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We’re just about 2 weeks in to the MLB season so it’s a good time to take an early look at how the Toronto Blue Jays have started and we’re happy to welcome back Andrew Stoeten of The Bat Flip to help us do just that.

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Lots to get to with Stoeten including general thoughts on. The Jays early record, fans’ inability to to wrap their minds around just how long this season is, Ryu’s struggles, what’s happening with Bichette inside the batter’s box, Vladdy’s place in the lineup, the bullpen’s early success and whether Romano is a true closer, The New York Yankees announce that all their unvaccinated players have gotten the jab and will come to Toronto, what MLB teams are doing to dodge Canadian COVID testing requirements and lots more.

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TCA 1000!

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It’s Easter Monday. Some of you are back to work. Some of you are enjoying an extra long weekend. No matter which group you fall in to, TCA has you covered. Let’s go!

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So much to get to today including a couple gift beers from a friend of the show, the latest thoughts on the Toronto Blue Jays following another week of action, Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s huge night at Yankee Stadium, trying a little bourbon that’s got a tie to the UFC, which NHL record will be the hardest for anyone to reach, New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy passes away at 65 years old, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators lock up in the Nation’s Capital, the Auston Matthews debate rages on, the World Juniors is coming back to Canada and tons more.

Interested in checking out either of those sports autobiographies Rob referenced during the podcast?

”Tomorrow I’ll Be Perfect” by Dave Stieb. https://amzn.to/3xA5Dwd

“Boss: The Mike Bossy Story” https://amzn.to/3ElxSQC

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TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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Your Toronto Raptors have done it again and made the NBA PLayoffs when none of the so-called experts thought they would. Our pal Matty Laing joins the show to get you set for tip-off.

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We break down a fascinating series with our NBA expert and ask him all about what the 76ers stars should expect out of Toronto, what kind of impact Matisse Thybulle not being able to play in Canada could play, what the Raps need to accomplish to advance and so much more.

Plus - maybe a little romanticizing over the last time the Raptors took on Philadelphia in the playoffs.

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TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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As usual it’s another jam packed episode of TCA following another wild week.

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On the show today: Our craft beer preamble, tidbits from across MLB on Opening Weekend, the Toronto Blue Jays show the best and worst of what they’ve got to start the season, Ryan Getzlaf retires from the Anaheim Ducks, the last man standing from the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, Doug Wilson’s legacy after 20 years of running the San Jose Sharks, the Montreal Canadiens continue to confuse hockey fans under Martin St Louis, Auston Matthews has scored 50 goals in 50 games and people are tying themselves in knots to try to downplay the accomplishment, the Edmonton Oilers rollercoaster season continues as they stare down a possible playoff matchup with the LA Kings, Khamzat Chimaev continues his impressive run at UFC 273 and plenty more.

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TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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Super fun show today as we were thrilled to get Graham Creech of TSN Radio and Steve Bunda of Faces Magazine back in to the TCA Studio to discuss this weekend’s UFC 273 card.

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This is a huge night of fights and despite the fact that there’s 2 championships on the line, everyone is talking all about the Welterweight battle between the phenom Khamzat Chimaev and a very dangerous veteran in Gilbert Burns. We’ve never seen someone blow through the competition quite like Chimaev has thus far but Burns is very capable of putting it all to an end.

Later on we’ll also see Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling hook it up again for the Bantamweight Title after their last encounter ended in controversial fashion and in the main event Alexander Volkanovski defends his Featherweight belt against the Korean Zombie.

All that plus lots more on the state of the MMA World with two of our favourite guests Graham Creech and Steve Bunda.

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TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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We’re excited to welcome you inside an all new episode of Tall Can Audio where Matt Robinson is joined by legendary Canadian broadcaster Dan Shulman of Rogers Sportsnet and ESPN to talk some baseball ahead of MLB’s Opening Day.

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Tons to cover today with Dan including his recent Canadian Screen Award victory, any craft beers he’s come across lately, the sports broadcasting industry gradually returning to normal as we move through the pandemic, and where he believes this unreal season by Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs finishes.

And of course there’s lots of baseball to get to with talk of what Toronto Blue Jays fans should expect from newly acquired Matt Chapman, the great story of Gosuke Kahto making the team out of Spring Training, why the lofty expectations of this group are well within reach, the revamped bullpen and so much more.

Dan is one of the finest sports broadcasters in North America and Blue Jays fans are lucky to have him doing their games. And TCA listeners are even luckier to have him making time for us just ahead of Opening Day.

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Mentioned in this episode:

TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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Huge show today to kick off your Monday with Rob and Matt. Let’s get after it!

