Tall Can Audio - A Pint Of Canadian Sports Talk
Tall Can Audio is a Canadian sports, craft beer, comedy and culture pod with a focus on the NHL and beyond. Join Matt Robinson, Rob Christy and the rest of the TCA Crew as we sample a local craft beer on each show while discussing whatever's on our minds from the world of sports, music, or anything else that's making us laugh that day. Plus tons of great guests thrown in to the mix as we go. Yes - we could be accused of occasionally going a little overboard on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. Join us for...
Russia's Return To Hockey, Kucherov's Tampa Exit, Sens Secure The West & MOre
On your Monday TCA Rob and Matt discuss the reported return to international hockey for Russia and why Canada will be on the front line, Nikita Kucherov's desire to be traded away from the Tampa Bay Lightning, how the CFL's approach to the playoffs has changed lately and whether it's been successful, the Ottawa Senators western road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers victory in the World Series and lots more.
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"Just A Girl." - Catching Up With Sean Fitz-Gerald On Working With Cassie Campbell-Pascall
A really interesting edition of TCA today as Matt Robinson catches up with long time friend of the show Sean Fitz-Gerald to discuss his most recent work on a terrific project with Cassie Campbell-Pascall called "Just A Girl."
We were thrilled to have the chance to talk to Sean about why Cassie was the type of athlete he wanted to work with, why it didn't necessarily come together on the first approach, some of the story-telling choices that were made that allowed this look-back to maintain a since of urgency for the reader, what Cassie's lasting legacy...
Sportsnet Plus? More Like Sportsnet Minus, Am I Right?
Matt Robinson weighs in on the increasing frustration boiling over on Sportsnet Plus and their Monday Night Hockey offering that has now impacted Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers fans with the Montreal Canadiens dead ahead.
And later on Matt gives some of his quick thoughts on the blockbuster trade between the Winnipeg Jets and the New Jersey Devils and how some people might be showing a little unfairness to Winnipeg's management group.
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Wild Week For The Sens & What's Next For The REDBLACKS With The Nightmare Over?
Matt Robinson is joined by Chris Hofley to discuss Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa and whether Sens fans were up to the moment, the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks next in line to rip their former stars, the REDBLACKS trainwreck finally comes to an end, the CFL playoffs dead ahead and lots more.
Catch Hofley on his own podcast by searching "Why Are We Talking" on your favourite pod app.
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Raise A Brew For The Rays & Brewers In The World Series
It's that time of year once more and to everyone's surprise MLB has decided to carry on with a World Series despite a notable lack of the Toronto Blue Jays. Why even bother?
Our friend Joshua Howsam returns to the podcast to help us tee up the series ahead of first pitch between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Who has the pitching edge between these top heavy rotations? Can Tampa's grinders hang in there with some of those big Brewer bats? Who are the names we're all about to get to know?
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Sens Start, Brady Back In Bytown, Hellebuyck Hotseat & More
It's Monday on TCA and Graeme Nichols is in the cohost's seat as we discuss the Ottawa REDBLACKS finally getting a win after one of the most putrid stretches in CFL history, the Ottawa Senators hot start despite up and down play, the mood of the market ahead of Brady Tkachuk's return to the nation's capital, NHL attendance issues piling up, Connor Hellebuyck suddenly being back on the Winnipeg Jets front burner and lots more.
Catch Nichols on the Coming In Hot Podcast and read his work in The Hockey News.
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Brady's A Tkuitter. A Sens Fan Brew Ahead Of Tkachuk's Return To Ottawa
Matt Robinson welcomes Ian McMartin from the WHIPR SNAPR Brewery back to the TCA Studio to discuss their brand new Extra Special Bitter "Tkuitter."
We talk to Ian about what it takes for a local brewery to keep their finger on the pulse of the community for something like this plus he gives us an inside scoop on some of their upcoming Halloween pints.
