Best Sports Podcst Podcasts (2025)

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Christmas Chaos, Leafs Fails, and a New Tradition 37:29

22d ago37:29

37:29

Dan O'Toole dives into holiday humor, mishaps with Stanley mugs, Christmas traditions, a Toronto Maple Leafs game experience, and reflections on life’s fleeting moments.By BetRivers Network

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Beep, Boop, Boomsies: The AI Producer Takes Over 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

Dan O'Toole welcomes the artificial intelligence version of Producer Tim to discuss NFL excursions and (doubtful) pay raises. Dan also offers life reflections on bedtime cereal and Taylor Swift and answers audience emails.By BetRivers Network

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We Bring the Boom(sies) Back! 40:09

3M ago40:09

40:09

Dan O'Toole returns after a summer hiatus. He reflects on the Cosco song, fall foliage, and nostalgic memories of a local amusement park. He also dives into the new NHL season, baseball playoffs, and more.By BetRivers Network

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Paris Olympics Kickoff: Dan O'Toole & Julie Stewart-Binks on Covering the Summer Games in France 36:01

6M ago36:01

36:01

Dan O'Toole welcomes CBC's Julie Stewart-Binks to discuss the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. Julie shares experiences covering past Olympic Games and her role in France. They share insights on specific Canadian athletes to watch, such as swimmer Summer McIntosh and basketball player Andre De Grasse, and highlight the unique aspects of the Paris op…

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Stories from the Chris Nilan Golf Classic 40:03

6M ago40:03

40:03

Dan was in Montreal this past weekend and shares his stories from the Chris Nilan Golf Classic.By BetRivers Network

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Copa America Got Messi for Team Canada 43:13

6M ago43:13

43:13

Team Canada had an historic Copa America run, but they saw their run end at the feet of Messi and Argentina. Dan O'Toole gives his thoughts about the event and more.By BetRivers Network

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Oilers Fall Short in Wild Stanley Cup Game 7 40:25

7M ago40:25

40:25

Join Dan O'Toole as he discusses a wild Stanley Cup Game 7, in which the Oilers fell just short of a historic comeback against the Florida Panthers. Dan empathizes with Edmonton fans' rollercoaster of emotions throughout this series. Plus, Dan takes a look at the Oilers' future and what is needed for them to return to the Final next year.…

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Bryan Bickell's 1 Body Problem 46:43

7M ago46:43

46:43

Stanley Cup champion Bryan Bickell joins Dan and shares his thoughts on the Oilers' gaining momentum. Also, Bryan talks about the time he found a dead body.By BetRivers Network

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Gavin Coscarella on Celebrities, Stanley Cup, & Wild Drinking Days 41:51

7M ago41:51

41:51

Dan O'Toole is joined by comedian Gavin Coscarella on this week's episode of Boomsies! Gavin and Dan share their favorite stories of meeting celebrities in the wild. Gavin reminisces on some old stories from his drinking days, plus an update on the Stanley Cup Finals.By BetRivers Network

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Reid Wilkins & the Oilers' Moment 44:29

7M ago44:29

44:29

A Canadian team is back in the Stanley Cup. Dan talks with Oilers broadcaster Reid Wilkins on the excitement & atmosphere around Edmonton as they try to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada.By BetRivers Network

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Who Would You Call? 45:11

8M ago45:11

45:11

If you had to call someone and they had to pick up for $100,000, who would you call? Dan discusses the need to have people to talk to and more on the latest episode of Boomsies.By BetRivers Network

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NHL Conference Finals Preview & RIP Red Lobster 44:42

8M ago44:42

44:42

Join Dan O'Toole as he discusses everything from meditation methods to Red Lobster's filing for bankruptcy. Dan also previews the upcoming NHL Conference Finals and recaps last weekend's PGA Championship. Plus, Dan answers some listener emails!By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies Goes AI & Who Will Be the Next Leafs Coach? 47:58

