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The Neutral Zone
Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers. Produced by Aflalo Communications Inc. (www.aflalo.com)
Episodes
The Neutral ZoneMVP worthy
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we hear from Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball athlete Kady Dandeneau. In part two Kady discusses the…
The Neutral ZoneNo I in Team
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we hear from Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball athlete Kady Dandeneau. Kady and her team are coming off of…
The Neutral ZoneFull of Juice
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by Canadian wheelchair basketball player Arinn Young who is coming off of a very…
The Neutral ZoneSports for All
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, in honour of International week of Deaf People we are thrilled to be joined by Jim Kyte who is the only deaf…
The Neutral ZoneHome Cooking
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, our very own Claire Buchanan has been involved in the 2026 International Wheelchair Basketball World…
The Neutral ZoneDazed and Confused
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we will hear from men’s wheelchair basketball athlete Blaise Mutware. Blaise will tell us about the 2026…
The Neutral ZoneAfterthought or not?
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the panel will discuss the idea of whether parasports is an afterthought, and if so, what can and needs to be…
The Neutral ZoneReal Talk
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we have the pleasure of being joined by friend of the show, and CBC reporter, Devin Heroux. Devin will stop by…
The Neutral ZoneLittle Wins
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we will be joined by Boccia Canada’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Richard, about his new position and how he…
The Neutral ZoneInternational Enthusiasm
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, Brock recently had the opportunity to chat with the head coach of the Canadian senior men’s wheelchair…
The Neutral ZoneChecking In
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by Canadian wheelchair racer and Paralympic medallist Austin Smeenk. Austin will…
The Neutral ZoneJoey Johnson Era
Coming up on this episode of the program I recently got to chat with the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball head coach Joey Johnston; he tells us about…
The Neutral ZoneMoving Goalposts
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we will be introducing you to a sport we have not chatted about in the past: para bobsleigh. Cynthia Appiah, a…
The Neutral ZoneActions before Words
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we will be joined by multi-para sport athlete Martha Gustafson. Martha will join us to talk about her wonderful…
The Neutral ZoneSuccess with an Asterix?
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, we will hear from Jill Hopkins, who had the opportunity to be a commentator for wheelchair curling at the 2026…
The Neutral ZoneO Canada
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, Brock recently had an opportunity to sit down with Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO Karen O’Neill to talk about…
The Neutral Zone74 Year Run
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we will be joined by USA para ice hockey player Monica Quimby. Monica will join us to discuss her recent…
The Neutral ZoneMedia Obligations
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are thrilled to be joined by longtime Canadian wheelchair basketball official, and Canadian Wheelchair…
The Neutral ZonePressure Is Mounting
Coming up on this episode of the neutral zone, we are excited to be joined by an advocate in the para-sports community and, to be honest with you one of the…
The Neutral ZoneState of the Paralympics
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are joined by CBC reporter and friend of the show Devin Heroux. Devin stops by to talk about the biggest…
The Neutral ZoneDevin the GOAT
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, Josh recently got an opportunity to speak with host of the Sickboy podcast Jeremie Saunders. They talk all…
The Neutral ZoneTransitioning Para Sports
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the panel chats about the idea of transitioning from one para sport to another. Plus, the federal government…
The Neutral ZoneThe Blind Leading the Blind
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we have the pleasure of being joined by Collinda Joseph. She is a Canadian wheelchair curler and recent gold…
The Neutral ZoneThe True Spirit of Sport
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone we are pleased to be joined by Paralympic Nordic skier Natalie Wilkie, who was able to add four medals to her…
The Neutral ZoneThree Steps Forward
Coming up on this week’s episode of The Neutral Zone, the Canadian Women’s Para-Ice Hockey team had a three-game series. The panel will break the results down…
The Neutral ZoneSports & Politics
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel will discuss high-performance sport, mental health and how the two things can sometimes intersect both…
The Neutral ZoneHistory in 60
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are thrilled to be joined by the host of AMI‘s newest television series called History in 60. Our guest, John…
The Neutral ZoneIt’s a Numbers Game
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone: we are excited and thrilled to be joined by friend of the show, and public address announcer for McMaster…
The Neutral ZoneParalympic Debrief
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the Paralympics are now over and we will give you a full and complete wrap on the Games from a Canadian…
The Neutral ZoneOn with the Paralympic show
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the Paralympics are off and running. The panel will give you their early impressions of the games. Plus, we are…
The Neutral ZoneParalympic Preview
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are joined by our dear friend, CBC Sports reporter Devin Heroux. Devin will be along to put a wrap on the…
The Neutral ZoneParalympic ally
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by para sports advocate Emma Sachs. Emma is here today to tell us about the recent…
The Neutral ZoneCam and his nuggets
Coming up on this addition of The Neutral Zone in light of Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn tearing her ACL in January is still committed to competing at the 2026…
The Neutral ZonePersonal Reasons
Coming up on the show today, we are joined by Lisa Myers, a consultant for wheelchair tennis at Tennis Canada. She will be along to talk to us about a six-part…
The Neutral ZoneEmpowering Women
Coming up on the show today, the panel will discuss the upcoming six part webinar series called Women’s Disability Sport. Plus, we will catch you up on…
The Neutral ZoneParalympic Dream
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel will discuss the idea of does popularity of a given para sport diminish the accomplishment of making…
The Neutral ZoneHappy New Year
Coming up on this edition of the program, Brock recently had the opportunity to chat with Mac Marcoux, honorary captain of the Canadian Paralympic team for…
The Neutral ZoneAnother Great Year
Coming up on today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, Brock had the opportunity to speak with Karen O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Paralympic…
The Neutral ZoneMoral Victories?
Coming up on today’s show, we will hear from Canadian Boccia athlete Iulian Ciobanu. He’s here today to tell us about his 2025 international success and…
The Neutral ZoneWhereabouts Are You?
Coming up on today’s episode: Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak receives a two-year ban from competitive swimming because she failed three whereabouts check-ins…
The Neutral ZoneJunior Success
Coming up on today’s program, Brock had the pleasure of sitting down with Canadian Junior Boccia player Carter Plumb and his mom, Jennifer Knight. They…
The Neutral ZoneCaptain C
Coming up on today’s episode, Brock sat down with Paralympic para ice hockey player, and now a member of the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame, Todd Nicholson…
The Neutral ZoneYouth Spotlight
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, the youth Para Pan American Games have wrapped up and we are going to give you the medal count and talk about…
The Neutral ZoneSo Close
Coming up on this episode of the neutral zone we are excited to be joined by Canadian blind soccer player and host of AMI audios newest show reflections Ramya…
The Neutral ZoneAthlete Coaches
Coming up on this week’s episode we are pleased to be joined by Travis Murao, Canadian wheelchair rugby player, who has also taken on a role with Ontario Para…
The Neutral ZoneRe-Elected
Coming up on today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we discuss what constitutes a successful Presidency at the Paralympic level now that Andrew Parsons has been…
The Neutral ZoneGame Changers
Coming up on this week’s show, Dave Brown, host of AMI TV’s show Game Changers, stops by to discuss season one of the show and previews the second season. He…
The Neutral ZoneHistoric Wheelchair Rugby
Coming up on today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by women’s wheelchair rugby athlete Ashlie Drake. Ashlie stops by to give us her…
The Neutral ZoneAward-Winning
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone we are pleased to be joined by Canadian Women’s Para Ice Hockey assistant coach Derek . Derek will tell us about…
The Neutral ZoneMaking a Comeback
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone, we are thrilled to be joined by para ice hockey player Greg Westlake. Greg recently came out of retirement to…
The Neutral ZoneHigh Standard
Coming up on today’s episode of the neutral zone the panel is going to discuss the pressure athletes put on themselves and how that pressure can sometimes…
The Neutral ZonePara Tough Mudder
Coming up on this episode of The Neutral Zone we will be joined by Ontario Para Network’s Executive Director Doug Hannum. Doug joins us today to discuss the…
The Neutral ZoneGrab the Bull
Coming up on this edition of the program, we are pleased and excited to be joined by Deanna Garrity. Deanna is here today to talk to us about the recently…
The Neutral ZoneClose Circle
Coming up on today’s show, we release part two of Brock’s interview with former Boccia Canada physiotherapist Lisa Minton-Corbeil. In part two of the interview…
The Neutral ZoneWhat’s the Point?
Coming up on today’s program, Brock recently had the opportunity to interview long time national team physiotherapist for Boccia Lisa Minten-Corbeil. Lisa…
The Neutral ZoneSwimming Exposure
Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, we will be joined by Emma Sachs. Emma has been involved in swimming in Canada for over a decade. Emma has a…
The Neutral ZoneAthlete Longevity
Coming up on today’s show, we are excited to be joined by long time Canadian National Para Ice Hockey Team player Adam Dixon. Adam now holds the record for…
The Neutral ZoneTribute To Kelly & Co.
Coming up on this the edition of The Neutral Zone, we have the pleasure of being joined by one of AMI’s live show hosts, Kelly McDonald. Kelly is here today to…
The Neutral ZoneWe Were Broncos
Coming up on today’s program, Brock had the pleasure of sitting down with Humboldt Broncos hockey player and bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki. Ryan talks…
The Neutral ZoneConsistency Is Key
Coming up on today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, Brock and Cameron recently got an opportunity to sit down with Wheelchair Rugby Canada’s former athlete, now…