The Scrum Podcast

This week's guest is Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. He's an NHL insider who can be seen on Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts Saturday nights. He's covered a bunch of Stanley Cup finals and Olympics. And he recently completed a marathon while raising funds in support of the organization Conquer Covid-19.

The latest guests on The Scrum Podcast are Christian Polanco and Alexis Guereros, also known as The Cooligans. Christian and Alexis are New York City stand-up comedians that started a podcast which claims to be “the funniest and the gulliest” soccer show in the land. Their podcast led to their own television show “The Cooligans” on Fubo TV. They also host “The Prem Show,” a Premier League podcast live on their Twitch channel. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TheScrumPodcast and individually @tristandamours @jkamckenzie.If you're interested in sponsoring us or buying ad space on the show, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a quote!You can also support us for free by leaving a rating & review wherever you listen to this podcast and by sharing this episode with a friend!Special thanks to Cooper Richardson for letting us his music as our intro. His SoundCloud link is in the description: https://soundcloud.com/cooper-richardsonThis show is produced and edited by Kevin Laramee as part of the Sports Podcasting Network. You can find all of the network's shows at sportspodcastingnetwork.com

The latest guests on The Scrum podcast are Daphnee Malboeuf and Emna Achour. Daphnee broke out in the sports media world in the past few years. After spending time at The Canadian Press and 91.9 Sports, she is now covering the Laval Rocket for RDS and also co-hosts Les Trois Etoiles on the same channel. Emna has also worked in sports media for The Canadian Press, LNH.com and The Athletic but has since left journalism to focus on other projects, including comedy. They now both host a new podcast called Inspire by Living SISU. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TheScrumPodcast and individually @tristandamours @jkamckenzie.If you're interested in sponsoring us or buying ad space on the show, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a quote!You can also support us for free by leaving a rating & review wherever you listen to this podcast and by sharing this episode with a friend!Special thanks to Cooper Richardson for letting us his music as our intro. His SoundCloud link is in the description: https://soundcloud.com/cooper-richardsonThis show is produced and edited by Kevin Laramee as part of the Sports Podcasting Network. You can find all of the network's shows at sportspodcastingnetwork.com

The latest guest on The Scrum Podcast is Olivier Brett. If you're a soccer fan from Montreal, you probably know him already. He was the colour commentator of the inaugural Montreal Impact MLS broadcast team on TVA Sports before moving to RDS where he started his play-by-play career. He is one of the few who has done play-by-play in both French and English thanks to his work on TSN690AM in Montreal. He is now the play-by-play commentator for the new CF Montreal radio broadcasts on 91.9 Sports as well as being one of the three hosts of RDS' new quiz show Les Trois Étoiles.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TheScrumPodcast and individually @tristandamours @jkamckenzie.If you're interested in sponsoring us or buying ad space on the show, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a quote!You can also support us for free by leaving a rating & review wherever you listen to this podcast and by sharing this episode with a friend!Special thanks to Cooper Richardson for letting us his music as our intro. His SoundCloud link is in the description: https://soundcloud.com/cooper-richardsonThis show is produced and edited by Kevin Laramee as part of the Sports Podcasting Network. You can find all of the network's shows at sportspodcastingnetwork.com

The latest guest of The Scrum Podcast is Jason Concepcion of Crooked Media's “Takeline” Podcast and ALL CAPS NBA Show on YouTube. Concepcion is also the former host of the Emmy Award-winning NBA Desktop and co-host of the podcast Binge Mode. Julian and Tristan speak to Jason about his new ventures at Crooked Media, his old ones with The Ringer, and they ask him about his New York Knicks.Thanks for listening to The Scrum Podcast! If you want to send us questions or share your stories, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TheScrumPodcast and individually @tristandamours @jkamckenzie.If you're interested in sponsoring us or buying ad space on the show, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a quote!You can also support us for free by leaving a rating & review wherever you listen to this podcast and by sharing this episode with a friend!Special thanks to Cooper Richardson for letting us his music as our intro. His SoundCloud link is in the description: https://soundcloud.com/cooper-richardsonThis show is produced and edited by Kevin Laramee as part of the Sports Podcasting Network. You can find all of the network's shows at sportspodcastingnetwork.com

