POPULARITY
Mai Ling and Martyn kick off this episode with a chat about disability and health related awareness days and how to everage them. Mai Ling also shares an update on the next book in the Xceptional Leaders series. Then Martyn shares an interview with Isaac Harvey. He is the president of Wheels and Wheelchairs, an organization which pairs up wheelchair users with roller skaters to experience fun outdoor adventures together. Isaac talks about his story as a wheelchair user, how he first got involved with Wheels and Wheelchairs, and some of the other projects he's working on.
Kieran Block, multi medalist in para ice hockey, chats about his recent appearance on AMI-tv's Beyond the Field. He will discuss diversity in para and pro-sports. Canada's Olympic team set a new record with 24 medals. The panel discusses some of the biggest stories from the games. Also with rising COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, we ask the question: Are the Paralympics still going to happen? We debate! Plus, Masai Ujiri signs a new deal to become vice chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors. What does this mean for the organization forward?
Today we feature wheelchair rugby with all the details you need to follow the Tokyo Paralympic games. We also discuss Murderball, a documentary following New Zealand's Paralympic athletes from previous games. Could documentaries bring the much-needed spotlight to other para-sports? Plus, the Seattle Kraken have completed their expansion draft. Will they be a competitive team in their first season?
Canadian women's wheelchair basketball athlete Arinn Young joins us to chat about where her team is at in their preparation for the Paralympic Games. She also weighs in on the UK's decision to have the first ever professional wheelchair basketball league and what this means to the sport. The Tokyo Olympic Games is just under one week away and some athletes will not be participating because of COVID 19 concerns. How will this impact the game? Josh, Claire, and Brock weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, racism has put a dark cloud over Italy's euro championship victory. We chat about what can be done to prevent this from happening in the future.
In just 46 days the Tokyo Paralympic games begin. This week, we feature the ins and outs of wheelchair basketball. Also, US Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been banned from the Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for marijuana at the US athletic trials. Should marijuana still be considered a banned substance? And, the Toronto Blue Jays have reached the halfway point of the season. We break down the first 81 games of the year.
On July 9, 2021 Power Hockey Canada will be putting on a virtual summit. Meghan Hine, Vice President of Power Hockey Canada joins us to share the details. TNZ co-host Claire Buchanan will be a guest speaker at the event, she gives us a sneak peak of her commentary. And, Kelly McDonald, host of Kelly and Company, stops by for our mainstream sports chat!
Three time Paralympian Marco Dispaltro joins us to discuss the Canadian Paralympic committee's recent announcement that he will represent Canada in Tokyo in the sport of boccia and where he and his teammates are in their preparation for the games. After being postponed for one year Euro 2020 soccer championships are underway. We give you our early impressions of the tournament as we head towards the playoffs. Should officials be held more accountable for their role at sporting events? The panel discusses ways that this could be achieved!
We give you all the information you need to know about the Paralympic sport of Boccia! Brock Richardson will also share some personal stories from his playing career. With the Montréal Canadiens being the lone representative in Canada's quest to win the Stanley Cup, we discuss how they compare to the American teams as we head toward crowning a champion. The Ontario hockey league drafted its first-ever female into the league how will this enhance the league moving forward?
Kylie Wasser, Project Manager for Ontario Parasport Collective, joins us to chat about education month and how there is going to be an emphasis on para sports in Ontario. The Toronto Blue Jays have been struggling in the latter part of baseball games recently, is it more on the players or the decisions made by the coaching staff during the games. The panel discusses! The Edmonton Oilers suffer yet another early playoff exit. Where do they go from here. Is it time for another rebuild.
After a helicopter accident in 2007 Mark Ideson quickly found success in wheelchair curling. We chat with him about leading his team to back-to-back podium finishes in Sochi and PyeongChang. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry and the President Masai Ujiri. Brock and Claire discuss the impacts their decisions have on the organization moving forward. The NHL playoffs are off and running. The panel gives you everything you need to know surrounding the first-round match ups
We introduce you to the sport of sitting volleyball and give you everything you need to know to be ready for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Andy Frank, manager of AMI-audio, joins us to discuss the NHL postseason and which teams might lift the Stanley Cup in a few months time. There continues to be concern over whether the Olympic and Paralympic Games will proceed. The Japanese people keep voicing their concerns over hosting the events but the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committed seem determined to proceed
At the age of 13 Paralympic swimmer Danielle Dorris became the youngest athlete to ever wear the red and white at the Rio 2016 games. She joins us to discuss that accomplishment and others in her young career. Brock, Josh, and Bret discuss some of the challenges that they have gone through during their athletic careers and the level of dedication and determination that is required to achieve those! Washington Capitals player Tom Wilson has been fined $5000 for punching Pavel Buchnevich during a scrum in a recent game. The New York Rangers subsequently released a controversial statement following the fine.
