Instigating with Clarkey and Drury is a weekly sports show hosted by sports media veterans Chris Clarke and Ryan Drury. The show features hard-hitting takes from around the sports world and guests from all the best leagues, including the NHL, MLB, NFL, NBA and more! Check out the show every week on Youtube and all the best podcast apps, brought to you by Coolbet! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan is joined by CKNX JR Hockey PxP voice Steve Sabourin to dig into the ongoing PJHL Schmalz Cup semis between the Hanover Barons and Napanee Raiders, as well as the impressive showing at the Allan Cup so far by the Minto 81s.Following that, Steve and Ryan get into the Leafs going up 3-0 on the Senators, as well as some of the other series, including reffing controversies, Edmonton looking lost, Dallas and Colorado delivering and the Jets and Blues beating each other up.For the Couch Potatoes, Steve nominates the Minto 81s and their incredible run so far, and Ryan highlights the amazing comeback of Avs captain Gabe Landeskog.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Golf pro Ian Doig jumps on with the guys right after Rory McIlroy finally conquered the Masters. They go into the highs and lows of rollercoaster ride of a round, including the crash of 13, the insanity of 15 and the final explosion of emotion on the playoff hole.After that, Ryan welcomes on Caleb Warren and Stephen Gibson of the OEHL champion Minto 81s, who are off to compete for senior hockey supremacy at the Allan Cup.To end off, Ryan and Clarkey do an NHL first round bracket, with full predictions for each series.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
To start this week, we feature Clarkey as he took the net for Huron Motor Products in a 4-team charity hockey night at the South Huron Rec Centre in Exeter as the community came together to donate to the Huron County Food Bank.Clarkey checks in pre-game from the dressing room, and we feature a highlight pack from the night as Clarkey shone to lead the HMP squad to a big win over Jayden's Mechanical. Huron Tractor and McCann Redi-Mix also took part.Then, Clarkey hops on after getting out of his gear to celebrate his 1st star performance, and discuss Vladdy making half a billion, and the Leafs recent performances. Ryan also praises Ovi for breaking the all-time goals record.The Couch Potatoes this week are poignant, as Clarkey names his whole HMP team as his Couch Potato, and Ryan names Ovi his as he showcases the video of he and his girlfriend Kate reacting to the record breaking moment.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan welcomes back Hanover Barons GM Pete Irwin to celebrate back-to-back PJHL Pollock Division Titles for Hanover, as the Barons prep to continue a run towards hopefully a Schmalz Cup PJHL title.Ryan and Clarkey then feature the 2025 Elementary Curling Championships being hosted in Palmerston, with over 270 curlers on 64 teams descending on the town for a great event.Also, the Leafs finally get one over on the Panthers and hold onto 1st place in the Atlantic, torpedo bats in MLB, the Jays are OK and the Athletics are doing media in a shed.To end, Clarkey promotes a great charity hockey game supporting the Huron Food Bank that he's playing in for his Couch Potato, and Ryan highlights nice guy Ovi.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show and Listowel Cyclones legend Caleb Cameron from sunny Georgia. Caleb is now the head coach of the first ever women's college hockey team at Wesleyan College, and he discusses putting a team together for the Wolves.Caleb also shares his thoughts on the Leafs and where they stand, his feeling as a coach on how they play, and the futures of the pending UFAs that may significantly shape the future of the team.Clarkey then grills Ryan for baseball predictions for the 2025 MLB season, including division winners, MVP picks and who's going to the World Series.The Couch Potatoes wrap up the show as Clarkey nominates a new stinky friend of Producer Adam's and Ryan honours the Guelph Storm OA class this year of Max Namestnikov, Jake Karabela and Ryan McGuire.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back pro golfer Ian Doig to discuss Rory winning The Players Championship in a dramatic playoff over JJ Spaun. Doigy digs into how Rory pulled it off despite not necessarily playing his best, the mistakes Spaun made in the playoff, and how he's feeling about Rory as the Masters approaches.Ryan and Clarkey then discuss more of the big NHL deadline moves and their impact so far, the Leafs recent struggles and turnaround, and the Jays maybe circling back on Vladdy?The Couch Potatoes end the show as Clarkey nominates everyone's favourite league commish, and Ryan highlights a sad story out of Philly that could continue affecting people.