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The People’s Show

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Evolving beyond your regular afternoon drive show, The People’s Show will touch on the topics that live at the crossroads of sports and culture. Anchored by Bik Nizzar, The People’s Show will tackle the headlines that impact the diverse communities across Vancouver.

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Sportsnet

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Schedule Drops, Offseason Mysteries, and Major Pressure at The Open 17.07.2025

Jamie Dodd and Israel Fehr react to the NHL schedule release, highlighting the Canucks’ season-defining homestands and key return dates for J.T. Miller and Rick Tocchet. Brody Miller joins to preview The Open and discuss who’s next to chase a career grand slam. The guys weigh in on MLB’s entertaining All-Star finish, how other leagues could learn from it, and break down the NHL’s most puzzling off...

Sportsnet Today: Canucks Schedule is Out 16.07.2025

With the NHL schedule out Josh and Dom evaluate the Canucks season to start. Emory Hunt joins to talk Seahawks backfield battles, underwhelming tight ends, and why the NFC North might be the NFL’s most wide-open division, while the BC Lions settle into their middle-of-the-pack identity. We play "Cap or No Cap" with bold predictions from MLB swing-offs to Canucks playoff hopes, and draft our ultima...

Byram’s Deal, Myers’ Comments, and Canucks Bargain Targets 16.07.2025

Jamie Dodd and Israel Fehr break down Cal Raleigh’s impressive Home Run Derby showing. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News joins the show to talk Bowen Byram’s new deal, what it means for Rasmus Dahlin, the Josh Norris addition, and rising pressure in Buffalo. The guys also react to Tyler Myers’ comments on the Pettersson/Miller dynamic, give the latest on a possible Quinn Hughes extension under t...

Sportsnet Today: Canucks Wish List 15.07.2025

Josh and Dom discuss the Canucks' urgent need for elite talent at center and defense, discussing trade targets like Jason Robertson, Jordan Kyrou, and Marco Rossi, and whether fit or raw skill should guide their decisions. Nick Ashbourne joins to break down how the Blue Jays have exceeded expectations, uncovering hidden pitching gems and entering the trade deadline with surprising leverage. Finall...

Mailbag Monday: Silovs Trade, the Perfect MLB Hitter, & Summer Sporting Events 15.07.2025

Josh and Israel answer listener submissions in the mailbag! Topics include Silovs trade value, best all-star game, building a 'perfect' MLB hitter, going to one summer sporting event and more! This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc...

Home Run Derby Hype, Roslovic Rumours & Lions Dominate Elks 15.07.2025

Josh and Israel talk MLB's Home Run Derby and the Canucks’ quiet offseason — could Jack Roslovic still be a fit? Would the Canucks get rid of Joshua? Plus, Giulio Caravatta joins to break down the Lions’ dominant win over the Elks and how Rourke’s return sets up a huge showdown with the Roughriders. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in th...

Sportsnet Today: Lions Roar, Silovs Traded 14.07.2025

This episode of Sportsnet Today with Brook Ward breaks down the BC Lions' recent win over the Elks, highlighting Nathan Rourke's strong return and James Butler's dominant performance, with further insights from Neil McAvoy. The show also dives into the Vancouver Canucks' trade of Arturs Silovs to the Penguins, discussing the team's decision to stick with their proven goaltending tandem despite Sil...

Buck Pierce on Lions tilt with Elks, Jays Red Hot as All Star Break Nears 12.07.2025

Sat Shah and Israel Fehr discuss why the Canucks should open the vault for Quinn Hughes in a rising salary cap environment, BC Lions Head Coach Buck Pierce drops by to discuss the Lions meeting with Edmonton and Ryley Delaney from Jays Nation joins the guys as the Blue Jays head to the final series before the All Star break in first place in the AL East and in a prime position to add heading to th...

Sportsnet Today: Doin The Damage 11.07.2025

Brook Ward is joined by Giulio Caravatta to tee up the BC Lions upcoming game against the Elks plus hear from Vancouver Canadians' Tyler Zickel to give us a preview of their series in Hillsboro and his assessment of their season so far!     This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece...

More Decentralized Draft 11.07.2025

In this episode of The People's Show, Sat Shah and Israel Fehr revisit the changed narrative around the Vancouver Canucks, discussing the core group of Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, Brock Boeser, Conor Garland, and Thatcher Demko as well as new signings like Aleksei Medvedev. They also delve into the controversial potential for a decentralized NHL Draft. Later, Iain MacIntyre offers a positive o...

Sportsnet Today: Who Is in the Canucks Top Six? 10.07.2025

Brendan and Josh discuss whether Conor Garland can solidify himself as a top-six forward plus Harman Dayal and Dave Hall join the show to assess how much the Canucks are truly "running it back," break down early roster projections, and dive into key questions around Lekkerimäki, Cootes, and the Abbotsford pipeline.      This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opi...

Overrated/Underrated 10.07.2025

Satiar, Josh, Dom, and Arash run through your overrated underrated submissions. This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Cootes Signs His ELC 10.07.2025

Satiar and Josh react to Braeden Cootes signing his ELC with the Vancouver Canucks and project his 2025-2026 season. They react to the big prospect trade yesterday between the Oilers and Lightning. This episode offers an in-depth conversation with Jett Woo as he reflects on the Abbotsford Canucks' Calder Cup victory. Woo discusses the team's wild ride to the championship, highlighting their resili...

