Bremner Boulevard Sports: Recent Episodes
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The Bremner Boulevard Sports podcast is a weekly podcast about Toronto sports hosted by Donald Higney and Trevor Popoff.
Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the Toronto Blue Jays recent stretch of games, including losses against the Los Angeles Angles, Seattle Mariners, and Washington Nationals as well as George Springer's left knee sprain. After that they discuss the Eric Bledsoe trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, and the subsequent Patrick Beverley trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They then recap some NFL preseason storylines, such as the rookie quarterbacks such as Trey Lance, Justin Fields, and Mac Jones battling for starting jobs. They then conclude with Top 6ix Storylines.
Time Stamps:
Blue Jays and MLB news (0:20)
Eric Bledsoe trade and NBA opening/Christmas Day schedule drop (22:51)
NFL preseason (42:17)
Top 6ix Storylines (59:27)
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Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the Toronto Blue Jays recent run, including series wins over the Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox before recapping the trade deadline. After that briefly recap the Toronto Raptors free agency moves as well as talk about the summer league team. They then recap some NFL training camp news such as Aaron Rodgers relationship with the Green Bay Packers, the injuries to Colts stars Carson Wentz and Quenton Nelson, and what the heck is going on Jacksonville Jaguars camp before recapping tonight's game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Football Team. They then conclude with Top 6ix Storylines.
Time Stamps:
Blue Jays and MLB trade deadline (0:30)
Raptors (26:25)
NFL training camp news (45:58)
Patriots vs WFT Preview (1:02:24)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:08:25)
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In the last part of our 3-part series, Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk with Mike Jagassar, a Freelance Content Contributor at TSN about the Toronto Maple Leafs departures and new additions. They then run through some of the headlines in the NHL, including the lack of a Jack Eichel trade, the Evander Kane situation, and some of the players changing teams during free agency.
Time Stamps:
Kraken selecting Jared McKann from the Maple Leafs (1:15)
Departures of Frederik Andersen and Zach Hyman (2:31)
How the Leafs will adjust the Atlantic division with the new signings (8:17)
The Kraken not selecting Carey Price (15:49)
What's going on with Jack Eichel (19:20)
Evander Kane situation (21:52)
Best free agent acquisitions (26:47)
In Part 2 of a 3-part series, Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk with Will Baldwin about the Toronto Raptors new draft picks. They then run through some winners and losers from the NBA Draft before previewing free agency.
Time Stamps:
Raptors draft Scottie Barnes/State of the Raptors (0:52)
Best lottery pick (26:22)
Confusing lottery pick (30:00)
Best second round pick (34:39)
Best team draft (38:09)
Worst team draft (44:32)
Russell Westbrook trade (53:09)
Free agency preview (1:02:09)
In Part 1 of a 3-part series, Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk with Lucas Reyes about the Toronto Blue Jays return to Toronto after 670 days of being outside of the country as well as the teams performance of late. Then they discuss some other news, such as Yermin Mercedes' brief retirement, Cleveland changing their name to the Guardians, and the competitiveness of the NL West. After that they sort through some potential contenders and pretenders for the World Series (in July). They then wrap up with the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals after hitting on the Top 6ix Storylines.
Timestamps:
Blue Jays return to Toronto (1:22)
Tampa acquiring Nelson Cruz (22:20)
Yermin Mercedes (26:41)
NL West (34:34)
Cleveland Guardians (40:06)
Contenders and Pretenders List:
New York Yankees (44:03)
Detroit Tigers (45:57)
Seattle Mariners (47:37)
LA Angels (50:00)
Atlanta Braves (52:15)
Cincinnati Reds (54:20)
St. Louis Cardinals (57:08)
Toronto Blue Jays (58:52)
NBA Finals (1:00:45)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:12:32)
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For the second week in a row, Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about a Blue Jays trade, this time the team acquiring Trevor Richards and Bowden Francis for Rowdy Tellez. They then talk about TFC's dismissal of Chris Armas after a 7-1 beatdown against D.C. United and their bounce-back win against the Eastern Conference leading New England Revolution. They then recap the Stanley Cup finals, and preview the rest of the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament and NBA Finals.
Timestamps:
Blue Jays (0:46)
TFC (22:13)
Stanley Cup (30:00)
Euro 2020 (35:25)
NBA Playoffs (48:53)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:07:16)
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Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the latest Blue Jays trade that brought Adam Cimber and Michael Dickerson to Toronto as well as additional bullpen help that could be on the way as well as TFC's latest performance, including a disappointing loss to FC Cincinnati. They are then joined by Adam Floujeh of the 2 on 1 Podcast to talk about the Montreal Canadiens playoff run. They then recap the Phoenix Sun's Game 6 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals as well as preview the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 quarter finals.
Timestamps:
Canada Day Statement (0:10)
Blue Jays (1:10)
TFC (8:55)
Stanley Cup with Adam (13:38)
NBA Playoffs and Canada Basketball (58:24)
Euro 2020 (1:07:58)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:10:50)
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Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the return of George Springer to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup and the implications of the Raptors jumping up from #7 to #4 in the NBA Draft Lottery. They then talk about the remaining four teams left in the NBA Conference Finals as well as preview the upcoming Round of 16 in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament
Timestamps:
Blue Jays (0:10)
Raptors (13:40)
NBA Playoffs (23:16)
Euro 2020 (52:38)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:01:31)
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Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the struggling Toronto Blue Jays bullpen, catch up on some the CFL's decision to play later this summer, as well as the departure of Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo. They then recap a crazy week in the NBA, including crazy playoff performances, injury and COVID news to Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, former Raptor Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul, and the dysfunctional Dallas Mavericks organization. After that they recap the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament up to this point and preview some pivotal matches, such as Poland vs. Spain and Germany vs Portugal before wrapping up with the Top 6ix storylines of the week.
Timestamps:
Blue Jays (0:22)
Argos (11:03)
Raptors (15:45)
NBA News (21:07)
NBA Playoffs (33:21)
Euro 2020 (48:14)
Top 6ix Storylines (58:15)
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Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the Toronto Blue Jays series against the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox, break down the second round series in the NBA playoffs and preview the Stanley Cup semi-finals. They then look forward to the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament by picking their winners, their dark horses, and players to watch before ending off with the Top 6ix storylines for the upcoming week.
Timestamps:
Blue Jays (0:19)
NBA Playoffs (16:19)
NHL Playoffs (47:08)
Euro 2020 (53:57)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:02:17)
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Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney are joined by Alex Hanimyan of the 2 on 1 Podcast to wrap-up this disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs season. They hit on what the team needs to change for next season, upcoming free agents the Leafs should look to retain or sign in free agency, and hockey's place in Toronto. Donald and Trevor then hit on this current stretch of Blue Jays baseball, the upcoming UEFA tournament, the remaining series in the NBA's first round of the playoffs before sharing the storylines they'll have their eyes on.
Timestamps:
Leafs (0:12)
Maple Leafs (32:17)
TFC and International Soccer (39:20)
NBA Playoffs (43:41)
Top 6ix Storylines (1:03:50)
In an emergency podcast, Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney talk about the Toronto Leafs Game 7 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs after taking a 3-1 series lead.
Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' failed Game 5 comeback against the Montreal Canadiens. They then talk about Alek Manoah's stellar debut against the New York Yankees. Afterwards they consider the names on Team Canada's basketball tryout list as they gear up to play Greece and China for one of the last Olympic bids. They then wrap up with some NBA and NFL talk while after highlighting the storylines they have their eye on for the next week.
Timestamps:
Leafs (0:10)
Blue Jays (6:34)
Canada Basketball (16:01)
NBA Playoffs (21:00)
Shannon Sharpe/Julio Jones Destinations (30:59)
Aaron Rodgers and Packers OTAs (36:57)
Top 6ix Sports Stories (44:07)
In the inaugural episode of the Bremner Boulevard Sports podcast, Trevor Popoff and Donald Higney discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' Game 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens as well as the hit on John Tavares. They then talk about the Toronto Blue Jays 9th inning collapse against the Boston Red Sox with an additional conversation about Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa's comments on Yermin Mercedes' home run against the Minnesota Twins. Afterwards they dive into comments made by Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry as well as president Masai Ujiri and share the playoff series they'll be following in the NBA before sharing the Toronto sports storylines they'll be keeping an eye on this week.
Timestamps:
Leafs (0:35)
Blue Jays (11:27)
White Sox/Tony La Russa (15:47)
Raptors (24:14)
NBA Playoffs Preview (33:40)
Top 6ix Sports Stories (42:46)