Barker on Prime Time Sports

**R.J** · 04-19-2016, 07:15 PM

http://pmd.fan590.com/podcasts/pts/p...l-19---5pm.mp3
Starts just after the 29:10 mark.

Argos GM Jim Barker tells us what we've long expected: "there looks like there will be tailgating" outside BMO Field for Argos games. #CFL
— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) April 19, 2016

**Neely2005** · 04-19-2016, 07:57 PM

That's great news. Still waiting on the details though.

**rdavies** · 04-19-2016, 08:26 PM

Good interview. Anyone notice Barker talking about how Tanenbaum was local ownership and McCoun said nothing re C and S. Also nice to see Barker selling the team and focusing on the younger demo.

**Will** · 04-19-2016, 10:25 PM

Only Nixon could go to China?

**R.J** · 04-20-2016, 12:57 PM

I wonder if McCown's tune will change now that Braley is gone ?
Would probably help if McCown is put on the Grey Cup committee.

**paulwoods13** · 04-20-2016, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by SnowRogue

I wonder if McCown's tune will change now that Braley is gone ?
Would probably help if McCown is put on the Grey Cup committee.

He was supposed to be on the 2012 committee but for some reason it never happened. IMO that committee was never intended to be a genuine committee but just a prop to give the Argo admin of the time the appearance of community outreach.

**R.J** · 04-20-2016, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by paulwoods13

He was supposed to be on the 2012 committee but for some reason it never happened. IMO that committee was never intended to be a genuine committee but just a prop to give the Argo admin of the time the appearance of community outreach.

McCown was given the boot last time, which has lead to the belief his tune towards the CFL and Argonauts changed around that time. Even though I rarely listen to his show now; I believe it's very important to get McCown on board.

**paulwoods13** · 04-20-2016, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by SnowRogue

Even though I rarely listen to his show now; I believe it's very important to get McCown on board.

100% agree. He's the most influential person in Toronto sports media (below the level of those who buy broadcast rights).

**Golden Fleece** · 04-20-2016, 05:53 PM

McCown talked about a feud he had with Barker about a half hour before the GM came on for his interview. Not sure if they buried the hatchet, but at least he gave the impression that he was willing to let bygones be bygones and have Barker on his show again.

**ArgoGabe22** · 04-20-2016, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Golden Fleece

McCown talked about a feud he had with Barker about a half hour before the GM came on for his interview. Not sure if they buried the hatchet, but at least he gave the impression that he was willing to let bygones be bygones and have Barker on his show again.

Any details on the feud? Not sure if it was with McCown or not but I remember Barker once refusing to give details on why they released a player (Cory Boyd?)

**R.J** · 04-20-2016, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22

Any details on the feud? Not sure if it was with McCown or not but I remember Barker once refusing to give details on why they released a player (Cory Boyd?)

Lemon

**Will** · 04-20-2016, 06:49 PM

All and all it wasn't a hostile interview I guess.
I'm not going to complain if the FAN decides to thaw relations with the Argos.

**paulwoods13** · 04-20-2016, 07:33 PM

The Fan won't but mccown will. Just wait.

**Golden Fleece** · 04-20-2016, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by ArgoGabe22

Any details on the feud? Not sure if it was with McCown or not but I remember Barker once refusing to give details on why they released a player (Cory Boyd?)

Here's what I recall. McCown claimed that when a rival radio station was starting (I'm presuming TSN 1050), Barker was speaking at an event and said that the new station was going to eat his [McCown's show] lunch. McCown spoke to Barker about it and reports that the latter denied saying it--which is what really got McCown's goat because he was 100% convinced Barker had said it. IIRC, this is the reason McCown hadn't had Barker on the show for the last 2-3 years. Keep in mind that I was navigating around a car accident while listening to this segment, so apologies in advance if I took any liberties paraphrasing.

**Red Head** · 04-20-2016, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by Golden Fleece

Here's what I recall. McCown claimed that when a rival radio station was starting (I'm presuming TSN 1050), Barker was speaking at an event and said that the new station was going to eat his [McCown's show] lunch. McCown spoke to Barker about it and reports that the latter denied saying it--which is what really got McCown's goat because he was 100% convinced Barker had said it. IIRC, this is the reason McCown hadn't had Barker on the show for the last 2-3 years. Keep in mind that I was navigating around a car accident while listening to this segment, so apologies in advance if I took any liberties paraphrasing.

You are correct except it was not Barker that "dissed " McCown (as McCown called it) rather the ex President who McCown did not name so he stopped talking all things Argos and would not have anyone including Barker who he claims to be a friend on his show. They did laugh about Cleo Lemon and something Barker had said. Anyway hopefully Barker and other Argo stuff now gets back on the Prime Time because as much as I am tired of the show it still has lots of listeners.
As an aside my favourite drive sports is now by far TSN 1150 from Hamilton. They actually talk sports rather than just bullshit and laugh at each other like the new show on TSN. 1050. And I get it all the way to Oshawa which is a bonus on the way home.

**Golden Fleece** · 04-20-2016, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Red Head

You are correct except it was not Barker that "dissed " McCown (as McCown called it) rather the ex President who McCown did not name so he stopped talking all things Argos and would not have anyone including Barker who he claims to be a friend on his show. They did laugh about Cleo Lemon and something Barker had said. Anyway hopefully Barker and other Argo stuff now gets back on the Prime Time because as much as I am tired of the show it still has lots of listeners.
As an aside my favourite drive sports is now by far TSN 1150 from Hamilton. They actually talk sports rather than just bullshit and laugh at each other like the new show on TSN. 1050. And I get it all the way to Oshawa which is a bonus on the way home.

Makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.

**ArgoGabe22** · 04-20-2016, 10:43 PM

Thanks guys. This the first I've heard about this feud.

**R.J** · 04-21-2016, 12:13 AM

I'm pretty sure McCown's issue was with Rudge. He brings up the "former" or "fired" President a couple of times. I also don't recall McCown ever saying anything about negative Barker - actually McCown has brought up quite a few times on air that he has no issue with Barker and that he considers him a friend. I do recall McCown stating multiple times that he's never been able to forgive the CFL for going exclusive with "that other network" and also has issues with the league for how Cynamon and Sokolowski were booted out.

**AngeloV** · 04-21-2016, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Red Head

You are correct except it was not Barker that "dissed " McCown (as McCown called it) rather the ex President who McCown did not name so he stopped talking all things Argos and would not have anyone including Barker who he claims to be a friend on his show. They did laugh about Cleo Lemon and something Barker had said. Anyway hopefully Barker and other Argo stuff now gets back on the Prime Time because as much as I am tired of the show it still has lots of listeners.
As an aside my favourite drive sports is now by far TSN 1150 from Hamilton. They actually talk sports rather than just bullshit and laugh at each other like the new show on TSN. 1050. And I get it all the way to Oshawa which is a bonus on the way home.

I've been on the Marsh and Milton bandwagon since Naylor moved to mornings. I do not like Hayes.