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The Neutral ZoneWe Were BroncosComing up on today’s program, Brock had the pleasure of sitting down with Humboldt Broncos hockey player and bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki. Ryan talks about his journey in parasports and his six part documentary called We Were Broncos, available on AMI TV and AMI Plus. The panel will also discuss the NHL Stanley Cup final.2025-06-111h 03The Neutral ZoneConsistency Is KeyComing up on today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, Brock and Cameron recently got an opportunity to sit down with Wheelchair Rugby Canada’s former athlete, now turned head coach, Trevor Hirschfield. Plus, the Stanley Cup Final is set. For the second straight season the Edmonton Oilers will take on the Florida Panthers, and we will catch you up on the latest happenings in the mainstream sports world.2025-06-031h 01The Neutral ZoneBreaking FocusComing up on today’s show, Brock recently had the opportunity to speak with para ice hockey official Kevin Webinger. Kevin is currently at the 2025 Para Ice Hockey World Championships held in Buffalo, NY. Also, there was an unfortunate incident that took place in the para sports community. The panel will discuss and we will give you the very latest in the mainstream sports world!2025-05-271h 05
The Grief and Belief PodcastBrock Richardson: The Message - Lessons from Dad from the Other Side of the VeilThis episode features Brock Richardson, who shares about his father, Lance, and the impact his father's life and teachings had on him. Brock discusses his father's emphasis on service, his experience with BYU football, and his father's book, "The Message". He recounts stories of his father's ability to connect with others and the importance of service in finding peace. He shares an experience when his dad showed up at his wrestling match while dragging an IV pole. Brock also discusses his understanding of how loved ones can assist the Holy Ghost. This episode explores the...2025-04-1559 minThe Neutral ZoneJunior EnergyComing up on today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, Brock recently spoke with Kathy Ludwig. She is the head coach of the Ontario junior wheelchair basketball team. Her team is gearing up for a regional tournament. We hear all about that and all the preparation going into the next Canada games. Plus, the Norwegian Ski Jumping Federation and some of its athletes are in some trouble. The panel will explain.2025-04-011h 04The Neutral ZoneWill Sidney Be Traded?Coming up on today’s episode, Brock speaks to Tyson Gunter, an American para track and field athlete. He stops by to tell us about his career and journey as an American Paralympic athlete. Plus, we will share our thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero junior and the Toronto Blue Jays as well as our opinions on some recent comments by Canadian Senior Men’s National Soccer Coach Jesse Marsch, saying President Trump should “layoff the 51st state ridiculous rhetoric”.2025-03-041h 21The Neutral ZoneSuper CEOComing up on today’s show, Brock recently had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Karen O’Neill, to talk about her experience at the 2024 Paralympic games. Plus, with the Super Bowl under a week away, we’re going to be previewing the big game and continuing with our annual tradition of giving you our choice for our favourite prop bets.2025-02-041h 13The Neutral ZoneWonderful Time of the YearComing up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, Brock spoke with Co-Chef de Mission Karolina Wisniewska about her experience at the Paralympic Games. The panel will also bring you up to speed on the latest at the World Junior Hockey Championships, and, when athletes win awards, does that mean more or less to them than medals? We discuss!2024-12-311h 13The Neutral ZoneOh Baby!Coming up on today’s show, we are joined by CBC’s Jack of all trades, and master of all of them, Devin Heroux. We will run the gamut with him through the world of sports. In the second part of the program, We share our thoughts about the passing of legendary broadcaster Bob Cole and Brock will ask the panel this question: “should there be a rule change in Major League Baseball regarding rain delays?2024-04-3059 minThe Neutral ZoneMedia ExpectationsComing up on this week’s show, Brock was recently at the 2024 Paralympic Summit where he had the opportunity to interview eight para-athletes from various different sports. Today we unveil one of those interviews. The NHL playoffs are underway. The panel will give you a preview and provide our early reactions to some of the series.I’m joined by Josh Watson and Claire Buchanan here come your headlines.2024-04-231h 21The Neutral ZoneMedia ExpectationsComing up on this week’s show, Brock was recently at the 2024 Paralympic Summit where he had the opportunity to interview eight para-athletes from various different sports. Today we unveil one of those interviews. The NHL playoffs are underway. The panel will give you a preview and provide our early reactions to some of the series.I’m joined by Josh Watson and Claire Buchanan here come your