My conversation with musician and author Dave Bidini, former frontman of Rheostatics and a genuine bon vivant whose passion for sports alongside his prodigious literary achievements have earned him the right to be called one of the best Canadians you’ll ever discover.

We discussed his thoughts on the history of sports mediocrity in Toronto, if the Blue Jays might learn from the Maple Leafs when it comes to fan-based organizational decisions, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the pressures of media and fan expectations, why learning to lose is as important as trying to win, his perceptions of our fair city today compared to his youth, and how his inner creativity and fastidious ways carry him through life.

Be sure to check out Dave (@hockeyesque) on social media and make certain you visit West End Phoenix (@westendphoenix) to learn more about his splendid monthly community newspaper devoted to capturing the essence of Toronto and the people who make it indelible.