The Bob McCown Podcast

On Wednesday’s episode with Warren Sawkiw, it was decided that we have officially entered “Rock Bottom” when it comes to the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, just two days later, Dave Hodge & Dave Perkins are on the show as the foursome entertain the idea that the future for the Toronto Blue Jays is a lot bleaker than originally thought.

10…15, even 20 years? How long will it take for Toronto to have a competent baseball team again? With a scarcity of prospects or any real trade bait, all signs point to a rebuild, and not just for their ballpark. With tickets still selling and fans continuing to watch, the gentlemen question the motives of Jays upper management on today’s show and wonder if winning is a priority for this group as they take an even deeper look into the dumpster fire that is the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Not too long ago, Canada and Olympic basketball did not mix. Twenty-four years after their last appearance at the Games, the same cannot be said about our hoopers north of the border.

Now, with all exhibition games complete and a game against Greece scheduled on Saturday to kick off their Olympic competition, Canada finds itself as a favorite to medal in Paris. Doug Smith joins Bob and John today to talk about it as the three dig into everything we need to know about the squad ahead of an exciting few weeks of international competition.

A common theme lately is that the Toronto Blue Jays are in trouble. With seemingly no present or future to look forward to, Warren Sawkiw joins the show today to give his opinion on the mess that is the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Jim Rutherford returns to the podcast for a conversation with Bob and John.

The three discuss the surprising success the Vancouver Canucks had last season and hear Jim’s thoughts on their second-round playoff loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

After the break, Bob and John learn more about the role a President plays within a hockey organization and get insights into the Canucks' plans for the upcoming NHL season.

Richard Deitsch is back on the podcast today, this time as a guest as he joins Bob and John to discuss some of the more relevant stories during an otherwise slow time for sports.

The three start with The Open Championship and share their thoughts on the tournament before previewing the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. To end the show, it’s Blue Jays talk as Bob, John, and Richard try to figure out what’s happening with Toronto’s baseball team.

With the MLB Playoffs out of the question for the Toronto Blue Jays, what should they do now? Richard Griffin joins Bob and Richard Deitsch to try to answer that question as they wrap up the week with some Jays talk.

Rich, Richard, and Bob pull no punches today as they take a deep dive into what Toronto needs to do to improve for next year. They examine the security of jobs in the front office, if any, before shifting their focus to the team’s roster. With the trade deadline fast approaching, should the Blue Jays make a move now or wait until the off-season?

The NFL season is fast approaching, with its first pre-season game scheduled to kick off on August 1st. With Richard Deitsch filling in for John, and Trey Wingo joining him and Bob, the three start to set expectations for what is to come.

Bob, Richard, and Trey discuss the seemingly bad idea of adding yet another game to the regular season schedule before taking a look at some of the early storylines to come up so far, potential contenders for next year, and much more.

The major season concludes this week in Scotland with the start of the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Richard Zokol and Ian Leggatt joined Bob and John today to preview the tournament.

The gentlemen assess the field of play, course conditions, and more with an in-depth look into all the golf we will see over the weekend.

With a year under his belt as the CEO of the Edmonton Oilers, Jeff Jackson returns to the show to chat with Bob and John.

The three discuss the near Stanley Cup win against the Florida Panthers, the team's search for a new General Manager, and how his relationship with the players he represented as an agent has changed with his new role.

When describing Paul Godfrey's career, it’s easier to ask the question - what hasn’t he done?

A prominent Canadian businessman and former politician, Paul became the publisher and CEO of the Toronto Sun in 1984 and played a pivotal role in the development of Toronto's SkyDome, which opened in 1989. Throughout his career, Godfrey has been influential in both the media and sports industries in Canada, with many saying he was the driving force in bringing MLB to Toronto.

Now, in 2024, Paul joins Bob and John to talk about his recent induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, his outstanding bet with the Bobcat himself, and much more to start another week of podcasting.