headlines.2024-04-231h 24The Neutral ZoneHurry Hard!Coming up on today’s show, Brock sits down with the Vice President of the Canadian Council of the Blind, London Chapter, Mark Walker, to talk about all things blind curling. In the remaining half of the show we ask the question “is the NHL trade deadline day still relevant?” and we preview the upcoming curling Women’s World Championships.2024-03-121h 03The Neutral ZoneAgainst All OddsComing up on today’s episode, Brock recently had the opportunity to chat with Canadian para-soccer player T about his experience at the 2024 Para-Pan Am Games. We also discuss what to expect from the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, beginning in Calgary, Alberta on February 16,2024.2024-02-201h 05The Neutral ZoneAn All-Star EpisodeComing up on today’s show, Brock sits down with Boccia athlete Lance Cryderman to talk about his experience at the 2023 Para Pan American Games. We also pay respects to his mother, who recently passed away unexpectedly. Plus, we reflect on the All-Star break in the NHL.2024-02-061h 09
Sports For Beginners PodcastEpisode 30 of season 2 featuring Brock RichardsonWith the fall bash in the rearview mirror, season, two of the program continues, and an episode 30 of season two of Sports For Beginners. I’m joined in studio by host of Accessible Media, Inc or AMI for short’s Sports Podcast, The Neutral Zone and 2x Paralympian, Brock Richardson. Let’s talk some para sports, sports media and more with Brock Richardson.Check out the "Grand Finale" episode of "The Neutral Zone" on YouTube here..Link to Grand Finale episode of The Neutral Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTOm-sxcLHgFollow Brock on social: @neutralzonebr https://x.com/neutra...2023-09-0242 minThe Neutral ZoneCanada's Game is HockeyIn this edition of The Neutral Zone, we present another segment from our series of interviews conducted by Brock at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This installment features a conversation with retired Para Ice Hockey player, Greg Westlake.
In the second segment of the show, the panel discusses a CBC report on a study indicating that over 400 Canadian youths have experienced both physical and mental assault.2023-08-1554 minThe Neutral ZoneMedia PortrayalOn this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This week, Brock speaks with wheelchair basketball athlete Tara Llanes, a resident of North Vancouver, B.C. Plus we discuss the idea of the media portrayal of athletes in parasports.2023-08-0952 minThe Neutral ZonePara PowerliftingOn this episode, we speak to Jake Beaton about his career in the sport of para powerlifting. What is it, what is training like, what competitions does he have coming up and more.
In the second half of the episode, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This week, Brock speaks with para cyclist Nathan Clement. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh share their thoughts.2023-07-2551 minThe Neutral ZonePara Ice Hockey Down UnderOn this episode, we speak to Emma Poynton and her role in helping to grow Para ice hockey in Australia, as well as her work growing women’s Para ice hockey worldwide. We also touch on her work with the International C-Pool Para Ice Hockey tournament in Thailand.
In the second half, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March where Brock speaks with Nathan Riech, a middle-distance runner. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh give their thoughts on them.2023-07-1844 minThe Neutral ZoneSmall Town SuccessOn today’s program, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. Brock sits down with Meghan Mahon, a Canadian goalball athlete from Timmins, Ontario. In the second half of the program, we discuss whether a professional team can run out of gas during a championship run.2023-06-2054 minThe Neutral ZoneSports is Truly FamilyRecently, host Brock Richardson had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. He sat down with 14 athletes and got to learn their stories and how they became involved with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. We are thrilled to present to you the interview with wheelchair rugby player Zak Madell, from Okotoks, AB.2023-04-0454 minThe Neutral ZonePara-Hockey Extravaganza - March 21, 2023On this week’s episode of The Neutral Zone, ParaSport TV creator and founder Nicco Cardarelli gives us a preview of the upcoming Canadian Blind Hockey Championships, which are being held in downtown Toronto from March 24-26, 2023.
Plus, Brock and Claire had an opportunity to take in a recent para ice hockey game between Canada and the United States, which was a tuneup series in preparation for the World Championships. Brock provides his observations and the panel weighs in on whether they believe anything should change within Canada’s program!2023-03-2154 minThe Neutral ZoneFebruary 7, 2023On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we speak with Paralympian, and New Brunswick Parasports Program Coordinator, Simon Richard. Simon will talk with us about all the great things going on at New Brunswick Parasports, and a bit about his experience at the Paralympics.
