Best Jack BC Podcasts (2024)

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Jim Barker on Nathan Rourke, the B.C. Lions' Struggles, and Chad Kelly’s Argos 43:08

3h ago43:08

43:08

It’s all about Canadian Football as Bob and John welcome Jim Barker to the show to dive into the CFL's biggest storylines. They start with the B.C. Lions, who are spiraling down the standings, and discuss the challenges posed by Nathan Rourke’s underwhelming return and the impending comeback of Vernon Adams Jr. After addressing the Lions' dilemma, …

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The Bright Side of Blue Jays Baseball with Paul Beeston. 42:26

16m ago42:26

42:26

It’s been a tough year for the Toronto Blue Jays, falling short of high expectations. While most guests have shared their concerns, former Jays President Paul Beeston isn’t ready to hit the panic button. Joining Bob and John, Paul discusses the latest drama surrounding Joey Votto's retirement and dives into a broader conversation about the team. Wi…

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly With Richard Deitsch - Finding The Positives From An Abysmal Blue Jays Season & The Argos’ Playoff Push 41:20

38m ago41:20

41:20

We are staying close to home today as Bob, John, and Richard focus on Toronto’s two active professional sports teams this time of the year: the Blue Jays and the Argonauts. It’s been a tough year for baseball fans, but are there any positives that can be taken from the Blue Jays' season? The three try their best to do exactly that, discussing the f…

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#102 Simulacra and Simulation - Jean Baudrillard w/ Justin Murphy 2:06:03

2h ago2:06:03

2:06:03

Justin Murphy joins us to talk about 'Simulacra and Simulation' (1981), a book by French philosopher and cultural critic Jean Baudrillard. What happens when a society schematises too much, copies copies of copies and loses touch with 'reality'? Hyperreality. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Other Life (probably the best place to see what Justin Murphy is…

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The Toronto Maple Leafs, Their Offseason and NHL Talk with Mike Zeisberger. 44:35

17m ago44:35

44:35

Not much has happened this offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs - yes they got a new coach, named a new captain, re-signed a few players and made some minor additions - But many thought a big trade was coming… a trade that did not happen. Now, with roughly a month to go before the start of the NHL’s training camp, major changes do not seem likely.…

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The Mishandling Of Joey Votto’s Retirement With Steve Simmons & Brad May On His Transition To Reality TV 41:31

6d ago41:31

41:31

Have the Toronto Blue Jays gotten anything right this year? As we near the end of a disappointing season, on a night that should have been a bright spot in an otherwise dark year, the Jays have once again dropped the ball. Joey Votto, one of the best baseball players this country has ever produced, has decided to call it a career. With the Cincinna…

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Limping Through The Final Month Of The Toronto Blue Jays Season With Dave Hodge. 48:05

6d ago48:05

48:05

There are plenty of things to talk about when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays, none of which involve the playoffs. Dave Hodge joins Bob and the returning John Shannon today as the three discuss the rather awkward case that is the Toronto Blue Jays. Do you trade Bo Bichette this offseason? How much are you willing to pay Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is …

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NICK v. ANDREW & TOP 10 AT THE O | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | BC 178 2:14:24

1h ago2:14:24

2:14:24

NICK v. ANDREW & TOP 10 AT THE O | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | BC 178 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fouad Abiad

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199. 530s BC part 7 - Rome! 49:30

1d ago49:30

49:30

Detail and fun like you will only get at Fan of History from Dan the Rome Man. This really is an amazing episode... so many wild things happen! Unlike some other leaders in our day who bow out gracefully - ahem - our guy gets thrown down the steps. And that's just the beginning of his problems. And then we have all the good Roman names like Tarquin…

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An Early Toronto Raptors Season Preview With Jack Armstrong 39:18

9h ago39:18

39:18

The Toronto Raptors are betting on themselves heading into the 2024/25 NBA season. With virtually no significant upgrades to their roster, it will be up to Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett & co. to improve on their performance from last year, and at least one member of the podcast doesn’t think it can happen. Jack Armstrong joins Bob a…

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Baseball Talk With Bill Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani, The LA Dodgers & Their Plans For The Japanese Superstar. 37:02

14m ago37:02

37:02

Is it too early to bring Shohei Ohtani into the conversation of the greatest baseball players of all time? The LA Times’ own Bill Shaikin doesn’t think so. On track to win his third MVP award in four years, Shohei Ohtani is putting up another historic season—doing half of what he usually does. Bob, Richard, and Bill talk about the greatness that is…

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The Buffalo Bills & More With Joe Buscaglia. 39:26

21m ago39:26

39:26

We’re starting to get a picture of what NFL teams will look like as we approach the start of the 2024 regular season. Joe Buscaglia, writer for The Athletic covering the Buffalo Bills, joins Bob and Richard Deitsch today to assess the Bills’ offseason and set expectations for the team’s success this year while fitting in some more general NFL talk …

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Baseball Talk W/ Adnan Virk: Are There Any “Great” Teams In Major League Baseball Year? 41:51

1h ago41:51

41:51

With it looking like no team will hit 100 wins in Major League Baseball this year, that begs the question: Where have all the great teams gone? Adnan Virk joins Bob and Richard Deitsch to talk about it today as the three try to figure out why the competition in baseball looks to be as tight as ever.

