Atlanta Braves General Manager & 2021 World Series Champion - Alex Anthopoulos - joins the podcast to catch up with Bob and John. The three discuss the ins and outs of the Braves World Series run and get some info on how Alex was able to still manage the team while under COVID-19 Protocols. Alex talks about his growth of a GM, his mid-season moves and his philosophy on how to build a positive culture within the organization - all helping him and the team reach success this year. It wouldn't ...
Nov 08, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 265
Coming in to discuss the trade that the Hockey world has been waiting so patiently for, Billy Jaffe & Mike Harrington break down the details of the trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights. With Buffalo receiving a first & second round pick, Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch, the four debate on if there is a clear "winner" of the trade and question if the Sabres could have gotten more for their 2015 2nd overall pick & former captain. We also discuss his health and timetable f...
Nov 05, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 264
The voice's of Raptors past & present, Matt Devlin & Chuck Swirsky, join Bob and John for an impromptu analysis into who they think the greatest Toronto Raptor of all time actually is. With front row seats to pretty much every game in Raptors history shared between the two of them, Chuck & Matt share their unique perspective with Bob and John and make a case for a few players that could be considered as the "G.R.O.A.T.". With team success, cultural impact and overall talent level mak...
Nov 04, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 263
President of Hockey Operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Brian Burke, Joins the podcast to catch up with Bob and John. The three talk about Pittsburgh hot start to the season and their recent struggles with injury and COVID-19. Brian gives us some insight on Malkin's time table to return. After hearing Bob & John's yesterday we have a lengthy discussion on Brian Burke's reaction to Gary Bettman's press conference regarding the report on the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation....
Nov 03, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 262
Just Bob and John today as the two share their reactions to Gary Bettman's press conference about the Chicago Blackhawks investigation held on Monday. Bob and John discuss the details of Gary Bettman's presser and come to the conclusion - Gary and the NHL have not done enough. We get into the inconsistent punishment given to members involved - With Joel Quennville and Stan Bowman being forced to retire we question as to why Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff got off scott free and why the Blackhawks - a...
Nov 02, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 261
Friend of the podcast JON PAUL MOROSI from MLB.com joins the show to talk some Baseball with Bob and John. The three discuss game five of the World Series between the Braves and Astros, compare performances and struggle to predict a winner due to the unpredictability the series has shown so far. We get some Blue Jays talk in there as Bob wonders what the they should do with Steven Matz and Robbie Ray this offseason. This leads us to one of Bob's favourite baseball topics - Pitching. Bob, JP and ...
Nov 01, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 260
Two voices of two of the NHL's newest franchises - DARRREN MILLARD & JOHN FORSLUND stop by to talk about their respective teams. Before we get into it, the four discuss the results of Gary Bettman's meeting with Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville & Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. Darren & John share their experiences in a market where they have had to build hockey fans from scratch and the difficulties they face as announcers when it comes to educating new hockey fans. We l...
Oct 29, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 259
On todays episode, Bob and John talk to player agent, Allan Walsh, about the independent report on the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation. The three discuss the details found in the report released on Tuesday, and talk about the ramifications this will have on the Chicago Blackhawks organization as well as the National Hockey League. Bob, John and Allan also discuss the TSN's interview with Kyle Beach, the player identified as "John Doe" in the investigation, what the next steps for...
Oct 28, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 258
Voice of the Blue Jays and the World Series, DAN SHULMAN, joins the podcast to talk about game one of MLB's World Series between the Houston Astros & the Atlanta Braves. The three discuss Charlie Morton's leg injury and what that will mean for the Atlanta Braves moving forward. We also discuss the use of relief pitchers and how it changes in the playoffs - Why aren't the starting pitchers playing more? We also discuss potential lineup changes that Dusty Baker may have to make when the Astro'...
Oct 27, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 257
Just a day after Toronto Sun writers Doug Smith & Christine Dobby co-wrote an article revealing that Chairman of Rogers Communications - Edward Rogers - did not want to bring Masai Ujiri back to the Toronto Raptors, we bring on Doug Smith to give us a little bit more info on the piece he and Dobby wrote and what it means for not only the Raptors but MLSE in general. We also spend some time on the Toronto Raptors as we discuss their slow start to the season. We wonder if OG Anunoby is going t...
