Tall Can Audio
1,307 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTall Can Audio is an Ontario-based sports, craft beer, comedy and culture pod with a focus on the NHL and beyond. Join Matt Robinson, Rob Christy and the rest of the TCA Crew as we sample a local craft beer on each show while discussing whatever's on our minds from the world of sports, music, or anything else that's making us laugh that day. Plus tons of great guests thrown in to the mix as we go. Yes - we could be accused of occasionally going a little overboard on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. Join us for a pint and a chat!
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TCA Ep1301: On Bob Cole
April 26, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBJust some quick thoughts on legendary Hockey Night In Canada broadcaster Bob Cole as we learned of his death. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio
TCA Ep1300: Scott MacArthur On Just Another Night Of Leafs, Jays and TCA Disappointment.
April 25, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBTCA marks 1300 episodes with one of our favourite guests as Scott MacArthur joins Matt Robinson to debate disappointing efforts by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Blue Jays and this podcast. Check out Scott on the Exit Philosophy Podcast at: https://youtube.com/@ExitPhilosophy?si=Ed6JcWsrv_PI0h5F Check out Andrew Stoeten's work on Vladdy: https://open.substack.com/pub/stoeten/p/vladimirs-pooin?r=hj4ew&utm_medium=ios Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.so...
TCA Ep1299: Early Returns On The Stanley Cup Playoffs & Toronto Blue Jays Thoughts With Lee Versage
April 23, 2024 18:15 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBLee Versage and Matt Robinson debate whether or not this is the year that top stars like Conner McDavid, Auston Matthews and Adam Fox lead their teams deep in to the playoffs, whether the Leafs have turned the table on the Boston Bruins, whether the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers or Vancouver Canucks have the best path to the Stanley Cup Final out of the west, how the Toronto Blue Jays have apparently turned a corner and so much more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcana...
TCA Ep1298: Your Tortured Podcast Department Discusses Taylor Swift, The Blue Jays, The Leafs Losing Game 1 To The Bruins, PWHL Attendance Records & More
April 22, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 92 MBMatt Robinson and Rob Christy kick off another week of Tall Can Audio discussing Taylor Swift shattering tons more music streaming records, a member of the Tampa Bay Rays giving the quote of the MLB season, the Toronto Blue Jays winning yet another series against the San Diego Padres while Rob remains unimpressed, the PWHL sets another attendance record in Montreal, the new NHL team in Utah needing a new name, early returns on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs dropping Game 1...
TCA Ep1297: Previewing the Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs Series With Jeff Veillette.
April 19, 2024 09:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIt's a Friday edition of the Tall Can Audio justo one day before the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin in the NHL and the marquee matchup of Round 1 is the Toronto Maple Leafs vs the Boston Bruins. Matt Robinson is joined by Jeff Veillette of CanadaSportsBetting.ca to help break it all down. Does Toronto have the star power edge? How big of an advantage do the Bruins have in goal? How should the Leafs put together their D? And does this version of the Leafs really look to be put together better fo...
TCA Ep1296: Matt Robinson & Lee Versage Trade Tragically Hip Stories
April 18, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBMatt Robinson kicks things off with a couple quick thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs drawing the Boston Bruins in Round 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Toronto Blue Jays taking 2 out of 3 from the New York Yankees. After that - Lee Versage joins the conversation to discuss some favourite songs and memories of the Tragically Hip. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on T...
TCA Ep1295: ...And So Ends Another Season Of Ottawa Senators Hockey
April 17, 2024 09:30 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOn the morning after the final game of the Ottawa Senators season, Rob and Matt discuss the highs and many, many lows of the 2023 / 2024 season. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio
TCA Ep1294: The Arizona Coyotes Are Utah Bound, The Blue Jays Are Annoying, Matt Is Smug & Lots More
April 15, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBIt's Monday which means it's Matt and Rob on an all new edition of the Tall Can Audio podcast! Today Rob weighs in on the turtle race at the bottom of the eastern conference playoff chase in the NHL, whether the Winnipeg Jets have a chance at taking down the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1, why the Toronto Blue Jays are so irritating, how we finally got to the point where the Arizona Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, Utah and so much more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/...
TCA Ep1293: Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet Joins For Some Friday Toronto Blue Jays Talk
April 12, 2024 09:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIt's Friday and the Toronto Blue Jays are about to start a series with the Colorado Rockies. Seems like a pretty good time to chat with our pal Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Who looked good at Spring Training? What's the latest on Joey Votto? What's up with all the home runs the Jays are giving up? How does the Dome look in person after all these renovations? All that and plenty more inside today's show. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA o...
