Both sports columnists for The Athletic, SCOTT BURNSIDE (@overtimescottb) and ERIC DUHATSCHECK (@eduhatscheck) join Bob and John to break down their expectations for this years NHL trade deadline. The gentleman talk who's buying and who's selling... and better yet, is it even worth it to be a buyer this year? What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do, whats in the future for players like Sam Bennett and Taylor Hall? Bob, John and their guests discuss all of that and more in todays episode. See omnyst...
Apr 06, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 116
Author, Philanthropist, Climate & Racial Justice Champion, and Former President and CEO of MLSE, RICHARD PEDDIE, joins Bob and John on the podcast today. Richard talks about the future of the Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre in Toronto, whether or not they'll get a new stadium and the three discuss their preferences of where a new ballpark should go if it does get made. Richard also talks about how he would do as CEO of MLSE today, and his vision for The Maple Leaf Square back in 2012. See om...
Apr 05, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 115
JASON SPEZZA of the Toronto Maple Leafs joins Bob and John from Winnipeg. The Leafs forward gets into his decision to come to Toronto and the importance the Maple Leafs have in leadership. Jason talks about the adjustment he and his team had to make without any fans and how there isn't really any real home ice advantage anymore. Finally - Jason, Bob and John look back on his days in Ottawa and we find out if he has any regrets about his time player there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Apr 01, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 113
There are less than 24 hours to go before Opening Day so BILL SHAIKIN, MLB columnist from The LA Times, joins the podcast to talk Baseball. Shaikin discusses the LA Dodgers and their chances of repeating with the Padres breathing down their neck and who could be a threat in The American League. Bill gives his insight on where the conversations are going regarding a universal DH and the prospect of an extended playoffs. The three also contemplate whether or not Major League Baseball has lost a ge...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 112
The winningest Head Coach in NHL history (1,244) SCOTTY BOWMAN stops by to talk some hockey with Bob and John. Bowman shares some great stories about his interactions with refs, his philosophy on resting players and about his last game in Detroit. The gentleman also discuss the top teams in the NHL today and the teams who have exceeded his expectations. Scott Bowman is the only NHL coach to lead three teams to Stanley Cup victories. He won the Jack Adams Award in 1977 and 1996. In the 1976–77 se...
Mar 30, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 111
Play-By-Play TV Announcer, MATT DEVLIN, joins Bob and John to talk some Raptors. Matt reflects on his 1000 games as the voice of the Toronto Raptors television broadcast and gets into some hoops talk with the gentlemen. The three talk about how much being in Tampa Bay has impacted this Raptors team, how good their roster really is and what you need out of an ideal center in todays NBA. Matt also lets us know what teams (or team) really scare him in the East. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mar 29, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Sports columnist for The Boston Globe, BOB RYAN, and Raptors reporter for the Toronto Star, DOUG SMITH, discuss the majority of the 44 players moved on yesterdays NBA trade deadline. The four also address the Norman Powell trade, whether it was worth it for the Raptors to hold on to Kyle Lowry and look into the teams who were interested. Ryan and Smith also spend some time remembering two basketball legends - Stan Albeck and Elgin Baylor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 26, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Former Toronto Star sports columnist, DAVE PERKINS, and current beat writer for the Toronto Blue Jays at the Sun, ROB LONGLEY, talk about the Blue Jays and how they are shaping up after recent injuries. The gentleman also discuss the difference in pitching today, rather... they discuss their issues about pitching today. Bob and John also touch on Tim Peele and the "Hot Mic" issue that led to him getting fired from the NHL at the top of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Mar 25, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, JON COOPER, joins the podcast. The gentleman talk about the similarities between Hockey and Lacrosse and how Coopers history with both sports has influenced his coaching style. The three also get into Jon's path to the NHL - from Law school, wanting to become an agent to coaching High School hockey it isn't the most traditional route. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 24, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 107
General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers, KEN HOLLAND, joins the podcast to talk Oilers hockey. Holland reflects on their hot play as of late, Connor McDavid and talks to Bob and John about the complications a Canadian team could face heading into this years trade deadline. Edmonton is currently tied for 1st in the North Division with the Toronto Maple Leafs (Edmonton has played 2 more games). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 23, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 106
Lead play-by-play commentator for NHL on Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, JIM HUGHSON & NHL writer MIKE ZEISBERGER are on the show today to talk about the vulnerabilities of the Toronto Maple Leafs, their goaltending and the impact new Flames coach, Darryl Sutter, has had on the Calgary roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 22, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 105
Web, TV and radio personality for Rogers Sportsnet, MICHAEL GRANGE stops by to talk some basketball. The gentleman talk about the top teams in the league and who has a shot at the title. They also debate who the best point guard to ever play was, and discuss the Toronto Raptors options as the trade deadline approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 104
General Manager at St.Georges Golf and Country Club, and Golf broadcaster IAN LEGGATT stops by to talk golf with Bob and John. The Gentleman get into the evolution of todays golf game, how Bryson DeChambeau is influencing the sport, Corey Conners and plans for the Canadian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 103
