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The Kaufman Show: examining social issues through the lens of sports & pop culture. And lots of baseball. On TSN Radio 690 Montreal
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Tuesday Apr 03, 2012
Tuesday Apr 03, 2012
Here are the songs Sarah performed on this week's episode: 1) In Tall Buildings 2) Til The Wheels Come Off 3) Bad Weather 4) Ballad of The Southern Midwife 5) My Goddamn Country 6) Poverty Wind be sure to check out SarahJaneScouten.com and get her album, Magpie Waltz!
Tuesday Apr 03, 2012
Tuesday Apr 03, 2012
On this week's episode Dave and Jay, fresh off rocking out at the Our Lady Peace concert, are joined in studio by musician Sarah Jane Scouten, and speak by phone with Getting Blanked weekend editor / baseball expert Travis Reitsma. Tune in for a love fest of Canadian music (including an extended set by Sarah) and to America's Pastime as well. Stay tuned at the end, when William Shatner's older cousin calls in and puts Kaufman's Junos critique in its place. Seriously. His name is Conrad, he's 86, and he's just one of our wonderful listeners. So happy he digs Our Lady Peace!
Tuesday Mar 27, 2012
Tuesday Mar 27, 2012
On this week's episode Dave and Jay first speak with Sun Media hockey columnist Chris Stevenson about all things hockey, including the possibility of seeing Patrick Roy behind the bench in Montreal. Then, Kaufman Show Legal Analyst Dan Grodinsky from the firm of Borden, Ladner, and Gervais chimes in with some clarity on the legal issues facing the NFL, including their most recent bounty scandal. Then, Our Lady Peace's Jeremy Taggart calls in to talk about their Montreal show next week and to tell us about his awesome baseball memorabilia collection. All this and so much more on this week's The Kaufman Show.
Tuesday Mar 20, 2012
Tuesday Mar 20, 2012
On this week's episode Dave and Jay speak with Patrick Burke from You Can Play Team, then former Olympic Sprinter Nicolas Macrozonaris joins for an in studio chat. After Nicolas sprints off, Alt-Country rockers The Jimmyriggers turn it up to 11 with a great set - Don't forget to catch them at Brutopia on March 31st! All that and more on this week's The Kaufman Show. Special thanks to Kaufman Show editor John Kakoulakis for getting his good buddy Nicolas to join us in studio.
Tuesday Mar 13, 2012
Tuesday Mar 13, 2012
This week Dave and Jay first speak with Jason Portnoy from TrueRivalry.com, then the boys are joined in studio by Maurice Raymond and James "Doc" Green from legendary group The Blushing Brides for some sports talk and a little jam session that isn't to be missed. Then, they speak with MLB FanCave dweller Benjamin Christensen about hats, tats, Gary Carter, and Dock Ellis. Finally, Stephanie Darwish from Ladyloveshockey.com and themontrealbias.com jumps in to talk about week #1 of the You Can Play Campaign, and to talk about her beloved Habs. And speaking of Habs, did someone say Boivin, Boivin, Boivin? All that and much more on this week's episode of The Kaufman Show!
Tuesday Mar 06, 2012
Tuesday Mar 06, 2012
This week Dave and Jay first welcome author/musician and Canadian renaissance man Dave Bidini for an all encompassing conversation. Then, host of CBC's The Debaters and stand up comedian Steve Patterson joins to talk aquariums, robocalls, and his show at the Comedyworks this weekend. Then, freelance journalist Sean 'Bunny' Farrell joins in studio for shenanigans and a little trivia. Plus, Kaufman Show legal analyst Dan Grodinsky breaks down the Ryan Braun situation.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2012
Tuesday Feb 28, 2012
This episode of The Kaufman Show features Sharon Robinson, daughter of civil rights pioneer and Dodger great Jackie Robinson. Former Expos Delino DeShields and Marquis Grissom share their thoughts on Jackie and what can be done to help develop baseball in urban areas. Also, city councilor Mike Cohen gives a scoop on a Gary Carter tribute on March 18th, Wes Marskell from The Darcys previews their upcoming Montreal concert, MLB Fancave finalist Dave Barclay chimes in with his #DaveForCave campaign, and last but certainly not least, we get a visit from @Translawrieate Oh, and the usual shenanigans from Dave and Jay. Including some pretty frank talk about the local hockey team. Enjoy!
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
Dave Kaufman and Moe Khan take calls from TSN 990 listeners upon news of the passing of Gary Carter. With former Expos colour commentator Terry Haig, queen of the Big O Katie Hynes, ESPN Radio's Chris Russell, and more.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
In part two of our show, Steve Sax pays tribute to The Kid, while Sean Farrell, who covered the Expos for the Associated Press, shares some of his fondest memories of Carter. Featuring some great calls from fans of #8, some great reminiscing from fans of the Montreal Royals, and Dave and Jay talk about Jackie Robinson and his lasting legacy. Dave and Jay also talk about their experience at the Gary Carter tribute at Sunday's Montreal Canadiens game.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
Tuesday Feb 21, 2012
An All-Star salute to both 500 episodes of The Simpsons and the 20th Anniversary of 'Homer at the Bat'. Featuring Simpsons producer David Silverman, MacHomer actor Rick Miller, and major leaguer and Springfield nine second baseman Steve Sax! Also special Simpsons memories from Yahoo.com / Awful Announcing blogger Andrew Bucholtz, Arkells bassist Nick Dika, and actor Elias Toufexis. Special thanks to Phantom Shores for their awesome version of Talkin' Softball!
