Best Mlse Podcasts (2024)

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Keith Pelley On His New Role As President & CEO of MLSE. 39:15

2h ago39:15

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Coming off of a 9 year stint with the DP World Tour as their CEO, Keith Pelley is back to Canada to lead the charge With Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment as their new president & CEO. Known for his business acumen and his penchant for change, Keith plans on bringing exactly that to MLSE. Bob and John spend today’s show catching up with Keith and f…

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The Toronto Blue Jays, Maple Leafs & Playoff Hockey With Dave Hodge. 49:07

1h ago49:07

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Dave Hodge joins the show today as Bob, John, and Dave focus on the two active Toronto sports teams - the Blue Jays and the Maple Leafs. Starting with baseball, Bob, John, and Dave focus on the Blue Jays first as they try to figure out the identity of this ball club. The three struggle with the question of whether or not the Blue Jays should try to…

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Episode 490 – 24/04/22 #WBDS’s

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The gang is mostly here to discuss #TFClive and their win over New England, preview their match vs Orlando, recap the #CanPL week 2 of the season, look ahead to the first round of the Voyageurs Cup, more #CanMNT coaching rumours, and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark is frustrated at the FA Cup announcement, Duncan is pissed off about the F…

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A Sports Talk Medley With Richard Deitsch: Playoff Storylines, Changing Viewing Habits & Live Sports’ Transition To Streaming Services. 47:26

2h ago47:26

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With both the NBA and Stanley Cup playoffs generating more buzz than ever, April could very well be the best time of the year for sports fans. Richard, Bob, and John react to some of the games in both the NHL and the NBA last night before discussing the inevitability of streaming’s takeover of live sports. With all signs pointing to the NBA followi…

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NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ Duhatschek & Dupont: Previewing The Stanley Cup Playoffs. 46:21

1h ago46:21

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs start tomorrow, and it wouldn’t be The Bob McCown Podcast if John didn’t bring on Kevin Paul Dupont & Eric Duhatschek to the show to talk about them. In this bonus episode of the podcast, the four take a look at each of the 8 series, giving us their in-depth analysis on how they think the Stanley Cup Playoffs will play out …

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NBA ROUNDTABLE WITH DOUG SMITH & PAUL JONES 40:45

1d ago40:45

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Paul Jones & Doug Smith are on the podcast today to talk about the Raptors and playoff basketball. Not much has changed in Toronto regarding the Raptors as the four break down Masai Ujiri’s end-of-season press conference and set expectations for a long off-season for the club. With Raptors talk out of the way, Bob, John, Doug, and Paul discuss play…

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MLB Talk With Bill Shaikin - Shohei Ohtani, The LA Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and More. 42:59

1h ago42:59

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Based in Los Angeles, Bill gives us his perspective on the fallout, if any, from the Shohei Ohtani investigation before focusing on Shohei’s performance so far, then takes a broader look at the play of the Dodgers as a whole. Bill also shares his first impressions of some of the other teams around the league, including the Blue Jays, as the three d…

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Allan Walsh on Marc-Andre Fleury’s New Contract & The Arizona Coyotes Relocation to Salt Lake City. 40:05

1d ago40:05

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After signing a one-year deal to stay in Minnesota, Marc-Andre Fleury is set to play in his 21st NHL season, and his agent, Allan Walsh, comes on the show to give us the details on how the decision was made and why the goaltender insisted on staying in Minnesota. Allan also takes some time to discuss the roller coaster that is the Arizona Coyotes a…

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Richard Deitsch On The Toronto Blue Jays & John Sterling’s Abrupt Retirement. 46:56

2d ago46:56

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Have we been too hard on the Toronto Blue Jays? That could be the case as Richard Deitsch joins the show to talk about his and the public’s changing opinion around Canada’s baseball team. The three admit that they might have been a little too critical on the Blue Jays not even 20 games into a 182-game regular season, noting the pressure placed on t…

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Episode 489 – 24/04/15 #TilleyHatChat #notSponsored

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All new Vocal Minority Podcast, Ep. 489, where we talk about the goalfest defeat of #TFClive to Charlotte, look ahead to a visit from New England, wrap-up the penalty shootout loss in the SheBelieves Cup for the #CanWNT, recap the opening week of the #CanPL, and some malarkey. In this episode Mark’s microphone is extremely hot (sorry about that, no…