Oct 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 256
The Hockey pucks are back - KEVIN DUPONT from the Boston Globe & ERIC DUHATSCHEK of The Athletic join the podcast to talk hockey. The four address as many situations in the NHL as possible starting with what teams poor start has surprised them more - The Montreal Canadiens or the Chicago Blackhawks? We dissect the two teams and try to figure out what is going wrong for them both before we transition on to another surprising team - The Buffalo Sabres. Is their hot start just a fluke? What's h...
Oct 22, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 254
ROD BLACK - former TSN broadcaster and familiar voice to Canadians everywhere joins the podcast to talk to Bob and John about his exit from the network. On todays show, Rod remembers his fondest memories from his time working with John at CTV, how he became close friends with Charles Barkley and many other stories he has collected over the countless years of calling games and events all over the world. We also learn what sport Rod enjoyed working the most as well as some of the sports Rod wish h...
Oct 21, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 253
General Manager of the Ottawa Senators, PIERRE DORION, joins the show to check in with Bob and John. The three discuss the details of the Brady Tkachuk signing, why it took so long and how exactly it happened. With that, we get a deeper look into the nuances of negotiating a contract, who's directly involved in the conversations and what Pierre's relationship is like with his players agents. We also discuss the importance of consistence leadership within an organization, the future of the Ottawa...
Oct 20, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 252
As the NBA kicks off their 2021/2022 regular season, who better to preview it with us than BOB RYAN, from the Boston Globe. It would be unfair, however, to restrict a man like Mr.Ryan to simply one sport as we dedicate the first half of the show to the red hot Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball's playoffs and some NFL talk. We end the show with a lengthy chat on the NBA. We go over who we think some of the title contenders could be or rather - has anything changed from last year? The three di...
Oct 19, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 251
Former CEO of MLSE and current CEO of the Oak View Group, responsible for the construction of two of the newest arena's in the NHL - TIM LEIWEKE - joins todays podcast to chat with Bob and John. The three discuss the process of acquiring and building Climate Pledge Arena - home of the Seattle Kraken - as we get an inside look at the logistics of how to build a stadium not only for an NHL team but various other live entertainment opportunities as well. We get into some of the other plans Tim and ...
Oct 18, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 250
KEVIN WEEKES, member of TNT's NHL panel and former goaltender stops by for a conversation with his pals Bob and John. The three discuss the start of the NHL Season as the gents share the first impressions of the games played so far. Naturally, as we have two former targets with us the conversation steers towards goaltending as Kevin gives us some insight as to what might be going on in the head of an NHL net-minder. To end the show, we spend some time talking about the importance of diversity in...
Oct 15, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 249
JAMES SHARMAN - friend of the show and football aficionado - joins the podcast to discuss the big 4-1 win our Mens national team had over Panama in yesterdays FIFA qualifying match. We discuss the events of the game and marvel at Alphonso Davies performance and controversial goal. James gives us some perspective at just how good Davies is, what that means for the future of soccer in Canada as well as the success of the mens team. We discuss the rising popularity of the sport in Canada and the di...
Oct 14, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 248
Former Blue Jays Manager and friend of the Podcast - JOHN GIBBONS - joins Bob and John on todays show. The three discuss the recent happenings in Major League Baseball with some opening series coming to an end and others heading to the deciding game 5. We also take some time to chat about the Blue Jays and get the former Manager's opinion on their roster and contract issues heading into the offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 13, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 247
General Manager of the Calgary Flames - BRAD TRELIVING - joins the podcast to chat with Bob and John. The three reflect on the Flames disappointing season last year, and discuss the roster moves Brad has made in the off-season to ensure it doesn't happen again. We talk about losing their captain to the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion Draft, their Goalie situation and more just in time for the beginning of the 2021/2022 NHL Season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 12, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 246
We bring on SCOTT BURNSIDE from The Daily Face-off & MIKE HARRINGTON from Buffalo News to preview the 2021/2022 NHL season. On todays roundtable, Bob, John, Mike & Scott discuss Tampa Bays chances at a three peat, their "Dynasty" Status and wonder if there are any other teams out there who have a serious chance at winning the Stanley Cup. We talk about the Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers & a few other teams we think are primed to give the Lig...
