The Bob McCown Podcast

Richard Deitsch Is in to end the week with Bob as the two continue the trend of quick-hitting sports storylines.     Bob and Richard start with one of Bob's favourite topics in baseball… the ever-diminishing usage of starting pitchers in MLB. With the Dodgers pulling their starter after just over 4 innings, the two dig into whether there is any merit behind the philosophy before breaking down the...

Lots of things have happened in the sports world, which means there are lots of things for Bob and Richard Deitsch To talk about!   The two start with the movement in the NFL as they look at the two trades that could prove to be Super Bowl winning transactions for the Bills and Jets respectively.     After the break, Bob and Richard discuss the return of Lonzo Ball and what this means for the Bull...

Richard Deitsch is back! Bob and Richard talk sports today, focusing on Canada's Mens Soccer team first. The two express their optimism for the squad leading up to the 2026 World Cup before a discussion on the equally as promising Toronto Raptors and their young, developing roster.     After the break its Football and Baseball as Bob and Richard dive into the potential new ownership group in Buffa...

Paul Jones is in today as he and Bob dig into the injuries suffered by both of the Philadelphia 76ers stars in Joel Embiid and Paul George, Zach Edey's surprising (to some) domininance in NBA pre-season play, the Bills tight win against the Jets and the Championship series going on in MLB Playoff action.

Happy Thanksgiving! Paul Jones joins Bob for the holiday to give us his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors and their apparent re-build, reacts to the first few games of the Maple Leafs season and more on this Monday full of Turkey and sports.  

Bob and Steve are ending the week with another potpourri of sport topics today. From the first two games of the Maple Leafs' regular season to other teams in the league the gentlemen start their conversation with some hockey talk before transition to the CFL, and ending with a look at the progressions in MLB's Post-Season.

One could argue that the Vegas Golden Knights are the most successful expansion team in pro sports history - With a Stanley Cup win to go with a couple Conference titles in under 10 years, it would be tough to argue against it. Bob and Steve talked to George about how he and other members of the organization were able to make that happen. The three also make some time to talk about present-day hoc...

In today's episode, Bob McCown and Steve Simmons break down the start of the NHL regular season, diving into key storylines and early impressions. They also debate the rising salaries of NHL goalies and whether they should be earning even more. The episode wraps up with an update on the MLB playoffs, highlighting the latest matchups and surprises as the race to the World Series heats up.

In today's episode, Bob McCown and Steve Simmons sit down with legendary coach Mike Keenan to discuss his new book,  The Truth is the Only Defense . Mike offers a candid glimpse into the book's content, emphasizing that he's telling his unfiltered truth. The conversation covers his thoughts on why he hasn't been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, whether he believes he deserves the honour, and...

In today's episode, Bob McCown and Steve Simmons sit down with legendary coach Mike Keenan to discuss his new book,  The Truth is the Only Defense . Mike offers a candid glimpse into the book's content, emphasizing that he's telling his unfiltered truth. The conversation covers his thoughts on why he hasn't been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, whether he believes he deserves the honour, and...

It was a busy weekend of sports, and Steve Simmons joined the show to talk to Bob about it all.   The Two briefly touch on the Toronto Raptors' preseason opener before diving into Sunday's thrilling matchup between the Dodgers and Padres. They break down the game, explore the rivalry between the two teams, and how it showed on Sunday. The conversation then shifts to Week 5 of the NFL, focusing on...

Bob and Steve Simmons end the week of podcasting with a potpourri of sports topics to bring us into the weekend. The two break down what they have seen from MLB's Wildcard games and prepare for round two of the playoffs before breaking down Kirk Cousin's dominant Thursday Night Football showing and ending the show with a discussion on Nick RObertson's equally dominant pre-season for the Maple Leaf...

A bunch of things ready to be discussed in the sports world as Bob and Steve go from hockey, to baseball and end the show with a bit of basketball. The two break down everything that is known so far about Boston's contract dispute with star goaltender Jeremy Swaymen, preview the MLB Playoffs and analyze the Toronto Rapotrs' defensive situation on the penultimate episode of the week.

Quite the day for Blue Jays fans as Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins had end-of-the-season press conferences - while what was said, or not said, was frustrating - Bob and Steve attempt to find some good out of today's exit interviews and look into the future for this struggling baseball team.

Pete Rose, the all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball, has died at the age of 83 - Bob and Steve Simmons spend the first portion of today's show remembering his legendary career and the controversy that came with it. With gambling becoming a staple in the sports world, Bob and Steve question MLB's stance on keeping Rose out of the Hall Of Fame and wonder if and should that change before dis...

Fresh off the Raptors' media day in Toronto, Steve Simmons joins Bob to kick off the week with a preview of Canada's only NBA team as they set their expectations for the 2024-25 regular season. Bob and Steve also react to the Buffalo Bills' big loss to the Ravens and touch on some of the key storylines coming out of Major League Baseball as we approach the postseason.

One of the only positives of the Toronto Blue Jays' season is that they have given us lots to talk about. Expanding on previous conversations from the week, Bob and Steve theorize on off-season plans and roster moves before touching on the Presidents Cup in Montreal & ending the week of shows with an evaluation of the Toronto Maple Leafs' pre-season output.

Does anyone care about the Presidents Cup? Bob and Steve start day 4 of Steve's tenure as co-host by breaking down the field in Montreal, asking themselves… why do people make a big deal about this tournament?   With golf out of the way and the Indiana Fever's season coming to a close the two dig into  Caitlin Clark's impact on the league and wonder how the WNBA can keep this momentum going before...

It's hump day on the podcast with Bob and Steve this week and it like this recent MLSE deal is the gift that keeps on giving - Now that Rogers media has full control of the entity some are speculating that owning an NFL team could be the next venture for the media company. Bob and Steve bounce ideas and options around when it comes to where, when and even if that could happen before addressing som...

With the NHL Season right around the corner, Steve and Bob deeply dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs on today's episode.   From the moves they have made to the ones they didn't…the two make predictions on how this year will play out for a team desperate for some playoff success.

It's Simmons week as Steve joins Bob to co-host the next handful of shows. The two continue discussing one of last week's biggest Toronto sports stories: Bell's nearly five billion dollar exit from MLSE. Steve shares his opinion on the matter before they shift focus to the Blue Jays. After the break, they dive into basketball, reacting to the recent news of Vince Carter's jersey retirement in Toro...

There are many things to talk about before Bob and Richard take off for the weekend – the most significant? Shohei Ohtani's 50 home run and 50 steal regular season. The two wonder if greatness like this has ever been seen before as they shift the conversation to TSN's omission of Alex Ovechkin from their top 50 NHL players evaluation. They end the show with discussions on Canada's soccer program a...

Brian Cooper joins Bob and Richard today to continue yesterday's conversation. The three dig a little deeper into the details of Rogers' 4.7 Billion Dollar Deal To Takeover MLSE, speculating on how it happened & what is to come regarding the future of Rogers, Bell, MLSE and Toronto Sports.  

Like many Toronto sports fans, we woke up today to the news that Rogers Media has gained full control of MLSE, ousting Bell from any ownership rights. But what does this mean for the Toronto sports landscape? Bob and this week's co-host, Richard Deitsch, break it down on today's show.

Historically, teams that start the NFL season with 2 straight losses only have a 10% chance of making the playoffs and after 3 weeks of football - 9 teams share that record. With slow starts from the Bengals and Ravens, two teams who posed serious Super Bowl contending rosters to start the year the stats say only one of them will have that chance, but Richard Deitsch isn't buying it.   Bob and Ric...