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In the final hour of the show, Owen played Kind of Easy Trivia for a $25 GC to Mr. Mikes and the boys answered Three Questions Too Many for Park Mazda. Pat Steinberg from Sportsnet Fan 960 joined the show to set-up the Oilers battle with the Flames and then Dusty and Lt. Eric spoke with new Edmonton Elks WR Kurleigh Gitttens Jr. The show wrapped up with The Wrap for William Huff featuring the awarding of the A&W Text of the Day.
Barney is back & joined by Sportsnet Fan 590's JD Bunkis. They talk the embarrassing drama in Vancouver w/ Bruce Boudreau, Championship Weekend in the NFL & more! PLUS of course Barney's Bets for the weekend!
Bubba O'Neil joins David Morassutti, Sports Writer, Editor and more at Sportsnet, Patrick Steinberg of Sportsnet FAN 960 in Calgary, and Andrew Walker of The Hedge Podcast to chat about the big stories coming off of Week 11 in the season including BC losing Rourke to injury, trouble for veteran QBs Cody Fajardo and Bo Levi Mitchel, should the Tiger-Cats or Argonauts be more worried about their chances of making the post season? And Paul Lapolice says he's not concerned about his job security. Should he be?
Collin and Scott start off the show by providing some injury updates on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2:59). They are then joined by Matt Marchese of (Sportsnet/Fan 590) to discuss the status of the Buffalo Bills coming into this much anticipated Week 14 showdown with the defending Super Bowl Champions.Matt gives a detailed description of the trials, tribulations, and torment that he has dealt with as a Bills fan with over the years, specifically at the hands of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. He goes on to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this year's Bills team before offering his prediction on which two teams he thinks will ultimately meet in Super Bowl LVI in February (13:51).Collin and Scott wrap up the show by offering their opinions on the quality of, and differences between, the top teams in each conference - while attempting to decipher who really are the contenders, and who are pretenders at this point of the NFL season? (53:12)
In the 2nd quarantine special, Ryan and Clarkey welcome on old friend Erik Tomas of Raceline Radio.ET chats about F1 and Nascar having provisional schedules ready during the COVID-19 pandemic and picks his most underrated F1 driver ever.Then, the boys welcome on Sportsnet Fan 590 producer of the Lead Off morning show, Mike Gentile, to discuss the challenges of sports radio with no sports, his love of the Habs and ripping on Clarkey, GOATs and much more!Check us out on Apple Podcast and Google Play, and subscribe, and also give us a follow on Twitter and Facebook!
Scott MacArthur covers the Toronto Bluejays for Sportsnet Fan 590. Get on the email list at insidethenewsroom.substack.com
In this episode of Canada's Court, Eric Smith of Sportsnet/Fan 590 joins the podcast to talk about the Toronto Raptors' upcoming season. Eric Smith talks about his time with the team at its training camp in Victoria, the possible rotations, and how the Raptors stack up in the east.
HabsFan vs. LeafsFan - Season 2, Episode 17.Taken 4: Carey Price Unleashed (0:00)You won't believe your ears after listening to exclusive HvL footage of Carey Price in his media scrum following his recent victory against Columbus. In the belligerent and truculent tradition of Liam Neeson, Charles Bronson, and Clint Eastwood, comes the story of one man and his annoyance with the Montreal media and their heartless search for sensationalistic headlines.HvL Banter (2:08)Kamal and Ari review a week filled with highs and lows and questionable tweets from the President while mulling over their lingering concerns over impact players such as William Nylander, Mitch Marner, Carey Price, and David Schlemko.HabsFan Rant (12:13)Rehman offers a touching lamentation on how the NHL is two steps behind in their evolution as a "dynamic" league where legitimate goals are inexplicably disallowed even when slo-mo replay comes to save the day.LeafsFan Rant (13:43)Shapiro rambles fruitlessly at the prospect of Nylander finishing with 16 goals on the year while reminding others that heroes are found in all forms, shapes, and sizes - especially if you're part of the third phase Marvel universe.Exclusive interviews with Hockey Night in Canada rinkside reporter Kyle Bukauskas (@SNkylebukauskas), legendary sportscaster Joe Tilley (@joeswisstv), and Sportsnet Fan 590 radio host Roger Lajoie (@TheRog590) (15:20)Thanks to our expanded budget and desire to bring you only the most compelling perspectives across the hockey universe, HvL is thrilled to deliver a triumvirate of interviews that will leave you breathless and wanting more. Kyle, Joe, and Roger drop by with their candidly earthy and progressive outlook at the Maple Leafs and Canadiens.
