The Best of The Bob McCown Podcast : COACHES Episode 2 of 10 holiday bonus episodes we give you some of our favourite interviews with some of our favourite coaches. Bruce Boudreau, Nick Nurse & Rod Brind’amor on the docket for today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1 of our 10 episode "Best of" series, We look back at some of our favourite moments from our Roundtable Talks. We hear from Cammi Granato and her husband Ray Farraro, re-live the fight of the century with Paul Jones and Teddy Atlas & talk some hockey with Darren Pang and Martin Brodeur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keith Olbermann, one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting, joins the show to catch up with Bob and John for our last "live" episode before the holidays. The three talk first about Keith's love for sports, his affinity to Montreal and the Expo's and the unwritten "rules" of being a sports fan in New York City. We then discuss the details of Major League Baseball's strike, how long Keith thinks it is going to last and we get an idea of where both the Owners & the players unio...
On todays edition of our roundtable, we bring on two of our podcast regulars and resident hockey pucks - Eric Duhatschek & Mike Harrington to talk some NHL news with Bob and John. We first address our guests respective teams, the Calgary Flames & Buffalo Sabres. We talk about the large amount of COVID-19 cases in Calgary and the state the league is in overall before we bounce around various topics amongst the Canadian NHL teams focusing on the resurgence of the Vancouver Canucks under Br...
Before we speak to author, Journalist and friend of the show - Damien Cox - John surprises Bob with a quick visit from the hottest coach in the National Hockey League, Bruce Boudreau. The three spend the first ten minutes of the show discussing Bruce's first five games (all wins) as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. We talk about the adjustments he has made already, his coaching staff and his popularity in the city before we let the coach go and bring in Damien. We then discuss the grey c...
Special Assistant to the NHLPA Executive Director, Mathieu Schneider joins the show to chat with Bob and John. The three talk, in length, about the prospect of the NHL players participating in the Winter Olympics hosted in Beijing, where his priorities lie on the matter and just how different the Olympic experience will be if the players do decide to attend. We also talk about the potential of there being another World Cup of Hockey in the near future as well as get an update from the NHLPA on t...
Just Bob and John today as the two discuss some of the latest news in the world of sports. The two discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers overtime win against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win their second straight Grey Cup. We also touch on the NFL, the disaster that is the Jacksonville Jaguars and some more NHL news. We also get into the decision the NHL's players will have to make as the 2022 Olympics in Beijing get closer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
General Manager of the Dallas stars joins the podcast in the middle of a road trip to talk some hockey with Bob and John. The three discuss the teams slow start to the NHL season and how they've managed to turn things around. We talk about Jim's relationship with head coach Rick Bowness, as well as the difficulties that come with managing a team isolated in Texas. We learn about the different ways a GM has to approach scouting players and teams based off of the geographical location of their hoc...
Voice of the Toronto Raptors, Matty D, joins the podcast to talk some hoops. The three cover everything you need to know about the team, from their roster makeup right now, lack of consistency in a starting line up and the holes that some people think they need to desperately fix. All that & more on todays episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Williams, one of Canada's most respected broadcasters, joins the podcast to look back at his career which spanned over 50 years covering 14 Olympic games and countless major events around the world for CTV, CBC and TSN. Brian shows off his memory as we get into some of his most memorable moments as a broadcaster. We discuss the wide range of events he had the privilege of covering, why the Olympics were his favourite and if there was something he didn't get to do that he would have enjoyed...
The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, Buck Martinez, stops by today to talk some Baseball on todays episode. The three talk about the current roster the Toronto Blue Jays are working with, the players they have signed so far and the guys they have failed to sign. We talk to Buck about why losing Robbie Ray shouldn't hurt as much as we think and we get a few names that Buck wants the Jays to target at 3rd Base. We also tap into Buck's long history of dealing with Lockouts & work stoppages. We g...
We bring in broadcasting legend Dave Hodge & Toronto Sun reporter Steve Simmons to talk some hockey and a little bit of Canadian Football. The four discuss the coaching change in Vancouver, whether getting rid of the head coach was the right idea and what new bench boss, Bruce Boudreau has to offer the struggling Vancouver Canucks. We question whether Vancouver has the star power we once thought they had, compare their situation to the one in Montreal and discuss the Philadelphia Flyers deci...
Two of the NHL's most esteemed agents, Judd Moldaver & Jeff Jackson of the Wasserman Hockey group join the show to give Bob and John their unique perspectives on what it's like being an agent for some of the games best players & the unique dynamic created over at Wasserman. The four discuss the collaborative vs competitive environment between agents at the firm, their relationship with their clients and how to manage a client list with a wide range of players & skill levels. We find ...
With today marking the first lockout in Major League Baseball since 1994 we bring in our friend Shi Davidi to tell us everything we need to know about this labour stoppage. From player's reactions to the league's, Shi gives us some insight on the overall feel for the stoppage around the league while letting fans know what to expect from this lockout and how long it could actually take. We discuss the massive amounts of money spent on free agents in the days leading up to the labour stoppage and ...
After 47 years doing play by play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Bob Irving is calling his last game on Sunday & joins the podcast to talk some Canadian football with Bob and John. The three go over his career and discuss the how much the league has changed over the course of Bob's career and talk about the state the league is in right now. With a weening popularity & pressure to change we talk with Bob about what the CFL should or could do to stay relevant in the country. Ideas are toss...
All around sports expert Bob Ryan, from the Boston Globe, joins the show to bounce around the sports world and go over some recent headlines with Bob and John. The three talk about the recent signings in Major League Baseball. With Both Marcus Semien & Robbie Ray heading elsewhere, we discuss the other options the Toronto Blue Jays will now have to look at. We discuss the matchup between the Phoenix Suns & the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night and wonder if both of these teams are the ...
A Monday Roundtable for you as we get Scott Burnside and Mike Zeisberger to chat some hockey with Bob and John. The three analyze the personnel changes made by the Montreal Canadiens, what the new Executive VP of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton's first move should be and who should be the next General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens. The foursome then move on to the Vancouver Canucks and ask why they haven't fired anyone yet. Many opinions are thrown out and the four can't seem to decide who's ...
The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, John Tavares, joins the podcast to chat with Bob and John. The three get John to try and explain the "Offensive Explosion" the Maple Leafs have had recently and why it took the team so long to get there from the start of the season. We talk to John about what's impressed him from some of his teammates like Jack Campbell, Auston Matthews & William Nylander and we ask John to give us a little bit of insight on his head coach, Sheldon Keefe. We also get t...
Eric Smith & Paul Jones from Sportnet's "Smith & Jones" podcast join today's show for an NBA edition of our Roundtable. The four speak in length about the Toronto Raptors. From Chris Boucher's struggling play to Gary Trent Jr's surprising production level we analyze the Raptors roster. We also discuss Pascal Siakam and his fit within the team - would he be better off somewhere else? We also get into the LeBron James/ Isaiah Stewert conflict and discuss their respective punishments. Why d...
Former player and Coach in the National Hockey League, Bruce Boudreau, joins the podcast to catch up with Bob and John. Bruce expresses his interest in returning to the NHL as a head coach and gives us insight on some of the jobs he has interviewed for and others he is keeping his eye on. We talk about what it's like for Bruce, watching the game, knowing a call from a team can come at any second. What are things he focuses and what teams does he watch in order to prepare for an interview that ma...
On todays roundtable, Bob and John bring in former NHLers Brian Lawton and Darren Pang to discuss a variety of hockey news including the Evander Kane situation in San Jose, the red hot Calgary Flames, the Struggling Montreal Canadiens and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our friend and MLB expert, Jon Morosi, joins the podcast to catch up with Bob & John and talk some baseball on todays episode. The three go over some of the recent signings around the league and discuss some of the players who have yet to sign a contract so far in Major League Baseball's off-season. We also dive into the Toronto Blue Jays, what the Jose Berrios extension means for their future roster moves and what the payroll may look like for Toronto in the very near future. With the idea ...
Matt Sekeres, host of the Sekeres & Price Podcast, and Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch join the show to talk hockey. With Matt in Vancouver and Bruce in Ottawa, we get a chance to take a look into two struggling teams from the guys who cover them. We start with the surprising slow start from Vancouver, whether it's time to hit the panic button and get into why they have been unable to perform at the level fans and management have expected them to play at. We also discuss the COVID ...
Pat Leonard from the New York Daily News stops by the podcast for a rare NFL edition of the podcast. We discuss the poor play coming out of New York City from both the Jets & the Giants, their Quarterback issues and what it's like to be a fan of either team right now. We talk about Aaron Rogers and the NFL's decision not to suspend the Packers QB for misleading pretty much everyone about his vaccination status and end the show talking about Odell Beckham Jr.'s relationship with the Browns, a...
Meat Pie connoisseur & our resident footy expert, James Sharman, joins the podcast to talk some Canada soccer. We discuss Canada's win over Mexico in Tuesday night's FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament, the weather conditions in Edmonton and evaluate their chances for a spot in Qatar. We also get into Head coach John Herdman's goal of growing the fame in Canada, what needs to be done to make that happen and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
No guest today as Bob and John spend most of the podcast discussing the Toronto Blue Jays. The two analyze the $131M Contract extension the Blue Jays gave Jose Berrios, what this means when it comes to signing Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray and all of the other holes still left in the Jays roster. To end the podcast, we do a speed round of various topics in the sports world ranging from Canada's pursuit for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Los Angeles Rams, Dion Phaneuf's retirement announcement &...
Some basketball talk with Michael Grange and Doug Smith, both reporting from Portland ahead of tonights game Between the Toronto Raptors & the Portland Trail Blazers. The four discuss Toronto’s inconsistent play and we dissect the Raptors lineup pre & post Pascal injury. Despite his improved defence, we wonder if Gary Trent Jr. would be better off coming off the bench. We also talk about what plans Masai and Bobby may have for Goran Tragic, the underwhelming performances from Chris Bouch...
Friend of the podcast, Glenn Healy, joins us for todays episode. A day after Remembrance Day, we take the opportunity to pay our respect to our Nations veterans and dedicate some time discussing the importance of November 11th in Canada. Glenn takes us all over the map on todays episode as we get some of his old stories from his time working in TV as Bob and Glenn compete to see who can drop the biggest name. We end the podcast by discussing Glenn's involvement in the Players Association and his...
The legendary Oilers defensemen and soon to be inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame - Kevin Lowe - joins the podcast to spend some time with Bob and John. The three talk about Kevin's days as an Oiler & Ranger and learn about the time he was almost a Calgary Flame. Kevin shares some memorable stories from times in his playing days as well as in the front office, his relationship with Glen Sather, the story behind #4 and much more on todays episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Head coach of Canada's Men's Soccer team, John Herdman, joins the podcast for a rare soccer podcast with Bob and John. We talk about his experience coaching Canada's women's program and how he is going to translate his success with them to the men's side. We get some insight on the differences & the similarities he has noticed between the men and the women and his overall appreciation for our Canadian athletes. With the MNT currently vying for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, we t...
