Shows
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#AaronBoone #NBA #Darko STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Neel Katarey, Jake Cardinale & Kristine SansanoSTRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX0:00:25 - Aaron Boone will remain as Yankees manager for next season.0:03:18 - The effort of NBA players will increase ‘significantly’ if All-Star game is USA vs. The World.0:13:17 - Darko Rajaković will lead the Toronto Raptors to a conference semi-final.
2025-10-1716 min
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#NFL #DanielJones #RoryMcIlroy STRAIGHT FACTS/BRO RELAX: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey & Matt Siriani0:00:00 - NFL will eliminate ties before the start of next season. 0:03:53 - Daniel Jones will earn as high as 2nd place MVP voting this season.0:10:39 - Rory McIlroy will be Public Enemy #1 when the PGA season starts upagain in spring time. This after his dust-ups with American fans during the recent Ryder Cup.
2025-10-0316 min
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#MLB #NFL #BadBunny Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey & Matt Siriani5:03 - ICEBREAKER: Which sporting event did the panel’s interest grow as it was in progress? This after Canada’s recent success of the Women’s World Cup of Rugby. 19:52 - MLB PLAYOFFS24:11 - Which Jay(s) were the difference maker this season? 26:27 - Yankees making the Wlid Card series / having an equal shot to win the World Series. 32:16 - Are the Mariners, Guardians and the Tigers are the being overlooked?40:24 - Matt Siriani’s suggestion that crosstown rivals would cheer for the ‘other team’ if their team was eliminated. 43:49 - Why Yankee fans are so pessimistic to the team’...
2025-10-031h 57Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#MLB #NFL #CharlieKirk Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Matt SirianiICEBREAKER3:37 - ‘Bucket-List’ vacation destinationsMLB13:05 - Yankees late run towards the middle of September22:54 - The Jays surprising season29:33 - Could any pitcher turn it on and be ‘unstoppable’ in the playoffs? (IE: Orel Hershiser, Madison Bumgarner, etc.)32:00 - Is there a concern bringing up Trey Yesavage so early in his career? Especially into a playoff situation? 36:56 - Do baseball players need so much development in the minors?NFL40:33 - Biggest surprises so far in NFL Season43:26 - Is the Bi...
2025-09-291h 46
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#CharlieKirk STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Tony Antoniou and Matt SirianiA very special edition of #SFBR as the panel (who collectively have different political ideologies) discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination. IMHO: This is a constructive, un-biased discussion as we hear each other's point of view in a respectful manner.
2025-09-2836 min
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)straight facts/bro relax: Cal Raleigh, Bo Bichette & Knicks vs. Yankees0:00:09 - Cal Raleigh will play for a new team once his current contract ends (2030 season) 07:15 - Bo Bichette will re-sign with the Blue Jays (contract ends after 2025 season)11:53 - The New York Knicks will win an NBA championship before the New York Yankees winning a World Series.
2025-08-3122 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Baseball Roundtable: Jake Cardinale, Matt Siriani & SPECIAL GUEST Sal Angioletti5:39 - Toughest stadium to get to.18:47 - Which time during a baseball season is the most special?24:36 - A mid-season grade of Juan Soto with his mega-contract in mind. 31:33 - Sal and Matt’s look at their Yankees.37:41 - Can’t ‘anything happen’ in the playoffs for the Yankees?40:45 - Does playoff experience mean anything? 42:25 - Are the Mets in a good place for a strong playoff run? 46:33 - How much of a hole are the Mets with a contract like Soto’s on their books, let al...
2025-08-302h 07Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#MLB #NFL #CharlieKirk Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Matt Sirianiwhole episode
2025-08-281h 46
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX with Neel Katarey & Dan Leggieri0:00:00 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAXVictoria Mboko will win a tennis major before the end of the ’27 season. 4:08 - Auston Matthews will average more points per game this season compared to last season.
2025-08-1307 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Blue Jays, MLB, etc., with Neel Katarey & Dan Leggieri3:37 - ICEBREAKER: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau rumoured to be dating. 12:24 - Toronto Blue Jays: How surprised is the panel to see the Jays’ success this season? 22:44 - Should we be surprised with the Jays’ success this season? 31:28 - Is there a stigma for baseball players to play in Canada or play in a division with the Yankees and Red Sox? 41:50 - Shane Bieber trade49:49 - Bo Bichette’s future with Toronto55:26 - Could MLB see a work stoppage once CBA expires. Should baseball install a salary cap? ...
2025-08-131h 36
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Tony Antoniou & Matt Siriani0:08 - Scottie Scheffler will walk away from golf in five years7:20 - MLB will move All-Star weekend to beginning of July to coincide with 4th Of July.AUDIO CREDIT: Sky Sports Golf#ScottieScheffler #MLB #ASG #AllStarGame
2025-07-2812 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)#MLB, #NCAA #MitchMarner Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Matt Siriani3:52 - ICEBREAKER: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest17:26 - ICEBREAKER Part 2: Infamous Coldplay Concert incident 22:55 - MLB ASG look back26:42 - Testing the potential use of Automatic Balls and Strikes challenge43:21 - Could athletes of all leagues see a value of ‘putting more effort’ while playing in their sport’s All-Star Game?51:31 - The surprising first half success of the Toronto Blue Jays.1:06:21 - WAR leaders (during time of recording). 1:10:46 - Mitch Marner signs with Vegas Golden Knights1:12:49 - Mitch Marner’s potential of being rem...
2025-07-281h 49Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)NBA & NHL Playoffs, Thibs, Giannis Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey, Jake Cardinale & Matt Hoffman4:13 - Panel’s plans for the summer (from a sports perspective)15:20 - Jake’s following of the Knicks in the ECF18:20 - Matt’s position to the Knicks as a Nets fan21:47 - Tony, if he is Canadian nostalgic, with four Canadians in the NBA Finals24:41 - Neel, what ratings look like for NBA Finals34:30 - Matt, Can OKC have national appeal?41:00 - TEASE Joel Embiid45:28 - Can NHL players lose passion for game when salary cap increases? 59:07 - Giannis’ future with Milwaukee Bucks. Co...
