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Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.
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Aug 29, 2023
Grand Finale
In this edition of The Neutral Zone, we present our final interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. This time, we feature Danielle Doris, a swimmer from Moncton, New Brunswick. In the second half of the program, stay tuned for a very special announcement.
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Aug 22, 2023
Professional Versus Amateur Sports
On today's program, we present another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit by speaking with sitting volleyball athlete Danielle Ellis from White Rock, British Columbia. In the second half of the program, we delve into the discussion of whether the Olympic Games should be reserved solely for amateur athletes.
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Aug 15, 2023
Canada's Game is Hockey
In this edition of The Neutral Zone, we present another segment from our series of interviews conducted by Brock at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This installment features a conversation with retired Para Ice Hockey player, Greg Westlake.
In the second segment of the show, the panel discusses a CBC report on a study indicating that over 400 Canadian youths have experienced both physical and mental assault.
Article Referenced: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2167460931803
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Aug 9, 2023
Media Portrayal
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This week, Brock speaks with wheelchair basketball athlete Tara Llanes, a resident of North Vancouver, B.C. Plus we discuss the idea of the media portrayal of athletes in parasports.
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Aug 1, 2023
The Long Game
On today's show, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview, with Jesse Zesseu, a long jump athlete from Toronto, Ontario. Additionally, we will be discussing Major League Baseball as we approach the last leg of the season!
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Jul 25, 2023
Para Powerlifting
On this episode, we speak to Jake Beaton about his career in the sport of para powerlifting. What is it, what is training like, what competitions does he have coming up and more.
In the second half of the episode, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This week, Brock speaks with para cyclist Nathan Clement. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh share their thoughts.
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Jul 18, 2023
Para Ice Hockey Down Under
On this episode, we speak to Emma Poynton and her role in helping to grow Para ice hockey in Australia, as well as her work growing women’s Para ice hockey worldwide. We also touch on her work with the International C-Pool Para Ice Hockey tournament in Thailand.
In the second half, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March where Brock speaks with Nathan Riech, a middle-distance runner. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh give their thoughts on them.
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Jul 11, 2023
Off Season
On today’s episode, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit back in March with Sitting Volleyball athlete Heidi Peters. In the second half of the show, we discuss the off-season changes for the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs as well as whether the Denver Nuggets can repeat as NBA Champions next season.
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Jul 5, 2023
Respect or Disrespect
On today’s program, we are joined by Women’s Wheelchair Basketball athlete Tamara Steeves. Tamara and her teammates are just coming off of a 5th-place finish in Dubai at the recent World Championships. We also chat about the idea of respecting and disrespecting parasports when it comes to competitions and not having live feeds.
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Jun 27, 2023
Hall of Fame Episode
On today’s show: Our very own Claire Buchanan was recently inducted into the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame, along with wheelchair rugby athlete Shayne Smith. They had the honour of being the only two para-athletes to be inducted. We sit down with the pair to chat about their wonderful careers. We also reflect on the interview and discuss everything related to the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Jun 20, 2023
Small Town Success
On today’s program, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. Brock sits down with Meghan Mahon, a Canadian goalball athlete from Timmins, Ontario. In the second half of the program, we discuss whether a professional team can run out of gas during a championship run.
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Jun 13, 2023
A Passionate Reporter
On today’s show, we speak with Mike Davies, who works as a reporter for the Peterborough Examiner. We get his feelings on how the Peterborough Petes were so successful this year. The panel weighs in on their thoughts with the interview, and chat about the NBA Finals and NHL's Stanley Cup Finals.
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Jun 6, 2023
Take Anyone to the Rack
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time, we speak with Blaise Mutware, a Canadian wheelchair basketball athlete. Plus, we bring you up to speed on the World Para Ice Hockey Championship. We will also discuss Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass, who recently amplified a homophobic Instagram post. He has since apologized, but is it enough?
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May 30, 2023
Leading the Charge
In today's edition of The Neutral Zone, we're delighted to welcome Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies. They've been honoured as Canada's co-Chefs de Mission for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, as well as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Josh was once a Boccia player for Canada, while Karolina was a former Paralympic Alpine skier. Additionally, we'll share our insights on the interview and provide you with a few key points from mainstream sports.
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May 24, 2023
Representation
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by Paralympic athlete Robert Hughes, who is currently the statistician of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. He stops by to break down his role with the Sarnia Sting and talk about his Paralympic career.
Plus, there have been a lot of interesting games the Toronto Blue Jays have been a part of recently. The panel breaks it all down and weighs in with their thoughts.
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May 16, 2023
Support Systems
In this episode of The Neutral Zone, the hosts discuss various sports events and news. They start with the confirmation of the 2023 NHL draft lottery order, revealing that the Chicago Blackhawks will have the first overall pick, with Connor Bedard from the Regina Pats being the likely choice. They also mention the Para Ice Hockey National Championships happening in Montreal, providing details and encouraging viewers to check the website for updates and live feeds.
The hosts then shift their focus to the recently concluded Goal Ball National Championships in Ottawa, sharing the final results for both the women's and men's sides. They also mention that Wheelchair Basketball Canada and CBC Sports will be streaming coverage of the Ottawa Invitational tournament.
Next, the team features an interview with Breanna Hennessy, a para canoe athlete who won a silver medal at the recent combined conventional and para event in Hungary. The interview took place during the Canadian Paralympic Commit…
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May 9, 2023
The Future is Bright
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel is pleased to be joined by Nico and Patrick Lemma. Nico recently competed at the Défi sportif AlterGo 2023 national competition and they will be stopping by to tell us about their experience and tell us about an international competition they will be competing in this summer!
The panel will also discuss the recent sanctions that have been placed on the Niagara Ice Dogs due to violations of some league policies and untoward activities.
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May 2, 2023
Work Life Balance
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we chat with Canadian Boccia athlete Iulian Ciobanu from Montréal, Québec, the latest in our Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview series.
The panel will also discuss how work, life, and sports balance can impact your everyday life. And, we’ll bring you up to speed on the NHL playoffs from a Canadian team perspective!
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Apr 25, 2023
How True is Sports?
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we speak with good friend of the show Tony Walby about his involvement with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports and its importance. We will also chat about our experiences with drug testing; good, bad, or indifferent. Plus, we will also bring you up to speed on the NBA and NHL playoffs.
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Apr 18, 2023
What You Can Learn About Through Sports
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another interview done at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. This time we hear from wheelchair rugby player Anthony Létourneau from Boisbriand, Quebec.
We also chat about the Toronto Raptors being eliminated in the play-in tournament by the Chicago Bulls, and preview the upcoming NHL playoffs.
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Apr 11, 2023
Anxiety in Sports is Very Real
On today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel chats more about Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard and his decision to step away from the game because he is dealing with anxiety. We discuss the differences between nerves and anxiety with our own personal experience and how that translates into the para-sports world.
We also discuss the idea of trash-talking in sports. Is it necessary or should it be removed altogether?
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Apr 4, 2023
Sports is Truly Family
Recently, host Brock Richardson had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. He sat down with 14 athletes and got to learn their stories and how they became involved with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. We are thrilled to present to you the interview with wheelchair rugby player Zak Madell, from Okotoks, AB.
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Mar 28, 2023
The rugby playing baker - March 28, 2023
On today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we speak to Jessica Kruger, a wheelchair rugby athlete who had the opportunity to represent Canada at the Women’s Cup where she and Team Canada ultimately came home with a bronze medal.
Plus, we talk about some mainstream sports, including the upcoming MLB season and the Toronto Raptors.
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Mar 21, 2023
Para-Hockey Extravaganza - March 21, 2023
On this week’s episode of The Neutral Zone, ParaSport TV creator and founder Nicco Cardarelli gives us a preview of the upcoming Canadian Blind Hockey Championships, which are being held in downtown Toronto from March 24-26, 2023.
Plus, Brock and Claire had an opportunity to take in a recent para ice hockey game between Canada and the United States, which was a tuneup series in preparation for the World Championships. Brock provides his observations and the panel weighs in on whether they believe anything should change within Canada’s program!
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Mar 14, 2023
March 14, 2023
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we have the real honour and privilege to be joined by Paralympian Ness Murby and his wife, training partner and sports assistant, Eva Fejes. Ness has represented three countries in three different ParaSports: Australia, Japan and Canada in Goalball, Powerlifting and Para Athletics. Ness and Eva joined us to talk about Ness Murby: Transcending, which airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv.
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Mar 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel is joined by Peter Parsons, Chair of Blind Sports Nova Scotia. He talks about events and happenings within the organization and about why one of the events was changed to the Gold Bowl Tournament.
Plus, Ari Shapiro, host of the Whiskey & Cream podcast, stops by to give us a preview of the Toronto Blue Jays and the MLB season. Find out what grade Ari would give the Blue Jays going into this season.
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Feb 28, 2023
February 28, 2023
On today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, Paralympian and former para-ice hockey player Anthony Gale stops by to tell us about his career in para-ice hockey and tells us about his recent switch to wheelchair curling. He also shares his thoughts on why Team Canada has not won a gold medal in para-ice hockey at the Paralympics since 2006 in Torino.
Plus, the panel gives their perspective on whether or not professional athletes have too much say in their organization’s decision-making and what, if anything, needs to be done about it!
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Feb 22, 2023
February 22, 2023
This week, the panel is excited to welcome one of the most decorated adaptive CrossFit athletes, Jedidiah Snelson, to The Neutral Zone. He stopped by to help us learn more about the sport of adaptive CrossFit and elaborate on his tremendous career.
We are also joined by blind hockey player Graham Foxcroft, who will be telling us about the Vancouver Eclipse, some of the events they have had recently and ones that are upcoming. He will also give us his perspective on the upcoming Canadian Blind Hockey Championships!