Jays Journal Podcast - November 27. "Dare to Dream." We're thrilled to be back on the air with an action-packed baseball show filled with promising speculation, reinforced idealism, and enough joie de vivre to make you forget the winter season altogether.First, we're joined by Sportsnet Fan 590 radio host and one of the classiest professionals in the business, Roger Lajoie (@TheRog590), who visits with host Ari Shapiro to discuss his thoughts on the Blue Jays 2017 season, the future of Josh Donaldson, and how fans should feel about team ownership moving forward. (9:55)Next up, we're honored to have a sportscasting legend and motivational speaker who changed the broadcasting landscape with his charisma and commitment to local sports for over 35 years on the CTV network, Joe Tilley (@joeswisstv) joins the podcast to share his opinion on what 2018 holds for the fans and how Mark Shapiro plans to carve his imprint on the franchise. (24:07)Later in the show, we're visited by Elias Andersen (@AndersenElias) and Richard Birfer (@richardbirfs) from the Collegiate Baseball Scouting Network (@CBScountingNet) who offer us their fastidious perspectives on the Blue Jays top three organizational prospects. (45:46)And last but not least, we've managed to cobble together one of the best impromptu round tables in recent Jays Journal memory as we're joined by site expert Chris Henderson (@Baseball4Brains) and writers Sam Bruce (@comm_bruce), Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub), and Craig Borden (@Craigers1221) for a discussion on all things Josh Donaldson, Marcus Stroman, and the intrigue surrounding the off-season free agent market. This is one show you won't want to miss! (50:30)
HabsFan vs. LeafsFan - Season 2, Episode 12. The Sad Tale of Old Man Bergevin (0:00).In the finest spirit of Halloween and Edgar Allan Poe, HvL is thrilled to bring you a closer look at the tragic tale of a well-intentioned man living on borrowed time in a cosmopolitan neighbourhood filled with spoiled children; it's basically a Shakespearian tragedy with a poem in the opening.HvL Banter (2:30).Kamal and Ari usher in evil spirits and voodoo magic as they commiserate on the changing direction of their teams and why jumping to early conclusions in the NHL is like appreciating the philanthropic motives of corporate lobbyists.Interview with JD Bunkis (@JDBunkis), host of "Good Show" on Sportsnet Fan 590 (9:40).The ridiculously talented JD joins the show to regale us with his thoughts on the surrealism of Stanley Cup hype, if the Leafs front office will make a big trade for an extended playoff run, and if Montreal can genuinely rely on Carey Price as their saviour and trump card in a world gone mad.Interview with Tony Ambrogio (@Tony_Ambrogio), freelancer with TSN & TSN 1050 (23:40).A true sportscasting legend, Tony drops by to offer us his thoughts on frenzied Maple Leafs fans, his perspective on accelerating the process with key players, and if the Habs have any hope in hell to rebound from a mathematically gruesome start."on hallow's eve the children would play - tricking and treating as hard as they may - on the streets of rue champlain and st. luc they came - gleefully dancing with no one to blame - and so without warning came a frightful shriek - a darkened neighbourhood to frighten the meek - and inside an embattled house within - lived a devilish old grinch named marc bergevin." (Intro Poem)
Jays Journal Podcast - October 29. "Struggling for Legitimacy."How excruciating a reality it must be for fans and admirers of the Toronto Blue Jays to sit back and witness the 2017 World Series drama between two adversaries built to contend for many years to come, and with front offices dedicated exclusively to winning. It's only prudent that your host, Ari Shapiro, is ready and willing to bring you the most realistic and valued perspectives about this off-season delivered through the wisdom and experience of his guests.We're joined on this show by a true sportscasting legend who works with the OHL, inside the TSN newsroom, and can be heard on 1050 radio; he's also an instructor at The College of Sports Media - Tony Ambrogio (@Tony_Ambrogio) joins us to discuss: how fans should reconcile a 76 win season (2:45), does he have confidence in the next generation of prospects (4:40), his thoughts on the purge of media-related front office positions (7:11), and how unprepared the team was with replacement parts (12:15).Next, we're thrilled to bring you the talented host of "Good Show" on Sportsnet Fan 590, JD Bunkis (@JDBunkis), who diligently explores: if he has any confidence in Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins (14:50), was it frugality or just poor decisions that doomed the Jays this year (19:15), and what would be his priority for the team in 2018 (22:59).Tonight's episode was brought to you by: Cloudwifi (cloudwifi.ca). Do you live in a condominium and are paying too much for internet? Surf faster & save money by getting your building on-board and win a pair of season tickets for the 2018 Toronto Blue Jays regular season. E-mail bluejays@cloudwifi.ca today to see if you qualify.