Bringing you the latest sound, in depth discussion and analysis of the NBA and the Chicago Bulls.
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I am your author and host, Rick Loayza. This is the blog and podcast where we bring to life some of the forgotten stories from basketball history. I love basketball. I love watching it. I love reading about it. I love learning about its history. I am, for all intents and purposes, a basketball junkie. I’ve coached all three of my kids in youth basketball. In fact, I still coach my youngest each winter. Something just happened to me when I was 11 where I was bitten by the basketball bug. And ...
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Join our coverage of the 2016 Houston Texas Training Camp. Visit yourbranchnews.com for 24/7 dedicated coverage to the Spring Branch Athletic Community. Your Branch News.com is committed to becoming a major independent media outlet to showcase athletic achievement and events in the Spring Branch Community in Houston, Texas, particularly those from Spring Woods, Memorial, Stratford, Northbrook Senior High Schools. We utilize our radio station (Spring Branch Sports Line) and are the only indep ...
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Evolving beyond your regular afternoon drive show, The People’s Show will touch on the topics that live at the crossroads of sports and culture. Anchored by Bik Nizzar, The People’s Show will tackle the headlines that impact the diverse communities across Vancouver.
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Mailbag: Boeser, Lekkerimäki’s Chances, & NFL Season Overachievers
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It's another Mailbag Friday, on a Thursday. Dan, Sat and producer Elan Chark dive into your burning questions about the Canucks and beyond! We discuss whether Brock Boeser or Conor Garland is more likely to get an extension, which Abbotsford Canuck has the best shot at cracking the roster, and what role Pius Suter is expected to play. We also break…
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Boeser's Contract Talks and Sartini’s Whitecaps Playoff Push
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Dan Riccio and Sat Shah host! In this episode, we break down the latest updates on the Canucks' goaltending situation, with Arturs Silovs back on the ice and Thatcher Demko slowly on the mend. We also discuss the team's minimal roster turnover, potential PTO candidates, and whether the current center depth is enough to carry them forward. Irfaan Ga…
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NFL Week 1 Preview + NFL Hot Takes
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In the second half of The People’s Show Bik Nizzar and Jamie Dodd they are joined by Matt Verderame to preview week 1 in the NFL. They also pick their winners of each NFL conference and read NFL hot take submissions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rog…
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Melanoma Golf & Grill + The Millers!
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In the first half of The People’s Show Bik Nizzar and Jamie Dodd are live on location at the Melanoma Canada Golf & Grill and are joined by various guests including the CEO of Melanoma Canada Falyn Katz to talk about the initiatives they are taking to educate people on sun safety. Brian “Red” Hamilton also joins to talk about his involvement and Na…
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Will McDavid Stay + Canucks Goaltending
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In the second half Dan and Sat speak to Zach Laing about Draisaitl signing mega-extension with Oilers. Plus they talk to Kevin Woodley about the Canucks goaltending situation and tell us what is Overrated or Underrated. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of …
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In hour 1 Dan Riccio and Satiar Shah discuss Jim Rutherford’s comments on the Canucks starting roster this season and are joined by Stacy Rost to talk Seattle Seahawks including her impressions on Mike MacDonald through camp and preseason and Geno’s make or break season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gu…
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Canucks’ Offseason with Iain MacIntyre
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Dan Riccio and Sat Shah host! In this episode, we sit down with Iain MacIntyre to discuss the Canucks' latest moves, including the potential addition of Antti Raanta on a PTO. We delve into the team’s cautious approach to Thatcher Demko’s return, the evolving goaltending strategy, and the importance of keeping Elias Pettersson at the top of his gam…
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SN Today: Goalie Concerns, Draisaitl's Deal, and NFL Contenders
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Dan and Sat are back! We dive into the latest updates on the Canucks’ goalie situation, with news on Thatcher Demko’s return to the ice. We explore the team's options for securing a reliable backup and discuss the strategic benefits of saving LTIR space as the season progresses. Plus, we break down the implications of Leon Draisaitl’s massive contr…
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In hour 2 Bik and Jamie are joined by Brenden Deeg from the Score to get a Week 1 preview plus they give their QB tiers for the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.…
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Bik Nizzar and Jamie Dodd discuss Leon Draisatl’s eight-year contract extension, and what would be the Canucks intentions going into this season. They are joined by Canucks analyst Randip Janda to talk about how the Canucks are shaping up and how they stand up to the Pacific division. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th…
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Bobby Plump went on to have a full life after winning the 1954 Indiana State Championship. He played in the NIBL, then started a successful company, opened a restaurant, and won a seat to the Indiana State House of Representatives. He came to represent hope for the underdog. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Edit…
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The BC Lions head to the provincial capital of Victoria for the first ever touchdown Pacific Saturday vs. Ottawa. BC Lions Senior VP of Business George Chayka joins Sat and Israel. Plus the guys take a look around the NFL as the season draws near. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessar…
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Sat and Israel spend the hour remembering Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew who passed away tragically yesterday in New Jersey. David Jones played with Gaudreau in Calgary from 2014-2016. He joins the guys with his memories of "Johnny Hockey". The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necess…
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Letting Russ Cook in Pittsburgh and Silovs Update
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Russell Wilson will get the start for the Steelers in week one. James Wexell joins Sat and Isreal to discuss how the Wilson era has started in Pittsburgh. Plus how much heat is on Mike Tomlin for a franchise with a tradition of winning, but has had a lengthy drought between playoff wins. Plus Derek O'Brien from The Hockey News checks in from the Ol…
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Canucks Goaltending Concerns in August
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Sat and Israel discuss the concerns out of the Olympic qualifying tournament that injury kept Arturs Silovs off the Latvian roster. Plus Arthur Staple from The Athletic joins the show to discuss what's left on the market late in the summer in the NHL in free agency. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests …
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Overrated/Underrated & Woodley on Demko's Injury
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Sat and Israel take your submissions in this week's edition of Overrated/Underated. Plus InGoal Magazine's Kevin Woodley joins the show to discuss the latest in Thatcher Demko's injury. Plus what does the Canucks changes with Ian Clark's role in the goaltending department mean for the franchise. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are …
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Raising the Whitecaps Profile, Blue Jays Trending Upward
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Coming off the Whitecaps win over Pacific FC in the Canadian championship, Sat and Israel discuss how the Caps and MLS as a whole can raise their profile not just nationally in Canada but for the MLS as a whole in regards to the soccer landscape. Plus Tyson Shushkewich from Blue Jays Nation joins the guys to talk about the second half surge the Jay…
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Canucks Buzz & Rick Campbell on BC Lions' Playoff Push
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Sat Shah and Israel Fehr host. Irfaan Gaffar joins the show to discuss the latest buzz around the Seahawks and Canucks. Irfaan shares why he’s cautiously optimistic about the Seahawks, with plenty of potential but also many unknowns. With the uncertainty surrounding Thatcher Demko’s health and the coaching staff changes, the Canucks may need to exp…
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Canucks Goalie Moves & NFL's Biggest Questions
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Sat Shah and Israel Fehr host. In this episode, the guy's dive into the Abbotsford Canucks' latest addition—new goalie coach Justin Pogge. Once a highly touted NHL prospect, Pogge brings experience, making him an ideal fit for this role. Other topics include his potential impact on Nikita Tolopilo and other prospects like Silovs and Petera. We also…
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Bobby Plump is the real life player that was the basis for the character of Jimmy Chitwood in the movie “Hoosiers.” But his life far more than a single game winning shot. In part one of Plump’s story, we will go through the end of high school and the Milan Miracle. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, produc…
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Gridiron and Ice: Seahawks Preseason & Sharks Deep Dive
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Sat Shah and Israel Fehr host. Senior writer for the Seattle Seahawks, John Boyle joins the show. John weighs in on Seahawks training camp, potential breakout candidates, a big leap on defense, and Mike Mcdonald winning guys over. PxP voice of the San Jose Sharks Dan Rusanowski joins the show. Dan talks Sharks busy offseason, more specifically Tyle…
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Thatcher Demko Update, BC Lions Losing Streak, & NHL Expansion
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Sat Shah and Israel Fehr host. The guys begin the show discussing Elliotte Friedman's latest update on Thatcher Demko. When is he projected to be ready? What will the Canucks goalie situation look like? BC Lions analyst Giulio Caravatta joins the show. Giulio weighs in on the Lions 5 game losing skid, Rourke's performance, the Lions lack of pass ru…
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Bik and Brook take your questions in this week's mailbag. Plus Cameron Van Til from Seattle Sports joins the show to disucss the firing of Scott Servais by the Mariners. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.…
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Bik Nizzar and Brook Ward discuss what areas they would like to see individual improvement from certain Canucks players this coming season. Plus the guys venture into memorabilia talk and which notable pieces to try and collect. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the pos…
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Vancouver Giants & BC Lions Expectations
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Bik Nizzar and Brook Ward are live on location from Tsawwassen Springs for the Vancouver Giants 'Be a Giant Alumni Golf Tournament!' Vancouver Giants general manager Barclay Parnetta joins the show. Barcs talks high expectations for this season, which players he expects to have a big season, the goalie situation, and much more on the Giants upcomin…
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Canucks Sign Sammy Blais + Top 20 NHL Centers
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Bik Nizzar and Brook Ward host! The guys are LIVE from Tsawwassen Springs for the Vancouver Giants 'Be a Giant Alumni Golf Tournament!' The Canucks have signed Sammy Blais to a PTO, the guys examine Blais' scouting report. Can the Canucks stay as healthy this season? The Hughes brothers are next to grace the cover of the NHL video game franchise. B…
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In the second half Bik and Brook are joined by USA Today’s Nate Davis to get his NFL predictions and if the Chiefs will be capable of a three-peat. Bik then power ranks his top 10 NFL teams for the 2024 season. Later they are joined by Sportsnet’s Nick Ashbourne to talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s changes at the plate and the high stakes for Toro…
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Bik and Brook discuss Ian Clark transitioning into a new role and the impact of losing him as the Canucks goaltending coach. Alison Lukan joins to talk about Matty Beniers’ seven-year contract and a preview of the Kraken’s roster ahead of the season. They also discuss their most rewatched films. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are …
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In the second half Bik and Brook dive into the Edmonton Oilers' recent roster moves with Zach Laing, analyzing the implications of losing young talent to offer sheets and the clearing of Cody Ceci's salary, and how these changes affect their upcoming season. They also discuss the direction of the St. Louis Blues following their new acquisitions and…
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Bik and Brook dive into the Vancouver Canucks' goaltending situation, exploring the uncertainty around Thatcher Demko's availability and the team's potential need for an experienced backup. Curtis Crabtree joins them to discuss the Seattle Seahawks' preseason performance and roster concerns, highlighting key issues such as offensive line developmen…
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Episode 210 - The History of the Big Man
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When basketball was first invented, nobody thought about height being an advantage. Most coaches looked for players who were fast and athletic. It wasn’t until the 1930s that some coaches started looking for height. Today, the NBA has 70 players that are 7-feet tall or taller. We go through the history of how we got from pro players who averaged 5-…
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Bik and Brook dive into Nathan Rourke’s underwhelming return against the Blue Bombers. They are also joined by the Canadian Press’ Gemma Karstens-Smith to discuss her experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics and discuss Vasily Podkolzin being traded to Edmonton. Seattle Sports’ Shannon Drayer joins to talk the Mariners ups and downs this season and pr…
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Dan and Randip talk last meals, which Canuck will have a breakout season and more as they answer mailbag questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.Autor: dan riccio, randip janda
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Reach Deep – Anything Goes Thursday
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Dan and Randip discuss the expectations surrounding Elias Pettersson and how he will benefit from the Canucks newest additions. They are also joined by ESPN’s Janusz Michailik to preview the upcoming Premier League season and catch up with Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre ahead of the Canucks season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t…
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Reach Deep – Auston Matthews Captaincy + NHL Power Rankings
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In the second half of the show Dan and Randip talk to Luke Fox about the Maple Leafs naming Auston Matthews new captain plus they give their early Western conference NHL rankings. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.…
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Reach Deep – Where Does Brock Boeser Land On NHL’s Top Wingers?