TCA Ep1292: Graham Creech & Steve Bunda In Studio To Talk Craft Beer, UFC 300 And Fight Night Memories.
April 11, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBSuper fun show today as we finally manage to get Steve Bunda and Graham Creech back in the studio with Matt Robinson at the same time for a few pints and to tee up this weekend's huge UFC 300 card. Plus some of the boys favourite fight night memories and lots more MMA chatter. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Instagram:...
TCA Ep1291: Brandon Maki On Whether Sens Fans Are Ready To Cheer For Crosby And The Penguins & The Ottawa 67s Series With The Oshawa Generals In The OHL Playoffs.
April 10, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBToday Brandon Maki of OSEG is in the TCA Studio with Matt Robinson to discuss whether Ottawa Senators fans are ready to cheer for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, which eastern conference teams might squeak in to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the upcoming return of International hockey, the Oshawa Generals vs Ottawa 67s series that starts this Friday in the OHL Playoffs, a WWE WrestleMania recap and plenty more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social ...
TCA Ep1290: Chris Hofley On The 10th Anniversary Of The Ottawa REDBLACKS, The Best Way To Hate The Leafs & The "Coming In Hot" Guy "Going Out Cold"."
April 08, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBSitting in for the Monday morning edition of Tall Can Audio is our pal Chris Hofley joining Matt Robinson in the TCA Studio to discuss the LA Dodgers pressuring a fan in to giving up a Shohei Ohtani home run ball, the PWHL moving in to TD Place, what to expect out of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, Bobby Ryan embarrassing himself right off of the Coming In Hot Podcast, the best way to hate-watch the Toronto Maple Leafs and lots more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https:/...
TCA Ep1289: Rob & Matt Program Their Ideal Canadian NHL Panel
April 06, 2024 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBA little bonus audio for your weekend as Rob Christy and Matt Robinson discuss the current state of NHL broadcasts in Canada and give their ideal panels if they could choose from anyone on either network. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on F...
TCA Ep1288: WWE WrestleMania XL & The State Of The Wrestling Business With Sportsnet's Kevin Michie
April 05, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIt's that time of year again. The Grand-Daddy Of'Em All! The Showcase Of The Immortals! It's WWE WrestleMania 40. Our pal Kevin Michie from Sportsnet joins Matt to talk about this weekend's big show and to discuss more generally the resurgence in popularity that wrestling is currently undergoing. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Foll...
TCA Ep1287: The Voice Of The Toronto Blue Jays Dan Shulman Makes An Early Season Visit.
April 04, 2024 09:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBToday Matt Robinson is joined by Dan Shulman to give some early thoughts on this year's Toronto Blue Jays. First Dan gives some insights on NCAA March Madness before getting in to whether the Jays lineup looks like it has a different approach this season, who deserves to start the Home Opener back at Rogers Centre, the way they might use their bullpen while Eric Swanson and Jordan Romano are out, having his son - Ben Shulman - take over the radio call on the FAN 590 and more. Follow TCA on...
TCA Ep1286: Mid-Week Matt & Rob On The Toronto Blue Jays Start, The NHL Playoff Race & More.
April 03, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBMatt Robinson and Rob Christy are back with an ocean (or a notion?) of mid-week sports talk. How did the boys spend their Easter weekend? What's real and what's not in the early debates around the Toronto Blue Jays season? What's left to look at in the NHL playoff race? Has the Detroit Red Wings season been a success? All that and lots more on TCA 1286. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio F...
TCA Ep1285: A Post-Easter Sports Feast-er.
April 01, 2024 20:45 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBMatt Robinson returns from the Easter Long Weekend to chat with our man Steve Bunda about the extended down time for TCA, which meals are appropriate for the Easter dinner, a fairly quiet opening weekend for MLB, March Madness viewing habits, the Leafs coming down the final stretch to the playoffs, a quiet winning streak for the Ottawa Senators and more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Fo...
TCA Ep1284: A Mystery Guest Arrives In Studio To Shock Lee Versage. Plus Blue Jays, NFL And What The Shrinking Broadcast Industry Does To Employees.
March 28, 2024 09:30 - 2 hours - 134 MBWithin the first 10 minutes of this edition of Tall Can Audio a mystery guest walks in to the studio to shock Lee Versage. Later on Matt Robinson, Scott MacArthur and LeeVer discuss their days working together, their somewhat different opinions on the NFL, the state of the Toronto Blue Jays heading to MLB Opening Day, Jays' home openers they've been lucky enough to attend and how their departures from the Canadian broadcast industry has impacted Scotty and Lee. ...Plus a whole pile of digr...
TCA Ep1283: Blue Jays Break Camp, "Blind Hockey" Night In Canada, The Latest On The Leafs & More
March 25, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBYour boy Matty Laing makes his return to Tall Can Audio to talk to Matt Robinson about the Toronto Blue Jays as spring training wraps up, the renovations at Rogers Centre, Ron MacLean's shout out of blind hockey on Saturday Night's Sportsnet broadcast, fallout on the Oilers and Leafs as we come down the stretch, the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul freak show and so much more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ta...
TCA Ep1282: Matt Robinson & Lee Versage Debate Whether This Is Finally The Year A Canadian Team Wins The Stanley Cup
March 22, 2024 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBA little bonus TCA for your Friday as Lee Versage and Matt Robinson debate whether or not this is the year in the NHL that a Canadian team finally wins the Stanley Cup. The Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs can all make strong claims for being the best team in Canada. But can any of them go all the way? Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on ...
TCA Ep1281: Torts Scratches The Flyers Captain, No One Deserves The NHL Eastern Wild Cards, The Pittsburgh Steelers Grab Some QBs & More
March 21, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 80 MBWhat's left of Lee Versage's voice joins Matt Robinson in the Tall Can Audio studio to discuss the turmoil around the Philadelphia Flyers, whether the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings or Buffalo Sabres deserve to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, what the Pittsburgh Steelers are up to with their quarterback shopping spree and plenty more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.t...
TCA Ep1280: Brady Tkachuk Hits The 30 Goal Mark Again. But Is He Part Of The Problem With The Ottawa Senators?
March 19, 2024 09:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBA quick-hit edition of the podcast today as Matt Rob debate whether or not Brady Tkachuk has surpassed expectations since being drafted and whether or not he's somehow still become part of the problem around the Sens. But first - Matt gives a few of his thoughts on the trades that PWHL Ottawa made ahead of the deadline on Monday. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: htt...
TCA Ep1279: "Pints Of Guinness Make You Strong - St Paddy's Thoughts On The World Juniors In Ottawa, The Home Run Jacket, A Bad Leafs Loss & More
March 18, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBMatt Robinson and Rob Christy check in on the day after St Patrick's Day to talk you through your hangover with some chatter about their own St Paddy's day traditions, possible PWHL expansion, Joey Votto's possible spot with the Toronto Blue Jays, Vlad vs Bo in the battle to bring back the home run jacket, Rob's experience grabbing tickets to the World Juniors in Ottawa, the Toronto Maple Leafs dropping a bad one and lots more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bs...
TCA Ep1278: Mike Wilner On All The Latest From Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training
March 15, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBOn a Friday afternoon edition of the Tall Can Audio podcast Matt Robinson is joined by Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star and the Deep Leftfield Podcast. Lots to cover today including the anniversary of the day the pandemic shut down Major League Baseball, Joey Votto's potential path with the Toronto Blue Jays, potential injury concerns around the pitching staff and plenty more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.thread...
TCA Ep1277: Lee Versage Confronts His Past Joey Votto To The Blue Jays Thoughts. Plus NFL Free Agency, Pens, Sens & More.
March 13, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBLee Versage is here a day early this week with lots to discuss with Matt Robinson including Joey Votto's arrival at Toronto Blue Jays spring training, early moves in NFL free agency, the terrible spot the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves in moving forward and whether Erik Karlsson might make sense back with the Ottawa Senators. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: h...
TCA Ep1276: "Big Daddy Hammy" James Wood On The Sens & Whether Habs Or Leafs Fans Are More Annoying.
March 12, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBWe've got another new voice for you on today's edition of Tall Can Audio as Matt Robinson is joined by - Sens Twitter famous - James Wood. Plenty of talk on his craft beer leanings, the current vibes around Ottawa Senators fans, what the team needs to do next, Auston Matthews 4 goal debut, comparing and contrasting how annoying Toronto Maple leafs fans are in relation to Montreal Canadiens fans and lots more. Follow Big Daddy Hammy on Twitter: https://x.com/__jameswood__?s=21&t=SgqhsKEBSdQ3...