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Feb 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
In this week's episode of The Neutral Zone, Devin Heroux, a highly respected figure in the para-sport community, shares the latest updates on the Paralympic games, Arctic Winter Games, and provides insights on curling, including a preview of the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Additionally, we give our take on the Super Bowl featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles and evaluate whether the Toronto Raptors emerged as winners or losers at the recent trade deadline. Tune in for all the latest sports news and analysis.
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Feb 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we speak with Paralympian, and New Brunswick Parasports Program Coordinator, Simon Richard. Simon will talk with us about all the great things going on at New Brunswick Parasports, and a bit about his experience at the Paralympics.
Plus, producer Jeff Ryman joins Brock and Josh to discuss the importance of grassroots sports organizations. We will have some Super Bowl talk as well. Who’s going to win and what prop bets have caught our eye ... just for fun.
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Jan 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
On this edition of The Neutral Zone: The 2023 Parasport Games are taking place from February 3-5 in Durham, Ontario. Joining us to talk more about the event are James Titmarsh and Don Terry, who are part of the organizing committee.
Plus, Claire Buchanan joins the conversation as we discuss when an athlete’s personal beliefs versus their professional ones should or should not collide.
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Jan 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
On today’s episode, we are pleased to be rejoined by judoka athlete Tony Walby, who stops by to talk about his experience as chair of the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Athletes' Council. He tells us about some of the hot-button issues during his tenure on the council.
Plus, the panel discusses the divisional round in the NFL playoffs and previews the AFC and NFC Championship games.
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Jan 17, 2023
January 17, 2023
Join us for an exciting episode featuring Canadian wheelchair basketball legend Patrick Anderson, a five-time Paralympic athlete. Also, learn from Mario Delisle, the newly appointed High-Performance Director at Boccia Canada, as he discusses the differences between managing national championships and international competitions.
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Jan 10, 2023
January 10, 2023
On today’s episode, the panel discusses the idea of inclusivity in combining the Paralympics and Olympic Games into one event, and the pros and cons that go along with that.
Then, the panel discusses whether Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s cardiac incident will change their outlook on consuming the game of football.
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Dec 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
On today’s episode, we are joined by Great Britain’s female para ice hockey player Stacy Quirk who is one of only four women to represent their country at the recent C-Pool tournament event that took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Plus, we are joined by the best junior hockey league analyst in the country, Sam Cosentino, who will talk about the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships.
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Dec 13, 2022
December 13, 2022
On today’s episode, we are pleased to be joined by sitting volleyball player Danielle Ellis. Danielle joins us to talk about her team’s recent success, which saw them get their first-ever silver medal at the world championship level!
Plus, Hockey Canada has recently implemented new protocols for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships. We will break it all down for you! Last but not least, we bring you up to speed on the World Cup of soccer!
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Dec 6, 2022
December 6, 2022
Today we are joined by Peter Leyser, the Executive Director of Boccia Canada. He talks about the recent national championships and the state of Boccia as a whole. In the second half of the show, we put a wrap on the Para Hockey Cup which was recently held in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
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Nov 29, 2022
November 29, 2022
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tony Walby, a judoka who will be competing at the 2022 Para Pan Judo Championships being held at the Saville Community Sports Centre in Edmonton!
Plus, AMI Producer Jeff Ryman joins us for a roundtable discussion on the World Cup and the Toronto Raptors.
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Nov 22, 2022
November 22, 2022
Canadian National Blind Hockey superstar Jason Yuha stops by to discuss his team’s recent success in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, where they took on, and dominated, the United States. The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first big splash of the off-season. The panel breaks it all down for you. Plus, we put a bow on the 2022 edition of the Grey Cup!
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Nov 15, 2022
November 15, 2022
On today’s episode, we speak to Katie Mitchell. Katie is the physiotherapist and athletic therapist for both the Women’s National Para Ice Hockey team and the Team Ontario para ice hockey team. We talk about concussions in sports and how they might affect para-athletes differently.
In addition, we put a wrap on the CFL semifinals and preview the Grey Cup between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Toronto Argonauts.
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Nov 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
This week on #TheNeutralZone on @AMIAudio & YouTube ... The Neutral Zone's very own Claire Buchanan & Joshua Watson were a part of the Cruisers Sports 🏆 they'll recap how the tournament went.
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Nov 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
On today’s episode, the panel discusses whether they think there is a need for change, or if Vancouver still has the pieces needed to make a run in the NHL. Plus, we discuss the World Series and the latest happenings in the NFL as the season rolls on.
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Oct 25, 2022
October 25, 2022
On this week’s episode, Dean Brokop, the director of the Canadian Paralympic Foundation, fills us in on the foundation and a really unique event called the ParaTough Cup, which visits various cities across Canada!
We also conclude our NHL season preview of Canadian franchises with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will this be the year? Plus, we chat about Week 7 in the National Football League.
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Oct 18, 2022
October 18, 2022
On today’s episode, we are pleased to be joined by Amanda Provan, who made history by becoming the first woman ever to be named to the Canadian National Blind Hockey team.
Also, the NHL season is off and running; the panel breaks down all of the Canadian teams and gives you all the information you need for the season!
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Oct 12, 2022
October 12, 2022
Ari Shapiro — journalist, publisher and host of the Whiskey & Cream podcast — drops by to talk everything Toronto Blue Jays and MLB postseason. The panel also discusses shaming in sports, and how they handled those situations in their own lives.
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Oct 4, 2022
October 4, 2022
On today’s show, Luca Demontis - Program Director of Canadian Blind Hockey, and Coach & General Manager of the Canadian National Blind Hockey team - stops by to chat about all things Canadian Blind Hockey, and previews the upcoming international event between Canada and the United States.
Plus, Brock, Josh and Claire chat about the interview and give their thoughts on the status of blind hockey in Canada. We also discuss the Toronto Blue Jays as they head into the final stretch towards the playoffs.
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Sep 27, 2022
September 27, 2022
On this episode, we’re joined by Canadian women’s para ice hockey program head coach, Tara Chisholm, who talks about her team coming off of a silver medal performance at the first-ever world para ice hockey challenge and co-host Claire Buchanan discusses the impact coaches have had in her athletic career.
Plus, we bring you up to speed on the Toronto Blue Jays as the season slowly winds down. How important is home-field advantage? The panel discusses. And, we fill you in on everything you need to know regarding Week 3 in the NFL!
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Sep 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
In honour of coaches week, Brock, Josh and Claire explore the importance of coaches ... and the good the bad and the ugly.
Plus, we break down the Davis Cup tennis tournament and let you in on how Canada fared in the round-robin. The NFL season continues to roll on; we explore games from Week 2. And, as the MLB season begins to wind down, we take a look at where the Toronto Blue Jays sit in the playoff race!
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Sep 13, 2022
September 13, 2022
On today’s episode, The Neutral Zone returns with its first video podcast! We are joined by the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Chief Executive Officer, Karen O’Neill.
The NFL season has begun, and we fill you in on some of the teams we think will be the contenders and pretenders. Plus, the MLB has instituted some new rules that will take effect in 2023; the panel breaks it all down.
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Aug 26, 2022
August 26, 2022
On today’s episode Ontario Boccia athlete Jim Davis, coming off of back to back provincial championship gold medals, stops by to chat about the championships and some upcoming sanctioned events he will be a part of.
Team Canada is coming off of their fourth title in the last 10 years. The panel puts a wrap on the summer edition of the World Junior Hockey Championships.
Plus, with The Neutral Zone switching over to YouTube on September 13, 2022, our new technical producer, Marc Aflalo, joins us and lets the audience in on what they can expect from a video perspective!
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Aug 19, 2022
August 19, 2022
Ottawa Ontario’s Brianna Hennessy suffered a road accident which left her a tetraplegic . After a long recovery she found para canoe and kayak. She drops by to tell us about her recent success at the World Championships! The panel will discuss the value of good coaching, surrounding yourself with loved ones and believing in yourself to become a well-rounded athlete. Plus, as the summer World Juniors winds down and comes to a close, we give you everything you need to know as Team Canada heads into the medal rounds.
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Aug 12, 2022
August 12, 2022
On today’s episode, female wheelchair basketball player Tara Llanes stops by to tell us about what it was like to win two events in the span of three weeks. Andy Frank, Manager of AMI Audio, joins us with a special announcement regarding the future of The Neutral Zone, he also joins in on a discussion surrounding the World Junior Hockey Championships and Hockey Canada. Plus, tennis star Serena Williams announces she will retire after this year’s U.S. Open. The panel chats about her career and what her legacy will be.
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Aug 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
After 11 years of service to the sport of Boccia, César Nicolaï was recently promoted to head coach. He joins us to talk about how his career has evolved to where he is now. The 2022 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. The panel discusses some of the biggest moves around the league and we break down what the Toronto Blue Jays did or didn’t do at the deadline. Plus, cohosts Brock and Cameron recently attended a Toronto Argonauts game and they chat about their experience and the state of the Canadian Football League.
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Aug 2, 2022
July 29, 2022
Canadian Boccia athlete Allison Levine is coming off of her third consecutive international medal. She joins us to discuss what has led to that success.
We continue our conversation around the hearings that hockey Canada is having surrounding sexual assault charges. The panel debate whether adding more diverse personnel will really solve the deeper issue of these accusations
Plus, as we creep ever so close to the trade deadline in the MLB we discuss what the Toronto Blue Jays really need to improve their team at the deadline
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Jul 22, 2022
July 22, 2022
Canadian Wheelchair Rugby player Zak Madell drops by to tell us about his team’s recent silver metal success at the 2022 Canada cup in Richmond BC
Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League are under fire after settling a recent sexual assault case from June 2018. Since then they have publicly admitted each player pays $23.80 per season that goes directly into a fund that is specifically designated to settle sexual abuse claims. The panel discusses whether this is good forward thinking or not.