CBC sports commentator/host Scott Russell joins us to discuss the CBC's announcement to cover the Tokyo Paralympic 2021 games in prime time! Even after two positive COVID-19 tests the Women's World Curling Championship is set to continue, yet the Women's World Hockey Championship has been postponed for the second straight year due to the pandemic. The panel explores the lack of consistency between club leadership's decision making.
As the Paralympic games approach, we give you an overview of events at the games. We kick things off this week with Goalball! Despite all of the injuries the Toronto Blue Jays have faced in the early going of the MLB season, can we be satisfied with their record? Also, when did an opener become a position?
We continue our conversation on equalizing para and mainstream sports. Could an adaptive physical education curriculum help bridge the gap? Kelly and Company producer Jeff Ryman stops by to unpack the best deals and standout teams after the NHL trade deadlines. The Tampa Bay Rays were unsuccessful in their bid for the World Series last season but the team received American league championship rings and celebrations at their first home game of 2021. Was the celebration warranted?
Erik Robeznieks joins us to discuss his involvement with wheelchair basketball, and his goal to integrate the sport into the University of Michigan collegiate program. Kelly MacDonald from AMI-audio's Kelly and Company stops by to chat about the conclusion of March madness and how competitive the Toronto Blue Jays could be in the American League East. Plus, the Vancouver Canucks have been forced to stop play for the time being due to a Covid 19 outbreak. How will this impact the rest of their season and the North division as a whole? The panel gives you the latest!
AMI-tv's show Our Community is featuring Kivi Park, Ontario's first outdoor para-Cross country skiing training Centre. Paralympic bronze medalist Collin Cameron joins us to discuss this beautiful training ground in Sudbury Ontario. Emma Poynton is the Technical Advisor and delegate for world para-ice hockey. With the upcoming world championship in 2023, Emma stresses the importance of the game today and moving forward. Plus, Brian Lewis, former NHL referee and Head of Officiating joins us to discuss the fallout of the NHL's recent decision to fire of Canadian referee Tim Peel, just months before his retirement.
Some para sports have the advantage of being affiliated with their mainstream counterparts. We discuss the pros and cons of these connections, and what can be done to boost the exposure of organizations without. We are right in the thick of the season of champions in curling, next up is the mixed doubles event. We tell you everything you need to know about this developing discipline. Plus, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick got traded to the Washington football team. The Dolphins seem to be all in on young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, is this the best route for the team?
Kathy Ludwig has been involved with the Ontario wheelchair basketball program since 2010. In that time, she has helped young athletes develop the skills they need to play at the highest level. She has led team Ontario into two previous Canada games winning a silver medal in 2019. Kathy has agreed to coach at her third Canada games in 2023. Not only will her team be younger this time around she has also had to navigate their preparation in the middle of a pandemic to be at their best in 2023. The Tim Hortons briar men's national championship has reached the final weekend. We will chat about which teams are the cream of the crop and poised to win the briar championship and which teams have fallen a little short of their expectations. Plus the topic will be raised regarding the free guard zone and how we would like to see it modified to promote more offense! Sportsnet's fan 590 radio station has made the decision to cut radio specific broadcasts for the Toronto Blue Jays. How does that affect the blind and low vision community and how can you make a difference? Baseball fan and friend of the network Marcia Yale will join us!
