The Neutral Zone
Sports
Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.
Location:
Canada
Description:
Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.
Twitter:
@AMIaudio
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.ami.ca/TheNeutralZone
Email:
feedback@ami.ca
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summer Days
7/30/2024
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.
Duration:01:01:13
National Pride
7/23/2024
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.
Duration:01:03:37
Farewell Scott
7/16/2024
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.
Duration:01:02:36
Devin Heroux
7/9/2024
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!
Duration:01:03:22
Oh Canada
7/1/2024
Coming up on today’s show, it’s Canada Day and, because of that, we are going to explore some of the great and exciting moments that have taken place in Canadian sports history. We also recap game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Duration:01:07:45
Nuts and Bolts
6/25/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we talk about a few of the nuts and bolts that have occurred in both para and pro sports. We explore the question of what role the media plays, positively or negatively, when a team wins or loses a championship.
Duration:01:01:32
All In
6/18/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we have another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. Today we speak with cyclist Nathan Clement. The Canadian para-women’s ice hockey program is a part of the all in project and we give you more details about that. We also talk more in-depth about one of our headlines surrounding college basketball.
Duration:01:09:42
We Need a Tuneup
6/11/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we release another one of our Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interviews. Today we speak with wheelchair rugby player Patrice Dagenais. In the second half of the program the panel explores the question: “How important are tuneup events prior to the Olympics and Paralympics?”
Duration:00:59:36
Breaking Down Barriers
6/4/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we are thrilled to be joined by the public address announcer for the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, Adam Gosse. Plus, the panel explores the topic of why it’s so challenging to access parasports events and information.
Duration:01:01:19
Humbled
5/28/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. Today we hear from Canadian Paralympic swimmer Aurelie Rivard. She recently qualified for the 2024 Paralympic Games. Plus Toronto will have a WNBA franchise but it’s not without some controversy. We will explain later on.
Duration:01:06:51
Just Keep Swimming
5/21/2024
Coming up on today’s show, we recently got an opportunity to interview Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball star Arinn Young about her team’s recent qualification for the 2024 Paris Paralympic games. Plus we found out some sad news from Canadian media.
Duration:01:11:16
Jubilation
5/14/2024
Coming up on today’s episode, the panel reacts to the end result of the 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championships that were recently held in Calgary Alberta. Plus, the Toronto Maple Leafs held their season-ending press conference . We react to that as well and talk about what is next. All that and more coming up on the show.
Duration:00:59:59
Life’s A Beach
5/7/2024
Coming up on today’s show, the panel discusses the idea of managing expectations in life and how it correlates to sports. This conversation is inspired by an episode of the podcast Sheena Interrupted. Plus, the NHL playoffs are in full swing. We give you an update.
Duration:01:05:27