The show opens with a conversation featuring Tyler Miller, a senior men’s national team member in wheelchair basketball. He shares insight into preparation, mindset, and how confidence built through consistent work can reduce competitive stress, particularly for younger athletes navigating high-performance environments.

The focus then shifts to blind ice hockey with Luca DeMontis from Canadian Blind Hockey. He breaks down preparations for the upcoming 2026 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament in Toronto, including the excitement around international participation and the continued growth of the sport.

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Momentum is building as the countdown to the 2026 Paralympic Games continues. The conversation opens with a look at recent success across Para sport in Canada, including Crystal Globe achievements by Alexi Guimond and Molly Jepson, and what those performances signal heading into the next Games cycle.

Scott Sanderson, Executive Director of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, joins the show to explain how athlete funding, donor engagement, and long-term development are shaping Canada’s Paralympic future. He shares insight into where the program is headed and why sustained support matters as expectations rise for Milano-Cortina.

The episode also highlights the athlete experience through para powerlifter Tabetha Telford, who joins from Vancouver Island. She discusses training, motivation, and the importance of gym culture and community at the Power Legion Gym. Her perspective offers a grounded look at what it takes to compete while staying connected to personal goals and everyday life.

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This episode centers on the latest Paralympic roster announcements for Team Canada, beginning with Para Snowboard. Veteran medal contenders and first-time Paralympians form a balanced lineup, with recent World Cup podiums and strong early-season results signaling confidence heading into competition. The discussion highlights how experience and emerging talent intersect as Canada prepares for high-expectation events like snowboard cross.

The conversation then dives deep into Para Nordic skiing, where one of Canada’s largest rosters in recent memory reflects both sustained excellence and long-term development. Proven medalists, multi-time world champions, and athletes entering their first Paralympic Games are examined across standing, sitting, and visually impaired categories.

The episode closes by shifting to Super Bowl week in San Francisco, previewing coverage from Radio Row and the growing visibility of wheelchair football. With USA Wheelchair Football represented at one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

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