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Tall Can Audio

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Tall 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 Ep1251: Lee Versage On Michael Buble's Mushrooms, The Blue Jays' Road Getting Tougher, Gloating Over The NFL Playoffs & More

February 02, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

Lee Versage returns to talk to Matt Robinson about his latest adventures in Portugal, gloating over the Detroit Lions collapse and thoughts on the Super Bowl, the Taylor Swift controversy, the Baltimore Orioles bulking up to stand in the Toronto Blue Jays way, Michael Buble getting high on mushrooms at the NHL All Star Game, the latest on the Ottawa Senators new arena and more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https:...

TCA Ep1250: Reacting To The NHL All Star Draft & PWHL 3 on 3 Showcase.

February 02, 2024 09:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

A quick hitter edition of the podcast for your Friday morning as we take a quick look back at the NHL All Star Draft and the 3 on 3 PWHL Showcase 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://amzn.to/49lgE4V Follow TCA on bluesky: https://b...

TCA Ep1249: Cheryl Pounder Returns To Discuss The Leafs, The Sens, The PWHL & Her Wild Broadcasting Schedule.

February 01, 2024 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

Matt Robinson is joined on today's show by TSN Hockey Broadcaster Cheryl Pounder. Lots to cover with Cheryl today including her recent wild schedule of calling NHL, PWHL, World Juniors and Women's U-18 games all at once, early returns on the PWHL season, players to watch in the new league, whether the Ottawa Senators are starting to show signs of life under Jacques Martin, if the Toronto Maple Leafs are good enough to be buying at the trade deadline and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual ...

TCA Ep1248: The Toronto Blue Jays Do A Thing - Sign Justin Turner.

January 30, 2024 18:30 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Some quick thoughts from Matt Robinson on the Toronto Blue Jays making a move by bringing in a bat in Justin Turner and how he might be utilized in Toronto. Plus the Arizona Coyotes have made Elmo very sad. “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: ht...

TCA Ep1247: Ranking The Top Canadian NHL Teams, Leafs Continue To Baffle, Sens Get Waxed & More

January 29, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

It's a brand new week and TCA is back to help you fire it up. Tons of talk today on the Ottawa Senators getting whacked by the New York Rangers over the weekend, the Toronto Maple Leafs still continue to baffle their fans, the Edmonton Oilers may never lose again, ranking the best NHL teams in Canada, our thoughts on the Hockey Canada scandal and so much more “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp ...

TCA Ep1246: Live From Chez Schreids - Michaela Schreiter On The Sens, The PWHL & More

January 28, 2024 15:15 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

We're out of the studio today as Matt Robinson makes his way to "the nicest bar in Almonte" - Michaela Schreiter's basement! Lots of craft beer chatter before discussing whether the Ottawa Senators hate their mothers and whether the team is starting to turn things around. Later on talk turns to the PWHL and our early impressions of the league and who has impressed the most. We wrap things up with a quick look around the rest of the women's sporting landscape and some NFL Playoff predictions....

TCA Ep1245: Wall To Wall Wrestling Talk With Lee Versage: WWE To Netflix & Royal Rumble Predictions.

January 26, 2024 20:15 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

A little bonus Versage Session this week as he gives his thoughts on the big wrestling news of the week including WWE's massive new deal to stream their shows on Netflix and some thoughts on This weekend's Royal Rumble event. If you want to join the "This Is Wrestling" Royal Rumble pool send an e-mail to [email protected] or send a DM to This Is Wrestling on Twitter or Instagram. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: ...

TCA Ep1244: Lee Versage On The Latest From The Sens, The Hockey Canada News, NFL Playoffs & His Adventures Take Him To Portugal.

January 26, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

We check in with our man Lee Versage as he continues his European adventures in a beautiful beach town in southern Portugal. After hearing about the latest from his vacation we chat about the mid-season press conference from Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios, the way the NHL handled the latest news this week from the London Police Department regarding the Hockey Canada scandal, this weekend's NFL Playoff matchups and more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.t...

