Best Cleveland Sports Zone Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2, Episode 23: John Sadak, the Interesting TV Voice of the Reds! 55:02

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, John Sadak, the TV play-by-play voice of the Cincinnati Reds, shares his journey to becoming a broadcaster, his experiences in the industry, and his passion for sports. He discusses the challenges and joys of broadcasting, the importance of preparation, and how he balances his role as a broadcaster with…

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Season 2: Episode 22: Jeff Berding, FC Cincy and His Reds Fandom 50:22

3d ago50:22

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Jeff Berding, Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati, shares his journey from a passionate Cincinnati Reds fan to a key figure in the city's soccer scene. He reflects on his childhood experiences, the influence of baseball legends like Pete Rose, and the importance of community in sports. Jeff discusses the collaboration be…

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Untitled Episode 42:17

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Send us a text Summary In this episode, Kim Nuxhall shares the inspiring legacy of his father, Joe Nuxhall, and the impactful work of the Nuxhall Foundation. He discusses the importance of character education, the creation of the Miracle League for children with disabilities, and the development of the Hope Center to provide more opportunities for …

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Season 2, Episode 21: Kim Nuxhall and The Miracle League 42:17

10d ago42:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Kim Nuxhall shares his journey of continuing his father Joe Nuxhall's legacy through the Nuxhall Foundation and the Miracle League. He discusses the importance of character education, the impact of the Miracle League on children with disabilities, and the future aspirations for the Hope Center. Kim reflects on his up…

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Season 2, Episode 11: Insights From Dave Shula:, Former Bengals Coach and Dartmouth Legend Republished During 2025 Super Bowl Weeko 45:49

17d ago45:49

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Send us a text In this republished episode for 2025 Super Bowl Week, Randy and Jack welcome Dave Shula, former head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and son of Hall of Fame coach Don Shula. They discuss Dave's early sports career, his transition from player to coach, and his journey to Dartmouth College. The conversation also touches on his experien…

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Season 2, Episode 18: Greatest Bengals Kicker, Jim Breech, Is a Reds Fan. Republished During Super Bowl Warmup 1:01:51

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Jim Breech, a former NFL kicker, shares his experiences playing for the Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders, his thoughts on the evolution of kickers, and his love for baseball. He reflects on his childhood in Sacramento, the competitive nature of athletes, and the importance of winning in sports. Ji…

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Season 2, Episode 16: Paul Daugherty, Legendary Cincinnati Columnist. Republished During Winter Break 51:24

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Send us a text Paul Daugherty, a veteran journalist, shares his journey through the world of sports writing, reflecting on his experiences covering the Cincinnati Reds and his transition from being a fan to a professional journalist. He discusses the balance between journalism and fandom, his early memories of baseball, and the evolution of his car…

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Season 1, Episode 21 Remastered: Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell - Music and Baseball. Republished during 2025 Winter Break 50:47

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Send us a text This episode is being republished during the 2025 winter break. The Studio bosses thought we did not have permission to play "Hooray for the Cincinnati Reds" in the original version, thus deleting the Pops song at the 22:12 mark. So, this is "remastered" with a snippet of the song included. This episode of We Love Our Team, Randy and…

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Season 1, Episode 13: Jim Borgman, Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist! Republished During Winter Break 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Send us a text Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Cros…

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Season 1, Episode 6: Amanda Brennaman, Not Just Marty's Wife, Republished During Winter Break 42:04

2M ago42:04

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Season 1, Episode 2: Kirk Herbstreit Republished During Winter Break 47:23

2M ago47:23

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Send us a text Republished During Winter break: Kirk, Randy, and Jack discuss Kirk's Cincinnati Reds baseball memories, Davey Concepcion, Barry Larkin, keeping score as a young Cincinnati Reds fan, Major League Baseball rule changes, Matt McLain, Elle De La Cruz, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Scott Rolen, Jonathan India, Eric Davis, Barry Bonds, Glenn Br…

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Season 2, Episode 20: Willie Cunningham - The Big Red Machine's Last Hurrah 17:30

