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Instigating with Clarkey and Drury is a weekly sports show hosted by sports media veterans Chris Clarke and Ryan Drury. The show features hard-hitting takes from around the sports world and guests from all the best leagues, including the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and more!
Check out the show every week on Youtube and all the best podcast apps, brought to you by Coolbet!
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Check out the show every week on Youtube and all the best podcast apps, brought to you by Coolbet!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
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WE'RE BACK!Ryan and Clarkey are back for season 4 with a new TV home with Rogers TV. To kick off the season they welcome on friend of the show Rob Longley, Blue Jays beat reporter for the Toronto Sun, to check in on the AL East leading birds!Rob discusses the Jays recent dip in form, including the starting pitchers struggling to keep the ball in the park. He also brings up the Jose Berrios question of whether or not he should be part of a playoff rotation.However, Ryan spins it positive and gets into the good things, including Vladdy's power surge, Bichette's turnaround year and George Springer turning back the clock.Ryan and Clarkey end off chatting about the huge T. Swift and Travis Kelce engagement, hockey around the corner and Ryan's incredible night at the Oasis reunion show.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome on The Bronx is Burning podcast host and Yankees superfan Mike Damergis, alongside Sportsnet The Fan590 producer Mike Gentile.The guys have a roundtable discussion about the Blue Jays, who recently swept the Yanks to take over first place in the AL East, how they're doing it, what's wrong with the Yankees and plenty of other AL East storylines.Then, Clarkey and the Mikes share stories from their days working together at TheFan, including all of them serving as producers of PrimeTime Sports.Finally, Ryan and Clarkey reveal that the show will soon have a new home later this summer on...Rogers TV! That's right, starting soon, you'll be able to catch the show on numerous Rogers TV local channels across southern Ontario!We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../instigating.../id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The guys welcome back friend of the show and Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter and media critic, Rob Longley, to touch on a number of things including the media landscape.Rob is bringing back an old favourite column of his called "Airwaves", which gives a critical look at media in Canada. Specifically, he recently wrote a piece on Hockey Night in Canada and its perceived decline.In the piece and on this episode, Rob and the guys discuss the production and set up of the storied broadcast, Don Cherry, and improvements that could be made to beef the product up.Also, the Blue Jays are of course always a topic with Rob, and he gives his take on the season so far and what needs to happen for the Jays to potentially chase the Yankees down for first place.Following that, Clarkey shares some footage from his recent golf outing with Ian Doig, our golf expert, and we say goodbye to Wightman TV and Producer Adam, as he moves into a new role at work and won't be able to produce the show anymore.That said, the show is going NOWHERE, and we will soon have a big announcement on the future of the show!We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../instigating.../id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Friend of the show and Sportsnet analyst and prospect expert Sam Cosentino joins the show to discuss a big back-to-back championship by the Panthers, and how they did it.Sam also gets into the Leafs' off-season, and touches on the likelihood of Marner returning, Tavares returning, and whether or not it's maybe ANOTHER Leafs star that should exit instead?With the draft inching closer, Sam also shares his thoughts on who should go number 1, first round sleepers and much more, including where some of Ryan's Guelph Storm guys may go.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../instigating.../id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back golf pro and instructor Ian Doig to go over what happened at the Canadian Open as Ryan Fox won the event, and Clarkey celebrates his pick-off win.Ian details what was wrong with Rory, the strong play of the Canadians, and then looks ahead to Oakmont as the US Open looms. The guys make fresh picks for the tourney and chat about the unforgiving conditions set up by the USGA.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../instigating.../id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan sits down with MLB.com Blue Jays reporter Keegan Matheson to discuss his new book The Franchise: A Curated History of the Blue Jays. Keegan shares the journey he went on to write the book, his experience covering the Shohei Ohtani situation in 2023, covering this current Jays squad, and interacting with Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins.Following that, Ryan and Clarkey chat with golf pro Ian Doig about the RBC Canadian Open and make some golf picks, as well as some Stanley Cup Final predictions as the Oilers and Panthers lock in for a rematch.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
