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🎧 The Rod Pedersen Show Podcast

Canada’s go-to destination for real sports talk.

Hosted by Rod Pedersen, Hall of Fame broadcaster and one of North America's most trusted voices in sports media, this daily podcast delivers unfiltered takes and insider insight on the NHL, CFL, NFL, and MLB — plus whatever else sports fans are fired up about.

Rod regularly covers the National Hockey League, featuring guest appearances from players, insiders, and personalities from across the hockey world. He also stays deeply connected to the Canadian Football League, tracks all the action south of the border in the NFL, and keeps tabs on Major League Baseball.

It’s the most interactive podcast in the game, with live viewer feedback, bold commentary, and daily debates that drive the conversation.

📅 New episodes drop Monday to Friday

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Yesterday · 1 min
The Rod Pedersen Commentary: Vegas Sellout Streak Ends, Cowboys Stumble & CFL Thanksgiving | Oct. 9, 2026
🎙️ A coupla three or more thoughts entering Thanksgiving Weekend on The Rod Pedersen Commentary! 🏒 #1 – Vegas Makes History — But Not the Good Kind: The Golden Knights beat the Leafs 4-3 in a shootout, but the bigger story was Vegas failing to sell out a home game for the first time in franchise history, snapping a streak of 420 straight games. 🏈 #2 – Trouble in Dallas: Tampa Bay picked up its first win of the season, beating the Cowboys 24-16 on Thursday Night Football. Rod looks at the turnovers, Dallas playing its third game in 11 days and the reaction from Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer. 🇨🇦 #3 – A Thanksgiving Feast of CFL Football: From Friday night’s doubleheader and the “Gravy Bowl” to Calgary-Winnipeg and Saskatchewan-Montreal, Rod previews a huge holiday weekend with major playoff implications. 🏈 Get Rod’s Picks for PumpJacks Regina & Weyburn at www.rodpedersen.com. There’s plenty to be thankful for — especially a weekend loaded with football! 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 9, 2026 #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #CFL #NFL #NHL #GoldenKnights #Cowboys #CFLFootball #ThanksgivingFootball #PumpJacks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Thursday · 1 hr
Kenny Nagunst Joins Rod Pedersen! NFL, College Football & NHL Talk | RP Show Hour 2 | October 8, 2026
It's Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Hour Two of The Rod Pedersen Show brings some Texas flavour to the conversation! Rod Pedersen welcomes special guest Kenny Nagunst of 806 Sports Radio in Texas for an entertaining hour of sports talk covering the NFL, College Football, and the NHL! 🏈 NFL Football: Rod and Kenny discuss the latest headlines, teams making noise, and the biggest storylines around the league. 🏈 College Football: The conversation turns to the NCAA, with thoughts on the college football landscape, major programs, and the road ahead. 🏒 NHL Hockey: It's hockey season! Rod and Kenny also dive into the NHL and what's happening around the league. From the gridiron to the ice, it's another great hour of sports conversation on The Rod Pedersen Show! 🎙️ Catch Hour Two of The Rod Pedersen Show on RedCircle, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and your favourite podcast platforms. 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #RodPedersen #KennyNagunst #806SportsRadio #NFL #CollegeFootball #NCAAfootball #NHL #SportsTalk #TexasSports Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Thursday · 1 hr 5 min
Rod Pedersen & Kevin Hughes Talk Sports! | RP Show Hour 1 | October 8, 2026
It's Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Hour One of The Rod Pedersen Show is packed with sports talk! Rod Pedersen is joined by Kevin Hughes of the Hughes Sports Podcast for another entertaining hour of discussion, opinions, and analysis from across the sports world. From the latest CFL and NFL headlines to NHL hockey and everything making news in sports, Rod and Kevin bring their perspectives to the biggest stories of the day. Join the conversation with Canada's favourite sports talk show! 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com 🎙️ Subscribe to The Rod Pedersen Show audio podcast on RedCircle and your favourite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode! #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #RodPedersen #KevinHughes #CFL #NFL #NHL #SportsTalk #CanadianSports #HughesSportsPodcast Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Thursday · 1 min
The Rod Pedersen Commentary: CFL Talk & This Week’s Picks for PumpJacks | Oct. 8, 2026
