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Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.Produced by Aflalo Communications Inc. (www.af... more
FAQs about The Neutral Zone:How many episodes does The Neutral Zone have?The podcast currently has 409 episodes available.
April 23, 2021April 23, 2021As the Paralympic games approach, we give you an overview of events at the games. We kick things off this week with Goalball! Despite all of the injuries the Toronto Blue Jays have faced in the early going of the MLB season, can we be satisfied with their record? Also, when did an opener become a position?...more52minPlay
April 16, 2021April 16, 2021We continue our conversation on equalizing para and mainstream sports. Could an adaptive physical education curriculum help bridge the gap? Kelly and Company producer Jeff Ryman stops by to unpack the best deals and standout teams after the NHL trade deadlines. The Tampa Bay Rays were unsuccessful in their bid for the World Series last season but the team received American league championship rings and celebrations at their first home game of 2021. Was the celebration warranted?...more52minPlay
April 09, 2021April 9, 2021Erik Robeznieks joins us to discuss his involvement with wheelchair basketball, and his goal to integrate the sport into the University of Michigan collegiate program. Kelly MacDonald from AMI-audio's Kelly and Company stops by to chat about the conclusion of March madness and how competitive the Toronto Blue Jays could be in the American League East. Plus, the Vancouver Canucks have been forced to stop play for the time being due to a Covid 19 outbreak. How will this impact the rest of their season and the North division as a whole? The panel gives you the latest!...more52minPlay
March 26, 2021March 26, 2021AMI-tv’s show Our Community is featuring Kivi Park, Ontario’s first outdoor para-Cross country skiing training Centre. Paralympic bronze medalist Collin Cameron joins us to discuss this beautiful training ground in Sudbury Ontario. Emma Poynton is the Technical Advisor and delegate for world para-ice hockey. With the upcoming world championship in 2023, Emma stresses the importance of the game today and moving forward. Plus, Brian Lewis, former NHL referee and Head of Officiating joins us to discuss the fallout of the NHL’s recent decision to fire of Canadian referee Tim Peel, just months before his retirement....more51minPlay
March 19, 2021March 19, 2021Some para sports have the advantage of being affiliated with their mainstream counterparts. We discuss the pros and cons of these connections, and what can be done to boost the exposure of organizations without. We are right in the thick of the season of champions in curling, next up is the mixed doubles event. We tell you everything you need to know about this developing discipline. Plus, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick got traded to the Washington football team. The Dolphins seem to be all in on young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, is this the best route for the team?...more51minPlay
March 12, 2021March 12, 2021Kathy Ludwig has been involved with the Ontario wheelchair basketball program since 2010. In that time, she has helped young athletes develop the skills they need to play at the highest level. She has led team Ontario into two previous Canada games winning a silver medal in 2019. Kathy has agreed to coach at her third Canada games in 2023. Not only will her team be younger this time around she has also had to navigate their preparation in the middle of a pandemic to be at their best in 2023. The Tim Hortons briar men’s national championship has reached the final weekend. We will chat about which teams are the cream of the crop and poised to win the briar championship and which teams have fallen a little short of their expectations. Plus the topic will be raised regarding the free guard zone and how we would like to see it modified to promote more offense! Sportsnet’s fan 590 radio station has made the decision to cut radio specific broadcasts for the Toronto Blue Jays. How does that affect the blind and low vision community and how can you make a difference? Baseball fan and friend of the network Marcia Yale will join us!...more51minPlay
March 05, 2021March 5, 2021As an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy, you are usually at the point in your life where you are trying to decide what your future may look like in sports and what sport you might be successful in. Nico Lemma has done that and more, not only has he found his sport of Boccia, he is slowly climbing the rankings as a two-time provincial champion. He recently won the Ontario para-sport Junior athlete of the year. Nico and his father Patrick join us to chat about their blossoming career. Skip Kerri Einarson led Team Canada to victory as they defended their title at the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Meanwhile, Team Ontario has come up short for the third time on an attempt. Is bad luck following the team or does Rachel Homan need to consider a change of personnel or strategy. Brock and Josh, and bring you up to speed on everything happening in the National Hockey League’s North division...more51minPlay
February 26, 2021February 26, 2021Kathy Newman comes from British Columbia and has been involved in Wheelchair Basketball Canada since 2002 as a board member and advocate. In 2019 she was inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame for her lifetime of contributions to the growth of the Paralympic movement. She was recently appointed president and she joins us to discuss what she hopes to accomplish in her new role! The Scotties Tournament of Hearts is in full swing, Brock, Clair, and Cameron chat about what they have seen so far and what they are looking forward to as we had into the championship weekend. Plus, the Toronto Raptors have been looking up since they began the season 2-8. What’s changed? Is head coach Nick Nurse one of the best coaches in the NBA right now?...more52minPlay
February 19, 2021February 19, 2021Two-time Paralympian, Illinois University Champion, and athlete of the year in wheelchair basketball Brandon Wagner joins us to talk about his decorated career. Plus, the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts begins today! Brock, Clair, and Cameron tell us everything we need to know about the tournament. And Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland and his wife dropped charges from the alleged assault that took place as the Toronto Raptors won the 2019 championship. The counter-suit filed by raptors Pres. Masai Ujiri was also dropped. Are Masai's comments from two years ago still relevant?...more52minPlay
February 12, 2021February 12, 2021Co-hosts Josh Watson and Bret Wills talk about why they each got involved in para sports. They share what they've gained in life through sports, the good, the bad, and even some of the funny! Plus, after watching G.O.A.T, Tom Brady take home his seventh Super Bowl, the panel debates their top picks for Canadian Mount Rushmore athletes....more51minPlay
FAQs about The Neutral Zone:How many episodes does The Neutral Zone have?The podcast currently has 409 episodes available.