The Big League: Recent Episodes
The Big League
A sports show based around Toronto big four sports teams, along with discussions on the biggest trending topics in the world of sports. Hosts Aiden Silliphant and Connor Somerville, two second year Ryerson Sport Media students will discuss current topics, debate, and give their strongly based opinions.
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Let's talk some Leafs. Been a month since the Leafs were eliminated from the playoffs so the boys come together to discuss everything that went wrong, what needs to be changed, off-season plans, trade possibilities, free agent signings, and more.
The boys discuss Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, Gotcha Hat, how Logan wins, how Floyd wins, the new rules, predictions, Tyron Woodley vs Jake Paul, and more.
Interview with Ryerson Sport Media student Stefano Suppa.
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Interview with Ryerson Sport Media student, Dana Ryan.
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Nick Robinson joins the show to discuss his time in sport media and current sports news.
For the Christmas Special of The Big League, Connor Somerville and Aiden Silliphant are joined by Zach Finch, Evan Rootenberg, and Matthew Choi. An episode featuring a combination of sports and Christmas, as topics like which Christmas movie character would make the best athlete? Find out the boys thoughts on this fantastic episode!
On this episode, Ethan Pogue joins the show to discuss his time in Ryerson Sport Media so far. Discussions around Giannis, the Toronto Raptors, and Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather take place, as well as who we think will be in the Super Bowl this year. Episode recorded on December 16th, 2020.
On this episode, Skyler Gonzales joins the show to discuss his time in sport media so far. Topics like Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson, Chelsea FC, Toronto FC, Joe Burrow, and the Toronto Raptors are discussed.
On this episode, Samantha Cleary joins the show to discuss her career in Sport Media so far. Episode recorded on November 25th, 2020.
On this episode, Jelani Reid joins the show to discuss his time in sport media so far. Topics like the NBA Draft, Raptors Off-season plans, trade rumours, NHL retro jerseys, & the Miami Marlins new GM hire. Episode recorded on November 18, 2020.
Guest Emile Riga joins the boys to discuss his time in Sport Media so far. They also discuss the MLS award nominations, TFC, the Toronto Raptors, more NHL signings, and much more. Episode recorded on November 11, 2020.
On this episode, Hunter Surphlis joins the show to discuss his journey in sport media so far. They also discuss the Toronto Wolfpack, MLB award nominations, Trevor Lawrence, NHL Free Agency, and the Toronto Raptors. Episode recorded November 4th, 2020.
On this episode the boys are joined by Luke Burrows to discuss his career in sport media so far. The world series, Justin Turner, NHL Free Agency, the PWHL, and more.
On this episode, Raine Hernandez joins the boys to discuss his sport media portfolio so far, what he did to get into sport media, advice he has, and more. They also discuss the first round of the NHL Draft, how did your team do? Blackhawks talk, Leafs talk, and who's gonna win the NBA Finals. Episode recorded on October 7th, 2020.
On this episode, Seth Nefsky joins the boys to talk about his sport media career so far, his comedy bits, and more. They also discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the cup, the NBA Finals, and what the Raptors might do this off-season. Episode recorded on September 30th, 2020.
On this episode the boys along with guest, Joseph Shenouda, discuss his sport media career so far, his work with Galaxy Training, The Eye Opener, his instagram accounts and more. Also discussing, the NBA playoffs, the Raptors off-season plans, and also some huge hot takes.
On this episode, the boys get Therese Sevilla on the show to talk about her career in sport media so far. They also discuss the Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens trades & signings, the Stanley Cup Finals, Raptors playoff exit, and more. Episode recorded on Sept 16, 2020.
On this episode the boys along with guest, Patrick Tallon, discuss his career in sport media so far. They also talk the Maple Leafs trading Kasperi Kapanen to the Penguins, a possible Leafs-Habs trade, Quinton Byfield, Alphonso Davies, NBA players boycotting games, Blue Jays trade for Vogelbach and more.
On this episode the boys along with Matt Mallard, talk about his life in sport media so far, his upbringing and his future. Also discussing Bruce Boudreau as Leafs AC potentially, what the Leafs need to do in the off-season, Carolina and Chicago eliminations, Masai Ujiri, Fernando Tatis Jr., Alphonso Davies, and more. Recorded on August. 20th, 2020.
On this episode, the boys along with guest, Kennedy Player-Reid, discuss the losses of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what they think both teams need to address this off-season. Also, touching on the Toronto Raptors 7-1 record in the bubble so far, the MLB trying to play the playoffs in a bubble, and the New York Rangers winning the NHL Draft Lottery. Also, Kennedy's journey in sport media, how she found out about the Sport Media program at Ryerson, and advice she has for future students. Episode recorded on August 13th, 2020.
The boys discuss Matthew Choi's journey into sport media, the MLB and NFL's player opt-outs and COVID cases, the Toronto Raptors success early on in the bubble, and THE NHL PLAYOFFS! Episode recorded on August 5th, 2020.
The boys discuss the Miami Marlins coronavirus outbreak, the Toronto Blue Jays start to the season, the Leafs first game against Montreal & Nick Robertson. The CPL, Nascar, NBA, and more. Also, Kyle Cushman's journey into Sport Media at Ryerson. Episode recorded on July 29th, 2020.
The boys discuss the return of all major league sports. Some big soccer controversy with the Ballon D'or, Jessie Fleming etc. Also their predictions for the NHL Playoffs
The boys along with guest Daniel Janicas discuss the NHL's return to play plan, COVID cases going way up for the NBA, Mahomes gets a new contract, and will the Jays play in Toronto?
The boys along with guest, Andrew Kq discuss where the NHL might play their games come August, taking a look at the Blue Jays roster, the Pats sign Cam Newton, and more and more players are electing to not return to play. Episode recorded on June 1, 2020.
The boys along with guest Drew Frank discuss Drew's accomplishments and projects in sport media so far. Crunch Time, VJN, Ryerson Rams baseball and more. They get into NHL, NBA, Nascar, and Video game talk! As well as the MLB announcing it's return to play! Episode recorded on June 24th, 2020.
The boys along with guest, Jackson Farough, discuss his journey in sport media so far, the MLB and MLBPA drama, the NBA's detailed plan for return to play, and Colin Kaepernick might be getting a workout with the Chargers. Episode recorded on June 17, 2020.
The boys, along with Jack Moore, discuss whether the NBA will resume or not, the Jays draft Austin Martin, and there's gonna be playoff hockey in Toronto ? Episode recorded on June 13, 2020.
The boys along with Evan Rootenberg discuss Evan's life in sport media, the NBA season resuming, MLS news and the Premier League.
The boys talk to sport media student, Zach Finch, about how he got interested in sport media and his journey so far in the program. Also discuss, the NHL's new 24 team playoff format, and their predictions for the play-in round.
The boys talk about the NHL considering a 24 team playoff format, Bryce Harper's interesting MLB Season proposal, Alphonso Davies tearing it up, and more. Recorded on May 18, 2020.
The boys discuss their opinions on when sports will return, Leafs signing a KHL dman, Bundesliga and MLS news, NFL Draft recap, The fight between two huge, tall, Strongmen. And should pineapple be on pizza? Recorded on May 6th, 2020.
The boys talk their predictions heading into Thursday nights draft. Topics include, what the Lions will do at 3? Will Miami trade up? When will Tua get selected? Taking a look at 1-10 in specific. The Gronk trade to the Bucs, OBJ trade rumours, draft hot takes. Leafs make a signing, NHL offseason talk. Recorded on April 22, 2020.
The boys talk Mike Babcock firing, Sheldon Keefe hiring, what this means for the Leafs, and some Raptors talk. Along with special guests Jackson Farough and Zach Finch. Recorded on November 21, 2019.
The boys talk about the leafs loss to the islanders, Sidney Crosby injury, the Raptors and Giannis, the Houston Astros cheated their way to a World Series, TFC lost in the MLS Cup Final, the KSI Logan Paul 2 fight. Shoutout Jomboy Media on Youtube for the audio clip and great video. Recorded on November 14, 2019
The boys talk a possible Mike Babcock firing & early season struggles, Petan and Marincin on waivers, other Canadian teams off to hot starts, if the Pittsburgh Penguins are still contenders, other hockey talk, Toronto Blue Jays plan heading into the offseason, TFC vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup Preview, KSI vs Logan Paul 2, and more. Recorded on November 7th, 2019.
The boys talk about Game 7 of the World Series, Leafs talk, Roman Josi extension, Tarasenko Injury, Raptors early season success, TFC advances to MLS Cup Final vs Seattle
The boys discuss the Toronto Raptors home opener, and banner raising, the Leafs struggles (along with a massive hot take), TFC advancing to the ECF, and the World Series. Recorded on October 24, 2020
The boys talk the Leafs road trip to California, the Raptors W against the Nets, NFL free agency, MLB contract news, MLS updates, and more. Recorded on March 10, 2020