BCHL Fred Page Cup champion and assistant coach with the Brooks Bandits, Luke Israel, joins the show to talk about the team winning it all in their first year after joining the BCHL, and his Sutherland Cup experience with the Listowel Cyclones.Luke shares details on his personal coaching journey after many years of playing, his thoughts on becoming a coach, his formative time with the Cyclones, and a bit of NHL chatter to go along with his advice for aspiring coaches.Following that, Ryan airs a sit down with Hanover Barons Director of Hockey Ops, Mike Fisher, about the upcoming Barons fan celebration following the team's PJHL Schmalz Cup victory.Ryan and Producer Adam dole out Couch Potatoes, as well, with both being Florida Panthers related.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show and Leafs super fan Jason Maslakow, aka Dart Guy, to discuss another disappointing end to a Leafs season that saw them crushed 6-1 in Game 7 by the Panthers in round 2.Jason and Clarkey go back and forth on everything that went wrong, from the "Core 4's" lack of offence, Mitch Marner and John Tavares' futures and the notion that the fans are "too hard" on the team.Following that Clarkey nominates now ousted Leafs President Brendan Shanahan as his Couch Potato, while Ryan nominates Jets star Mark Scheifele for his courageous performance following the untimely death of his father.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan sits down with Hanover Barons captain Ryan Colquhoun and playoff MVP and goalie Derek Hartley to celebrate the Barons winning their first Schmalz Cup title in 34 years!Ryan and Derek discuss their amazing run, which included sweeping the Essex 73s in the final, including a 5-4 come-from-behind OT win in game 4. The talk about the team, the staff and the amazing support from Hanover.Clarkey then returns to chat about the latest Maple Leafs debacle, after they got blasted 6-1 at home in game 5 against Florida. Can the Buds finally change their narrative in game 6 and maybe a game 7?We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
RECORDED PRIOR TO LEAFS/SENS GAME 6Ryan welcomes back friend of the show and longtime junior hockey head coach Jason Brooks to discuss the Leafs and their latest stumble in the playoffs as they looked to eliminate the Sens, which they eventually did.Jason touches on disappointing performances again from some of the stars, especially in the 4-0 shutout loss in game 5. He also shares his doubt that the Leafs can take down Florida in round 2.Next, Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat reporter Rob Longley jumps on to have a check in on the ongoing power outage in Toronto, the pitching strengths that are holding them together, and Bo Bichette's future.Also, Producer Adam hops on quick at the end to let everyone know the Leafs won AND more importantly, the Hanover Barons won game 7 in Napanee and will face the Essex 73s in the PJHL Schmalz Cup Final!We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan is joined by CKNX JR Hockey PxP voice Steve Sabourin to dig into the ongoing PJHL Schmalz Cup semis between the Hanover Barons and Napanee Raiders, as well as the impressive showing at the Allan Cup so far by the Minto 81s.Following that, Steve and Ryan get into the Leafs going up 3-0 on the Senators, as well as some of the other series, including reffing controversies, Edmonton looking lost, Dallas and Colorado delivering and the Jets and Blues beating each other up.For the Couch Potatoes, Steve nominates the Minto 81s and their incredible run so far, and Ryan highlights the amazing comeback of Avs captain Gabe Landeskog.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Golf pro Ian Doig jumps on with the guys right after Rory McIlroy finally conquered the Masters. They go into the highs and lows of rollercoaster ride of a round, including the crash of 13, the insanity of 15 and the final explosion of emotion on the playoff hole.After that, Ryan welcomes on Caleb Warren and Stephen Gibson of the OEHL champion Minto 81s, who are off to compete for senior hockey supremacy at the Allan Cup.To end off, Ryan and Clarkey do an NHL first round bracket, with full predictions for each series.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
To start this week, we feature Clarkey as he took the net for Huron Motor Products in a 4-team charity hockey night at the South Huron Rec Centre in Exeter as the community came together to donate to the Huron County Food Bank.Clarkey checks in pre-game from the dressing room, and we feature a highlight pack from the night as Clarkey shone to lead the HMP squad to a big win over Jayden's Mechanical. Huron Tractor and McCann Redi-Mix also took part.Then, Clarkey hops on after getting out of his gear to celebrate his 1st star performance, and discuss Vladdy making half a billion, and the Leafs recent performances. Ryan also praises Ovi for breaking the all-time goals record.The Couch Potatoes this week are poignant, as Clarkey names his whole HMP team as his Couch Potato, and Ryan names Ovi his as he showcases the video of he and his girlfriend Kate reacting to the record breaking moment.