Offside with Eric Macramalla
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Offside is a show dedicated to everything off the field of play, from business to legal. Hosted by TSN 1200 legal expert Eric Macramalla
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Offside - April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024 21:29Eric Revisits the OJ Simpson case and plays some audio gold from OJ and Marcia Clark. Eric also interviews Chandler France from the Houston Sports Business Journal on the possible NHL expansion to Houston (and what’s taking so long). And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024 21:35Eric Macramalla talks Salt Lake City Coyotes, Shohei Ohtani, Jontay Porter and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 21:37Eric Macramalla talks to Ian Mendes about the move of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah. Eric also explains why the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal is far from over. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - April 3, 2024
April 03, 2024 21:32In this the first week of MLB, Eric talks expansion to Montreal, Pete Rose, PEDs, Japanese baseball, salary disparity, robot umpires and more.
Offside - March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 21:47Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest on the Shohei Ohtani gambling story, Jontay Parker's gambling investigation, a lawsuit threatened by Kim Mulkey, the NFL's rule changes, and his DTLOW
Offside - March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 21:48Eric breaks down Dak Prescott’s lawsuit filed in connection with an alleged sexual assault. Eric also talks to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers to chat all things MLB. And course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024 19:46This week Eric Macramalla talks top NHL expansion cities, is Russell Wilson good or bad, why it doesn’t pay to be an NFL running back, Trevor Bauer and collusion, and the Donald Trump Loser of the week.
Offside - February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024 21:13In a special episode of Offside, Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen joins Eric Macramalla for the hour. They talk all things sports business including the most valuable franchises on the planet, where leagues make their money and the collapse of regional sports networks.
Offside - February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 19:48Eric Macramalla addresses the NHL’s culture of violence and Morgan Rielly just got swept up by it. Eric also talks the defamation lawsuit against Deadspin for ruining the life of a 9 year old. Eric also explains that the Jays off-season has been an unmitigated disaster and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 23:00Eric Macramalla talks the Morgan Rielly suspension and the confusion created by NHL discipline, Super Bowl ratings and why they hit an all-time high, Patrick Mahomes and how he affects Aaron Rodgers’ legacy and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - February 7, 2024
February 07, 2024 21:21Eric Macramalla explains why the London Police press conference about the World Junior hockey players was a problem. Eric also talks the NHL All-Star Game, Justin Bieber, Brock Purdy, and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week
Offside - February 1, 2024
February 03, 2024 19:21Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest in the World Juniors sexual assault case, including what’s next and how this all may unfold. Eric also interviews Aron D’Souza, President of the Enhanced Games who is looking to put on an athletic competition of athletes who dope. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024 21:46Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest on the Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team. Eric also interviews Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico on the changing sports media landscape. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024 21:11Eric Macramalla is joined by U.S. Ambassador David Cohen to talk about the launch of the PWHL. Ian Mendes also joins Offside to talk Ottawa Senators, Dallas Cowboys and the PWHL. And of course Eric’s Loser of the Week.
Offside - January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024 21:17Eric Macramalla is joined by The Athletic’s Murat Ates to talk the importance of team culture in the context of the Winnipeg Jet’s terrific season. Can the Ottwa Senators learn something from the Jets? Eric also talks Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Kimmel and defamation, while also offering up his legendary precedent setting Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023 15:15Eric Macramalla talks to The Athletic’s Josh Kendall about all things NFL including the benching of Russell Wilson. He also chats with Fangraphs’ Michael Baumann about the Blue Jays latest signings. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023 20:25Eric Macramalla is in conversation with the former commissioner of Major League Baseball, Fay Vincent. They talk Joe DiMaggio. Nolan Ryan, Johnny Bench, Alex Rodriguez and Fay Vincent Sr. And they talk whether Vincent was the last commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Offside - December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023 20:40Eric Macramalla breaks down the Shohei Ohtani deal, and why he was never going to sign in Toronto, interviews Jack Harris from the L.A. Times and talks about the disturbing David Perron hit on Artem Zub.
Offside - December 6, 2023
December 06, 2023 22:50Eric assesses the value of Shohei Ohtani on and off the field and why he’s never coming to Toronto. Eric also interviews Sean Gentille from The Athletic about Patrick Kane and offers up his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023 21:09Eric Macramalla breaks down the Corey Perry firing, including what the Hawks needed to terminate Perry’s deal, how it was handled by the Blackhawks and what’s next. Eric also talks Milan Lucic and Oscar Pistorius. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - November 15, 2023
November 07, 2023 21:10Eric Macramalla talks the latest in the Adam Johnson case and takes listeners questions.
