Toronto Legends

51:10

Jennifer Botterill, Hockey Hall of Famer

Toronto Legends ·

2026/10/05

Hockey Hall of Famer turned Broadcaster turned Author Jennifer Botterill talks about joining the NHL on TNT broadcasting team, writing her new memoir, her OT goal to win Harvard University’s only womens college hockey national championship, her 4 Olympic medals (3 of them Gold), her five World Championships, winning the Beanpot not once but twice with overtime goals, her interactions with Wayne Gretzky Ron Francis Charles Barkley Butch Goring Marie-Philip Poulin Gary Bettman, her 2025 induction into

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36:59

Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner

Toronto Legends ·

2026/10/02

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly talks about his 30 years working with Commissioner Gary Bettman at the National Hockey League, playing running back at Dartmouth College, his pre-NHL legal work on the USFL vs NFL case (involving some team owner named Donald Trump), his Canadian connections to Saskatchewan, the legacy of MLSE's Larry Tanenbaum, expansion possibilities in both North America and Europe, the death of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada NHL telecasts, and whether he will serve as the next NHL

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57:44

Mary Ormsby, Journalist/Author

Toronto Legends ·

2026/09/28

Journalist, Author and Screenplay Writer Mary Ormsby talks about her 35 years writing for The Toronto Star, being a ‘day oner’ on 1430 The Fan alongside co-host Steve Simmons, her frequent appearances on The Bobcat Bob McCown’s Prime Time Sports, her nearly 40 years of covering Ben Johnson’s 1988 Seoul Olympics adventure (from being in the stands during the race to writing a best selling book with Big Ben himself), and why she is not the only celebrated former Toronto Star journalist in her own

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37:19

ICYMI: Patrick Chan, Figure Skater

Toronto Legends ·

2026/09/21

Ahead of his October 15th induction into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, in case you missed it from September 2024: 10x National Champion and 3x World Champion and 3x Olympic Medalist Patrick Chan talks about retiring at 27 as Canada’s most decorated figure skater, his transition to a decade of touring the world with Stars on Ice, training for his next career as a Financial Advisor, whether Kurt Browning chews his ear off about Reverse Mortgages, thriving through ‘six minutes of pressure’ at three

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49:54

ICYMI: Iron Mike Keenan, Hockey Coach

Toronto Legends ·

2026/09/14

Ahead of his October 15th induction into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, in case you missed it from November 2024: legendary hockey coach Iron Mike Keenan talks about winning at every level over his 5 decade coaching career, getting his Iron-moniker not from Mike Tyson but from Mike Ditka, putting Gretzky Lemieux Hawerchuk (3 Centres!) on the ice at same time leading to that iconic game-winner at the 1987 Canada Cup, bringing The Moose Mark Messier to tears with his pre-Game 7 speech as the NY

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40:26

Greg Evigan, BJ and the Bear/My Two Dads

Toronto Legends ·

2026/09/07

Actor Singer Songwriter Greg Evigan talks about BJ and the Bear, working with a chimpanzee, turning DOWN Knight Rider (which launched the career of 'The Hoff' David Hasselhoff), My Two Dads, working with Paul Reiser and William Shatner, Grease, Jesus Christ Superstar, competing in Network Battle of the Stars, writing a song for Meghan Trainor, his interactions with Mr T John Travolta Mickey Rooney Chuck Yeager Buddy Hackett Norman Lear Howard Cosell Claude Akins, and recording an album at Abbey Road

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46:47

Karen Stintz, Recovering Politician Turned Author

Toronto Legends ·

2026/08/31

Recovering politician turned author Karen Stintz talks about her new book Beyond Good Enough, why her crystal ball says Brad Bradford will be the next Mayor of Toronto, her time as a Toronto Councillor serving under the leadership of Mayors David Miller and Rob Ford, her time as TTC Chair working alongside TTC CEO Andy Byford, the craziness around Rob Ford’s crack cocaine smoking controversy, her friendships with John Tory Steve Paikin Tony Clement, her fond memories of Mel Lastman’s North York, and

