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Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.

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Canada

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Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.

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@AMIaudio

Language:

English


Episodes
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Captain C

11/18/2025
Coming up on today’s episode, Brock sat down with Paralympic para ice hockey player, and now a member of the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame, Todd Nicholson. Todd tells us all about his career and what it’s like being a Hall of Famer. Plus, the panel will discuss what makes for a good captain in sports!

Duration:01:12:50

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Youth Spotlight

11/12/2025
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the youth Para Pan American Games have wrapped up and we are going to give you the medal count and talk about why these types of games are so important for the upcoming generation of athletes. Plus, we bring you up to speed on the very latest in mainstream sports!

Duration:01:04:01

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So Close

11/4/2025
Coming up on this episode of the neutral zone we are excited to be joined by Canadian blind soccer player and host of AMI audios newest show reflections Ramya Amuthan, she’s here today to tell us about Canada’s appearance at the 2025 blind soccer women’s World Cup recently held in India! Plus, the World Series is over and we are here to tell you all about the end result!

Duration:01:11:15

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Athlete Coaches

10/29/2025
Coming up on this week’s episode we are pleased to be joined by Travis Murao, Canadian wheelchair rugby player, who has also taken on a role with Ontario Para Network’s wheelchair rugby team as their Technical Coordinator. Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays have made the World Series for the first time in 32 years and we will break it all down!

Duration:01:03:13

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Re-Elected

10/23/2025
Coming up on today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we discuss what constitutes a successful Presidency at the Paralympic level now that Andrew Parsons has been re-elected for a third term. Plus, we discuss the Toronto Blue Jays!

Duration:00:58:34

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Game Changers

10/7/2025
Coming up on this week’s show, Dave Brown, host of AMI TV’s show Game Changers, stops by to discuss season one of the show and previews the second season. He will also give his hot take on mainstream sports! We will be joined later by friend of the show Ari Shapiro. Ari will talk with us about all things Blue Jays!

Duration:01:11:24

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Historic Wheelchair Rugby

9/30/2025
Coming up on today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by women’s wheelchair rugby athlete Ashlie Drake. Ashlie stops by to give us her thoughts on the Women’s National Development Team making history! Plus, the MLB playoffs are upon us how will the Blue Jays fair this year!

Duration:00:55:28

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Award-Winning

9/16/2025
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone we are pleased to be joined by Canadian Women’s Para Ice Hockey assistant coach Derek . Derek will tell us about his experience at the inaugural Women’s World Championship. He will also react to Greg Westlake’s decision to return to the game of para ice hockey. Plus, what does it mean for athletes to receive awards for their accomplishments and or an award named after somebody? The panel will explore that topic.

Duration:01:04:07

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Making a Comeback

9/10/2025
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are thrilled to be joined by para ice hockey player Greg Westlake. Greg recently came out of retirement to participate in his sixth Paralympic Games. The panel will discuss the interview and continue the discussion of Greg’s impact on this team!

Duration:00:49:55

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High Standard

8/30/2025
Coming up on today’s episode of the neutral zone the panel is going to discuss the pressure athletes put on themselves and how that pressure can sometimes overshadow really good results. There is also some big news in the para ice hockey world. Plus, we will keep you up to speed on mainstream sports!

Duration:01:02:48

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Para Tough Mudder

8/23/2025
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone we will be joined by Ontario Para Network’s Executive Director Doug Hannum. Doug joins us today to discuss the first Para Tough Mudder. Plus, we will talk about the Toronto Blue Jays and the news that Toronto Raptors executive Bobby Webster was been elevated in the organization!

Duration:01:04:06

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Grab the Bull

8/17/2025
Coming up on this edition of the program, we are pleased and excited to be joined by Deanna Garrity. Deanna is here today to talk to us about the recently established North American Women’s Sledge Hockey League. She is also here to promote an upcoming tournament in 2026! Plus, is it time to move towards a mercy rule in major league baseball? The panel will discuss!

Duration:01:02:04

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Close Circle

7/29/2025
Coming up on today’s show, we release part two of Brock’s interview with former Boccia Canada physiotherapist Lisa Minton-Corbeil. In part two of the interview Lisa talks about her decision behind stepping down from the program and some of her favourite places she has travelled and memories. Plus, the panel will chat about the importance of having a team in your close circle when you’re involved in para sports!

Duration:01:07:28

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What’s the Point?

7/22/2025
Coming up on today’s program, Brock recently had the opportunity to interview long time national team physiotherapist for Boccia Lisa Minten-Corbeil. Lisa recently decided to step down from her position and they talked about her career and decision to step away from the program. Plus, golfer Scottie Scheffler recently made some waves uttering the phrase “what’s the point” during an interview ahead of golf’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The panel examines that in the second half of the program!

Duration:01:04:07

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Swimming Exposure

7/15/2025
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, we will be joined by Emma Sachs. Emma has been involved in swimming in Canada for over a decade. Emma has a passion for telling the stories of the athletes who are up-and-coming in the sport. She also sees a huge gap when it comes to para swimming and it is her goal to close that gap. Plus the panel explores the idea if we were executives of a baseball team would we go all in regardless of our future?

Duration:00:51:31

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Athlete Longevity

7/8/2025
Coming up on today’s show, we are excited to be joined by long time Canadian National Para Ice Hockey Team player Adam Dixon. Adam now holds the record for most games played with the national team, which now sits at over 252 games. We will also talk about the team’s preparation for the 2026 Paralympic games. In the mainstream sports part of the show we will bring you up to speed on some shocking news in the NBA.

Duration:01:00:09

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Tribute To Kelly & Co.

6/24/2025
Coming up on this the edition of The Neutral Zone, we have the pleasure of being joined by one of AMI’s live show hosts, Kelly McDonald. Kelly is here today to talk about some changes at AMI, including his program Kelly & Co., which is coming to an end after nearly 9 years. He will also stick around and join the panel to talk some mainstream sports, which may include the NBA and NHL.

Duration:01:05:49

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We Were Broncos

6/10/2025
Coming up on today’s program, Brock had the pleasure of sitting down with Humboldt Broncos hockey player and bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki. Ryan talks about his journey in parasports and his six part documentary called We Were Broncos, available on AMI TV and AMI Plus. The panel will also discuss the NHL Stanley Cup final.

Duration:01:03:18

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Consistency Is Key

6/3/2025
Coming up on today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, Brock and Cameron recently got an opportunity to sit down with Wheelchair Rugby Canada’s former athlete, now turned head coach, Trevor Hirschfield. Plus, the Stanley Cup Final is set. For the second straight season the Edmonton Oilers will take on the Florida Panthers, and we will catch you up on the latest happenings in the mainstream sports world.

Duration:01:01:00

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Breaking Focus

5/27/2025
Coming up on today’s show, Brock recently had the opportunity to speak with para ice hockey official Kevin Webinger. Kevin is currently at the 2025 Para Ice Hockey World Championships held in Buffalo, NY. Also, there was an unfortunate incident that took place in the para sports community. The panel will discuss and we will give you the very latest in the mainstream sports world!

Duration:01:05:47