Oct 11, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 245
Voice of the Blue Jays - BUCK MARTINEZ - joins the podcast to talk bout the start of the playoffs as well as discuss some of the roster moves the Toronto Blue Jays should make this off-season. Before diving into the Jays talk the three talk about the start of the divisional series, the Giants/Dodgers rivalry and the Tampa Bay Boston Series. Moving on the the Blue Jays, the three talk about who the team should prioritize between Semien, Ray & Matz. We also discuss the changing tide in Toronto...
Oct 08, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 244
With baseball over in Toronto, the guys bring in SHI DAVIDI to answer the question - What do the Toronto Blue Jays do now? The three speculate on what off season moves the Jays need to make to close the gap between them and the division winning Tampa Bay Rays and ensure a playoff spot next year, not just compete for the Wild Card. What positions need to be improved first? Who should the Blue Jays trade and can they bring back both Semien and Ray? Bob, John and Shi look for answers on todays epis...
Oct 07, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 243
Some of our favourite hockey pucks, STEVE SIMMONS & MIKE ZEISBERGER come back to the podcast after a brief offseason to talk some hockey. The foursome look into the improvements the Maple Leafs, Oilers and Jets made this season and compare - out of those three, who is ready to make the leap to become a championship contending team? We talk about the importance of a star goaltender vs. player, the Montreal's chances of making the playoffs let alone making the Cup Final again and we end the sh...
Oct 06, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 242
Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee & Edmonton Oilers GM, KEN HOLLAND, joins the show to talk about his team prior to the start of the NHL season. Ken gives us some great insight on why he thinks the pre-season is important and what his thought process is leading up to the beginning of a new NHL season. The three discuss the likelihood of a player making a team based off of performance in pre-season games, why he thinks these 8 games before the season is necessary & how it has helped players li...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 241
Gearing up for the 2021/22 NBA season, Bob and John bring DOUG SMITH back on to the podcast to talk some hoops. We spend most of the show talking about the Toronto Raptors and what Doug has noticed from the team so far this pre-season. We get into what Goran Dragic's role on the team will be and if he will be traded anytime soon. We also talk about the Raptors depth at the point guard position, Scottie Barnes and how deep we expect Nick Nurse to go in his rotation. To end the show the three disc...
Oct 04, 2021•52 min•Ep. 240
An NHL themed episode today as Bob and John get to sit back and let our two guests, NICK KYPREOS & DOUG MACLEAN do all the talking. We dedicate the first half of our show to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs and what we should expect from them this year. Have they got any better? is it realistic to expect a different result from them in this years playoffs? and how much worse did their goaltending get? The gentlemen also discuss the future for the Leafs front office - if they have another disa...
Oct 01, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 239
No guest on todays episode as Bob and John discuss some of the recent events to make news in the Sports world. The two talk about the Blue Jays, their chances to make the wild card after last nights win & the MVP race... is there a case to be made for Marcus Semien over his teammate Vladimir Guerrero JR.? We also discuss the recent vaccination mandate enforced by the NBA - If you don't play, you don't get payed - What does this mean for the leagues teams and their players? To wrap things up ...
Sep 30, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 238
GM of the Winnipeg Jets, KEVIN CHEVELDAYOFF, joins the show to talk some hockey with Bob and John. The three cover everything you need to know about the Jets before this season. We talk about the return back to the central division after a year playing against only Canadian teams, what his roster looks like, the status of vaccinated/unvaccinated players not only on his team but throughout the league and much more on episode 237 of The Bob McCown Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Sep 29, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 237
Jon Paul Morosi, a longtime friend of the podcast and Michigan faithful, joins the show to talk some Blue Jays as they begin their 3 game series against the New York Yankees. Once we get some hockey talk out of the way, the three discuss the mountain the Blue Jays may have to climb to get to the playoffs, starting with their series against the Yankees. J.P. gives us his take on how he thinks Hyun-Jin Ryu will fare on the mound after some rest and adjustments from his pitching coach. We also look...
Sep 28, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 236
It's been a while since we've had these two on the show together - DAVE HODGE & DAVE PERKINS join Bob and John to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays and their chances of making the playoffs with only 6 games left in the season. With a Blue Jays Wild Card appearance now questionable, the foursome wonder what the Jays need to do in these final 6 games to make it in. DO the need to win out? or is there room for error. The four also compare the Jays to teams that have played consistent baseball this ...
Sep 27, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 235