As an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy, you are usually at the point in your life where you are trying to decide what your future may look like in sports and what sport you might be successful in. Nico Lemma has done that and more, not only has he found his sport of Boccia, he is slowly climbing the rankings as a two-time provincial champion. He recently won the Ontario para-sport Junior athlete of the year. Nico and his father Patrick join us to chat about their blossoming career. Skip Kerri Einarson led Team Canada to victory as they defended their title at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Meanwhile, Team Ontario has come up short for the third time on an attempt. Is bad luck following the team or does Rachel Homan need to consider a change of personnel or strategy. Brock and Josh, and bring you up to speed on everything happening in the National Hockey League's North division
Kathy Newman comes from British Columbia and has been involved in Wheelchair Basketball Canada since 2002 as a board member and advocate. In 2019 she was inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame for her lifetime of contributions to the growth of the Paralympic movement. She was recently appointed president and she joins us to discuss what she hopes to accomplish in her new role! The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is in full swing, Brock, Clair, and Cameron chat about what they have seen so far and what they are looking forward to as we had into the championship weekend. Plus, the Toronto Raptors have been looking up since they began the season 2-8. What's changed? Is head coach Nick Nurse one of the best coaches in the NBA right now?
Two-time Paralympian, Illinois University Champion, and athlete of the year in wheelchair basketball Brandon Wagner joins us to talk about his decorated career. Plus, the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins today! Brock, Clair, and Cameron tell us everything we need to know about the tournament. And Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland and his wife dropped charges from the alleged assault that took place as the Toronto Raptors won the 2019 championship. The counter-suit filed by raptors Pres. Masai Ujiri was also dropped. Are Masai's comments from two years ago still relevant?
Co-hosts Josh Watson and Bret Wills talk about why they each got involved in para sports. They share what they've gained in life through sports, the good, the bad, and even some of the funny! Plus, after watching G.O.A.T, Tom Brady take home his seventh Super Bowl, the panel debates their top picks for Canadian Mount Rushmore athletes.
Tara Chisholm has been the head coach of the women's Canadian National Para Ice Hockey program since 2014. She and the coaching staff will be holding a training camp with over 50 up and comers. Over the course of the weekend, she will put these athletes through rigorous exercises to identify their future potential. How will she manage 50 athletes virtually over three days? Tara gives us the scoop. The panel offers up their predictions for this weekend's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And, with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, what would you do with Raptors star Kyle Lowry?
Australia-born para-athlete Ness Murby has represented three different countries in Javelin, Powerlifting, and Goalball. Ness shares what it's like to cross borders and compete under another flag, plus he reveals a new collaboration with AMI! The 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are just months away, but COVID-19 still looms. As Japan denies reports that the games could be cancelled, our panel debates the likelihood of a safe and successful execution of the events.
Arinn Young spent many years playing standup basketball until 2011, when she suffered a knee injury. But that didn't stop her love for the sport. Since finding wheelchair basketball, she has played for Canada, the United States and now Germany's professional league. Arinn explains what drew her to Europe after a successful run in North America. And, freelance sports journalist and podcast host, Ari Shapiro, breaks down the Jays' most recent deal for 31-year-old outfielder George Springer.
Our own Claire Buchanan recounts her years playing for the University of Alabama's wheelchair basketball team as we compare the biggest differences in para sports here at home and abroad. The panel explores changes and improvements to the para experience in Canada and how mainstream participation could benefit athletes everywhere. And, Evander Kane has reportedly filed for bankruptcy and may opt out of the season; how will the Sharks adapt their 2021 strategy?
This week we chat with Canadian Paralympic sitting volleyball coach Nicole Ban about how 2020 compared to previous years for her as coach. And, NHL insider Elliott Friedman shares his take on North Division favourites for the upcoming season, beginning in just five days!
Brodrick Mackenzie returns to our program to feature dragon boating! He has had the opportunity to compete both nationally and internationally with his team Dragons In Sight. The world junior hockey championships are only one week away. With rising COVID19 concerns worldwide, is it safe to run the championships in Red Deer, Alberta? CHL Sportsnet commentator, Sam Cosentino gives us the latest on the event.
After a life-altering accident on the slopes in 2004, Josh Dueck not only returned to the ski hills as a para-athlete but went on to take the IPC World Championships just five years later. After many years of determination and success in the sport of Para-Alpine skiing, he now turns his attention to administration. Josh shares his thoughts on leading Canada into the 2022 Paralympic Games as Chef de Mission. Plus, Canadian baseball broadcaster Dan Shulman joins us to discuss his recent accolade from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in recognition of his outstanding contributions to baseball in Canada!
Why has the Canadian women's wheelchair basketball program enjoyed such great success for the past two decades? We speak with three-time Gold medal winning coach, Tim Frick about coaching for high performance and his induction into the Order of Canada. With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, do athletes and fans still harbor doubts about the upcoming Olympic Games? Our panel discusses.
Para-Dressage is not very well-known in the para-sport community and we want to feature it! What is the sport, and how does it work? Equestrian Canada Technical Program Lead, Clive Milkins joins us to answer those questions and more. Our panel examines the Toronto Raptors' recent signings as they head into the 2021 season. Plus, both President Masai Ujiri and GM Bobby Webster's contracts are set to expire soon, how key are they to future success for the Raps?
Wheelchair basketball's Bo Hedges shares his feelings on wearing the C for team Canada, and how his training regimen has evolved as captain. We get a look at a unique sport through the eyes of Blind Tennis athlete, Broderick McKenzie. And, our panel discusses the historic hiring of the first female GM across four major leagues!
Canadian sitting volleyball athlete Heidi Peters joins us to discuss the ins and outs of the sport. What are some of the fundamental differences compared to conventional volleyball? How did she manage to become a integral part of team Canada? Heidi explains! Plus, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision not to punish L.A. Dodgers player Justin Turner after a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 during the final game of the World Series. Turner proceeded to disobey protocols and still participate in on-field celebrations. Did the Commissioner make the right decision? Our panel debates!
What does it take to shift from able-bodied sports to para sports? We find out with New Brunswick and team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Danielle Duplessis. Plus, we're joined by co-author of "Burks Law: A Life in Hockey", Stephen Brunt. He shares his experience writing alongside Brian Burke.
COVID-19 has put a stop to a lot of organizations' ability to fundraise. However, that has not stopped goalball athlete Brice Parker; he will be doing a 100 kilometre walk from Brantford to London, Ontario, in support of Ontario blind sports. The annual cruisers cup sledge hockey tournament is going virtual! The director of Para Ice Hockey Ken Hall gives us the details. Plus the Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988, where does this World Series rank of all time. Sportsnet baseball writer Ben Nicholson Smith tells us.
One of the biggest personalities in all of hockey, Brian Burke has released a new memoir called "Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey," where he opens up about the challenges, feuds, and tragedies he's fought through. He shares his experience as a player, an agent, a league executive, a scout, a Stanley Cup-winning GM, an Olympic GM and a media analyst. Plus, wheelchair basketball Paralympian Melanie Hawtin discusses her journey to the Paralympic games and how life in basketball is a little bit more challenging during the pandemic.
Three time Paralympian Rob Snoek joins us to discuss his athletic career and how it transformed into a love for broadcast. With the 2020 NHL draft behind us, how did the Canadian teams fair in the draft? CHL commentator Sam Cosentino fills us in.
Para sports in New Brunswick is slowly making its return, we find out more from program coordinator Simon Richard. It's no secret that everyone with a disability faces adversity. Dave Stevens Speaks who was born without legs shares his experience navigating through the adversity to an outstanding athletic and broadcasting career. Plus, how did the Toronto Blue Jays do in their first round series against the Tampa Bay Rays? We dissect the series!
The pandemic has changed the face of sports across the country. We speak with Executive Director Wendy Gittens about how its affected Wheelchair Basketball Canada and what a return to play looks like for her club. And, how does blind tennis differ from conventional tennis? We find out with coach Kiyo Breitling of BC Blind Tennis. The Toronto Blue Jays have secured a playoff spot for the first time since 2016. Should manager Charlie Montoyo be in the conversation for manager of the year? Cameron and Claire weigh in!
This week on The Neutral Zone we're joined by Joshua Roberto who participates in para Athletics.
This week we speak with him Mario Delisle head coach of Canadian National Boccia team. One of our panelists had the opportunity to travel on 9/11 in 2001 and of course we will discuss a whole range of mainstream sports
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Andrea Nelson a Paralympic hopeful in the sport of canoeing. We will also discuss the para sport documentary Rising Phoenix and of course we talk all things mainstream sports
On today's show we hear from para athlete Brad Bowden we also speak with founder and Executive Director of Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability Melanie Taddeo Nxumalo
This week we speak with Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Para Hockey Team, Tara Chishom. We will hear from Mike Lonergan with BC blind sports. Plus your mainstream sports highlights.
We chat with the program coordinator Simon Richard for New Brunswick blind sports. We also speak with director of Communications for Nova Scotia blind sports Jennie Bovard and of course we talk a little mainstream sports NHL NBA
On today's show we chat with the program coordinator Simon Richard for Nova Scotia blind sports. Also we hear from Kyle Petty about his recent announcement that he will be inducted into the Ontario sports Hall of Fame. We also discuss the NHL and NBA and how we feel things are going in those respective leagues.
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Peter Parsons chair of Nova Scotia blind sports. We also speak with public address announcer for Scotia Bank Arena and producer of NOW with Dave Brown, Mike Ross. Plus we take a deep dive into the return of the NHL and NBA seasons.
On today's show we speak with Paralympic swimmer Benoît Huot about his great career and also about his own foundation. We also give you a preview of the Toronto Blue Jays and what we can expect from them this year, and we discussed the various leagues and the return to play plans the pros and cons of each league
On today's show we speak with executive director of Boccia Canada Peter Leyser about the state of their program. We also chat with Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to discuss the upcoming Major League Baseball season. Finally what did NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes say after he signed his $503 million contract find out!
This week we speak with goalball athlete Whitney Bogart about her career and how the sport is played. Also head coach of the Burlington vipers wheelchair basketball program Chris Chandler will join us. And finally we speak with Chris Cuthbert commentator on Sportsnet about his recent move from TSN back to Sportsnet
On today's show The Neutral Zone crew speaks with Ontario Blind Sports President Glenn Wade.Then, we discuss how Cam Newton will affect the AFC East division in the NFL. Finally, we chat about Vince Carter and whether his number should be retired in Toronto
On today's show we speak with Canadian blind hockey play-by-play man Nico Cardarelli. Plus a conversation with John Shannon about the current state of the National Hockey League. Finally we discuss a a recent story from The Athletic about para ice hockey and allegations of sexual assault.
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Paul Rosen retired Canadian Paralympic para ice hockey goaltender about his career and his involvement with TSN and the hockey news. Then, a conversation with director of para ice hockey and athletics coach for Cruisers Sports.
This week on The Neutral Zone we discuss recent comments made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Plus, which sports we are most excited to see return and which will succeed with no crowd
Today we speak with CBC sports broadcaster Scott Russell about his involvement with the Paralympic games
This week we speak with CEO of the Paralympic committee Karen O'Neill about how the committee is handling their operations during COVID19. Then, our panel discusses the importance of para sports and returning to the field of play after a long layoff.
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Tracy Ferguson, seven-time Paralympian in the sport of wheelchair basketball about her career. Plus, should athletes be using social media to speak their mind?
On this week's show we speak with Toronto Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman about his career and when he believes we will return to playing baseball in 2020. We also discuss as para athletes when would we feel comfortable entering the field of play once these restrictions become lifted.
On today's episode of The Neutral Zone we speak with Paralympic para-ice hockey athlete Billy Bridges about his career. Plus, the pros and cons of having the NHL draft before the season is over. And we discuss Toronto as a sports hub candidate
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with para ice hockey sports psychologist Kyle MacDonald. Then a discussion on episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN and Netflix's documentary "The Last Dance"
This week we bring you an update on COVID 19 and discuss some of the stories that are making news in sports. Vince Carter's last game would have been played in Toronto recently we will discuss what his legacy will be in Toronto
On today's show we will speak with Paralympic para ice hockey player Greg Westlake about his career highlights and we will also give you an update on COVID19
We speak with Lisa Mayers director of athletics for the cruiser sports about their upcoming blazing hoops tournament. Plus, we discuss the 2020 baseball Hall of Fame inductees and give you an early look at the Super Bowl on February 2
On this week's show we speak with all members of the Canadian Boccia class 4 athletes about qualifying for the 2020 Paralympic games and how they plan to prepare for them.
We speak with Nicco Cardarelli about the the 2019 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament happening in Ottawa. Plus, we check in with Josh Dueck who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic committee as a former athlete in the sport of sit ski.
On this week's show we speak with Virginia MacLachlan who was recently inducted into the Windsor Sports Hall of Fame. We also discuss some of the major sports topics in a rapidfire format
© 2020-2026 Ivy Podcast Discovery LLC