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Auston Matthews Is The Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs & The St. Louis Blues Have Their Eyes On Two Oilers RFA’s With Mike Futa. 38:18

22m ago38:18

38:18

Mike Futa, a man who knows a thing or two about the intricacies of Offer sheets AND captaincy changes joins the show today to talk about exactly that. With Auston Matthews replacing John Tavares as the Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs, we talk to Mike about his experience dealing with a very similar matter in LA with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar…

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ANDREW JACKED IN THE TOP 4? | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | Bro Chat #177 2:23:18

1h ago2:23:18

2:23:18

ANDREW JACKED IN THE TOP 4? | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | Bro Chat #177 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fouad Abiad

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What´s new in history - Berenike 31:55

5h ago31:55

31:55

"Changed my worldview" - Dan Horning A Buried Ancient Egyptian Port Reveals the Hidden Connections Between Distant Civilizations We'll let this episode speak for itself. The finds and what they mean for how we understand antiquity are simply stunning! Don't miss this one and make sure to read the article too. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/…

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Kenny Albert on MLB’s Playoff Race & NFL Season Preview 41:43

1h ago41:43

41:43

With the Toronto Blue Jays struggling to bring any positive news, Bob and John welcome Sports Broadcasting Extraordinaire, Kenny Albert, to discuss some of the tightest playoff races in MLB. But Kenny’s expertise isn’t limited to baseball. In the latter half of the show, the conversation shifts to football, covering key topics like Aaron Rodgers’ r…

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Richard Deitsch On The Toronto Blue Jays & His Final Thoughts On the 2024 Summer Olympic Games In Paris. 46:30

17h ago46:30

46:30

Bob and John start the week with Richard Deitsch as the three focus on the Toronto Blue Jays and the team’s grocery list of problems before ending the show with an Olympic wrap-up now that the Games are officially over.

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#101 The 440 Enigma - LC Vincent 2:13:34

2d ago2:13:34

2:13:34

The A above middle C is often tuned to 440Hz. Why? Because of a multi-decade conspiracy to degrade the spiritual connection of the human race, involving Joseph Goebbels, John Deagan, the Frankfurt School, sacred numerology, and a very wealthy American dynasty. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Jack has published a novel! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tow…

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Reacting To Canada Basketball's Quarter-Final Loss To France At The Olympic Games W/ Paul Jones 38:32

11d ago38:32

38:32

Paul Jones checks back into the show a little earlier than expected, as he, Bob, and John react to the disappointing loss to France in men’s Olympic basketball action. With expectations of at least competing for a medal, what does this loss mean for Canada Basketball and its future? Bob, John, and Paul try to answer that question and more on today’…

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Olympic Success, Strife & Scandal With Mary Ormsby. 39:41

15d ago39:41

39:41

Mary Ormsby, sports journalist and frequent guest on Prime Time Sports, is on the show, and there are plenty of things to talk about. With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games wrapping up in a few days, many storylines have arisen, some of them not too good for Canada. From the disappointment on the basketball court to the drama surrounding our women’s so…

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A Conversation with Mike Keenan: Coaching Around the World, Health Battles, and NHL Stories 43:01

6d ago43:01

43:01

Last time Bob and John spoke with Mike, the Stanley Cup-winning coach was getting ready to take over the Italian Men’s Hockey Program, but sometimes life gets in the way. With open-heart surgery and other health issues in his rearview mirror, Mike Keenan is ready to get back into the thick of things. He joins Bob and John today as the three talk ab…

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JON DELAROSA WINS! | Fouad Abiad, Jon Delarosa, Iain Valliere & Seth Feroce | Bro Chat #176 2:23:54

6d ago2:23:54

2:23:54

JON DELAROSA WINS! | Fouad Abiad, Jon Delarosa, Iain Valliere & Seth Feroce | Bro Chat #176 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fouad Abiad

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Richard Griffin On The Horrible Toronto Blue Jays & George Ofman On The Even Worse Chicago White Sox 41:31

7d ago41:31

41:31

The Toronto Blue Jays have not lived up to expectations. The “movie” promised to fans by their players has been a dud, and the patience upper management has benefited from is running out. With a farm system full of question marks and a front office with years of experience but not much to show for it, the Toronto Blue Jays are in a hole that might …

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Week Two Of The 2024 Summer Olympic Games With Richard Deitsch 43:53

8d ago43:53

43:53

It is just over a week into the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, with just under a week to go as we bring Richard Deitsch to recap much of what has happened and more of what is to come. With Richard covering the Games for the United States through the eyes of NBC & Peacock, Bob and John start the conversation by comparing Canada’s Olympi…

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Book Club from Heaven - Incel w/ ARX-Han 2:21:52

12d ago2:21:52

2:21:52

Jack talks to ARX-Han, author of Incel (2023), about the process of writing Incel, as well as the thought behind it. Rather than sum up Incel myself, I'll quote ARX-Han: "Savage, hilarious, and everything in between , INCEL is a pitch-dark comedy about one man's harrowing quest to ascend. Suicidally depressed, twenty-two year old anon has settled o…

