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I sit down with Ryan Johnston, a fly fishing guide with 22 years of experience and the founder of Cast Hope. In this episode, Ryan shares his journey of guiding across Northern California, Idaho, and Montana while discussing the evolution of his career and the impact of the 'A River Runs through it' movie on the fly fishing industry.  We explore Ryan's inspiring work with Cast Hope, a nonprofit organization that uses fly fishing to empower underserved youth. Ryan also recounts heartwarming and transformational stories from his guiding experiences, including mentoring a young guide who now works in Idaho.  This episode is packed with engaging tales and invaluable insights into the world of guiding and giving back through the sport we love. Tune in to hear how Ryan's personal experiences and passion for fly fishing have made a difference both on and off the water! 00:00 Introduction and Quick Turnaround 00:43 Guiding in Montana and Idaho 01:43 Memories of the South Fork 06:04 First Guided Trip Experiences 09:23 Becoming a Fly Fishing Guide 15:47 The Reality of Guiding 33:10 Hosted Trips and Exotic Destinations 39:55 The Legendary Guide Tim Babbage 40:29 Fishing in the Sey Shells 40:58 Unique Fishing Experiences 41:52 Eye-Opening Fishing Trips 42:57 Guiding Techniques and Challenges 46:28 The Journey of Writing Books 58:09 The Birth of Cast Hope 01:00:14 Impact and Growth of Cast Hope 01:12:58 Inspiring Stories and Future Plans

(00:00) The Great Michael Holley slides in for co-hosting duties alongside Hardy and Ryan Johnston. (19:25) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Celtics host the Magic for Game 2 of their first-round series tonight, but Jayson Tatum is listed as doubtful. Triston Casas hit a three-run homer in the seventh and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Tuesday night for their sixth win in seven games. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) Let’s make a team of Sports Hub hosts that could fight to the death. Hardy, Michael, and Ryan draft their teams! (14:57) The Boston Globe’s Christopher Price, who covers the Patriots, joins the show ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. (30:57) What’s Bruin? with Ryan Johnston! Will anyone be fired as the Bruins kickoff their offseason. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(24:21) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Buehler pitched seven strong innings and Kristian Campbell delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 4-2 in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day game. The 129th Boston Marathon saw Kenya’s John Korir win the men’s race—joining his brother Welsey as the only siblings to win Boston—while Sharon Lokedi claimed the women’s title over defending champion Hellen Obiri. Alex Ovechkin scored his first career playoff overtime goal to lift the Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their first-round series. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) Wallach posted a reel of his hotel room in luxembourg. Hardy gets help from Callahan and Johnston on a segment he’s planning for tomorrow’s show. (13:23) Mike Reiss covers the New England Patriots for ESPN and joins the show to share his thoughts on the upcoming NFL Draft. (32:25) Ryan Johnston, BRUINS INSIDERS, spills the tea on the Bruins’ harsh season. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) Dave McGillivray, who is the race director of the Boston Marathon, joins Hardy and Dan. Dave is also the founder and president of DMSE Sports as well as the founder of the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation. (18:37) Rochie never fails to bring a game, and he has another today! Hardy and Ryan Johnston play along! (29:43) Matt Brown, the founder of The Matt Brown Foundation, joins Toucher & Hardy live at the Boston Marathon. The Matt Brown Foundation is a nonprofit organization created to support and give back to individuals and families navigating the challenges of paralysis. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Could Putin ever agree to peace? Would an election help Zelensky consolidate power? What's happened to North Koreans fighting in Ukraine?Vitaly is joined by BBC Verify's Olga Robinson, security correspondent Frank Gardner and Global News Podcast presenter Oliver Conway, to try and answer these questions and more.Today's episode is presented by Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ryan Johnston, Ben Carter and Peter Karlsen. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

On Sunday, NBC reported that Donald Trump was ‘very angry' with Vladimir Putin over his approach to a ceasefire in Ukraine. So is he changing his mind on the Russian President?Vic and Vit talk to Kurt Volker, Donald Trump's former special representative for Ukraine about the current state of negotiations, the threat of sanctions and golf diplomacy.They also discuss how Trump's comments were received in the Russian media. Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ryan Johnston, Peter Karlsen and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Andrews. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

What's President Trump's next move in the ceasefire negotiations? What would happen if Russia launched a missile from the Black Sea into Ukraine? And what is President Putin up to in the Arctic?James is joined by BBC Verify's Olga Robinson and diplomatic correspondent James Landale to answer these questions and more.Today's episode is presented by James Waterhouse. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

The White House says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping in the Black Sea and stop military strikes. But could it work?Today we talk to Martin Griffiths, former Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the United Nations. He played a key role in the Black Sea grain deal in 2022 and he gives us an insight on how to negotiate with the Russians.And we fact check claims made by President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in an interview with pro-Trump journalist Tucker Carlson.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Ricardo McCarthy. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Max Deveson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

