The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro
Hosted by Tony Marinaro
A daily, bilingual sports podcast laser-focused on the Montreal Canadiens, hosted by a passionate and opinionated Canadian sports personality.
This is a daily, real-time reaction show for die-hard Montreal Canadiens fans. Marinaro acts as the passionate fan's voice, bringing on a rotating cast of hockey insiders, scouts, and journalists to break down every trade, draft pick, and rumor, often as it happens. The show is notable for its bilingual format, producing separate daily live editions in both English and French.
“Its relentless daily, bilingual cadence sets it apart. Unlike weekly recap shows, this is a live, reactive forum that processes breaking news in real-time with a panel of experts, making it an immediate source for Canadiens news and speculation.”
Who hosts this show
Tony Marinaro, a long-time Montreal sports radio personality, hosts this daily podcast dedicated to the Montreal Canadiens. The show, part of The Sick Podcast Network, airs live in both English (evenings) and French (mornings), featuring analysis, rants, and interviews with prominent guests from the hockey world. Marinaro covers the latest news, trade rumors, and draft analysis with a distinct and passionate focus on the Canadiens.
Credentials & credits
- Host, The Sick Podcast
- Former Host, TSN 690 ('The Montreal Forum')
- Radio Host, 98.5 Montréal
- Canadian Sports Personality
Other ventures
- The Sick Podcast Network
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
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Notable episodes
- 01Habs Draft Russian Power Forward Gleb Pugachyov! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro June 26 2026
Live reaction and analysis of the Canadiens' first-round draft pick and major NHL trades as they happened, featuring multiple hockey analysts.
- 02Gleb Pugachyov: The Habs Next Great Power Forward? | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro Clips
A focused clip where two different scouts provide their analysis on the same draft pick, highlighting the show's multi-expert format.
- 03Jour De Repêchage : Que Nous Réserve Le Canadien? | Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 26/06/26
An example of the French-language edition of the show, demonstrating its bilingual daily format on a major news day (NHL Draft).
What you'll be asked on this show
Marinaro runs a news-driven interview format. He often starts with a broad check-in before diving into the day's specific events, like a draft or a major trade. He uses breaking news as a springboard, asking guests for immediate reactions and speculation ("Who are the Canadiens looking at now that they've moved up...?"). Marinaro frequently frames questions around player comparisons ("Can he be Kirill Marchenko?") or challenges common media narratives to elicit a stronger take from his expert guests ("What do you say to media members who suggest...?"). He provides his own context and opinions, setting the stage for the guest to either agree or rebut.
The show is live and reactive, often breaking down trades and draft picks as they happen. Marinaro typically opens with a solo monologue before bringing in one or more expert guests, such as scouts or journalists. He provides his own strong opinions and context before asking for the guest's analysis, and sometimes refers to himself in the third person.
Questions Tony Marinaro keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Tony Marinaro reaches for it.
craft
1- Q.01
“What can you tell me about [player name]?”
An open-ended prompt to get a guest's initial scouting report on a player of interest.
future
3- Q.01
“Can [prospect] be the next [established player]?”
Uses a direct player comparison to frame expectations and potential for a prospect.
- Q.02
“Where would you rank the Montreal Canadiens' prospects?”
Follows a league-wide question by immediately focusing the analysis back on the Canadiens.
- Q.03
“Who are the Canadiens looking at now that they've moved up to this pick?”
Asked immediately after a trade or pick is announced to get real-time speculation.
process
1- Q.01
“Was this pick or trade worth making the move for?”
Asks for a direct evaluation of the team's front-office strategy and asset management.
controversy
2- Q.01
“Why did [team] give up on [player] so early in his career?”
Seeks the rationale behind a surprising or controversial player move.
- Q.02
“What do you say to media members who suggest packaging [prospect] in a trade?”
Challenges a common media narrative to get an expert's definitive take on a player's value.
industry
1- Q.01
“Who in your opinion has the best young core and prospects in the NHL?”
Prompts a league-wide ranking to establish a baseline before zeroing in on the Canadiens.
personal
1- Q.01
“Are you enjoying the draft so far?”
A casual opening question to get the guest's overall impression of the event.
Signature segments
- · "It's gonna be... SICK!"
- · Referring to himself as 'Marinaro'
- · "This sick community is getting sicker by the day."
- · Daily live shows in both English and French
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books hockey insiders: journalists (Anthony Martineau, Stu Cowan), scouts (Kyle Woodlief, Derek Neumeier), and former players-turned-analysts (Pierre McGuire, Denis Gauthier). Guests are expected to provide expert analysis on breaking news and deep-dive into Canadiens-centric topics.
- Kyle Woodliefon Habs Draft Russian Power Forward Gleb Pugachyov! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro June 26 2026
- Derek Neumeieron Habs Draft Russian Power Forward Gleb Pugachyov! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro June 26 2026
- Anthony Martineauon Jour De Repêchage : Que Nous Réserve Le Canadien? | Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 26/06/26
- Stu Cowanon Habs Are Primed For A Major Splash At The Draft! | The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro June 25 2026
- Denis Gauthieron Transiger À Tout Prix Ou Prôner La Patience...? | Le Sick Podcast Avec Tony Marinaro 25/06/26
- Simon 'Snake' Boisverton Tony & Snake Preview The 2026 NHL Draft! | The Sick Podcast withTony Marinaro June 24 2026
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast features recurring sponsors in the betting (Betway), transportation (Energy Transportation Group), and local Montreal-area sectors like gaming and food (Playground, La P'tite Tibi). This suggests an audience primarily based in Quebec with an interest in sports and sports-adjacent activities.
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People also ask
- What is The Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro?
- It's a daily podcast and YouTube show focused almost exclusively on the Montreal Canadiens, hosted by Montreal sports personality Tony Marinaro.
- Is Tony Marinaro his real name?
- Yes, Tony Marinaro is the host's professional and real name.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a live, news-driven show where Tony Marinaro discusses the latest Canadiens news and NHL events with a rotating panel of hockey journalists, scouts, and analysts.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it airs live every weekday.
- How is the show bilingual?
- It produces two separate live shows each weekday: one in French at 10 AM ET and one in English at 10 PM ET.
- Where did Tony Marinaro work before this?
- Tony Marinaro was a long-time sports radio host in Montreal, notably at TSN 690 where he hosted "The Montreal Forum". He also contributes to 98.5 Montréal.
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