The Stringer

Olympic gold medal winner Tessa Bonhomme (TSN) stops by and joins Clay on the podcast to reminisce over the good times, the really good times, and then the all day affairs at MasterCard Centre (13:04). Tessa tells the story of how hockey got her out of chores (17:18), how you better keep your paws off her poutine (22:22) and how her friends use tequila to keep you away from social media (26:08). The two discuss that legendary Olympic gold medal win in 2010 and the widely publicized celebration that took place after (30:38), the first time Tessa met her hero (41:02) and all the feels as she watches former teammates inducted into the Hall of Fame (57:54).

Mike Veerman (Mike on Much) makes his first solo visit to the pod so he and Clay can laugh over crashing the Junos (17:04). They tease out the new Mike on Much CraveTV show (22:20), look back on 120 episodes of the Mike on Much podcast (25:20) and relive the wild moments surrounding the birth of Mike's daughter (29:02). As always, the boys share some solid laughs over tales involving JFL42 (38:22), Max Kerman's battle with paper-towel (50:46) and the Champagne Boys annual Twelve Pubs of Christmas (1:02:36).

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Kevin Briones (Neon Black) stops by for a chat - on his birthday, no less! The boys open up with how Kev believed his future held only two likely outcomes - drill sergeant or garbage man (19:49), and so he obviously became a security guard (24:31), before igniting the comic book gene buried deep within his DNA (28:11). Kevin shares some insight into his own personal Brionesverse (38:24) before having to listen to Clay's pitch for a new comic book character (45:58). Thankfully that passes without incident and the two agree on one of the all time bingeworthy shows (48:57) before Kevin opens up about a possible end to Neon Black (55:37).

We've got another crossover comin' atcha as Mike Boon from Toronto Mike'd drops by for an entertaining chat that kicks off with how Mike broke the eggs so that we could all enjoy podcast omelettes (5:39), the theory of how CanCon rules gave all us Canadians an identity (14:19) and that time Clay met Sloan... kind of... twice (17:58). The two remember fondly the glory days of nu metal (21:40) before Mike spills Stringer secrets (24:54). The Molly Johnston incident comes up (35:04) and the origin of Mike's 'kick out the jams' segments (43:13) all before Clay closes it off with the tale of when he wanted to be in radio (59:10).

Let’s get some rings in the room! Alex Anthony (Filmmaker & Retired CFL Player) joins Clay on the podcast and immediately brags about his home province of British Columbia (8:04), how he knew he’d have a future in football (17:21), winning his first Grey Cup (35:00) and the day his football career ended (37:51). Alex then opens up about how he moved into his second life in football (51:02), his all-time favourite movie (57:43), his favourite collaborations with Clay (1:11:38) and they finish off disagreeing on what gear an aspiring filmmaker should purchase (1:21:19).

Lauren Howe (Miss Universe Canada) sits in this week for a doozie of a convo where she offers up her theory on what Y2K really is (6:49), how she fell into pageants (20:02), the time she learned that shaky hands might not cut it in bio-med (32:15), and then uncovers Clay’s alter ego (41:58). Lauren talks about the video she recorded for a class in the Philippines (55:17), Clay lobbies for flamethrowers (1:08:09) and Gloria stops by the podcast (1:11:44).

Candice Kaye (Candice Kaye Design) joins Clay to share the age old secret of enticing people with sweets (9:09), how every street/alley/runway in LA has traffic on it (12:01), explains the right (and now only) way to share popcorn (15:53), and reminisce over their mutual love of a certain TV show (24:23). They jump through Candice’s career from deciding to return to Canada (28:18), designing for Maman (31:25), the method to her numbering system (45:28), her life as a dancer (53:45) before they both open up their calendars to figure out plans for 2028 (1:00:15).

Matthew “Shooter” Scianitti (TSN) joins Clay on the podcast where they jump right in and discuss ‘dude fashion’ and more specifically shoes and hats (9:25), then they go vintage tech like Nokias and Ataris (12:43). Matthew shares a few of his more surprising accolades for his CV (22:17), explains that finding your threshold for pain is key (24:26), being prepared is critical (29:33) and how he split his pants at one of the biggest events in North America (31:52). The pair trade Batman impressions (46:00), how Drake ruined everything (53:42) and getting those genuine moments are the best moments in sports (1:00:44).

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Gavin Day (CP24) sits down with Clay to brag about the perks of his neighbourhood (10:49) and discusses how many chicken fingers is too many (28:45) before Clay gives everyone a tip for their next trip to the farmers market (21:45). Gavin talks about his experience with trunk tacos (43:38), his miserable flights back from Mexico (46:01), being the sad alone guy at the bar (55:12) and how news breaks in 2018 (58:19).

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Mackenzie Thirkill (Orlando City SC) brings the warm weather with her as she talks to Clay about the time she had to survive winter in Toronto (14:35), how she’s the raddest chick out there (17:01), her move to China at 12 years old (29:46) and the moment she realized she was sold a lie (33:51). They go over the time she set the land speed record when running to set (41:43), how Craigslist turned into ESPN (47:59), lessons on obscure sports (1:01:41) and that point in life when she refined her drinking taste (1:03:55).

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