture’ RAPID FIRE (BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL) 1:11:03 - Lorenzo Insigne not travelling with team for latest away match 1:14:59 - Kyle Lowry’s legacy as a Toronto Raptor if he wins a title with Miami Heat #NHL #MapleLeafs #Raptors #Leafs #Penguins #PittsuburghPenguins #ArizonaCoyotes #Coyotes #JaMorant #Morant #LorenzoInsigne #Insigne #KyleLowry #Lowry #MiamiHeat #Heat

DATE OF RECORDING: May 23, 2023

3:06 - St. Louis City SC of MLS will have a permanent section of its stadium for fans and their dogs

8:32 - Leafs making the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

27:29 - Florida Panthers eliminate the 65-win Boston Bruins

40:55 - Seattle Kraken eliminate the defending Stanley Cup Champion Avalanche for the franchise's first playoff series win.

55:47 - Oilers win the first round series against the LA Kings

1:07:48 - BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL

Raptors receiving permission to speak with Becky Hammon who led WNBA's Las Vegas Aces to WNBA Championship

Darryl Sutter fired in Calgary

Fans in Canada not able to purchase Leafs/Panthers games when series heads to Miami.

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#Bruins #BostonBruins #Panthers #FloridaPanthers #Kraken #SeattleKraken #Avalanche #ColoradoAvalanche #MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #Oilers #EdmontonOilers #NHL #whatsUPodcast

Alissa Kacar (IG:@newladygolfer) went from a teacher in New Jersey, to a broadcaster and social media influencer; dedicated to wellness and specifically golf. In her short time as an influencer, Alissa has connected with stars from the sports world, Hollywood A-Listers and more. Alissa was gracious to join the podcast for a chat on all things golf, with topics including:

- The Masters

- PGA vs. LIV

- LPGA

- Golf on a participation level and a lot more

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#AlissaKacar #NewLadyGolfer #Golf #GolfLifeTV #TheMasters #LPGA #whatsUPodcast

 2:54 – MLB Home Opener or NBA Play-In game?

11:35 – Raptors play-in game vs. Chicago *Diar DeRozan*

16:34 – Who from the Raptors should stay or go?

20:01 – Should the Raptors have ‘tanked’ the season?

33:08 – Leafs vs. Lightning

35:17 – Dan’s affection for one-time Leaf, Lonny Bohonos

37:16 – Can the Leafs get out of the 1st round?

45:41 – Do the Leafs need to overhaul the team if they continue to flounder in the playoffs?

47:50 – RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

Alek Manoah’s early season struggles

MLS begins new broadcast partnership with AppleTV

Tiger Woods withdrawing from The Masters. Does the PGA still ‘need’ Tiger?

#MajorLeagueBaseball #NHLHockey #MLS #AppleTV #TorontoRaptors #TorontoMapleLeafs #DiarDeRozan #LonnyBohonos #AlekManoah #TigerWoods #whatsUPodcast

Taking a look at who came out as winners after the NHL Trade Deadline (Friday, March 3 @ 3PM)

Liam Gotimer: Director of Broadcasting & Communications, Atlanta Gladiators

Will Pesek: Producer, News 12 Hunter Valley

TOPICS:

3:06 - General thoughts of how Trade Deadline Day went down

14:04 - Comparing Deadline Day Coverage between USA vs. Canada

33:08 - Vladimir Tarasenko heading to the Rangers

36:14 - Patrick Kane finally heading to Broadway

42:44 - Toronto Maple Leafs: 

55:17 - Teams scratching players if they are trade bait (Gavrikov/Chychrun)

57:51 - NHL insisting to stay in Arizona 

1:09:10 - Jonathan Quick 

1:13:04 - Vancouver Canucks

1:27:08 - Boston Bruins

1:32:51 - Stanley Cup Prediction 

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Date of Taping: March 5, 2023

#NHL, #NHLTradeDeadline, #VladimirTarasenko #Tarasenko #PatrickKane #Kane #TorontoMapleLeafs #MapleLeafs #VladislavGavrikov #Gavrikov #JakobChychrun #Chychrun #Arizona #ArizonaCoyotes #JonathanQuick #Quick #VancouverCanucks #Canucks #BostonBruins #Bruins #StanleyCup #WhatsUPodcast

     SUPER BOWL – 5:07

Jerome’s plans for the big game
Is Jerome interested in the halftime show? Because I am not.  
How much pressure is on Patrick Mahomes to win this year’s Super Bowl?   
Does Jerome want to see Aaron Rodgers land with his New York Jets? 

