Cabbie Presents: The Podcast

Luke Willson (Oakland Raiders) gives an insider view of HBO’s Hard Knocks, hilariously talks baseball physiques, offers the best beer analogy ever, dives into FaceApp, his protocol on posting workouts, mini mini-camps with Russell Wilson, explains why he's not a demonstrative receiver on the sidelines and why it's so difficult to compete at the highest level in the NFL under constant barrage from lighting fast defensive ends.

Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals) & Sean Monahan (Calgary Flames) describe awkward Instagram encounters, summer jams, ESPN The Magazine Body Issue, hockey culture vs basketball culture, Brampton’s talent pool, last generation’s NHL tough guys, that time Sean Monahan fought and Svechnikov vs Ovechkin.

Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Zach Hyman is building an e-sports juggernaut, offers ​​life hacks, Gary Roberts' influence, his fast food guilty pleasures, gaming guilty pleasures, french class vs gym class, teammates for Sports Jeopardy and falls down a YouTube rabbit hole. ​

Legendary comedic actor Dan Aykroyd remembers taking his Illinois State Police cruiser out to pick up dates, his happy place is on a Harley Davidson, working with the new school Ferrell, Galifianakis, McCarthy, 1063 Avenue Road had mythical nights, Victoria Day vs Canada Day and he introduces Cabbie to his first Caesar featuring his own crystal head vodka.

Actor Shamier Anderson, a fresh face in Hollywood with a personal style GQ Magazine editors would envy, remembers learning from OGs Johnny Depp and Billy Bob Thornton. He collaborates with his brother and fellow actor Stephan James on their annual BLACK Ball as well as on screen in the movie “Race”. Anderson chronicles the early roles in his formative years to larger more substantial parts in film and TV. McDonald’s is his guilty pleasure.

Hall of Famer Gary Payton, one of the NBA’s most elite players, was a tenacious defender, talented scorer and legendary trash talker. This 9x All NBA and 9x All Defensive player’s fuel before home games was McDonald’s. Times were different in the 90s. Payton remembers almost being traded from Seattle and Larry Bird was an equally strong trash talker. Magic Johnson’s summer runs were eventful. As a collector, Payton owns Pete Rose’s and Willie Mays’ World Series rings and multiple NBA Jam arcade games at his homes.​

A music deep dive with Canadian royalty, Gold Medallists Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir. They remember the early days of making mixed CDs for road trips and Tessa using the library for MSN Messenger. We find out Scott is the better dancer, makes the playlists and doesn't love Hall and Oates like Tessa. Currently diving into documentaries about rock legends 'Queen', the anthems we hear at arenas and stadiums they don't care for. Scott had bleached blonde hair phase a la Eminem and we discover all of Tessa's nicknames.

UFC’s Donald Cowboy Cerrone is a riot and is always ready for a fight. From random Karaoke nights to adulting adventures to activities to stay loose during fight week, Donald gives a nice glimpse into the Cowboy Cerrone Experience. Hilariously, he details his high school hit list, touches on tech conspiracies and his guilty pleasure is not G Rated.

Leading up to her 5th FIFA World Cup, Canada’s Diana Matheson remembers her Princeton soccer days, raves about Canada’s young players and the team’s defence, gives insights on Group E in the 2019 World Cup, doesn’t like trendy chunky sneakers and reveals iconic TV shows she’s never seen.

TV Hosts Nabil Karim & Gurdeep Ahluwalia cover the full spectrum of interesting and hilarious. From sports fandom as broadcasters, The Bachelor, The Social, viewing party rules, cross fit culture, March Madness, World Cup, Stanley Cup Final, first breaks in the industry, goldfish x sriracha, Will Smith, awkward interviews to Cabbie’s rejected pitches.