Smith & Jones

Eric and Paul discuss the return of the NBA and reaction to comments by LeBron James, Kyle Lowry and Nick Nurse. Sportsnet NBA analyst Alvin Williams stops by for his weekly visit, talking about the NBA allowing their players to use their platform, social media distractions and more. The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn joins the guys to review the NBA’s first night of action, covering games with no fans and the contenders for the NBA title.

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.

Eric and Paul celebrate the return of the NBA. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps stops by to discuss the Raptors chances in the playoffs, which of the Lakers or Clippers has the higher ceiling and why the Sixers have such a wide range of possible outcomes. Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper breaks down Nate Pearson’s first big league start, the criticisms of Charlie Montoyo’s bullpen usage and the idea of balancing development and winning.

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.

Eric and Paul discuss the possibility of regional bubbles for next year’s NBA season. Olympic gold medalist and former world’s fastest man, Donovan Bailey, joins the guys to reminisce about the anniversary of his incredible world record breaking run. Former NBA head coach David Fizdale talks about racial injustice finally coming to the forefront, the job the NBA has done in letting their players speak out and 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.

NBA on TNT’s Jared Greenberg joins Eric from the bubble in Orlando to talk about his experience so far. Blue Jays radio voice Mike Wilner chats about the Marlins COVID-19 outbreak and the optimistic start to the season for Toronto. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to talk about the Raptors exhibition games early on and who looks improved after some time off.

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.

Eric and Paul talk about the COVID-19 outbreak among the Miami Marlins. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi stops by to discuss Major League Baseball’s immediate future, the importance of leadership in these tough times and if the season could be in peril. Doug Smith of the Toronto Star discusses the Raptors’ first two scrimmages, the team’s ability to be versatile on offense and how Nick Nurse may deploy his players.

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.

Eric and Paul chat about the Blue Jays finally finding a home in Buffalo. Blue Jays TV voice Buck Martinez talks about the Blue Jays playing at Sahlen Field, the return of baseball and Mookie Betts and others taking a knee for the national anthem. The guys discuss Masai Ujiri’s appearance on TNT, the Raptors using their platform to speak on social justice issues and 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.

Eric and Paul weigh in on the Seattle Kraken and Mike Tyson’s return to the boxing ring. Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press joins the guys from the NBA bubble to talk about the vibe in the arenas, the level of play in the first scrimmages and what stood out to him. Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling discusses the latest surrounding the Blue Jays’ search for a home park, playing away from the Rogers Centre for a shortened season and the importance of a good start for the organization.

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.

Eric and Paul weigh in on the Edmonton Football Team’s decision to change their name. Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams drops by for his weekly visit. ESPN and SiriusXM’s Tim Legler talks about the importance of coaching and mental toughness in the NBA’s playoffs, who might come out of the West and 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.

ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks joins Eric and Paul to talk about the Coach of the Year Award, the Raptors cap space after this year and the coveted free agent class that might include Giannis Antetokounmpo. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio weighs in on the NFL’s challenges with the season around the corner, the future of preseason games and how the league will make some money back.

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.

Eric and Paul weigh in on the Canadian government’s decision to not allow the Blue Jays to play in Canada. Former NBA executive Billy King discusses the logistical nightmare the Blue Jays face from a front office perspective, what managers and coaches need to do to ensure player safety and well-being in the bubble and more. Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall talks about where the Blue Jays might play this season, adjustments that players will need to make with constantly being on the road and playing in front of no fans.

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.