2025-06-162h 42
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey, Jake Cardinale & Matt Hoffmann0:20 - Online Sportsbooks will remove certain teams from betting in the future. 4:05 - Mitch Marner will be a captain before the start of the ‘27-’28 season.10:00 - Members of the OKC Thunder, along with SGA, will not take max money, for the sole reason to keep the nucleus of the team together.20:33 - Now that the Inside the NBA crew is no longer on TNT, Charles Barkley will not last more than two NBA seasons on ESPN.
2025-06-1630 min
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Neel Katarey, Ronnie 'RC' Clark, Ben 'Swift' Reynolds0:18 - Kawhi will not win a championship as a member of the LA Clippers3:00 - This year’s NBA Champion will win their organization’s first chip (Indiana, Minnesota, or Oklahoma City)8:08 - Luka Doncic will not re-sign with the Lakers (contract expires at end of ’27 season).
2025-05-1110 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: NBA Playoffs, Popovich, Shedeur Roundtable: Neel Katarey, Ronnie 'RC' Clark & Ben 'Swift' Reynolds4:21 - Did American panellists watch 4 Nations Faceoff Hockey Tournament.6:49 - Should NBA overhaul All-Star weekend after response of 4 Nations Touney?20:45 - Gregg Popovich retires as Coach of Spurs. Will take over as President of team.28:14 - Popovich over Phil Jackson? 34:55 - Mike Malone Firing46:45 - Jokic better than Shaq? 53:18 - Could dominiant Big Men return in NBA? 1:02:49 - NBA First Round Playoff Recap1:08:11 - Dream NBA Finals matchup1:14:08 - Lakers bow out / Was Doncic criticism justified?1:21:30 - Bigger rebuild: Lak...
2025-05-112h 18Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and SPECIAL GUEST: Liam Gotimer6:28 - is mid-April the best time to be a sports fan? (Baseball starting up, NHL playoffs, NBA playoffs, Masters, etc.)NBA Playoffs11:19 - How hyped is New York for Knicks playoff basketball14:00 - Could the Pistons be a real threat for the Knicks? 16:16 - Tony’s observation of the Toronto crowd at Scotiabank Arena18:30 - Leafs fans vs. Brady Tkachuk at Scotiabank Arena20:45 - who in a general sense do Americans want to win a championship?26:43 - would hockey be good for USA...
2025-04-281h 42
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Tony Antoniou and SPECIAL GUEST: Liam GotimerSTRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX0:00:08 - Alexander Ovechkin will finish his career in KHL0:01:57 - Juan Soto will not win an MVP as a member of the New York Mets
2025-04-2806 min
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Neel Katarey, Jake Cardinale & Matt Siriani0:16 - OKC Thunder will make the NBA Finals, despite being the second youngest team in the NBA4:07 - Aaron Judge will use a torpedo baseball bat by this time next baseball season9:20 - NBA stars will put an end to excessive load management before the end of the current CBA
2025-04-2221 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Neel Katarey, Jake Cardinale & Matt Siriani #NCAA #JuanSoto #NHL #4NationsFaceoff5:03 - Is the panel excited for the Div. I Men’s basketball final? 6:50 - Does ‘one and dones’ lose something to Div. I Men’s basketball? 18:04 - Are ‘one and dones’ coming in Women’s Div. I Basketball? 26:11 - What stood out in Men’s Div. I March Madness?28:15 - Could NIL be rescinded?32:17 - Does NCAA need to do something to enhance interest in college sports?36:02 - Could we see a similar number of games in WNBA compared to NBA41:26 - Why is Juan Soto worth $765M?
2025-04-222h 10Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)One-on-One w/ Tony Antoniou2:36 - The new media types from 20+ years ago (social media, podcasts, etc.)19:08 - Biden/Harris: was Harris’ race and gender the reason why she lost? Did Biden stay in office too long? 31:59.- NFL Playoffs: - Bills loss to Chiefs - Kincaid drop37:40 - Is Sean McDermott the right coach for Bills?40:39 - Can Josh Allen be labelled as a choker?47:09 - Raptors/Tanking in sports56:22 - Is/Can/Will Toronto be an alluring place for NBA players to play?1:01:17 - Blue J...
2025-04-071h 53
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey & Dan Leggieri0:00:01 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX 2:02 – Darko Rajakovic is fired after this season by the Raptors 5:33 – NHL will hold outdoor hockey game in Europe within five years 10:08 – Russia will be included to next rendition of 4 Nations Faceoff
2025-02-1219 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey and Dan Leggieri3:05 – Sports Gambling
15:12 – Toronto Maple Leafs: Are they for real?
21:25 – Are Leaf fans as bad as hockey fans say they are?
36:14 – 4 Nations Faceoff
45:15 – Should Auston Matthews play in 4 Nations Faceoff?
51:56 – NFL Playoffs
57:38 – Buffalo Bills chances to go far in playoffs
1:10:41 – STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX
1:12:43 – Darko Rajakovic is fired after this season by the Raptors
1:16:14 – NHL will hold outdoor hockey game in Europe within five years
1:20:49 – Russia will be included to next rendition of 4 Nations Faceoff
2025-01-151h 30
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: USA vs. World, NBA return to VancouverTOPICS
A series pitting USA vs. Rest of the World
NBA will return to Vancouver, BC Canada
2025-01-1206 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable w/ Elijah Fa'afiu & Ravindu Pathirana. Hosts: These Guys Got Next Podcast (Basketball)It's not everday I get to chat with sports fans from the other side of the planet! Follow 'These Guys Got Next' @theseguysgotnext on IG and YouTube
3:32 – Weather comparison between Toronto, Auckland and Sydney.
4:37 – Where basketball ranks in terms of popularity in New
Zealand.
9:08 – How essential is it for marquee teams to win in their
respective leagues?
11:40 – Can small-market teams be on the international radar?
12:59 – Does the success of Australian athletes have any
impact to those in New Zealand?
15:42 – The interest of Women’s Basketball in NZ
18:13 –...
2025-01-111h 12
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Jordan Love, Four Nations Cup/Russia, Giannis AntetokounmpoJordan Love will have his number retired by the
Packers.
4:47 – NHL will include Russian players to 4 Nations Cup tournament.
8:07 – Giannis Antetokounmpo will demand a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks before the end of next season.
2024-11-0815 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Neel Katarey, Lily Schumacher & Matt SirianiWORLD SERIES RECAP
4:15 - Were the Yankees overmatched?
8:09 – Could Yankee fans turn on Aaron Judge?