Plus, we chat about the biggest free-agent signings to date from the Canadian NHL teams.
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Jul 15, 2022
July 15, 2022
2022 para swimmer and now world champion Danielle Dorris joins us to discuss her recent success at the World Championships. The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling right now, but in recent days the team has faced some unexpected adversity with the tragic death of first base coach Mark Budzinski’s daughter Julia. The panel discusses what impact this tragedy may have on their performance. Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser becomes a third woman in NHL history to be promoted to an assistant GM. In other NHL news, Mike Grier was officially named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks. With the hiring, he becomes the first African American GM in the NHL. Brock Claire and Cameron discuss when these decisions go from historic to the norm
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Jun 24, 2022
June 24, 2022
On today’s episode, Paralympic wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk joins us to discuss his career and his experience at the Tokyo Paralympic games in 2022
Canada was recently announced as one of the host countries for the 2026 World Cup. Approximately seven games will be played on Canadian soil between the cities of Vancouver and Toronto. There are reports out there that suggest Edmonton was a front runner. Find out why they are no longer involved when Cameron and Josh chat about this.
Plus, the guys bring you up to speed on what’s happening in the mainstream sports world!
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Jun 17, 2022
June 17, 2022
On today’s episode, Joshua Watson joins us to talk about the Athletics Ontario U20, Open and Para Provincial Championships. Unfortunately, the event was mismanaged and Josh tells us why this shouldn’t happen in the future.
We continue our fifth-year anniversary with additional discussions surrounding the show and its proudest moments.
Plus, we bring you the final results from this year’s Junior National wheelchair basketball event. We also bring you the latest in the NHL and NBA playoffs.
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Jun 10, 2022
June 10, 2022
On today’s episode, The Neutral Zone is celebrating its fifth anniversary! We take a look back at changes to the show, some of our hosts’ favourite moments and some of our favourite guests. The gang will also be joined by one of the originals, Bret Wills and their first technical producer, and summer student, Nick Liske. We put a wrap on the Canada Cup wheelchair rugby tournament and we preview the international wheelchair basketball tournament taking place in Italy.
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Jun 3, 2022
June 3, 2022
On this week’s episode, Brock Richardson talks about his experience at a regional Boccia competition and a rule that could drastically change the game for individuals with dexterity deficiencies at recreational and competitive levels. Canadian women’s National team member Claire Buchanan gives us the breakdown of the 2022-23 Canadian team that was recently selected. Plus, the panel brings you up to speed on mainstream sports rapid fire style! They will preview the NBA final, the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs and the Toronto Blue Jays.
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May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022
On today’s episode, we give you the results from the 2022 Canadian para ice hockey championships that took place in Leduc Alberta. Our very own Josh Watson fills us in on how he did at the latest track and field event, the Johnny Loaring Classic, in Windsor Ontario. Host Brock Richardson previews his first Boccia event since 2018.
We bring you up to speed on the Stanley Cup playoffs and Colorado’s Nazem Kadri is being ridiculed by “fans” on social media. The panel weighs in on what more can be done to prevent this from happening in the future.
Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays are scuffling at the moment. Is it fair to put the heat squarely on Charlie Montoyo or should be placed somewhere else.
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May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
Para sport TV Creator and play-by-play guy Nicco Cardarelli stops by and gives us his impression on the 2022 Parasport Games. Brock and Josh also weigh in with their thoughts on the event both as medal presenter and athlete!
The battle of Alberta is on for the first time since 1991! We will break down the first game and preview the rest of the series.
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffer another first round exit in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs but President Brendan Shanahan says everything will be status quo moving forward. The panel debate whether this is the right move or not.
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May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
The 42nd addition of the Ontario Para Sport Games are taking place from May 13-15th in Mississauga, Ontario. We give you all the details about this event and check in with and our very own Joshua Watson, who is competing in Para Athletics. The Toronto Blue Jays have been scuffling recently, how much of that is due to their own shortcomings or is it bad umpiring? The panel debates. Plus, as the Stanley Cup playoffs roll on, we get you up to speed on the top stories and the happenings around the league
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May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
In another Moral Questions segment, we explore the topic of transgender athletes. We will take an in-depth look at a recent interview with Caitlyn Jenner where she breaks down why she believes transgender females should not compete with males from a biological standpoint. Vancouver GM Jim Rutherford says he will offer head coach Bruce Boudreau one more year behind the bench, but does he deserve more than just one year? Plus, former NFL coach Brian Florez filed a lawsuit against the NFL citing racism. Should this have been handled internally with the NFL?
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Apr 29, 2022
April 29, 2022
Paralympic snowboarder Lisa DeJong has only been involved internationally for a year! She joins us to discuss her early success. Can the Toronto Raptors season be considered a success after their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal? Does Pascal Siakam really deserve to be viewed as part of the core of this team moving forward? As the NHL playoffs are just three days away, we preview the first round match ups for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers.
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Apr 22, 2022
April 22, 2022
Two-time Paralympic snowboarding medallist Tyler Turner drops by to discuss his experiences at the Beijing Paralympic games and the debut of para-snowboarding. How much of the Toronto Raptors first round playoff struggles can be pinned on the officials? The panel takes an in-depth look at their opening-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. And, as the NHL season winds down and teams prepare for the playoffs, we discuss who should win the NHL’s most valuable player.
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Apr 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
Ari Shapiro, host of the podcast Whiskey and Cream, stops by to preview the upcoming MLB season. Through a generous donation, Sanjay Malaviya, a Canadian healthcare technology entrepreneur, gives $5000 for any Olympic or Paralympic athlete who received a medal at either Tokyo or Beijing. This is the first time that Paralympic athletes will receive any money. For Olympic athletes, this money will be in addition to what they have already received. The panel debates a potential equality issue. As the NHL season winds to a close, we break down which Canadian team has the best opportunity to win the Stanley Cup!
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Apr 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
We wrap up the Canadian blind hockey championships and the cruiser sports para ice hockey champions Day that took place over the weekend, where both Claire Buchanan and Josh Watson took home some hardware! Former Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk passed away earlier this week. The panel discusses his legacy and success as an owner. We continue our conversation surrounding the MLB and this season's rule changes.
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Mar 25, 2022
March 25, 2022
NHL on Sportsnet analyst Justin Bourne breaks down the 2022 Trade Deadline and discusses the winners and losers from the day. On our segment called Moral Questions we explore the topic of classifications in para sports and how it can discourage athletes from playing sports. Baseball’s back! We break down the collective bargaining agreement and some of the rule changes that will take effect this season.
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Mar 18, 2022
March 18, 2022
On today’s episode, the Canadian para-ice hockey team won yet another silver medal, this marks 16 years since their last gold medal . We debate what’s next for hockey Canada and its para-ice hockey program. Canadian blind hockey play-by-play announcer, Nicco Cardarelli, joins us to discuss the 2022 Canadian Blind Hockey Championships which takes place from March 25-27th. The tournament makes its return for the first time in two years. Plus, if Russia and Belarus decide to take legal action for wrongful removal from the Paralympic Games, do they have a case? Josh and Brock weigh-in with their thoughts!
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Mar 11, 2022
March 11, 2022
Dominique Tremblay stops by to chat about the growth of the Paralympic movement, both as an athlete and now in an administrative role with the summer games. He shares his thoughts on where the biggest growth is currently needed. As we head into the final weekend of the Paralympic Games, Brock, Claire and Cameron breakdown the games and they weigh in on how they feel about CBC’s coverage of the games. Plus, Russia and Belarus were removed from the Paralympic Games and they left the Athlete’s Village peacefully. However, both nations are considering legal action for what they see as their wrongful dismissal from the games.
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Mar 4, 2022
March 4, 2022
Chef de mission Josh Dueck joins us from Beijing to give us an idea of how he’s preparing the team for a successful Paralympic games. Kelly and Company’s guide dog and service animal contributor Devon Wilkins stops by to tell us about her podcast called Paralympic update which will highlight the Paralympic Games starting today.
The IPC has made the decision to ban Russia and Belarus from the Paralympic games in light of the war in Ukraine. We debate the pros and cons on this monumental decision!
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Feb 25, 2022
February 25, 2022
CBC sports Olympic and Paralympic host Scott Russell stops by to debrief the Olympic Games and tells us everything we need to know about the upcoming Paralympic games. Plus, Brock, Josh, and Cameron debate why these Winter Olympics were among the lowest in television ratings. Also, are the Paralympic games being spotlighted appropriately on national television?
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Feb 18, 2022
February 18th, 2022
On today’s episode, we conclude our look at winter Paralympic sports with para ice hockey. Our panel has vast experience within the sport and they will share their stories and experiences!
The 2022 Olympic games come to a close in just two days, has this been a success for Team Canada? The panel debates.
Russian teenager Kamila Valieva was cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test. We discuss whether this is the appropriate decision or not.
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Feb 11, 2022
February 11th. 2022
On this week’s episode we are going to continue featuring sports that you will see at the Paralympic games in Beijing. This week we feature Wheelchair Curling.
Super Bowl LVI is upon us. The big game is Sunday, February 13th. We break down the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. We will also have some fun with the prop betting that surrounds the game!
We continue the conversation around former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores. Flores sued the NFL and three teams over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers. How will this affect the NFL in the short and long term?
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Feb 4, 2022
February 4th, 2020
In this week's episode Brock, Cam and Claire discuss the details of drug testing at Olympic-level events. Is the process too invasive? What would you replace it with?
Also discussed on our Moral Questions segment, What are the ethics of competing in the Olympics in the age of Omicron, where the risk of being infected with COVID-19 is very high.
Finally, we discuss the legacy of Tom Brady and his retirement announcement from this week.
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Jan 28, 2022
January 28, 2022
The baseball Hall of Fame announces that David Ortiz is a first time ballot Hall of Famer. He will also be the only member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
This means that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will not be voted into the Hall of Fame. The panel debates whether or not they will ever be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame!
We begin our series called “Moral Questions in the Sporting Community” where we will tackle a range of topics that will spark some discussion. This week we’re going to focus on Paralympic/Disabled Athletes seen as virtuous/pure that would never do anything wrong.
We put a wrap on what was arguably the greatest playoff round in NFL history and we preview the NFC and AFC championship games to determine who will play in the Super Bowl
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Jan 21, 2022
January 21, 2021
We continue featuring para-sports that will be seen in 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games. This week we take an in-depth look at cross country skiing!
We put a wrap on the NFL’s wildcard weekend and we preview the upcoming divisional round and which teams will earn the right to play in the conference championships.
Plus, as the Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the organizing committee says there will only be local spectators at a select few events. Is this the right decision with rising concerns over the omicron variant? The panel debates!
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Jan 14, 2022
January 14, 2022
As the Paralympic Games approach, we continue featuring Paralympic sports you will see in Beijing! This week we break down para biathlon. Evander Kane has been released by the San José Sharks after producing a fake vaccination passport. This decision comes in the midst of his seven-year contract, which has now been terminated. The panel debates whether Kane deserves another chance in the league. We preview Wildcard Weekend in the National Football League and give you predictions as to who will compete for the Super Bowl in February!
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Jan 7, 2022
January 7, 2022
We kick off 2022 continuing our series on Paralympic sports being contested in Beijing. This week we discuss Para-Alpine Skiing. With the new restrictions being recently implemented across the country, many venues have capacity limits. How will this affect the sports world economically moving forward? Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Antonio Brown recently left the sideline in the middle of a game against the New York Jets. He was seen on camera removing his jersey and shirt, waving goodbye to the crowd before exiting the field of play. Will Antonio be getting another opportunity in the NFL after this controversial departure?
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Dec 17, 2021
December 17, 2021
The former head coach of the United States wheelchair basketball program, Lawrence Johnson, has decided to step down after allegations of emotional misconduct made by several players. What impact will this not only have on the program itself, but on wheelchair basketball as a whole? Team Jennifer Jones gets to represent Canada in curling on the women’s side. Jocelyn Peterman stops by to let us in on their preparations and how she is feeling ahead of her Olympic debut! Plus, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have decided not to send dignitaries to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games based on human rights concerns. Is the Olympic Games the appropriate place to make a political statement? The panel weighs in with their hot takes!
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Dec 10, 2021
December 10, 2021
Coming off a successful victory at the Canadian Curling Trials, gold medallist and two-time Olympian Mark Nichols stops by to chat about his team’s preparation for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. We begin featuring sports that you will see and hear about at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games. This week we kick things off with para snowboarding! The US government is threatening a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic Games. How will this affect China as we creep closer to the games, and other countries follow suit? Plus, the 108th Grey Cup match-up is set between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. For the first time since 2013, the Hamilton Tiger cats have the chance to win the Grey Cup on their home field. Will that play to their advantage?
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Dec 3, 2021
December 3, 2021
Four-time Paralympics in Women’s Goalball, Amy Burk, joins us to share her experiences in Tokyo and some of the biggest takeaways moving forward to Paris 2024. Just 10 months ago professional golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a life-changing car accident. In Tiger’s first interview with Golf Digest he opens up about his recovery and his future in golf. Josh, Cameron, and Brock weigh in! Plus, we preview the CFL Eastern and Western championship games. We debate who will have the right to play for the Grey Cup!
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Nov 26, 2021
November 26, 2021
Lance Cryderman came into the 2021 Canadian Boccia National Championships ranked number one in Canada in the BC1 category. He stops by to tell us about his experience and talks about a significant change in his game. We break down the 2021 Curling Trials in Saskatchewan and preview the championship weekend which will determine who will earn the right to represent Canada in Beijing 2022. The Canadian Football League playoffs begin this weekend the panel discusses the semifinal match ups!
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Nov 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
Former Kelly and Company contributor Nick D'Ambrosio has a passion for fantasy sports and is part of an all blind fantasy football league. He joins us to chat about this unique league. The Olympic Curling Trials will be taking place from November 20th to 28th in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Josh, Cameron and Brock will break the event down and predict who they think will represent Canada at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Former world number one doubles tennis player Peng Shuai hasn’t been seen since November 2, 2021 after accusing a former vice Premier of sexual assault. Could this story have any impact on the Olympic Games moving forward? The panel debates!
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Nov 12, 2021
November 12, 2021
The Canadian Paralympic Committee recently had their kit reveal event for Beijing 2022. Canadian Paralympic Alpine skier Mac Marcoux and his guide Tristan Rodgers join us to highlight some of the items. The 12th annual Cruisers Cup has come to an end and our very own Josh Watson and Claire Buchanan participated. How did they do? We break down the good the bad and the ugly! As Beijing 2022 creeps closer, some say this could be the most unsustainable Winter Olympics ever held. The panel discusses what climate change could mean for future games.
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Nov 5, 2021
November 5, 2021
2021 marks the 12th anniversary of the Cruisers Cup para-ice hockey tournament in Brampton Ontario. Director Ken Hall joins us to break down this outstanding event. We continue our conversation about the 2021-22 Canadian men’s para-ice hockey team; we bring you up to speed on the roster and how they will fare against the rest of the world at the Paralympic games in Beijing. Plus, several NHL executives have been fired from the league because of their involvement with Kyle Beach’s sexual assault case. Should Commissioner Gary Bettman be held accountable based on his leadership of the league?
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Oct 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are fast approaching. Beijing is the first city to ever host the Summer Games and Winter Games, and the organizing committee announced there will be strict protocols in response to the pandemic. Will the city of Beijing’s experience help them in delivering a successful Games? Arguably one of the greatest para-ice hockey athletes, Steve Cash, has decided to call it a career. What type of impact does this have on the community, and how does Team Canada’s roster look headed into Beijing in a few months? Plus, the Kansas City Chiefs have had an underwhelming start to the season, are they still Super Bowl contenders? And we are down to the wire in major league baseball’s season. Who will take home the World Series trophy, the Houston Astros or the Atlanta Braves?
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Oct 22, 2021
October 22, 2021
Renee Foessel is a two-time Paralympian in the F38 discus, and she entered the 2020 Paralympic Games as the world record holder. She stops by to tell us about her experience in Tokyo and her plans for the future! Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons was recently removed from practice because he was reluctant to be physically and mentally involved with his team; Simmons received a one-game suspension. Brock, Claire and Cameron debate whether the suspension was warranted and how it could damage the team. Plus, we discuss MLB’s American League and National league championship series as we inch closer to the World Series and crowning a champion.
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Oct 15, 2021
October 15, 2021
We continue our conversation around mental health and sports. Our very own Cameron Jenkins has dealt with the challenges that come with maintaining mental health. He opens up about the impact this has had in his sporting and personal lives. The MLB playoffs are in full swing. We discuss the Division Series and preview the American League Championship Series and the National League Championship Series. Plus, the NBA made the announcement that they would not perform random drug testing for marijuana. This is the second straight season that the league will not test for this drug. How will public announcement affect the 2021 season?
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Oct 8, 2021
October 8, 2021
Two-time Paralympian, Danielle Doris stops by to talk about her experience in Tokyo and how it feels to be a gold medalist and world record holder in the same event! After a 91-win season, the Toronto Blue Jays fall one game short of a tiebreaker. Was the season a success or failure? Where does the team go from here? The panel breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the season. Montréal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has decided to participate in the NHL players association player assistant program due to mental health challenges he is currently facing. How will that affect the Montreal Canadiens moving forward the panel will discuss!
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Oct 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
CBCs Olympic and Paralympic reporter Devin Heroux joins us to discuss his experience in Tokyo as one of the limited number of media allowed to attend the Ganes. He also gives us a sneak preview of what we can expect headed into Beijing 2022. Ari Shapiro is a journalist, publisher and the host of the podcast Whiskey and Cream. He stops by to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays as they enter their final weekend of the regular season. Plus, unvaccinated players will be eligible to play in Toronto for the 2021 2022 season. We discuss how decisions like this may impact the NBA season.
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Sep 24, 2021
September 24, 2021
New Brunswick’s Kamylle Frenette, world championship bronze medalist and paralympian, joins us to chat about her sport and narrowly missing the podium in Tokyo. We continue with part two of our discussion on Olympic athletes receiving money when they win medals and paralympians don’t, how does that impact para sports? Plus, The Toronto Blue Jays have nine games remaining in their season, what do they need to do to secure a playoff berth for the second consecutive season. We also wrap up week two in the NFL and preview week three!
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Sep 17, 2021
September 17, 2021
Adam Dukovich, Technical Delegate for the "London Cannonballs" Boccia Blast tournament, joins us to discuss the 30th anniversary of the event. We discuss changes that will be made to the tournament amidst COVID-19. Kelly and Company host Kelly McDonald joins us for an MLB roundtable as the Blue Jays make an incredible turnaround heading down the stretch of the regular season towards the playoffs! Olympic athletes receive money when they win medals but Paralympians don’t. We converse on the impact of that on parasports.
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Sep 10, 2021
September 9, 2021
David Smith, a six time Paralympic medalist in Boccia from the United Kingdom, joins us to discuss his career and what it’s like winning a gold medal for the third time at the games! Kelly and Company producer Jeff Ryman joins us to discuss the CFL and preview the NFL season which begins this weekend! How will COVID-19 element affect teams this year? The panel debates!
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Sep 3, 2021
Sept 3, 2021
Wheelchair rugby player and three-time Paralympian Zak Madell joins us to talk about his experience in Tokyo and what it was like being Canada’s flag bearer at the para–Pan Am games in Toronto in 2015. World number one Boccia athlete, Allison Levine, bowed out of the individual competition earlier than she wanted but then took to social media and apologized for her performance. What causes athletes to feel the need to apologize and is it necessary? Brock, Josh and Cameron weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, the panel previews the Canadian football league’s Labor Day match ups!
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Aug 27, 2021
August 27, 2021
Paralympic swimmer and 19 time Paralympic medalist Stephanie Dixon, who is now the chef de mission for the Canadian Paralympic team in Tokyo, joins us to discuss the Canadian team and gives us her perspective on the team and the vibes throughout the Paralympic Village. Also, we give you all the latest information you need on the Paralympic games.
The Canadian football league is off and running but there is a Covid outbreak surrounding the Edmonton Elks. What does that mean for the league moving forward? Our very own Cameron Jenkins is a season-ticket holder for the Toronto Argonauts. He will tell us what it’s like being a fan during a pandemic!
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Aug 20, 2021
August 20, 2021
CBC sports Olympic and Paralympic host Scott Russell gives us an in-depth look at the Paralympic games which is only five days away! He also features some of the great story lines to follow. Plus, we are joined by AMI Communication Specialist, Greg David, who lets us in on AMI's coverage of the Paralympic games both on television and audio!
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Aug 13, 2021
August 13, 2021
Kieran Block, multi medalist in para ice hockey, chats about his recent appearance on AMI-tv's Beyond the Field. He will discuss diversity in para and pro-sports. Canada’s Olympic team set a new record with 24 medals. The panel discusses some of the biggest stories from the games. Also with rising COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, we ask the question: Are the Paralympics still going to happen? We debate! Plus, Masai Ujiri signs a new deal to become vice chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors. What does this mean for the organization forward?
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Jul 30, 2021
July 30, 2021
We speak with two-time Paralympic wheelchair rugby athlete and one of the hosts of AMI TV’s Beyond the Field, Travis Murao, about his journey as both a host and high-level athlete.
Devon Wilkins stops by to chat about a podcast she does that puts the spotlight on the Paralympic games.
Three-time Gold medalist and Paralympic swimmer Becca Mayers, a competitor at Rio 2016, has withdrawn from Tokyo 2020 due to not having her own personal care attendant accompany her at the games, Josh, Brock and Claire weigh in on where the US Paralympic committee might have gone wrong.
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Jul 23, 2021
July 23, 2021
Today we feature wheelchair rugby with all the details you need to follow the Tokyo Paralympic games. We also discuss Murderball, a documentary following New Zealand's Paralympic athletes from previous games. Could documentaries bring the much-needed spotlight to other para-sports? Plus, the Seattle Kraken have completed their expansion draft. Will they be a competitive team in their first season?
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Jul 16, 2021
July 16, 2021
Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball athlete Arinn Young joins us to chat about where her team is at in their preparation for the Paralympic Games. She also weighs in on the UK’s decision to have the first ever professional wheelchair basketball league and what this means to the sport. The Tokyo Olympic Games is just under one week away and some athletes will not be participating because of COVID 19 concerns. How will this impact the game? Josh, Claire, and Brock weigh in with their thoughts.
Plus, racism has put a dark cloud over Italy’s euro championship victory. We chat about what can be done to prevent this from happening in the future.
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Jul 9, 2021
July 9, 2021
In just 46 days the Tokyo Paralympic games begin. This week, we feature the ins and outs of wheelchair basketball. Also, US Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been banned from the Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for marijuana at the US athletic trials. Should marijuana still be considered a banned substance? And, the Toronto Blue Jays have reached the halfway point of the season. We break down the first 81 games of the year.
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Jul 2, 2021
July 2, 2021
The 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championship has concluded in Ostrava, Czech Republic and Canada has finished second overall for the second straight championship. What does this mean for Canada moving forward?
With Pride Month having just finished we’re going to carry on the conversation surrounding the LGBTQ+ community and para sports. Plus, we bring you up to speed with all the happenings in the pro sports world.
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Jun 25, 2021
June 25, 2021
On July 9, 2021 Power Hockey Canada will be putting on a virtual summit. Meghan Hine, Vice President of Power Hockey Canada joins us to share the details. TNZ co-host Claire Buchanan will be a guest speaker at the event, she gives us a sneak peak of her commentary. And, Kelly McDonald, host of Kelly and Company, stops by for our mainstream sports chat!
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Jun 18, 2021
June 18,2021
Three time Paralympian Marco Dispaltro joins us to discuss the Canadian Paralympic committee’s recent announcement that he will represent Canada in Tokyo in the sport of boccia and where he and his teammates are in their preparation for the games. After being postponed for one year Euro 2020 soccer championships are underway. We give you our early impressions of the tournament as we head towards the playoffs. Should officials be held more accountable for their role at sporting events? The panel discusses ways that this could be achieved!
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Jun 11, 2021
June 11, 2021
We give you all the information you need to know about the Paralympic sport of Boccia! Brock Richardson will also share some personal stories from his playing career. With the Montréal Canadiens being the lone representative in Canada’s quest to win the Stanley Cup, we discuss how they compare to the American teams as we head toward crowning a champion. The Ontario hockey league drafted its first-ever female into the league how will this enhance the league moving forward?
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Jun 4, 2021
June 4, 2021
After a car crash in 2010 Alex Hyman found para cycling and has quickly become one of Canada’s best athletes and is one of the hopefuls for the Tokyo Paralympic games.
The voice of curling in Canada for over 25 years Vic Rauter joins us to talk about his career and what it was like in the curling bubble for this year’s season of champions.
It is 15 years and counting since the Toronto Maple Leafs have advanced past the first round of the NHL playoffs, the panel weighs in on where they should go from here and whether Montréal or Winnipeg will be the North division champions.
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May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021
Kylie Wasser, Project Manager for Ontario Parasport Collective, joins us to chat about education month and how there is going to be an emphasis on para sports in Ontario. The Toronto Blue Jays have been struggling in the latter part of baseball games recently, is it more on the players or the decisions made by the coaching staff during the games. The panel discusses! The Edmonton Oilers suffer yet another early playoff exit. Where do they go from here. Is it time for another rebuild.
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May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
After a helicopter accident in 2007 Mark Ideson quickly found success in wheelchair curling. We chat with him about leading his team to back-to-back podium finishes in Sochi and PyeongChang. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry and the President Masai Ujiri. Brock and Claire discuss the impacts their decisions have on the organization moving forward. The NHL playoffs are off and running. The panel gives you everything you need to know surrounding the first-round match ups
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May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
We introduce you to the sport of sitting volleyball and give you everything you need to know to be ready for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Andy Frank, manager of AMI-audio, joins us to discuss the NHL postseason and which teams might lift the Stanley Cup in a few months time. There continues to be concern over whether the Olympic and Paralympic Games will proceed. The Japanese people keep voicing their concerns over hosting the events but the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committed seem determined to proceed
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May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
At the age of 13 Paralympic swimmer Danielle Dorris became the youngest athlete to ever wear the red and white at the Rio 2016 games. She joins us to discuss that accomplishment and others in her young career. Brock, Josh, and Bret discuss some of the challenges that they have gone through during their athletic careers and the level of dedication and determination that is required to achieve those! Washington Capitals player Tom Wilson has been fined $5000 for punching Pavel Buchnevich during a scrum in a recent game. The New York Rangers subsequently released a controversial statement following the fine.
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Apr 30, 2021
April 30, 2021
CBC sports commentator/host Scott Russell joins us to discuss the CBC’s announcement to cover the Tokyo Paralympic 2021 games in prime time! Even after two positive COVID-19 tests the Women's World Curling Championship is set to continue, yet the Women's World Hockey Championship has been postponed for the second straight year due to the pandemic. The panel explores the lack of consistency between club leadership's decision making.
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Apr 23, 2021
April 23, 2021
As the Paralympic games approach, we give you an overview of events at the games. We kick things off this week with Goalball! Despite all of the injuries the Toronto Blue Jays have faced in the early going of the MLB season, can we be satisfied with their record? Also, when did an opener become a position?
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Apr 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
We continue our conversation on equalizing para and mainstream sports. Could an adaptive physical education curriculum help bridge the gap? Kelly and Company producer Jeff Ryman stops by to unpack the best deals and standout teams after the NHL trade deadlines. The Tampa Bay Rays were unsuccessful in their bid for the World Series last season but the team received American league championship rings and celebrations at their first home game of 2021. Was the celebration warranted?
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Apr 9, 2021
April 9, 2021
Erik Robeznieks joins us to discuss his involvement with wheelchair basketball, and his goal to integrate the sport into the University of Michigan collegiate program. Kelly MacDonald from AMI-audio's Kelly and Company stops by to chat about the conclusion of March madness and how competitive the Toronto Blue Jays could be in the American League East. Plus, the Vancouver Canucks have been forced to stop play for the time being due to a Covid 19 outbreak. How will this impact the rest of their season and the North division as a whole? The panel gives you the latest!
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Mar 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
AMI-tv’s show Our Community is featuring Kivi Park, Ontario’s first outdoor para-Cross country skiing training Centre. Paralympic bronze medalist Collin Cameron joins us to discuss this beautiful training ground in Sudbury Ontario. Emma Poynton is the Technical Advisor and delegate for world para-ice hockey. With the upcoming world championship in 2023, Emma stresses the importance of the game today and moving forward. Plus, Brian Lewis, former NHL referee and Head of Officiating joins us to discuss the fallout of the NHL’s recent decision to fire of Canadian referee Tim Peel, just months before his retirement.
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Mar 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
Some para sports have the advantage of being affiliated with their mainstream counterparts. We discuss the pros and cons of these connections, and what can be done to boost the exposure of organizations without. We are right in the thick of the season of champions in curling, next up is the mixed doubles event. We tell you everything you need to know about this developing discipline. Plus, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick got traded to the Washington football team. The Dolphins seem to be all in on young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, is this the best route for the team?
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Mar 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
Kathy Ludwig has been involved with the Ontario wheelchair basketball program since 2010. In that time, she has helped young athletes develop the skills they need to play at the highest level. She has led team Ontario into two previous Canada games winning a silver medal in 2019. Kathy has agreed to coach at her third Canada games in 2023. Not only will her team be younger this time around she has also had to navigate their preparation in the middle of a pandemic to be at their best in 2023. The Tim Hortons briar men’s national championship has reached the final weekend. We will chat about which teams are the cream of the crop and poised to win the briar championship and which teams have fallen a little short of their expectations. Plus the topic will be raised regarding the free guard zone and how we would like to see it modified to promote more offense! Sportsnet’s fan 590 radio station has made the decision to cut radio specific broadcasts for the Toronto Blue Jays. How does tha…
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Mar 5, 2021
March 5, 2021
As an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy, you are usually at the point in your life where you are trying to decide what your future may look like in sports and what sport you might be successful in. Nico Lemma has done that and more, not only has he found his sport of Boccia, he is slowly climbing the rankings as a two-time provincial champion. He recently won the Ontario para-sport Junior athlete of the year. Nico and his father Patrick join us to chat about their blossoming career. Skip Kerri Einarson led Team Canada to victory as they defended their title at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Meanwhile, Team Ontario has come up short for the third time on an attempt. Is bad luck following the team or does Rachel Homan need to consider a change of personnel or strategy. Brock and Josh, and bring you up to speed on everything happening in the National Hockey League’s North division
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Feb 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
Kathy Newman comes from British Columbia and has been involved in Wheelchair Basketball Canada since 2002 as a board member and advocate. In 2019 she was inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame for her lifetime of contributions to the growth of the Paralympic movement. She was recently appointed president and she joins us to discuss what she hopes to accomplish in her new role! The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is in full swing, Brock, Clair, and Cameron chat about what they have seen so far and what they are looking forward to as we had into the championship weekend. Plus, the Toronto Raptors have been looking up since they began the season 2-8. What’s changed? Is head coach Nick Nurse one of the best coaches in the NBA right now?
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Feb 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
Two-time Paralympian, Illinois University Champion, and athlete of the year in wheelchair basketball Brandon Wagner joins us to talk about his decorated career. Plus, the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins today! Brock, Clair, and Cameron tell us everything we need to know about the tournament. And Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland and his wife dropped charges from the alleged assault that took place as the Toronto Raptors won the 2019 championship. The counter-suit filed by raptors Pres. Masai Ujiri was also dropped. Are Masai's comments from two years ago still relevant?
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Feb 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
Co-hosts Josh Watson and Bret Wills talk about why they each got involved in para sports. They share what they've gained in life through sports, the good, the bad, and even some of the funny! Plus, after watching G.O.A.T, Tom Brady take home his seventh Super Bowl, the panel debates their top picks for Canadian Mount Rushmore athletes.
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Feb 5, 2021
February 5, 2021
Tara Chisholm has been the head coach of the women’s Canadian National Para Ice Hockey program since 2014. She and the coaching staff will be holding a training camp with over 50 up and comers. Over the course of the weekend, she will put these athletes through rigorous exercises to identify their future potential. How will she manage 50 athletes virtually over three days? Tara gives us the scoop. The panel offers up their predictions for this weekend's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And, with the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, what would you do with Raptors star Kyle Lowry?
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Jan 29, 2021
January 29, 2021
Australia-born para-athlete Ness Murby has represented three different countries in Javelin, Powerlifting, and Goalball. Ness shares what it's like to cross borders and compete under another flag, plus he reveals a new collaboration with AMI! The 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics are just months away, but COVID-19 still looms. As Japan denies reports that the games could be cancelled, our panel debates the likelihood of a safe and successful execution of the events.
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Jan 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Arinn Young spent many years playing standup basketball until 2011, when she suffered a knee injury. But that didn’t stop her love for the sport. Since finding wheelchair basketball, she has played for Canada, the United States and now Germany’s professional league. Arinn explains what drew her to Europe after a successful run in North America. And, freelance sports journalist and podcast host, Ari Shapiro, breaks down the Jays' most recent deal for 31-year-old outfielder George Springer.
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Jan 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
Our own Claire Buchanan recounts her years playing for the University of Alabama's wheelchair basketball team as we compare the biggest differences in para sports here at home and abroad. The panel explores changes and improvements to the para experience in Canada and how mainstream participation could benefit athletes everywhere. And, Evander Kane has reportedly filed for bankruptcy and may opt out of the season; how will the Sharks adapt their 2021 strategy?
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Jan 8, 2021
January 8, 2021
This week we chat with Canadian Paralympic sitting volleyball coach Nicole Ban about how 2020 compared to previous years for her as coach. And, NHL insider Elliott Friedman shares his take on North Division favourites for the upcoming season, beginning in just five days!
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Dec 18, 2020
December 18, 2020
Brodrick Mackenzie returns to our program to feature dragon boating! He has had the opportunity to compete both nationally and internationally with his team Dragons In Sight. The world junior hockey championships are only one week away. With rising COVID19 concerns worldwide, is it safe to run the championships in Red Deer, Alberta? CHL Sportsnet commentator, Sam Cosentino gives us the latest on the event.
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Dec 11, 2020
December 11, 2020
After a life-altering accident on the slopes in 2004, Josh Dueck not only returned to the ski hills as a para-athlete but went on to take the IPC World Championships just five years later. After many years of determination and success in the sport of Para-Alpine skiing, he now turns his attention to administration. Josh shares his thoughts on leading Canada into the 2022 Paralympic Games as Chef de Mission. Plus, Canadian baseball broadcaster Dan Shulman joins us to discuss his recent accolade from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in recognition of his outstanding contributions to baseball in Canada!
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Dec 4, 2020
December 4, 2020
Why has the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball program enjoyed such great success for the past two decades? We speak with three-time Gold medal winning coach, Tim Frick about coaching for high performance and his induction into the Order of Canada. With a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, do athletes and fans still harbor doubts about the upcoming Olympic Games? Our panel discusses.
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Nov 27, 2020
November 27, 2020
Para-Dressage is not very well-known in the para-sport community and we want to feature it! What is the sport, and how does it work? Equestrian Canada Technical Program Lead, Clive Milkins joins us to answer those questions and more. Our panel examines the Toronto Raptors' recent signings as they head into the 2021 season. Plus, both President Masai Ujiri and GM Bobby Webster’s contracts are set to expire soon, how key are they to future success for the Raps?
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Nov 20, 2020
November 20, 2020
Wheelchair basketball's Bo Hedges shares his feelings on wearing the C for team Canada, and how his training regimen has evolved as captain. We get a look at a unique sport through the eyes of Blind Tennis athlete, Broderick McKenzie. And, our panel discusses the historic hiring of the first female GM across four major leagues!
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Nov 13, 2020
November 13, 2020
Canadian sitting volleyball athlete Heidi Peters joins us to discuss the ins and outs of the sport. What are some of the fundamental differences compared to conventional volleyball? How did she manage to become a integral part of team Canada? Heidi explains! Plus, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision not to punish L.A. Dodgers player Justin Turner after a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 during the final game of the World Series. Turner proceeded to disobey protocols and still participate in on-field celebrations. Did the Commissioner make the right decision? Our panel debates!
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Nov 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
What does it take to shift from able-bodied sports to para sports? We find out with New Brunswick and team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Danielle Duplessis. Plus, we're joined by co-author of "Burks Law: A Life in Hockey", Stephen Brunt. He shares his experience writing alongside Brian Burke.
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Oct 30, 2020
October 30, 2020
COVID-19 has put a stop to a lot of organizations' ability to fundraise. However, that has not stopped goalball athlete Brice Parker; he will be doing a 100 kilometre walk from Brantford to London, Ontario, in support of Ontario blind sports. The annual cruisers cup sledge hockey tournament is going virtual! The director of Para Ice Hockey Ken Hall gives us the details. Plus the Dodgers won the World Series for the first time since 1988, where does this World Series rank of all time. Sportsnet baseball writer Ben Nicholson Smith tells us.
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Oct 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
One of the biggest personalities in all of hockey, Brian Burke has released a new memoir called "Burke's Law: A Life in Hockey," where he opens up about the challenges, feuds, and tragedies he's fought through. He shares his experience as a player, an agent, a league executive, a scout, a Stanley Cup-winning GM, an Olympic GM and a media analyst. Plus, wheelchair basketball Paralympian Melanie Hawtin discusses her journey to the Paralympic games and how life in basketball is a little bit more challenging during the pandemic.
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Oct 16, 2020
October 16, 2020
The Ontario Sledge Hockey Association has developed their return to play plan; Claire and Josh, two current players, joined me to discuss the document. Also the Olympic committee has announced a $280 million funding cut, but will this affect the Paralympic Games?
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Oct 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Three time Paralympian Rob Snoek joins us to discuss his athletic career and how it transformed into a love for broadcast. With the 2020 NHL draft behind us, how did the Canadian teams fair in the draft? CHL commentator Sam Cosentino fills us in.
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Oct 2, 2020
October 2, 20202
Para sports in New Brunswick is slowly making its return, we find out more from program coordinator Simon Richard. It’s no secret that everyone with a disability faces adversity. Dave Stevens Speaks who was born without legs shares his experience navigating through the adversity to an outstanding athletic and broadcasting career. Plus, how did the Toronto Blue Jays do in their first round series against the Tampa Bay Rays? We dissect the series!
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Sep 25, 2020
September 25, 2020
The pandemic has changed the face of sports across the country. We speak with Executive Director Wendy Gittens about how its affected Wheelchair Basketball Canada and what a return to play looks like for her club. And, how does blind tennis differ from conventional tennis? We find out with coach Kiyo Breitling of BC Blind Tennis. The Toronto Blue Jays have secured a playoff spot for the first time since 2016. Should manager Charlie Montoyo be in the conversation for manager of the year? Cameron and Claire weigh in!
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Sep 18, 2020
September 18, 2020
This week on The Neutral Zone we're joined by Joshua Roberto who participates in para Athletics.
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Sep 11, 2020
September 11, 20202
This week we speak with him Mario Delisle head coach of Canadian National Boccia team. One of our panelists had the opportunity to travel on 9/11 in 2001 and of course we will discuss a whole range of mainstream sports
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Sep 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Andrea Nelson a Paralympic hopeful in the sport of canoeing. We will also discuss the para sport documentary Rising Phoenix and of course we talk all things mainstream sports
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Aug 28, 2020
August 28, 2020
On today’s show we hear from para athlete Brad Bowden we also speak with founder and Executive Director of Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability Melanie Taddeo Nxumalo
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Aug 21, 2020
August 21, 2020
This week we speak with Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Para Hockey Team, Tara Chishom. We will hear from Mike Lonergan with BC blind sports. Plus your mainstream sports highlights.
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Aug 14, 2020
August 14, 2020
We chat with the program coordinator Simon Richard for New Brunswick blind sports. We also speak with director of Communications for Nova Scotia blind sports Jennie Bovard and of course we talk a little mainstream sports NHL NBA
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Aug 7, 2020
August 7, 2020
On today’s show we chat with the program coordinator Simon Richard for Nova Scotia blind sports. Also we hear from Kyle Petty about his recent announcement that he will be inducted into the Ontario sports Hall of Fame. We also discuss the NHL and NBA and how we feel things are going in those respective leagues.
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Jul 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Peter Parsons chair of Nova Scotia blind sports. We also speak with public address announcer for Scotia Bank Arena and producer of NOW with Dave Brown, Mike Ross. Plus we take a deep dive into the return of the NHL and NBA seasons.
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Jul 24, 2020
July 24, 2020
On today’s show we speak with Paralympic swimmer Benoît Huot about his great career and also about his own foundation. We also give you a preview of the Toronto Blue Jays and what we can expect from them this year, and we discussed the various leagues and the return to play plans the pros and cons of each league
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Jul 17, 2020
July 17, 2020
On today's show we speak with executive director of Boccia Canada Peter Leyser about the state of their program. We also chat with Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to discuss the upcoming Major League Baseball season. Finally what did NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes say after he signed his $503 million contract find out!
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Jul 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
This week we speak with goalball athlete Whitney Bogart about her career and how the sport is played. Also head coach of the Burlington vipers wheelchair basketball program Chris Chandler will join us. And finally we speak with Chris Cuthbert commentator on Sportsnet about his recent move from TSN back to Sportsnet
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Jul 3, 2020
July 3, 2020
On today’s show The Neutral Zone crew speaks with Ontario Blind Sports President Glenn Wade.Then, we discuss how Cam Newton will affect the AFC East division in the NFL. Finally, we chat about Vince Carter and whether his number should be retired in Toronto
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Jun 26, 2020
June 26, 2020
On today’s show we speak with Canadian blind hockey play-by-play man Nico Cardarelli. Plus a conversation with John Shannon about the current state of the National Hockey League. Finally we discuss a a recent story from The Athletic about para ice hockey and allegations of sexual assault.
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Jun 19, 2020
June 19, 2020
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Paul Rosen retired Canadian Paralympic para ice hockey goaltender about his career and his involvement with TSN and the hockey news. Then, a conversation with director of para ice hockey and athletics coach for Cruisers Sports.
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Jun 12, 2020
June 12, 2020
This week on The Neutral Zone we discuss recent comments made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Plus, which sports we are most excited to see return and which will succeed with no crowd
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Jun 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
Today we speak with CBC sports broadcaster Scott Russell about his involvement with the Paralympic games
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Jun 1, 2020
May 29, 2020
This week we speak with CEO of the Paralympic committee Karen O’Neill about how the committee is handling their operations during COVID19. Then, our panel discusses the importance of para sports and returning to the field of play after a long layoff.
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May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Tracy Ferguson, seven-time Paralympian in the sport of wheelchair basketball about her career. Plus, should athletes be using social media to speak their mind?
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May 15, 2020
May 15 ,2020
On this week’s show we speak with Toronto Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman about his career and when he believes we will return to playing baseball in 2020. We also discuss as para athletes when would we feel comfortable entering the field of play once these restrictions become lifted.
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May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
On today’s episode of The Neutral Zone we speak with Paralympic para-ice hockey athlete Billy Bridges about his career. Plus, the pros and cons of having the NHL draft before the season is over. And we discuss Toronto as a sports hub candidate
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May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with para ice hockey sports psychologist Kyle MacDonald. Then a discussion on episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN and Netflix's documentary "The Last Dance"
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Apr 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
This week we bring you an update on COVID 19 and discuss some of the stories that are making news in sports. Vince Carter’s last game would have been played in Toronto recently we will discuss what his legacy will be in Toronto
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Apr 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
On today’s show we will speak with Paralympic para ice hockey player Greg Westlake about his career highlights and we will also give you an update on COVID19
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Apr 3, 2020
April 3, 2020
This week the gang discusses why they got involved in sports and they will share some of their stories and career highlights. We also give you the latest information on COVID 19 as it relates to sports.
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Mar 27, 2020
March 27, 2020
This week we speak to Canadian Paralympic committee CEO Karen O’Neil about the recent decision that both the Paralympic and Olympic Games will be postponed. Plus, Canadian hockey league commentator Sam Cosentino chats about the Canadian hockey league canceling all its Junior hockey for the rest of the 2020 season
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Mar 20, 2020
March 20, 2020
Today on the Neutral Zone we speak with Karen O’Neill, the CEO of the Canadian Paralympic committee about where things stand as far as COVID 19 and the upcoming Paralympic games in Tokyo.
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Mar 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
This week the gang speaks with visually impaired curler David Lee about his experiences within the sport. Plus a discussion on the coronavirus, which has put a stop on the sporting world
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Mar 6, 2020
March 6, 2020
Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Nicco Cardarelli, play-by-play guy for the 2020 Canadian blind hockey championships happening later this month.
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Feb 28, 2020
February 28, 2020
Today the gang discusses the results of the Canadian women’s national sledge hockey team series that took place in Vancouver this past weekend. They also update you on a story that wheelchair basketball may be at risk of missing the 2020 Paralympic games
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Feb 21, 2020
February 21, 2020
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with team Canada para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor about what it’s like being named captain of team Canada for the 2020 season and what the season has been like that’s far and what’s coming up for the remainder of the year.
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Feb 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
On this week’s edition of the neutral zone we speak with retired Paralympic bronze medalist in the sport of boccia Josh Vander Vies about his newest adventure being a part of the 2020 Paralympic games leadership group
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Feb 7, 2020
February 7, 2020
Today we chat with Boccia Canada’s head coach Mario Delisle about the recent announcement of the 2020 Boccia national team squad.
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Jan 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
We speak with athletes who participated in the 2020 London blizzards sledge hockey tournament this past weekend we also discussed Kobe Bryant’s tragic death
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Jan 24, 2020
January 24, 2020
We speak with Lisa Mayers director of athletics for the cruiser sports about their upcoming blazing hoops tournament. Plus, we discuss the 2020 baseball Hall of Fame inductees and give you an early look at the Super Bowl on February 2
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Jan 17, 2020
January 17, 2019
On this week’s edition of the neutral zone we speak with an organizer of the 2020 London sledge hockey tournament taking place in London Ontario January 24 through the 26th we also preview this week’s NFL games
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Jan 10, 2020
January 10, 2020
On this week's edition of The Neutral Zone we speak with athletes participating in a blind curling demonstration in conjunction with the 2020 Continental Cup. We also put a wrap on the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championships and we preview this week's divisional round in the NFL!
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Jan 3, 2020
January 3, 2020
On this week’s show we speak with all members of the Canadian Boccia class 4 athletes about qualifying for the 2020 Paralympic games and how they plan to prepare for them.
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Dec 20, 2019
December 20, 2019
Today we speak with author Bryan Berard about his book Relentless: My Life in Hockey and the Power of Perseverance we also discuss the NFL world Junior hockey championships and the NHL
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Dec 13, 2019
December 13, 2019
We speak with Roberta Levine Boccia performance partner of Allison Levine to get her perspective on what it’s like to be a performance partner. We also discussed the NHL
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Dec 6, 2019
December 6, 2019
This week we give you the results from the Canadian Boccia championships and we discuss the Canadian tire para hockey cup
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Nov 29, 2019
November 29, 2019
On this week show we speak with Peter Parsons, chair of Blind Sports Nova Scotia and chair of the organizing committee for the Nova Scotia open Goalball tournament. We also wrap up the 2019 Grey Cup and we discuss whether this year’s Raptors team is for real
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Nov 22, 2019
November 22, 2019
This week on the neutral zone we speak with Dean Brokop director of the Paralympic foundation of Canada about a fundraiser called the para tough cup. We also preview the 2019 edition of the Grey cup.
