Scotch Sporting

Back from vacation and feeling depressed the gang chats about all of last weeks downers. Including the Raptors sweep, Dwane Casey’s unceremonious firing and the fact that Boston and San Jose crushed Tay and Chris spirits for another year.

They keep the sadness going when they touch on the fact Osuna is dead to them, Cano cheated his way to victory and then get into a heated debate about whether or not Joey Votto speaks the #truth or is he a bad Canadian

All that plus how Darian Durant must have woken up one morning and realized he’d actually have to PLAY in Winnipeg

All is quiet on the Scotch Sporting front with just Mark and Tay to recap the week in sports. But don’t worry, that just means they can make outlandish claims and push their own agenda without anyone to stop them! New playoff format? Yup! Cleveland Browns Draft analysis? why not! Shortening the MLB season? of course! They’re joined by Mr Peanut to talk basketball playoffs, the raptors and why they just need to believe in themselves

With an epic night in Toronto, the gang records a special late night podcast after the end of Game 7.
They recap the epic series with Mark finding the silver lining, Tay getting accidentally in the bag and Chris reminding everyone that theres another conference and his team is still in it

They try and predict round two, getting harassed by fair weather leaf fans, making reservations at Copa Cabana and even the Raptors!

With the TFC in the CONCACAF finals, something incredible happens…. something miraculous…Chris watches the game

Just Tyler, Chris and Mark again without their leader… so we’re winging it again! Did someone say #Playoffs ?

The Scotch Sporting gang gets together to rank the best and worst team names. While Tay and Mark favour historical context and Chris rewards creativity, Tyler shows his stripes (rim shot) with a crippling fear of jungle based felines

They also make their predictions for the NHL playoffs as Tay’s worst nightmare is realized, and the Penguins might just be jerks.

Tyler tries to explain the CONCACAF cup yet again, as TFC ties their way into the finals.

All that plus a CFL debate, colour rush dying a slow death and traumatic movie moments

The gang gets into a philosophical debate trying to answer the riddle that has plagued humanity for eons; Is Randal Grichuk good looking? What elements are stopping him from being good looking? Mark, Chris Tay and Tyler then fall down the rabbit hole of who is the hottest Blue Jay with Tay being threatened by Devon Travis’ ample assets

Mark introduces a new segment to the Podcast this week, the Mark Bun Asian American Athlete Round up, your source for all your Asian related Athletic news

The also make Masters predictions, brag about NCAA supremacy and talk player legacies

The gang is all back together, with Katie, Tay, Mark Chris and Tyler talking March Madness final four and why the mascot battle might be the most exciting part.

Chris can’t get away from Johnny Football and preps his jersey order, while Mark makes his dinner reservations for the Maple Leafs win

They also talk NFL and the catch rule, and try to understand goalie interference

Don’t forget to vote in the Scotch Sporting Mascot pool!

Just Chris, Mark and Tyler this week while Tay preps to tie the knot.

The gang is back to break down March Madness for the listeners. And by break down, Tays discusses the historical significance of a “Hokie”, how many dogs UMBC has gone through and why ‘Merica loves them guns so good.

Tyler is on hand to answer all of Chris and Marks questions about how TFC can lose but also still somehow win, as they discuss the data behind home field advantage

All that plus Chris takes time to make amends to every woman who ever existed!

Chris is back from his debilitating sickness and reminds the listeners why having kids is a terrible idea at any time.
With his return, the gang gets back to struggling to understand soccer and deep dive into what is the ideal length of a professional sports season.

They talk NFL and why Kirk Cousins is right to give zero shits, and discuss why NBA teams should be able to tank if they want too

All that plus Blue Jays spring training and finding a way to gamble on injuries

The gang is back after suffering from the Black Death to close out the Pyeongchang Olympics
Tay wonders without hockey golds or curling medals can these Olympics truly be considered a success?
The gang also argues the benefit of doing drugs and curling, and what is the perfect gym routine for ski jumping?

Tyler goes back to basics teaching Tay and Mark soccer 101 including what the CONCACAF stands for

All that plus Fergie’s jazzy athem, NHL trade deadline and football catches!

Looking to make valentines day last a little longer? Join the Scotch Sporting gang as they talk unsolicited dick pics, romantic gestures and getting it on to the sounds of their own voices

Fear not, the episode isn’t all hearts and flowers as they talk all things olympics including how one trains for skeleton racing, just how silly is team figure skating, and what makes a good Olympic bullet

All that plus NHL standings, Johnny’s comeback SZN and a brief tribute to Jerry Howarth (RIP)

The gang is still recovering from their weekend hangovers, and learning how to wake up in a world every morning where the phrase “Nick Foles is a Super Bowl MVP” is a true sentence

Katie uses Tom’s five previous trophies to wipe away her tears as the gang gets into a debate about the proper way to drink out of the Lombardi trophy, and learn what material its made from

Marks recall for stats continues to amaze, and Tay wonders how long the ghost of Prince will haunt Justin Timberlake

Glory be god, this is a great episode.

The gang makes their official Superbowl Predictions, wondering how to decide between the shit vs diarrhea that will be the upcoming weekend. Will Tom cement himself as the GOAT or will another farm animal have something to say about it the form of Nick TinyHorse

They then delve deep into the waters where white middle class people probably shouldn’t go, the exciting world of culture appropriation! What professional sports team with a racial slur for a mascot or team name is okay? The Scotch Sporting gang is here to figure it out!

They also talk poor Kirk Cousins, the XFL and Johnny Manziel’s comeback SZN!

The gang chats about the AFC and NFC championships, putting on their tin foil hats to discuss the great Patriots Conspiracy. Is Tom Brady actually that good? Or is it the more logical explanation of a deep state conspiracy? They also talk about Eagles fans, greased up lamp posts, and why Katie switched shirts

The gang goes deep into their research this week, trying to figure out if Randal Grichuk is good looking, and which is a better state of mind to be in for self pleasure, triumph or depression?

Find out on this weeks Pod!