Matias chats with significant figures from all over who share stories of how sports have impacted their lives.
An up and coming sports media star, Emmy talks about her love for sports, what it means to be an inspirtation to women in the industry and what some of her ultimate goals are!
One of Edmonton's finest chats about his childhood sports experiences, favourite things about going to live events and his unpopular but strong opinion about sports!
Jeff breaks down the Bombers 2022 season so far and shares insight from what he's learned as an investigative reporter covering difficult but important stories around the country.
Legendary sports broadcaster Chris Cuthbert takes a trip down memory lane and shares stories from his favourite games and moments from his career and childhood!
Daniella covers the Saskatchewan Roughriders and loves the CFL! She also shared her story of being inspired to work as a sports broadcaster and the different experiences of her journey so far.
Alex works for Sportsnet doing social media content, graphic design and other various creative duties! He talks about covering the Raptors 2019 championship run as his first assignment on the job, what it was like covering the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on location and shares tips on how one can get started as a creative in sports!
JC from 3 Down Nation breaks down what's going on with each team around the CFL, the good, bad and ugly!
Ryan has been working as TSN's bureau reporter in Edmonton for almost 20 years and has a whole wack of great memories from different events he's covered and athletes he's interviewed. The Got Yer Back pod is something Ryan started in 2022 with former NHL player Jason Strudwick to highlight stories of ordinary people doing incredible things!
Sarah dove into covering the CFL right in the heart of Ontario with the Toronto Argonauts. She also recounts how she wound up working in sports after having a passion for fashion and news!
Margo works as a producer for Sportsnet Central and plays a significant part in making the magic happen behind the scenes. She talks about what it was like to work during historic events such as Crosby's Golden Goal in 2010, the passing of Kobe Bryant and the Olympic Games!
Dhanung is a charismatic host who has worked in a variety of areas in media. From NBA G League to CEBL and Blog TO (Toronto), he shares what makes him great at having a multitude of roles! Plus, he is a big movie buff and chats about some of his favourite films!
Salim grew up in Edmonton watching the Oilers during his childhood. That passion drove him to work in sports journalism, where he currently covers Calgary sports for TSN and shares insight he learned during his time as a student at Concordia University in Montreal.
Mark Stephen joins the show to chat about the Stampeders' 2022 CFL season opening win against the Montreal Alouettes, Stampeders history and other stories from his time covering sports in Cow Town over four decades.
Keegan has had a unique path from Nova Scotia to Toronto. He stresses the importance of taking care of yourself because burnout can have serious negative effects. He also shares what makes his home province special, how the influence of his parents helped shape his career and why life is bigger than your job.
Scott has worked in many sports as a broadcaster and travelled to almost every state in America. He shares the best spots of his journey thus far, what is great about being in Jacksonville and why working in Minor League Baseball is so special!
Sean shares stories of his life growing up with many brothers and his father, who has been the radio voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs for three decades. He comes from a strong lineage of Leafs, Packers and Fighting Irish fandoms.
Will Lou has had his work featured in many publications and is known for his coverage of the Raptors with Sportsnet hosting The Raptors Show with Alex Wong. We chatted about his footy fandom, which is actually the sport he loves most. Plus, Will talks about how his journey from pursuing pre-medicine at McMaster to following his passion for sports. Follow him for more outstanding NBA content @William_Lou on Twitter!
Emelie wears a number of different hats in the industry. She opened up about the challenges she faced when his first job in the industry didn't happen because of COVID. Emelie then started her podcast and used it as a tool to learn about the industry and gain hard skills, which lead her into digital hosting for The Parleh. She was also part of Jays Force, the Blue Jays' cheer team, which helped with her current role with Blue Jays Central.
Sean is a senior writer at The Athletic. He has written books about minor hockey including his most recent in 2019 called "Before the Lights Go Out: A Season Inside a Game on the Brink". The book focuses on issues that exist in minor hockey we discuss ways they can be remedied in the long term. He also shared insight on his work with The Athletic, in particular about his work interviewing people who work in sports media and how they adapt to the everchanging landscape.
Brit is a rising star reporter working currently in Regina for CTV. She discussed the several sports fandoms she is part of and also discussed what she loves most about her job!
Dan is the national football writer for the Canadian Press and discussed different CFL news topics such as the CFL Draft (May 3rd, 2022), his most fond memories covering the league since the early 1980s and the importance of tradition with the potential modifications to the ratio/rules.
Glen went from being one of the best safeties in the CFL to one of the best broadcasters in Canadian football. He talks about the 1989 Saskatchewan Roughriders, who became icons after their Grey Cup victory in a 43-40 thriller over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Glen also shares why he loves the CFL and the importance of keeping the Canadian aspect alive and strong.
Matt Dunigan had an illustrious career in the CFL. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2006, won two Grey Cups (1987 & 1991) and is currently a CFL on TSN Analyst. He shares memories and stories from his time on the 1991 Toronto Argos, their most iconic championship team in history.
Mike joins the show to share insight and relive the 1991 Toronto Argos, the club's most iconic Grey Cup victory. With the likes of John Candy, Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall at the helm, it was a wild ride that still has relevance some 30 years later.
Ainsley joins the show to talk about her new gig as a CTV News Reporter in Winnipeg, her love for standup comedy, Canadian football and more!
Eric joins the show to talk about how he got his job at the CFL and what it takes to work in professional sports. He also talks about his Portuguese heritage and what it means to him.
Senior Reporter for the Jacksonville Jaguars J.P. Shadrick joined the show to breakdown the Jaguars free agency moves so far, Tony Boselli's induction into Canton and share some stories from the early part of his career, including which cities in Canada he enjoyed the most! His answer may surprise you!
That's a Boomsies! Canadian sports media icon Dan O'Toole joins the show to chop it up about his new venture, famous things from his hometown of Peterborough and more! Check out "Boomsies!" wherever you get your podcasts!
Basketbsall junkie from Yahoo Sports Canada Ben Carlos joins the show to chat Raptors basketball, content creation and more! Check him out on YouTube, Twitter and Insta (@BenJCarlos)!
Host of the Wally and Methot Podcast Brent Wallace joins the show today. Brent shares behind the scenes details of what goes into having a full time podcast and how it started after being let go by TSN. He also talks about what life as a sports reporter is like and how he got his start in the industry.
Welcome to the 100th episode! Canadian sports podcast legend Tas Melas joins the show today to talk about a whole variety of topics. He reflects on the wild ride of starting out in a downtown Toronto apartment recording a podcast for fun to working for the Athletic down in Atlanta. Tas also describes what the great Greek triumph of 2004 meant to him and his thoughts on sports talk shows.
The voice of the Saskatoon Blades, Les Lazaruk, joins the show to chat about his time in the WHL over 28 years and counting. He also shares stories from the early days of his career in Winnipeg and what he believes to be the most iconic Canadian sports moment.
Seth is well known for his work with SB Nation/Secret Base. Rewinder is the main series he's featured in along with several others. We talked about some of his favourite oddities in sports, what life is like as a Knicks fan, being from North Jersey and how his job at SB Nation came to be.
Craig Forrest was the CMNT goalkeeper from 1988-2002. He played in England for Ipswich and talked about his time playing overseas in the top flight of English football as a Canadian, something that was not very common back then. He also talks about the expansion of the game at the international stage and where Canada fits in as a growing football nation.
Former Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Lineman joined the show to chat about his story. He reflects on some memorable times down in Duval, plus some of his thoughts on what the Jaguars should do in the off-season. Check out his podcast "The Lineman Life" and his YouTube channel (Uche Nwaneri)!
Ryerson's finest Juan Morales joined the show to chat extensively about his experience with working in social media! We talked about the influence of meme culture on content creation, how becoming great is rooted in just starting and it was loads of fun. Check out Juan's socials @77jmorales and his YouTube channel Juan Morales!
Straight out of Syracuse, Raptors play-by-play man Matt Devlin joins the show. He talks about his career as a broadcaster and gives a behind the scenes look at his craft of NBA play-by-play.
Much Music VJ Teddy joins the show to chat about his journey to reviving a Canadian pop culture phenomenon. He describes the adversity he faced with pressure from his parents, breaking barriers and what makes the role of a content creator challenging but rewarding.
One of the greatest football players born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba joined the show this week. Chris Walby who is a Canadian Football HOF Lineman, 3x Grey Cup champ and 2x Most Outstanding Lineman chatted about the CFL Free Agency period, shared some stories from his playing days and thoughts on the direction of the league.
The show takes a different and funny turn today, as rising star comedian Neemanaz fills the hour with laughter and motivation. He discusses how he chose the uncovnentional path for a child of immigrants in the world of comedy. Plus, he shares the origins of some of his funniest skits, the importance of creating value, being consistent and many other tips for content creators. Be sure to follow him on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter @Neemanaz!
On today's episode long time Defensive Back coach for the Manitoba Bisons joins the show to share insights about his 32 year (and counting) coaching journey with the program. He talked about what makes coaching at the university level special and who some of his biggest influences have been in his football career.
On today's episode one of Sportsnet's Hosts and former Western Mustang Donnovan Bennett joins the show to review the 108th Grey Cup that was. He discussed some of the decisions in the game that changed the outcome, plus about the future of the Canadian aspect of the CFL as a whole.
TSN's Bureau Reporter for Ottawa joins the show to chat about her career working across Canada, and her time as a volleyball player. She sheds light on the sports' popularity around the globe and the importance of having opportunities to play pro after university.
On today's episode footy pundit James Sharman joined the show to talk about the EPL. He shares insight on the rise and fall of United and Liverpool's return to glory. Plus, here some fun facts about one of his favourite athletes, Steve Davis.
All the way from beautiful British Columbia, Fourth Period contributor Irfaan Gaffar joins the show to talk Canucks hockey. He shares the struggles the team has gone through, with rapid changes coming Vancouver's way. He also shares some fun tidbits about his own sports fandoms.
Reporter for 3 Down Nation all the way from the heart of the continent John Hodge is featured in this episode to chat about the 2021 CFL playoffs! He shares his predictions for the East and West Semi-Finals and gives analysis on some questions surrounding a starting QB and Head Coach's future in the CFL.
Helloooo! Canada's adopted son and one half of the Raptors dynamic duo basketball broadcast, Jack Armstrong, joins the show! He shares memories from his career as a coach, gives analysis on the Raptors season so far relating to their young players and talks about his broadcasting origins.
The 1st Tight End in Jacksonville Jaguars history joins the show today! Damon talks about his playing days in Jacksonville plus chats NFL/NBA including memories from his youth watching sports.
A broadcasting legend and all around great guy joins the show today. Some of his work includes but isn't limited to PxP for the NFL on CBS, NBA on TNT, Brooklyn Nets on the YES Network, NCAA Basketball and much more. He chats about how he fell in love with broadcasting, what it's like being a dad and some funny stories from over the years.
On today's episode the host of TSN 1260's most popular show and the new, exciting voice of the CFL on TSN Dustin Nielson joins to talk about his newest play by play job. He shares what life is like as a Detroit Lions fan, explains his Doug Flutie fandom and dives into how he goes about his craft as a National TV PxP broadcaster. Dustin also explains what the best part of being a dad is, so make sure to get the Kleenex ready because it is heartwarming.
One of Jaguars Twitter's favourite personalities and one of 3 hosts of the best Jacksonville Jaguars podcast (Bold Take) joins the show to chat about (you guessed it) Jaguars football. He shares what it's like to be born into cheering for Jacksonville, the highs (few), lows (many) and why cheering for the team is more about the community than the game on the field. Dilla mentions some of his favourite obscure players, favourite memories at the Bank (Jag's stadium) and his thoughts on the team in 2021. Follow him on Twitter (@E_Dilla) and check out Bold Take wherever you get your podcasts to be humoured by men who have endured the existence that is cheering for the Jaguars!