Best Mark Hebscher Podcasts (2024)

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Hebsy On Sports-The Retirement Announcement 1:00:08

12M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

I announced my retirement after 332 episodes of this podcast. Toronto Mike was blindsided. I had to fire him. Listen here, if you dare. Thanks for all of your support. I'm going golfing now.

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Hebsy On Sports 331 1:01:30

12M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Agonizing over the Maple Leafs loss to Tampa and their inability to clinch on home ice. Time to put Michael Bunting back into the lineup. Stanley Cup playoffs have been pretty good. Same with the NBA. The BlueJays host the Mariners this weekend. Yes, the same team they blew an 8-1 lead against in the playoffs last year. Why does the "Quality Start"…

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Hebsy On Sports 330 1:14:06

1y ago1:14:06

1:14:06

The Leafs have Tampa Bay right where they want them. Toronto Mike and I discuss the highs and lows of playoff hockey, and whether there is a conflict of interest surrounding referee Wes McCauley. Also, the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NBA post season, The Bluejays and the dumb tweet by pitcher Anthony Bass, who might be one of the least-li…

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Hebsy On Sports 329 1:02:22

1y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

A 9 year old caused the Raptors to miss 18 free throws. Why was this allowed to happen? Me and Toronto Mike discuss this story, plus the latest on the Maple Leafs and their upcoming playoff series with Tampa. I'm picking the Leafs in 7 games. Are the BlueJays going to end up like that talented 1984 team that couldn't catch the Detroit Tigers? It's …

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Hebsy On Sports 328 1:20:33

1y ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Are today's Boston Bruins better than the Habs of the 70s? Toronto Mike and I get into the "loser point", and how it's changed the way we calculate wins and points. Also, the Leafs are preparing for a tough series with Tampa, the Raptors will likely host a play-in game vs. Chicago and it could be the end for Nick Nurse. The Bluejays are winning on …

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Hebsy On Sports 327 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

The Bluejays will win 94 more games this year, but I doubt any will be more thrilling than yesterday's Opener in St. Loo. We'll go over the first of 162 and talk about other baseball stuff along with the end of Tim and Friends, other sports media talk, the Maple Leafs could be in trouble against Tampa, the Raptors quest for the 7 or 8 seed, Is Bian…

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Hebsy On Sports 326 56:02

1y ago56:02

56:02

Today, I go after the NHL for not punishing players and teams who do NOT support LGBTQ+ initiatives. Start suspending these players NOW. Also, me and Toronto Mike get into the World Baseball Classic and how it can be even better. The Leafs, Raptors and BlueJays, of course, and there are 7 Jays on ESPN's Top 100 list. And, the death of the local spo…

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Hebsy On Sports 325 57:35

1y ago57:35

57:35

Was there one trade that actually made you cry? For me it was Frank Mahovlich traded from the Leafs to Detroit. I was 11 years old. I still haven't gotten over it. Join me and Toronto Mike as we get into tons of sports talk, featuring the Raptors, Jays, Leafs, World Baseball Classic, NHL on TNT and why they're so good, tennis, golf and what's happe…

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Hebsy On Sports 324 57:30

1y ago57:30

57:30

Can we get a collection together for Fred Van Vleet? He was fined 30K for calling out the refs the other night. @torontomike and I will get into the Raptors, Leafs, the Conor McDavid injury, the Bluejays, and the story of a female sports personality who had an affair with two different BlueJays simultaneously during the ill-fated 2017 season. Hope …

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Hebsy On Sports 323 1:09:20

1y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

The NHL's Blocked Shots stat is completely bogus and does a disservice to men like Borje Salming and Harry Howell. Too bad about Trade Deadline Day being a complete dud on TV. Toronto Mike and I get into the Leafs and their chances to beat Tampa now that they've made several trades. We also talk about the speed of baseball Spring Training games and…

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Hebsy On Sports 322 55:21

1y ago55:21

55:21

Which team will win more playoff games in '23--Leafs, Raptors or Bluejays? Toronto Mike and I will talk about which team has the best shot at a title and when that might happen. O'Reilly's impact on the Leafs, the return of OG to the Raptors and perhaps a championship season in store for the BlueJays. Also, the story of the time we thought we had w…

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Hebsy On Sports 321 1:03:58

1y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Should our Women's soccer team have boycotted their game against the U.S.? Absolutely. Instead, they were distracted and lost 2-0 to the Americans. Join me and Toronto Mike for that discussion, plus all the new rules in baseball that are meant to speed the game up, but might ultimately slow it down even more. The owner of several regional TV sports…

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Hebsy On Sports 320 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Super Bowl weekend and I like the Eagles to win and cover. I'm convinced that the Raptors will make a playoff run after NOT trading any key players at the deadline. The Leafs have a bit of a goaltending issue, while the Jays have a problem with their broadcasters. One of them can't travel with the team. I'm thinking of hosting an alternate BlueJays…

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Hebsy On Sports 319 57:56

1y ago57:56

57:56

The Bobby Hull interview, Tom Brady, the Pascal Siakam snub, OG trade, Alek Manoah and more with me and @torontomike. Enjoy!

