The Bob McCown Podcast
Fadoo Productions
A sports podcast hosted by Bob McCown with co-host John Shannon. We talk about the biggest stories with the biggest names in professional sports. New episodes every weekday.
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Nov 2, 2020 • 39min
EP 45 - BRIAN BURKE joins to talk broadcasting vs team executive, his new book, and his love of Gary Bettman.
EPISODE 45 - Former NHL GM BRIAN BURKE joins the show to talk about his new book and why he prefers being a broadcaster versus running an NHL team. Also, he explains his love for Gary Bettman and what people misunderstand about the NHL Commissioner. And who were the most influential on Burke's long and varied career? A familiar name to Canucks and Maple Leafs fans tops the list. And why do Burke and McCown have the same title for their respective books?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 28, 2020 • 39min
EP 43 - Blue Jays GM ROSS ATKINS talks Jays offseason moves, progress of young players and Old School vs. New School.
EPISODE 43 - Blue Jays GM ROSS ATKINS joins the show to talk about last night's World Series and the decision to pull Blake Snell. Also, is this a case of Old School vs. New School baseball? How are the Jays looking to improve this offseason? How does Ross feel about the progress of the young players? What does he think about the rotation and how will he improve it? Also, what are the plans for next season? Toronto or Buffalo, or somewhere else? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2020 • 40min
EP 42 - The MONDAY MORNING RECAP and IAN LEGGATT to kick off the week!
EPISODE 42 - MONDAY MORNING RECAP and former PGA pro IAN LEGGATT. World Series, NFL and Tom Brady and Bucs. Also, how did golf adjust to COVID? What can we expect at the Masters? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2020 • 40min
EP 41 - THE FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with DOUG SMITH & MIKE ZEISBERGER
EPISODE 41 - THE FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with DOUG SMITH and MIKE ZEISBERGER talking next season for the NHL and the Raptors. Where will they play? How serious is the Raps in Louisville rumour? Does Smitty think they will play in Toronto next season? Also, are neutral site World Series a good idea? Post-COVID do fans in the stands make a difference to the home team? A lively roundtable with two of the best! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2020 • 43min
EP 40 - MIKE "DOC" EMRICK and BOB COLE join the show to talk retirement, the NHL and their storied careers.
EPISODE 40 - Two Broadcasting Legends MIKE "DOC" EMRICK and BOB COLE join the show to talk retirement and life calling the greatest game in the world. How they got into the business? Their role models and the challenge of calling games without fans. Emrick on his decision to retire and life after hockey. The Mount Rushmore of hockey broadcasters on ONE SHOW! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2020 • 32min
EP 39 - MONDAY MORNING RECAP with McCown and Shannon talking sports fans in Tampa Bay and Joe Thornton's Cup Dreams!
EPISODE 39 - The MONDAY MORNING RECAP with Bob and John. Being a sports fan in Tampa Bay. Could Brady lead the Bucs to a Tampa trifecta? Has Joe Thornton been paying attention to Toronto? Does he really think the Leafs are his best shot at a Stanley Cup? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2020 • 46min
EP 38 - BRUCE ARTHUR and MIKE HARRINGTON join the FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE to talk MLB, NHL, the Bills and favourite jerseys!
EPISODE 38 - The FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with BRUCE ARTHUR AND MIKE HARRINGTON discussing the MLB Playoffs and what's wrong with the Dodgers? Also, the panel reacts to Vegas owner Bill Foley mentioning a "Canadian division" for the NHL next season. What are the leagues planning for next season? What are they learning from MLB, NFL and College Football? Also, are the Bills for real? Is Josh Allen the next Jim Kelley? And what is everyone's favourite team jersey? An entertaining FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2020 • 30min
EP 37 - KEN HOLLAND of the EDMONTON OILERS joins to talk free agency, plans for next season and Connor's health.
EPISODE 37 - Edmonton Oilers GM KEN HOLLAND, joins the show to talk NHL Free Agency and the challenges in Player Development during COVID. Also updates on Connor McDavid and Oskar Klefblom's health. What are they planning for next season? And are the Oilers planning any more moves? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2020 • 42min
EP 36 - DAN SHULMAN & JP MOROSI on the FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE talking MLB Playoffs!
EPISODE 36 - DAN SHULMAN and JP MOROSI join the show to talk MLB Playoffs! Who is the favourite to win the World Series at this point? Who is the dark horse? How does this run influence the thinking on the Astros? What happens if they win the World Series? What new changes to MLB does everyone like, not like? How about the Playoff formats? A smart, entertaining FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2020 • 27min
EP 35 - PK SUBBAN joins to talk his long offseason, the NHL Draft and how he is preparing for next season.
EPISODE 35 - PK SUBBAN of the New Jersey Devils joins to talk his long offseason and not participating in the bubble. Also, preparing for next season and his role on a young Devils team. Diversity in the NHL and the reaction from around the league. What were his NHL Draft memories? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