     NBA TRADE DEADLINE

Will the 4-team trade between ATL, DET, GSW and POR fall apart?    - 21:35
Jerome explains his disdain for Hawks Coach Nate McMillan – 29:09
Will Trae Young stick around in Atlanta?  39:33
Should the Raptors have been more busier at the trade deadline? With VanVleet, Anunoby Trent Jr. still sticking with the team? 43:22
OG Anunoby / Jakob Poeltl? 45:31
Should teams either go ‘all-in’ or ‘tank’ as opposed continuously squeaking into the playoffs? 53:12
Why Randy is not a fan of Nick Nurse - am not a fan of 1:00:50
Russell Westbrook experience is over in LA -  1:07:03
Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun – 1:15:40
Who’s better: Phoenix or Denver? – 1:21:38
Is Kyrie gonna work in Dallas – 1:23:48 

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Date of Taping: February 10, 2023

#SuperBowl #KansasCityChiefs #PhiladelphiaEagles #Chiefs #Eagles #AaronRodgers #Rodgers #AtlantaHawks #DetroitPistons #PortlandTrailBlazers #GoldenStateWarriors #Hawks #Pistons #TrailBlazers #Warriors #Atlanta #Portland #GoldenState #Portland #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #OGAnunoby #OG #JakobPoeltl #Poeltl #RussellWestbrook #Westbrook #KyrieIrving #Kyrie #LukaDoncic

Topics Include: 

FIFA World Cup – 13:46

Thoughts on Canada’s Performance of World Cup. 

Thoughts specifically of John Herdman’s performance of manager of Canada’s Men’s Team

Does winning a World Cup change the legacy of Lionel Messi.

NFL – 42:08

Gauging panel’s interest of NFL Playoffs

Tony and Ben’s thoughts of their Buffalo Bills performance of the season/playoffs

Will Brady and Rodgers stay with their respective teams?

NBA Trade Deadline – 52:43

Should the Raptors trade VanVleet

Anunoby’s stance with the team? Does he want out?

How valuable is Nick Nurse as coach? Could Dwayne Casey have coached the ’19 team to a championship? 

NHL – 1:05:17

Should Ivan Provorov have been suspended for not taking part in Pride Night ceremonies held by Philadelphia Flyers?

Does this threaten similar ceremonies in the future?

RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal - 1:35:41) 

- Vancouver Canucks handling of Bruce Boudreau’s firing?

- TaylorMade appearing to distance relationship between club maker and Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia, after signing with LIV Tour. 

- Are video tributes to former players passé? 

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Date of Taping: January 26, 2023

#WorldCup #FIFA #Qatar2022 #Qatar #Canada #CANMNT #CanadaSoccer #LionelMessi #Messi #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #FredVanVleet #OGAnunoby #Anunoby #IvanProvorov #Provorov #PhiladelphiaFlyers #Flyers #TaylorMade #TaylorMadeGolf #Golf #DJ #DustinJohnson #SergioGarcia #Garcia #JohnnyGaudreau #NHL #NBA #PGA #LIVTour #PGATour

Topics Include: (FIFA - 2:26) 

World Cup is upon us.
Should big events look to non-traditional markets?
Has Canada Soccer killed the vibe leading into the World Cup?   