What are Ukraine's options for getting proper security guarantees? What actually happens when world leaders speak on the phone? And how are the Putin, Trump and Zelensky discussions and negotiations being viewed by ordinary Ukrainians? Those are just a few of your questions that have landed in our inbox and today Lyse, Vitaly and Olga Robinson from BBC Verify joined presenter Matt Chorley to answer them on BBC 5 Live. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480

After a lengthy phone call with Donald Trump, the Kremlin says Vladimir Putin has agreed to a mutual pause on attacks on Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastructure - but stopped far short of accepting a full ceasefire.We get instant reaction from Fiona Hill, who previously served on the National Security Council as an advisor on Russia under President Trump.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

What's to stop Russia from escalating the conflict? Who is Steve Witkoff? Can Trump stop Ukraine from joining Nato? These are some of the questions you've been sending in - and today, Lyse, Vitaly and Matthew Savill from the Royal United Services Institute think tank, joined presenter Christian Fraser to answer them on the BBC News channel.The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The series producer is Tim Walklate. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Ukraine says it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire with Russia, in a joint statement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “the ball is now in Russia's court", and he will take the offer to Moscow.Sir Laurie Bristow, former UK ambassador to Moscow joins us to give his reaction and thoughts on what Russia might do next.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

(00:00) Ryan Johnston, who is the voice of the Boston Bruins for 98.5 The Sports Hub, joins Toucher & Hardy. (21:15) It's the most popular segment! It’s The Email Bit! Send any member of the show a message by clicking the link below. The Email Bit gets a little fishy today! (32:36) We dive into the stories and headlines we missed with The Stack! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

Is this the week the war changes?On the battlefield, Russian forces are reportedly trying to encircle thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, where they recaptured three settlements on Sunday.Meanwhile, talks are taking place on Tuesday between Ukrainians and US officials in Saudi Arabia, at which Kyiv is expected to push for a truce with Russia in the sea and sky.So is this a potentially pivotal moment in the war in Ukraine? Lyse and James are joined by Karolina Hird from the Institute for the Study of War think-tank in Washington.Today's episode is presented by Lyse Doucet and James Waterhouse. The producers were Ryan Johnston, Anna Chornous and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

(00:00) Kendra Middleton talks about all things gambling and then some. She joins Toucher & Hardy for her weekly segment in-studio! PLUS, Ryan Johnston is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey! (32:00) THE STACK CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

The Ukrainecast team join the Global News Podcast to answer listener questions.We discuss Donald Trump's latest threat, the prospects of peace in Ukraine, and that minerals deal.Today's episode is presented by Lyse Doucet, James Waterhouse, Vitaly Shevchenko and Jackie Leonard.The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

President Zelensky says Ukraine is "ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership" to negotiate a peace deal and is ready to sign a minerals deal.His comments come after the US decision to pause military aid. We get reaction from Ukrainian MP Oleksandra Ustinova and ‘Neo', a soldier currently fighting in Donetsk region.And we speak to Mark Galeotti, Director and CEO of the consultancy firm, Mayak Intelligence.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.It was recorded on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30pm UK time. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

President Macron has proposed a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine "in the air, at sea and on energy infrastructure."These comments follow a meeting over the weekend in which European leaders tried to deal with the fallout from President Zelensky's disastrous trip to Washington on Friday. Presenters Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko are joined by Matthew Savill, Director of Military Sciences at RUSI to discuss whether there is a road towards a peace deal. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Louis Griffin. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

There were unprecedented scenes in the White House this afternoon when President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and President Zelensky clashed in an extraordinary shouting match in front of stunned reporters.Lyse and Vitaly are joined by former UK national security adviser Lord Ricketts to get immediate reaction, and what this all means for the future of Ukraine. The producers were Clare Williamson, Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

What was going on in the corridors of power when Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine took place?A senior US diplomat and UK politician look back on the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, and look ahead to what happens next.We hear from Julianne Smith, former US permanent representative to Nato, James Heappey former UK armed forces minister and Dmytro Kuleba, former Ukrainian foreign minister.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter, Julia Webster, Stuart Denman and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion.Three Ukrainians reflect on how their lives have changed in the last three years, and discuss the prospects for peace in Ukraine.We speak to Vitalii from Lutsk, Anastasiia in Kyiv and Pavlo in Lviv.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter, Julia Webster and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

The Ukrainecast team answer listener questions on BBC Radio 5 LiveToday's episode is presented by Lyse Doucet, James Waterhouse, Nick Eardley and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producer was Ryan Johnston. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