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Longtime hockey executive and broadcaster, Gord Stellick, joins the show to discuss the Leafs and what they should be targeting for the trade deadline.Gord also discusses the contenders in both conferences, and he identifies some teams that he feels are separating themselves from the pack. He also touches on Ovi's chase for the goal record, just 10 back of passing Wayne.Following that, Ryan and Clarkey dig more into the Leafs and their outlook for trades, as Ryan goes on a bit of a rant about being too precious about picks and prospects when you have a core built to try and win.The guys end with their Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey sends a warning to Leafs GM Brad Treliving, and Ryan celebrates a great local curling title for the CWOSSA champion Norwell Varsity Reds.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Mixed doubles curling star and friend of the show, Shawn Cottrill, hops on to discuss Rachel Homan's unstoppable dominance at the Scotties, as well as previewing the upcoming Brier in Kelowna.Following that, CKNX Jr Hockey PxP voice Steve Sabourin jumps in to discuss the PJHL Pollock Division playoffs being underway, as well as Canada winning the 4 Nations, Matthews and Marner's performances there, and Ovi chasing down Gretzky.Ryan and Chris unveil their Couch Potatoes and Clarkey names himself for a pretty good reason after attending the Conn Smythe Celebrity Dinner, and Ryan nominates a Walkerton Capitals goalie who made 117 saves in a 5 overtime playoff game.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Albert Vartanian, freelance sports host who's done great work for Homestand, Fight Network and loads of Leafs content, joins Ryan to chat about the explosive Super Bowl victory by the Eagles over the Chiefs.Ryan and Albert talk about what went wrong for the KC three-peat attempt, what went so right for Philly, and where the GOAT conversation sits after Mahomes got blown out in a Super Bowl for the second time.Afterwards, Ryan and Producer Adam discuss some hot topics in sports including the 4 Nations Face-Off and a disgusting incident in Seattle involving a young ref and a crazed parent. Then, some Couch Potatoes are tossed out as Nate Mackinnon and Tom Brady are honoured.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Golf pro Ian Doig jumps back on to discuss Rory McIlroy winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM, and whether that win and the adjustments Doigy saw could spell a huge Major year for Rory.The guys also unveil their Waste Management picks, and welcome on Ian's wife and golf enthusiast Chuggy to take part in the first annual Instigating Fedex Cup season draft.To end, Ryan and Clarkey unveil their Couch Potatoes, as Ryan celebrates his relative's hockey accomplishment and Clarkey sewers Ryan.We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com!Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps!Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back Justin Pooni of Homestand Sports to discuss the Super Bowl matchup this year. Justin discusses what went wrong for the Bills again, why the Chiefs are so good, and what Philly need to do to take down Pat Mahomes and co. Following that, Justin discusses the drama with his beloved Canucks and gives his take on who should be traded between Miller and Pettersson. The guys also dig into the wild Mikko Rantanen trade between Colorado, Carolina and sort of Chicago? Then, Ryan and Clarkey give their take on the Jays signing legendary pitcher Max Scherzer, and dole out Couch Potatoes of the Week, with Clarkey sharing a cool baseball story from the Dominican Republic and Ryan recounts a legendary NHL linesman/fan interaction. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan flies solo as Clarkey takes to the skies on vacay. The Jays did a thing, so Ryan brings on friend of the show Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Jays beat reporter, to discuss no Sasaki, signing Santander, and the ongoing Vladdy contract saga. Following that, Ryan welcomes back another friend of the show, Duane Steinel of 2 Goalies 1 Mic, to chat about the huge AFC Championship showdown between the Bills and Chiefs, and what a Super Bowl win would do for Josh Allen's legacy. To wrap, Producer Adam hops on for Couch Potatoes as he shows a video of fans miming NHL refs during a game, and Ryan fives love to baseball legend and Mariners great, and NOW Hall of Famer, Ichiro. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey get right into more heated debates about Clarkey's Maple Leafs after a recent 3 game losing streak. Ryan revs up Clarkey to the point where Chris needs to call in some backup. Also, RIP Bob Uecker, no one did it better. That backup came in the form of great friend of the show Jason Maslakow aka Dart Guy. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the Core 4, the D core and the coaching job done so far in the Big Smoke. Following that, the guys end with a sharing of the Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey picks out a new way to watch tennis and Ryan shines a light on the amazing story of the Wiesblatt family. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey are back and they dig right into the disastrous quarter final finish for Canada at the World Jrs. They discuss Hockey Canada and the internal issues with that organization, Dave Cameron's handling of the players, and what needs to change. Following that, Ryan tees up a great sit down he did with Jeff "O-Dog" O'Neill for his Guelph Storm podcast, where Jeff shares stories of his junior days, winning gold at the World Jrs, his pro career in the NHL and his work now on TSN1050's Overdrive and TSN Hockey. To end, Clarkey nominates a crazed Rangers fan who's real upset with GM Chris Drury as his Couch Potato of the Week and Ryan picks on Dave Cameron for the World Jrs debacle. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Clarkey and Ryan go over some clips from the last year, as Producer Adam leads them through some highlights and low-lights, including a Cyclones championship, Leafs and Jays rants, and much more. Ryan then highlights a great local story after Van Allen Insurance secured a $20,000 grant for the CS8 Memorial Outdoor Rink being built in Mitchell in memory of Carter Schoonderwoerd. Ryan spoke with Shane Van Allen and Carter's dad, Joe, about the project. To end, the guys hand out their final Couch Potatoes of 2024, as Clarkey highlights a fun moment on the freeway for an emergency goalie in Ottawa and Ryan goes off on ANOTHER non-TD drop at the goal line by an NFL player. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show, pro golfer Ian Doig, on to the show to discuss his golfing travels the last few months to Australia, New Zealand and Florida. Doigy shares his experiences in the land down under, and also blasts the Canadian PGA for royally screwing up the event he played in down in FLA. He also discusses the ongoing PGA/LIV negotiations mess and questions Jay Monahan's capabilities. Following that, Ryan and Clarkey discuss Juan Soto's monster deal, the Jays recent trade, and reveal their Couch Potatoes of the Week, with video reviews and a 50/50 draw taking centre stage. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Clarkey and Ryan welcome back friend of the show, Jonny Lazarus, who does NHL content for BR Open Ice, and also calls college hockey games for NESN, back on to chat about a bunch of hot hockey topics. First off, the guys get into the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters for Canada and the US, as Laz expresses his thoughts on the U.S. and some snubs on that side, as well as the current state of Canadian goaltending. Following that, Laz gets into the recent issues with his New York Rangers, as the host of The Blue Crew Pod dives into GM Chris Drury publicly shopping Trouba and Kreider, and the recent play of Igor Shesterkin. Finally, Laz also comments on the new agreement between the NCAA and CHL allowing CHL players to play college puck even after playing in junior north of the border, a decision that Laz says is controversial in the U.S. To wrap, Ryan and Clarkey discuss ongoing Juan Soto rumours, and nominate Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey singles out Bryson DeChambeau and Ryan celebrates a wild save in the OHL. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome on friend of the show and longtime Listowel Cyclones coach and Sutherland Cup champion, Jason Brooks, to discuss the Leafs playing so well under Craig Berube despite many injuries. Brooksy gives his thoughts on Berube's system, the impact on guys like Marner, the D-core improvements and the Tavares contract saga in Leaf Land. Following that, Ryan asks for Clarkey's thoughts on Bryan Hayes from Overdrive's list of the top 5 worst trades in Maple Leafs history. Does Clarkey agree with Hayesy B? To wrap, the guys dole out their Couch Potatoes of the Week, with Clarkey giving props to Producer Adam for suggesting an unfortunate goalie incident that Ryan also highlighted as well courtesy of Caps goalie Charlie Lindgren. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Longtime CFL coach and current analyst, Paul LaPolice, joins the guys to break down the Argos big Grey Cup win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Paul breaks down what worked on both sides of the ball for Toronto in a 41-24 victory. Following that, Ryan sits down with friend of the show and host of the Jocks In Jills Podcast, Julia Tocheri. Julia and her co-host Tessa Bonhomme recently left TSN to join the PWHL's Media House, and she discusses her career so far, this new venture and much more. Then, Clarkey and Ryan touch on the Ryan Reaves and Zach Whitecloud hits, and reveal their Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey nominates the Argos and Ryan nominates his boy Ovi who is sadly injured. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Clarkey and Ryan welcome back friend of the show and voice of the Argos, Mike Hogan, to preview the 111th Grey Cup in BC between the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Mike touches on the broken ankle suffered by Chad Kelly and how it's Nick Arbuckle's time to step up, the challenges both defences pose, and what the narrative might be for both teams if they lose. Then, Ryan and Clarkey get HEATED after Clarkey's Leafs beat Ryan's Capitals in their first meeting of the year in a game marred by odd goal reviews. To end, Clarkey nominates David Savard of the Habs for not fighting Max Domi as his Couch Potato of the Week, while Ryan honours The Magic Man, Pavel Datsyuk, with a highlight reel following Datsyuk's HoF induction. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back longtime Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones, who recently celebrated 30 years of covering the Raptors. He recalls some memories from his many years covering the team with numerous great partners. Paul also discusses the recent jersey retirement of Vince Carter and whether he agreed with it. Jonesy is in support of it, but Ryan isn't, and they have a little back and forth regarding Vince's complicated legacy. Clarkey and Ryan then discuss the Leafs finally beating the Bruins, the upcoming CFL East and West Finals, and a landmark change by the NCAA who will now allow CHL players to play NCAA Hockey. The guys end with their Couch Potatoes, as Clarkey nominates Ryan for being a bad party guest, and Ryan keys in on EA Sports NHL and the new NHL coaches in the game. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Clarkey and Ryan welcome on diehard Yankees fan and longtime sports producer, journalist and professor, Mike Damergis, who hosts The Bronx is Burning Podcast, to discuss the Yankees game 5 implosion to lose the World Series to the Dodgers. Mike gets fired up about THAT inning, the Betts/Yankees fan fiasco, Aaron Boone, Juan Soto's future, Aaron Judge's legacy and much more. Mike also discusses the shambolic New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers. Then, James Sharman, longtime soccer (football) broadcaster and expert and host of Footy Prime, jumps on to chat TFC and their future, Messi and his impact on the MLS, and some of his favourite players over the years. Clarkey then nominates good guy and World Series champ Freddie Freeman as his Couch Potato of the Week for being a beauty, and Ryan nominates the ATROCIOUS Dwayne Wade Statue revealed by the Miami Heat. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome on longtime Toronto Sports Anchor and CFTO personality, Joe Tilley, who now hosts Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show on Youtube. Joe reflects on some of his career highlights, including interviewing Gretzky after a Cup win, and gives his opinion on the mess that is the Blue Jays. He also gives his thoughts on the upcoming World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers. The Maple Leafs are also discussed, as Joe offers thoughts on the team so far this year, and offers up his picks for the CFL and NHL final matchup and who he thinks will win the Grey and Stanley Cups. Ryan and Clarkey close with another frank conversation about the Leafs, and throw out some Couch Potatoes of the Week featuring an interesting World Series ring winner and a red hot start from Ryan's Capitals. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The guys welcome on Canadian broadcasting legend, Adnan Virk, who has had an illustrious career on TSN, theScore, WWE, ESPN, LeafsTV, Raptors TV, DAZN, College Football and can currently be seen all over MLB Network and the new Prime Monday Night Hockey. Adnan discusses the new hockey venture for Prime Sports, as he anchors the intermissions for the new broadcast. He also discusses the Leafs, the broadcasting philosophy of the new show, and his early influences that inspired his career path. Baseball and the calamity that is the Blue Jays front office is also covered as Adnan offers his thoughts on that situation. Adnan also hosts the very successful film podcast Cinephile podcast, and he reveals his top 3 all-time comfort movies. Following that, Ryan and Clarkey discuss the impressive recent run the Leafs have put together, and reveal their Couch Potatoes of the Week, highlighting a poignant night in Columbus and the Leafs home opener ceremony. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey get the swords out and battle it out over the Leafs losing to Montreal 1-0 to start their 2024-25 season. Clarkey doesn't think it's a big deal but Ryan very loudly voices his frustration with the team in blue and white. The guys debate Ryan's early assessment of the Leafs in the new Rate the Take segment with Producer Adam, as the group discusses the recent frustrating history of the Leafs not showing up in marquee games. The future of John Tavares is also hotly contested. Following that, the guys offer up their Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey celebrates a huge milestone for the first female NHL coach, and Ryan offers up a hilarious stats take from the Kelce brothers. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@gmail.com! Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Toronto Sun Jays beat reporter Rob Longley joins the guys to discuss the disastrous year end presser held by Jays President Mark Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins. The guys go off on some of the wilder and more bewildering quotes from the pair, the awful year the Jays just had, and where it goes from here. Ryan loses it a bit at one Shapiro quote in particular as Longley tries to explain what happened. Following that, Ryan and Clarkey chat about the wild uptick in fighting and violence in the NHL pre-season. To end, Clarkey gives his Couch Potato of the Week to Marc-Andre Fleury for joining the ice crew, Ryan honours Clarkey's recent wedding, and he also gives thanks to his friends for securing him an Oasis ticket for his Couch Potato. Clarkey also says goodbye to a dear friend to end the show off. RIP Harry. Brought to you by Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan welcomes on longtime WHL referee Steve Papp while Clarkey is away, and they dig into Steve's extensive officiating career in the Western Hockey League, one of the best junior leagues on earth under the Canadian Hockey League umbrella. Steve shares stories of how he got his career started, run-ins with coaches, the ongoing shortage of young officials in sport due to abuse, as well as some of the big events he's worked including Memorial Cups and the World Juniors. Ryan also touches on Steve's beloved Maple Leafs, as they get ever closer to another regular season. Steve touches on being a fan, the core 4, and finding ways to stay optimistic as Leafs Nation try to push through another year waiting for eventual playoff success. Steve then takes part in Couch Potato of the Week picks, as he highlights the abysmal and record setting Chicago White Sox, and Ryan highlights an amazing gesture from the Philadelphia Flyers to Matt and Johnny Gaudreau's father, Guy. Brought to you by Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Steve Dangle comes back on the show to chat with Ryan and Clarkey about the Rogers buyout of Bell for their shares of MLSE, and what he thinks that may mean for the Leafs going forward. Dangle also digs into the Marner contract thing, the new coach, new leadership at the top of MLSE and his outlook on how the Leafs may look this year, plus his new book coming out soon. Be sure to follow SDPN and check out all their great content! Following that, Ryan and Clarkey give their goalie Mt. Rushmores, discuss Sidney Crosby staying in Pitt, and give their Couch Potatoes, with Ryan keying in on the latest Tua concussion. Brought to you by Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The guys welcome back friend of the show, Mike Gentile of Sportsnet TheFan590, to discuss the Leafs and the signings of Nick Robertson, Max Pacioretty and Jani Hakanpää. Mike also touches on the Blue Jays and the emerging star that is Bowden Francis, as well as recent comments from former Raptor Demar Derozan that the Raps would have still won in 2019 with him and not Kawhi. After that, friend of the show and GM of the defending Sutherland Cup champion Listowel Cyclones, Trent McClement, jumps on to dig into this year's roster that will attempt to defend the GOJHL crown. Ryan and Clarkey then dole out their weekly Couch Potatoes, with Clarkey giving props to a career revival for Roberto Luongo in beer league, and Ryan continues praising Bowden Francis of the Jays. Brought to you by Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show and Homestand Sports contributor, Albert Vartanian. Albert chats about the Canada Soccer drone scandal, the Premier League, and offers thoughts on the Leafs and some NFL thoughts. Following that, Ryan and Clarkey address the horrible tragedy that befell the Gaudreau family, after Johnny and Matthew were killed by a suspected drunk driver in Oldman's County New Jersey. Ryan names the Gaudreau's as his honourary Couch Potato in remembrance of the brothers. To end off, Clarkey shares his Couch Potato as his grandson starts school, and Ryan goes off on an AI controversy in the sports writing world. Brought to you by Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The guys welcome back friend of the show and voice of the Toronto Argonauts, Mike Hogan, to discuss the Argos season thus far. Mike goes over the team fighting through the 9 game suspension to Chad Kelly, Kelly's return, the Argo's chances, and the wild fight for position in the standings this year. Following that, pro golfer and instructor Ian Doig jumps on to discuss his recent tear of success, his invite to Australia to play, and of course, the end of the PGA season. The guys also chat about the silly Fedex Cup format. To end, Ryan and Clarkey nominate weekly Couch Potatoes, as Clarkey celebrates a milestone and Ryan excitedly welcomes back his favourite band of all time. Brought to you by Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Clarkey returns this week as he and Ryan welcome on Listowel Legionnaires U-22 Head Coach, Jeff Bannerman, after the team won the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League's U-22 Championship. Jeff discusses going through the challenges of the season, when the team had a shaky start and injury woes, followed by a great end of the season run and dominant walk through the playoffs with 6-0, 14-8 and 13-3 wins to capture the banner. Following that, Clarkey finally gets to weigh in on Auston Matthews, Chad Kelly returns to the Argos, and we even get a little Springsteen concert review from Clarkey. The show ends off with Clarkey naming Goalie Monster Canada his Conway Furniture Couch Potato after he received his new Mike Palmateer mask, and Ryan honours now retired baseball great Joey Votto. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan welcomes on guest host and friend of the show, Steve Sabourin of CKNX Jr Hockey, as they sit down with Justin Pooni of Homestand Sports to make NFL season predictions. Picks are made for MVP, Offensive and Defensive POTY in the AFC and NFC, and the guys pick division winners for all 8 NFL divisions, too, with a couple surprising picks. Following that, Justin, who also hosts Homestand Leafs, gives his thoughts on the Maple Leafs naming Auston Matthews their new captain ahead of the 2024-25 season. Will this change anything and boost them to playoff success? To end off, Ryan and Steve send condolences to the family and friends of local hockey legend, Doug Kennedy. Doug was a huge presence in local Jr C and beyond, and passed away this week and leaves behind a huge legacy. Also, the guys discuss the upcoming 20th season of CKNX Jr Hockey, which promises to be a very exciting year across the PJHL and the Pollock Division, as well as the GOJHL as the Listowel Cyclones defend the Sutherland Cup. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome on Mia Valcke, a veteran of the Team Canada Women's Baseball and Softball teams, who recently helped lead Canada to a bronze medal at the 2024 Women's World Cup of Baseball. Mia discusses the tournament and Canada being the youngest team, goals for the future, her life growing up in baseball, and the differences between playing softball and baseball. Following that, Ryan and Clarkey discuss the Jays, the Olympics, Canada's great summer at the games so far in Paris despite some bumps in the road and much more. To end off, Clarkey nominates a now viral Olympic mishap involving pole vault, and Ryan goes off on Jays President, Mark Shapiro for their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Our friend and baseball expert, Tom Valcke, a longtime pro level scout and coach, hops on live from the Women's Baseball World Championships in Thunder Bay where his daughter Mia is representing Canada. Tom discusses the Jays trade deadline, his thoughts on management and where the Jays need to go from here, while also detailing what the newly acquired prospects need to do to thrive. Clarkey then puts Ryan on the spot and asks him to give percentages on certain upcoming baseball free agents signing with the Jays in the winter. The show wraps with the Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey highlights a little baseball argument on the field and Ryan takes aim at a guy who messaged an athlete about a lost bet. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The guys welcome back Al's Brother, aka Michael Distefano, from TSN1050 Overdrive and Game Play, to discuss a number of topics in the Toronto sports world. First up, the Jays and the upcoming trade deadline are mulled over as Michael gives his take on what the team should be doing and how dismal the year has been. Next up, Michael, who hosts the Locked On Leafs podcast, shares his take on Mitch Marner, the Leaf's new coach Craig Berube, and what they did so far in the off-season. Michael also hosts the show Hockey Card Haven, and he digs into his passion for card collecting and why it's a great thing to get into. Following that, Garrett McFadden, the former Guelph Storm captain and founder of McFadden's Movement, jumps on to discuss the 4th annual Celebrity Golf Classic that the charity hosted this summer. Garrett also shares some background on McFadden's Movement, why mental health is so important, and why he chooses to support CMHA Waterloo-Wellington and Wes For Youth Online with the funds he raises. To end off, Clarkey hands his Conway Furniture Couch Potato to Jeff Marek, and Ryan gives his out to Bev Priestman following the Canada Soccer drone scandal. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey are on location in Clarkey's Leafs cave, and they tee up more bonus content from last week's guest, 2004 Open Champion Todd Hamilton. Todd discusses his career in Japan and on the Asia Tour, the golf course itself at Royal Troon and some highlighted difficult spots, as well as a great story of bringing the Claret Jug to a restaurant after he won. After that, the guys engage in some trivia, and recount their top 3 worst losses as a fan. Finally, Clarkey nominates Todd as his Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week for being such a great guest, and Ryan picks on baseball owners again. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey open the episode with a frank conversation about the Jays and their ongoing disappointing season, before turning things around with a huge guest. Golf analyst and pro Ian Doig jumps on alongside his longtime friend and winner of the 2004 Open Championship at Royal Troon, Todd Hamilton. Todd recounts his massive win, which was a huge part of his 2004 PGA Rookie of the Year season. He details the playoff with Ernie Els, his nerves in the round and his feeling as he knocked down the winning putt. Hamilton also shares some funny anecdotes about his career in Japan and Asia, his love of the tours there, and he even sticks around to make picks with the guys for the 2024 Open at Royal Troon, where he will compete. Ryan and Clarkey finish off with their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey nominates his favourite NHL fighter and Ryan highlights an up-and-coming local curling talent. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan checks in from his birthday vacation out in Port Moody, BC, and gives his thoughts on the happenings around the NHL free agent frenzy. Clarkey and Ryan discuss the Leafs bulking up their D, Ryan's Caps as big winners, Stammer leaving Tampa and much more, including winners and losers. Golf pro and instructor Ian Doig hops on and discusses his thoughts on Marner and Morgan Reilly in Leaf Land, and offers up some other Leafs takes, too. Clarkey names Ryan his Conway Furniture Couch Potato for his 33rd birthday, and Ryan gives the Vancouver Canadians baseball team a shoutout for his. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! YouTube: https://youtube.com/@instigatingwithclarkeyandd5851?si=dviTHdd9SYoT_48K
The guys welcome back host of TSN 1050's First Up, Aaron Korolnek, who hosts the weekly morning show Mondays through Fridays 6-10 a.m. alongside former Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo. AK digs into the Cup Final, McDavid winning the Conn Smythe in a losing effort, the Leafs and Mitch Marner, needs for the team, and much more. AK also weighs in on the sad state of the Blue Jays, where they go from here, the vibes in the Toronto sports scene, and some early season CFL chatter. To end, Clarkey nominates former Leafs Paul Maurice and Bryan McCabe as his Conway Furniture Couch Potato's of the week after a Cup win, and Ryan singles out Jays rookie Orelvis Martinez following a positive PED test. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan sits down with Jonny Lazarus, analyst on NHL Network and host of the Blue Crew Pod, among many other things, to discuss the Stanley Cup Final. Can the Oilers come all the way back and be the 2nd team to ever come back from 3-0 down in a final to win? Is McDavid on one of the greatest individual runs ever? Is Bobrovsky elite? Jonny tackles that and some recent big trades. Following that, Clarkey hops in with golf analyst Ian Doig, who had himself a pretty great weekend with some new hardware to add to his shelf. Doigy also discusses Rory's meltdown and Bryson's triumph at the US Open. Clarkey immediately names Doigy his Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, while Ryan gives a special shoutout to his best friends who got married and are sporting some sharp new Canucks jerseys. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back longtime journalist and umpire, Jim Cressman, and Gaming News Canada's Steve McAllister, who officiated hockey at many levels for years. The guys discuss Angel Hernandez, the state of pro umpiring, NHL officiating in playoffs vs. regular season, player's associations becoming more involved and much more. Also, the abuse being hurled at young up and coming officials is touched on, including what that abuse is doing to our officiating availability in all sports, with numbers dwindling. Finally, everyone shares a Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, as Ryan nominates all young officials coming up and Clarkey gives love to one of his former softball players. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
A very special episode as Clarkey is joined by golf analyst Ian Doig to welcome on longtime PGA Tour pro and longtime golf analyst, Gary Koch. Ian and Clarkey talk to Gary about many things in the golf world, including LIV, the PGA and the PIF deal, Canadian golfers on tour and the history between Doigy and Gary, who have been friends a long time. To end off, Ryan and Clarkey give their Cup Final predictions, and toss out some special Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Jays beat reporter, to discuss the messy Jays season so far. Rob digs into the hitting woes, the overabundance of "coaches", the fan's outlook and the danger of potentially entering a rebuild. Following that, Al McArthur of the Listowel Squash Courts hops on to chat about his exciting purchase of the Listowel Legionnaires MOSBL baseball team. Clarkey wastes no time naming Al his Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week. To end off, Clarkey and Ryan discuss Minnesota winning the first ever PWHL title, the ongoing NHL Conference Finals, and Ryan unveils his Conway Furniture Couch Potato following a big MLB retirement. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Justin Pooni, host of Homestand Leafs and a huge Canucks fan, hops on to chat about the revival of his Nucks, the playoffs so far and how he sees the conference finals shaking out. Following that, pro golfer and friend of the show Ian Doig hops on to chat Leafs, the Scheffler incident, the PGA Championship pickoff results, and an exciting week ahead for him on the course. To end, Ryan and Clarkey reveal their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey gives props to the Devil's new bench boss and Ryan highlights a major change in the ticketing market. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan welcomes on a cast of characters from the 2023-24 GOJHL Sutherland Cup Champions, the Listowel Cyclones, who became GOJHL champs for the second time ever and first since 2018 alongside a fourth Cherrey Cup. The conversation starts with star goalie Dixon Grimes. Ryan and he discuss his return to Listowel where his junior career started, the season he had with goalie partner Riley Arts, and his feelings on ending junior as a champ. Next up is the father/son duo of Kory and Tanner Dietz, Kory the Head Scout and his son Tanner a two-way dynamo with the Cycs. They discuss winning together, the way the team was built and the fun times this season. Finally, friend of the show and GM of the Cyclones, Trent McClement, hops on to talk about becoming a champion, creating the roster and all the great executives and board members the team is blessed with. To end off, Clarkey hops in to make PGA Championship picks and toss out the Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Well...here we are again. The guys welcome on host of Homestand Leafs, Albert Vartanian, to discuss what went wrong this time with the Leafs. Is it the goalies? Mitch Marner's future. Core 4 failures? Albert gives his thoughts on a number of issues including the firing of head coach Sheldon Keefe. Following that, Todd Crocker, PxP voice of the Marlies, comes on to discuss Sheldon and his experience with him, help on the way from the Marlies, and the frustrations of Leafs nation. Finally, Clarkey and Ryan reveal their second round picks, and dole out their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The fellas welcome back great friend of the show and Leafs super fan, Jason Maslakow, aka Dart Guy to discuss a massive Game 6 win for the Buds over the Bruins to force, of course, a game 7. The heroes for the Leafs are discussed, including Max Domi, Matthew Knies and of course, Joseph Woll, who has been stellar since taking over for Samsonov. Predictions and storylines are given out for Game 7, as Dart Guy also discusses his Collingwood Blues winning back-to-back Jr A titles and his newest Boston Pizza commercials. Finally, Clarkey and Ryan discuss the abysmal Jays, and also nominate their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, featuring a bee keeper and a goal keeper. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
First up, longtime coach Jason Brooks jumps on to dissect the first three games of the Leafs/Bruins series. Marner, Samsonov, power play struggles and more are touched on, as well as what the Bruins are doing well. Following that, longtime Hockey Night in Canada producer, Mark Askin, comes on the share tales and insights into the man, the myth, the legend, Bob Cole, who passed away this week at the age of 90. To end, Ryan and Clarkey once again share the same Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, as they each share a favourite clip of Bob Cole. Ryan also reveals his new baseball team. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
The guys open the show by making their NHL playoff first round picks. Leafs Bruins AGAIN?! Following that, golf pro Ian Doig hops back on to review the Masters picks, as Clarkey FINALLY gets the title. Doigy also discusses how insanely good Scheffler is compared to his peers. Then, friend of the show and GM of the Cherrey Cup Champion Listowel Cyclones, Trent McClement, jumps back on to discuss his team's huge accomplishment and what they wanna do next. To end, for the first time ever, Ryan and Clarkey are of the same mind for the Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, nominating a certain Angel in the outfield. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr
Ryan sits down with Hanover Barons GM Pete "The King" Irwin, following the Baron's massive Game 7 win over the Mount Forest Patriots to capture their first title in 21 years. Pete discusses the emotions of finally ending the drought, his special team and staff, the on-ice celebrations and the special moments captured on April 8 at the P&H Centre. We also feature a highlight pack of the broadcast courtesy our friends at CKNX Jr Hockey with Steve Sabourin and Johnny K on the call. Following that, pro golfer Ian Doig rejoins the lads to make Masters picks, and to chat about what could be very tough conditions this year at Augusta. Finally, the guys break out Rapid Fire, and the Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, with a special shoutout to Jenna Duck, the now official equipment manager of Instigating. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr