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Off The Roster

The Nation Network
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Raptors
Toronto Blue Jays
NHL
Raptors
Blue Jays
Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
Olympics
World Cup
World Baseball Classic
Mitch Marner
NBA
Team Canada
Carolina Hurricanes
Auston Matthews
Montreal Canadiens
William Nylander
Vegas Golden Knights
Maple Leafs

Whether it's Leafs, Raptors or Jays, the Off The Roster podcast has you covered. Join Cabbie, Lindsay Dunn and Dan Riccio daily for their perspective on everything happening around the Toronto sports scene. From debates to discussions and insightful interviews, they have you covered each week touching on the biggest sports stories. This is the new sound of the 6ix!

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Latest Episodes

How much worse can it get for the Toronto Blue Jays? Off the Roster dives into another night of chaos as the team’s season continues to spiral. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn react to Kevin Gausman’s emotional outing, Jeff Hoffman gett... more

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season continues to unravel, and Off the Roster is breaking down whether last year’s success was simply a mirage. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn react to Toronto’s 1–7 record against the Tampa Bay Rays, its minus... more

The Toronto Blue Jays are eight games below .500 and playing their worst baseball of the season, and Off the Roster is breaking down everything going wrong as the trade deadline approaches. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn react to anoth... more

The Toronto Blue Jays’ second half is off to a difficult start, and Off the Roster is breaking down everything from a disappointing weekend against the Chicago White Sox. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn react to Toronto losing the serie... more

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Recent Guests

John Buccigross
Sports broadcaster (ESPN)
ESPN
Episode: Blue Jays vs White Sox, World Cup Final Preview, and NHL Schedule Release Ft. John Buccigross | OTR
David Beckham
Professional soccer player and public figure
Episode: Blue Jays vs White Sox, World Cup Final Preview, and NHL Schedule Release Ft. John Buccigross | OTR
Josh Donaldson
Multiple-time All-Star, former MLB MVP
Toronto Blue Jays (former)
Episode: Home Run Derby Recap & MLB All Star Game Tonight ft. Josh Donaldson
Sean McIndoe
National NHL columnist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Guerrero Jr Finally Goes Yard and Which NHL Fan Bases Should Be Worried? ft. Sean McIndoe
Kyle Lowry
Former Raptors star, retirement ceremony guest
Toronto Raptors
Episode: Leafs Poach Alfredsson, Lowry Retires a Raptor, and Blue Jays Bats Come Alive ft. Will Lou
Arash Madani
Contributor/Guest on Off The Roster
One Soccer / Get It Done League
Episode: Canada’s World Cup Run Ends vs Morocco + Blue Jays Fall Apart vs Mariners ft. Arash Madani
James Duthie
Veteran Canadian sports broadcaster, guest on the show
TSN/Hockey Canada
Episode: Canada vs Morocco Preview, NHL Free Agency, and Jays Take on SEA ft. James Duthie & Julian McKenzie
Julian McKenzie
Sports journalist from The Athletic, guest on the show
The Athletic
Episode: Canada vs Morocco Preview, NHL Free Agency, and Jays Take on SEA ft. James Duthie & Julian McKenzie
Steve Simmons
Columnist, Toronto Sun
Toronto Sun
Episode: Leafs Make HUGE Splash in Free Agency, Raptors' Next Move & Jays Beat Mets ft. Steve Simmons

Hosts

Dan Riccio
Host of Off The Roster
Cabbie
Host of Off The Roster

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Good mix of discussions

    I like the mix of the different topics and the guests that have been on the show so far! Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD_Aust
    Australia7 months ago
  • terrible

    Gave this a real chance and wow. Would be bad for college radio

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PeterDawn88
    Canada8 months ago
  • Not ready

    I excused one mistake (Madison Square Gardens) but not two (Leaves). Good bye.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TLF65
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Diverse topics keep the show engaging with strong guest lineups.
Guest expertise typically adds valuable context to Toronto sports debates.
Energy is high and banter feels authentic and entertaining.
Listeners appreciate cross-sport discussions and fan-centric moments.
Some episodes show missteps but overall solid content quality and insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#67
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#144
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#213
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#72
Norway/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#95
Sweden/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Guerrero Jr Finally Goes Yard and Which NHL Fan Bases Should Be Worried? ft. Sean McIndoe
Q: Sean, in your Athletic piece about the eight NHL fan bases that should be insulted by the off season so far, how does Alfie's (Daniel Alfredsson) return affect the Leafs' narrative this year?
Sean explains that Alfie's presence injects nostalgia while also complicating leadership dynamics and fan expectations, but the real barometer remains winning and on-ice results over the next two years.
Vince Carter going through tables, Ken Daneyko's with Craig Berube and overrated movies
Q: What was it like to battle Craig Berube as rivals, and how do you feel about where those teams are now?
Daneyko reflects on mutual respect after years of rivalry, noting that they're good friends now and that the hard-fought battles helped shape his approach to the game and life after retirement.
Kevin Weekes drops news on Rielly, Bobrovsky and Binnington ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
Q: Which goaltenders are generating the most buzz and could change a franchise's playoff chances?
Weekes highlights Jordan Binnington and Sergei Bobrovsky as goaltenders attracting attention, underscoring how a goalie can shift a team's postseason outlook.
Kevin Weekes drops news on Rielly, Bobrovsky and Binnington ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
Q: What is it like to be traded, and what do players actually experience when a trade happens?
Weekes shares personal anecdotes of pre-packed suitcases, the shock of being traded, and the reality that trades ripple through a player's life, from housing to family adjustments.
Kevin Weekes drops news on Rielly, Bobrovsky and Binnington ahead of NHL Trade Deadline
Q: What would a fully healthy Chris Tanev have done for this Leafs lineup?
Weekes explains that injuries can be a factor but it's a multi-faceted issue; a healthy core would have helped stability, yet it's not a guarantee of a deep playoff run given the broader roster and structural concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Off The Roster

What is Off The Roster about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced Toronto-sports-focused show that blends spirited banter with deep dives into hockey, baseball, and basketball. Regular hosts bring fan culture to the table while peppering conversations with data-driven takeaways, live game context, and guest expertise from league analysts and reporters. Across episodes, the dynamic covers team performances, trades, coaching moves, draft prospects, and cross-sport comparisons, with a strong emphasis on the Toronto scene and popular national narratives. The format typically pairs informal banter with sharp analysis, making it appealing to listeners who want both entertaining chatter and informed perspectives on Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, and related topics. A notable strength is the collaborativ... more

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Recent guests on Off The Roster include:

1. John Buccigross
2. David Beckham
3. Josh Donaldson
4. Sean McIndoe
5. Kyle Lowry
6. Arash Madani
7. James Duthie
8. Julian McKenzie

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