The Neutral Zone

Media Obligations

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 the sport and his well-deserved Hall of Fame honour! Plus, the panel will discuss how athletes and coaches have an obligation to speak to the media

Pressure Is Mounting

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 about the Canadian Blind Hockey Championship and the recent announcement that he will be involved in the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast. Plus, the panel will explore the topic of being under pressure as an athlete when the expectation is that you win! We will also talk about some mainstream sports.

State of the Paralympics

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 March! Plus, we will bring you up to speed on the mainstream sports world.

Devin the GOAT

Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, Josh recently got an opportunity to speak with host of the Sickboy podcast Jeremie Saunders. They talk all things Sickboy and how sports impacted Jeremie’s life as a person living with Cystic Fibrosis. Plus, CBC reporter, and friend of this show, Devin Heroux received the first time ever Wheelchair Curling Leadership Award.  The panel explores what he means to the para sport community!

Transitioning Para Sports

Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the panel chats about the idea of transitioning from one para sport to another. Plus, the federal government announces a significant funding increase for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, something we haven’t seen in over 20 years.  panel will discuss the impact of this for amateur Olympic and Paralympic athletes.