Conversation also turns to the start that the Senators are off to, how the relationship between Sens fans and Brady Tkachuk turned sour so quickly and plenty more in the hockey...
Sens Sing The Blues, Leafs Lurch Home, MLB Playoffs, NFL Thoughts & More
After several cottage to cottage pods we finally get our man Steve Bunda back in studio with plenty to cover as the Ottawa Senators get off to a fast start but may still have goaltending concerns, the Leafs look better but not better enough, other quick NHL tidbits, the watchability of this year's MLB Playoffs, some NFL observations, the UFC in a wicked lull and plenty more.
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Hot For Hockey, Not For Sportsnet Plus, Ovie Quits, Top TV Shows Of The Century & More
Rob and Matt return from the Thanksgiving long weekend with plenty to discuss including a spectacularly failed NHL promotion, the convenient timing of Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement, anger boiling over regarding Sportsnet's new Monday Night Hockey, MLB's silly plans as they prepare to lockout their players and our thoughts on a recent New York Times ranking of the top 100 TV Shows of all time.
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<...Thanksgiving Thoughts On The Sens, Leafs & Habs
Matt Robinson checks in to look at a Thanksgiving weekend embarrassment for the Montreal Canadiens, a holiday miracle for the Toronto Maple Leafs and a home-cooked feast for the Ottawa Senators.
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Stoeten On What Went So Wrong For The Toronto Blue Jays And What Comes Next?
With baseball still fresh in the fall air as the MLB Playoffs roll on, it seems prudent to take one last look back at the season that was for the Toronto Blue Jays and there's no better guest to do that with than our friend Andrew Stoeten of TheBatFlip.ca.
We talk to Stoeten about his appetite level for this year's MLB Playoffs, where things began to go off the rails for this year's Jays, potential outcomes that might have lightened the emotional load for Toronto fans this year, whether we can now apply the "fluke" label...
Sens Win, Leafs Lose, Oilers Implode, Blue Jays Zoom Out & More
Rob and Matt return to kick off your Monday with a look at the worst version of the Canadian National Anthem you've ever heard, Jack Hughes suddenly not enjoying joking around with women, the Detroit Red Wings finding a new way to humiliate themselves, the Florida Panthers losing Barkov again, an off the charts wild start for the Edmonton Oilers, the Ottawa Senators having a new podcaster in their locker room, Thomas Chabot being named captain, Ottawa taking down the Leafs, where things went wrong for the Blue Jays and plenty more TCA nonsense.
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AJ Jakubec's Wild World Cup Travels & More
AJ Jakubec returns for part 2 of our chat where we go in depth on his travels around North America during the FIFA World Cup and plenty more.
Which country does AJ just about start an international incident with? Join us to find out.
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AJ Jakubec On The Sens, the REDBLACKS trainwreck, MLB Playoffs, Marchenko To The Leafs & more
Matt Robinson is joined in studio by our friend AJ Jakubec for an in depth conversation on what the hell has gone so wrong for the Ottawa REDBLACKS!
Also on the agenda are some thoughts on the MLB Playoffs, the Ottawa Senators training camp winding down, the Toronto Maple Leafs making a big trade and plenty more.
Stay tuned for part 2.
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Answering One Question About All 32 NHL Teams As A New Season Dawns
The TCA boys take a look around the entire NHL answering one question about every franchise as the puck drops on another season.
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Sens, Habs & Leafs Battle It Out. NHL Atlantic Division Preview
In this second Monday edition of the Tall Can Audio podcast the guys take a wander through the NHL Atlantic Division to predict how things will pan out in the league's tough neighbourhood. Can the Ottawa Senators get a save? Are the Montreal Canadiens for real? Did the Toronto Maple Leafs make enough positive changes? How do the upstart Buffalo Sabres respond to winning their division? Can the Florida Panthers live up to the expectations they've built? What can the Tampa Bay Lightning do to stay relevant?
Let's get after it!
