HDOG POD

For this special episode, I challenge false/misguided narratives in sports, including how the Chiefs could've been ripped had they lost the Super Bowl, why Dan Campbell & the Lions scorn for being so aggressive in the NFC title game was misplaced blame, plus more NFL discussion! Other narratives include "who really was to blame for the Blue Jays playoff debacle", double standards in Lebron James' career, and revisionist history over the supposed 'rigged' Vegas Golden Knights NHL expansion draft... It wouldn't be a pod without some rants, which including too many athletes being labelled 'The GOAT' and why it's called 'offside' and not 'offsides' in football! Plus, there's an epic blooper at the end!

For this special solo pod episode 98, I break down everything Seattle Seahawks! From the reasons why I became a Seahawks fan, to waxing poetic about ousted Head Coach Pete Carroll's tenure with Seattle, to talking about new man at the helm Mike Macdonald, there's no shortage of commentary! I break down what the 'Hawks need to do this offseason, prognosticate that Jamal Adams, Will Dissly & Quandre Diggs will get cut (spoiler alert: I was right!) plus what has to happen in free agency & the draft, along with disputing false narratives surrounding the club. A pod wouldn't complete without an awkward faux pas by yours truly, plus a fun blooper with all the incessant (good word) talking in this Seahawk Talk episode! MMMBANG!

For this very special episode I'm joined by veteran broadcast LEGEND and 'Yes Guy' radio host Jim Tatti! We discuss his illustrious career, along with his hilarious biggest mistake! He's got many stories in his near 50 year career, including a regret from his "Sportsline" show that he hosted for over two decades. We then delve into the massive contract given to Maple Leafs William Nylander, why Mitch Marner gets so much scorn, along with the chances his Detroit Lions might make a deep playoff run, or if they'll fall apart... Of course, we had to play a game of "Yes Guy/No Guy", which leads to an amazing back and forth, along with a faux pas from me regarding recently ousted Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll! You can listen to Yes Guy on TSN 1050 radio from 10am-noon eastern time Thursday & Friday, along with listening wherever you get your podcasts! Yes Guy!

For this Christmas special, I'm joined by past guest & work colleague Kristen Murphy! We describe the bitter anguish & despair upon hearing Shohei Ohtani wouldn't be joining the Blue Jays, along with trying to have perspective that this team still can compete to win a World Series, even though Jays fans drive us nuts with their pessimism! We recap the wild golf season of 2023 that saw Canadian Nick Taylor end a 69-year drought for Canadians at the RBC Canadian Open in dramatic fashion (along with the EPIC radio call from Mark Zecchino), discuss the emotional stories behind champions this season & she has self proclaimed dramatic comments about Jon Rahm leaving for LIV golf! We also obviously had to talk Tiger Woods' resurgence and set realistic expectations for him in 2024, and I offer up a plausible reason how he could win a major championship again...after he turns 50 years old. Additionally, we take past guest and fellow 'Golf Talk Canada' host Adam Scully to task for his ludicrous takes on Tiger's outfits! Kristen reveals her exciting new venture in 2024 in the golf world and you can check out her social media @https://twitter.com/murffymarie and follow her work on @https://twitter.com/GolfTalkCanada!

I'm joined by work colleague George Nassios to discuss all things in the world of sports - which entails on him going off on the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy for their dreadful Week 3 performance, whether Dak Prescott can lead them to a Super Bowl, and he takes Auston Matthews and Maple Leafs fans to task who think he gave the team a discount on his contract! We also delve into our hilarious first introduction at work, wax poetic about 'the good old days', the Toronto Blue Jays World Series aspirations, just how ridiculously good Ronald Acuna Jr. is for the Atlanta Braves, plus analysis of the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks! George is a mortgage agent, and if you need any tips and/or are looking for a mortgage or renewal, you can check out his website https://www.georgenas.com/ plus read his sports betting analysis at https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/george-nassios/

SPOILER ALERT! Listen to the end for an epic all-time blooper by me! For this 94th episode I'm joined by sports betting savant Chris Amberley to discuss how he was so sharp, betting books have limited his action, plus tips on how to become a better bettor as well! We wax poetic about old school video games (given that it's episode 94, of course NHL 94 is brought up), chat all things NFL, including why the Packers wasted much of Aaron Rodgers' career, how the Jordan Love era has started in Green Bay, plus an intriguing name at quarterback the New York Jets should look to in a trade! Chris and I delve into what's wrong with Justin Fields, just how putrid (good word) NFL primetime games are and he offers up an AFC team with great betting value to win the conference. With the Ryder Cup teeing off in a week, we debate whether Justin Thomas was a correct captain's pick for USA, and talk other snubs, plus explain why the underdog European side should be your wager! You can catch Chris Amberley's writing https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/chrisamberley/

For this special edition of the HDOG POD, I'm joined recurring guest Eric Rosales to discuss the brutal Aaron Rodgers season (career?) ending injury, whether Sean Payton can get the best out of Russell Wilson with the Broncos, plus Eric is upset about running backs being shown no love in the NFL! Rosales then has some hot takes about the term 'World Champions', rails on the ludicrous discourse on the GOAT debate regarding Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant & Steph Curry, plus ways to make the NBA better, along with an innovative new strategy teams should employ in the NHL! We end on a discussion about amazing TV shows you must watch, a movie you absolutely need to avoid (or hate watch), along with the most random celebrity of all time who is desperate to be on Coronation Street! You can follow Eric on Twitter @ericrosales77 and read his writing at https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/ericr/

