Episodes
Simon Head, Subversives-The History of Lowest Of The Low
Director Simon Head talks about his documentary ‘Subversives–The History of Lowest Of The Low,’ the vital importance of having both ‘Low Karma’ and ‘Errors & Omissions insurance,’ the bravery needed to take on this project wi...
Damien Cox, Media Triple Threat
Journalist/Broadcaster/Author Damien Cox talks about starting out from The Toronto Star’s Scarborough bureau [the Toronto Zoo beat], co-hosting Prime Time Sports with the Bobcat Bob McCown [otherwise known as The Cutting Edge...
Brian Ehrenworth, Sports Memorabilia
Frameworth Sports Marketing President Brian Ehrenworth talks about his transformational business pivot experienced on The Madison’s patio as a result of beer + hockey sticks + ’The Killer’ Doug Gilmour, signing Mike Weir two ...
Rod Black, Canada’s Broadcaster
Broadcaster Rod Black talks about his [former] moustache, his baseball-playing boys + the fabulous Butler bros [Rob & Rich], running away from home to meet Bobby Hull, DJ’ing at his Winnipeg roller rink, covering multiple Oly...
Laurie Boschman, Hockey Ministries International
1000+ game NHL centreman Laurie Boschman talks about his 30 years working with Hockey Ministries International, getting the call [on a rotary phone!] from Harold Ballard that the Maple Leafs had drafted him 9th overall in 197...
Alan Frew Returns, 80s/90s REWIND
Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew returns to talk about his upcoming 80s/90s REWIND live concert, why Glass Tiger is the world’s most industrious most lazy band, his fear that a fan will tell him that their Granny finds him ‘hot,’ how ...
Lisa Bowes, Broadcaster/Author
Broadcaster turned Author Lisa Bowes talks about starting out as a 'fliegen' at TSN, putting in the extra hours at Maple Leaf Gardens, taking over for Rod Black at CTV Winnipeg, working on CBC’s weekly documentary program Spo...
Don Boyle, Exhibition Place
Exhibition Place CEO Don Boyle talks about the logistics behind holding 1600+ annual events attracting 5.5MM visitors, the grandeur of the Princes’ [not Princess!] Gates, how many Torontonians' first job was working at the CN...
Chris Dingman, 2x Stanley Cup Champion
Former NHLer & two-time Stanley Cup champion Chris Dingman talks about the WHL bus rides during his 4 years playing Junior in Brandon MB, getting drafted 19th overall by the Calgary Flames, his first NHL game lining up agains...
Steve Brown, Nelson CEO
Nelson President & CEO Steve Brown talks about leading the digital transformation at a 110 year old business known as ‘that textbook company,’ moving from paper output into an immersive digital learning platform called EDWIN,...
Mike Vanderjagt, Kicker
Legendary NFL/CFL Kicker Mike Vanderjagt talks about whether he or Donovan Bailey ‘owns’ the Town of Oakville, his WVU college kicking debut [9yd punt in front of 76,000 fans televised on ESPN], his Arena Football League expe...
Sander Meijers, Adyen
Adyen’s Canadian Country Manager Sander Meijers talks about the innovations in fintech leading the push towards ‘unified commerce,’ why it’s not a question of ‘if’ but rather ‘when’ his global firm applies for a Canadian bank...
Charles Pachter, Canada’s Artist
Canada’s Artist Charles Pachter talks moose, hockey murals and why the Queen WAS amused! Charles shares the stories behind meeting his husband Keith Lem [Orillia aristocracy!], the inspiration from his lifelong friendship wit...
Stephen Stanley, LOTL/The Stephen Stanley Band
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Stephen Stanley talks about his new album with The Stephen Stanley Band, his 23 years with The Lowest of the Low [with a few breaks & a few break-ups mixed in], why ‘Shakespeare My Butt’ was [at th...
Brian McFarlane, HNIC/Peter Puck
The Man/the Myth/the Legend Brian McFarlane talks about his 25 years on Hockey Night in Canada, his time down south with NBC and CBS, being in the Maple Leaf Gardens’ gondola for the LAST Maple Leafs Stanley Cup win in 1967 [...
Norm O’Reilly, Business the NHL Way
Author Dr Norm O’Reilly talks about why the NHL makes a fantastic business case study, transferring lessons learned from the ice to the boardroom, why love him or loathe him Gary Bettman is a strong 'in control' leader, the f...
Tom Hayes, Broadcaster
1 Minute Morning’s Tom Hayes talks about career stops at Scarborough Cable/CKVR-Barrie/CTV News/CityNews/Global News, his broadcasting brothers from another mother Bill Hayes/Bryan Hayes/John [Hayes] Derringer, the surprise o...
Salah Bachir, Entrepreneur/Philanthropist
Entrepreneur, publisher, art collector, fundraiser, philanthropist and now author Salah Bachir shares stories from his life and his new memoir ‘ First to Leave the Party: My Life With Ordinary People…Who Happen to be Famous ’...
Kristian Noel Pedersen, Xmas Singer/Songwriter
Christmas Singer/Songwriter Kristian Noel Pedersen confirms his middle name is legit and not a marketing tool, talks about the release of his 15th annual original Xmas album ‘A Christmas Around Town,’ shares his love for 'Ban...
Randi Druzin, Author
Author Randi Druzin talks about her new book Behind the Mask: A Revealing Look at Twelve of the Greatest Goalies in Hockey History, sharing interesting stories about Mike 'The Popcorn Kid' Palmateer, Henrik Lundqvist, Carey P...
Tony Ambrogio, Broadcaster
College of Sports Media/TSN’s Tony Ambrogio talks about his interactions with Dan Marino/Darryl Sittler/Wayne Gretzky/Ernie Harwell/Jean Beliveau/Tom Cheek/Dick Enberg/Dino Ciccarelli, the industry innovations that came from ...
Jessica Mosher, UTP Publisher
University of Toronto Press President/Publisher/CEO Jessica Mosher talks about their ‘diversity of voices & ideas’ mandate both in the U of T community and globally, the ongoing disruption related to the growth of AI [and why...
Brian Stemmle, Olympic Skier/Broadcaster
CBC Sports ski analyst Brian Stemmle talks about his experiences representing Canada at FOUR Winter Olympic Games, choosing to follow his dream of becoming Steve Podborski instead of Darryl Sittler, his FIRST race also being ...
Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons, Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts Legend #31 Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons flashes that megawatt smile and talks about the upcoming 7th Annual Christmas with the Clemons event at Roy Thompson Hall, why Doug Flutie was the BEST football player he...