The Neutral Zone

Coming up on today’s show we speak with Josh Vander Vies, a Co-Chef De Mission at the 2024 Paris Paralympic games! Plus we debrief the 2024 Grey cup between Winnipeg and Toronto!

Coming up on today’s show, we are going to put our friend and cohost Claire Buchanan in the interview seat were going to talk all things surrounding her trip to Norway with the women’s para ice hockey team and find out what’s going on with on para. Plus I’m going oppose a question about the women’s rivalry series and its importance within the landscape of women’s hockey in North America.

Coming up on today’s program, we are excited to be joined by Brianna Hennessy, Paralympic silver medallist in canoe/kayak. She will tell us all about her experience in Paris. Plus, we ask the question “how vital are coaches in the para sports world?” The panel discusses that topic!

Coming up on today’s show, in honour of Halloween coming up, we’re going to discuss travel horror stories as para-athletes and how we grow from those experiences. Plus, we touch on a few things in the mainstream sports world.

Coming up on today’s show, we are thrilled to be joined by multi-Paralympic athlete and medallist Greg Westlake. Greg will discuss his role with the 2024-2025 men’s para ice hockey program. In the second half of the program, we ask “Why is it necessary and important for organizations to have a board of directors and why should you be a part of it?” The panel will discuss!

Coming up on today’s show, we speak with Tiffany Gaudette about her involvement in Boccia as she gets ready to take Team Ontario to the national championships in November. Plus, how critical is confidence sports? The panel discusses!

Coming up up on this week’s show, we debrief on the fantastic interview with Devin Heroux from last week’s show. One thought in particular that we are going to focus on is this idea that athletes don’t get much of a break once the Olympics and Paralympics are over. Plus, the panel chats about legendary baseball player Pete Rose should he be in the Hall of Fame? The panel discusses!

Coming up on today’s show, we are pleased to be joined by friend of the show and award-winning reporter Devin Heroux. We put a wrap on the Paralympic Games and discuss what’s next for Devin. Plus Vince Carter’s number 15 gets raised to the rafters for the Toronto Raptors is it deserving?

Coming up on today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Ontario Para Network’s Executive Director Doug Hannum and Nina all about the creation of their mascot Felix, and what impact Felix will have on the organization. Plus the panel discusses funding and its importance to help para-sports in Ontario and Canada wide.

Coming up on today’s show, the 2024 Paris Paralympics made some history and we discussed its impact. The Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion in a recent game, the panel discusses concussions sports.

Coming up on today’s show we release our final Canadian Paralympic Summit interview. Today we hear from wheelchair rugby athlete Patrice Dagenais. Plus we wrap up the 2024 Paralympic games.

Coming up on today’s show we release our second to last Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time we hear from swimmer Nicholas Bennett. Plus, we give you the latest on the 2024 Paralympic Games.

We are pleased to be joined by CBC reporter Devin Heroux, who will give us a preview of the 2024 Paralympic games. There has certainly been a lot made of the cardboard beds in the Olympic and Paralympic Village but has accessibility been taken into account? The panel will explore that topic

Coming up on today’s show, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time we speak with Priscilla Gagné, a para-judo competitor. Plus, we will discuss the pressure that is associated with attending the Paralympic Games, but how does that filter down into smaller competitions?

Coming up on today’s show, we are excited to be joined by a friend of the show, Canadian para-canoe athlete Brianna Hennessy, who recently qualified for the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris. Plus we put a wrap on the 2024 Olympic Games.

Coming up on today’s show, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time we hear from Para-cyclist Alex Hayward who recently qualified for Paris 2024. Plus, we update you on the Olympic Games.

Coming up on today’s show, we are pleased to release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. Today we speak with Para Athletics long jump athlete Noah Vucsics who was recently named to represent Canada in Paris. The Olympics are underway in Paris. We give you an update plus talk about some of the drama that has ensued with Canada Soccer and the Canadian Women’s National Team.

Coming up on today’s show, the road to Paris 2024 is becoming even more clear. Recently, the Canadian boccia team has been announced. Lance Cryderman will join us to discuss his final preparations headed to Paris. Plus, the panel will discuss the importance of visualization and sports.

Coming up on today’s show, 40 year veteran broadcaster Scott Russell joins us. We talk about his lengthy career and get his views on the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Coming up on today’s show we are joined once again by Devin Heroux of the CBC. Devin will be stopping by to give us the latest on the Olympics and Paralympics as they creep closer and closer by the day. The panel shares stories about Devin and we preview our final visit from CBC’s Scott Russell next week!