The Bob McCown Podcast

NHL Free Agency opened up on July 1st, and already the amount of money and term being handed out is shocking. Doug MacLean joins the show today to talk about it with Bob and John, among many other NHL-related topics.

A friend to both & Bob's favourite Program Director to work with, Nelson Millman joins today's show to catch up with Bob and John on Canada Day.   There are two things that Nelson has a grasp on better than anyone else… Radio and how to work with Bob McCown. Both are put on display today as the three take a look through the lens of a Sports Talk Radio Program Director and analyze the growing trend...

Steve Simmons, a man who's never afraid to share his opinion and a staple in Toronto Sports reporting joins the podcast today. Building off of his article calling for change in the Blue Jays front office - the three start the conversation today with Toronto's baseball team. Bob and John get to hear Steve's opinion on their performance this year.   After the break, we get into the process of select...

Our un-official Official Sports Business Expert Brian Cooper is on the show today. A man who has had many fingers in many different pies over his career, we start with his role as Chairman of Canada Basketball. With Zach Edey being drafted to the Memphis Grizzlies 9th overall last night the question is now - Will he play for Canada at the Olympics? With inside knowledge on the matter, Brian gives...

Do consumers have too many options when it comes to watching sports? That's the question Bob, John, and Richard Deitsch ask on today's show as the discussion begins with the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL's attempt to grow more fans in the United States. Building off their initial conversation, the focus turns to Copa America and soccer's attempt to grow in popularity in North America. From there,...

Carter Verhaeghe notched a goal and an assist, Sam Reinhart found the back of the net, and Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 23 saves as the Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. The Panthers, who have been part of the NHL since the 1993-94 season, secured their first Stanley Cup championship after three previous unsuccessful at...

Much to John's dismay, and to Bob's amusement, the suspension of one of the Blue Jays' top prospects has forced the two to dedicate the first half of today's show to baseball talk. Rob Longley joins the podcast first to give Bob and John his analysis of Orelvis Martinez's 80-game suspension after recording his first MLB hit over the weekend. Rob gives them an idea of how this will impact the Blue...

With both the Euro and Copa America taking over summer sports, if you turn on your TV,there's a good chance soccer is going to be on. Reacting to Canada's 2-0 loss to Argentina last night, James Sharman comes on the show to give his thoughts on Copa America's opening match and what to expect from our Canadian men. During the second half of the show, James shifts focus to the Euros as we get a brea...

Paul Jones joins Bob and John for some hoops talk. The three begin by sharing their reactions to the Boston Celtics' convincing 4-1 series win over the Dallas Mavericks to take home the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.   Next, they delve into the Toronto Raptors' offseason, discussing the team's goals and expectations for the upcoming season, including insights on Gary Trent Jr. Finally, the tri...

Baseball is on the agenda today as Bob and John welcome Dave Hodge and Gregor Chisholm onto the show. At the age of 93, one of baseball's legends has passed away. Bob, John, Dave, and Gregor start today's show by remembering the Hall of Famer in a tribute to one of the game's greatest to ever do it. After the break, it's all Blue Jays. The four discuss the inconsistent play that has essentially be...

Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of the Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, and more, is now a guest on the Bob McCown Podcast. A tech guru turned sports owner, not many have shared the same success Ted has had in the business. Always at the forefront of innovation, he shares his approach to running multiple franchises and what he does to provide fans with the best p...

It's Deitsch Monday as Richard joins Bob and John to react to a "weird" weekend of sports. With both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final taking a backseat to Pinehurst and the US Open, the three start their conversation with some golf talk. A self-proclaimed "casual" golf fan, Richard weighs in on Rory McIlroy's collapse, leaving room for a Bryson DeChambeau win before they turn to baseball a...

It's not too often that Bob looks forward to having a "Hockey Puck" on the show… but it's not too often that Bruce Boudreau shows up either. The former coach joins Bob and John to end the week of podcasting with some hockey talk. With Florida leading the Oilers 3-0 in the series, the three touch on the Stanley Cup Final before they get into the thick of things. From the teams he's talked to regard...

Doug Smith joins Bob and John today as the three react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. From the mouth of Mr. Smith himself, this series couldn't be done fast enough. From the lack of depth on the Mavericks' roster to the detrimental behavior coming from the team's star, Luka Doncic, the argument has shifted from "Can the Dallas Mavericks manage to w...

Sports Broadcaster & Announcer for PGA Tour Radio, Kevin Sylvester, joins Bob and John for some golf talk ahead of the US Open to preview the field and set expectations for the weekend. From how the course will impact the field to who is primed for a breakout tournament, Kevin breaks down what he thinks could and will happen this weekend as Bob, John, and Kevin spend most of their time focusing on...

Despite the loss in game one, you could argue that the Edmonton Oilers looked like the better hockey team. But after two games? It's a different story. Having been outshot, outmuscled, and outscored by the Florida Panthers last night, the Oilers are heading back to Edmonton down 2 games in the Stanley Cup Final. If you ask their head coach Kris Knoblauch, there is no reason to panic. But if you as...

It's Monday, meaning unless a bigger name says yes, Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John to recap a weekend of sports.   With both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final underway, the three don't have to think too hard about what to talk about. Bob, John, and Richard start with the NBA Finals. The Mavericks aren't looking good when heading back to Dallas down 2 games to the Boston Celtics sparking...

What else needs to be said that isn't in the title? Scott Burnside & Eric Duhatschek check into the podcast a day before the Edmonton Oilers play the Panthers in Florida for Game One of The Stanley Cup Final to break down all the things hockey fans have been overthinking after nearly a week of no hockey.

Brian Lawton returns to the show today for some hockey talk with Bob and John as we approach Game 1 of the Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Being at the forefront of the NHL's integration of analytics into everyday hockey operations, and having a Stanley Cup preview scheduled for the end of the week, the three take a different approach to the conversation by focusing on...

Finally! The NBA Finals tip off tomorrow with the Dallas Mavericks in Boston to play the Celtics. Bob Ryan joins us today for a Finals preview, focusing primarily on the Celtics and why it is their series to lose as they search for their first title since 2008, and their 18th in league history.

You can only "preview" a championship series for so long before you run out of things to actually preview… And that's where Bob, John, and Richard find themselves today as Deitsch joins the show on a Tuesday. After briefly sharing their thoughts on the matchup between the Oilers & Panthers in this year's Stanley Cup final, set to begin on Saturday, the three take advantage of the lack of action in...

Robert MacIntyre held on to win the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Bob and John have former Tour member and one of the podcast's resident golf experts, Ian Leggatt, on the show to talk about it. The three break down the play seen in Hamilton over the weekend and discuss the relevance of the Canadian Open, which consistently features an underwhelming pool of competitors....

After 38 seasons as a coach in the NHL, Rick Bowness has retired from the game of hockey… or at least from coaching the game of hockey.   With his future in the game, Rick's future is undecided. As he joins the show to end the week of podcasting today, the three take a look back on his career, figure out what went wrong with the Winnipeg Jets in the playoffs and discuss his other former team, the...

Announced just a few days ago by the Columbus Blue Jackets, longtime NHL executive Don Waddell has agreed to a multi-year contract to serve as the club's president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor. Bob and John speak with Don today and learn about his expectations and those set upon him with his new hockey team. As the conversation continues, Don reflects on his time i...

Jon Paul Morosi joins the show today to talk about the Blue Jays with Bob and John. From the team's management to their players' performance, J.P., Bob, and John assess the job that this organization has done over the last five years and try to see where they went wrong. With a depleted farm system and a tendency to draft poorly, the Toronto Blue Jays are in a tough spot when it comes to the futur...