Father's Day is coming up. People say there are no books on the CFL. Get Dad a book that the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association has called "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance" and "a must-read for CFL fans and anyone who loves a good sports miracle story".

It's Thursday and that means at 8pm ET, go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to The Sports Lunatics Show. Great tunes follow after!

Our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode is up. Shawn and I discussed the NHL and NBA finals going on right now and we looked back at the lives of four athletes whom we've lost recently. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below.

Tonight, I talked with Brian Patafie. Pataf worked for the Calgary Flames organization for many years. He stories of Cliff Fletcher's intelligence, generosity and sense of humor. It's up now as our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below.

Our latest Sports Lunatics Show is up. I talked with Toronto author Paul Woods about his love of the CFL and the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, his books on that subject and his YouTube Page, the Canadian Football Time Machine. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below.

Calvin Daniels wrote on my book, An Unlikely Story, in Nov. 2026 is the 45th anniversary of the 81 Ott Rough Riders. My book is about that team's perseverance as they made it to the Grey Cup and came a double interference penalty away from winning it vs those Edm Esks. share.google/pXQpUaR188gL...

Another Sports Lunatics episode is up. Shawn and I talk more about the 1993 NHL Playoffs, we talk the 2026 NBA Finals, the late Raymond Berry and Rick Adelman as well. Shawnie even got in some Doug Flutie talk! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below.

In our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode, Mick Kern joined me to talk about the life and career of the late Dennis Hull. Then, we talked about the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup - 1993. Find it wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below.

Don't you hate it when you drive to the brunch buffet and you can't find a parking spot....

After we heard about the passing of Claude Lemieux and the circumstances, Shawn Lavigne and I got together to talk about him and remember him as we were processing what we had just learned. We're both in shock. That episode is up. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below.

Hi everyone. If you'd like to listen to any of the many episodes of The Sports Lunatics Show, but you don't have a podcast carrier set up in your phone, do this Go to BlastTheRadio.com and click on Podcasts in the menu. Scroll down to our logo, then pick an episode and enjoy our show. Simple

The CFL season is almost here.... Perfect time to order my latest book, An Unlikely Story, how the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders just missed a miracle a.co/d/0dOVFVj8

Our latest Sports Lunatics Show episode is up wherever you get your podcasts or through the link in the comments below. Enjoy your playoff games tonight!

From a post I saw on Twitter, the Montreal Canadiens have won two Game 7s in the last couple of weeks. The last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won a Game 7 was 2004. In the two recent Game 7s, the Habs were outshot 29-9 (TBL) and 39-25 (BUF). Food for thought.

Gotta support the team....

OMFG!!! Montreal moves on!!! OMFG!!!

Hey all. Come on out to Domaine Perrault Winery for the annual Spring Marketplace. There are loads of vendors. I'm set up in the Tasting Room. I've got my books and more. And the wine is already flowing. Cheers, y'all.

Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com tonight? If not, listen wherever you get your podcasts. We've got hundreds of episodes online to listen to. If you want, there's a direct link to the latest episode below.

I did a recording this weekend about a hugely historic day in baseball lore. May 1, 1991. Two massive stars achieving lifetime marks the same day. Listen to the end for the emotional hook to the story. Wherever you get your podcasts.

Was so happy to be at the Ottawa Titans home opener with my son Reese. The stadium that felt like my second home in the 90s is still hopping.

It's Thursday! I checked and according to their schedule, The Sports Lunatics Show will air tonight at 8pm ET. Catch our latest episode tonight on BlastTheRadio.com!

Our latest show is up. In this episode of The Sports Lunatics Show, Shawn and I remember Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, Shawn delivers the incredible story of Alex Zanardi and we discuss how it must feel to be a Leaf fan these days. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below.

Driving with my Mom and my uncle Barry today, we stopped for lunch at an old familiar place.... #Ottawa ##oldottawa

Over the years, Shawn and I have had some memorable shows. There have also been some shows in which I've had some great conversations with people. This was one of my favourites. I sat down with Jo-Anne Polak 4 yrs ago and we talked about her time as GM of the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders and her life.

Oh my gawd. If you were a kid in the 70s, was this in your house?

Don't forget....tomorrow is a special day. Just my luck, the Google Maps camera car will come down my street. If it's too cold, you would be forgiven if you wore a toque.

Did you catch the latest episode of The Sports Lunatics Show tonight on BlastTheRadio.com ? If not, you can listen to it through the link in the comments below. SiriusXM's Mick Kern joined me on this one. Have a great sports day, folks!

Okay, if an owlet is a small owl, a a booklet is a small book, a grapelet is a small grape and a rivulet is a tiny river or stream....does that mean a goblet is a small gob? Huh? You want me to leave? Oh. Okay.

It's Thursday. At 8 pm ET, go to BlastTheRadio.com for the latest episode from The Sports Lunatics Show. Mick Kern sits in with me tonight.

Talking with a friend tonight, he reminded me of this wonderful piece from Tim Baines in all the Postmedia papers. I'm grateful to Tim for this article and the exposure it gave my first book. My fifth book will be out this fall. Watch this space. Also, get all my books on Amazon.

You'd better sign in. This commissionaire will accept none of your funny business.

If you are out on a walk in my area and you want to rest a bit, there are plenty of spots to do that..... Got another good brisk walk in today. 4kms and a good pace so lots of heart points.

Reaction to An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders "A detailed account of one of the most improbable seasons in @cfl history...rich in detail...a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance." - CFL Ottawa Alumni Association Get it on Amazon

Our latest Sports Lunatics Show is up. Shawn and I discuss the life and career of Phil Garner. We talk Ovie, Anze, Quickie and a few of the NHL Playoff series. We also talk about the Detroit Red Wings and their possible future. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or via the link below.

Yesterday, on my walk, I saw this.....in a clearing nestled between the paths, with trees around, there it was.....The Conversation Pit!

April 15, 1983.....only in the New York Post.

I saw a post on Instagram about a bunch of different things from the 80s. I then noticed these in one of the kitchen cupboards....

I'm just going through the first proof of my next book, Fallen Angels (and Reluctant Devils). I just got it from the wonderful Dawna Harkin Dearing . I love the look of it so far. It will be out in the fall, but I'm so excited that I had to show you.

On tonight's walk, I saw that a tree that had fallen across my path before last night's walk had been moved to the side. I'm happy that I got my 4 km in and I piled up some more heart points. Enjoy your evening!

In the 1977 @NHL Draft, Mike Bossy fell to the NY Islanders at #15. The NY Rangers picked at #13. They took Ron Duguay. In my 2023 book, MORE Crazy Days & Wild Nights, there's a chapter on that draft. Here's a glimpse at that chapter. Get MORE Crazy Days & Wild Nights on Amazon. a.co/d/07wMiHbJ

There's a new Sports Lunatics Show episode up. This week saw the anniversaries of a couple of classic baseball movies. In Apr/76, Bad News Bears came out. In Apr/89, it was Major League. I looked at each movie and learned some things. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below.

Left over meatball sandwich heated up in the air fryer - 350 for 6 minutes in the foil.....

Just some information about our sports history podcast, The Sports Lunatics Show. Our numbers the last few months say that we're moving up. If you like sports or history or having fun sometimes, check out our show wherever you get your podcasts. Have a great sports day, everyone.

Did you listen to The Sports Lunatics Show tonight on BlastTheRadio.com ? I hope so, but if you missed it, it's now up wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen to it via the link below. It's about the passing of Davey Lopes, Tiger & Phil, and Joe Bowen stepping away. Cheers to you!

Tonight at 8 pm ET, set your internet dial to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to The Sports Lunatics Show. Always something to pique your sports (or other) interests. Have a great sports day, everyone!!

Shawn Lavigne and I host The Sports Lunatics Show and one listen might make you want to listen to another. Here's the link to our latest show. www.buzzsprout.com/2238998/epis... Soooo, give it a try. Don't cost ya nothin'.

I remember one night after pickup hockey about 30 yrs ago, one of my buddies said, "Howie, you looked like Richter out there tonight." I said "Oh ya?" He said, "Ya....Andy Richter."

This is NOT the cover design for my next book, but it might be something like this. The fifth chapter of the book will be on Le Grand Orange whose birth date was April 1. Look for the book in the fall..... In the meantime, please feel free to check out my other books on Amazon. a.co/d/096oTAvG

Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com tonight? If not, no problem. Go to the website and find Podcasts. Click on that and click on The Sports Lunatics Show. You'll find every episode there that you can find on your favorite podcatcher. We've got hundreds of them. Enjoy them.