Plus, producer Jeff Ryman joins Brock and Josh to discuss the importance of grassroots sports organizations. We will have some Super Bowl talk as well. Who’s going to win and what prop bets have caught our eye ... just for fun.2023-02-0754 minThe Neutral ZoneOctober 4, 2022On today’s show, Luca Demontis - Program Director of Canadian Blind Hockey, and Coach & General Manager of the Canadian National Blind Hockey team - stops by to chat about all things Canadian Blind Hockey, and previews the upcoming international event between Canada and the United States.
Plus, Brock, Josh and Claire chat about the interview and give their thoughts on the status of blind hockey in Canada. We also discuss the Toronto Blue Jays as they head into the final stretch towards the playoffs.2022-10-0453 minThe Neutral ZoneSeptember 20, 2022In honour of coaches week, Brock, Josh and Claire explore the importance of coaches ... and the good the bad and the ugly.
Plus, we break down the Davis Cup tennis tournament and let you in on how Canada fared in the round-robin. The NFL season continues to roll on; we explore games from Week 2. And, as the MLB season begins to wind down, we take a look at where the Toronto Blue Jays sit in the playoff race!2022-09-2051 minThe Neutral ZoneAugust 5, 2022After 11 years of service to the sport of Boccia, César Nicolaï was recently promoted to head coach. He joins us to talk about how his career has evolved to where he is now. The 2022 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. The panel discusses some of the biggest moves around the league and we break down what the Toronto Blue Jays did or didn’t do at the deadline. Plus, cohosts Brock and Cameron recently attended a Toronto Argonauts game and they chat about their experience and the state of the Canadian Football League.2022-08-0551 minThe Neutral ZoneJuly 15, 20222022 para swimmer and now world champion Danielle Dorris joins us to discuss her recent success at the World Championships. The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling right now, but in recent days the team has faced some unexpected adversity with the tragic death of first base coach Mark Budzinski’s daughter Julia. The panel discusses what impact this tragedy may have on their performance. Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser becomes a third woman in NHL history to be promoted to an assistant GM. In other NHL news, Mike Grier was officially named the general manager of the San Jose Sharks. With the hiring, he...2022-07-1550 min
Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson39. The other side of happiness w/ Professor Brock Bastian, Psychologist, Author, AcademicBrock Bastian is a clinical psychologist, researcher, TEDx speaker and author who is passionate about helping us understand the importance of experiencing the spectrum of emotions and sharing the skills and insights that help us live full lives despite the psychological challenges we all face. Brock talks about what inspired him to write his book 'The other side of happiness' and also helps us understand more about our experiences throughout the pandemic. http://www.brockbastian.com/http://www.brockbastian.com/bookEmotion CircumplexTEDx Talk: Why we need pain to fee...2022-06-2852 minWell, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson39. The other side of happiness w/ Professor Brock Bastian, Psychologist, Author, AcademicBrock Bastian is a clinical psychologist, researcher, TEDx speaker and author who is passionate about helping us understand the importance of experiencing the spectrum of emotions and sharing the skills and insights that help us live full lives despite the psychological challenges we all face. Brock talks about what inspired him to write his book 'The other side of happiness' and also helps us understand more about our experiences throughout the pandemic. http://www.brockbastian.com/http://www.brockbastian.com/bookEmotion CircumplexTEDx Talk: Why we need pain to fee...2022-06-2852 minThe Neutral ZoneJune 3, 2022On this week’s episode, Brock Richardson talks about his experience at a regional Boccia competition and a rule that could drastically change the game for individuals with dexterity deficiencies at recreational and competitive levels. Canadian women’s National team member Claire Buchanan gives us the breakdown of the 2022-23 Canadian team that was recently selected. Plus, the panel brings you up to speed on mainstream sports rapid fire style! They will preview the NBA final, the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs and the Toronto Blue Jays.2022-06-0351 minThe Neutral ZoneMay 27, 2022On today’s episode, we give you the results from the 2022 Canadian para ice hockey championships that took place in Leduc Alberta. Our very own Josh Watson fills us in on how he did at the latest track and field event, the Johnny Loaring Classic, in Windsor Ontario. Host Brock Richardson previews his first Boccia event since 2018.
