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Oh, Come On!

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

Natasha gives her weekly take on the biggest stories in Canadian sports.

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Episodes

Oh, Come On! - S1E29 - “He Is The Needle”

April 05, 2022 22:25 - 34 minutes - 79 MB

Guest: Graham DeLaet (Professional Golfer) Graham joins the podcast from The Masters in Augusta, Georgia to preview this year's event, and tells us about difference Tiger playing the Masters makes.  Graham details how he became a professional golfer, the challenges of being on tour, and why he decided to take a break from Twitter.  He also talks about his passion for smoking meat and what led to him brewing his own beer!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E28 - “Frosted Tips”

March 25, 2022 23:12 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MB

Guest: Bryan Mudryk (Canadiens Play By Play)  Bryan Mudryk joins the podcast to discuss how he knew relatively early that he wanted to get into sports broadcasting, offers up a bit of advice for those pursuing a similar career, and talks about putting pressure on himself to call all his games at the highest level.  Bryan also shares his favourite Gretzky memory, marvels at how nice Crosby is, and is still haunted by a loss in a grade 5 chess tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Oh, Come On! - S1E27 -“Overnight Success”

March 12, 2022 01:41 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MB

Guest: Anastasia Bucsis - Olympic Speed Skater  Anastasia joins the podcast to tell us how she got her start in speed skating (and how she almost stopped), her struggles with mental health, and despite having a good time why she felt lonely at the Vancouver games.  She tells us about her decision to come out of the closet for the Sochi Olympics, and what her transition to broadcasting has been like.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E26 - "What Is Happening Here?"

March 03, 2022 02:37 - 32 minutes - 74 MB

Guest: Ben Herbert (Olympic Curler) Ben joins the pod to talk about growing up in Regina, looking forward to the upcoming Brier, and learning to become mentally tougher as his career went on.  He shares some great memories from the Vancouver Olympics where he won gold, and had one of the best seats in the house for Sid’s golden goal.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E25 - “Text Etiquette”

February 23, 2022 01:20 - 43 minutes - 99.2 MB

Guest: Nabil Karim (Turner/TNT Sports Host & Reporter) Nabil joins the podcast to discuss how he broke into the industry, the obstacles he had to overcome, how far he feels representation within the industry has come, and why living in Atlanta reminds him of Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E24 - "Perfection In Golf Is Never Gonna Happen"

February 12, 2022 19:33 - 33 minutes - 76 MB

Guest: Taneka Mackey (LPGA Tour Caddy) We keep the good golf times going with our second golf guest in a row! Taneka drops by the pod to tell us how her love for golf started growing up in the Bahamas, how she chose the course over the basketball court, and how she feels about the visibility of female golfers in comparison to their male counterparts.      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E23 - “The Next Shot”

February 01, 2022 23:14 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

Guest: Roger Sloan (Canadian Professional Golfer) Roger Sloan joins the podcast to discuss growing up playing hockey, shares the unique story of how he and his coach met, looks forward to the Waste Management Open, and talks about his love for wine.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! See You in 2022!

December 28, 2021 23:21 - 34 seconds - 1.33 MB

Brief Announcement: The podcast is taking the weekend off.  Wishing you all a great holiday season and a happy new year!  See you in 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E22 - “Bruce There It Is”

December 17, 2021 22:43 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

Guest: Amy Audibert (Raptors Colour Commentator/Analyst) While we prefer weather over Covid talk, we did have to take a few minutes to discuss the impact the Omicron variant is starting to have on the sports world.  Natasha and Al then discuss the Canucks impressive turnaround, look at NHL MVP odds, and ponder what the purpose of a fan throwing  a jersey onto the ice is.  Sportsnet's Amy Audibert joins the show to tell us about how she fell in love with the sport of basketball, what drew he...

Oh, Come On! - S1E21 - "The 108th Grey Cup"

December 10, 2021 22:41 - 37 minutes - 84.9 MB

Guest: Chris O'Leary (CFL.ca Senior Writer) Natasha and Al put more lattes on the line ahead of a big football weekend.  Chris joins the podcast to preview the Grey Cup, recap this week’s festivities, and how Hamilton can do to win as a home underdog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E20 - "Emotions Running High"

December 03, 2021 22:57 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

Guest: Brad Gushue (Olympic Gold Medalist/Curling) Natasha and Al discuss the upcoming weekend in sports, with both CFL playoffs and CPL Final in full swing, and the lattes keep on piling up.  Brad Gushue joins the podcast shortly after clinching the right to represent Canada at the upcoming Olympics.  Brad talks about the emotions of qualifying, notes the difference between his first Olympic games and this time around, and gives Natasha a couple curling tips.   Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Oh, Come On! - S1E19 - “Perspective”

