Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Locker Talk lineup for May 25

Wednesday trivia: Name all the Regina-based television programs that offer you 60 minutes of fresh, local sports coverage tonight. I'll wait.

Stumped? That's because, in this case, there is only one. It's called Locker Talk, and this week's brand new episode hits the AccessNow TV airwaves tonight at 6:00, and repeats each weeknight at the same time. Check out this week's lineup, including an update from Rider training camp:

Locker Talk Guests for May 25/22
Co-host: Mitchell Blair


1. A Lumsden athlete is enjoying his first taste of professional football, via the Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. Guest: Riley Schick (Regina Thunder OL).

2. A Regina athlete captures a silver medal at a recent international competition in the sport of pole fitness. Guest: Danielle Reed (Pole fitness athlete/coach). 

3. Fitness File. Locker Talk’s monthly dose of fitness and nutrition information, with host Tom Bresciani (Level 10 Regina Performance Coach).

4. The Regina Red Sox open the 2022 Western Canadian Baseball League season this week. Guest: Bernie Eiswirth (Red Sox GM).

5. The Regina Pats restock the player cupboard via the 2022 WHL prospect draft. Guest: John Paddock (Pats GM). 

6. The Blair Necessities. Locker Talk’s weekly sports commentary.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Locker Talk lineup for May 18

Bet you're wondering how we're going to fill a 60 minute local sports show this week without any news from CFL training camps to talk about. Guess what? It's not that hard! Local sports coverage means covering a lot more than just pro football. Skeptical? Well, tune in to AccessNow TV at 6 p.m. tonight (and at the same time each weeknight) to find out for yourself. Here's this week's rock solid lineup:

Locker Talk Guests for May 18/22
Co-host: Mitchell Blair


1. A Saskatchewan entrepreneur’s athlete evaluation software is taking the sporting world by storm. Guest: Neil Anderson (Skillshark CEO). 

2. Regina will host a one day basketball camp as part of a cross-Canada tour by European professional basketball coaches in June. Guest: Tanner Brightman (Golden Ticket Sports).

3. Ringside. Locker Talk’s monthly look at the world of local, national and international boxing, with host Frank Fiacco (Lonsdale Boxing Club President).

4. The celebration continues for the members of Team Smoke, Regina’s world-champion cheerleading team (Report).

5. The Saskatchewan Rattlers look to get back into contention for the 2022 CEBL season. Guest: Lawrence “Bam” Moore (Rattlers G).

6. The Blair Necessities. Locker Talk’s weekly sports commentary.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Locker Talk lineup for May 11

It's a baseball and football fiesta on this week's episode of Locker Talk on AccessNow TV! That includes an introduction to Regina's first family of baseball. Check it out tonight at 6 p.m., for the finest in local sports coverage. How's this for a lineup?

Locker Talk Guests for May 11/22
Co-host: Mitchell Blair


1. All the members of a Regina family are being inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame together this year. Guests: Leo MacDonald, Mitch MacDonald & Jean MacDonald (2022 inductees).

2. The Regina Riot women’s football team travels to Manitoba this weekend to take on the Fearless in WWCFL action. Guests: Shanelle Rioux (QB) & Ava Bowns (LB).

3. Regina will host the top young female football players in Canada this summer, for the U18 national championships. Guest: Mike Thomas (Host Committee). 

4. A Regina-area baseball player will be playing professionally in Montana this summer. Guest: Griffin Keller (Glacier Range Riders 1B).

5. The Saskatchewan Roughriders stock up on home grown talent in the 2022 CFL draft. Guests: Samuel Emilus & Riley Boersma (Riders WRs – draft picks). 

6. A review of the 2022 CFL draft, and look ahead to Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp. Guest: Rob Vanstone (Regina Leader-Post Sports Editor).

7. The Blair Necessities. Locker Talk’s weekly sports commentary.

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Locker Talk lineup for May 4

Looking to get away from the "May the 4th be with you" crowd today? Then check out some primo local sports coverage, only on Locker Talk on AccessNow TV.  Not a single mention of Luke or Han Solo on this week's show! And, if that isn't enough to entice you, how about this lineup of great guests (below)? Clearly the force is strong in them (sorry). The show airs tonight at 6:00 (unless we're pre-empted by city council coverage. It happens sometimes.), and repeats each weeknight at the same time.

Locker Talk Guests for May 4/22
Co-host: Mitchell Blair


1. Hoop Dreams. Locker Talk’s monthly update on local, amateur and professional basketball, with host Andrew Gottselig (Hooplife Basketball Training CEO).

2. The sport of baseball is alive and well in small town Saskatchewan, and the town of Southey is no exception. Guest: Denise Schaaf (Southey Minor Ball VP).

3. AccessNow Sports Plays of the Month. April edition.

4. A Regina cheerleading team captures gold at the 2022 world championships. Guests: Eric Bestvater (Regina Rebels Smoke Head Coach) & Faith Hillsden (Cheer athlete). 

5. The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame unveils its 2022 class of inductees. Guest: Matthew Gourlie (SSHF Communications Coordinator).

6. A preview of the 2022 Oskana Cup Aboriginal youth hockey tournament. Guest: Shelley Lavallee (Tournament Chair). 

7. The Blair Necessities. Locker Talk’s weekly sports commentary.