On the first episode of The Canadian Sports Media Podcast, Norm Rumack and Chris Zelkovich (0:30) introduce each other. The Fan 590 (0:50) makes changes to its morning show. The Fan's ratings (4:20) are still very good. Norm's (6:20) on air persona at The Fan. Gregg Zaun and Bob McCown (9:00) are critical of the Blue Jays. Players off field issues (10:30) mentioned during game broadcasts. Do fans care (13:14) about off field issues? The NFL (15:40) vs CFL. The CFL TV ratings (17:50) in Southern Ontario may not be as bad as you think. The NFL in Toronto (23:00) is a pipe dream. Rogers NHL ratings (25:00) depends on the competitiveness of Canadian teams. Is the host (26:10) really a factor when it comes to ratings? Can the new sports media app, The Athletic (30:22) be successful in Toronto?

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Episode 1 - Feb 14/17

On this week's episode, Norm and Chris discuss (0:39) the return of Buck Martinez and Pat Tabler to the Blue Jays TV broadcasts. Dan Shulman's influence (7:15) on the Blue Jays broadcasts. The New York Yankees (10:24) broadcasts. The NHL Playoffs (11:05) start soon. Do we need to see (12:15) in-game hockey player interviews anymore? Please ignore (14:00) the phone ringing! The Raptors (20:13) tv broadcasts. Jay Onrait (24:25) and Dan O'Toole return to Canada, and TSN. The future of (26:50) sports highlight shows in Canada. Sports TV and radio (31:25) ratings in Canada. Watching sports (37:05) at bars. 

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Episode 2 - April 2/17

On this week's episode, Norm and Chris discuss(0:35) NHL Playoff coverage. Did the changing the Hockey Night in Canada host (5:25) make a difference in the ratings? Don Cherry's (6:05) impact on the ratings. The TV ratings (6:45) for the NHL Playoffs are up significantly. Chris would like to see (!2:40) more out-of-town scoring updates on the hockey broadcasts. The Raptors (15:15) TV ratings broadcasts for the playoffs. MLS (18:30) TV ratings aren't strong. Viewing habits (19:40) of young people. The Blue Jays (25:20) slow start has impacted TV ratings. The Fan 590's (29:00) new morning show. Recent job cuts (36:38) at TSN Radio.