TCA Ep1243: Sportsnet's Kevin Michie Joins PWHL Toronto! Plus - WWE Moves To Netflix & Plenty of Royal Rumble Talk.

January 25, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MB

It's a fantastic time of year if you're a wrestling fan. WWE Royal Rumble is like Round 1 of the Stanley Cup or NFL Playoffs as the company heads towards WrestleMania and we love talking with our pal Kevin Michie. But before we do - we have to discuss his recent involvement with the big new show in town in Toronto. Kev is lending his expertise to the PWHL franchise in The Big Smoke. What's he up to and how is it going so far? Later talk turns to this week's announcement that WWE will be mo...

TCA Ep1242: Scott MacArthur On MLB's Botched Business Sense, The Toronto Blue Jays Outlook, Stressing Over the 49ers In The NFL Playoffs & More

January 24, 2024 19:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Today Matt Robinson welcomes Scott MacArthur back to Tall Can Audio with tons of ground to cover. How did this huge San Francisco 49ers fan cope with the scare that the Green Bay Packers put in to the favourites? Conversation turns to being a hardcore fan in general and whether it's better to suffer with fellow fans or alone. Later on the boys get to discussing this brutally slow MLB off-season and its lack of entertainment value. Plus. Are Toronto Blue Jays fans about to endure another ...

TCA Ep1241: Killing Time. Jake Chychrun, Ryan Reaves, PWHL Ottawa Wins At Home & More

January 24, 2024 09:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

we've ad to rejig the schedule a little bit this week so here's a few quick thoughts from Matt Robinson while you wait for the good stuff from Scott MacArthur and Kevin Michie. PWHL Ottawa finally grabs their first home win but there's something concerning starting to settle in, the Ottawa Senators Jake Chychrun makes a desperate attempt to save his reputation from becoming the next PL Dubois, Ryan Reaves says he's healthy enough to play for the Toronto Maple leafs while admitting he has no...

TCA Ep1240: Kenzie Lalonde Makes Her TCA Debut! Her Career, The World Juniors, The PWHL & More.

January 23, 2024 09:30 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

We're really excited to have TSN hockey broadcaster Kenzie Lalonde making her first appearance on the Tall Can Audio podcast today as she speaks to Matt Robinson about her recent crazy schedule of international games, her first ever World Juniors play by play appearance, Canada's shocking defeat at the Women's U18 tournament, missing out on the first game of the PWHL, her own career path, the state of women's international hockey, which PWHL teams have impressed early on and lots more. Not ...

TCA Ep1239: Is Marc-Andre Fleury Better Than Patrick Roy? Does Shane Pinto Change The Sens Outlook? Did The NHL Pick The Right All Star Celebs? Plus More

January 22, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

The boys are back in the TCA Studio to kick off another week of Tall Can Audio. First things first - we take a listen to a few more crazy bloopers from recent hockey broadcasts. Later on talk turns to the New York Islanders hiring Patrick Roy as their new head coach. Marc-Andre Fleury is now the second winningest goalie in NHL history - why doesn't he feel like it? The Ottawa Senators got Shane Pinto back over the weekend. Does that change their outlook for the rest of the season? And the N...

TCA Ep1238: Lee Versage's Travel Disaster! Plus His Reaction To The Dallas Cowboys Flame Out & A Big Day For The Ottawa REDBLACKS.

January 19, 2024 12:15 - 49 minutes - 56.4 MB

We check in with our pal Lee Versage still over in Italy at the tale end of what has been a disastrous week for him. First - he experiences every traveller's worst nightmare and then his Dallas Cowboys went down in flames to the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Playoffs. Plus - we react to some big moves by the Ottawa REDBLACKS ahead of CFL free agency and LeeVer has a bold prediction about the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://...

