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Edward Sylan legendary film financier and cultural advocate sits in (Ep 79) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Edward Sylvan, CEO of Sycamore Entertainment Group and responsible for SEGI TV, recalls his journey to become a global entertainment juggernaut based out of Vancouver, BC and how he successfully facilitated financial and managerial support for minority filmmakers left out of the Hollywood production machine.

 

Sylvan, who is also the president of the Monaco International Film Festival goes on to discuss Extreme E, his upcoming Formula E race in Vancouver and the future of E-Racing. 

 

A shout out to first responders dealing with the wildfires across our province. Subscribe, share and review today!

MLB icon Dusty Baker drops in. Pro-wrestling like its never been described before! (Ep 78) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Throwback Thursday brings Dusty Baker from the vault to talk the state of baseball. Rob also draws on a classic interview with longtime friends about anything and everything in pro-wrestling.

Language is free form and Rob's guests during the last interview segment speak their truth in an unvarnished lexicon that probably isn't suitable for listening on your speakers at work. So have your headphones ready and enjoy!  

In the news, Toronto Blue Jays will eventually make their way north of the border. Division leaders Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros prove that age isn't a strike with Dusty Baker and Tony La Russa. Share, subscribe and review today!

Brisbane's Olympic bid and the potential of digital sports media (Ep 77) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Brisbane secures 2032 Olympic Games. With all the scandals, pandemic strife and general lack of interest, are the Games beginning to lose relevance? Rob digs into the mess of the IOC and the fate of the global sporting event that used to thrill the world. Seattle Mariner fans in Vancouver reach out to Rob regarding the dearth of coverage north of the border, while Rob bemoans the buy side of sports news in Canada and the antiquated state of traditional sports media. In the news, Milwaukee Bucks take the championship for the first time in 50 years. Seattle Kraken expects to come into the NHL strong. There is a human side to trades that fans don't understand Rob explains the complexity of a player's hometown loyalty when it comes to the pressures of real life. Subscribe, share and review today!

Canada's MLB fever and Seattle's opportunity to capitalize (Ep 76) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Toronto Blue Jays have an amazing relationship with Vancouver Canadians, leading to a fervent fan base. Why can't Seattle Mariners follow suit when their junior club is just in Everett? Rob digs into the dichotomy. In the news, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could still be cancelled due to infection numbers. Game 6 Milwaukee Bucks could decide NBA final, will Phoenix roll over? Next chapter in Oakland's fight to keep the MLB in the city, will the A's be forced to find a new home? Toronto Blue Jays Alek Manoah on the injured list. Detroit Tigers roar while Texas Rangers can't seem to find their way. in the NFL, Aaron Rodgers continues to shun Green Bay. LA Rams' Cam Akers will miss entire season. Kansas City remains number one while Seahawks squeak into 10th position. Seattle's NHL event teems with celebrity appearances. Will Montreal Canadiens regret not protecting Carey Price? Plus Rob's view on the e-betting odds. Share, subscribe and review today!

The birth of a N.E.W. pro-wrestling league with Chris Parry! (Ep 75) SportsBarRadio with Rob Fai

It was just talk on Friday, but over the weekend, Rob propelled the idea he developed with Chris Parry, founder of Equity Guru, on creating a new independent pro-wrestling league to beat out the doldrums of present day WWE. Welcome to the world of Nation Extreme Wrestling (NEW)! Building out of Lionsgate Dojo, one of the most reputable pro-wrestling training facilities in British Columbia, Rob has added considerable talent to the roster and its only going to grow. The foundation has been set for a regular wrestling podcast to promote NEW and cultivate Pacific Northwest's pro-wrestling culture. It's going to be a crazy ride and both Chris and Rob flesh out the process to make this dream a reality and talk all things wrestling. In the news, Subscribe, review and share today!

Chris Parry dishes on pro-wrestling's salvation (Ep 74) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Chris Parry, founder of Equity Guru, and Rob talk about the passion and potential of the independent pro-wrestling circuit compared to the bland unrealistic brand of present day WWE. Before long, they hatch a plan to launch a local wrestling venture that may change the face of local entertainment. Stay tuned for more details. Subscribe, review and share today!

Jun Epondulan of Shoebox.604 returns from the vault (Ep 73) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Shoe collectors enjoy a fruitful July full of new releases, Rob invites Jun Epondulan of Shoebox.604 from the vault to describe the sneakerhead phenomenon and the state of the shoe game. In the news, next Tuesday history will be made featuring the first all-female MLB broadcast of Baltimore Orioles vs. Tamp Bay game. Myles Powell sues Seton Hall for jeopardizing his NBA career, will this keep universities in check? Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber may not play next year. Toronto Maple Leafs let Hyman's agent look around for another deal. Chris Paul makes it a best of three series between the Bucks and Suns. Tokyo covid cases skyrocket just before the Olympics and could hit 3,000 cases during the games. PGA Open Championship Canadian Mackenzie Hughes hanging around on the leaderboard. Subscribe, review and share today!

 

Pick yourself up and dust yourself off (Ep 72) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Sometimes you stray from the path, but if you pick yourself up and recalibrate, you could come back stronger than ever. Rob illustrates how Vladimir Guerrero got back on track and how Eugenie Bouchard and Bianca Andreescu are dealing with their challenges. In the news, Abbotsford Canucks are a go for the American Hockey League and Vancouver Giants show off new logo and uniform, will this split the Lower Mainland's entertainment dollar? Vladimir Guerrero knocks it over the fence during MLB's all-star game. Should the game have remained in Atlanta? Fox Sports' Joe Buck gets ignored during all-star broadcast. Phoenix up two games to one against the Bucks in NBA final. Boston Bruins drop major cash for Brandon Carlo's 6-year contract extension. Divide grows between Zack Hyman and Toronto Maple Leafs. Barcelona inks 5-year deal with Lionel Messi. Subscribe today!

UFC 264 Mystic Mac and Poirier insanity play-by-play (Ep 71) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

Rob turns back the clock on the Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fight and UFC 264 when he and Jay Swing took in the spectacle at the Town Hall pub in Langley. In the news, Conor McGregor turning into an ass after his humilating defeat with Dustin Poirier. MLB 2021 T-Mobile homerun derby won by Pete Alonso. Milwaukee Bucks looking to even up the series with Phoenix Suns. NHL Montreal Canadiens brings Ducharme on fulltime. Pekka Rinne calls it career after 15 seasons with the Predators. Rick Westhead says Blackhawks have been lying all along. NFL to kick off a couple of months from now and the odds are heating up. Share, review and subscribe today!

Euro 2020 Final extravaganza! (Ep 70) SportsBar Radio with Rob Fai

On a special EURO2020 Edition of SportsBarRadio, Rob and Jay Swing do the show from Sammy J. Peppers in South Surrey to be among the fans during the biggest game of the year. Italy tops England 2-1 on penalty kicks and SportsBarRadio is with the fans every step of the way!  A great listen for those who want to relive the highs and lows of this amazing game! Subscribe, share and review today!