500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk
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Welcome to the 500 Level. Opinions, news and views on Toronto sports from the Upper Deck. Leafs, Raptors, Jays, Argos, TFC - nothing is off limits. It's good to be a fan! Your hosts Aman and Ben.
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 36 | 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! | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 35 | 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! | 3/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 34 | 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! | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 33 | 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! | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 32 | 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! | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 31 | 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! | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 30 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast. This was a long-awaited one and our first episode for 2012. In this edition of 500 Level, Aman and Ben debate some big questions surrounding the Leafs - have Phil Kessel and Joffrey Lupul have been figured out by their opponents during their recent slump and will Brian Burke pull the trigger on another big deal. They also discuss some of the other big problems still plaguing the Raptors and whether Jamaal Magloire deserve the playing time he's getting. Also A&B assess the Jays off season moves and its Winter Tour across Canada. In the Around the World segment they talk about the NFL playoffs, the January transfer window in the BPL, the Canadian Women's National Team chances in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament in Vancouver and the start of the tennis season with the first major Australian Open underway. So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 1/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 29 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast. This was a long-awaited one but for good reason - congratulations once again to Ben for becoming a father. The podcast was off air for a month, but we're back with another great episode. In this edition of 500 Level, Aman and Ben discuss whether Jonas Gustavsson and Phil Kessel have quieted their critics as the Leafs continue to play well, the Leafs injury situation, the return of the NBA and the Raptors. They also give their thoughts on the new uniforms and logo that the Blue Jays unveiled recently, the disappointment of Bautista finishing third in MVP voting, the Grey Cup, Argos hiring a new coach and the Bills continuing to lose after a great start. In the Around the World segment, they talk about Beckham's legacy in MLS, the table in the Premier League and Canadian content in NCAA basketball. So relax, sit back, and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 28 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast. This week Aman and Ben debate and discuss many topics ranging from hockey to running a marathon. With the new NHL season now in full swing, they talk extensively about the the great start by the Leafs, specifically Phil Kessel, and as well as the fallout from Don Cherry's comments and his "apology". From there they discuss the decision of TFC resting its starters ahead of its biggest match in franchise history, the Bills and Fitzpatrick getting grounded, the Argos winning a game, the potential of Fielder or Pujols joining the Blue Jays in the offseason, the World Series, the Rugby World Cup, a 100-year-old man completing a Toronto marathon, the tragedy of Dan Wheldon in the last Indy race of the year and much more. We also deal with some unforeseen studio issues with our recording equipment but we were able to make it work and as the saying goes the show must go on...so relax, sit back, and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 27 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast. This week Aman and Ben debate and discuss many topics ranging from hockey to rugby. With the new NHL season kicking off this week, they talk extensively about the Leafs and other hockey news. From there they discuss the Blue Jays end of year awards, MLB playoffs, Argos and Lions exchanging teams, the Bills' setback against the Bengals, Beckham and Henry's presence in the MLS, NBA season being in jeopardy, Rugby Canada unfairly losing millions in funding after the World Cup and much more. Relax, sit back, and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 26 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level Podcast. Aman and Ben are back after a short break and with a slightly new format going forward. Instead of reviewing the week that was and previewing the week coming up, they will now answer questions about certain topics about Toronto sports scene and then debate and discuss. This week they discuss a range of topics that include Blue Jays .500 record, Bautista's chances of winning the MVP award, Leafs chances of making the playoffs, whether Phaneuf is a dirty player, was TFC better off with De Rosario than without and a lot more. Hope everyone enjoys the format change and as always Aman and Ben are open to suggestions and would love to hear from you - let them know what you think. But first sit back and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 9/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 25 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level podcast. This week Aman and Ben mark a very special milestone for the show - yes our 25th episode. In this special edition of 500 Level we commemorate our 25th broadcast with counting down our top 25 Toronto professional sports moments in modern history. Not all our favourite moments made the cut, however we still included them in a Honourable Mentions list before we start counting down to number one - take a listen you may be surprised. So sit back and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 24 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level podcast - this week Aman and Ben discuss the big week that was for the Jays. Brett Lawrie made his home debut on the team's six-game homestand which also saw the debut of Henderson Alvarez from AA. They also talk about Toronto FC and its big win over Real Salt Lake and the surprise move by coach Winter to play a new system on game day. And yes...the Argos lost again...this time to the rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats in what continues to be another tough season. And they talk about another football team close to Toronto - the Buffalo Bills and its start to the NFL preseason. In the Around the World segment they touch on Rogers Cup in both Montreal and Toronto as both took place simultaneously for the first time. Other topics of discussion included the Canadian senior men's basketball team finishing up a sweep of Belgium at the Jack Donohue Classic, Tiger Woods missing the cut at the PGA Championship, the return of footy in Europe and Robbie Keane coming across the pond to join LA Galaxy in MLS. So sit back and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 8/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 23 | Welcome to another edition of the 500 Level podcast - this week Aman and Ben discuss the big week that was for the Jays. The team made a big splash before the trade deadline, then retired Roberto Alomar's number and kept up its winning ways. They also talk about the continued changes being made by TFC as well as the team's play in MLS and CONCACAF Champions League. And the Argos continue to lose in what's been a tough start to the season. In the Around the World segment they touch on NBA labour situation, the many roster moves taking place in the NFL in the last week, Jürgen Klinsmann becoming the new coach of the US Men's National Team, Canada's road to World Cup qualifying and the return of Tiger Woods to the PGA tour. So sit back and enjoy another great 500 Level podcast! | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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500 Level - Toronto Sports Talk - Episode 22 | This week Aman and Ben welcome special guest Patrice to the show in yet another three man podcast. This week we talk about the Jays and the induction of Roberto Alomar and Pat Gillick into the Hall of Fame - we also debate whether Alomar is the greatest Jay ever. As for the other two Toronto teams in action both had issues on the field - Argos lost its home opener and TFC, even with its seven new players, couldn't stop its losing ways either. We evaluate the Argos QB's and TFC's new additions. In our around the world segment we touch on the labour situation in the NFL and the NBA, Copa America final, Tour de France, and Ben and Patrice discuss their favourite wrestling entrance/theme songs. Definitely not an episode you want to miss! | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Episodes |
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