8M ago47:58

47:58

Join Dan O'Toole on this week's Boomsies as he discusses the recent firing of Maple Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe. Craig Berube and Rod Brind'Amour are two rumored replacements. Dan also tests a new song-generating AI tool to find a new theme song.By BetRivers Network

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Toronto To-Fix List: Traffic, Leafs 34:51

8M ago34:51

34:51

Dan records from Toronto this week and is on the ground for the aftermath of the Toronto Maple Leafs' exit from the playoffs.By BetRivers Network

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Dan Goes to Dover & Leafs Hanging On by a Thread 41:33

9M ago41:33

41:33

Join Dan O'Toole as he recaps his weekend as the Grand Marshal at the BetRivers 200 in Dover, Delaware. He gives an update on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how the Leafs survived elimination Tuesday night without Auston Matthews. Plus, Dan remembers the legendary Bob Cole.By BetRivers Network

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Keeping Up Appearances Through Good Days & Bad 31:48

9M ago31:48

31:48

Dan O'Toole shares personal thoughts about being always-on and the strain that comes with it. Dan also talks about his upcoming gig at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity event.By BetRivers Network

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Game 2: Matthews, Leafs Strike Back vs. Bruins 14:22

9M ago14:22

14:22

Dan O'Toole offers his reaction to a dramatic game 2 win by the Maple Leafs to tie the series 1-1.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E114: A Wild Weekend in Spring Sports 40:51

9M ago40:51

40:51

Join Dan O'Toole as he recaps a wild weekend in sports! He recaps Scottie Scheffler's second Masters win, a few crazy fights from UFC 300, and the Blue Jays' hot streak. Plus, he gives his thoughts on who the NHL MVP should be this year.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E113: It's Masters Week! 44:57

9M ago44:57

44:57

Join Dan O'Toole as he previews the best week in golf, Masters Week. Dan gives his picks for this year's tournament and touches on the recent solar eclipse as well as the Blue Jays home opener.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E112: Fear Not, the Jays Can Still Fly! 42:33

10M ago42:33

42:33

Join Dan O'Toole as he tries to dispel the doom and gloom amongst Blue Jays fans despite being no-hit in April. Dan also tries to make sense of what streaming deals will do for certain sports and rates the most difficult sports to play.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E111: Say It Ain't So, Shohei! 30:31

10M ago30:31

30:31

Join Dan O'Toole as he tries to make sense of the developing Shohei Ohtani PR disaster. Dan also reveals the two things he's most excited about for the Blue Jays' season. Plus, what's this crazy news story involving an art teacher stealing students' work?By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E110: Kate-Gate & the Madness of March 50:21

10M ago50:21

50:21

Get your British royalty madness and March Madness all in one episode! Dan O'Toole updates you on the Kate Middleton drama and then delves into NCAA tourney players with connections to Canada.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E109: Votto is a Blue Jay & the Seven (eh, Six) Wonders of Canada! 43:10

10M ago43:10

43:10

Dan O'Toole celebrates the Blue Jays' invitation to Joey Votto and delves into how Votto could impact the team. Plus, thoughts on the Seven Wonders of Canada (such as Niagara Falls and the Peterborough Lift Locks), and the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E108: NHL Trade Deadline Suspense 46:06

11M ago46:06

46:06

Dan O'Toole discusses his Niagara Falls experiences and what to expect at this year's NHL Trade Deadline. Dan shares who he thinks might get moved at the deadline, and what teams should buy or sell.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E107: Chills, Golden Goals, and Nipple Reduction! 40:12

11M ago40:12

40:12

Dan O'Toole reminisces about Canada's iconic moments, including Sidney Crosby's "golden goal" and Joe Carter's legendary home run. Dan navigates the top plastic surgery trends and Wendy's menu pricing strategies.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E106: Hockey Culture Has to Change! 41:27

11M ago41:27

41:27

Dan O'Toole issues an apology, talks about hockey culture, and offers his thoughts on how to fix the NBA and NHL All-Star Games.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E105: Empty Net Clappers, Usher, & Cup Holders at the Rogers Centre! 41:49

11M ago41:49

41:49

Join Dan O'Toole as he discusses the viral empty net slapshot, Usher's halftime show, and the biggest move of the Jays offseason: a cupholder?By BetRivers Network

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episode 92: Oscar talk

11M ago

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A belated happy new year. We’re finally showing up here. As the year begins, we look at the upcoming Super Bowl, and will be focusing on the Academy Awards. And just because Craig was feeling nostalgic, the transition music is all from Five Iron Frenzy’s musical search for Reese Roper’s pants. And, as we recognize Lent is coming soon, we are lookin…

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Boomsies E104: NHL All-Star Game Recap & Super Bowl Props Bonanza 42:53

11M ago42:53

42:53

Dan O'Toole discusses this year's NHL All-Star Game and why he thinks it was a huge success. Plus, Dan previews the Super Bowl and takes a deep dive at all of the prop bets being offered this year.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E103: Showdown at the McDonald's Drive-Thru 45:05

12M ago45:05

45:05

Dan O'Toole weighs in on the overwhelming viewer response to the Top Canadian TV characters of all time. Plus, leave Taylor and Travis alone...and was Dan out of line at McDonald’s?By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E102: NFL Conference Championship Picks & Canadian TV Legends 46:40

12M ago46:40

46:40

Dan gets a big listener response to the “Chalk” controversy and makes his picks for Championship Weekend. Plus, Dan give his thoughts on the all-time great Canadian TV characters.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E101: Wild Weather Highlights Wild Card Weekend 43:58

1y ago43:58

43:58

Dan O'Toole recaps a wild Wild Card weekend as well as the amazing promos that ran in every commercial break, plus the worst social media bracket of all time.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E100: It's the Episode 100 Extravaganza! 43:20

1y ago43:20

43:20

Dan welcomes back some fan-favorite guests and finds out what brings them joy, and says that New Year’s celebrations just aren’t what they used to be. Plus, thoughts on Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.By BetRivers Network

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episode 91: a rising christmastide, Tom Joad & spilled milk

1y ago

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After getting it figured out what time of the year it is (year’s end - Gregorian calendar, year’s beginning - lectionary calendar), we agree it is Christmastide. Odd word, “Christmastide”, but as of this recording, it is the 4th Day of Christmas, so the Christmas tide is still rising. As always we begin with random talk about bagels and smoothly se…

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episode 90: deconstructed macaroons & theology of sport

1y ago

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Cody and Craig discussed the process of deconstructing theological assumptions by thinking about coconut macaroons, letting go of beliefs that are no longer true or beneficial, and the potential for reconstructing beliefs to align with a deeper truth. We’ve been using Sesh.com (Dear Sesh, sponsorship?) to guide our conversations. It’s a great app t…

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Boomsies E99: Carrot Top on Life in Vegas 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

Dan O'Toole welcomes comedian Carrot Top to discuss everything from a life performing in Vegas to his first-hand experience on the viral "Crazy Plane Lady" flight. Plus, Dan touches on the Senators' firing of head coach D.J. Smith & shares his thoughts on the new Doritos-flavored liquor.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E98: The Dream is Over... Ohtani is Staying in L.A. 37:34

1y ago37:34

37:34

On location in Vegas, Dan O'Toole tries to make sense of last week's drama surrounding Shohei Ohtani's move in free agency. Blue Jays fans are undoubtedly disappointed, and the fiasco is a reminder of the power of social media in spreading rumors and misinformation.By BetRivers Network

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episode 89: guadete needs party poppers

1y ago

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Zoom AI Companion has been helping to write up the summaries of our conversations. So here’s what Zoom said, in part, edited (a little) for accuracy (sort of). Cody and craig discussed a variety of topics, including the new control interface, their podcast which covers a range of topics, household chores, and the societal assumptions about gender r…

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Boomsies E97: Don't Be Scared to Dream -- Shohei Ohtani Could Be a Blue Jay 44:55

1y ago44:55

44:55

Dan O'Toole dives into the Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes, and the possibility of him becoming a Blue Jay. Plus, Dan responds to emails & tries to make sense of all the random backup NFL QBs this year.By BetRivers Network

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episode 88: Advent themes and volleyball

1y ago

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As we open up, we’re watching the new captioning tools on Zoom and noticing a few errors, or might they be more correct than we know? To quote Zoom captions: “profound things will be sad…” Craig and Cody talked about sports, with a focus on volleyball and hockey, and a look at the ranking of sports based on player salaries. Cody talked about Advent…

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episode 87: how do you play cricket?