14:27 – Will the Yankees continue to lure free agents?
19:06 – Could Juan Soto get $500M in free agency?
27:16 – Should legacy franchises making/winning the respective championships good for said sport?
MLB
33:01 – Brewer fan Lily looking back on past season
38:36 – don’t owners of ALL MLB teams have the financial ability to pay for high-price free agents?
42:41 – Are the Blue Jays close to making the post-season next year?
47:41 – Could Dave Roberts have lost his job if the Dodgers not win the World Series?
49:51 – What’s keeping Aaron Boone in New York?
JOE...
2024-11-081h 52
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Outdoor NHL Games, NBA Expansion, Adams/Rodgers reunion0:26 - Outdoor games will be a thing of the past for the NHL
2:54 - The NBA will expand with two more teams AND will solely include Seattle and Las Vegas
5:44 - Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers will salvage the season and will make the playoffs this season.
#WinterClassic #HeritageClassic #NHLStadiumSeries #LasVegas #Seattle #DavanteAdams #AaronRodgers #NewYorkJets #VOFCanada
2024-10-1810 min
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX: Karl-Anthony Towns, NFL games overseas, Pete Rose #NBA #NFL #MLB- 0:05: Karl-Anthony Towns will have his number retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845213066792677472).
- 5:38: The NFL will play a regular season in Australia and Africa (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845214909023318197)
- 12:20: Now that he has died, Pete Rose will be inducted in Cooperstown within the next 10 years (VOTE ON X: https://x.com/vofcanada/status/1845215330139865367).
2024-10-1834 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey and Jake Cardinale3:53 - Wishing USAer Jake a Happy Thanksgiving
4:54 - Sports fan Jake’s mood right now with Mets in LCS, Knicks as a contender, along with the big Jets trade with Davante Adams.
6:42 - Mets as a sentimental favourite?
9:42 - Neel’s interest in MLB Playoffs
14:03 - Steve Cohen as Mets owner.
16:51 - Toronto fans following baseball
21:09 - recent changes throughout baseball: DH in National League, pitch clock, eliminating the shift
29:15 - Edmonton native Neel’s i...
2024-10-181h 39Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)INAUGURAL EPISODE: VOF CANADA5:34 - The love of College Football in USA
9:44 - Deion Sanders as a college coach
16:53 - Why has hockey not caught on in the U.S.?
27:05 - Which team is America hoping will win a championship?
41:10 - Are opposing players today too ‘buddy-buddy’?
NBA
51:27 - Are the Knicks for real?
1:04:52 - What’s the mindset of Lakers fans this upcoming season?
1:12:29 - The Raptors announcing the retirement of Vince Carter’s Number 15 after the Brooklyn Nets.
NFL...
2024-10-102h 40Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)The ingredients of a top-selling jersey?Armchair, Dubs and Patcast chime in on the top jerseys in pro sports.
2024-10-0503 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey and Dan Leggieri***DATE OF RECORDING: Sept. 24, 2024***
3:55 - Top story from the Summer of ’24 -
20:56 - Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs
28:49 - Rogers Communications buying Bell’s stake in MLSE
36:32 - Could Rogers being majority owner make way for Toronto getting an NFL team?
50:58 - Vince Carter will have No. 15 retired by Raptors
1:04:00 - Buffalo Bills start to the season
1:17:20 - STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX
1:27:36 - VOF Canada introduction
Music by: ABA / Z Project
2024-10-051h 31Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Which Quarterback has the most to prove this season? #JoshAllen #AaronRodgers #nflNeel Katarey, Matt Siriani and Thomas Tyree include Dak Prescott, DeShaun Watson and more.
2024-09-2609 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey and Matt Hoffman00:34 – Introduction
03:45 – Which Olympic Events the panel is interested in
08:01 – Men’s Basketball Tournament
12:21 – Is the Men’s Basketball Tournament the USA’s to
lose?
17:00 – Canadian NBA players dedication to National program
21:31 – Does Olympic basketball capture kids attention in
USA?
28:09 – Canada Women’s Soccer Team punishment for cheating
46:47 – Panel’s thoughts on Olympics altogether
59:06 – Kevin Durant as a coach?
1:02:22 – Should NBA and NHL focus on international events
outside of Olympics?
1:10:28 – USA vs. World basketball tournament? Would it
sell?
1:21:22 – STRAIGHT FACTS...
2024-08-091h 59Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Neel Katarey, Ben ‘Swift’ Reynolds & ‘Professor’ Damian Flowers #NFL #NBA #NCAA3:50 – Changes at the QB position in Pittsburgh
22:50 – The future of the Kansas City Chiefs
28:48 – LeBron James dipping in the podcast world while playing in the NBA
40:21 – Draymond Green
46:59 – March Madness: Is it as popular as to the days when players went the full four years?
54:18 – Should the NBA or FIBA get involved to ensure the level of play within Division I basketball?
59:46 – Mentality of players in the USA vs. Europe
1:09:57 – Should the NBA reduce the number of regular season games?
1:18:23 – Is Caitlin Clark the most sought after draft prospect in both the NBA and WNBA?
1:23:25 – Who to watch out for in the NBA playo...
2024-03-222h 28
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Chris Carrabs & Jake Cardinale8:28 – All Star Game (ASG)
Tony’s experience working the NHL ASG at Scotiabank Arena
How much did the panel watch either the NHL or NBA ASG
Should all sports leagues try to make their ASG more competitive?
25:23 – Morgan Rielly suspension
Panel’s thoughts to the suspension. Was five games too much?
Is it unfair to compare the Rielly hit to the Pierre Turgeon/Dale Hunter hit or the Dennis Wideman hit to a linesman in 2016?
Are retaliatory hits due to lack of enforcers on NHL teams?
45:03 – Is there a ‘lack of respect’ for t...
2024-02-251h 30
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri and Neel Katarey #NBA #NHL #MLBBASEBALL
2:13 - Shohei Ohtani saga as it relates to Toronto
22:41 - Are the Dodgers an AUTOMATIC lock to win the World Series?
BASKETBALL
24:38 - Toronto Raptors trade: OG Anunoby, etc./RJ Barrett and Immanuel
Quickley
39:20 - Is Siakam’s days numbered in Toronto?
- Should Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster do everything possible to trade Siakam?
