The Bob McCown Podcast

NBA ROUNDTABLE W/ERIC SMITH & PAUL JONES on the Toronto Raptors, LeBron James Suspension & the NBA.

Eric Smith & Paul Jones from Sportnet's "Smith & Jones" podcast join today's show for an NBA edition of our Roundtable.

The four speak in length about the Toronto Raptors. From Chris Boucher's struggling play to Gary Trent Jr's surprising production level we analyze the Raptors roster. We also discuss Pascal Siakam and his fit within the team - would he be better off somewhere else?

We also get into the LeBron James/ Isaiah Stewert conflict and discuss their respective punishments. Why did Lebron get suspended & why didn't Stewart get more than just two games?

To end the show the four talk about the Surprising Golden State Warriors, the young Memphis Grizzlies squad and take a few punches at Eric Smith and his beloved Buffalo Bills.

 

 

BRUCE BOUDREAU on being a coach in the NHL & his future behind the bench.

Former player and Coach in the National Hockey League, Bruce Boudreau, joins the podcast to catch up with Bob and John.

Bruce expresses his interest in returning to the NHL as a head coach and gives us insight on some of the jobs he has interviewed for and others he is keeping his eye on.

We talk about what it's like for Bruce, watching the game, knowing a call from a team can come at any second. What are things he focuses and what teams does he watch in order to prepare for an interview that may never come?

To end the show we talk a bit about whats going on in the NHL and why some teams - and coaches - are finding success early in the season.

NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ BRIAN LAWTON & DARREN PANG.

On todays roundtable, Bob and John bring in former NHLers Brian Lawton and Darren Pang to discuss a variety of hockey news including the Evander Kane situation in San Jose, the red hot Calgary Flames, the Struggling Montreal Canadiens and more.

JON MORISI on MLB Free Agency, recent signings and the Toronto Blue Jays‘ offseason ”To-Do List”

Our friend and MLB expert, Jon Morosi, joins the podcast to catch up with Bob & John and talk some baseball on todays episode.

The three go over some of the recent signings around the league and discuss some of the players who have yet to sign a contract so far in Major League Baseball's off-season.

We also dive into the Toronto Blue Jays, what the Jose Berrios extension means for their future roster moves and what the payroll may look like for Toronto in the very near future.

With the idea of being able to afford to keep this young Jays roster intact becoming more and more unrealistic, the gentlemen discuss the idea of trading away some big name players and the benefits that may come from it.

NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ BRUCE GARRIOCH & MATT SEKERES on the Ottawa Senators & the Vancouver Canucks

Matt Sekeres, host of the Sekeres & Price Podcast, and Postmedia hockey columnist Bruce Garrioch join the show to talk hockey.

With Matt in Vancouver and Bruce in Ottawa, we get a chance to take a look into two struggling teams from the guys who cover them. 

We start with the surprising slow start from Vancouver, whether it's time to hit the panic button and get into why they have been unable to perform at the level fans and management have expected them to play at.

We also discuss the COVID situation in Ottawa, their new captain and their goaltending issues to start the season. We look at their shaky defensive core as well as get some info on their plans to build a new arena.

To end the show we briefly discuss what other teams in the league have surprised us for the better unlike Vancouver and Ottawa.

 

 

PAT LEONARD on the state of New York football, Aaron Rogers, LA Rams & the NFL.

Pat Leonard from the New York Daily News stops by the podcast for a rare NFL edition of the podcast.

We discuss the poor play coming out of New York City from both the Jets & the Giants, their Quarterback issues and what it's like to be a fan of either team right now.

We talk about Aaron Rogers and the NFL's decision not to suspend the Packers QB for misleading pretty much everyone about his vaccination status and end the show talking about Odell Beckham Jr.'s  relationship with the Browns, arrival in LA and a few other topics around the NFL

JAMES SHARMAN on Team Canada‘s 2-1 Win over Mexico & the Future of Soccer in the Country.

Meat Pie connoisseur & our resident footy expert, James Sharman, joins the podcast to talk some Canada soccer.

We discuss Canada's win over Mexico in Tuesday night's FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament, the weather conditions in Edmonton and evaluate their chances for a spot in Qatar.

We also get into Head coach John Herdman's goal of growing the fame in Canada, what needs to be done to make that happen and more. 

Bob & John on the The Toronto Blue Jays, the Jose Berrios signing & the latest stories in sports.

