The Bob McCown Podcast

Bob and Steve begin the episode recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, despite all the injuries. They then discuss if it is time for the MLB to add the automated strike zone. Lastly, Bob and Steve talk about the Raptors season up to date.

0:47 Leafs Talk

19:37 Automated Strike Zone

32:21 Raptors Talk

Bob and Steve jump through a variety of sports today, starting with Canadian Soccer after their 3-0 victory over Suriname. They then discuss Marner playing centre with Matthews injury concern after his visit to Germany. Then they talk about the legacy of Rafael Nadal.

0:29 Canadian Soccer

5:00 Leafs talk

14:40 Nadal Retirement

22:40 Jim Montgomery Fired

30:00 Tampa to Montreal?

Bob and Steve debate on when Mitch Marner will sign his new contract and how much it will be for. They break down Marner's play and importance to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they discuss the money made from the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing match. To wrap the show up they talk about the latest in the Juan Soto sweepstakes.

1:27 Mitch Marner Contract

25:15 Paul vs Tyson

35:43 Juan Soto

Bob and Steve begin the week talking about the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts after their 41-24 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They transition from the CFL to the NFL discussing the matchup of the weekend between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, before highlighting other contenders. They end the podcast analyzing Ryan Reaves hit to the head on Darnell Nurse and his five game suspension.

00:29 Argos Grey Cup Champions

18:30 NFL Talk

25:37 Ryan Reaves Suspension

A special Grey Cup preview episode with two of the best in the buisness Richard Deitsch and Steve Simmons. From Grey Cup parties to the two teams the boys cover everything you need to know ahead of Grey Cup weekend.

0:42 Zach Collaros

19:00 Difference Between Grey Cup and Super Bowl Weekend

23:07 Nick Arbuckle

36:09 Predictions and More

Bob and Richard begin Thursday's episode discussing the major boxing event this weekend between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson and the difference between current boxing and boxing of the past. They then transition to hockey and what to make of the struggling Penguins. Later they move to the Maple Leafs after their 4-3 comeback overtime win over the Washington Capitals and if the Leafs should move Mitch Marner.

0:44 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

13:24 Pittsburgh Penguins Talk

23:35 Maple Leafs Talk

Bob and Richard begin the episode talking about the major success of the Winnipeg Jets and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Later on they talk about the two Toronto teams in action last night, the Raptors with the worst record in the NBA and the Maple Leafs who got shutout by the Ottawa Senators. To finsih off the show they discuss the roof situation at Tropicana Field.

1:16 Winnipeg Success

14:35 Raptors Talk

22:54 Keith Pelley Addresses Leafs

29:10 Tropicana Field

Bob and Richard open the show talking about the hotest news in Toronto, the Blue Jays flying to California to meet with star free agent Juan Soto and how potentially signing him would fit around the rest of the team. They then talk about potential european expansion in the NHL and what problems could arise. Later on they preview the biggest NFL game in week 11 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.

0:30 Juan Soto and Blue Jays

19:07 Garrett Crochet talk

20:45 International Hockey

29:27 Chiefs-Bills

35:35 Raptors talk

Richard Deitsch joins the podcast this week and discuses his super bowl favourites and what makes the Kansas City Chiefs great. Bob and Richard then dive more into the NCAA rule change allowing CHL players to play in the NCAA. After that they discuss the Raptors early season struggle and whether it's time to find a new head coach. To finish off the show they talk about the posting of Roki Sasaki and possible landing spots for the 23-year-old flamethrower.

0:36 Chiefs Undefeated

11:06 NCAA Rule Change

21:56 Raptors Talk

30:53 Roki Sasaki Posting

Bob and Steve finish the week discussing the new rule change in the NCAA allowing players who have played in the Canadain Hockey League to recieve a scholarship and play in the NCAA.

In the second half, Bob and Steve breakdown the Eastern and Western Finals for the CFL this weekend.

0:29 NCAA Talk

28:00 CFL Eastern Final

34:40 CFL Western Final

35:47 Grey Cup 2026

Bob and Steve begin the show discussing the Edmonton Oilers slow start to the season and where they can improve.

Moving onto baseball they talk about Ohtani not being able to pitch at the start of the 2025 season, the impact Roki Sasaki could have in the MLB and the Jays possibly extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette.

To wrap it up the guys analyze the Raptors 4th quarter demise, dropping their record to 2-7 on the season.

Bob and Steve break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins, highlighting the performance of Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies. They then transition to baseball talk and analyzing what Ross Atkins said to the media yesterday. At the end Bob and Steve discuss Joel Embiid's 3 game suspension and how athletes workload has changed.

Bob and Steve start the podcast with NFL talk, including recapping the thrilling Monday Night Football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They then transition to the NFL trade deadline and which teams should be buying.

Later on Bob and Steve talk about the growth of the young Toronto Raptors team, specifically the development of Graedy Dick. They wrap up the show with NHL talk, focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets.

Bob and Steve begin the week previewing the stars available in MLB free agency and which players could be a good fit for the Toronto Blue Jays. They then disect how the Blue Jays may construc their roster with some key additions. At the end of the episode, Bob and Steve discuss the Leafs struggling powerplay and who is responsible for it.

Bob and Steve end the week going through the top storylines. Starting with Juan Soto's free agency and how much a player of his caliber is worth. They then talk about Victor Wembanyama becoming the third player in NBA history to record multiple 5x5 stat lines. In the back half, Bob and Steve touch on the Argos before their matchup against the Redblacks, and finally the jersey retirement of a Raptors' legend Vince Carter.

Bob and Steve disect game five of the world series, including Gerrit Cole's mistake at first base. They transition to landing spots for Yankee's phenom Juan Soto and what seperates his value from Shohei Ohtani's. Finally, Bob and Steve end the episode discussing the trade between the Maple Leafs and the Sharks involving former Leafs' defenceman Timothy Liljegren.

Before Bob and Steve bite into game 5 of the World Series, the two spend a considerable amount of time expanding on Steve’s article “The unsolved mystery of Alexander Mogilny and the Hockey Hall of Fame” which sparks a further conversation about the head-scratching process of Hall Of Fame Selection.

Baseball talk today as Bob and Steve react to the LA Dodgers 3-0 Stranglehold over the New York Yankees in the World Series. From Aaron Judge’s poor play to Freddie Freeman’s historic output, the two break down everything they have noticed so far before shifting focus to the CFL and their search for a new boss and the Maple Leaf’s strong start to the NHL season. 

Bob and Steve begin the week recapping the world series, discussing the pitching strategies of both the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. They mention playoff baseball trickling into November and the cold weather in the Bronx Tonight.

In the second half of the show, Bob and Steve talk about the Leafs forwards woes, lack of overtime success and the inevitable 4-4-1 start.

On the 1000th episode, Bob and Steve ended the week welcoming on JP Morosi to talk about the World Series before game one in Los Angeles tonight. From the starting pitching to the x-factors needed to win, they leave no stone unturned as they uncover one of the most anticipated World Series in recent history.

Bob and Steve dive into the Toronto Raptors' tough start to the season, and unfortunately, there’s not much to celebrate. In the first half, they dissect the team’s performance, while debating the potential of young star Scottie Barnes. Is Barnes the future of the Raptors, or does the team have a ceiling? After the break, the discussion shifts to Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing injury woes with the Clippers and his lack of production. The show wraps up with a lively debate about the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they gear up to take on the St. Louis Blues.

Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic pitcher whose remarkable ascent to fame with the Los Angeles Dodgers enchanted baseball fans and sparked the cultural sensation called "Fernandomania," passed away on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Dodgers. He was 63 years old.

Bob and Steve spend the first half of the show remembering Valenzuela’s greatness before bouncing around the various sports headlines that caught their attention on this Wednesday of podcasting. 

With the Tampa Bay Rays in need of major repairs to their ball diamond, is it time the team finally makes it’s move outside of FLorida? Both Bob and Steve think so on todays show as they look into re-location options for the team before spending the rest of the show discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs, their new coach and the impact he has already had on the organization. 

After Sunday night’s baseball games, it is official—Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will play Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in one of MLB’s highest-profile World Series matchups in recent memory.

Steve Simmons joins Bob today to preview the series and to look back on how these two teams made it to the big stage. Bob and Steve spend the majority of today’s show setting expectations for the upcoming series, questioning the broadcast schedule and more before discussing some of the bigger names the Blue Jays should target in free agency this offseason.

Richard Deitsch Is in to end the week with Bob as the two continue the trend of quick-hitting sports storylines. 

Bob and Richard start with one of Bob’s favourite topics in baseball… the ever-diminishing usage of starting pitchers in MLB. With the Dodgers pulling their starter after just over 4 innings, the two dig into whether there is any merit behind the philosophy before breaking down the two Championship series currently underway.

The two also talk some golf as Taylor Pendrith continues to excel on the tour and then end the show with a brief look into the Maple Leafs, the NBA and the greatness already being exhibeted by Victor Wembanyama.

Lots of things have happened in the sports world, which means there are lots of things for Bob and Richard Deitsch To talk about!

The two start with the movement in the NFL as they look at the two trades that could prove to be Super Bowl winning transactions for the Bills and Jets respectively. 

After the break, Bob and Richard discuss the return of Lonzo Ball and what this means for the Bulls before touching on the Raptors and the Toronto Maple Leafs as the hockey team has started the season looking like the team everyone hopes they will be. 

Richard Deitsch is back! Bob and Richard talk sports today, focusing on Canada’s Mens Soccer team first. The two express their optimism for the squad leading up to the 2026 World Cup before a discussion on the equally as promising Toronto Raptors and their young, developing roster. 