After a long (annoying) hiatus I'm back with podcaster editor extraordinaire Grant Roberts where we discuss the frustrating reasons why pods weren't happening and take Anthony Bass & the Blue Jays to task about how poorly they handled his derogatory social media posts & subsequent fallout. We delve into what's wrong with the Jays this season, chat how the Maple Leafs can FINALLY get over the hump plus I give a hot take on who Toronto's next Head Coach should be, and we do a little Jays & Seahawks trivia! Then, we wax poetic about CANADIAN Nick Taylor's remarkable RBC Canadian Open Golf tournament victory, try to make sense of the PGA Tour/Saudi merger, and we rant about expressions that drive us nuts & I go off on people sending entirely too long of videos! Thank you for listening to the HDOG POD - MMMBANG!

I'm joined by special recurring guest (from episodes 20 & 45) Katie Caldwell where she has some fiery hot takes ripping LA Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley for not benching starters in a meaningless regular season game, which cost them in the postseason! We then engage in a spirited discussion about how diversity in Head Coaching hires in the NFL needs to improve. We break down our Super Bowl picks (spoiler alert: I was dead wrong), then discuss even more NFL, along with being a part of "GALvanize" where she works with incoming NFL rookies. How could we not talk reality TV? We take the Bachelor franchise to task for an uninspiring 'Bachelor' lead, laugh about the ridiculous recently completed 'Bachelor in Paradise' season, plus other shows. You can follow Katie on social media @katielauriss & listen to her on the 'Sean & Shook' Podcast!

For this incredibly special episode I'm joined by former Seattle Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Luke Willson to discuss the incredible highs of winning a Super Bowl to the devastating low of losing one the very next year. We dive into how he got started with football, which led him to Rice University, then to the NFL as a fifth round draft pick, and it's a wild ride! He shares a hilarious story about a shocking prank played on the team while he was at Rice, along with how he was also signed by the Toronto Blue Jays! He then waxes poetic about Pete Carroll, Marshawn Lynch, who his favorite teammate was, plus how he knew Geno Smith would be highly successful, along with what has gone wrong with Russell Wilson. Luke divulges his next lofty goal, which involves qualifying for the Olympics, has a painful injury while on the podcast, and explains what the Seahawks should do in the upcoming draft. You can watch his new 'All Time' podcast on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AllTimeLW , follow their Instagram/Twitter accounts @AllTime_LW and his personal Instagram/Twitter @LWillson_82 along with watch him on TSN giving his football analysis daily!

My great friend and recurring guest Eric Rosales stops by to talk about a slew of topics - most notably how my Seahawks fleeced his Broncos in the disastrous Russell Wilson trade! We then delve into all things NFL, including what's wrong with Aaron Rodgers, potential destinations for star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr, plus more! We then discuss the bizarre NBA season, what is wrong with the LA Lakers, his thoughts on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, along with who he thinks is Canada's best basketball player. Eric divulges his list of shows to get into, where he then rants about hate watching several programs, including Love is Blind, causing me to then rant about how the show severely misrepresents itself, and we chat about other grievances that grind our gears! You can follow his work at https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/ericr/ and follow him on Twitter @EricRosales77

I'm back for a special H-Dog Pod after dark where I'm joined by past guests Spiros Karadakis and Perry Legakis to discuss who were the most overrated athletes ever were, plus who could've been even better if not for injuries. More sports talk commences with a discourse over whether the Dallas Cowboys should start Dak Prescott or Cooper Rush, what's wrong with Russell Wilson and whether Aaron Judge is the 'true' home run champ, plus tons more! Perry has one of the most wild takes about how he'd be able dominate a particular pro sport, secrets are revealed about my past, and I make an epic boneheaded error for the ages that is too good to be true (but it is!).

For episode 87 I'm joined by my great friend Sarah Anderson to discuss her soul crushing reaction to her beloved Calgary Flames departing of Johnny Gaudreau & Matthew Tkachuk this off-season. We delve into the world of dating apps, share horror stories from them, plus I discuss my recent maiden voyage at speed dating! Sarah and I break down several reality dating shows, discuss why 'wordle' isn't as good anymore, plus I explain why I'll never take her to a Toronto Blue Jays game...(hint, it has something to do with 'the wave') I'm then joined by editor extraordinaire of this podcast Grant 'Nabesy' Roberts to break down the Blue Jays trades at the deadline and we wax poetic about the late great Vin Scully after his heartbreaking passing. Finally, we preview the latest single from Grant's psychedelic rock band, jasper's mindmelt, "Places Called Home" available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, iTunes and Spotify

I'm back from my summer hiatus and I'm joined by CityNews Toronto & Sportsnet590 Sportscaster Taylor Lucas! We delve deeply into our shared love of the Bachelorette, discuss Gabby & Rachel's dual season to date, rag on the new Love Island, plus spirited banter about the lack of inclusion on reality shows! Taylor reveals why she thinks the Calgary Flames lost Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, plus an important discussion is had about the mess that is Hockey Canada amid their allegations of misconduct in the organization. Other fun chatter focuses on the state of the Blue Jays since manager Charlie Montoyo was fired, how dumb some Maple Leafs fans are online, Canadian Brooke Henderson winning another major on the LPGA Tour, plus why the new LIV golf tour is lame! You can follow Taylor on Twitter @taylorjeanlucas and listen to her on the air for CityNews Toronto and Sportsnet 590.

