!What's Up? The Sports Podcast.

0:20 - Online Sportsbooks will remove certain teams from betting in the future. 4:05 - Mitch Marner will be a captain before the start of the ‘27-'28 season.10:00 - Members of the OKC Thunder, along with SGA, will not take max money, for the sole reason to keep the nucleus of the team together.20:33 - Now that the Inside the NBA crew is no longer on TNT, Charles Barkley will not last more than two NBA seasons on ESPN.

4:13 - Panel's plans for the summer (from a sports perspective)15:20 - Jake's following of the Knicks in the ECF18:20 - Matt's position to the Knicks as a Nets fan21:47 - Tony, if he is Canadian nostalgic, with four Canadians in the NBA Finals24:41 - Neel, what ratings look like for NBA Finals34:30 - Matt, Can OKC have national appeal?41:00 - TEASE Joel Embiid45:28 - Can NHL players lose passion for game when salary cap increases? 59:07 - Giannis' future with Milwaukee Bucks. Could Raptors be frontrunners in acquiring Giannis? 1:02:42 - Could Giannis trade be only way Masai Ujiri keeps job as Raptors President? 1:10:19 - Could Giannis trade happen without Scottie Barnes going the other way? 1:15:31 - Knicks fire Head Coach Tom Thibodeau. Possible replacements?1:42:56 - Should leagues mandate payroll equalization due to income tax difference between each U.S. state and Canadian province?1:47:48 - Is Edmonton native Neel an Oiler fan or a Leaf fan? 1:49:49 - Matt's thoughts to his community during 4 Nations Faceoff. 1:55:15 - Could NHL rather prefer Dallas (or any big U.S. city) play Florida in Stanley Cup Final? 1:58:46 - Stanley Cup Final preview2:11:55 - STRAIGHT FACTS/BRO RELAX2:12:15 - Online Sportsbooks will remove certain teams from betting in thefuture. 2:16:00 - Mitch Marner will be a captain before the start of the ‘27-'28 season.2:21:55 - Members of the OKC Thunder, along with SGA, will not take max money, for the sole reason to keep the nucleus of the team together.2:32:28 - Now that the Inside the NBA crew is no longer on TNT, Charles Barkley will not last more than two NBA seasons on ESPN.

0:18 - Kawhi will not win a championship as a member of the LA Clippers3:00 - This year's NBA Champion will win their organization's first chip (Indiana, Minnesota, or Oklahoma City)8:08 - Luka Doncic will not re-sign with the Lakers (contract expires at end of '27 season).

4:21 - Did American panellists watch 4 Nations Faceoff Hockey Tournament.6:49 - Should NBA overhaul All-Star weekend after response of 4 Nations Touney?20:45 - Gregg Popovich retires as Coach of Spurs. Will take over as President of team.28:14 - Popovich over Phil Jackson? 34:55 - Mike Malone Firing46:45 - Jokic better than Shaq? 53:18 - Could dominiant Big Men return in NBA? 1:02:49 - NBA First Round Playoff Recap1:08:11 - Dream NBA Finals matchup1:14:08 - Lakers bow out / Was Doncic criticism justified?1:21:30 - Bigger rebuild: Lakers or Clippers?1:31:42 - Shedeur Sanders: Panel's thoughts on how far Sanders dropped in '25 draft. 1:41:09 - Could Deion prevent Shedder's growth as pro?1:50:53 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX1:51:11 - Kawhi will not win a championship as a member of the LA Clippers.1:53:53 - This year's NBA Champion will win their organization's first chip (Indiana, Minnesota, or Oklahoma City).1:59:01 - Luka Doncic will not re-sign with the Lakers (contract expires at end of '27 season).

6:28 - is mid-April the best time to be a sports fan? (Baseball starting up, NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, Masters, etc.)NBA Playoffs11:19 - How hyped is New York for Knicks playoff basketball14:00 - Could the Pistons be a real threat for the Knicks? 16:16 - Tony's observation of the Toronto crowd at Scotiabank Arena18:30 - Leafs fans vs. Brady Tkachuk at Scotiabank Arena20:45 - who in a general sense do Americans want to win a championship?26:43 - would hockey be good for USA if Canadian team won the Cup29:04 - Tony's comments on 4Nations Face-off and comparison to NBA 32:40 - soon-to-be rise of NHL contracts: Could the ‘passion in hockey' continue as it is today.37:45 - Will Load Management die when LeBron, KD and the older generation retire?43:54 - Could the Knicks go on a good run? 45:46 - No sight of James Dolan since Knicks have been relevant49:05 - Is NBA starved to have legacy franchises win championships?HOCKEY57:22 - What happened to the New York Rangers1:03:58 - Could Crosby not see the playoffs again? 1:10:04 - NHL Prediction1:15:28 - LA Kings surprise season1:16:55 - Will 4 Nations Face-Off bring more sustained interest in USA1:28:50 - Does politics belong in sports? STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX1:36:30 - Alexander Ovechkin will finish his career in KHL1:38:35 - Juan Soto will not win an MVP as a member of the New York Mets ***DATE OF RECORDING: Apr. 23, 2025***

STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX0:00:08 - Alexander Ovechkin will finish his career in KHL0:01:57 - Juan Soto will not win an MVP as a member of the New York Mets 

