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
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!!
Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com last night? If not, listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Or click on the link below!
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Did you catch The Sports Lunatics Show on BlastTheRadio.com last night? If not, listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Or click on the link below!
In otter news....
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In otter news....
It's Thursday. At 8 pm, go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to The Sports Lunatics Show. We have another brand new show for you tonight. Hope you'll listen!
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It's Thursday. At 8 pm, go to BlastTheRadio.com and listen to The Sports Lunatics Show. We have another brand new show for you tonight. Hope you'll listen!
In our new Sports Lunatics Show episode, we look at the lives of Lenny Wilkens, Paul Tagliabue, Mel Bridgman and Leon Stickle. We talk about Pelle Lindbergh 40 yrs after his death. We discuss the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In our new Sports Lunatics Show episode, we look at the lives of Lenny Wilkens, Paul Tagliabue, Mel Bridgman and Leon Stickle. We talk about Pelle Lindbergh 40 yrs after his death. We discuss the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
If you're in Toronto this afternoon or can access it, I'll be on TSN1050 with Matt Cauz at 2:30 to talk about the CFL , the Grey Cup and my latest book, An Unlikely Story about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders season and their incredible performance in the Grey Cup against the Edmonton Eskimos.
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you're in Toronto this afternoon or can access it, I'll be on TSN1050 with Matt Cauz at 2:30 to talk about the CFL , the Grey Cup and my latest book, An Unlikely Story about the 1981 Ottawa Rough Riders season and their incredible performance in the Grey Cup against the Edmonton Eskimos.
There are 56 men who have played for both the Montreal Expos and the Toronto Blue Jays. Only six have done it in the same season.
Omar Daal
Tommy Hutton
Steve Nicosia
Tony Solaita
Mitch Webster
Kenny Williams
Omar Daal
Tommy Hutton
Steve Nicosia
Tony Solaita
Mitch Webster
Kenny Williams
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
There are 56 men who have played for both the Montreal Expos and the Toronto Blue Jays. Only six have done it in the same season.
Omar Daal
Tommy Hutton
Steve Nicosia
Tony Solaita
Mitch Webster
Kenny Williams
Omar Daal
Tommy Hutton
Steve Nicosia
Tony Solaita
Mitch Webster
Kenny Williams
It's Grey Cup week. Between 1960 and 1976, the Ottawa Rough Riders appeared in six Grey Cups and won five. 1981 was the franchise's last big hurrah. Here are some screen grabs from that 1981 game. It didn't turn out the way Ottawa players and fans wanted, but the Riders were 22.5 point dogs going in
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It's Grey Cup week. Between 1960 and 1976, the Ottawa Rough Riders appeared in six Grey Cups and won five. 1981 was the franchise's last big hurrah. Here are some screen grabs from that 1981 game. It didn't turn out the way Ottawa players and fans wanted, but the Riders were 22.5 point dogs going in
On this November 11, please take some time to remember those who fought so we could stay free.
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
On this November 11, please take some time to remember those who fought so we could stay free.
An Unlikely Story is still an Amazon #1. To the folks who've bought a copy of my latest book, a million thanks! Get the book that the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association called "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance." Check the link to the book below.
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 AM
An Unlikely Story is still an Amazon #1. To the folks who've bought a copy of my latest book, a million thanks! Get the book that the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association called "a heartfelt tribute to a team that captured the spirit of underdog perseverance." Check the link to the book below.