Bob and Steve end the week discussing the snow game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers and reminisce on old snow games. Toronto Raptors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 in Scottie Barnes return to action. Alexander Ovechkin will miss 4-6 weeks with a leg injury. Lastly will Jordan Romano be non-tendered today.

1:05 Browns-Steelers

15:14 Raptors-Timberwolves

22:40 Ovechkin Injury

24:36 Jordan Romano

30:00 Ohtani and Judge MVP

Bob and Steve begin the episode recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, despite all the injuries. They then discuss if it is time for the MLB to add the automated strike zone. Lastly, Bob and Steve talk about the Raptors season up to date.

0:47 Leafs Talk

19:37 Automated Strike Zone

32:21 Raptors Talk

Bob and Steve finish the week discussing the new rule change in the NCAA allowing players who have played in the Canadain Hockey League to recieve a scholarship and play in the NCAA.

In the second half, Bob and Steve breakdown the Eastern and Western Finals for the CFL this weekend.

0:29 NCAA Talk

28:00 CFL Eastern Final

34:40 CFL Western Final

35:47 Grey Cup 2026

NHL Free Agency opened up on July 1st, and already the amount of money and term being handed out is shocking. Doug MacLean joins the show today to talk about it with Bob and John, among many other NHL-related topics.

EPISODE 46 - LA DODGERS PRESIDENT STAN KASTEN joins the show to talk about the Dodgers World Series victory. What it means to win in Los Angeles and getting over the hump. Also, his opinion on the Justin Turner controversy. What new rules should stay? Expanded playoffs? And finally the burning question... what's it like to be partners with Magic Johnson? An entertaining podcast with one of the best guys in the business. 

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EPISODE 45 - Former NHL GM BRIAN BURKE joins the show to talk about his new book and why he prefers being a broadcaster versus running an NHL team. Also, he explains his love for Gary Bettman and what people misunderstand about the NHL Commissioner. And who were the most influential on Burke's long and varied career? A familiar name to Canucks and Maple Leafs fans tops the list. And why do Burke and McCown have the same title for their respective books??

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EPISODE 43 - Blue Jays GM ROSS ATKINS joins the show to talk about last night's World Series and the decision to pull Blake Snell. Also, is this a case of Old School vs. New School baseball? How are the Jays looking to improve this offseason? How does Ross feel about the progress of the young players? What does he think about the rotation and how will he improve it? Also, what are the plans for next season? Toronto or Buffalo, or somewhere else?

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EPISODE 42 - MONDAY MORNING RECAP and former PGA pro IAN LEGGATT. World Series, NFL and Tom Brady and Bucs. Also, how did golf adjust to COVID? What can we expect at the Masters?

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EPISODE 41 - THE FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with DOUG SMITH and MIKE ZEISBERGER talking next season for the NHL and the Raptors. Where will they play? How serious is the Raps in Louisville rumour? Does Smitty think they will play in Toronto next season? Also, are neutral site World Series a good idea? Post-COVID do fans in the stands make a difference to the home team? A lively roundtable with two of the best!

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EPISODE 40 - Two Broadcasting Legends MIKE "DOC" EMRICK and BOB COLE join the show to talk retirement and life calling the greatest game in the world. How they got into the business? Their role models and the challenge of calling games without fans. Emrick on his decision to retire and life after hockey. The Mount Rushmore of hockey broadcasters on ONE SHOW!

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EPISODE 39 - The MONDAY MORNING RECAP with Bob and John. Being a sports fan in Tampa Bay. Could Brady lead the Bucs to a Tampa trifecta? Has Joe Thornton been paying attention to Toronto? Does he really think the Leafs are his best shot at a Stanley Cup?

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EPISODE 38 - The FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with BRUCE ARTHUR AND MIKE HARRINGTON discussing the MLB Playoffs and what's wrong with the Dodgers? Also, the panel reacts to Vegas owner Bill Foley mentioning a "Canadian division" for the NHL next season. What are the leagues planning for next season? What are they learning from MLB, NFL and College Football? Also, are the Bills for real? Is Josh Allen the next Jim Kelley? And what is everyone's favourite team jersey? An entertaining FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE!

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EPISODE 37 - Edmonton Oilers GM KEN HOLLAND, joins the show to talk NHL Free Agency and the challenges in Player Development during COVID. Also updates on Connor McDavid and Oskar Klefblom's health. What are they planning for next season? And are the Oilers planning any more moves?

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EPISODE 36 - DAN SHULMAN and JP MOROSI join the show to talk MLB Playoffs! Who is the favourite to win the World Series at this point? Who is the dark horse? How does this run influence the thinking on the Astros? What happens if they win the World Series? What new changes to MLB does everyone like, not like? How about the Playoff formats? A smart, entertaining FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE!

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A friend to both & Bob's favourite Program Director to work with, Nelson Millman joins today's show to catch up with Bob and John on Canada Day. 

There are two things that Nelson has a grasp on better than anyone else… Radio and how to work with Bob McCown. Both are put on display today as the three take a look through the lens of a Sports Talk Radio Program Director and analyze the growing trends of AM radio, why it works and why it doesn't while sharing stories of their time working together at Sportsnet. 

EPISODE 35 - PK SUBBAN of the New Jersey Devils joins to talk his long offseason and not participating in the bubble. Also, preparing for next season and his role on a young Devils team. Diversity in the NHL and the reaction from around the league. What were his NHL Draft memories? 

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EPISODE 34 - The MONDAY MORNING RECAP with Bob & John. Jimmy Butler makes history vs. the Lakers. The Bills are 4-0... yes, THE BILLS ARE 4-0! Are Baker Mayfield and The Browns for real? Tom Brady is 3-1 and does Bob still believe in the Raiders? NHL Free Agency opens this week, who's shopping for goalies? An extended episode to kick off the week!

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EPISODE 33 - Player Agent ALLAN WALSH joins the show to discuss NHL free agency and the complications of a static salary cap. Also, how players are coping with uncertainty for next season? Allan also addresses the Marc-Andre Fleury situation and discusses the challenges of the opening of free agency next week. And could we see more offer sheets this year than before? An insightful show from one of the best in the business!

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EPISODE 32 - Blue Jays broadcaster BUCK MARTINEZ joins the show to break down Jays-Rays Game 1. Also, a preview of Game 2 and who could we see in the lineup? Buck's thoughts on Shoemaker's 3 innings and what was the key to the Jays loss? This offseason, who could the Jays add to get them closer to a contender next season.

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EPISODE 31 - Broadcasting legend DAVE HODGE joins the show to talk who starts in Game 1 for the Jays vs The Rays. Also, why he can't get too excited about sports right now. Despite the efforts, sports is missing something? Also, Trump's taxes and the US presidential debate preview. An insightful show with one the best in the business. 

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EPISODE 30 - The FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with TERRY KOSHAN of the Toronto Sun and MIKE ZEISBERGER of NHL.COM. On today's show, the ratings of the Stanley Cup Final, and should the NHL be concerned? Has Tampa assumed control in this series? Also, the Blue Jays into the postseason and what does it mean for the young kids? And Buffalo finally has a team in the playoffs, but will anyone notice? 

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EPISODE 29 - KEITH PELLEY of the European PGA Tour joins to talk the challenges of running a golf tour during COVID. Also, a lively debate about manufacturers influence on golf. Bob shares his story of golfing with John Daly. They also weigh in on the future of the PGA and R&A merger, and what next year could look like. And Keith gives his insights on the future of Sports TV. 

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EPISODE 28 - MLB AND DAZN Host ADNAN VIRK joins the podcast to MLB Playoffs and the surprise teams heading into the postseason. Also, who makes up the Jays starting rotation? They also talk about the Canadian sweep at the Emmys, and what they miss about Broadway. Lots of topics and a great discussion on today's podcast!

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Steve Simmons, a man who's never afraid to share his opinion and a staple in Toronto Sports reporting joins the podcast today. Building off of his article calling for change in the Blue Jays front office - the three start the conversation today with Toronto's baseball team. Bob and John get to hear Steve's opinion on their performance this year.

After the break, we get into the process of selecting inductees to the Hockey Hall Of Fame & end the show with a passionate conversation about the direction the CFL is heading in.

Our un-official Official Sports Business Expert Brian Cooper is on the show today.

