The Bob McCown Podcast

Former Raptors broadcast legend and current play-by-play man for the Chicago Bulls, CHUCK SWIRSKY stops by to talk some hoops with Bob and John. The three talk about the recent trade the Chicago Bulls made and how much better it makes their team, this years playoffs and play in tournament. The three also toss around the idea of eliminating the East/West playoff format and discuss the differences Chuck has noticed after working in both the NBA and NCAA. Finally, it wouldn't be a basketball show if Bob didn't take an opportunity to complain about NBA teams resting their players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former tour golfers IAN LEGGATT and RICHARD ZOKOL join Bob and John just in time for the Masters. Richard shares his experience playing at the Masters and why Augusta National is one of his least favourite courses to play on while Ian lets us know just how close he was to getting there. The gentlemen talk about the "Magic of the Masters", and preview the players in one of the most wide open fields the Master has had in a while. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both sports columnists for The Athletic, SCOTT BURNSIDE (@overtimescottb) and ERIC DUHATSCHECK (@eduhatscheck) join Bob and John to break down their expectations for this years NHL trade deadline. The gentleman talk who's buying and who's selling... and better yet, is it even worth it to be a buyer this year? What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do, whats in the future for players like Sam Bennett and Taylor Hall? Bob, John and their guests discuss all of that and more in todays episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, Philanthropist, Climate & Racial Justice Champion, and Former President and CEO of MLSE, RICHARD PEDDIE, joins Bob and John on the podcast today. Richard talks about the future of the Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre in Toronto, whether or not they'll get a new stadium and the three discuss their preferences of where a new ballpark should go if it does get made. Richard also talks about how he would do as CEO of MLSE today, and his vision for The Maple Leaf Square back in 2012. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JASON SPEZZA of the Toronto Maple Leafs joins Bob and John from Winnipeg. The Leafs forward gets into his decision to come to Toronto and the importance the Maple Leafs have in leadership. Jason talks about the adjustment he and his team had to make without any fans and how there isn't really any real home ice advantage anymore. Finally - Jason, Bob and John look back on his days in Ottawa and we find out if he has any regrets about his time player there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are less than 24 hours to go before Opening Day so BILL SHAIKIN, MLB columnist from The LA Times, joins the podcast to talk Baseball. Shaikin discusses the LA Dodgers and their chances of repeating with the Padres breathing down their neck and who could be a threat in The American League. Bill gives his insight on where the conversations are going regarding a universal DH and the prospect of an extended playoffs. The three also contemplate whether or not Major League Baseball has lost a generation of fans and wonder what they could do to generate more interest. And finally, this wouldn't be a baseball show if Bob didn't complain to Bill about the evolution of the games pitching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winningest Head Coach in NHL history (1,244) SCOTTY BOWMAN stops by to talk some hockey with Bob and John. Bowman shares some great stories about his interactions with refs, his philosophy on resting players and about his last game in Detroit. The gentleman also discuss the top teams in the NHL today and the teams who have exceeded his expectations. Scott Bowman is the only NHL coach to lead three teams to Stanley Cup victories. He won the Jack Adams Award in 1977 and 1996. In the 1976–77 season he won a record 60 games, breaking his own record of 58 wins the year before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Play-By-Play TV Announcer, MATT DEVLIN, joins Bob and John to talk some Raptors. Matt reflects on his 1000 games as the voice of the Toronto Raptors television broadcast and gets into some hoops talk with the gentlemen. The three talk about how much being in Tampa Bay has impacted this Raptors team, how good their roster really is and what you need out of an ideal center in todays NBA. Matt also lets us know what teams (or team) really scare him in the East. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports columnist for The Boston Globe, BOB RYAN, and Raptors reporter for the Toronto Star, DOUG SMITH, discuss the majority of the 44 players moved on yesterdays NBA trade deadline. The four also address the Norman Powell trade, whether it was worth it for the Raptors to hold on to Kyle Lowry and look into the teams who were interested. Ryan and Smith also spend some time remembering two basketball legends - Stan Albeck and Elgin Baylor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Toronto Star sports columnist, DAVE PERKINS, and current beat writer for the Toronto Blue Jays at the Sun, ROB LONGLEY, talk about the Blue Jays and how they are shaping up after recent injuries. The gentleman also discuss the difference in pitching today, rather... they discuss their issues about pitching today. Bob and John also touch on Tim Peele and the "Hot Mic" issue that led to him getting fired from the NHL at the top of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.