November 27, 2021 00:00 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MB

Guest: Jayna Hefford (4x Olympic Gold Medalist/Hockey Canada) Natasha vows to not bed on the Cowboys again, Al says Aaron Rodgers is becoming a heel (or a dork to some), and they discuss how the NHL season has gone so far for the Canadian teams.  Jayna Hefford joins the pod to talk about what drew her to hockey, what it was like to be part of this year's Olympic jersey unveil, and explain how female athletes carry the weight of the sport on their shoulders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Oh, Come On! - S1E18 - "You Can't Win The Lottery If You Don't Play"

November 19, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Guest: Jack Michaels (Oilers Play-By-Play Announcer) Natasha and Al discuses a pair of huge wins for the Men's National Soccer team, recap their latte wagers from last week, and wonder out loud as to who the Chiefs are as they prepare for Week 11 in the NFL.  The ever entertaining Jack Michaels joins the podcast to discuss how he got into broadcasting, what led to him getting the Oilers job, and what he sees in this year's Edmonton squad.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Oh, Come On! - S1E17 - "Go Canada"

November 12, 2021 00:36 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

Guest: Kristian Jack (CPL: VP Media & Content) Natasha returns from her golf getaway to put another latte on the line for the upcoming Seahawks/Packers game, but Al wants to up the ante.  Kristian Jack joins the pod to discuss what impresses him about the level of play in the CPL, previews the upcoming playoffs, and gets us primed for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E16 - "Grit"

November 05, 2021 18:36 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MB

Guest: Hayley Wickenheiser (4 x Olympic Gold medalist/PHD) Hayley joins the podcast to discuss her book 'Over The Boards: Lessons From The Ice'.  She reveals about how the book came to be, recounts the challenges she faced as a young girl pursuing hockey, and explains how the worlds of hockey and medicine intersect at her current position.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E15 - "Pure"

October 30, 2021 00:25 - 59 minutes - 137 MB

Guest: Craig Button (TSN)  Upon coming back from her commercial shoot in Toronto, Natasha is greeted by snow in Calgary, as she eagerly looks to double down on her Pumpkin Spiced Latte bets.  Natasha and Al recap the Forge FC match they went to, discuss how a good golf swing should sound, and reveal the difficulties of playing tug of war with a dog actor.  TSN's Craig Button joins the podcast to discuss the fallout of the disturbing Blackhawks scandal, what hockey culture needs to learn mov...

Oh, Come On! - S1E14 - "Doesn't My Energy Feel Different?"

October 23, 2021 00:36 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

Guest: Doug Smith (Toronto Star Raptors Reporter) Natasha is brining the energy, despite on missing out on Team Canada tickets, and her Browns prediction extending her workout. Al tries to teach Natasha some gambling strategies to ensure this doesn't happen again.  Doug Smith from the Toronto Star drops by to discuss the Raptors opening night, the team's current roster, and give his take on the Ben Simmons situation.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E13 - “Scrapin’ Kraken”

October 15, 2021 22:26 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MB

Guest: Andy Eide (Seattle Kraken Reporter) After recapping team Canada's performance in World Cup Qualifying, Natasha grills Al regarding his Leafs' loss against Sens the night before.   We look forward to week 6 in the NFL and ponder if father time will ever catch up with Tom Brady.  Andy Eide joins the podcast to discuss the expansion Seattle Kraken, what he believes the teams strengths are, what the fan base is like, and early brewing rivalries to keep an eye on.   Hosted on Acast. See...

Oh, Come On! - S1E12 - “Winning Is An Attitude”

October 09, 2021 00:02 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

Lorie Kane (4x LPGA Tour Winner) Our hosts discuss the outcome of their latte bet, preview a key Week 5 match up in the NFL, and look back at team Canada's World Cup qualifier against Mexico.  Natasha makes a bold proclamation about the NFC West, and reveals what had her banging on her ceiling on a week night.  Professional golfer Lorie Kane joins the podcast fresh off of being Inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, and discusses getting a late start on tour, the growth of the women's ...

Oh, Come On! - S1E11 - "Lattes On The Line"

October 01, 2021 21:25 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

Natasha discuses the preseason hockey atmosphere in Calgary, comments on the Jays push for the postseason, reveals what she expects from the Brady-Belichick reunion, and answers your mail!  Al tells us about the man that changed $8 to $900K on a parlay, and after going 2 for 2 in NFL action last week, our hosts turn on each other in this week's picks.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E10 - “Crisp”

September 23, 2021 22:06 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Guest: Jason Logan (SCOREGolf Editor, Toronto Star Contributor) Natasha explains how she checked out a little too early on a particular football, Al reveals how betting lines change, as they attempt to forecast this week's outcomes.  Jason Logan joins the show to discuss what makes the Ryder Cup such a unique event, and how the Koepka-DeChambeau feud could affect the outcome.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E9 - “You Never Know”

September 16, 2021 23:36 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

Guest: Mike Soroka (Atlanta Braves Pitcher) After a couple of false starts, Natasha and Al, manage to get the episode off the ground, as they look back on week 1 in the NFL. Natasha recaps her 10K run, and tells us she is considering taking up curling.  Canadian-born Atlanta Brave Pitcher Mike Soroka reveals how he got into baseball, why he prefers to rely on his instincts when going up against hitters, and gives his take on the Blue Jays race to the postseason.     Hosted on Acast. See a...