(00:00) Fred and Jon Wallach are steering the ship this Tuesday morning with Ryan Johnston handling headlines. Fred is using the power of radio to voice his frustration with his neighbors for not shoveling their shared portion of the driveway. (20:01) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Sweden rallied to beat the USA 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin finale, handing them their first loss of the tournament. Rafael Devers pushed back against the Red Sox's signing of Alex Bregman on Monday, insisting he won't give up third base. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

The US and Russia have been holding high-level talks in Saudi Arabia for the first time in years.General Sir Richard Shirreff, a former Nato commander, is in the studio to give his reaction.And Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, joins us to explain why the Kremlin is “cockahoop” about the news.Today's episode, recorded on Tuesday afternoon, is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter, Julia Webster, Ryan Johnston and Stuart Denman. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

(00:00) It’s time to shoot the breeze! Fred, Dan, and Ryan answer all calls and any calls! (16:57) Dan Roche believes Red Sox fans should be feeling positive going into the season, especially with the Alex Bregman signing. He also says and thinks Alex Cora wants Devers to play a certain role on this year’s team. (30:38) Ryan Johnston had a REALLY fun time at Disney during his break. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) It’s Presidents’ Day, so why not have a game filled with dead vice presidents and dead baseball players! Dan Roche from WBZ Boston brings the game in to play with Fred and Ryan Johnston. (14:03) Jim McBride, Boston Bruins writer and reporter for The Boston Globe, joins Toucher & Hardy. (33:00) Ryan Johnston breaks down how the path of his radio career led to the Boston Bruins. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

(00:00) No Hardy. Or Wallach. But guess what? We have Fred AND Dan Roche from WBZ Boston with Ryan Johnston on headline duty! (21:20) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The new four-team format for the NBA All-Star Game took less time than the walk-in introductions. Fred doesn’t like it, and Draymond Green isn’t a fan of the new format either. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

European leaders have met in Paris for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine.Leaving the meeting, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called discussions on sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine "premature" and "inappropriate". Earlier UK PM Keir Starmer said he was ready to send such troops from the UK if and when the war ends.So could we see European boots on the ground in Ukraine? Matthew Savill, from RUSI, is in the studio to discuss whether it's possible, and what this might look like.We also look ahead to the meeting tomorrow between Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

The Ukrainian president and US vice-president have been meeting at the Munich Security Conference. Vitaly and James chew over what was discussed, and what it all means for the future of Ukraine.Today's episode is presented by Vitaly Shevchenko and James Landale. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

What's been the reaction in Ukraine to President Trump's plans to end the war, following his phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky? We hear from Kyiv mum Iryna and 27 year old account manager Andrew.And we assess what role Europe could play going forward, following a busy day of diplomacy at a Nato defence chiefs summit in Brussels.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480

In a pivotal day for the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has agreed to ‘work together' with Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. Immediately after the call with Putin, Trump spent an hour on the phone with Volodymyr Zelensky.Earlier in the day, the new US defence secretary Pete Hegseth told a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels that it was unrealistic that Ukraine could return to its pre-2014 borders and he ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine. BBC Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner joins Victoria and Vitaly to discuss the latest developments. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Is the Trump administration gearing up for talks on Ukraine? Victoria and Vitaly are joined in the studio to discuss this by Christina Lamb of The Sunday Times. She also talks about the posthumous release of a new book by her friend Victoria Amelina, who was killed in Kramatorsk in 2023. ‘Looking at Women Looking at War' is released later this week.And former Conservative MP Jack Lopresti tells us why he's gone to serve in Ukraine's military… and whether his children are happy about his decision.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter, Ryan Johnston and Stuart Denman. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

‘I'd love to hear more about what's actually happening in the war now. Where are the lines stable, where is Russia still advancing, where have the Russians slowed?' That's a message we got from one of our listeners earlier in the week, and we thought we'd answer these questions and more.We get a sense of what's happening along the frontline in Ukraine right now with Matthew Savill, director of military sciences at RUSI, and we hear from a soldier whose day job is to drop bombs on Russians using drones.Today's episode is presented by Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

We were honored to have Ryan Johnston, the Midwest Region Director of SEND Network, speak. He taught from Habakkuk 2:14 that if we know Him, we are uniquely made for more! It is not time to sit back and be satisfied. It is time to follow Christ's Vision and Mission to make more disciples.This message is from 2/2/25

Former Boston Mayor and current Executive Director of the NHLPA Marty Walsh sat down with Ryan Johnston prior to Saturday's game at TD Garden against the New York Rangers.

