The Jay & Dan Podcast

Jay pays tribute to Regis Philbin, reacts to being mentioned on The Howard Stern Show, and teases ahead to a brand new TV segment.  TSN 1040 Host and Canadian Broadcasting trailblazer Don Taylor describes his journey through the industry, reveals the golf foursome that shaped his career, recalls a monumental scrum fight, and reveals the thought process behind bringing something different to the desk. 

Jay is dealing with night creatures but is firm about one thing; his basement is not a crack house!  This week we check on our friends living south of the border.  Canadian comedy royalty Tom Green joins the pod to discuss his career in entertainment, his humble beginnings at Algonquin College, and helping give Joe Rogan the idea that changed the industry forever.  TSN alumni and current SportsCenTER host for ESPN Nabil Karim catches us up on bear safety, what it's like working with the likes of Scott Van Pelt and Barry Melrose, and reveals why there's nothing like doing it live. 

It's the John-Jon Episode!  TSN Reporter John Lu joins the pod to discuss the return to hockey, growing up in Winnipeg, watching Carey Price mature, and reveals what he thinks the Habs fanbase would prefer…1st Round Win or First Overall Pick?   The incredibly talented Jonathan Torrens returns to the podcast to show off his new 'old truck', ponder what the elevator pitch for 'Twilight' was, gives us a glimpse of what went into the 'Bahds' album, and reveal his new career as a sexy drama teacher.  Jay remembers himself as an intern teaming up with Producer Tim and ponders the future of Scrum Lurkers.  If that's not enough, we finish with a spirited game of "Plot or Not?"

The Bobfather, TSN Hockey Insider, Bob McKenzie joins the pod to breakdown the tentative agreement between the NHL and the PA, the return to play protocols, and tells us if he thinks some players may opt-out of returning.  Kyle Brandt from NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football' calls in to describe what it was like growing up in Chicago in the '90s, how the movie 'Back To The Future' changed his life and defends the use of Pearl Jam at the end of the 'Last Dance' Jordan doc.

James Duthie (he of Rubber Boots Podcast fame) joins Dan to discuss the sporting event of the year; known simply as 'The Match'.  James pinpoints where things went sideways for him and the O Dog, reveals why his quarantine beard didn't pan out and puts us on notice about his upcoming book 'Beauties'. 

PLUS; We meet Hugo the pup, the guys debate Vaseline vs Gold Bond, and predict bragging rights for hub cities.

Jay breaks down the genius of Jenga, Dan contemplates a new look, and baby Oakland doesn't want to be a bowler.  Canadian television icon and one half of the dynamic Body Break duo; Hal Johnson joins the podcast to discuss dealing with racism in media, how he used it for fuel to drive him, his hope for the future, and the importance of staying active.  Comedian Matt O'Brien calls into the pod to talk about his transition from Canada to LA and back again, embracing dollar store wine, strategies for getting free VHS tapes from Jumbo video, and what it's like to perform for Gary Busey.  Another long pod classic!

A good ole fashioned long pod!  Jay reminisces about skateboarding, while Dan ponders why we can't be more like the animals.  TSN Basketball Analyst and former coach of the Toronto Raptors Sam Mitchell joins the pod.  Sam discusses the current civil unrest in Georgia, the power of the George Floyd video carries, and the potential for the NBA returning this season.  Former MLB pitcher CJ Nitkowski calls in to discuss the ongoing baseball negotiations, how he became a pitcher, and the importance of beating your family members on social media.

Dan shares a parenting hack he's discovered, Jay wants the hipsters to go at it, and the boys consider going for a dart.   Minnesota Wild defensemen Matthew Dumba joins the podcast to discuss his role in the newly formed Hockey Diversity Alliance, the impact the issue of race had on him growing up, and showcases an awesome impression of Ilya Bryzgalov.  TSN programming guru, brilliant musician, 1/4 of the Rubber Boots Posse….the man has many titles; Lester McLean talks about race issues he's encountered, shares the hope he has for the future and recounts sun tanning with one James Duthie. 

Dan steals gas and finds himself surrounded by cats and cords, while Jay is waiting for Spotify to be his Jerry Maguire.  FS1 Broadcaster and former NFLer, Ephraim Salaam joins the pod to discuss the many protests taking place around the States, what people are starting to realize about Colin Kaepernick's message, and his experience as a black man living in America.  Plus; a certain sitcom may be in the works (big break for Ron). 

The boys' (phones) are all charged up and ready to go.  Things are heating up for Dan, Jay longs for a nanny, and how exactly does one become a butler?  This week we are joined by, not one, not three, but two friends of the pod; Jeremy Taggart and Engineer Jim.  The guys chat about their respective quarantines, the Jordan doc, upcoming projects, and the effects of the pandemic on the music industry.