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The rating support my opinion. Scotty Mac is a fantastic addition to the Fan’s already good Jays coverage. I know all to well ehat it means to struggle with mental illness. And once the summer rolls around, it’s not even a show. T/A McArthur Scott. If you are not listening to OverDrive you are missing out big time. For whatever reason Canadians seem preoccupied with the notion, “did they like us” more than anything, and Halladay not self associating with the Jays (completely within his family rights) feeds that insecurity bigly. Join Facebook to connect with Scott MacArthur and others you may know. Let Brady drive and have several groups of Rogers insiders appear multiple times a week to discuss the topics of the day. So much of their schedule has just felt like “Fan Lite”. Like Pete I have conpletely abondoned the other 2 morning shows. Usually the top two names are “big”, now, not so much. Good Show and Scott MacArthur were pretty much the same show too. For those who love Sports Media caught this on the Toronto Mike podcast. No, you don’t care but there is serious NHL buzz in Seattle these days. Personally, I think they need to blow up the model. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. View Scott Macarthur’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Two years and we hardly knew ya. His Thursday segments on PTS have become appointment listening. I got blasted on Twitter for suggesting this, by Greg Brady. Contributor to @Sportsnet's multi-platform #BlueJays coverage....so, he's someone that directly interacts with baseball fans. The Globe and Mail is officially dead as a sports outlet. With all due respect to those who write for the paper, it’s gone, over, kaput. End of an Era: Sportsnet Cancels Blue Jays Radio. I also thing the audience resented the fact that in city the size of Toronto the largest sports station in the country had to look to another city for talent and in so doing didn’t even bring in the best and brightest from that market. They’ve tried to pep him up. For what it’s worth, ESPN has some 38 million unique global streams of it’s 64 shows that are podcasted. It’s some of the worst analysis possible, and shows the classic “hockey man” reflex to never criticize. Based on the expert analysis on the roster as it stands right now this is a team that is going to be dying for good news this season. A poor hire on the part of management, they not he owns this. Not saying every show has to be ‘jock talk’ like Overdrive (i don’t really want more of that personally), just give us something different than The Fan is doing. Plus – let’s keep him in the media, he’s great at it! As the team rebuilds on the field they massively need help on radio and tv too. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. © 2017 Toronto Sports Media Blog. He’s been a baseball guy through and through, and him being taken away from covering the Jays and put on radio screamed as something that was obviously not his choice. Scott MacArthur Co-host of Leadoff with Ziggy and Scotty Mac on Sportsnet 590 The FAN at Sportsnet Toronto, Ontario, Canada 500+ connections Listened to the show regularly (if in short 10-15 minute bursts) and while not perfect, it was 100% better than the shameless and endless pimping of Carlo Colaiacovo’s Leaf past on TSN. This is massive news kids. Your email address will not be published. Jays Talk FAQ: Who should be accountable for team's offensive approach? “If you listen to the Friday Round Table on the FAN, you’ll notice that it can break down into nothing more than people trying to talk over one another…”. Is Dave Cadeau Out At Rogers Sportsnet Fan 590? @yaz I had thought that Burke was after Cherry’s job, but your comments; “He has a rare and genuine affection for players,” and “a man in his mid-sixties with a HLS degree,” made me think the job he is really after is Donald Fehr’s. Price never got there in Toronto. Name your damn show. (approx 1 - 2 per week). “There is no better personality on TV these days than Brian Burke. Awful. View the profiles of people named Scott Macarthur. Overdrive for me – the Ferraro segments are must listen. Was never a big fan of theirs, but I’m giving them a chance in this newer setting where it doesn’t have to be Leafs/Raptors/Jays practically all the time. What do you have to lose? As Jonah mentioned the fan needs to kill the updates, the same goes for the traffic on Sauga. And just so you know, I live in Vancouver. The only other time I go straight to PTS over Overdrive? During that Senators Uber episode he refused to talk about it. Watch Macarthur sports Live or On Demand. It is curious that a man in his mid-sixties with a HLS degree speaks with a slower cadence and less conviction than a high school dropout in his mid-eighties. While Leonard is the bomb, personally as I see them right now they are not built to go any further than they have in the past. He brought nothing of value and the raspy voice and his tendency to say “right” to end every sentence made him unlistenable. As he was always a great interview he is a great studio presence.”