What's Up? The Sports Podcast!

3:50 – Changes at the QB position in Pittsburgh 22:50 – The future of the Kansas City Chiefs 28:48 – LeBron James dipping in the podcast world while playing in the NBA 40:21 – Draymond Green 46:59 – March Madness: Is it as popular as to the days when players went the full four years? 54:18 – Should the NBA or FIBA get involved to ensure the level of play within Division I basketball? 59:46 – Mentality of players in the USA vs. Europe 1:09:57 – Should the NBA reduce the number of regular season games? 1:18:23 – Is Caitlin Clark the most sought after draft prospect in both the NBA and WNBA? 1:23:25 – Who to watch out for in the NBA playoffs 1:35:16 – Can the Thunder keep their core stars in OKC? 1:53:11 – Basketball at the Paris Olympics 2:04:47 – Trivia Challenge

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8:28 – All Star Game (ASG)

• Tony’s experience working the NHL ASG at Scotiabank Arena
• How much did the panel watch either the NHL or NBA ASG
• Should all sports leagues try to make their ASG more competitive?

 

25:23 – Morgan Rielly suspension

• Panel’s thoughts to the suspension. Was five games too much?
• Is it unfair to compare the Rielly hit to the Pierre Turgeon/Dale Hunter hit or the Dennis Wideman hit to a linesman in 2016?
• Are retaliatory hits due to lack of enforcers on NHL teams?

45:03 – Is there a ‘lack of respect’ for the sports they play?

52:02 – Safety in Sports (After the Adam Johnson death during English professional hockey game)

• Should players be mandated to follow new equipment guidelines? Should guidelines be fluid as freak injuries take place?
• Has the panel’s equipment increased as they play recreation sports / beer leagues?
• Should leagues threaten suspension if equipment guidelines aren’t met?

1:08:02 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

• Toronto FC will end it’s jersey sponsorship with Bank of Montreal.
• Mark Shapiro/Ross Atkins will be fired if the Blue Jays do not make the ALCS.
• The NHL Stadium Series will not sellout in five years.

BASEBALL
2:13 - Shohei Ohtani saga as it relates to Toronto
22:41 - Are the Dodgers an AUTOMATIC lock to win the World Series?

BASKETBALL
24:38 - Toronto Raptors trade: OG Anunoby, etc./RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley
39:20 - Is Siakam’s days numbered in Toronto?
- Should Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster do everything possible to trade Siakam?

HOCKEY

1:07:31 - Edmonton Oilers’ heater since firing Jay Woodcroft
- How impatient is Connor McDavid to win a Stanley Cup?
- Is Ken Daniels on the hot-seat if the Oilers don’t make a strong playoff run?

1:16:46 - NHL All-Star Game returns to Toronto for the first time since 2000.

1:28:39 - Dano’s Trivia Question

1:31:26 - Safety of Hockey after on-ice fatality during an English match game.

1:41:29 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX)

-        Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team trying to qualify for COPA AMERICA

-        Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit to most goals in league history

-        The Toronto Raptors will get in the practice of retiring jersey numbers, after the Orlando Magic retired Shaquille O’Neal’s number 32. 

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4:50 – Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas - Are baseball stadiums a good source of revenue for a city economy? - Lasting Oakland A’s memory 23:47 – Texas Rangers win the World Series - Can they threaten to win again? - How will Arizona do in ‘24 36:29 – Asking the panel how their favourite teams will do for the ’24 season - Mets - Yankees - Brewers 51:53 – Craig Counsell heading to the Chicago Cubs 1:17:44 – Bill Belichick - Should he/ Can he be fired in the middle of a season? 1:25:20 – NFL in Europe. - Should they continue playing games in Europe - Will flag football elevate the profile of NFL? 1:41:41 – Trivia Challenge

World Cup of Basketball – 4:40

- USA’s performance of recent World Cup of Basketball

- Canada’s bronze medal accomplishment, despite lack of top stars not appearing in FIBA World Cup

-  World Cup vs. Olympics

-  USA vs. The World tournament. Could it happen?

Victor Wembanyama – 16:18

-  Not a lot of visibility of Wembanyama in Paris

- Could Wembanyama stay healthy with his height

- Could a non-American be the signature face of the NBA

Damian Lillard – 29:23

- How surprising the break-up with Portland was

- Is Damian Lillard a superstar?