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Getting Ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Glenn Healy. 46:26

3d ago46:26

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Glenn Healy, Executive Director & President of the NHL Alumni Association, joins the show to kick off the week of sports talk with Bob and John. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday - before the finalization of matchups, Bob and John bring Glenn Healy onto the show for a playoff preview and to set expectations for front-runners lik…

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Richard Deitsch on the Passing of O.J. Simpson, the Toronto Blue Jays & the Toronto Raptors. 48:32

6d ago48:32

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Richard Deitsch joins the show to end the week rather than start it this time, as the three react to the passing of O.J. Simpson. After the break, the three talk Blue Jays and Raptors. With both teams not living up to expectations, Bob, John, and Richard take a look at how they got to where they are and what they can do to improve.…

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The Toronto Blue Jays With Jamie Campbell. 41:12

7d ago41:12

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Host of Jay’s Central, Jamie Campbell, joins the show today to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays with Bob and John. The three try to find a semblance of a difference between this year’s Blue Jays and last year’s... and they have some trouble. Jamie and Bob analyze the team’s roster and wonder, among many other things, if the lack of consistency in l…

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Previewing The 2024 Masters With Richard Zokol & Ian Leggatt. 46:48

8d ago46:48

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With just a day before The Masters at Augusta National, Ian Leggatt and Richard Zokol Join the show to talk about it with Bob and John. The foursome takes a look into how the projected weather could impact the field’s play today before setting expectations for Tiger Woods and his performance for this weekend. Bob, John, Richard and Ian also talk ab…

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Episode 488 – 24/04/08 #cerebralFlatulence

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The gang is mostly here to recap TFC’s substantial losses to Sporting KC and Vancouver, preview the #CanPL season as it kicks off this weekend, preview (day of recording) the SheBelieves Cup final vs. the US (yeah, we know), preview Toronto away to Charlotte and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Kristin forgets how many teams she supports in Can…

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Expansion, Re-Location & NHL Storylines With Kevin Weekes. 44:51

9d ago44:51

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Could Kevin Weekes be the most tapped in analyst in the NHL? After breaking the news about Gary Bettman meeting with representatives from both Atlanta & Houston about expansion in the NHL, Kevin joins Bob and John today to talk about it. Kevin gives Bob and John reasons for both cities to have an NHL team while sharing his opinion on where he think…

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Jon Paul Morosi’s First Impression Of This Year’s Toronto Blue Jays. 45:30

10d ago45:30

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J.P. Morosi checks into the show today so he, Bob and John can check in on the Toronto Blue Jays. It is far too early in MLB’s regular season to make predictions but that hasn’t stopped us before, right? The three take a look at the Toronto Blue Jays today as Bob, John and Jon give their first impressions on the roster, the teams performance and mo…

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NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ BRUCE GARRIOCH & KENNY WIEBE 49:27

13d ago49:27

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Kenny Wiebe and Bruce Garrioch help Bob and John end the week with some hockey talk on todays show as the foursome take a look at some of the strongest teams in the league and debate on topics such as the best coaches in the league & the dying interest in hockey fights as we approach the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.…

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Vince Carter Is A Hall Of Famer & Some Leafs Talk With Bob & John. 25:29

14d ago25:29

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Conversation about Vince Carter’s recent induction into the NBA Hall Of Fame quickly turns into a discussion about the relevance of Hall of Fames in general, as Bob and John question the process by which players are inducted. The two also spend some time on the Toronto Maple Leafs in today’s Bonus Bobcast, debating the value of both Mitch Marner an…

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The PGA Tour, Its Rising Stars & Scottie Scheffler W/ Kevin Sylvester 43:24

14d ago43:24

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Kevin Sylvester makes his debut appearance on the Bob McCown Podcast today as the radio broadcaster for the PGA Tour stops by to talk some golf with Bob and John. With Scottie Scheffler dominating, the talent pool on the PGA Tour looks rather shallow. Bob and John discuss with Kevin the perceived lack of depth on Tour as he shares some names to loo…

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Hockey Talk With Pierre McGuire. 46:29

