How does fandom for Canadian sports transcend backgrounds and borders? Donnovan explores this question with a trio of guests, including the superfan himself, Nav Bhatia (3:35). They discuss his memoir, 'The Heart of a Superfan', which touches on the story of an immigrant who became the Raptors' biggest fan ever. Donnovan also chats with Anthony Wilson-Smith (17:18), President and Chief Executive Officer of Historica Canada, the national historical organization known for their iconic Heritage Minutes, as they get into the story of Norman Kwong, the first CFL player of Chinese heritage and four-time Grey Cup winner. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Chandan Singh (33:56), whose family has operated a bridal store in Toronto for almost 40 years. They chat about the Leafs and the through lines of fandom from his father Kuki - who loves Rick Vaive - to the present day.

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Donnovan is joined in-studio by Cabbie for another wide-ranging session of topics, including the continued prominence of Netflix in the world of sports documentaries - can they keep on growing their piece of the streaming pie in the sports world? They also get to NFL free agency that has seen Kirk Cousins head to Atlanta and Russell Wilson to Pittsburgh, comments from Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce on the rise of women's college basketball, the March Madness tournament about to kick off. Plus, they chat their reality TV habits - for better or worse - and bring back Dad Jury for another round.

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Donnovan and Cabbie head over to Barberian's Steak House in Toronto for another edition of We Eatin', as the guys chat with Georges Laraque and Kevin Shattenkirk of the NHL Player Inclusion Coalition. They all share a meal and discuss the NHL's efforts to support equality in dressing rooms across the sport of hockey.

Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDLDtgEBAGQ

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With NFL free agency officially opening next week, Donnovan chats with a pair of players who have had personal experience with the free agent market and how it operates. Chad Brown (2:17), former NFL linebacker, joins to discuss what's next for Russell Wilson, the coaching carousel having finally settled down, and whether or not the Chiefs remain at the top of the NFL's elite despite winning the Super Bowl (again). Afterwards, Damontre Moore (34:16) discusses his own journey through both the NFL and CFL, including winning the Grey Cup with the Argonauts followed up by signing with the Calgary Stampeders.

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Apple TV+ has two new series out now, both revolving around some of the greatest athletes sports fans have ever seen. With 'The Dynasty: New England Patriots', Donnovan speaks to series director Matthew Hamachek (3:15) and author Jeff Benedict (22:10), whose book the series is based on. They get into the careers of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, and the hand the Kraft family had in building the dynasty itself. Afterwards, with the release of 'Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend', Donnovan speaks to executive producers Juan Camilo Cruz Orrego and Jenna Millman (46:00), on how you cover a global superstar like Lionel Messi  when he's been one of the most famous athletes on Earth his entire life.

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Donnovan takes a trip down to Indiana, where he visits with WNBA player Natalie Achonwa (4:19). What is it like being an active player in a professional sports league while also navigating giving birth for the first time? Natalie discusses what it means to be a working mom while also balancing her desire to play in the WNBA and at the Olympics. Afterwards, Sarah Nurse (42:05) joins Donnovan to discus Nursey Nights, her new initiative to introduce more young girls to hockey, and the experience of playing in front of a sold out crowd at Scotiabank Arena for PWHL Toronto.

Donnovan's video feature ft. Natalie Achonwa: bitly.ws/3dYZ8

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What makes an ad great? How do you understand what makes audiences excited? What's worth paying seven million dollars a spot for? Donnovan brings on Aleena Mazhar (4:53), SVP & Managing Director of FUSE Create, to answer those questions and to discuss some of the trends seen before, during and after the big game. Afterwards, Susan Charles (42;07), Brand Strategy Lead for YouTube Canada, stops by to chat about audiences (especially Canadians, who are without access to American commercials) flocking to the internet to rewatch ads and what can be gleaned from that information.

Donnovan's Super Bowl Ad Ranking: bitly.ws/3d2Zi

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Super Bowl 58 has finally arrived, and Cabbie (0:37) stops by the studio for the first time in 2024 to help Donnovan preview the big game. They discuss the matchup itself, who's feeling the pressure the most, Patrick Mahomes' legacy (win or lose), and the contrasting styles of both teams, including at head coach, running back, and tight end. Afterwards, Super Bowl 48 champ and former NFL linebacker KJ Wright (51:10) joins to discuss his own memories of playing for a ring. Plus, we hear Donnovan's recounting of the Taylor Swift Effect on NFL discourse this past season.

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Black History Month has begun, and with the NHL All-Star Game returning to Toronto for the first time since 2000, Donnovan chats with a pair of guests uniquely qualified to discuss them both. Mark Fraser (3:16), former NHL player and current Maple Leafs Director of Culture and Inclusion, joins to chat about the capsule collection blending the iconic visual language of streetwear brand Too Black Guys with the rich history of the Toronto Maple Leafs as a franchise, and how these items did not exist when he was a player (including with the Leafs themselves). Donnovan also chats with Too Black Guys founder Adrian Aitcheson (16:39) who gets into what led them to this point, and to chat about the The No Apologies capsule collection, inspired by the experience of eight Black Toronto Maple Leafs alumni. Afterwards, Donnovan takes a look at Amazon Prime's latest hockey documentary, 'Chosen One: Alexander Daigle' - the former no. 1 overall pick himself stops by, and Daigle (24:54) discusses why this was the right time to revisit his career.

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With a week to go until Super Bowl LVIII, Donnovan begins the previews of the big game - he brings on KISS 92.5's Shem (0:36) to discuss Taylor Swift mania, and what we might expect out of Usher for this year's halftime show. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Canada's own Neville Gallimore (14:38), current Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman - they chat about his partnership with Frank's Red Hot, his play this season, his thoughts on former defensive coordinator (now Commanders head coach) Dan Quinn, and the pipeline of talent out of his hometown Ottawa. Plus, independent broadcaster Richard Graves (31:18) joins from the UK for a preview of Chiefs/49ers, and discusses what it might take to eventually see a team (or the Super Bowl itself) in England.

Richard's podcast: bitly.ws/3bNgJ

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