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JD reacts to Morroco's loss to France and what it makes him feel about Canada Soccer and teases UFC 329. JD and Sportsnet's Michael Grange then get into the news of the NBA putting the Raptors and Clippers trade for Kawhi Leonard on hold until their investigation into the Clippers cap circumvention (10:00). JD asks Grange if the Raptors could have gotten a better deal for Leonard considering the stress the Clippers are under, what could happen if Leonard's contract is voided as punishment from the NBA, why it's taking so long for the NBA to come to a conclusion to their investigation, and how this could ultimately benefit the Raptors. The week ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

Join Aaron Korolnek and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Soccer Analyst Kristian Jack joins to discuss the FIFA World Cup matches, the powerhouse squads and Canada Soccer's search for a superstar. Former NBA Head Coach Dwane Casey joins to discuss Kyle Lowry's retirement in Toronto, his incredible career and the experience coaching him and Aaron hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN Soccer Analyst Kristian Jack joined OverDrive to discuss the FIFA World Cup, the conundrums across the tournament, the Round of 8 matchups, Erling Haaland's stardom for Norway, France and Spain's dominance, Canada Soccer's search for a superstar and more.

JD reacts to Kyle Lowry's retirement video and his NBA career, before moving onto his thoughts on the Blue Jays' putrid weekend on the west coast. JD talks (9:00) about the Jays' biggest causes for concerns, if he sees any optimism remaining, and how the next few weeks of games will impact the front offices decision-making heading into the MLB's trade deadline in August. JD then (22:00) gets into Canada Soccer's elimination at the World Cup, Alphonso Davies' not playing, Jesse March's fit and standing with the national program. The show ends with 'What We Missed! (37:00) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode alongside NHL insider Frank Seravalli! They discuss the United States' World Cup exit, the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and whether the Anaheim Ducks will match it, the growing use of offer sheets for restricted free agents, the Edmonton Oilers' offseason, and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs have improved enough to be a playoff team next season. Later, former Canadian international Amy Walsh joins to break down the U.S. exit, Canada men's national soccer team's tournament performance, the program's outlook in CONCACAF, Jesse Marsch's tournament, Mexico men's national soccer team's recent struggles, and what's next for Canada Soccer. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

TSN Soccer Analyst Jason deVos joined OverDrive to discuss Canada's journey at the FIFA World Cup, the impact of the tournament, the outlook of the nation's progression at the highest level, the developments of the grassroots for Canada Soccer, the fundamentals of a star, the favourites for the World Cup and more.

Saturday, July 4: Oh Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

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JD reacts to Canada's historic World Cup victory to advance to the round of 16. Next (6:00), JD speaks about the Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna and brings on Sportsnet's Jason Bukala to break down the NHL draft. JD asks Jason about the decentralized draft and why he feels the Leafs excelled at the 2026 draft. Devang Desai, Sportsnet soccer writer, joins JD (34:30) to get into the complicated expectations for Canada Soccer, Jesse Marsch's post-match address to the team, and their next opponent.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday by chatting with Toronto Blue Jays' voice Dan Shulman. Dan shares his concerns about the team's performance, discussing the hitting versus starting pitching and the playoff potential. He analyzes Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and questions the reliance on him and George Springer for offense. After the break, Footy Prime host James Sharman (27:16) joins to discuss a crucial win for Canada's men's soccer team. He highlights injury-time heroics, Stephen Eustáquio's legacy, Alphonso Davies' impact, and expectations for the tournament ahead. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Sunday, June 28: Oh Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up Thursday by chatting with One Soccer and Sportsnet World Cup analyst Jordan Wilson about Canada's match against Switzerland. They discuss missed opportunities for the program, the impact of playing in Los Angeles instead of Toronto, and the handling of Alphonso Davies' situation. They also dive into Jonathan David's performance expectations against South Africa. Later, Sam McKee (25:52) joins to share insights from the Blue Jays game and his thoughts on Davies' absence, as well as the Leafs' offseason outlook. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Thursday, June 25: Oh Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

