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Julian and Tristan once again hand out “Scrummies” to the biggest and brightest in Canadian sports media for 2019. Sports shows, play by play, podcast, articles are all on display and are honoured in this week’s episode. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

Julian McKenzie and Tristan D’Amours discuss the fallout from Bill Peters’ resignation from the Calgary Flames following accusations from a former player, Akim Aliu, of him using racial slurs. The two break down the story, other accusations, and their thoughts. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

Brock McGillis is a former pro hockey goalie who spent time with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League, the Kalamazoo Wings of the United Hockey League, as well as Concordia University Stingers men’s hockey team. McGillis is also the first pro hockey player to come out as gay. McGillis, along with former Montreal Impact midfielder David Testo, and speedskater Anastasia Buscis were the subjects in a Canadian documentary film called Standing On The Line. The film looks at the issues of homophobia in the world of sport. He joins us to break down the issues of conformity within sports, toxic masculinity, and the patriarchy, and shares his story. Fun Fact: Producer Tom teared up 3 times while editing this episode. SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

“[Don Cherry] wasn’t there to be the nation’s chaplain,” - Dave Hodge This week’s episode features Dave Hodge. He’s a Canadian broadcaster who previously hosted Hockey Night in Canada and worked at TSN. For 15 years, he was the host of The Reporters, a TSN show that featured roundtable discussions with journalists including Michael Farber, Bruce Arthur, Steve Simmons, among others. The Reporters are returning for a Nov. 25 show in Toronto, featuring Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan. Dave goes in on the history of the show, his biggest regret with the show, why The Reporters left the air in 2017, and his thoughts on Don Cherry’s comments on Hockey Night in Canada. If you’re interested in last-minute tickets, here’s the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-reporters-with-dave-hodge-tickets-77883075375 SUPPORT THE SHOW! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan tackle the biggest story in Canadian media right now: Don Cherry being let go from Sportsnet after his controversial comments over Canadians (“you people”) not wearing poppies in support of Remembrance Day and Canadian veterans. Compilation of Don Cherry quotes (Toronto Star Sports) https://twitter.com/StarSports/status/1194252609080741888 Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

“I’ve never attempted anything like this before,” - Sean Fitz Gerald The Athletic’s senior national writer Sean Fitz-Gerald is this week’s guest on The Scrum Podcast. He recently wrote the book “Before the Lights Go Out”, where he describes the state of hockey in Canada, its rising costs, hockey families, and aspiring players through the eyes of the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. Then, we issue a correction to last week's 30 Under 30 episode, and share some of our runners-up & honourable mentions! Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

It’s finally here. Julian and Tristan have compiled a 30 under 30 list for Canadian sports media talent. It includes writers, broadcasters, bloggers, podcasters, and tons more. The hosts discuss their process and also include the names. This list is also bilingual, including both anglophone and francophone talent! If you want to see the list, click here: https://upfordnetwork.com/the-scrum Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

Julian and Tristan discuss the Donald Brashear story making the rounds across social media, surrounding the former NHLer’s current employment at a Quebec Tim Hortons. https://www.journaldequebec.com/2019/10/15/lex-hockeyeur-donald-brashear-sert-du-cafe-au-tim-hortons?fbclid=IwAR2UKtPT8HnwTXQsq9IcpoPFSyhcqszixBVDfy0MYGknHt_HcysNGoe8giE Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. He discusses his summer covering the Mitch Marner contract saga. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode sees Julian and Tristan discuss Jim Hughson’s commentary on Auston Matthews during the season opening contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, DAZN delaying games on one of the most important days on the Major League Soccer season, and the Canadiens being shown only six times on the CBC this season. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

James Cybulski is the host of Sportsnet 650’s Starting Lineup show, but you’ve definitely heard his voice as the play-by-play man on the newest edition EA Sports’ NHL20. James tells us how he got the gig, how long it took to record all the dialogue and the audition for his first-ever play-by-play gig as a 17-year old. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features podcast host Yahoo Sports! Canada’s Andrew Zuber, the host of the new daily show “But First, Sports”. Julian and Tristan talk to Andrew about how the podcast came to be, his background in comedy writing, and who he’d love to interview on the podcast. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features FuboTV and CBS Sports’s Julie Stewart-Binks. She’s one of the many Canadian sports journalists who are cutting their trade stateside. Julian and Tristan ask Julie about her new shows with FuboTV, how she took up improv and standup comedy, and how she ended up in the United States. Scott’s video: https://youtu.be/VPjQSBv9dn4 Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

In the first episode of The Scrum Podcast’s third season, Julian McKenzie and Tristan D'Amours interview FAN 590 radio host Scott MacArthur. Earlier this summer, MacArthur came out as gay in a YouTube video. He discusses what led to the announcement, coming out to his parents four years earlier, who he consulted before releasing the video, and, of course, The Toronto Blue Jays. Scott’s video: https://youtu.be/VPjQSBv9dn4 Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: @not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

Montreal Impact President & CEO Kevin Gilmore joins The Scrum Podcast for a conversation about his Major League soccer club. Julian and Tristan discuss how he got the opportunity to run the Impact, making his players household names, and how high of a priority money management is for the club. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features Canadian broadcaster Harnarayan Singh, who’s famous for his “Bonino! Bonino! Bonino!” call during the 2016 Pittsburgh Penguins run. He spoke to Tristan and Julian about pretending to be Bob Cole as a child, sleeping in airports while commuting to Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada, and how much the Bonino call changed his life. For the month of June, we'll be donating money to the You Can Play project for every new rating/review we get across all podcast platforms. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

Julian & Tristan discuss the biggest media stories of the past week: TSN calling out the U.S. women's soccer team for celebrating goals in a 13-0 rout of Thailand, and the Toronto Raptors winning an NBA championship and breaking viewership records in the process. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features RDS basketball analyst Peter Yannopoulos. Tristan and Julian, alongside discuss the popularity and media attention for the Toronto Raptors and Canadian basketball over the last few weeks. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features Canadian broadcaster Andi Petrillo. She’s the host of TSN Radio’s Leafs Lunch, has hosted broadcasts for the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup, and is currently a soccer host for the OneSoccer platform. Tristan and Julian ask Andi about learning about the sport of Biathlon, getting paid in food for her first television job, and joining OneSoccer. Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com

This week’s episode features Habs Eyes on the Prize’s Jared Book to discuss the recent news surrounding 200 hockey players banding together to have a sustainable women’s hockey league. https://ca.gofundme.com/preserving-womens-hockey-history Tell us your stories! thescrumpodcast@gmail.com Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/thescrumpodcast MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 @TheScrumPodcast @jkamckenzie @tristandamours Music by @NotReallyHobbes: https://soundcloud.com/not-really-hobbes www.upfordnetwork.com