- Who has to adjust more in Milwaukee: Giannis or Dame?

James Harden – 40:41

- Can Harden be taken seriously?

- Will GMs still take a chance on Harden?

- Will Joel Embiid get tired of Philly?

Toronto Raptors – 53:34

- Should the Raptors strip the team bare?

New York Knicks – 1:05:10

RAPID FIRE – BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Who is going to have a big year?) 1:09:31

- Zion Williamson

- Ja Morant

- Kyrie Irving

- In-Season Tournament

#WorldCupOfBasketball #FIBA #Canada #Olympics #VictorWembanyama #Wemby #Wembanyama #JamesHarden #Harden #TheBeard #DamianLillard #Dame #Giannis #GiannisAntetokounmpo #Freak #JoelEmbiid #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #NewYorkKnicks #Knicks #NBA #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS

4:50 - International Baseball. Could baseball benefit more by participating in the Olympics? 26:52 - Baltimore Orioles. Their success to the season. Their lack of playoff experience. Who is crucial for the O's to win in playoffs. 36:54 - Tampa Bay Rays. How do they keep winning? 42:09 - Use of starting pitching today compared to 20+ years ago. 52:41 - The future of Tampa staying in Tampa… Oops :) 1:02:37 - Milwaukee Brewers. Can Milwaukee threaten in the playoffs? 1:09:51 - How long will it before the Yankees and Red Sox become contenders again? 1:15:37 - Where will Shohei Otani may end up. 1:21:09 - TRIVIA CHALLENGE #wbc #Olympics #BaltimoreOrioles #Orioles #Baltimore #TampaBayRays #Rays #TampaBay #MilwaukeeBrewers #Milwaukee #Brewers #NewYorkYankees #Yankees #BostonRedSox #RedSox #Bosox #ShoheiOtani #Shohei #Trivia #whatsUPodcast

Thrilled to talk NFL, NBA and the FIBA World Cup with Neel Katarey, along with Ben 'Swift' Reynolds and Ronnie 'RC' Clark from Voice of the Fans Sportscast @vofsportscast

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DATE OF RECORDING: August 29, 2023

6:20 – A summary what listeners can find on VOF Sportscast

8:26 – Rise of soccer in the State of Mississippi

14:28 – CFL back and forth, American Football in Canada and what the future of American Football may be

26:38 – NFL talk

30:29 – Aaron Rodgers

37:38 – Tua Tagovailoa

39:38 – RC’s 49ers

41:52 – Who is Dak Prescott?

49:09 – Swift’s Saints

51:34 – Neel’s Bills

55:29 – Basketball Talk. World Cup of Basketball

1:00:34 – RC”s take: USA may lose against a team from the Rest of the World

1:06:20 – Canada’s performance during Group Play of the World Cup / Jamal Murray not playing in World Cup

1:09:19 – Vancouver Grizzlies

1:11:52 – In-Season Tournament

1:21:39 – Canadian Sports Trivia

1:34:52 – Signing Off

TOPICS: 6:36 - What is the future of Sports Media? What are subscribers looking for? How will it be consumed going forward? 14:11 - Has loyalty towards the 'local team' dropped over the past 20 years? 20:05 - Will professional sports see more of a benefit with streaming services, such as DAZN, Apple TV+ including acquistions such as The Athletic, who are now responsible for sports coverage for the New York Times? NBA 32:39 - What is the future of the Toronto Raptors? Thoughts on Fred Van Vleet signing with the Houston Rockets. 43:10 - Jaylen Brown re-signs with the Boston Celtics 46:52 - Who's under more pressure? Masai Ujiri or John Herdman? Soccer 55:50 - Lionel Messi's start to his MLS career 1:00:12 - Has the momentum for soccer dropped in Canada? Issues within Canada Soccer, Toronto FC's dismal start to the season, etc. 1:05:58 - Should UEFA do everything possible to prevent Kylian Mbappe from playing club football in Saudi Arabia? BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL 1:17:11 - Leagues Cup 1:20:50 - NBA In-Season Tournament #FredVanVleet #JaylenBrown #LionelMessi #KylianMbappe #LeaguesCup #MasaiUjiri #JohnHerdman #CanadaSoccer #NBAInSeasonTournament #NBACup #WhatsUPodcast

0:35 - Will the recent Stanley Cup Final generate more interest in the Southern U.S.?

13:18 – Vegas’ immediate run from expansion team to Cup Champion.

19:18 – Did Vegas sacrifice their future to win this year’s Stanley Cup?

21:36 – Would you accept years of futility for one successful run to the championship?

28:16 – Is Vegas a Hockey Town?

31:33 – Will the Florida Panthers maintain this level success?

34:28 – Will hockey evolve in Southern U.S. as teams in those markets continue to win?

38:10 – Free Agency / Off-Season trades

45:28 – Do top level players want to play in Canada?

50:05 – How long with Connor Bedard take to lead the Blackhawks as a winner?

54:06 – Does the 4th of July include Joey Chestnut and the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?

1:00:16 – Britney Spears vs. Victor Wembanyama’s Security Detail

1:02:48 – Where should the Arizona Coyotes move to, if at all?

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#NHL #VegasGoldenKnights #FloridaPanthers #Vegas #FreeAgency #NBA #BritneySpears #VictorWembanyama #ConnorBedard #JoeyChestnut #NathansHotDogEatingContest #ArizonaCoyotes #whatsUPodcast

TOPICS INCLUDE NBA 3:53 – NBA Draft Best/Worst Dressed 13:19 - Victor Wembanyama 20:05 – Gradey Dick 23:47 – Monty Williams NHL 38:38 – How did U.S. take to this year’s playoffs? 49:50 – Dan’s rant on against the Florida Panthers 1:00:19 – Toronto Maple Leafs 1:09:39 – NHL announcing they will not have themed jerseys for upcoming season. This after several NHL players refused to wear Pride Jerseys. 1:44:56 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL - Joel Embiid is first MVP to never make the conference finals in his career - NBA has crowned a new champion 7 times in last 10 years. A far contrast from the 8 different first-time winners during the previous 30 years. - Chris Paul heading to the Golden State Warriors. #GradeyDick #Raptors #Spurs #MontyWilliams #JaMorant #TorontoMapleLeafs #VegasGoldenKnights #FloridaPanthers #ChrisPaul #JoelEmbiid #whatsUPodcast

Emily Morgan is creating a lot of buzz, transforming sports logos in a very short period of time. In less than six months, Emily is creeping up to 100K in followers on her IG channel alone @emilymorgancreates.

Be sure to give her a follow:

IG: @emilymorgancreates

TikTok: @emilymorgancreates

TWR: @EM_Creates

YouTube: @emilymorgancreates

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#sportsbranding #emilymorgancreates #NFL #NBA #logo #sportsmarketing #graphic design #whatsUPodcast

3:10 - Is the NHL showing growth within the U.S.? 17:13 - Leafs and Raptors: How different will both teams look like for next season? 30:34 - Pittsburgh Penguins: Can a rebuild happen with Sid and Malkin? Arizona Coyotes 35:36 - Would Arizona be a ‘hockey market’ if they were as successful as Tampa, Colorado, etc.? 39:56 - If they move, where is the best city to relocate the Coyotes? Ja Morant 46:30 - Should Morant be suspended? 51:12 - Would a Morant suspension be a sign of ‘cancel culture’ RAPID FIRE (BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL) 1:11:03 - Lorenzo Insigne not travelling with team for latest away match 1:14:59 - Kyle Lowry’s legacy as a Toronto Raptor if he wins a title with Miami Heat #NHL #MapleLeafs #Raptors #Leafs #Penguins #PittsuburghPenguins #ArizonaCoyotes #Coyotes #JaMorant #Morant #LorenzoInsigne #Insigne #KyleLowry #Lowry #MiamiHeat #Heat

DATE OF RECORDING: May 23, 2023

3:06 - St. Louis City SC of MLS will have a permanent section of its stadium for fans and their dogs

8:32 - Leafs making the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

27:29 - Florida Panthers eliminate the 65-win Boston Bruins

40:55 - Seattle Kraken eliminate the defending Stanley Cup Champion Avalanche for the franchise's first playoff series win.

55:47 - Oilers win the first round series against the LA Kings

1:07:48 - BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL

Raptors receiving permission to speak with Becky Hammon who led WNBA's Las Vegas Aces to WNBA Championship

Darryl Sutter fired in Calgary

Fans in Canada not able to purchase Leafs/Panthers games when series heads to Miami.

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#Bruins #BostonBruins #Panthers #FloridaPanthers #Kraken #SeattleKraken #Avalanche #ColoradoAvalanche #MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #Oilers #EdmontonOilers #NHL #whatsUPodcast

Alissa Kacar (IG:@newladygolfer) went from a teacher in New Jersey, to a broadcaster and social media influencer; dedicated to wellness and specifically golf. In her short time as an influencer, Alissa has connected with stars from the sports world, Hollywood A-Listers and more. Alissa was gracious to join the podcast for a chat on all things golf, with topics including:

- The Masters

- PGA vs. LIV

- LPGA

- Golf on a participation level and a lot more

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#AlissaKacar #NewLadyGolfer #Golf #GolfLifeTV #TheMasters #LPGA #whatsUPodcast

 2:54 – MLB Home Opener or NBA Play-In game?

11:35 – Raptors play-in game vs. Chicago *Diar DeRozan*

16:34 – Who from the Raptors should stay or go?

20:01 – Should the Raptors have ‘tanked’ the season?

33:08 – Leafs vs. Lightning

35:17 – Dan’s affection for one-time Leaf, Lonny Bohonos

37:16 – Can the Leafs get out of the 1st round?

45:41 – Do the Leafs need to overhaul the team if they continue to flounder in the playoffs?

47:50 – RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

Alek Manoah’s early season struggles

MLS begins new broadcast partnership with AppleTV

Tiger Woods withdrawing from The Masters. Does the PGA still ‘need’ Tiger?

#MajorLeagueBaseball #NHLHockey #MLS #AppleTV #TorontoRaptors #TorontoMapleLeafs #DiarDeRozan #LonnyBohonos #AlekManoah #TigerWoods #whatsUPodcast

Taking a look at who came out as winners after the NHL Trade Deadline (Friday, March 3 @ 3PM)

Liam Gotimer: Director of Broadcasting & Communications, Atlanta Gladiators

Will Pesek: Producer, News 12 Hunter Valley

TOPICS:

3:06 - General thoughts of how Trade Deadline Day went down

14:04 - Comparing Deadline Day Coverage between USA vs. Canada

33:08 - Vladimir Tarasenko heading to the Rangers

36:14 - Patrick Kane finally heading to Broadway

42:44 - Toronto Maple Leafs: 

55:17 - Teams scratching players if they are trade bait (Gavrikov/Chychrun)

57:51 - NHL insisting to stay in Arizona 

1:09:10 - Jonathan Quick 

1:13:04 - Vancouver Canucks

1:27:08 - Boston Bruins

1:32:51 - Stanley Cup Prediction 

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Date of Taping: March 5, 2023

#NHL, #NHLTradeDeadline, #VladimirTarasenko #Tarasenko #PatrickKane #Kane #TorontoMapleLeafs #MapleLeafs #VladislavGavrikov #Gavrikov #JakobChychrun #Chychrun #Arizona #ArizonaCoyotes #JonathanQuick #Quick #VancouverCanucks #Canucks #BostonBruins #Bruins #StanleyCup #WhatsUPodcast

     SUPER BOWL – 5:07

Jerome’s plans for the big game
Is Jerome interested in the halftime show? Because I am not.  
How much pressure is on Patrick Mahomes to win this year’s Super Bowl?   
Does Jerome want to see Aaron Rodgers land with his New York Jets? 

