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A sports podcast hosted by Bob McCown with co-host John Shannon. We talk about the biggest stories with the biggest names in professional sports. New episodes every weekday.
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Starting the week off with some hockey talk, Kevin Paul Dupont and Brian Lawton check in to the podcast to chat with Bob and John. The three preview the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the longest NHL season in the history of the league is finally coming to an end. The four talk about the uptick in scoring this year and wonder if that is something we're going to get used to. We discuss the top teams in the East, Toronto's historic season, whether the Panthers have a shot of winning it all this year, the Colorado Avalanche and more on todays episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the NHL Season right around the corner, Steve and Bob deeply dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs on today’s episode. From the moves they have made to the ones they didn’t…the two make predictions on how this year will play out for a team desperate for some playoff success.
It wasn't too long ago that the future for the Canadian Football League wasn't looking too bright... but that certainly isn't the case now and the commissioner, Randy Ambrosie, is here to tell John and David why. We talk about the growth in viewership this year compared to last year and why Randy thinks it's trending upward as we approach the 110th Grey Cup in November. Randy also gets into what the league has done this year to get its "Swagger Back", and gives his opinion on former CFL standout QB Nathan Rourkes tryout in Jacksonville with the NFL as we learn why he isn't the biggest fan of seeing good players get placed on a practice squad. If you've got questions about the CFL, Randy has the answers as we end the week off with Canadian Football on our minds.
With round one of the NBA playoffs set to begin on Saturday, we bring on Eric Smith and Paul Jones to the podcast to preview the first round matchup between the Philadelphia 76'ers & Toronto Raptors. The three compare the two teams as we dissect the coaching matchup between Nick Nurse and Doc Rivers, go over both the offensive and defensive schemes for both teams and wonder if the Raptors have what it takes to contain both Joel Embiid AND James Harden in a 7 game series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob and Steve begin the episode recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, despite all the injuries. They then discuss if it is time for the MLB to add the automated strike zone. Lastly, Bob and Steve talk about the Raptors season up to date. 0:47 Leafs Talk 19:37 Automated Strike Zone 32:21 Raptors Talk
Bob and Steve jump through a variety of sports today, starting with Canadian Soccer after their 3-0 victory over Suriname. They then discuss Marner playing centre with Matthews injury concern after his visit to Germany. Then they talk about the legacy of Rafael Nadal. 0:29 Canadian Soccer 5:00 Leafs talk 14:40 Nadal Retirement 22:40 Jim Montgomery Fired 30:00 Tampa to Montreal?
Bob and Steve debate on when Mitch Marner will sign his new contract and how much it will be for. They break down Marner's play and importance to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they discuss the money made from the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing match. To wrap the show up they talk about the latest in the Juan Soto sweepstakes. 1:27 Mitch Marner Contract 25:15 Paul vs Tyson 35:43 Juan Soto
Bob and Steve begin the week talking about the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts after their 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They transition from the CFL to the NFL discussing the matchup of the weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, before highlighting other contenders. They end the podcast analyzing Ryan Reaves hit to the head on Darnell Nurse and his five game suspension. 00:29 Argos Grey Cup Champions 18:30 NFL Talk 25:37 Ryan Reaves Suspension
Bob and Richard begin Thursday's episode discussing the major boxing event this weekend between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson and the difference between current boxing and boxing of the past. They then transition to hockey and what to make of the struggling Penguins. Later they move to the Maple Leafs after their 4-3 comeback overtime win over the Washington Capitals and if the Leafs should move Mitch Marner. 0:44 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson 13:24 Pittsburgh Penguins Talk 23:35 Maple Leafs Talk
Bob and Richard begin the episode talking about the major success of the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Later on they talk about the two Toronto teams in action last night, the Raptors with the worst record in the NBA and the Maple Leafs who got shutout by the Ottawa Senators. To finsih off the show they discuss the roof situation at Tropicana Field. 1:16 Winnipeg Success 14:35 Raptors Talk 22:54 Keith Pelley Addresses Leafs 29:10 Tropicana Field
