The Prairie Perspective Podcast
by Matthew Johnson
Eric Balon, Matthew Johnson, Carter Boehm and Dhanush Bala bring the heat, providing their takes and opinions on the happenings within the world of sports, with a prairie flavour, while mixing in interviews with prominent athletes, media staples and a slew of local legends.
Episodes
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39. Ariel Helwani
The boys bring on the ultimate UFC reporter, a man who hails from north of the border: ESPN's own Ariel Helwani to discuss all the storylines going on in the sport right now, as well as chat some of the most notable events of his career, while also touching on the New York Knicks and a little CFL...
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38. Jimmy Lambert
The boys catch in with Jimmy Lambert as he makes his second appearance on the pod to talk to the boys about the Michigan Wolverines men’s hockey team’s impending Frozen Four run, playing alongside Owen Power, Matthew Beniers and Kent Johnson, Michigan hoops, Cole Caufield. (29:29) The boys also...
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37. Jim Mullin & Owen Weiss
The boys catch in with Football Canada president Jim Mullin and host of TSN’s Krown Gridiron U to talk a potential CFL/XFL merger, what the 2021 CFL season might look like, as well as the Saskatchewan Huskies and 2021 Canada West football season. (18:05) We also chat with local bracketologist…
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36. Nabil Karim and Nolan Machibroda
The boys catch in with Nolan Machibroda, a Saskatoon native currently starring at Lubbock Christian University. We shoot it with Nolan about his aspirations in baseball and the upcoming MLB draft, life in Texas, how wild JUCO really is, the underground fight scene, and more. (19:36) We also catch...
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35. Chase Wouters & Connor Bedard
The boys bring a WHL-heavy episode, as we bring in two stars from Saskatchewan’s most prominent organizations and a mix of young and old. 20-year-old Saskatoon Blades captain Chase Wouters is set to partake in his final season in the league and his third wearing the ‘C’ for the Bridge City bunch....
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34. Darren Dreger & Victor Findlay
Mike Babcock to the Huskies is making noise across the province, so we brought in TSN’s Darren Dreger, who broke the news Saturday afternoon, to discuss his reaction, how long he thinks Mike stays at the U of S, what the reaction around the league is and his potential return to the NHL (8:23). We...
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33. Reese Johnson
The boys caught up with Reese Johnson, a Saskatoon native, to talk about his emergence into the Chicago Blackhawks lineup this season, playing alongside Patrick Kane, Laine getting socked, and living in the Windy City. (36:41)The boys also run down the Russel Wilson drama, discuss old Lorraine’s...
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32. Byron Bitz
Saskatoon native Byron Bitz comes on to talk to the boys about his career in the NHL with the Bruins, Panthers and Canucks, playing with the likes of Zdeno Chara and Phil Kessel in Boston, Bruce Cassidy, being teammates with Kevin Bieksa and the Sedin’s in Vancouver and more (19:19). The boys…
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31. Super Bowl
The boys tee-up the Super Bowl and provide our picks for the big game and do some prop talk. We also touch on the Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff trade (12:37), as well as Trevor Bauer landing in Los Angeles (25:23), before bringing on a long list of local legends to come talk shop as Ben...
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30. Ryan Keller
Matt and Eric bring on Saskatoon native Ryan Keller to the pod, as the former pro discusses his lengthy career and his stops both as a player and coach with the Blades. Ryan also gets in to his stops along his journey including winning a Calder Cup in Binghamton, his NHL debut with Ottawa,...
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29. Kelly McCrimmon
The boys talk some hockey with Kelly McCrimmon, the General Manager of the Vegas Golden Knights, and discuss Chandler Stephenson's contract and role in 2021, his experience in the NHL Expansion Draft, the Golden Knights inaugural season back in 2017-18, his pursuit of Alex Pietrangelo in free...
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28. Kelly Taylor
The boys catch in with an absolute beauty in Saskatchewan comedian Kelly Taylor and shoot it about Sasky, golf, Graham DeLaet, Zoom gigs, the World Juniors, Colby Armstrong and more. We also touch on the 2021 World Juniors, the NHL season and our predictions for the Canadian division, while…
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27. James Duthie & Connor Jay
The boys catch up with TSN’s James Duthie to talk about his new book Beauties: Hockey’s Greatest Untold Stories, discuss his favourite World Juniors moment, tee up the 2021 rendition of the tournament, while also getting into his career as a whole and some of the many notable events he’s had the...
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26. Bob McKenzie
The boys talk to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, who drops by to discuss his new book Everyday Hockey Heroes Vol. 2. We also touch on the 2021 IIHF World Juniors and Connor Zary, as well as what it means for him to cover the tournament (20:11). The boys also discuss Canada’s final roster, the likelihood the...
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25. Adam Stanley + Kenny Harms
The boys provide our Masters preview episode, as Canadian golf journalist Adam Stanley, who is covering the Masters this week for Sportsnet, comes on to tee up the tournament and discuss who he believes will be slipping on a green jacket come Sunday. We also caught up with caddy Kenny Harms, who...
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24. Alan Millar + Matthew Barnaby
The boys talk to Alan Millar, the GM of Canada’s 2020 World Junior Team, as well as the GM of the Moose Jaw Warriors, to touch on the upcoming tournament, and the likes of Alexis Lafreniere, Kirby Dach, Adam Beckman and Connor Zary. As well as Millar’s thoughts on the OHL’s decision to ban body...
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23. Jeremy Roenick
The boys catch up with an absolute icon in Jeremy Roenick for an unreal interview, as JR discusses his time in Saskatoon, gambling against Michael Jordan, his friendship with Charles Barkley, partying with Dennis Rodman, representing the USA at the Olympics, Mike Keenan, Dominik Hasek, Sean…
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22. Scott Wheeler + Dabo Swinney + Rusty Malinoski
Scott Wheeler of The Athletic makes his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the 2020 NHL Draft including Connor Zary landing in Calgary, while touching on and what Yaroslav Askarov heading to Nashville means for Connor Ingram, Braden Schneider, plus a look ahead to the likes of Colton…
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21. Chucky Slick + Farhan Lalji
The boys talk to an absolute legend as we drop one of the most anticipated interviews in pod history. Chucky Slick comes on to chats with the boys about what was behind one of the greatest songs of all time and an anthem in minor hockey dressing rooms across Saskatchewan “Living the Dream.” We…
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20. Connor Zary + Mitch Love
We talk with Connor Zary, fresh off the NHL Draft, as the Saskatoon native and Kamloops Blazers forward went 24th overall to the C of Red, becoming the first Saskatoon native since Brayden Schenn to be selected in the first round. We chat with him about the draft process, and what the scene was...
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19. Damon Severson + Laine Hruska
We talk to New Jersey Devils defensemen and Melville, Sask. native Damon Severson in one of our best interviews yet about his tenure in Jersey and playing alongside the likes of Jack Hughes, Taylor Hall and PK Subban, taking shots on Dave Portnoy in the Barstool Goalie Challenge and his…
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18. Tanner Boser + Bill Chow
The boys talk with Tanner Boser, a UFC Heavyweight fighter from Bonnyville, Alberta, about his rise onto the scene as one of the highest-ranked heavyweights in the world, his time in the UFC bubble in Abu Dhabi, spending time as a bouncer in downtown Edmonton and his upcoming fights, and…
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17. Jason Davidson + Thomas Hasal
The boys talk to Jason Davidson of Thunder Creek Player Management in Saskatoon about his life as an agent and representing the likes of Chandler Stephenson, Ethan Bear and Damon Severson. We also get his thoughts on the NHL postseason, and what he expects this October when NHL Free Agency gets...
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15. Jamie Campbell + Tanner Byrne
Matt, Eric, Carter and Dhanush get the chance to catch up with Sportsnet’s Jamie Campbell to talk about the 2020 MLB season, the Blue Jays chances of making the postseason, and what it’s been like covering the team since 2002 (6:06). The boys also got the chance to chat with Prince Albert’s…
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14. Arash Madani + Chase Wouters
Matt, Eric, Carter and Dhanush talk with Arash Madani of Sportsnet to discuss many of the current issues within the MLB, including why Arash believes a bubble-format isn’t possible for the league, as well as his thoughts on the NFL season. We also touched on a number of subjects close to home,...
