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Season 5, Episode 6 - Mark Hebscher
Longtime Canadian sports media personality Mark Hebscher is this episode of Conversations' guest.
A native of Toronto, "Hebsy" as most Canadians' know him, has been a part of the sports media landscape north of the U.S. border for the better part of 45 years.
The longtime co-anchor of Sportsline on Canada's Global Television Network, Mark interviewed and worked with some of sports and entertainment's biggest stars.
In 2025 he authored his second book, Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media, that takes a critical - and often times humorous - look at the sports media world and how it differs now (and not necessarily for the better) compared to when he broke into the business going on a half century ago.
During our Conversation with Mark, we learn about how growing up in Toronto afforded him the unique opportunity to learn about both American and Canadian sports - and, most importantly, their broadcasters - simultaneously, some of the tales he shares in Madness, and his theory on the case for why sports media is heading in the wrong direction.
You're able to find Mark on Substack chiming in on the world of sports when it moves him at this link.
If listeners would like a signed copy of Mark's book, he's happy to do that for you, simply email him at [email protected] to make arrangements.
In the meantime, we have a signed copy that will be given to one lucky listener who submits their name and interest to us at [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 8, 2026.
If you're enjoying Conversations with Sports Fans please consider supporting our work here. For as little as 99 cents a month, generous supporters such as you are able to keep these episodes coming commercial and sponsor free.
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By Doug HillLongtime Canadian sports media personality Mark Hebscher is this episode of Conversations' guest.
A native of Toronto, "Hebsy" as most Canadians' know him, has been a part of the sports media landscape north of the U.S. border for the better part of 45 years.
The longtime co-anchor of Sportsline on Canada's Global Television Network, Mark interviewed and worked with some of sports and entertainment's biggest stars.
In 2025 he authored his second book, Madness: The Rise and Ruin of Sports Media, that takes a critical - and often times humorous - look at the sports media world and how it differs now (and not necessarily for the better) compared to when he broke into the business going on a half century ago.
During our Conversation with Mark, we learn about how growing up in Toronto afforded him the unique opportunity to learn about both American and Canadian sports - and, most importantly, their broadcasters - simultaneously, some of the tales he shares in Madness, and his theory on the case for why sports media is heading in the wrong direction.
You're able to find Mark on Substack chiming in on the world of sports when it moves him at this link.
If listeners would like a signed copy of Mark's book, he's happy to do that for you, simply email him at [email protected] to make arrangements.
In the meantime, we have a signed copy that will be given to one lucky listener who submits their name and interest to us at [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 8, 2026.
If you're enjoying Conversations with Sports Fans please consider supporting our work here. For as little as 99 cents a month, generous supporters such as you are able to keep these episodes coming commercial and sponsor free.