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Independent podcast exploring the world of sports and other shenanigans going on in my life. Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/varsity-journal/id1436556695?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2233fEKaQeiWYUIUGClCfT Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/varsity-journal Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1436556695/varsity-journal Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-poirier/support
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This is it, the Final episode! 20 episodes of trial and error, what’s next?! Discussed on the show: Mahershala Ali and the new season of True Detective, What constitutes being a good fan in sports? What’s the dilemma of retiring jerseys? Bidding farewell to Rick Nash, the worst day I’ve ever had in Ottawa, why serving up McDonald’s in the White Hou…
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After a short absence, the Varsity Journal returns! And we kick off 2019 with a first: NBA talk. Call it old news but what Lebron James said needs to be discussed… He might be the greatest player of all time but when he says he has the greatest legacy, somebody needs to step up and say something about this… Speaking of GOATS, Jon Jones may be one, …
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Talk about things to unwrap… it’s the Merry Christmas episode! Joining us on this special episode is young entrepreneur Gabe Roy. How does a small-town boy overcome the daunting hill of starting up a business in the "big" city? Also joining the show is sports mad-man, Adam “AZ” … And of course, some surprises from the Varsity Journal. Are we going …
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Ep. 17- Life Advice from a Coke Dealer
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Less than a week until Christmas! It’s episode 17… what’s up with yappy dogs and why do people own them? An Innocent Man might be the best show ever on Netflix. It might be old news, but why is Stephen A’s “slip-up” the most important blunder that a sportscaster has ever made? Also, last week we gave you a special breakfast with a crackhead story… …
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Ep. 16- Breakfast with a crackhead
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It’s semi-finals week in Fantasy football! So joining the show of course is Phil Thompson, our fantasy football expert from the Chicago Tribune… Also discussed on the show: How should I go about getting fired from my job? (Feedback is welcomed!) Is Barstool Sports capable of writing a well thought out article? And my exquisite breakfast with a crac…
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Ep. 15- The Greatest Blue Jays Fan to Have Ever Lived
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With UFC 231 going down this Saturday, our MMA expert, Spencer Kyte joins the show to break things down… we talk Max Holloway Vs Brian Ortega, The return of Anderson Silva in February, the future of sports streaming services and more! Also discussed on the show: The Kareem Hunt video, Kevin Spacey, the 2 worst things on the planet (my job and the c…
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Big week in sports and lots to discuss… No guests just rants! Recapping Dan Snyder’s disgraceful weekend, does this make him the biggest rat in all of sports? The William Nylander Saga finally comes to an end this weekend, so what should the Leafs do to him? I have the perfect solution… Also discussed on the show: Wikipedia rabbit holes, Sam Kiniso…
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Ep. 13- Babe, I killed the cat
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In honour of American Thanksgiving and the biggest weekend in sports, The Varsity Journal returns from its short hiatus! Heartland College Sports’, Derek Duke, joins the show to preview the massive weekend that awaits for College football… Also discussed on the show: Chuck VS Tito 3, Phil Mickelson VS Tiger Woods, JR Smith being the biggest coward …
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We’re all over the place in this one… Starting things off, we have Alexa Greenfield returning to the show after going viral once again for getting caught dipping her chicken fingers into her soda. We talk the about the sad state of New York sports and her new chicken finger business ventures. Our second guest is MMA reporter, Spencer Kyte… Has MMA …
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Happy Halloween! This episode is a treat so tune in… We count down the best Halloween candies on the map, plus we get a little spooky and list the most terrifying athletes on the planet. Also discussed: What do we do with people who want 6 sugars and 3 creams in their coffee? Why Boston fans are the worst and why video games suck. It’s the first an…
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A new milestone, it’s the 10th episode! Joining the show today is Fantasy Football expert, Phil Thompson from the Chicago Tribune. We discuss everything you need to know heading into week 8 of the season, this year's tight end dilemma and what you should do if Nate Peterman is starting. Also discussed on the show: Holding in a violent piss on the b…
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Ep. 9 - The Identity of a Sports Bar
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Tune in to episode 9 if you’re ready for one of the most bizarre stats of all time, that for some odd reason, is never talked about… After falling short of a win on Monday Night Football, the 49ers fall to 1-5… Kyle Madsen, a 49ers reporter from USA Today, joins the show to recap a season that can only be characterized as an utter disappointment… A…
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Joining the show today is Spencer Kyte, MMA reporter from Sporting News, to break down all of the madness going on inside of the world of the UFC at the moment... When will we see Conor McGregor rematch Khabib? What's going on with UFC 230? Also: How to mend a broken sports heart, and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we recap the things to be thankfu…
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It's October 1st! Let the greatest month in sports commence... joining the show today is Dave Sheinin from the Washington Post to recap the 2018 MLB season and what to expect out of this year's Rocktober. Also discussed: What to do when your girlfriend wants to take instagram pictures during the most exciting season in sports, and how to cope with …
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New logo, new intro, new website! The Varsity Journal is now available virtually everywhere that podcasts can be found... joining the show today to discuss College football and what we can expect from some highly anticipated SEC showdowns is Tyler Williams (6:20) from SB Nation. Also from SB Nation, contributor for the San Francisco 49ers Blog "Nin…
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On the first instalment of Ryan's World Tour, we take a wild ride into the world of fantasy football... After speaking with nearly a dozen NFL reporters over the past week, this Fantasy report with a playlist so hot it will melt your ears off, is your 1 stop track to the Fantasy Football promise land.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…
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Ep. 5 - The Curse of the unstitched Daunte Culpepper Jersey
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Today on the show we are joined by Jay Busbee [9:53], writer for Yahoo Sports. We discuss the extraordinary rise of Tiger Woods after another close outing at the BMW championship, what to expect from his showdown with Phil Mickelson and why I’d rather watch the two square off in a ladder match. Also discussed: Funny sightings on NFL week 1, who the…
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On this special Wednesday afternoon episode, The Varsity Journal is joined by Alexa Greenfield! The woman who went viral this week after she was spotted dipping her chicken fingers in a cup of soda on live T.V. at the U.S. Open. Greenfield explains herself and describes what she plans to do with her new found fame. Also discussed: Nek Nom Challenge…
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Joining Episode #3 is Derek Duke [12:32], writer for Heartland College Sports, an independent NCAA football website that focuses on the Big 12. After a big gaff made by the host, Duke is able to stay composed and continue the show in excellent form. Duke previews what we can expect from the Big 12 in football this year and delves into the world of …
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Ep. 2 - The Eternal Sunshine of the Sportsless Mind
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On the second episode of The Varsity Journal, PHD Student, Chris DeWolfe joins the show to talk about the importance of mental health discussion in sports. After the release of an article in The Players Tribune by (Halifax-born) Ben Meisner re: the negative stigma surrounding mental health discussion among athletes, DeWolfe talks about the work tha…
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Kicking off the first episode of The Varsity Journal, Jason Maslakow (Dart Guy) joins the show to talk about his new job as an NHL scout. Jason discusses the negative backlash he received on Twitter; one person in particular who was upset that Jason wasn't a Trans person of colour. (15:35-30:18). The second guest is the Head Coach of Team Canada's …
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