Gary Barwin is easily one of the best writers in Hamilton. His book, "Yiddish for Pirates", has been nominated for many awards which helps prove this and why he belongs at McMaster University as their writer-in-residence. Scott chats with Gary about the challenges of being a writer, teaching writing and much, much more. Guest: Gary Barwin, Writer and Poet - There is a minefield of rules in the NHL that the players have to navigate. It seems that everyone is trying to fix every sport however Jack...
Sep 20, 2017•51 min
Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys talk about some of the latest news in sports, including publicly calling out referees for their officiating decisions, inconsistent judging in boxing and other sports, and the consequences of Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest. - McMaster University has announced that the use of tobacco and all oral smoking devices will be banned from the Hamilton campus and at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington starting January 1st. Is this fair to smoke...
Sep 19, 2017•55 min
The Brightest Panel in Hamilton has been assemble (and is added to, over the course of the night) for their takes on issues close to home, including some prickly topics. Panel: Mike Fortune, Television host, Interviewer and Professional Master of Ceremonies Brad Clarke, Principal Consultant for Maple Leaf Strategies and former Hamilton City Councillor and Ontario's Minister of Labour and Minister of Transportation Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter, Assistant Program/News/Senior Sports Direc...
Sep 16, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Tomorrow will be the 30th anniversary of a goal that will forever go down in Canadian hockey history. Mention 'Gretzky to Lemieux' to someone and there's a good chance that they'll remember the 1987 Canada Cup where Wayne Gretzky passed the puck to Mario Lemieux who then scored the game winning goal against the Soviets. Scott catches up with Ron Reusch, the colour commentator of that game, to recall the goal that went down in history. Guest: Ron Reusch, Legendary Hockey Commentator - The Ticats ...
Sep 15, 2017•42 min
A statistic from the census has shown that those in living in a household with a single parent are three and a half times more likely to live in poverty. Despite this, single parenthood is being normalized and is even being chosen over other options like adoption. In fact, adoption is being seen a horrible thing to do! Why is that? - The CFL has announced that teams will no longer be allowed to have full contact practices as well as the addition of an extra week to the season. This is all being ...
Sep 14, 2017•54 min
Ultra-low cost airlines that fly out of Hamilton's airport have come and gone. Yet another one has been announced that will be flying out of Hamilton International Airport despite the lack of success that past ultra-low cost airlines have had in the past. This begs the question, why do they keep coming if they never succeed? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business - Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have been unable to win a Stanley Cup for many years, this ...
Sep 13, 2017•58 min
The Brightest Panel in Hamilton has been assembled for a look back at this week, and a look forward at the days to come. Panel: Sandy Shaw, Director of the Hamilton Port Authority, Co-host and expert municipal commentator for City Matters on Hamilton Cable 14 Jeff Mahoney, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator
Sep 09, 2017•1 hr 13 min
How is Hurricane Irma going to affect Florida's major tourism industry? The potential for ports to be destroyed will result in many cruises being re-routed or even cancelled for weeks. Guest: Chris - Gray-Faust, Senior Editor at Cruise Critic - Is the future of Canada really going to benefit from the government changing report cards? Dr. Don Klinger is back to talk with Scott about what this could mean for soon-to-be post-secondary students, what this is teaching today's youth and whether or not...
Sep 08, 2017•54 min
The debate over whether or not Hamilton should host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is one that has nearly split City Hall down the middle. Councillor Sam Merulla is against Hamilton hosting of the Commonwealth Games and talks with Scott about why he feels that way. What do you think, should Hamilton host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? Guest: Sam Merulla, Ward 4 Councillor - Vince Carter inspired a whole generation of basketball players when he played on the Toronto Raptors. Sean Menard decided to mak...
Sep 07, 2017•49 min
When the southern US got hit by Hurricane Harvey, Hamilton gas prices went up by a lot! The other part to this problem is that these prices haven't shown any signs of going down any time soon despite the fact that we haven't been directly affected by Hurricane Harvey. Why is this? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor at the DeGroote School Of Business - Cheating is something that happens in every sport and baseball is no different. How the Boston Red Sox cheated, is. The Red Sox used an Apple Watch to...
