The Cannon Balls Podcast

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Maybe the most relevant podcast about the most irrelevant team in pro sports. Insights, news, and analysis with Michael Arace and guest Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Brought to you by Disrespected Media.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Cannon Balls S1 E7 with Bailey Johnson, suddenly former NHL writer for the Washington Post. Bailey, laid off Wednesday, talks of the upheaval at the Post and some Blue Jackets and Crew.

    Bailey Johnson joins host Michael Arace of thedisrespected.com. Bailey covered the Crew and did some Blue Jackets stuff at the Columbus Dispatch before she moved on to cover the Washington Capitals for the Washington Post. Earlier this week, she and almost everyone else in the Post's sports department got laid off as part of a widespread cost-cutting program by one of the richest men in the world.

    31 min

  2. JAN 31

    Cannon Balls S1 E6: Porty is back to talk playoffs (?), trade deadline, Z - a god among us - and much more.

    A podcast for Columbus Blue Jackets fans. Aaron Portzline of The Athletic is back to join Michael Arace of thedisrespected.com and discuss a host of subjects from the Rick Bowness bump to Don Waddell's trade-deadline calculations to Elvis to Zach Werenski, a god among us. If you miss the OG Fodder, welcome home. Fun with your friends.

    53 min

  3. JAN 17

    Cannon Balls Episode #5 feat. Daryl Reaugh: Requiem for Evason, Hello Bowness, and Coaching in Today's NHL

    Dallas Stars Color Analyst Daryl "Razor" Reaugh joins The Disrespected's Michael Arace to discuss Dean Evason's tenure as head coach of the Blue Jackets, what to expect from new boss Rick Bowness, and the state of coaching in the modern NHL. Follow Michael Arace: Writing: thedisrespected.com Twitter: @Disrespected614 Bluesky: @MichaelArace1.bsky.social Follow Daryl Reaugh: Twitter: @Razor5Hole

    57 min

  4. JAN 10

    Cannon Balls Episode #4 feat. Aaron Portzline: West Coast Woes, Dean's Dilemma, and Trade Deadline Forecasting

    The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joins The Disrespected's Michael Arace to break down the Blue Jackets west coast loses, Dean Evason's coaching decisions, the looming questions surrounding the trade deadline and more! Follow Michael Arace: Writing: thedisrespected.com Twitter: @Disrespected614 Bluesky: @MichaelArace1.bsky.social Follow Aaron Portzline: Writing: nytimes.com/athletic/ Twitter: @Aportzline Bluesky: @Aportzline.bsky.social

    47 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Cannon Balls Episode #3 feat. Aaron Portzline: Recapping Last Night's Win, Mason Marchment's Fit, and Josh Flynn's Departure

    Happy Holidays! The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joins The Disrespected's Michael Arace to break down the Blue Jackets recent win over the Los Angeles Kings, Mason Marchment's fit in the lineup, Josh Flynn's departure and more! Follow Michael Arace: Writing: thedisrespected.com Twitter: @Disrespected614 Bluesky: @MichaelArace1.bsky.social Follow Aaron Portzline: Writing: nytimes.com/athletic/ Twitter: @Aportzline Bluesky: @Aportzline.bsky.social

    53 min
  6. Cannon Balls Episode 2 feat. John Buccigross: Blue Jackets Latest, Jarmo Hired, and Quinn Hughes Trade

    12/17/2025

    Cannon Balls Episode 2 feat. John Buccigross: Blue Jackets Latest, Jarmo Hired, and Quinn Hughes Trade

    Welcome to Cannon Balls! A weekly podcast series from Disrespected Media covering the Columbus Blue Jackets! ESPN's John Buccigross joins The Disrespected's Michael Arace to break down the Blue Jackets, Jarmo Kekalainen's new role with the Sabres, the Quinn Hughes trade and more! Follow Michael Arace: Writing: thedisrespected.com Twitter: @Disrespected614 Bluesky: @MichaelArace1.bsky.social

    23 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Cannon Balls Episode #1 feat. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Breakdown, Bill Simmons, Yegor Chinakhov's future and more

    Welcome to Cannon Balls! A new weekly podcast series from Disrespected Media covering the Columbus Blue Jackets! A cannon fodder reunion: The Athletic's Aaron Portzline joins The Disrespected's Michael Arace to break down the Blue Jackets season thus far, Bill Simmons controversial comments, Yegor Chinakhov future and more! Follow Michael Arace: Writing: thedisrespected.com Twitter: @Disrespected614 Bluesky: @MichaelArace1.bsky.social Follow Aaron Portzline: Writing: nytimes.com/athletic/ Twitter: @Aportzline Bluesky: @Aportzline.bsky.social

    51 min
  • 7 Episodes

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About

Maybe the most relevant podcast about the most irrelevant team in pro sports. Insights, news, and analysis with Michael Arace and guest Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Brought to you by Disrespected Media.

Information

  • Creator
    Disrespected Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Disrespected Media
  • Show Website
    The Cannon Balls Podcast

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