500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk 500 Level Podcast

Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.

This week Aman and Ben "Welcome Back" Patrice to the podcast. He has shared his thoughts and views on sports as a guest in the past and helps us start off our opening topic - the Leafs. The Buds have nearly completed an epic collapse, going from a playoff spot towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and we discuss all that is ailing the team.

Then the topic switches to the Blue Jays and it's pitching situation. From there the trio talk about the Raptors and the return of Andrea Bargnani and what that means to the team, the NBA trade deadline and the report that the Raptors nearly made a big trade many years ago for Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitski but turned it down. And then they give their thoughts TFC's chances in the second leg of the CCL quarterfinals against the Galaxy.

In our Around the World segment they discuss the start NFL free agency, March Madness, UEFA Champions League and Wrestlemania.

So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great episode!

Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.

Aman and Ben start off the show discussing all the big news surrounding the Leafs - the firing of Ron Wilson and the hiring of Randy Caryle as the new coach, its playoff chances and the contract extension for Mikhail Grabovski.

The talk shifts to the Blue Jays with the injury to Litsch, the emergence of prospect Hechavarria and the Jays chances of securing the new wildcard berth. They then talk about the Raptors options at the NBA trade deadline, the new injury to Amir Johnson and an update on Andrea Bargnani, and playing close games against teams above them in the standings but still coming up just short.

For the first time this year they spend some time talking about Toronto FC and its biggest game in franchise history against defending MLS Champs - the LA Galaxy. And they talk about the poor quality of the artificial pitch the game will be played on at the Rogers Centre.

In the Around the World segment they talk about the somewhat unexpected and impending decision of Peyton Manning being released from the Colts and Rory McIlroy's rise to being the number one ranked golfer in the world and Tiger Wood's great play in the final round on the weekend.

So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great episode!

Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.

Aman and Ben start off the show discussing the lack of action on NHL's trade deadline day including the Leafs minor deals as well how Ron Wilson should handle his goalies for the rest of the season.

The talk shifts to the Blue Jays as players reported to Spring Training in Dunedin and the lack of story lines to start this season. They then evaluate the Raptors after the first half of the season and discuss the NBA All-Star weekend.

In the Around the World segment they talk about expected top two picks in the 2012 NFL draft - Luck vs. Robert Griffin III, the postponement of the Daytona 500, Raonic's move up the rankings despite losing the final at Memphis, Liverpool's Carling Cup win and other footy news.

So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great episode!

Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.

Aman and Ben start off the show talking about the Leafs blowout loss on Mats Sundin night, the outlook for the team's west coast road trip, debate who they think is the greatest Leaf ever and the Leafs playing Detroit at the "Big House" in the 2013 Winter Classic.

Then the talk shifts to the Raptors inspiring efforts on the weekend against two of NBA's top teams as well as dig deeper into the breakdown against the Lakers in the final seconds of a heartbreaking loss, the Raptors trade deadline options, Lin-sanity coming to Toronto and the worst NBA All-Star selections ever.

With the Jays tickets going on sale, they select match-ups they are looking forward to watching at the Skydome. In the Around the World segment they dissect Canada's loss to France in the Davis Cup and the disgraceful actions of Liverpool's Luis Suarez against Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great episode!

Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.

Once again Aman and Ben start off the show talking about the Leafs and discuss the battle between Reimer and Gustavsson to be the number one goalie, the incredible turnaround defensively and being perfect on the penalty kill in 2012 as well as the current trade deadline rumours.

Then they talk about the Raptors inconsistency and the importance of a having a high pick in the NBA draft this year, Jays starter Romero being the unquestioned ace of the staff this season and the organization's deep farm system.

From there the focus shifts to the Super Bowl and Ben's adventures in Indianapolis, Canada's chances against France in Davis Cup action and the ridiculous behaviour between boxers Mayweather and Pacquiao.

So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great episode!

Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast.

This week Aman and Ben start off with the Leafs and debate the contract extension for Leafs defenceman Liles, Gustavsson being declared the number one goalie as well as the all-star festivities with the draft and Ovechkin skipping the game.

Then the talk switches gears to focus on the Raptors, specifically Bargnani and his ability to stay healthy, before chatting about Durant's foray into acting, the Jays three signings, the impact of Fielder signing with the Tigers and the retiring of Posada.

In the Around the World segment they talk about the NFL playoffs, the Aussie Open, the Canadian Women's National Team making the semifinals in Olympic qualifying and the actions of US national team coach on the sidelines.

So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast!