The Bob McCown Podcast

Was it their QB or Their Coach? That's the question we toss around with Bob Ryan as we take a look at Bill Belichick's departure from the New England Patriots and theorize on the possible destinations the esteemed coach may end up in before next season. We also spend some time discussing other Boston sports teams like the Celtics and the Bruins with Bob before we go into today's Boston-themed show...

Without question, The LA Dodgers signing two of Japan's top Baseball players in Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto & the early success the Professional WOmen's Hockey League have taken over the headlines within the sports world, and they both have at least one thing in common…. Stan Kasten.   And that's exactly who we talk to today as we welcome the president and part owner of the Dodgers, as well...

Cassie Campbell-Pascall, a Canadian Hockey Icon, joins the show today to talk to Bob and John about the start of the PWHL Season, the leagues expansion goals and expectations moving forward.   Given the fact that Cassie has done so many other things within the hockey community, we also spend some time talking to her about her playing days, broadcasting and what it was like working in a male domina...

Adnan Virk joins us today to bring us up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of baseball, specifically the Major League Baseball Free Agent market. Bob, John, and Adnan dissect both the infield and outfield of the Jays as they assess how much the team should be willing to spend, especially with the approaching end of some of their young stars' contracts. Before Adnan departs, the trio s...

We're talking basketball with Doug Smith on today's show as Bob and John start the discussion with our guest on the questionable foul calls in last night's game between the Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers. We then break into a conversation about Pascal Siakam and wonder if a future in Toronto is realistic for the star forward before taking a more general look at the team as we break down the...

If you're a hockey fan, chances are you know his voice… If you're a Winnipeg Jets fan… you've probably seen him at the grocery store. Dennis Beyak joins Bob and John on the podcast today to tell us some stories and take a look back on his 53 year career as a broadcaster, General Manager and all around "Hockey Guy".

It's McCown, Shannon & Deitsch starting the week with some sports talk as they take a look at some of the more compelling headlines swirling around the Toronto sports world and break down the end of the NFL's 2023 regular season. William Nylander has re-signed! But is an 8-year, $92 million contract extension too much? That's the question the three try to answer to start the show today before they...

We're ending the week with a classic roundtable talk featuring two of our main baseball experts, Perkins and Elliot. The foursome dedicates the first half of the show to analyzing everything the Jays have or haven't done this season as they react to the recent comments made about the team by Ross Atkins. We then move on to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame Voting process, chatting with Dave and...

It's Bob, John, and George McPhee on the show today as we take a look at the NHL's New Year's Day Outdoor Game between George's Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. We get some behind-the-scenes looks at the game and get George's opinion on Outdoor Games in general before we shift gears to how the Golden Knights have been playing lately after a strong start to the season. We also engage in...

After dipping our toes into the waters with Paul Jones yesterday, today, with Matt Devlin joining Bob and John, it's time for us to dive right in.   We delve into Raptors talk, taking a closer look at how their recent trade for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will impact the team's future success. The three also engage in a debate on whether or not the Raptors are actually any good, exploring whe...

We're starting off the New Year with a bang as we have the one and only, Bob McCown back on the show to take over as co-host for today's show with John. We talk with Paul Jones first as we delve into the recent trade made by the Toronto Raptors. Afterward, it's puck talk with Billy Jaffe as the three of us catch up on what's going on in the National Hockey League

President of the Vancouver Canucks and longtime friend to both John and Dave joins the show today for our last podcast of 2023.   We talk to Jim about his team and get his thoughts on the Canucks' roster, their play and more as we end the year off with some classic Hockey Talk with a hockey great.

Another two-for-one for you today, with Booger McFarland joining John and Richard for a much-needed check-in on everything going on in the NFL to start the show. In the second half, it's J.P. Morosi's turn to talk as we welcome him to discuss MLB's free agency and address the tweet involving Shohei Ohtani and a plane to Toronto that he was never on

Two guests for the price of one podcast today as we call on Bruce Garrioch to talk to us about the coaching conundrum the Ottawa Senators have found themselves in before spending some time with Paul Jones on how the Toronto Raptors are looking so far this season.  

Gord Stellick & Damien Cox on Their New Book, 'Revival: The Chaotic, Colorful Journey of the 1977-78 Toronto Maple Leafs.' The year is 1977, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are 11 years removed from their last Stanley Cup win. The team is in disarray. Under the guidance of coach Roger Neilson and GM Jim Gregory, the Leafs deliver a remarkable season, marking a significant turning point in the team's h...

Well… John Gibbons has a job now, so this may be the last time we talk to the new Bench Coach for the New York Mets, John Gibbons. We talk to John about what he expects from his new job and new team in New York as we get to the bottom of what a bench coach actually does and much more in today's conversation with Toronto's favorite manager.

It's safe to say that if this podcast had been recorded a month ago, we would be having a different conversation about the Edmonton Oilers. However, after winning 8 out of their last 10 games, things are looking good for Ken Holland and his hockey club, so we felt it was the right time to have him on the show. We talk with Ken about the current state of the Oilers and find out if they've finally m...

With the Shohei Ohtani drama out of the way, there are still other things to consider for the Toronto Blue Jays, so we brought on Rob Longley to discuss them with John and Dave. The three examine the not-so-clear future for the Jays and their roster as they discuss potential moves that could help. They also explore the future for both Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while delving into what...

After the details of Shohei Ohtani's 700 million dollar contract became public, many of us, including John and Richard, were left a little confused, not only by the deferments but about how the heck the LA Dodgers could afford to pay the Japanese baseball phenom that much money. Luckily, Brian Cooper hops on the show to try to make it make sense. We break down the details of his contract as Brian...

It doesn't matter what you throw at him; Steve Simmons can hit the curveball, and he puts that skill on display today as he joins John and Daren for some general sports talk on today's show. We start things off by discussing Shohei Ohtani's monster deal and the intricacies of the contract before figuring out just how close the Toronto Blue Jays were to getting the Japanese phenom north of the bord...

Pat Verbeek joins the show to chat with John and Daren Millard to start the week off with some hockey talk. We get to know a bit more about the Anaheim Ducks in the first half of the show as Pat gives us an update on the Ducks' injured players, their short-term and long-term plans with the roster, and more before we shift our focus to Pat as a person, player, and a general manager for the second h...

As of the time of recording with Bob Elliott and Dave Perkins, the Shohei Ohtani situation has yet to be resolved. This round table can do nothing but speculate as we wait with bated breath to hear where the Japanese superstar signs. We discuss every possible outcome regarding the Ohtani signing, questioning whether investing half a billion dollars in one player is a responsible decision. We also...

It's a good ol' fashioned Hockey Roundtable on todays show as our two Mikes, Harrington and Zeisberger join the show.   John, Daren, Mike and Mike try to cover as much as possible within the NHL with a main focus on the Eastern Conference, breaking down the three Eastern teams that entered the year with higher expectations than usual: The Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres.

We've got a little bit of a sports talk medley today as John spends some time with both Daren Millard & Jack Armstrong on todays show. Daren and John cover some of the latest topics swirling around the hockey world as the two break down the possibilities of future "In-Season Tournaments" and world cups before shifting focus to the topic of expansion within the NHL. Jack Armstrong replaces Daren fo...

We've got some good old-fashioned hockey talk with two guys who know their stuff: New York Rangers Broadcaster Joe Micheletti & Sportsnet's Greg Millen. They discuss the league-topping New York Rangers and the magic of their goalie coach, Benoit Allaire, before delving into the qualities that make up a great coach. They also touch on St. Louis' growing hockey culture and more on today's NHL-themed...