TCA Ep1275: Winners and Huge, Huge Losers From NHL Trade Deadline
March 11, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBMatt Robinson and Rob Christy start off a new week of Tall Can Audio by reacting to the NHL Trade Deadline. Teams like the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights all appear to be big winners while the Calgary Flames lose and the Toronto Maple leafs super lose. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Foll...
TCA Ep1274: Reacting To A Big Weekend Of Fights. UFC 299 & What's Next For Francis Ngannou After Loss To Anthony Joshua.
March 10, 2024 23:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMatt wins a few bucks betting on Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 and Anthony Joshua sends a message to Francis Ngannou in the boxing world. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio
TCA Ep1273: Matt Robinson & Lee Versage On Their Cocktail Preferences. Plus LeeVer Likes Wrestling.
March 09, 2024 09:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMatt Robinson and Lee Versage kick around what they like (and don't) in a good cocktail. Plus Lee gives some quick thoughts on last week's AEW Revolution PPV and Sting's retirement match. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://...
TCA Ep1272: Steve Bunda On NHL Trade Deadline, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, UFC 299 & More.
March 08, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBOur man Steve Bunda returns to the TCA Studio to talk fights with Matt Robinson. But before they get in to it they check in on some of the latest trades in the NHL as the deadline is just hours away. Later on of course we get in to the announcement that Jake Paul is going to box a 58 year old Mike Tyson. Plus we tee up this weekend's huge UFC 299 card. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Fo...
TCA Ep1271: Lee Versage On NHL Trade Season Arriving, The Sens Dealing Tarasenko To The Panthers, Netflix Discovering The Montreal Expos & More
March 07, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBLee Versage is back in the TCA Studio with Matt Robinson on a day that all hell broke loose on the NHL trade front. Why the New Jersey Devils firing of Lindy Ruff was more complicated than it seemed, how the Ottawa Senators' hands were tied on their trade with the Florida Panthers for Vladimir Tarasenko, the Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche swap fascinating young players who haven't yet broken out, Netflix is planning a big documentary on the Montreal Expos and lots more.
TCA Ep1270: "Pucks & Pints For Purpose" With Andrea From The "Bytown Beer Sisters."
March 06, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBWe've got a great new guest for you today on the Tall Can Audio Podcast as Matt Robinson is joined in studio by Andrea from the Bytown Beer Sisters. We talk about her craft beer leanings, the origin of the Bytown Beer Sisters, their upcoming event "Pucks & Pints For Purpose", the PWHL Takeover Weekend, PWHL Ottawa's season thus far and plenty more. You can follow the Bytown Beer Sisters on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/bytownbeersisters?igsh=MWNja2Vkd3VzOHp6Zw== Grab Your Tickets To Pu...
TCA Ep1269: Ottawa Senators Play By Play Man Dean Brown Reflects On The 20th Anniversary of The Brawl With The Philadelphia Flyers.
March 05, 2024 13:45 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBInside this edition of the Tall Can Audio Podcast, legendary Ottawa Senators play by play man Dean Brown joins Matt Robinson to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the night the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers repeatedly beat the crap out of each other. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid’s Hometown Hockey Heroes: https://amzn.to/49mYgso ”Freedom To Win” by Ethan Scheiner: https...
TCA Ep1268: "Beer Math" With Angela Thompson of the Lake Of Bays Brewing Company. Plus: NFL, Sports Travel & More.
March 05, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBOur pal Angela Thompson makes her return to the TCA Studio with tons more product from the Lake Of Bays Brewery to tell us about. Plus all the latest in the craft beer industry, nervous days for the Toronto Blue Jays, Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL, what's wrong with the Ottawa Senators, sports-centric vacations and lots more. Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.social Follow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudio Follow TCA on Twitter: https...
TCA Ep1267: Pre NHL Trade Deadline Thoughts, Sens-Flyers Braw Memories, Matt Chapman Leaves The Jays & More
March 04, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBRob and Matt kick off another week of TCA by discussing the 20th anniversary of the infamous Ottawa Senators / Philadelphia Flyers Brawl, the Vancouver Canucks locking up their star centre, Alek Manoah missing a spring start for the Toronto Blue Jays, Matt Chapman leaving for the San Francisco Giants, what the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs might do at the deadline and so much more. The brawl: https://youtu.be/py5a999-rqA?si=iEKLFasmQrnFOKJQ DGB's great piece in The Athletic: http...
