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Toronto Sports Fan, Travel & Technology enthusiast, foodie, lawyer, father of 2 & sports media writer RT's not endorsements

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jonah
6 years
Starting the week with a nightmare, spending the week in the ICU with your 16 year old son watching as he fights the fight of his life, ending the week watching the @MapleLeafs with him from his hospital bed on the mend #priceless #Thankful &blessed
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4 years
I’m told the @BlueJays are in on Pierre-Luc Dubois
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4 years
Told that Jim Hughson is adamant about not travelling during Covid and as a result will only be handling @canucks home games
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3 months
Details are scarce but multiple sources tell me that for unconfirmed draft reasons , @JeffMarek will likely be no longer performing duties at Sportnet hockey. Details to follow. This would appear to include his podcast duties too.
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4 years
Sources tell me today that in the days ahead the Canadian Hockey League will announce a new TV deal with @TSN_Sports ..leaving Rogers
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4 years
Breaking: Carnage at Bell continues, ENTIRE radio stations this time, @TSN1040 @tsn1150 amongst the stations eliminated. Very sad day.. more coming
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4 years
Honest.... Many nights I've sat in my car listening to @BlueJays games on the radio to catch a few more innings instead of watching on TV. There is something about the sounds of the game on radio that just makes it such an incredible medium. This, to me is a huge loss.
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1 year
In the very, very good news department: @BonsieTweets and @Jim_Ralph will be traveling to Florida with the @MapleLeafs this round.
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1 year
After speaking w/ lots of people, I've concluded that it would be extremely challenging for Ross Atkins to continue as GM of the Toronto Blue Jays. The erosion of trust and his relationships inside & outside the organization plus that press conference have irreparably harmed him
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1 year
Send them back to Cleveland
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David Alter
1 year
What becomes of this tablet?
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4 years
Now is the time for Rogers to fix the dome. Nothing doing for at least 9 months. No excuses
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1 year
Ryan O’Reilly on this interview said that there were different things the @MapleLeafs could have tried in the 2nd rnd but didn't. He said it a couple of times that he & others wished they had tried other things. 🤔 Discuss amongst yourselves
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1 year
“It’s more than just a game here. It’s something really above and beyond.” Ryan O’Reilly discusses being traded to Toronto and what it meant don the Maple Leafs jersey #LeafsForever
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9 months
Multiple sources tell me that tomorrow could be a very rough day at Bell Media. Word is multiple radio stations could be sold and or shuttered completely. I've heard as many as 50 could be effected. Word is staff meetings, shareholder and press releases to come in the am.
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1 year
From various sources, in round #s I'm told Kyle Dubas demanded ~ between 6-7m for 5 yrs & total autonomy. That's Shanahan $ btw. Leafs offer was somewhere around $4m per year with the use of the jet to ease travel etc. Not clear on power. When KD didn't budge they walked.
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2 years
We @BlueJays fans are very spoiled with how well @DShulman_ESPN and Buck Martinez work together... It really is a joy to listen to...
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3 years
Sources telling me that one change at @hockeynight this season will be that long time pbp announcer Jim Hughson will not be calling games this season. Not sure who will be doing the west coast games but sounds like it will not be Jim.
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3 years
Your Monday night funnies
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6 months
Well, that is the best @hockeynight panel in years. Brutally honest as it relates to the Leafs. No sugar coating it. Good on all those on the panel.
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6 years
sources tell me that @BonsieTweets and @Jim_Ralph have each signed 5 year extensions to remain the play by play voice of your @MapleLeafs
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4 years
So the moron who was refused treatment at a GTA hospital for failure to wear a mask is promoting hugs over masks.. got it. Media members you know how we don’t mention the shooters name to glorify them.. maybe apply the same logic here. She is not news nor newsworthy😊
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2 years
Not a knock on anyone else but @SiddallJoe in the booth with @DShulman_ESPN is baseball gold.. ♥️♥️♥️♥️
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2 years
How lucky for @BlueJays fans to have the incredible @Matt__Devlin in the bullpen should the need arrive? Smooth Mattie D slides right in relief
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3 months
Breaking : Sources tell me, that while not signed and sealed yet, intentions are strong on both sides for John Forslund to handle the play by play duties for @amazon hockey Monday night in 🇨🇦, stay tuned
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7 years
Moments after posing with a new born @BlueJays fan @MStrooo6 signed 100's of autographs in #Seattle
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2 years
If we don't have @DShulman_ESPN it's a real treat having @Matt__Devlin to fill in. We are blessed in Toronto
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1 year
I am a self proclaimed weirdo. I listen, watch and read everything. The Dubas/Shanahan fallout is a great example & it's been fascinating to follow. I've listened & talked to tons of people. Here's my take on what happened & the media response.
