Maybe the most relevant podcast about the most irrelevant team in pro sports. Insights, news, and analysis with Michael Arace and guest Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Brought to you by Disrespected Media.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMaybe the most relevant podcast about the most irrelevant team in pro sports. Insights, news, and analysis with Michael Arace and guest Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Brought to you by Disrespected Media.
Recent episodes include "The Reign of Terror submits Blue Jackets to Inquisition | Cannon Balls" (24 October 2026, 50 minutes), "Per usual, Porty remains steady as Columbus wobbles | Cannon Balls" (15 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "What we know, and don't, about BJHN television | Cannon Balls" (3 September 2026, 34 minutes).
The Cannon Balls Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 36 episodes.
Booking probability for The Cannon Balls Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Cannon Balls Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Cannon Balls Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #32
S1 E32 For good or ill, Owen, Timothy and Matthew Arace came out of the womb as Blue Jackets fans. In their formative years, they were known within the household as a collective, the "Reign of Terror." In this latest...
Episode #31
S1 E31 The Athletic's Aaron Portzline, the Alec Baldwin of the Cannon Balls podcast, is back to talk about a struggling Columbus Blue Jackets team with host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com. Sure, it's early. But...
Episode #28
S1, E28: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic joins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com to talk about what the Columbus Blue Jackets/NHL have conjured after the death of regional sports networks -- the Blue Jackets...
Episode #27
S1 E27: The contract negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets and top center Adam Fantilli are still crawling along. The Jackets are saving money by getting rid of their radio voice because it's a trend. How long...
Episode #26
S1 E26: The Athletic's Aaron Portzline is back with host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com to talk about how the Columbus Blue Jackets, as an organization, are taking a dive into a pool of bad juju. Most of the...
Episode #25
Mike Cornell, who has been battling a rare form of cancer for nearly a decade, doesn't know how much more time he has left. He has been a fan of the Crew and the Blue Jackets since the formation of both franchises. With...
Episode #25
<p>Mike Cornell, who has been battling a rare form of cancer for nearly a decade, doesn't know how much more time he has left. He has been a fan of the Crew and the Blue Jackets since the formation of both franchises...
Episode #24
S1 E24: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic joins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com for some mid-summer house cleaning. Is there an offer sheet for Adam Fantilli looming (not likely)? Jarmo Kekalainen invites John...
Episode #24
<p>S1 E24: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic joins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com for some mid-summer house cleaning. Is there an offer sheet for Adam Fantilli looming (not likely)? Jarmo Kekalainen invites...
Episode #23
<p>S1 E23: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic is back to talk to host Michael Arace of thedisrespected.com. The offer sheet tendered by the Philadelphia Flyers rocked the #nhl. Is Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli...
Episode #23
S1 E23: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic is back to talk to host Michael Arace of thedisrespected.com. The offer sheet tendered by the Philadelphia Flyers rocked the #nhl. Is Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli...
The Cannon Balls Podcast
<p>After a whirlwind week of reports that #cbj defenseman Zach Werenski wanted out of Columbus, and that he'd nixed a trade to the #dallasstars, Werenski made a statement saying "I want to win in Columbus." A day after...
The Cannon Balls Podcast
After a whirlwind week of reports that #cbj defenseman Zach Werenski wanted out of Columbus, and that he'd nixed a trade to the #dallasstars , Werenski made a statement saying "I want to win in Columbus." A day after...
Episode #23
<p>ESPN's longtime NHL/college hockey voice, John Buccigross, is back to talk to host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com. #cbj Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski looks like he's angling for a trade and we go deep on...
Episode #22
<p>S1 E22: For good or ill, Timothy, Matthew and Owen Arace came out of the womb as Blue Jackets fans. In their formative years, they were known within the household as a collective, the "Reign of Terror." In this...
The Cannon Balls Podcast
Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations/general manager meets the local media a day ahead of the first round of the NHL draft. Right off the hop, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic gets to the Zach Werenski...
The Cannon Balls Podcast
<p>Columbus Blue Jackets president of hockey operations/general manager meets the local media a day ahead of the first round of the NHL draft. Right off the hop, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic gets to the Zach Werenski...
Episode #21
<p>S1 E21: Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, the mayor of Jacketville, rejoins host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com to talk about the Stanley Cup grind, an unenjoyable final, Mike Babcock (!), the big month ahead...
Episode #20
<p>S1 E20: The Mayor of Jacketville, Aaron Portzline, and his dog, Bella, join host Michael Arace of TheDisrespected.com on a busy #CBJ news day. Zach Werenski wins the Norris Trophy, a huge milestone in the franchise...
Episode #19
<p>S1 E19: The NHL season is slowing down for ESPN's John Buccigross, who called VGN's 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday night. Bucci, a longtime friend of the program, joins host Michael Arace of...
Recent guests on The Cannon Balls Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
sports journalist, The Athletics
President of Hockey Operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Blue Jackets
dispatch sports columnist, thedisrespected.com
SportsCenter anchor, host of ESPNs 'The Point' and ESPNs voice of College Hockey, ESPN
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