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Shapiro’s League of Seven: The Day The Sports World Paused

Posted 6 months ago Tagged Ari Shapiro Coronavirus Marshall Auerback Mick Sloniowski MLB NBA NFL NHL Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Raptors

Shapiro’s League of Seven: “The Day The Sports World Paused” (Episode 01)

League members: Marshall Auerback and Mick Sloniowski
Hosted by Ari Shapiro
Record: March 17th, 2020.

Subjects covered:

1. The day the sports world disappeared.
2. Flattening the curve; stay-at-home guidelines and cash reinforcements, debt write-offs – how should the world handle this development?
3. The threat of social media when it comes to the disappearance of toilet paper and key goods.
4. Italy and Iran’s total failure; why South Korea’s mandatory testing policy worked right off the bat.
5. Israel cyber-monitoring; deploying cell phone monitoring technology – is that an Orwellian gateway?

Theme: Coffee and Feels (Satin Jackets, Golden Feel, 2020)

Shapiro’s Round Table: Respecting Those Brilliant Raptors

Posted 7 months ago Tagged Adam Silver Karim Kanji Michael Asiffo Mick Sloniowski NBA Toronto Raptors We The North

Thrilled to be flanked by some seriously savvy and enthusiastic basketball insiders as we discuss the Toronto Raptors of the NBA and why they remain the best kept secret in the sports universe.

Joining me is beer league veteran and former college basketball player Mick Sloniowski (@Mickey_Slo), popular Canadian podcaster and blogger Karim Kanji (@karimkanji), and sportscaster and radio announcer Michael Asiffo (@michaelasiffo).

Together we discussed: why it’s so bloody difficult for the team to earn respect south of the border, how baseball and hockey have failed where basketball succeeds, the brilliance of Adam Silver and the failure of Rob Manfred, how pandering to fans has become a lost art, why Nick Nurse deserves his own private island in British Columbia, and what to expect from the reigning champions when it comes to this year’s playoffs.

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Whiskey & Cream: Episode 4 (with Gary Kenning)

Posted 8 months ago Tagged Ari Shapiro Arif Hudda Bell Canada Cloudwifi CRTC Gary Kenning Internet NBA Rogers Communication Toronto Raptors Whiskey & Cream

Whiskey & Cream: EpisoDE 4 (with Gary Kenning) Date: February 5th, 2020 This episode: why […]

A conversation with Alex Seixeiro

Posted 8 months ago Tagged Alex Seixeiro Ari Shapiro Cheating Scandal MLB NBA NHL Sportsnet Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Raptors

My latest conversation with celebrated Sportsnet anchor and radio/television host Alex Seixeiro, whose industry success, commitment to his craft and informed opinions make him a powerful conversationalist and a worthwhile authority on the subject of Toronto sports.

We discussed his thoughts on the Blue Jays and their torrid off-season, the Raptors and their sublime excellence night in and night out, and the Maple Leafs and their quest to end over half a century of futility, along with his candid position on the changing of the guard (Don Cherry, Bob McCown) when it comes to broadcasting personalities and sports journalism in Canada.

Be sure to check out Alex and his fine work on social media (@alexfan590) and across all Sportsnet affiliates.

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