The Scrum Podcast has reached the centennial mark. Julian and Tristan couldn't celebrate alone, however. They got a bunch of special guests to celebrate in a super special episode. Guests include: Kevin Raphael, Shireen Ahmed, Steve Dangle, Daphnee Malbeouf, Max Van Houtte, Avry Lewis-McDougall, Sofiane Benzaza, Safia Ahmad, producers Tom Zalatnai and Kevin Laramee, and Tony Marinaro.Support The Upford Network as they fundraise for a new iMac!https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/support-the-upford-network?fbclid=IwAR2gJMxK_K207MhDKJgxfodTv1Nwyk2JuRgGYB33r-2x6mbOydHCMnjNm0U#/Thanks for listening to The Scrum Podcast! If you want to send us questions or share your stories, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TheScrumPodcast and individually @tristandamours @jkamckenzie.If you're interested in sponsoring us or buying ad space on the show, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a quote!You can also support us for free by leaving a rating & review wherever you listen to this podcast and by sharing this episode with a friend!Special thanks to Cooper Richardson for letting us his music as our intro. His SoundCloud link is in the description: https://soundcloud.com/cooper-richardsonThis show is produced and edited by Kevin Laramee as part of the Sports Podcasting Network. You can find all of the network's shows at sportspodcastingnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan return to discuss some Canadian sports media personalities who've recently been laid off from Bell Media, while also considering their own careers in sports media. The duo also looks ahead to their 100th episode. Thanks for listening to The Scrum Podcast! If you want to send us questions or share your stories, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @TheScrumPodcast and individually @tristandamours @jkamckenzie. If you're interested in sponsoring us or buying ad space on the show, shoot us an email at thescrumpodcast@gmail.com and we'll give you a quote! You can also support us for free by leaving a rating & review wherever you listen to this podcast and by sharing this episode with a friend! Special thanks to Cooper Richardson for letting us his music as our intro. His SoundCloud link is in the description: https://soundcloud.com/cooper-richardson This show is produced and edited by Kevin Laramee as part of the Sports Podcasting Network. You can find all of the network's shows at sportspodcastingnetwork.com

The Scrum Podcast is back for 2021. Julian, Tristan and producer Kevin Laramee discuss the media and fan fallout from CF Montreal (formerly the Montreal Impact)'s rebranding event with special guest Jeremy Filosa of 98.5 FM in Montreal. To subscribe to IMFC Radio: https://www.patreon.com/IMFCRADIOListen to The Scrum on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbiSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's episode sees Julian and Tristan count down the 30 best Canadian sports media professionals in Canada. You might even hear from some of the list's members in this week's episode!Listen to The Scrum on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbiSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's episode features TSN's James Duthie. In addition to working as a host for TSN's hockey coverage and a number of marquee sports events, he is the writer of “Beauties: Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories” (and the host of its accompanying podcast). Duthie joins Julian and Tristan and talks about the book, plays a voice memo he received from a future Hall of Famer, and tells us his favourite moments from hosting TSN's TradeCentre and Free Agent Frenzy coverage.Beauties podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2oHSEoHRbtvq2fPfp2AYp8?si=SHMtcn_aRWm7YMLlPafRPQ Beauties preview (ebook): https://preview.aer.io/Beauties-Mjc5MjMx?social=1&retail=1&emailcap=0&imprint=harpercollinsca Listen to The Scrum on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbiSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's guest is Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic. He and Craig Harris were the two writers who wrote about Mitchell Miller, the Arizona Coyotes draft pick who had previously been convicted for bullying a mentally disabled Black teenager. Romero discusses how he came across the story, his thoughts on Miller showing no remorse, and what the Coyotes need to do to make this situation right. Arizona Coyotes top draft pick was convicted for bullying Black teen with disabilities (Arizona Republic)https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2020/10/26/arizona-coyotes-top-draft-pick-bullied-black-disabled-kid-4-years-ago/3735555001/

This week's episode of The Scrum Podcast features four-time Olympic champion and former Team Canada and Brampton Thunder forward Jayna Hefford to discuss Secret Deoderant's $1 million dollar investment to the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association. Hefford discusses specifics of the investment, the dynamic between men's players when it comes to supporting women's players, and more. Listen to The Scrum on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbi?si=sERrA6wnTsuYo__gSjK4sgSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's episode features Renee Hess, the executive director and founder of the Black Girl Hockey Club. Renee discusses how she fell in love with the sport of hockey, her impressions of the NHL's attempts at being more inclusive and diverse, and the Hockey Diversity Alliance.Subscribe to our show on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbi?si=eBjGw0RTT9SPtMg4ZFNwiwSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's episode of The Scrum Podcast features Arcadio Marcuzzi, a former journalist and soccer colour commentator turned media liaison for the Montreal Impact. Marcuzzi reveals what led to him joining the Montreal Impact organization, the first game he ever worked as a colour commentator on radio, and whether or not he misses being a reality TV star on the popular Quebecois show Loft Story.

