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Halford & Brough in the Morning

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Boasting in-depth sports knowledge, entertaining on-air chemistry and a rolodex of sports’ biggest names, Halford & Brough in the Morning is ready to jumpstart the morning drive across Vancouver.

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Halford & guest host Greg "Laddie" Balloch look back at a busy weekend in sports including Canada bowing out of the World Cup as well as a wild England win at Mexico, plus the boys get a Canucks update from NHL.com & In Goal Magazine's Kevin Woodley.... more

In hour three, Halford & guest host Greg "Laddie" Balloch get a Canucks update from NHL.com & In Goal Magazine's Kevin Woodley (2:04), plus the boys tell us what they learned (29:00).

This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch.

The view... more

In hour two, Halford & guest host Greg "Laddie" Balloch chat with Crash The Pond & McKeen's Hockey Anaheim Ducks reporter Felix Sicard (3:31) about all the offer sheet craziness around the team, plus the boys get a Blue Jays update from Sportsnet's J... more

In hour one, Halford & guest host Greg "Laddie" Balloch look back at a busy weekend in sports (3:00), plus they talk Canada bowing out of the World Cup as well as a wild England win at Mexico, as OneSoccer lead commentator Adam Jenkins (28:31) joins ... more

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Recent Guests

Felix Sicard
From Crash The Pond podcast and McKeen's Hockey
Crash The Pond, McKeen's Hockey
Episode: Offer Sheets Are The Best
Felix Sikard
From Crash the Pond Podcast and Anaheim Ducks Podcast
Crash the Pond / Anaheim Ducks Podcast
Episode: Hold Your Head High, Canada
Jack Lang
Football writer, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: The Bread Olympics
John Chaka
Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager (as discussed)
Toronto Maple Leafs
Episode: The Canucks Are Actually...Rebuilding?
Randy (Freage)
NHL media figure on show
Sportsnet/Media
Episode: What Will The Canucks Do Today?
Ammar Doman
Owner of the BC Lions
BC Lions
Episode: The Best of Halford and Brough 6/30/26
Brendan Gallagher
NHL winger, new Canuck, former Montreal Canadiens captain
Vancouver Canucks
Episode: Hoagie Out, Gally In
Tariq al-Bashir
Washington Capitals insider for Monumental Sports Network and Rinkside Reporter for NHL on TNT
Monumental Sports Network / TNT
Episode: The Best of Halford and Brough 6/26/26
Nick Miller
The Athletic hockey writer joining to discuss World Cup and other topics
The Athletic
Episode: The Best of Halford and Brough 6/22/26

Hosts

Mike Halford
Host of a Vancouver sports morning show on Sportsnet 650 with strong Canucks coverage and hockey front-office discussion.
Jason Brough
Co-host of a Vancouver sports morning show; known for banter and Canucks-focused analysis.
Rick Dhaliwal
Sports media insider offering Canucks/NHL context and GM search insights.
Frank Seravalli
NHL insider offering expert analysis on NHL news and draft prospects.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 5 Tire Rating!

    Michelin has expanded its guidebook to include podcasts.

    Halford & Brough in the Morning just earned the first-ever 5 Tire rating because you’ll wear out four tires and a spare driving around listening to all three hours, plus The Best of Halford & Brough on the way home.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin in East Van
    Canada2 months ago
  • Liberal viewpoints only

    Feel free to listen to this show if you are a liberal, if not you better avoid it as the show hosts will berate you with divisive questions and then get mad when you reply with a logical response. These guys are absolute clowns

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    handelb
    Canada5 months ago
  • Good Questions! Great Questions!

    Has anyone noticed that Mike and Jason ask a lot of great questions on the HalBro Show? Someone should keep a running tally every time they get a “Good/Great Question" comment from the guests.

    They’re currently on a “Great Question” heater in January. Brough has asked 7 “Great Questions” and 4 “Good Questions.” Halford has asked 1 “Great Question” and 3 “Good Questions.”

    Who will have the highest score by the end of the year? Keep it on the dial and listen to Halford and Brough in the Morning.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin in East Van
    Canada6 months ago
  • Crème de la crème

    I’ve been listening daily for about three years now and this show makes my day every time. I appreciate the banter the guys have and love the small tid-bits from Laddy & A-dog. Thanks boys! You rock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gary (not the unsigned guy)
    Canada8 months ago
  • The best way to start the day and live, really

    After years of listening it only gets better. The wisdom, the humor, the banter and the commiseration of the experience being a Canucks fan. Somehow they blend the dark and the light with authenticity and the impossible balance of self-deprecation and fierce Canadian hockey passion. Love the dogs, love most of the guests. They never coast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jbc136
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans enjoy the quick-witted banter and local market relevance, though a few find certain segments repetitive.
Some critique the tone as negative at times, with debates around management decisions dominating.
Listeners praise the show's deep Canucks coverage and insider guest roster.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#156
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Apple Podcasts
#146
Finland/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Offer Sheets Are The Best
Q: Do you think the Ducks will match the Carlson offer?
Felix argues they likely will, driven by the pride of the organization and Verbeek's signature move potential, though he acknowledges that anything can still happen in this volatile summer.
Offer Sheets Are The Best
Q: What the hell is going on in Anaheim right now?
Felix explains it's chaos: talks with Leo Carlson, multiple offer sheets, and a new, highly bonus-heavy deal, which creates a four-day window for the Ducks to match and ignites a broader discussion about how teams will navigate similar moves in the future.
Hold Your Head High, Canada
Q: What was the decision around Alfonso Davies' playing time?
Davies managed a recurring hamstring issue; he trained but was kept as a likely decoy, with a late decision to avoid risking his long-term fitness, especially given the high stakes of the World Cup match.
...Jim Hiller?
Q: Did you expect Jim Hiller to be named the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs?
David Amber said the hire was a surprising move that caught many off-guard, indicating it was a bold, out-of-left-field decision.
What Lessons The Canucks Can Take From The Canes
Q: How could Thatcher Demko impact the rebuild?
A healthy Demko could lift the team's floor, allow risky plays from young defensemen, and potentially enable a two-goalie framework that preserves development while remaining competitive.

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What is Halford & Brough in the Morning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Vancouver-based morning sports show blends deep analytics with lively banter, covering the Canucks, Whitecaps, NHL moves, and local sports business. Frequent guests include NHL insiders, reporters, and team personnel, with a strong emphasis on front-office decisions, player development, and market dynamics in the Vancouver area. The format tends to mix sharp skepticism, insider chatter, and light-hearted local banter, making it a go-to for fans who want both on-ice expertise and real-time market context. A standout trait is the show's ability to thread high-level hockey operations discussion into approachable, daily chatter, often featuring investigative guests or industry voices to illuminate ownership, leadership, and drafting decisions... more

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Recent guests on Halford & Brough in the Morning include:

1. Felix Sicard
2. Felix Sikard
3. Jack Lang
4. John Chaka
5. Randy (Freage)
6. Ammar Doman
7. Brendan Gallagher
8. Tariq al-Bashir

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