The Kaufman Show

The Kaufman show welcomes Richard Deitsch

Dave and Jay welcome Richard Deitsch, journalist and media critic at Sports Illustrated for a wide ranging conversation about Twitter, tennis, and the state of sports journalism.

Canada Day Show 2012 - Jeff Juden, Max Harris, The Jimmyriggers and the baseball experts

Tonight we were joined by former Expos pitcher Jeff Juden to discuss the 15th anniversary of his 14 strikeout gem on Canada Day versus Toronto. Other guests on the program included: -Max Harris, David Pearce from The Jimmyriggers, and baseball experts Travis Reitsma and Ben Christensen Happy Canada Day!

Dave Kaufman with Jeff Juden

The guys caught up with former Expos pitcher Jeff Juden. From his Canada Day gem in 1997 against his idol, Roger Clemens, to his post career life, the former major leaguer shares some entertaining stories!

June 25th 2012 - Jay Onrait, Dave Zirin, Mark de Jonge & more

Tonight we spoke with: -TSN SportsCentre Anchor Jay Onrait -The Nation Sports Editor Dave Zirin (Edge of Sports, Sports Illustrated) -Canadian Olympian for London 2012, kayaker Mark de Jonge -Death Race finisher Dan Grodinsky (www.youmaydie.com) -Show MLB analyst Ben Christensen Thanks to all our guests! Dave and Jay -

June 18th, 2012-Ellis Valentine, Jonah Keri, Annakin Slayd & Ben Christensen are all talkin' Expos.

Tonight Jay and I were joined in studio by Annakin Slayd for a very special episode. We started the show by welcoming former Expos outfielder Ellis Valentine for an in depth interview that was very touching, highly personal, and extremely revealing. Then, Jonah Keri from Grantland.com surprised us by showing up at the studio! And, he brought bagels. We talked about the Montreal Baseball Project 1981 reunion weekend, Jonah's upcoming Expos book and much more. Plus, we have a great chat with Kaufman Show baseball analyst  Ben Christensen (aka @shakabrodie on Twitter), who dished out the Expos love all the way from Oregon. One of the most fun nights I've had on radio. Go Expos! @TheKaufmanShow / @JayPubRadio

The Kaufman show welcomes Ellis Valentine

Former Expos superstar, Ellis Valentine, joined the Kaufman show and spoke openly about his life, on and off the field!!

June 11, 2012- Dave Zirin

This week Dave and Jay were joined by Dave Zirin from Edge of Sports and The Nation to discuss his most recent post on who to cheer for in the NBA Finals this year, as well as some Nationals talk and Dave's take on the Pacquiao fight.  Also on the show: -Travis 'El Jefe' Reitsma - from Getting Blanked and Runs Batted Out -Max 'The Guru' Harris - with a look to the future of Mad Men -Ben Christensen - with some frank post MLB Fan Cave talk and a little Oregon Ducks baseball Also, check out the cameo from L.A. Kings fan / baseball writer Jeff Polman, who gives the show exclusive audio of the celebrations on the mean streets of L.A. All this and more on The Kaufman Show!

Dave Kaufman interviews sportswriter Dave Zirin

 Dave Kaufman in a very entertaining conversation with sportswriter Dave Zirin.

June 4th 2012 - The return of Michel Therrien

Tonight was a jam packed show filled with breaking news: First, Dave and Jay were joined in studio by TSN's John Lu Then, CLASSE spokesman Gabriel Nadeau Dubois joined to discuss his views on the protests and to discuss what CLASSE has planned for the Grand Prix Then, in the middle of talking baseball with Ben Christensen, we got the news that Michel Therrien will be the next coach of the Habs. (Thanks, Darren Dreger!) We spoke briefly with Max Harris about his Don Draper / Tiger Woods theory as we planned out the rest of the show. We were then joined by: -Actor Jay Baruchel -Darren Dreger from TSN, who broke the Therrien news -Brian Wilde from CTV Sports -Francois Gagnon (twice!)  from La Presse  and L'Antichambre Plus fan reaction and so much more on The Kaufman Show

Darren Dreger on Canadiens hiring Michel Therrien

Darren Dreger created a major buzz on the Kaufman show as he broke the story that the Montreal Canadiens were making Michel Therrien their new head coach!

Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois on the Kaufman show

Dave Kaufman welcomes Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, spokesperson of Quebec's student association, to The Kaufman show!