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Dan and Randip dive into NHL top winger discussion and talk about where Brock Boeser would lie on the list. They are also joined by Matt Verderame to discuss the latest NFL headlines including Brandon Aiyuk’s status and catch up with Don Taylor. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessaril…
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Reach Deep – Nathan Rourke Back In BC
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In the second half Dan and Randip are joined by Rick Campbell to discuss the BC Lions signing Nathan Rourke, and the impact his return will bring. Later Mark Rogers joins to discuss the Salish Sea Derby this weekend between Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nec…
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Episode 209 - The Lost ABA Teams, pt. 2
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The Minnesota Muskies could not catch a break. After one year they relocated to Florida and became the Miami Floridians. No matter how hard they tried, they could not get people to come watch the games. In the end they only lasted five seasons before closing down. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, produce…
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BC Lions' Troubles and Seahawks' Transition
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Giulio Caravetta joins to discuss the BC Lions' recent struggles, highlighting concerns over their slipping performance and defensive exhaustion due to a faltering offence. With a tough upcoming schedule, the Lions face pressure to bounce back, especially with Vernon Adams Jr. returning soon and the Grey Cup being hosted in BC. Curtis Crabtree weig…
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Donovan Bailey On De Grasse's Legacy
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Randip Janda and Israe Fehr are joined by Donovan Bailey who reflects on Canada's 4x100 relay gold, emphasizing Andre De Grasse's crucial role and the challenges ahead for him. Ben Steiner highlights the hype around the Olympics, Steph Curry's dominance, and Canada's need to strengthen their basketball team's international presence. News breaks of …
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In hour 2 Dan Jukich joins Brook to discuss the quirky happenings at Hastings Racecourse, including a Corgi and wiener dog race. Brook also catches up with Brad Fay, who shares his behind-the-scenes insights from eight Olympics, highlights memorable moments like the Canadian men's 4x100 relay, and previews the upcoming 2028 Games with new sports on…
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Sportsnet Today – Defining Olympic Moments + BC Lions
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Brook Ward dives into Olympic headlines, from the debate over breaking as an Olympic sport to controversies surrounding athletes like Noah Lyles. Neil McEvoy joins to analyze the BC Lions' recent performance, discussing their need to improve and the potential return of Nathan Rourke. Brook also touches on Aaron Judge's pursuit of his 300th home run…
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Vancouver Tourism and the Worst Canucks Ever
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Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda talk to Vancouver Canadians pitcher Connor O'Halloran about growing up playing hockey and baseball, being a Blue Jays fan, and his time at Michigan University. Then they discuss what the best tourism attractions in Vancouver are, and reminisce about old jobs. After, they take an in depth look at the best of the worst Can…
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Fastest Men in the World, Beef Culture, and Goaltending Quandaries
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Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda celebrate the Canadian Men winning the 4x100 Olympic Relay Race, in what could possibly be Andre De Grasse's final Olympics. Then they move on to "beef culture" and talk about the art of respectfully talking trash to your opponents to up the ante, after Botswanan runner Letsile Tebogo had some things to say about Noah Ly…
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Brawls Breakout at Seahawks Camp
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Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda dive into the drama of Seahawks training camp, where multiple fights have broken out, including one involving DK Metcalfe. Jacson Bevens joins the discussion, highlighting the challenges the Seahawks face with their new, young head coach and the importance of staying healthy. The team’s defense could be a game-changer, b…
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Medals, Million-Dollar Deals, and Basketball Drama
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In this episode, Bik and Randip discuss Victor Wembanyama's future as the face of the NBA and highlight Maude Charron's silver in Women's Weightlifting and Skyler Park's bronze in Taekwondo. They explore Canada's mixed Olympic storylines, from Dronegate and the Men's Basketball disappointment to Canadian women's dominance in the pool and a hammer t…
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Sportsnet Today – Canucks Reliability And Consistency
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In hour 2 Brook is joined by Matt Baker to preview the upcoming BC Lions match against the Elks and is later joined by voice of the Canucks, Brendan Batchelor to talk about Canucks training camp and his thoughts on the new additions to the roster and what he expects to see in the upcoming season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are…
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In this lively Overrated/Underrated segment, Bik and Randip tackle a wide range of topics. From the pitfalls of steroids and the potential of teaching Hammer Throw in elementary schools to the merits of NHL preseason games at neutral sites and gardening, the hosts provide their takes. They delve into the value of NFL awards, the future of Canada Ba…
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Golden Throws and Olympic Glows
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The People's Show with hosts Bik Nizzar and Randip Janda covers BC's hammer-throwing Olympians and the strong emphasis Canucks fans place on early player practices. Ethan Katzberg shares his Olympic experience, expressing gratitude for his support team and discussing the surreal feeling of winning gold. He also touches on staying focused amid the s…
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Sportsnet Today – Canucks Starting Roster + C’s W/ Zickel
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In hour 2 Brook discusses the Canucks roster ahead of the season and whether they look better than the start of last season. PA extraordinaire Don Andrews joins to discuss his journey in the industry and Tyler Zickel joins to discuss the Vancouver Canadians chasing the playoffs and finish the show with an Olympic update. The views and opinions expr…
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