The Walder Sportscast

The Walder Sportscast w/ Jon Alba: Previewing AEW Revolution, Bruce Springsteen, Prioritizing Happiness

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) is joined by Jon Alba (@JonAlba), an Emmy-winning sportscaster who's the host of "The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy" and "Strictly Business with Eric Bischoff" podcasts.

The two preview All Elite Wrestling's "Revolution" card, which includes MJF defending the AEW championship against Bryan Danielson in a 60-minute Iron Man match, Jon Moxley battling Hangman Adam Page in a Texas Death match, and The Elite putting their Trios titles on the line against House of Black. Jon also recommends some Bruce Springsteen songs for Chris, and talks about his battles with his own mental health and how he's prioritizing his own happiness.

The Return of The Walder Sportscast w/ Imman Adan

After an eight-month hiatus, "The Walder Sportscast" finally returns as host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) is joined by Yahoo Sports Canada's Imman Adan  (@Imman_Adan) to talk a number of topics, including the early days of Toronto Raptors Twitter, the current state of the team following the trade deadline earlier in the month, fallout from NBA All-Star Weekend, Nikola Jokic's Most Valuable Player bid, the future of the "Dishes and Dimes" podcast, and so much more.

The Walder Sportscast w/ Noor Zainab II: Joining the Parleh, OG Anunoby Rumors, Rapping John Cena’s Entrance

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) is once again joined by Noor Zainab (@NoorrZainab), the former co-host of the "Dishes and Dimes" podcast who is now an on-air host for both the Parleh and FanDuel Canada, as well as the co-host of the "In the Zone" NBA and WNBA podcast.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

- Chris' upcoming wedding plans

- The story behind Noor joining the world of sports betting media

- If there's any pressure behind providing accurate information to consumers

- Impostor Syndrome

- The Parleh and female representation

- Takeaways from the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors

- OG Anunoby rumors and disgruntled Toronto Raptors players

- Rapping John Cena's entrance theme

- Noor's father looking like The Undertaker

- "Love on the Spectrum"

- Noor's tongue in photos

and so much more! 

The Walder Sportscast w/ Braden Herrington: State of NXT 2.0, AEW-NJPW Forbidden Door, Love of Chipotle

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Braden Herrington (@TheBrayD), the co-host of the "UpNXT" and "BDElite" podcasts which are a part of the Post Wrestling family of shows, onto the program.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

- Braden's infamous "Helloooo!" greeting

- Starting a Patreon

- Transition from NXT Black and Gold to NXT 2.0

- Covering wrestling when the quality is below standard

- NXT OG stars jumping to All Elite Wrestling

- Cody Rhodes' initial WWE run

- AEW vs. New Japan Pro Wrestling dream matches

- Gargano vs. Andrade and Chill

- Chipotle

- Christmas elf bar-hopping

- Braden's music and alias "Ben Tramer"

and so much more! 

The Walder Sportscast w/ Mike Roach: Raptors-76ers Twitter Slander, Consistency in Podcasting, Embarrassing Music Choices

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) returns to host "The Walder Sportscast with his first guest in over three months, Mike Roach, the co-host of the "Hustle Play" podcast alongside Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher at Yahoo Sports Canada, as well as the host of "The Mike Roach Podcast."

Some of the topics the two discuss includes:

- The Philadelphia 76ers eliminating the Raptors in the first round of the NBA playoffs and the Twitter slander that ensued following the Miami Heat bouncing Philly in the second round

- How toxic an environment Twitter can be

- James Harden's postseason struggles

- Consistency being a podcaster

- Pros and Cons of hosting a show by yourself or alongside a co-host

- Carving out a path in sports media

- The genesis of "Hustle Play" with Chris Boucher

- Behind the scenes stories from the infamous Boucher-William Lou episode

- Timbiebs Timbits

- "The Circle"

- MMMBop

and so much more!