After the break its Football and Baseball as Bob and Richard dive into the potential new ownership group in Buffalo and the prospect of a Subway Series for MLB’s World Series.

Paul Jones is in today as he and Bob dig into the injuries suffered by both of the Philadelphia 76ers stars in Joel Embiid and Paul George, Zach Edey’s surprising (to some) domininance in NBA pre-season play, the Bills tight win against the Jets and the Championship series going on in MLB Playoff action.

Happy Thanksgiving! Paul Jones joins Bob for the holiday to give us his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors and their apparent re-build, reacts to the first few games of the Maple Leafs season and more on this Monday full of Turkey and sports. 

Bob and Steve are ending the week with another potpourri of sport topics today.

From the first two games of the Maple Leafs’ regular season to other teams in the league the gentlemen start their conversation with some hockey talk before transition to the CFL, and ending with a look at the progressions in MLB’s Post-Season.

One could argue that the Vegas Golden Knights are the most successful expansion team in pro sports history - With a Stanley Cup win to go with a couple Conference titles in under 10 years, it would be tough to argue against it. Bob and Steve talked to George about how he and other members of the organization were able to make that happen. The three also make some time to talk about present-day hockey and discuss the Knights’ season opener and the teams’ use of LTIR today before the end of the podcast.

In today’s episode, Bob McCown and Steve Simmons break down the start of the NHL regular season, diving into key storylines and early impressions. They also debate the rising salaries of NHL goalies and whether they should be earning even more. The episode wraps up with an update on the MLB playoffs, highlighting the latest matchups and surprises as the race to the World Series heats up.

In today’s episode, Bob McCown and Steve Simmons sit down with legendary coach Mike Keenan to discuss his new book, The Truth is the Only Defense. Mike offers a candid glimpse into the book’s content, emphasizing that he’s telling his unfiltered truth. The conversation covers his thoughts on why he hasn’t been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, whether he believes he deserves the honour, and his feelings about modern hockey. Keenan shares his take on today’s coaching strategies and the differences between international and pro hockey, providing insight into how the game has evolved.

It was a busy weekend of sports, and Steve Simmons joined the show to talk to Bob about it all. 

The Two briefly touch on the Toronto Raptors’ preseason opener before diving into Sunday’s thrilling matchup between the Dodgers and Padres. They break down the game, explore the rivalry between the two teams, and how it showed on Sunday. The conversation then shifts to Week 5 of the NFL, focusing on the Bengals vs. Ravens showdown and its implications for both teams. The episode wraps up with a preview of the NHL season, highlighting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Max Pacioretty’s impact on the team as they prepare for the new campaign.

Bob and Steve Simmons end the week of podcasting with a potpourri of sports topics to bring us into the weekend. The two break down what they have seen from MLB’s Wildcard games and prepare for round two of the playoffs before breaking down Kirk Cousin’s dominant Thursday Night Football showing and ending the show with a discussion on Nick RObertson’s equally dominant pre-season for the Maple Leafs.

A bunch of things ready to be discussed in the sports world as Bob and Steve go from hockey, to baseball and end the show with a bit of basketball. The two break down everything that is known so far about Boston’s contract dispute with star goaltender Jeremy Swaymen, preview the MLB Playoffs and analyze the Toronto Rapotrs’ defensive situation on the penultimate episode of the week.

Quite the day for Blue Jays fans as Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins had end-of-the-season press conferences - while what was said, or not said, was frustrating - Bob and Steve attempt to find some good out of today’s exit interviews and look into the future for this struggling baseball team.

Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball, has died at the age of 83 - Bob and Steve Simmons spend the first portion of today’s show remembering his legendary career and the controversy that came with it. With gambling becoming a staple in the sports world, Bob and Steve question MLB’s stance on keeping Rose out of the Hall Of Fame and wonder if and should that change before discussing the two NFL games that took place last night.

Fresh off the Raptors' media day in Toronto, Steve Simmons joins Bob to kick off the week with a preview of Canada’s only NBA team as they set their expectations for the 2024-25 regular season. Bob and Steve also react to the Buffalo Bills' big loss to the Ravens and touch on some of the key storylines coming out of Major League Baseball as we approach the postseason.

One of the only positives of the Toronto Blue Jays’ season is that they have given us lots to talk about. Expanding on previous conversations from the week, Bob and Steve theorize on off-season plans and roster moves before touching on the Presidents Cup in Montreal & ending the week of shows with an evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ pre-season output.

Does anyone care about the Presidents Cup? Bob and Steve start day 4 of Steve’s tenure as co-host by breaking down the field in Montreal, asking themselves… why do people make a big deal about this tournament? 