. Please contact us. Nobody that’s who. If you listen to the Friday Round Table on the FAN, you’ll notice that it can break down into nothing more than people trying to talk over one another, not something I want to hear first thing in the morning TBH. I can’t think of a more defeating result to the Canadian sports fan than Roy going in to the hall of fame sans Blue Jays logo. Just don’t really catch them on TV. He isn’t a replacement for Cherry. But I have to disagree with the idea of a “panel” for the morning show. That was short lived too.. Shame the way the papers are going now, I’ve always read the Sun Sports section but I did like Richard Griffins articles in The Star from time to time. One year after coming out publicly, Sportsnet 590 The FAN radio host Scott MacArthur joins Arden and Ben to talk Pride, MLB labour and the Blue Jays’ chances in 2020. Going with the generic ‘Starting Lineup’ is a mistake that was likely the result of some outside consultant a-hole trying to prove his/her worth re ‘branding’. The new lineup begins with Scott MacArthur moving from Blue Jays Talk to the station’s morning show. 1. Not only does Landsberg have to cope with mental health issues, as do countless other people, do they now also have to endure the attempted humiliation that their issues are the only thing that gives them value to their employer? TSN’s loss is a Blue Jay fan’s gain as MacArthur will be the new voice of the Blue Jays post-game call-in show once his non-compete clause expires. Could I post it here? For almost a quarter of a season, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been one of the best players, if not the best player, in the league. Didn’t Landsberg already do that? The HNIC intros? He drops really interesting nuggets of information about the Leafs that were never reported: the Leafs choice of hotel in Florida for instance and how he changed it the first time he was on a road trip there. I see TSM suggested doing radio different by doing round tables in the morning. Oh well, I gave up on the morning shows a while now and I don’t feel like I’ve missed a thing. At most, they have two people talking or writing about baseball, one of which they’ve lost. Just that I feel for anyone that has to directly interact with the public on the job. Just don’t name it ‘Brady & Burrill’. And I feel bad for Carlo because from what I can tell in the limited time spent listening to that show, he has actually done a decent job. Do the guys have that “hanging out with my buddies” vibe? Price being let go is no surprise. Their new sports talk schedule will have a partial debut on September 30 th, with the rest of their shows launching on October 14 th.. Gourock. He was on Brady and Price and Brady had to treat him like a hostile witness. Conversely, Eric Macramella not only spoke about the topic at length, he was the only one who deftly explained that the Senators had a legal case against the Uber driver because he crossed a line by commercializing the video while unanimously, every host across both stations spewed the misinformation that it was legal. However, disagree hugely about Brian Burke: I always change channels or go snack hunting when he’s on either TV or radio. Would be nice to resurrect a real Tim and Sid podcast. Scott MacArthur elaborates on that and other Thoughts From The Booth. Enter your email address to get a new one. I’d go more in the way of a panel then necessarily finding a co-host. But he taught law at UBC for ten years so I am not sure what the issue is. Curious, which team makes you more nervous into the playoffs, the Raptors or the Leafs? One person covering combat sports. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. I like Tim and Sid personally, Sid isn’t afraid to call out the Blue Jays on their various issues. Thoughts from the booth: What should the Blue Jays do with Edwin Jackson? More consistent, more varied. No panel shows or lead in programs to any of these events. Professional male sports teams are a cross-section of many cultures. He has a rare and genuine affection for players. However, your invented reason as to why Landsberg remains on TSN Radio is disgraceful. Richards and Bastl are so far ahead of Landsberg and Carlo as well as Brady and Burhel it’s not even funny. Scott has 4 jobs listed on their profile. I think the biggest problem in this market is too many shows are too similar. It's time to share with you my truth. Ad Choices Your existing password has not been changed. I loved the stories this week that Leonard bought a house in Los Angeles ergo he is leaving the Raptors. We use cookies to improve your experience. The only reason why Michael Landsberg still has a job on 1050 is because of Bell Let’s Talk day and his mental health problems/ him being the face of the campaign. Still don’t see the fascination with Overdrive. The Jays have been leaning more corporate lately, less baseball and more suit-like in all ways including PR. But I couldn’t be happier now that MacArthur will joining the Fan soon as part of it’s baseball coverage. Like, instead of running a noon hockey show up against The Fan’s noon hockey show, how about try something else at that time? Against the grain here, but I like both Price and Brady, and liked them together. And all of these are just hits on SC. I used to listen to the FAN 590 religiously, from high school days until 2010 when the station went on an axing tirade firing the half dozen all in one swoop. 90 days would take him past opening day. “Better to remain silent and be thought a dick than to comment and remove all doubt”. @Chris – I think it’s a good point that, part of why Overdrive has been good for TSN (even though it’s not to everyone’s taste), is that it’s a VERY different show than PTS. I think he did an OK job but did kind of seem doomed from the start. When Adam Wylde and Ashley Docking filled in in the summer, I thought that would have made a good morning show. From the ashes a fire shall be woken….Media Style, Complete Carnage At Bell Media Radio: Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton Sports Stations Eliminated, The Times They Are A Changing & Blue Jays Beat Writer Rob Longley #inthepressrow, Andrew Krystal Dismissed From Sportsnet Fan 590, Why Changes At Rogers NHL Hockey Is Troublesome, Sports Media Stories to Watch in 2019: Prime Time Sports, Sportsnet’s Don Cherry Attacks Immigrants on CBC, Lots Going To Change In Toronto Sports Media World, Fall & Winter 2018-2019 Sports Radio Ratings. 