Tall Can Audio - A Pint Of Canadian Sports Talk

Welcome inside another week of the Tall Can Audio podcast. To fire up another Monday Matt Robinson is joined by our friend Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News & the Coming In Hot Podcast.Lots to cover today including the passing of a Quebec sports legend, where the cut-off should be around the NHL Jack Adams / coach of the year conversation, Nichols' tremendous deep dive on the Ottawa Senators experience with Dominik Hasek, the modern-day Sens pursuit of a Stanley Cup Playoff spot, which of the new hockey playoff contenders might be the most fun to watch this spring and plenty more.Read part 1 of Graeme's piece here: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/latest-news/20-years-later-the-rise-and-fall-of-one-of-the-greatest-teams-in-senators-historyAnd part 2 here: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/latest-news/20-years-later-the-rise-and-fall-of-one-of-the-greatest-teams-in-senators-history-part-twoFollow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Steve Bunda returns to the TCA Studio for a weekend edition of the podcast with Matt Robinson where the two discuss several of the biggest names in MMA attacking the UFC over the last couple of weeks. Plus later on we break down Netflix building a card to compete with the UFC's White House event and take a look inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Freedom 250 card.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Finally! Our boy Steve Bunda is back in the TCA Studio for a little craft beer and a lot of sports chatter! Lots of talk about one of Ottawa's favourite craft breweries going under, final thoughts on the World Baseball Classic, how the Boston Red Sox might make a tough AL East even tougher, the Miami Dolphins teardown, the Denver Broncos attempting to take another step forward, some other news and notes from around the NFL offseason, which teams could be fun lifeboats to swim to in the Stanley Cup Playoffs if your favourite squad misses and plenty more.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

On today's edition of TCA Matt Robinson is joined by our pal Ian McMartin from the WHIPR SNAPR Brewery to discuss some of the terrific new beers being released in to the wild this spring, how you can support the Canadian Cancer Society by drinking beer and eating pizza which feels like a win-win proposition, whether Ottawa Senators fans still have confidence that they can make the NHL Playoffs, plentiful shots at the Toronto Maple Leafs & lots more..Follow WHIPR SNAPR on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/whiprsnaprbrew?igsh=YWh1ZzFqN3gzdjF3 Visit their website and order your beers online: https://www.whiprsnaprbrewingco.com/

With the eyes of the sporting universe focused squarely on the World Baseball Classic, TCA fires up another week checking in with our pal Andrew Stoeten of TheBatFlip.ca.Why does this WBC feel bigger than most? Where does Canada stand walking away and has MLB finally turned this thing in to something with serious traction?Later on talk turns to spring training for the Toronto Blue Jays. What do early looks at Max Scherzer suggest he might be able to bring this year? Is there a chance Toronto can get Dalton Varsho locked up before Opening Day? Might the Jays get a big boost from a former big name?It's all baseball all the time on this Monday edition of TCA. Get it in ya!Read Stoeten’s work on The Bat Flip here: https://stoeten.substack.com/Check out Blue Jays Happy Hour Podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-happy-hour/id1564979331Or on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lAHpAQtOdHqKKgNVIRqRK?si=w6bc3RKWReKiwBGm1Q8CnQGet their show ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/BJHHAnd you can find the piece on Max Scherzer on 40+ year old pitchers from our pal Nick Ashbourne here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/mlb/article/what-blue-jays-should-expect-from-scherzer-in-age-41-season/Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt Robinson checks in mid-weekend to give the lay of the land around TCA over the next little while and to give some thoughts on Canada's loss to the USA at the World BaseBall Classic. Later on things start to boil over once more as it pertains to the Ottawa Charge being put in a bad spot by poor PR by the PWHL itself.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

After a major blow-up on TCA's Twitter page this week over the topic - Matt Robinson does a deep dive on why NHL fans in Canada still prefer to get their news from TSN and not the national rights holder which is Sportsnet. Cuz man - people get pretty fired up about it! Let's go!Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

The legendary voice of the Ottawa Senators Dean Brown joins Matt Robinson today to discuss whether the recent blow-up at the World Baseball Classic indicates that the world of sports has gotten a little too chummy, how the Sens can compensate down the stretch for the loss of Jake Sanderson, whether a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres is likely to re-ignite one of the NHL's best rivalries, other teams to get excited about in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and plenty more.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Rob and Matt fire up another week of TCA talking about the great stories coming out of the World Baseball Classic, the Buffalo Sabres push to lead the NHL Atlantic Division, surprising stats around the Montreal Canadiens, winners and losers at the trade deadline and lots more.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Some thoughts on a pretty dull NHL Trade Deadline as Matt Robinson checks in on the Ottawa Senators making a minor move, the Toronto Maple Leafs stinking out the joint again and the limited action around the rest of the league.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Joshua O'Connor worked in the Canadian Football League for a long time so perhaps there's no better person to ask - what's up with the CFL? Part 2 of our chat with Joshua is here!Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt Robinson is joined for the first a few shows with our man Joshua O'Connor as we kick things off by discussing his travels to cover the World Junior Hockey Championships and the Women's U18s and how the two experiences compare.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt and Rob kick off another work week with some brand new TCA with plenty of discussion on Canada and the Hockey Hall of Fame *stealing* Team USA's golden goal puck, the World Baseball Classic starting this week, which Canadian teams will be busy at the NHL Trade Deadline, how TSN disrespected one of their biggest partners and so much more.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt Robinson is joined today by our pal Dave Bidini to discuss the current state of the Canada v USA hockey rivalry, why it surpassed the showdowns with Russia, how Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk will be received by Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators fans and lots more.Check out his most recent piece for the Toronto Star that we referenced during the show: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/why-the-u-s-olympic-hockey-victory-is-a-win-for-canada/article_c6021c65-e095-4d3e-bcbb-afa704844b79.htmlSupport independent journalism by subscribing to the West End Phoenix here: https://www.westendphoenix.com/Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt Robinson checks in on the mess surrounding Team USA following their post-Olympic triumph and their obligations that appear to be being ignored, some sober second thought on the Men's Hockey performance and some important context on how we finished on the medal count.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

On today's show - Matt pretends he likes spending time with people, The Offspring blow through Ottawa, nation-wide boozie breakfasts for the Olympics, Canada loses the men's gold medal hockey game to USA, the Canadian Olympic Committee sounds the alarm on our medal count, the Toronto Blue Jays are flirting with Max Scherzer again and lots more.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt Robinson checks in to discuss Canada's overtime loss to the USA in the Women's Gold Medal Game at the Olympics plus some thoughts on Canada just barely scraping by Czechia and USA surviving Sweden on the men's side.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

We're just hours away from one of the biggest events of every winter olympics. Canada vs USA in the gold medal game in women's hockey. It's always super tense but this time around, for any number of reasons, that tension for Canadians seems to be over the top. Michaela Schreiter of She's Got Game on the TSN Radio Network stops by to discuss why Canada is so down on this group, what's gone wrong, why USA looks like such a wagon and what needs to change before the championship game for us to be able to celebrate.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Matt Robinson checks in with our pal Kevin Michie of Sportsnet as he is over in Milano, Italy to work for the Olympic Broadcast Centre. What are the vibes like around the games? What's he doing for the Olympics? How's the craft beer scene in Milano?All that and more as we say thank to our man Kevin Michie for finding time over there to fill us in.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Rob and Matt circle back in to discuss a fairly humiliating series of events around Matt's Oshawa Generals plus the Toronto Blue Jays make their first attempt to replace Anthony Santander.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio