CHCH Podcasts

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JD Bunkis from Sportsnet 590 The FAN was today's guest on the Sportsline Podcast with host Bubba O’Neil. In addition to talking about what currently ails the Maple Leafs was a conversation covering the Blue Jays wild postseason run, and how they match up against the defending champion LA Dodgers in the World Series!

From coaching his son's hockey teams to sharing a special encounter with Bruce Springsteen, and seeing true love for the first time, author Craig Colby joins host Rick Zamperin to talk about his new book 'The Unqualified Hockey Coach'.

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For local sports fanatics, it's a good thing that longtime CHCH sports anchor Bubba O'Neil didn't follow his alternate career path. Bubba joins Newsmakers host Rick Zamperin to discuss the World Series-bound Toronto Blue Jays, the fate of the 2025 Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and how his passion for sports led him to a career in front of the camera.

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On Saturday, the Hamilton Hurricanes meet the undefeated St. Clair Saints in the OFC Final. On this Sportsline Podcast, head coach Barry Emo joined host Bubba O'Neil to preview how his Hurricanes can upset the defending national champions in Windsor.

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Former undercover detective, professor, author and writer Stephen Metelsky joins host Rick Zamperin to talk about the history of organized crime in Hamilton. They also dive into how the city became well known for producing some of the funniest comedians on the planet.

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Greater Ontario Hockey League Commissioner Craig Spada was Bubba O'Neil's guest on this Sportsline podcast. In addition to learning about his career as an NHL referee and why he became a league executive, Spada spoke about a new partnership between the GOHL and OHL.

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New McMaster Marauders women's basketball head coach Isabel Ormond was today's guest on the Sportsline Podcast. In her conversation with Bubba O'Neil, Ormond spoke about leaving UBC for MAC, succeeding the legend Theresa Burns and the team adopting her attitude and personality.

In a wide ranging interview about gun violence, auto thefts and speed cameras, Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen tells host Rick Zamperin that one of the biggest challenges that officers have faced since the COVID-19 pandemic has been the public discord with respect to policing.

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On this Sportsline Podcast, Toronto Star columnist and Deep Left Field podcast host Mike Wilner was talking about Blue Jays baseball. Wilner was asked if the Tigers or Mariners are a better matchup for the Jays and is Nathan Lukes the feel-good story of the season?

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Reed Duthie, Brantford Bulldogs' director of broadcasting and communications, was the guest on this Sportsline Podcast. Duthie gave his prospects for the new season, spoke about head coach Jay McKee and detailed why the Bulldogs program is now one of the best in the country.

Weeks after winning the City of Hamilton's byelection in Ward 8, new councillor Rob Cooper reflects on why he jumped into the race and identifies his key priorities going forward.

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Hamilton's Ian Thomas is among this year's inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Newsmakers Host Rick Zamperin sat down with the Canadian music legend to discuss his incredible career, how it all began, and what he learned about himself and the industry.