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The Cannon Balls Podcast

Disrespected Media
Columbus Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski
Blue Jackets
NHL
Hockey
NHL Draft
Aaron Portzline
Adam Fantilli
National Hockey League
Columbus
The Athletic
Columbus Crew
NHL Trade Deadline
ESPN
Washington Post
Rick Bowness
Jody Shelley
Dean Evason
Washington Capitals
Buffalo Sabres

Maybe the most relevant podcast about the most irrelevant team in pro sports. Insights, news, and analysis with Michael Arace and guest Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Brought to you by Disrespected Media.

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S1 E29: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic rejoins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com the morning after the Columbus Blue Jackets opened their season with a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at the Nationwide Arena. Matthew Knies, acquired in a... more

S1, E28: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic joins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com to talk about what the Columbus Blue Jackets/NHL have conjured after the death of regional sports networks -- the Blue Jackets Hockey Network. Also, and once aga... more

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S1 E27: The contract negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets and top center Adam Fantilli are still crawling along. The Jackets are saving money by getting rid of their radio voice because it's a trend. How long will Elvis Merzlikins be out af... more

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S1 E26: The Athletic's Aaron Portzline is back with host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com to talk about how the Columbus Blue Jackets, as an organization, are taking a dive into a pool of bad juju. Most of the conversation surrounds the soul-dama... more

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Mike Cornell
Longtime Columbus sports fan, advocate, and ocular melanoma patient
Independent advocate; Eye on Grace Foundation supporter
Episode: Mike Cornell reflects on being there from the beginning for CBJ, Crew | Disrespected Media
Don Waddell
General Manager, Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell, a day after Zach Werenski's "I'm staying" statement.
Brian Giesenschlag
Emmy-winning broadcaster known as the Schlagfather
Fox Sports Ohio / Bally Sports Ohio (various) / Cincinnati Reds broadcasting
Episode: The Schlagfather: Brian Giesenschlag, studio host extraordinaire
Zach Werenski
Professional hockey player for the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: Zach Werenski talks about lack of respect (Disrespect, if you will.)
Bob McElligott
Radio play-by-play voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: S1 E11. Bob McElligott: From Johnstown mascot to radio voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Steve Mears
Television play-by-play broadcaster, Blue Jackets voice
Columbus Blue Jackets and related broadcasting work
Episode: S1 E10: Columbus Blue Jackets TV voice Steve Mears joins host Michael Arace to speak on a range of subects, including the dawn of a new sports TV age.
Jody Shelley
Former NHL player, original Blue Jacket, guest on the episode
NHL; Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: S1 E8: Columbus Blue Jackets TV analyst Jody Shelley joins host Michael Arace for an Olympic Break report card. Shelley likes this team.
Bailey Johnson
Former NHL writer for Washington Post; covered Capitals, Blue Jackets, Crew
Washington Post
Episode: Cannon Balls S1 E7 with Bailey Johnson, suddenly former NHL writer for the Washington Post. Bailey, laid off Wednesday, talks of the upheaval at the Post and some Blue Jackets and Crew.
Daryl Razor Reaugh
Former NHL goaltender and long-time broadcaster
Dallas Stars, NHL broadcasting
Episode: Cannon Balls Episode #5 feat. Daryl Reaugh: Requiem for Evason, Hello Bowness, and Coaching in Today's NHL

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Michael Arace
Host of The Cannon Balls Podcast, seasoned journalist who introduces guests and steers the conversation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Great CBJ content

    Love the context about the CBJ. Mike gets great guests, including Porty. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snowman614
    United States8 months ago
  • Best new CBJ podcast!

    Good to see Mike back on the mic. Hope he keeps it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wildturkeyman45
    United States8 months ago
  • Band is back

    Arace and Porty ride again….can’t be one and done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kkol kid ruin
    United States10 months ago
  • Finally!

    It’s about time we get a podcast that actually cares about the CBJ. What a breath of fresh air, can’t wait to hear more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaegarmiester
    United States10 months ago

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Great CBJ content with strong guest lineup and insightful commentary.
Porty and Arace deliver consistently engaging, listener-friendly insights into team dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the candid discussions and behind-the-scenes context.

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The Athletic's Aaron Portzline and Arace: CBJ have some bad juju right now.
Q: How do you see RSNs and broadcasting evolving for the Jackets and similar teams?
They discuss debt-driven decline of RSNs, the shift toward league-wide or team-specific streaming arrangements, and the potential for consolidated production to change local access to games in the long term.
The Athletic's Aaron Portzline and Arace: CBJ have some bad juju right now.
Q: What is your initial reaction to the news of McElligott and Svoboda being let go and the broadcast changes?
The hosts express strong disappointment, arguing the moves feel abrupt, mismanaged, and out of step with the team's public image and fan expectations, while acknowledging the business pressures shaping modern sports broadcasting.
Mike Cornell reflects on being there from the beginning for CBJ, Crew | Disrespected Media
Q: What role has the fan community played in sustaining you through difficult times?
The fan community provides a shared space for joy, debate, and support, turning the emotional labor of illness into a collective experience of fandom.
Mike Cornell reflects on being there from the beginning for CBJ, Crew | Disrespected Media
Q: How do you reconcile the frustration with slow progress in team rebuilding with the urgency you feel from your health situation?
I try to balance patience with practical, aggressive use of assets to push for better results, while accepting that health realities may override the pace of change in a team.
Mike Cornell reflects on being there from the beginning for CBJ, Crew | Disrespected Media
Q: When did your metastatic diagnosis become a turning point in how you view your involvement with the Crew and Jackets?
It intensified the sense that sports can be a lifeline and a source of joy that you actively choose to pursue, even as treatment pressures rise.

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This program centers on coverage of a single professional hockey market, blending insider analysis with candid banter about team operations, contracts, and broadcasting. Across episodes, listeners get a mix of front-office moves, player negotiations, draft dynamics, and media industry shifts, often anchored by veteran reporters and a steady, personable host pair. Notable strengths include deep access to insider perspectives from The Athletic and ESPN, a willingness to challenge team communications, and a recurring focus on how fan engagement, ownership decisions, and regional sports networks shape the market. The show stands out for its informal yet sharp dialogue, long-running guest collaborations, and a strong sense of regional pride that... more

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Recent guests on The Cannon Balls Podcast include:

1. Mike Cornell
2. Don Waddell
3. Brian Giesenschlag
4. Zach Werenski
5. Bob McElligott
6. Steve Mears
7. Jody Shelley
8. Bailey Johnson

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