No guest today as Bob and John spend most of the podcast discussing the Toronto Blue Jays.

The two analyze the $131M Contract extension the Blue Jays gave Jose Berrios, what this means when it comes to signing Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray and all of the other holes still left in the Jays roster.

To end the podcast, we do a speed round of various topics in the sports world ranging from Canada's pursuit for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Los Angeles Rams, Dion Phaneuf's retirement announcement & the Toronto Raptors.

NBA ROUNDTABLE W/ DOUG SMITH & MICHAEL GRANGE on the Toronto Raptors and the improved Eastern Conference.

Some basketball talk with Michael Grange and Doug Smith, both reporting from Portland ahead of tonights game Between the Toronto Raptors & the Portland Trail Blazers.

 

The four discuss Toronto’s inconsistent play and we dissect the Raptors lineup pre & post Pascal injury. Despite his improved defence, we wonder if Gary Trent Jr. would be better off coming off the bench. We also talk about what plans Masai and Bobby may have for Goran Tragic, the underwhelming performances from Chris Boucher, Yuta Watanabe’s timetable, Delano Banton’s potential and why Malachi Flynn hasn’t seen much playing time.

GLENN HEALY on Remembrance Day, Stories from his career & the NHL Players Association.

Friend of the podcast, Glenn Healy, joins us for todays episode.

A day after Remembrance Day, we take the opportunity to pay our respect to our Nations veterans and dedicate some time discussing the importance of November 11th in Canada.

Glenn takes us all over the map on todays episode as we get some of his old stories from his time working in TV as Bob and Glenn compete to see who can drop the biggest name. 

We end the podcast by discussing Glenn's involvement in the Players Association and his reaction to the Associations response to the Kyle Beach Investigation.

Super-Agent PAT BRISSON - Representative of Jack Eichel, Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes & some of the NHL‘s Biggest Stars.

Arguably one of the most sucessful 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 Eichel vs. Buffalo saga unfolded.

Pat gives us information on Jack's relationship with the Sabres, how he was able to get the trade negotiations moving in the right direction and why the surgery Jack and his camp have been  pushing for was so important to him.

KEVIN LOWE on his career in the NHL and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The legendary Oilers defensemen and soon to be inductee of the Hockey Hall of Fame - Kevin Lowe - joins the podcast to spend some time with Bob and John.

The three talk about Kevin's days as an Oiler & Ranger and learn about the time he was almost a Calgary Flame. 

Kevin shares some memorable stories from times in his playing days as well as in the front office, his relationship with Glen Sather, the story behind #4 and much more on todays episode.

JOHN HERDMAN on coaching Canada‘s Women‘s & Mens National Soccer Teams & trying to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

Head coach of Canada's Men's Soccer team, John Herdman, joins the podcast for a rare soccer podcast with Bob and John.

We talk about his experience coaching Canada's women's program and how he is going to translate his success with them to the men's side. We get some insight on the differences & the similarities he has noticed between the men and the women and his overall appreciation for our Canadian athletes. 

With the MNT currently vying for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, we talk to John about his team, their line up and the advantage his team has hosting games in Canada.

ALEX ANTHOPOULOS on winning the World Series, Dealing with COVID-19 & how to create a positive team ”culture”.

Atlanta Braves General Manager & 2021 World Series Champion - Alex Anthopoulos - joins the podcast to catch up with Bob and John.

The three discuss the ins and outs of the Braves World Series run and get some info on how Alex was able to still manage the team while under COVID-19 Protocols.

Alex talks about his growth of a GM, his mid-season moves and his philosophy on how to build a positive culture within the organization - all helping him and the team reach success this year. 

It wouldn't be a baseball show if Bob didn't ask for his guests opinion on the evolution of how teams are using pitchers, as we get into that and some more baseball chatter before the end of the show.

NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ MIKE HARRINGTON & BILLY JAFFE - Discussing the Jack Eichel trade to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Coming in to discuss the trade that the Hockey world has been waiting so patiently for, Billy Jaffe & Mike Harrington break down the details of the trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights.

With Buffalo receiving a first & second round pick, Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch, the four debate on if there is a clear "winner" of the trade and question if the Sabres could have gotten more for their 2015 2nd overall pick & former captain.

We also discuss his health and timetable for Jack Eichel's return. The boys talk about how big of an impact Eichel will have for the Golden Knights, their potential cap issues before getting into general NHL talk to end the week.