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SPORTS Episodes

Nov. 11, 2024

Jim Lang Returns!

105.9 The Region's Weekday Morning Man & Author Jim Lang talks about his newest book Everyday Hockey Heroes, going to bed at 9:30pm and waking up at 4am for over a decade of morning radio, his interactions with Jesse Palmer/A...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Kevin Shea Returns!

Hockey Historian & Author Kevin Shea returns to talk about his new book Jack and the Box: My Search for Stanley Cup Champion Jack McLean , how he turned obscure old photo identification into a career at the Hockey Hall of Fam...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Steve ‘Dangle’ Glynn, Hockey Rants & Raves

Podcaster/YouTuber/Author Steve 'Dangle' Glynn talks about his new book Hockey Rants & Raves, initiating the Steve Dangle experience as an early YouTuber way back in 2007, starting up the SDPN podcast network with partners Ad...

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Oct. 25, 2024

David McPherson, Horseshoe Tavern/Massey Hall/Golf

Author David McPherson talks The Horseshoe Tavern, Massey Hall, 101 Fascinating Canadian Music Facts, working on Toronto Raptors game-day programs during the Vince Carter days, combining his passion for golf with his passion ...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Debbie Brill, High Jumper

Canadian High Jumping legend Debbie Brill talks about developing the 'Brill Bend,' comparisons to the 'Fosbury Flop' [and her relationship with Dick Fosbury], jumping [and breaking world records] into her 50s, her positive in...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Robert Esmie, Olympic Gold Medalist

Sprinter and 4x100m Relay Olympic Gold Medalist Robert Esmie talks about why if you're Canadian you have to love Saturday nights in Georgia, a breakdown of that immortal 4x100m relay to win gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, ...

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July 4, 2024

Vicky Sunohara, Hockey

Three-time Olympic Medalist/Eight-time World Championship Medalist/Canadian Hockey icon Vicky Sunohara talks about jumping on the backyard rink at two years old, getting BANNED from the boys leagues due to gender, earning a s...

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July 1, 2024

Daniel Nestor, Tennis

Canadian tennis legend Daniel Nestor talks about his 12 Grand Slam doubles titles, his coming out party as a 19 year old defeating world #1 Stefan Edberg at the 1992 Davis Cup, winning his 2000 Olympic Gold Medal with Sebasti...

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June 27, 2024

Dave Randorf, Broadcaster

Television PxP voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning Dave Randorf talks about his time at TSN, Saturday nights at Hockey Night in Canada, finishing his 4th season calling Lightning games with Brian Engblom, heading to the arena in...

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June 17, 2024

Bruce Dowbiggin, Author

Media Triple Threat/Author Bruce Dowbiggin talks about co-writing with his son Evan [he’s like a sports ‘Rain Man’], the imminent integration of fellow sports journalist Eric Duhatschek into his own family, shuttling between ...

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June 10, 2024

Ulf Nilsson, WHA/NHL Superstar

Winnipeg Jets/NY Rangers Swedish superstar Ulf Nilsson talks about his jump to the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets in 1974, why The Golden Jet Bobby Hull was both such a great player AND a great teammate, why The Hot Line [Hedberg/Nilsso...

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May 23, 2024

Inge Hammarström, Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs legend Inge Hammarström connects from the South of France to talk about being discovered [with Borje Salming] by Leafs scout Gerry McNamara, leaving Sweden to join the Leafs lineup in 1973, their first pra...

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May 13, 2024

Jay Rosehill, Maple Leafs/Flyers

Former Maple Leafs/Flyers tough hombre Jay Rosehill talks about his 13 year pro career, learning he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning while exiting the shower, living away from home for the first time while playing for t...

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April 29, 2024

Paul Woods, Argos Year of the Rocket

Toronto Argonauts historian & author Paul Woods takes us back to 1991’s Year of the Rocket, with great stories revolving around Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail, Wayne Gretzky, John Candy, Bruce McNall, Adam Rita, Mark Rypien, Dan Aykr...

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April 18, 2024

Sean Skahan, Hockey S&C Coach

Elite Hockey Stength & Conditioning Coach Sean Skahan talks about his son Will’s expectations at the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, his 19 years of NHL S&C coaching with the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild [as well as with the el...

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