The Bob McCown Podcast

After a short break, Bob is back with Richard Deitsch in the co-pilot seat for some Blue Jays baseball talk. As mentioned in the title, the Jays have been a dissapointment this year leaving no one's job safe come off-season. Bob and Richard theorize on the faces you shouldn't expect to see in blue next year, discuss the team's bullpenand more on today's show.

Having done next to no press during his offseason, we don't know why he chose to come on today either… but when the head coach of the Florida Panthers comes a knockin' we aren't going to stop him!   Paul Maurice gives us his perspective of the 2023 NHL Playoffs today, answering every question Daren and John could possibly have about their improbable run to the cup and eventual loss.   We get to sp...

Drafted 25th overall to the New York Rangers, Mike Murphy began his NHL career in 1970 as a player… little did he know that Mikes involvement with the league would span over 50 years and would end as the NHL's Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations.  We bring Mike on the podcast today, just a week after working his final game, to reflect on his historic career as player, coach and executive as...

Arguably one of the most successful player agents in NHL history, Pat Brisson, joins the podcast to discuss one of his newest clients in Jack Eichel, his upcoming surgery and the idea of representing his son Brendan. The three spend most of the podcast getting into the details of his client, Jack Eichel's, deal from Buffalo to Vegas, his surgery and some behind the scenes insight on how the whole...

It was 30 years ago today that Canadians were introduced to "The FAN". Canada's first all sports radio station, The FAN was responsible for kickstarting the careers of some of the countries most well known broadcasters, including our very own Bob McCown. The brains behind the operation, Allan Davis, joins us today to talk to Bob and John and to look back on what made the station so successful and...

It's the one and only Paul Bissonnette today... ever heard of him?? Chances are you have and if it wasn't from his days as a fan favourite in Arizona then it's probably from his twitter account... Or his World renowned podcast "Spittin' Chiclets"...or his work on the panel at NHL on TNT.... OR one of his wildly popular alcohol brands... the point is, the man is everywhere and today he's on The Bob...

Executive Vice President of MSG Sports & President of Team Business Operations, Dave Hopkinson, joins the podcast to talk with Bob and John.  From working with The Toronto Raptors and MLSE for over two decades to serving as Global Head of Partnerships for Real Madrid Club de Futbol to now leading the commercial strategy for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, it's safe to say Dave knows a thing or...

Doug Armstrong certainly made some waves after sending offer sheets to not one, but two Edmonton Oiler RFA's - now, with the dust settled and the NHL season right around the corner, Doug talks to Bob and John about those "controversial" sheets and his team, but not before addressing some tragic news that has left the hockey world shaken.   In a post to social media early Friday morning, the Columb...

As NBA training camp approaches, the Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back from last season, but opinions are divided on how well they'll perform. With few roster changes, the team is banking on player development under Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Doug Smith and Paul Jones join the show to share their thoughts on the Raptors' strategy, discussing key players like Scottie Barnes and Grady D...

It's all about Canadian Football as Bob and John welcome Jim Barker to the show to dive into the CFL's biggest storylines. They start with the B.C. Lions, who are spiraling down the standings, and discuss the challenges posed by Nathan Rourke's underwhelming return and the impending comeback of Vernon Adams Jr. After addressing the Lions' dilemma, the conversation shifts to Chad Kelly, the Toronto...

It's been a tough year for the Toronto Blue Jays, falling short of high expectations. While most guests have shared their concerns, former Jays President Paul Beeston isn't ready to hit the panic button. Joining Bob and John, Paul discusses the latest drama surrounding Joey Votto's retirement and dives into a broader conversation about the team. With insights on Bo Bichette, Vladdy Guerrero Jr., a...

We are staying close to home today as Bob, John, and Richard focus on Toronto's two active professional sports teams this time of the year: the Blue Jays and the Argonauts. It's been a tough year for baseball fans, but are there any positives that can be taken from the Blue Jays' season? The three try their best to do exactly that, discussing the future of some of the team's biggest stars and most...