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Vladdy's One Last Blue Jays Strike Out, NHL's California Captains, Messier Buries The Oilers & More
It's Monday on TCA which means it's time for Rob and Matt to rip a few pints and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr's brutal PR disaster topping off the end of the Blue Jays season, Jake Sanderson missing more time for the Ottawa Senators, a terrifying moment in the UFC, the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks taking very different paths around their leadership, the PWHL going full Gary in their all star set up and plenty more.
And stay tuned later today for a bonus TCA making predictions for the NHL Atlantic Division.
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Big Sens Signings, Leafs & Habs Face Off, Top 50 NHL'ers, Buffalo Loves Canada & More
Rob and Matt fire up another week of TCA with tons to discuss including a unique challenge from a listener, the Ottawa Senators locking up Drake Batherson longterm at a huge number, why a deal between the Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes is unlikely, TSN"s Top 50 NHL Players list, the Guelph Storm of the OHL launch some fascinating new arena technology, the Leafs and Habs drop the puck on the pre-season, the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be finished and plenty more.
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Habs Huge Signing, Leafs Mistakes, Blue Jays Hanging Around & More
On your Monday TCA Rob and Matt discuss travel ideas for Canadians who don't want to visit the USA, how the San Francisco 49ers sports science teams outsmarted the LA Rams, the Montreal Canadiens bringing in old nemesis Kris Kreider, the Anaheim Ducks possibly setting themselves up for a fall, the Toronto Maple Leafs flip flopping on their plans for Gavin McKenna, the Detroit Red Wings electing to allow their former captain to return to training camp, the Toronto Blue Jays staying alive and so much more.
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The State Of The CHL & Other Ottawa Hockey Notes w/ Kenny Walls
***This episode was recorded in late August so keep that in mind if there are any minor timing oddities inside.***
Matt Robinson is joined by the voice of the Ottawa 67s to discuss proper summer grass cutting etiquette, trying to survive working the morning shift, the evolving relationship between the CHL and the NCAA, whether the PWHL's Ottawa Charge will face the major challenges at the Canadian Tire Centre, the outlook for this year's 67s, major challenges in the OHL's Eastern Conference, the idea of Cornwall getting a team, road trip movies and tons more.
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Edmonton Oilers Add Another Problem & Sportsnet Announces Their NHL Plans
Matt Robinson checks in with a quick mid-week show to discuss the Edmonton Oilers signing one of the Hockey Canada 5 and a really greasy couple of announcements from Sportsnet regarding their NHL plans for this season.
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The Boys Back In Studio To Send You Back To School
Rob and Matt are back in the TCA Studio to help send you back to school, back to work or just back to normal.
Lots on this one including the usual craft beer kickoff, some summer thank yous, who should the Toronto Blue Jays add to the Hall of Excellence next, how the current day Jays are shaping up in to September, the NBA absolutely smashing the LA Clippers and paving the way for Kawhi Leonard to return to the Toronto Raptors, the NFL kicking off their season in Australia, how the Ottawa Senators should welcome back...
The Blue Jays Are Officially In It, Leafs Outlook And The Clippers Get Hammered
Matt Robinson is joined on today's show by our friend Nick Ashbourne to discuss some of his recent summer craft beer findings, the Leafs off-season and whether they're primed to be any better this year, the Blue Jays being firmly in the race after taking 2 of 3 from the Cleveland Guardians, some first reactions to the NBA absolutely pounding the LA Clippers and lots more.
Read Nick's work on Sportsnet here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/author/nick-ashbourne/
Listen to Nick on the Blue Jays Happy Hour podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-jays-happy-hour/id1564979331
<...CFL Social Media Meltdown, NFL Lookahead & Do The Sens Need A Captain?
Matt Robinson and Steve Bunda go cottage-to-cottage one last time this summer as they have a pint or two and discuss the BC Lions making noise around the CFL with a controversial social media posting, the REDBLACKS fumbling away another game, teams to watch in Week 1 of the NFL season, the Winnipeg Jets franchise goalie makes his trade request official, whether or not the Ottawa Senators have to name their captain before the season starts, a thin stretch across the UFC and plenty more.
