Bleav in The Pressrow Bleav Life & Leisure

Ever wondered how baseball could be more thrilling and accessible? Join us as we sit down with John Morosi from MLB Network, who shares his recent adventures and insights from the world of sports. We chat about MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s vision for expanding media accessibility and the tantalizing prospect of growing the league to 32 teams. You’ll also hear the latest updates on ballpark projects in Tampa Bay and Oakland and the success of international MLB events like the London series and the World Baseball Classic.

Former NHL goalie and current broadcaster Kevin Weekes joins us to share his remarkable journey from Toronto's rinks to the broadcast booth. Kevin opens up about his parents' immigration from Barbados and the immense sacrifices they made to help him pursue his hockey dreams. We discuss the unique challenges and scrutiny goalies face, and how standing out in a specialized position can be both a burden and a blessing. Kevin also gives us a peek into his new digital marketing venture, Speaks, which he co-founded with his wife.

Ever wondered how the fast-paced world of sports broadcasting manages to keep up with the non-stop action of the NHL? Well, buckle up as Sportsnet 590’s Nick Kypreos joins us to pull back the curtain and offer a play-by-play on the recent transitions in sports media. We've swapped Zoom for Google in our broadcasts, elevating our game to new heights of fidelity and tech prowess, and Nick dishes on how we've adapted our content strategy to engage a national audience, moving beyond a Maple Leafs-centric view to encompass the thrilling diversity of hockey stories coast to coast.

Join us as we pull up a chair with the formidable Glenn Healy, former NHL netminder and steward of the NHL Alumni Association, for a riveting exchange on the shifts in sports media and the safeguarding of player rights. Our dialogue traverses the evolving relationship between players and the league, where Healy's unique vantage point as an athlete-turned-advocate unveils the intricate dance of collective bargaining, the impact of icons like Wayne Gretzky, and the steadfast commitment required to preserve the triumphs earned by those who skated before us.

What happens when sports and gambling merge in the great north? Amanda Brewer, a seasoned expert in corporate communications and PR with a history steeped in the gaming industry, takes us on a journey through the changing landscape of sports gambling in Canada.

Ever wondered about the unique challenges faced by the Toronto Blue Jays as the only Canadian team in the MLB? Imagine navigating customs, taxes, and the perception of playing in Canada, all while trying to attract top players to the roster. Join me, your host Jonah Sigel, as I chat with Richard Griffin - a seasoned baseball writer who has seen it all, as we delve into these issues.