Did you ever think you'd see the day where Footy was the lead segment on TTP Show? Well thanks to team Canada's 6-0 route of Qatar in Vancouver at the 2026 World Cup, the unthinkable happened. Recorded moments before the "Brady Tkachuk Lied To Ottawa Fans and Quit On His Team" news broke, Stanch & Bow got together to discuss (as best they can) just how big a deal that Canada's win at the World Cup is for the city and country. They also break down Manny Malhotra becoming the next coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup win, the New York Knicks NBA title, some Captain's Corner Hijinx and the return of Questions from Twitter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canada produced another historic result on Thursday against Qatar at the FIFA World Cup and set themselves up for a Group B victory if they can produce a draw against Switzerland. Brenden Escott summarizes the match and takes your calls and texts. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friday, June 19: Oh Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

In a special episode of the CPL Newsroom presented by Volkswagen, Charlie and Mitchell were joined by Inter Toronto coach Mauro Eustáquio at the VW Locker Room at Canada Soccer House Toronto. The crew chatted World Cup Fever in Canada, shared stories of Canada's first match in Toronto, and offered up a few hot takes for the rest of the tournament.

Host Brenden Escott breaks down a historic result for Jesse Marsch's Canadian side, including Cyle Larin's dramatic 78th-minute equalizer—his first goal for Canada since July 2024—and why the national team remains unbeaten whenever Larin finds the back of the net. We dive into Canada's encouraging performance, highlighted by 60 percent possession, a number of dangerous attacking sequences and strong contributions from the bench, including Ali Ahmed, Promise David, and Jacob Shaffelburg. We also discuss the areas that still need improvement, from missed scoring opportunities to Canada's struggles in aerial battles, where Bosnia and Herzegovina held a clear advantage. Plus, we examine the standout performances from Stephen Eustáquio and a Canadian backline led by Alistair Johnston, Richie Laryea, Derek Cornelius, and Luc De Fougerolles, who delivered a determined 90-minute effort in front of goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau. With Canada's first World Cup point finally secured and the expanded 48-team tournament creating new opportunities, we look ahead to what comes next and assess the team's chances of advancing out of the group stage for the first time in program history. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most exciting time for soccer fans and sports lovers alike, as World Cup 2026 kicks off across North America. But in the shadows of fan fests and buzzing bars remains the very stark reality of strict US immigration policy that threatens the very nature of the tournament. Somali referee Omar Artan was sent back to Turkey upon his arrival in Miami earlier this month after White House officials claimed he'd been in contact with terrorists. Meanwhile, the Iranian team has been advised they can't stay in the US before or after a match, forcing their accommodations onto Mexican soil instead. Guest Host Devang Desai speaks to Founder and Host of Soccerwise, David Gass, to discuss the immigration fallout from the World Cup thus far and how geopolitical tensions may overshadow the game. You can find more of David's work, here: https://linktr.ee/firsttouchksm We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

FRIDAY, JUNE 12: OH CANADA SOCCER SHOW by FiredUp Network

Boi-1da is a Canadian producer who has found massive success all over the world crafting hits for the likes of Drake, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem and so many more. He talks to Tom Power about teaming up with Nelly Furtado, The Tragically Hip, Alessia Cara, AP Dhillon and more Canadian icons for What If It All Goes Right, a collaborative record to support the youth organization, Canada Soccer.

In hour two, Mike & Jason look at Canada Soccer ahead of the World Cup with OneSoccer reporter Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic (1:24), plus the boys discuss the latest Canucks news with NHL.com & In Goal Magazine's Kevin Woodley (30:49). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:45) ahead of the Jays' series-opener against the Phillies! They discuss the Jays' recent play, the injured players returning this week, the Jays' catcher situation once Alejandro Kirk returns, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the biggest news across the sports world after a busy weekend. They begin by discussing Ailish's takeaways from The NHL Draft Combine. Next, they discuss the Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock for their head coaching vacancy, the injuries Canada Soccer will have to overcome for the World Cup, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Friday, June 5: Oh Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

Friday, June 5: Oh Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They discuss the Golden Knights' opening win against the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final, Vegas' success in Game 1 of the series, Patrick Roy's interview with the Maple Leafs and his potential fit in Toronto. Canada Soccer head coach Jesse Marsch joins to discuss the FIFA World Cup, Alphonso Davies aiming to return and the look of the squad for Canada.