In The Booth: PWHL Vancouver's Nina Jobst-Smith 09.07.2025

On this episode of In The Booth with Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda, PWHL Vancouver defender Nina Jobst-Smith stops by to talk about finally coming home to Vancouver, growing up as a Canucks fan along with her experiences playing around the world for Germany on the national stage and Minnesota-Duluth. Afterwards, Brendan and Randip run through your mailbag to answer questions. This podcast is...

Canucks Targets Dominate the Mailbag 08.07.2025

This episode of The People's Show with Satiar and Josh delves into the Canucks' roster outlook, discussing Arturs Silovs' potential departure, the future of Jett Woo and Nils Höglander, and the slow trade market. The hosts also tackle listener questions, including trade targets like Mason McTavish and Shane Pinto, the Canucks' Stanley Cup window, and the management's fate if they miss the playoffs...

In The Booth: Canucks Hunt For Top Six 08.07.2025

Brendan and Randip discuss which bottom six players are irreplaceable including role players like Dakota Joshua who hold the potential to be a difference maker ahead of next season. Shane Malloy joins to discuss the potential for Gavin McKenna to play in Penn State and the changing landscape of the CHL. Landon Ferraro joins to discuss the Canucks re-signing their core and the guys discuss the risi...

Don't Force Trades 07.07.2025

On this episode of The People’s Show with Sat and Josh, the guys discuss the Canucks’ plans to give Arshdeep Bains a real shot at cracking the roster, and why it doesn’t make sense to force trades unless they clearly upgrade the team. They also break down the Blue Jays’ impressive eight-game win streak despite a rash of injuries. Paul Hamilton joins to talk Sabres, including Bowen Byram’s trade va...

In The Booth: Levelling the Playing Field 07.07.2025

Brendan Batchelor and Randip Janda broadcasting live from the Jays Care Celebrity Golf Classic are joined by former Blue Jay Ricky Romero to chat about the tournament, his experiences as a player, and the Blue Jays current hot streak. After, they take a look at the Canucks summer, starting with the continued rumours about Bowen Byram. Then, they discuss the prospects from Abbotsford pushing for a...

Scouting the Opposition and Weighing the Aggregate 04.07.2025

Bik Nizzar is joined by Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic (2:02) to chat about the Edmonton Oilers, reviewing their offseason moves to date, and previewing their season expectations. They discuss locking up defender Evan Bouchard, what the flaws of the roster currently are, the state of goaltending in the organization, and what moves the Oilers are likely to make over the course of the summer....

Free Agency and Idioms by Idiots 03.07.2025

Bik Nizzar is joined by Shayna Goldman (1:01) to discuss the biggest news from the NHL free agency. What teams will be looking to enter, or escape rebuilds, and how will Nik Ehlers fit in Carolina? The New York Rangers looking to escape a disastrous season last year made some big swings in trading K'Andre Miller, will that pan out? Then they look at Wimbledon and the state of Canadian tennis. Keep...

Friedman Weighs in on Boeser Deal 02.07.2025

In this episode of The People's Show, Elliotte Friedman discusses the quieter-than-expected start to NHL free agency, suggesting the league's crackdown on tampering played a role, and highlighting how player sentiment can unexpectedly shift, as seen with Brock Boeser's decision to re-sign with Vancouver despite trade rumors. Friedman details how multiple teams pursued Boeser, but his strong desire...

Jannik Hansen on a Busy Canucks July 1st 01.07.2025

Former Vancouver Canuck Jannik Hansen joins Bik and Randip to talk about a very busy July 1st for the Canucks, choosing to bring back many of their core players in Boeser, Garland and Demko. They discuss what this Canucks team looks going forward, how they'll do against the rest of the West and if they might have more moves left. Afterwards the show takes a quick wrap up around the league, along w...

Dan Murphy, Kevin Woodley on Canucks Free Agency 01.07.2025

Sportsnet's Dan Murphy joins The People's Show with Bik and Randip to chat about how Brock Boeser and the Vancouver Canucks managed to find a contract on the first day of free agency, how it came about and how the team changed their view of the free agent market. Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine stops by to give some insights on the Thatcher Demko extension, how the Canucks plan to use their goalt...

Boeser Re-Signs: What’s Next for the Canucks? 01.07.2025

The first segment of The People's Show with Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda break down the Canucks big free agent signing bringing back Brock Boeser to the franchise for the next 7 years. They spend some time going through other moves across the league, how the Canucks match up to the other teams around the West and whether or not they need to really focus on getting more help down the middle before t...

The Day Before Free Agency 30.06.2025

On this episode of The People's Show with Bik Nizzar, a busy draft weekend and early free agency moves are broken down before Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal joins to chat about newest Golden Knight Mitch Marner, the Nic Hague trade and what else Vegas could be up to. Afterwards, voice of the Vancouver Canucks Brendan Batchelor stops by to highlight some expectations for the opening...

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