A man who has had many fingers in many different pies over his career, we start with his role as Chairman of Canada Basketball. With Zach Edey being drafted to the Memphis Grizzlies 9th overall last night the question is now - Will he play for Canada at the Olympics? With inside knowledge on the matter, Brian gives Bob and John his opinion, expressing his thoughts as to why having the 7'4" Rookie Centre could help the team in Paris. The three spend a bit more time on Canada Basketball before the break as Bob and John get caught up to speed with the teams selection process leading up to the games along with developments from the women's side of things as well as Canada's 3x3 teams.

After the break, focus shifts to the business side of sports. After learning about the increase in American viewership for the Stanley Cup Final, the three get into where the league is trending when it comes to streaming and sponsorships as they try to anticipate what direction sports, sponsorship and viewership is going in for the future. 

Do consumers have too many options when it comes to watching sports? That's the question Bob, John, and Richard Deitsch ask on today's show as the discussion begins with the Stanley Cup Final and the NHL's attempt to grow more fans in the United States.

Building off their initial conversation, the focus turns to Copa America and soccer's attempt to grow in popularity in North America. From there, the three transition into talks about the Toronto Blue Jays and the team's glaring need for change from the front office down to their roster.

After the break, it's all NBA draft talk as the league prepares for its draft tonight. Bob, Richard, and John look into who they think the Toronto Raptors should draft at 19 before noting the lack of talent in this year's draft pool.

Carter Verhaeghe notched a goal and an assist, Sam Reinhart found the back of the net, and Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 23 saves as the Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday.

The Panthers, who have been part of the NHL since the 1993-94 season, secured their first Stanley Cup championship after three previous unsuccessful attempts in this series. After taking a commanding 3-0 lead, they dropped the next three games and were on the brink of becoming the first team since 1942 to lose four consecutive potential clinching games in the Stanley Cup Final.

Eric Duhatschek and Scott Burnside join the show today to talk about it all with Bob and John.

Much to John's dismay, and to Bob's amusement, the suspension of one of the Blue Jays' top prospects has forced the two to dedicate the first half of today's show to baseball talk.

Rob Longley joins the podcast first to give Bob and John his analysis of Orelvis Martinez's 80-game suspension after recording his first MLB hit over the weekend. Rob gives them an idea of how this will impact the Blue Jays going forward and what to expect from the team as they try to get over yet another hump in their tumultuous season.

After the break, Mike Futa joins the two for some hockey talk as we prepare for one of the league's most anticipated Game 7s in recent history, with Edmonton in Florida to play the Panthers.

With both the Euro and Copa America taking over summer sports, if you turn on your TV,there's a good chance soccer is going to be on.

Reacting to Canada's 2-0 loss to Argentina last night, James Sharman comes on the show to give his thoughts on Copa America's opening match and what to expect from our Canadian men. During the second half of the show, James shifts focus to the Euros as we get a breakdown of everything happening in the soccer world to end the week.

Paul Jones joins Bob and John for some hoops talk. The three begin by sharing their reactions to the Boston Celtics' convincing 4-1 series win over the Dallas Mavericks to take home the franchise's 18th NBA Championship. 

Next, they delve into the Toronto Raptors' offseason, discussing the team's goals and expectations for the upcoming season, including insights on Gary Trent Jr. Finally, the trio wraps up with a look at Canada Basketball, analyzing their training camp roster and setting expectations for their performance in the 2024 Olympic Games.

Baseball is on the agenda today as Bob and John welcome Dave Hodge and Gregor Chisholm onto the show.

At the age of 93, one of baseball's legends has passed away. Bob, John, Dave, and Gregor start today's show by remembering the Hall of Famer in a tribute to one of the game's greatest to ever do it.

After the break, it's all Blue Jays. The four discuss the inconsistent play that has essentially been the only consistent trend with this team over the last year. There seems to be more bad than good with this team as the four take a look at their long list of things to improve and try to decide where this organization should start first, as one thing is clear: this is not the team the front office wants fans to believe it is.

Bob and Steve begin the show discussing the Edmonton Oilers slow start to the season and where they can improve.

Moving onto baseball they talk about Ohtani not being able to pitch at the start of the 2025 season, the impact Roki Sasaki could have in the MLB and the Jays possibly extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Bo Bichette.

To wrap it up the guys analyze the Raptors 4th quarter demise, dropping their record to 2-7 on the season.

Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owner of the Washington Capitals, Wizards, Mystics, and more, is now a guest on the Bob McCown Podcast.

A tech guru turned sports owner, not many have shared the same success Ted has had in the business. Always at the forefront of innovation, he shares his approach to running multiple franchises and what he does to provide fans with the best possible product.

With the acquisition of CapFriendly taking over the hockey world and frustrating the majority of its fans, Bob and John talk to Ted about the decision to buy the stats website and why he thinks it can add a competitive advantage as the sports world delves deeper into the world of analytics.

It's Deitsch Monday as Richard joins Bob and John to react to a "weird" weekend of sports.

With both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final taking a backseat to Pinehurst and the US Open, the three start their conversation with some golf talk. A self-proclaimed "casual" golf fan, Richard weighs in on Rory McIlroy's collapse, leaving room for a Bryson DeChambeau win before they turn to baseball and the Toronto Blue Jays.

It's not too often that Bob looks forward to having a "Hockey Puck" on the show… but it's not too often that Bruce Boudreau shows up either.

The former coach joins Bob and John to end the week of podcasting with some hockey talk. With Florida leading the Oilers 3-0 in the series, the three touch on the Stanley Cup Final before they get into the thick of things. From the teams he's talked to regarding a potential coaching position to his thoughts on his former team, the Vancouver Canucks, playoff performance, Bruce gives us an update on where his head is at when it comes to making a return to the game of hockey.

Doug Smith joins Bob and John today as the three react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics.

From the mouth of Mr. Smith himself, this series couldn't be done fast enough. From the lack of depth on the Mavericks' roster to the detrimental behavior coming from the team's star, Luka Doncic, the argument has shifted from "Can the Dallas Mavericks manage to win this whole thing?" to "Can the Mavs win even one game?" Bob, John, and Doug share their thoughts on the series so far before shifting to the Raptors and what's new… if anything, in Toronto.

Sports Broadcaster & Announcer for PGA Tour Radio, Kevin Sylvester, joins Bob and John for some golf talk ahead of the US Open to preview the field and set expectations for the weekend.

From how the course will impact the field to who is primed for a breakout tournament, Kevin breaks down what he thinks could and will happen this weekend as Bob, John, and Kevin spend most of their time focusing on Pinehurst and the tournament to come, with tee-off set for Thursday morning.

Despite the loss in game one, you could argue that the Edmonton Oilers looked like the better hockey team. But after two games? It's a different story. Having been outshot, outmuscled, and outscored by the Florida Panthers last night, the Oilers are heading back to Edmonton down 2 games in the Stanley Cup Final. If you ask their head coach Kris Knoblauch, there is no reason to panic. But if you ask Bob McCown, the Oilers are done for. Sharing a similar sentiment, Darren Pang is, at the very least, not as fatalistic.

From the team's defensive schemes to their physical style of play, the Florida Panthers look primed to take home the Cup. Not much can be said about the Oilers as Bob, John, and Darren spend today's episode sharing their thoughts on what they have seen from both teams after the first two games in Sunrise.

It's Monday, meaning unless a bigger name says yes, Richard Deitsch joins Bob and John to recap a weekend of sports.

With both the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final underway, the three don't have to think too hard about what to talk about. Bob, John, and Richard start with the NBA Finals. The Mavericks aren't looking good when heading back to Dallas down 2 games to the Boston Celtics sparking the gentlemen to debate whether Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have what it takes to make this a series, let alone win against a stacked Boston Celtics team.

After the break, it's hockey talk as Bob, John, and Richard break down game one of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, after what appeared to be a solid game from the Oilers everywhere but the scoresheet, the three wonder if Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky can maintain the same level of dominance that stopped all 33 Oiler shots on Saturday for the rest of the series.

What else needs to be said that isn't in the title? Scott Burnside & Eric Duhatschek check into the podcast a day before the Edmonton Oilers play the Panthers in Florida for Game One of The Stanley Cup Final to break down all the things hockey fans have been overthinking after nearly a week of no hockey.

Brian Lawton returns to the show today for some hockey talk with Bob and John as we approach Game 1 of the Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers.

Being at the forefront of the NHL's integration of analytics into everyday hockey operations, and having a Stanley Cup preview scheduled for the end of the week, the three take a different approach to the conversation by focusing on the use of analytics and why it shouldn't be a surprise to see the Oilers and Panthers in the Final. Brian shares why he thinks there aren't nearly enough teams taking advantage of the number crunching and gives Bob and John his opinion on how to use them, what to pay attention to, and when it gets to be too much.

After the break, with Bob's distaste towards the effect a head coach has on a professional sports team, the three get into the overall impact one has, with Brian expressing the importance and influence the man behind the bench has on the team, especially in the playoffs.

Finally! The NBA Finals tip off tomorrow with the Dallas Mavericks in Boston to play the Celtics.

Bob Ryan joins us today for a Finals preview, focusing primarily on the Celtics and why it is their series to lose as they search for their first title since 2008, and their 18th in league history.

Bob and Steve break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins, highlighting the performance of Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies. They then transition to baseball talk and analyzing what Ross Atkins said to the media yesterday. At the end Bob and Steve discuss Joel Embiid's 3 game suspension and how athletes workload has changed.

You can only "preview" a championship series for so long before you run out of things to actually preview… And that's where Bob, John, and Richard find themselves today as Deitsch joins the show on a Tuesday.

After briefly sharing their thoughts on the matchup between the Oilers & Panthers in this year's Stanley Cup final, set to begin on Saturday, the three take advantage of the lack of action in the sports world by leading the discussion into the world of NHL Expansion.

Noting the smaller number of U.S.-based teams compared to the other North American leagues, it is clear that the NHL has not yet tapped into some of the major southern sports markets. The possibility of a 36-team league is becoming more and more realistic, and the expansion into more "non-traditional" hockey cities is inevitable… but should it be? Bob, John, and Richard spend most of their time wondering why Canada seems to be stuck with 7 NHL teams, and if they were to get an 8th, where would it go?

Robert MacIntyre held on to win the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Bob and John have former Tour member and one of the podcast's resident golf experts, Ian Leggatt, on the show to talk about it.

The three break down the play seen in Hamilton over the weekend and discuss the relevance of the Canadian Open, which consistently features an underwhelming pool of competitors. From the quality of its holes to the timing of the event, Bob, John, and Ian look at the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes from the Canadian Open each year before changing subjects to more general golf talk. They finish the show by looking ahead to some of the bigger tournaments on the PGA's horizon.

After 38 seasons as a coach in the NHL, Rick Bowness has retired from the game of hockey… or at least from coaching the game of hockey. 

With his future in the game, Rick's future is undecided. As he joins the show to end the week of podcasting today, the three take a look back on his career, figure out what went wrong with the Winnipeg Jets in the playoffs and discuss his other former team, the Dallas Stars, as they try to take down the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in four years.

Announced just a few days ago by the Columbus Blue Jackets, longtime NHL executive Don Waddell has agreed to a multi-year contract to serve as the club's president of hockey operations, general manager, and alternate governor.

Bob and John speak with Don today and learn about his expectations and those set upon him with his new hockey team. As the conversation continues, Don reflects on his time in Carolina with owner Tom Dundon and, with multiple teams sending him job offers, why he chose Columbus as his next challenge.

Jon Paul Morosi joins the show today to talk about the Blue Jays with Bob and John.

From the team's management to their players' performance, J.P., Bob, and John assess the job that this organization has done over the last five years and try to see where they went wrong. With a depleted farm system and a tendency to draft poorly, the Toronto Blue Jays are in a tough spot when it comes to the future. Bob, John, and J.P. try to figure out where the team should go from here on today's show.

Bill Walton, a National Basketball Association Hall of Famer and one of the sport's biggest broadcasters, has died at age 71.

Richard Deitsch joins the show today as the three reflect on Walton's career in both basketball and broadcasting.

Given Bill's involvement in social justice issues, Bob, John, and Richard spend some time discussing the social impact an athlete can have. The three wonder whether or not the influence professional athletes have should be used to tackle the world's issues, and if so, how much weight should these opinions hold?

It's the beginning of the week, and McCown and Shannon are joined by Arash Madani for some general sports talk.

John Shannon said it best - Arash is the type of guy who can hit any curveball you throw at him, and he puts it on full display today. The three bounce from conversation to conversation, starting with the upcoming Summer Olympics and the details behind Canada's men's basketball team, their roster, and their hopes for gold at the games.

International basketball shifts to NBA action as the three break down Dallas' win over the Timberwolves last night. After the break, the three get into some baseball talk, with the Toronto Blue Jays dropping yet another series, this time to the Detroit Tigers.