15d ago46:29

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Pierre McGuire checks into the show for some puck talk with Bob and John. If you don’t know Pierre by now - the man has an answer for everything and anything hockey-related, so Bob and John put him to the test. The two grill him on hypotheticals about some of the biggest stars in the NHL, get his opinion on the franchises stuck at the bottom of the…

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Reacting To The Toronto Blue Jays’ First Five Games Of The Season & Auston Matthews’ Second 60 Goal Season Of His Career With Steve Simmons. 49:47

16d ago49:47

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Steve Simmons joins the show today to discuss baseball and a little bit of hockey with Bob and John. Is it time to panic when a pitcher with fewer than 10 career starts throws a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays? Steve says no. The three delve into the Blue Jays' 2-3 start to the regular season, offering their initial thoughts on the team. Af…

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Zach Edey’s Draft Stock, The Toronto Blue Jays & Bringing the WNBA To Toronto With Richard Deitsch. 44:08

17d ago44:08

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Happy Easter & Happy Deitsch Monday! Zach Edey, the 7’4” Canadian center, just dropped 40 points and 16 rebounds in his team’s Elite 8 win over the weekend. But why isn’t his draft stock higher? The three discuss the peculiar case that is Zach Edey’s draft stock and argue over where he should go in this year’s NBA Draft. They also discuss the Toron…

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Doug Smith & Paul Jones On The Toronto Raptors. 50:41

27d ago50:41

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Paul Jones & Doug Smith join the show today for some Raptors talk to end the week. Coming off of a massive 44 point loss to the Knicks, the Raptors don’t look good… the foursome talk about the direction the team is seemingly heading in and the hot water their centre, Jontay Porter, is currently in on this Good Friday episode.…

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Jeff Rimer On His Career In Broadcasting & His Upcoming Retirement From The Game Of Hockey. 28:38

21d ago28:38

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A Voice in the National Hockey League For over 30 years, Jeff Rimer, the longtime Play-By-Play Announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets is set to retire at season’s end. He joins Bob and John for a bonus episode of the podcast today to reflect on his career, talk some hockey and extend an invite to Bob for next year’s Winter Classic at Ohio State.…

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Reducing The Stigma Of Mental Health IN Hockey W/ Jay Harrison & A Conversation With Kelly Chase On His Fight Against Cancer. 45:49

27d ago45:49

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We are taking a look at the human side of hockey on the podcast today as Bob and John have a conversation with Jay Harrison, and then Kelly Chase. Bob and John talk with Jay about his “First Line Initiative” as he works with the NHLPA to not only reduce the stigma of mental health among hockey players but also provide resources to help teammates su…

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MLB ROUNDTABLE WITH DAVE HODGE & DAVE PERKINS. 44:38

22d ago44:38

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The Daves are on the show today as Perkins & Hodge need to let off a little steam before Thursday’s start to another MLB Regular Season. The foursome address the elephant in the room that is Shohei Ohtani & MLB’s investigation into the illegal sports betting by his interpreter before taking a look at the Toronto Blue Jays and Bob, John, Dave & Dave…

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Rule Changes, Playoff Formats & A Recap Of The NHL’s GM Meetings With Colin Campbell. 43:41

26d ago43:41

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Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations of the National Hockey League, Colin Campbell, is on the podcast to talk to Bob and John about the NHL’s recent GM meetings in Florida. The three go over some of the rule changes that were decided during the meetings, with Bob throwing some ideas of his own around before the conversation sh…

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Episode 487 – 24/03/25 #WeAreTheFrenchTeam

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The gang is mostly here to talk #TFClive and recap the win over Atlanta, preview a visit by Sporting KC, talk some injuries, recap #CanMNT win over Trinidad & Tobago, talk #CanWNT Olympic draw, Atletico Ottawa signings and the usual malarkey. In this episode, Mark ruins a word for Kristin, Kristin “delights” over Larin scoring, and Duncan just want…

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MLB’s Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani, His Interpreter, & Illegal Sports Betting with Richard Deitsch. 44:29

1M ago44:29

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MLB’s Investigation Into Shohei Ohtani, His Interpreter, & Illegal Sports Betting with Richard Deitsch. Like any other Monday, Richard Deitsch joins the show... unlike any other Monday, one of the biggest stars in sports is under investigation for illegal sports betting. While Shohei Ohtani’s lawyers claim the newest Dodgers star was a victim of a …