0:16 - OKC Thunder will make the NBA Finals, despite being the second youngest team in the NBA4:07 - Aaron Judge will use a torpedo baseball bat by this time next baseball season9:20 - NBA stars will put an end to excessive load management before the end of the current CBA

5:03 - Is the panel excited for the Div. I Men's basketball final? 6:50 - Does ‘one and dones' lose something to Div. I Men's basketball? 18:04 - Are ‘one and dones' coming in Women's Div. I Basketball? 26:11 - What stood out in Men's Div. I March Madness?28:15 - Could NIL be rescinded?32:17 - Does NCAA need to do something to enhance interest in college sports?36:02 - Could we see a similar number of games in WNBA compared to NBA41:26 - Why is Juan Soto worth $765M?48:47 - Yankee Fan Matt's thoughts on Juan Soto leaving the Yankees for the Mets53:10 - Will the Yankees miss Soto, as well as Geritt Cole, after Goldschmidt, Bellinger, etc. 56:03 - Vladimir Guerrero signing with Toronto1:02:12 - Greg Millen passing1:03:18 - Ovechkin breaks NHL goal scoring record 1:04:21 - U.S'. Coverage of Ovechkin's chase for goal scoring record1:07:47 - HOT TAKE: Ovechkin would not break goal scoring record if Russia took part in 4 Nations Face-Off1:10:21 - Lack of international tournaments involving NHL players1:14:30 - MLB taking part in Brisbane 2032 Olympics1:16:32 - SCENARIO: World Baseball Classic being held in November. 1:19:59 - 4 Nations Faceoff: Americans thoughts to tournament1:36:04 - Is there a place for politics in sports?1:48:30 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX1:48:46 - OKC Thunder will make the NBA Finals, despite being the second youngest team in the NBA1:52:37 - Aaron Judge will use a torpedo baseball bat by this time next baseball season1:57:50 - NBA stars will put an end to excessive load management before the end of the current CBA

2:36 - The new media types from 20+ years ago (social media, podcasts, etc.)19:08 - Biden/Harris: was Harris' race and gender the reason why she lost? Did Biden stay in office too long? 31:59.- NFL Playoffs:    - Bills loss to Chiefs   - Kincaid drop37:40 - Is Sean McDermott the right coach for Bills?40:39 - Can Josh Allen be labelled as a choker?47:09 - Raptors/Tanking in sports56:22 - Is/Can/Will Toronto be an alluring place for NBA players to play?1:01:17 - Blue Jays: Is Scherzer signing similar to Olajuwon signing with Raptors?1:09:55 - Vladdy Guerrero: What kind of contract could he end up with?1:16:21 - 4 Nations Faceoff: Will players give 100% effort in tournament?1:24:59 - NHL Salary Cap1:37:48 - Will American launched tariffs lead to American-born players reluctance to play in Canada? 

0:00:01 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX                   2:02 – Darko Rajakovic is fired after this season by the Raptors                   5:33 – NHL will hold outdoor hockey game in Europe within five years                   10:08 – Russia will be included to next rendition of 4 Nations Faceoff

3:05 – Sports Gambling 15:12 – Toronto Maple Leafs: Are they for real? 21:25 – Are Leaf fans as bad as hockey fans say they are? 36:14 – 4 Nations Faceoff 45:15 – Should Auston Matthews play in 4 Nations Faceoff? 51:56 – NFL Playoffs 57:38 – Buffalo Bills chances to go far in playoffs   1:10:41 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 1:12:43 – Darko Rajakovic is fired after this season by the Raptors 1:16:14 – NHL will hold outdoor hockey game in Europe within five years 1:20:49 – Russia will be included to next rendition of 4 Nations Faceoff

TOPICS A series pitting USA vs. Rest of the World NBA will return to Vancouver, BC Canada

It's not everday I get to chat with sports fans from the other side of the planet! Follow 'These Guys Got Next' @theseguysgotnext on IG and YouTube 3:32 – Weather comparison between Toronto, Auckland and Sydney. 4:37 – Where basketball ranks in terms of popularity in New Zealand. 9:08 – How essential is it for marquee teams to win in their respective leagues? 11:40 – Can small-market teams be on the international radar? 12:59 – Does the success of Australian athletes have any impact to those in New Zealand? 15:42 – The interest of Women's Basketball in NZ 18:13 – State of Rugby in NZ with the concern of concussions. 27:00 – Eli and Rav's bucket list basketball event to attend. 30:50 – Predictions for the season. 36:06 – Kawhi Leonard deciding to go to the Clippers (Eli and Rav being Clipper fans). 40:24 – Biggest surprises of the season. 43:22 – Joel Embiid. 47:57 – Giannis Antetokounmpo 50:36 – LeBron and the Lakers. 56:04 – NBA Cup. 1:04:20 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX A series pitting USA vs. Rest of the World NBA will return to Vancouver, BC Canada

Jordan Love will have his number retired by the Packers. 4:47 – NHL will include Russian players to 4 Nations Cup tournament. 8:07 – Giannis Antetokounmpo will demand a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks before the end of next season.