1040 talking about something other than the Canucks or Seahawks is rare. When Brian Burke is on every Thursday. They want a well oiled machine when the team is firing on full cylinders. This is a coup for those who handle things for the Jays media side of things. I think that score updates are a total waste of time and the idea of a panel or rotating guests on the morning drive is great. How about a little creativity? However, Mike Farwell, Jim Lang, Andrew Walker and now Elliott Price have all either moved onto other roles or pushed out the door and yet Greg Brady remains the morning show constant. 3. Moronic American talk radio doesn’t generally work in this market. But Richards is a established name in this market and they beung back on air is atleast worth mention. Genuinely I think it’s great to have choice. I know the Pitchtalks and related series have been a topic on this blog. As the old guard gets older, no one new is getting hired at the traditional papers… it’s only a matter of time. Wilner has moved into the radio booth doing play by play. They need to do radio in the am differently and take chances. There’s only so many times you can have a caller ask “why can’t the Jays trade a hurt Tulo, and a bag of balls for so-and-so’s #1 prospect” without having your head blow up. There are a handful of scribes at the Sun and the Star and literally no one writes at TSN.ca. As for The Athletic, I, too, subscribe, but can’t imagine visiting the site as many times a day as Jonah suggests he does. Atleast now with Mike Richards back in the AM on a new station we have that option for something different. I’d be calling my lawyer.’ while Shannon screamed at him that it was legal. Put another way, this deadline season should be most telling in both teams recent histories. 2,607 Followers, 818 Following, 992 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Scott MacArthur (@scottymacthinks) I will take liberties with a well-known quote. Tell me who else could survive this long with rating this bad in the a time slot that important? How can you be your true self at work? I agree with Pete that the traffic updates are overkill though. But the idea that they agree about much beyond winning is a fabrication. In the latest edition of Thoughts from the Booth, Scott MacArthur muses over these questions and much more. He is awful just awful and his show has been a pure flop since day 1. be it with Naylor, by himself or with Carlo it’s all been bad. Thoughts from the booth: Galvis is exactly who we thought he would be. If Elliot Price seems too old, Burke must seem embalmed. They have an enormous lead on the competition why not be a leader and re-invent the model. I am also sutprised there was no mention of Richards and Bastl on Sauga 960. Next week FAN590 will consist of the following shows (names TBA): 5:30-6am: Hugh Burrill; 6-9am: Scott MacArthur, Mike Zigomanis, Ashley Docking; 9-noon: Good Show Money cannot buy what he brings to the younger Buds. There is no more patient human being then Wilner, given the number of years he did the gig. He seems like a good broadcaster/host, but it was an odd choice not to go young in mornings? Like none. He was, or seemed OLD. Does anyone cover tennis? I agree Price was not a good fit in this market but I didn’t mind for the most part. I remember Brady and Price had a show on the score too, that replaced Tim and Sid. Where they go from here is anyone’s guess but I can tell you I visit the site several times per day. MacArthur will replace Mike Wilner who has been answering calls for eons now. Also, will make for always engaging CBA talk to grow the game. ‘Good morning everyb..’. I listen to it via podcast pretty much every night. No matter what they do it can’t be worse than what they have. Let’s hope this is a great start of things to come. It’s refreshing for a change. The guy that wants more concussions in hockey? View Scott MacArthur’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. I got an update for upcoming events and its pretty clear that MSM pulling out has had consequences. I wish every time slot gave me this type of variety. A couple of times Brunt can’t get a word in because Burke makes too much sense. Thoughts from the booth: Gurriel Jr. playing at MVP level since return. Coming to grips with the gay reality in sports locker rooms By Bruce Dowbiggin on July 23, 2019 No Comment. Huge congrats to Richard Griffin who is going to help eviscerate the notion that you can’t go home again as he returns to the world of team PR. From his Twitter bio: Host of #BlueJaysTalk on @FAN590. but he’s riveting to listen to, especially when he’s talking about inside info from a management perspective. Burke incomprehensibly refuses to talk law. Privacy Policy years that people are clicking with though. Not everybody’s cup of beer, I agree. I could tell you why, but let’s just say it’s been an adventure and a personal struggle but I am happy to report it looks like there will be a happy ending. All very interesting and I mostly agree. Frankly there aren’t many sports radio shows above marginal coast to coast. Sports Media Stories to Watch in 2019: Podcasting. Thoughts from the booth: Where will Bo Bichette play when he joins Blue Jays. At least Cauz is an actual personality who balanced and reacted to Landsberg during this past summer’s interregnum; Carlo is being carried. Must-listen radio. I stand by my opinion. Did TSN actually get over losing the national NHL rights? This kind of misogynistic on air conduct is usually more befitting of American sports radio where Doofus and the Mad Dog types usually hang out. Hiring Griffin is a huge shift. His sarcastic know-it-all demeanour too is unlistenable. Yup Agree 100%. Sportsnet has Michael Grange, in my opinion currently the country’s best writer. Burke is qualified for that job and it’s a pretty good gig if the players support you (if they don’t, you’re fucked.). Home to Canada's Baseball Team, the Toronto Blue Jays. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! But across TSN/SN there’s an overabundance of people who can talk hockey. Will probably end up at about 4500. 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