Sep 06, 2017•55 min
Scott has reassembled the brightest panel in Hamilton. Tonight he is joined by Doug Farraway and a seemingly incognito Mike Fotrune. Guest: Doug Farraway, former Director of Development at Neighbour to Neighbour Centre, broadcaster, writer, and host of City Matters on Cable 14. Guest: Mike Fortune, television host and professional Master of Ceremonies
Sep 02, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Is it really a good idea for Hamilton to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? Consider what the rest of the world does with their Olympic stadiums... Should Hamilton follow suit or would $800 million dollars perhaps even more be better spent somewhere else? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH News - Steve Buist, a Hamilton Spectator reporter, is the author of the Spectator's investigation into concussions and football. Steve talks with Scott about what this investigation is uncovering and ...
Sep 01, 2017•37 min
As more and more videos and pictures of Houston emerging left, right and centre, we see people in need everywhere we look. Sometimes people tune out the news and what's going on in the world and Scott has an opinion, what's yours? - In the midst of a massive losing streak, the Ticats made a controversial decision in the hiring of Art Briles as their new assistant offensive head coach which has since been overturned. No one was happy about the decision to hire Briles including Scott and guest Ric...
Aug 30, 2017•47 min
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' hiring of Art Briles as an assistant offensive head coach has drawn a great deal of criticism. Briles was fired last year as the head football coach at Baylor University in Texas in the wake of a sexual assault scandal within his program. Guest: Paula Lavigne, ESPN Outside the Lines reporter, data analyst, and co-author of "Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University Amid College Football's Sexual Assault Crisis" - It's Monday, so that means Scott and Don Robertson of t...
Aug 29, 2017•40 min
Kent Austin has "fired himself" as coach of the Hamilton Tiger-cats, promoting June Jones to the position of Head Coach. Is this a shake-up in the right direction, or will this add instability? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH News - This Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather will fight Conor McGregor. Scott thinks that the sport of boxing has a lot to lose if Mayweather is beaten by McGregor. What will happen after this Saturday? Guest: Vinnie Ryan, veteran boxing coach - Scott discusses...
Aug 25, 2017•56 min
Poll numbers show that Kathleen Wynn might win the next election. How did she pull this off? Guest: Bill Kelly, host of The Bill Kelly Show on AM900 CHML - Timothy Schmalz sculpted the statue known as Homeless Jesus, which is frequently mistaken for an actual person in distress by citizens of Hamilton. He has now created a new work of art, on display out front of St. Joseph's Hospital. He joins Scott to talk about sculpting as an artistic medium and how sculptors communicate ideas. Guest: Timoth...
Aug 24, 2017•52 min
In Hamilton, women who require breast reconstruction surgery are waiting nearly a year for that surgery – that’s nearly twice as long the province says it should take. It’s also the worst wait in the province. Guest: MJ DeCoteau, founder and executive director of Rethink Breast Cancer - The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Kyrie Irving and Isaiah Thomas. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, sports anchor for CHCH - The town of Oakville has decided to designate Glen Abbey golf cour...
Aug 23, 2017•55 min
Panelists: Luke Vermeer, Technical Producer for "The Scott Thompson Show" Jacob Smith, Technical Producer for "The Bill Kelly Show" Liz Russell, Content Producer for "The Bill Kelly Show" and "The Scott Thompson Show"
Aug 19, 2017•49 min
Caledonia has once again become the site or protest. What can be done to resolve the issue? Guest: Christie Blatchford, National Post Columnist, author of "Helpless: Caledonia’s Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy" - The Hamilton Tiger-cats are up against the Ottawa Red Blacks tomorrow. Fans are hesitant to hold high expectations. Should they be? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of The 5th Quarter on CHML, Senior Sports Director at AM900 CHML - Scott digs deep into the problem of performance enhancing drugs...
Aug 18, 2017•59 min
In honour of today being the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing, Scott shares the story of a questionable decision he made in his youth while riding a shuttle bus into Graceland. - Scott has some good news and some bad news, regarding taxes and minimum wage. _ Scott gets Bubba O'Neil's perspective on current events in the world of sports, including matters close to Hamilton. Guest: Bubba O'Neil, - The Canadian National Exhibition is opening in two days! How has The Ex changed over the y...
