Instigating with Clarkey and Drury

Ryan sits down with Listowel Cyclones forward Alex McGillivray of Durham, Ontario, fresh off a bronze medal win with Canada at the U18 Men's World Softball Championships in Hermosillo, Mexico.

Alex hit the 2-run bomb that pushed Canada to a 2-1 victory over the U.S. in the final game, which he discusses along with his burgeoning hockey career.

Then, Clarkey and Ryan welcome back the incomparable Steve Dangle, who discusses his trip to Sweden to watch the Leafs and Willy Nylander take over.

Steve also discusses Willy's contract future, the Flames/Leafs trade rumours, and the debacle that has become Ryan Reaves.

Clarkey and Ryan also reveal the Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the week, taking aim at an NBA coach and praising a friend of the show.

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Ryan welcomes on Brussels native and Team Canada pitcher Ty Sebastian, who was named the 2023 Men's Fast Pitch Athlete of the Year by Softball Canada.

Following that, Duane Steinel of 2 Goalies 1 Mic joins Ryan to discuss the disastrous Bills season and the Sabre's early struggles, too.

To end, Clarkey checks in from the shores of Jamaica, as he and Ryan offer up their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week.

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Shawn Fuller, President of Canadawide Sports, joins the show to discuss the recent Black Knight Court Classic Squash Tournament.

Alan McArthur of Listowel Squash Courts and Clarkey were part of a team representing LSC, and Shawn and Clarkey share their experience, including a shock loss for Clarkey.

Shawn also discusses his company, which owns Black Knight, Road Warrior and Hockey Shot, as well as his ownership of the Guelph Royals IBL team.

Following that, Clarkey and Ryan discuss some distressing trends in Toronto, Edmonton, followed by the complete opposite in Van City, which Ryan just visited.

The guys also offer their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes, with Clarkey aiming at the latest Leaf's whipping boy and Ryan fuming with the Blackhawks.

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This week, Steve McAllister of The Parleh and Gaming News Canada joins to discuss the tragic passing of former NHLer Adam Johnson.

Steve, who worked with the NHLPA for years, discusses what it might take for neck guards to become mandatory for NHLers and next steps that might happen.

Steve also touches on the Shane Pinto suspension and the likelihood of gambling becoming an issue among athletes and the overall impact of the industry on modern sports.

Following that, Ryan and Clarkey discuss the firing of Senators GM Pierre Dorion and new owner Michael Andlauer's fiery press conference afterward.

The guys also offer up their weekly Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, with a particularly somber one for Ryan.

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The guys welcome back longtime OHL and Jr B Coach, most famously with the Listowel Cyclones, Jason Brooks, back on to discuss the Leafs season so far.

Jason discusses the offence, the defence and goaltending issues, Woll vs. Samsonov, and sparks a discussion on Ovi and his ongoing chase of the goals record.

Following that, Alan McArthur of the Listowel Squash Courts jumps on to offer his own nominee for the annual Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week.

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Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show and GM of the PJHL's Mitchell Hawks, Scott Bridge.

Scott chats about the Hawks' season thus far, what he enjoys about being a GM most, and also digs into the Jays and Leafs with the guys.

Ryan and Clarkey finish off by revealing their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week.

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Ryan welcomes back friend of the show, Jason Maslakow aka Dart Guy, to discuss the opening of the NHL season.

The guys break down the Leaf's exciting game 1 win over Montreal, including a Matthews hatty, and dissect the roster heading into another Cup or Bust season in the Big Smoke.

Following that, Dart Guy and and Ryan give out award predictions for the major NHL awards, including way too early Cup predictions, as well as their Couch Potatoes of the Week, brought to you by Conway Furniture.

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Barry Davis joins the guys again in a HEATED episode following the Jays embarrassing wildcard loss to the Twins in a sweep.

The guys first discuss the front office and coaches, including the bizarre decision to pull Jose Berrios, and other decisions that plagued the team all year.

Following that, the players are discussed, including the Vladdy Jr. conundrum and the holes that need filled for next year.

Ryan and Clarkey end off by giving an all Jays edition of the Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week.

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The guys welcome on Jason Baier, President and Director of Hockey Ops with the PJHL's Fergus Whalers.

Jason discusses his team's start, why he chose to bring a team to Fergus, and the team's aspirations to be competitive right away.

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This week, Ryan and Clarkey touch on Mike Babcock "resigning" in Columbus, and news out of Leafs camp that Willy Nylander may play some centre.

Following that, longtime Jays and Fan590 analyst Barry Davis comes back on the show to share his thoughts on the wild season, Vladdy Jr, Alek Manoah and more.

Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts.

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