Episodes
Eric Macramalla talks the risk of the Jays becoming irrelevant, Michael Necas’ daddy issues, why the Devils (and everyone else) likes Sheldon Keefe, Fallen Angel Hernandez and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 05/29/24
Eric explains why Brendan Shanahan is responsible for the Leafs failures and the virtues of having kids dedicate themselves to a couple of sports early on. And of course his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 05/22/24
Eric Macramalla interviews Mike Kelly from Sportlogiq about all things hockey and how he got into hockey analytics.
Published 05/15/24
Eric speaks with Marco D’Amico from MontrealHockeyNow.com and Arpon Basu from The Athletic. And of course, Eric gets upset with his Donald Trump Loser of the Week (which may be the NHL).
Published 05/08/24
Eric Macramalla talks the real practical impact to cutting the cable cord including the cost and inconvenience. Eric also talks the latest on the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal, Adam Johnson and his Donald trump Loser of the Week.
Published 05/01/24
Eric Revisits the OJ Simpson case and plays some audio gold from OJ and Marcia Clark. Eric also interviews Chandler France from the Houston Sports Business Journal on the possible NHL expansion to Houston (and what’s taking so long). And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 04/24/24
Eric Macramalla talks Salt Lake City Coyotes, Shohei Ohtani, Jontay Porter and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 04/17/24
Eric Macramalla talks to Ian Mendes about the move of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah. Eric also explains why the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal is far from over. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 04/10/24
In this the first week of MLB, Eric talks expansion to Montreal, Pete Rose, PEDs, Japanese baseball, salary disparity, robot umpires and more.
Published 04/03/24
Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest on the Shohei Ohtani gambling story, Jontay Parker's gambling investigation, a lawsuit threatened by Kim Mulkey, the NFL's rule changes, and his DTLOW
Published 03/26/24
Eric breaks down Dak Prescott’s lawsuit filed in connection with an alleged sexual assault. Eric also talks to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers to chat all things MLB. And course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 03/20/24
This week Eric Macramalla talks top NHL expansion cities, is Russell Wilson good or bad, why it doesn’t pay to be an NFL running back, Trevor Bauer and collusion, and the Donald Trump Loser of the week.
Published 03/13/24
In a special episode of Offside, Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen joins Eric Macramalla for the hour. They talk all things sports business including the most valuable franchises on the planet, where leagues make their money and the collapse of regional sports networks.
Published 02/28/24
Eric Macramalla addresses the NHL’s culture of violence and Morgan Rielly just got swept up by it. Eric also talks the defamation lawsuit against Deadspin for ruining the life of a 9 year old. Eric also explains that the Jays off-season has been an unmitigated disaster and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 02/21/24
Eric Macramalla talks the Morgan Rielly suspension and the confusion created by NHL discipline, Super Bowl ratings and why they hit an all-time high, Patrick Mahomes and how he affects Aaron Rodgers’ legacy and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 02/14/24
Eric Macramalla explains why the London Police press conference about the World Junior hockey players was a problem. Eric also talks the NHL All-Star Game, Justin Bieber, Brock Purdy, and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week
Published 02/07/24
Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest in the World Juniors sexual assault case, including what’s next and how this all may unfold. Eric also interviews Aron D’Souza, President of the Enhanced Games who is looking to put on an athletic competition of athletes who dope. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 02/03/24
Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest on the Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team. Eric also interviews Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico on the changing sports media landscape. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 01/24/24
Eric Macramalla is joined by U.S. Ambassador David Cohen to talk about the launch of the PWHL. Ian Mendes also joins Offside to talk Ottawa Senators, Dallas Cowboys and the PWHL. And of course Eric’s Loser of the Week.
Published 01/17/24
Eric Macramalla is joined by The Athletic’s Murat Ates to talk the importance of team culture in the context of the Winnipeg Jet’s terrific season. Can the Ottwa Senators learn something from the Jets? Eric also talks Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Kimmel and defamation, while also offering up his legendary precedent setting Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 01/10/24
Eric Macramalla talks to The Athletic’s Josh Kendall about all things NFL including the benching of Russell Wilson. He also chats with Fangraphs’ Michael Baumann about the Blue Jays latest signings. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 12/28/23
Eric Macramalla is in conversation with the former commissioner of Major League Baseball, Fay Vincent. They talk Joe DiMaggio. Nolan Ryan, Johnny Bench, Alex Rodriguez and Fay Vincent Sr. And they talk whether Vincent was the last commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Published 12/20/23
Eric Macramalla breaks down the Shohei Ohtani deal, and why he was never going to sign in Toronto, interviews Jack Harris from the L.A. Times and talks about the disturbing David Perron hit on Artem Zub.
Published 12/13/23
Eric assesses the value of Shohei Ohtani on and off the field and why he’s never coming to Toronto. Eric also interviews Sean Gentille from The Athletic about Patrick Kane and offers up his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 12/06/23
Eric Macramalla breaks down the Corey Perry firing, including what the Hawks needed to terminate Perry’s deal, how it was handled by the Blackhawks and what’s next. Eric also talks Milan Lucic and Oscar Pistorius. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Published 11/29/23