Bob and Richard open the show talking about the hotest news in Toronto, the Blue Jays flying to California to meet with star free agent Juan Soto and how potentially signing him would fit around the rest of the team. They then talk about potential european expansion in the NHL and what problems could arise. Later on they preview the biggest NFL game in week 11 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. 0:30 Juan Soto and Blue Jays 19:07 Garrett Crochet talk 20:45 International Hockey 29:27 Chiefs-Bills 35:35 Raptors talk
Richard Deitsch joins the podcast this week and discuses his super bowl favourites and what makes the Kansas City Chiefs great. Bob and Richard then dive more into the NCAA rule change allowing CHL players to play in the NCAA. After that they discuss the Raptors early season struggle and whether it's time to find a new head coach. To finish off the show they talk about the posting of Roki Sasaki and possible landing spots for the 23-year-old flamethrower. 0:36 Chiefs Undefeated 11:06 NCAA Rule Change 21:56 Raptors Talk 30:53 Roki Sasaki Posting
Bob and Steve finish the week discussing the new rule change in the NCAA allowing players who have played in the Canadain Hockey League to recieve a scholarship and play in the NCAA. In the second half, Bob and Steve breakdown the Eastern and Western Finals for the CFL this weekend. 0:29 NCAA Talk 28:00 CFL Eastern Final 34:40 CFL Western Final 35:47 Grey Cup 2026
Bob and Steve begin the show discussing the Edmonton Oilers slow start to the season and where they can improve. Moving onto baseball they talk about Ohtani not being able to pitch at the start of the 2025 season, the impact Roki Sasaki could have in the MLB and the Jays possibly extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette. To wrap it up the guys analyze the Raptors 4th quarter demise, dropping their record to 2-7 on the season.
Bob and Steve break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins, highlighting the performance of Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies. They then transition to baseball talk and analyzing what Ross Atkins said to the media yesterday. At the end Bob and Steve discuss Joel Embiid's 3 game suspension and how athletes workload has changed.
Bob and Steve start the podcast with NFL talk, including recapping the thrilling Monday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They then transition to the NFL trade deadline and which teams should be buying. Later on Bob and Steve talk about the growth of the young Toronto Raptors team, specifically the development of Graedy Dick. They wrap up the show with NHL talk, focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets.
Bob and Steve begin the week previewing the stars available in MLB free agency and which players could be a good fit for the Toronto Blue Jays. They then disect how the Blue Jays may construc their roster with some key additions. At the end of the episode, Bob and Steve discuss the Leafs struggling powerplay and who is responsible for it.
Bob and Steve end the week going through the top storylines. Starting with Juan Soto's free agency and how much a player of his caliber is worth. They then talk about Victor Wembanyama becoming the third player in NBA history to record multiple 5x5 stat lines. In the back half, Bob and Steve touch on the Argos before their matchup against the Redblacks, and finally the jersey retirement of a Raptors' legend Vince Carter.
Bob and Steve disect game five of the world series, including Gerrit Cole's mistake at first base. They transition to landing spots for Yankee's phenom Juan Soto and what seperates his value from Shohei Ohtani's. Finally, Bob and Steve end the episode discussing the trade between the Maple Leafs and the Sharks involving former Leafs' defenceman Timothy Liljegren.
Baseball talk today as Bob and Steve react to the LA Dodgers 3-0 Stranglehold over the New York Yankees in the World Series. From Aaron Judge’s poor play to Freddie Freeman’s historic output, the two break down everything they have noticed so far before shifting focus to the CFL and their search for a new boss and the Maple Leaf’s strong start to the NHL season.
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earshot for teoscar lol....
its july! enough with the hockey...
yaaawn!
Great, MORE Hockey...bye
Why do you need best of when we can go back and listen to one if we want
I love Rod Black, he's friendly Manitoban all the way through & I miss his humour during CFL games.
why is nobody placing any blame on Sheldon Keefe? Dubas put together a great team, Keefe couldn't light a fire under the asses to play harder and better
Great episode! The Raptors going forward with Fred VanVleet signed. Must listen podcast! Thanks Bobcat.