What might Donald Trump's strategy to end the war in Ukraine look like? We speak to Fred Fleitz, a national security official in Donald Trump's first administration who's close to the President's Ukraine and Russia envoy.We ask him to decode the latest diplomatic noises out of Washington, Moscow and Kyiv, and shed light on what we can expect from Trump's approach, as well as the prospects of success.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Nathan Gower and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

President Trump has spent his first 24 hours back in the White House - having once claimed he would end the war in that time.There's no sign yet, but can Donald Trump provide peace? What did he say at his inauguration? And what can we learn from his first full day in the job?Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire, Vitaly Shevchenko and James Waterhouse. The producers were Nathan Gower and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

A Ukrainian officer fighting in Russia's Kursk region gives us a unique insight into what it's like taking on North Korean soldiers. We also hear from the editor-in-chief of the Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes. She discusses how the new sanctions on Russian oil will hurt the country's economy and tells us why Donald Trump won't want to be seen as a loser. Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

Dmytro Kuleba spent four years working as Ukraine's foreign minister before he left his post in September 2024. In a revealing interview he talks about his time working for Volodymyr Zelensky, shares his views on the outgoing Biden administration and tells us whether incoming President Trump can really negotiate peace. Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter, Ryan Johnston and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

(00:00) Bill Belichick voiced support for Aaron Rodgers, expressing confidence in a potential bounce-back season despite his struggles and Achilles injury. (16:58) Ryan Johnston is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey! (32:04) The guys go inside Britain's 'biggest sex festival' as swingers event is confirmed to return for 2025 CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!  

(00:00) Wallach stumbled upon a list of “the 15 best songs ever written”... But are they? (15:06) Ryan Johnston is the voice of the Boston Bruins on the 98.5 Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey! (30:28) Andrew Callahan covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald and joins Toucher & Hardy in-studio for the entire hour. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

(00:00) The guys open the phone to listeners with Drake Maye thought as the rookie is set to start week 6 against the Houston Texans (15:02) Ryan Johnston is the voice of the Boston Bruins on 98.5 the Sports Hub Bruins Radio Network. He joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things Bruins! (29:53) Hardy is a Dad's Dad. Loves tools, building stuff and fixing things. He also enjoys hiding in his shed! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

(00:00) We play a game called ADOLFO GONE-ZALEZ, where Adolfo shares clues of places that are close to his big heart. (17:47) RYAN JOHNSTON is the VOICE of the Boston Bruins Radio Network and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk all things hockey. (31:04) The Oakland A's played their very last game last night. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

(00:00) Apparently, Wallach woke up this morning and chose violence as he's wall-dickin' eveybody in his wake. (20:01) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: The Atlanta Falcons nearly upset the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, but Bijan Robinson couldn't convert a fourth-down rush in the red zone. The Falcons turned it over on downs and lost 22-17 at home. Hockey finally returned to Causeway Street on Sunday, as the Bruins fell to the New York Rangers, 3-2, in their preseason opener and Ryan Johnston debut. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

(0:00) Felger, Mazz & Murray open the third hour taking calls on an Agenda Free Friday. (13:49) The callers continue to weigh in on an Agenda Free Friday. (22:47) Some thoughts on the Red Sox following their loss to the Yankees last night. (29:15) The Bruins have a new radio voice - Ryan Johnston!

(00:00) We share some pretty awesome news at the top of the 9 o'clock hour. The Sports Hub's very own RYAN JOHNSTON has been named the radio play-by-play announcer for the Boston Bruins! Johnston joins us to talk about the news. (14:16) Get ready for what many consider the show's strongest segment, and possibly the best on the entire station. It's time for The Email Bit! (29:09) It's that time of the show where we get to all the stories and topics we didn't cover—it's The Stack! CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand kick off the second hour by discussing the Patriots week two match up against the Seahawks, the biggest roadblocks, and Mac Jones.  (13:39) Zo and Beetle discuss Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett, the high likelihood of Maye seeing the field this season, and the Football Hall of Fame. (24:42) The guys get into the latest headlines in the NFL with Read and React. (33:59) The crew breaks down Swayman's contract situation, Marchand's health, and Ryan Johnston named radio play-by-play for Bruins.

(00:00) A look back at 15 years of 98.5 The Sports Hub, including the afternoon show's interesting dynamics, hosts not talking off-air, funny stories, and more. (12:44) Jason McCourty joins Toucher & Hardy to discuss the Patriots, why Drake Maye didn't play much last night and if the offensive line was a factor, upcoming joint practices, training camp, situational play and strategy, expectations, more on Joe Milton, and much more. (30:18) After longtime Bruins TV announcer Jack Edwards announced his retirement, the vacant job has been filled by 98.5 The Sports Hub's very own Judd Sirott, who previously called B's games on the radio for seven years. With Judd moving to another booth, the Bruins radio job is now open, and Ryan Johnston is VERY interested. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!