For this special episode I'm joined by Justin O'Leary, the Head Golf Professional at Cedar Brae Golf Club and it's one epic episode! He shares an incredible tale of the day he hung out with Michael Jordan and yelled at him, how he cashed in on an amazing IOU from the late great Dale Hawerchuk, plus the time he dealt with a potential dodgy scalper to score Masters tickets! JO waxes poetic about how he became a marathon runner, whether he's ever had the urge to trip his opponents, plus the time he was stunned to be asked for his autograph! We of course (PUN INTENDED) get into the hot golf topics including the controversial LIV golf tour, whether Tiger Woods will win a major again, and he has a hot take regarding Justin Thomas' future... Finally, and perhaps most importantly, he becomes a salesman for arguably the greatest drink of all time - bumbu rum, leading me to make a ridiculous pun for the most delicious of thirst quenchers. You can follow Justin O'Leary on Twitter @JustinOLeary and Instagram @jopga8 and make sure to visit the Cedar Brae Golf Club website https://www.cedarbraegolf.com/

On episode 84 I have on veteran broadcaster and TSN Edge betting guru Eric "Big Cat" Cohen where we discuss yet another Maple Leafs playoff collapse, why the Blue Jays had been hitting poorly prior to their Angels series, our recent 'bad beats' while gambling, and NFL futures bets Eric has his eyes on. Most importantly we have a discussion about America's awful gun laws and yet another devastating mass murder spree, along with our hope things will someday change. We also praise Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr for his poignant remarks on the situation. For all your gambling needs you can follow @TSN_Edge on Twitter plus Eric on Twitter as well @realEricCohen.

On this special episode I'm joined by TJ Rule, owner of Golf Away Tours, Canada's premiere boutique golf travel company. We delve into what Golf Away Tours offers, some very helpful tips when planning a golf excursion, plus favourite golf destinations in Canada and around the world! TJ discusses cool people he's met on the tours, including Canadian curling legends, we chat bucket list places to travel to, I ask very thought provoking questions (bragggg), about the Masters setup including a hilarious hypothetical question, and we wax poetic about our recent trip to Spain together! He reveals the greatest shot he's ever hit (and it's not his 4 holes in one!), we delve into Tiger Woods' performance at the Masters, and handicap the Maple Leafs chances of FINALLY winning a playoff series this year. Golf Away Tours has won the World Golf Awards "Best Outbound Golf Tour Operator for Canada" the last three years. You can plan your vacation by visiting their website https://www.golfawaytours.com/ and reach TJ on Twitter @GolfAwayTJ and @GolfAwayTours, along with the same address on Instagram.

In the final part of the double podcast with TSN's Adam Scully, we incorrectly predict whether Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson would play the Masters (perils of recording too early!) yet we couldn't be happier to be wrong. Plus, editor extraordinaire Grant Roberts has some fun chirping us at our expense. We reveal our bets and picks to slip into the green jacket at the Masters along with some great darkhorse selections... I reveal some exciting personal news, take Scully's Mom to task for a ridiculous suggestion, and with the Blue Jays season set to begin, we preview the campaign & discuss our favourite moments in recent franchise history. With it being a wild NFL off-season, we discuss all the moves plus I give my thoughts on how Russell Wilson will do with the Broncos. You can see Adam Scully's work on Golf Talk Canada and TSN Edge by following him on Instagram and Twitter @adam_scully

In the first of a two-part podcast with TSN's Adam Scully, we delve into the moves in the NHL trade deadline, wax poetic about Phil Kessel and discuss the state of the Maple Leafs! Adam gives his impression of our trips together to Spain and Nashville, including how epic it was at a Predators game, how horribly we golfed in Spain, and how Scully met one of his heroes in Nashville! Finally, we delve deeply into the recent Bachelor season which quite literally had an unbelievable ending, reviving the franchise after the most recent journey to find love! You can see Adam Scully's work on Golf Talk Canada and TSN Edge by following him on Instagram and Twitter @adam_scully

I'm back with past podcast guest (episode 18) and former work colleague Steve Dominey where we discuss the shocking trade of Russell Wilson from my Seahawks to the Broncos. We're just getting started as we pick destinations for Deshaun Watson, whether someone sign Colin Kaepernick plus tons more as free agency begins! With the NHL trade deadline upon us, how will the Maple Leafs fix their ailing goaltending? Where will all the big names end up, and what NHL futures bets are worthy of a wager? Steve handicaps the situation plus if his Bruins have a shot at being a big deadline spender! We wrap up with a spirited chat about the Survivor: 42 premiere, what the show can do to make things better, a unique new season theme is presented by me plus we select who we think the stars of the new season will be!

I'm joined by host of 'First Up' on TSN 1050 in Toronto Aaron Korolnek, where we immediately start dishing on his co-host (and former HDOG POD guest Carlo Colaiacovo) about his propensity (good word) to fish while on the golf course! We discuss Aaron's career in the industry, embarrassing moments, what he does for TSN Edge, along with worst gambling beats, and boy oh boy are they ever heartbreaking... We delve into the Maple Leafs fans love/hate (or is it hate/hate?) with Mitch Marner, discuss the NFL Playoffs with the infamous overtime rules wreaking havoc in the BIlls/Chiefs game, Korolnek implores Tom Brady to finally retire plus I ask the difficult question of which streak is more impressive - Tiger Woods' 142 straight made cuts or Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak! You can catch 'First Up' with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo on TSN 1050 in Toronto 6am-10am Monday to Friday, and also download their podcast . You can also follow him @Aaron_Korolnek on Twitter.

On this special podcast I interview my great friend and work colleague Tony Rosenberg, and just like on episode 15, he didn't know he was on the podcast, producing gold! Listen to this scintillating (good word) podcast to hear Tony's hilarious takes on whether Patrick Roy should be the next Canadiens Head Coach, we dish on lame sports writers who don't vote players into the Hall of Fame, plus take the Dolphins to task for firing Brian Flores. I inadvertently put my foot in my mouth attempting to stump for Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy (before their ill fated playoff game), he waxes poetic about the late, GREAT John Madden, plus we get in a rather heated argument! Perhaps most importantly, we discuss why Tony is a video game pioneer with his unique strategies, he reveals his shocking favourite Super Nintendo game, plus teaches me about the previously little known 'Cyber Tiger' Playstation game!

For the first episode of 2022 I welcome on my former roommate and TV/Film camera assistant Derek 'Drok' Hutcheon to the podcast! We break down his experience at the Grey Cup, which saw his Hamilton Tiger-Cats lose a crushing overtime thriller, discuss whether the Tabbies should retain QB's Jeremiah Masoli or Dane Evans, plus whether or not the CFL should go to 4 downs. As a TV/Film industry veteran of a decade and a half, we delve into Drok's career, the shows he's worked on, experiences with Drake and NHL superstar Connor McDavid, plus mistakes we made early in our careers that nearly proved detrimental and tricks of the trade in the business. We have a spirited debate about which TV shows people should start binging and wax poetic about Tiger Woods' return to golf. I then rant about sports being called "sport" which then leads to Drok explaining that a good friend said "ice hockey" which sets me off!

On this special 'after dark' edition of the HDOG POD, I'm joined by my three great friends, including Perry Legakis who takes a starring role! Things go off the rail in a hurry and they maintain that pace throughout the entire episode! We discuss favourite old school video games with a hotttttt take from Perry about Mario Bros, he mixes up Mike Myers from the Austin Powers movies with Michael Myers from the Halloween movies in a hilarious rant, then I take him for task for explaining he doesn't want to discuss things when we kind of need to because we're on a podcast! We chat about what will happen with the Ben Simmons of the 76ers, why Perry thinks NBA big men should never be part of the Mount Rushmore discussion, debate who will win the Super Bowl - Tom Brady or Bill Belichick, plus Perry has a startling admission that I shockingly don't share any qualities of mega-star Beyonce!

Recurring guest Eric Rosales is back for a special 75th milestone episode! We discuss the Aaron Rodgers Covid fiasco, Cam Newton's return to the NFL, plus Odell Beckham Jr. finding his new squad. We chat NBA hoops as well, about how the Raptors young core is doing in the early going, what will happen with Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving, plus why Scottie Pippen was throwing shade to Michael Jordan! Perhaps most importantly, with the new Curb Your Enthusiasm out, we wax poetic about how it's been pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good!

In this spirited episode I'm joined by my colleague George Nassios and he has some hot takes about the Maple Leafs start to the season along with their sinking power play. He also admonishes Leafs fans who cheered for Montreal in the playoffs. We give mad props to his Cowboys, discuss whether Dak Prescott is a top-5 quarterback, and we debate whether Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy is a great coach or not - spoiler alert, George doesn't like him! With his Atlanta Braves battling the hated Houston Astros in the World Series, we recap how the Braves got to where they are, show love towards former Blue Jays and current Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos and trash the cheating Astros! An awesome trip down memory lane results in finding out why he nicknamed me 'Golftown' while we worked together, plus the epic tale of me attempting to eat 5 Wendy's Baconators comes up and we wax poetic about it!

I'm joined by golf writer for the Action Network & SiriusXM PGA Tour Host and 4-time Sports Emmy award winner Jason Sobel! We delve into the Americans dominance at the Ryder Cup, the parties they had afterwards, plus Jason has a great take about how the International squad from the Presidents Cup might be better than the Euros in the Ryder Cup. Sobel explains why he isn't fired up about the upcoming Bryson DeChambeau/Brooks Koepka match, and he illustrates why players on tour don't actually loathe Bryson. We talk about how Phil Mickelson has trolled him on twitter, he shares his thoughts about my boy John Daly and discusses what a return to golf would be like for Tiger Woods. With the NHL starting today, we chat about the new season, reminisce about our favourite old-school goaltenders of yesteryear, then Sobel divulges why people don't feel bad about the Maple Leafs. How did he get to become a golf writer, in a wild and twisted career journey? Sobel explains, and shares an epic story about an embarrassing career blunder involving Dan Patrick when he was at ESPN! With him being a golf gambling writer, we had to talk about our best and worst beats, plus what unique content he offers to readers and viewers alike! You can follow him on twitter @JasonSobelTAN and check out his work @ActionNetworkHQ

I'm joined by special guest, 'Rob Has A Podcast' contributor and former roommate of mine Grace Leeder! We are huge reality show junkies so we delve deeply into the Survivor premiere and discuss what the new era of the show will be like! Grace talks about the importance of LGBTQ representation on the show and what steps Survivor is taking to be better, plus we reminisce about Rudy/Richard's unlikely alliance in Season 1. We then wax poetic about the historic and amazing 'cookout' alliance on Big Brother that produced the first African American winner in BB history! Grace then crushes my soul when she declares that my all-time fave Dr. Will Kirby is NOT the greatest player ever! We then chat about the September to remember in the Blue Jays playoff chase, she stumps for Manager Charlie Montoyo and gives good points that he's doing a great job, and we remember the late great comedian Norm Macdonald. You can listen to her podcast 'Hold Up' anywhere you listen to podcasts and follow Grace on twitter @hifromgrace

The Summer of Hound Dog is over and my first guest back is voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and TSN broadcaster Derek Taylor! We discuss how he got his dream job, his start in the industry when Jay Onrait was his roommate, and his most embarrassing moment on air. We delve deeply into all things CFL, including the state of the Roughriders, the best players to interview, and how he steers clear of talking about the dreaded '13th man' fiasco from the 2009 Grey Cup. We then go on a wild tangent about his beloved Simpson's show, he reveals his favourite quotes, plus I wonder out loud who watches the new episodes and question whether they're good or not? Other random discussion points include 'which awful Blue Jays player should you get on a jersey'? We show lots of love to Darren Dutchyshen, colleague and TSN anchor who is battling cancer (we LOVE you Dutchy!) and laugh at his hilarious sayings that he somehow got away with! Finally, we rail on fans who only hate plays that don't work out in lazy 'results oriented thinking' and talk about our worst gambling beats and Derek reveals some great betting tips to be aware of!

I'm joined by recurring guest & podcast editor Grant 'Nabesy' Roberts and the debate about whether you can have more than one "best" friend rages on! He has an all-time slip of the tongue that is too good to be true (yet it is), then he calls me the wrong name that sends me into a tizzy! (good word). Grant waxes poetic about the fortuitous time he wandered onto the set of 'The OC' tv show and how he played a starring role in it, plus he reveals a candid story working on the World Jr. Hockey tournament and what he witnessed from the Latvian team. He explains why he's such a disgruntled Maple Leafs fan, we break down the awful Blue Jays bullpen, plus how could we not rip awful spelling and grammar we often see? Finally, I recap how I nearly got a hole in one golfing with TSN legend Rod Smith, Grant explains his most embarrassing moment of his life plus he shares the booming audio of his house being rocked by lightning!

I'm joined by my great friend of 20+ years Derek Stashick where we wax poetic about classic stories of yesteryear including our epic boxing matches "The Fire in Arnprior" and the "Barrage in the Garage" in high school! We also delve into some classic tales of why I was nicknamed 'No Skates Harrison', the unbelievably stupid faux pas in grade school that foiled my attempt at making the basketball team and how Derek was so huge in high school that he dominated hoops! Since he's a (shudder) Ottawa Senators fan we break down their draft, why he wasn't initially happy with it and why the Seattle Kraken didn't select better players in the expansion draft. He then hangs up on me mid-call, only to return to try and convince me his Dallas Cowboys have a better offense than my Seattle Seahawks! *Note, Derek is not my best friend. I'm sure he'll be crushed to realize this. I clearly explain in my intro how you can ONLY have ONE best friend, not multiple best friends. He did not make the cut. Sorry Stashick, I'll be sure to beat you in future boxing matches "The Static in the Attic", "The Mush in the Bush" and the "Stash in the Trash".

I'm joined by TSN Sportscentre anchor and host Lindsay Hamilton and we talk about her career that led her to TSN, how she interviewed Justin Bieber on the Family channel along with Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers and more! We discuss how amazing it was for her to cover Canada's incredible comeback victory at the World Hockey Championships in Latvia, and how it was living in the bubble for the duration of the tournament. She divulges the proudest moment of her career, plus two epic embarrassing moments and golf course bucket lists, including who she'd like to see win this week's Open Championship golf major! We delve deeply into the Bachelorette, including who she thinks will win Katie's heart, if Blake and her will go the distance and she explains how she was once on a reality TV show and won! I also provide my ultimate emotional hedge bet featuring the Montreal Canadiens and we debate whether Leafs fans should've cheered for or against the Habs in the Stanley Cup Final!

I'm joined by Toronto Blue Jays baseball columnist Gregor Chisholm to talk all things blue birds! We delve into his start as an intern covering the team for MLB.com, some of his favourite (and challenging) players to cover, plus just how much of a beauty former manager John Gibbons is! We delve into the monster season by Vladimir Guerrero Jr, what the team needs to do to address their bullpen woes and why fans should practice patience with the squad. We then wax poetic about favourite Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes plus have a discussion about how the Seinfeld finale wasn't as bad as people think! Finally, Reality TV is on the menu and Gregor (correctly) agrees with me that Dr. Will Kirby from Big Brother is the greatest reality show contestant ever, plus he explains why Australian Survivor is better than the American version! You can follow him @gregorchisholm on Twitter and see his work for the Toronto Star.

I'm joined by veteran sports broadcaster Tony Ambrogio to discuss his amazing career and all the hilarious tales of interviews gone awry and embarrassing (and proud!) moments. He shares an absolutely EPIC story about meeting Jaromir Jagr, how an interview with his idol Dan Marino had him bursting out laughing, plus the time he was super frustrated chatting with a Toronto Raptors coach! The stories are just heating up, as he waxes poetic about discussions with Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Jean Beliveau, Bobby Hull, Vijay Singh and meeting Super Mario Lemieux! I then take Tony to ask for the AWFUL Steelers/Seahawks Super Bowl in 2006 where the referees SCREWED my Seahawks in favour of his Steelers! He shares his favourite moment from covering a World Series contest that you can't miss, and we discuss the collapse of the Maple Leafs and how there might be a silver lining. Then I reveal two beauty stories about an AWFUL interview of mine from my college days, plus the time I met my boy John Daly and how he reacted following him downing 12 Diet Cokes in 4 holes of golf!

I'm joined by fellow TSN and sportsbettingdime.com colleague Chris Amberley where we discuss the historic win by Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship, where he became the oldest major champion ever! We delve into the hilarious Bryson DeChambeau & Brooks Koepka beef & debate how genuine it is, plus explain the timeline of how their simmering feud came to be. Since we both write for a sports gambling website, we divulge some futures bets to place for the upcoming major tournaments, then explain some of the worst gambling beats we've ever had! Chris waxes poetic about his Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers & why he's so worried he may leave the squad, plus he gives reasons why he has a poor 1-4 record in NFC Championship games. Speaking of Rodgers & DeChambeau, they're teaming up in a battle royale golf match in July against Mickelson & Tom Brady, and we tee up who will win the hotly contested tilt!

On this special episode I'm joined by 2010 Olympic gold medal winning blueliner and TSN host Tessa Bonhomme and we talk all things hockey! She delves into her career progression that led to winning gold with team Canada and she divulges epic tales of former teammates perhaps partying a little too hard after winning in Vancouver! Tessa talks about whether she'd want to work in hockey management in the future, plus she explains how the Maple Leafs would respond to the injury to captain John Tavares along with her Stanley Cup pick. We also agree on several terms that drive us craaaazy in hockey! I ask who the only team that could win besides her hated rival Michigan Wolverines (as an Ohio State Buckeye alum) that she'd be most sickened by, which leads to her revealing how many bottles of wine fellow TSN analyst Craig Button has given her to settle friendly wagers they've made. Then, she has an all-time story that dovetails with my #hottake that cheap wine is just as good, if not better, than expensive wine! We delve into how she got into broadcasting, embarrassing moments, plus discuss the return to golf in Ontario along with how awesome of a golfing partner TSN host Jennifer Hedger is!

I'm joined by travel blogger and content creator Lauren Yakiwchuk and we discuss how she built up such a highly successful blog along with challenges she's faced as a travel blogger during the pandemic. She discusses the pivotal moment where she broke her ankle that allowed her to fully focus on her website along with amazing travel tips and places to visit once we're all able to get back to normal! Naturally, since she's been a world traveler, she recounts a hilariously epic tale about bidets and hoses in India! In addition to her website justinpluslauren.com she explains how she started ontariohiking.com along with the best trails to hike in around the Greater Toronto Area. Being a vegan, Lauren reveals some rather surprising products you'd never expect had dairy in them, in addition to great desserts to make! We debate great old school video games and she divulges her fave retro video game, rattles me with her selection for who the best all-time Big Brother player is, plus we give our thoughts on 'The Circle' season 2 along who we think will win! You can follow Lauren Yakiwchuk on Twitter @justinlaurenXO and Instagram @justinpluslauren

On NFL draft day I'm joined by my great friend Aki Minas and we talk about who his Miami Dolphins will select, plus whether they should stick with Tua Tagovailoa as their starting QB. Aki laments losing Fitzmagic, which allows us the opportunity to play a classic Instagram rant of mine about the Dolphins! We talk about how happy Aki was when Tom Brady left the AFC East, along with his curious decision to buy a Brady Buccaneers jersey. Speaking of jerseys, I explain how I made a huge SNAFU when I thought I was getting a sweet deal on a Jerry Rice Seahawks jersey, but it all went awry! Seeing as how he's a huge Ottawa Senators fan, I naturally ask him how excited he'd be if the Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup, and that's when things take a wild turn. Shockingly, Aki explains why Canadians should always cheer for rival Canadian teams, and that's when I take him to task for that awful take! We discuss the hilariously failed European Super Soccer League and wax poetic about how Jose Mourinho has hilarious post game clips. Then we get into the nitty gritty about the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge game & talk about how smashing video game controllers as a kid is a rite of passage!

I'm joined by my great friend, Golftalk Canada producer/host & former OHL goaltender Adam Scully to discuss Hideki Matsuyama's historic Masters title! We delve into how he was able to accomplish the feat, plus explain what went wrong for Xander Schauffele yet again at a major championship. We break down the NHL Trade Deadline, along with the flurry of solid moves the Maple Leafs made, plus Adam divulges a great story of how he replaced current Leafs netminder Jack Campbell in the OHL! Scully also explains how Stanley Cup winning goaltender Jordan Binnington was his backup years ago along with some beauty stories! Lastly, Adam gives me advice on what I should say in my Bachelor in Paradise Canada audition video and how I can be 'vulnerable' with my 'walls down' and in it for the 'right reasons'!

In this special milestone 60th episode I'm joined by my great friend Sarah Anderson where I quickly rail on how silly milestones are and we become grammar police for all the mistakes that make us "loose" our mind. We discuss just what has gone wrong with her beloved Calgary Flames and she chastises rival Oilers and Canucks fans in a rather colourful way! We delve into the unique way we became friends, and speaking of unique, discuss hilarious expressions our mother's say that are truly epic. We share a love for reality TV so she tries to convince me to watch 90 day Fiance, I rip 'real' Housewives and we get into the nitty gritty of the latest Bachelor season. Astonishingly, we get into a rather heated debate whether Dr. Will Kirby(Yes) or Derek Levasseur(No) is the greatest Big Brother contestant of all time!

In this special episode I'm joined by comedian Korri Birch, the host of 'Good News Toronto' at Comedy Bar in (spoiler alert)Toronto! We delve into his comedic role models and he answers the age old important question - Letterman or Leno? He explains how he got into doing sketch comedy, standup and improv and has advice for those looking to get into it! Korri shares the time he bombed on stage along with the time he met 'Anchorman' star Champ Kind (David Koechner). He talks about how he got started with 'Good News Toronto', the challenges of doing comedy during the pandemic and he divulges one show that everybody loves that he can't understand why! Finally, I say groan inducing jokes, and he follows that up with two hilarious observational bits! You can follow him on Instagram @KorriBirch and his show @goodnewscomedy.

I'm joined by good friend Peter Panais and we discuss the mammoth contract the Dallas Cowboys shelled out for Dak Prescott, and he doesn't hold back with vitriol (good word) towards the deal. We delve into his middling Montreal Canadiens and I author up a scintillating take on who should be their next coach, an enigmatic, boisterous, controversial former Habs legend! Old school video game talk is en fuego including the upcoming new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game along with classic games we'd love remastered! We debate why the Simpsons was considered such a bad show by our parents back in the day plus wonder aloud whether the new Simpsons could possible be good, and who even watches it nowadays? Perhaps most importantly, Peter stumps for just how incredible bidets are and he exclaims how he's morphed into a new man with a fantastic weight loss journey.

I'm joined by fellow colleague & sportsbettingdime.com writer/editor Eric Rosales & we discuss the shocking car crash by Tiger Woods and how the 15-time major champion might be able to work his back amid a plethora of personal struggles, We debate whether Russell Wilson will be traded by the Seattle Seahawks & what team Deshaun Watson will be on this season including the players Eric hopes his Denver Broncos would trade to acquire him. We delve into whether the Toronto Raptors should trade Kyle Lowry to rebuild on the fly & Eric asks if I feel the Toronto Blue Jays are legitimate contenders to win the World Series. Rosales reveals just how insane 'insanity' workouts are, plus he offers up an intriguing new workout regime for those less ripped! You can catch Eric's work @EricRosales77 on Twitter & at https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/ericr/

I'm joined by co-worker and one of a kind Flo McAllister where she divulges how many McDonald's Chicken McNuggets she could crush in one sitting and discusses how she wanted her son's middle name to be McNugget but was denied her wish! In typical Flo fashion, she somehow waxes poetic about her bathroom habits in a uniquely charming way and that of course leads me to chastise her for not using a bidet before, though she is very intrigued... We delve into the Final Four of the Bachelor, she asserts why she wouldn't be good on the upcoming Big Brother Canada season and we debate which rules would make Survivor better! Finally, the conversation turns into her being creeped out by Thomas the Tank Engine, why we both don't hate Caillou like everyone else does, and in a blooper of all bloopers, she explains an EPIC poop story caused by her son Miles!

On this special episode I'm joined by Robert Lusetich, writer of the book "Unplayable: An Inside Account of Tiger's Most Tumultuous Season" and we delve into Tiger Woods the man as opposed to just simply Tiger Woods the elite golfer. Lusetich shares insights of that dramatic Thanksgiving weekend in 2009 when Tiger's life unraveled, shocking things people wouldn't know about the 15-time major champion, how he very nearly gave up golf to become a Navy Seal and whether he thinks he can surpass Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major titles! Lusetich also discusses his role in the recent 'Tiger' documentary on HBO, how the relationship between Woods and caddie Stevie Williams became fractured leading to a messy breakup & why Williams shockingly declared a victory as Adam Scott's caddy to be his greatest accomplishment. We discuss Patrick Reed bending the rules at Torrey Pines and the backlash that ensued, why Xander Schauffele can't seem to close out tournaments, Brooks Koepka's win in Phoenix, he breaks my heart when he reveals unsavory stories about my favourite golfer John Daly and last but certainly not least, Lusetich regales tales about working alongside Jay Onrait & Dan O'Toole in Los Angeles! You can get his book "Unplayable: An Inside Account of Tiger's Most Tumultuous Season" https://www.amazon.ca/Unplayable-Inside-Account-Tigers-Tumultuous-ebook/dp/B003IS7694

On Bell Let's Talk day, I'm joined by special guest Heather McKenzie for a very important discussion about mental health. She has managed bipolar disorder & borderline personality disorder & opens up about her struggles that began at a young age. Heather discusses how she's been hospitalized three times after harming herself, details how dark depression can be & explains how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) have been hugely beneficial for her & would help others. She provides pertinent information on what people can do for those who are suffering from a mental illness & how incredibly beneficial owning a pet can be to help those in need, just as her gorgeous dog Toby makes a legendary appearance on the podcast! Finally, Heather shares a poignant letter she wrote for Bell Let's Talk Day that is so incredibly powerful & moving. Thursday, January 28th is Bell Let's Talk Day. All day, Bell will donate five cents to Canadian mental health programs for every applicable text, local or long distance call, every tweet & Tiktok video using the #BellLetsTalk hashtag, every use of the Bell Let's Talk Facebook frame & Snapchat filter & every social media view of the Bell Let's Talk day video. Learn more at bell.ca/letstalk

In this special episode I'm joined by Gemini award winning TV/Radio broadcaster James Cybulski and we discuss how he was selected to be the play-by-play voice of NHL 20 & 21, the process of saying the litany of phrases for the game, how many hours it took and how many players names he had to say, and the numbers will shock you! We talk about the legacies of Tom Brady & Aaron Rodgers following the NFC title game won by the Buccaneers, how heartbreaking being a Buffalo Bills fan must be, plus what the heck is wrong with Elias Pettersson and the Canucks. James divulges his most embarrassing moments on air, including the time he accidentally called Bruce Willis, Bruce "Wilson" to his face and the unfortunate blunder he said to Dave Mustaine of Megadeth that made him cringe! You can catch James Cybulski on 'The Starting Lineup' on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver Monday to Friday 6-9am.

It's the HDOG POD 1-year anniversary special & I'm joined by the one, the only Rishi Lal! Holla! He recounts his favourite memories of me when he worked at TSN including a huge embellishment of my famed Baconator story & then I turn the tables & share some of his legendary faux pas, including one involving Wikipedia and another improperly worded script! He discusses working in the business of sports in the Canadian Hockey League, I chirp him for a wedding invite SNAFU and I eviscerated him for liking two NFL teams in the Las Vegas Raiders and Atlanta Falcons and ponder why Jon Gruden hasn't been getting much grief for failing to make the playoffs in three straight seasons. He shares an epic story about TSN anchor Rod Smith involving Toronto Blue Jay Roberto Alomar, we discuss whether the James Harden deal will blow up in the Brooklyn Nets' face and we discuss whether there's a light at the end of the tunnel for the struggling Toronto Raptors. We take people to task for not wearing masks, discuss the current state of the world & to end off on a positive note, Rishi sings a stirring rendition of his favourite Oasis song “Wonderwall” & saving the best for last, there's yet another classic blooper from me!

I'm joined by 3-time Grey Cup Champion and 13-year football veteran Davis Sanchez and he discusses how it was like celebrating those Grey Cups including his favourite place to play in the CFL. We discuss how he was a late bloomer starting football at age 16, his first NFL start against the #GOAT receiver Jerry Rice and a story about just how hard teammate Doug Flutie worked! As a former defensive back, he discusses how he'd take on a beast like DK Metcalf, how the NFL (and himself) missed on evaluating DK, how thick a football playbook is how long it takes to understand all; the plays. Midway through the pod a classic SNAFU occurs involving a supposed bathroom break which is one of my favourite all-time moments in HDOG POD history! Sanchez discusses how he got into broadcasting and co-founding TSN EDGE, which is the gambling sports hub for TSN, and we delve into this weekends NFL Super Wild Card Weekend including divulging the same two teams we both have futures bets on to win the Super Bowl!

On this special milestone 50th episode, I'm joined by TSN audio aficionado and editor of the HDOG POD, Grant 'Nabesy' Roberts! He waxes poetic about his favourite movie quote, I share the flick that terrified me as a child and he discusses how his first job in the 'biz' had him dubbing in sound effects in TV shows. Grant goes in depth about his time working on the Mike Bullard show, shares a disgusting story of what comedian Tom Green did while on set and divulges the embarrassing story involving Blue Rodeo singer Jim Cuddy. He talks about his favourite times working on the road including the time he was most hungover, wiping out skiing, poker games gone horribly awry and he regales the greatest story about being force motorboated by Shirley MacLaine! Finally, seeing as how it's a "special" milestone episode, Grant puts together a riveting compilation of hilarious clips from the first 50 episodes of the podcast that'll leave you crying!

I'm joined by my great friend Mark Reiser and we discuss what took the NHL so long to finalize a deal to return to play, how awesome an All-Canadian NHL division will be, the upcoming World Junior Hockey tournament, plus how annoying people are who say "ice hockey" instead of hockey. We delve into the current state of the Blue Jays off-season plus rail on how frustrating it is to not have CFL this year and whether Mark would've been front & centre with #BillsMafia slamming into tables! It's a trip down memory lane recounting the classic Molson Canadian "My name is Joe & I am Canadian" commercial, past ugly christmas sweater party shenanigans and a tale too good to be true (but it is!) about a friend getting a fishing hook stuck in his thumb after consuming too many edibles!