HOCKEY
1:07:31 - Edmonton Oilers’ heater since
firing Jay Woodcroft
- How impatient is Connor McDavid to win a Stanley Cup?
- Is Ken Daniels on the hot-seat if the Oilers don’...
2024-01-121h 54
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)MLB/NFL Roundtable Jake Cardinale, Lily Schumacher and Matt Siriani4:50 – Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas
- Are baseball stadiums a good source of revenue for a city economy?
- Lasting Oakland A’s memory
23:47 – Texas Rangers win the World Series
- Can they threaten to win again?
- How will Arizona do in ‘24
36:29 – Asking the panel how their favourite teams will do for the ’24 season
- Mets
- Yankees
- Brewers
51:53 – Craig Counsell heading to the Chicago Cubs
1:17:44 – Bill Belichick
- Should he/ Can he be fired in the middle of a season?
1:25:20 – NFL in Europe.
- Should they continue playing games in Europe
- Will flag football elevate t...
2023-11-221h 55
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Basketball Talk w/ Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey & Mikey Domagala: Owner/Founder of NBA BuzzWorld Cup of Basketball – 4:40
- USA’s performance of recent World Cup of Basketball
- Canada’s bronze medal accomplishment, despite lack of top stars not appearing in FIBA World Cup
- World Cup vs. Olympics
- USA vs. The World tournament. Could it happen?
Victor Wembanyama – 16:18
- Not a lot of visibility of Wembanyama in Paris
- Could Wembanyama stay healthy with his height
- Could a non-American be the signature face of the NBA
Damian Lillard – 29:23...
2023-10-211h 32Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Baseball Roundtable w/ Jake Cardinale, Lily Schumacher & Matt SirianiTOPICS
4:50 - International Baseball. Could baseball benefit more by participating in the Olympics?
26:52 - Baltimore Orioles. Their success to the season. Their lack of playoff experience. Who is crucial for the O's to win in playoffs.
36:54 - Tampa Bay Rays. How do they keep winning?
42:09 - Use of starting pitching today compared to 20+ years ago.
52:41 - The future of Tampa staying in Tampa… Oops :)
1:02:37 - Milwaukee Brewers. Can Milwaukee threaten in the playoffs?
1:09:51 - How long will it before the Yankees and Red Sox become contenders again?
1:15:37 - Where will Shohei Otani may end up.
1:21:09 - TRIVIA CH...
2023-09-211h 32Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)NFL/Basketball Roundtable: Neel Katarey, SPECIAL GUESTS: Ben 'Swift' Reynolds and Ronnie 'RC' ClarkThrilled to talk NFL, NBA and the FIBA World Cup with Neel Katarey, along with Ben 'Swift' Reynolds and Ronnie 'RC' Clark from Voice of the Fans Sportscast @vofsportscast
MUSIC BY: ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night'
DATE OF RECORDING: August 29, 2023
6:20 – A summary what listeners can find on VOF Sportscast
8:26 – Rise of soccer in the State of Mississippi
14:28 – CFL back and forth, American Football in Canada and what the future of American Football may be
26:38 – NFL talk
30:29 – Aaron Rodgers
2023-09-021h 42Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri and SPECIAL GUEST: Jelani Goodridge-ReidTOPICS:
6:36 - What is the future of Sports Media? What are subscribers looking for? How will it be consumed going forward?
14:11 - Has loyalty towards the 'local team' dropped over the past 20 years?
20:05 - Will professional sports see more of a benefit with streaming services, such as DAZN, Apple TV+ including acquistions such as The Athletic, who are now responsible for sports coverage for the New York Times?
NBA
32:39 - What is the future of the Toronto Raptors? Thoughts on Fred Van Vleet signing with the Houston Rockets.
43:10 - Jaylen Brown re-signs with the Boston Celtics
46:52 - Who's under...
2023-07-291h 28Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)NHL Roundtable with Liam Gotimer and Will Pesek0:35 - Will the recent Stanley Cup Final generate more interest in the Southern U.S.?
13:18 – Vegas’ immediate run from expansion team to Cup Champion.
19:18 – Did Vegas sacrifice their future to win this year’s Stanley Cup?
21:36 – Would you accept years of futility for one successful run to the championship?
28:16 – Is Vegas a Hockey Town?
31:33 – Will the Florida Panthers maintain this level success?
34:28 – Will hockey evolve in Southern U.S. as teams in those markets continue to win?
38:10 – Free Agency / Off-Season trades
45:28 – Do top level players want t...
2023-07-091h 10Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Dan Leggieri, Neel Katarey and Matt SirianiTOPICS INCLUDE
NBA
3:53 – NBA Draft Best/Worst Dressed
13:19 - Victor Wembanyama
20:05 – Gradey Dick
23:47 – Monty Williams
NHL
38:38 – How did U.S. take to this year’s playoffs?
49:50 – Dan’s rant on against the Florida Panthers
1:00:19 – Toronto Maple Leafs
1:09:39 – NHL announcing they will not have themed jerseys for upcoming season. This after several NHL players refused to wear Pride Jerseys.
1:44:56 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL
- Joel Embiid is first MVP to never make the conference finals in his career
- NBA has crowned a new champion 7 times in last 10 years. A far contrast from the 8 different first-time winners during the p...
2023-07-041h 58Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Emily Morgan, Sports Graphic DesignerEmily Morgan is creating a lot of buzz, transforming sports logos in a very short period of time. In less than six months, Emily is creeping up to 100K in followers on her IG channel alone @emilymorgancreates.
Be sure to give her a follow:
IG: @emilymorgancreates
TikTok: @emilymorgancreates
TWR: @EM_Creates
YouTube: @emilymorgancreates
Music by: ABA / Z Project 'O What a Night'
#sportsbranding #emilymorgancreates #NFL #NBA #logo #sportsmarketing #graphic design
#whatsUPodcast
2023-06-2238 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Neel Katarey3:10 - Is the NHL showing growth within the U.S.?
17:13 - Leafs and Raptors: How different will both teams look like for next season?
30:34 - Pittsburgh Penguins: Can a rebuild happen with Sid and Malkin?
Arizona Coyotes
35:36 - Would Arizona be a ‘hockey market’ if they were as successful as Tampa, Colorado, etc.?
39:56 - If they move, where is the best city to relocate the Coyotes?
Ja Morant
46:30 - Should Morant be suspended?
