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Co-Host, Sports Lunatics Show podcast. Author, An Unlikely Story & more - Amazon, Crazy Days & Wild Nights and MORE Crazy Days & Wild Nights. Feature Writer, Sports History, at thesportslunatics.com and firedupnetwork.ca

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Mar 2026 - Sports Lunatics - Radko Gudas, the Hits, the Fallout and Other Hockey Villains Through History w/Mick Kern - The Sports Lunatics Show On March 12, 2026, Radko Gudas went knee-on-knee with the Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, injuring the Leafs' centre. Given the way he forced Sidney Crosby out of the Olympic tournament, Howie a...

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14.03.2026 01:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sat down with Mick Kern for The Sports Lunatics Show and discussed Radko Gudas and his recent villainy. We talked about the hits, the injuries and we went through history talking about other hockey 'Public Enemies'. It's a fun show. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below.

14.03.2026 01:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few summers ago, Reese and I went to the annual card show at the International Centre by the airport in Mississauga. We met Frank and Peter Mahovlich. Frank signed my card and Peter signed a picture that my brother painted many years ago. They were so gracious.

13.03.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I think it was Jeff Healey who once asked the musical question, "So tonight, I'll ask the stars above, how do I ever listen to the Sports Lunatics Show on a Thursday?"
Well, Jeff, The Sports Lunatics Show airs every Thursday evening at 8 pm ET on blasttheradio.com ! Catch it there tonight!!

12.03.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, I went for a walk. I wasn't going to but I had to grab my blue bin and after I did that, I thought, "what the heck."
It wasn't pleasant with all the ice accretion but, hey, once you're out there, you're out there. I achieved my goals for steps and heart points and that's what matters, eh?

11.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mar 2026 - Sports Lunatics - The Life and Career of Lou Holtz - The Sports Lunatics Show Howie drives the bus in this episode and he looks at the long life and career of Lou Holtz. The longtime college coach was best known for his national championship while at Notre Dame in 1988. Along t...

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10.03.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode is up. It's on the life and career of Lou Holtz. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link in the comments below.

10.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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You never know who you might meet on your walks. A few minutes ago, I ran into this guy. Quiet fellow. A lot calmer than those Canada Geese I used to pass on Lebovic Avenue in Scarborough. Have a wonderful evening and stay active!

10.03.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A weird day but a good late afternoon walk. So much of the snow that was there last week has melted and created a lot of puddles along my paths and sidewalks. But the temps have gone up. If it's like this tomorrow, I'll be wearing shorts.

09.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A couple of comments that I saw this week about my latest book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders and their most unlikely path to that year's Grey Cup. The folks who've read it loved it. You might too. Get it on Amazon.
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08.03.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mar 2026 - Sports Lunatics - The Late Bill Mazeroski and the Anniversaries of the Losses of Chris Schultz and Walter Gretzky - The Sports Lunatics Show In this episode, Shawn and Howie discuss the passing of Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski. He's famous for his walk-off hone run in the seventh game of the 1960 World Series but there was mor...

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06.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Were you able to catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com last night? If not, it's up wherever you get your podcasts or listen to this one of our many other episodes through the link below.

06.03.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Over on Amazon, I just noticed this. Not the first time it's been up. Get my book or James' over on Amazon today.
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06.03.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Thursday. At 8 pm ET tonight, go online to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to The Sports Lunatics Show! We're just two regular guys who love sports history!

05.03.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's an interesting page from the Edmonton Journal from mid-Feb, 1983. The St Louis Blues moving to Saskatoon, the Eskimos waiting for Dennis Erickson and a 10th team in the CFL in 1984! A wild news day! Or maybe not.....

05.03.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders and their upset playoff wins over Mtl and Ham and their epic Grey Cup game, coming ohsoclose to upsetting Edmonton. Going into it, most gave them no chance of competing with the Esks......
Get the book on Amazon
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05.03.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mar 2026 - Sports Lunatics - The Late Bill Mazeroski and the Anniversaries of the Losses of Chris Schultz and Walter Gretzky - The Sports Lunatics Show In this episode, Shawn and Howie discuss the passing of Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski. He's famous for his walk-off hone run in the seventh game of the 1960 World Series but there was mor...

You can listen to the show directly through this link
www.buzzsprout.com/2238998/epis...

05.03.2026 02:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We've got a new Sports Lunatics Show episode up. We look at the life and career of HoFer Bill Mazeroski. Also, 5 years ago today, we lost bot Chris Schultz and Walter Gretzky and we talk about both men. Also, the Weston Arena and other old rinks in Canada and their importance to their communities.

05.03.2026 02:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had dinner with my son and his mom. I had one of these. A ginger ale with vanilla. It was great.

04.03.2026 04:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My son picked this up tonight. I'd never seen it before. You learn something new every day.....

04.03.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In 1969, the St Louis Blues held training camp at Ottawa’s Civic Centre. In a preseason game against the Bruins, all hell broke loose. A stick swinging duel left Ted Green with a fractured skull. This is from my book, Crazy Days & Wild Nights. Get it on Amazon.
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04.03.2026 03:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some pictures from the late 80s and early 90s. Note the hair and the mustache.....

03.03.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're still waiting

03.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This one is for the Ottawa people and the WHA fans. It's from my book The Consequences of Chance. There are a couple of personal stories in there as well. One finishes the book. Get it on Amazon.
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03.03.2026 02:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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....when the snow lay 'round about
Deep and crisp and even
Brightly shone the moon that night
Tho' the frost was cru-el.......

Cold night tonight. Took a break from writing to go for a little walk. Didn't stay out too long. Fell just short of 4 km. Stay warm, friends.

03.03.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Someone brought this to my attention tonight. It's from my book MORE Crazy Days & Wild Nights. My friend, the legendary Enter-trainer, Brian Patafie told me a story about the great Guy Lafleur. This chapter finishes the book. Get this one on Amazon.
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02.03.2026 04:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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February 25 was International Talk Like Jim Backus Day and we missed it! Good heavens, Lovey!!

01.03.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That's every day, isn't it?

27.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're not watching spring training baseball, what you're missing may surprise you.....

27.02.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Thursday. At 8 pm ET tonight, make sure you've got BlastTheRadio.com on. You'll hear the latest Sports Lunatics Show episode! It's another good one! Have a great sports day, everyone!

26.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0