WORLD SERIES RECAP 4:15 - Were the Yankees overmatched? 8:09 – Could Yankee fans turn on Aaron Judge? 14:27 – Will the Yankees continue to lure free agents? 19:06 – Could Juan Soto get $500M in free agency? 27:16 – Should legacy franchises making/winning the respective championships good for said sport? MLB 33:01 – Brewer fan Lily looking back on past season 38:36 – don't owners of ALL MLB teams have the financial ability to pay for high-price free agents? 42:41 – Are the Blue Jays close to making the post-season next year? 47:41 – Could Dave Roberts have lost his job if the Dodgers not win the World Series? 49:51 – What's keeping Aaron Boone in New York? JOEL EMBIID 57:55 – Was the Embiid suspension justified? 1:12:27 – Can Embiid find himself back in the graces of Philly fans? 1:18:01 – Is NBA running stars to the ground? RETIRING JERSEY NUMBERS 1:25:06 – Matt's thoughts 1:27:19 – Lily's thoughts 1:31:44 – Neel's thoughts with Randy's position that Kawhi Leonard should not have his jersey retired with Toronto. STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 1:36:20 –Jordan Love will have his number retired by the Packers 1:41:07 – NHL will include Russian players to 4 Nations Cup tournament 1:44:27 – Giannis Antetokounmpo will demand a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks before the end of next season.

0:26 - Outdoor games will be a thing of the past for the NHL 2:54 - The NBA will expand with two more teams AND will solely include Seattle and Las Vegas 5:44 - Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers will salvage the season and will make the playoffs this season. #WinterClassic #HeritageClassic #NHLStadiumSeries #LasVegas #Seattle #DavanteAdams #AaronRodgers #NewYorkJets #VOFCanada

- 0:05: Karl-Anthony Towns will have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845213066792677472). - 5:38: The NFL will play a regular season in Australia and Africa (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845214909023318197) - 12:20: Now that he has died, Pete Rose will be inducted in Cooperstown within the next 10 years (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845215330139865367).

3:53 - Wishing USAer Jake a Happy Thanksgiving 4:54 - Sports fan Jake's mood right now with Mets in LCS, Knicks as a contender, along with the big Jets trade with Davante Adams. 6:42 - Mets as a sentimental favourite?  9:42 - Neel's interest in MLB Playoffs 14:03 - Steve Cohen as Mets owner.  16:51 - Toronto fans following baseball  21:09 - recent changes throughout baseball: DH in National League, pitch clock, eliminating the shift  29:15 - Edmonton native Neel's interest in hockey since the Oilers run last year.  32:29 - Asking Pens' fan Tony if it's tough to see Sid, Malkin, Letang over the last couple of years.  40:47 - Could hockey in USA improve with Panthers and Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup over the past couple of years.  55:55 - Does a big market elevate a star's play, or do they just need to win? 1:01:42 - Raptors starting next week 1:09:30 - most intriguing NBA storyline 1:23:39 - Knicks fan Jake's prediction for the upcoming season 1:28:18 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX  1:28:57 - Outdoor NHL games will cease to exist in five years.  1:31:24 - NBA will expand by two teams and WILL go to Vegas and Seattle.  1:34:17 - The reunited duo of Adams and Rodgers will elevate the New York Jets to the playoffs.   

5:34 - The love of College Football in USA 9:44 - Deion Sanders as a college coach 16:53 - Why has hockey not caught on in the U.S.? 27:05 - Which team is America hoping will win a championship? 41:10 - Are opposing players today too ‘buddy-buddy'? NBA 51:27 - Are the Knicks for real? 1:04:52 - What's the mindset of Lakers fans this upcoming season? 1:12:29 - The Raptors announcing the retirement of Vince Carter's Number 15 after the Brooklyn Nets.  NFL 1:21:34 - Early surprises this NFL season 1:34:36 - Should teams sign young QBs for so much money?  2:03:14 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 2:04:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Karl-Anthony Towns' Number 32 2:09:42 - NFL will play regular season games in Australia and Africa  2:16:21 - Pete Rose will now be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame, now that he has died. #collegesports #deionsanders #hockey #knicks #lakers #raptors #vincecarter #nets #nfl #karlanthonytowns #brazil #peterose #vofcanada

Armchair, Dubs and Patcast chime in on the top jerseys in pro sports.

***DATE OF RECORDING: Sept. 24, 2024*** 3:55 - Top story from the Summer of '24 -  20:56 - Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs 28:49 - Rogers Communications buying Bell's stake in MLSE  36:32 - Could Rogers being majority owner make way for Toronto getting an NFL team? 50:58 - Vince Carter will have No. 15 retired by Raptors 1:04:00 - Buffalo Bills start to the season 1:17:20 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 1:27:36 - VOF Canada introduction Music by: ABA / Z Project

Neel Katarey, Matt Siriani and Thomas Tyree include Dak Prescott, DeShaun Watson and more.