51:12 - Would a Morant suspension be a sign of ‘cancel culture’
RAPID FIRE (BIG DEAL / NO BIG DEAL)
1:11:03 - Lorenzo Insigne not travelling with team for latest a...
2023-06-211h 28Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)NHL Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Prince Matalia3:06 - St. Louis City SC of MLS will have a permanent section of its stadium for fans and their dogs
8:32 - Leafs making the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
27:29 - Florida Panthers eliminate the 65-win Boston Bruins
40:55 - Seattle Kraken eliminate the defending Stanley Cup Champion Avalanche for the franchise's first playoff series win.
55:47 - Oilers win the first round series against the LA Kings
1:07:48 - BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL
Raptors receiving permission to speak with Becky Hammon who led WNBA's Las Vegas A...
2023-05-021h 26Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Alissa Kacar: Social Media Golf-Influencer, BroadcasterAlissa Kacar (IG:@newladygolfer) went from a teacher in New Jersey, to a broadcaster and social media influencer; dedicated to wellness and specifically golf. In her short time as an influencer, Alissa has connected with stars from the sports world, Hollywood A-Listers and more. Alissa was gracious to join the podcast for a chat on all things golf, with topics including:
- The Masters
- PGA vs. LIV
- LPGA
- Golf on a participation level and a lot more
Music by: ABA / Z Project
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2023-04-2134 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri and Neel Katarey 2:54 – MLB Home Opener or NBA Play-In game?
11:35 – Raptors play-in game vs. Chicago *Diar DeRozan*
16:34 – Who from the Raptors should stay or go?
20:01 – Should the Raptors have ‘tanked’ the season?
33:08 – Leafs vs. Lightning
35:17 – Dan’s affection for one-time Leaf, Lonny Bohonos
37:16 – Can the Leafs get out of the 1st round?
45:41 – Do the Leafs need to overhaul the team if they
continue to flounder in the playoffs?
47:50 – RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)
Alek Manoah’s early season struggles
MLS begins new broadcast partne...
2023-04-191h 24
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)NHL Trade Deadline Roundtable: Liam Gotimer and Will Pesek (S4: Ep.6)Taking a look at who came out as winners after the NHL Trade Deadline (Friday, March 3 @ 3PM)
Liam Gotimer: Director of Broadcasting & Communications, Atlanta Gladiators
Will Pesek: Producer, News 12 Hunter Valley
TOPICS:
3:06 - General thoughts of how Trade Deadline Day went down
14:04 - Comparing Deadline Day Coverage between USA vs. Canada
33:08 - Vladimir Tarasenko heading to the Rangers
36:14 - Patrick Kane finally heading to Broadway
42:44 - Toronto Maple Leafs:
55:17 - Teams scratching players if they a...
2023-03-071h 42Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Jerome Boateng (S4: Ep.5) SUPER BOWL – 5:07
Jerome’s plans for the big game
Is Jerome interested in the halftime show? Because I am not.
How much pressure is on Patrick Mahomes to win this year’s Super Bowl?
Does Jerome want to see Aaron Rodgers land with his New York Jets?
NBA TRADE DEADLINE
Will the 4-team trade between ATL, DET, GSW and POR fall apart? - 21:35
Jerome explains his disdain for Hawks Coach Nate McMillan – 29:09
Will Trae Young stick around in Atlanta? 39:33
Should the Raptors have been more busier at the trade d...
2023-02-121h 32Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri and Ben McClellan: Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast (S4: Ep.4)Topics Include:
FIFA World Cup – 13:46
Thoughts on Canada’s Performance of World Cup.
Thoughts specifically of John Herdman’s performance of manager of Canada’s Men’s Team
Does winning a World Cup change the legacy of Lionel Messi.
NFL – 42:08
Gauging panel’s interest of NFL Playoffs
Tony and Ben’s thoughts of their Buffalo Bills performance of the season/playoffs
Will Brady and Rodgers stay with their respective teams?
NBA Trade Deadline – 52:43
Should the Raptors trade VanVleet
Anunoby’s stance w...
2023-01-311h 53Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S4: Ep. 3)Topics Include: (FIFA - 2:26)
World Cup is upon us.
Should big events look to non-traditional markets?
Has Canada Soccer killed the vibe leading into the World Cup?
Kyrie Irving and Mitchell Miller - 40:13
RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal) - 1:16:02
Houston Astros winning another World Series
Ryan Reynolds potentially owning the NHL's Ottawa Senators
Canada's Men's basketball team qualifies for the FIBA World Cup
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2022-11-171h 26Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Jerome Boateng, Zach Cantrell and Patrick RuchTOPICS:
MLB (2:48) - Phillies/Braves, Padres/Dodgers, Aaron Judge
NFL (26:53) - Kenny Pickett over Mitch Trubisky, Dak Prescott over Cooper Rush, Fall of Tom Brady and Russell Wilson
NBA (59:05) - Brooklyn Nets, Luka Doncic as MVP?, Boston Celtics
BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Rapid Fire) (1:20:45)
LeBron James potentially surpassing Kareem Abdul Jabbar with most points in league history
Oscar Nominee Jonah Hill set to play PGA's John Daly in an upcoming movie
Commanders owner, Daniel Snyder says he has 'dirt' on key executives within the league
...
2022-10-231h 44Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Mikey Domagala: Owner & Founder, NBA Buzz/Inside Buzz (S3: Ep.11)TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Looking back at '21-'22 season (4:28)
- Did Steph Curry cement his legacy as a Top 10 player by winning his first NBA Finals MVP? (6:25)
- Can the Celtics overcome the loss of Head Coach Ime Udoku? (10:26)
- Can the Nets gel despite the apparent tension between KD, Steve Nash, Sean Marks? (14:44)
- Comparing the Nets to the Knicks (25:10)
- Are the Lakers a playoff calibre team? (28:26)
- Mikey's one-on-one with convicted felon Aaron 'Showtime' Taylor who rejunvinated his life with sports, getting the chance to perform PA duties du...
2022-10-0853 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)!What's Up? The Sports Podcast. (S3: EP:10) #JuanSoto #nba #calgaryflamesPANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Jerome Boateng (COLORCAST: @ThePacZone) & Prince Matalia (COLORCAST: @PrinceM)
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How hype is Juan Soto?
NBA Off Season
- Where is Kevin Durant gonna play?
NHL Off Season
- Should Canadian Teams avoid drafting American players?
