Jeff and Stephen visit with former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons to reflect on his life in baseball and his career with the Blue Jays, including his relationship with different management groups and how he tackled various types of clubhouses.

This episode was produced by Amil Delic with a tip of the hat to Steve Coyle and Ryan Walsh.

Audio Credits: CFTO-TV, Global and Sportsnet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Thirty years ago this week, Ben Johnson lit the world on fire by running a world-record 9.79 in the 100-m final at the 1998 Seoul Olympics. Then, it all fell apart. Steroids. The Dubin Inquiry. A failed comeback. Isolation. And, finally, cashing in on his infamy. Jeff and Stephen discuss Johnson’s legacy in Canada and around the world with comments from the sprinter himself. Audio Credit: ABC, AP, BBC, CBC Radio-Canada, D’Angelo Brands, HBO, NBC, Sportsnet and WWE. [Produced by Amil Delic and Ryan Walsh]

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In Donald Trump’s eyes, NFLers who don’t stand for the national anthem shouldn’t be playing and, maybe, “shouldn’t be in the country.” But Jeff and Stephen believe it was the league, not the players, who created the current us-against-them climate. They are joined by Mark Leibovich, chief national correspondent for New York Times Magazine and author of Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times, to take listeners behind the scenes of NFL ownership and crisis management in Trump’s America. Audio Credit: AP, CBC, MSNBC, NBC, NFL, Nike, PBS and RT.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Toronto Blue Jays have never been in this position before – building from the ground up. Jeff and Stephen discuss the current state of the Jays, the difficulties they could face next season with a young team, budgets, the manager, and so much more.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

He’s the greatest homegrown Blue Jays prospect in a generation, and maybe the best in franchise history. Jeff and Stephen discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and how best to handle his development, as well as that of the rest of the farm system, which hasn’t been in better shape in years. Audio credit: SN and TBS.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

When a team is out of playoff contention, does its clubhouse culture change? Thirteen-year MLB vet and Kansas City Royals colour commentator, Rex Hudler, joins Jeff and Stephen to discuss just that. What did he do to keep his teammates motivated when losing? How does an in-season managerial change impact a club? And how do teams handle negativity in the clubhouse? Audio Credits: FAN 590, FOX Sports, MLB TV and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

By trading DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors changed the way the franchise is viewed around the NBA. Jeff and Stephen are joined by long-time beat reporter Doug Smith of The Toronto Star to discuss how the business of winning now rules the Raptors’ roost. Former Raptor Alvin Williams also shares his thoughts on why the team has trouble luring players north and how once they get to Toronto, they quickly change their tunes. Audio credit: 680 News, CBC, ESPN and Sportsnet 590.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post joins the show to examine the varying ways major sports leagues have reacted to domestic violence incidents and delve into the Roberto Osuna situation and what the Toronto Blue Jays could do once the pitcher has served his MLB suspension. Jeff and Stephen also discuss the possibility of Slava Voynov returning to the NHL and go deeper on the notion of second chances. Audio credit: CityNews, Global, Tim and Sid and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Stephen look back at a memorable World Cup with ESPN’s Global Sports Correspondent Sam Borden, the potential impact of France’s victory and what lies ahead as we look to 2022 in Qatar. Audio Credits: Al Jazeera, Antena 1, BBC & FIFA TV.

Despite decades of mismanagement and disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain the most important franchise in hockey. By landing John Tavares, the biggest free-agent signing of the salary-cap era, to add to an exciting young core, the Leafs look like they could contend for years to come. Jeff and Stephen are joined by former Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment president Tom Anselmi to discuss what it was like to lead an iconic franchise that always came up short, and by Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com, who draws on his experiences covering the team for 30 years to imagine what it would mean if the NHL’s top draw finally ended its championship drought.