Scott Radley Show

What is the best Christmas movie of all time? Who will win the Grey Cup this weekend? Those are two questions that one man is endeavoring to answer and his name is Rick Zamperin. Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & The 5th Quarter, News Director & Sports Director, Global News Radio 900 CHML - The experience of playing any tabletop game is immediately enhanced the moment you play it at a dedicated location. Whether you're looking to try some new games or continue your campaign, a new gaming cafe will open its doors this weekend here in Hamilton. Say hello to The Bard & Bear! Guests: Steven & Megan Edmonds, Owners & Operators, The Bard & Bear Games Cafe, 237 James St North - When Drake removed his nomination from the Grammys, it almost seemed to make bigger news than if he won a Grammy! Have we reached the point where winning awards as big as a Grammy has lost what makes them so special? What does the future of concerts hold now that we're seeing more and more artists become massive sens

Ontario has some new legislation governing employers' ability to contact employees outside of work hours. How will this work and will it actually work?\ Guest: Gregory Sills, Employment Lawyer & Associate, Samfiru Tumarkin LLP - The City of Hamilton is set to raise taxes to help cover for the much needed infrastructure updates and repairs around the city. How much of an increase is expected and will it actually be spent on what we're being told? Guest: Bill Kelly, Host, The Bill Kelly Show, Global News Radio 900 CHML & 980 CFPL

It's no secret that house prices in Hamilton are constantly skyrocketing to new highs and a major contributor to that comes from the fact that there isn't a lot of inventory for real estate agents to sell. Guest: Judy Marsales, Broker of Record, Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd. - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are moving on to the Grey Cup! Does a diplomatic boycott actually mean anything? Why can't the NHL deliver any meaningful punishments? Get answers to all of these questions and more on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The Toronto Rock is returning to Hamilton and their first game back in The Hammer is this Saturday. Scott gets the inside line from someone from the team and the city. Guest: Jamison Dilks, #42 Defenceman, Toronto Rock - After an extremely distinguished 50-years as a sports broadcaster, Brian Williams has announced his retirement. Scott takes a look back at his half-century career with the best person you could want for the job, Brian Williams! Guest: Brian Williams, Long-time Broadcaster

Ontario's Auditor General has found that almost $1 billion of pandemic aid was sent to businesses that shouldn't have qualified among many other problems. How does something like this happen at all? Guest: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University - Major League Baseball could be coming up on a lockout. What more is there to ask for when players are already making millions and millions of dollars? Guest: Mike Wilner, Baseball Columnist, Toronto Star & Podcaster - The newest Beatles documentary has been released and when it comes to musical history, there's no one better to talk to than Alan Cross. Guest: Alan Cross, Music Historian & Journalist; Author 'A Journal of Musical Things' & Host, The Ongoing History of New Music

When businesses are doing well, the economy tends to be chugging along at a healthy pace. Is that still the case when it's the banks who are doing well? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Beer is one of those products that gets heavily taxed however should that mean the tax should be equal between alcoholic and dealcoholized beer? Guest: David Clement, North American Affairs Manager, Consumer Choice Center - UNZIPPED, the first international exhibition of The Rolling Stones' memorabilia, has come to Kitchener! Featuring a realistic recreation of their Chelsea flat 'Edith Grove', original pieces from their personal collection and collaborations with many fellow artists. Now the next question must be asked, why is Kitchener the only Canadian stop for this exhibit? Guest: David Marskell, CEO, THEMUSEUM

A Parliamentary decision was made that would allow for MPs to call-in from home or sit in-person but could this be something that takes away the ability to keep politicians accountable? How can you ask someone questions if they never leave the house? Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch - Will athletes ever be paid "enough money"? When is it the general manager's fault that a team isn't doing well and when is it the players'? These questions get asked, answered and debated along with biting people in hockey and more. Hear it all on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

This week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton features Neil Lumsden who joins Scott to talk about the new COVID-19 variant, athletes choosing to speak up and speak out about issues in the world, what Amazon knows about you, if our rules are strict enough and organized pillow fighting championships among many other things. Guest: Neil Lumsden, Vanier Cup Champion, Grey Cup Champion, CFL Hall of Fame Member, former Athletic Director of Brock University & Amazing Race Canada Contestant