May 28th, 2012- Alex Anthopoulos

Tonight Jay and Dave were joined by Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Alex Anthopoulos to talk about the Jays, the AL East, and get a progress report on Vladimir Guerrero. Also appearing on the show: -David Laurila from Fangraphs.com -Benjamin Christensen (aka Shakabrodie at the MLB Fan Cave) -Justin Ling (OpenFile.ca) -Travis Reitsma (Getting Blanked and Runs Batted Out) All that and more on this week's The Kaufman Show! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: @TheKaufmanShow and @JayPubRadio

May 21, 2012 - Ben Christensen (@shakabrodie) & @TheJimmyriggers

This week Dave and Jay talk about baseball with Ben Christensen at the MLB Fan Cave in New York City, check in with The Jimmyriggers who are in the midst of their Ontario tour - plus we get to meet their new guitarist! Hint: we miss Kevin and hope he ends his protest against The Kaufman Show soon. Speaking of protests, the massive student protests that have gone on nightly in Montreal for a month made their way past the TSN 990 studios tonight. Dave went down and gave a live report from the middle of Sherbrooke St. All that and so much more on this week's Charter lovin' Kaufman Show! Special thanks to show assistant John Kakoulakis for his great work week in, week out. Don't forget to follow Dave and Jay on Twitter! Dave: @TheKaufmanShow  Jay: @JayPubRadio

May 14th 2012, Mark Tewksbury

This week Jay and Dave first speak with former Olympic Gold Medalist and current Chef de Mission for Canada at the London Olympics, Mark Tewksbury. Then, Matt Casavant joins in studio to talk a little boxing and promote the Fight Club series (yes, we know, we broke the 1st rule of Fight Club...). Finally, Ben Christensen (aka @shakabrodie on twitter) jumps on from the MLB Fan Cave to give us our weekly baseball update. Enjoy!

May 7th, 2012: Ben Christensen,David Gourlay,ffwd films,Dan Grodinsky,Jeremy Taggart,Jeff Polman

Tonight the guys are joined by MLB Fan Cave dweller Ben Christensen, get and update on the campaign to get baseball back to Ottawa with David Gourlay, Talk with Randy & Martin fromFFWD films, Kaufman Show legal analyst Dan Grodinsky talks about Junior Seau and CTE, show favourite Jeremy Taggart talks some golf as well as last week's Gary Carter benefit, and finally Jeff Polman from Mysteryball58 talks about his newest stratomatic-inspired tale. Plus, some great calls, some Coyotes talk, and Dave and Jay debate the legitimacy student protests. And, a huge thank you to all who helped to make last week's 'Evening for Gary Carter to benefit The Sarah Cook Fund' a great success. It was a wonderful night that I will never forget!

April 30, 2012 - Geoff Baker, Jim Baumbach, Craig Brownstein, Jason Portnoy, & Benjamin Christensen

On this week's episode, Dave and Jay are joined in studio by Seattle Times baseball writer Geoff Baker, and speak to Newsday's Jim Baumbach about the Clemens trial, Craig Brownstein from PuckBuddys.com about the Caps and Rangers (but mainly the Caps), Jason Portnoy about TrueRivalry.com, and Benjamin Christensen (aka @shakabrodie on Twitter) chimes in from the MLB Fan Cave in NYC  for his record breaking 4th appearance on the show. Will there be a fifth? All signs point to yes! And a huge thanks to John Kakoulakis for both his editing prowess and his insight on the program.

April 23rd, 2012 - Sonicsgate, Champions for Ottawa Baseball, Benjamin Christensen & Travis Reitsma

This week was a jam packed show. Jason Reid, director of the acclaimed documentary Sonicsgate (sonicsgate.com), in studio guest David Gourlay from Champions for Ottawa Baseball, Kaufman Show Legal Analyst Dan Grodinsky from Borden, Ladner, Gervais, Runs Batted Out's Travis Reitsma and Benjamin Christensen from the MLB FanCave (in a McLaughlin Group style forum), Evan Wansborough from Vancouver baseball punk band The Isotopes, and actor Timothy Lyle (Hitman-101) all join in for an episode not to be missed! Jay and I hope to see all of you at 'An Evening For Gary Carter' to benefit the Sarah Cook Fund on May 3rd at Hurley's Irish Pub - featuring Annakin Slayd, The Blushing Brides, The Jimmyriggers, Kristen Bussandri, and Joseph Kearns. Plus, a silent auction with some great prizes. Check out 'The Kaufman Show' on Facebook for more details!

Dave Kaufman interviews Gary Bettman

Dave Kaufman interviews NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Bettman's comments on You Can Play are the first time he has gone on record about the campaign. He also discusses concussions, Winnipeg and Quebec City, and whether or not there will be hockey next season. Hint: he sure hopes so!

April 16, 2012- Gary Bettman, Benjamin Christensen, Travis Reitsma

This week on The Kaufman Show: Dave interviews NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on You Can Play, headshots and concussions, and Quebec City, MLB Fan Cave dweller Benjamin Christensen joins in to talk about Jayson Werth, Jon 'Bones' Jones and the original Moe's Tavern in Springfield, Oregon, and Travis Reitsma comes on to teach us a little about Sabermetrics and Cuba. Also, Leonard Yelle, Jeremy Dobski and Rodney Ramsey stop by to promote their big comedy show on 4/20. All this and so much more on The Kaufman Show!

The Kaufman show April 9th 2012

This week as Dave Kaufman roams the streets of NYC, The Kaufman Show is hosted by Julie Veilleux, Annakin Slayd and Jay Farrar in his absence. Craig Brownstein of Puck Buddy talks some hockey, Brian Wilde from CTV Sports on the Habs and Impact, Maggie Hendricks on MMA and Adam Jacobi from Bleacher Report Big Ten Blog discussing some controversial football. Our thanks to John Kakoulakis for his hard work!