From Maple Leafs debates to the Grand Slam of Curling, these shows cover the sports Canadians play and follow. Mix a daily team podcast with an athlete-led series and you will hear both the score and the story behind it.
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Ten shows. Eight are Canadian or Canadian-co-hosted, and two bring in cycling and sport-and-society perspectives from abroad.
Gilmore Junio
An Olympic speed skater talks with Team Canada athletes about pressure, preparation and the personal stories behind their careers. Season 2 guests include curlers, a ski jumper and figure skaters.
Steve Dangle, Adam Wylde and Jesse Blake
A Toronto-based hockey show that mixes Maple Leafs and NHL talk with pop culture. Best if you want lively, opinionated conversation rather than formal analysis.
John Cullen and Robbie Doherty
Curling news, tournament recaps and interviews with top curlers, with plenty of humour. Presented by The Curling Group, the company behind the Grand Slam of Curling.
Raptors Republic
Frequent Toronto Raptors episodes from an independent fan site: roster decisions, contract analysis, media-day takeaways and comparisons with rival teams.
The Hockey News
Several shows from the long-running Canadian hockey magazine, including the Big Show, Wraparound and Future Watch for prospects, junior and NCAA hockey.
Marty Thompson and Charlie O'Connor-Clarke
The Canadian Premier League’s official weekly podcast covers the CPL, the Canadian Championship and the national teams, with player and coach interviews. It is produced by the league, so expect an insider view.
Canadian Running
Canadian Running magazine’s show on the running scene, from race previews such as the Chicago Marathon to conversations with Canadian athletes and their coaches.
Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom
Two professional triathletes, one Canadian and one American, answer listener questions about training, racing and life as a pro. Their YouTube channel also carries training and race videos.
Shireen Ahmed and co-hosts
A feminist sports podcast with a Toronto-based co-host. Episodes connect sport with labour, gender, race and money, from gambling to doping scandals and athletes speaking out.
Founded by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie
Weekly episodes on professional road cycling plus daily coverage during the Grand Tours. Ideal if you follow the Tour de France or the Giro and want reporting from inside the race.
NHL reaction, prospect coverage, junior and NCAA hockey, and the culture around the game, from magazine journalists to fan-favourite hosts.
Curling, basketball and Canadian Premier League soccer get dedicated shows here, each with insiders who follow them week to week.
Running, triathlon and cycling podcasts with race previews, training questions and interviews with Canadian and international athletes.
Olympians on pressure and preparation, and critical conversations about gender, money and power in sport.
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