The Bob McCown Podcast

EP 118 - CHUCK SWIRSKY talks the difference between NBA and NCAA, The Chicago Bulls and the playoff format.

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 Chuck has noticed after working in both the NBA and NCAA.

Finally, it wouldn't be a basketball show if Bob didn't take an opportunity to complain about NBA teams resting their players.

EP 117 - IAN LEGGATT & RICHARD ZOKOL on The Masters, Augusta National and the tournament favourites

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 the Master has had in a while.

EP 116 - SCOTT BURNSIDE & ERIC DUHATSCHECK of the Athletic preview the impending NHL Trade Deadline.

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 and Taylor Hall?

Bob, John and their guests discuss all of that and more in todays episode.

EP 115 - RICHARD PEDDIE on the future of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre, his vision for Maple Leaf Square and how he would fare running MLSE today

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 how he would do as CEO of MLSE today, and  his vision for The Maple Leaf Square back in 2012.

 

 

 

 

EP 114 - BRAD TRELIVING talks the Flames recent struggles, the addition of Darryl Sutter and how active Calgary will be on the trade deadline.

General Manager of the Calgary Flames, BRAD TRELIVING, joins Bob and John as we approach the NHL Trade Deadline.

Brad touches on Calgary's struggles this season, and speaks about the impact new Head Coach, Darryl Sutter, has had on the team so far.

He also gives us some insight on the relationship he has with his new coach and how much input he will have on the teams roster.

Finally, we get some hints on whether or not the Calgary Flames will be active in the trade market come April 12th.

EP 113 - JASON SPEZZA talks the importance of leadership in Toronto, transitioning his style of play and his time in Ottawa

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 find out if he has any regrets about his time player there.

EP 112 - BILL SHAIKIN talks Major League Baseball LA Dodgers and who could dethrone them.

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 an extended playoffs.

The three also contemplate whether or not Major League Baseball has lost a generation of fans and wonder what they could do to generate more interest.

And finally, this wouldn't be a baseball show if Bob didn't complain to Bill about the evolution of the games pitching.

EP 111 - SCOTT BOWMAN talks about the top teams in the NHL, those that have surprised him and his philosophy on resting players.

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 three teams to Stanley Cup victories. He won the Jack Adams Award in 1977 and 1996. In the 1976–77 season he won a record 60 games, breaking his own record of 58 wins the year before.

EP 110 - MATT DEVLIN talks about the "Tampa Bay Factor", the Raptors roster and his 1000 games as a Raptors broadcaster.

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 lets us know what teams (or team) really scare him in the East.

EP 109 - FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE W/ BOB RYAN & DOUG SMITH recapping the NBA trade deadline for the Toronto Raptors and the rest of the league.

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 basketball legends - Stan Albeck and Elgin Baylor.

EP 108 - DAVE PERKINS & ROB LONGLEY talk the Blue Jays roster, their pitching and the short shelf life of a modern day pitcher.

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 getting fired from the NHL at the top of the show.

EP 107 - JON COOPER talks about his path to the NHL, the Lightning and how to fill a stadium in Florida.

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.

EP 106 - KEN HOLLAND talks Oilers, McDavid and the complications of this years trade deadline.

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).

EP 105 - JIM HUGHSON & MIKE ZEISBERGER talk Maple Leafs, goaltending and the "Sutter Influence" in Calgary.

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.

 

EP 104 - MICHAEL GRANGE talks the NBA, Chris Paul and what the Toronto Raptors should do leading up to the trade deadline.

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.