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The Canadian Men’s Team & An Olympic Basketball Update W/ Paul Jones. 40:25

11d ago40:25

40:25

With boots on the ground in France, Paul Jones joins the show after Canada’s win over Spain, and the gentlemen end the week with an Olympic basketball update. Paul shares his thoughts after 3 games and 3 wins from the Canadians as the three look at what is to come and debate where they think the team could finish now that they have entered the knoc…

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Post Trade Deadline Discussion On The Toronto Blue Jays W/ Gregor Chisholm 50:46

12d ago50:46

50:46

There are many things the Toronto Blue Jays need, so where do they start? Gregor Chisholm joins Bob and Jay for some Jays talk. The three set expectations for the rest of the year and assess all of the moves made by Toronto at MLB’s trade deadline a few days ago. It is becoming more and more clear: the Toronto Blue Jays are entering a rebuild.…

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The Nashville Predators & Their Busy Offseason W/ GM Barry Trotz. 49:16

13d ago49:16

49:16

One of the busiest general managers in the NHL is on the show today as Barry Trotz joins Bob and John for some hockey talk as he and the Nashville Predators get ready for the 2024/25 NHL season. With many new faces added to the organization over the summer, the two talked to Barry about the moves and his expectations for the team after a surprising…

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DUBAI PRO & RUBIEL FORCED TO COMPETE? | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | Bro Chat #175 2:20:30

22d ago2:20:30

2:20:30

DUBAI PRO & RUBIEL FORCED TO COMPETE? | Fouad Abiad, Iain Valliere, Mike Van Wyck & Paul Lauzon | Bro Chat #175 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fouad Abiad

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IS RUBIEL THE REAL DEAL? | Fouad, Seth, Mike, Iain & Paul | Bro Chat #174 2:12:04

20d ago2:12:04

2:12:04

IS RUBIEL THE REAL DEAL? | Fouad, Seth, Mike, Iain & Paul | Bro Chat #174 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fouad Abiad

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Bonus Episode - Ancient World Fun Collab 44:33

14d ago44:33

44:33

With Garry Stevens and Gil Kidron I was visiting Barcelona and a ran into Gil. Before I knew it a discussion about ancient history broke out. Hope you enjoy it! https://www.historyinthebible.com/ https://podcastofbiblicalproportions.com/ This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History…

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Rod Black On The 2024 Olympic Games, Canada Basketball & More 47:31

28d ago47:31

47:31

A good friend and voice of Canada Basketball on TSN Radio, Rod Black, joins the show today. Having been a part of his fair share of Olympic broadcasts, we get to hear Rod’s unique perspective on the games themselves before shifting focus to some basketball talk as our Canadian men’s basketball team looks to medal for the first time ever in the Olym…

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The Olympic Soccer Cheating Scandal W/ James Sharman - Canada’s Spying Drones, Fired Personnel & 6 Point Deduction. 41:17

15d ago41:17

41:17

Leading up to the Canadian Women’s Olympic opening game against New Zealand in the 2024 Paris Olympics, fans and players alike were focused on one thing - defending their gold medal won in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Unfortunately, a fast-developing investigation into Canada Soccer’s use of a drone to spy on opponents’ closed practices, and the p…

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EPISODE 100 2:46:30

16d ago2:46:30

2:46:30

We reflect on 100 episodes of the Book Club from Hell (or on the 99 prior to this one, if you want to be pedantic). Big shout out to moog for the intro music, and to Alex from Masticate (https://masticate.bandcamp.com) for the outro music. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Jack has published a novel! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Jack-BC-ebook/dp/B…

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MLB ROUNDTABLE W/ HODGE & PERKINS - The Toronto Blue Jays 50:32

18d ago50:32

50:32

On Wednesday’s episode with Warren Sawkiw, it was decided that we have officially entered “Rock Bottom” when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, just two days later, Dave Hodge & Dave Perkins are on the show as the foursome entertain the idea that the future for the Toronto Blue Jays is a lot bleaker than originally thought. 10…15, even 20 year…

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A Canadian Olympic Basketball Preview with Doug Smith. 43:39

26d ago43:39

43:39

Not too long ago, Canada and Olympic basketball did not mix. Twenty-four years after their last appearance at the Games, the same cannot be said about our hoopers north of the border. Now, with all exhibition games complete and a game against Greece scheduled on Saturday to kick off their Olympic competition, Canada finds itself as a favorite to me…

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It’s Time To Make Some Changes - Warren Sawkiw On The Toronto Blue Jays. 45:48

29d ago45:48

45:48

A common theme lately is that the Toronto Blue Jays are in trouble. With seemingly no present or future to look forward to, Warren Sawkiw joins the show today to give his opinion on the mess that is the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

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198. 530s BC part 6 Death of Cyrus the Great 36:18

22d ago36:18

36:18

He's good and dead now. We wrap up Cyrus in this episode Fan of History style with all the nitty gritty details... Enjoy! This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski. If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistory Contact information: E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.com http://faceboo…

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