Late Scratches

Bill Gibson is joined by pinch hitter Bill Hunt as episode co-host. Guest import pitcher Nathan Van Putten joins the Late Scratches crew to chat about his journey through baseball, how he came to be a member of the Royals, the outlook on the season and the team. The co-hosts review the recent happenings across the local sporting scene - including a marathon rant by Bill G and the remarkable achievements by local athletes.

Tom Liston from the World's Oldest Basketball Court joins co-hosts Bill and Brad to share the World's Oldest Court story, talk about the history of initiative, the Archie Golf Tourney and the upcoming World's Oldest Basketball Cup - a pre-season MWBA tournament in St Stephen featuring all 4 New Brunswick MWBA teams. In the rapid fire questions segment find out Tom's favorite Raptor of all time and the one song that gets Tom right in the feels.

Brad Janes joins Bill Gibson in the downtown Marysville studio to catch up on local sports post his South Beach location. The hosts discuss UNB and STU athletic awards, job openings at STU and Mount Allison and the build up to the upcoming MWBA season.

Brad Janes and Bill Gibson are all over the map (literally and figuratively) in their recap of local and not so local sports. Despite the lull in local sports there is no shortage of news to talk about from pro sports betting scandals to local rugby, volleyball and baseball seasons gearing up. Bill and Brad talk about a large under the radar Fredericton event. The MWBA season draws closer. And Bill shares some of his local sporting heroes in the rapid fire segment.

Outgoing STU Athletics Marketing and Events Coordinator Eric Moffat joins Brad Janes and Bill Gibson in the Marysville studio to discuss his upcoming transition to become the new Executive Director of the NBIAA. Eric looks back on a quarter century of involvement with post secondary sports starting at UNB and moving to STU over 12 years ago. We chat on the scope of the NBIAA role, recap local sports, and chat about our favorite play-by-play announcers. In the short snappers segment we find out who hasn't seen Star Wars and what flavour of ice cream Eric prefers.

Brad and Bill return to the downtown Marysville studio with guest Bill Hunt to discuss the upcoming 2024 Fredericton Sports Investment Wall of Fame induction class and run down the recent happenings in local sports. In the overview of the upcoming action the group run downs the hockey playoffs, national curling event, and the upcoming MWBA season including the pre-season Battle at the Border tourney.

UNB Women's Curling skip Jenna Campbell joins Bill and Brad to discuss the teams recent conference championship, her started in curling, and the upcoming USport and CCAA Nationals being hosted by UNB at the Aitken Centre and the Capital Winter Club. Bill and Brad discuss a raw deal for UNB Women's hoops, Bill recaps his weekend at the ACAA basketball championships and in our Short Snappers segment find what other sport Jenna would play if she could.

Raph Fiset and Brenton Romanchuk, members of the 2024 STU Tommies men's volleyball team join Bill in the downtown Marysville studio to discuss their season including the recent ACAA championship victory and preparation for Nationals. Hear Raph and Brenton talk about recruiting, attending STU, playing with players from across the country, mental preparation, their teammates and what is it like to play for Coach Henri Mallet. In short snappers, find out who takes a little heat for their unusual Subway order.

Brad Janes and Bill Gibson huddle in the downtown Marysville studio to review the busy high school, Atlantic University Sport and Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association playoff picture. Listen as the Late Scratches crew spends about an hour chatting about an amazing goaltending streak, prospects for UNB teams in the AUS playoffs, the puzzle that is the ACAA men's basketball standings, the impact of 'minor' officials on games and some just released news from the CCAA. Brad provides a bit more insight on the upcoming MWBA Battle at the Border. Bill looks forward to.....an open schedule with nothing to talk about??

Bill and Brad set up in the ticket booth of the Grant-Harvey Centre to welcome STU Athletic Director Meaghan Donahue Wies to the podcast in advance of the Tommies Women's Hockey team opening game of the AUS quarterfinals. This one is a must listen for Tommies past, present and future. Meaghan speaks with passion about the role of an AD, the challenges of the starting mid-season, the importance of athletes mental health, Safe Sport and current Tommie teams. Don't miss the breakfast talk in the short snappers segment.