Burlington Taxi will be closing its doors after 53 years of business. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's dealing of a major blow to business, is there still a future for taxis as a business model? Guest: Scott Wallace, President, Burlington Taxi - Today marks the 10th anniversary of what's become known as 'The Best Game Ever' where McMaster squared off against Laval for the Vanier Cup with Mac eventually winning thanks to a field goal in overtime. To get more on this major win for McMaster, Scott welcomes Stef Ptaszek from the McMaster Marauders. Guest: Stefan Ptaszek, Football Head Coach, McMaster University - There were some major concerns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic over how the virus would impact Africans. As we've seen the pandemic progress, the countries of Africa haven't seen as bad of an impact as was expected when compared to the more developed countries. What could be the reason behind this and could there be a link between malaria infection and the potential for COVID-19 infection? Gu

As we hear more and more about the impending acquisition of Shaw Media by Rogers Communications, any argument was put forth essentially saying that having fewer options means more competition. How is that even possible and could there be any truth to it? Guest: Ben Klass, PhD Candidate, Telecom Policy, Carleton University - Hamilton may be playing host to the Canada vs. United States Men's World Cup qualifying match. How big of a deal would this be for The Hammer? Guest: Steve Foxcroft, Sports Broadcaster, NFL Chain Gang Member, NBA Court-side Administrator, Referee & Vice-President, Fluke Transport - The Chinese government keeps giving the world reasons to boycott competing at the upcoming Olympic Games and yet we have to ask, how likely is it that we'll actually see one happen? Guest: Dr. Richard Baka, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Victoria University; Olympic scholar and Co-Director, Olympic Research Network & McMaster graduate

While Hamilton City Council has voted against expanding the urban boundary, that doesn't mean that people are going to stop wanting to come to Hamilton. If building out is no longer an option, what are the alternatives? Guest: John Paul Danko, Ward 8 City Councillor, City of Hamilton - Grammy-winning and JUNO nominated musical group, Canadian Brass, will be performing at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre this Friday. To get a peek inside the inner-workings of this world-renown quintet, Scott welcomes founding member & tuba player Chuck Daellenbach as well as trumpeteer Brandon Ridenour. Guests: Chuck Daellenbach, Founding member & tuba player for Canadian Brass              Brandon Ridenour, Trumpet player for Canadian Brass

The debt that Ontario is facing is nothing short of enormous and so are the interest payments that get doled out each year. What has led us here and is there any hope for us paying it off? Guest: Jay Goldberg, Interim Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Today marks the 58th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. A man from Hamilton happens to have an interesting connection to this monumental event and many of the people who played some pretty well known roles in it. Guest: Mike Tabone, Collector - Is Mackenzie Hughes getting enough of the attention that he deserves? Also, The Maple Leafs have won their last few games in ways that aren't typical of the Maple Leafs. What's changed and are the changes here to stay? These questions get talked about, argued and answered along with many more on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Scott welcomes back a good friend for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton, Mike Fortune. Together they discuss China's missing pro tennis player, obscene signs in public, Hamilton's urban boundary expansion debate, if there are enough players from Quebec in the NHL and more. Guest: Mike Fortune, Co-host, The Hamilton Network, Cable 14

There are talks around building a museum to display the history of Hamilton. Is this something that needs doing or should we be waiting for a better time before going down this road? Guest: Dermot Nolan, Hamilton Museum Citizens' Committee - As Canada continues to charge forward towards its goal of competing in the World Cup, one of its hurdles was playing against Mexico and with home field advantage, Canada used it to its full advantage by playing outdoors in Edmonton in the middle of November where the temperature was -9 degrees Celsius at kickoff. Guest: Nick Bontis, President, Soccer Canada

There's a new member of Hamilton City Council however to say that he's new to politics wouldn't be quite accurate. The now-Ward 5 councillor is also a former Dundas councillor and a former Liberal MP named Russ Powers and he was sworn in today. Guest: Russ Powers, Ward 5 Councillor, City of Hamilton, Former Liberal MP & Former Dundas Councillor - Ever since humans have launched rockets into space, the search for a better way has been ongoing. A new company hopes to explore another way into space by spinning rockets really fast around a wheel and then throwing them. How realistic is this method and could we be seeing rotary accelerators become the new way to space? Guest: Dr. Jesse Rogerson, Astrophysicist; Assistant Professor, Department of Science & Technology Studies, York University - While it's no secret that the skill of cursive writing is waning, there are some who want to see it continue for a myriad of reasons. How important is it for kids to be taught how to write in school? Guest: Michael Zwa

The Grey Cup isn't just 'the big game' because it also comes with a whole week-long festival attached. Where is this festival being held in Hamilton and what can you do at the different events? Guest: Matt Afinec, President & COO of Business Operations, Hamilton Tiger-Cats - Anything that's labelled as 'free' often comes with some sort of catch. Enbridge is offering free home winterizing to those who qualify but what exactly qualifies you for this free offering and is there a catch at all? Guest: Corrie Morton, Supervisor, Affordable Housing Energy Conservation Programs, Enbridge Gas - There's always news being made in the sports world which means there's always something to talk to Don Robertson about. While a lot of questions get asked and answered today, one of the big ones is whether or not Connor McDavid is the greatest hockey player to ever live. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

As we near the cut off for students to apply to post-secondary institutions, an increasing amount students are saying that they don't feel ready for the next step and are aiming lower than what they would ideally want as their education stream of choice. Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Founding Director & Lead Consultant, Schoolhouse Consulting and Author, "The State of the System" & Educhatter blog - There's some idea that the province of Ontario will be cutting some of the tax on gasoline in an effort to lower prices. Will this be something that can actually find its way to benefiting the average Ontarian, it it's doable at all? Guest: Jay Goldberg, Interim Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - A stand-up comedian who'll be coming to Burlington next Wednesday joins Scott to talk about how he got by during COVID-19 shutdowns and much, much more. Guest: Seán Cullen, Award-winning Canadian Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor & Host, The Seán Cullen Cocktail Hour (& a half)

COVID-19 has found a way back into the headlines as case counts start to rise once again and questions surrounding whether or not we're nearing the end of the 4th wave start getting asked. Guest: Dr. Karen Mossman, Professor, Department of Pathology & Molecular Medicine & Vice-President of Research, McMaster University - It's no secret that there's a lot of great TV out there to watch but for some reason there doesn't seem to be any Canadian original shows that are gaining much popularity. Is this just a matter of them not getting popular around here or is there no appetite for what Canada has to offer? Guest: Bill Brioux, TV blogger, brioux.tv

Hamilton's potential urban boundary expansion is a topic that's divided many people and upset even more. On top of that, there is some heavy viewing that needs doing and it has got to be enough to dissuade anyone from wanting to be on council! Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Host & Community Producer, Cable 14 & Former Hamilton Mayor - There's is likely going to be some big changes to the price of food at restaurants however it won't be because the owners are getting greedy. What would be causing this potential increase that could land in the double digit percentile? Guest: Chef Matt Kershaw, Executive Chef, The Other Bird - Lots of hockey news both from the NHL and beyond which is why Scott welcomes Steve Foxcroft to the show to talk about it all and more! Guest: Steve Foxcroft, Sports Broadcaster, NFL Chain Gang Member, NBA Court-side Administrator, Referee & Vice-President, Fluke Transport

The teen accused of fatally stabbing Devan Selvey has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder just before his jury trial was to commence. Guest: Jeff Manishen. Former prosecutor. Criminal defence counsel now with Ross & McBride, Hamilton.  With the death of Angelo Mosca, Scott takes the time to remember him and his legacy with Don Robertson. Along the way, they reminisce about other local sports legends, philosophize about the nature of the sport of football, talk senior hockey and so much more! Guest: Don Robertson, owner Dundas Real McCoys.