Players having statues in their honour (Yes, honour is spelled with a U in Canada lol)
RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal)
NOTE: Taping of this episode was prior to Juan Soto trade
2022-08-062h 24Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable (S3: Ep. 10)PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Jerome Boateng (COLORCAST: @ThePacZone) & Prince Matalia (COLORCAST: PrinceM)
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TOPICS INCLUDE:
How hype is Juan Soto?
NBA Off Season
- Where is Kevin Durant gonna play?
NHL Off Season
- Should Canadian Teams avoid drafting American players?
Players having statues in their honour (Yes, honour is spelled with a U in Canada lol)
BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (RAPID FIRE SEGMENT)
2022-08-032h 40
Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Keith Mason: Associate Head Coach & General Manager (S3 & EP9)Keith will share his experiences from managing a pro club, to taking part in the recent Canadian Championships and a lot more.
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2022-06-251h 06Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)!What's Up? The Sports Podcast. : Roundtable (S3: EP8)PANELISTS: Tony Antoniou, Dan Leggieri
SPECIAL GUEST: Zack Cooper (Fmr. Host, Reporter Anchor: Toronto's 680NEWS, FAN 590)
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TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Comparison of general news/sports pre-podcast, social media to today
NBA (28:22)
- Golden State Warriors: Is the Warriors run of success classify as a dynasty?
- Toronto Raptors: OJ Anunoby, state of the team, Who is the Greatest Raptor of All-Time (48:20)
RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal) (1:29:09)
- J-Cole playing in CEBL
- Udoni...
2022-06-021h 39Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Cricket in Canada Roundtable: Derek Perera & Srimantha Wijeyeratne (S3: EP7)Cricket in Canada is on the rise - at the grassroots level, all the way up to international competition.
The following is a discussion regarding the current state of this sport, what the future of cricket looks like in North America and a lot more.
Derek Perera: Founder and Director, Ontario Cricket Academy
Srimantha Wijeyeratne: General Manager and Head Coach, Niagara Cricket Club
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2022-04-2252 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Frank De Frenza and Dan Leggieri (S3: EP.6)Topics Include:
(NHL) Passing of Eugene Melnyk
(FIFA) Canada qualifies for Men's World Cup
- (Pre-Draw) What would have Canada's Group of Death.
- Our minimum level of expectation for Canada's team.
- What does the growth of other sports in Canada mean for hockey?
(NBA) Kyle Lowry returns to Toronto as member of Miami Heat.
RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)
- Tyson Nash agrees with Coyotes F Jay Beagle's cross-check to Ducks star Trevor Zegras because of his 'flashy play'.
- New soccer facility in Toronto suburb of Rexdale.
- F1 going to Las Vegas, part of track is famous Las Vegas strip. ...
2022-04-031h 48Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Frank DeFrenza (S3: Ep.5)Topics Include: (NHL) Developing story of Mark Giordano's trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs; Do Leafs need a goaltender, as they push for a successful run at the playoffs? Is the Avalanche for real?
(MLB) Blue Jays with eyes on the World Series. How exciting will the upcoming season be? Dodgers win the Freddie Freeman sweepstakes. (NFL) DeShaun Watson traded to the Cleveland Browns, despite 20+ civil actions for sexual assault/misconduct.
RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)
GUESTS:
Tony Antoniou: Contributor, !What's Up? The Sports Podcast.
Frank DeFrenza: Special Guest
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2022-03-211h 06Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable: Tony Antoniou and Ben McClellan (S3 Ep.4)TOPICS INCLUDE:
Stars such as Evander Kane, Antonio Brown and Novak Djokovic facing a slew of troubles as it relates to COVID.
Toronto FC signs top international striker Lorenzo Insigne.
Canada's Men's national side prepares for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers
RAPID FIRE (Big Deal/No Big Deal)
GUESTS:
Tony Antoniou: Contributor, !What's Up? The Sports Podcast.
Ben McClellan: Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast
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Date of Taping: Janu...
2022-01-151h 30Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Melissa Gil: Host of Melissa Gil Sports Podcast (S3: Ep3)As a current student of the Sports Media program at Toronto's Ryerson University, Mel has had the chance to interview key basketball names including, Savannah Hamilton, Jack Armstrong and more. Mel shares:
- where she thinks sports broadcasting is headed towards in the foreseeable future
- the evolution of women in sports in Canada, etc.
- the Toronto Raptors
and more
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2021-12-2744 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Chris Carrabs and Rob Iacobucci (S3: Ep. 2)Two fierce opponents from a fantasy hockey league I take part in return to not only talk pucks, but the following:
- Pro Sports vs. Omicron
- Will the NHL go to the Beijing Olympics?
- WTA says they will not host events in China
- Paul Maurice resigns from the Jets
RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (Big Deal/No Big Deal)
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2021-12-2046 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Mikey Domagala - Founder and CEO, NBA Buzz (S3: Ep.1)Mikey Domagala is a dedicated basketball reporter with close to 3-Million followers on his channel NBA Buzz/Inside Buzz as well as The Truth Podcast with Jermaine Barnes.
ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
Which team had the better off-season?
The saga of Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving
Where will the Raptors finish up?
Also Mikey's thoughts on baseball, soccer, etc.
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2021-10-1857 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Ben McClellan and Zach Diaz (S2: Ep. 31)Ben McClellan: Co-Host, Red Patch Boys Podcast (Red Patch Boys, main supporter group of Toronto FC of MLS)
Zach Diaz: Schulich School of Business and one-time volunteer of York 9 FC (Now York United)
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Toronto Derby feat. York United and Toronto FC - Wednesday, September 22nd at BMO Field
State of Women's soccer in Canada. Could First Division soccer in Canada be on the horizon?
What could Toronto FC vs. Forge FC rivalry look like?
BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL (Rapid-Fire Segment)
- Could Sebastian Giovinco...
2021-09-2147 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)(S2: Ep30) Epidemiologist Dr. Ketan Shankardass returnsDr. Shankardass returns to the podcast and shares his field's research as it relates to a sports persective
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2021-08-0252 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S2: Ep. 29)TOPICS INCLUDE:
Italy wins EURO 2020.
The riots in England after the EURO final. Does this hurt the country's chances to host a EURO/World Cup in the future?
The Olympics. Should it go on?
Will Tokyo get a 'do-over' and get to host the Olympics again due to the pandemic?
