Episodes
Women's sports are thriving in 2024 and are expected to bring in record revenues this year. Shawn and Howie discuss the growth of sports on the women's side and how Caitlin Clark's success has revived talk about 'Pistol Pete' Maravich, whose points record she beat this past week. They also talk about LeBron James reaching the vaunted 40,000 career point mark and how he's continuing to outperform much younger NBA players as a 39-year-old veteran. 22 minutes.
A few weeks ago, a Penguins fan posted a picture of Jaromir Jagr, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and proclaimed it to be the greatest NHL Mount Rushmore of any team in the league. Shawn immediately sent the post to Howie and they both agreed that there were teams in the league with better Top 4's than the Pens. In this episode, they discuss some of the teams, some of the players and some stories that will appear in their Top Ten NHL Mount Rushmores.
After another month of enduring All-Star Games (and all the requisite skills competitions that come with them) in football, hockey and basketball, Shawn and Howie discuss whether or not there is any kind of future for these glorified exhibition games in which very few of the players actually care. Do you care about them? Leave your feedback on any of our platforms.
The Sports Lunatics, Shawn and Howie, talk about the 50th anniversary of the passing of Tim Horton, their memories and what it all meant to them. They share a couple of stories as well. Howie reacts to a post on social media that stated the Big Four (Crosby, Jagr, Lemieux, Malkin) of the Pittsburgh Penguins was or is the greatest Mount Rushmore of NHL players from any single team. 33 minutes.
It is Super Bowl time again! Recorded in 2021, the Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney recap their favorite Super Bowl games, players, and moments. The guys reflect where they were in their lives and the great experiences watching the BIG game! It was a fun ride down memory lane!What were your favorite Super Bowl memories?
The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney unveil their Top 5 NHL Goaltenders since 1970. The guys did not agree on much from Numbers 6-10 with a few surprises. Will they agree on the Top 5? Give the show a listen and let us know what you think! Do you have a similar list as Shawn and Howie?Please check us out on YouTube @sportslunatics8241
The Sports Lunatics, Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney, went back through more than fifty years of NHL play to select their top ten goalies from 1970 to the present. Some of their selections might be predictable and some may surprise you. Roy, Brodeur, Hasek, and many many more. This is Part 1. Numbers 5 to 1 will follow.
Recently, on the Sports Lunatics Show Facebook page, Shawn has been asking members to give the players they associate with certain jersey numbers. As time has gone by, he has gone number by number starting low and moving up. In this episode of The Sports Lunatics Show, the boys talk about who they associate with jersey numbers 6 through 10. Some of the names might be predictable and some may surprise you. Do theirs match yours? Listen and find out.
On the evening of January 23, 2024, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted three new members -- Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and Adrian Beltre. Shawn and Howie discuss the new members and who else might have gone into the prestigious Hall.
Shawn and Howie discuss the fact that the publisher of Sports Illustrated has laid off all of its writers, signaling the eventual death of the once great magazine. The boys talk about their memories and the role the magazine played in their sporting futures. They talk with joy and sadness about the former sports publication of record.
The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney look back a the ups and downs from the sports world in 2023. Shawn and Howie cover everything they loved about sports in 2024 and what they hated. From Nick Taylor's incredible putt, to Aaron Rodgers injury, to LeBron passing Kareem, the guys breakdown every story that meant the most to them. They cover all the biggest headlines and newsmakers from 2023. We hope you enjoy the show and have a great sports day!
Recently, on the Sports Lunatics Facebook page, Shawn has been asking members to give the players they associate with jersey numbers. As time has gone by, he has gone number by number starting low and moving up. In this episode of The Sports Lunatics Show, the boys talk about who they associate with jersey numbers 0 or 00 through 5. Some of the names might be predictable and some may surprise you. Do theirs match with yours? Listen and find out!
In a 24-hour period between January 10th and 11th, 3 monumental football coaching decisions were announced when Pete Carroll was no longer the head coach in Seattle, Nick Saban resigned as head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft mutually parted ways in New England. The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney react to all 3 coaching announcements and the historic legacy they each left behind in all 3 football markets and in football history.
The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney recap the second half of 1973 which featured the Battle of the Sexes in tennis, an incredible NFL milestone, and the A's dynasty continues in baseball.