TCA Ep1266: The Toronto Maple Leafs Re-Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin. "Snot" Good.
March 02, 2024 09:30 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMatt Robinson drops in for a quick bonus episode of the Tall Can Audio podcast giving his initial thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs re-acquiring Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid’s Hometown Hockey Heroes: https://amzn.to/49mYgso ”Freedom To Win” by Ethan Scheiner: https://amzn.to/40ucdAT Smash - The 90s Punk Explosion: https://amzn.to/49lgE4...
TCA Ep1265: Friday News & Notes - Josh Norris, Joseph Woll, Matt Chapman, PWHL Playoffs/Draft & Neil Young.
March 01, 2024 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBAnother quick-hitter edition of the podcast with some Friday news and notes on Neil Young coming back to Ottawa for Bluesfest, Josh Norris suffering another injury that will keep him out of the Senators lineup, Joseph Woll's return to the Leafs lineup creates some NHL Trade Deadline intrigue, the PWHL make a couple bold announcements around their playoff format and draft rankings, the Toronto Blue Jays might be wise to check in on Matt Chapman and more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024...
TCA Ep1264: Lee Versage On The Leafs' Hot Streak, The Sens Top 3Cs, Alek Manoah Getting Hit Around & More
February 29, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBLee Versage joins Matt Robinson in the TCA Studio for his usual Thursday morning appearance to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' Alek Manoah getting hit around in his first spring training appearance, whether the Ottawa Senators look any better with their top 3 centres all in the mix, the Toronto Maple Leafs' hot streak, the brilliance of Chris Cuthbert and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJ...
TCA Ep1263: Matt Robinson & Lee Versage Reminisce On How They Watched Sidney Crosby's Golden Goal From The Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
February 28, 2024 23:45 - 28 minutes - 26 MBA quick bonus episode on the anniversary of one of the biggest goals in Canadian hockey history. Lee Versage and Matt Robinson share their memories of the circumstances under watch they watched the game. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid’s Hometown Hockey Heroes: https://amzn.to/49mYgso ”Freedom To Win” by Ethan Scheiner: https://amzn.to/40ucdAT Smash - The 90s Punk Explosion: https...
TCA Ep1262: Ian Mendes On Becoming A Stand-Up Comic, Covering The Hockey Canada Scandal, Working Vancouver 2010 Golden Goal, The Sens & More
February 28, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 62 MBIan Mendes of the Athletic makes his return to the TCA Studio today for a pint and a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include his memories of working the gold medal game of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics on the anniversary of Sidney Crosby's golden goal, the story behind his recent appearance as a stand-up comedian, the differences between "sports reporters" and "journalists" in the context of the Hockey Canada scandal, whether this late-season charge by the Ottawa Senators is different than ...
TCA Ep1261: Winnipeg Jets Issues, The "Florida Man" Olympics, The Sad Side of Sports Rivalries, NHL Weekend Recap & More.
February 26, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBMatt and Rob fire up the TCA Studio for another week talking about the Toronto Blue Jays opening Spring Training, NHL officials trying to make themselves in to stars, what to do about the Winnipeg Jets attendance problems, being on the wrong side of one-way sports rivalries, the state of Florida embracing their reputation with a new set of events, the Boston Bruins slide, the Ottawa Senators surge and so much more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpL...
TCA Ep1260: Lee Versage Returns To The TCA Studio Following His Vacation To Talk Sens, Vince Carter, Being *Right* All The Time & ... Curling?
February 23, 2024 09:30 - 2 hours - 110 MBWell. We all knew it had to end sometime. Matt Robinson's reprieve is over. Lee Versage is back from Europe, back in Canada and back in the TCA studio. We've got tons to get to including the Nashville Predators grounding their players and not allowing them to go to the U2 concert in Vegas, what differences LeeVer is looking for in the Ottawa Senators, Vince Carter's comments this week that e'd like to go in to the NBA Hall of Fame in a Toronto Raptors jersey, a big change in the curling ...