Is Masai Ujiri sticking around with the Toronto Raptors?
RAPID FIRE: Big Deal/No Big Deal
Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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2021-07-201h 35Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)EURO Roundtable with LA FAMIGLIA Dan Casciati, John Ferguson and Rene Olsen (S2: Ep. 28)TOPICS INCLUDE
- Christian Eriksen medical emergency during Denmark's first match against Finland
- What winning Euro means for federations like Italy
- A look back on Denmark's magical run to the EURO Championship from 1992
- The growth of soccer in Canada
- The Olympics (Should it be postponed a second time? The 'need' for facilities built for the Olympics)
RAPID FIRE SEGMENT (BIG DEAL/NO BIG DEAL)
- Edmonton's CFL team changes its name from the Eskimos to the Elks
- Suns All-Star Devin Booker potentially rewarding...
2021-06-171h 35Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S2: Ep. 27)TOPICS INCLUDE:
- First round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- The Tavares injury and how 'The Code' plays a factor
- Winnipeg Jets make short work of the Oilers
- Raptors: Is Masai or Lowry staying
and more
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Date of Roundtable: May 25, 2021
2021-05-261h 15Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Craig Seeler: CPGA Class "A" Professional (S2: Ep.26)(1:49) Craig's thoughts of how golf courses operated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(10:28) Ways to better learn the game of golf.
(21:46) The state of the PGA, LPGA, Insta-Golf models.
If interested in lessons, send Craig an e-mail: craigseeler@gmail.com
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Date of Interview: May 17, 2021
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2021-05-2036 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Neil Kumar - NBA Trade Deadline (S2: Ep. 25)A slew of topics which include:
- Should the Raptors have traded Kyle Lowry
- What are Masai Ujiri's plans for the future? Does it include the Toronto Raptors?
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Date of Interview: March 26, 2021
2021-04-0559 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Mikey Domagala - Founder and CEO, NBA Buzz (S2: Ep.24)1:41 - Mikey's vision of launching NBA Buzz at the age of 12.
4:35 - Being able to interview such big basketball names: Nancy Liebermann, Antonio Davis, Shawn Kemp, etc.
THE STORYLINES COMING FROM 2019 AND 2020
9:12 - The first-time storyline of the Toronto Raptors making the NBA Finals in 2019.
15:43 - The polarizing and emotional topics of 2020 - including: the death of Kobe Bryant, the social unrest in the U.S.
27:08 - The importance of social media vs. print and TV/radio. How Mikey (millennials, Gen Z, etc.) are consuming their sports, news, entertainment and so on.
2021-03-1354 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S2: Ep.23)(2:09) - Tiger Woods: The aftermath of last week's car crash. Where is he amongst the greatest. Can he come back?
(15:10) - The Toronto Maple Leafs are tops in the NHL. Does that mean anything, given the shorter and far more different schedule.
(36:09) - Athletes vs. their social views. Should they publicize it? What started as a lead-in regarding Rangers F Artemi Panarin and his personal matters involving his family back in his native Russia, included the panel diving into Cito Gaston, Ted Nolan, Colin Kaepernick and more.
(1:08:17) - Story or Non-Story (Rapid Fire s...
2021-03-051h 18Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Mike Leach (S2: Ep. 22)2:08 - LeBron James and 'Courtside Karen'
10:21 - Bills fan Tony and Browns fan Mike look back on the season that was, and at long last, a promising future.
34:25 - Which franchise would fans want to see end their championship drought?
38:49 - With Tom Brady heading to his 10th Super Bowl, who of all sports is the greatest G.O.A.T.?
46:00 - Toronto Blue Jays
58:55 - Parting Shots (Acknowledging the one year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing)
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2021-02-051h 00Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S2: Ep. 21)2:48 - Kyrie Irving says he does not have the be best option on the floor now being teammates with Kevin Durant; insiniuating he had to carry all the teams he played on, which include teams with LeBron James.
8:47 - Is it time for the Toronto Blue Jays and / or the City of Toronto build a new stadium?
16:36 - Should Canadian Offensive Lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif's medical accolades be considered when determining the winner of the Lou Marsh Award for top Canadian athlete? Duvernay-Tardif has been declared co-winner with soccer star, Alphonso Davies.
26:44 - Vancouver Ca...
2021-01-211h 10Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Diego Maradona 1960-2020 (S1 Ep. 20)Taking a look back at the life of soccer legend Diego Maradona, who passed away on November 25th at the age of 60.
Guest: Tony Antoniou
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2020-11-2924 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable with Mike Leach and Neil Kumar (S1: Ep. 19)Many issues involving athletes and U.S. President, Donald Trump. Do sports and politics go hand-in-hand?
November 9th marks one year since Don Cherry's last episode on Hockey Night in Canada.
Should Justin Turner have been on the field with his Dodger teammates, celebrating the World Series after being diagnosed with COVID-19?
Baseball and its new way of handling pitching staffs.
Steven Stamkos. Is he a Top 2 player in the NHL? Is he a valid Stanley Cup winner, after only playing 3 minutes of one playoff game?
Can the Raptors b...
2020-11-101h 28Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)A Year 1 Analysis of York9 FC (S1: Ep.18)Have you ever pounced on a school assignment by using sports as your topic?
A group of students at the prestigious Schulich School of Business at York University, zeroed-in on the very professional club who call York University home.
York9 FC, along with the Canadian Premier League, kicked-off their inaugural season, in 2019, and one student took his passion for soccer and developed a detailed business report of The Nine Stripes, but also created a supporter group dedicated to students of his school.
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2020-10-0637 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Working inside the NHL Bubble / Boycott by Players in Pro Sports (S1: Ep17)
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Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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Part 1 of 2: Working inside the NHL Hub at Scotiabank Arena - with Tony Antoniou
Tony Antoniou (contributor to !What’s Up? The Sports Podcast.) is currently working inside the NHL bubble, as part of the support staff at Scotiabank Arena, in Toronto.
Tony shares his experiences so far, how the NHL has or...
2020-08-281h 08Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable Discussion with Mike Leach and Neil Kumar (S1: Ep16)- Sports vs. Coronavirus. A lookback on the first five months as the pros play during a pandemic.
- Does politics and sports go together?
- Franchises with First Nation’s influenced team names are changing their identity.