With golf out of the way and the Indiana Fever’s season coming to a close the two dig into  Caitlin Clark's impact on the league and wonder how the WNBA can keep this momentum going before re-capping week 4 of the NFL’s Regular season.

It’s hump day on the podcast with Bob and Steve this week and it like this recent MLSE deal is the gift that keeps on giving - Now that Rogers media has full control of the entity some are speculating that owning an NFL team could be the next venture for the media company. Bob and Steve bounce ideas and options around when it comes to where, when and even if that could happen before addressing some things the two aren’t too fond of regarding the Blue Jays and the way they seem to dismiss their failure. 

With the NHL Season right around the corner, Steve and Bob deeply dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs on today’s episode. 

From the moves they have made to the ones they didn’t…the two make predictions on how this year will play out for a team desperate for some playoff success.

It’s Simmons week as Steve joins Bob to co-host the next handful of shows. The two continue discussing one of last week’s biggest Toronto sports stories: Bell’s nearly five billion dollar exit from MLSE. Steve shares his opinion on the matter before they shift focus to the Blue Jays.

After the break, they dive into basketball, reacting to the recent news of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement in Toronto, sparking a conversation about other players who might deserve the honour before Vince.

There are many things to talk about before Bob and Richard take off for the weekend – the most significant? Shohei Ohtani’s 50 home run and 50 steal regular season. The two wonder if greatness like this has ever been seen before as they shift the conversation to TSN’s omission of Alex Ovechkin from their top 50 NHL players evaluation. They end the show with discussions on Canada’s soccer program and the Ryder Cup.

Brian Cooper joins Bob and Richard today to continue yesterday’s conversation. The three dig a little deeper into the details of Rogers’ 4.7 Billion Dollar Deal To Takeover MLSE, speculating on how it happened & what is to come regarding the future of Rogers, Bell, MLSE and Toronto Sports. 

Like many Toronto sports fans, we woke up today to the news that Rogers Media has gained full control of MLSE, ousting Bell from any ownership rights. But what does this mean for the Toronto sports landscape? Bob and this week’s co-host, Richard Deitsch, break it down on today’s show.

Historically, teams that start the NFL season with 2 straight losses only have a 10% chance of making the playoffs and after 3 weeks of football - 9 teams share that record.

With slow starts from the Bengals and Ravens, two teams who posed serious Super Bowl contending rosters to start the year the stats say only one of them will have that chance, but Richard Deitsch isn’t buying it. 

Bob and Richard again on today’s show as the two break down everything they’ve noticed so far this year - from the importance a Quarter Back has on a winning team to Tom Brady’s lacklustre TV debut Bob and Richard take a look into some of the leagues emerging storylines to start the year.

After a short break, Bob is back with Richard Deitsch in the co-pilot seat for some Blue Jays baseball talk. As mentioned in the title, the Jays have been a dissapointment this year leaving no one’s job safe come off-season. Bob and Richard theorize on the faces you shouldn’t expect to see in blue next year, discuss the team’s bullpenand more on today’s show.

Doug Armstrong certainly made some waves after sending offer sheets to not one, but two Edmonton Oiler RFA’s - now, with the dust settled and the NHL season right around the corner, Doug talks to Bob and John about those “controversial” sheets and his team, but not before addressing some tragic news that has left the hockey world shaken. 

In a post to social media early Friday morning, the Columbus Blue Jackets have confirmed the death of forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. 

One of hockey’s best, Johnny will be remembered as a great player and an even better person. Johnny is survived by his wife, Meredith, and their two children, Noa and Johnny.

As NBA training camp approaches, the Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back from last season, but opinions are divided on how well they’ll perform. With few roster changes, the team is banking on player development under Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Doug Smith and Paul Jones join the show to share their thoughts on the Raptors’ strategy, discussing key players like Scottie Barnes and Grady Dick, and predicting where this team might land in the standings come playoff time.

It’s all about Canadian Football as Bob and John welcome Jim Barker to the show to dive into the CFL's biggest storylines. They start with the B.C. Lions, who are spiraling down the standings, and discuss the challenges posed by Nathan Rourke’s underwhelming return and the impending comeback of Vernon Adams Jr. After addressing the Lions' dilemma, the conversation shifts to Chad Kelly, the Toronto Argonauts, and the excitement building around the Labour Day Classic. Jim shares his insights on these key developments as the CFL season heats up.

It’s been a tough year for the Toronto Blue Jays, falling short of high expectations. While most guests have shared their concerns, former Jays President Paul Beeston isn’t ready to hit the panic button. Joining Bob and John, Paul discusses the latest drama surrounding Joey Votto's retirement and dives into a broader conversation about the team. With insights on Bo Bichette, Vladdy Guerrero Jr., and the team’s recent 5-game win streak, Paul reminds us that the future of the Blue Jays might not be as bleak as it seems.

