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Melnick in the Afternoon

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There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.

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There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.

Pierre McGuire brought to you by Lorne Rubin Paramount Financial Services joins Melnick in the Afternoon to go around the NHL.

Three-Time Stanley Cup Champ joins Melnick in the Afternoon brought to you by Burger Bar Crescent to talk Habs and for Ask Aaron Anything Friday!

There is one show where insiders share their secrets in this city. One person that they trust and respect. Opinion, reaction and the highest level of informed sports talk in Montreal. Melnick in the Afternoon, with Mitch Melnick.

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Recent Guests

Stephen Brunt
Award-winning writer and broadcaster
The Athletic
Episode: Injuries creating opportunities for Jacob Fowler and Adam Engstrom
Brian Burke
Former NHL general manager, hockey executive
Episode: Hour 4 - Wednesday 10/07/26
Maury Baker
Owner, Burger Bar Crescent
Burger Bar Crescent
Episode: The Canadiens struggle in home opener to the Hurricanes
Yvonne Demidov
Was expected as a guest for the home opener but not on tonight's telecast
NHL/Canadiens broadcast context
Episode: Frankie Corrado: Florian Xhekaj has an opportunity here
Arpon Basu
Hockey journalist invited onto the show
The Athletic
Episode: Arpon Basu: a MASSIVE opportunity for Dach
Kirk Muller
Guest, former NHL player/coach
NHL
Episode: Hour 4 - Monday 09/28/26
François Gagnon
Veteran hockey journalist and Hall of Fame broadcaster
RDS; Canadiens coverage
Episode: What's wrong with Drake Maye? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Sept 28th - Hour 3
Simon Salakis
Guest on the show
Unspecified
Episode: Where will Jacob Fowler start the season? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Sept 25th - Hour 2
Herb Zyrkowski
Montreal Gazette journalist
Episode: Are the Leafs or Bruins bigger villains to the Canadiens? | Melnick in the Afternoon: Sept 25th - Hour 1

Hosts

Jon Still
Host who introduces topics, guides discussion, and anchors the show with a strong Montreal sports perspective
Luca Scott
Co-host who participates in NHL and sports banter; engages in on-air discussions and multi-topic banter
Jimmy Garofalas
Co-host contributing to sports dialogue and crowd interactions
Mitch Melnick
Host of the show, central figure, guides conversations with guests and co-hosts

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Not sure what is what

    Please write better descriptions

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cwc620
    Canada8 months ago
  • Update

    Update everyday or just close already

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jfl84
    Canada3 years ago
  • No updates

    UPDATE DAMMIT

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bad Habit67
    Canada3 years ago
  • What podcasts?

    What podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nanou66
    Canada3 years ago
  • Inconsistent posts

    I enjoy the daily interviews and look forward to listening at my leisure on Apple Podcasts. But I am frustrated when they are not up daily!

    Please post daily!!!

    Thanks

    Jeff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dundas Jeff
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners crave daily episodes and feel quality suffers when posting is sporadic.
Guests are valued for hockey and NFL insight, but consistency and scheduling matter.
Show often blends in cross-sport topics and local culture, which resonates with Montreal audiences.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#176
United States/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#23
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#180
United Kingdom/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#123
France/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#158
Australia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#26
Denmark/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Arpon Basu: a MASSIVE opportunity for Dach
Q: How do you think the Demidov injury changes the balance of the top six and the overall strategy?
It creates opportunities for players like Kirby Dock and Florian Jacque to step in, potentially reshaping line structure and giving the team a chance to test depth and adaptability.
Arpon Basu: a MASSIVE opportunity for Dach
Q: How are you doing, Arpon?
Feeling good and ready to discuss how the injury news changes the Canadiens' plans and who might step up.
Florida Panthers injuries starting to pile up | Melnick in the Afternoon: Oct 7th - Hour 2
Q: What are the biggest injury concerns for the Panthers right now?
The group notes multiple key injuries including Barkov and Demidov, and discusses how the absence of top players strains depth and forces lineup changes.
Injuries creating opportunities for Jacob Fowler and Adam Engstrom
Q: What role could Engström play on defense this season if he proves himself on the right side?
Engström could solidify a right-side pairing, potentially enabling a more flexible defense with Gulli and Hudson shifting positions; his skating and mobility are seen as key assets, but he must prove defensively sound to secure minutes.
Injuries creating opportunities for Jacob Fowler and Adam Engstrom
Q: What are the main factors affecting Canada's finishing around goal in these international friendlies?
The guests and hosts point to the talent pool being there but systemic finishing and creative ability need better support from the midfield and final third; depth in finishing from players like David and Larin is evident, but execution under pressure and consistent service remain the bottlenecks.

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Energetic Montreal sports talk blends deep dives into hockey, football, and multi-sport topics with list-friendly banter and local culture references. Episodes often feature veteran players, coaches, and writers, plus cross-sport discussion around expansion, league economics, and media strategies. Guests range from NHL and CFL voices to NFL analysts, delivering insider perspectives, tactical analysis, and storytelling that resonates with a regional audience that values informed opinions, banter, and timely sports business context.

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3. The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro / Le Sick Podcast avec Tony Marinaro
4. The Morning Show with Conor McKenna and Shaun Starr
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Recent guests on Melnick in the Afternoon include:

1. Stephen Brunt
2. Brian Burke
3. Maury Baker
4. Yvonne Demidov
5. Arpon Basu
6. Kirk Muller
7. François Gagnon
8. Simon Salakis

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