This week, Tristan and Julian speak to former Canadian women's national team Bronze medallist Carmelina Moscato about her work on OneSoccer and as part of LeagueOne Ontario. Moscato also gives her thoughts on whether or not a National Women's Soccer League team would work in Canada. MyBookie Link:http://bit.ly/MYB-SPNPromo Code: SPNSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week, Julian and Tristan discuss the protest efforts of major sports leagues in light of a Black man, Jacob Blake, being shot seven times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Julian and Tristan also focus on how late the NHL was in participating and if they've made up for it.Subscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's guest is Maxime Van Houtte of 91.9 Sports FM in Montreal. Van Houtte tells us what it's like for Quebec francophones trying to enter the realm of sports journalism, how he ended up in radio, and why his hair is blondeSubscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's episode features Avry Lewis-McDougall, who talks to Tristan and Julian about the latest over the Edmonton football team and the city hosting NHL hockey in the coming days. Julian and Tristan also discuss the lack of women's sports available to Canadians during the pandemic. Subscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

In this week's episode, Julian and Tristan talk to Washington Post writer Sam Fortier about the latest developments surrounding the Washington Football team name's potential change, as well as a bombshell report in the Post revealing 15 female employees alleging sexual harassment and verbal abuse from fellow employees. More than a dozen women allege sexual harassment and verbal abuse by former team employees at Redskins Park (Washington Post)https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/19/women-sports-media-dealing-with-toxic-masculinity-is-far-new/

This week's episode of The Scrum Podcast features TVA Sports' Kevin Raphael who discusses his podcast Sans Restriction before jumping into a ton of topics ranging from NASCAR, Barstool Sports, and who should be in the conversation for the greatest Canadian athlete of all-time.Julian and Tristan are back and now on the Sports Podcasting Network!Discover their unique perspective on the Canadian sports landscape.Follow @TheScrumPodcast

Episode 85: We All Know A Tim McClure in Our LivesThis week's edition of The Scrum Podcast sees Julian and Tristan discuss the unfortunate back story of Canadian television show BodyBreak, TSN's Kayla Grey being attacked on Twitter for her opinions by Tim McClure, concerns over sports resuming in Florida, and Colin Kaepernick. Recommended viewing/reading: Kayla Grey's piece “Where Can We Be Black?”: https://twitter.com/Kayla_Grey/status/1274120629248286730?s=20

The Scrum Podcast - Episode 84 - The Fallout of George Floyd's Death Julian and Tristan discuss the fallout from George Floyd's death, the protests in various American and Canadian cities, and responses from athletes. Floyd was a Minnesota man who lost his life after a police officer, Derek Chauvin, lodged his knee on his neck and caused Floyd to yell “I can't breathe” in distress. Recommended articles, audio : Masai Ujiri: To overcome racism, we need to be more than merely good. We must raise our voices (Globe & Mail)https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-masai-ujiri-to-overcome-racism-we-need-to-be-more-than-merely-good/Rev. Darryl Gray Interview with Dave Kaufman (iHeartRadio)https://omny.fm/shows/newstalk1010/minneapolis-protests-and-violence?fbclid=IwAR0_xrOK7-_IjFFkGRvQv37VXEuawe6Rqdh4Li1SOi9ib2Ecd6N6bTraqb4If you wish to donate to any funds or charities helping protestors or Black families, consider the Minnesota Freedom Fund and other organizations: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

Sam Stejskal is a staff writer for The Athletic. Stejskal has contributed heavily to stories on The Athletic about Major League Soccer's plans to return to action in Orlando. Recently, the Athletic was mentioned in a memo released by MLS threatening clubs with disciplinary action for leaking information. Stejskal joined Tristan and Julian to discuss the league's return plans and the memo.Subscribe to our show on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbi?si=OmK04rVvTRKuHSSLiaTywQ Subscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkMusic by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

This week's episode sees Julian and Tristan discuss the proposed 24-team National Hockey League playoffs, plans for the National Basketball Association, and Major League Soccer's return. The two even discuss the most promising Canadian soccer talent right now, and probably ever, Alphonso Davies. Subscribe to our show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/674E4A10wg7nRh10rfNUbi?si=OmK04rVvTRKuHSSLiaTywQ Subscribe to our show on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scrum-podcast/id1511849604?uo=4Subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDM3MjY4OS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk Music by Cooper Richardson.A Sports Podcasting Network production.Copyright 2020.