We bring you up to speed on the Stanley Cup playoffs and Colorado’s Nazem Kadri is being ridiculed by “fans” on social media. The panel weighs in on what more can be done to prevent this from happening in the future.
Plus, the Toro...2022-05-2751 minThe Neutral ZoneMay 20, 2022Para sport TV Creator and play-by-play guy Nicco Cardarelli stops by and gives us his impression on the 2022 Parasport Games. Brock and Josh also weigh in with their thoughts on the event both as medal presenter and athlete!
The battle of Alberta is on for the first time since 1991! We will break down the first game and preview the rest of the series.
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffer another first round exit in the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs but President Brendan Shanahan says everything will be status quo moving forward. The panel debate whether this is the right move or not.2022-05-2051 minThe Neutral ZoneMarch 18, 2022On today’s episode, the Canadian para-ice hockey team won yet another silver medal, this marks 16 years since their last gold medal . We debate what’s next for hockey Canada and its para-ice hockey program. Canadian blind hockey play-by-play announcer, Nicco Cardarelli, joins us to discuss the 2022 Canadian Blind Hockey Championships which takes place from March 25-27th. The tournament makes its return for the first time in two years. Plus, if Russia and Belarus decide to take legal action for wrongful removal from the Paralympic Games, do they have a case? Josh and Brock weigh-in with their thoughts!2022-03-1851 minThe Neutral ZoneMarch 11, 2022Dominique Tremblay stops by to chat about the growth of the Paralympic movement, both as an athlete and now in an administrative role with the summer games. He shares his thoughts on where the biggest growth is currently needed. As we head into the final weekend of the Paralympic Games, Brock, Claire and Cameron breakdown the games and they weigh in on how they feel about CBC’s coverage of the games. Plus, Russia and Belarus were removed from the Paralympic Games and they left the Athlete’s Village peacefully. However, both nations are considering legal action for what they see...2022-03-1152 minThe Neutral ZoneFebruary 25, 2022CBC sports Olympic and Paralympic host Scott Russell stops by to debrief the Olympic Games and tells us everything we need to know about the upcoming Paralympic games. Plus, Brock, Josh, and Cameron debate why these Winter Olympics were among the lowest in television ratings. Also, are the Paralympic games being spotlighted appropriately on national television?2022-02-2551 minThe Neutral ZoneFebruary 4th, 2020In this week's episode Brock, Cam and Claire discuss the details of drug testing at Olympic-level events. Is the process too invasive? What would you replace it with?
Also discussed on our Moral Questions segment, What are the ethics of competing in the Olympics in the age of Omicron, where the risk of being infected with COVID-19 is very high.
Finally, we discuss the legacy of Tom Brady and his retirement announcement from this week.2022-02-0451 minThe Neutral ZoneDecember 3, 2021Four-time Paralympics in Women’s Goalball, Amy Burk, joins us to share her experiences in Tokyo and some of the biggest takeaways moving forward to Paris 2024. Just 10 months ago professional golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a life-changing car accident. In Tiger’s first interview with Golf Digest he opens up about his recovery and his future in golf. Josh, Cameron, and Brock weigh in! Plus, we preview the CFL Eastern and Western championship games. We debate who will have the right to play for the Grey Cup!2021-12-0351 minThe Neutral ZoneNovember 19, 2021Former Kelly and Company contributor Nick D'Ambrosio has a passion for fantasy sports and is part of an all blind fantasy football league. He joins us to chat about this unique league. The Olympic Curling Trials will be taking place from November 20th to 28th in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Josh, Cameron and Brock will break the event down and predict who they think will represent Canada at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games. Former world number one doubles tennis player Peng Shuai hasn’t been seen since November 2, 2021 after accusing a former vice Premier of sexual assault. Could this story have any impact on...2021-11-1951 minThe Neutral ZoneOctober 22, 2021Renee Foessel is a two-time Paralympian in the F38 discus, and she entered the 2020 Paralympic Games as the world record holder. She stops by to tell us about her experience in Tokyo and her plans for the future! Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons was recently removed from practice because he was reluctant to be physically and mentally involved with his team; Simmons received a one-game suspension. Brock, Claire and Cameron debate whether the suspension was warranted and how it could damage the team. Plus, we discuss MLB’s American League and National league championship series as we inch closer to...2021-10-2251 minThe Neutral ZoneSept 3, 2021Wheelchair rugby player and three-time Paralympian Zak Madell joins us to talk about his experience in Tokyo and what it was like being Canada’s flag bearer at the para–Pan Am games in Toronto in 2015. World number one Boccia athlete, Allison Levine, bowed out of the individual competition earlier than she wanted but then took to social media and apologized for her performance. What causes athletes to feel the need to apologize and is it necessary? Brock, Josh and Cameron weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, the panel previews the Canadian football league’s Labor Day match ups!2021-09-0451 minThe Neutral ZoneJuly 30, 2021We speak with two-time Paralympic wheelchair rugby athlete and one of the hosts of AMI TV’s Beyond the Field, Travis Murao, about his journey as both a host and high-level athlete.