🏈 It’s time for The Rod Pedersen Commentary! Today, Rod turns his attention to the CFL as the regular season heads down the stretch and the playoff picture continues to take shape. Rod weighs in on the latest storylines from around the league before putting his selections on the record with this week’s CFL Picks for PumpJacks Regina & Weyburn! Who does Rod have winning this week? Tune in and find out! 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 8, 2026 🏈 CFL Picks presented by PumpJacks Regina & Weyburn #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #CFL #CFLPicks #PumpJacks #CanadianFootball #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Wednesday · 1 hr
Hour Two: Marc Trestman Joins Rod Pedersen for a Deep Dive on Football | Oct. 7, 2026
🏈 Hour Two of The Rod Pedersen Show – October 7, 2026! Rod Pedersen welcomes veteran football coach Marc Trestman for a wide-ranging conversation about the game. With coaching experience across the CFL, NFL and NCAA, Trestman brings a unique perspective as he and Rod discuss coaching, quarterbacks, the CFL, the NFL and the evolution of football. It’s a full hour of football talk, stories and insight with one of the game’s most experienced coaches. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour Two 📅 October 7, 2026 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #MarcTrestman #CFL #NFL #NCAA #Football #CFLFootball #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Wednesday · 1 hr 5 min
Hour One: Yankees Broadcaster Rickie Ricardo Joins Rod Pedersen | Oct. 7, 2026
⚾ Hour One of The Rod Pedersen Show – October 7, 2026! Rod Pedersen welcomes New York Yankees broadcaster Rickie Ricardo for a great conversation about baseball, the Yankees and the MLB postseason. Rickie shares his perspective from inside the broadcast booth, talks about the excitement and pressure surrounding Yankees baseball, and weighs in on the latest storylines from around Major League Baseball. Plus, Rod gets into the biggest stories of the day from across the sports world. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour One 📅 October 7, 2026 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #RickieRicardo #Yankees #NewYorkYankees #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Baseball #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Wednesday · 1 min
Random Thoughts Wednesday: NHL Blackouts, Josh Hagerty & Tony Romo | Oct. 7, 2026
🎙️ It’s Wednesday, and that means Random Thoughts on The Rod Pedersen Commentary! 🏒 #1 – NHL Hockey & Blackouts: Auston Matthews delivers an overtime winner in a wild 5-4 Leafs victory over Nashville, but Rod wonders how many Canadians actually got to watch it. With fans frustrated over blackouts, streaming fees and the rising cost of watching hockey, Rod weighs in on where sports broadcasting is headed. 🏈 #2 – Josh Hagerty: The BC Lions have released Canadian defensive back Josh Hagerty following the completion of his two-game suspension. Rod looks at what could be next for the Regina product and whether another CFL opportunity awaits. 🎙️ #3 – Second Chances: Rod discusses how quickly careers can change in today’s world and contrasts Hagerty’s situation with the circumstances surrounding broadcaster Tony Romo. From the changing sports-media landscape to the consequences athletes and broadcasters face for their decisions, Rod has plenty on his mind this Wednesday. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 7, 2026 #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #RandomThoughts #NHL #CFL #JoshHagerty #TonyRomo #SportsMedia #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tuesday · 1 hr
Hour Two: Kevin “Killer” Kaminski Joins Rod Pedersen for NHL Talk | Oct. 6, 2026
🏒 Hour Two of The Rod Pedersen Show – October 6, 2026! Rod Pedersen welcomes NHL alumnus Kevin “Killer” Kaminski for a great conversation about hockey, his career and the NHL. Kaminski shares stories and memories from his playing days while joining Rod to discuss the game today and some of the biggest topics from around the hockey world. It’s Killer Kaminski LIVE in Hour Two of The Rod Pedersen Show! 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour Two 📅 October 6, 2026 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #KevinKaminski #KillerKaminski #NHL #Hockey #NHLAlumni #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tuesday · 1 hr 5 min
Hour One: Rod Pedersen & Mitchell “Scruffy” Blair Talk CFL Power Rankings & More | Oct. 6, 2026