Julian and Tristan are back and now on the Sports Podcasting Network!Discover their unique perspective on the Canadian sports landscape.Follow @TheScrumPodcast

Julian and Tristan once again hand out “Scrummies” to the biggest and brightest in Canadian sports media for 2019. Sports shows, play by play, podcast, articles are all on display and are honoured in this week's episode. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastTell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian McKenzie and Tristan D'Amours discuss the fallout from Bill Peters' resignation from the Calgary Flames following accusations from a former player, Akim Aliu, of him using racial slurs. The two break down the story, other accusations, and their thoughts. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastTell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Brock McGillis is a former pro hockey goalie who spent time with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League, the Kalamazoo Wings of the United Hockey League, as well as Concordia University Stingers men's hockey team. McGillis is also the first pro hockey player to come out as gay. McGillis, along with former Montreal Impact midfielder David Testo, and speedskater Anastasia Buscis were the subjects in a Canadian documentary film called Standing On The Line. The film looks at the issues of homophobia in the world of sport. He joins us to break down the issues of conformity within sports, toxic masculinity, and the patriarchy, and shares his story. Fun Fact: Producer Tom teared up 3 times while editing this episode.SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastTell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

“[Don Cherry] wasn't there to be the nation's chaplain,” - Dave HodgeThis week's episode features Dave Hodge. He's a Canadian broadcaster who previously hosted Hockey Night in Canada and worked at TSN. For 15 years, he was the host of The Reporters, a TSN show that featured roundtable discussions with journalists including Michael Farber, Bruce Arthur, Steve Simmons, among others. The Reporters are returning for a Nov. 25 show in Toronto, featuring Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan. Dave goes in on the history of the show, his biggest regret with the show, why The Reporters left the air in 2017, and his thoughts on Don Cherry's comments on Hockey Night in Canada.If you're interested in last-minute tickets, here's the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-reporters-with-dave-hodge-tickets-77883075375SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastTell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan tackle the biggest story in Canadian media right now: Don Cherry being let go from Sportsnet after his controversial comments over Canadians (“you people”) not wearing poppies in support of Remembrance Day and Canadian veterans. Compilation of Don Cherry quotes (Toronto Star Sports) https://twitter.com/StarSports/status/1194252609080741888 Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

“I've never attempted anything like this before,” - Sean Fitz GeraldThe Athletic's senior national writer Sean Fitz-Gerald is this week's guest on The Scrum Podcast. He recently wrote the book “Before the Lights Go Out”, where he describes the state of hockey in Canada, its rising costs, hockey families, and aspiring players through the eyes of the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. Then, we issue a correction to last week's 30 Under 30 episode, and share some of our runners-up & honourable mentions!Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

It's finally here. Julian and Tristan have compiled a 30 under 30 list for Canadian sports media talent. It includes writers, broadcasters, bloggers, podcasters, and tons more. The hosts discuss their process and also include the names. This list is also bilingual, including both anglophone and francophone talent!If you want to see the list, click here: https://upfordnetwork.com/the-scrumTell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan discuss the Donald Brashear story making the rounds across social media, surrounding the former NHLer's current employment at a Quebec Tim Hortons.https://www.journaldequebec.com/2019/10/15/lex-hockeyeur-donald-brashear-sert-du-cafe-au-tim-hortons?fbclid=IwAR2UKtPT8HnwTXQsq9IcpoPFSyhcqszixBVDfy0MYGknHt_HcysNGoe8giETell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. He discusses his summer covering the Mitch Marner contract saga.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode sees Julian and Tristan discuss Jim Hughson's commentary on Auston Matthews during the season opening contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, DAZN delaying games on one of the most important days on the Major League Soccer season, and the Canadiens being shown only six times on the CBC this season.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