Brad Janes and Bill Gibson return to the downtown Marysville studio with guest Bill Hunt to talk local sports - a possible perfect season, re-scheduling woes, details of an MWBA pre-season event, Baltimore arenas and outdoor hockey in Sweden. Bill Hunt once again is subject to the short snapper round.

Bill takes Late Scratches on the road for the 35th Dairy Town Classic basketball tournament. Guests Peter McAleenan, Gale Jeffrey and Ron Harvey explore the tournament foundation, history and impact on the community. Coach McAleenan talks about a hockey star he tried to convert to a basketball player. Parent behavior and gym access are raised as issues and the 3 guests are unanimous on the best NB gym to watch a game in.

Steven Clark joins the Late Scratches hosts to talk local and discuss his new bi-weekly newsletter on the Fredericton Community. The newsletter and podcast origins are similar in that both are aimed at sharing specific aspects of what is going on in the Fredericton area. We chat local sports - hockey, volleyball, basketball, the MHL roster deadline and test Steven in with short snappers including where he thinks is the best place to have a beer in Fredericton. Subscribe to The Fredericton Word @ https://TheFrederictonWord.substack.com

Bill takes Late Scratches on the road to Basketball on the River, a celebration of local basketball on the Miramichi. Miramichi coach Jim Watters and MWBA Commissioner Jen McKenzie discuss Basketball on the River including the official MWBA expansion announcement welcoming the Miramichi Hericanes to the league. This episode includes a follow up to the officiating conversation from Episode 15. In the quick snappers segment we find out who didn't play organized sports until grade 9 and who was most influential in the guests sporting careers.

UNB Reds women's basketball assistant coach Peter Kelly and STU Tommies men's basketball coach John Hockey join Brad and Bill onsite at Graystone Brewing to chat recruiting and the recent ban of parents from games by the Halifax Metro basketball association. The Late Scratches crew help Santa finish his list in advance of the big day. Find out our suggested gifts for guests of the podcast and other from the Fredericton sports community. Thanks to Peter Allison for hosting and few faithful listeners for stopping by to give us a wave.

FHS AAA Boys Basketball Coach Mike King joins hosts Brad Janes and Bill Gibson to talk about the upcoming Rick Cotter Classic, the state of high school and youth basketball in the province and his experience in the sport. Find out which morning sportscast Coach King prefers as well as his feelings on egg nog.

Bill and Brad take the mobile studio to the Aitken Center to chat with UNB Reds Men's Hockey Coach Gardiner MacDougall. Coach MacDougall talks about the UNB and Fredericton community, recruiting players and his experience taking the Saint John Sea Dogs to a Memorial Cup Victory. Coach puts two tickets to the first game of the second semester on the line with a trivia question. Email latescratches@outlook.com with your answer!

With the Christmas quiet of University sports fast approaching, Bill Hunt joins Brad Janes and Bill Gibson in the downtown Marysville studio for the latest rundown of local sports. The crew touches on many stories including Gibby's trouble with the Jolly Old Elf's recent visit to Fredericton's southside.

Coaches Madeline Belding and Charlene Woolaver join hosts Brad Janes and Bill Gibson to talk high school and youth basketball. Girls in sport and the impact of sport on youth come to the forefront. Bill and Brad explore the role and commitment of a USports assistant coach with Coach Belding and Madeline reveals her favorite place to visit in New Brunswick. A must listen to episode for coaches and parents.

The Late Scratches crew are joining by their first remote guest as Tom Coolen joins from the UK to discuss his life in hockey including stops in over a dozen countries. Coach Coolen talks about some greats from New Brunswick hockey, reminisces about a STU Volleyball title and in the rapid fire question segment tells everyone the perfect gift for the hockey player on your Christmas list. We get Coach Coolen's immediate reaction on the breaking news of an arrest made in the on-ice death of Adam Johnson. Coolen's Fyfe Flyers had recently played Johnson's team in the EIHL. Look for a new section on latescratches.podbean.com website outlining upcoming games this week and Bill's picks of the week for games to watch in local sports. Late Scratches, where we talk local sports of all sorts!