TCA Ep1237: Nick Ashbourne On The Toronto Blue Jays Next Moves, The Maple Leafs Slide, The Raptors Dealing Pascal Siakam & More

January 18, 2024 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

Today we're excited to have Nick Ashbourne return to the show to chat with Matt Robinson about a big couple days in the Toronto sports landscape. The Toronto Raptors finally turn the page on the championship era as they trade Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, the Toronto Blue Jays contineu to add to their team as they sign RHP Yariel Rodriguez but still have much to do, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to slide as calls for Sheldon Keefe to be fired intensify and lots more. Listen to th...

TCA Ep1236: Steve Bunda Gets His Final Christmas Gift, NFL Playoffs Thoughts & The UFC Returns To Toronto

January 16, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Steve Bunda rejoins Matt Robinson in the Tall Can Audio studio as we make sure he gets his final Christmas gift ( a little late) from Angela Thompson and the Lake Of Bays Brewery. Plus we ask Bunda to take us in depth on what we just saw during the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend as major favourites like the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys went down. And finally - the UFC makes it's first trip to Canada of 2024 and the guys kick around their predictions and some other memories of MMA Ev...

TCA Ep1235: Rewriting Toronto Blue Jays History Plus Latest NHL News & Notes.

January 15, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Matt Robinson and Roby Christy are back to discuss the NFL moving the Buffalo Bills Pittsburgh Steelers game due to to weather, the Vancouver Canucks not yet locking up their top star, whether the Toronto Blue Jays history could have been different with just one different decision made around management, when Auston Matthews might catch Mats Sundin for the all time Toronto Maple leafs goal scoring lead, odd NHL All Star Game selections, what's next for Corey Perry, Vladimir Guerrero Jr's con...

TCA Ep1234: Lee Versage Checks In From Italy To Talk NFL Playoffs And Whether The Ottawa Senators Have Any Untouchable Players.

January 11, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

Today Matt Robinson is joined by Lee Versage as he takes a break from visiting penis-themed restaurants (no - seriously!) to discuss how his vacation is going, the Dallas Cowboys getting set to face off with the Green Bay Packers, are big matchups on the NFL Wild Card Weekend, whether the Ottawa Senators should have any untouchable players and plenty more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken...

TCA Ep1233: Getting To Know Brandon Maki. Plus Thoughts On PWHL Ottawa & The Sens

January 10, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

we've got a great new edition of the podcast today as Brandon Maki from the Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group drop spy the studio to chat with Matt Robinson. Tons to discuss including Brandon's path to OSEG, incorporating PWHL Ottawa in to the local sports scene at TD Place, whether it's time to move out a big piece of the Ottawa Senators young group and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/...

TCA Ep1232: William Nylander Signs Massive Contract Extension With The Toronto Maple Leafs. The Good And The Bad.

January 09, 2024 09:30 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MB

Big news in Leaf Land as they extend William Nylander for 8 more years at a cost of $92 million. Matt Robinson breaks down the deal and puts it in context in terms of what it all means for the franchise moving forward. “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 E...

TCA Ep1231: Sportsnet's NHL Coverage Gets Spicy, William Nylander About To Get Paid By The Leafs, Baby Steps For The Sens & More

January 08, 2024 13:45 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

TSN Radio's Steve Lloyd is in the copilot seat to kick off another week of TCA as we discuss his holiday vacation to the south, the Ottawa Senators taking little steps forward under Jacques Martin, William Nylander's looming monster contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Saudi Arabia's increasing presence in the sports world and a couple of notable outbursts over the last week on Sportsnet's NHL broadcasts. Jen Boterill vs Jamal Mayers. https://x.com/sportsnet/status/1742745651958448191?s=4...

