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The Neutral Zone

Brock Richardson
Parasports
Paralympics
Toronto Blue Jays
Canada
Paralympic Games
Para Ice Hockey
Curling
Olympics
Wheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Curling
Milano Cortina 2026
History In 60
CBC Gem
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boccia (bocce)
Paralympic Movement
Para Hockey
Penny Oleksiak
Swimming Canada
Para Tough Mudder

Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers. Produced by Aflalo Communications Inc. (⁠www.aflalo.com)⁠

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Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we will be joined by USA para ice hockey player Monica Quimby. Monica will join us to discuss her recent appearance at the development camp in Mexico. Plus, after over seven decades, Hockey Night in Cana... more

Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are thrilled to be joined by longtime Canadian wheelchair basketball official, and Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Hall of Famer Dean MacKinnon. Dean will join us today to talk about his long career in... more

Coming up on this episode of the neutral zone, we are excited to be joined by an advocate in the para-sports community and, to be honest with you one of the nicest people in the world, Nicco Cardarelli. He’s here today to talk to us a little bit abou... more

Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are joined by CBC reporter and friend of the show Devin Heroux. Devin stops by to talk about the biggest storylines in the Paralympic community, including will the winter Paralympic games remain in Ma... more

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Nicco Cardarelli
Advocate in the Parasports community; involved in blind hockey and announced for FIFA World Cup coverage
CBC News Network
Episode: Pressure Is Mounting
Jeremie Saunders
Host of Sickboy Podcast
Sickboy
Episode: Devin the GOAT
Collinda Joseph
Canadian wheelchair curler and gold medalist
Canadian Paralympic Team
Episode: The Blind Leading the Blind
Natalie Wilkie
Paralympian para-Nordic skier
Canada
Episode: The True Spirit of Sport
Rob Oliphant
Liberal Member of Parliament for Don Valley West (Toronto)
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Sports & Politics
John Loeppky
AMI's History in 60 host and producer
AMI
Episode: History in 60
Adam Gosse
Public address announcer for McMaster University and the Toronto Argonauts
McMaster University / Toronto Argonauts
Episode: It’s a Numbers Game
Daniella Ponticelli
Broadcaster joining to discuss her career and her first Winter Olympic broadcast
CBC/Canadian broadcasting
Episode: On with the Paralympic show
Devin Heroux
CBC reporter, special guest for Olympic wrap-up and Paralympic preview
CBC
Episode: Paralympic Preview

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Brock Richardson
Host of The Neutral Zone
Claire Buchanan
CBC analyst and guest on closeout discussions; Panelist / co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Excellent show

    These hosts have excellent chemistry, and do their research!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Almoos
    Canada2 years ago
  • This pod cast rocks

    This pod cast rocks my cousin Brock rocks happy to see your a pod caster

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cool man marc
    Canada6 years ago
  • Blind passion for sport

    I have a blind passion for sports and I am glad to have this podcast to get more content releasable to me and my Paralympic interests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lowell Taylor
    Canada7 years ago
  • The hosts have excellent sports knowledge

    The hosts provide excellent sports knowledge, and provide a unique perspective on sports.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Almoos
    Canada9 years ago

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Shows strong sports knowledge with unique Parasport angles.
Listeners value guest variety and insightful, human-centered storytelling.
Chemistry among hosts is excellent and well-researched.

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Para Tough Mudder
Q: What is a Para Tough Mudder and how is it adapting the event for para athletes?
It's an obstacle course race adapted with modified rules and obstacles; athletes can have a support team and participate as a group, with as many obstacles as possible they can handle, emphasizing inclusion and teamwork.
Pressure Is Mounting
Q: When did you start getting wind that you may actually be a part of the broadcasting for the FIFA World Cup?
Nicco explains it was a long, evolving process driven by manifesting the opportunity, networking, and a pivotal email from CBC that confirmed his role as a CBC News Network contributor rather than a traditional play-by-play announcer.
Athlete Longevity
Q: How meaningful is this record to you in the context of Paralympics and the sport's development?
Adam describes that the record is a reflection of longevity and the era they have played in, but stresses that the ultimate goals are still about team success and competing for Paralympic glory, with the record serving as a milestone rather than the end goal.
Athlete Longevity
Q: If we can start off, Adam, can you talk to us a little bit about when you first became aware of the fact that you were inching closer to the most games played for Team Canada?
Adam explains that he found out at their last game in Boston with the US when the stats were shared by the team media guy, and he emphasizes that while the record is cool, his bigger goals remain in hockey, including Paralympic ambitions.
Athlete Coaches
Q: Does it bode well for athletes to have people who have played the game coaching, especially in team sports like para hockey or wheelchair rugby?
Generally yes, if the former player has strong Xs and Os knowledge and good communication, though there are notable exceptions where great players fail as coaches due to people skills or strategic misalignment. The key is balance between on-field experience and ability to teach and manage people.

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A round-table focused on Parasports and mainstream sports conversation features a mix of expert analysis, personal storytelling, and timely sports commentary. Episodes frequently center on Paralympic topics, wheelchair curling, para hockey, and broader national sports narratives, often pairing panel banter with in-depth interviews from athletes, broadcasters, and lawmakers involved in sports media. Notable strengths include deep accessibility and advocacy angles, insightful coverage of para-sport development, and a consistent emphasis on human-interest stories that illuminate athletes' journeys alongside room-temperature debates about funding, coverage, and governance. This show is likely to attract listeners who enjoy thoughtful sports ana... more

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