Howie Mooney
@howiemooney.bsky.social
Co-Host, Sports Lunatics Show podcast. Author, An Unlikely Story & more - Amazon, Crazy Days & Wild Nights and MORE Crazy Days & Wild Nights. Feature Writer, Sports History, at thesportslunatics.com and firedupnetwork.ca
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Howie Mooney
@howiemooney.bsky.social
· Sep 26
My latest book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders, came out on Amazon last week and I've received some awesome feedback. Check it out in the pic below.
An Unlikely Story. Get it on Amazon.
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An Unlikely Story. Get it on Amazon.
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Thirty years ago tonight, a horrible night in Montreal. A few months later, it would result in a slap in the face to hockey fans throughout Quebec and anyone who cared about the Habs or Nordiques.
Read all about it (and much more) in my book The Consequences of Chance. Get it on Amazon.
Read all about it (and much more) in my book The Consequences of Chance. Get it on Amazon.
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thirty years ago tonight, a horrible night in Montreal. A few months later, it would result in a slap in the face to hockey fans throughout Quebec and anyone who cared about the Habs or Nordiques.
Read all about it (and much more) in my book The Consequences of Chance. Get it on Amazon.
Read all about it (and much more) in my book The Consequences of Chance. Get it on Amazon.
Lookin' out at the road rushin' under my wheels
Lookin' out at the years gone by like so many summer fields
'65, I was 17 and runnin' up 101
I don't know where I'm runnin' now, I'm just runnin' on...
Lookin' out at the years gone by like so many summer fields
'65, I was 17 and runnin' up 101
I don't know where I'm runnin' now, I'm just runnin' on...
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Lookin' out at the road rushin' under my wheels
Lookin' out at the years gone by like so many summer fields
'65, I was 17 and runnin' up 101
I don't know where I'm runnin' now, I'm just runnin' on...
Lookin' out at the years gone by like so many summer fields
'65, I was 17 and runnin' up 101
I don't know where I'm runnin' now, I'm just runnin' on...
Found this tonight. It's from the men's league in Brockville. Some good hockey there. More than thirty years ago now. I remember making a glove save on that play, but we lost the game. Full story on Page B2!! 😀
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Found this tonight. It's from the men's league in Brockville. Some good hockey there. More than thirty years ago now. I remember making a glove save on that play, but we lost the game. Full story on Page B2!! 😀
New England should wear this uni all the time....
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
New England should wear this uni all the time....
In our most recent Sports Lunatics Show episode, I posted a show from four episodes. Postmedia's Ken Warren talks about the Bob in Hull. Shawn Lavigne talks about George Foreman. I talk on the importance of Aug 12, 1994. SiriusXM's Mick Kern talks about Ken Dryden. Wherever you get your podcasts.
December 1, 2025 at 2:42 AM
In our most recent Sports Lunatics Show episode, I posted a show from four episodes. Postmedia's Ken Warren talks about the Bob in Hull. Shawn Lavigne talks about George Foreman. I talk on the importance of Aug 12, 1994. SiriusXM's Mick Kern talks about Ken Dryden. Wherever you get your podcasts.
If I listen to the weather prognosticators, this weekend, my street might look like this....
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
If I listen to the weather prognosticators, this weekend, my street might look like this....
Every so often, I'll come across a post that stops me in my tracks. This post did that. The fact that Tony Gabriel took the time to read my book and send me this thoughtful comment was awesome. Thanks so much, Tony! Christmas is coming. Be like Tony. Get my book, An Unlikely Story! 😀
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Every so often, I'll come across a post that stops me in my tracks. This post did that. The fact that Tony Gabriel took the time to read my book and send me this thoughtful comment was awesome. Thanks so much, Tony! Christmas is coming. Be like Tony. Get my book, An Unlikely Story! 😀
Hey, I know it's Thanksgiving and there's wall-to-wall football, but at 7:59 tonight go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to the latest edition of The Sports Lunatics Show!! Have a great sports day, everyone!!
November 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Hey, I know it's Thanksgiving and there's wall-to-wall football, but at 7:59 tonight go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to the latest edition of The Sports Lunatics Show!! Have a great sports day, everyone!!
Colleen Jones passed away after a battle with cancer. This was a part of her philosophy of life from a piece that Devin Heroux wrote for cbc.ca.
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Colleen Jones passed away after a battle with cancer. This was a part of her philosophy of life from a piece that Devin Heroux wrote for cbc.ca.
Before the 1981 Grey Cup, there was some back and forth between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Ottawa Rough Riders. And at times it wasn't necessarily pretty....
It's all laid out in my latest book, An Unlikely Story. Check the comments below for the links to order it.
It's all laid out in my latest book, An Unlikely Story. Check the comments below for the links to order it.
November 26, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Before the 1981 Grey Cup, there was some back and forth between the Edmonton Eskimos and the Ottawa Rough Riders. And at times it wasn't necessarily pretty....
It's all laid out in my latest book, An Unlikely Story. Check the comments below for the links to order it.
It's all laid out in my latest book, An Unlikely Story. Check the comments below for the links to order it.
I've seen a few references to Maurice Richard on the socials today. Not sure why but it made me think of this beauty I found at the Pickering Flea Market a few years back. Yes, it's signed.
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I've seen a few references to Maurice Richard on the socials today. Not sure why but it made me think of this beauty I found at the Pickering Flea Market a few years back. Yes, it's signed.
Good night. Happy Sunday.
(This pic is not from tonight. It's a pic I found in my phone from July. Cheers, all.)
(This pic is not from tonight. It's a pic I found in my phone from July. Cheers, all.)