Oh, Come On! - S1E8 - "Balayage"

September 11, 2021 00:49 - 1 hour - 163 MB

Guest: Luke Willson (Former NFL Tight End/Super Bowl Champion) Natasha has an unexpected audience drop in for the pod, as her and Al discuss Leylah Fernandez' incredible run at the US Open, and look forward to the upcoming NFL season.  Luke Willson joins the pod to discuss his decision to walk away from the game, point out what broadcasters are getting wrong, and recall what happened on that infamous play call at the end of the Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Oh, Come On! - S1E7 - "Keep Paving the Way"

September 03, 2021 16:22 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MB

Guest: Lindsay Hamilton (TSN SportsCentre Anchor) Natasha and Lindsay head east on a golf trip… but what does one do when their golf clubs don't make the trip?   While dealing with that, they update the FedEx Playoff and discuss the merits of the "Brooksie" ban, as well as  the limits of fan involvement within the sport of golf.  Later in the pod we get to know Lindsay a little better, from her upbringing to her first tv gig at the age of 13, and learn about her role models in real life and...

Oh, Come On! - S1E6 - "One And Done"

August 26, 2021 23:10 - 38 minutes - 88.1 MB

Natasha reveals she's been dreaming of the pod, and recaps her golf scramble, while Al details the art of throwing away an 8 iron. They look back on Tony Finau’s timely win, list off easy golfers to cheer for (but not necessarily bet on), comment on the injury to Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin, and preview this week's action in the CFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Come On! - S1E5 - "From The Bubble"

August 20, 2021 21:38 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

Guest: Tessa Bonhomme (Olympic Gold Medalist/TSN Anchor at the WIIHF World Championships)   Natasha and Al talk about the benefits of morning golf, discuss the beginning of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and look forward to Week 3 in the CFL.  Olympic Gold Medalist Tessa Bonhomme joins the pod from the bubble in Calgary where she is covering the Women's Hockey World Championships for TSN.  Tessa discusses the cancelation of last years tournament, how this year's tournament is a unique preparatio...

Oh, Come On! - S1E4 - "Blue Skies"

August 12, 2021 23:28 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

Guest: Randy Ambrosie (CFL Commissioner) Natasha recaps her recent visit to Vancouver, discusses the return of the CFL, salutes the Jays impressive run, and talks to Al about the outlook of Canadian tennis.  CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins the pod to talk about the experience of being at the season opener in Winnipeg , how the league was able to use the lost season productively, and the unexpected possibilities legalized wagering can bring to the game.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Oh, Come On! - S1E3 - "The Game Doesn't Know Who's Suppose To Win"

August 05, 2021 18:42 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

Guest: Danielle Lawrie (Olympic Bronze Medalist - Softball Pitcher) With the Olympics in full gear, we celebrate Andre deGrasse's win in the 200m, discuss Open Water Swimming, and react to the Canadian Women's Semi-Final win over the US in Soccer.   Bronze Medal winning Softball Pitcher Danielle Lawrie joins the pod for an incredible interview where she takes us into the mind of an Olympian.  Danielle opens up about the ups and downs of the Olympic experience, coming out of retirement to c...

Oh, Come On! - S1E2 - "Golf At Night"

July 29, 2021 20:29 - 41 minutes - 95 MB

Guest: Derek Ingram (Canada's Olympic Men's Golf Coach) Natasha recalls her short lived rowing career, Al reveals the impact of Aaron Rodgers addressing the media, and both are forced to walk back their Bergevin praise from Episode 1 (leaving plenty of praise for our Canadian Women!).  Canada's Men's Golf Coach Derek Ingram joins the pod moments after walking off the course following Round 1 in Tokyo.   Derek talks about the challenges of playing at these Olympics, what it was like to coach...

Oh, Come On! - S1E1 - "Fortitude"

July 27, 2021 13:19 - 39 minutes - 89.9 MB

Guest: Anne Merklinger (CEO of Own The Podium) On the debut episode of the podcast Natasha talks about what her move to Calgary has been like from the perspective of an Oilers fan. Natasha and Aly discuss wanting to see a Canadian team lift the Stanley Cup, grade the Kraken for their expansion draft efforts, and recall their favorite Olympic memories.  Anne Merklinger, the CEO of Canada's Own The Podium, joins the pod to discuss the challenges of preparing for games during pandemic covid, a...

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Oh, Come On! with Natasha Staniszewski coming soon... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.