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5 years
I'm not watching hnic anymore now that Cherry is gone- said no one ever
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Joe Warmington
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LILLEY: Dumping Don Cherry hurting HNIC ratings | Toronto Sun
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5 years
Kasimir Kaskisuo as he enters the @MapleLeafs lockeroom
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4 years
Massive news today @Wilnerness590 announces he's no longer part of @BlueJays broadcasts. DO NOT rejoice on this string. There will never be a more genuinely passionate member of the crew than Mike. May not have always loved him but tons of credit where credit due. #Goodluck
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2 months
Breaking: Sources tell me that in all likelihood joining John Forslund on Amazon's Monday Night Canadian Hockey telecast "in the booth" will be Jody Shelley ( @shellyhawk45 )& Thomas Hickey ( @Thomas_Hickey14 ) no deals inked yet but looking good. Studio hosts tbd
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6 years
if you grew up in Toronto then @jimtatti was a part of your sports upbringing. I am told he is a free agent as @TSN1150 has gutted their afternoon drive show. Let's all hope that all those affected including Jim find meaningful work soon!
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2 years
A handful of leaf players were right in front of us at the Springsteen show last night. Willy was definitely the leader but man he was having fun with Sandin and Engvall - the group of them were fun to watch - enjoying the show & each other - feel for them the day after
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4 years
Started a COVID health change on November 2, with a goal to live better- happy to report as of today, down 50 LBS.. no fad diets, no crazy gym memberships..
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3 months
There is a ton of speculation as to the cause of the apparent seperation, however all we can confirm is he was at draft & then he wasn't hasn't been heard from since & told most likely won't be back either .
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3 years
A hat tip to all of those who covered the @BlueJays this season . We fans are lucky to have you and appreciate the incredibly difficult COVID circumstances you had to work through. Print, digital, radio, tv, no matter the medium 👏🏼👏🏼🙏🙏
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5 years
We can now confirm that Bob Mccown will be surrendering the host seat at @FAN590 ...The fairwell show is either going to be Thursday or Friday. By all accounts Blair takes over on interim basis. We will have a complete story shortly (likely tomorrow)...
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3 months
While NOT connected AT ALL it appears that Jeff Marek's exit from Rogers SN could have come just ahead of what sounds like another round of "changes"/cuts/layoffs for the media company.
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3 years
told no changes to @Sportsnet650 am show.. Halford & Brough
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jonah
5 years
I would argue that Bob McCown, now off the air for several months ie more than 6, is missed much more than Mr. Cherry.
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jonah
3 months
Been quite the 48 hours : as per @DailyHiveVan & @theprovince Sportsnet has confirmed @JeffMarek departure from the network. This is an exceptionally sad day. Jeff is the consumate pro and is as universally liked in the industry as anyone. I can only hope he's working again soon
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jonah
3 months
Details are scarce but multiple sources tell me that for unconfirmed draft reasons , @JeffMarek will likely be no longer performing duties at Sportnet hockey. Details to follow. This would appear to include his podcast duties too.
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3 years
So @WayneGretzky wants $5m a year to join TNT for @NHL games. Curious does anyone think he'd be good in studio? He seems a tad .....ummmm... Vanilla? No?
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3 years
What the actual ? Did someone really think this was appropriate?
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3 years
So for those of you asking , @SNETCampbell is under the weather however, thankfully, not Covid related. Get well soon Jamie!
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5 years
If early reports are true, I believe history has been made. I'm told that @TSN1050Radio has bested @FAN590 in the most recent books in the key demographics for AM drive and the entire PM drive too. Details to come
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7 months
Breaking: mutltplie sources telling me tonight Rogers and Amazon in deep discussions surrounding Monday night NHL package for remaining 2 years of NHL contract in Canada:
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jonah
4 years
Bell Media has completely gutted Sports Radio in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton, a very sad, sad day...
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jonah
5 years
For those following along, Scott Morrison, Doug Maclean, Bob McCown, Nick Kypreos all no longer at Sportsnet .. these remain hard times & countless behind the scenes folks too. Sad
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jonah
5 years
So, that was real, authentic and full of class. @RonMacLeanHTH you have my respect . That was very, very good. Thank you.
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jonah
2 months
Breaking: While also not done, smart $ has Andi Petrillo @AndiPetrillo playing a lead host role in Amazon's new Monday night hockey broadcast in Canada. Several other names being discussed. Amazon has reportededly retained top tier production staff all with significant hockey exp
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1 year
Spoke with multiple reliable sources yesterday on the leafs . Two school of camps: 1 was that while the leafs initially wanted Dubas back & had an extension all but done his surprise announcement raised concerns about his abilities moving forward. The other was he wanted to come
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3 years
As many on here like to point out, I have zero official qualifications to post here, other than passion and experience. Today, this little account surpassed 7k followers. To each of you who do follow, I appreciate you and thank you - especially those who regularly engage.