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Hebsy On Sports 318 59:44

1y ago59:44

59:44

If you haven't seen the Harold Ballard documentary, don't bother. Absolutely terrible. Toronto Mike and I will discuss this, plus the NFL playoffs and how they change the way other sports set their schedules. The Boudreau-Tocchet story in Vancouver and how the fans loved one coach and may come to hate the other. The Raptors on the road, the NBA all…

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Hebsy On Sports 317 54:28

1+ y ago54:28

54:28

Should the NHL suspend Ivan Provorov? Heck no. Toronto Mike and I will discuss this story, plus the latest on the Maple Leafs and their inevitable meeting in the spring with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lots of talk about the Bluejays, Raptors , Buffalo Bills and, of course, the Australian Open tennis tourney, where Felix Auger Aliassime is the only Ca…

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Hebsy On Sports 316 54:28

1+ y ago54:28

54:28

This episode feature tremendous airy badinage between me and Toronto Mike. We get into the Leafs, and what to do about Auston Matthews injury. The Raptors are kind of stuck in no-mans land. Should they tank or go for a playoff spot? Do the BlueJays need to make more changes ahead of the 2023 season? It's Wild Card weekend in the NFL. The Bills are …

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Hebsy On Sports 315 57:44

1+ y ago57:44

57:44

Where do we start? Damar Hamlin, Canada wins gold, Bedard is NOT a generational player, Leafs look lethargic, NFL-ESPN problems, Jays must sign Vladdy, Hall of Fame candidates, tennis, golf and more. No bullsh*t on this show.

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Hebsy On Sports 314 57:48

1+ y ago57:48

57:48

Big rants today. What a stupid way to decide the World Cup. Why not just play Rock, Paper, Scissors? The Penalty shot rule in hockey is dumb, the dark cloud hanging over Hockey Canada won't go away anytime soon, and Alex Ovechkin should break an ankle and get sent back to Russia for not speaking out against the horrors in Ukraine. Plus, the usual c…

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Hebsy On Sports 313 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

58:56

The NBA now has the Michael Jordan trophy, so why doesn't the NHL have a Wayne Gretzky trophy, or a Bobby Orr trophy for best defenseman? Toronto Mike and I discuss this issue at length. Also, was Ryan Reaves hit on Hronek a head-shot, and should all headshots be penalized? Are the BlueJays really going to have KK as their everyday CF? I hope not. …

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Hebsy On Sports 312 58:31

1+ y ago58:31

58:31

Why would the BlueJays trade away Teoscar Hernandez unless they KNEW they were going to get a top-notch outfielder? Me and Toronto Mike get into that discussion as the Jays came home empty-handed from the Winter Meetings and then discovered that much-coveted OF Brandon Nimmo had re-signed with the Mets for 8 years and 162 million. If the Jays don't…

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Hebsy On Sports 311 43:35

1+ y ago43:35

43:35

Today we talked about the passing of Borje Salming, the excitement of the World Cup and John Herdman's "Eff Croatia" quote. Also, the Maple Leafs, the Raptors, the BlueJays, the impending war between Alek Manoah and Gerrit Cole, and Canada's upset win over Germany in the Davis Cup, sending them into the semifinals. Join me and Toronto Mike for a li…

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Hebsy On Sports 310 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

56:59

Trading Teoscar Hernandez was a mistake that the BlueJays need to rectify, and fast. Me and Toronto Mike discuss the implications, and also talk World Cup soccer, a blizzard in Buffalo, the Leafs find another way to lose, the "new" award for Canada's top athlete, the Raptors doing it with defense and I'll introduce you to the sport of Power Slap. H…

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Hebsy On Sports 309 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

This episode (with enhanced audio) features the greatest hockey fight ever, and discussions about Borje Salming, Felix Potvin, Ron Hextall, Bo Bichette, Scottie Barnes, Kyrie Irving, Lebron James and the classic Hall of Fame arguments that so many of us get caught up in. Join me and Toronto Mike for a lively show.…

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Hebsy On Sports 308 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

52:41

If you could spend 5 minutes with Kyrie Irving, what would you do? Toronto Mike and I discuss the issue at length, after Irving made a forced apology following the announcement that he had been suspended by the Brookly Nets. As Masai Ujiri once said "F_ck Brooklyn". We'll also talk about the no hitter that wasn't a no-no, but rather a "faux-no". We…

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Hebsy On Sports 307 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