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Makar Maxes Out, Blue Jays Get Great Max & Visiting Lake Who Gives AF
Matt Robinson checks in with a solo pod discussing Colorado Avalanche D Cal Makar getting a max deal, the Blue Jays sweeping the Seattle Mariners ahead of a huge series with the Cleveland Guardians and the straight up idiocy of the discussion around what to name a lake that already has a name
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Late August Hockey Talk & Dolly Departs ft Mike Commito
On the Monday morning TCA drop we check in with our friend and hockey historian Mike Commito to discuss with him whether he has a new career in front of him as a competitive eater, the incredibly unusual reaction that the online world had to the passing of Dolly Parton, how much is reasonable to expect of Auston Matthews as the Leafs look to return to the playoffs, how the NHL's atlantic division might play out, how Cal Makar might fit in to this world of exploding salaries, any kind of tease he might be able to offer us...
Voice Of The Sens Dean Brown's Summer Visit To TCA
Our annual tradition of having a summer visit and deep dive with the voice of the Ottawa Senators Dean Brown continues as he joins Matt Robinson in studio.
Tons on the docket with Dean inside this one including being honoured for his charitable work in the community, flexing his acting chops in the Sens' schedule unveil video, the loss of a Canadian hockey broadcasting giant, the departure of captain Brady Tkachuk and how it will impact the locker room, Alfie's move to the Toronto Maple Leafs and so much more.
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CFL's Ottawa REDBLACKS Clean House W/ Chris Hofley
A little bonus pod for your Tuesday as Chris Hofley joins Matt Robinson to discuss the news that the Ottawa REDBLACKS have fired GM Shawn Burke after another loss this past weekend.The news comes on the heels of the team also removing their President a couple weeks ago.
Hof and Matt look at what went so wrong, why people remained so loyal to Burke through this tough spell, what Jim Popp can and can't do now that he's been hired to come in as a consultant and what football fans should take away from this whole...
Blue Jays Check In, Sens Work To Lock Out Montreal & Toronto, Leafs Play by Play Search + More
A rare summer blast of your usual Monday offering as Rob and Matt are in studio to discuss the idea that the NHL could expand again, steps the Ottawa Senators are taking to finally lock out Leafs and Habs fans from the Canadian Centre, Toronto's search for a radio play by play replacement for Joe Bowen, whether the Blue Jays are really still in this race after a loss to the New York Yankees and plenty more.
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Rob & Matt Weigh In On The Heels Of The Tragically Hip Anniversary Re-Broadcast
On your Sunday night the boys give their thoughts on this weekend's Tragically Hip 10th anniversary re-broadcast.
Stay tuned for your usual Monday pod.
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Friday Craft Beer Talk With Ian From WHIPR SNAPR Brewery
Let's wrap up another summer week of TCA with Ian McMartin of the WHIPR SNAPR Brewery joining Matt Robinson to sample some of their brilliant late summer offerings and discuss the current Ottawa craft beer scene and what this season could look like for the Sens.
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10 Years Since The Tragically Hip's Final Show ft Rob Johnston
The Tragically Hip are back in the national conversation as we've reached the 10th anniversary of their final tour and CBC is preparing to rerun the last show from Kingston on Saturday. And as you know Matt Robinson will take any opportunity to talk Hip!
Joining him today is Toronto rock radio legend, the man behind the technical productions for The Ongoing History Of New Music and a guy who has had the chance to work with the band on several occasions - Rob Johnston.
On the agenda today, early experiences with the Hip, dynamics...
Blue Jays Missed Opportunities, NHL Young Star Pay Scale, NFL Camps Open & More
It's Monday on the Tall Can Audio Podcast which means there's always tons to cover. Today Kevin Michie of the FAN 590 and Sportsnet joins Matt to get in to all of it.