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The Walder Sportscast w/ Eric Smith: 25 Years at Sportsnet 590 The Fan, Jack Armstrong Friendship, Uncle Leo Stories

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith), the play-by-play man for the Toronto Raptors on Sportsnet 590 The Fan and the co-host of the "Smith and Jones" podcast, onto the program.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

- How Eric has found longevity in an industry where it's usually hard to come by

- His backup plan if broadcast media didn't work out

- Working alongside George Stroumboulopoulos

- If covering the 2019 NBA Championship was the most fun he had on the job

- His close friendship with Jack Armstrong

- The Toronto Raptors' short-term goals

- The best of Pascal Siakam

- The Raptors' inability to defeat Dwane Casey's Detroit Pistons

- The Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl aspirations

- Meeting actor Len Lesser (Seinfeld's Uncle Leo)

- His "From Brooklyn to New York" album

- His loyalty to his barber

and so much more! 

The Walder Sportscast w/ Amy Audibert: NBA Pandemic Broadcasting and Preparation, The Raptor vs. Devin Booker, Admiring Drag Queens

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Amy Audibert (@amyaudibert), a sideline reporter and colour analyst for the Toronto Raptors on Sportsnet, onto the program.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

- Amy's disdain for decaffeinated drinks

- Amy's recent media whirlwind

- If she has any added preparation working for the Raptors as opposed to the Raptors 905, college basketball, or WNBA

- What it's like being an analyst while having to wear a mask during the pandemic

- The all-women's broadcast and if it will return

- An edition of "Likely or Unlikely" featuring Pascal Siakam's All-Star bid, Goran Dragic's future, and the beef/friendship between The Raptor and Devin Booker

- Calling a 43-0 quarter

- "Dexter: New Blood"

- Drag Queens

- Working at a casino

- Her dog, Gus

and so much more!

 

The Walder Sportscast Holiday Episode w/ Meghan Howe: Concussion Update, Christmas Classics, Disney Fandom

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites his beautiful fiance Meghan Howe (@MeghanHowe_xo) onto the program for a special holiday edition of the podcast.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

- Meghan's recent concussion following an unfortunate spill outside of their apartment

- Chris almost setting their home on fire

- Meghan's thoughts on "The Bachelorette" finale with Michelle picking Nayte over Brandon

- Which Home Alone film is better?

- Muppet Family Christmas, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf ...

- Who is Meghan's favorite Toronto Raptor?

- Chris having never seen a Star Wars film

- Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, or Splash Mountain??

- Singing songs from "The Little Mermaid"

and so much more!

(Music: Christmas Village - Aaron Kenny, Canon and Variation - Twin Music, Deck the Halls B - Kevin MacLeod, non-copyright Disney music)

The Walder Sportscast w/ Ben Carlos: Raptors Interactive Squad Memories, OG Anunoby‘s Trade Potential, Winnie the Pooh-Pablo Sanchez

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Ben Carlos (@BenJCarlos), an on-air host for Yahoo Sports Canada and the host of the "Friends With Ben" podcast, onto the program.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

- Deep diving for research into podcast guests

- Their shared admiration for Sean Evans of "Hot Ones"

- Being nervous reaching out to big-time guests

- Ben's interview to land a job with the Toronto Raptors' interactive squad

- The most gratification Ben's received from asking a question that's impressed a guest

- What it's like trying to get a live crowd energized during a losing effort

- How Ben joined Yahoo Sports Canada and any pressure he felt coming in following William Lou and Alex Wong's departure

- Pascal Siakam's All-Star potential

- Roman Reigns' WWE Universal Championship reign

- The Raptors potentially moving OG Anunoby to the Pacers

- Pixar movies which are better than Ratatouille 

- Pablo Sanchez of "Backyard Sports"

- Winnie the Pooh

- "Survivor" legends

and so much more!

(Music: Conservation - Cxdy, Secret Job - Godmode)

The Walder Sportscast w/ Savanna Hamilton: Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Reaction, Early Raptors Likely/Unlikely, Milk Before Cereal??

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Savanna Hamilton (@SavHamilton11), a sideline reporter for the Raptors 905, as well as a producer for MLSE and on-air host for NBA TV Canada, onto the program.

Some of the topics the two discuss include:

* Reactions to the recent Not Guilty verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse

* How to overcome any mental hurdles that come with overworking in sports media

* If the industry is making progress in including more women and POC

* The impact Duane Watson and Akil Augustine have had on her career

* If she ever looks back on what could have been had she not suffered major injuries as a basketball player for the Ryerson Rams

* Pascal Siakam's hot and cold start to the season

* Likely/Unlikely on early Raptors storylines

* Adding milk before cereal

* Big Turk chocolate

* "You"

* Her twin sister

and so much more!