🎙️ Hour One of The Rod Pedersen Show – October 6, 2026! Rod Pedersen is joined by Mitchell “Scruffy” Blair as they dive into the biggest stories making headlines across the sports world. 🏈 The guys break down the latest from the CFL, including the RP Show Power Rankings, the playoff race and the pressure building around the league as the regular season hits the stretch drive. 🏒 Plus, there’s plenty of NHL talk and reaction to what’s happening around the hockey world. It’s two hours of sports talk, opinions and plenty of debate — starting with Rod and Scruffy in Hour One! 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour One 📅 October 6, 2026 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #RodPedersen #MitchellBlair #CFL #NHL #Football #Hockey #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tuesday · 1 min
The Good, The Great & The Ugly: Rider Nation, Kelly Hrudey & Alex Ovechkin | The Rod Pedersen Commentary | Oct. 6, 2026
🎙️ It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s time for The Good, The Great & The Ugly on The Rod Pedersen Commentary! 🏈 THE GOOD: Roughrider Nation is reacting to a three-game losing streak, and Rod shares Scruffy’s report from the Queen City as the finger-pointing reaches full force. One thing’s for sure — there’s nothing quite like the passion of Rider fans. 🏒 THE GREAT: Rod reflects on Monday’s memorable RP Show interview with Kelly Hrudey, including the incredible story of Barry Melrose bringing in Tony Robbins to help Hrudey during a difficult stretch in 1993. Hrudey also looks back on an incredible 46-year run in the NHL from 1980 to 2026. 🔥 THE UGLY: Rod weighs in on the continued criticism surrounding Alex Ovechkin and his perceived relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and why he believes the conversation has gone too far. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 6, 2026 #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #CFL #Roughriders #KellyHrudey #NHL #AlexOvechkin #Hockey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Monday · 1 hr 1 min
Kelly Hrudey Talks NHL & Life in the Crease! | RP Show Hour 2 – Oct. 5, 2026
NHL alumnus and longtime broadcaster Kelly Hrudey joins Rod Pedersen for Hour 2 of The Rod Pedersen Show! Hrudey brings his decades of experience in the game to the conversation as he and Rod dive into the latest from around the NHL, the goaltending world, and stories from his playing and broadcasting career. It’s a can’t-miss hockey conversation with one of the game’s most recognizable voices on The Rod Pedersen Show – October 5, 2026. #RPShow #RodPedersenShow #KellyHrudey #RodPedersen #NHL #Hockey #NHLAlumni #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Monday · 1 hr
Rod Pedersen & Mitchell “Scruffy” Blair Kick Off the Week! | RP Show Hour 1 – Oct. 5, 2026
It’s Monday and Rod Pedersen is joined by Mitchell “Scruffy” Blair for Hour 1 of The Rod Pedersen Show! Rod and Scruffy kick off a new week with plenty to unpack from around the sports world, breaking down the latest headlines, storylines and talking points from the CFL, NFL, NHL and more. Start your week with two hours of sports talk, opinions and conversation from Canada’s sports leader — The Rod Pedersen Show! #RPShow #RodPedersenShow #RodPedersen #MitchellBlair #CFL #NFL #NHL #CanadianFootball #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Monday · 2 min
The Rod Pedersen Commentary: Snippets from the Monday Morning Goalie | Oct. 5, 2026
🎙️ It’s time for The Rod Pedersen Commentary! Today, Rod serves up snippets from the Monday Morning Goalie, sharing his thoughts and observations on the biggest stories coming out of another busy sports weekend. From the headlines to the moments that have everyone talking, Rod weighs in with his trademark perspective as a new week gets underway. 🥅 Snippets from the Monday Morning Goalie 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 5, 2026 #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #MondayMorningGoalie #Sports #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 2 · 1 hr 1 min
Mike Davis Talks Vegas Knight Hawks & IFL Football | RP Show Hour 2 – October 2, 2026
Mike Davis, Head Coach and General Manager of the Vegas Knight Hawks, joins Rod Pedersen for Hour 2 of The Rod Pedersen Show! Mike and Rod dive into CFL, NFL and the world of Indoor Football League action, the Vegas Knight Hawks, building a successful organization in Las Vegas, and what lies ahead as the team looks toward the 2027 IFL season. Plus, more football conversation and the latest from around the sports world as Rod wraps up another Football Friday edition of the RP Show! 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour 2 📅 October 2, 2026 🏈 Guest: Mike Davis – Vegas Knight Hawks Head Coach & GM #RPShow #RodPedersenShow #MikeDavis #VegasKnightHawks #IFL #IndoorFootball #FootballFriday #Football Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 2 · 1 hr