2M ago17:30

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Send us a text Before Jack and Randy take a break in launching new episodes until Spring Training, 2025, Willie Cunningham and Randy discuss "THE BIG RED MACHINE'S LAST HURRAH", a newly published book about the travesty of the 1981 MLB season. In that strike interrupted season, the Reds were denied a spot in the postseason despite having the Best r…

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Season 2, Episode 19: Santa Claus is coming to We Love Our Team 48:15

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Send us a text BREAKING NEWS: Santa is a Reds fan and has been a fan since the Reds inaugural season of 1869! Red Stockings? Who suggested that? Red and white uniforms? You get the idea. In this festive episode, Santa Claus joins the podcast to share his long-standing love for the Cincinnati Reds, recounting his historical connections to the team a…

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Season 2, Episode 17: HOF Pitcher Jim Bunning's Four Sons! 49:56

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Send us a text The Bunning brothers—David, Bill, Jim, and Mark—share their experiences growing up in a family with a Hall of Fame pitcher and a U.S. Senator, Jim Bunning. They discuss their father's illustrious baseball career, his impact on the sport, and the family dynamics that shaped their lives. The conversation delves into memorable games, pe…

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Snow Game In Cleveland, Raptors Beat TImberwolves, Ovechkin Injury Update and More with Steve Simmons 33:23

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Bob and Steve end the week discussing the snow game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers and reminisce on old snow games. Toronto Raptors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 in Scottie Barnes return to action. Alexander Ovechkin will miss 4-6 weeks with a leg injury. Lastly will Jordan Romano be non-tendered today. 1:05 Brow…

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Maple Leafs Steamroll the Golden Kinghts, Is It Time For Automated Strike Zone in Baseball, Raptors Getting Scottie Barnes Back with Steve Simmons 42:17

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Bob and Steve begin the episode recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, despite all the injuries. They then discuss if it is time for the MLB to add the automated strike zone. Lastly, Bob and Steve talk about the Raptors season up to date. 0:47 Leafs Talk 19:37 Automated Strike Zone 32:21 Raptors Talk…

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Canada Advances to CONCACAF Final Four, Matthews Visits Doctor in Germany, Nadal Retires with Steve Simmons 33:33

3M ago33:33

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Bob and Steve jump through a variety of sports today, starting with Canadian Soccer after their 3-0 victory over Suriname. They then discuss Marner playing centre with Matthews injury concern after his visit to Germany. Then they talk about the legacy of Rafael Nadal. 0:29 Canadian Soccer 5:00 Leafs talk 14:40 Nadal Retirement 22:40 Jim Montgomery …

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What Will Mitch Marner's Next Contract Look Like? Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson talk, Juan Soto's Free Agency with Steve Simmons 43:23

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Bob and Steve debate on when Mitch Marner will sign his new contract and how much it will be for. They break down Marner's play and importance to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they discuss the money made from the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing match. To wrap the show up they talk about the latest in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. 1:27 Mitch Marner Con…

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Season 2, Episode 15: The One and Only, Bob Herzog! 42:52

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Send us a text In this episode of WE LOVE OUR TEAM, Bob Herzog, co-anchor of Good Morning Cincinnati, shares his journey from law school to broadcasting, his deep-rooted love for the Cincinnati Reds, and memorable moments from his childhood as a fan. He discusses the origins of his popular segment, Dance Party Fridays, and reflects on the significa…

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Argos Grey Cup Champions, Bills Hand Chiefs First Loss, Ryan Reaves Five Game Suspension with Steve Simmons 32:10

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Bob and Steve begin the week talking about the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts after their 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They transition from the CFL to the NFL discussing the matchup of the weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, before highlighting other contenders. They end the podcast analyzing Ryan Reaves …

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Grey Cup Preview With Richard Deitsch and Steve Simmons 41:02

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A special Grey Cup preview episode with two of the best in the buisness Richard Deitsch and Steve Simmons. From Grey Cup parties to the two teams the boys cover everything you need to know ahead of Grey Cup weekend. 0:42 Zach Collaros 19:00 Difference Between Grey Cup and Super Bowl Weekend 23:07 Nick Arbuckle 36:09 Predictions and More…