Offside - November 22, 2023
November 07, 2023 21:10Eric Macramalla breaks down the Milan Lucic case, interviews the editor of the Las Vegas Sun Ray Brewer about the As moving to Vegas and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - November 1, 2023
November 01, 2023 20:17 - 43 minutesEric Macramalla talks Pierre Dorion firing, the NHL stripping the Senators of a draft pick, Caleb Williams asking for part ownership of a team and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - October 28, 2023
October 27, 2023 23:31Eric Macramalla breaks down the Shane Pinto case from top to bottom.
Offside - October 25, 2023
October 26, 2023 20:40Eric Macramalla is joined by Ryan Steeves for another edition of Offside's ongoing feature about parenting and youth hockey
Offside - October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023 21:53Eric Macramalla explains why paying Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t a great idea. Eric is also in conversation with The Athletic’s Murat Ates to talk the soap opera that is the Winnipeg Jets.
Offside - October 4, 2023
October 04, 2023 22:06Eric Macramalla is joined by former NHLers Brendan Bell and Ryan Steeves for Part 7 of the series Parents & Minor Hockey. A must listen for parents and coaches
Offside - September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023 22:11Eric goes though his top 10 things parents should remember about youth hockey. And of course his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023 22:06Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk Mike Babcock, Expos return to Montreal and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023 23:24Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk NHL expansion to Atlanta, Mike Babcock and phones, the Jake Sanderson deal and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - September 6, 2023
September 06, 2023 21:46Eric interviews Mike Tanier to talk all things NFL. Eric also interviews Eric Fisher to talk the cable crisis. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 21:32Eric Macramalla is joined by TSN 1050 host Matt Cauz to talk Auston Matthews deal, the launch of the PWHL, Jerry Jones acquiring Trey Lance, latest on Michael Oher case and explaining why the Mets disastrous season was predictable.
Offside - August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 21:48Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda take a deep legal dive into Michael Oher's Petition to Terminate Conservatorship. They go through the claims, the defences and the background. Serious accusations with some defences available to the family. They also talk the challenges facing Wander Franco and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023 21:51Eric and Steve talk whether NFL running backs should form their own union, gambling in the NFL and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 20:25Eric Macramalla explains why the NHLPA should grieve the termination of Alex Galchenyuk’s contract, and talks about the options around trading Shohei Ohtani. And of course his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023 21:46Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk whether the PGA/Saudi deal will get approved, Middle East money in North American sports, why Pete Rose should remain banned for life and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - July 5, 2023
July 05, 2023 20:32Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk 12 years of Offside, the 2023 NHL Draft, the Nylander contract negotiations and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 21:55Eric talks the Pierre-Luc Dubois deal, why the NHL salary cap is moving up so slowly, the Saudis buying parts of teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL and NBA, and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023 21:24Eric Macramalla talks Winnipeg Dysfunction, interviews Murat Ates from the Athletic, talks Zion Williamson and Moriah Mills, and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - June 7, 2023
June 15, 2023 13:43Eric talks to Ian Mendes about the sale of the Ottawa Senators, talks fighting in hockey and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - June 7, 2023
June 07, 2023 21:29Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk about the Saudis bringing the PGA to its knees, whether the Cole Caufield contract makes sense, NFL gambling investigations and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 21:53Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk the sale of the Ottawa Senators, NBA Eric Lewis’ burner account, hockey agent conflicts of interest and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 21:22Eric gets the very latest on the sale of the Ottawa Senators from Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch and also talks to Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun Times about the immediate impact Connor Bedard has made on the Blackhawks. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 21:28Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda react to the NHL Draft, talk the legality of the draft, Shohei Ohtani v. Babe Ruth and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - May 3, 2023
May 03, 2023 21:17Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk the Jacob Trouba hit, Oakland moving to Vegas, the chances of the Expos coming back to Montreal, Cole Caufield contract negotiations, Lamar Jackson’s deal and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023 21:56Eric Macramalla and Steve King Kong Bunda talk the astonishing Cale Makar suspension, NFL gambling suspensions, whether the Jets are winners after signing Aaron Rodgers and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 21:35Eric Macramalla interviews PostMedia’s Bruce Garrioch to get the very latest on the sale of the Ottawa Senators, talks the 2023 NHL draft class with Marco D’Amico from MontrealHckeyNow.com and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023 21:22Eric Macramalla is joined by former NHLers Brendan Bell and Ryan Steeves in Part 6 on the series Parents & Minor Hockey. They talk spring hockey, burnout and physical literacy, while also tackling specific problematic behaviour in and outside of the locker room.
Offside - April 5, 2023
April 05, 2023 20:49Eric is in conversation with Jesse Rogers from ESPN to talk rules changes to baseball, Kurt Badenhausen from Sportico to talk the sale of WWE and the collapse of RSNs and of course the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Offside - March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023 21:16Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk Pierre Luc Dubois, the impact of regional sports networks going bankrupt, MLB saying they want a salary cap and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.