Devon Wilkins stops by to chat about a podcast she does that puts the spotlight on the Paralympic games.
Three-time Gold medalist and Paralympic swimmer Becca Mayers, a competitor at Rio 2016, has withdrawn from Tokyo 2020 due to not having her own personal care attendant accompany her at the games, Josh, Brock and Claire weigh in on where the US Paralympic committee might have gone wrong.2021-07-3052 minThe Neutral ZoneJuly 16, 2021Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball athlete Arinn Young joins us to chat about where her team is at in their preparation for the Paralympic Games. She also weighs in on the UK’s decision to have the first ever professional wheelchair basketball league and what this means to the sport. The Tokyo Olympic Games is just under one week away and some athletes will not be participating because of COVID 19 concerns. How will this impact the game? Josh, Claire, and Brock weigh in with their thoughts.
Plus, racism has put a dark cloud over Italy’s euro championship victory. We chat a...2021-07-1650 minThe Neutral ZoneJuly 9, 2021In just 46 days the Tokyo Paralympic games begin. This week, we feature the ins and outs of wheelchair basketball. Also, US Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has been banned from the Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for marijuana at the US athletic trials. Should marijuana still be considered a banned substance? And, the Toronto Blue Jays have reached the halfway point of the season. We break down the first 81 games of the year.2021-07-0951 minThe Neutral ZoneJune 11, 2021We give you all the information you need to know about the Paralympic sport of Boccia! Brock Richardson will also share some personal stories from his playing career. With the Montréal Canadiens being the lone representative in Canada’s quest to win the Stanley Cup, we discuss how they compare to the American teams as we head toward crowning a champion. The Ontario hockey league drafted its first-ever female into the league how will this enhance the league moving forward?2021-06-1151 minThe Neutral ZoneMay 21, 2021After a helicopter accident in 2007 Mark Ideson quickly found success in wheelchair curling. We chat with him about leading his team to back-to-back podium finishes in Sochi and PyeongChang. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry and the President Masai Ujiri. Brock and Claire discuss the impacts their decisions have on the organization moving forward. The NHL playoffs are off and running. The panel gives you everything you need to know surrounding the first-round match ups2021-05-2151 minThe Neutral ZoneMay 7, 2021At the age of 13 Paralympic swimmer Danielle Dorris became the youngest athlete to ever wear the red and white at the Rio 2016 games. She joins us to discuss that accomplishment and others in her young career. Brock, Josh, and Bret discuss some of the challenges that they have gone through during their athletic careers and the level of dedication and determination that is required to achieve those! Washington Capitals player Tom Wilson has been fined $5000 for punching Pavel Buchnevich during a scrum in a recent game. The New York Rangers subsequently released a controversial statement following the fine.2021-05-0752 minThe Neutral ZoneMarch 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...2021-03-0550 minThe Neutral ZoneFebruary 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...2021-02-2651 minThe Neutral ZoneFebruary 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?2021-02-1951 min
The Neutral ZoneSeptember 18, 2020This week on The Neutral Zone we're joined by Joshua Roberto who participates in para Athletics.2020-09-1850 min
The Neutral ZoneSeptember 11, 20202This week we speak with him Mario Delisle head coach of Canadian National Boccia team. One of our panelists had the opportunity to travel on 9/11 in 2001 and of course we will discuss a whole range of mainstream sports2020-09-1151 min
The Neutral ZoneSeptember 4, 2020Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Andrea Nelson a Paralympic hopeful in the sport of canoeing. We will also discuss the para sport documentary Rising Phoenix and of course we talk all things mainstream sports2020-09-0451 min
The Neutral ZoneAugust 28, 2020On today’s show we hear from para athlete Brad Bowden we also speak with founder and Executive Director of Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability Melanie Taddeo Nxumalo2020-08-2850 min