John Murphy Joins Rod for Football Friday! | RP Show Hour 1 – October 2, 2026
It’s Football Friday on The Rod Pedersen Show! In Hour 1, Rod Pedersen is joined by John Murphy for a full slate of football talk. Rod and John dive into the latest storylines from around the CFL and NFL, breaking down the biggest news and setting the table for another huge weekend on the gridiron. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour 1 📅 October 2, 2026 🏈 Guest: John Murphy Catch the conversation and stay up to date with everything happening across the football world! #RPShow #RodPedersenShow #JohnMurphy #CFL #NFL #FootballFriday #Football Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 2 · 2 min
The Rod Pedersen Commentary: NHL Chaos, NFL Week 4 & CFL Playoff Push | Oct. 2, 2026
🎙️ A coupla three or more thoughts entering the weekend on The Rod Pedersen Commentary! 🏒 #1 – NHL Chaos: It was a wild night around the NHL, including tough losses for the Florida teams, an incredible 9-7 Oilers win over Vancouver, and Seattle hammering Calgary 6-1. 🏈 #2 – NFL Week 4: The Cleveland Browns improve to 3-1 after outlasting Pittsburgh 27-24 on a last-minute field goal. Rod gives his take on the Browns’ strong start and head coach Todd Monken. 🇨🇦 #3 – CFL Week 18: It already feels like playoff football! The Roughriders host Calgary with Saskatchewan looking to punch its ticket to the postseason, while Toronto and BC clash in another massive matchup. Win and you’re in. The pressure is on, and the CFL playoffs suddenly feel like they’ve already started. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 2, 2026 #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #NHL #NFL #CFL #Roughriders #Football #Hockey Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 2 · 1 hr 1 min
Hour Two: Jared Dumba Joins Rod Pedersen for NHL Talk | Oct. 1, 2026
🏒 Hour Two of The Rod Pedersen Show – October 1, 2026! Rod Pedersen is joined by NHL Analyst Jared Dumba for a deep dive into the hockey world! With the NHL season underway, Rod and Jared discuss the early-season action, the biggest storylines around the league, teams and players catching their attention, and what to watch as the season gets rolling. It’s a full hour of NHL talk, analysis and opinions with Rod Pedersen and Jared Dumba. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour Two 📅 October 1, 2026 🌐 www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #JaredDumba #NHL #Hockey #NHLNews #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 2 · 1 hr
Hour One: Kevin Hughes Joins Rod Pedersen for CFL, NFL & Football Talk | Oct. 1, 2026
🏈 Hour One of The Rod Pedersen Show – October 1, 2026! Rod Pedersen is joined by Kevin Hughes for a wide-ranging conversation on the biggest stories from around the football world. They dive into the latest from the CFL and NFL, break down the key storylines heading into the weekend, and discuss what’s catching their attention on the gridiron. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour One 📅 October 1, 2026 🎧 Catch the full show and more at www.rodpedersen.com #RodPedersenShow #RPShow #KevinHughes #CFL #NFL #Football Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 1 · 1 min
The Rod Pedersen Commentary: This Week’s CFL Picks | Oct. 1, 2026
It’s time for The Rod Pedersen Commentary! Today, Rod turns his attention to this week’s CFK action, breaking down the matchups. Who advances and whose season comes to an end? Rod puts his selections on the record as the postseason heats up. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Commentary – October 1, 2026 #RodPedersenCommentary #RodPedersen #RPShow #Playoffs #Sports #SportsTalk Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 1 · 1 hr 5 min
Hour Two: CFL Legend Sean Millington Joins Rod Pedersen | Sept. 30, 2026
It’s Hour Two of today’s Rod Pedersen Show, and Sean Millington joins Rod for the conversation! The Grey Cup Champion and Canadian Football Hall of Fame member talks CFL with Rod, including the latest storylines from around the league, the Week 18 matchups and the race toward the playoffs. With a huge Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Calgary Stampeders matchup on the horizon, Rod and Sean break down Canadian football and share their perspective on what to watch as the season heats up. 🎙️ The Rod Pedersen Show – Hour Two 📅 September 30, 2026 #RPShow #RodPedersenShow #SeanMillington #CFL #GreyCup #Roughriders #Stampeders #CanadianFootball #Football Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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