00:34 – Introduction 03:45 – Which Olympic Events the panel is interested in 08:01 – Men's Basketball Tournament 12:21 – Is the Men's Basketball Tournament the USA's to lose? 17:00 – Canadian NBA players dedication to National program 21:31 – Does Olympic basketball capture kids attention in USA? 28:09 – Canada Women's Soccer Team punishment for cheating 46:47 – Panel's thoughts on Olympics altogether 59:06 – Kevin Durant as a coach? 1:02:22 – Should NBA and NHL focus on international events outside of Olympics? 1:10:28 – USA vs. World basketball tournament? Would it sell?   1:21:22 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 1:21:48 - MLB will take part in the Olympics. 1:25:07 - Caitlin Clark's omission to USA's women's basketball team will help the growth of women's basketball / WNBA 1:50:01 – Aaron Rogers will be Top 10 in QB Passer Rating for the upcoming season   Music by: ABA / Z Project

3:50 – Changes at the QB position in Pittsburgh 22:50 – The future of the Kansas City Chiefs 28:48 – LeBron James dipping in the podcast world while playing in the NBA 40:21 – Draymond Green 46:59 – March Madness: Is it as popular as to the days when players went the full four years? 54:18 – Should the NBA or FIBA get involved to ensure the level of play within Division I basketball? 59:46 – Mentality of players in the USA vs. Europe 1:09:57 – Should the NBA reduce the number of regular season games? 1:18:23 – Is Caitlin Clark the most sought after draft prospect in both the NBA and WNBA? 1:23:25 – Who to watch out for in the NBA playoffs 1:35:16 – Can the Thunder keep their core stars in OKC? 1:53:11 – Basketball at the Paris Olympics 2:04:47 – Trivia Challenge MUSIC BY: ABA / Z PROJECT ‘O What a Night' #PittsburghSteelers #Steelers #Pittsburgh #KansasCityChiefs #KC #Chiefs #KansasCIty #RussellWilson #JustinFields #Wilson #Fields #PatrickMahomes #Mahomes #TravisKelce #Kelce #LeBronJames #LBJ #CaitlinClark #OklahomaCityThunder #OKC #ParisOlympics #2024 #FIBA #NBA #whatsUPodcast

8:28 – All Star Game (ASG) Tony's experience working the NHL ASG at Scotiabank Arena How much did the panel watch either the NHL or NBA ASG Should all sports leagues try to make their ASG more competitive?   25:23 – Morgan Rielly suspension Panel's thoughts to the suspension. Was five games too much? Is it unfair to compare the Rielly hit to the Pierre Turgeon/Dale Hunter hit or the Dennis Wideman hit to a linesman in 2016? Are retaliatory hits due to lack of enforcers on NHL teams?   45:03 – Is there a ‘lack of respect' for the sports they play?   52:02 – Safety in Sports (After the Adam Johnson death during English professional hockey game) Should players be mandated to follow new equipment guidelines? Should guidelines be fluid as freak injuries take place? Has the panel's equipment increased as they play recreation sports / beer leagues? Should leagues threaten suspension if equipment guidelines aren't met?   1:08:02 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX Toronto FC will end it's jersey sponsorship with Bank of Montreal. Mark Shapiro/Ross Atkins will be fired if the Blue Jays do not make the ALCS. The NHL Stadium Series will not sellout in five years.

BASEBALL 2:13 - Shohei Ohtani saga as it relates to Toronto 22:41 - Are the Dodgers an AUTOMATIC lock to win the World Series? BASKETBALL 24:38 - Toronto Raptors trade: OG Anunoby, etc./RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley 39:20 - Is Siakam's days numbered in Toronto? - Should Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster do everything possible to trade Siakam? HOCKEY 1:07:31 - Edmonton Oilers' heater since firing Jay Woodcroft - How impatient is Connor McDavid to win a Stanley Cup? - Is Ken Daniels on the hot-seat if the Oilers don't make a strong playoff run? 1:16:46 - NHL All-Star Game returns to Toronto for the first time since 2000. 1:28:39 - Dano's Trivia Question 1:31:26 - Safety of Hockey after on-ice fatality during an English match game. 1:41:29 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX) -        Canada's Men's Soccer Team trying to qualify for COPA AMERICA -        Alexander Ovechkin's pursuit to most goals in league history -        The Toronto Raptors will get in the practice of retiring jersey numbers, after the Orlando Magic retired Shaquille O'Neal's number 32.  MUSIC BY: ABA / Z PROJECT ‘O What a Night'

4:50 – Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas - Are baseball stadiums a good source of revenue for a city economy? - Lasting Oakland A's memory 23:47 – Texas Rangers win the World Series - Can they threaten to win again? - How will Arizona do in ‘24 36:29 – Asking the panel how their favourite teams will do for the '24 season - Mets - Yankees - Brewers 51:53 – Craig Counsell heading to the Chicago Cubs 1:17:44 – Bill Belichick - Should he/ Can he be fired in the middle of a season? 1:25:20 – NFL in Europe. - Should they continue playing games in Europe - Will flag football elevate the profile of NFL? 1:41:41 – Trivia Challenge

