The Bob McCown Podcast

Former Columbus Blue Jackets Captain, NICK FOLIGNO joins Bob and John while he is in quarantine.  The three talk about what it was like for Nick to be traded as the leader of a franchise, the high expectations set in Toronto and how he can help the team in the playoffs.  Nick also gives us a little insight on who John Tortorella is as a person and a coach, and what role he expects to have as a Map...

ROD BLACK, from TSN, and Sportnet's ERIC SMITH come in to discuss whether the Toronto Raptors have had a fair shake this season... spoiler alert, they have not. The roundtable discussion leads the gentleman to debate the skill level of Toronto's "Big Three" of the future, and whether or not we'll see Kyle Lowry in a Raptors uniform next year.  The foursome also talk about Pascal Siakam's ceiling,...

KEN DAVIDOFF, baseball columnist for the New York Post, jumps in to talk Major League Baseball with Bob and John. We talk about the Yankee's slow start, their pitching and whether or not he has any concerns, the Toronto Blue Jays and the emerging New York Mets.  The three also discuss whether they want more or less inter-league play, and naturally, Bob finds out what side Ken is on when it comes t...

Sabres columnist, MIKE HARRINGTON, and NHL.com writer MIKE ZEISBERGER join Bob and John following the NHL Trade deadline.  The four chat about who won and who lost as they go in depth on all the moves the Canadian teams made.  They wonder if "Dealin' Dubas" made too many tweaks this year considering where they are in the standings and look at teams who should have been more active And finally, wit...

Award winning journalist, ALLEN ABEL, joins the show once again to chat with Bob and John. Not short for stories, Abel remembers when he was a beat reporter for the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, the greatest athletes he's ever seen and the difference between the ABA and the NBA.  Abel also shares why he was respected as a sports reporter in Toronto, as he remembers interactions he had with so...

Two former "targets" as Bob calls them, DARREN PANG & GREG MILLEN join the podcast to go over the NHL trade deadline as it fast approaches. The two former goalies and now broadcasters give their take as to why so many goalies transition to broadcasting after their playing days are over, and remember their first audition tape they sent to our very own John Shannon. The roundtable discusses whether...

Former Raptors broadcast legend and current play-by-play man for the Chicago Bulls, CHUCK SWIRSKY stops by to talk some hoops with Bob and John. The three talk about the recent trade the Chicago Bulls made and how much better it makes their team, this years playoffs and play in tournament. The three also toss around the idea of eliminating the  East/West playoff format and discuss the differences...

Former tour golfers IAN LEGGATT and RICHARD ZOKOL join Bob and John just in time for the Masters. Richard shares his experience playing at the Masters and why Augusta National is one of his least favourite courses to play on while Ian lets us know just how close he was to getting there. The gentlemen talk about the "Magic of the Masters", and preview the players in one of the most wide open fields...

Both sports columnists for The Athletic, SCOTT BURNSIDE (@overtimescottb) and ERIC DUHATSCHECK (@eduhatscheck) join Bob and John to break down their expectations for this years NHL trade deadline. The gentleman talk who's buying and who's selling... and better yet, is it even worth it to be a buyer this year? What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do, whats in the future for players like Sam Bennett an...

Author, Philanthropist,  Climate & Racial Justice Champion, and  Former President and CEO of MLSE, RICHARD PEDDIE,  joins Bob and John on the podcast today. Richard talks about the future of the Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre in Toronto, whether or not they'll get a new stadium and the three discuss their preferences of where a new ballpark should go if it does get made. Richard also talks about...

JASON SPEZZA of the Toronto Maple Leafs joins Bob and John from Winnipeg. The Leafs forward gets into his decision to come to Toronto and the importance the Maple Leafs have in leadership. Jason talks about the adjustment he and his team had to make without any fans and how there isn't really any real home ice advantage anymore. Finally - Jason, Bob and John look back on his days in Ottawa and we...

There are less than 24 hours to go before Opening Day so BILL SHAIKIN, MLB columnist from The LA Times, joins the podcast to talk Baseball. Shaikin discusses the LA Dodgers and their chances of repeating with the Padres breathing down their neck and who could be a threat in The American League. Bill gives his insight on where the conversations are going regarding a universal DH and the prospect of...