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69:29

ICYMI: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Stunt Double Peter Kent

Toronto Legends ·

2026/08/24

In case you missed it, from April 2025: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s stunt double Peter Kent talks about the OTHER Peter Kent (and meeting his brother the ‘Scud Stud’ Arthur), getting hired by fellow Canadian James Cameron for a little film called The Terminator (for $40/day), his working and personal relationship with The Austrian Oak on 14 films over 14 years, the pressure of standing in for the 7-time Mr Olympian championship bodybuilder, his interactions with Tom Cruise Richard Dawson Carl Weathers

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75:58

Jim Vallance on Bryan Adams and Tears Are Not Enough

Toronto Legends ·

2026/08/17

Superstar Songwriter (and former Prism drummer) Jim Vallance shares his stories working with Bryan Adams, Tears Are Not Enough, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Gene Simmons, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Ann & Nancy Wilson, Ozzy Osborne, Glass Tiger, Larry Gowan, Rick Springfield, Tina Turner, Bruce Coburn, Neil Young, Quincy Jones, Martin Short, David Foster, Bruce Allen, Bruce Fairbairn, Bob Clearmountain, Dan Aykroyd and Bananarama!For everything Jim Vallance, please visit

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51:45

Karl Hale loves Racquet Sports

Toronto Legends ·

2026/08/10

Racquet Sports Impresario Karl Hale talks about his playing career, pivoting to coaching, building out his Premier Racquet Clubs empire, serving for two decades as Tournament Director at the National Bank Open (and his elevator pitch for why it should be the 5th Slam), his interactions with Shaggy Lennox Lewis Richard Branson Monica Seles Donovan Bailey Rafael ‘Rafa’ Nadal Venus Williams Serena Williams Jim Cuddy Geddy Lee Wayne Gretzky Michael Lee-Chin Sean Paul Daniel Nestor, and the differences

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24:49

Johnny Manchild plays Jazz Punk Piano Rock

Toronto Legends ·

2026/08/03

Musical genre defying multi-instrumentalist Johnny Manchild talks about his new album, his North American tour that dips up into Canada, the learnings from his previous tour composed of fan-hosted shows, collaborating with No Doubt’s Adrian Young and Sublime’s Todd Foreman, the vital importance of beef snacks while on the road, and his upcoming Toronto show at The Monarch Tavern!For everything Johnny Manchild including his August 12th show in Toronto at The Monarch Tavern, please visit

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47:34

Jack Campbell, NHLer turned Executive Coach

Toronto Legends ·

2026/07/27

NHL Goaltender turned Executive Coach Jack Campbell talks about his three seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, staying connected with Freddie Andersen, his 2022 All-Star experience alongside Auston Matthews, playing with Mitch Marner Willie Nylander John Tavares AM34 Connor McDavid Leon Draisaitl, his appreciation for Kyle Dubas Jonathan Quick Bill Ranford, getting confused for that other Jack Cambell from Michigan (the pro bowl NFL linebacker), why he loves now living in Panama City Beach Florida,

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44:03

Peter Keleghan as Lloyd Braun

Toronto Legends ·

2026/07/20

Gemini Award winning actor Peter Keleghan talks about playing the original Lloyd Braun on Seinfeld, bureaucracy preventing him from reprising that role in future episodes, taking over Mike Myers spot at Toronto’s Second City, his work on The Red Green Show and Murdoch Mysteries, working with George Clooney Jennifer Aniston Ted Danson Candice Bergen Jerry Seinfeld Michael Richards Jerry Stiller Steve Martin Hilary Duff, how at every Hollywood casting call he seemed to be up against Jon Hamm and Bryan