President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the New York Islanders, LOU LAMORIELLO catches up with Bob and John. The gentleman talk about Anders Lee and his recent injury, Josh Ho-Sang, the division structure as it stands right now and the nuances of scouting in todays NHL and the passion Islanders fan have for their team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Legendary Journalist and author of "The Short Life of Hughie McLoon" ALLEN ABEL joins the podcast to talk about his book, whether or not he was a bad luck charm for Muhammad Ali and his time as a sports reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 101
EPISODE 100 - MLB Network Broadcaster JON MOROSI joins Bob and John and talks Blue Jays, their rotation depth, Nate Pearson, Alec Manoah and sets expectations for the Blue Jays heading into this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 15, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Host of Vegas Golden Knights TV broadcasts, DAREN MILLARD, comes in to talk about everything thats going right for Vegas while Sabres columnist at The Buffalo News Sports, MIKE HARRINGTON, tells us whats wrong in Buffalo. The foursome also touch on the North Division, and set realistic expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 99
GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS joins Bob and John and talks about his time as host of Hockey Night In Canada, his show STROMBO on Apple Music, his love of motorcycles, Burning Man and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 98
EPISODE 97 - Boxing legend TEDDY ATLAS, and PAUL JONES join Bob and John to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Fight of The Century" - Ali-Frazier 1. Teddy shares some great insight on the fight, and lets us know how much money his 14 year old self lost betting on the fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 08, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 97
EPISODE 95 - President and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, MARK SHAPIRO, stops by to talk about the new complex renovations in Dunedin, What he's learned about George Springer so far, Nate Pearson & the Jays rotation and his comments on the Mickey Callaway allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 03, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 95
EPISODE 94 - Jim Rutherford talks about his exit from the Penguins, whats next for him, and his GM style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 94
EPISODE 93 - PAUL MAURICE, Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets joins to talk about coaches getting fired mid-season. What kind of an effect can they have on a team? How many changes can they make? Also, coaching to your strengths based on your personnel. And is he bad luck for coaches?? How good is the North division based on who they're NOT playing? An insightful episode with one of the best in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 26, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 93
EPISODE 92 - BUCK MARTINEZ, the voice of the Blue Jays, joins to talk about the upcoming season and the continued growth of the young core. How much does this team remind Buck of the early 1980s Blue Jays? Are the Jays done shopping? Do they need more pitching depth? What can we expect from Vladdy Jr.? Also, Bob and the guys share their thoughts on Tiger Woods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 92
EPISODE 91 - GEORGE MCPHEE, President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights joins the show to talk about his weekend in Lake Tahoe and the NHL season so far. Also, how will his team prepare for the upcoming expansion draft? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 91
EPISODE 90 - The FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with STEVE SIMMONS and KEVIN PAUL DUPONT about role of the media in sports today. How hard it is during COVID? Also, how has the industry changed in recent years to make reporting on sports tougher? What is the role of the columnist and how has that evolved with the rise of social media? What is the line for being critical of a player? A fascinating discussion about sports media today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 19, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 90
EPISODE 89 - BRIAN BURKE on his new job in Pittsburgh. What are his first impressions of the team? Does he still believe in truculence? Has he met the team yet? How did he make it across the border? What's it like going from broadcaster back to team executive? How will it work with GM Ron Hextall? Who has the final say on player moves? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 89
EPISODE 88 - MATT DEVLIN, the voice of the Raptors, joins the show to discuss potential moves and the pitfalls of trades for the team at this point. What do the Raptors need to be competitive? Are they still a contender? Who can they afford to trade? Rumours about talks for Andre Drummond. How much does this team miss Serge Ibaka? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 15, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 88
EPISODE 87 - DOUG ARMSTRONG was recently named the GM for Canada's next Olympic team. What kind of a team does he envision? Also, how many players are on the bubble? Are players playing their way onto the team? Have coaches started calling? When will he name the Head Coach? Also, his assessment of the Blues and their play so far this season. And what have been the challenges to this season? A candid conversation with one of the best in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Feb 12, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 87
EPISODE 86 - TOM TEBBUTT joins to discuss the Australian Open and break down the Canadian players. What happened to Bianca? Is it just rust? Who is he picking in the Shapovalov vs. Auger Aliassime match? Also, looking back over 40 years in tennis, what are his favourite stories and his favourite players? Then he turns the tables on McCown and has 4 questions of his own! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 86
EPISODE 85 - SUPER BOWL RECAP with BOB and JOHN. Where does this game rank all-time? Who got their predictions right? What did the guys think of the broadcast crew and The Weeknd? What does this mean for future coaching opportunities for the Bucs assistant coaches? And the answer to the question, "Did Bob make his famous chilli"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 08, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 85