We are staying close to home today as Bob, John, and Richard focus on Toronto’s two active professional sports teams this time of the year: the Blue Jays and the Argonauts.

It’s been a tough year for baseball fans, but are there any positives that can be taken from the Blue Jays' season? The three try their best to do exactly that, discussing the future of some of the team’s biggest stars and most promising prospects before ending the show with some Canadian Football talk, looking into the Argos’ attempt to get themselves into the CFL playoffs.

Not much has happened this offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs - yes they got a new coach, named a new captain, re-signed a few players and made some minor additions - But many thought a big trade was coming… a trade that did not happen. Now, with roughly a month to go before the start of the NHL’s training camp, major changes do not seem likely. 

Mike Zeisberger comes on the show today to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs and more stories that have popped up throughout the league as the three ends the week off with some hockey talk on today’s show. 

Have the Toronto Blue Jays gotten anything right this year? As we near the end of a disappointing season, on a night that should have been a bright spot in an otherwise dark year, the Jays have once again dropped the ball.

Joey Votto, one of the best baseball players this country has ever produced, has decided to call it a career. With the Cincinnati Reds in town (the team Votto played with for 17 years), and a lifelong dream to wear a Blue Jays jersey, it seemed like the perfect storm for a proper Canadian sendoff. That’s why many, including Steve Simmons, were confused as to why the MLB slugger made his announcement from a parking lot in Buffalo. Steve joins us today to discuss the blatant disrespect shown by the organization and why he isn’t surprised in the slightest before making room for Brad May to talk about his time competing with his daughter on The Amazing Race Canada.

There are plenty of things to talk about when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays, none of which involve the playoffs.

Dave Hodge joins Bob and the returning John Shannon today as the three discuss the rather awkward case that is the Toronto Blue Jays. Do you trade Bo Bichette this offseason? How much are you willing to pay Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is it even worth it to try to win games for the rest of the year? The three try their best to answer all of those questions and more on today’s episode.

The Toronto Raptors are betting on themselves heading into the 2024/25 NBA season. With virtually no significant upgrades to their roster, it will be up to Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett & co. to improve on their performance from last year, and at least one member of the podcast doesn’t think it can happen.

Jack Armstrong joins Bob and Richard Deitsch for some Raptors talk today as the three break down Toronto’s roster and their hopes for a playoff berth at the end of the year.

Is it too early to bring Shohei Ohtani into the conversation of the greatest baseball players of all time? The LA Times’ own Bill Shaikin doesn’t think so.

On track to win his third MVP award in four years, Shohei Ohtani is putting up another historic season—doing half of what he usually does. Bob, Richard, and Bill talk about the greatness that is Ohtani and discuss the Dodgers’ plans for their star before broadening their scope to the rest of the team and others that stand out as World Series favorites.

We’re starting to get a picture of what NFL teams will look like as we approach the start of the 2024 regular season. Joe Buscaglia, writer for The Athletic covering the Buffalo Bills, joins Bob and Richard Deitsch today to assess the Bills’ offseason and set expectations for the team’s success this year while fitting in some more general NFL talk as the three look into some other favourites heading into the new season.

With it looking like no team will hit 100 wins in Major League Baseball this year, that begs the question: Where have all the great teams gone?

Adnan Virk joins Bob and Richard Deitsch to talk about it today as the three try to figure out why the competition in baseball looks to be as tight as ever.

Mike Futa, a man who knows a thing or two about the intricacies of Offer sheets AND captaincy changes joins the show today to talk about exactly that.

With Auston Matthews replacing John Tavares as the Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs, we talk to Mike about his experience dealing with a very similar matter in LA with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar. Mike shares his insight on what he learned before the three spend the rest of the show breaking down The St. Louis Blues and the offer sheets sent to two players on the Edmonton Oilers. 

With the Toronto Blue Jays struggling to bring any positive news, Bob and John welcome Sports Broadcasting Extraordinaire, Kenny Albert, to discuss some of the tightest playoff races in MLB.

But Kenny’s expertise isn’t limited to baseball. In the latter half of the show, the conversation shifts to football, covering key topics like Aaron Rodgers’ return to the field, Saquon Barkley’s move to Philadelphia, and much more.

Bob and John start the week with Richard Deitsch as the three focus on the Toronto Blue Jays and the team’s grocery list of problems before ending the show with an Olympic wrap-up now that the Games are officially over.

Paul Jones checks back into the show a little earlier than expected, as he, Bob, and John react to the disappointing loss to France in men’s Olympic basketball action.

With expectations of at least competing for a medal, what does this loss mean for Canada Basketball and its future? Bob, John, and Paul try to answer that question and more on today’s show, taking a look at how the tournament’s format did not lend Canada any favors in their return to the Olympic Games after 24 years.

Mary Ormsby, sports journalist and frequent guest on Prime Time Sports, is on the show, and there are plenty of things to talk about.