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan welcomes back Hanover Barons GM Pete Irwin to celebrate back-to-back PJHL Pollock Division Titles for Hanover, as the Barons prep to continue a run towards hopefully a Schmalz Cup PJHL title.Ryan and Clarkey then feature the 2025 Elementary Curling Championships being hosted in Palmerston, with over 270 curlers on 64 teams descending on the town for a great event.Also, the Leafs finally get one over on the Panthers and hold onto 1st place in the Atlantic, torpedo bats in MLB, the Jays are OK and the Athletics are doing media in a shed.To end, Clarkey promotes a great charity hockey game supporting the Huron Food Bank that he's playing in for his Couch Potato, and Ryan highlights nice guy Ovi.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show and Listowel Cyclones legend Caleb Cameron from sunny Georgia. Caleb is now the head coach of the first ever women's college hockey team at Wesleyan College, and he discusses putting a team together for the Wolves.Caleb also shares his thoughts on the Leafs and where they stand, his feeling as a coach on how they play, and the futures of the pending UFAs that may significantly shape the future of the team.Clarkey then grills Ryan for baseball predictions for the 2025 MLB season, including division winners, MVP picks and who's going to the World Series.The Couch Potatoes wrap up the show as Clarkey nominates a new stinky friend of Producer Adam's and Ryan honours the Guelph Storm OA class this year of Max Namestnikov, Jake Karabela and Ryan McGuire.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back pro golfer Ian Doig to discuss Rory winning The Players Championship in a dramatic playoff over JJ Spaun. Doigy digs into how Rory pulled it off despite not necessarily playing his best, the mistakes Spaun made in the playoff, and how he's feeling about Rory as the Masters approaches.Ryan and Clarkey then discuss more of the big NHL deadline moves and their impact so far, the Leafs recent struggles and turnaround, and the Jays maybe circling back on Vladdy?The Couch Potatoes end the show as Clarkey nominates everyone's favourite league commish, and Ryan highlights a sad story out of Philly that could continue affecting people.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Longtime hockey executive and broadcaster, Gord Stellick, joins the show to discuss the Leafs and what they should be targeting for the trade deadline.Gord also discusses the contenders in both conferences, and he identifies some teams that he feels are separating themselves from the pack. He also touches on Ovi's chase for the goal record, just 10 back of passing Wayne.Following that, Ryan and Clarkey dig more into the Leafs and their outlook for trades, as Ryan goes on a bit of a rant about being too precious about picks and prospects when you have a core built to try and win.The guys end with their Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey sends a warning to Leafs GM Brad Treliving, and Ryan celebrates a great local curling title for the CWOSSA champion Norwell Varsity Reds.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Mixed doubles curling star and friend of the show, Shawn Cottrill, hops on to discuss Rachel Homan's unstoppable dominance at the Scotties, as well as previewing the upcoming Brier in Kelowna.Following that, CKNX Jr Hockey PxP voice Steve Sabourin jumps in to discuss the PJHL Pollock Division playoffs being underway, as well as Canada winning the 4 Nations, Matthews and Marner's performances there, and Ovi chasing down Gretzky.Ryan and Chris unveil their Couch Potatoes and Clarkey names himself for a pretty good reason after attending the Conn Smythe Celebrity Dinner, and Ryan nominates a Walkerton Capitals goalie who made 117 saves in a 5 overtime playoff game.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Albert Vartanian, freelance sports host who's done great work for Homestand, Fight Network and loads of Leafs content, joins Ryan to chat about the explosive Super Bowl victory by the Eagles over the Chiefs.Ryan and Albert talk about what went wrong for the KC three-peat attempt, what went so right for Philly, and where the GOAT conversation sits after Mahomes got blown out in a Super Bowl for the second time.Afterwards, Ryan and Producer Adam discuss some hot topics in sports including the 4 Nations Face-Off and a disgusting incident in Seattle involving a young ref and a crazed parent. Then, some Couch Potatoes are tossed out as Nate Mackinnon and Tom Brady are honoured.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Golf pro Ian Doig jumps back on to discuss Rory McIlroy winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM, and whether that win and the adjustments Doigy saw could spell a huge Major year for Rory.The guys also unveil their Waste Management picks, and welcome on Ian's wife and golf enthusiast Chuggy to take part in the first annual Instigating Fedex Cup season draft.To end, Ryan and Clarkey unveil their Couch Potatoes, as Ryan celebrates his relative's hockey accomplishment and Clarkey sewers Ryan.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
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