World Cup of Basketball – 4:40 - USA's performance of recent World Cup of Basketball - Canada's bronze medal accomplishment, despite lack of top stars not appearing in FIBA World Cup -  World Cup vs. Olympics -  USA vs. The World tournament. Could it happen?   Victor Wembanyama – 16:18 -  Not a lot of visibility of Wembanyama in Paris - Could Wembanyama stay healthy with his height - Could a non-American be the signature face of the NBA   Damian Lillard – 29:23 - How surprising the break-up with Portland was - Is Damian Lillard a superstar? - Who has to adjust more in Milwaukee: Giannis or Dame?   James Harden – 40:41 - Can Harden be taken seriously? - Will GMs still take a chance on Harden? - Will Joel Embiid get tired of Philly?   Toronto Raptors – 53:34 - Should the Raptors strip the team bare?   New York Knicks – 1:05:10   RAPID FIRE – BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Who is going to have a big year?) 1:09:31 - Zion Williamson - Ja Morant - Kyrie Irving - In-Season Tournament   #WorldCupOfBasketball #FIBA #Canada #Olympics #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #Wembanyama #JamesHarden #Harden #TheBeard #DamianLillard #Dame #Giannis #GiannisAntetokounmpo #Freak #JoelEmbiid #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #NewYorkKnicks #Knicks #NBA #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS 4:50 - International Baseball. Could baseball benefit more by participating in the Olympics? 26:52 - Baltimore Orioles. Their success to the season. Their lack of playoff experience. Who is crucial for the O's to win in playoffs. 36:54 - Tampa Bay Rays. How do they keep winning? 42:09 - Use of starting pitching today compared to 20+ years ago. 52:41 - The future of Tampa staying in Tampa… Oops :) 1:02:37 - Milwaukee Brewers. Can Milwaukee threaten in the playoffs? 1:09:51 - How long will it before the Yankees and Red Sox become contenders again? 1:15:37 - Where will Shohei Otani may end up. 1:21:09 - TRIVIA CHALLENGE #wbc #Olympics #BaltimoreOrioles #Orioles #Baltimore #TampaBayRays #Rays #TampaBay #MilwaukeeBrewers #Milwaukee #Brewers #NewYorkYankees #Yankees #BostonRedSox #RedSox #Bosox #ShoheiOtani #Shohei #Trivia #whatsUPodcast

Thrilled to talk NFL, NBA and the FIBA World Cup with Neel Katarey, along with Ben 'Swift' Reynolds and Ronnie 'RC' Clark from Voice of the Fans Sportscast @vofsportscast MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night' DATE OF RECORDING: August 29, 2023 6:20 – A summary what listeners can find on VOF Sportscast 8:26 – Rise of soccer in the State of Mississippi 14:28 – CFL back and forth, American Football in Canada and what the future of American Football may be 26:38 – NFL talk 30:29 – Aaron Rodgers 37:38 – Tua Tagovailoa 39:38 – RC's 49ers 41:52 – Who is Dak Prescott? 49:09 – Swift's Saints 51:34 – Neel's Bills 55:29 – Basketball Talk. World Cup of Basketball 1:00:34 – RC”s take: USA may lose against a team from the Rest of the World 1:06:20 – Canada's performance during Group Play of the World Cup / Jamal Murray not playing in World Cup 1:09:19 – Vancouver Grizzlies 1:11:52 – In-Season Tournament 1:21:39 – Canadian Sports Trivia 1:34:52 – Signing Off

TOPICS: 6:36 - What is the future of Sports Media? What are subscribers looking for? How will it be consumed going forward? 14:11 - Has loyalty towards the 'local team' dropped over the past 20 years? 20:05 - Will professional sports see more of a benefit with streaming services, such as DAZN, Apple TV+ including acquistions such as The Athletic, who are now responsible for sports coverage for the New York Times? NBA 32:39 - What is the future of the Toronto Raptors? Thoughts on Fred Van Vleet signing with the Houston Rockets. 43:10 - Jaylen Brown re-signs with the Boston Celtics 46:52 - Who's under more pressure? Masai Ujiri or John Herdman? Soccer 55:50 - Lionel Messi's start to his MLS career 1:00:12 - Has the momentum for soccer dropped in Canada? Issues within Canada Soccer, Toronto FC's dismal start to the season, etc. 1:05:58 - Should UEFA do everything possible to prevent Kylian Mbappe from playing club football in Saudi Arabia? BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL 1:17:11 - Leagues Cup 1:20:50 - NBA In-Season Tournament #FredVanVleet #JaylenBrown #LionelMessi #KylianMbappe #LeaguesCup #MasaiUjiri #JohnHerdman #CanadaSoccer #NBAInSeasonTournament #NBACup #WhatsUPodcast

0:35 - Will the recent Stanley Cup Final generate more interest in the Southern U.S.? 13:18 – Vegas' immediate run from expansion team to Cup Champion. 19:18 – Did Vegas sacrifice their future to win this year's Stanley Cup? 21:36 – Would you accept years of futility for one successful run to the championship? 28:16 – Is Vegas a Hockey Town? 31:33 – Will the Florida Panthers maintain this level success? 34:28 – Will hockey evolve in Southern U.S. as teams in those markets continue to win? 38:10 – Free Agency / Off-Season trades 45:28 – Do top level players want to play in Canada? 50:05 – How long with Connor Bedard take to lead the Blackhawks as a winner? 54:06 – Does the 4th of July include Joey Chestnut and the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest? 1:00:16 – Britney Spears vs. Victor Wembanyama's Security Detail 1:02:48 – Where should the Arizona Coyotes move to, if at all? Music by ABA / Z Project: 'O What a Night' #NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #FloridaPanthers #Vegas #FreeAgency #NBA #BritneySpears #VictorWembanyama #ConnorBedard #JoeyChestnut #NathansHotDogEatingContest #ArizonaCoyotes #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS INCLUDE NBA 3:53 – NBA Draft Best/Worst Dressed 13:19 - Victor Wembanyama 20:05 – Gradey Dick 23:47 – Monty Williams NHL 38:38 – How did U.S. take to this year's playoffs? 49:50 – Dan's rant on against the Florida Panthers 1:00:19 – Toronto Maple Leafs 1:09:39 – NHL announcing they will not have themed jerseys for upcoming season. This after several NHL players refused to wear Pride Jerseys. 1:44:56 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL - Joel Embiid is first MVP to never make the conference finals in his career - NBA has crowned a new champion 7 times in last 10 years. A far contrast from the 8 different first-time winners during the previous 30 years. - Chris Paul heading to the Golden State Warriors. #GradeyDick #Raptors #Spurs #MontyWilliams #JaMorant #TorontoMapleLeafs #VegasGoldenKnights #FloridaPanthers #ChrisPaul #JoelEmbiid #whatsUPodcast