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Good night. Happy Sunday.
(This pic is not from tonight. It's a pic I found in my phone from July. Cheers, all.)
(This pic is not from tonight. It's a pic I found in my phone from July. Cheers, all.)
About An Unlikely Story, David Naylor wrote on the back cover, "An entertaining and surprisingly enlightening reflection on an Ottawa Rough Rider season for the ages - one that fell just short." The CFL Ottawa Alumni Association called it "a must-read for Ottawa football fans".
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
About An Unlikely Story, David Naylor wrote on the back cover, "An entertaining and surprisingly enlightening reflection on an Ottawa Rough Rider season for the ages - one that fell just short." The CFL Ottawa Alumni Association called it "a must-read for Ottawa football fans".
It's Thursday! At 8pm, go online and hit BlastTheRadio.com . We've got a brand new Sports Lunatics Show episode coming your way.
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It's Thursday! At 8pm, go online and hit BlastTheRadio.com . We've got a brand new Sports Lunatics Show episode coming your way.
Watching the Buffalo Sabres game and saw this. The possibilities, while not endless, might be compelling, were I a much younger man....
November 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Watching the Buffalo Sabres game and saw this. The possibilities, while not endless, might be compelling, were I a much younger man....
Just wild. 40 years ago tonight, on Monday Night Football, Joe Theismann had his career ended. His Washington Redskins were playing the New York Giants. Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor were tackling him and his leg was pinned, twisted and fractured. He never played again.
November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Just wild. 40 years ago tonight, on Monday Night Football, Joe Theismann had his career ended. His Washington Redskins were playing the New York Giants. Harry Carson and Lawrence Taylor were tackling him and his leg was pinned, twisted and fractured. He never played again.
If you're wondering if you should get my latest book, An Unlikely Story, check out this review from the Ottawa CFL Alumni Association newsletter.
They describe the book as being "rich in detail" and call it "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance."
They describe the book as being "rich in detail" and call it "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance."
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
If you're wondering if you should get my latest book, An Unlikely Story, check out this review from the Ottawa CFL Alumni Association newsletter.
They describe the book as being "rich in detail" and call it "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance."
They describe the book as being "rich in detail" and call it "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance."
Canadian Sports History: Nov 18, 1984, the 72nd Grey Cup game was played. Winnipeg drubbed Hamilton 47-17 at Commonwealth Stadium. Here, John Bonk holds the Cup with Vernon Pahl. #happygreycup
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Canadian Sports History: Nov 18, 1984, the 72nd Grey Cup game was played. Winnipeg drubbed Hamilton 47-17 at Commonwealth Stadium. Here, John Bonk holds the Cup with Vernon Pahl. #happygreycup
Chris Berman only has a minute for the highlights from yesterday and he gives half to the Grey Cup! Awesome! "Find someone who loves you the way Chris Berman loves the Grey Cup!" - Scott Van Pelt
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Chris Berman only has a minute for the highlights from yesterday and he gives half to the Grey Cup! Awesome! "Find someone who loves you the way Chris Berman loves the Grey Cup!" - Scott Van Pelt
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won the Grey Cup tonight. And they did it on the field of their biggest rivals. So leave it to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to put it all into perspective for everyone...
November 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The Saskatchewan Roughriders won the Grey Cup tonight. And they did it on the field of their biggest rivals. So leave it to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to put it all into perspective for everyone...
Championship games are the best. I believe Fred Shero was the first to say this. Actually, he wrote it on the chalkboard in the Flyers' dressing room. 'Win today and we will walk together forever." These Saskatchewan Roughriders will now walk together forever.
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Championship games are the best. I believe Fred Shero was the first to say this. Actually, he wrote it on the chalkboard in the Flyers' dressing room. 'Win today and we will walk together forever." These Saskatchewan Roughriders will now walk together forever.
It's halftime at the Grey Cup game and Saskatchewan is leading 15-7 over Montreal. Anyway it's time for some chili. I should have put it together yesterday, but I didn't have time. So it's still early, but it's not bad. Tomorrow, it will be better. Happy second half, everyone!!
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It's halftime at the Grey Cup game and Saskatchewan is leading 15-7 over Montreal. Anyway it's time for some chili. I should have put it together yesterday, but I didn't have time. So it's still early, but it's not bad. Tomorrow, it will be better. Happy second half, everyone!!
Thanks to Calvin Daniels, of Yorkton This Week News, for a lovely and thoughtful writeup of my book, An Unlikely Story. You can read it at
Sports This Week: A year in the legacy of Ottawa's CFL team - SaskToday.ca share.google/Vd7QBuehKedS...
Sports This Week: A year in the legacy of Ottawa's CFL team - SaskToday.ca share.google/Vd7QBuehKedS...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Thanks to Calvin Daniels, of Yorkton This Week News, for a lovely and thoughtful writeup of my book, An Unlikely Story. You can read it at
Sports This Week: A year in the legacy of Ottawa's CFL team - SaskToday.ca share.google/Vd7QBuehKedS...
Sports This Week: A year in the legacy of Ottawa's CFL team - SaskToday.ca share.google/Vd7QBuehKedS...
If you didn't see this on October 28, here's my appearance on CTV Your Morning Ottawa with Melissa Lamb talking about my book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders.
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An unlikely story: 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders run to the Grey Cup
YouTube video by CTV News
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November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you didn't see this on October 28, here's my appearance on CTV Your Morning Ottawa with Melissa Lamb talking about my book, An Unlikely Story, about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders.
youtu.be/F8U8i59sVq4?...
youtu.be/F8U8i59sVq4?...