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2 years
No joke: question asked today in my son's Ethics in Journalism class at CU Boulder: "are any of you familiar with either Steve Simmons or Wayne Simmonds and what happened in Canada this week?"
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11 months
You know what yesterday was ? Unfortunate good fun with a disappointing ending. The fact that the team is owned by the media company & rights holder that easily could have stopped it but instead stoked the fire & played along tells us all we need to know as the stock surged.
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Sportsnet
11 months
In an information vacuum it’s so easy to end up with the fevered, fact-free frenzy that surrounded Shohei Ohtani and the Blue Jays on Friday. @shidavidi on the dangers of unchecked social-media gossip.
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1 year
Breaking: Sources telling me that for those of you who've been popping antacids over who’s hosting @OverDrive1050 you can breathe easy, and you will very happy when you tune in to today’s show #sameasiteverwas #thegangisback
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4 years
I don't miss this to be disrespectful at all, but I get the Hamilton thing. Winnipeg I do not, and Vancouver is a just disgusting. Totally ridiculous.
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jonah
3 years
Classy move by ⁦ @atexier99 ⁩ of the ⁦ @BlueJacketsNHL ⁩ giving a kid his stick after warmup
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President, GM & Owner
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Ben Ennis
3 months
Here's what I figure the Jays need before opening day: LF, 3B, DH, C, at least 1 SP, minimum 4 more relievers. Am I missing something?
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4 years
Breaking: Reliable sources tell me Mike Milbury is no longer in the bubble. Do not expect to see him again anytime soon (it at all).
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jonah
2 years
The NHL Draft is a few days a way. Be warned , I am told. For reasons no one can explain, at a time of cuts to really talented people Snet the network has decided to bring in Pierre Mcguire who will be on your tv for the draft & perhaps more.
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5 years
If you don't get what the fuss about @OverDrive1050 is all about, listen to hour one from yesterday (Sept 12). The perfect mix of life talk (mini vans) and hockey ( #16 )... Such great banter, such great radio. Hat tip to @HayesTSN @odognine2 and Jamie..
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11 months
We actually may have to put this in the X, formerly Twitter Hall of fame of it proves to be true. Plane tracking was so yesterday -
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Clarence Frazer
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SOURCE: Yusei Kikuchi reserves entire upscale sushi restaurant near Rogers Centre for tonight. Reservation made for 50+ people. Make of it what you will… #BlueJays #NextLevel #MLB
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Breaking: @Tessab25 (Tessa Bonnohome) leaving @TSN_Sports for the @thepwhlofficial
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jonah
9 months
Bell media has indeed announced 9% layoffs or 4800 employees and the divesture of 45 radio stations . A very, very dark day . Hope all who get notified in comkng days find meaningful work soon!
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jonah
9 months
Multiple sources tell me that tomorrow could be a very rough day at Bell Media. Word is multiple radio stations could be sold and or shuttered completely. I've heard as many as 50 could be effected. Word is staff meetings, shareholder and press releases to come in the am.
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4 years
RIP to the great Eddie Shack
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5 years
We are forever lucky in Toronto ... We have @BonsieTweets and we have @Matt__Devlin to memorialize moments like tonight... We had Tom Cheek too.. but man are we lucky...
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9 months
Update from changes to local news at Bell Media
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2 years
meanwhile, i l know a lot of you are CDN who follow me, but as someone who spends the bulk of my time on the road in the USA, I cannot tell you how big it is to have the NHL on ESPN TBS TNT in hotels & bars this year..
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11 months
Sometimes organizations let people go before they leave on their own. I suspect that could be the case with the super-talented, highly coveted, underutilized Ben Wagner. Jays fans are the losers here. Good luck Ben.
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jonah
3 years
I'm told the challenge took so long because the referre wasn't quite sure what was being challenged
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jonah
4 years
No matter who they pick to host, it will never be the same. The best gameshow host in my lifetime. Proud 🇨🇦 amazing life and career. May his memory be a blessing.
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Jeopardy!
4 years
Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex.
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5 years
Let's remember all those who stood behind Mr. Cherry this summer shall we not??
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Max Domi
5 years
Don Cherry is the face of Coach’s Corner and has every right to continue to do so until he no longer wants to. Listening to Don & Ron go hand in hand with some of my fondest memories as a kid that dreamt of playing in the NHL. Very few if any have done what Don has for our game.
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4 years
Breaking: A little ray of sunshine in a world of darkness. I am told that @Nikki_Reyes will be joining @jimtatti on @Raptors broadcasts on @TSN1050Radio - this is GOOD news. I like hiring news. #congrats Good things to good people.