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Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson, Should the Leafs Trade Mitch Marner, What is Going On in Pittsburgh with Richard Deitsch 34:05

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Bob and Richard begin Thursday's episode discussing the major boxing event this weekend between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson and the difference between current boxing and boxing of the past. They then transition to hockey and what to make of the struggling Penguins. Later they move to the Maple Leafs after their 4-3 comeback overtime win over the Washi…

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A Golden Age In Winnipeg, Toronto Raptors Lack Defence and Toronto Maple Leafs Lack Offence With Richard Deitsch 34:08

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Bob and Richard begin the episode talking about the major success of the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Later on they talk about the two Toronto teams in action last night, the Raptors with the worst record in the NBA and the Maple Leafs who got shutout by the Ottawa Senators. To finsih off the show they discuss the roof situation at …

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Blue Jays To Meet With Juan Soto, Should The NHL Add An International Team, Chiefs-Bills Preview With Richard Deitsch 38:19

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Bob and Richard open the show talking about the hotest news in Toronto, the Blue Jays flying to California to meet with star free agent Juan Soto and how potentially signing him would fit around the rest of the team. They then talk about potential european expansion in the NHL and what problems could arise. Later on they preview the biggest NFL gam…

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Season 2, Episode 14: Julie Mulholland is A So Cool Sports Social Media Influencer! 46:39

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Send us a text An extraordinary Reds Fan: Julie Mulholland. A passionate Reds fan and social media influencer, Julie shares her journey of fandom, memorable moments at the ballpark, and her thoughts on the Reds' City Connect uniforms. She discusses her experiences as a sports content creator, the challenges she faces, and her diverse interests in v…

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Chiefs Remain Undefeated, The Impact of the NCAA-CHL Rule Change, Where Will Roki Sasaki Land with Richard Deitsch 38:35

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Richard Deitsch joins the podcast this week and discuses his super bowl favourites and what makes the Kansas City Chiefs great. Bob and Richard then dive more into the NCAA rule change allowing CHL players to play in the NCAA. After that they discuss the Raptors early season struggle and whether it's time to find a new head coach. To finish off the…

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NCAA Rule Change Allowing CHL Players and CFL Eastern and Western Finals with Steve Simmons 40:34

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Bob and Steve finish the week discussing the new rule change in the NCAA allowing players who have played in the Canadain Hockey League to recieve a scholarship and play in the NCAA. In the second half, Bob and Steve breakdown the Eastern and Western Finals for the CFL this weekend. 0:29 NCAA Talk 28:00 CFL Eastern Final 34:40 CFL Western Final 35:…

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Oilers Early Season Struggles, Shohei Ohtani's Labrum Surgery, Raptors 4th Quarter Collapse with Steve Simmons 43:07

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Bob and Steve begin the show discussing the Edmonton Oilers slow start to the season and where they can improve. Moving onto baseball they talk about Ohtani not being able to pitch at the start of the 2025 season, the impact Roki Sasaki could have in the MLB and the Jays possibly extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette. To wrap it up the guy…

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Maple Leafs Powerplay Thrives in the Absence of Auston Matthews, Ross Atkins Addresses Offseason Plan, Joel Embiid's 3 Game Suspension with Steve Simmons 38:26

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Bob and Steve break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins, highlighting the performance of Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies. They then transition to baseball talk and analyzing what Ross Atkins said to the media yesterday. At the end Bob and Steve discuss Joel Embiid's 3 game suspension and how athletes work…

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The Kansas City Chiefs Stay Undefeated, NFL Trade Deadline Approaching, Raptors Are Exciting To Watch With Steve Simmons 45:10

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Bob and Steve start the podcast with NFL talk, including recapping the thrilling Monday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They then transition to the NFL trade deadline and which teams should be buying. Later on Bob and Steve talk about the growth of the young Toronto Raptors team, specifically the dev…

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Season 2, Episode 13: Kevin Murphy Defends Umpires! 39:20

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Send us a text Summary Jack and Randy welcome Kevin Murphy, a seasoned attorney and passionate baseball fan. They explore Kevin's journey from being a Yankees fan to embracing the Reds, his memorable experiences at various World Series, and his insights into the world of sports law, particularly his representation of umpires. The discussion also to…

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MLB Free Agency, How the Toronto Blue Jays Should Approach FA, Maple Leafs Offensive Struggles with Steve Simmons 41:12

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Bob and Steve begin the week previewing the stars available in MLB free agency and which players could be a good fit for the Toronto Blue Jays. They then disect how the Blue Jays may construc their roster with some key additions. At the end of the episode, Bob and Steve discuss the Leafs struggling powerplay and who is responsible for it.…

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Juan Soto's Value on the Open Market, Wemby's Historic Night, Vince Carter's Jersey Retirement with Steve Simmons 34:44

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Bob and Steve end the week going through the top storylines. Starting with Juan Soto's free agency and how much a player of his caliber is worth. They then talk about Victor Wembanyama becoming the third player in NBA history to record multiple 5x5 stat lines. In the back half, Bob and Steve touch on the Argos before their matchup against the Redbl…

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The Dodgers Win the World Series, Juan Soto's Free Agency Sweepstakes and Timothy Liljegren is Traded to the San Jose Sharks with Steve Simmons 34:47

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Bob and Steve disect game five of the world series, including Gerrit Cole's mistake at first base. They transition to landing spots for Yankee's phenom Juan Soto and what seperates his value from Shohei Ohtani's. Finally, Bob and Steve end the episode discussing the trade between the Maple Leafs and the Sharks involving former Leafs' defenceman Tim…

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Alex Mogilny’s Ommission From The Hall Of Fame, The Yankees Force Game 5 & More WIth Steve Simmons. 35:55

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Before Bob and Steve bite into game 5 of the World Series, the two spend a considerable amount of time expanding on Steve’s article “The unsolved mystery of Alexander Mogilny and the Hockey Hall of Fame” which sparks a further conversation about the head-scratching process of Hall Of Fame Selection.

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The Dodgers Are On The Brink Of Winning, The CFL Needs A New Commissioner and The Maple Leafs Are The Real Deal With Steve Simmons. 36:50

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Baseball talk today as Bob and Steve react to the LA Dodgers 3-0 Stranglehold over the New York Yankees in the World Series. From Aaron Judge’s poor play to Freddie Freeman’s historic output, the two break down everything they have noticed so far before shifting focus to the CFL and their search for a new boss and the Maple Leaf’s strong start to t…

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Season 2, Episode 12: Montgomey Inn's Dean Gregory 42:45

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Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Dean Gregory shares the rich history of Montgomery Inn, an iconic Cincinnati restaurant founded by his family in 1951. He recounts personal anecdotes about his family's journey in the restaurant business, legendary stories about his father, and the establishment's connections with Cincinnati sports lege…

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A World Series Recap and Preview of Game 3, Debate on Starting Pitching & Maple Leafs Talk with Steve Simmons 36:17

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Bob and Steve begin the week recapping the world series, discussing the pitching strategies of both the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They mention playoff baseball trickling into November and the cold weather in the Bronx Tonight. In the second half of the show, Bob and Steve talk about the Leafs forwards woes, lack of overtime succ…

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JP Morosi previewing the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees 38:32

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On the 1000th episode, Bob and Steve ended the week welcoming on JP Morosi to talk about the World Series before game one in Los Angeles tonight. From the starting pitching to the x-factors needed to win, they leave no stone unturned as they uncover one of the most anticipated World Series in recent history.…

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Scottie Barnes & The Raptors' Rocky Start, Kawhi’s Struggles in LA & Maple Leafs Talk with Steve Simmons. 35:56

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Bob and Steve dive into the Toronto Raptors' tough start to the season, and unfortunately, there’s not much to celebrate. In the first half, they dissect the team’s performance, while debating the potential of young star Scottie Barnes. Is Barnes the future of the Raptors, or does the team have a ceiling? After the break, the discussion shifts to K…

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Remembering Fernando Valenzuela, Reacting to Paul Maurice’s Contract, LeBron & Bronny James making history and more with Steve Simmons. 38:54

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Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic pitcher whose remarkable ascent to fame with the Los Angeles Dodgers enchanted baseball fans and sparked the cultural sensation called "Fernandomania," passed away on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Dodgers. He was 63 years old. Bob and Steve spend the first half of the show remembering Valenzuela’s greatness before bou…

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Moving The Tampa Bay Rays & The Toronto Maple Leafs’ New Identity With Steve Simmons. 36:21

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With the Tampa Bay Rays in need of major repairs to their ball diamond, is it time the team finally makes it’s move outside of FLorida? Both Bob and Steve think so on todays show as they look into re-location options for the team before spending the rest of the show discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs, their new coach and the impact he has already h…

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A World Series Preview, The Blue Jays’ Offseason Targets & More With Steve Simmons 43:13

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After Sunday night’s baseball games, it is official—Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will play Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in one of MLB’s highest-profile World Series matchups in recent memory. Steve Simmons joins Bob today to preview the series and to look back on how these two teams made it to the big stage. Bob and Steve spend…

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MLB’s Plummetting Pitch Count, Playoff Baseball, Taylor Pendrith In Vegas & More. 37:15

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Richard Deitsch Is in to end the week with Bob as the two continue the trend of quick-hitting sports storylines. Bob and Richard start with one of Bob’s favourite topics in baseball… the ever-diminishing usage of starting pitchers in MLB. With the Dodgers pulling their starter after just over 4 innings, the two dig into whether there is any merit b…

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Davonta Adams Is A Jet, Amari Cooper Is A Bill, Lonzo Ball Is Back & The Toronto Maple Leafs Start Their Season Strong. 34:27

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Lots of things have happened in the sports world, which means there are lots of things for Bob and Richard Deitsch To talk about! The two start with the movement in the NFL as they look at the two trades that could prove to be Super Bowl winning transactions for the Bills and Jets respectively. After the break, Bob and Richard discuss the return of…

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Canada Soccer’s Steady Improvement, The Toronto Raptors Young Core, The Buffalo Bills and The MLB Playoffs. 37:01

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Richard Deitsch is back! Bob and Richard talk sports today, focusing on Canada’s Mens Soccer team first. The two express their optimism for the squad leading up to the 2026 World Cup before a discussion on the equally as promising Toronto Raptors and their young, developing roster. After the break its Football and Baseball as Bob and Richard dive i…

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The ‘76ers Injury Issues, Zach Edey’s Big Pre-Season, The Bills & MLB Playoffs. 25:28

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Paul Jones is in today as he and Bob dig into the injuries suffered by both of the Philadelphia 76ers stars in Joel Embiid and Paul George, Zach Edey’s surprising (to some) domininance in NBA pre-season play, the Bills tight win against the Jets and the Championship series going on in MLB Playoff action.…

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Season 2, Episode 10: Meet Optimistic Reds Part Owner, George Vincent 37:09

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Send us a text In this episode, Jack and Randy welcome George Vincent, a corporate attorney and part-owner of the Cincinnati Reds. George shares his journey from being a Detroit Tigers fan to becoming a Reds supporter after moving to Cincinnati. He reflects on his childhood memories of baseball, particularly the 1968 World Series, and discusses his…

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The Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs, Argo’s and some MLB PLayoff Talk Wit Paul Jones. 34:44

5M ago34:44

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Happy Thanksgiving! Paul Jones joins Bob for the holiday to give us his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors and their apparent re-build, reacts to the first few games of the Maple Leafs season and more on this Monday full of Turkey and sports.

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First Look At The Maple Leafs, Argos Vs. Bombers & MLB Playoffs. 39:47

5M ago39:47

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Bob and Steve are ending the week with another potpourri of sport topics today. From the first two games of the Maple Leafs’ regular season to other teams in the league the gentlemen start their conversation with some hockey talk before transition to the CFL, and ending with a look at the progressions in MLB’s Post-Season.…

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