Kyrie Irving and Mitchell Miller - 40:13

RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal) - 1:16:02

Houston Astros winning another World Series
Ryan Reynolds potentially owning the NHL's Ottawa Senators
Canada's Men's basketball team qualifies for the FIBA World Cup  

MUSIC BY:  ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night'  Date of Taping: November 14, 2022  #WorldCup #FIFA #Qatar2022 #Qatar #Canada #CANMNT #CanadaSoccer #KyrieIrving #Kyrie #MitchellMiller #RyanReynolds #HoustonAstros #Astros #CanadaBasketball #Basketball #FIBA #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS:
MLB (2:48) - Phillies/Braves, Padres/Dodgers, Aaron Judge
NFL (26:53) - Kenny Pickett over Mitch Trubisky, Dak Prescott over Cooper Rush, Fall of Tom Brady and Russell Wilson
NBA (59:05) - Brooklyn Nets, Luka Doncic as MVP?, Boston Celtics

BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL(Rapid Fire) (1:20:45)
LeBron James potentially surpassing Kareem Abdul Jabbar with most points in league history
Oscar Nominee Jonah Hill set to play PGA's John Daly in an upcoming movie
Commanders owner, Daniel Snyder says he has 'dirt' on key executives within the league

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DATE OF RECORDING: Thursday October 20, 2022

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

- Looking back at '21-'22 season (4:28)
- Did Steph Curry cement his legacy as a Top 10 player by winning his first NBA Finals MVP? (6:25)
- Can the Celtics overcome the loss of Head Coach Ime Udoku? (10:26)
- Can the Nets gel despite the apparent tension between KD, Steve Nash, Sean Marks? (14:44)
- Comparing the Nets to the Knicks (25:10)
- Are the Lakers a playoff calibre team? (28:26)  
- Mikey's one-on-one with convicted felon Aaron 'Showtime' Taylor who rejunvinated his life with sports, getting the chance to perform PA duties during a 2021 Golden State Warriors game.  (31:54)  

CANADA TRIVIA: (39:06)   

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: Big Deal/No Big Deal (41:32)
- Did the Knicks lose an opportunity by not trading for Donovan Mitchell?
- Aaron Judge's pursuit to 62 HRs.   

#NBABuzz #OfficialNBABuzz #MikeyDomagala #BostonCeltics #Celtics #BrooklynNets #Nets #LosAngelesLakers #Lakers #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #WhatsUPodcast #AaronJudge   

FOLLOW NBA BUZZ: TWR/IG: @officialnbabuzz FB: @the.buzz.nba    
FOLLOW INSIDE BUZZ on Facebook IG: @inside_buzz  

YOUTUBE CONTENT: Search 'Mikey Domagala'    

!What's Up? The Sports Podcast. FB/TWR/IG: @whatsUPodcast

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PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Jerome Boateng (COLORCAST: @ThePacZone) & Prince Matalia (COLORCAST: @PrinceM)
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How hype is Juan Soto?
NBA Off Season
-     Where is Kevin Durant gonna play?

NHL Off Season
-     Should Canadian Teams avoid drafting American players?

Players having statues in their honour (Yes, honour is spelled with a U in Canada lol)
RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

NOTE: Taping of this episode was prior to Juan Soto trade

PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri  
SPECIAL GUEST: Zack Cooper  (Fmr. Host, Reporter Anchor: Toronto's 680NEWS, FAN 590)
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TOPICS INCLUDE:  

- Comparison of general news/sports pre-podcast, social media to today 

NBA (28:22)
- Golden State Warriors: Is the Warriors run of success classify as a dynasty?
- Toronto Raptors: OJ Anunoby, state of the team, Who is the Greatest Raptor of All-Time  (48:20)

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal) (1:29:09)

- J-Cole playing in CEBL
- Udonis Haslem sour vs. Draymond Green
- Awarding an MVP of Conference Finals

#NBA #Basketball #Canada #Warriors #GoldenStateWarriors #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #JCole 

Cricket in Canada is on the rise - at the grassroots level, all the way up to international competition.   

The following is a discussion regarding the current state of this sport, what the future of cricket looks like in North America and a lot more.   

Derek Perera: Founder and Director, Ontario Cricket Academy
Srimantha Wijeyeratne: General Manager and Head Coach, Niagara Cricket Club  

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!What's Up? The Sports Podcast.
(WEB) whatsupodcast.blogspot.com
(SOCIAL MEDIA) Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @whatsupodcast

#cricket #OntarioCricketAcademy #NiagaraCricketClub

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Stars such as Evander Kane, Antonio Brown and Novak Djokovic facing a slew of troubles as it relates to COVID. 

