Episodes
Joey is joined by Brian Lawton of the NHL Network on the report of the league and players agreeing to a 56-game season, the work that still needs to be done, and which teams he thinks will impress on the ice (11:46). Instagram NFL host Amanda Vance previews the top matchups in Week 15 (30:51). Scottie Upshall of Missin’ Curfew talks about playing guilty, and having Wayne Gretzky as a Head Coach (49:12). Doug Smith reflects on the Toronto Raptors’ preseason finale against the Heat and...
Published 12/19/20
Joey opens with his thoughts on John Lennon’s death after its anniversary this past week, the Lou Marsh trophy vote, and Italian soccer legend Paolo Rossi. Joey calls up NFL quarterback Carson Palmer and asks him how he’s keeping in 2020 and how he’s been enjoying retirement (40:09). Philadelphia Flyers forward and player representative James van Riemsdyk looks ahead to the upcoming season: when we could see a return to play and how has he been staying in shape (53:48)? NBA.com’s Gilbert...
Published 12/12/20
Trey Wingo discusses his new podcast Half-Forgotten History, the Steelers’ linebacking corps, the high-octane Chiefs offence, and the Buffalo Bills ahead of their Monday Night matchup against the 49ers (9:21). Tampa Bay radio host Mike Oliviero talks about the Toronto Raptors playing their home games at Amelie Arena, and the level of interest for them in the city (34:15). NHL player agent Allan Walsh of Octagon explains why he’s confident that the start of the NHL season will be settled soon...
Published 12/05/20
Joey opens the show with his thoughts on the future of the Toronto Blue Jays stadium and its surrounding sites. Former NFL linebacker and current host/analyst James Laurinaitis previews the rest of Week 12’s games, and talks about the Steelers/Ravens game being postponed once again due to COVID-19 concerns (29:20). Former NHL defenceman Sheldon Souray gives Joey a call and opens up about his life post-career (49:28). Alexi Lalas joins the show to discuss the life and legacy of Diego Maradona...
Published 11/28/20
Postmedia NFL columnist John Kryk looks ahead to the remaining games in Week 11 including if the Steelers can stay undefeated and if the Patriots can claw back to a .500 record (7:18). Sportsnet’s Luke Fox comments on when the next NHL season will start, and reacts to the breaking news of the Toronto Raptors re-signing Fred VanVleet (33:18). Joey catches up with his pal Nick Kypreos, the author of Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro (49:41). Doug Smith of the Toronto...
Published 11/21/20
NFL Network’s Aditi Kinkhabwala discusses the 8-0 Pittsburgh Steelers, Bills vs. Cardinals, and more ahead of NFL Sunday (9:09). NBA.com’s Gilbert McGregor discusses the NBA hot-stove, specifically the market for free agent point guard Fred vanVleet (31:06). NHL Network’s Brian Lawton looks ahead to the 2020-21 season: the precautions the league is taking and the potential start date (50:07). Former MLB Closer and current radio host Brad Lidge talks about the Miami Marlins hiring Kim Ng as...
Published 11/14/20
Longtime NHL forward Martin Havlat discusses spending his year between Europe and Florida, his time breaking into the league with the Ottawa Senators, and the best players he’s played with and against (7:10). Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith addresses the MLB rumour mill and who the Blue Jays will have interest in (28:30). Lindsay Rhodes of The NFL Rhodes Show looks ahead to Week 9’s games, particularly Sunday night’s matchup between the Buccanneers and Saints where Antonio Brown return to the...
Published 11/07/20
Stanley Cup champion Trevor Daley discusses life in retirement and his new front office role with the Pittsburgh Penguins (8:43). National Post sports columnist Scott Stinson discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series victory and its odd ending due to Justin Turner’s COVID-19 diagnosis (30:50). NFL analyst Trey Wingo looks ahead to Sunday’s matchups in Week 8, shares why the Buccanneers are for real, and the Steelers success drafting wide receivers (49:06). Legendary play by play voice...
Published 10/31/20
ESPN’s John Buccigross joins Joey to chat all things hockey and how he became so enamoured with the sport (5:54). NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe looks ahead to Week 7’s matchups, and weighs-in on the NFC East and Tampa Bay signing Antonio Brown (28:50). Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier looks back on his storied career and discusses the recent success of Canadian Chase Claypool with the franchise (50:23). New York Post baseball writer Ken Davidoff shares his thoughts on the World Series,...
Published 10/24/20
NHL Player agent Allan Walsh of Octagon weighs-in on the NHL free agent market including Joe Thornton signing in Toronto and comments on his client Marc-Andre Fleury’s upcoming season in Vegas (8:57). Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders / ESPN looks ahead to Week 6’s matchups (32:06). Off The Mound’s Ryan Dempster breaks down the ALCS and NLCS and why he likes the Astros to advance to the World Series after being down 3-0 to Tampa Bay (49:07). U.S Women’s Hockey captain Meghan Duggan looks...