The Neutral ZoneAugust 21, 2020This week we speak with Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Para Hockey Team, Tara Chishom. We will hear from Mike Lonergan with BC blind sports. Plus your mainstream sports highlights.2020-08-2251 min
The Neutral ZoneAugust 14, 2020We chat with the program coordinator Simon Richard for New Brunswick blind sports. We also speak with director of Communications for Nova Scotia blind sports Jennie Bovard and of course we talk a little mainstream sports NHL NBA2020-08-1451 min
The Neutral ZoneAugust 7, 2020On today’s show we chat with the program coordinator Simon Richard for Nova Scotia blind sports. Also we hear from Kyle Petty about his recent announcement that he will be inducted into the Ontario sports Hall of Fame. We also discuss the NHL and NBA and how we feel things are going in those respective leagues.2020-08-0750 min
The Neutral ZoneJuly 31, 2020Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Peter Parsons chair of Nova Scotia blind sports. We also speak with public address announcer for Scotia Bank Arena and producer of NOW with Dave Brown, Mike Ross. Plus we take a deep dive into the return of the NHL and NBA seasons.2020-07-3151 min
The Neutral ZoneJuly 24, 2020On today’s show we speak with Paralympic swimmer Benoît Huot about his great career and also about his own foundation. We also give you a preview of the Toronto Blue Jays and what we can expect from them this year, and we discussed the various leagues and the return to play plans the pros and cons of each league2020-07-2451 min
The Neutral ZoneJuly 17, 2020On today's show we speak with executive director of Boccia Canada Peter Leyser about the state of their program. We also chat with Sportsnet's Dan Shulman to discuss the upcoming Major League Baseball season. Finally what did NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes say after he signed his $503 million contract find out!2020-07-1751 min
The Neutral ZoneJuly 10, 2020This week we speak with goalball athlete Whitney Bogart about her career and how the sport is played. Also head coach of the Burlington vipers wheelchair basketball program Chris Chandler will join us. And finally we speak with Chris Cuthbert commentator on Sportsnet about his recent move from TSN back to Sportsnet2020-07-1051 min
The Neutral ZoneJuly 3, 2020On today’s show The Neutral Zone crew speaks with Ontario Blind Sports President Glenn Wade.Then, we discuss how Cam Newton will affect the AFC East division in the NFL. Finally, we chat about Vince Carter and whether his number should be retired in Toronto2020-07-0351 min
The Neutral ZoneJune 26, 2020On today’s show we speak with Canadian blind hockey play-by-play man Nico Cardarelli. Plus a conversation with John Shannon about the current state of the National Hockey League. Finally we discuss a a recent story from The Athletic about para ice hockey and allegations of sexual assault.2020-06-2650 min
The Neutral ZoneJune 19, 2020This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Paul Rosen retired Canadian Paralympic para ice hockey goaltender about his career and his involvement with TSN and the hockey news. Then, a conversation with director of para ice hockey and athletics coach for Cruisers Sports.2020-06-1951 min
The Neutral ZoneJune 12, 2020This week on The Neutral Zone we discuss recent comments made by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Plus, which sports we are most excited to see return and which will succeed with no crowd2020-06-1224 min
The Neutral ZoneJune 5, 2020Today we speak with CBC sports broadcaster Scott Russell about his involvement with the Paralympic games2020-06-0523 min
The Neutral ZoneMay 29, 2020This week we speak with CEO of the Paralympic committee Karen O’Neill about how the committee is handling their operations during COVID19. Then, our panel discusses the importance of para sports and returning to the field of play after a long layoff.2020-06-0124 min
Conversations On LivingEp. 28 Cheryl Richardson: To Heal The World We Must Heal Ourselves.There is this notion that in order to get ahead in life, to be successful and to receive our just rewards, we must sacrifice ourselves somehow. Working all hours at the office to prove our worth. Constantly giving, giving, giving. In time, money, energy, emotion and attention, to show that we care, that we’re worthy, loyal, or that we’re moral or somehow superior.
