Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown: Thursday, December 3, 2009 (4:00-7:00)

Host: Bob McCown
Co-Host: Stephen Brunt
Guests: Lead singer of Glass Tiger, Alan Frew, and Tom Anselmi, COO for MLSE, Vice chairman of Rogers Communications, Phil Lind, and GM of the Bills in Toronto series, Adrian Montgomery; president and CEO of MLSE, Richard Peddie; Sports Illustrated's Don Banks, Dan Shulman, play-by-play man for ESPN; legendary poker player Doyle Brunson; Brad Pascall, senior director of men's national teams for Hockey Canada.

Discussion in the first hour revolved around the leafs and whether or not they are "Canada's Team" as espoused by Alan Frew. The lyrics in MLSE's new "anthem" calls the leafs as such and it has caused a bit of a firestorm in Montreal, due to the 100th anniversary. (side note: when the hell does that 100th anniversary end???)

My take is anyone can call anyone, anything. If Alan Frew believes the Leafs are Canada's team, that's his opinion. If he decides to write a song about it, great for him. If a 'nation' of morons buys into it, more power to them. But remember one thing. The leafs may be Canada's most beloved team (and that's up for debate.) But make no mistake, they are Canada's most hated team. ...and stunts like this only embolden the resolve of us leaf haters.

Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown - Wednesday, March 18 (6:00-7:00)

Host: Bob McCown
Co-Host: Stephen Brunt
Guests: Kevin Martin 2009 Brier Champion, Allan Frew, Ivanka Osmak, Gord Kirke

Other than the insane curling shot from a couple of weeks ago, I don't really have a big interest in curling, so there wasn't anything of particular note in the first segment with Kevin Martin. Even with these guys playing out of their mind, I just can't get into curling...maybe need to drink more!?!?

Gord Kirke and friends came in to chat about their recent trip to Afghanistan. This is one of the interviews that a summary would be grossly unfair. Listen to it on your own and say a prayer for those who daily sacrifice their lives for the benefit of our country and those in the communities in which they serve. "The soldiers want us to care, they need us to care, and not to be forgotten" - Allan Frew.

Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown - Monday, March 16 - 6:00-7:00

Host: Bob McCown
Guests: Roundtable with Stephen Brunt, and Gord Kirke
A touching intro by Kirke who just returned from Kandahar with NHL stars, and Canadian celebrities. Another earth shattering revelation this week - Bob McCown and Alan Frew from Glass Tiger are 'buds'…another who knew moment!

The boys discussed the World Baseball Championship in the first segment. If I'm Rogers, I spend the extra dough to get a more competitive team asap. At least spend money to bringing in someone brighter than non-productive, pencil necked tool that is JP.

Interesting discussion on Goaltending. McCown pondered, "Stanley cups are certainly a function of the team you have in front of you." Man, the Sens wished that were true Bobcat!!