Emily Morgan is creating a lot of buzz, transforming sports logos in a very short period of time. In less than six months, Emily is creeping up to 100K in followers on her IG channel alone @emilymorgancreates. Be sure to give her a follow: IG: @emilymorgancreates TikTok: @emilymorgancreates TWR: @EM_Creates YouTube: @emilymorgancreates Music by: ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night' #sportsbranding #emilymorgancreates #NFL #NBA #logo #sportsmarketing #graphic design #whatsUPodcast

3:10 - Is the NHL showing growth within the U.S.? 17:13 - Leafs and Raptors: How different will both teams look like for next season? 30:34 - Pittsburgh Penguins: Can a rebuild happen with Sid and Malkin? Arizona Coyotes 35:36 - Would Arizona be a ‘hockey market' if they were as successful as Tampa, Colorado, etc.? 39:56 - If they move, where is the best city to relocate the Coyotes? Ja Morant 46:30 - Should Morant be suspended? 51:12 - Would a Morant suspension be a sign of ‘cancel culture' RAPID FIRE (BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL) 1:11:03 - Lorenzo Insigne not travelling with team for latest away match 1:14:59 - Kyle Lowry's legacy as a Toronto Raptor if he wins a title with Miami Heat #NHL #MapleLeafs #Raptors #Leafs #Penguins #PittsuburghPenguins #ArizonaCoyotes #Coyotes #JaMorant #Morant #LorenzoInsigne #Insigne #KyleLowry #Lowry #MiamiHeat #Heat DATE OF RECORDING: May 23, 2023

3:06 - St. Louis City SC of MLS will have a permanent section of its stadium for fans and their dogs 8:32 - Leafs making the playoffs for the first time since 2004. 27:29 - Florida Panthers eliminate the 65-win Boston Bruins 40:55 - Seattle Kraken eliminate the defending Stanley Cup Champion Avalanche for the franchise's first playoff series win. 55:47 - Oilers win the first round series against the LA Kings   1:07:48 - BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL Raptors receiving permission to speak with Becky Hammon who led WNBA's Las Vegas Aces to WNBA Championship Darryl Sutter fired in Calgary Fans in Canada not able to purchase Leafs/Panthers games when series heads to Miami. Music by ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night'  #Bruins #BostonBruins #Panthers #FloridaPanthers #Kraken #SeattleKraken #Avalanche #ColoradoAvalanche #MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #Oilers #EdmontonOilers #NHL #whatsUPodcast

Alissa Kacar (IG:@newladygolfer) went from a teacher in New Jersey, to a broadcaster and social media influencer; dedicated to wellness and specifically golf. In her short time as an influencer, Alissa has connected with stars from the sports world, Hollywood A-Listers and more. Alissa was gracious to join the podcast for a chat on all things golf, with topics including: - The Masters - PGA vs. LIV - LPGA - Golf on a participation level and a lot more Music by: ABA / Z Project #AlissaKacar #NewLadyGolfer #Golf #GolfLifeTV #TheMasters #LPGA #whatsUPodcast

 2:54 – MLB Home Opener or NBA Play-In game? 11:35 – Raptors play-in game vs. Chicago *Diar DeRozan* 16:34 – Who from the Raptors should stay or go? 20:01 – Should the Raptors have ‘tanked' the season? 33:08 – Leafs vs. Lightning 35:17 – Dan's affection for one-time Leaf, Lonny Bohonos 37:16 – Can the Leafs get out of the 1st round? 45:41 – Do the Leafs need to overhaul the team if they continue to flounder in the playoffs? 47:50 – RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal) Alek Manoah's early season struggles MLS begins new broadcast partnership with AppleTV Tiger Woods withdrawing from The Masters. Does the PGA still ‘need' Tiger?   #MajorLeagueBaseball #NHLHockey #MLS #AppleTV #TorontoRaptors #TorontoMapleLeafs #DiarDeRozan #LonnyBohonos #AlekManoah #TigerWoods #whatsUPodcast

Taking a look at who came out as winners after the NHL Trade Deadline (Friday, March 3 @ 3PM) Liam Gotimer: Director of Broadcasting & Communications, Atlanta Gladiators Will Pesek: Producer, News 12 Hunter Valley TOPICS: 3:06 - General thoughts of how Trade Deadline Day went down 14:04 - Comparing Deadline Day Coverage between USA vs. Canada 33:08 - Vladimir Tarasenko heading to the Rangers 36:14 - Patrick Kane finally heading to Broadway 42:44 - Toronto Maple Leafs: 55:17 - Teams scratching players if they are trade bait (Gavrikov/Chychrun) 57:51 - NHL insisting to stay in Arizona 1:09:10 - Jonathan Quick 1:13:04 - Vancouver Canucks 1:27:08 - Boston Bruins 1:32:51 - Stanley Cup Prediction MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: March 5, 2023 #NHL, #NHLTradeDeadline, #VladimirTarasenko #Tarasenko #PatrickKane #Kane #TorontoMapleLeafs #MapleLeafs #VladislavGavrikov #Gavrikov #JakobChychrun #Chychrun #Arizona #ArizonaCoyotes #JonathanQuick #Quick #VancouverCanucks #Canucks #BostonBruins #Bruins #StanleyCup #WhatsUPodcast

SUPER BOWL – 5:07 Jerome's plans for the big game Is Jerome interested in the halftime show? Because I am not. How much pressure is on Patrick Mahomes to win this year's Super Bowl? Does Jerome want to see Aaron Rodgers land with his New York Jets? NBA TRADE DEADLINE Will the 4-team trade between ATL, DET, GSW and POR fall apart? - 21:35 Jerome explains his disdain for Hawks Coach Nate McMillan – 29:09 Will Trae Young stick around in Atlanta? 39:33 Should the Raptors have been more busier at the trade deadline? With VanVleet, Anunoby Trent Jr. still sticking with the team? 43:22 OG Anunoby / Jakob Poeltl? 45:31 Should teams either go ‘all-in' or ‘tank' as opposed continuously squeaking into the playoffs? 53:12 Why Randy is not a fan of Nick Nurse - am not a fan of 1:00:50 Russell Westbrook experience is over in LA - 1:07:03 Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun – 1:15:40 Who's better: Phoenix or Denver? – 1:21:38 Is Kyrie gonna work in Dallas – 1:23:48 MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: February 10, 2023 #SuperBowl #KansasCityChiefs #PhiladelphiaEagles #Chiefs #Eagles #AaronRodgers #Rodgers #AtlantaHawks #DetroitPistons #PortlandTrailBlazers #GoldenStateWarriors #Hawks #Pistons #TrailBlazers #Warriors #Atlanta #Portland #GoldenState #Portland #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #OGAnunoby #OG #JakobPoeltl #Poeltl #RussellWestbrook #Westbrook #KyrieIrving #Kyrie #LukaDoncic

Topics Include: FIFA World Cup – 13:46 Thoughts on Canada's Performance of World Cup. Thoughts specifically of John Herdman's performance of manager of Canada's Men's Team Does winning a World Cup change the legacy of Lionel Messi. NFL – 42:08 Gauging panel's interest of NFL Playoffs Tony and Ben's thoughts of their Buffalo Bills performance of the season/playoffs Will Brady and Rodgers stay with their respective teams? NBA Trade Deadline – 52:43 Should the Raptors trade VanVleet Anunoby's stance with the team? Does he want out? How valuable is Nick Nurse as coach? Could Dwayne Casey have coached the '19 team to a championship? NHL – 1:05:17 Should Ivan Provorov have been suspended for not taking part in Pride Night ceremonies held by Philadelphia Flyers? Does this threaten similar ceremonies in the future? RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal - 1:35:41) - Vancouver Canucks handling of Bruce Boudreau's firing? - TaylorMade appearing to distance relationship between club maker and Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia, after signing with LIV Tour. - Are video tributes to former players passé? MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: January 26, 2023 #WorldCup #FIFA #Qatar2022 #Qatar #Canada #CANMNT #CanadaSoccer #LionelMessi #Messi #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #FredVanVleet #OGAnunoby #Anunoby #IvanProvorov #Provorov #PhiladelphiaFlyers #Flyers #TaylorMade #TaylorMadeGolf #Golf #DJ #DustinJohnson #SergioGarcia #Garcia #JohnnyGaudreau #NHL #NBA #PGA #LIVTour #PGATour

Topics Include: (FIFA - 2:26) World Cup is upon us. Should big events look to non-traditional markets? Has Canada Soccer killed the vibe leading into the World Cup? Kyrie Irving and Mitchell Miller - 40:13 RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal) - 1:16:02 Houston Astros winning another World Series Ryan Reynolds potentially owning the NHL's Ottawa Senators Canada's Men's basketball team qualifies for the FIBA World Cup MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: November 14, 2022 #WorldCup #FIFA #Qatar2022 #Qatar #Canada #CANMNT #CanadaSoccer #KyrieIrving #Kyrie #MitchellMiller #RyanReynolds #HoustonAstros #Astros #CanadaBasketball #Basketball #FIBA #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS: MLB (2:48) - Phillies/Braves, Padres/Dodgers, Aaron Judge NFL (26:53) - Kenny Pickett over Mitch Trubisky, Dak Prescott over Cooper Rush, Fall of Tom Brady and Russell Wilson NBA (59:05) - Brooklyn Nets, Luka Doncic as MVP?, Boston Celtics BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Rapid Fire) (1:20:45) LeBron James potentially surpassing Kareem Abdul Jabbar with most points in league history Oscar Nominee Jonah Hill set to play PGA's John Daly in an upcoming movie Commanders owner, Daniel Snyder says he has 'dirt' on key executives within the league MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project TRACK TITLE: O What a Night DATE OF RECORDING: Thursday October 20, 2022

