The guys welcome back host of TSN 1050's First Up, Aaron Korolnek, who hosts the weekly morning show Mondays through Fridays 6-10 a.m. alongside former Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo. AK digs into the Cup Final, McDavid winning the Conn Smythe in a losing effort, the Leafs and Mitch Marner, needs for the team, and much more. AK also weighs in on the sad state of the Blue Jays, where they go from here, the vibes in the Toronto sports scene, and some early season CFL chatter. To end, Clarkey nominates former Leafs Paul Maurice and Bryan McCabe as his Conway Furniture Couch Potato's of the week after a Cup win, and Ryan singles out Jays rookie Orelvis Martinez following a positive PED test. Brought to you by Conway Furniture and Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Ryan sits down with Jonny Lazarus, analyst on NHL Network and host of the Blue Crew Pod, among many other things, to discuss the Stanley Cup Final. Can the Oilers come all the way back and be the 2nd team to ever come back from 3-0 down in a final to win? Is McDavid on one of the greatest individual runs ever? Is Bobrovsky elite? Jonny tackles that and some recent big trades. Following that, Clarkey hops in with golf analyst Ian Doig, who had himself a pretty great weekend with some new hardware to add to his shelf. Doigy also discusses Rory's meltdown and Bryson's triumph at the US Open. Clarkey immediately names Doigy his Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, while Ryan gives a special shoutout to his best friends who got married and are sporting some sharp new Canucks jerseys. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Ryan and Clarkey welcome back longtime journalist and umpire, Jim Cressman, and Gaming News Canada's Steve McAllister, who officiated hockey at many levels for years. The guys discuss Angel Hernandez, the state of pro umpiring, NHL officiating in playoffs vs. regular season, player's associations becoming more involved and much more. Also, the abuse being hurled at young up and coming officials is touched on, including what that abuse is doing to our officiating availability in all sports, with numbers dwindling. Finally, everyone shares a Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, as Ryan nominates all young officials coming up and Clarkey gives love to one of his former softball players. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

A very special episode as Clarkey is joined by golf analyst Ian Doig to welcome on longtime PGA Tour pro and longtime golf analyst, Gary Koch. Ian and Clarkey talk to Gary about many things in the golf world, including LIV, the PGA and the PIF deal, Canadian golfers on tour and the history between Doigy and Gary, who have been friends a long time. To end off, Ryan and Clarkey give their Cup Final predictions, and toss out some special Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Ryan and Clarkey welcome back friend of the show Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Jays beat reporter, to discuss the messy Jays season so far. Rob digs into the hitting woes, the overabundance of "coaches", the fan's outlook and the danger of potentially entering a rebuild. Following that, Al McArthur of the Listowel Squash Courts hops on to chat about his exciting purchase of the Listowel Legionnaires MOSBL baseball team. Clarkey wastes no time naming Al his Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week. To end off, Clarkey and Ryan discuss Minnesota winning the first ever PWHL title, the ongoing NHL Conference Finals, and Ryan unveils his Conway Furniture Couch Potato following a big MLB retirement. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Justin Pooni, host of Homestand Leafs and a huge Canucks fan, hops on to chat about the revival of his Nucks, the playoffs so far and how he sees the conference finals shaking out. Following that, pro golfer and friend of the show Ian Doig hops on to chat Leafs, the Scheffler incident, the PGA Championship pickoff results, and an exciting week ahead for him on the course. To end, Ryan and Clarkey reveal their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, as Clarkey gives props to the Devil's new bench boss and Ryan highlights a major change in the ticketing market. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Ryan welcomes on a cast of characters from the 2023-24 GOJHL Sutherland Cup Champions, the Listowel Cyclones, who became GOJHL champs for the second time ever and first since 2018 alongside a fourth Cherrey Cup. The conversation starts with star goalie Dixon Grimes. Ryan and he discuss his return to Listowel where his junior career started, the season he had with goalie partner Riley Arts, and his feelings on ending junior as a champ. Next up is the father/son duo of Kory and Tanner Dietz, Kory the Head Scout and his son Tanner a two-way dynamo with the Cycs. They discuss winning together, the way the team was built and the fun times this season. Finally, friend of the show and GM of the Cyclones, Trent McClement, hops on to talk about becoming a champion, creating the roster and all the great executives and board members the team is blessed with. To end off, Clarkey hops in to make PGA Championship picks and toss out the Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

Well...here we are again. The guys welcome on host of Homestand Leafs, Albert Vartanian, to discuss what went wrong this time with the Leafs. Is it the goalies? Mitch Marner's future. Core 4 failures? Albert gives his thoughts on a number of issues including the firing of head coach Sheldon Keefe. Following that, Todd Crocker, PxP voice of the Marlies, comes on to discuss Sheldon and his experience with him, help on the way from the Marlies, and the frustrations of Leafs nation. Finally, Clarkey and Ryan reveal their second round picks, and dole out their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

The fellas welcome back great friend of the show and Leafs super fan, Jason Maslakow, aka Dart Guy to discuss a massive Game 6 win for the Buds over the Bruins to force, of course, a game 7. The heroes for the Leafs are discussed, including Max Domi, Matthew Knies and of course, Joseph Woll, who has been stellar since taking over for Samsonov. Predictions and storylines are given out for Game 7, as Dart Guy also discusses his Collingwood Blues winning back-to-back Jr A titles and his newest Boston Pizza commercials. Finally, Clarkey and Ryan discuss the abysmal Jays, and also nominate their Conway Furniture Couch Potatoes of the Week, featuring a bee keeper and a goal keeper. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr

First up, longtime coach Jason Brooks jumps on to dissect the first three games of the Leafs/Bruins series. Marner, Samsonov, power play struggles and more are touched on, as well as what the Bruins are doing well. Following that, longtime Hockey Night in Canada producer, Mark Askin, comes on the share tales and insights into the man, the myth, the legend, Bob Cole, who passed away this week at the age of 90. To end, Ryan and Clarkey once again share the same Conway Furniture Couch Potato of the Week, as they each share a favourite clip of Bob Cole. Ryan also reveals his new baseball team. Brought to you by Conway Furniture, Larry Hudson's Chevrolet, Buick and GMC, and in part by the Listowel Squash Courts. Subscribe on Youtube and all the best podcast apps! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Wix_x4--bclMBXhtRV3dA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/instigating-with-clarkey-and-drury/id1590566419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZlDWiSNbMs1O0mKW3zoHr