Not much has happened this offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs - yes they got a new coach, named a new captain, re-signed a few players and made some minor additions - But many thought a big trade was coming… a trade that did not happen. Now, with roughly a month to go before the start of the NHL's training camp, major changes do not seem likely.   Mike Zeisberger comes on the show today to talk...

Have the Toronto Blue Jays gotten anything right this year? As we near the end of a disappointing season, on a night that should have been a bright spot in an otherwise dark year, the Jays have once again dropped the ball. Joey Votto, one of the best baseball players this country has ever produced, has decided to call it a career. With the Cincinnati Reds in town (the team Votto played with for 17...

There are plenty of things to talk about when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays, none of which involve the playoffs. Dave Hodge joins Bob and the returning John Shannon today as the three discuss the rather awkward case that is the Toronto Blue Jays. Do you trade Bo Bichette this offseason? How much are you willing to pay Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Is it even worth it to try to win games for the rest...

The Toronto Raptors are betting on themselves heading into the 2024/25 NBA season. With virtually no significant upgrades to their roster, it will be up to Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett & co. to improve on their performance from last year, and at least one member of the podcast doesn't think it can happen. Jack Armstrong joins Bob and Richard Deitsch for some Raptors talk today as...

Is it too early to bring Shohei Ohtani into the conversation of the greatest baseball players of all time? The LA Times ' own Bill Shaikin doesn't think so. On track to win his third MVP award in four years, Shohei Ohtani is putting up another historic season—doing half of what he usually does. Bob, Richard, and Bill talk about the greatness that is Ohtani and discuss the Dodgers' plans for their...

We're starting to get a picture of what NFL teams will look like as we approach the start of the 2024 regular season. Joe Buscaglia, writer for The Athletic covering the Buffalo Bills, joins Bob and Richard Deitsch today to assess the Bills' offseason and set expectations for the team's success this year while fitting in some more general NFL talk as the three look into some other favourites headi...

With it looking like no team will hit 100 wins in Major League Baseball this year, that begs the question: Where have all the great teams gone? Adnan Virk joins Bob and Richard Deitsch to talk about it today as the three try to figure out why the competition in baseball looks to be as tight as ever.

Mike Futa, a man who knows a thing or two about the intricacies of Offer sheets AND captaincy changes joins the show today to talk about exactly that. With Auston Matthews replacing John Tavares as the Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs, we talk to Mike about his experience dealing with a very similar matter in LA with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar. Mike shares his insight on what he learned befor...

With the Toronto Blue Jays struggling to bring any positive news, Bob and John welcome Sports Broadcasting Extraordinaire, Kenny Albert, to discuss some of the tightest playoff races in MLB. But Kenny's expertise isn't limited to baseball. In the latter half of the show, the conversation shifts to football, covering key topics like Aaron Rodgers' return to the field, Saquon Barkley's move to Phila...

Bob and John start the week with Richard Deitsch as the three focus on the Toronto Blue Jays and the team's grocery list of problems before ending the show with an Olympic wrap-up now that the Games are officially over.

Paul Jones checks back into the show a little earlier than expected, as he, Bob, and John react to the disappointing loss to France in men's Olympic basketball action. With expectations of at least competing for a medal, what does this loss mean for Canada Basketball and its future? Bob, John, and Paul try to answer that question and more on today's show, taking a look at how the tournament's form...

Mary Ormsby, sports journalist and frequent guest on  Prime Time Sports, is on the show, and there are plenty of things to talk about. With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games wrapping up in a few days, many storylines have arisen, some of them not too good for Canada. From the disappointment on the basketball court to the drama surrounding our women's soccer team, the three break down everything they h...

Last time Bob and John spoke with Mike, the Stanley Cup-winning coach was getting ready to take over the Italian Men's Hockey Program, but sometimes life gets in the way. With open-heart surgery and other health issues in his rearview mirror, Mike Keenan is ready to get back into the thick of things. He joins Bob and John today as the three talk about Mike's recovery, his take on international hoc...