John Shannon's Goodbye To The Bob McCown Podcast.

[@jasonsaunders7018]

It’s always been my pleasure gentlemen. Thank you

[@davidangus2670]

You're a great voice Shannon, best of luck!

[@scottingleneden9316]

The Fan has not been the same since both of you left. Like old friends that I havent heard or seen in a long time. All the best.

[@donblake7522]

I Agree

[@JohnSmith-bk7hk]

Fan is trash radio now. Bunch of kids spewing nonsense

[@mikeleo5990]

@@JohnSmith-bk7hk👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

[@jonfargo7321]

Best of luck John. And you’re sounding great Bob. Keep the show going.

[@lewisjordan9743]

I'll miss John but am so glad that Bob is still going to carry on with the show. Always has been my go to for sports insight for decades now.

[@Archmage_74]

Same here. The Fan 590 has never been the same without these 2. Enjoyed Shannon on this podcast. Good luck to him.

[@EnglishFuture-xg1gw]

@@Archmage_74truth

[@dwightbrown]

John Shannon. drive the show. I'd be surprised if it returns. At some point you gotta lay now the mic. 🎙️

[@alexreadscomics6607]

Oh 😢 it’s been a beautiful ride - always a fan of PTS & the current podcast. Thank you for your work Mr. Shannon.

[@amilton2128]

Thank you John Shannon.

[@McRocket]

You will be missed, John. I thought you were a wonderful foil for Bob. You offered a highly knowledgeable and calming influence to the show. Had great opinions and points of view that (I thought) hugely improved the podcasts (and the broadcasts back when). And - of course - you fantastically carried the show during Bob's recovery. ☮

[@America2gether]

All the best...never missed a show.

[@scottgardiner6965]

Listening to you guys is like sitting and talking sports with friends. Best of luck going forward, John, and thank you to both you and Bobcat.

[@juddhaven]

Sad news, but good days ahead for all let's hope!

[@Springfielder-king]

Will miss your intelligent and balanced discussion, John!

[@Martin_from_SC]

Sad to see you leave, John. Been a huge fan of yours since the Sportsnet days and from PTS with Bob and of course this podcast. You were truly a champ during Bob's recovery. I hope you come on the podcast to tell everyone what your new gig will be. That said, I hope Bob's new permanent co-host will be Richard Deitsch, who is a regular guest but it would be nice to permanently reunite the two from PTS days.

[@BrianGerstein]

Richard would be amazing to slide in with Bob full time so let's hope so!

[@jameswelch1054]

I will miss you John. I wish you the best for your future projects.

[@bobabooey4537]

Wow, this is big news. Bobcat had all the best sports guys by his side over the decades, and for me, John Shannon was the best. What a duo. Part of the reason Bob is/was so great is because he didnt have stiffs by his side so he could come off superior. Bob had guys by his side who might have been more entertaining, maybe more experienced in areas, more intelligent (dare I say lol) and guys who had already made a name for themselves. For me that was part of the genius of Bob. He brought in the best to give us an outstanding sports talk show. Ego in check, never felt threatened. These 2 guys gave us a ton of great sports talk over such a long period of time and showed a quality never to be duplicated, and thats a fact. There will never be another Bob McCown on our radio for sports talk in Canada and John Shannon, what can we say? As a fan, I dont think Ive ever seen a more loyal, professional and intelligent guy in that business. John always seemed like a guy you could trust and count on. I think he proved that, without having to, working with Bob for all the years. Good luck John.

[@mjbetts1]

Good luck John!

[@spooley]

Good luck, Mr Shannon. Thanks for the memories as the song says, you have been great. Onward, Bob, as another song says "Here we are now, entertain us."

[@paulmatthews6318]

Thanks boys ❤

[@realdealprimer]

Thanks Guys

[@Ejb905]

I came to Toronto in 1993 and immediately i learned that Bob was different. In the late 90's all the way to around 2018 prime time sports was on my commute home. I loved that Bob didnt suck up to the Leafs like most broadcasters here and that he didnt appear to take bullshit The Fan is weaker, not required listening anymore. Hope Bob can continue to do the podcast

[@markpolamalu]

Thanks for the podcast gents - one of my must listens. Shannon best of luck with your new chapter!

[@thewaraichreport]

Best of luck John, it was great watching you all these years.

[@CraigThompson-c7p]

You will be missed John. Have always enjoyed your thoughts and insights over the years on TV, Radio and Podcasts. Look forward to hearing about your next ventures.

