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Amira de Vera (Project 4 PR) pops by the studio for an hour of laughter with Clay. The two kick it all off by chatting about Amira's now infamous ugly sweater parties (7:22), being perfectly happy with grilled cheese and a glass of wine (16:05) and breaking into the public relations industry (22:08). Clay and Amira then vibe on the entrepreneurial spirit (35:41), those times when you have to turn down clients (43:26), working with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal (54:04) and being a positive influence for women in the industry (1:04:48).

Terry Dunfield (TSN) joins Clay this week just as Toronto FC make their way back into the Champions League for a spirited chat filled with plenty of laughs.

Tim Thompson (Tim Thompson Films) stops by to chat with Clay about mutual pal Sean Fitz-Gerald and the wonderful article he did about the Hockey Night in Canada opening montages that really launched Tim into the public eye (6:52), the drive many of us have just to create (15:49) and how the Maple Leafs Forever video was both a passion project and also an important jumping-off point in Tim's career (28:15). Clay surprises Tim with a copy of his own film (34:33) before the two go down a long and wonderful road discussing Tim's special relationship with Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip (48:19.) We just couldn't wrap up without talking about Canadian celebrity - and yet another friend of Tim's - Jay Baruchel (1:04:36).

For this crossover edition we team up with the boys from Pro Wrestling LookBack. Nick and Donovan join producer Sean (from A Football Podcast) to help kickstart Clay's education in the world of professional wrestling. The group of four discuss podcast origins (6:29), NXT being the AHL of wrestling (19:33), Vince McMahon as the ultimate villain (25:09), once upon a time at Luca Libre in Mexico (30:24) and what on earth referees do in wrestling (41:18). The show couldn't end before a classic edition of story time with Clay including; not being mature on air (54:43) and his thoughts on William Nylander (1:04:33).

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Sportsfeld's back, baby, and we've got Andrew Zuber (Yahoo! Canada) in to tell us all about growing up Zubes (14:07), failing math twice (17:26), imposter syndrome (21:41), growing up champions (28:53) and video games on easy (33:21). Zubes and Clay ask each other the hard hitting questions like; did the writers of Spider-Man 3 know it was going to suck (44:47), how many times is too many times to prank call the operator (50:38), how does one actually get fired from Wal-Mart (54:42), and if you were to die tomorrow what would be inscribed on your headstone (1:10:12).

Follow Sportsfeld on Twitter @Sportsfeld as Jake and Zubes prepare to relaunch the much adored Toronto sports podcast.

Jake Goldsbie (Sportsfeld) joins Clay for a last minute podcast to help announce that Sportsfeld is back, baby (07:45)! After laughs surrounding all those tough days at the auditions (16:08) and living the good life with voice work (22:03), the two look back at the early days at Degrassi: The Next Generation (25:52) and where Jake was at as his seventh season came to a close (36:44). Amongst all the laughs the conversation turns serious as they shed light on their individual experiences with asking for help (40:02) and how it lead each to their own personal breakthroughs. The conversation wraps up discussing how we’re not qualified, but reactionary (55:59), ranking North American sports (57:55) and how broadcast should stop showing the damn owner’s box (01:02:20).

Follow Sportsfeld on Twitter @Sportsfeld as Jake and Zubes prepare to relaunch the much adored Toronto sports podcast.

Did you know; Steven Caldwell (TSN) and Clay combine for more than 300 football matches played throughout the English top flight, championship and Major League Soccer? The two kick things off by talking about their early days at Toronto FC (7:44) and how peanut butter and jam isn’t a thing in Scotland (12:33). Steven then gives us a peek inside the locker room and how the smallest hints can lead to disaster (31:02), he takes “credit” for Danny Lovitz's sucess (34:20), how he went from being released to re-signed in 5 days (42:11) and that no championship is too small (50:39).

Kristian Jack (TSN) is one of the newest members of The Stringer family with the announcement of A Football Podcast hosted by Kristian and Steven Caldwell. He joins the podcast this week to share his tips on how to keep things sterile while travelling (6:36), how he handled the move to North America (13:11) and how he never expected to be on the air in the first place (24:44). The two chat about the music scene and the time Kristian interviewed Noel Gallagher (29:41), the time he “discovered” the Spice Girls (35:27), one of the most memorable nights in Toronto (59:27) and why in the media business you can never take a day off (1:07:51).

For this episode we thought it was a good idea to countdown the top moments of a show that isn't all that old. Sounds fun, right? Well it is.

We make it fun (read: ridiculous) by throwing in some of our favourite sound effects from movies, video games and other stuff to introduce each guest. Hear some of your favourite anecdotes from the past year(ish)which we should probably tease out in the description but we won't because it'll also spoil the whole point of the podcast.

Happy New Year friends, see ya in 2019!