TCA Ep1259: Andrew Stoeten On The Opening Of Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training And What's Ahead This MLB Season
February 21, 2024 09:30 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBMLB Spring Training is underway and the Toronto Blue Jays all reported to camp. That makes it a perfect time to touch base with our man Andrew Stoeten from The BatFlip.ca. We find out what Stoeten has thought of the Jays' off-season, whether he's surprised with their level of activity and which additions are for real and which are flyers. Plus - how does the rest of the division shape up and what are reasonable expectations for Toronto in the AL East? Lots of thoughts on Manoah, an infiel...
TCA Ep1258: Rob At The Wheel, Jagr In The Rafters, Rielly In The Press Box, UFC Champs On The Mat & Tall Cans In The Air.
February 20, 2024 09:30 - 2 hours - 120 MBwe kick off a short week of Tall Can Audio with rob Christy in the driver's seat and Matt Robinson with his feet up in the side car. tons of ground to cover including the Toronto Blue Jays dealing from a place of desperation as they start Spring Training, options for Columbus Blue Jackets next GM and whether it's someone they could pinch from the Montreal Canadiens, is Auston Matthews working his way in to the NHL MVP conversation while the Toronto Maple Leafs show they're just fine without...
TCA Ep1257: Friday News & Notes: Blue Jays, Pens, Sens, Leafs, CBJ, MLB Uniforms & More
February 16, 2024 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBMatt Robinson is in the Tall Can Audio Studio on a Friday as we roll in to the weekend as we discuss the Toronto Blue Jays pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, the controversy around the new MLB uniforms from Nike, the Pittsburgh Penguins trade deadline questions becoming even more foggy, Columbus blue Jackets finally fire their GM, the Sens drop a dud to the Anaheim Ducks and despite their best efforts the Toronto Maple Leafs manage to beat the Flyers. “Hockey Superstars Ann...
TCA Ep1256: Lee Versage Sounds Off On Morgan Rielly, The Super Bowl & Sharing Home Made Booze Over Google Translate
February 13, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIt's a wild time in the sports world with the Super Bowl and the Ridly Greig vs Morgan Rielly incident from Saturday's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators game still front of mind for everyone. That makes it the perfect time for us to check in with our man Lee Versage for the final time over in Portugal. And boy oh boy does he have takes. Let's go! “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid...
TCA Ep1255: The Morgan Rielly / Ridly Greig Thing, Pitchers & Catchers Reporting To Blue Jays Camp, Super Bowl Thoughts & More
February 11, 2024 21:30 - 2 hours - 113 MBafter what happened on Hockey Night in Canada we had to release this episode a little early. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators rivalry is alive again after the Ridely Greig / Morgan Rielly incident. Were the boys able to stay civil while they debated what went down? Plus plenty of thoughts on what the New Jersey Devils are looking for at the trade deadline in the NHL, some Super Bowl actions and plenty more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to...
TCA Ep1254: Lee Versage Comments On Another Brutal Day In The Canadian Media Landscape. Plus Final Super Bowl Thoughts.
February 09, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBwe catch up with our pal Lee Versage once again in Portugal on another brutal day in the Canadian media landscape on the heels of Bell Media divesting themselves of 45 radio stations and several local tv news broadcasts. Lee, perhaps as well as anyone, has a unique insight on a what a day like this feels like for the thousands of broadcasters impacted and we'll talk all about it. Plus we finish things off with some lighter discussion on this weekend's NFL Super Bowl and some of the crazines...
TCA Ep1253: Pints Of Guinness Make Us Strong. Joshua O'Connor On "Behind The R", CFL Content, REDBLACKS Moves & Pop Punk Fandom
February 06, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBTerrific show for you today as our man Joshua O'Connor returns to the TCA studio with tons to discuss with Matt Robinson. Joshua is the guy responsible for the Behind The R series following the Ottawa REDBLACKS and revolutionizing CFL video content. But he's also a guy who has shot multiple bands, sports and events. Today he takes us inside his latest project and indulges Matt's enthusiasm for discussing old pop punk bands. Plus we discuss the future of Behind The R, the departure of Nate ...
TCA Ep1252: NHL All Star Fallout, TSN's Top 25 Players, International Hockey Returns & More
February 05, 2024 09:30 - 2 hours - 115 MBRob and Matt are back with another week of TCA with tons of talk about whether or not this year's NHL All Star festivities in Toronto marked a turn around for the event, a return to international best on best hockey, TSN's rankings of the best players in the league and tons more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid’s Hometown Hockey Heroes: https://amzn.to/49mYgso ”Freedom To Win” by E...