TCA Ep1230: Canada’s Brutal World Juniors, PWHL Ottawa Does It Up Right, The Sens Make Changes, The Oilers Are Back & More

January 04, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

The TCA Studio is open again for the first time in 2024 as Rob and Matt check back in to discuss how they spent their holidays, a plunger related family faux pas, Team Canada’s disappointing appearance at the World Juniors, Matt’s trip to see Ottawa vs Montreal in the PWHL opener, the Ottawa Senators making front office changes on New Year’s Eve, the Sens continued struggles, the Vancouver Canucks rolling on, the Edmonton Oilers rapid return to playoff contention, the Toronto Maple Leafs goa...

TCA Ep1229: First Reactions To PWHL Kickoff, Leafs Wave Samsonov & Sens Make Front Office Changes.

January 01, 2024 21:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Inside the first episode of Tall Can Audio in 2024 Matt Robinson gives his reactions to the first ever PWHL game between New York and Toronto, the Leafs having evidently had enough of Ilya Samsonov and the Ottawa Senators making changes inside their front office. “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: ht...

TCA Ep1228: Reflecting On 2023 Over A Pint With The Robinson Boys

December 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

Matt Robinson and Brandon Robinson take a look back at the year 2023 on New Year's Eve while hoisting one last holiday pint. “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/49lgE4V Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudi...

TCA Ep1227: Lee Versage From Italy On His International Travels, Jacques Martin And Daniel Alfredssson On The Sens Bench, Toronto Blue Jays Moves & More

December 27, 2023 18:30 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

You know what your holiday season needs? A little more Lee Versage! Leever checks in from his vacation in Italy to tell us about his travels. Plus we get in to the Ottawa Senators decision to put Jacques Martin and Daniel Alfredsson back on their bench. And finally we discuss a few moves that the Toronto Blue Jays have made during the holiday season. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid...

TCA Ep1226: Rob & Matt Wish You A Merry Christmas

December 24, 2023 09:30 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Tall Can Audio presents to you our annual Christmas Eve offering where Rob Christy and Matt Robinson discuss their plans for the holidays, some terrific childhood memories and look ahead to the IIHF World Juniors. Merry Christmas, you beauts! “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/40ucdA...

TCA Ep1225: Leafs & Sens Goalie Issues Exposed In Brutal Losses, PWHL TV Details And The UFC Looks Terrible

December 23, 2023 09:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Just a few things Matt wants to get off of his chest before closing up the studio for then olidays. Thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, the PWHL TV Deals To Come and the UFC heading down a dark path. “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 E...

TCA Ep1224: Steve Lloyd On The State Of The Ottawa Senators, The PWHL Buzz In The Nation’s Capital & More.

December 22, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Our pal Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 joins Matt Robinson in the Tall Can Audio studio to discuss the state of the Ottawa Senators, whether roster changes might be coming, the interview Lloydy did with outgoing coach DJ Smith and his comments on the way out. Plus with the PWHL season opener now just two weeks away, we take a look at the hype that’s building around the league and the reaction that Ottawa is having to it. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3Rp...

TCA Ep1223: The Brew Marsh Awards. Michaela Schreiter & Chris Hofley On The Best Canadian Athlete & The Best Canadian Craft Beer of 2023.

December 21, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

We’re here again! One of our most popular shows of each year. The Brew Marsh Awards. That day where Chris Hofley and Michaela Schreiter join Matt Robinson to sample some of the best Canadian craft beers of the year while debating which Canadian athlete has staked their claim to being the best in the nation. Let’s get after it! Follow Chris Hofley on Twitter @ChrisHofley and on IG @HofOnSports. Follow Michaela Schreiter on Twitter and IG @Schreids and get her craft beer takes on IG @Craft...

TCA Ep1222: Graeme Nichols On The Ottawa Senators Decision To Fire DJ Smith And Bring Back Jacques Martin

December 19, 2023 09:30 - 46 minutes - 53 MB

The Ottawa Senators finally made the move that fans have been calling out for as they relieved DJ Smith as Head Coach while another season slips away. We chat with our pal Graeme Nichols of "Rome In A Day" about why this was the right time, whether Jacques Martin is the right guy to steady the ship, how quickly fans might begin to notice changes and lots more. Read Graeme Nichols' work at: https://gnichols.substack.com/ “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn....

TCA Ep1221: Look At This & Look At That. Sens Keep Losing, Kyrou Keeps Crying, Leafs Fans Keep Booing + More

December 18, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

Matt Robinson and Rob Christy are back at it with lots to cover including the Jordan Kyrou situation around the St Louis Blues, latest thoughts on the craft beer advent calendar, Kyle Dubas getting a rough ride on his first return to face the Toronto Maple Leafs, what the Toronto Blue Jays might do next, big changes to the NHL All Star Weekend, the Ottawa Senators completely bottoming out and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 3...

TCA Ep1220: The Zubes On What Happens Next For The Toronto Blue Jays.

December 15, 2023 09:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Today we’re excited to talk to our pal The Zubes as he joins Matt Robinson to talk a little Toronto Blue Jays baseball and maybe some wrestling as well. What exactly happened inside the Jays’ chase for Shohei Ohtani? Has fans disappointment made it impossible for the front office to have an off-season that can be considered successful? Who might they be looking for on the trade market? Should Toronto consider bringing back Matt Chapman? And what on earth is going on around Vladimir Guerrero...

TCA Ep1219: Steve Bunda on UFC 296, The NFL and Islanders' Fans Reaction To John Tavares 1000th Point

December 12, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

On today's show Steve Bunda joins Matt Robinson in the Tall Can Audio studio for a pint and some sports talk. The UFC wraps up their PPV calendar for 2023 with a loaded card that the boys break down for you. Plus some thoughts on Christmas traditions, John Tavares reaching the 1000 point mark for the Toronto Maple leafs and some NFL news and notes. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 365 by Mike Commito: https://amzn.to/3sJqxJp Ken Reid’s...

TCA Ep1218: What's Next For Toronto Blue Jays After Losing Out On Shohei Ohtani? Plus NHL Weekend Fallout & More

December 11, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

Matt Robinson and Rob Christy kick off an all new week of Tall Can Audio discussing their craft beer advent calendar, what the Toronto Blue Jays should do next after losing out on Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers, whether the NHL has made the right choice going to Las Vegas Sphere for their Entry Draft, the trading of blows between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings and so much more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq4q Leafs 36...

TCA Ep1217: Scott MacArthur Has Thoughts On The Idea Of Shohei Ohtani Joining The Toronto Blue Jays And An NFL Proposal For Lee Versage

December 07, 2023 20:15 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Today Matt Robinson is joined by our pal Scott MacArthur to go in depth on all the rumours surrounding Shohai Ohtani possibly joining the Toronto Blue Jays. But first we kick things off with Scotty Mac issuing a proposal to Lee Versage surrounding this weekend's NFL action... Talk then turns to what the risks of bringing in a player like Shohai Ohtani on a contract this size might be, whether all the secrecy is necessary, why all these reporters are ripping the player for taking his time t...

TCA Ep1216: Lee Versage On The Shohei Ohtani Chase, Jacques Martin Returning To The Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs LTIR John Klingberg & More

December 06, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

Lee Versage and Matt Robinson are back on the microphone diving deep on the Toronto Blue Jays pursuit of Shohai Ohtani and what it could mean for the franchise, the Ottawa Senators bringing Jacques Martin back in to the fold, the conspiracy theories around the Leafs putting John Klingberg on LTIR for the rest of the season, the Arizona Coyotes pulling off something unique, the future of Lee on the podcast and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to...

TCA Ep1215: Legendary Sportscaster Paul Romanuk On "Hockey Superstars Annual", The Beatles, Canadian Sports Media Issues & More

December 05, 2023 09:30 - 40 minutes - 46 MB

Fun show today as Matt Robinson catches up with long-time friend of the show Paul Romanuk. Lots of discussion on how The Beatles managed to release a new song this year, Paul's latest edition of "Hockey Superstars Annual" and what you can expect if you pick it up as a Christmas gift for a young hockey fan in your life, which NHL teams have caught Paul's eye so far, the current state of sports media in Canada and the trouble we're running in to. Pick up your copy of Hockey Superstars Annual ...

TCA Ep1214: “The Juicy Dank.” - The Toronto Blue Jays Are In On Shohei Ohtani & Juan Soto, PWHL Schedule Concerns, NHL Weekend Wrap Up & More

December 04, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

Let’s fire up another great week of TCA as Rob and Matt rejoin you to get things going. we kick off the show by getting in to Day 3 of our craft beer advent calendar. Later on talk turns to the Ottawa Senators revealing a new quirk in their game ops with a sound effect for successful penalty kills. Later on the boys get in to discussing the fact that the Toronto Blue Jays are still in on super star MLB free agent Shohai Ohtani and could consider trading for Juan Soto. Is this for real or ...

TCA Ep1213: Day 1 Of The Nita Beer Company's Ontario Craft Beer Advent Calendar with Andy Nita

December 01, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Day 1 of the annual holiday craft beer calendar that the Nita Beer Company puts together. Andy Nita is here to help us celebrate the first day of the calendar by telling us all about what went in to putting this year's edition together, what we can expect as we work through it, which breweries have been subbed in and of course just some general chatter about the craft beer industry these days. Follow the Nita Beer Company on social media @nitabeer...

TCA Ep1212: "The Pigeon Has Landed." Graham Creech On NHL Standouts at the 1/4 Mark, "Fire DJ" Chants From Sens Fans, UFC 300 Hype & More

December 01, 2023 09:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

We finally managed to catch up with our pal Graham Creech of TSN 1200 and he returns to the studio today to discuss his recent trip to New York City, whether the Ottawa Senators have missed their best opportunity to change head coaches, the "Fire DJ" chants raining down from a frustrated Sens fanbase, NHL teams that have gotten off to nice starts as the season hits it's quarter mark, a check around the Atlantic Division as we look in on the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres...

TCA Ep1211: Lee Versage On The Ottawa Senators Most Recent Collapse, Whether The Toronto Maple Leafs Are In Trouble, CM Punk's Return & More

November 30, 2023 09:30 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Matt Robinson and Lee Versage are back on the mic to discuss some of the changes coming to NHL All Star Weekend in Toronto, the Toronto Blue Jays not bringing back Ben Wagner as their radio voice, Lee's latest beef with NFL officiating coming out of the Philadelphia Eagles v Buffalo Bills game, what's right and wrong with the Leafs, whether Brady Tkachuk and the Sens have a Matthew Tkachuk problem, CM Punk returning to WWE and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanu...

TCA Ep1210: Sportsnet's Kevin Michie On CM Punk's Return To WWE, Leafs Vibes and That Corey Perry Thing.

November 29, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes - 49.7 MB

Fun show today as Matt Robinson is joined by our pal Kevin Michie from Sportsnet to discuss Corey Perry being terminated by the Chicago Blackhawks and some of the wild rumours floating around about why, whether Toronto Maple Leafs fans are losing their cool with the buds and then of course CM Punk making a massive return to WWE at Survivor Series and on Monday Night Raw. Check out Kevin's write-up on why this return has been so fascinating for wrestling fans. https://www.sportsnet.ca/wwe/ar...

TCA Ep1209: Is The Ottawa Senators Season Already Lost? Plus Greg Popovic Lectures NBA Fans, The Columbus Blue Jackets Disaster & More

November 27, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Rob and Matt are back to start another week of the Tall Can Audio podcast with lots to talk about including The Simpsons trivia nights, whether the Ottawa Senators have already passed the point of no return, Greg Popovic lecturing San Antonio Spurs fans, the Columbus Blue Jackets desperate need for management change and 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:...