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Nov 15, 2019
November 15, 2019
On this week's edition of The Neutral Zone we speak to 2019 Ontario Blind Sports Association Award Nominees, Lisa MacLeod and Arvin Carandang.
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Nov 8, 2019
November 11, 2019
On this week's edition of the neutral zone we promote the 2019 Ontario blind sports Gala being held on Saturday, November 16. We speak with organizers and inductees and get you everything you need to know about the event
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Nov 1, 2019
November 1, 2019
We speak with Nicco Cardarelli about the the 2019 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament happening in Ottawa. Plus, we check in with Josh Dueck who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic committee as a former athlete in the sport of sit ski.
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Oct 25, 2019
October 25, 2019
On this week's show we speak with Virginia MacLachlan who was recently inducted into the Windsor Sports Hall of Fame. We also discuss some of the major sports topics in a rapidfire format
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Oct 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
on this week's show we will be broadcasting live from the 29th annual Boccia blast in London Ontario. During this broadcast we will be interviewing athletes and organizers alike we will also be talking mainstream sports as well.
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Oct 11, 2019
October 11, 2019
This week, we speak with Steve Dukovich, chair of the Boccia Blast host committe. We also discuss the NHL and the Canadian team's prospects.
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Oct 4, 2019
October 4, 2019
On this week's show we chat with co-host Claire Buchanan about her time on Canada's Female Sledge Hockey team and their training schedule. We also discuss the 2019 major-league baseball playoffs
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Sep 27, 2019
September 27, 2019
On this week's episode, we introduce Claire Buchanan as a backup co-host. We have completed our look back at previous Para Pan Am Games this week we discuss the 2019 Lima games. We also discuss some of the NHL free agents that are still on the market and who we think has the best odds from a Canadian market to be successful this season.
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Sep 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
On this week's episode we wrap up the 2019 world para swimming event that wrapped up in London England, we also continue our look back at previous para Pan am games this week will focus on Toronto 2015. Finally we discuss some of the NHL free agents that have signed and some of the ones that haven't.
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Sep 16, 2019
September 13, 2019
On this weeks episode we discussed the para swimming championships and we talked about the Guadalajara para Pan Am games
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Sep 6, 2019
September 6, 2019
The Boys are back! Debuting a shorter show format, Brock and Cam catch us up on their hiatus, discuss the Para/Pan-Am Games and dig into Bianca Andreescu's US Open Semi-Final win.
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Jul 6, 2019
July 6, 2019
We speak with Ontario Boccia athlete Lance Crydermen about the recent regional held in Sudbury, Ontario. We also discuss the NHL and NBA free-agent signings and trades.
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Jun 29, 2019
June 29, 2019
On this week show we speak to Boccia Canada athlete Marco Dispaltro about the year he has had up to now and the upcoming events. We also discuss Raptors president Masai Ujiri's end of the year press conference and NHL free agency.
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Jun 22, 2019
June 22, 2019
On this week's episode we discussed the CFL and discuss NHL free agency.
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Jun 15, 2019
June 15, 2019
On this week show we discuss the NBA final and the future of the Toronto Raptors. Plus, we chat about Stanley Cup final.
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Jun 8, 2019
June 8, 2019
On this week show we discuss the NBA final, the Stanley Cup final and the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Jun 1, 2019
June 1, 2019
On this week show we speak with former athlete and now Chef De Mission of the upcoming para-Pan Am games and Paralympic games Stephanie Dixon. We also talk extensively about the Toronto Raptors embarking on their first-ever NBA finals series.
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May 25, 2019
May 25, 2019
This week on the show we chat the Toronto Raptors historic run, the Stanley Cup Final and much more!
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May 18, 2019
May 18, 2019
This week on the show we speak with Sam Cosentino about all things Canadian Hockey League and the upcoming Memorial Cup. We also speak with Boccia athlete, Allison Levine about her recent world open event and discuss the historic game seven Toronto Raptors victory and the NHL playoffs.
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May 11, 2019
May 11, 2019
On this week show we speak with Para golfer Kenny Wittmann, discuss the NHL playoffs and the Toronto Raptors.
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May 4, 2019
May 4, 2019
On this week’s show we preview the Canadian Sledge Hockey Championships. We speak with organizers and athletes to get you all set for AMI's broadcast of the gold-medal game, Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM Eastern
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Apr 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
On this week's show we speak with Steven Ellis, digital content producer for The Hockey News. We also discuss the NHL and NBA playoffs and talk about Vladimir Guerrero Junior debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Apr 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
This week we speak with former defense woman of the Toronto Furies Charlee Champell about her career thus far and the announcement that the Canadian women’s hockey league will be closing its doors on May 1, 2019. We also discuss the first round of the NHL playoffs, and we talk about the Toronto Raptors and the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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Apr 13, 2019
April 13, 2019
This week we discuss some of the off ice things that have happened in the NHL we also preview the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs and we preview the NBA playoffs.
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Apr 6, 2019
April 6, 2019
On this week's show we speak with Canadian blind hockey athlete Anthony Ciulla about his recent success at the 2019 Canadian national blind hockey tournament we also speak about the recent announcement of the Canadian women's hockey league shutting down as of May 1, 2019.
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Mar 30, 2019
March 30, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone, we speak with baseball guru Ari Shapiro about the 2019 MLB season plus we chat about the NHL playoffs.
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Mar 16, 2019
TNZ Mar 16 - Full Show
This week on The Neutral Zone we welcome in Para Sport broadcaster, Nicco Cardarelli to help tee up next weeks Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament!
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Mar 9, 2019
March 9, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we discuss the NHL. We also discuss the Toronto Raptors are they really ready for the playoffs? We also talk about an article published titled five Toronto Blue Jays that could make big strides this season.
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Mar 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we discuss the NHL post trade deadline. We also discuss New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft who was recently charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution we also will discuss a little major-league baseball.
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Feb 23, 2019
February 23, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with inventor of 'Showdown' Patrick, we also discuss the 2019 trade deadline and we have another edition of what's bugging Bret.
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Feb 16, 2019
February 16, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we will discuss the para sport games we will also discuss an anti-doping violation in para ice hockey and we will discuss the NBA and NHL
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Feb 9, 2019
February 9, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone Cam Jenkins will be guest hosting. We discuss Super Bowl 53. We also discuss the Toronto Raptors and the Austin Matthews signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Feb 2, 2019
February 2, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we preview Super Bowl LIII. We also speak with Paralympic athlete George Quarcoo. We also discuss the recent trade of Jake Muzzin.
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Jan 26, 2019
January 26, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with sledge hockey player Becky Jordan who will be competing at the 2019 para sport games. We also chat about the GM situation in Edmonton. Plus, a little baseball!
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Jan 19, 2019
January 19, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak to head coach of team Ontario for wheelchair basketball Kathy Ludwig we also put a wrap on the divisional round for the NFL playoffs and we preview the championship games.
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Jan 12, 2019
January 12, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we discuss the wildcard weekend results and preview the divisional round in the NFL. We also discuss the NBA and NHL and we try a new segment where Jeff put's some topics on the table and we discuss.
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Jan 5, 2019
January 5, 2019
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Lance Cryderman, Boccia Canada athlete who recently returned to the sport after a hiatus and will now represent Canada in the 2019 season. We also wrap up the 2019 world Junior hockey championships, and preview wildcard weekend in the NFL.
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Dec 15, 2018
December 15, 2018
This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Canadian Hockey League commentator Sam Cosentino about all things world juniors, we also discuss the final results from the Canadian Tire Para Ice Hockey event in London Ontario and we also chat the NFL and preview week 15.
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Dec 8, 2018
December 8, 2018
This week we discuss the Canadian Tire Para Ice Hockey Tournament that happen this week and preview the gold-medal game. We also discuss all things NHL including Ryan Reeves hit on Tom Wilson should we feel bad? Or did he get what he deserved?
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Dec 1, 2018
December 1, 2018
This week on the neutral zone by request we are going to give you an idea of how the neutral zone came to be. We will close the book on the 2018 CFL season. We also discuss the William Nylander situation, and Josh Donaldson signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves.
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Nov 27, 2018
November 24, 2018
This week on The Neutral Zone, Brock returns as host and discuss the 2018 Canadian Boccia championships, the NHL the NBA and they preview the Grey cup.
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Nov 17, 2018
November 17, 2018
Bret Wills fills in as host. This week we discuss the Canadian football league playoffs the National Hockey League, NFL and whether or not Calgary should host another Olympic and Paralympic games in 2026.
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Nov 10, 2018
November 10, 2018
We speak with Lowell Taylor who was the first individual with vision loss to participate in the amazing race Canada and he’s also a cycling athlete with his sites set on Tokyo 2020. The Ottawa Senators and Uber are in the news we'll tell you why!
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Nov 3, 2018
November 3, 2018
This week on the neutral zone we speak with President and CEO of Easter Seals Ontario Kevin Collins about the Celebrity Hockey Classic Series. We also give you an update of some of the results of the cruiser’s cup happening in Brampton Ontario. Plus, we talk some NFL NHL and NBA.
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Oct 27, 2018
October 27, 2018
This week on the neutral zone we speak with Matt Larkin from hockey news. We also discuss the World Series and the Blue Jays new manager. There was quite the eventful week in the NBA we will sort through all of it, and we tell you about the games coming up in the NHL on Saturday night.
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Oct 20, 2018
October 20, 2018
This week on the neutral zone we speak with UFC analyst Robin Black. We also talk all things National Hockey League, MLB playoffs and the Toronto Raptors.
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