Best Mike And Maurices Podcasts (2024)

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The Greatness of Shohei Ohtani, Ovi’s Decline, Canada Soccer & More with Bob and Richard 35:54

2h ago35:54

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There are many things to talk about before Bob and Richard take off for the weekend – the most significant? Shohei Ohtani’s 50 home run and 50 steal regular season. The two wonder if greatness like this has ever been seen before as they shift the conversation to TSN’s omission of Alex Ovechkin from their top 50 NHL players evaluation. They end the …

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Brian Cooper On Bell’s Exit From MLSE Ownership. 39:25

1h ago39:25

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Brian Cooper joins Bob and Richard today to continue yesterday’s conversation. The three dig a little deeper into the details of Rogers’ 4.7 Billion Dollar Deal To Takeover MLSE, speculating on how it happened & what is to come regarding the future of Rogers, Bell, MLSE and Toronto Sports.

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Rogers & Their $4.7 Billion Dollar Deal to Take Over MLSE 42:59

20m ago42:59

42:59

Like many Toronto sports fans, we woke up today to the news that Rogers Media has gained full control of MLSE, ousting Bell from any ownership rights. But what does this mean for the Toronto sports landscape? Bob and this week’s co-host, Richard Deitsch, break it down on today’s show.

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Week 3 Of The NFL Season: Slow Starts, QB Dependence & Tom Brady’s TV Debut. 31:55

8m ago31:55

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Historically, teams that start the NFL season with 2 straight losses only have a 10% chance of making the playoffs and after 3 weeks of football - 9 teams share that record. With slow starts from the Bengals and Ravens, two teams who posed serious Super Bowl contending rosters to start the year the stats say only one of them will have that chance, …

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The Final 2 Weeks Of A Dissapointing Blue Jays Season With Bob and Richard. 36:01

3d ago36:01

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After a short break, Bob is back with Richard Deitsch in the co-pilot seat for some Blue Jays baseball talk. As mentioned in the title, the Jays have been a dissapointment this year leaving no one’s job safe come off-season. Bob and Richard theorize on the faces you shouldn’t expect to see in blue next year, discuss the team’s bullpenand more on to…

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BEST OF THE BOB MCCOWN POD: Reflecting On The Stanley Cup Playoffs, Losing In The Final & Getting Ready For A New Season With PAUL MAURICE. 53:30

10h ago53:30

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Having done next to no press during his offseason, we don’t know why he chose to come on today either… but when the head coach of the Florida Panthers comes a knockin’ we aren’t going to stop him! Paul Maurice gives us his perspective of the 2023 NHL Playoffs today, answering every question Daren and John could possibly have about their improbable …

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Episode 91 - Mike Henderson, American Founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel 35:51

7d ago35:51

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Mike Henderson is the American founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel, “a premier group travel consulting firm specialising in crafting immersive and transformative travel experiences.” In 2022, it was selected by New World Report 2022 Awards as Best Emerging Travel Agency - California. With over 20 years of expertise in the travel industry, and a backgr…

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BEST OF THE BOB MCCOWN POD - Reflecting on his career in professional hockey W/ MIKE MURPHY 54:18

2d ago54:18

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Drafted 25th overall to the New York Rangers, Mike Murphy began his NHL career in 1970 as a player… little did he know that Mikes involvement with the league would span over 50 years and would end as the NHL’s Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations. We bring Mike on the podcast today, just a week after working his final game, to reflect on his …

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BEST OF THE BOB MCCOWN POD: Super-Agent PAT BRISSON - Representative of Jack Eichel, Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes & the NHL‘s Biggest Stars. 52:06

3d ago52:06

52:06

Arguably one of the most successful player agents in NHL history, Pat Brisson, joins the podcast to discuss one of his newest clients in Jack Eichel, his upcoming surgery and the idea of representing his son Brendan. The three spend most of the podcast getting into the details of his client, Jack Eichel's, deal from Buffalo to Vegas, his surgery an…

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BEST OF THE BOB MCCOWN POD: ALLAN DAVIS on bringing the first all sports radio station to Canada. 52:18

8d ago52:18

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It was 30 years ago today that Canadians were introduced to "The FAN". Canada's first all sports radio station, The FAN was responsible for kickstarting the careers of some of the countries most well known broadcasters, including our very own Bob McCown. The brains behind the operation, Allan Davis, joins us today to talk to Bob and John and to loo…

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BEST OF THE BOB MCCOWN POD: From an NHL Grinder To A Multimedia Super Star W/ PAUL BISSONNETTE 53:18

10d ago53:18

53:18

It's the one and only Paul Bissonnette today... ever heard of him?? Chances are you have and if it wasn't from his days as a fan favourite in Arizona then it's probably from his twitter account... Or his World renowned podcast "Spittin' Chiclets"...or his work on the panel at NHL on TNT.... OR one of his wildly popular alcohol brands... the point i…

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BEST OF THE BOB MCCOWN POD - The Business Behind The Worlds Largest Sports Organizations W/ Dave Hopkinson 51:11

11d ago51:11

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Executive Vice President of MSG Sports & President of Team Business Operations, Dave Hopkinson, joins the podcast to talk with Bob and John. From working with The Toronto Raptors and MLSE for over two decades to serving as Global Head of Partnerships for Real Madrid Club de Futbol to now leading the commercial strategy for Madison Square Garden Spo…

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Hockey Talk With Doug Armstrong: Reacting To The Tragic Loss Of Johnny Gaudreau & An Update On The St. Louis Blues. 40:30

14d ago40:30

40:30

Doug Armstrong certainly made some waves after sending offer sheets to not one, but two Edmonton Oiler RFA’s - now, with the dust settled and the NHL season right around the corner, Doug talks to Bob and John about those “controversial” sheets and his team, but not before addressing some tragic news that has left the hockey world shaken. In a post …

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NBA Roundtable: Smith & Jones on the Toronto Raptors. 45:14

21d ago45:14

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As NBA training camp approaches, the Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back from last season, but opinions are divided on how well they’ll perform. With few roster changes, the team is banking on player development under Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Doug Smith and Paul Jones join the show to share their thoughts on the Raptors’ strategy, disc…

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

16d ago43:08

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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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Episode 90 - Steven Kabuye, Canadian-based Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist 42:03

16d ago42:03

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Steven Kabuye is a Canadian-based Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist. Thank you to Episode 61’s Russell Brooks for connecting us. Steven is the Executive Director of Coloured Voices Media Foundation, a youth-led organisation advocating for and promoting the human rights, health, and socioeconomic well-being of LGBTQ+ citizens. He's also the recipient of the 2…

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

21d ago42:26

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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

18d ago41:20

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

21d 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

22d 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

23d ago48:05

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

24d 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

28d ago37:02

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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

28d ago39:26

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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

29d ago41:51

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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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"Land of Hope and Glory" with former WBC LM World Champion Maurice Hope 1:01:04

29d ago1:01:04

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On this show we are joined by former WBC LM World Champion Maurice Hope to talk about his new book "Land of Hope and Glory" which looks back on his life from humble beginnings in Antigua to competing in the Munich 72 Olympic Games, winning a World Title, becoming an MBE and having a private audience with Queen Elizabeth.…

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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

30d ago38:18

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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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Episode 89 - Paul Jerome, Haitian-American Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Paul Jerome is a Haitian-American actor, writer, director, and producer, whose career spans theatre, television, and film. As an actor, his credits include roles in ABC's Sister, Sister, The Drew Carey Show, and Spin City. He's also been on FOX's 9-1-1 and Boston Public, BET's Twenties, and The DL Chronicles. The gay-themed LOGO series created by f…

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

1M ago41:43

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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

1M ago46:30

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

1M ago38:32

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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

1M ago39:41

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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

1M ago43:01

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

1M ago41:31

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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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#64 - Maurice Terzini, Icebergs and more... 1:18:45

1M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Founder Maurice Terzini is best known for stamping his indelible mark and style on both the Sydney and Melbourne dining experience. His long history in the hospitality industry and gift for fostering lasting creative relationships have seen him establish not only some of Australia’s most iconic dining venues, but also a number of Sydney’s most reco…

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

1M ago43:53

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

1M 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

1M ago50:46

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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

1M 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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Episode 88 - Zarah Hilliard, American Surrogate for SurrogateFirst 32:58

2M ago32:58

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Zarah Hilliard is an American surrogate for SurrogateFirst, a team made up of surrogates and potential parents in ten U.S. states and Asia. Their mission is to make “…the surrogacy journey as smooth, safe and stress-free as possible for everyone involved.” Since she was young, Zarah has searched for ways to positively impact others. She is enrolled…

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

1M ago47:31

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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

2M ago41:17

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

2M 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

2M ago43:39

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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

2M 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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Brain Moore Save Our Sunday's 53:35

2M ago53:35

53:35

It was a time when football was a television luxury the BBC had MOTD and that was it you were allowed the FA Cup Final a few home internationals and the World Cup and that was your lot, until ITV unveiled "The Big Match" with Brian Moore and football in the ITV regions was born and along with it some iconic broadcasters including Brian Moore , Hugh…

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Checking In With Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford. 38:51

2M ago38:51

38:51

Jim Rutherford returns to the podcast for a conversation with Bob and John. The three discuss the surprising success the Vancouver Canucks had last season and hear Jim’s thoughts on their second-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers. After the break, Bob and John learn more about the role a President plays within a hockey organization and get i…

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Richard Deitsch on The Open Championship, the Upcoming Olympic Games, & the Toronto Blue Jays. 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

Richard Deitsch is back on the podcast today, this time as a guest as he joins Bob and John to discuss some of the more relevant stories during an otherwise slow time for sports. The three start with The Open Championship and share their thoughts on the tournament before previewing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. To end the show, it’s Blue Jay…

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Jays Talk with Richard Griffin - How to Fix a Broken Baseball Team. 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

With the MLB Playoffs out of the question for the Toronto Blue Jays, what should they do now? Richard Griffin joins Bob and Richard Deitsch to try to answer that question as they wrap up the week with some Jays talk. Rich, Richard, and Bob pull no punches today as they take a deep dive into what Toronto needs to do to improve for next year. They ex…

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Extra Games, Rule Changes & Early Contenders - Previewing the NFL Season with Trey Wingo. 40:01

2M ago40:01

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The NFL season is fast approaching, with its first pre-season game scheduled to kick off on August 1st. With Richard Deitsch filling in for John, and Trey Wingo joining him and Bob, the three start to set expectations for what is to come. Bob, Richard, and Trey discuss the seemingly bad idea of adding yet another game to the regular season schedule…

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