The winningest Head Coach in NHL history (1,244) SCOTTY BOWMAN stops by to talk some hockey with Bob and John. Bowman shares some great stories about his interactions with refs, his philosophy on resting players and about his last game in Detroit. The gentleman also discuss the top teams in the NHL today and the teams who have exceeded his expectations. Scott Bowman is the only NHL coach to lead t...

Play-By-Play TV Announcer, MATT DEVLIN, joins Bob and John to talk some Raptors. Matt reflects on his 1000 games as the voice of the Toronto Raptors television broadcast and gets into some hoops talk with the gentlemen. The three talk about how much being in Tampa Bay has impacted this Raptors team, how good their roster really is and what you need out of an ideal center in todays NBA. Matt also l...

Sports columnist for The Boston Globe, BOB RYAN, and Raptors reporter for the Toronto Star, DOUG SMITH, discuss the majority of the 44 players moved on yesterdays NBA trade deadline. The four also address  the Norman Powell trade, whether it was worth it for the Raptors to hold on to Kyle Lowry and look into the teams who were interested. Ryan and Smith also spend some time remembering two basketb...

Former Toronto Star sports columnist, DAVE PERKINS, and current beat writer for the Toronto Blue Jays at the Sun, ROB LONGLEY, talk about the Blue Jays and how they are shaping up after recent injuries.  The gentleman also discuss the difference in pitching today, rather... they discuss their issues about pitching today. Bob and John also touch on Tim Peele and the "Hot Mic" issue that led to him...

Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, JON COOPER, joins the podcast. The gentleman talk about the similarities between Hockey and Lacrosse and how Coopers history with both sports has influenced his coaching style.  The three also get into Jon's path to the NHL - from Law school, wanting to become an agent to coaching High School hockey it isn't the most traditional route. See omnystudio.com/list...

General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers, KEN HOLLAND, joins the podcast to talk Oilers hockey. Holland reflects on their hot play as of late, Connor McDavid and talks to Bob and John about the complications a Canadian team could face heading into this years trade deadline. Edmonton is currently tied for 1st in the North Division with the Toronto Maple Leafs (Edmonton has played 2 more games). See o...

Lead play-by-play commentator for NHL on Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, JIM HUGHSON & NHL writer MIKE ZEISBERGER are on the show today to talk about the vulnerabilities of the Toronto Maple Leafs, their goaltending and the impact new Flames coach, Darryl Sutter, has had on the Calgary roster.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Web, TV and radio personality for Rogers Sportsnet, MICHAEL GRANGE stops by to talk some basketball. The gentleman talk about the top teams in the league and who has a shot at the title. They also debate who the best point guard to ever play was, and discuss the Toronto Raptors options as the trade deadline approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General Manager at St. Georges Golf and Country Club, and Golf broadcaster IAN LEGGATT stops by to talk golf with Bob and John. The Gentleman get into the evolution of todays golf game, how Bryson DeChambeau is influencing the sport, Corey Conners and plans for the Canadian Open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the New York Islanders, LOU LAMORIELLO catches up with Bob and John. The gentleman talk about Anders Lee and his recent injury, Josh Ho-Sang, the division structure as it stands right now and the nuances of scouting in todays NHL and the passion Islanders fan have for their team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary Journalist and author of "The Short Life of Hughie McLoon" ALLEN ABEL joins the podcast to talk about his book, whether or not he was a bad luck charm for Muhammad Ali and his time as a sports reporter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 100 - MLB Network Broadcaster JON MOROSI joins Bob and John and talks Blue Jays, their rotation depth, Nate Pearson, Alec Manoah and sets expectations for the Blue Jays heading into this season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host of Vegas Golden Knights TV broadcasts, DAREN MILLARD, comes in to talk about everything thats going right for Vegas while Sabres columnist at The Buffalo News Sports, MIKE HARRINGTON, tells us whats wrong in Buffalo. The foursome also touch on the North Division, and set realistic expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.