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Guests: Mike Leach and Neil Kumar
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2020-08-211h 35Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Luke Baker: Canadian Baseball Player, Intercounty Baseball League, 2002 MVP Winner (S1: Ep15)A feature with Luke Baker, who spent 20 seasons with the Kitchener Panthers of the Intercounty Baseball League (IBL).
Luke, who was IBL's MVP in 2002, discusses the trails and tribulations of being a minor-pro ball player in Canada, his experience with the failed Canadian Baseball League and the use of performing enhancing drugs, as well.
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2020-07-071h 01Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Tammie Sutherland - Reporter, CityNews Toronto (S1: Ep14)On this day in 2019, the Toronto Raptors and the City of Toronto held its championship parade after winning its first NBA Championship.
Tammie Sutherland, is a reporter for Breakfast Television, the morning show of CityTV Toronto, and reported on the parade live from Nathan Phillips Square.
What was initially meant as a conversation of the Raptors pursuit for an NBA title, grew into so much more, talking about her changing function as a reporter during the pandemic, as well as today's political climate, with the protests taking place around the world. All this, and she's...
2020-06-1647 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Dr. Ketan Shankardass – Epidemiologist, Wilfrid Laurier University (S1: Ep13)Dr. Shankardass is a Social Epidemiologist, and discusses his field, his observations as North America deals with COVID-19, and his thoughts to how sports may return in the future.
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Be well...
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2020-05-1652 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)PART 2 of 2 One-on-One with Tony Antoniou (S1: Ep12B)- Talking Coronavirus, as it relates to the sports world; almost two months since most leagues postponed its schedules.
- The Canadian Football League and the Canadian Premier League asks for government assistance, to help offset cost from the delay to their seasons. Also, reaction from members of the now defunct Canadian Women's Hockey League.
- When will sports resume? What will the first couple of months look like?
- and more
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Guest: Tony Antoniou
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2020-05-0831 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)PART 1 of 2 One-on-One with Tony Antoniou (S1: Ep12A)- Talking Coronavirus, as it relates to the sports world; almost two months since most leagues postponed its schedules.
- The Canadian Football League and the Canadian Premier League asks for government assistance, to help offset cost from the delay to their seasons. Also, reaction from members of the now defunct Canadian Women's Hockey League.
- When will sports resume? What will the first couple of months look like?
- and more
***Drop me a line @WhatsUPodcast on Facebook and Twitter!***
Guest: Tony Antoniou
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2020-05-0735 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Vince Carter: As a Raptor? Throughout Canada? (S1: Ep11)Did we see the last of Vince Carter in the NBA?
He will go down as one of the most remembered ballers north of the 49th parallel.
What is his legacy?
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Be well...
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2020-04-2618 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable Discussion with Chris Carrabs and Rob Iacobucci (S1: Ep10)Topics include:
- Sports world during Coronavirus Pandemic
- Tom Brady begins new chapter in Tampa
- News from Humboldt Broncos; today marking two years since tragic bus accident.
Guests: Chris Carrabs and Rob Iacobucci
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2020-04-061h 27Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)2020... What the ^&!&* is your problem? (S1: Ep9)Man, this year sucks!
From the death of Kobe Bryant and the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen brighter days. Here's hoping you are doing well, as I would love to hear your comment to this episode. FACEBOOK / TWITTER: @whatsupodcast
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2020-03-2608 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Roundtable Discussion with Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri (S1: Ep8)Topics include: David Ayers, NHL Participation in the Olympics, Houston Astros, NBA All-Star Game and more.
Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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2020-03-051h 12Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Homestand Sports (S1: Ep.7)If you love discussing your favourite teams while watching the big game at the bar, then you will love Homestand Sports!
With panel discussions and watch parties, Homestand Sports is catering to the eclectic sports community throughout the Toronto area and throughout the country!
Guest: Sam Davis
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SOCIAL MEDIA - TALK SERIES
Baseball: @pitchtalks /
Basketball: @hooptalkslive /
2020-02-0644 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Spouses collide in Super Bowl LIV (S1: Ep6)Wedding vows include 'in good times and in bad', but does that include when your favourite sports teams are battling for the championship?
South of Hamilton in Binbrook, Ontario, a husband and wife are locking horns for football's ultimate prize!
Guests: Jen and Lui Marrello
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2020-01-3144 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)2019 Sports Year in Review (S1: Ep5)!What’s Up? The Sports Podcast. examines the top moments of 2019, plus the moments and athletes who stood out from the past 10 years.
'Parting Shots' to conclude episode.
Guests: Tony Antoniou and Dan Leggieri
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2020-01-061h 40Voice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Season 1: Episode 4Canada: The Soccer Hotbed!!!
!What’s Up? The Sports Podcast. takes a look at how soccer has evolved into maintaining quite a footprint in the sports landscape.
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2019-12-2752 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Season 1: Episode 3Reaction to the firing of Don Cherry.
!What’s Up? The Sports Podcast. examines the first week since the comments made by Don Cherry, now formerly of Hockey Night in Canada - leading to his firing.
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2019-11-1719 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Season 1: Episode 2The Toronto Raptors are defending NBA Champions!
‘!What’s Up? The Sports Podcast.’ will speak to basketball fans of their experience following the Dinos' march to the championship. Also, a one-on-one interview with a Canadian living in 'Hornets Country'.
Next Episode: Episode #3. December 6th, 2019 - We examine another sport that is on a meteoric rise in Canada: Soccer. Getting reaction of the inaugural season of the Canadian Premier League, as well as Toronto FC's performance in MLS Cup, as they faced Seattle Sounders FC for the third time in four years.
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2019-11-0631 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Season 1: Episode 1The NHL is in its first week, and ‘!What’s Up? The Sports Podcast.’ will examine a couple of story lines of the 2019-2020 season.
Next Episode: Episode #2. November 6th, 2019 - Fans of 'We The North' predict what they’ll be expecting for the 2019-2020 NBA season, as the Toronto Raptors will defend their NBA Championship, this on their 25th season.
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2019-10-0635 minVoice of the Fans Canada (VOF Canada)Season 1: Pilot EpisodeA preview of what you can expect of this show going forward. Some acknowledgements of various supporters, both past and present. Finally, a small preview of what you can expect for Episode #1.
Next Episode: Episode #1. October 6th, 2019 - A preview of the 2019-2020 NHL Season.
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2019-10-0607 min