With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games wrapping up in a few days, many storylines have arisen, some of them not too good for Canada. From the disappointment on the basketball court to the drama surrounding our women’s soccer team, the three break down everything they have seen so far—leading to a deeper conversation about Canada and its history of cheating in the Olympic Games.

Is Canada just an easy target, or do things need to change? The three break it down while also learning a bit about Mary’s new book, World's Fastest Man: The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson.

Last time Bob and John spoke with Mike, the Stanley Cup-winning coach was getting ready to take over the Italian Men’s Hockey Program, but sometimes life gets in the way. With open-heart surgery and other health issues in his rearview mirror, Mike Keenan is ready to get back into the thick of things. He joins Bob and John today as the three talk about Mike’s recovery, his take on international hockey, and his time as a head coach and GM in the National Hockey League.

The Toronto Blue Jays have not lived up to expectations. The “movie” promised to fans by their players has been a dud, and the patience upper management has benefited from is running out. With a farm system full of question marks and a front office with years of experience but not much to show for it, the Toronto Blue Jays are in a hole that might take years to get out of. Richard Griffin joins Bob and John for the first half of the show to talk about the team and theorize about what will happen to them going forward.

From one disappointing team to another, Bob and John try to look on the bright side by bringing George Ofman on the show as the pair get to hear firsthand about a team worse than the Jays: the Chicago White Sox. With the team on track to have the worst record in MLB history, George talks to Bob and John about where it has all gone wrong for this storied franchise, dedicating the day to some of MLB's worst.

It is just over a week into the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, with just under a week to go as we bring Richard Deitsch to recap much of what has happened and more of what is to come.

With Richard covering the Games for the United States through the eyes of NBC & Peacock, Bob and John start the conversation by comparing Canada’s Olympic coverage with that of the United States. The three discuss the significance of the Olympic Games for both countries, pointing out the variance in impact winning a medal has on them both.

Before they say goodbye, among other things, the three touch on the absence of Russian athletes, the diminishing quality of color commentating, and the lack of focus Canadian media is putting on their athletes as Bob, John, and Richard get ready for the final week of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

With boots on the ground in France, Paul Jones joins the show after Canada’s win over Spain, and the gentlemen end the week with an Olympic basketball update.

Paul shares his thoughts after 3 games and 3 wins from the Canadians as the three look at what is to come and debate where they think the team could finish now that they have entered the knockout rounds of the tournament.

There are many things the Toronto Blue Jays need, so where do they start? Gregor Chisholm joins Bob and Jay for some Jays talk.

The three set expectations for the rest of the year and assess all of the moves made by Toronto at MLB’s trade deadline a few days ago. It is becoming more and more clear: the Toronto Blue Jays are entering a rebuild.

One of the busiest general managers in the NHL is on the show today as Barry Trotz joins Bob and John for some hockey talk as he and the Nashville Predators get ready for the 2024/25 NHL season.

With many new faces added to the organization over the summer, the two talked to Barry about the moves and his expectations for the team after a surprising playoff run last year. Barry also shares his experience as a general manager after so many years of coaching and much more on today’s episode.

A good friend and voice of Canada Basketball on TSN Radio, Rod Black, joins the show today.

Having been a part of his fair share of Olympic broadcasts, we get to hear Rod’s unique perspective on the games themselves before shifting focus to some basketball talk as our Canadian men’s basketball team looks to medal for the first time ever in the Olympics.

After the break, it’s more Olympic basketball before we spend some time talking to Rod about his son Tyler, who made his MLB debut for the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this year in April.

Leading up to the Canadian Women’s Olympic opening game against New Zealand in the 2024 Paris Olympics, fans and players alike were focused on one thing - defending their gold medal won in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Unfortunately, a fast-developing investigation into Canada Soccer’s use of a drone to spy on opponents’ closed practices, and the punishment that has come with it, has diverted all attention from the games and even put the validity of the gold they are defending into question.

James Sharman joins the show today to talk about it and to share his perspective on the matter to start the week of podcasting with Bob and John.

On Wednesday’s episode with Warren Sawkiw, it was decided that we have officially entered “Rock Bottom” when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, just two days later, Dave Hodge & Dave Perkins are on the show as the foursome entertain the idea that the future for the Toronto Blue Jays is a lot bleaker than originally thought.

10…15, even 20 years? How long will it take for Toronto to have a competent baseball team again? With a scarcity of prospects or any real trade bait, all signs point to a rebuild, and not just for their ballpark. With tickets still selling and fans continuing to watch, the gentlemen question the motives of Jays upper management on today’s show and wonder if winning is a priority for this group as they take an even deeper look into the dumpster fire that is the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Not too long ago, Canada and Olympic basketball did not mix. Twenty-four years after their last appearance at the Games, the same cannot be said about our hoopers north of the border.

