4 local sports podcasts worth subscribing to today

CBC Saskatchewan's local marketing and communications team embarked on a journey to find podcasts that are telling Saskatchewan's story.

We held an exclusive event at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Regina where we gave podcast creators an opportunity to share the best of their podcast with our CBC audience.

Here are some recommendations for great podcasts being produced in the province.

Despite a longstandingtrend thatfavoursengaging sports highlights(which you can still find onCBC Sports, of course), sports-focused podcastsare marking their territoryin the podcasting world.

Whether the show is structured as serialized seasons or more casual releases featuringnews-based discussions you're in for a greatlistening experience.

Here are four sports podcasts to binge over the holiday seasonor whenever you get to listening:

Drive The Green

Hosts:Matt Hetherington, Cory Harvey, Brock Nelson
Sport: Golf
Frequency: Weekly
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If thebitter cold winterhas you dreaming of warmer days on the green, plan your next summer golf trip with their guide to theUltimate Saskatchewan Golf Roadie.

Meet The Riders

Host: CBC's Peter Mills
Sport: Football
Frequency: Casual release
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If you're looking for a sports podcast that has a laundrylist of engaging gueststhen look no further than Meet The Riders with Peter Mills.

Mills takes fans beyond the post-game news conference and gets players to share their own personal stories. It's a unique look at the personalities behind Saskatchewan's CFL team.

When asked to pick his favourite episode, Mills said, "That's like picking your favourite child!"

He finally decided ontheLoucheiz Purifoy'sinterview. We'll have to wait and seewhat his "favourite child" looks like next season.

Boxing and Me

Host: Dennis Page
Sport: Boxing
Frequency: Special feature

Dan Gold, a marketing expert who gave a fantastic presentation to our podcasters about marketing and monetizing their podcasts, spoke about this new endeavour he is taking on with Dennis Page.

Love boxing or boxing history? Subscribe nowto be notified of it's release. This podcast chronicles thejourney of a man from Louisville Kentucky to Saskatchewan.

From WBA heavyweight champion Greg Page to Don King toCassius Clay, find out how they play a part in Dennis Page's boxing life.

PatsCast

Hosts:Matthew Van Nus and Chris Clark
Sport: Hockey
Frequency: Weekly
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This podcast takes a deep dive intothehistoric Regina PatsWHL franchise. You'll enjoy some friendly banter between hosts and fans, and most importantly, up-to-date information about the team's conquests.

If you're passionate about Saskatchewan's only major junior hockey league you'll love the episodethey put together featuring theSask WHL Rink Tour.