About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs during a press conference, highlighting the tough media environment in Toronto.
The new GM for the Toronto Maple Leafs faced the press and it did not go well. With scathing questions and confounded columnists, Toronto reaffirmed its reputation as a tough media market. What is it about sports that creates unique regional media markets with their own tone and style of coverage? Dan Robson of The Athletic joins Sam Konnert to talk sh*t about sports reporting. It’s our biggest sale of the year! Save 80% on a Canadaland subscription and become a supporter for only $2/month. You’ll get all of our podcasts ad-free, free access to our live events, and much, much more. What are you waiting for? Go to Canadaland.com/join Host: Sam Konnert Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kallan Lyons (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Mixing and Mastering), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Dan Robson Further reading: John Chayka’s tenure with the Maple Leafs begins under intense scrutiny - The Globe and Mail Internet reacts to Steve Simmons' viral moment at Leafs press conference for new GM John Chayka The Aura Shift: Macklin Celebrini and the NHL’s TikTok-bred Gen Z takeover - The Athletic…
People in this episode
Host: Sam Konnert
Guest: Dan Robson
Topics covered
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- sports media
- press conference
- regional media markets
- sports reporting
Keywords
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Dan Robson
- sports media
- press conference
- John Chayka
- sports reporting
- regional media
Sponsors
Canadaland
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Athletic, Toronto Maple Leafs, Canadaland, The Globe and Mail, Sportsnet.ca, CTV News
More episodes of CANADALAND
- Poilievre Trolls Carney With Help From A.I. · June 12, 2026 · 35 min
- Did Carney Invest in A.I. Right Before it Crashes? · June 10, 2026 · 35 min
- Ottawa’s Killer Robot Problem · June 9, 2026 · 36 min
- A Cohere Founder on What A.I. Critics Get Wrong · June 8, 2026 · 31 min
- What the Media (Including Us) Got Wrong About Residential School Graves · June 5, 2026 · 41 min
- BONUS: Local Legends and Lore · June 4, 2026 · 2 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the CANADALAND podcast page.