Mike Veerman (Mike on Much) makes his first solo visit to the pod so he and Clay can laugh over crashing the Junos (17:04). They tease out the new Mike on Much CraveTV show (22:20), look back on 120 episodes of the Mike on Much podcast (25:20) and relive the wild moments surrounding the birth of Mike's daughter (29:02). As always, the boys share some solid laughs over tales involving JFL42 (38:22), Max Kerman's battle with paper-towel (50:46) and the Champagne Boys annual Twelve Pubs of Christma...
Dec 16, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 31
Kevin Briones (Neon Black) stops by for a chat - on his birthday, no less! The boys open up with how Kev believed his future held only two likely outcomes - drill sergeant or garbage man (19:49), and so he obviously became a security guard (24:31), before igniting the comic book gene buried deep within his DNA (28:11). Kevin shares some insight into his own personal Brionesverse (38:24) before having to listen to Clay's pitch for a new comic book character (45:58). Thankfully that passes without...
Dec 10, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 30
We've got another crossover comin' atcha as Mike Boon from Toronto Mike'd drops by for an entertaining chat that kicks off with how Mike broke the eggs so that we could all enjoy podcast omelettes (5:39), the theory of how CanCon rules gave all us Canadians an identity (14:19) and that time Clay met Sloan... kind of... twice (17:58). The two remember fondly the glory days of nu metal (21:40) before Mike spills Stringer secrets (24:54). The Molly Johnston incident comes up (35:04) and the origin ...
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 29
Let’s get some rings in the room! Alex Anthony (Filmmaker & Retired CFL Player) joins Clay on the podcast and immediately brags about his home province of British Columbia (8:04), how he knew he’d have a future in football (17:21), winning his first Grey Cup (35:00) and the day his football career ended (37:51). Alex then opens up about how he moved into his second life in football (51:02), his all-time favourite movie (57:43), his favourite collaborations with Clay (1:11:38) and they finish...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 28
Lauren Howe (Miss Universe Canada) sits in this week for a doozie of a convo where she offers up her theory on what Y2K really is (6:49), how she fell into pageants (20:02), the time she learned that shaky hands might not cut it in bio-med (32:15), and then uncovers Clay’s alter ego (41:58). Lauren talks about the video she recorded for a class in the Philippines (55:17), Clay lobbies for flamethrowers (1:08:09) and Gloria stops by the podcast (1:11:44).
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 27
Candice Kaye (Candice Kaye Design) joins Clay to share the age old secret of enticing people with sweets (9:09), how every street/alley/runway in LA has traffic on it (12:01), explains the right (and now only) way to share popcorn (15:53), and reminisce over their mutual love of a certain TV show (24:23). They jump through Candice’s career from deciding to return to Canada (28:18), designing for Maman (31:25), the method to her numbering system (45:28), her life as a dancer (53:45) before they b...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 26
Matthew “Shooter” Scianitti (TSN) joins Clay on the podcast where they jump right in and discuss ‘dude fashion’ and more specifically shoes and hats (9:25), then they go vintage tech like Nokias and Ataris (12:43). Matthew shares a few of his more surprising accolades for his CV (22:17), explains that finding your threshold for pain is key (24:26), being prepared is critical (29:33) and how he split his pants at one of the biggest events in North America (31:52). The pair trade Batman impression...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 25
Gavin Day (CP24) sits down with Clay to brag about the perks of his neighbourhood (10:49) and discusses how many chicken fingers is too many (28:45) before Clay gives everyone a tip for their next trip to the farmers market (21:45). Gavin talks about his experience with trunk tacos (43:38), his miserable flights back from Mexico (46:01), being the sad alone guy at the bar (55:12) and how news breaks in 2018 (58:19). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter, and while you're there say hello to @chansle...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 24
Mackenzie Thirkill (Orlando City SC) brings the warm weather with her as she talks to Clay about the time she had to survive winter in Toronto (14:35), how she’s the raddest chick out there (17:01), her move to China at 12 years old (29:46) and the moment she realized she was sold a lie (33:51). They go over the time she set the land speed record when running to set (41:43), how Craigslist turned into ESPN (47:59), lessons on obscure sports (1:01:41) and that point in life when she refined her d...
May 21, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
Clay and Tyson Geick (NLL) start off talking about…..how they store their socks (6:12)? Thankfully they quickly move to Tyson’s lacrosse playing days (11:11), the only credit Lebron James deserves (17:36), creating own breaks in the industry (20:21) and that his birthdate is better than Clay’s (30:13). Tyson offers up why he won’t go to Vegas (40:33), praises the work of both Paul Bissonnette (46:13) and Kevin Bieksa (47:34) and the pair keep you “up to date” on the NHL Playoffs (52:23) (bunch o...