[@yammie75]

Thanks Shannon for all the great sports talk over the years, especially holding the fort down so the Bobcat could recover. All good things...

[@Darthyen]

A: It's good to see Bob almost back to his old self and able to take the reins again BUT B: To see a ICON like John Shannon not be a part of The Bob McGown ___________ is a loss and will be missed. C: Without John being a part of any of the Bob McGown many renditions of his show will be felt by all fans and will sorely be missed Thanks John for the good run and here is hoping Bob can keep it going. Personally only watch baseball stuff but I am sure others watch the less important sports.

[@ctb9081]

Congrats John on a great job with Bob's podcast ! You are a class act through & through & an amazing friend to Bob helping him through a most difficult time. All the best to you with your new projects !

[@bonou22008]

You’re the best, Bobcat. Can’t wait for the next pod. I have been listening to you for close to 30 years.

[@stevemartin7096]

John, you and Bob have been excellent partners, commentators, and analysts. John, I did not know really anything about your career until you joined Bob. From this podcast I learned how much you know about the world of sports in general (a ton), and, how gifted you are in communicating what you know (insightful, candid, humourous). Thanks for a great ride. All the best to you in your varied endeavours!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Bluejaysfan83]

Best in your next Chapter John. Bob you sound and look great. Can't wait to see what's ahead for the show

[@kylecameron4705]

I always hate change, but will still be a regular listener 😢

[@douglasscott4739]

A fan for many many years of both these legends ty all the best John

[@subzero9113]

Thanks Mr Shannon, It's been a wonderful ride.

[@mr.celebre6533]

Good luck John and I'm glad the show will continue. You sound great Bob the show is awesome keep it up

[@11301960s]

Thank you for all your work. Good luck on your future endeavours. 🙂🙏🇨🇦

[@reginaldnand2235]

Great stuff guys!

[@upice3]

Great show, nice work guys. All the best John 👍🥃

[@Flynnstir]

Thanks John!

[@Chili-joe]

You are awesome Shannon.

[@gregcsefko]

Thanks John for everything. Looking forward to seeing where things take you in the future.

[@stephanecourchesne9700]

I will miss this great duo for sure. Just where can I watch full videos of the podcast? (might have to subscribe somewere and I will be OK with that)

[@steveb9713]

Always enjoyed hearing you guys talk sports, good luck John shhhhhannon

[@hockeyhockey99]

All the best John!

[@Rob78169]

Great job John. Best luck with new chapter!!👏👏👏

[@harveyotoole2029]

All the Best Mr. Shannon.

[@chingasofarkaso]

Bob looks and sounds night and day better than he did a few months ago. Thats awesome to see.

[@murffromcanadamurf6414]

You guys are great.. john all the best

[@William971]

I used to watch the 3-hour radio show on Rogers and I watched the whole thing and I'd relisten to it again. Bob just has an incredible talent he has an amazing voice, he has great tone voice inflection and he just entices the audience the way he fleshes apart topics. No one does it like him and to this day I'm not really interested in any other sports podcast I think you ruined it for me Bob with your talent.

[@kenjichu320]

Both John and Bob are the best in the business!

[@RobbScottVideos]

Best of luck John! I love that you still hang my Sidney Crosby print behind you in your shots.

[@dbassman27]

Take care John, and all the best going forward.

[@andyfraser7]

Bob will always have great programs because only the cream of the crop like John want to work with him bringing you the best of the best.

[@iremania]

No one made more of their limited journalistic ability than Shannon. I remember his early days as chief spokesperson for MLSE.

[@bothanOO7]

Thanks John Sssshhanon!! Appreciate you!!

[@WayWillow]

A trooper! You carried the flag honourably John.

[@matthewsamuel9497]

Best of luck John you make sports radio fun

[@pjmmaloney4458]

All the best John. Please keep this machine whirring, Bobcat.

[@lemmy37]

Going to miss you John! Bring on Richard full time Bob

[@davidfry9042]

Love you both… don’t always agree… but respect your voices

[@ACEDegenerate-m2v]

Wow. I stopped listening for a while, didn't find out until now Bob has suffered a couple of strokes. Glad to hear that you are back Bobcat, sad to hear John is leaving. Please make amends with Stephen Brunt.

[@Dani-sm8jp]

All the best John. Keep it going Bobcat, your the best !

[@calvinw8470]

I hope Shannon starts up his own podcast. I would listen to both!

