The Bob McCown Podcast

GLENN HEALY on playing with Wayne Gretzky, The Goalie Problems in Toronto, The issues with NHL scheduling & what’s next for Hockey Canada.

Our good friend Glenn Healy drops by the show today to catch up with Bob and John. Being a starting goaltender in the NHL is tough, and it’s even tougher when your teams star player thinks you’re blind. To start the show, Glenn talks to us about his time playing with Wayne Gretzky and shares with us why the Great One was convinced that Mr. Healy couldn’t see. We then move on to some NHL talk as the three cover the never ending goalie issues in Toronto and the peculiar matchups (or lack there of)...

JOHNNY GAUDREAU on leaving Calgary & adjusting to his new team in Columbus

Johnny Hockey himself joins the show today to chat it up with Bob and John. The three talk about Johnny’s time in Calgary, playing under a coach like Darryl Sutter and his decision to go to Columbus. We also talk to Johnny about how he has adjusted to his new team and playing in the Eastern conference on todays show as we get an idea of the expectations Johnny has heading into his first season as a Blue Jacket.

An end of the year evaluation of the Toronto Blue Jays W/ SHI DAVIDI

Baseball is over in Toronto but there are still many things to discuss. What does the future hold for interim manager John Schneider? What moves, if any, should the Toronto Blue Jays make this off-season? Is their bullpen really that bad? Shi Davidi from sportsnet joins the show today to answer all of those questions and more with Bob and John on todays episode

NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ KEVIN PAUL DUPONT & MIKE HARRINGTON

Two podcast regulars, Mike Harrington and Kevin Paul Dupont join the show to kick off the NHL season with a good old fashioned NHL Roundtable. Right off the bat the four address the unprecedented cap issues a handful of NHL teams are facing. We look at the teams that are struggling to keep salary cap compliant and speculate on how they are going to dig themselves out of the hole they put themselves in. Moving on, we talk about what we should expect heading into a brand new NHL season as we go ov...

MLB ROUNDTABLE W/ DAVE HODGE & DAVE PERKINS - A Toronto Blue Jays End of the Year Review

Hodge and Perkins on the show today as the two Daves stop in to continue Bob and John's conversation about the Blue Jays from mondays podcast. The four break down the wild card series loss to the Seattle Mariners and get into the moves they beleive the team needs to make to improve for next season while also discussing the future of interim head coach, John Schneider. Before we go, we make sure to spend some time discussing the issues surrounding Hockey Canada, and speculate on what should happe...

Bob and John on the Toronto Blue Jays Wild Card Series loss to the Seattle Mariners

If you are still upset about the Toronto Blue Jays' collapse to the Seattle Mariners during last weekends Wild Card Series in Toronto, todays episode will not make you feel any better. No guest today as Bob and John dissect the Jays' performance over the weekend. Breaking down every little mistake made by the coaching staff and players, the two look at what went wrong for a team that was once World Series favourites.

NICK NURSE on the Toronto Raptors

Nick Nurse, NBA champion and head coach of the Toronto Raptors, joins the show today to catch up with Bob and John. We pick Nick's brain on his defensive and offensive schemes, what he looks for in his young players during pre-season and find out how much he leans on his veterens for leadership. We also find out why Nick thinks his music helps him become a better coach and what exactly the role of an assistant coach entails on todays episode of the show.

DAN SHULMAN on the Toronto Blue Jays

With the Toronto Blue Jays set to host the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre for a three-game AL wild-card series on Friday, we bring on Dan Shulman of Sportnet & ESPN to tell us everything we need to know about the Jays Roster & how the two teams matchup going into game one of the series. * Episode Disclaimer * Dealing with internet issues, Bob was forced to record todays episode on his phone which caused some minor audio issues at times.

NHL ROUND TABLE W/ GREG MILLEN & BILLY JAFFE

Getting ready for playoff baseball in Toronto W/ BUCK MARTINEZ

Buck Martinez joins us today to talk some baseball. Having just clinched home field for their wild-card series in this year's playoffs, we talk to Buck about the teams roster heading into the postseason. We address their pitching inconsistencies, speculate on their roster decisions and find out who Buck thinks their ideal wild-card matchup would be on todays show.

WAYNE GRETZKY on the Edmonton Oilers, Dale Hawerchuck & the TNT experience

Hockey is right around the corner so why not bring in the greatest hockey player to ever play the game to come get us pumped up for the NHL's regular season. Wayne Gretzky joins the show today to talk about his former team, the Edmonton Oilers and their star forward Connor McDavid, playing against Dale Hawerchuck and his experience at TNT now that he's got a full year under his belt at the network.

HOWARD SIMON on Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, the Buffalo Bills & the NFL

Howard Simon from WGR radio in Buffalo joins the show today for some NFL talk to cap off the week with Bob and John. The three spend the first bit discussing Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s injury sustained in their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. We question the teams decision to play Tua not even a week after he was injured against the Buffalo Bills and the never ending issues the NFL faces when it comes to managing head injury’s. After the break, we focus on...

Getting Ready For The MLB Playoffs W/ J.P. Morosi

The playoffs are right around the corner for Major League Baseball so we had to bring on our good friend J.P. Morosi to the show to talk about it with Bob and John. We begin the show focusing on Aaron Judge's record breaking 61st home run this season in yesterdays game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The three discuss the significance of not only Judge's home run total but his overall play this year - is this one of the greatest individual performances in Major League Baseball history? After the ...

NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ MIKE ZEISBERGER & BRUCE GARRIOCH

Zeisberger and Garrioch join the podcast today for a good ol' fashioned NHL Roundtable. 50 years exactly have passed since Paul Henderson scored the goal that won Canada the Summit Series back in 1972 yet, he is still not in the Hockey Hall of Fame. We spend the first half of todays show debating on why Henderson has yet to be inducted into the HOF and question if he even should be in it before moving on to some current NHL news. The four talk about Matt Murray and the Toronto Maple Leafs' goalt...

KENNY ALBERT on Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, MLB’s new playoff format & the NFL

Kenny Albert, the only 4 sport play by play announcer in the game joins the show today to have a chat with Bob and John. In the midst of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Kenny, Bob and John talk about the New York Yankees and their record breaking slugger, Aaron Judge. We discuss the significance of Judge’s 61 home runs and what it would mean to the city of New York before moving over to MVP talk and speculate on the likelihood of Judge staying in New York as a Yankee once his contract is...

SCOTT MORRISON & HARRY SINDEN on the 1972 Summit Series.

Who better to talk about one of the greatest events in hockey history than Harry Sinden? Having coached the Canadians in the 8 game series all those 50 years ago, Harry joins the podcast today with Scott Morrison, author of "1972: The Series That Changed Hockey Forever". Building off of our episode last month, Scott and Harry dig deep into the depths of their minds, pulling out forgotten facts and figures of the Summit Series while Harry gives us a unique POV as we get to see the intricacies of ...

SHI DAVIDI on the Toronto Blue Jays & MLB's New Playoff Format.

Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi joins the show to end the week with some baseball talk with Bob and John. With Shi in Tampa right now, the three talk about the Blue Jay's current series with the Tampa Bay Rays, going over the playoff implications this series brings, the shaky performance from some of the teams key players and the concerns we, along with the team, has with their pitching depth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

A Look Into The Life Of A Boston Sports Writer W/ KEVIN PAUL DUPONT & BOB RYAN.

Both podcast regulars, both from the Boston Globe yet they have never done a show together. Today, we change that as we bring on Kevin Paul Dupont & Bob Ryan to talk about what it's like writing about sports in one of the most passionate sports cities in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Shannon's NHL Media Day W/ ERIC DUHATSCHEK & SCOTT BURNSIDE

Bob McCown is out for today, leaving his hosting duties to none other than Mr. John Shannon. Taking this opportunity to talk some hockey, John brings on Eric Duhatschek and Scott Burnside for an impromptu NHL Media day. We spend some time on the recent retirement announcements from Zdeno Chara & PK Subban as well as Nathan MacKinnon's massive contract extension before shifting focus to the rest of the NHL. The three sift through the league, giving their opinions on their roster and analyzing...

CONNOR BROWN on adjusting to a new team, playing with superstars and his season expectations

Former Maple Leaf, Connor Brown joins the show today to chat with Bob and John. We talk to Connor about his experience getting traded, acclimating himself with a new team and get his first impressions on the Washington Capitals' organization before spending some time talking about his experiences playing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Babcock and what it's like playing with some of the worlds best hockey players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Bob & John on The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Blue Jays

Bob and John start this week off riding solo as the two ask and answer some never-ending questions about Toronto’s hockey and baseball teams. Focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bob brings up his favourite topic - What are the Leafs going to do about their goaltending? The conversation quickly shifts to their roster as we debate over who the team should trade if they want to have success in the playoffs. Before we move on to baseball, Bob and John wonder if this is Kyle Dubas’ last season, aski...

