Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

Oct 26 2024 204 ep. 53 mins 4
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Award-winning journalist Donnovan Bennett and producer Shoaib Alli go deep with the biggest names in sports on how the games we love intersect with health, music, fashion, race, religion, gender, politics, and everything in between from both a national and international perspective. Airing live and available on demand across the Sportsnet Radio Network daily.

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Raptors Shine Spotlight on Canadian Hip-Hop Artists

Oct 26 2024 40 mins  
The 2024-25 Toronto Raptors season has officially tipped off on Sportsnet, and with it has come a partnership with a number of Canadian artists from around the country. Before it all began, Donnovan travelled to the network recording to chat with three of them: Choclair (3:23), Rochester AKA Juice (21:08), and Paris (34:33). He spoke with all three of them on their NBA and Raptors

The PWHL Gets Ready + Building a Sustainable Women's Sport Industry

Oct 17 2024 57 mins  
With the release of the PWHL schedule, Donnovan chats with The Hockey News' Ian Kennedy (2:05) on the storylines that await the league's second season. Ian also gets into the recent release of his latest book, 'Ice in Their Veins: Women’s Relentless Pursuit of the Puck', available wherever books are sold. Afterwards, Donnovan is joined by the CEO of Canadian Women & Sport Allison

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is Tackling Important Men's Health Issues Head-on

Oct 12 2024 25 mins  
Donnovan chats with former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman and Quebec native Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, as he uses his platform to raise awareness of HPV among men - he wants men to tackle important health issues, including the human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-related cancers, as directly as possible. Plus, he also discusses his career in football, including what it's like to

The 2024-25 NHL Season Returns ft. Elliotte Friedman + Faceoff: Inside the NHL

Oct 04 2024 103 mins  
The 2024-25 NHL season has finally arrived, and with it, comes the latest sports docuseries onto streaming services everywhere: Faceoff: Inside the NHL, which peels back the curtain on the lives of the athletes behind the goals, assists and saves. With the series out on Prime Video, Donnovan chats with NHL Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer (4:23) on why this was the right time for

Medallists Only Pt III ft. Aaron Brown + Sarah Nurse

Sep 28 2024 50 mins  
It's another medallists-only edition of Going Deep, as Donnovan chats with Olympic champion sprinter Aaron Brown, fresh off his return from Paris. They discuss the training that goes into such a competition, how you prepare mentally, being a role model for young athletes all over Canada, and even get into some much publicized smack talk from before the race from the Americans. Afte

Above the Noise ft. DeMar DeRozan

Sep 21 2024 85 mins  
Drafted by the Raptors in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan is back in Toronto to discuss his new book, Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm. Donnovan sits down with DeRozan (2:39), who reflects on what it took to make a name for himself in a new country after getting drafted by the Raptors, the pressure of playing with veteran athletes

Rez Ball & Unstoppable Premiere at TIFF, Aurélie Rivard Keeps Winning

Sep 12 2024 50 mins  
With the 49th Toronto International Film Festival winding down, Donnovan chats about the world premieres of two sports films: Rez Ball & Unstoppable. He also chats with the director of Rez Ball, Sydney Freeland, alongside the two principal actors Jessica Matten and Kauchani Bratt, as they discuss the making of the movie and why it was important to get the small details right (4:52)

The 2024 NFL Season Arrives + X-Factors to Watch

Sep 06 2024 66 mins  
The 2024 NFL season has arrived, as the Chiefs dispatch the Ravens on the strength of Isaiah Likely's shoe size - Donnovan chats with NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal about storylines that intrigue him from around the league, including the coming-out party for Xavier Worthy, the MVP candidates to watch, and Donnovan's beloved Cowboys. Afterwards, Sho joins to discuss his X-Factors and

Natalie Achonwa Wraps Up in Paris, Leigh Steinberg Preps for Football + Post Olympic Cleanup

Aug 31 2024 54 mins  
With the NFL season approaching, Donnovan chats with super-agent Leigh Steinberg (2:50) - how do NFL athletes navigate the world of contract negotiations and cutdown day ahead of the season opener? Afterwards, Donnovan chats with Natalie Achonwa (26:45), as she wraps up on a basketball career that spanned four consecutive Olympic games - what's next for her after Paris? Plus, Rober

The 2024 Summer Paralympics Arrive in France

Aug 22 2024 43 mins  
With the 2024 Summer Paralympics rapidly approaching, Donnovan chats with Canada's Marissa Papaconstantinou, a medal favourite on the track in Paris. They discuss how she stays ready for massive competitions, and what the Paralympics means to Canadians across the country. Afterwards, Donnovan speaks to Dr. Cassidy Preston, who is a Mental Performance Coach for professional athletes