[@irvingzeistman9828]

Damn old bobcat has lost some weight. Remember when I was always laid off in the 2000s watching his show prime time sports in the middle of the day on sports net because I had nothing better to do . Good old days Godspeed gentleman

[@robgervais2998]

sad to see him go

[@marklittle8805]

Thanks John for Being Bob's side kick the last few years....happy something ...(Not retirement)

[@Russeljohnson776]

Legends!!

[@daviddanyluk535]

I am glad you decided to move on to something else. Keep up the great work, John. Wow, I can't believe this program has been running for four years.

[@dwightbrown]

Think John has had a LOT to deal with over the years with the podcast.

[@tomgeauvreau7099]

John shhhh annon as Bob would say. Good luck John.

[@Mahoneyyay]

That sucks! God speed John

[@imraanbulbulia80]

Thanks John. Is Richard taking your place?

[@glennshepherd7396]

That's kind of sad.

[@mr8966]

Won’t be the same

[@be1169]

John and Bob have been my go to for intelligent dialogue on sports....Bob often the Ying to Bob's yang to great effect 😢

[@bunbee2023]

It’s gonna be hard not having John alongside Bob…my guess is that Richard Deitsch will come onboard to take his place! 😉

[@StephenSmith-zp7pf]

I'll miss all that miqtoast, middle of the road, never take a side or stance, excuse peddling vanilla word salad from him.

[@ACEDegenerate-m2v]

John will surely be missed on the show. I think it's time for Bob and Stephen Brunt to bury the hatchet. The Tim and Sid show wasn't the same without Sid. Primetime, Bob McCown was never the same without Stephen Brunt.

[@reason18]

this is sad... we can't have nice things in Toronto.

[@1232bluejays]

Is this podcast finished?

[@seanshannon2707]

Well done John Shannon. A change in lifestyle from podcasting?

[@McRocket]

It's 'opening night' for the NHL. And no Bob McCowan podcasts. Feels strange - not in a good way. I hope you find a replacement for the (quietly) legendary John Shannon soon. Heck, I'll do it for nothing if it will help get things started sooner. I am nobody. Absolutely nobody. But I have followed Bob's broadcasts since he was doing them from Vegas. And I love sports. Just sayin'... ☮

[@RomSaw-je6oz]

Time waits for no one……

[@Bfld2]

That was a little uncomfortable to watch. Wondering what prompted the sudden divorce. Always appreciated Shannon’s measured perspective. Provided good balance. Hoping Richard Deitsch isn’t the replacement. He seems knowledgeable but very difficult to listen to. Every sentence is littered with filler words such as “like”.

[@BonnieLukacs]

Shannon is going to Amazon to help produce the hockey on Monday nights. Feel bad for Bob given his recent health struggles. Hope he continues the show.

[@freddycalipari4242]

@@BonnieLukacsknew it was about money something Bob is no longer motivated by.

[@everydayman2]

This makes me sad

[@deeg8849]

Good luck Shanny I suspect you are going into helping straightening out HNIC

[@andrewsheehy9938]

Looks like John Shannon might be helping out with the Amazon Monday Night Hockey Broadcasts.

[@BonnieLukacs]

100% this is what is happening & for good money too!!

[@MrQuincy27]

Still have no clue why the Fan turfed both guys, big mistake they made

[@toughlove2442]

As much as you sometimes annoyed me when you would interrupt guests mid-sentence, your insights and contributions will be dearly missed. I strongly recommend retirement - its the best career move anyone can make.

[@cheechdubinsky6709]

Ol' Windbag

[@andrebitoff3726]

John, Bernie Smilovitz, Detroit. Made sports more enjoyable.

[@DJ-bv9vb]

WHAT A LOSS YOU GUYS AND RICHARD AND OTHERS WERE TO SPORSTNET...IT IS AWFUL NOW...AWFUL

[@eenusch6225]

There is no money in podcasting, especially in Canada. This is probably why he had to leave as the reward-to-effort ratio isn't worth it.

[@andrewmccarthy9427]

Perhaps that will mean less hockey talk.

[@whyimsmarterthanyou]

Shannon got cancelled for feelin' up Bob.

[@markseifjr]

this is the truth and about time someone called it out

[@carlosc1512]

Great, now we get Richard “woke” D. I hope he doesn’t become new cohost Going to miss John and Bob together

[@TheFlan80]

No reason to listen to the podcast anymore, sorry to say.

[@etts12gmail42]

Good luck big John!! You have been awesome!!!