But sacrificing ourselves like this ultimately has the opposite effect. It wears us down, burns us out, lowers our frequency, harms our energy. Not only do we become tired and unable to properly fulfil the role...2020-06-0152 min
The Neutral ZoneMay 22, 2020This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with Tracy Ferguson, seven-time Paralympian in the sport of wheelchair basketball about her career. Plus, should athletes be using social media to speak their mind?2020-05-2223 min
The Neutral ZoneMay 15 ,2020On this week’s show we speak with Toronto Blue Jays announcer Dan Shulman about his career and when he believes we will return to playing baseball in 2020. We also discuss as para athletes when would we feel comfortable entering the field of play once these restrictions become lifted.2020-05-1523 min
The Neutral ZoneMay 8, 2020On today’s episode of The Neutral Zone we speak with Paralympic para-ice hockey athlete Billy Bridges about his career. Plus, the pros and cons of having the NHL draft before the season is over. And we discuss Toronto as a sports hub candidate2020-05-0823 min
The Neutral ZoneMay 1, 2020Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with para ice hockey sports psychologist Kyle MacDonald. Then a discussion on episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN and Netflix's documentary "The Last Dance"2020-05-0123 min
The Neutral ZoneApril 24, 2020This week we bring you an update on COVID 19 and discuss some of the stories that are making news in sports. Vince Carter’s last game would have been played in Toronto recently we will discuss what his legacy will be in Toronto2020-04-2424 min
The Neutral ZoneApril 17, 2020On today’s show we will speak with Paralympic para ice hockey player Greg Westlake about his career highlights and we will also give you an update on COVID192020-04-1723 min
The Neutral ZoneApril 3, 2020This week the gang discusses why they got involved in sports and they will share some of their stories and career highlights. We also give you the latest information on COVID 19 as it relates to sports.2020-04-0323 min
The Neutral ZoneMarch 27, 2020This week we speak to Canadian Paralympic committee CEO Karen O’Neil about the recent decision that both the Paralympic and Olympic Games will be postponed. Plus, Canadian hockey league commentator Sam Cosentino chats about the Canadian hockey league canceling all its Junior hockey for the rest of the 2020 season2020-03-2724 min
The Neutral ZoneMarch 20, 2020Today on the Neutral Zone we speak with Karen O’Neill, the CEO of the Canadian Paralympic committee about where things stand as far as COVID 19 and the upcoming Paralympic games in Tokyo.2020-03-2023 min
The Neutral ZoneMarch 13, 2020This week the gang speaks with visually impaired curler David Lee about his experiences within the sport. Plus a discussion on the coronavirus, which has put a stop on the sporting world2020-03-1324 min
The Neutral ZoneMarch 6, 2020Today on The Neutral Zone we speak with Nicco Cardarelli, play-by-play guy for the 2020 Canadian blind hockey championships happening later this month.2020-03-0623 min
The Neutral ZoneFebruary 28, 2020Today the gang discusses the results of the Canadian women’s national sledge hockey team series that took place in Vancouver this past weekend. They also update you on a story that wheelchair basketball may be at risk of missing the 2020 Paralympic games2020-02-2823 min
The Neutral ZoneFebruary 21, 2020This week on The Neutral Zone we speak with team Canada para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor about what it’s like being named captain of team Canada for the 2020 season and what the season has been like that’s far and what’s coming up for the remainder of the year.2020-02-2124 min
The Neutral ZoneFebruary 14, 2020On this week’s edition of the neutral zone we speak with retired Paralympic bronze medalist in the sport of boccia Josh Vander Vies about his newest adventure being a part of the 2020 Paralympic games leadership group2020-02-1423 min
The Neutral ZoneFebruary 7, 2020Today we chat with Boccia Canada’s head coach Mario Delisle about the recent announcement of the 2020 Boccia national team squad.2020-02-0724 min
The Neutral ZoneJanuary 31, 2020We speak with athletes who participated in the 2020 London blizzards sledge hockey tournament this past weekend we also discussed Kobe Bryant’s tragic death2020-01-3123 min
