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One of the only positives of the Toronto Blue Jays’ season is that they have given us lots to talk about. Expanding on previous conversations from the week, Bob and Steve theorize on off-season plans and roster moves before touching on the Presidents Cup in Montreal & ending the week of shows with an evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ pre-season output.
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Does anyone care about the Presidents Cup? Bob and Steve start day 4 of Steve’s tenure as co-host by breaking down the field in Montreal, asking themselves… why do people make a big deal about this tournament?
With golf out of the way and the Indiana Fever’s season coming to a close the two dig into Caitlin Clark's impact on the league and wonder how the WNBA can keep this momentum going before re-capping week 4 of the NFL’s Regular season.
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It’s hump day on the podcast with Bob and Steve this week and it like this recent MLSE deal is the gift that keeps on giving - Now that Rogers media has full control of the entity some are speculating that owning an NFL team could be the next venture for the media company. Bob and Steve bounce ideas and options around when it comes to where, when and even if that could happen before addressing some things the two aren’t too fond of regarding the Blue Jays and the way they seem to dismiss their failure.
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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.
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It’s Simmons week as Steve joins Bob to co-host the next handful of shows. The two continue discussing one of last week’s biggest Toronto sports stories: Bell’s nearly five billion dollar exit from MLSE. Steve shares his opinion on the matter before they shift focus to the Blue Jays.
After the break, they dive into basketball, reacting to the recent news of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement in Toronto, sparking a conversation about other players who might deserve the honour before Vince.
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There are many things to talk about before Bob and Richard take off for the weekend – the most significant? Shohei Ohtani’s 50 home run and 50 steal regular season. The two wonder if greatness like this has ever been seen before as they shift the conversation to TSN’s omission of Alex Ovechkin from their top 50 NHL players evaluation. They end the show with discussions on Canada’s soccer program and the Ryder Cup.
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Brian Cooper joins Bob and Richard today to continue yesterday’s conversation. The three dig a little deeper into the details of Rogers’ 4.7 Billion Dollar Deal To Takeover MLSE, speculating on how it happened & what is to come regarding the future of Rogers, Bell, MLSE and Toronto Sports.
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Like many Toronto sports fans, we woke up today to the news that Rogers Media has gained full control of MLSE, ousting Bell from any ownership rights. But what does this mean for the Toronto sports landscape? Bob and this week’s co-host, Richard Deitsch, break it down on today’s show.
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Historically, teams that start the NFL season with 2 straight losses only have a 10% chance of making the playoffs and after 3 weeks of football - 9 teams share that record.
With slow starts from the Bengals and Ravens, two teams who posed serious Super Bowl contending rosters to start the year the stats say only one of them will have that chance, but Richard Deitsch isn’t buying it.
Bob and Richard again on today’s show as the two break down everything they’ve noticed so far this year - from the importance a Quarter Back has on a winning team to Tom Brady’s lacklustre TV debut Bob and Richard take a look into some of the leagues emerging storylines to start the year.
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After a short break, Bob is back with Richard Deitsch in the co-pilot seat for some Blue Jays baseball talk. As mentioned in the title, the Jays have been a dissapointment this year leaving no one’s job safe come off-season. Bob and Richard theorize on the faces you shouldn’t expect to see in blue next year, discuss the team’s bullpenand more on today’s show.
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Having done next to no press during his offseason, we don’t know why he chose to come on today either… but when the head coach of the Florida Panthers comes a knockin’ we aren’t going to stop him!
Paul Maurice gives us his perspective of the 2023 NHL Playoffs today, answering every question Daren and John could possibly have about their improbable run to the cup and eventual loss.
We get to spend some time looking forward too and Paul gives us an idea of what we should expect from the Panthers next year.
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Drafted 25th overall to the New York Rangers, Mike Murphy began his NHL career in 1970 as a player… little did he know that Mikes involvement with the league would span over 50 years and would end as the NHL’s Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations.
We bring Mike on the podcast today, just a week after working his final game, to reflect on his historic career as player, coach and executive as we celebrate his contribution to the game of Hockey.
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Arguably one of the most successful player agents in NHL history, Pat Brisson, joins the podcast to discuss one of his newest clients in Jack Eichel, his upcoming surgery and the idea of representing his son Brendan.
The three spend most of the podcast getting into the details of his client, Jack Eichel's, deal from Buffalo to Vegas, his surgery and some behind the scenes insight on how the whole Eichel vs. Buffalo saga unfolded.
Pat gives us information on Jack's relationship with the Sabres, how he was able to get the trade negotiations moving in the right direction and why the surgery Jack and his camp have been pushing for was so important to him.
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It was 30 years ago today that Canadians were introduced to "The FAN". Canada's first all sports radio station, The FAN was responsible for kickstarting the careers of some of the countries most well known broadcasters, including our very own Bob McCown.
The brains behind the operation, Allan Davis, joins us today to talk to Bob and John and to look back on what made the station so successful and how it revolutionized the way we consume sports content.
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It's the one and only Paul Bissonnette today... ever heard of him?? Chances are you have and if it wasn't from his days as a fan favourite in Arizona then it's probably from his twitter account... Or his World renowned podcast "Spittin' Chiclets"...or his work on the panel at NHL on TNT.... OR one of his wildly popular alcohol brands... the point is, the man is everywhere and today he's on The Bob McCown Podcast with John SHannon and guest host Richard Deitsch. The three try to cover everything they possibly could today - from what it's like working with Wayne Gretzky to how he turned his life after hockey into what it is today, Paul gives us a look at what it's like changing the way fans consume hockey content.
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Executive Vice President of MSG Sports & President of Team Business Operations, Dave Hopkinson, joins the podcast to talk with Bob and John.
From working with The Toronto Raptors and MLSE for over two decades to serving as Global Head of Partnerships for Real Madrid Club de Futbol to now leading the commercial strategy for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, it’s safe to say Dave knows a thing or two about the business of sports.
We talk about his career path and different experiences throughout the different organizations he’s worked for over the years and much more on todays episode.
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Doug Armstrong certainly made some waves after sending offer sheets to not one, but two Edmonton Oiler RFA’s - now, with the dust settled and the NHL season right around the corner, Doug talks to Bob and John about those “controversial” sheets and his team, but not before addressing some tragic news that has left the hockey world shaken.
In a post to social media early Friday morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets have confirmed the death of forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
One of hockey’s best, Johnny will be remembered as a great player and an even better person. Johnny is survived by his wife, Meredith, and their two children, Noa and Johnny.
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As NBA training camp approaches, the Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back from last season, but opinions are divided on how well they’ll perform. With few roster changes, the team is banking on player development under Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Doug Smith and Paul Jones join the show to share their thoughts on the Raptors’ strategy, discussing key players like Scottie Barnes and Grady Dick, and predicting where this team might land in the standings come playoff time.
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It’s all about Canadian Football as Bob and John welcome Jim Barker to the show to dive into the CFL's biggest storylines. They start with the B.C. Lions, who are spiraling down the standings, and discuss the challenges posed by Nathan Rourke’s underwhelming return and the impending comeback of Vernon Adams Jr. After addressing the Lions' dilemma, the conversation shifts to Chad Kelly, the Toronto Argonauts, and the excitement building around the Labour Day Classic. Jim shares his insights on these key developments as the CFL season heats up.
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It’s been a tough year for the Toronto Blue Jays, falling short of high expectations. While most guests have shared their concerns, former Jays President Paul Beeston isn’t ready to hit the panic button. Joining Bob and John, Paul discusses the latest drama surrounding Joey Votto's retirement and dives into a broader conversation about the team. With insights on Bo Bichette, Vladdy Guerrero Jr., and the team’s recent 5-game win streak, Paul reminds us that the future of the Blue Jays might not be as bleak as it seems.
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