MLB ROUNDTABLE W/ DAVE HODGE & STEVE SIMMONS on The Toronto Blue Jays

Dave Hodge and Steve Simmons on the podcast today as we discuss the final stretch of games for the Toronto Blue Jays before the start of Major League Baseball's playoffs. We preview the Jay's series against the Baltimore Orioles this weekend, discuss their roster issues and speculate on their pitching rotation for the playoffs as the team tries to solidify their Wild Card position in the standings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

DOUG GILMOUR on memories from his playing days, working in the front office and coaching junior hockey.

A man who needs no introduction.... Doug Gilmour joins the podcast today to catch up with Bob and John. We get lots of info from Doug as he reminisces about his days playing hockey. We ask him about his thinking process that went into choosing his jersey numbers, the infamous missed call that stopped the Leafs from going to the Stanley Cup Final and other details fans may not know about the former Leafs Captain. After the break, we dig in to Doug's time in the front office and his coaching stint...

SCOTT OAKE & KEN DANIELS on how to move forward after losing a loved one to drug abuse.

A powerful, personal show today with Scott Oake and Ken Daniels, who both tragically lost sons to drug abuse. The two talk to Bob and John about how they’ve managed the grief, channeled their inner strength and helped each other over the years in an effort to aid those in recovery, and reduce the stigma associated with Substance Use Disorder. If you or a loved one suffer from drug addiction, there are resources available to help. Visit https://www.bruceoakerecoverycentre.ca/ or https://jamiedani...

MATT DEVLIN on the Toronto Raptors, the Brooklyn Nets & the NBA

The voice of the Toronto Raptors, Matt Devlin, joins the show today for a long overdue NBA focused show. The three talk about the Brooklyn Nets and review all of the drama that surrounded the team throughout the offseason. Bob, John and Matt debate on the coaching ability of Nets head coach, Steve Nash and question the impact some of the teams stars actually have on the team. We also talk about the Raptors and their steady roster development. The three discuss the progression we have seen from s...

NICK KYPREOS on the Toronto Maple Leafs

After a summer spent focusing on just about every Canadian NHL except Toronto, we thought it was about time we brought Nick Kypreos back on to the podcast so we can chat some Maple Leafs hockey. The three focus on the Leafs goaltending issues and try to predict how Kyle Dubas' Matt Murray experiment will pan out. We take a deep dive on Toronto's off-season moves and question why the teams front office didn't do more to improve heading into this season and end the podcast by making predictions an...

The 50th Anniversary Of The Summit Series W/ SCOTT MORRISON

Scott Morrison, author of "1972: The Series That Changed Hockey Forever" joins the podcast today to look back on one of the most iconic hockey tournaments ever played. Five decades after the Summit Series, the three reflect on the games played between Russia & Canada as we look at what hockey meant to the country fifty years ago and what it means now. Scott talks to us about just how much the series changed the game of hockey while we look back and share memories we have of the players and t...

An NFL Season Preview W/ PAT LEONARD

Another NFL season is upon us which means Pat Leonard is stopping by the podcast to get Bob and John up to date with all of the football news before Thursday nights season opener. We preview the Buffalo Bills matchup against the Los Angeles Rams before moving on to what other teams Pat thinks are legitimate contenders for the Super Bowl. We talk about the impact Russell Wilson will have on the Denver Broncos roster, question if Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will be able to stay competitive and hi...

DOUG ARMSTRONG on the the St. Louis Blues & their goals for the NHL's 2022/23 regular season.

Doug Armstrong, GM for the St. Louis Blues joins the show today to catch up with Bob and John. We get Doug's opinion on his off-season this year and listen to his assessment on how he feels him and his staff did as they gear up for another season with it coming right around the corner. We talk to Doug about his expectations for his young players like Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, his goaltending situation and whether or not this is the year Vladimir Tarasenko's trade request will finally be gr...

JOE SIDDALL on the playoff race in the American League & the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Toronto Blue Jays have won 5 games in a row and the playoff race in the American League is tighter than ever as we enter the final four weeks of Major League Baseball's regular season. Today, we bring on Joe Siddall from Sportsnet to dissect the last bit of the season as we look at the teams standing in Toronto's way, their ever changing rotation and the troubling lack of fundamental skill still present on their roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....