     NBA TRADE DEADLINE

Will the 4-team trade between ATL, DET, GSW and POR fall apart?    - 21:35
Jerome explains his disdain for Hawks Coach Nate McMillan – 29:09
Will Trae Young stick around in Atlanta?  39:33
Should the Raptors have been more busier at the trade deadline? With VanVleet, Anunoby Trent Jr. still sticking with the team? 43:22
OG Anunoby / Jakob Poeltl? 45:31
Should teams either go ‘all-in’ or ‘tank’ as opposed continuously squeaking into the playoffs? 53:12
Why Randy is not a fan of Nick Nurse - am not a fan of 1:00:50
Russell Westbrook experience is over in LA -  1:07:03
Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun – 1:15:40
Who’s better: Phoenix or Denver? – 1:21:38
Is Kyrie gonna work in Dallas – 1:23:48 

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Date of Taping: February 10, 2023

#SuperBowl #KansasCityChiefs #PhiladelphiaEagles #Chiefs #Eagles #AaronRodgers #Rodgers #AtlantaHawks #DetroitPistons #PortlandTrailBlazers #GoldenStateWarriors #Hawks #Pistons #TrailBlazers #Warriors #Atlanta #Portland #GoldenState #Portland #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #OGAnunoby #OG #JakobPoeltl #Poeltl #RussellWestbrook #Westbrook #KyrieIrving #Kyrie #LukaDoncic

Topics Include: 

FIFA World Cup – 13:46

Thoughts on Canada’s Performance of World Cup. 

Thoughts specifically of John Herdman’s performance of manager of Canada’s Men’s Team

Does winning a World Cup change the legacy of Lionel Messi.

NFL – 42:08

Gauging panel’s interest of NFL Playoffs

Tony and Ben’s thoughts of their Buffalo Bills performance of the season/playoffs

Will Brady and Rodgers stay with their respective teams?

NBA Trade Deadline – 52:43

Should the Raptors trade VanVleet

Anunoby’s stance with the team? Does he want out?

How valuable is Nick Nurse as coach? Could Dwayne Casey have coached the ’19 team to a championship? 

NHL – 1:05:17

Should Ivan Provorov have been suspended for not taking part in Pride Night ceremonies held by Philadelphia Flyers?

Does this threaten similar ceremonies in the future?

RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal - 1:35:41) 

- Vancouver Canucks handling of Bruce Boudreau’s firing?

- TaylorMade appearing to distance relationship between club maker and Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia, after signing with LIV Tour. 

- Are video tributes to former players passé? 

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Date of Taping: January 26, 2023

#WorldCup #FIFA #Qatar2022 #Qatar #Canada #CANMNT #CanadaSoccer #LionelMessi #Messi #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #FredVanVleet #OGAnunoby #Anunoby #IvanProvorov #Provorov #PhiladelphiaFlyers #Flyers #TaylorMade #TaylorMadeGolf #Golf #DJ #DustinJohnson #SergioGarcia #Garcia #JohnnyGaudreau #NHL #NBA #PGA #LIVTour #PGATour

TOPICS:
MLB (2:48) - Phillies/Braves, Padres/Dodgers, Aaron Judge
NFL (26:53) - Kenny Pickett over Mitch Trubisky, Dak Prescott over Cooper Rush, Fall of Tom Brady and Russell Wilson
NBA (59:05) - Brooklyn Nets, Luka Doncic as MVP?, Boston Celtics

BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Rapid Fire) (1:20:45)
LeBron James potentially surpassing Kareem Abdul Jabbar with most points in league history
Oscar Nominee Jonah Hill set to play PGA's John Daly in an upcoming movie
Commanders owner, Daniel Snyder says he has 'dirt' on key executives within the league

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DATE OF RECORDING: Thursday October 20, 2022

TOPICS INCLUDE: 

- Looking back at '21-'22 season (4:28)
- Did Steph Curry cement his legacy as a Top 10 player by winning his first NBA Finals MVP? (6:25)
- Can the Celtics overcome the loss of Head Coach Ime Udoku? (10:26)
- Can the Nets gel despite the apparent tension between KD, Steve Nash, Sean Marks? (14:44)
- Comparing the Nets to the Knicks (25:10)
- Are the Lakers a playoff calibre team? (28:26)  
- Mikey's one-on-one with convicted felon Aaron 'Showtime' Taylor who rejunvinated his life with sports, getting the chance to perform PA duties during a 2021 Golden State Warriors game.  (31:54)  

CANADA TRIVIA: (39:06)   

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: Big Deal/No Big Deal (41:32)
- Did the Knicks lose an opportunity by not trading for Donovan Mitchell?
- Aaron Judge's pursuit to 62 HRs.   

#NBABuzz #OfficialNBABuzz #MikeyDomagala #BostonCeltics #Celtics #BrooklynNets #Nets #LosAngelesLakers #Lakers #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #WhatsUPodcast #AaronJudge   

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PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Jerome Boateng (COLORCAST: @ThePacZone) & Prince Matalia (COLORCAST: @PrinceM)
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How hype is Juan Soto?
NBA Off Season
-     Where is Kevin Durant gonna play?

NHL Off Season
-     Should Canadian Teams avoid drafting American players?

Players having statues in their honour (Yes, honour is spelled with a U in Canada lol)
RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

NOTE: Taping of this episode was prior to Juan Soto trade

PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri  
SPECIAL GUEST: Zack Cooper  (Fmr. Host, Reporter Anchor: Toronto's 680NEWS, FAN 590)
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TOPICS INCLUDE:  

- Comparison of general news/sports pre-podcast, social media to today 

NBA (28:22)
- Golden State Warriors: Is the Warriors run of success classify as a dynasty?
- Toronto Raptors: OJ Anunoby, state of the team, Who is the Greatest Raptor of All-Time  (48:20)

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal) (1:29:09)

- J-Cole playing in CEBL
- Udonis Haslem sour vs. Draymond Green
- Awarding an MVP of Conference Finals

#NBA #Basketball #Canada #Warriors #GoldenStateWarriors #TorontoRaptors #Raptors #JCole 

Cricket in Canada is on the rise - at the grassroots level, all the way up to international competition.   

The following is a discussion regarding the current state of this sport, what the future of cricket looks like in North America and a lot more.   

Derek Perera: Founder and Director, Ontario Cricket Academy
Srimantha Wijeyeratne: General Manager and Head Coach, Niagara Cricket Club  

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!What's Up? The Sports Podcast.
(WEB) whatsupodcast.blogspot.com
(SOCIAL MEDIA) Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @whatsupodcast

#cricket #OntarioCricketAcademy #NiagaraCricketClub

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Stars such as Evander Kane, Antonio Brown and Novak Djokovic facing a slew of troubles as it relates to COVID. 

Toronto FC signs top international striker Lorenzo Insigne. 

Canada's Men's national side prepares for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers 

RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

GUESTS:

Tony Antoniou: Contributor, !What's Up? The Sports Podcast.
Ben McClellan: Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast

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Date of Taping: January 13, 2022

#Insigne #Djokovic #Canada #AntonioBrown #EvanderKane #Djokovic #soccer #COVID 

As a current student of the Sports Media program at Toronto's Ryerson University, Mel has had the chance to interview key basketball names including, Savannah Hamilton, Jack Armstrong and more. Mel shares: 

- where she thinks sports broadcasting is headed towards in the foreseeable future
- the evolution of women in sports in Canada, etc.
- the Toronto Raptors

and more

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Two fierce opponents from a fantasy hockey league I take part in return to not only talk pucks, but the following:

- Pro Sports vs. Omicron
- Will the NHL go to the Beijing Olympics?
- WTA says they will not host events in China
- Paul Maurice resigns from the Jets

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal)

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Mikey Domagala is a dedicated basketball reporter with close to 3-Million followers on his channel NBA Buzz/Inside Buzz as well as The Truth Podcast with Jermaine Barnes.

ON TODAY'S EPISODE:

Which team had the better off-season?
The saga of Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving
Where will the Raptors finish up?

Also Mikey's thoughts on baseball, soccer, etc.

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Ben McClellan: Co-Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast (Red Patch Boys, main supporter group of Toronto FC of MLS)
Zach Diaz: Schulich School of Business and one-time volunteer of York 9 FC (Now York United)

TOPICS INCLUDE:
Toronto Derby feat. York United and Toronto FC - Wednesday, September 22nd at BMO Field
State of Women's soccer in Canada. Could First Division soccer in Canada be on the horizon?
What could Toronto FC vs. Forge FC rivalry look like?

BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Rapid-Fire Segment)
- Could Sebastian Giovinco return to TFC?
- Leylah Annie Fernandez turning heads at U.S. Open
- L.A. Clippers' new arena with a supporters section

Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S2: Ep. 29)
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#TorontoFC #YorkUnited #TFC #YorkUTD #TorontoDerby #ForgeFC

Dr. Shankardass returns to the podcast and shares his field's research as it relates to a sports persective

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TOPICS INCLUDE:

Italy wins EURO 2020. 

The riots in England after the EURO final. Does this hurt the country's chances to host a EURO/World Cup in the future?

The Olympics. Should it go on? 

Will Tokyo get a 'do-over' and get to host the Olympics again due to the pandemic? 

Is Masai Ujiri sticking around with the Toronto Raptors? 

RAPID FIRE: Big Deal/No Big Deal

Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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#Italy #EURO2020 #England #UEFA #Olympics #Tokyo #MasaiUjiri #TorontoRaptors #Raptors 

TOPICS INCLUDE

- Christian Eriksen medical emergency during Denmark's first match against Finland
- What winning Euro means for federations like Italy
- A look back on Denmark's magical run to the EURO Championship from 1992
- The growth of soccer in Canada
- The Olympics (Should it be postponed a second time? The 'need' for facilities built for the Olympics)

RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL)

- Edmonton's CFL team changes its name from the Eskimos to the Elks
- Suns All-Star Devin Booker potentially rewarding a fan who was involved in a fight in the stands with a Nuggets fan
- Former Canadiens G Patrick Roy appears to have mended fences with former coach Mario Tremblay

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Date of Roundtable: June 15, 2021

TOPICS INCLUDE:

- First round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- The Tavares injury and how 'The Code' plays a factor
- Winnipeg Jets make short work of the Oilers
- Raptors: Is Masai or Lowry staying

and more

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Date of Roundtable: May 25, 2021

A slew of topics which include:

- Should the Raptors have traded Kyle Lowry

- What are Masai Ujiri's plans for the future? Does it include the Toronto Raptors? 

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1:41 - Mikey's vision of launching NBA Buzz at the age of 12.
4:35 - Being able to interview such big basketball names: Nancy Liebermann, Antonio Davis, Shawn Kemp, etc.

THE STORYLINES COMING FROM 2019 AND 2020
9:12 - The first-time storyline of the Toronto Raptors making the NBA Finals in 2019.
15:43 - The polarizing and emotional topics of 2020 - including: the death of Kobe Bryant, the social unrest in the U.S.
27:08 - The importance of social media vs. print and TV/radio. How Mikey  (millennials, Gen Z, etc.) are consuming their sports, news, entertainment and so on.
39:54 - Mikey's take - including:
Whose Raptor jersey was I wearing during our interview?
Suggestion regarding the WNBA
Suggestion to improve international basketball competition
and more

FIND MIKEY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
Facebook and TikTok: @NBABuzz
Instagram and Twitter: @officialnbabuzz
Instagram: @truthpodcastespn
Instagram: @mikeydomagala

YouTube: Inside Buzz w/ Mikey Domagala
YouTube/ESPN CLT PodCenter: The Truth Podcast with Jermaine Barnes and Mikey Domagala 

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Date of interview: 3/11/21

(2:09) - Tiger Woods: The aftermath of last week's car crash. Where is he amongst the greatest. Can he come back?

(15:10) - The Toronto Maple Leafs are tops in the NHL. Does that mean anything, given the shorter and far more different schedule.

(36:09) - Athletes vs. their social views. Should they publicize it? What started as a lead-in regarding Rangers F Artemi Panarin and his personal matters involving his family back in his native Russia, included the panel diving into Cito Gaston, Ted Nolan, Colin Kaepernick and more. 

(1:08:17) - Story or Non-Story (Rapid Fire segment identifying if certain news topics is a story or not worth talking about)

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2:08 - LeBron James and 'Courtside Karen'

10:21 - Bills fan Tony and Browns fan Mike look back on the season that was, and at long last, a promising future.

34:25 - Which franchise would fans want to see end their championship drought?

38:49 - With Tom Brady heading to his 10th Super Bowl, who of all sports is the greatest G.O.A.T.? 

46:00 - Toronto Blue Jays

58:55 - Parting Shots (Acknowledging the one year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing)

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2:48 - Kyrie Irving says he does not have the be best option on the floor now being teammates with Kevin Durant; insiniuating he had to carry all the teams he played on, which include teams with LeBron James. 

8:47  - Is it time for the Toronto Blue Jays and / or the City of Toronto build a new stadium?