May 14, 2018•56 min•Ep. 22
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, welcome to the Stringer podcast! Mike Valente (Toronto Marlies) and Clayton Hansler will start things off by introducing you to the well guarded secret of ordering four pints before last call (8:20), the plights of being single (16:48), social media etiquette in the twenty-first century (20:42) and the good ‘ol wild west days of Twitter (23:30). Mike heaps the praise on Gary Shandling (30:30), tries to remember 'that guy' (41:41), will ...
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 21
The always kindhearted Caroline Szwed (Sportsnet) sits down with Clay to talk about her coach’s “secret” play in college (06:34), how she had no life outside of school and soccer (10:33), and living off the McDonald’s value menu (28:42). She opens up about her dogs struggles as a puppy (31:36), why we should always adopt don’t shop (34:44), how her return to Canada was more sudden than expected (44:37), her favourite women in the industry (47:28) and how at the end of the day one should always h...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
Rack it up Danny G! Dan Gladman (Toronto Raptors) and Clay talk about the legendary Todd Shapiro (12:25), boxed Coca-Cola (15:53) and what ultimately will be written on Dan’s headstone (21:07). The pair then discuss how to stay sane on long road trips (23:48), discover that you shouldn’t ask Dan if he’s been to Iowa (29:35), reminisce about the hoops one must jump through to drink in Utah (30:51) and, of course, life with the award winning Jack Armstrong (32:30). It takes up until now for Dan an...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 19
Mike Augello (HockeyBuzz/Sporting News) and Clay start off talking about the early days of knowing each other (8:07), Mike’s life in finance (13:28), his intriguing TV habits as a child (15:08) and the origins of ‘Mike in Buffalo’ (17:00). Mike tells us about his transition from fan to pro (32:39), how to translate the voice in his head into writing (39:22) and how there is nothing wrong with being wrong (1:01:45). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter, and while you're there say hello to @chansler...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 18
It’s another crossover episode! Matt Di Nicolantonio, host of the 416 Sports Show, reveals that he in fact was actually the first ever Stringer Podcast guest (7:32) before giving his two cents on Universal Studios’ Harry Potter World (9:04), how he can no longer afford to go on vacation (11:12), his complete immersion in sports (24:38) and his journey to becoming a broadcaster (28:18). When trying to relate his story of meeting Marina Sirtis Clay finds absolutely no allies (45:06), which makes s...
Mar 26, 2018•59 min•Ep. 17
Matthew Sharpe (daringboy.com) let’s Clay know all about #StartupLife (09:07) and how he embarked on creating something each day (10:24). He discusses the trials and tribulations of being a Patriots fans (16:00), Clay discusses directing (22:14), how he is the anti-George Lucas (25:55) and putting shit on magnets (34:50). We end with working with talented people (46:38), loving the storytellers (53:48) and how Marvel are dominating the poster game (55:18). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter, and...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 16
Megan Robinson (Global News) and Clay talk about stalking on social media (11:05), the story behind her first twitter handle (17:58), her trips to Newfoundland (21:20), living in a van (24:23) and embracing the #GrandmaLife (29:35). Megan shares her motto (38:58), how her grandmother watches her on mute (45:08) and leaves us with her own take of the Stringer sign-off (52:50). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter, and while you're there say hello to @chansler! If merch is your thing, be sure to che...
Mar 12, 2018•54 min•Ep. 15
Armen Bedakian (The Score) joins Clay to talk about his traumatic adventures in Montreal (8:10), Satan’s Cat (9:20), not saving lives (21:15), why Canadians are so polite (27:00) and Canadian Tire’s fight against winter (29:40). Armen brings up the time he skipped out on Sean FitzGerald for Jermain Defoe (37:20), how the internet hates everything (44:45) and going from typos to tapas (46:00). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter, and while you're there say hello to @chansler! If merch is your thin...
Mar 05, 2018•54 min•Ep. 14
Simon Bennett (Sportsnet) starts the podcast off by shocking Clay with the reason his kids can’t watch Star Wars (05:45), before continuing to discuss his decade-long career with the Marlies (15:20) and his journey from Germany to Canada at the ripe ‘ol age of 11 (19:50). Simon discusses how he started as an intern at the Score (29:01) and learning from the consummate professional that is Elliott Freidman (37:15) before taking his anger out on the aristocracy (44:05). Simon and Clay compare note...
Feb 26, 2018•58 min•Ep. 13
Taylor Shold (Hockey Night in Canada)opens up his chat with Clay with some mad love for Ryerson's RTA program (5:58) before pondering the viability of a poorly thought out joint podcast venture (21:02). Clay gets called out for being an ass (24:31), we discover how a millennial removes a bat from his home (30:46), Taylor's rules for TV watching (38:13), that one time Taylor was on Suits (40:22), birthing Shold Media Group (49:51) and getting shoutouts from Ron and Grapes on Coach's Corner (59:25...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 12
Gareth Wheeler (TSN) and Clay talk about Wheeler's college years (10:23), story telling in the sports world (13:28), how social media is just weird (22:09), Gareth's 12 year battle with malignant melanoma (26:40), how Gareth and Clay are just steps away from being two old men sitting on a porch (33:04), Stranger Things 2 (39:18), Gareth's guilty pleasure (46:06), an ode to Looch & Eryn (55:12), Clay's embarrassing confession #6 (1:03:42) and Wheeler's words of wisdom (1:08:00). Follow @strin...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 11
Hitting double digits is an accomplishment within itself, and there's no one better to be part of our big one-oh than Kat Stefankiewicz (NBA TV Canada). Please forgive the audio issues, because I'm sure you're absolutely going to adore the chatter about being half Pisces and half Aries (5:04), followed by the great debate over Kat/Katherine/Kasia/Kash (7:06), our discussion over the idea that the enemy of creativity is ego (14:21) or the term 'Everything Happens for a Reason' (18:11). We explore...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 10
Long time friend Devang Desai (EA Sports) makes a special visit to Toronto and stops by the podcast to talk about that time our airplane got a flat tire (5:52), the days when Devang was in politics (11:41), getting too close to the DMZ (14:31), Baltimore, a prosthetic leg and Barack Obama (16:52), the Devang & Clay origin story (26:47), early days at the Score (27:44), how Roger Federer changed Devang's relationship with his dad (29:30), how most of us aren't shit heads (32:24), Devang's sis...
Nov 06, 2017•41 min•Ep. 9
World's collide as the boys from the Mike on Much podcast, Mike Veerman and Shane Cunningham, join Clay and Greg for 90 minutes of laughs. It's an anecdote laden podcast that starts talking about mutual friend and popular Mike on Much character "The Nut" (4:17), then pivoting to jorts in the desert (9:55), Teen Wolf 3: Return of the Wolf (25:29), the time Shane tried to fight Eddie Della Siepe (34:27), Trek Talk with Mike V (35:57), "Yes, And" - the sad anecdote game (42:15), and the Dustin Diam...
Oct 23, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 8
Duane Watson (TSN / NBATV Canada) joins the podcast this week and takes us on a magical journey that spans almost more topics than Clay can keep up with. Starting with a subject we all wish was better enforced; sports scrum etiquette (4:51) we move to Lego, the building blocks of champions (11:03), then to the origin of Duane's nickname (15:46), TV binge habits (24:43), the Janet Jackson story (35:31), Duane's move to sports (41:18), Star Trek vs Star Wars (53:35), NBA talk (1:16:56) and then we...
Oct 16, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 7
World travelling cinematographer Jeffrey Garriock (Know Your Onions) is on the podcast and boy oh boy you're in for a doozie. I'm not sure if there is another twist or turn this conversation could take as we start off rewriting the English language (9:21), move to scuba diving in Iceland (11:05), then we rewrite world geography (14:38), hear the story of when Jeff's plane was on fire (26:01), his being interrogated by Moroccan secret police (29:26), a big giant super secret Maple Leafs shoot (35...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 6
If a gear, gadget and tech expert shacked up with a hockey reporter, their offspring would be David Alter. David takes us on a magical journey that involves tech talk (3:50), a love affair with U2 (11:30), what you should know about Toronto (27:33), digital timeouts (37:15), Alter the innovator (42:29), hacker renegades (46:01), Sandra Bullock and The Net (48:13), Nazem Kadri's cat (51:27) and some app and website talk (53:23). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter. While you're there say hello to ...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
Emily Agard (MLSE Live) is this week's guest so that Clayton could find someone to talk Foo Fighters, Brittany Spears, N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, Spice Girls and Brand New with. Greg is back as cohost as the group of three (and Kylee) chat Emily's athletic aspirations (10:04), her musical aspirations (14:41), Foo'gasms (18:32), Emily's first live concert (23:37) another embarrassing confession from Clay (25:42), Emily's Ariana Grande story (30:54), when Emily met the Foo Fighters (55:17) and we cr...
Sep 24, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 4
Laura Armstrong (The Toronto Star) is the perfect blend of Country Music and The Wu-Tang Clan... huh?! Laura talks to Clay about all the fun stuff including sports travel as the rookie (12:07), what Hogwarts house she would be sorted in to (18:45), the Christmas gift that made her cry (24:00), not wanting your firstborn (37:25), her eclectic taste in music (46:45), the klutzy boat story (55:42), the Mormon story (58:13), her superpower (1:02:41), and Laura shares her social media horror story (1...
Sep 17, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 3
It's a full house with Julie Stewart-Binks (ESPN), Greg Veerman as co-host and both Kylee and Dylan in the room producing. Julie spills who the most famous person she's seen in LA (08:30), we battle Canadian vs American fast food (17:25), discuss social media SNAFUs (23:00), the untellable Julie Stewart-Binks story (54:08), doubling down on Trump (59:46), the sweetest thing Julie's ever done (1:07:35) and concert cosplay (1:13:47). Follow @stringerpodcast on Twitter. While you're there say hello...
Sep 08, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 2
