Avry's Sports Show

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed my colleague from both The Hockey News and Yahoo Sports Canada, Ian Kennedy! Back in May, we had a wonderful chat about Ian's book On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport, which was released this summer. We discussed a few stories from the book that takes a look at the history of sports culture, race in Canadian sport, and many more topics! Follow Ian on Twitter: @IanKennedyCK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed back a long-time friend to the show in the form of Edmonton basketball legend Andrew Parker!We got into what it means to bring back The Pride of the Northside Basketball tournament for 2022, transitioning from basketball player to a teacher and working with Edmonton's youth and so much more!Follow Andrew on Twitter: @andrewparkerAGPandrewgparker.com/pride-of-the-north--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before FC Edmonton's game this afternoon against Atlético Ottawa, I had a chance at training to speak with head coach Alan Koch about his team's improvement and his younger players being able to play against Pacific FC.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher turned Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst and podcaster Ricky Romero!We got into his career, the strong start of the Blue Jays, entering the media world and more!Follow Ricky on Twitter: @Ricky_Ro24--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed Buffalo Sabres Alumni and one of the toughest pro hockey players ever, Sean McMorrow to the podcast! We got into Sean's post retirement move into the podcasting world, his journeys all around the world of hockey in various leagues, changing hockey culture and more!Follow Sean on Twitter: @sheriffmcmorrowThe link to the Sheriff Podcast:open.spotify.com/show/2ctrkJaEMIs…e=copy-link&nd=1--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before FC Edmonton kicks off their 2022 CanPL season, I had the chance to chat with Shamit Shome and newcomer to the team 2022 draft pick Kairo Coore after Saturday's training session!Kairo audio: 0:00 to 3:25 Shamit audio: 3:25 to end --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special episode of Avry's Sports Show I welcomed sports writer and reporter Elias Laradi to the show! We broke down Canada's 4-0 win over Jamaica to qualify for the 2022 World Cup at BMO Field on location, the continued growth of soccer in Canada, and more!Follow Elias on Twitter: @EliasLaradi--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last November, I had the chance to welcome Samantha Chang (The Broadscast, Zone Time, PodCute) onto Avry's Sports Show!We get into all things Vancouver Canucks but also have conversations on deep on such issues as racism and sexism in hockey, how her show The Broadscast and the show we both appear on, Zone Time on Yahoo Sports Canada are working to change hockey culture/media and more!Follow Sam on Twitter: @samanthacp_Content Warning:*This episode touches on the matters of discrimination in hockey as well as the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault cases, listener discretion is advised*--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avry's Sports Show is back for 2022!On the first episode of the year, I welcomed to the show, York United (Canadian Premier League) midfielder Isaiah Johnston to the show!We got into playing pro soccer in Canada, his first career goal, the unity of York United and so much more!Follow Isaiah on Twitter: @IsaiahJohnsto20--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed OneSoccer's Adam Jenkins to chat about Canada's upcoming games in Edmonton, the success of Forge FC in CanPL and his work as an on air voice for OneSoccer! Follow Adam on Twitter: @adamkjenkins--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday afternoon, Canada head coach John Herdman met with the media after training to discuss his team's upcoming games against Costa Rica and Mexico in World Cup Qualifying--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After yesterday's training, Canada's Liam Miller and Alphonso Davies spoke to the media about playing in Edmonton and Canada's two upcoming games against Costa Rica and Mexico at Commonwealth Stadium.Miller audio: 0:00 to 2:37Davies audio: 0:00 to end.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avry's Sports Show took a little break but the show is back!Long time friend of the podcast soccer personality Brendan Dunlop returns to the show to discuss the success of Canada's men's soccer team, their upcoming games in Edmonton and the success of working with Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario on his book, DeRo: My Life.Follow Brendan on Twitter: @Brendan_Dunlop--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I had on soccer writer and podcaster Ben Steiner! We got into tonight's Canada-USA World Cup qualifying game, Canada's journey to the 2022 World Cup, Darby Magazine's launch and impact for Canadian-based soccer journalism, and more!Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenSteiner00--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the end of the Women's soccer tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, I welcomed long-time Canadian women's soccer team member, sports media host, and sports agent Lauren Sesselmann to Avry's Sports Show!We got into the run of Team Canada at Tokyo, beating the US and then winning the gold medal, the future of Canadian women's soccer, and a little bit of Green Bay Packers talk!Follow Lauren on Twitter: @lsesselmann--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few weeks ago, I recorded an episode of Avry's Sports Show with Editor-In-Chief of Between the Sticks Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic! We got into all things Canadian soccer! We got into the men's and women's teams, to the women's program playing at Tokyo 2020, the idea of NWSL teams in Canada one day, and being black in Canadian soccer media!Follow Alex on Twitter: @AlexGangueRuzicAlex's work can be found at: btsvancity.com/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to hear about the baseball and MLB culture of England and some NBA talk?This episode is for you! On the latest episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed MLB Europe and Sky Sports NBA presenter, Max Whittle!We got into how Max got into baseball, the London series between the Yankees and Red Sox, the future of the sport in the UK, the Knicks as a playoff team, Kevin Durant, and more!Follow Max on Twitter: @max_whittle--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a very special episode of Avry's Sports Show, I welcomed three of the four hosts (Dave, Darren, Reese) of The 3rd Intermission Podcast!The 3rd Intermission is a black Toronto Maple Leafs podcast that gets into all things on the team but also about hockey culture, diversity in the game and more!The guys and myself had a great chat about getting into the game, how it needs to improve and do right by fans from black and other marginalized communities, Edmonton vs Toronto and so much more!Follow the guys on Twitter:@davesbarnett (Dave)@ReeseyZoey101 (Reese)@Freetown (Darren)@MR_STiXX (Jordan)Follow the 3rd Intermission: @Toronto3rd--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late in 2020, I welcomed onto the show, Aaron West from La Liga Zone and Champions League on CBS! We got into Aaron's work in the soccer media world at his various stops at B/R, Copa 90, NBC Sports, Fox and now CBS talking Champions League!We also chatted about soccer's rise in America, being a black voice in soccer media, on air hosting segments for a World Cup in France and so much more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the 2020-2021 National Women's Hockey League season plans were finalized, I welcomed Saroya Tinker of the Metropolitan Riveters to the show! We got into how she was working to stay ready for a season, getting into the game, the unity among the black women in hockey and so much more!Follow Saroya on Twitter: @saroyatinker71--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avrys-sportsshow/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.