Now, with all exhibition games complete and a game against Greece scheduled on Saturday to kick off their Olympic competition, Canada finds itself as a favorite to medal in Paris. Doug Smith joins Bob and John today to talk about it as the three dig into everything we need to know about the squad ahead of an exciting few weeks of international competition.

A common theme lately is that the Toronto Blue Jays are in trouble. With seemingly no present or future to look forward to, Warren Sawkiw joins the show today to give his opinion on the mess that is the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Jim Rutherford returns to the podcast for a conversation with Bob and John.

The three discuss the surprising success the Vancouver Canucks had last season and hear Jim’s thoughts on their second-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

After the break, Bob and John learn more about the role a President plays within a hockey organization and get insights into the Canucks' plans for the upcoming NHL season.

Richard Deitsch is back on the podcast today, this time as a guest as he joins Bob and John to discuss some of the more relevant stories during an otherwise slow time for sports.

The three start with The Open Championship and share their thoughts on the tournament before previewing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. To end the show, it’s Blue Jays talk as Bob, John, and Richard try to figure out what’s happening with Toronto’s baseball team.

With the MLB Playoffs out of the question for the Toronto Blue Jays, what should they do now? Richard Griffin joins Bob and Richard Deitsch to try to answer that question as they wrap up the week with some Jays talk.

Rich, Richard, and Bob pull no punches today as they take a deep dive into what Toronto needs to do to improve for next year. They examine the security of jobs in the front office, if any, before shifting their focus to the team’s roster. With the trade deadline fast approaching, should the Blue Jays make a move now or wait until the off-season?

The NFL season is fast approaching, with its first pre-season game scheduled to kick off on August 1st. With Richard Deitsch filling in for John, and Trey Wingo joining him and Bob, the three start to set expectations for what is to come.

Bob, Richard, and Trey discuss the seemingly bad idea of adding yet another game to the regular season schedule before taking a look at some of the early storylines to come up so far, potential contenders for next year, and much more.

The major season concludes this week in Scotland with the start of the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Richard Zokol and Ian Leggatt joined Bob and John today to preview the tournament.

The gentlemen assess the field of play, course conditions, and more with an in-depth look into all the golf we will see over the weekend.

With a year under his belt as the CEO of the Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Jackson returns to the show to chat with Bob and John.

The three discuss the near Stanley Cup win against the Florida Panthers, the team's search for a new General Manager, and how his relationship with the players he represented as an agent has changed with his new role.

When describing Paul Godfrey's career, it’s easier to ask the question - what hasn’t he done?

A prominent Canadian businessman and former politician, Paul became the publisher and CEO of the Toronto Sun in 1984 and played a pivotal role in the development of Toronto's SkyDome, which opened in 1989. Throughout his career, Godfrey has been influential in both the media and sports industries in Canada, with many saying he was the driving force in bringing MLB to Toronto.

Now, in 2024, Paul joins Bob and John to talk about his recent induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, his outstanding bet with the Bobcat himself, and much more to start another week of podcasting.

For a long time, it was a win for a Canadian Athlete to even qualify for the Summer Olympics… now as we approach the Games in Paris, expectations are much higher for the Canadian competitors. Scott Russel joins the show today to preview the games with Bob and John & to share with them all the info they need to know regarding our country’s medal favourites, new additions and the athletes to watch.

One of Bob’s favourite CFL guys from back in the day joins the podcast today, as Jim Barker shares his thoughts on the Canadian Football League.

From how to get more fans in the stands to how to keep players in the country, the three go over it all today as they take a look at everything they think needs to be changed if we are going to see some real growth in the popularity of the Canadian Football League.

With the playoffs becoming more and more realistic for the Blue Jays, what’s next? JP Morosi joins Bob and John today, sharing his insight on what he thinks Toronto should do before season’s end. With question marks surrounding the future of pretty much every member of the organization, the three try to determine the best course of action for this struggling team.

It wouldn’t be a show with JP if we didn’t give him a chance to scratch his hockey itch as he also shares his experience at the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas.

Daren Millard is filling in for Bob today as he and John welcome Dave Hodge and James Sharman for a two-for-one podcast special.

The two speak with Hodge first, digging into the Toronto Blue Jays and the overall state of professional sports in Toronto, followed by a preview of Team Canada’s semi-final match against Argentina tonight in the Copa America.

Best known for his tenure as the general manager and coach of the Edmonton Oilers, Glen Sather led the team to five Stanley Cup championships in the 1980s. He later served as the president and general manager of the New York Rangers, significantly impacting the team's development and success while cementing himself as one of the NHL’s greatest contributors. Now, at the age of 81, Glen is leaving the NHL for good.

Bob and John welcome Glen to the show today to take a look back at his legendary career in the National Hockey League.

Despite the fact that baseball fans in Canada are losing interest in the Blue Jays faster than they can win games, Adnan Virk joins the show to end the week with some baseball talk with Bob and John.

What is going on with the Toronto Blue Jays? Are they trading Bo? Vladdy? Is Ross Atkins still going to have his job in the summer? There are more questions than answers when it comes to this team, as Bob, John, and Adnan do their best to make sense of this underperforming and underwhelming baseball team.

We’ve got a couple of Americans celebrating the 4th of July with some Canada soccer talk on the show today as Richard Deitsch joins Bob for a conversation with Craig Forrest to preview Canada’s quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela tomorrow in Texas in Copa America action.

The three set expectations for tomorrow's match and evaluate the Canadians' performance so far. As the conversation continues, the gentlemen deliberate on a few things, with the main questions being: win or lose against Venezuela, was this tournament a success? And is this team ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Richard Deitsch is filling in for John as he joins Bob for a conversation with the voice of the Toronto Raptors, Matt Devlin.

From a draft recap to a refresher on the Raptors' plans for the off-season, Bob and Richard get the inside scoop on what the Toronto Raptors have planned for next year. The three also touch on some other deals that have transpired early on in NBA free agency before ending the show with an update on Canada’s Men’s Basketball team and their road to the Olympic Games in Paris at the end of the month.

NHL Free Agency opened up on July 1st, and already the amount of money and term being handed out is shocking. Doug MacLean joins the show today to talk about it with Bob and John, among many other NHL-related topics.

A friend to both & Bob’s favourite Program Director to work with, Nelson Millman joins today’s show to catch up with Bob and John on Canada Day. 

There are two things that Nelson has a grasp on better than anyone else… Radio and how to work with Bob McCown. Both are put on display today as the three take a look through the lens of a Sports Talk Radio Program Director and analyze the growing trends of AM radio, why it works and why it doesn’t while sharing stories of their time working together at Sportsnet. 

Steve Simmons, a man who’s never afraid to share his opinion and a staple in Toronto Sports reporting joins the podcast today. Building off of his article calling for change in the Blue Jays front office - the three start the conversation today with Toronto’s baseball team. Bob and John get to hear Steve’s opinion on their performance this year.

After the break, we get into the process of selecting inductees to the Hockey Hall Of Fame & end the show with a passionate conversation about the direction the CFL is heading in.

Our un-official Official Sports Business Expert Brian Cooper is on the show today.

A man who has had many fingers in many different pies over his career, we start with his role as Chairman of Canada Basketball. With Zach Edey being drafted to the Memphis Grizzlies 9th overall last night the question is now - Will he play for Canada at the Olympics? With inside knowledge on the matter, Brian gives Bob and John his opinion, expressing his thoughts as to why having the 7’4” Rookie Centre could help the team in Paris. The three spend a bit more time on Canada Basketball before the break as Bob and John get caught up to speed with the teams selection process leading up to the games along with developments from the women’s side of things as well as Canada’s 3x3 teams.

After the break, focus shifts to the business side of sports. After learning about the increase in American viewership for the Stanley Cup Final, the three get into where the league is trending when it comes to streaming and sponsorships as they try to anticipate what direction sports, sponsorship and viewership is going in for the future. 

Do consumers have too many options when it comes to watching sports? That's the question Bob, John, and Richard Deitsch ask on today's show as the discussion begins with the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL’s attempt to grow more fans in the United States.

Building off their initial conversation, the focus turns to Copa America and soccer’s attempt to grow in popularity in North America. From there, the three transition into talks about the Toronto Blue Jays and the team’s glaring need for change from the front office down to their roster.

After the break, it's all NBA draft talk as the league prepares for its draft tonight. Bob, Richard, and John look into who they think the Toronto Raptors should draft at 19 before noting the lack of talent in this year’s draft pool.

Carter Verhaeghe notched a goal and an assist, Sam Reinhart found the back of the net, and Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 23 saves as the Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday.

The Panthers, who have been part of the NHL since the 1993-94 season, secured their first Stanley Cup championship after three previous unsuccessful attempts in this series. After taking a commanding 3-0 lead, they dropped the next three games and were on the brink of becoming the first team since 1942 to lose four consecutive potential clinching games in the Stanley Cup Final.

Eric Duhatschek and Scott Burnside join the show today to talk about it all with Bob and John.

Much to John’s dismay, and to Bob's amusement, the suspension of one of the Blue Jays’ top prospects has forced the two to dedicate the first half of today’s show to baseball talk.

Rob Longley joins the podcast first to give Bob and John his analysis of Orelvis Martinez’s 80-game suspension after recording his first MLB hit over the weekend. Rob gives them an idea of how this will impact the Blue Jays going forward and what to expect from the team as they try to get over yet another hump in their tumultuous season.

After the break, Mike Futa joins the two for some hockey talk as we prepare for one of the league's most anticipated Game 7s in recent history, with Edmonton in Florida to play the Panthers.