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13. Eric Gryba + Daniel Nugent-Bowman
Matt, Eric, Carter and Dhanush talk with former Edmonton Oiler and Ottawa Senator defensemen and Saskatoon native Eric Gryba about his NHL career, playing alongside Connor McDavid and Leon Draisital, winning a national championship with Boston University and what it’s like fighting Ryan Reeves…
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12. Jimmy Lambert + Jim Mullin
Matt, Eric, Carter and Dhanush talk with Saskatoon native and current Michigan Wolverines forward Jimmy Lambert about life in Ann Arbor, his experiences at NHL Training Camps with the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders, and playing college hockey versus the likes of Trevor Zegras, Cole…
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11. Kristian Jack + Logan Hofmann
Matt, Eric, Carter and Dhanush talk with TSN Soccer Analyst Kristian Jack about Alphonso Davies and his role going forward with Bayern Munich and the Canadian national team, whether Davies is the most well known Canadian athlete in the world right now, and the state of soccer in Canada (18:07).…
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10. Josh Manson
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk to Anaheim Ducks defenseman and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native Josh Manson about his hockey career, time at Northeastern, getting drafted by the Ducks, his time with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry, and he shares a legendary Kevin Bieksa story (9:07). The boys also…
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9. Emily Clark + Lee Genier
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk with Saskatoon native and Canadian women's hockey player Emily Clark on her experiences with Hockey Canada, her silver medal at the 2018 Pyongchang Winter Olympics, her national championship win with Wisconsin in 2019 and the state of women's hockey (8:51). The boys…
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8. Aaron Bronsteter + Chan de Ciman
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk with TSN’s MMA Reporter Aaron Bronsteter about many of the current story lines in the UFC, including Dana White’s handling of the sport’s return and what it is like to interview White, plus what he thinks about Mike Tyson’s potential return, his stance on whether GSP…
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7. Adam Beckman
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk to Saskatoon’s Adam Beckman, who is a draft pick of the Minnesota Wild and current member of the Spokane Chiefs. Beckman, who recently was named the WHL’s Player of the Year, talks with the boys about his career thus far in the WHL, his friendship with Connor Zary…
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6. Jashon Henry
Matt, Eric and Dhanush catch up with Saskatoon native and Bradley Braves Jashon Henry to talk about his NCAA career thus far, experiences winning back-to-back MVC Championships, what it was like playing in March Madness against Michigan State last season, his high school career with St. Joes and...
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5. Sahith Theegala
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk to 2020 Haskins Award Winner Sahith Theegala to talk about his life as a collegiate golfer, his connections with Kobe Bryant and The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison, his experiences in tour events in rounds with Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka, almost taking...
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4. Bob Harig + Dave Naylor
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk to ESPN senior golf writer Bob Harig to discuss his opinion on the greatest golfer of all time, his evolving relationship with Tiger Woods, what it was like covering John Daly, and more (4:01). Next, the boys take a call with TSN Football Insider Dave Naylor to discuss...
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3. Adam Stanley
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk to Adam Stanley, journalist for the PGATour.com, about the happenings of Canadian golf, including: the Canadian Open, Graham DeLaet, Saskatchewan hosting professional golf, as well as his experiences with Rory McIlroy and his Mount Rushmore of Canadian tracks. (6:36)…
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2. Scott Wheeler
Matt, Eric and Dhanush talk to Scott Wheeler of The Athletic to discuss the implications of COVID-19 on NHL Prospects, his evaluation of Saskatoon natives Connor Zary and Adam Beckman, and whether the 2020 World Juniors in Edmonton is in jeopardy (8:48). The boys also give a rundown of the CFL...
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1. Justin Dunk
Matt, Eric and Dhanush are joined by Justin Dunk of 3DownNation to look at Thursday’s CFL Draft and potential with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies draftees, COVID-19's impacts on U SPORTS and CFL, and more. (6:08) Also, Dhanush gives the run down of rappers in jail and shares his belief…
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About this show
Eric Balon, Matthew Johnson, Carter Boehm and Dhanush Bala bring the heat, providing their takes and opinions on the happenings within the world of sports, with a prairie flavour, while mixing in interviews with prominent athletes, media staples and a slew of local legends.
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