Bleav in The Pressrow Bleav Life & Leisure

Ever wondered how the fast-paced world of sports broadcasting manages to keep up with the non-stop action of the NHL? Well, buckle up as Sportsnet 590’s Nick Kypreos joins us to pull back the curtain and offer a play-by-play on the recent transitions in sports media. We've swapped Zoom for Google in our broadcasts, elevating our game to new heights of fidelity and tech prowess, and Nick dishes on how we've adapted our content strategy to engage a national audience, moving beyond a Maple Leafs-centric view to encompass the thrilling diversity of hockey stories coast to coast.

Join us as we pull up a chair with the formidable Glenn Healy, former NHL netminder and steward of the NHL Alumni Association, for a riveting exchange on the shifts in sports media and the safeguarding of player rights. Our dialogue traverses the evolving relationship between players and the league, where Healy's unique vantage point as an athlete-turned-advocate unveils the intricate dance of collective bargaining, the impact of icons like Wayne Gretzky, and the steadfast commitment required to preserve the triumphs earned by those who skated before us.

What happens when sports and gambling merge in the great north? Amanda Brewer, a seasoned expert in corporate communications and PR with a history steeped in the gaming industry, takes us on a journey through the changing landscape of sports gambling in Canada.

Ever wondered about the unique challenges faced by the Toronto Blue Jays as the only Canadian team in the MLB? Imagine navigating customs, taxes, and the perception of playing in Canada, all while trying to attract top players to the roster. Join me, your host Jonah Sigel, as I chat with Richard Griffin - a seasoned baseball writer who has seen it all, as we delve into these issues.

Get set to be gripped by the fascinating world of sports media! We are thrilled to welcome award-winning TV producer Dan Gladman to our podcast. He enlightens us with a riveting recount of his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, sharing experiences of their championship years and the adrenaline-filled moments behind the scenes. His insights offer an in-depth understanding of the fast-paced sports media world, including the iconic Kawhi Leonard shot during the Raptors' game seven win.

Ray Ferraro, who was a former NHL hockey player, is now an ESPN/ABC journalist and a part-time and part-time analyst. The NHL was Ray's first professional league and he played there for 21 seasons. On August 2, 2002, Ferraro announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).