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3 years
No 1 is without detractors in the media, especially sports media. Having said that, if @heylandsberg is retiring it's hard to think of many who had a bigger impact on 🇨🇦sports media in their career than Michael. He's been a leader and prominent face @TSN_Sports 4ever. Congrats!
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5 years
This is NOT the news I was talking about earlier... That will come. Multiple sources tell me this evening that BoB McCown has been talking to Global /Corus group about his next gig. Could involve a nationally sindicated radio/tv show... More
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2 years
Blair: “they’ve known for months that their bullpen needs a significant upgrade & given what they did if I were a Blue Jays fan I’d be underwhelmed & disappointed “ @BlueJays that says a lot to me
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5 years
tons of buzz today about changes in management at @bluejays ..
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2 years
@Michael_Traikos One, is the loneliest number .....
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4 years
Totally a preference thing, not a knock on the other guy at all, but my Saturday nights are just better with @CCpxpSN calling @MapleLeafs games. No matter how bad the leafs play it’s just better. To me.
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5 years
Multiple sources tell me that if you are a fan of PrimeTime Sports on @FAN590 as currently presented, you'd best be tuning in this week as ....massive changes are coming and fast...I'm told this COULD be Bob's final week as host.
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3 years
I listened to a ton of “podcasts”/radio segments on the state of the Leafs. 1. Narrative I think funny: the fans are panicking. I don’t know a single fan who is panicking. Most I know (not all) are either apathetic or laughing watching 18 wheeler pt 2
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4 years
So here are my thoughts on @CCpxpSN joining Rogers.. I know nadda...just my opinion. I think he becomes the play by play voice of the Leafs.. Mid week and Saturday nights. I think JH stays out west and for the next while they share SCP duties. This is a massive move by Rogers
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jonah
3 years
I am also led to believe that reports of Ron MacLean leaving @hockeynight are premature; Obviously that could change however clubhouse leader to replace him WHEN the time comes is @DavidAmber
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jonah
3 years
How stoked are the folks at Rogers & @FAN590 about the @BlueJays season? @benwag247 flies solo again this year & no road games!! It’s the Al Palladini of broadcasting cheap cheap cheap
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jonah
4 years
“Both coaches want to get the first goal”... ladies and gentlemen Craig Simpson
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2 years
For those asking about what makes @OverDrive1050 uniquely special & different: listen to the first few minutes of hr. 1 yesterday. It's exactly the DNA of the show. It's why it's different & exactly why it's so successful. It's not schtick, gimmicks or bits- (they do those too
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5 years
If you listened to PTS over the years you heard Don Banks. This is, really, really sad. "Banks" as Mccown always called him was one of the best of McCown's regulars. Sympathies and condolences to this friends & family.
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5 years
We should all take a moment and pay our sympathies to #primetimesports one of the best 🇨🇦 iconic sports brands RIP
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jonah
2 years
Grounded: despite travel restrictions being lifted, @Raptors & @MapleLeafs radio crews will remain at home this season , not travelling for road games. 👎👎
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jonah
5 years
Back to the business of media. I'm told that the regional tv rights for your @NHLFlames + @EdmontonOilers both expire after this season. Those in the know believe @Sportsnet will walk away from @NHLFlames and stick with @EdmontonOilers . More as season progresses.
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jonah
1 year
Here's wishing @FadooBobcat a speedy recovery!! Get well soon bobcat
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5 years
In Toronto he'd get a radio show
@darrenrovell
Darren Rovell
5 years
Bud Light beer fan Jeff Adams gets his own commercial tonight on the Game 6 broadcast
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2 years
Love me some @Cabbie but that segment really needs work. There is literally no value at all right there . Like none.
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3 years
That time ⁦Elton John called Luke Prokop!!! #awesome
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5 years
Breaking: The long awaited Toronto Sports Radio ratings analysis is out:
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jonah
1 year
You can advance in new markets like Seattle and Las Vegas all you want but when your rules and how you apply them are trivial then those advances are totally meaningless
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Leafs Nation
1 year
@reporterchris Ahhhh, yes - the “I meant to blow the whistle before you scored” rule 👍🏻
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jonah
2 years
For those in Toronto wishing Shanahan chose Lou over Kyle thinking the result would be any better - Exhibit A via ⁦ @NYP_Brooksie
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jonah
6 years
Multiple sources tell me that @ScottyMacThinks is your new host of @BlueJays talk post game on @FAN590 starting sometime later this spring. Replacing @Wilnerness590 as long time host. Told Wilner remains in broadcast during games. No confirmation as of yet ..
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5 years
Have said before I don't know how those on sports radio keep the lights on for full programming days when sports are played... Hat tip to those doing so without any sports. Stellar work by all, much appreciated. Entertainment is a great distraction. Thank you thank you .
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