Toronto FC signs top international striker Lorenzo Insigne. 

Canada's Men's national side prepares for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers 

RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

GUESTS:

Tony Antoniou: Contributor, !What's Up? The Sports Podcast.
Ben McClellan: Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast

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ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night'
Date of Taping: January 13, 2022

#Insigne #Djokovic #Canada #AntonioBrown #EvanderKane #Djokovic #soccer #COVID 

As a current student of the Sports Media program at Toronto's Ryerson University, Mel has had the chance to interview key basketball names including, Savannah Hamilton, Jack Armstrong and more. Mel shares: 

- where she thinks sports broadcasting is headed towards in the foreseeable future
- the evolution of women in sports in Canada, etc.
- the Toronto Raptors

and more

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Two fierce opponents from a fantasy hockey league I take part in return to not only talk pucks, but the following:

- Pro Sports vs. Omicron
- Will the NHL go to the Beijing Olympics?
- WTA says they will not host events in China
- Paul Maurice resigns from the Jets

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

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Mikey Domagala is a dedicated basketball reporter with close to 3-Million followers on his channel NBA Buzz/Inside Buzz as well as The Truth Podcast with Jermaine Barnes.

ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

Which team had the better off-season?
The saga of Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving
Where will the Raptors finish up?

Also Mikey's thoughts on baseball, soccer, etc.

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Ben McClellan: Co-Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast (Red Patch Boys, main supporter group of Toronto FC of MLS)
Zach Diaz: Schulich School of Business and one-time volunteer of York 9 FC (Now York United)

TOPICS INCLUDE:
Toronto Derby feat. York United and Toronto FC - Wednesday, September 22nd at BMO Field
State of Women's soccer in Canada. Could First Division soccer in Canada be on the horizon?
What could Toronto FC vs. Forge FC rivalry look like?

BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Rapid-Fire Segment)
- Could Sebastian Giovinco return to TFC?
- Leylah Annie Fernandez turning heads at U.S. Open
- L.A. Clippers' new arena with a supporters section

Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S2: Ep. 29)
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#TorontoFC #YorkUnited #TFC #YorkUTD #TorontoDerby #ForgeFC

Dr. Shankardass returns to the podcast and shares his field's research as it relates to a sports persective

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TOPICS INCLUDE:

Italy wins EURO 2020. 

The riots in England after the EURO final. Does this hurt the country's chances to host a EURO/World Cup in the future?

The Olympics. Should it go on? 

Will Tokyo get a 'do-over' and get to host the Olympics again due to the pandemic? 

Is Masai Ujiri sticking around with the Toronto Raptors? 

RAPID FIRE: Big Deal/No Big Deal

Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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#Italy #EURO2020 #England #UEFA #Olympics #Tokyo #MasaiUjiri #TorontoRaptors #Raptors 

TOPICS INCLUDE

- Christian Eriksen medical emergency during Denmark's first match against Finland
- What winning Euro means for federations like Italy
- A look back on Denmark's magical run to the EURO Championship from 1992
- The growth of soccer in Canada
- The Olympics (Should it be postponed a second time? The 'need' for facilities built for the Olympics)

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL)

- Edmonton's CFL team changes its name from the Eskimos to the Elks
- Suns All-Star Devin Booker potentially rewarding a fan who was involved in a fight in the stands with a Nuggets fan
- Former Canadiens G Patrick Roy appears to have mended fences with former coach Mario Tremblay

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Date of Roundtable: June 15, 2021

TOPICS INCLUDE:

- First round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- The Tavares injury and how 'The Code' plays a factor
- Winnipeg Jets make short work of the Oilers
- Raptors: Is Masai or Lowry staying

and more

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Date of Roundtable: May 25, 2021

(1:49) Craig's thoughts of how golf courses operated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(10:28) Ways to better learn the game of golf.  

(21:46) The state of the PGA, LPGA, Insta-Golf models.

If interested in lessons, send Craig an e-mail: craigseeler@gmail.com

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Date of Interview: May 17, 2021

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