HDOG POD

For this special episode, I challenge false/misguided narratives in sports, including how the Chiefs could've been ripped had they lost the Super Bowl, why Dan Campbell & the Lions scorn for being so aggressive in the NFC title game was misplaced blame, plus more NFL discussion!

Other narratives include "who really was to blame for the Blue Jays playoff debacle", double standards in Lebron James' career, and revisionist history over the supposed 'rigged' Vegas Golden Knights NHL expansion draft...

It wouldn't be a pod without some rants, which including too many athletes being labelled 'The GOAT' and why it's called 'offside' and not 'offsides' in football! Plus, there's an epic blooper at the end!

For this special solo pod episode 98, I break down everything Seattle Seahawks! From the reasons why I became a Seahawks fan, to waxing poetic about ousted Head Coach Pete Carroll's tenure with Seattle, to talking about new man at the helm Mike Macdonald, there's no shortage of commentary!

I break down what the 'Hawks need to do this offseason, prognosticate that Jamal Adams, Will Dissly & Quandre Diggs will get cut (spoiler alert: I was right!) plus what has to happen in free agency & the draft, along with disputing false narratives surrounding the club.

A pod wouldn't complete without an awkward faux pas by yours truly, plus a fun blooper with all the incessant (good word) talking in this Seahawk Talk episode! MMMBANG!

For this very special episode I'm joined by veteran broadcast LEGEND and 'Yes Guy' radio host Jim Tatti! We discuss his illustrious career, along with his hilarious biggest mistake! He's got many stories in his near 50 year career, including a regret from his "Sportsline" show that he hosted for over two decades.

We then delve into the massive contract given to Maple Leafs William Nylander, why Mitch Marner gets so much scorn, along with the chances his Detroit Lions might make a deep playoff run, or if they'll fall apart...

Of course, we had to play a game of "Yes Guy/No Guy", which leads to an amazing back and forth, along with a faux pas from me regarding recently ousted Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll!

You can listen to Yes Guy on TSN 1050 radio from 10am-noon eastern time Thursday & Friday, along with listening wherever you get your podcasts! Yes Guy!

For this Christmas special, I'm joined by past guest & work colleague Kristen Murphy! We describe the bitter anguish & despair upon hearing Shohei Ohtani wouldn't be joining the Blue Jays, along with trying to have perspective that this team still can compete to win a World Series, even though Jays fans drive us nuts with their pessimism!

We recap the wild golf season of 2023 that saw Canadian Nick Taylor end a 69-year drought for Canadians at the RBC Canadian Open in dramatic fashion (along with the EPIC radio call from Mark Zecchino), discuss the emotional stories behind champions this season & she has self proclaimed dramatic comments about Jon Rahm leaving for LIV golf!

We also obviously had to talk Tiger Woods' resurgence and set realistic expectations for him in 2024, and I offer up a plausible reason how he could win a major championship again...after he turns 50 years old. Additionally, we take past guest and fellow 'Golf Talk Canada' host Adam Scully to task for his ludicrous takes on Tiger's outfits!

Kristen reveals her exciting new venture in 2024 in the golf world and you can check out her social media @https://twitter.com/murffymarie and follow her work on @https://twitter.com/GolfTalkCanada!

I'm joined by work colleague George Nassios to discuss all things in the world of sports - which entails on him going off on the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy for their dreadful Week 3 performance, whether Dak Prescott can lead them to a Super Bowl, and he takes Auston Matthews and Maple Leafs fans to task who think he gave the team a discount on his contract!

We also delve into our hilarious first introduction at work, wax poetic about 'the good old days', the Toronto Blue Jays World Series aspirations, just how ridiculously good Ronald Acuna Jr. is for the Atlanta Braves, plus analysis of the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks!

George is a mortgage agent, and if you need any tips and/or are looking for a mortgage or renewal, you can check out his website https://www.georgenas.com/ plus read his sports betting analysis at https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/george-nassios/

SPOILER ALERT! Listen to the end for an epic all-time blooper by me!

For this 94th episode I'm joined by sports betting savant Chris Amberley to discuss how he was so sharp, betting books have limited his action, plus tips on how to become a better bettor as well!

We wax poetic about old school video games (given that it's episode 94, of course NHL 94 is brought up), chat all things NFL, including why the Packers wasted much of Aaron Rodgers' career, how the Jordan Love era has started in Green Bay, plus an intriguing name at quarterback the New York Jets should look to in a trade!

Chris and I delve into what's wrong with Justin Fields, just how putrid (good word) NFL primetime games are and he offers up an AFC team with great betting value to win the conference.

With the Ryder Cup teeing off in a week, we debate whether Justin Thomas was a correct captain's pick for USA, and talk other snubs, plus explain why the underdog European side should be your wager!

You can catch Chris Amberley's writing https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/chrisamberley/

For this special edition of the HDOG POD, I'm joined recurring guest Eric Rosales to discuss the brutal Aaron Rodgers season (career?) ending injury, whether Sean Payton can get the best out of Russell Wilson with the Broncos, plus Eric is upset about running backs being shown no love in the NFL!

Rosales then has some hot takes about the term 'World Champions', rails on the ludicrous discourse on the GOAT debate regarding Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant & Steph Curry, plus ways to make the NBA better, along with an innovative new strategy teams should employ in the NHL!

We end on a discussion about amazing TV shows you must watch, a movie you absolutely need to avoid (or hate watch), along with the most random celebrity of all time who is desperate to be on Coronation Street!

You can follow Eric on Twitter @ericrosales77 and read his writing at https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/author/ericr/

After a long (annoying) hiatus I'm back with podcaster editor extraordinaire Grant Roberts where we discuss the frustrating reasons why pods weren't happening and take Anthony Bass & the Blue Jays to task about how poorly they handled his derogatory social media posts & subsequent fallout.

We delve into what's wrong with the Jays this season, chat how the Maple Leafs can FINALLY get over the hump plus I give a hot take on who Toronto's next Head Coach should be, and we do a little Jays & Seahawks trivia!

Then, we wax poetic about CANADIAN Nick Taylor's remarkable RBC Canadian Open Golf tournament victory, try to make sense of the PGA Tour/Saudi merger, and we rant about expressions that drive us nuts & I go off on people sending entirely too long of videos!

Thank you for listening to the HDOG POD - MMMBANG!

I'm joined by special recurring guest (from episodes 20 & 45) Katie Caldwell where she has some fiery hot takes ripping LA Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley for not benching starters in a meaningless regular season game, which cost them in the postseason!

We then engage in a spirited discussion about how diversity in Head Coaching hires in the NFL needs to improve.

We break down our Super Bowl picks (spoiler alert: I was dead wrong), then discuss even more NFL, along with being a part of "GALvanize" where she works with incoming NFL rookies.

How could we not talk reality TV? We take the Bachelor franchise to task for an uninspiring 'Bachelor' lead, laugh about the ridiculous recently completed 'Bachelor in Paradise' season, plus other shows.

You can follow Katie on social media @katielauriss & listen to her on the 'Sean & Shook' Podcast!

For this incredibly special episode I'm joined by former Seattle Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Luke Willson to discuss the incredible highs of winning a Super Bowl to the devastating low of losing one the very next year.

We dive into how he got started with football, which led him to Rice University, then to the NFL as a fifth round draft pick, and it's a wild ride! He shares a hilarious story about a shocking prank played on the team while he was at Rice, along with how he was also signed by the Toronto Blue Jays!

He then waxes poetic about Pete Carroll, Marshawn Lynch, who his favorite teammate was, plus how he knew Geno Smith would be highly successful, along with what has gone wrong with Russell Wilson.

Luke divulges his next lofty goal, which involves qualifying for the Olympics, has a painful injury while on the podcast, and explains what the Seahawks should do in the upcoming draft.

You can watch his new 'All Time' podcast on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AllTimeLW , follow their Instagram/Twitter accounts @AllTime_LW and his personal Instagram/Twitter @LWillson_82 along with watch him on TSN giving his football analysis daily!