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Mack is joined by Rod Pedersen, the host of the Rod Pedersen Show which covers all sports Monday to Friday on Facebook Live and Game + Network on TV.  They chat about the NHL restart, MLB restart, NBA restart, and much more.  Rod offers his opinions on the return to play protocols and what might happen with the CFL.

HOCKEY IS BACK! In today's episode, Mack sits down with Murat Ates who covers the Winnipeg Jets for The Athletic.  They talk about the NHL's return to play, what has changed for media professionals such as Murat and the Jets vs Flames.  Murat tells us what it's going to take for the Jets to make a deep playoff run this year and who the difference-maker in the series needs to be.  Hint, he is the front runner for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goaltender.

In this episode, AJ and Mack talk about the week that was and draft the top six songs that are most associated with sports.  Then Gary Lawless (Vegas Golden Knights Insider) and Andrew "Hustler" Paterson join the show and relive the old days of Huster & Lawless.  Gary and Hustler talk about how their careers got started, some of the things that got them in trouble along the way, and a whole lot more.  Also find out about their fights on air and what took place during and after to keep these two long time friends, buddies in the end.

In today's episode, Mack is joined by guest co-host AJ Leite and they recap the week of sports that was before Mack chats with the Head on ice instructor from Jets Hockey Development, Dave Cameron.  Dave talks about his journey to where he is now and about the new offseason that started a little bit early.  Dave gives his thoughts on the NHL return to play and what the players he works with have been doing during this time of uncertainty.  Dave also talks about how important individual development is and where the future of hockey development is heading.

We are joined by the Director of Sports at 680 CJOB, Kelly Moore.  Kelly began his broadcasting career in the late 70's with the Kamloops Blazers who went onto 3 Memorial Cups and then became the voice of the Winnipeg Jets 1.0 and then the Manitoba Moose for 10 seasons.  Kelly talks about the early days, what he has seen change in the game and some of the best players he has ever seen play the game of hockey.  Listen in for an in-depth conversation with one of the best voices in the sport.

We are joined by Calvin Pickard who plays for the Detroit Red Wings (NHL) and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).  Calvin grew up and played in the Winnipeg Minor Hockey system before becoming the starting goaltender for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL at just 16 years old.  He was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2nd round of the 2010 NHL Draft.  We talk about his first start, his path to the NHL, his WHL days and much more in this in depth interview with the man behind the mask.

We are joined by the host of Hockey Night in Canada's After Hours, Scott Oake who talks about his journey to Hockey Night in Canada and After Hours from his humble beginnings in the '70s.  He got his job completely bi-accident and the rest is history.  We recount his favourite memories over the years and what he enjoys most about his work as a sportscaster.  We also chat about the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre that is being built in Winnipeg, MB in honour of his late son Bruce who lost his battle with addiction.

We are pleased to be joined by former Manitoba Moose Captain who recently retired from professional hockey, Peter Stoykewych.  Peter is a Winnipeg born player who played in the Winnipeg Minor Hockey system and then moved on to the Winnipeg Blues of the MJHL and eventually found himself as the captain of the Manitoba Moose.  Hear what he says about having the opportunity to play at home and when he found out he was going to be the captain of the team he grew up watching! 

We are joined by Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger who chats about the NHL return to play format and what he is looking forward tot he most.  He also opens up about his path to the NHL and how it always wasn't in one direction.  The former Calgary Hitmen and Tri-City American talks about his time in the Western Hockey League as well and how it helped shape him into the person and player he is today.