1y ago

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We continue talking about the nature of assumptions we carry in our theology, with a slight nod to James Fowler’s stages of faith. What would your present theological understanding say to your 20-yr old theological self? What makes it change? Fowler noted that there are some folks who don’t get beyond their early faith, and then live on with assump…

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Boomsies E96: Corey Perry's Mysterious Pink Slip & a Revamped NHL All-Star Weekend 43:45

1y ago43:45

43:45

Dan O'Toole breaks down the mysterious situation surrounding Corey Perry and the Chicago Blackhawks. Plus, Dan shares his thoughts on The Wiggles Documentary & wraps up with his thoughts on the new NHL All-Star Game format.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E95: Parade Shenanigans, MLB Hall of Fame Candidates, & Amazon Prime for Cars? 46:19

1y ago46:19

46:19

It’s parade season! Dan O'Toole shares his Trans-Siberian Orchestra mix-up and dives into Black Friday. Plus, more on Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates, Josh Donaldson, the New York Jets, and a UK device for tasting TV food!By BetRivers Network

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episode 86: semitics, assumptions, & fast cars

1y ago

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ATHBCP Episode 86 After walking down memory lane and thinking about favorite holiday traditions of the past, Cody and Craig move into some more difficult topics. As pastors, how do we talk about, or pray, and lead our congregations to think about the news emerging from Gaza and Israel. Craig talks about going way back to the children of Noah and op…

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Boomsies E94: That Swift-Kelce Kiss & an Intriguing Oilers' Coaching Trend 41:42

1y ago41:42

41:42

Dan O'Toole dives into the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kiss, Shohei Otani potentially joining the Blue Jays, and the NHL Global Series in Sweden. Plus, is there a "penis-related" coaching trend in the Edmonton Oilers?By BetRivers Network

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episode 85: sportswashing and theological assumptions

1y ago

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Craig and Cody had a wide-ranging discussion covering technology, New Year's resolutions, theological assumptions, sports ethics, and popular TV shows. They also touched on racial issues in sports and the issues around 'sportswashing', responsible gambling. Regarding theological assumptions, we would love to hear your ideas. To get your mind wrappe…

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Boomsies E93: Dan's in the Bahamas with Thoughts on Joey Votto's Landing Spot 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

Get ready for the most anticipated NHL game of the season! Dan is recording in the Bahamas and has his reaction to Joey Votto's message to Reds fans. Plus, brace yourself for the drama of waiting in ride lines at Disney World.By BetRivers Network

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episode 84: Crawling Out of Summer Hibernation?

1y ago

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Cody and Craig resume their award-winning podcast (what awards, you ask?) after several months. And just for nostalgia, we go back to the 2018 introduction with Tom Joad telling what he’s been thinking about. We also play around a little with some new artificial intelligence tools to help summarize our conversation. See the podcast write up.…

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Boomsies E92: Celebrity Jeopardy, Florida Man Games & "The Empire Strips Back" 46:33

1y ago46:33

46:33

Dan O'Toole sifts through viewer feedback and dives into the chaos of the Florida Man Games, where contestants push their limits in a series of challenges. Plus, Dan discusses "The Empire Strips Back!," an eccentric burlesque production of the iconic Star Wars universe.By BetRivers Network

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Boomsies E91: C.J. Nitkowski on MLB Postseason & Dan's On-Air Mishap 43:08

1y ago43:08

43:08

Dan O'Toole welcomes ex-pitcher and Rangers commentator C.J. Nitkowski to discuss the Rangers' journey to the World Series. Plus, Dan shares his memorable on-air slip-up.By BetRivers Network

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