The Bob McCown Podcast

Jon Paul Morosi, a longtime friend of the podcast and Michigan faithful, joins the show to talk some Blue Jays as they begin their 3 game series against the New York Yankees. Once we get some hockey talk out of the way, the three discuss the mountain the Blue Jays may have to climb to get to the playoffs, starting with their series against the Yankees. J.P. gives us his take on how he thinks Hyun-Jin Ryu will fare on the mound after some rest and adjustments from his pitching coach. We also look into Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s injury and when fans will get to see him back in a jays jersey. To end the show, the three talk about the Tampa Bay/ Montreal Rays and if this is actually going to happen. Is this just the beginning of a full relocation, bringing the Expos back to Montreal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a while since we've had these two on the show together - DAVE HODGE & DAVE PERKINS join Bob and John to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays and their chances of making the playoffs with only 6 games left in the season. With a Blue Jays Wild Card appearance now questionable, the foursome wonder what the Jays need to do in these final 6 games to make it in. DO the need to win out? or is there room for error. The four also compare the Jays to teams that have played consistent baseball this year - the biggest trend? Roster depth. To end the show, we debate on what makes an MVP. Simply playing good baseball? or does his team need to actually be good? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DAN SHULMAN, voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins the podcast to discuss everything Jays. The three chat about the recent injuries to some of the teams key players, who they will call up and who has to step up in these pivotal final 9 games of the season. We also talk about George Springers progression - when is he going to be healthy? - as well as what Toronto needs to do to make sure they secure a seat as a wild card. To cap the show, Dan, Bob and John talk about the inevitable contract issues that they will face. Is it too much to ask for to keep Robbie Ray AND Marcus Semien? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a few days after the legendary broadcaster announced his retirement from the game, Bob and John have JIM HUGHSON on to look back at his hall of fame worthy career and figure out what he is up to next. The three chat about what got Jim into broadcasting in the first place, his time working with John Shannon and other fond memories after years in the business on todays episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we bring on our resident Golf experts, RICHARD ZOKOL & IAN LEGGATT on the show to let us know what we should expect as we get set to watch the Ryder Cup. The four wonder if this Europe vs. USA style tournament is the only true rivalry in the sport, and as a Canadian... who do you root for? The foursome break down the differences between match and stroke play and how the different game style changes a golfers approach to the tournament. To end the show we discuss the Bryson DeChambeau vs Brooks Koepka drama... and if there even is any as well as what to look for in a captain for the Ryder Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Giants beat writer/columnist for the New York Daily News, PAT LEONARD joins the show for a long overdue chat about the NFL. We talk about Aaron Rogers and his performance last night, get into the future of Deshaun Watson's football career and have a discussion about the NFL's overall ignorance towards players' issues off the field. We also talk about the Giants who surprisingly aren't the worst football team in New York City, Peyton Manning's show on ESPN and a little bit of Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals in a rare NFL themed episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Maple Leaf forward and Current Oiler, ZACH HYMAN, joins the show to chat with Bob and John. Before we get into some NHL talk, Bob asks Zach about his time at Michigan, playing for the Wolverines. We get to hear why Zach thinks his 4 years at college is a big reason for his success as a pro. The three talk about his move from Toronto to Edmonton, the similarities between the two markets as well as their two franchise players and what Zach has done already to get to know his new teammates. To end the show, we dig a little bit into what Zach's next book could be and if we should expect anymore children's books from the NHL'er in the near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Toronto Blue Jays playing so well, we thought we may as well bring out one of our favourite Jays related episodes with PAUL BEESTON. This episode was originally posted on December 1st, 2020. "EPISODE 57 - PAUL BEESTON, President Emeritus of the Toronto Blue Jays, joins to talk about the legacy of the SkyDome-Rogers Centre. Also, what benefits would a new stadium bring? Where should it go? And what are the reasons behind building a new stadium for the Blue Jays?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHI DAVIDI returns to talk some Blue Jays with Bob and John. The three quickly talk about why they think the Jays have been playing so well lately and how much actually being in Toronto has benefitted the young team. John, Bob & Shi then move on to some of the expiring contracts the front office will be faced with this off-season. The three speculate on how much both Marcus Semien & Robbie Ray will get on the market this year and what Toronto's best plan of attack is - Sign them both, keep one or let them both walk? Will either of them even want to stay? We also get into the inevitable problem that will be paying all of these young stars. How much will their budget be, and when the time comes, can the Toronto Blue Jays afford to keep this core together? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former GM of the Toronto Raptors & New York Knicks, Athletic Director of McMaster University and the recently retired President & CEO of Canada Basketball - GLEN GRUNWALD - joins the podcast days after announcing his retirement. We have a lengthy conversation about all things Canada Basketball. Glen voices his disappointment in both the men's and women's results this summer but gives us many reasons to look forward to the future of the sport in Canada. We talk about the inability to get our top Canadians to commit to the national program and what we are doing to make it more enticing for them to play. Glen shares some of the plans put in place to ensure success on all levels internationally and gives us some hints as to what he has planned moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.