James Cybulski is the host of Sportsnet 650's Starting Lineup show, but you've definitely heard his voice as the play-by-play man on the newest edition EA Sports' NHL20. James tells us how he got the gig, how long it took to record all the dialogue and the audition for his first-ever play-by-play gig as a 17-year old.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features podcast host Yahoo Sports! Canada's Andrew Zuber, the host of the new daily show “But First, Sports”. Julian and Tristan talk to Andrew about how the podcast came to be, his background in comedy writing, and who he'd love to interview on the podcast. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features FuboTV and CBS Sports's Julie Stewart-Binks. She's one of the many Canadian sports journalists who are cutting their trade stateside. Julian and Tristan ask Julie about her new shows with FuboTV, how she took up improv and standup comedy, and how she ended up in the United States. Scott's video: https://youtu.be/VPjQSBv9dn4 Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

In the first episode of The Scrum Podcast's third season, Julian McKenzie and Tristan D'Amours interview FAN 590 radio host Scott MacArthur. Earlier this summer, MacArthur came out as gay in a YouTube video. He discusses what led to the announcement, coming out to his parents four years earlier, who he consulted before releasing the video, and, of course, The Toronto Blue Jays.Scott's video: https://youtu.be/VPjQSBv9dn4 Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: @not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Montreal Impact President & CEO Kevin Gilmore joins The Scrum Podcast for a conversation about his Major League soccer club. Julian and Tristan discuss how he got the opportunity to run the Impact, making his players household names, and how high of a priority money management is for the club.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features Canadian broadcaster Harnarayan Singh, who's famous for his “Bonino! Bonino! Bonino!” call during the 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins run. He spoke to Tristan and Julian about pretending to be Bob Cole as a child, sleeping in airports while commuting to Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada, and how much the Bonino call changed his life.For the month of June, we'll be donating money to the You Can Play project for every new rating/review we get across all podcast platforms.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian & Tristan discuss the biggest media stories of the past week: TSN calling out the U.S. women's soccer team for celebrating goals in a 13-0 rout of Thailand, and the Toronto Raptors winning an NBA championship and breaking viewership records in the process.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features RDS basketball analyst Peter Yannopoulos. Tristan and Julian, alongside discuss the popularity and media attention for the Toronto Raptors and Canadian basketball over the last few weeks.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features Canadian broadcaster Andi Petrillo. She's the host of TSN Radio's Leafs Lunch, has hosted broadcasts for the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup, and is currently a soccer host for the OneSoccer platform. Tristan and Julian ask Andi about learning about the sport of Biathlon, getting paid in food for her first television job, and joining OneSoccer. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features Habs Eyes on the Prize's Jared Book to discuss the recent news surrounding 200 hockey players banding together to have a sustainable women's hockey league. https://ca.gofundme.com/preserving-womens-hockey-historyTell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's episode features Kevin Laramée of the Soccer Today Podcast discussing an open letter he wrote to the Canadian Premier League and posted on social media, calling for more French content on their platforms. Head to www.hazelaid.com and enter the coupon code UPFORD to get 10% off your order!Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan have a lot to talk about in sports media this week. The two discuss the opening week of OneSoccer, the Canadian soccer platform that will broadcast Canadian Premier League games. They also discuss the hype and media coverage surrounding Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Head to www.hazelaid.com and enter the coupon code UPFORD to get 10% off your order!Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan are back to tackle the ordeal between Quebecor and Bell Media, where Quebecor CEO Pierre-Karl Peladeau threatened to take TVA Sports away from Bell cable subscribers. Reporter Pierre Saint-Arnaud of La Presse Canadienne helps break down the motivations of Peladeau, what's next for TVA Sports, and the role of streaming services in this story.Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week, the Scrum Podcast tackles the University of McGill's decision to remove “Redmen” as the name of its men's varsity teams. McGill University student and leader of the #ChangeTheName chairman of the Indigenous Affairs Committee Tomas Jirousek is the guest of this week's episode. Head to www.hazelaid.com and enter the coupon code UPFORD to get 10% off your order!Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

This week's guest is comedian and TVA Sports personality Kevin Raphael. Kevin is the host of “Le Kevin Raphael Show” on TVA Sports, contributes to WWE coverage on TVA Sports and on “Alt” on VrakTV. Julian and Tristan speak to him about being known as the “Haitian Commentator”, his love for Les Canadiennes, and the best job he's ever had. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan discuss Mediapro's attempts at becoming the home for Canadian soccer. The episode also features an interview with Mediapro CEO Oscar Lopez who discusses his plans to distribute Canadian Premier League, Canadian Championship, League 1 Ontario, and Canada Soccer matches going forward.Come See Us at the ONA Montreal Event April 4th! www.facebook.com/events/304526920232738/Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcastMERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539@TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamoursMusic by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbeswww.upfordnetwork.com