It’s Deitsch Monday as we welcome Richard back onto the show to go over some of the more pressing Sporting Headlines from the weekend. We start with the Toronto Raptors and their double overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday as we dive deep into why on earth the plays down the stretch weren't run through their star, Scottie Barnes. We also react to the rather confusing location decisions for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 before ending the show with a brief discussion on this Sunday's ...
Feb 05, 2024•53 min
It’s Eddie O to end this week of shows with some hockey talk. With the NHL All-Star Weekend upon us, the conversation starts there as the three share their opinions on the new format and, as always during this time of the year, debate on the overall relevance of the game. They then move the discussion away from All-Star Weekend to focus on the league itself as the three talk about the upcoming trade deadline, potential re-build situations for various teams and more in this hockey focused Friday ...
Feb 02, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 820
In years’ past, The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am signified to many that Golf Season is back… but now with all of the Drama surrounding the PGA, LIV and various investment groups, it feels a little different this year so Richard Zokol comes on the show to talk about it. Bob John and Richard react to The Strategic Sports Group’s $3 billion investment to partner with the PGA Tour and wonder what that means for the agreement with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund to create ...
Feb 01, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 819
NBA Talk with Paul Jones is on the docket today as Bob, John and Paul break down the identity of the Toronto Raptors and debate whether making a push for the Play-In spot could help or hinder the teams development. We also discuss Milwaukee’s surprising dismissal of their former Head Coach Adrian Griffin and bounce around various other topics in the NBA.
Jan 31, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 718
The Underwhelming Off-Season From The Toronto Blue Jays, The NHL All-Star Game & The Maple Leafs With Steve Simmons. It’s Toronto sports talk with Steve Simmons on today’s episode. With Josh Turner signing a one-year, $13 million contract with the Jays, we talk to Steve about the impact he will have on the team heading into the season before taking a wider look at the rather underwhelming and unfulfilling postseason for a baseball team that many believe needed to make significant upgrades to...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 817
Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John today as they take a look at the NFL’s two Conference Championship games that took place over the weekend. The trio analyzes the games from a broadcast standpoint first, then delves into the gameplay as Bob, John, and Richard dig into all of the events and decisions resulting in the February 11th Super Bowl matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jan 29, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 816
The landscape of Los Angeles Baseball has changed since the last time we spoke to Bill, so that’s where we start. We get his perspective on the Dodgers and their active off-season as we delve into Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million contract while briefly touching on what the Angels will do now after losing baseball’s biggest star. During the second half of the show, the three discuss potential landing spots for some big-name free agents who have yet to sign, the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, and more a...
Jan 26, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 815
Leave it to Richard to provide us with a unique perspective on every day sports talk as we welcome him back onto the show with Bob and John. Focusing on football first, we talk to Richard about his experience at last Sunday’s Chiefs Vs. Bills Divisional matchup and his recent article with the Athletic on the game - “Behind the scenes with the NFL on CBS: How stats and graphics get to your TV”. We also spend some time previewing the playoff games that are still to come and get some insight on wha...
Jan 25, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 814
Zooming in from Cooperstown, J.P. Morosi joins Bob and John to chat about the three newest members of the Baseball Hall Of Fame for the first bit of the show before we welcome Ray Ratto on to end it with a discussion about the two Conference Championship Showdowns in the NFL set to Kick Off this weekend.
Jan 24, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 814
The NHL Trade Deadline is just three weeks away and it seems like every team in the NHL is looking to add to their roster. Darren Pang joins us today to talk about what’s going on in the NHL on and off the ice as we break down the Edmonton Oilers signing of Corey Perry amidst a 13 game winning streak, talk about the surprising play from the Detroit Red Wings and end the conversation by looking at some of the teams who might want to make a few trades before a playoff run.
Jan 23, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 812
It’s Glenn Healy to start the week with some hockey talk as we talk about some of the most recent news to come out of the National Hockey League this weekend. With Patrick Roy now the Head Coach of The New York Islanders we spend the first chunk of conversation there before discussing the Edmonton Oilers and their new addition of Corey Perry to their roster. We then take some time to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs and try to figure out if this is simply the same old team Leaf’s fans have gro...
Jan 22, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 811
There’s nothing better than a classic roundtable talk on a Friday as Eric Duhatschek & Scott Burnside join Bob and John for some hockey talk. With Jim Rutherford getting a contract extension and the Vancouver Canucks topping the NHL standings we start the conversation in Vancouver before jumping from headline to headline within the NHL from the quality of Goaltending in to the surprising play from the Philadelphia Flyers the four leave no stone unturned with some puck talk to end the week....
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 810
It’s been just over 24 hours since Pascal Siakam was traded to the Indiana Pacers for three first-round draft picks, Jordan Nwora, Bruce Brown Jr., and Kira Lewis. With a full night’s rest to think about it, Bob, John, and Jack Armstrong sit down to discuss the trade. The three take a look at how this helps both teams before focusing on the new-look Raptors, their roster, and expectations for the team going forward.
Jan 18, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 809
Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John today as the three bounce around various subjects throughout the sports world. We first tackle the NFL’s Divisional matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. The three preview Sunday’s game and share predictions before a brief side bar on broadcasting. Bob, John and Richard then discuss the Toronto Maple Leaf’s apparent free fall after blowing yet another lead Tuesday night against the Oilers. To end the show, we talk about Pascal Siakam’s s...
Jan 17, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 808
Was it their QB or Their Coach? That’s the question we toss around with Bob Ryan as we take a look at Bill Belichick’s departure from the New England Patriots and theorize on the possible destinations the esteemed coach may end up in before next season. We also spend some time discussing other Boston sports teams like the Celtics and the Bruins with Bob before we go into today’s Boston-themed show.
Jan 16, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 807
Without question, The LA Dodgers signing two of Japan’s top Baseball players in Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto & the early success the Professional WOmen’s Hockey League have taken over the headlines within the sports world, and they both have at least one thing in common…. Stan Kasten. And that’s exactly who we talk to today as we welcome the president and part owner of the Dodgers, as well as a member of the PWHL’s Advisory Board to the show. Stan gives us some insight on how on ea...
Jan 15, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 806
Cassie Campbell-Pascall, a Canadian Hockey Icon, joins the show today to talk to Bob and John about the start of the PWHL Season, the leagues expansion goals and expectations moving forward. Given the fact that Cassie has done so many other things within the hockey community, we also spend some time talking to her about her playing days, broadcasting and what it was like working in a male dominated profession.
Jan 12, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 805
Adnan Virk joins us today to bring us up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of baseball, specifically the Major League Baseball Free Agent market. Bob, John, and Adnan dissect both the infield and outfield of the Jays as they assess how much the team should be willing to spend, especially with the approaching end of some of their young stars' contracts. Before Adnan departs, the trio spends some time outside of Toronto discussing the improvements or lack thereof from various other te...
Jan 11, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 804
We’re talking basketball with Doug Smith on today’s show as Bob and John start the discussion with our guest on the questionable foul calls in last night's game between the Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers. We then break into a conversation about Pascal Siakam and wonder if a future in Toronto is realistic for the star forward before taking a more general look at the team as we break down the roster and set expectations for the club's success as we near the NBA Trade Deadline....
Jan 10, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 803
If you’re a hockey fan, chances are you know his voice… If you’re a Winnipeg Jets fan… you’ve probably seen him at the grocery store. Dennis Beyak joins Bob and John on the podcast today to tell us some stories and take a look back on his 53 year career as a broadcaster, General Manager and all around “Hockey Guy”.
Jan 09, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 802
It’s McCown, Shannon & Deitsch starting the week with some sports talk as they take a look at some of the more compelling headlines swirling around the Toronto sports world and break down the end of the NFL’s 2023 regular season. William Nylander has re-signed! But is an 8-year, $92 million contract extension too much? That’s the question the three try to answer to start the show today before they take a look at the newfound Toronto Raptors and their surprisingly good play as of late. Bob, J...
Jan 08, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 801
We're ending the week with a classic roundtable talk featuring two of our main baseball experts, Perkins and Elliot. The foursome dedicates the first half of the show to analyzing everything the Jays have or haven't done this season as they react to the recent comments made about the team by Ross Atkins. We then move on to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame Voting process, chatting with Dave and Bob about how they have approached the duty in the past and learning who Mr. Elliott put on his bal...
Jan 05, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 800
It’s Bob, John, and George McPhee on the show today as we take a look at the NHL's New Year's Day Outdoor Game between George’s Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. We get some behind-the-scenes looks at the game and get George’s opinion on Outdoor Games in general before we shift gears to how the Golden Knights have been playing lately after a strong start to the season. We also engage in conversations with George about the growth of hockey in Vegas and get his take on the idea of the N...
Jan 04, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 799
After dipping our toes into the waters with Paul Jones yesterday, today, with Matt Devlin joining Bob and John, it’s time for us to dive right in. We delve into Raptors talk, taking a closer look at how their recent trade for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will impact the team's future success. The three also engage in a debate on whether or not the Raptors are actually any good, exploring whether vying for a play-in spot would be better than settling for a lottery pick.
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 798
We’re starting off the New Year with a bang as we have the one and only, Bob McCown back on the show to take over as co-host for today’s show with John. We talk with Paul Jones first as we delve into the recent trade made by the Toronto Raptors. Afterward, it's puck talk with Billy Jaffe as the three of us catch up on what’s going on in the National Hockey League
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 797
President of the Vancouver Canucks and longtime friend to both John and Dave joins the show today for our last podcast of 2023. We talk to Jim about his team and get his thoughts on the Canucks’ roster, their play and more as we end the year off with some classic Hockey Talk with a hockey great.
Dec 22, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 796
Another two-for-one for you today, with Booger McFarland joining John and Richard for a much-needed check-in on everything going on in the NFL to start the show. In the second half, it's J.P. Morosi's turn to talk as we welcome him to discuss MLB's free agency and address the tweet involving Shohei Ohtani and a plane to Toronto that he was never on
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 795
Two guests for the price of one podcast today as we call on Bruce Garrioch to talk to us about the coaching conundrum the Ottawa Senators have found themselves in before spending some time with Paul Jones on how the Toronto Raptors are looking so far this season.
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 794
Gord Stellick & Damien Cox on Their New Book, 'Revival: The Chaotic, Colorful Journey of the 1977-78 Toronto Maple Leafs.' The year is 1977, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are 11 years removed from their last Stanley Cup win. The team is in disarray. Under the guidance of coach Roger Neilson and GM Jim Gregory, the Leafs deliver a remarkable season, marking a significant turning point in the team's history... and Gord Stellick & Damien COx wrote a book about it. John and Richard get a look ...
Dec 19, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 793
Well… John Gibbons has a job now, so this may be the last time we talk to the new Bench Coach for the New York Mets, John Gibbons. We talk to John about what he expects from his new job and new team in New York as we get to the bottom of what a bench coach actually does and much more in today's conversation with Toronto’s favorite manager.
Dec 18, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 792