Tuesday Feb 14, 2012
Tuesday Feb 14, 2012
On tonight's show Dave and Jay speak with former Expos closer Chad Cordero about his time in Montreal, and his attempt at a comeback in Major League Baseball. Dave speaks with musician Joel Plaskett about his ambitious new project, Scrappy Happiness, @Translawrieate the Brett Lawrie Babel Fish / Twitter sensation drops in, and then Dave and Jay go down memory lane with broadcasting legend Jim Hughson. Stick around for some storytelling, including Dave meeting Patrick Roy at the Forum, and Jay not meeting him at the 1993 Stanley Cup parade. Also, some great calls and and we tease next week's tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Springfield Nine winning the championship!
Tuesday Feb 07, 2012
Tuesday Feb 07, 2012
On this week's 'The Kaufman Show' Dave and Jay discuss Brian Burke and the gay rights movement in sports with journalist and gay activist Richard "Bugs" Burnett, catch up with Our Lady Peace drummer and all around nice guy Jeremy Taggart, and talk some baseball with The Score's Getting Blanked writer Travis Reitsma. Last but not least, we introduce @Translawrieate, the Brett Lawrie Babel Fish Translator. The show finishes with the postscript to our Gary Carter tribute from a couple of weeks back. The Kaufman Show, with Dave Kaufman and Jay Farrar, airs Monday evenings at 11pm on TSN 990 in Montreal, and on tsn.ca/montreal
Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
In special tribute to Gary Carter, we are joined this week by Jonah Keri of Grantland.com , rapper Buck 65, Montreal Gazette writer Stephanie Myles, and rapper Annakin Slayd. (6:30) Jonah Keri discusses his upcoming book about the history of the Montreal Expos. (25:00) Buck 65 discusses meeting Gary Carter as a young boy in 1984 at Olympic Stadium. (44:45) "Earl The Pearl" calls in to discuss how misunderstood Gary Carter was. (48:50) "Kid Mercury" calls in to explain where he got his nickname. (57:00) Annakin Slayd discusses his video about The Kid. (59:15) Stephanie Myles gives an update on the Australian Open Tennis Tournament live from Melbourne, and explains why she doesn't like the Baseball Hall of Fame balloting. (1:12:50) Elias Toufexis calls in to reflect on seeing Gary Carter's last game alongside Annakin Slayd and Jay Farrar. (1:29:00) Dave Kaufman discusses meeting Gary Carter at baseball camp a kid, and asking him an awkward question. (1:50:30) Mike Wendt, Boston WZLX Radio , calls in to discuss Tim Thomas not going to The White House. (2:15:00) Marc Griffin discusses meeting Stephen Harper two days before the Federal Election. (2:30:20) Trivia Question: Where did Gary Carter get the nickname "The Kid"? TSN 990 Radio's THE KAUFMAN SHOW features Dave Kaufman, Jay Farrar, and Marc Griffin. We air Monday Nights 11PM to 1AM EST. Checkout our Facebook Page for more details. Enjoy the podcast!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2012
Tuesday Jan 17, 2012
This week's in studio guest is Montreal journalist, François Gagnon, who writes for La Presse newspaper. We discuss the Mike Cammalleri trade, Don Cherry calling him a "rat" on Hockey Night In Canada, and the language controversy surrounding the Montreal Canadiens. Followed by interviews with the Toronto Blue Jays who stopped in Montreal on their Winter Tour. We speak with ace pitcher Ricky Romero, coach John Farrell, G.M. Alex Anthopoulos, and rising star Brett Lawrie. TSN 990 Radio's THE KAUFMAN SHOW features Dave Kaufman, Jay Farrar, and Marc Griffin. We air Monday Nights 11PM to 1AM EST. Checkout our Facebook Page for more details. Enjoy the podcast!
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
TSN 990 Radio's THE KAUFMAN SHOW featuring Dave Kaufman, Jay Farrar, and Marc Griffin. We air Monday Nights after NFL Football. This weeks guests are Hall of Fame hockey player Marcel Dionne and comedian / actor Demetri Martin. We discuss the language controversy in Montreal sparked by the hiring of Randy Cunneyworth, potential Habs trades, and Tim Tebow. Checkout our Facebook Page Enjoy!
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
Tuesday Dec 20, 2011
And here is Part 2 of The Kaufman Show from 13 December. We further discuss the Pat Hickey / Theo Fleury controversy, talk about the NBC show "Community", and try to figure how to mail Smoked Meat from Montreal to Los Angeles. Enjoy!
Wednesday Dec 14, 2011
Wednesday Dec 14, 2011
TSN 990 Radio's THE KAUFMAN SHOW featuring Dave Kaufman, Jay Farrar, and Marc Griffin. We air Monday Nights after NFL Football. This weeks guests are Julie Veilleux aka "MetricJulie" discussing the Pat Hickey / Theo Fleury controversy as well as Steve Hindle on the world of hockey including Sidney Crosby's concussion. Checkout our Facebook Page Here is Part One of the show: