A little news. Today, I met with Adrian Sciarra, president of the @ottawaredblacks.com, and my new book, An Unlikely Story, will be in their merch shop at Lansdowne in time for their last game on Saturday. There are limited copies there right now, but if they sell out, they know where to get more.

With the anniversaries of so many fall baseball accomplishments and the coming of a new documentary on the team, we looked back at the life and memories that were created by the Montreal Expos. The guys examine the history of the club. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below.

"...rich in detail, a highlight for CFL enthusiasts and sports history buffs...a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance...a must read for Ottawa CFL fans and anyone who loves a good sports miracle story." -- from the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association newsletter.

After the hockey last night, I watched the John Candy film. It's as good as advertised. There's a lot of stuff I already knew but the commentary from his wife, his kids, his contemporaries...that makes the movie. See it if you can.

This just in!!

Found these tonight when I was looking for something else.....

I became aware this week of a review of my new book, An Unlikely Story, in the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association newsletter. I'm absolutely humbled by their kind words. Here it is. You can get my book on Amazon. (Christmas is coming.) a.co/d/cfO7Gen

In case you didn't see me on Live with CDP here's the video. It's more than an hour and a half. We talked about a bunch of things but mostly about my new book, An Unlikely Story. I'll share the link to buy the book in the comments below. www.youtube.com/live/8Z4pCES...

This evening at 7pm, I'll be on the Live With CDP Sports Talk podcast with Chris Pomay to talk about my new book, An Unlikely Story and Canadian football. Here's the YouTube address www.youtube.com/channel/UCOc...

Thanksgiving weekend in 1981, the Ottawa Rough Riders were in Edmonton to play the Eskimos. In the opening game for each team, Warren Moon led his team to a 47-21 win. In October, it was 24-6. But there were positives for Ottawa. Get my latest book, An Unlikely Story, on Amazon. a.co/d/iK0m5Gn

The latest Sports Lunatics Show episode is up. Shawn and Howie discuss a list of @bluejays.com postseason memories. From Devon White to Josh Donaldson, from Dave Winfield to Jose Bautista to Joe Carter and a whole bunch of other memories in between! Wherever you get your podcasts!

You can read about J.C. Watts, George Brancato, Tony Gabriel, the 1981 upset of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the amazing Grey Cup that year and how the ragtag Ottawa REDBLACKS Rough Riders almost pulled off a miracle in my new book, An Unlikely Story. Get it Amazon. a.co/d/ekqBcNK

Every time I see Brandon Marsh, I think of the House of David baseball team that barnstormed early in the 20th century. Go watch the Ken Burns' Baseball episode on them. It's interesting.

Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com last evening? No worries. You can listen to each and every episode wherever you get your podcasts. Or go to thesportslunatics.com and listen there. Also check out The Sports Lunatics Show FB page. Have a great sports day, everyone!

Tonight at 8pm ET, go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to another episode of The Sports Lunatics Show! If you love sports history, ask your smart speaker to "Play Blast The Radio". Have a great sports night!

Autumn in Wakefield....

My book, An Unlikely Story, about the '81 Ottawa Rough Riders has received some amazing comments. A former CFLer told me, "I really enjoyed your book. Great how you used the sideline interviews and pre and postgame quotes to portray the players' feelings about the (Grey Cup) game." a.co/d/ekqBcNK

It's getting darker earlier now. Get some good reading in. My latest book is An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders. The team started slow, but put things together and got to the Grey Cup. It was the last good Rough Rider team. Read the story. Get the book here. a.co/d/fbuwN9L

It's my favorite time of the year....Goalie Week!!!

Great seeing you, Paolo!! Thanks so much for your support!!!

Canada has witnessed many great sporting moments, but the most galvanizing occurred on September 28, 1972. In our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode, find out why that date is so important. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or check the link below.

Got home tonight from a few hours out and there was a box on my front step. They arrived! My copies arrived!! I'm so happy. If you'd like a copy, easiest way is thru Amazon. If you're close to me, message me and we can meet up. Cheers, everyone! The Amazon link for my book is here! a.co/d/34S7CHn

Today is Sept 28. Why is that date important? It's the 53rd anniversary of the greatest sporting moment in Cdn history - Paul Henderson's goal to defeat the Soviets in the '72 Summit Series. I just posted a Sports Lunatics Show explaining why it's meaningful. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

This weekend in 2014, we were down in Saranac Lake for our Foot Wedge Invitational! On the Saturday, September 27, we took a little break from golf and drove to Lake Placid for a little tour. Stopped by an arena there... Do you believe in miracles?

On September 27, 2018, Laurie and I went to see Elton John at what was then the Air Canada Centre. Great show. Caught this moment during the show at the end of Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.

My latest book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders, came out on Amazon last week and I've received some awesome feedback. Check it out in the pic below. An Unlikely Story. Get it on Amazon. a.co/d/ekqBcNK

Tonight at 8pm, go to BlastTheRadio.com and look for The Sports Lunatics Show. Shawn and I will be on there to talk about the CFL rule changes and our feelings about them. Cheers, everyone!

Bernie Parent passed away on Sunday morning. The goalie who backstopped the Flyers' in the mid-70s grew up in Montreal, barely able to speak English. He would become the heartbeat of Philadelphia. We looked at his HoF career on The Sports Lunatics Show. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

CFL commissioner Stewart Johnson announced rule changes to be phased in over the next two years. Fans had all kinds of opinions. Nathan Rourke has some colorful thoughts. Shawn and Howie shared their thoughts and had some interesting opinions. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Bernie Parent passed away today. He was 80. All our legends.....

Well, I'm not sure why but for whatever reason, this week's edition of The Sports Lunatics Show is not on CKDJ today. I'm sorry folks. It's not something that is originating at our end. If you go to your favourite podcatcher, you can listen to it there.

At Noon ET, listen to The Sports Lunatics Show on CKDJ 107.9FM in Ottawa today. If you're not in Ottawa, hear it online at ckdj.net and click on listen live. We've got a good show for you today. Plenty of memories for you. Check us out at noon ET!

A few pics from my perch at the Ottawa RedBlacks game today....

The one thought that people have repeatedly expressed after reading my book, An Unlikely Story, is the flood of memories that come back to them. That's been the one consistent thing I've heard. Get the book that's already a bestseller on Amazon. a.co/d/cKSFQz5

Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com at 8pm tonight? No problem. You can listen to this or any of our many episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Have a great sports day, everyone!

Hey folks, there's no Jays game tonight, so go online and go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to the BTR debut of The Sports Lunatics Show at 8pm ET.

Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to order my book, An Unlikely Story, from Amazon. You've made my book a #1 in the categories of Pro Football and 20th Century Canadian History! You're all awesome!! Cheers to you! If you want your own copy, you can get it here a.co/d/ddUsPvR

Just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your continued support!!

So far this week, we've lost some legends. In our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode, Shawn and I do our best to remember Ed Giacomin, Bob Goodenow and Robert Redford. Listen wherever you find your podcasts. Or at the link below.

I'm beyond thrilled here. I just found out that my latest book is now available on Amazon! It's about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders season - how they went from a ragtag team to the Grey Cup! Get it via the link below. a.co/d/0wLAtp8

That night in 1975 was incredibly emotional. Giacomin felt that Emile Francis had pulled the rug out from under him. He nearly retired. But he decided to play. That story and 16 more are in my 2024 book, The Consequences of Chance. Get it on Amazon. a.co/d/do9e8E8

A little bit of news. The Sports Lunatics Show is now on BlastTheRadio.com . Listen to us Thursday nights at 8pm. Thanks to John Mielke for getting us on! See you Thursday!

Hey all! Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show today on CKDJ-FM in Ottawa? If not, fear not. There are hundreds of episodes wherever you get your podcasts. A new episode went up yesterday. We're just two regular guys who love sports history!

Hi Everyone! It's Sunday. At Noon ET, listen to The Sports Lunatics Show on CKDJ 107.9FM. Or listen online at ckdj.net and click Listen Live. Have a great sports day, folks!

A couple of pieces of news coming in the next day or two. Once they are firmed up, I'll let you know what they are.

Davey Johnson passed away last weekend. He was a gold glove second baseman, a 4-time all-star and a World Series winner as a player and a manager. I recorded a Sports Lunatics Show episode on his career and it's up for you to listen to wherever you get your podcasts.

July 19, 1971. Go ask your Mom for $5. There's a concert at the Civic Centre!!

On September 8, 1972, Canada fell behind 2-0 and 4-1 to the Soviets in Vancouver in Game 4 of the Summit Series. The final score was 5-3. The crowd booed the Canadians off the ice. Listen to Terry Mercury and me discuss the series on The Sports Lunatics Show wherever you get your podcasts.

We're getting so close. Could be available this week. I'll keep you posted!!

If you missed today's Sports Lunatics Show episode on CKDJ 107.9FM in Ottawa, fear not. You can still listen to my conversation with SiriusXM's Mick Kern about the life of the great Ken Dryden wherever you get your podcasts! Have a great sports day, everyone!!