The Neutral ZoneJanuary 24, 2020We speak with Lisa Mayers director of athletics for the cruiser sports about their upcoming blazing hoops tournament. Plus, we discuss the 2020 baseball Hall of Fame inductees and give you an early look at the Super Bowl on February 22020-01-2423 min
The Neutral ZoneJanuary 17, 2019On this week’s edition of the neutral zone we speak with an organizer of the 2020 London sledge hockey tournament taking place in London Ontario January 24 through the 26th we also preview this week’s NFL games2020-01-1723 min
The Neutral ZoneJanuary 10, 2020On this week's edition of The Neutral Zone we speak with athletes participating in a blind curling demonstration in conjunction with the 2020 Continental Cup. We also put a wrap on the 2020 World Junior Hockey Championships and we preview this week's divisional round in the NFL!2020-01-1051 min
The Neutral ZoneJanuary 3, 2020On this week’s show we speak with all members of the Canadian Boccia class 4 athletes about qualifying for the 2020 Paralympic games and how they plan to prepare for them.2020-01-0324 min
The Neutral ZoneDecember 20, 2019Today we speak with author Bryan Berard about his book Relentless: My Life in Hockey and the Power of Perseverance we also discuss the NFL world Junior hockey championships and the NHL2019-12-2022 min
The Neutral ZoneDecember 13, 2019We speak with Roberta Levine Boccia performance partner of Allison Levine to get her perspective on what it’s like to be a performance partner. We also discussed the NHL2019-12-1323 min
The Neutral ZoneDecember 6, 2019This week we give you the results from the Canadian Boccia championships and we discuss the Canadian tire para hockey cup2019-12-0623 min
The Neutral ZoneNovember 29, 2019On this week show we speak with Peter Parsons, chair of Blind Sports Nova Scotia and chair of the organizing committee for the Nova Scotia open Goalball tournament. We also wrap up the 2019 Grey Cup and we discuss whether this year’s Raptors team is for real2019-11-2923 min
The Neutral ZoneNovember 22, 2019This week on the neutral zone we speak with Dean Brokop director of the Paralympic foundation of Canada about a fundraiser called the para tough cup. We also preview the 2019 edition of the Grey cup.2019-11-2223 min
The Neutral ZoneNovember 15, 2019On this week's edition of The Neutral Zone we speak to 2019 Ontario Blind Sports Association Award Nominees, Lisa MacLeod and Arvin Carandang.2019-11-1523 min
The Neutral ZoneNovember 11, 2019On this week's edition of the neutral zone we promote the 2019 Ontario blind sports Gala being held on Saturday, November 16. We speak with organizers and inductees and get you everything you need to know about the event2019-11-0823 min
The Neutral ZoneNovember 1, 2019We speak with Nicco Cardarelli about the the 2019 Eastern Regional Blind Hockey Tournament happening in Ottawa. Plus, we check in with Josh Dueck who is being inducted into the Canadian Paralympic committee as a former athlete in the sport of sit ski.2019-11-0124 min
The Neutral ZoneOctober 25, 2019On this week's show we speak with Virginia MacLachlan who was recently inducted into the Windsor Sports Hall of Fame. We also discuss some of the major sports topics in a rapidfire format2019-10-2523 min
The Neutral ZoneOctober 18, 2019on this week's show we will be broadcasting live from the 29th annual Boccia blast in London Ontario. During this broadcast we will be interviewing athletes and organizers alike we will also be talking mainstream sports as well.2019-10-191h 38
The Neutral ZoneSeptember 6, 2019The Boys are back! Debuting a shorter show format, Brock and Cam catch us up on their hiatus, discuss the Para/Pan-Am Games and dig into Bianca Andreescu's US Open Semi-Final win.2019-09-0624 min
The Neutral ZoneNovember 24, 2018This week on The Neutral Zone, Brock returns as host and discuss the 2018 Canadian Boccia championships, the NHL the NBA and they preview the Grey cup.2018-11-2751 min
Everything is Awesome with Jeff and ?Wedding Crashed Into Little People Town ft Brock Terrano [Editor's note: At about the 1:30:00 mark we break and jump to plugs. The missing conversation gets into the news and travels all over. The last part of the clip is The Writing Process, in which the boys share their work, talk about their approaches to creativity, and Jeff reads a very sensuous passage from his most recent book. Look for Part 2 which should drop later in the week!] In which Jeff and guest host Steven Dombrosky welcome Brock Terrano, comedian and private eye, to the studio to discuss a great many things, including why he p...2017-08-291h 50