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36:54

Howard Jones Loves Canada

Toronto Legends ·

2026/07/13

British 80s SynthPop superstar Howard Jones talks about immigrating to Canada not once but TWICE, his time at Ottawa’s late great Confederation High School, watching The Who smash their instruments during a show at Lansdowne Stadium, refurbishing his original Roland Jupiter-8 keyboard to create new music, performance memories with OMD Barenaked Ladies China Crisis Stevie Wonder Herbie Hancock Thomas Dolby Ringo Starr Sheila E , his 1985 Live Aid piano solo in front of 100,000 fans at Wembley

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55:38

Don Pyle from Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

Toronto Legends ·

2026/07/06

Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet co-founder and Author Don Pyle talks about his new memoir, their iconic instrumental ‘Having an Average Weekend’ serving as theme song for the Kids in the Hall, not being a favourite of Lorne Michaels, beating out David Foster and Liona Boyd for a Juno award, being at The Ramones first Toronto gig in 1976, catching reunion shows of Iggy Pop/The Stooges and the Sex Pistols, getting Mike Myers and Paul Myers mixed up at an REM show, hanging out with The B-52s Fred

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47:38

Dennis Drew from 10,000 Maniacs

Toronto Legends ·

2026/06/29

10,000 Maniacs co-founder Dennis Drew talks about the band’s 45th anniversary, their roots just across the border from Toronto in Jamestown NY, coming up on a parallel path with Michael Stipe and REM, the impact of former lead singer Natalie Merchant, their landmark 1993 performance on MTV Unplugged, opening for the Grateful Dead in front of 80,000 at the Buffalo Bills old home at Rich Stadium, their appearances on Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show Late Night with David Letterman The Arsenio Hall

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35:46

Pierre McGuire, Mr Hockey

Toronto Legends ·

2026/06/22

Mr Hockey Pierre McGuire talks about growing up cheering for the Habs and Expos, his playing career ending after attending New Jersey Devils training camp, Scotty Bowman kicking off his coaching career, earning two Stanley Cup championship rings while ‘maintaining’ rather than ‘coaching’ Mario Lemieux, taking over the Hartford Whalers to become the 2nd youngest NHL head coach ever, pioneering his Inside The Glass reporting role between the benches for NBC’s NHL coverage, taking a stick to the head

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51:54

David Suzuki, Scientist

Toronto Legends ·

2026/06/15

Scientist and Broadcaster David Suzuki talks about his genetic connection to the NHL Suzukis, his current status as a crotchety old man, his 44 years hosting the CBC’s The Nature of Things, his memoir Lessons From A Lifetime, enjoying his birthday party with guests Jane Fonda Al Gore Pierce Brosnan George Stroumboulopoulos, and why his 10 grandchildren (and one great grandchild) continue to propel his environmental advocacy onwards!David Suzuki’s memoir Lessons From a Lifetime: Ninety Years of

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58:34

Bob Egan, Blue Rodeo and Beyond

Toronto Legends ·

2026/06/08

Former Blue Rodeo/Wilco’s Bob Egan talks about forsaking corporate riches to jump on Wilco’s tour bus at age 38 (on the advice of Johnny Cash and at the request of Jeff Tweedy), touring Norway with Bazil Donovan before joining Blue Rodeo for 17 years, bonding with Gord Downie while playing on the Tragically Hip’s Juno-award winning Bobcaygeon, his upclose and personal interactions with Keith Richards Sheryl Crow Gary Oldman William Shatner, playing on Austin City Limits with both Billy Bragg and

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39:04

ICYMI: Ben Johnson, 9.79

Toronto Legends ·

2026/06/01

In case you missed it, from November 2025: 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and World's Fastest Man Ben Johnson talks about Charlie Francis, Dr Jamie Astaphan, Carl Lewis, Diego Maradona, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son Al-Saadi, nearly joining the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and a complete breakdown of his blazing 9.79 second 100m Gold Medal winning run at the 1988 Seoul Olympics!For everything Ben Johnson, please visit https://ben979.com/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at

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