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Barry Trotz On The Nashville Predators & His First Year As A GM. 45:12

1M ago45:12

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The Nashville Predators have gone 14-0-2 in their last 16 games and look pretty comfortable in the first wild card spot as we near the NHL playoffs. Their General Manager, Barry Trotz, comes on the show today to talk with Bob and John about the team’s stretch of good play, what spurred it & his thoughts on his first year as a General Manager in the…

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NHL Roundtable With Daren Millard & Kevin Paul Dupont. 48:36

1M ago48:36

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There hasn’t been much hockey talk this week, so Bob is making it up to John by bringing on a couple of hockey pucks in Daren Millard and K.P. Dupont to talk some hockey today. Is it possible for the Boston Bruins to be bad? Apparently not as Bob, John, Daren, and Kevin discuss the Bruins’ recent success before talking about the problems the NHL ha…

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A Conversation With The King Of Canadian Curling - Brad Gushue. 42:06

1M ago42:06

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Bob and John are honoured to be in the company of Curling Royalty, as Brad Gushue checks into the podcast from Newfoundland today. The first man to skip teams to six national men's championships, it’s not tough to make the case that Brad Gushue is the best Curler in the world, let alone Canada. Now, as he prepares to represent Canada at the World C…

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Where Do They Go From Here? The Sad State Of The Chicago Sports Landscape with George Ofman. 45:06

1M ago45:06

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Is there a team in Chicago that is actually good? George Ofman comes on today’s show to figure that out with Bob and John as the three breakdown the head scratching Justin Fields trade, the poor play from the Chicago Blackhawks, the state of the cities facilities and more in a not so encouraging podcast for any Chicago Sports fan listening.…

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Episode 486 – 24/03/18 #ABrotherlyLeague #CanTease

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Some of the gang is joined by special guest and long time fan and supporter of the show Gywn Richards (@ruchesko) who asked to be on and we said yes, because we’re nice like that. We talk #TFClive and their loss to NYCFC, look ahead to a visit from Atlanta, talk some NWSL opening weekend and how the Canadians were the talk of the town, preview the …

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Richard Deitsch On The Declining Interest in College Basketball, The Rise Of The PWHL & The Toronto Blue Jays. 42:38

1M ago42:38

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Richard Deitsch is back for Deitsch Monday with Bob and John to start the week. With March Madness ready to go, the three start the show with a discussion on college basketball as they try to figure out the reason for the apparent lack of interest in the tournament and the sport in general. After the break, Bob, Richard and John shift focus to the …

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Cable TV & Sports Streaming - A Look Into The Business Of Sports Media With John Ourand. 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Formerly with The Sports Business Journal and now writing for The Puck, John Ourand joins the show today to give Bob and John a business perspective on what’s going on in the world of sports right now. With streaming being the latest trend in TV distribution, it’s no surprise that more and more sports are finding a home on these various platforms… …

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Buffalo Bills & NFL Talk With Howard Simon. 43:13

1M ago43:13

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It’s an end of an era in Buffalo - For 18 years Howard Simon was the voice sports fans in the Buffalo woke up to each morning, and now he is finally able to sleep in. Howard joins Bob and John for some NFL talk on today’s show. The three start the show with a focus on the Buffalo Bills. With many key players leaving the team and a re-structuring to…

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Jack Armstrong On The State Of The Toronto Raptors & Where They Go From Here. 47:25

1M ago47:25

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Even with a roster full of injuries, it isn’t often that an NBA team’s longest tenured player going into a game is a 20 year old rookie, but is it cause for concern? Bob and John talk to Jack Armstrong about exactly that and more on the Raptors on todays show as the three do their best to understand where this basketball team is at and what directi…

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Reviewing Last Week’s NHL Trade Deadline and The Impact It Will Have On The Rest Of The Season With Mike Futa 48:47

1M ago48:47

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After taking some time to let it all sink in, Bob and John are ready to talk about the moves that were made before the NHL’s trade deadline last week. Mike Futa joins them to share their thoughts on who got better and who got worse. Amidst their deadline review, Bob, John, and Mike try their best to address what they believe is a flawed playoff for…

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Episode 485 – 24/03/11 #bookstoreCOVID

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The gang is half here but we are bolstered by Voyageurs board member and CanSoc legend Nicky Cottee to discuss the Women’s Gold Cup semi-final vs the US, recap #TFClive vs Charlotte and preview away to NYCFC, hype up #CanMNT vs Netherlands and some malarkey. In this episode, Mark strikes a deal to stop calling Valour the greyest of mice, Kristin do…

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A Fresh Start For Russell Wilson, The Demise Of The Pittsburgh Penguins, And Joey Votto To The Blue Jays: NFL, NHL, and MLB Talk With Richard Deitsch. 52:31

1M ago52:31

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It’s Deitsch Monday! Richard hops back on the show to kick off another week with Bob and John. The three take a look at three different sports leagues today, briefly touching on the Steelers’ commitment to Russell Wilson before shifting focus to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bob, John, and Richard discuss the apparent demise of what was once a good hock…

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Peter King On His Career Covering The NFL & The State Of Sports Media Today. 41:28

2M ago41:28

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Before he became a staple in the NFL universe, before he captivated football fans around the world with his weekly "Monday Morning Quarterback" column, Peter King answered a call from Bob McCown, and the rest is history. After 44 years as a sportswriter, King is hanging up the pen. While attending 40 consecutive Super Bowls would be reason enough t…

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A Deep Dive Into The Toronto Blue Jays and Their Roster & Setting Realistic Expectations For The Season To Come With J.P. Morosi. 49:00

2M ago49:00

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There isn’t a man more tapped into Major League Baseball than Jon Paul Morosi. MLB Network’s go-to baseball reporter, closet hockey fan, and the podcast's unofficial beat reporter for the Toronto Blue Jays joins Bob and John today to temper Jays fans' expectations in light of the team's underwhelming performance so far in Spring Training. With Bowd…

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Getting Ready For Another Trade Deadline With Ray Ferraro. 53:36

2M ago53:36

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it’s that time of the year, folks, as Ray Ferraro hops on the show to discuss the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline. The trio breaks down some of the deals that have already been made, while Ray shares his thoughts on which players could be moved and which teams might be looking to upgrade their roster for a Stanley Cup run. As a former player, Ray also …

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Boston’s Superiority in Sports & Covering 50 Events in 50 States with Bob Ryan. 47:20

2M ago47:20

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The Boston Bruins are coming off of a commanding win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Boston Celtics are clear favorites to take home the NBA title... do things ever change? Bob Ryan joins Bob and John today as we try to get to the bottom of Boston’s stranglehold on success in professional sports and, more specifically, their superiority over …

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Episode 484 – 24/03/04 #FairWeatherFan

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The gang is mostly here to talk #CanWNT at the Gold Cup and two matches vs Costa Rica, plenty of #TFClive talk including three points vs New England, preview the home opener vs Charlotte, a new player, plus CSA news, and malarkey. In this episode, Mark thinks he’d have made a great ref, Kristin reveals a nickname for Herdman courtesy of her pops, a…

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Richard Deitsch on The Passing of Chris Mortensen, The NHL Trade Deadline & The Toronto Blue Jays. 57:38

2M ago57:38

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It’s Deitsch Monday as Richard joins Bob and John to start the week. The three start with a brief discussion on the NHL Trade Deadline as they delve a little deeper into the idea of moving Sidney Crosby from Pittsburgh. Before the break, Bob, John, and Richard then remember legendary NFL writer Chris Mortensen, who passed away at the age of 72 on S…

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NHL ROUNDTABLE WITH ERIC DUHATSCHEK & SCOTT BURNSIDE: Getting Ready for the NHL Trade Deadline. 53:28

2M ago53:28

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With the NHL Trade Deadline a week away, Scott Burnside and Eric Duhatschek come on the show to talk about it with Bob and John. The foursome start the podcast by going over some of the deals that have already happened throughout the NHL. Bob, John, Eric, and Scott also speculate on the Calgary Flames’ plans for the immediate future as all signs po…

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Scott Moore on the 2025 Invictus Games & What to Expect from MLSE’s New Boss, Keith Pelley. 46:03

2M ago46:03

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Just when you thought he was hanging things up, Scott Moore signs on as the CEO of the 2025 Invictus Games. So Bob and John brought him on today's show to talk about it. Who, What, Where, Why, and How? Scott answers all of those and more with Bob and John as the three break down the details of the Invictus Games and learn why Scott is so excited ab…

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