Cabbie Presents: The Podcast

Luke Willson (Oakland Raiders) gives an insider view of HBO’s Hard Knocks, hilariously talks baseball physiques, offers the best beer analogy ever, dives into FaceApp, his protocol on posting workouts, mini mini-camps with Russell Wilson, explains why he's not a demonstrative receiver on the sidelines and why it's so difficult to compete at the highest level in the NFL under constant barrage from lighting fast defensive ends.

Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals) & Sean Monahan (Calgary Flames) describe awkward Instagram encounters, summer jams, ESPN The Magazine Body Issue, hockey culture vs basketball culture, Brampton’s talent pool, last generation’s NHL tough guys, that time Sean Monahan fought and Svechnikov vs Ovechkin.

Toronto Maple Leafs Forward Zach Hyman is building an e-sports juggernaut, offers ​​life hacks, Gary Roberts' influence, his fast food guilty pleasures, gaming guilty pleasures, french class vs gym class, teammates for Sports Jeopardy and falls down a YouTube rabbit hole. ​

Legendary comedic actor Dan Aykroyd remembers taking his Illinois State Police cruiser out to pick up dates, his happy place is on a Harley Davidson, working with the new school Ferrell, Galifianakis, McCarthy, 1063 Avenue Road had mythical nights, Victoria Day vs Canada Day and he introduces Cabbie to his first Caesar featuring his own crystal head vodka.

Actor Shamier Anderson, a fresh face in Hollywood with a personal style GQ Magazine editors would envy, remembers learning from OGs Johnny Depp and Billy Bob Thornton. He collaborates with his brother and fellow actor Stephan James on their annual BLACK Ball as well as on screen in the movie “Race”. Anderson chronicles the early roles in his formative years to larger more substantial parts in film and TV. McDonald’s is his guilty pleasure.

Hall of Famer Gary Payton, one of the NBA’s most elite players, was a tenacious defender, talented scorer and legendary trash talker. This 9x All NBA and 9x All Defensive player’s fuel before home games was McDonald’s. Times were different in the 90s. Payton remembers almost being traded from Seattle and Larry Bird was an equally strong trash talker. Magic Johnson’s summer runs were eventful. As a collector, Payton owns Pete Rose’s and Willie Mays’ World Series rings and multiple NBA Jam arcade games at his homes.​

A music deep dive with Canadian royalty, Gold Medallists Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir. They remember the early days of making mixed CDs for road trips and Tessa using the library for MSN Messenger. We find out Scott is the better dancer, makes the playlists and doesn't love Hall and Oates like Tessa. Currently diving into documentaries about rock legends 'Queen', the anthems we hear at arenas and stadiums they don't care for. Scott had bleached blonde hair phase a la Eminem and we discover all of Tessa's nicknames.

UFC’s Donald Cowboy Cerrone is a riot and is always ready for a fight. From random Karaoke nights to adulting adventures to activities to stay loose during fight week, Donald gives a nice glimpse into the Cowboy Cerrone Experience. Hilariously, he details his high school hit list, touches on tech conspiracies and his guilty pleasure is not G Rated.

Leading up to her 5th FIFA World Cup, Canada’s Diana Matheson remembers her Princeton soccer days, raves about Canada’s young players and the team’s defence, gives insights on Group E in the 2019 World Cup, doesn’t like trendy chunky sneakers and reveals iconic TV shows she’s never seen.

TV Hosts Nabil Karim & Gurdeep Ahluwalia cover the full spectrum of interesting and hilarious. From sports fandom as broadcasters, The Bachelor, The Social, viewing party rules, cross fit culture, March Madness, World Cup, Stanley Cup Final, first breaks in the industry, goldfish x sriracha, Will Smith, awkward interviews to Cabbie’s rejected pitches.

Anaheim Ducks Captain Ryan Getzlaf mixes humour and sarcasm to describe his beautiful car collection, worst workouts, frosted tips hairstyles, mediocre culinary skills, young studs on the Ducks, parents fighting in the stands, battles with his brother Chris, guilty pleasure TV shows and how he responds when his coach rips the team.

Two time Superbowl Champion Ray Lewis challenges Cabbie to 500 pushups. Lewis is in Toronto for an exclusive bootcamp. The Hall of Famer describes the origin of his signature entrance and offers the key to his legendary mindset. In an offensive heavy NFL, Lewis explains why defences still win championships.

Actor/Director/Writer Jay Baruchel pens a new book “Born Into It”, explains the origins of his Montreal Canadiens fandom, fake vs real weed on set, visited a haunted house in a “higher” state, remembers a beef with an actor and someone tried to fight him at a hockey game.

NFL Veteran Takeo Spikes lists his "watch party rules", remembers meeting Bo Jackson in his Freshman year, being brutally honest with teammates, rookie initiation stories and has the best/worst way to pay off gambling debts from video games or cards.

Actor/Comedian London Brown, envies Canadian Health Care and shares observations about style and relationships. Brown details his first encounter with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on HBO's Ballers, including a pretty good impression of the superstar and his movies. Finally, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and Brown does his best Denzel Washington impression.

Producer/DJ Grandtheft travels America, Europe and Asia headlining shows playing EDM and hip hop very loudly to intense festival crowds and energetic partygoers in jam packed venues. While traveling to distant lands, he’s had to “take one for the team” eating the most unique and adventurous dishes outside of his comfort zone, like the late Anthony Bourdain. Grandtheft remembers Steve Aoki’s “no days off” bootcamp on the Kolony Tour.

Newly minted Stanley Cup Champion Devante Smith-Pelly gives a comprehensive recap of 5 days of Washington's celebration, including the chaos in the dressing room, his first time in Las Vegas, the parade and jumping into the Georgetown fountain.

The most durable running back of his era amassing over 10 000 career yards, Eddie George remembers bad pregame speeches, intense division rivals, auditioning for the musical Chicago, forgetting lines on stage and one truly embarrassing dating story. ​

Darcy Tucker, a favourite among Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase, remembers great pranks, a gift from Nickelback, his restaurant superstition, the quirkiest teammate, keeping it real, top 3 cereals + earliest interviews with Cabbie.

Toronto FC Superstar Jozy Altidore explains trying to get in on free kicks currently taken by teammate Sebastian Giovinco, World Cup talk, CONCACAF Champions League, Toronto FC's MLS Cup, Usain Bolt & PK Subban in Miami, growing his trophy case and the competition level with his girlfriend Sloane Stephens.