Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

[SoupNazi]

Get off politics and back on topic

 

[the squared circle]

Get off politics and back on topic

You should have written “no politics for you. Come back - one year!”

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I guess Rink Wide Toronto isn’t a thing this year. Too bad, I liked their post game coverage.

 

[wingman75]

I guess Rink Wide Toronto isn’t a thing this year. Too bad, I liked their post game coverage.

Agreed. It was far superior to Leafs Talk!

 

[TorMapleJays]

I probably wasn’t clear, I think we’re in agreement. With Apple having an openly gay CEO, I doubt they would bid on the NHL rights anytime soon in light of the NHL‘s recent actions as you described.

Dont kid yourself, these people (the "elite") would sell their mother for a buck.

 

[jaric1862]

The entertainment value of the Steve Dangle Podcast has seriously gone downhill since they’ve become a “Hockey” podcast instead of a “Leafs” podcast.

 

[Anthrax442]

The entertainment value of the Steve Dangle Podcast has seriously gone downhill since they’ve become a “Hockey” podcast instead of a “Leafs” podcast.

There was ever an entertainment value?

 

[MK78]

The entertainment value of the Steve Dangle Podcast has seriously gone downhill since they’ve become a “Hockey” podcast instead of a “Leafs” podcast.

Does that have something to do with Steve Dangle leaving sportsnet? Well its not like he did much there anyway, not like he was on TV or Radio.

Anyway, I do find it entertaining once in a while, but I did prefer it when it was leafs-centric.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Can we get Luke Willson on the OD crew as a permanent Noodles replacement? Would take the show to the moon.

 

[Nineteen67]

Can we get Luke Willson on the OD crew as a permanent Noodles replacement? Would take the show to the moon.

I’d prefer they replaced O’Dog but not with a football guy.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I’d prefer they replaced O’Dog but not with a football guy.

Not even a football guy myself but the banter between Hayes O Dog and Willson are top notch. Guy is way better then noodles.

 

[thinkblue]

 

[keonsbitterness]

Sad to hear. Wishing him better days.

 

[tmlms13]

I’d prefer they replaced O’Dog but not with a football guy.

ODog's shtik is what drives rating. They'll replace Hayes before him

 

[ihadtochangethename]

ODog's shtik is what drives rating. They'll replace Hayes before him

Hayes is a company man through and through at TSN. They'll replace Jamie before replacing either of them. ODog is the heart of that show. Just look at what happened during his last "suspension".

 

[the squared circle]

Holy smoke. Wishing stormin Norman all the best.

 

[Nineteen67]

Not even a football guy myself but the banter between Hayes O Dog and Willson are top notch. Guy is way better then noodles.

With hockey talk on Kyper and Bourne I tune out all non hockey on tsn1050 now.

ODog's shtik is what drives rating. They'll replace Hayes before him

Is it a shtick?

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

Not even a football guy myself but the banter between Hayes O Dog and Willson are top notch. Guy is way better then noodles.

I can listen to Wilson talk football all day. Dude knows his stuff and the Seattle stories are entertaining as hell.

ODog's shtik is what drives rating. They'll replace Hayes before him

Hayes is one of the best hosts in Canada. The company is also getting him more involved on the TV side. If Duthie were to retire, I think Hayes is the replacement.

 

[LOFIN]

O'Dog is the worst of the bunch what the f*** are you guys talking about? The show is immediately better when he's replaced by Corrado, or frankly, even Jonas Siegl. Yes, he's that bad.

Hayes is what drivers the show. He is Overdrive.

 

[TorMapleJays]

Wow. Just remember if you stare into the darkness long enough, you’ll start to see the light. Keep moving forward.

ODog got a pretty loud applause during the Chicago game. I’m thinking fans love him.

 

[Evilhomer]

Is it a shtick?

I don't think so. Every once in a while I run into him at my ski club and it seems like this is just who he is. Personally, I have no issue with him at all. I think he does a great job on the radio, and he's never been anything other than respectful when I've seen him in person.

 

[Squiffy]

Real tough read about Bobcat in the Star today. Father Time stops for no one, wishing him the best to recover.

Bruce Arthur: How a series of strokes changed life for Bob McCown, who longs to be normal again: ‘It’s like a curse’

In a lengthy chat with Bruce Arthur, McCown detailed how drastically life has changed, and how he’s only partway back. “I really miss being normal.”

www.thestar.com

 

[stickty111]

O'Dog is the worst of the bunch what the f*** are you guys talking about? The show is immediately better when he's replaced by Corrado, or frankly, even Jonas Siegl. Yes, he's that bad.

Hayes is what drivers the show. He is Overdrive.

Personally, they could replace Jeff and Jamie and I would support it. Jeff isn't as funny as he thinks he is. I actually just skip that part when he makes a lame joke. On the Leafs panel, I don't mind him but on Overdrive he's annoying. Jamie could go as well. His position of being neutral, but really ends up on hating the Leafs, and loving the Oilers got old.
Best panel Hayes with Siegel and Corrado/MJ

 

[colchar]

O'Dog is the worst of the bunch what the f*** are you guys talking about? The show is immediately better when he's replaced by Corrado, or frankly, even Jonas Siegl. Yes, he's that bad.

Nobody is that bad. Jonas is a pretentious piece of crap who think he's better than everyone else and knows more than everyone else. He is Steve Simmons with a slightly less punchable face.

Best panel Hayes with Siegel and Corrado/MJ

Siegel???

 

[MK78]

Real tough read about Bobcat in the Star today. Father Time stops for no one, wishing him the best to recover.

Bruce Arthur: How a series of strokes changed life for Bob McCown, who longs to be normal again: ‘It’s like a curse’

In a lengthy chat with Bruce Arthur, McCown detailed how drastically life has changed, and how he’s only partway back. “I really miss being normal.”

www.thestar.com

paywalled, sadly.

As much as I like the BobCat, i won't be giving the star any money.