The Bob McCown Podcast

Bob and John bring the Hockey experts, MIKE ZEISBERGER & KEVIN PAUL DUPONT back to the show to go over the second round matchups of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, like they did with the first. However - before they break down the second round the four address the Mark Scheifele hit and subsequent 4 game suspension - was the punishment fair? and how many games would he have got if this were the regular season? The gentlemen discuss, noting the inconsistencies still prevalent in how hockey is officiated on all levels of the game. One that is out of the way we get into the games as all four series and matchups are looked at - Is the Bruins defensive core good enough, do the Hurricanes and Golden Knights have a chance against the two league favourites and... Have we underestimated the Montreal Canadiens? All those questions and more are answered on todays roundtable talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a lengthy argument regarding the Mark Scheifele hit, Bob and John bring in the voice of the Toronto Raptors, MATT DEVLIN, as the three get into some hoops talk. Starting with the Raptors, the three discuss the next moves for the team. Is Masai coming back, draft plans and overall what should we expect for next year? Matt Devlin keeps us informed. Then we move on to the rest of the league - Did we overestimate the talent of both LA teams or have the Suns and Mavericks simply been over-achieving? With more smaller market teams like Utah, Memphis and Phoenix finding success in the post-season, the three wonder if this could be the end of the "Super-Team" era. We address the front office changes in Boston, question the validity of the play-in tournament and we even get a taste of "Matty-D, resident Junior Hockey Analyst" to finish up the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast regular and baseball expert, JON MOROSI, from the MLB Network comes on to the show to talk some Blue Jays with Bob and John. But first, to start the show, Bob and John spend some time addressing Naomi Osaka and her decision to pull out of the French Open - As the awareness of mental health grows, should professional sports and their media make a bigger effort to protect it's players? Then it's baseball talk with Jon Morosi as the three take note of how good Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been as of late and wonder if this is the type of player Jays fans were promised before he came to the league. Jon, Bob and our John then move on to the rest of the team - Who has the better team? The 2015 Blue Jays or the roster we are seeing today? The three discuss. We also talk about George Springer, Marcus Semien and what holes the team still needs to fill to become a contender. What position should be made a priority come the trade deadline - Pitching or 3rd Base? And finally, Bob and John give their guest a chance to flex his hockey chops, as Morosi compares todays Maple Leafs with the 90's Red Wings before he leaves, prompting the two to finish the show with a hearty discussion over what on earth the Buds are going to do to get back on track this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Maple Leaf, MARK KIRTON, joins the podcast to talk about his former teams not so shocking game seven collapse, and what on earth went wrong for them this time. The three discuss what is next for the team after another first round exit - Who do you trade, who do you keep and ultimately... who deserves most of the blame for their lack-lustre playoff performance. We also get to learn about his battle with ALS, after being diagnosed in 2018. Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS is a neurological disorder with no cure that causes gradual weakening of muscles and eventual death. Mark has been incredibly active in his pursuit to spread awareness for the disease - He has raised $30,000 in the first 60 hours after launching a fundraising page last week. You can check out his twitter campaign @KirtsSpeaksALS where he's posting daily video messages from some of the biggest names in the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NHL'er, and now Hockey Analyst, NICK KYPREOS, makes his very first appearance on the podcast with Bob and John as the three discuss tonights (May 31st) game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens. The first question that everyone is asking - What is wrong with the Leafs? The gentlemen discuss the lack of production from Auston Matthews, Is Mitch Marner playing hurt? and throw the idea around that maybe we all underestimated just how much the team misses John Tavares. The boys explore the idea if the Canadiens were to win, what would the Leafs do in the offseason? Is the teams performance more on the players or those behind the scenes? If there is one thing the three agree upon, is that seemingly everyone in the hockey world underestimated the Montreal Canadiens, especially the Leafs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple former "Hockey Pucks" P.J. STOCK and BRIAN LAWTON join the show today for this weeks Stanley Cup Playoffs Roundtable. From the series' that have just wrapped up to those that are still in full tilt, the gentleman break down everything that has happened so far in the first round of the playoffs and what to expect as more teams punch their ticket to round two We also look at the current & potential second round matchups - who the favourites are, do the Carolina Hurricanes have a chance against the Tampa Bay Lightning and what do the Pittsburgh Penguins do now after their 1st round exit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Bob and John get to pick the brain of one of the most decorated sports producers in the game - FRED GAUDELLI. After carving out a significant career behind the camera, we learn about Fred's dreams of becoming an announcer, growing up idolizing guys like Marv Albert. The three get into a discussion about what makes a good announcer, and whether or not a "Unique" voice is necessary to succeed in the field. Then we get learn some tricks of Fred's trade - from how he deals with football players and the various personalities in the NFL to how he's managed to keep Sunday Night Football on NBC the top performing program for 10 years straight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former target, and friend of the podcast, GLENN HEALY joins Bob and John to talk some hockey in a show that was intended to be about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but turned more into "Glenn talks & the boys listen" We get Healy's perspective on goaltending in the playoffs, as the gentlemen note that it's the postseason where a net-minder can separate himself from the "good", and become great. As the show progresses, the trio talk about Glenn's playing days, some of the greatest rivalries in hockey, his time playing with "The Great One" and what words of wisdom our very own John Shannon gave to Mr.Healy on his first day on the job as a broadcaster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most recently, the former head coach of the Minnesota Wild, BRUCE BOUDREAU joins the show to talk about the playoffs so far, and Bob & John find out if "Gabby" has any plans to coach in the near future. Firstly, the boys find out what it's like for a coach to simply... watch hockey as a fan, if that's easy possible. We learn who Bruce is cheering for this summer, how he watches games and whether he has an affinity for the teams that he has worked for. Bruce gives us an idea as to who he thinks has the best chance to win it all. We also spend some time learning about the bench boss' coaching style, how he uses his timeouts and if he is ready to get back behind the bench after taking a year off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former tour members IAN LEGGATT & RICHARD ZOKOL join Bob and John to dissect Phil Mickelson's record breaking tour win, becoming the oldest golfer to win a Major at 50 years old. The foursome note the noticeable changes Phil has made to his physical and mental golf game believing that this is not the "Phony Phil" fans and players have known in the past. To end the show, we take a look at where Phil won, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. One of the more unfamiliar courses on tour, the four discuss the unique qualities the oddly placed Pete Dye design brings, and why it makes the game more fun to watch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.