Published 10/17/20
Joey opens the show discussing his relationship with legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen who passed away this week at age 65. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox weighs-in on the moves made around the league in NHL free agency (15:50). The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith recaps Game 5 of the NBA Finals, an instant classic that saw the Heat extend the series (32:27). Cynthia Frelund of NFL Network looks ahead to the rest of Week 5’s matchups, notably the Bills-Titans and Seahawks-Vikings (50:52). Mike Futa, former...
Published 10/10/20
Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner recaps the Blue Jays season now that its come to an end, and looks ahead to the future of the team. NBA.com’s Gilbert McGregor discusses The Finals with the Lakers now up 2-0 over the Heat. Former NFL QB Ryan Leaf joins Joey to open up about his road to recovery and talks about the quarterback play around the league, particularly Patrick Mahomes and Russell Wilson. The Ringer’s John Gonzalez explains that NBA owners aren’t exactly putting their money where...
Published 10/03/20
Steve Mayer, the NHL’s Chief Content Officer, discusses the success of the NHL hub cities and keeping a safe environment for the players (9:15). ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian weighs-in on the Toronto Blue Jays making the postseason (29:58). NFL insider Trey Wingo gets you ready for Week 3’s marquee matchups, notably the Chiefs and Ravens on Monday Night Football (50:05). The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith looks ahead to Masai Ujiri’s future with the Toronto Raptors and what the offseason...
Published 09/26/20
National hockey writer Michael Traikos discusses the latest news surrounding impending UFA blueliner Alex Pietrangelo and previews the Stanley Cup Final between Tampa Bay and Dallas (7:36). Adidas Canada President Michael Rossi talks about Terry Fox’s legacy and looks ahead to this weekend’s virtual run (28:40). Former Toronto Blue Jays all-star Ricky Romero joins Joey […]
Published 09/19/20
Joey opens the show addressing Skip Bayless’ comments on Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott and depression. Two-time Stanley Cup Champion Kris Versteeg goes in-depth on the Stanley Cup Playoffs and talks about Matt Martin’s importance to the Islanders and playing in the Toronto fishbowl (9:52). Raptors play by play voice Matt Devlin looks back on […]
Published 09/12/20
Joey celebrates Freddie Mercury’s birthday throughout the show by discussing the greatest lead singers in music history and taking your texts! Chris Cuthbert of the NHL on Sportsnet makes his first visit to the program to discuss the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs; notably last night’s pair of game sevens won by Dallas and […]
Published 09/05/20
Joey opens the show to weigh-in on the past week’s player strikes led by the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and followed by players from the other leagues. Arkells lead singer and sports fan Max Kerman discusses why he’s inspired by the athletes using their platform, his friendship with Nick Nurse, and the band’s new record Campfire […]
Published 08/29/20
Former NHLer and current Blackhawks analyst Jamal Mayers on racial issues in sports and his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs (6:11), Sportsnet baseball editor Ben Nicholson Smith on the surging Blue Jays and what they might do at the trade deadline (30:31), Raptors TV analyst Leo Rautins ahead of their attempt to sweep away […]
Published 08/22/20
Joey Vendetta talks about the Leafs demise, Tuukka Rask’s opt out and which Canadian team could go furthest in the playoffs with former NHLer Shane O’Brien (9:47). Raptors radio voice Eric Smith sizes up the Raptors and Nets playoff series (29:35), Film and TV producer and part owner of the Seattle Kraken Jerry Bruckheimer on […]
Published 08/15/20
What a night of NHL action! Legendary Canadian music manager Bruce Allen discusses his career, the return of live music, and how impressed he’s been with the product the NHL is putting on the ice (9:20). Toronto Raptors TV voice Matt Devlin talks about the team’s impressive play since the restart before last night’s loss […]
Published 08/08/20
Philadelphia Flyers forward and NHLPA representative James van Riemsdyk joins Joey from Toronto’s NHL hub and discusses how he felt after stepping on the ice for an NHL game for the first time in months, and how life has been on the inside (5:26). NBA.com’s Gilbert McGregor previews tonight’s Raptors-Lakers matchup; the first regular season […]
Published 08/01/20
Sportsnet’s Brian Burke weighs-in on the upcoming Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets series, an even playing field with all teams getting healthy, the Seattle Kraken and their new state-of-the-art arena, and more around the NHL (5:04). Chris Overholt, President and CEO of Overactive Media, discusses securing a team for Toronto in Overwatch ESports, how the lack of […]
Published 07/25/20
Former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk discusses his struggles with mental illness and how it has impacted his life and the lives of those around him (04:39). Liz Clarke of the Washington Post discusses her recent story that she co-authored on sexual harassment running rampant throughout Washington’s NFL organization (28:09). Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins discusses […]
Published 07/18/20
NHL Player agent Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey joins Joey to touch on a variety of topics around the sport, notably players opting out of the NHL’s restart and Olympic participation with the CBA now ratified (9:16). Canadian Country star Dean Brody reflects on his successful career and previews tonight’s edition of Budweiser Stage at […]
Published 07/11/20
Jeremy Roenick takes time out of his 4th of July weekend to discuss some of the most memorable moments of his playing NHL playing career, and representing the United States internationally (8:34). ESPN’s Trey Wingo joins Joey to break down the latest NFL news; notably Washington being under fire and looking to change their team […]
Published 07/04/20