John Shannon is back on the show with a look at sports media in the digital age, not to mention network changes, and "The Toronto bias". John talks about what he learned from his chat with Caleb Malhotra, and how the World Cup has been unveiled as a tv show.

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Longtime sports reporter/anchor Jody Vance stops by to offer her takes on the state of sports media in the city, through the lense of where it came from back in the day. Jody also talks about the World Cup legacy, and the health of both the Whitecaps and the MLB bid. 

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A World Cup off day means a chance to breathe and look back on the tournament as a whole in Vancouver and beyond. Matt and Blake examine how the city and country has embraced the tournament and how it might change soccer in this country both on and off the pitch. The guys also delve a bit more into the local media storyline after this week's radio shutdowns. Plus, the offer sheets are coming due in the NHL! John Shannon is back on the show with a look at sports media in the digital age, not to mention network changes, and "The Toronto bias". John talks about what he learned from his chat with Caleb Malhotra, and how the World Cup has been unveiled as a tv show. Longtime sports reporter/anchor Jody Vance stops by to offer her takes on the state of sports media in the city, through the lense of where it came from back in the day. Jody also talks about the World Cup legacy, and the health of both the Whitecaps and the MLB bid. The guys finish up with a preview of the Whitecaps and Cavalry at Swangard, a look at the World Cup quarterfinals, and the Canadian run at Wimbledon is officially over.

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What a day in sports for Vancouver. Matt and Blake say goodbye to the sports radio industry in town as the last remaining all sports station is shuttered. The guys look at the ongoing changes in sports coverage and what lies ahead. With the World Cup festivities in Vancouver winding down after Colombia vs Switzerland, the boys look back on the city's celebrations and what it means for soccer going forward.They also debate the Davies situation with Vancouver. Longtime national columnist Stephen Brunt joins the show for a look at the World Cup's long term legacy in Canada, both on and off the pitch. He gets into the possible monetary benefits for the players and programs, and what it could do for the CPL and and MLS franchises. Then it's a look ahead to the 2027 NHL draft with DFO's Steve Ellis. He takes a look at the surefire top 3 that everyone is looking at, as well a couple more players who might be able to get there. Steven also begins to unveil his snapshots of the NHL's prospect pools, and who might appear when he gets to Vancouver's. Matt and Blake then catch up with Adam Macko of the Toronto Blue Jays, the former Vancouver Canadian, who has a personal journey unlike any other to the Major Leagues. Macko relives his appearances at the Nat all the way to his first win in MLB at Yankee Stadium. 

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 A look ahead to the 2027 NHL draft with DFO's Steve Ellis. He takes a look at the surefire top 3 that everyone is looking at, as well a couple more players who might be able to get there. Steven also begins to unveil his snapshots of the NHL's prospect pools, and who might appear when he gets to Vancouver's. 

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Longtime national columnist Stephen Brunt joins the show for a look at the World Cup's long term legacy in Canada, both on and off the pitch. He gets into the possible monetary benefits for the players and programs, and what it could do for the CPL and and MLS franchises.

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Adam Macko of the Toronto Blue Jays, the former Vancouver Canadian, who has a personal journey unlike any other to the Major Leagues. Macko relives his appearances at the Nat all the way to his first win in MLB at Yankee Stadium. 

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An absolutely wild Monday show for Blake and Jeff as the Canadian run at the World Cup comes to an end and the NHL gets turned onto economic ear! The guys go over the historic month for the Canadian men's soccer program and the round of 16 match vs Morocco. Plus, all the craziness surround the USA vs Belgium and the political fallout! The guys look at the offer sheets in the NHL, the massive contracts handed out to young defencemen in the past 2 days, and what might be next with UFA's still available. DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins to discuss all the hockey, inlcuding the likelihood that the new economic reality might allow the Canucks to trade Elias Pettersson. He also talks about the general appetite for big swings right now in the NHL and how unorthodox a summer it's shaping up to be. Then it's Tosaint Ricketts from the TSN World Cup panel to discuss Alphonso Davies' absence from the pitch but an amazing run notwithstanding. Tos waxes on about the various marks set by the Canadian team and where this team is headed for 2030. Then the guys wrap up with a look at the BC Lions getting their first win of the season, the Whitecaps getting set for a return to Swangard, and the Jays and Mariners finish off a weird set down in Seattle!

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DFO Insider David Pagnotta joins to discuss all the hockey, inlcuding the likelihood that the new economic reality might allow the Canucks to trade Elias Pettersson. He also talks about the general appetite for big swings right now in the NHL and how unorthodox a summer it's shaping up to be. 

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Tosaint Ricketts from the TSN World Cup panel to discuss Alphonso Davies' absence from the pitch but an amazing run notwithstanding. Tos waxes on about the various marks set by the Canadian team and where this team is headed for 2030. 

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