Canada Soccer head coach Jesse Marsch joined OverDrive to discuss Canada set to play in the FIFA World Cup, the foundation of the roster for the tournament, Alphonso Davies' impact and his track to return, the squad structure for Canada, ramping up the team for the matches, his contract extension with Canada Soccer and more.

In Hour 1 we were joined by OilersNation's Zach Laing to chat the Oilers & Darnell Nurse, plus we talked Canada Soccer, the Cup Final & more!Join Allan, Declan, and our great list of guests for all your Sports needs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The board is officially set for the two biggest championships in sports, and the boys are back together to hunt down the sharpest lines on the market! Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson makes his triumphant return from holiday to slide right back into the co-host chair alongside Matt Iwanyk. Hustler picked a wild week to unplug, so the fellas have a massive amount of catching up to do after a legendary weekend of sports drama. From the ultimate championship matchups to major international action hitting our local backyard tonight, it's a packed Monday edition of The Lock Shop right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. On Today's Show: Hustler's Holiday Catch-Up: The boys welcome the Hustler back to the studio and get him caught up on a chaotic week in the sports world. They'll recap everything he missed, from high-stakes playoff eliminations to major sports betting shifts. The Stanley Cup Final is Set: It all starts tomorrow night! The Carolina Hurricanes handled business in five games to punch their ticket, and now they clash with the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey's ultimate prize. Matty and Hustler break down the opening series prices, look at the Conn Smythe favorites, and drop their official predictions for Game 1 and the series. The NBA Finals Board: The drama is officially locked in for Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs dethroned the Thunder in an epic Game 7 showdown, setting up a heavyweight championship battle against the New York Knicks. The guys dissect the opening point spreads, total lines, and where the early public money is moving. International Soccer in Edmonton: Major international soccer takes over our backyard tonight! Team Canada is officially at Commonwealth Stadium to host Uzbekistan in a massive friendly match. The fellas check out the match lines, goal totals, and prop bets for the 7:00 PM kickoff right here in town. The Monday Lock Card: To wrap it all up, the boys build their ultimate betting slips for the week, tracking early MLB lines, French Open tennis value, and wherever else the gambling board takes them! H The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

In hour two, Mike & Jason preview the NBA Finals with The Athletic NBA's Joel Lorenzi (1:32), which sees Spurs young superstar Victor Wembanyama making it to the final round in just his first playoffs appearance ever, plus the boys discuss the latest Canada Soccer news with The Athletic FC's Joshua Kloke (24:28), as the World Cup fast approaches. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Led by Jesse Marsch, Canada Soccer unveiled its 26-man World Cup roster on Friday night, picking the group that will look to shock the world at a home World Cup. On this episode of Northern Fútbol, Ben Steiner, Brendan Dunlop and Alex Gangué-Ruzic break down their thoughts on the squad, how it was revealed, and their hopes heading into the pre-tournament friendlies against Uzbekistan and Ireland before the June 12 World Cup opener in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Soccer Analyst Steven Caldwell joined OverDrive to discuss Canada Soccer revealing their 26-man roster, Jesse Marsch's perspective of building the team, the outlook of the team and the group stage for the squad, the atmosphere in Toronto and Vancouver and the fans in the city, Marsch's extension as head coach and more.

In hour two, Mike & Jason dive into the text message inbox and do some Ask Us Anythings (3:00), plus the boys preview today's Canada Soccer roster announcement with One Soccer lead commentator Gareth Wheeler (24:30). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by reacting to Elliotte Friedman's latest comments on 32 Thoughts regarding the Maple Leafs' meeting with Auston Matthews. They also break down the latest on Alphonso Davies' availability for Canada Soccer, expectations ahead of the World Cup, and Jesse Marsch's impact after signing a contract extension. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:52) joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' injury troubles, whether improved health can turn the season around, the impact of the struggling American League, the ramifications of Dylan Cease potentially missing starts, and whether Toronto could pursue Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, including a surprising game one ECF win for the Montreal Canadiens (3:00), plus the boys chat the latest around Canada Soccer ahead of the World Cup with Footy Prime podcast host James Sharman (29:06). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Former USMNT defender Jay DeMerit joins David Gass to discuss the pressure, expectations, and emotions of playing in a World Cup, while Matt Doyle breaks down the latest USMNT injury concerns, roster decisions, and what to expect from Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Plus, discussions on Johnny Cardoso, Christian Pulisic, roster depth, and navigating an expanded 48-team tournament.00:00 World Cup Coverage Announcement02:59 Jay DeMerit on Playing in a World Cup11:05 World Cup Pressure & Player Mindset17:26 Vancouver, Canada Soccer & World Cup Buzz21:02 Whitecaps Ownership & MLS Future25:10 US & Canada World Cup Predictions31:14 USMNT Roster Questions 47:38 USMNT vs. Australia Preview

