Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep. 143 | Craig Forrest: Canadian Soccer Legend Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep. 143 | Craig Forrest: Canadian Soccer Legend On today's episode of Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show, we feature Craig Forrest, a Canadian former professional soccer player and sports commentator. Throughout his career from 1985 to 2002, he was a goalkeeper in England, making...

CFL football legend Mike "Pinball" Clemons opens up about his extraordinary journey in sports and beyond on the Great Canadian Sports Show. Clemons became a revered figure in Canadian football history, known for his exceptional career as a running back and return specialist for the Toronto Argonauts. Despite facing adversity early in life, Clemons achieved remarkable success on the footb...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep. 141 | Dennis Maruk | Battling Demons and Scoring Goals In Episode 141 of the Great Canadian Sports Show, host Joe Tilley sits down for a compelling interview with Toronto native, Dennis Maruk. Maruk's hockey journey began with the Marlies and London Knights, where he earned The Red Tilson Trophy as the Top Player in The OHA. Drafted 21st Overall in 1975 by the...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep. 140 | Steve Paikin | A Journey through Canadian Sports Journalism Steve Paikin is a Canadian journalist, author, and documentary producer known for his work at TVOntario (TVO), Ontario's public broadcaster. Paikin graduated from the University of Toronto and later received a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University. He began his career...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep. 139 | Brad "Motor City" Smitty | From Ice To Insight “Motor City Smitty” was one of the most popular Maple Leafs ever. He once scored a huge playoff series winner in The Harold Ballard era. Smitty’s eye for talent helped lead The Avalanche to 3 Stanley Cup Titles. This week on the Great Canadian Sports Show, we are thrilled to have Brat "Motor City&q...

Kerry Goulet, also known as "Mr. Eishockey" in Germany, had a successful career in ice hockey, ball hockey, and coaching. After playing in the Canadian Ball Hockey Association and winning championships, he played for 16 seasons in the German 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions, earning the honor of having his jersey retired. Goulet later became a coach with an impressive record and dedicated his...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 137 | Debbie Bulten | Endurance Extraordinaire Debbie Bulten is an accomplished Canadian athlete and rock climber with an inspiring endurance journey. Over 25 years ago, after the birth of her first child, she discovered her passion for running. Since then, Debbie has conquered numerous ultras, completed 12 iron mans, and taken on challenging races...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 134 | Scott Morrison's Epic Career in Canadian Sports Scott Morrison, a true hockey expert, has an impressive track record in the sport. He played a crucial role in bringing the '87 Canada Cup team together and was instrumental in capturing the spirit of Espo's big heart in '72. With a background as Sports Editor for the Toronto Sun,...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 133 | Bernie Pascall: One of Canada’s Greatest Sportscasters. This BCTV Legend called some of the biggest events in sports history. Canada Cup, Covered 6 Olympic Games, Nadia Comaneci, Miracle On Ice. Play by Play for The Canucks, Lions, Whitecaps. Spending time with Ali. Cassie Campbell’s Father-in-law. Bernie Pascall was a prominent sports media figure in British...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 132 | The 3 Leafs Mark Kirton, Bruce Boudreau & Greg Hotham Gabby, Kirts and Hawk 3 former Leafs prospects, teammates in the AHL when hockey was crazy! Teammates with The Leafs. Boudreau became a great NHL Coach. Hotham is President Of Maple Leafs Alumni. Kirton, successful in Real Estate and and an ALS Survivor, fighting for a cure. Sharing their experience, st...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 130 | Brian Stemmle & Brent Morning One of the greatest skiers in Canadian history. Brian Stemmle represented the country in 4 Olympics. 15 Top 10 finishes in World Cup Races at breakneck speed in Downhill and Super G. He came back from a near fatal crash at Kitzbuhel to capture The PanAm Title. A crash that changed the sport. Brian Stemmle is a...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | EP 129 | Donny Lalonde | The Original Golden Boy He was one of the biggest punchers in the history of The Light-heavyweight Division. The Original Golden Boy! Donny Lalonde talks about fighting his way out of an abusive life. Winning The World Title and that great Happy Dance. The Mega Millions Showdown with Sugar Ray Leonard. And we’ll meet his proteg...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 128 | Doug Smith | Incredible Comeback Story | NHL LEGEND Doug Smith was a Junior Hockey Star, taken 2nd overall by the LA Kings in the 1981 NHL Draft. Smith was one of the key contributors in The Miracle On Manchester - the incredible stunning upset Of The Oilers Machine. After suffering multiple concussions playing for The Kings, Sabres, Oilers, Canucks and Pengui...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 127 | Paul Beeston MLB President How do you get from accountant to President of The Blue Jays and Major League Baseball? The Order Of Canada. Paul Beeston talks about his incredible journey. His role in building back-to-back World Series Champions. The return to Contender status. Paul McGill Beeston, CM is a Canadian former professional baseball exe...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 126 | Masters Preview With Ken Shaw & Rod Black The Masters Preview A pair of Canadian broadcasting legends drop by to discuss the 87th Edition of The Masters. How will the LIV golfers be accepted at The Augusta National? Should they be there? And who’s going to win it? Our guests are: Award Winning CTV Anchor Ken Shaw, 50 years in the business...

Chris Omar Johnson won an Olympic Medal for Canada before turning pro. But a promising career came to a crashing halt. The fight that almost took his life. A detour that resulted in “Mr Showtime” become a trainer of World Champions. Meet Johnson’s latest protege, Chann Thonson. Soon to be World Lightweight Champion. Welcome to the Great Canadian Sports show! Interviews that takes you inside the mi...

Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 124 | Cody Crowley | One of the Top Young Fighters on Planet Earth He came back from an alcohol problem and a serious bout with depression.. Now he’s in line for a shot at a World Title. Canada’s undefeated Welterweight sensation Cody Crowley talks about losing his father to suicide and keeping his focus through the toughest of times. Preparing for the biggest fight...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 123 | Brian McFarlane | Hockey Night In Canada This week’s guest - Brian McFarlane From College Scoring Star to Hockey Night In Canada.  Peter Puck, SCTV, The Russians bolt - CTV, CBC Broadcasting Legend.  Hockey Hall Of Fame Author of over 100 Books.  Interviewed the greatest of the greats!   Welcome to the Great Canadian Sports sho...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 122 | The Mighty Strombo Canadian Icon George Stroumboulopoulos  The man they call  “Strombo” Former Sports Radio Reporter and Producer.  The Lizard Radio Mascot who has reached the pinnacle in The Broadcasting Realm.  House Of Strombo - featuring The Greatest Musicians Host on Much Music, CBC, CNN, Hockey Night In Canada 11 Time Gem...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 121 | Mike Shoreman Inspiration & Powerhouse Mike Shoreman the first person to paddleboard across all 5 Great Lakes A terrific young athlete who developed a rare disease that shook up his life.  He bounced back to become a beacon of light. An advocate for mental wellness, and folks with disabilities.   Exciting interviews with the game cha...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show Ep 120 | The Legend of Bill Barilko   He won 4 Stanley Cups in 5 years as a Leaf.  A 3 Time NHL Allstar scored the overtime goal that won The Cup before his tragic death the following year. The circumstances around his death and the family and team reaction.  With author of Barilko’s Book and Bill’s Nephew Frank Klisanich.   William...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 119 | Sarah Nurse | Greatest Women’s Hockey Player   Canada’s “First Family of Sports” Olympic Record Holder who stole the show at The NHL Allstar game.   Sarah Nurse is a Canadian professional ice hockey player of the Canadian women's national ice hockey team. She made her debut with the national team at the 2015 4 Nations Cup. In 2018,...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 118 | Michael Emmett | PERFECT GOLF GAME From the 18th green at El Tigre. Remembering that magical 58. Michael Emmett on his #perfect round of #golf. A round that almost never happened. Not bad for a tennis pro who only started playing seriously at 29. With comments from Hallberg and Toledo.   #michaelEmmett #perfectgame #ElTigre #golf #magic #spor...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 117 | Jim Kyte | NHL GREAT | Inspiring Story   James G. Kyte is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Kyte made history by being the first legally deaf National Hockey League player, playing 598 games in the NHL. Kyte is the son of Canadian former university athletic star John Kyte, St. Francis Xavier University's Athlete-of-the-Half-Ce...

Joe Tilley's Great Canadian Sports Show | Ep 116 | Larry Robinson | NHL LEGEND Larry Robinson One of the All-Time Greatest #NHL Defenders! 2 Norris Trophies. Conn Smythe Winner. Talks about getting tough, dropping The Hammer. Hardest hit of all-time. His plus-720 is a record that won’t be broken.   Larry Clark Robinson is a Canadian former ice hockey coach, executive and player. His coaching...