For Future Considerations

The voice of sports in Owen Sound and Grey Bruce, Fred Wallace, joins the podcast to talk about his broadcast career and covering the OHL. What are his favourite moments? Who comes to mind as his greatest players in Platers/Attack history? Fred also shares some funny experiences riding a junior hockey bus and updates listeners on his health.

Tom Brady is back and the boys weigh in on TB12’s “unretirement” and the chaos of the NFL offseason. Matt, John and Manny also share their thoughts on baseball’s new labour agreement and whether the Braves will regret letting Freddie Freeman walk. Plus upset picks for March Madness and Pump It or Dump It.

Former OHL defenceman Aaron Fransen joins the podcast to talk about his playing days with the Kingston Frontenacs and Owen Sound Platers. He also shares his experiences in the CIS with Queen’s. While he tallied up the points, he also racked up the penalty minutes. You don’t want to miss his stories about his fights, favourite teammates and NHL camps.

It may be the offseason but there’s plenty to talk about in the NFL. Matt, John and Manny debate the Russell Wilson trade, Aaron Rodger’s new contract and Calvin Ridley’s bets. Plus some baseball rule changes, favourite NHL retro jerseys and a new Pump It or Dump It.

Major League Baseball has cancelled regular season games. Matt, John and Manny share their disappointment and debate the impact it could have on the game. The boys also dip into the listener mailbag and answer trade questions about the Green Bay Packers and Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus another edition of Pump It or Dump It.

Hockey goaltending coach Perry Wilson joins Manny, Matt and John to talk about his career – from coaching youth to OHL and CIS stars to helping lead Hockey Canada to gold medals. Perry also talks about his passion for the game and the challenges he faced as a black hockey player and coach.

Juwan Howard has been suspended five games for a brawl at the end of Michigan’s basketball game with Wisconsin. Is the penalty fair? Should Howard lose his job? Matt, Manny and John debate that topic and offer their opinions on Olympic hockey, outdoor hockey games and the baseball lockout. Pump It or Dump It is back. Will the boys turn up this next song?

Matt, John and Manny recap the LA Rams victory in the Super Bowl and share their thoughts on the halftime show. The boys also debate the latest coaching changes in the NHL, the Toffoli trade, Eichel’s debut and the NBA All Star game. Plus another rendition of Pump It or Dump It.

The host of Blue Jays Central, Jamie Campbell, joins the podcast to talk about his broadcast career and being a member of the Blue Jays broadcast team on Sportsnet. Jamie also relives some of his career highlights – from calling Olympic events to Arena Football. Matt, John and Manny also ask Jamie about the lockout, the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Blue Jays off-season moves.