Canada Soccer faces a massive question mark ahead of the World Cup after captain Alphonso Davies re-aggravated his hamstring injury during UEFA Champions League action this week. Brenden Escott is joined by TSN's Matthew Scianitti to break down what the reported recovery timeline could mean for Canada's group stage hopes, the challenge of balancing urgency with long-term health and how closely Canada Soccer and Bayern Munich may need to work together in managing Davies' recovery. The conversation also explores what Canada could look like tactically without its biggest star, whether another player is ready to step into a larger role, and how much the recent experience managing Moïse Bombito's recovery could help the program navigate another high-pressure injury situation. Plus, with Canada's opening World Cup opponent now confirmed, we examine the road ahead, the key roster battles still unfolding and what's next on the Canadian men's national team calendar. Don't forget to subscribe to the show anywhere you get your streaming audio and follow Inside Sports on X (@InsideSports880). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' organization next steps, the Hurricanes' dominance against the Flyers, the Stanley Cup Playoffs format, Alphonso Davies' injury impact to Canada Soccer and Cole Caufield's cold stretch. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins to discuss the futures of Auston Matthews, Craig Berube and Brady Tkachuk in Toronto and Ottawa.

In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss the latest news around the Canucks front office with Victory+ NHL insider Frank Seravalli (1:34), plus the boys chat all things Canada Soccer with OneSoccer commentator Adam Jenkins (25:39).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at a busy weekend in sports (3:00), plus they talk the latest Canada Soccer news with One Soccer's Gareth Wheeler (26:32). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Saturday, March 28: OH Canada Soccer Show by FiredUp Network

Canada Soccer and Celtic F.C. right-back Alistair Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss his perspective on representing Canada at the FIFA World Cup, his recovery from his injury, Jesse Marsch leading Canada's national men's team, playing with Celtic F.C, the atmosphere in Scotland and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Frank Corrado for Hour 1 on OverDrive! They delve into the Blue Jays' season kicking off against the Athletics, the Canadiens' winning down the stretch and Tiger Woods being involved in a car crash in Jupiter, Florida. Plus, Canada Soccer and Celtic F.C. right-back Alistair Johnston joins around the table discussing representing Canada at the FIFA World Cup, his role on the squad and the Scotland atmosphere.

We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. It's not been a very good week in Whitecapsland. Defeats to Seattle in the Champions Cup and San Jose in MLS play has taken a little bit of the wind out of everybody's sails and raised some questions about what the team needs to improve on, what players need to contribute more, and Jesper Sorensen's line-up selections. We pick over the bones of both matches, hear from Quakes coach Bruce Arena, and round-up the weekend's action in the MLS West. Plus we catch up for a chat with two Whitecaps defenders - Mihail Gherasimencov and Basti Schonlau. Our feature interview this episode is with new CPL Commissioner and CEO of Canadian Soccer Media Entertainment James Johnson. We talk with James about his footballing background, what attracted him to Canada, World Cup legacies, the financial viability of the league, television deals, innovations in the league, expansion, footballing pyramids, and the new business deal with Canada Soccer. All of this plus we move onto the letter M in our Canadian Soccer A to Z series. Music-wise, Scottish band Bis continue their residency as our Artists of the Month, Close Lobsters are the latest band to feature in our 40th anniversary tribute year to the C86 movement, and Football Violence Awareness Month continues in Wavelength and in California! Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.25: Intro chat 04.15: Canadian Soccer A to Z - M 18.00: Whitecaps crash out of Champions Cup to Seattle 39.40: Whitecaps can't find the way to San Jose's goal 68.45: San Jose postgame with Bruce Arena 79.33: MLS West round-up 92.05: Dayne vs Max - The battle to be Canadian number one 100.10: MLS release first details of 2027 sprint season 108.10: Mihail Gherasimencov interview 118.10: Anyone Fancy A Chocolate Digestive? - Mihail Gherasimencov 120.30: Sebastian Schonlau interview 138.40: Interview with CPL Commissioner James Johnson 175.05: Trouble flares at Sacramento US Open Cup game 179.30: Wavelength - Killroy - Fighting In The Stands

In hour one, Mike & Jason look at a busy weekend in sports, including a Canucks loss to the Blues that saw them eliminated from playoff contention (3:00), plus the boys chat the latest around Canada Soccer with Footy Prime Podcast soccer analyst James Sharman (27:08). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Mike & Jason discuss the latest Canada Soccer news with GiveMeSport senior soccer analyst Ben Jacobs (4:31) ahead of this summer's World Cup, plus the boys do some Ask Us Anythings (29:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

00:00 Prologue16:52 Jingle17:30 Les rénovations du Stade Olympique33:45 Match Canada c. Irlande46:15 L'entrevue de Max Truman avec Luca Saputo1:01:10 Match présaison du FC SupraDans cet épisode de Couscous Piri Piri, on se demande si le soccer vit enfin un vrai momentum à Montréal. Entre les rénovations majeures du Stade olympique de Montréal, l'engouement du public pour l'équipe nationale et les discussions autour de l'avenir du sport dans la ville, plusieurs signaux pointent dans la même direction.Les travaux annoncés au Stade olympique ouvrent peut-être une fenêtre unique pour régler une fois pour toutes la question du stade de soccer à Montréal. Est-ce que ces rénovations pourraient enfin créer les conditions pour offrir un domicile à la hauteur de l'engouement pour le ballon rond dans la métropole?On revient aussi sur l'énorme succès au guichet du match de l'équipe nationale canadienne contre l'Irlande, un autre indicateur clair que le soccer attire de plus en plus de monde au Québec et au Canada. L'intérêt pour le soccer international et pour la Canada Soccer semble plus fort que jamais.Autre sujet chaud de la semaine : l'entrevue accordée par Luca Saputo à Maxime Truman, qui relance plusieurs discussions autour de la vision du club et de l'avenir du CF Montréal.On analyse les messages envoyés et ce que ça pourrait signifier pour la suite des choses à Montréal.Finalement, on jette aussi un coup d'œil à la préparation du Supra, qui poursuit sa présaison avec un match face au club de Saint-Laurent, un autre signe que la scène soccer locale continue de bouger et de se structurer.Bref, entre les infrastructures, l'équipe nationale, les déclarations de dirigeants et l'activité sur le terrain, le soccer semble avoir le vent dans les voiles à Montréal.Alors la question se pose : sommes-nous enfin dans le bon moment pour que le soccer prenne une nouvelle dimension dans la métropole?—

Canada Soccer head coach Jesse Marsch joined OverDrive to discuss the lead up to the World Cup, the structure of the roster for the games, the team ramping up for the tournament, Alphonso Davies' injury status, preparing for Switzerland and Qatar, potentially playing Italy, the mentality of the organization and more.

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they discuss the possibility of a Tyler Myers trade as he was held out of the game last night for "roster management" reasons, they chat last night's Canucks OT loss to the Jets (3:00), plus they talk all things Canada Soccer ahead of the World Cup with Footy Prime's James Sharman (27:09). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Toronto and Vancouver are set to see one of their busiest summers yet with the arrival of the World Cup. And as hundreds of thousands prepare to make memories and have fun, city and provincial officials can't help but brace for the impact the games will have on their healthcare systems. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Catherine Varner, emergency physician and Deputy Editor of the Canadian Medical Association Journal to discuss what lies ahead for two of Canada's biggest cities as they brace for the World Cup influx, and how much more all provinces need to invest in order to move away from surge capacity being the norm. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky