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Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.

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Canada

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Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.

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@AMIaudio

Language:

English


Episodes
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Bright Future

12/17/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we speak with journalism student Kristian Cuaresma, from Toronto Metropolitan University, who happens to have an interest in para sports. Plus, there could be major changes in the sports landscape the panel will discuss!

Duration:01:02:49

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Where Are We Now

12/10/2024
Coming up on today’s show we are joined by friend of the show, and host of the Whiskey and Cream podcast, Ari Shapiro. We’ll talk to Ari about all things baseball! Recently it was International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The panel will talk about where we are today on the landscape of para sports.

Duration:01:02:54

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Dedication

12/3/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we speak with Boccia athlete Joshua Gauthier, who is coming off of an individual gold-medal performance at the national championships, recently held in Ottawa! Plus the panel explores the idea of what it means to be successful as an athlete particularly at a young age.

Duration:01:02:22

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Challenging Decisions

11/26/2024
oming up on today’s show, we speak with Canadian women’s goalball player Whitney Bogart who recently decided to retire after four Paralympic games. We will find out her thoughts and process behind making her decision. Plus, we will round up the latest in mainstream sports. Okay

Duration:01:00:24

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Champions Day

11/19/2024
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!

Duration:01:06:10

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Next Gen

11/12/2024
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.

Duration:00:57:47

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Coach Is Key

11/5/2024
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!

Duration:01:07:29

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Horror Stories

10/29/2024
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.

Duration:01:02:59

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On Board

10/22/2024
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!

Duration:01:03:01

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Confidence

10/15/2024
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!

Duration:01:03:23

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Worth Every Penny

10/8/2024
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!

Duration:01:00:52

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Banner Worthy Episode?

10/2/2024
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?

Duration:01:46:03

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Flex the Fox

9/24/2024
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.

Duration:00:59:49

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Pro Life

9/17/2024
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.

Duration:01:01:43

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Canadian Love

9/10/2024
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.

Duration:01:04:39

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Age Is A Number

9/3/2024
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.

Duration:01:02:44

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The Hype Train

8/27/2024
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

Duration:01:06:11

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Pressure Mounting

8/21/2024
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?

Duration:01:01:26

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Resounding Success

8/13/2024
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.

Duration:01:00:33

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Athlete Coach

8/6/2024
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.

Duration:01:04:47