TCA Ep1208: Catching Up With “SensDJ” Alex Marchand On The Day He Works His 800th Ottawa Senators Game

November 24, 2023 09:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

We wind down a great week of TCA by catching up with a friend of the show on a very exciting day for him. Alex Marchand - known to many as just SensDJ” is preparing to work his 800th Ottawa Senators game on Friday night vs the New York Islanders. Ever since 2005 there’s been one man pumping out the tunes at Sens home games and we asked him if he’s got any favourite memories or moments from this tremendous run. Plus his thoughts on whether the team should change goal songs, his approach to i...

TCA Ep1207: Spending American Thanksgiving With Lee Versage And Giving Thanks For All The Hatable Things In Sports This Week

November 23, 2023 09:30 - 2 hours - 113 MB

On the latest edition of the Versage Sessions on Tall Can Audio Lee Versage is back in the Tall Can Audio studio with Matt Robinson with tons to cover. The NHL is looking at a scaled down World Cup of Hockey featuring just Canada, USA, Finland and Sweden. Is it going to feel legit? The NHL has gone dark twice this week due to American Thanksgiving. Is that the right strategy or are they giving up without a fight against the NFL? The Philadelphia Eagles have stumbled across a great new strat...

TCA Ep1206: Andrew Stoeten On Toronto Blue Jays Offseason Rumblings.

November 21, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

It’s been a few weeks since the MLB season wrapped up and we’re starting to look ahead to the off-season moves to come. With that in mind we turn to Andrew Stoeten to help us unpack what’s real and what’s fiction. We kick things off taking one final look back at the Toronto Blue Jays decision to bring back their coaching staff with just some minor tweaks. From there talk turns to Vladimir Guerrero Jr and what another down season might mean for his future contract. A couple of baseball insid...

TCA Ep1205: Sens & Leafs Win In Sweden, F1 Loses in Vegas, PWHL Camps Open, Making Up Reports On NFL Sidelines & More

November 20, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Oh it’s a fun one today to kick off your week as Michaela Schreiter and Vanessa Sanchez of She’s Got Game on TSN Radio join Matt Robinson in the Tall Can Audio studio with tons to cover. we kick things off with Michaela and Vanessa telling us all about an exciting event they’re involved in coming up real soon as the second edition of Women’s Sports Trivia happens on November 28 at Bicycle Craft Brewing. Later on talk turns to the completely unexpected way that Megan Rapinoe’s career came t...

TCA Ep1204: Talking To Mike Commito About His New Book Leafs365.

November 17, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Today Matt Robinson talks to long time friend of the show Mike Commito about his brand new book “Leafs 365”. We ask Mike about stepping away from the successful #Hockey365 franchise to focus in on one team, which long untold tales about the Toronto Maple Leafs he might have stumbled across, what he thinks of this year’s edition of the Buds and lots more. Plus the guys share some painful memories of traumatic Leafs moments from their own past. Pick up your copy of Leafs365 here: https://a...

TCA Ep1203: Checking In With Dean Brown From Stockholm, Sweden Ahead Of NHL Global Series Games

November 16, 2023 09:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

The Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild are in Stockholm, Sweden for the NHL Global Series. Matt Robinson checks in with Sens play by play man Dean Brown who has boots on the ground over there about how the teams are adapting, the vibes around the city having NHL stars preparing to play regular season games, the setup around the arena to accommodate these games and lots more. “Hockey Superstars Annual - 2023/2024” by Paul Romanuk: https://amzn.to/3RpLq...

TCA Ep1202: Paying Off My Sens vs Leafs Bet With Ian From WHIPR SNAPR Brewing

November 15, 2023 09:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Fun episode of the podcast today as Matt Robinson pays off his Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs wager with Ian McMartin from the WHIPR SNAPR Brewing Company! The deal was real simple. Leafs win and I get 6 pints of his great beer. But Sens win and he’s allowed inside my secret reserve fridge to grab whatever he wants. and we all know how this played out. Leafs lose. Sens win. We also talked lots to Ian about what’s new around his brewery and what’s coming up. Plus the Senators trip...

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