44:56

Is it time for Tom Brady to retire already? Toronto Mike and I discuss the aging of athletes, and when it's time to say goodbye. LeBron James and Christiano Ronaldo are getting close, too. BTW, I hate it when an athlete says "I'm retiring", and everybody cries at their tribute, and then the person decides to un-retire. It lacks sincerity. We also g…

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Hebsy On Sports 306 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

58:41

Conflict of interest or the "new" sports media? The morning show host on The Fan590, Ailish Forfar, is also the in-game host at Toronto Maple Leafs games, which, she says is "A dream come true," Sounds kind of strange to me. Toronto Mike and I discuss this story at length, along with other sports media issues such as intermissions during hockey gam…

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Hebsy On Sports 305 1:07:31

1+ y ago1:07:31

1:07:31

It took me nearly a week to process the BlueJays incredible meltdown and subsequent elimination from playoff contention against Seattle. Here, I do a deep dive into the game, and point out the obvious and terrible mistakes that were made by key personnel. I also have suggestions as to what this team needs for 2023. Also, the start of hockey season …

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Hebsy On Sports 304-Thanksgiving Playoff Weekend 58:10

1+ y ago58:10

58:10

There's no way the BlueJays can lose this series, is there? Toronto Mike and I go over the pluses and minuses on this year's squad, and how they'll fare in the best of 3 Wild Card series against Seattle. I doubt the Mariners will score more than 2 runs against Alek Manoah, who is the best pitcher in baseball right now. Also, Sportsnet gets their ow…

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Hebsy On Sports 303 57:10

1+ y ago57:10

57:10

The BlueJays backed into the playoffs yesterday, but now they MUST secure home-field advantage, which takes on a whole new meaning this year. Do they have what it takes to fend off Seattle and Tampa? Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered what appears to be ANOTHER concussion, just 4 days after he had to be taken off the field after getting hit in the he…

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Hebsy On Sports 302 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

59:00

How do you solve a problem like Berrios? You keep him off the playoff roster if he keeps stinking the joint out, like he did last night in a 10-5 loss to Tampa. We talk baseball and plenty of it, including the Aaron Judge HR race and trying to compare him with the great Babe Ruth. And, what would you do if you caught Judge's 62n homerun ball? Also,…

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Hebsy On Sports 301 58:06

1+ y ago58:06

58:06

The BlueJays have me a bit worried despite the fact that they took 3 of 5 from Tampa. I hope Kirk is OK, and I'm concerned that Gausman might not have enough in the tank after throwing 103 pitches in a blowout loss. Do I worry too much? Will Vladdy sign a long-term deal and how much would you pay him? How about Alek Manoah coming to his teammate's …

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Hebsy On Sports 300 56:46

1+ y ago56:46

56:46

What a show! The Queen's death forces Britain to shut down all sporting competitions. Is that too harsh? The Buffalo Bills looked unstoppable in their win over the Rams as the NFL season kicks off. The BlueJays have a big weekend in Texas and are looking pretty good, but can they keep it up? The proposed rule changes in baseball are confusing, laug…

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HEBSY ON SPORTS 299 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

Apologies for the phone audio, but my PC is kaput. Today's episode features much ranting, raving and snark when it comes to the Toronto BlueJays. Yes, they are in a playoff position, but it's up to guys like Springer and Gausman to carry them through September. As well, the front office is dreaming if they think Nate Pearson is going to help this t…

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Hebsy On Sports 298 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

50:48

On this episode, Hebsy says the BlueJays DO have the horses to win the World Series. Starting pitching has been excellent, defense has been solid and if George Springer can stay off the IL, who knows how far they can go. They've won six of seven and are battling for that top wild card spot, which gives them home field advantage in a best 2 of 3. We…

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Hebsy On Sports 297 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

59:06

This episode is heavy on baseball and tennis talk, specifically, the BlueJays and the National Bank Open. The Jays are only a half-game up on Seattle for the first Wild Card spot, and it's getting tense, especially with Central leading Cleveland coming in this weekend. Tennis has been a problem this week because the men's and women's events are in …

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Hebsy On Sports 296 54:43

1+ y ago54:43

54:43

I really go off on Whit Merrifield in this episode. I think he's a phony and I'm still not convinced he is "good to go" when it comes to his vax status. Besides, he already said that he might change his status if he played for a playoff contender. Might. Also, he's wearing jersey number 1, and that should be retired by the Jays after the death of T…

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Hebsy On Sports 295 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

59:54

This episode features considerable Bluejays/baseball talk. With the trade deadline on Tuesday, will the Jays make moves to bolster their pitching and outfield? George Springer's elbow injury flared up during the win over Detroit, so maybe it's time to go and get Juan Soto or, perhaps make a play for Shohei Otani. We get into the Hockey Canada story…

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Hebsy On Sports 294-By the Lake 53:57

2y ago53:57

53:57

A very chill episode from the Muskoka studio. Hebsy talks about the importance of the Jays series with Boston this weekend and the chances of them making the post season. Plenty of all-star talk, as well as we focus on Alek Manoah, and his mic'd up segment. Which organization is worse, Hockey Canada or the Canadian Soccer Association? Both are horr…

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Hebsy On Sports 293 1:03:51

2y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

This episode features Hebsy at his ranting, raving best. The BlueJays got rid of Charlie Montoyo and replaced him with John Schneider. Will it make a difference? Well, it can't hurt but the players will be the ones who make the difference. Last night they lost to a depleted KC Royals team, 3-1, and looked like a bunch of rookies themselves, swingin…

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Hebsy on Sports 292-July 8/22 1:07:24

2y ago1:07:24

1:07:24

In this episode, me and @torontomike get into the BlueJays latest woes, which include injuries to Kevin Gausman and George Springer. Plus the fact that they've lost 6 of their last 7, including an 8-3 loss to Seattle in front of several thousand BlueJays fans who made the trek down from Canada. We also talked about the greatness of Shohei Ohtani, a…

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Hebsy On Sports 291-Canada Day Special 1:08:03

2y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

This episode features just me and @torontomike. No guest. We got into several interesting topics, including the BlueJays and how tough the A.L. East is this year. As well, six Jays are finalists for the All Star game, and 3 more could potentially make the team. We also talked about the problems Hockey Canada has in the wake of the sexual assault al…

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Hebsy On Sports 290-Jamie Campbell 1:09:41

2y ago1:09:41

1:09:41

This episode has Mark ranting about Toronto street festivals and calling out members of the Quebec sports media who didn't even give Auston Matthews a Top 5 vote for the Hart Trophy. As well, Mark and Toronto Mike get into the NBA draft, which was a wonderful made for TV event. Is Alejandro Kirk the next Yogi Berra? We welcome Sportsnet's Jamie Cam…

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Hebsy On Sports 289-Ken Daniels 1:14:04

2y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

On this episode, Toronto Mike and I talk about the terrible traffic problems in Toronto, and how the BlueJays want the city to re-open Lakeshore Boulevard so that their fans can drive to the stadium without having to encounter massive traffic tieups. We talk about the Jays not having enough starting pitching and should they trade one of their catch…

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HebsyOn Sports 288-Darren Pang 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

This episode begins with a discussion about the LIV golf tour that is handing out hundreds of millions of dollars to people like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson. The money is so great that several PGA players have resigned from the tour to accept the Saudi money. Toronto Mike and I have differing thoughts. Also, the latest on the BlueJays as they…

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Hebsy On Sports 287-Joe Tilley 1:08:21

2y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

This episode is chock full of great sports talk. Toronto Mike and I get into the BlueJays 8 game winning streak and I go off against the Official Scorer from Thursday's game, who gave an infield hit rather than an error on a play that cost Alek Manoah 3 earned runs. We also get into the Edmonton-Colorado game, the National Anthem screw up, why wome…

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Hebsy On Sports 286-James Sharman 1:05:22

2y ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Hebsy and Toronto Mike got into the thrilling and controversial overtime win by the Edmonton Oilers over Calgary. The Oiler have adopted the Los Lobos rendition of the song "La Bamba" as their celebratory tune in the dressing room after each win. We also discussed the BlueJays and, despite last night's win in California, the need to add more depth …

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Hebsy On Sports 285-Tim Peel, NHL Referee 1:07:44

2y ago1:07:44

1:07:44

On this episode, Toronto Mike and I talk about the Maple Leafs collapse and their futility over the past 5 post-seasons. Shanahan, Dubas and Keefe should all be held accountable. We get into the Stanley Cup playoffs, and how good the Tampa Bay Lightning defense is. They're all well over 200 pounds and as tough as they come. We talk baseball as the …

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Hebsy On Sports 284 Scott Carson 1:07:49

2y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

On this podcast, Toronto Mike and I discuss the Maple Leafs OT loss to Tampa in Game 6. How the referees made it worse by calling a high-stick that didn't happen. And how the fans should react at the SBA come Saturday's Game 7. We also got into the other Stanley Cup playoff series, as well as the NBA playoffs, the Yankees crushing the WhiteSox and …

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Hebsy On Sports 283-Mike Johnson 1:06:56

2y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

In this episode, Toronto Mike and I welcome "Agincourt Mike" to the program. Prior to his arrival at about 30:00, I go after Jays manager Charlie Montoyo for failing to pinch hit George Springer in the 8th inning with a man on and two outs. I'm convinced Montoyo will get outmanaged by the likes of Francona, Boone and Kevin Cash, among others. We al…

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