On the agenda today the guys discuss whether this season has been a lost opportunity for the Toronto Blue Jays, the rapidly changing pay scale for young superstars in the NHL, how Toronto is responding to having their PWHL roster gutted again, NFL pre-season action gets underway, what's the hold up on Kawhi Leonard joining the Toronto Raptors and maybe some WWE talk at the...
Jake Sanderson's League Rank, the Leafs Off-Season & Should The NHL Expand?
Matt Robinson and Jeff Veillette go in search of water in the middle of hockey's August desert. And they find some!
Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators lands in the NHL Network's top 10 D but did they place him properly? the National Hockey League seems ready to expand once again and Jeff has thoughts on whether the global hockey talent pool can sustain any more teams. And finally a deep dive in to the work the Toronto Maple Leafs have done thus far and whether it's been successful.
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Monday Music & Media Talk ft Joshua O'Connor (Part 2)
On this edition of the Tall Can Audio Podcast Matt Robinson continues the conversation with the terrific Joshua O'Connor as they trade some concert stories, give their thoughts on the current state of the Canadian media landscape and just generally meander around letting the talk lead where it might.
But first they kick things off with some discussion of Joshua's latest sports project and what it is he's doing with the Ottawa Rapid FC in the Northern Super League.
And if you want to check out that interview featuring a very young Joshua talking to...
What's Wrong With The Ottawa REDBLACKS & Major Changes To The CFL ft Joshua O'Connor
It wouldn't be a TCA Summer without a vist from our man Joshua O'Connor. Today he joins Matt Robinson to discuss a weird place to take in an afternoon of NFL football, what's wrong with the Ottawa REDBLACKS and what's left to change, the evolving media landscape around the CFL and so much more.
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The State Of The Toronto Blue Jays Post MLB Trade Deadline
Today Matt Robinson is joined by Andrew Stoeten of TheBatFlip.ca to take a look at where things stand for the Blue Jays following the Major League Baseball trade deadline.
We kick things off discussing a terrific piece Stoeten recently wrote about another fascinating time in Jays history and some of the names from the past that were involved. Later on talk obviously turns to what Toronto was able to ship out and bring in this week and whether they did enough. And we wrap it all up looking at just how much blame is being placed...
Is Hamilton Ready For The PWHL & AHL? What Are The Blue Jays Up To? CHL Travels & More
Our pal Steve McLean of " All 61 - A CHL Podcast" joins Matt Robinson on this holiday Monday edition of the podcast to discuss his never-ending battle to see games in every active Canadian Hockey League arena, how Team Canada looked last week down at the World Juniors Showcase in Windsor, what the Toronto Blue Jays have been up to thus far at the MLB Trade Deadline, whether the city of Hamilton is ready for the PWHL and AHL to explode in to the market at the same time and so much more.
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The Decaying NHL Fan Experience In Canada
Today Matt Robinson is joined on TCA by Robert Munnich of The Nation Network to discuss the enshitification of the NHL Fan Experience in Canada.
Last week Rogers announced another price increase to their Sportsnet Plus offering adding one more financial burden to the Canadian hockey fan. On the heels of this news, Robert penned a terrifically insightful piece about the ever-expanding financial price fans are expected to pay to enjoy the NHL in Canada. We ask him to take us inside his article.
Plus we take the opportunity to ask him about the current...
Russia Returning To The Olympics & Canadian Fallout From The FIFA World Cup
On your Monday morning edition of TCA Matt Robinson is joined by long-time CBC reporter Tom Harrington to talk about all the fallout for Canada now that the FIFA World Cup has wrapped up plus conversation later turns to the IOC's push to try to have Russia welcomed back inside the Olympics.
Later this week we'll be talking to Robert Munnich about his latest piece on the state of sports fandom across Canada. You can read that here: https://flamesnation.ca/news/nhl-fan-experience-canada-decline-2026
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