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So much to get to today including the usual craft beer preamble, Kyle Lowry’s return to Toronto and whether he’s the greatest Toronto Raptor of all time, the Toronto Blue Jays are ready to start their season and their manager has a new contract, the guys reactions to the huge WWE WrestleMania weekend, Canada finds out who will be in their group at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the NHL discusses bringing back it’s own World Cup of Hockey, Auston Matthews hits the 50 goal mark for the first time and makes a little history for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Philadelphia Flyers’ controversial decision to scratch Ironman Keith Yandle, rumors run rampant that the Ottawa Senators could be playing home games in Quebec City and lots more.

The Kyle Lowry as “Greatest Raptor Ever” debate is a fascinating one. Matt recently finished this book on the history of the Raps by Doug Smith and Doug did a wonderful job working his way through all the guys who could possibly lay claim to the title. https://amzn.to/3qVa0Or

Did you enjoy our chat on episode 951 with Canadian music writer Michael Barclay? You can preorder his books at the following links.

Have Not Been The Same: The Can-Rock Renaissance 1985 - 1995. https://amzn.to/3JLCxxl

The Never Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie And The Tragically Hip. https://amzn.to/3tIvfVo

Pre-order Hearts On Fire: 6 Years That Changed Canadian Music 2000 - 2005. https://amzn.to/3tGwW5E

We spoke quite a bit about whether the Senators can survive in Ottawa. Find more about their founding and ownership history here. https://amzn.to/3r0lBMa

Mentioned in this episode:

TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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On today's show Matt is joined by Canadian music writer Michael Barclay to discuss his new book "Hearts On Fire: 6 Years That Changed Canadian Music (2000-2005)”

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We kick things off with some talk about Michael’s last book on The Tragically Hip which Matt has read several times. How did the Hip get the reputation of being Canada’s band and why did they occasionally shy away from it? Why did the fanbase seem to be so hot and cold on them throughout their career and how did they respond to the idea of having an unauthorized biography written about them?

Talk later turns to the new book and what made 2000 to 2005 such an interesting time in Canadian music and why it was so ripe for exploration, how the internet played in to the growth of the scene, whether the conditions could ever be replicated again given our modern world, what the sense of community was like across Canadian-acts during this period and lots more.

Michael is a brilliant writer and was a wonderful guest that we were thrilled made some time for us.

You can pick up his books at the following links:

Have Not Been The Same: The Can-Rock Renaissance 1985 - 1995. https://amzn.to/3JLCxxl

The Never Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie And The Tragically Hip. https://amzn.to/3tIvfVo

Pre-order Hearts On Fire: 6 Years That Changed Canadian Music 2000 - 2005. https://amzn.to/3tGwW5E

Mentioned in this episode:

TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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On a special edition of TCA Rob and Matt discuss the over 20 year relationship between Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators fanbase.

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Lots of complicated feelings to unpack on the day after Sens' owner Eugene Melnyk passed away. What were the vibes like when he bought the team? How did it begin to go south? What were the positives he brought to the market? How will fans remember his time at the helm of their favourite team?

Rob has been here for all of it so we get him to walk us through the good and bad.

Interested in learning more about Ottawa Senators ownership and the formation of the franchise? Definitely check out this title from original Sens' owner Bruce Firestone here: https://amzn.to/3qNYwfE

Don't forget that Canadian music writer Michael Barclay will be on the podcast on Thursday. You can check out his titles at these links.

Have Not Been The Same: The Can-Rock Renaissance 1985 - 1995.

https://amzn.to/3JLCxxl

The Never Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie And The Tragically Hip.

https://amzn.to/3tIvfVo

Pre-order Hearts On Fire: 6 Years That Changed Canadian Music 2000 - 2005.

https://amzn.to/3tGwW5E

Mentioned in this episode:

TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

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Welcome back inside another Monday morning edition of the TCA podcast with Rob and Matt.

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So much to get to inside this one including our usual craft beer preamble, Rob's return to the Canadian Tire Centre to take in a great game between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers, the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Brooklyn Nets and other NYC franchises receive another gift that their fans won't get to enjoy, the Boston Red Sox and other American League East teams are worried about visiting Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays are totally down to enjoy a home field advantage, Rogers Centre is about to receive a huge makeover, the Jays make another trade to reenforce their outfield and plenty more.

Don't forget Canadian music writer Michael Barclay will join the show on Thursday morning. As mentioned on today's podcast you can find links to his earlier books and to preorder the new one here.

Have Not Been The Same: The Can-Rock Renaissance 1985 - 1995.

https://amzn.to/3JLCxxl

The Never Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie And The Tragically Hip.

https://amzn.to/3tIvfVo

Pre-order Hearts On Fire: 6 Years That Changed Canadian Music 2000 - 2005.

https://amzn.to/3tGwW5E

Follow the show on social media @TallCanAudio

Mentioned in this episode:

TCA 1000!

Don’t forget that the thousandth episode of Tall Can Audio podcast will drop Monday August 8th. Matty Laing, Michaela Schreiter, Rob Christy and Matt Robinson will all be in the TCA Studio together for the very first time. Don’t miss it!

Subscribe To Tall Can Audio