Wincity Sports Podcast

The conversation picks up where it left off with former Spitfire and pro hockey player Mike MacIntyre (05:18) from episode 198 of the podcast. Plus, Drake gathers up as much local sports news as possible from the past 2 weeks. Support the show

After interviewing local lacrosse player, Josh Jubenville, at the beginning of WinCity Sports, Drake thought it was time to catch up after following his career from that day to making it to the NLL today. Josh joins Drake on the phone (05:42) to talk about growing up in Windsor, playing junior, university, and pro lacrosse, and playing for the NLL's Toronto Rock. Support the show

Andre "Gorgeous" Gorges, a former pro boxer, sits down with Drake (4:35) at Border City Boxing Club to chat about his boxing career, fighting some of the best in the world today, travelling for the sport, and how he is still involved in the sport and finally making some profit off it! Support the show

Long-time local reporter for CTV, among other ventures, Bob Bellacicco joins Drake on the phone (09:05) to chat about his career in journalism, some of his favorite local sports moments including the 2017 Memorial Cup, and various events he's been able to cover. Bob is not specifically a sports news guy, but covers all kinds of news. Of course, he's had a similar passion for sports both locally and recreational in his lifetime.  Support the show

CFL and NCAA Alumni with the University of Maryland and various teams, but mostly known for his time with the Montreal Alouettes, Mike Carter, joins Drake on the phone (03:27) to talk about growing up in Windsor/LaSalle, his entire football career from high school to college to pro, his athletic family including OJ Atowge and Stephen Ademolu, and what he is doing today. Support the show

From the home of a former Windsor Spitfire, Lancer, Soo Greyhound, and pro hockey player, Mike MacIntyre, he and Drake chat (08:07) abut his upbringing, playing in the OHL, and just some of his crazy ride in pro hockey between the SPHL, CHL, and ECHL. Support the show

Olympic qualified wrestler Jordie Steen joins Drake on the phone (05:26) to chat about growing up in Windsor, his stellar wrestling career, and making it to the Olympics. Jordie follows his parents as Olympic athletes, coming from a very athletic family. Support the show

The Windsor-Essex Community Development Corporation's Manager of Investments & Corporate Marketing, Ryan Donally, is a former Windsor Spitfires captain and NHL draftee. Ryan joins Drake on the phone (04:43) to talk about growing up in Windsor, his hockey career, and what he is doing now. Support the show

Correct me if I'm wrong: Windsor's only NASCAR driver, and the most winning foreign-born driver in NASCAR's top three series, Ron Fellows, joins Drake on the phone (06:45) to talk about briefly growing up in Windsor, starting a career in racing, his success in the sport, and what he's doing today. Support the show

Can Am Wrestling School graduate and former BCW TV Champion, Chris Sabin, joins Drake on the podcast (05:38) to talk about his beginnings in the world of professional wrestling starting in Windsor training and performing for Border City Wrestling. Support the show

Former Canadian National and Olympic field hockey player, born in Windsor, and now physical education teacher, Sharon Creelman joins Drake on the phone (06:13) to chat about the sport of field hockey, moving through the ranks to Nationals, popularity of the sport, and how she's using it in her 9-5 now at Appleby College in Oakville. Support the show

Frank Renaud returns (07:17) to continue his story about his roller coaster of 2 seasons through the CFL, struggles with mental health, and what hes up to now as a motivational speaker, advocate, and entrepreneur. Plus Drake talks about some of his current favorite documentaries, the CCC podcast, and the 4th anniversary of Jonathan Nicola in Windsor.Support the show

University of Windsor football & CFL alumni, Frank Renaud joins Drake (05:47) on the phone to chat about growing up in Windsor and his football career starting as a youth. Frank is now a motivational speaker, mental health advocate, trainer, and more. Support the show

The Quarantine has set in. Changing things up a bit this week on the show as host Drake D'Amore is joined by his brother Darrin to talk about how to keep active during the self-isolation, what he currently offers as a trainer under these circumstances, and some UFC 249 predictions. Support the show

Some of the most recent Windsor Spitfires alumni, Cole Purboo, joins Drake on the phone (06:09) during the quarantine to chat about his young hockey career in Windsor. The two discuss growing up in the GTA, being recruited to Windsor, winning the 2017 Memorial Cup, and quickly transitioning into a leadership role. Support the show

Wrestler, manager, referee, trainer, and everything when it comes to professional wrestling, John E. Bravo has done it! A mainstay in Windsor's Border City Wrestling for over 20 years, and known for his current role on Impact Wrestling, John and Drake chat (5:30) at the Can-Am Wrestling School to chat about his career, finally making it to TV, training, and much more. Support the show

W.F. Herman Graduate, MSU Alumni, and the Toronto Argonauts newest signing, Arjen Colquhoun joins Drake (05:27) at the CJAM FM Station to chat about his entire football career stemming from getting started in Windsor, his success in college, nearly landing a spot on the Dallas Cowboys, running through the CFL, and his future. Support the show

Former hockey player turned boxer joins Drake on the pod (05:59) calling from Alberta. The two chat about Dean's hockey career as an enforcer, moving on to boxing (fittingly enough), winning the 2005 Battle of the Hockey Enforcers, and being an extra in the Love Guru along side Bob Probert. Support the show

Sportsnet anchor and Catholic Central grad, Brendan Dunlop, joins Drake (05:15) on the pod to talk about growing up in Windsor, getting into journalism, and the memories he's made doing the job he loves. Support the show

Saskatchewan Roughriders Offensive Lineman Dakoda Shepley joins Drake (05:45) at the CJAM FM Studio to talk about Dakoda's entire football career stemming from a young kid in Windsor. He gets in depth about his experience with UBC, landing a spot with the NY Jets before the carpet was pulled from underneath him, and making the decision to go to the CFL. Plus, they also touch upon many colorful topics including Dakoda's musical side, travelling, and being an extra in films such as 'Deadpool 2' and 'Game Over, Man!' Support the show