TOPICS INCLUDE: - Looking back at '21-'22 season (4:28) - Did Steph Curry cement his legacy as a Top 10 player by winning his first NBA Finals MVP? (6:25) - Can the Celtics overcome the loss of Head Coach Ime Udoku? (10:26) - Can the Nets gel despite the apparent tension between KD, Steve Nash, Sean Marks? (14:44) - Comparing the Nets to the Knicks (25:10) - Are the Lakers a playoff calibre team? (28:26) - Mikey's one-on-one with convicted felon Aaron 'Showtime' Taylor who rejunvinated his life with sports, getting the chance to perform PA duties during a 2021 Golden State Warriors game. (31:54) CANADA TRIVIA: (39:06) RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: Big Deal/No Big Deal (41:32) - Did the Knicks lose an opportunity by not trading for Donovan Mitchell? - Aaron Judge's pursuit to 62 HRs. #NBABuzz #OfficialNBABuzz #MikeyDomagala #BostonCeltics #Celtics #BrooklynNets #Nets #LosAngelesLakers #Lakers #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #WhatsUPodcast #AaronJudge FOLLOW NBA BUZZ: TWR/IG: @officialnbabuzz FB: @the.buzz.nba FOLLOW INSIDE BUZZ on Facebook IG: @inside_buzz YOUTUBE CONTENT: Search 'Mikey Domagala' !What's Up? The Sports Podcast. FB/TWR/IG: @whatsUPodcast MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project

PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Jerome Boateng (COLORCAST: @ThePacZone) & Prince Matalia (COLORCAST: @PrinceM) MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night' How hype is Juan Soto? NBA Off Season - Where is Kevin Durant gonna play? NHL Off Season - Should Canadian Teams avoid drafting American players? Players having statues in their honour (Yes, honour is spelled with a U in Canada lol) RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal) NOTE: Taping of this episode was prior to Juan Soto trade

Keith will share his experiences from managing a pro club, to taking part in the recent Canadian Championships and a lot more. #League1Ontario #GuelphUnitedFC #guelph #guelphontario #CanadaSoccer #WhatsUPodcast

PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri SPECIAL GUEST: Zack Cooper (Fmr. Host, Reporter Anchor: Toronto's 680NEWS, FAN 590) MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project - 'O What A Night' TOPICS INCLUDE: - Comparison of general news/sports pre-podcast, social media to today NBA (28:22) - Golden State Warriors: Is the Warriors run of success classify as a dynasty? - Toronto Raptors: OJ Anunoby, state of the team, Who is the Greatest Raptor of All-Time (48:20) RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal) (1:29:09) - J-Cole playing in CEBL - Udonis Haslem sour vs. Draymond Green - Awarding an MVP of Conference Finals #NBA #Basketball #Canada #Warriors #GoldenStateWarriors #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #JCole

Cricket in Canada is on the rise - at the grassroots level, all the way up to international competition. The following is a discussion regarding the current state of this sport, what the future of cricket looks like in North America and a lot more. Derek Perera: Founder and Director, Ontario Cricket Academy Srimantha Wijeyeratne: General Manager and Head Coach, Niagara Cricket Club MUSIC: O What a Night: ABA / Z Project !What's Up? The Sports Podcast. (WEB) whatsupodcast.blogspot.com (SOCIAL MEDIA) Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @whatsupodcast #cricket #OntarioCricketAcademy #NiagaraCricketClub

Topics Include:  (NHL) Passing of Eugene Melnyk (FIFA) Canada qualifies for Men's World Cup       - (Pre-Draw) What would have Canada's Group of Death.       - Our minimum level of expectation for Canada's team.       - What does the growth of other sports in Canada mean for hockey? (NBA) Kyle Lowry returns to Toronto as member of Miami Heat.    RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)       - Tyson Nash agrees with Coyotes F Jay Beagle's cross-check to Ducks star Trevor Zegras because of his 'flashy play'.       - New soccer facility in Toronto suburb of Rexdale.        - F1 going to Las Vegas, part of track is famous Las Vegas strip.    MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: April 3, 2022 #EugeneMelnyk #Melnyk #FIFA #WorldCup2022 #WorldCup #Canada #CanadaMNT #GroupOfDeath #KyleLowry #Lowry #MiamiHeat #Heat #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #NBA #WhatsUPodcast

Topics Include: (NHL) Developing story of Mark Giordano's trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs; Do Leafs need a goaltender, as they push for a successful run at the playoffs? Is the Avalanche for real? (MLB) Blue Jays with eyes on the World Series. How exciting will the upcoming season be? Dodgers win the Freddie Freeman sweepstakes. (NFL) DeShaun Watson traded to the Cleveland Browns, despite 20+ civil actions for sexual assault/misconduct. RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal) GUESTS: Tony Antoniou: Contributor, !What's Up? The Sports Podcast. Frank DeFrenza: Special Guest MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: March 20, 2022 #NHL #MLB #NFL #Giordano #MarkGiordano #ColoradoAvalanche #Avalanche #FloridaPanthers #Panthers #DeShaunWatson #Watson #ClevelandBrowns #Browns #WhatsUPodcast

TOPICS INCLUDE: Stars such as Evander Kane, Antonio Brown and Novak Djokovic facing a slew of troubles as it relates to COVID. Toronto FC signs top international striker Lorenzo Insigne. Canada's Men's national side prepares for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal) GUESTS: Tony Antoniou: Contributor, !What's Up? The Sports Podcast. Ben McClellan: Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast MUSIC BY: ABA/Z Project: 'O What a Night' Date of Taping: January 13, 2022 #Insigne #Djokovic #Canada #AntonioBrown #EvanderKane #Djokovic #soccer #COVID