16:36 - Should Canadian Offensive Lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif's medical accolades be considered when determining the winner of the Lou Marsh Award for top Canadian athlete? Duvernay-Tardif has been declared co-winner with soccer star, Alphonso Davies.

26:44 - Vancouver Canucks cut ties with their anthem singer after taking part an anti-mask rally. Also, ice cream giant Ben & Jerry has created a flavour in honour of Colin Kaepernick. NOTE: We then veer into discussing Mainstream Media vs. Non-Tradititional Media Outlets; how to take in media .

47:10 - Sarah Fuller becomes the first woman to play an NCAA 'Power 5' football game, also being the first woman to score a point in said game. Also, an all-black officiating crew suited up in an NFL regular season game, also a first. Is this a legimate step towards or a token gesture? NOTE: We then veer into if women play should play in 'men's' leagues? 

Also at 57:21 Dano randomly brings up NHL'er Matt Stajan. Find out why. 

***This episode was taped on December 13th, 2020***

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Taking a look back at the life of soccer legend Diego Maradona, who passed away on November 25th at the age of 60.

Guest: Tony Antoniou
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Many issues involving athletes and U.S. President, Donald Trump. Do sports and politics go hand-in-hand?

November 9th marks one year since Don Cherry's last episode on Hockey Night in Canada.

Should Justin Turner have been on the field with his Dodger teammates, celebrating the World Series after being diagnosed with COVID-19?

Baseball and its new way of handling pitching staffs.

Steven Stamkos. Is he a Top 2 player in the NHL? Is he a valid Stanley Cup  winner, after only playing 3 minutes of one playoff game?

Can the Raptors bring Terrence Davis back, as he goes through an assault charge against his girlfriend?

Should the NBA return not even three months after ending the '19-'20 season?

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Have you ever pounced on a school assignment by using sports as your topic? 

A group of students at the prestigious Schulich School of Business at York University, zeroed-in on the very professional club who call York University home.

York9 FC, along with the Canadian Premier League, kicked-off their inaugural season, in 2019, and one student took his passion for soccer and developed a detailed business report of The Nine Stripes, but also created a supporter group dedicated to students of his school. 

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Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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Part 1 of 2: Working inside the NHL Hub at Scotiabank Arena - with Tony Antoniou

Tony Antoniou (contributor to !What’s Up? The Sports Podcast.) is currently working inside the NHL bubble, as part of the support staff at Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto.

Tony shares his experiences so far, how the NHL has organized the restart and how working this experience compares to working other major events in the past.

Part 2 of 2: (Roundtable) Athletes Boycotting Games after Jacob Blake Shooting - with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri

At 23:00 - A spirited discussion, as a number of games on August 26th were not played, as athletes boycott their respective games, responding to the shooting of Jacob Blake; a black man by a white police officer in Kenosha, WI.

NOTE: The episode was recorded before the NHL’s decision to postpone games on this day (August 27th)

- Sports vs. Coronavirus. A lookback on the first five months as the pros play during a pandemic.

- Does politics and sports go together?

- Franchises with First Nation’s influenced team names are changing their identity.

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Guests: Mike Leach and Neil Kumar

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A feature with Luke Baker, who spent 20 seasons with the Kitchener Panthers of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL).

Luke, who was IBL's MVP in 2002, discusses the trails and tribulations of being a minor-pro ball player in Canada, his experience with the failed Canadian Baseball League and the use of performing enhancing drugs, as well.

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On this day in 2019, the Toronto Raptors and the City of Toronto held its championship parade after winning its first NBA Championship.

Tammie Sutherland, is a reporter for Breakfast Television, the morning show of CityTV Toronto, and reported on the parade live from Nathan Phillips Square.

What was initially meant as a conversation of the Raptors pursuit for an NBA title, grew into so much more, talking about her changing function as a reporter during the pandemic, as well as today's political climate, with the protests taking place around the world. All this, and she's expecting her first child!

CONGRATULATIONS TAMMIE! BEST WISHES TO YOU, YOUR HUSBAND AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY!!!

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Guest: Tammie Sutherland, reporter, CityNews Toronto

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Dr. Shankardass is a Social Epidemiologist, and discusses his field, his observations as North America deals with COVID-19, and his thoughts to how sports may return in the future.

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Be well...

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