Aug 17, 2017•50 min
Ward 15 Councillor Judi Partridge will be running for the provincial Liberal Party in the new ward of Flamborough-Glanbrook in next year’s election. Guest: Judi Partridge, Ward 15 Councillor - Do movie critics still wield the same kind of power as they once did? Guest: Joel Rubinoff, arts and entertainment critic at the Waterloo Region Record - Researchers at the University of Bonn and and INSEAD Business School have found that our brains try to trick us into believing that more expensive wine t...
Aug 16, 2017•55 min
Scott and Don Robertson of the Dundas Real McCoys discuss the latest in the world of sports, including the Ticats’ losing streak, whether or not different sports leagues hand out appropriate punishments for players harassing referees, and putting players’ nicknames on team jerseys. - Costs for a parking lot at a seniors housing complex in Donna Skelly’s ward have risen to $1.1 million. What’s going on with these astronomical costs for city projects? Guest: Donna Skelly, Ward 7 Councillor...
Aug 15, 2017•52 min
Scott assembles a very particular line-up for the Brightest Panel in Hamilton for an off-beat time tonight, featuring returning favourites Cadillac Bill and Mike Fortune. Guest: Mike Fortune, television host and professional Master of Ceremonies Guest: Cadillac Bill, of The Cadillac Bill Show
Aug 12, 2017•1 hr 9 min
How is the international market responding to the tensions between The United States and North Korea? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor with the DeGroote School of Business - CFL viewership is lowering, and the Hamilton Tiger-cats are going through some shake-ups. Scott gets Rick Zamperin’s perspective on these current events. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of The 5th Quarter on CHML, Senior Sports Director at AM900 CHML - Once again there is a blockade on Argyle Street in Caledonia. Guest: J...
Aug 11, 2017•52 min
Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould suggests lowering the limit to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood from the current 80 milligrams. - There have been quite a few stories in the world of sports recently related to doping. What does one of the most outspoken anti-doping advocates think of these Guest: Dick Pound, first president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, former vice-president of the International Olympic Committee - A professor at the University of Georgia put...
Aug 09, 2017•50 min
The Scott Radley Show Podcast Scott assembles the Brightest Panel in Hamilton, to tackle some tough topics. Guests: Sandy Shaw, Director Hamilton Port Authority Barry Gray, photo journalist
Aug 05, 2017•1 hr 10 min
The Scott Radley Show Podcast The Canadian housing market is cooling. Is this abnormal? Scott asks an expert. Guest: Rob Golfi, of The Hamilton Real Estate Show, and Rob Golfi REMAX Escarpment Golfi Realty Inc. - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are looking to turn this season around. The fans are restless but the Ti-cats might have a big chance this weekend. How much is riding on this game? Guest: Rick Zamperin, host of The 5th Quarter on, and Assistant Program/News/Senior Sports Director at AM900 CHML ...
Aug 04, 2017•50 min
Scott shares the story of a 9-1-1 call that one would hope is not a common occurence. - The Tiger-cats have hired vetran coach June Jones as their new Assitant Head-Coach. Is this an ingenious move or a sign of panic? Guest: Bubba O'Neil, Sports Anchor with CHCH News - Bruce Cook attempted a record-breaking motor cycle stunt in Hamilton, and suffered severe injuries, losing the use of his legs. This did not subdue his passion for motorsports. He will be performing in Hamilton once again, this we...
Aug 03, 2017•41 min
Why do some city projects cost so much money? Guest: Lloyd Ferguson, Ward 12 councillor - Since the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" was released, the number of Google searches for topics related to suicide has risen by a drastic amount. Guest: Dr. Paul Links, Chief of Mental Health Services at St. Joseph’s Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre, received of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention Research Award for outstanding contributions to the field of suicide research ...
Aug 02, 2017•50 min
Scott and Hamilton Spectator sportswriter Teri Pecoskie sit down to chat about the latest in the world of sports, including the Canadian Open, the Chicago Cubs giving Steve Bartman a World Series ring, and the Ticats' humiliating 60-1 loss to the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. Guest: Teri Pecoskie, sportswriter for the Hamilton Spectator - A poll has come out that 90% Ontarians believe that elected officials should be doing a better job of spending taxpayers' money wisely. Guest: Donna Skelly, ...
Aug 01, 2017•57 min