To end 2023 The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney look back 50 years to recap the biggest sports moments and stars from 1973. In Part One, 1973 began on a somber note and in the first 6 months there were some incredible history making moments you may have forgot.
It is heartbreaking for any fanbase to lose their franchise when it is located to another city. The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney countdown their most memorable sports franchises that were relocated that left their fanbases devastated.
The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney look back at two remarkable Detroit sports greats Tigers Reliever Willie Hernandez and the icon Barry Sanders of the Detroit Lions. Shawn and Howie discuss Hernandez and the 1984 Detroit Tigers, who had one of the most remarkable seasons in baseball history. Amazon Prime video released 'Bye Bye Barry' which documents Sanders Hall of Fame career and the real reason he left the field and retired leaving fans perplexed and upset.
Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin recently told The Athletic that the NHL was saved by him and Sidney Crosby. The Sports Lunatics Shawn Lavigne and Howie Mooney discuss if that is a true statement. The conversation may surprise you!
Howie sits down with Pat Stoqua, slot receiver with the Ottawa Rough Riders in the early to mid 1980s. Pat was the outstanding player in the 1981 Eastern Final when Ottawa upset the first-place Hamilton Tiger-Cats and he talks about that game, the team's road to the Grey Cup and what transpired in that Canadian championship game. He also talks about playing basketball and football at Carleton University, and why he ultimately chose football over basketball.
This is the very first episode of the Sports Lunatics Show and it just happened to be the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Games. Shawn and Howie discuss the Americans' Olympic gold medal in Lake Placid and how it came to be. You'll notice a little bit different tenor and tempo to the show in those early days, but it's still an enjoyable listen.
Shawn and Howie discuss all the goalies who have won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Starting from Roger Crozier in 1966 and Glenn Hall in 1968 to Jonathan Quick in 2012 and Andrei Vasilevskiy in 2021. The people and their personalities.
Shawn and Howie get together for The Sports Lunatics Show's 100th episode. They talk about some of the things they remember best from their first two and a half years on the air. Shawn weaves in audio of John Madden, Howard Cosell, and many many more for a wonderful collection of memories for both of them.
Recently, Dusty Baker retired from managing and his long life in the game of baseball. The reason for his retirement might be surprising to you. Baker was either at the centre or on the periphery of so many great baseball moments as well. Shawn and Howie discuss many of those amazing times.
Everybody has always said 'If you want the real story, talk to the trainers!' In this episode from the spring of 2022, Howie sits down with Brian Patafie. Brian was a hockey trainer for 44 years. By the time of this conversation, Brian was coming to the end of his hockey life and about to embark on his career in stand-up comedy. He is an open book and he tells stories from all his time in the hockey world. Brian worked in Junior hockey, the minor pro leagues, Europe and the National Hockey League and he spills the tea about Chuck Fletcher, Brian Kilrea, Flames owner Harley Hotchkiss, Hall o...
Legendary but polarizing college basketball coach Bobby Knight passed away recently and Shawn and Howie discuss his life and legacy. They also talk about the Texas Rangers' World Series win and what it means for their manager, Bruce Bochy.
Shawn and Howie discuss the greatness of Christine Sinclair. And they remember soccer great Sir Bobby Charlton and former NHL goaltender Dunc Wilson.
In light of the Buffalo Bills losing their AFC Championship Game against Kansas City with 13 seconds left, Shawn and Howie talk about the greatest sports disappointments that each of them have experienced in their lifetimes. You might be able to relate with the boys. Or, you may have some of your own. 91 minutes.
Shawn and Howie discuss which baseball managers that are on the current ballot deserve to get into the Hall of Fame. There are some great names on this ballot -- Jim Leyland, Cito Gaston, Lou Piniella, Dave Johnson. The boys have to choose between heart and mind.
Shawn and Howie go back thirty years and discuss what Joe Carter's 1993 World Series winning home run meant to each of them.
Shawn and Howie didn't tell each other their lists ahead of time but they go through their top ten NHL snipers in each of their lifetimes. When it comes to the top goal scorers of all time, the boys have differing feelings and their debate became quite lively. Listen right to the end if you enjoy a little confrontation with your hockey talk.