Tom Liston from the World's Oldest Basketball Court joins co-hosts Bill and Brad to share the World's Oldest Court story, talk about the history of initiative, the Archie Golf Tourney and the upcoming World's Oldest Basketball Cup - a pre-season MWBA tournament in St Stephen featuring all 4 New Brunswick MWBA teams.  In the rapid fire questions segment find out Tom's favorite Raptor of all time and the one song that gets Tom right in the feels.   ..read more

Brad Janes joins Bill Gibson in the downtown Marysville studio to catch up on local sports post his South Beach location.  The hosts discuss UNB and STU athletic awards, job openings at STU and Mount Allison and the build up to the upcoming MWBA season.   ..read more

Brad Janes and Bill Gibson are all over the map (literally and figuratively) in their recap of local and not so local sports.  Despite the lull in local sports there is no shortage of news to talk about from pro sports betting scandals to local rugby, volleyball and baseball seasons gearing up.  Bill and Brad talk about a large under the radar Fredericton event. The MWBA season draws closer.  And Bill shares some of his local sporting heroes in the rapid fire segment.   ..read more

Outgoing STU Athletics Marketing and Events Coordinator Eric Moffat joins Brad Janes and Bill Gibson in the Marysville studio to discuss his upcoming transition to become the new Executive Director of the NBIAA.  Eric looks back on a quarter century of involvement with post secondary sports starting at UNB and moving to STU over 12 years ago.  We chat on the scope of the NBIAA role, recap local sports, and chat about our favorite play-by-play announcers.  In the short snappers segment we find out who hasn't seen Star Wars and what flavour of ice cream Eric prefers.  ..read more

UNB Women's Curling skip Jenna Campbell joins Bill and Brad to discuss the teams recent conference championship, her started in curling, and the upcoming USport and CCAA Nationals being hosted by UNB at the Aitken Centre and the Capital Winter Club.  Bill and Brad discuss a raw deal for UNB Women's hoops, Bill recaps his weekend at the ACAA basketball championships and in our Short Snappers segment find what other sport Jenna would play if she could ..read more

Raph Fiset and Brenton Romanchuk, members of the 2024 STU Tommies men's volleyball team join Bill in the downtown Marysville studio to discuss their season including the recent ACAA championship victory and preparation for Nationals.  Hear Raph and Brenton talk about recruiting, attending STU, playing with players from across the country, mental preparation, their teammates and what is it like to play for Coach Henri Mallet.  In short snappers, find out who takes a little heat for their unusual Subway order.   ..read more

Brad Janes and Bill Gibson huddle in the downtown Marysville studio to review the busy high school, Atlantic University Sport and Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association playoff picture.  Listen as the Late Scratches crew spends about an hour chatting about an amazing goaltending streak,  prospects for UNB teams in the AUS playoffs, the puzzle that is the ACAA men's basketball standings, the impact of 'minor' officials on games and some just released news from the CCAA.  Brad provides a bit more insight on the upcoming MWBA Battle at the Border. Bill looks forward to.....an ope ..read more

Bill and Brad set up in the ticket booth of the Grant-Harvey Centre to welcome STU Athletic Director Meaghan Donahue Wies to the podcast in advance of the Tommies Women's Hockey team opening game of the AUS quarterfinals.   This one is a must listen for Tommies past, present and future.  Meaghan speaks with passion about the role of an AD, the challenges of the starting mid-season, the importance of athletes mental health, Safe Sport and current Tommie teams. Don't miss the breakfast talk in the short snappers segment.    ..read more

Brad Janes and Bill Gibson return to the downtown Marysville studio with guest Bill Hunt to talk local sports - a possible perfect season, re-scheduling woes, details of an MWBA pre-season event, Baltimore arenas and outdoor hockey in Sweden.  Bill Hunt once again is subject to the short snapper round.    ..read more

Bill takes Late Scratches on the road for the 35th Dairy Town Classic basketball tournament.  Guests Peter McAleenan, Gale Jeffrey and Ron Harvey explore the tournament foundation, history and impact on the community.  Coach McAleenan talks about a hockey star he tried to convert to a basketball player.  Parent behavior and gym access are raised as issues and the 3 guests are unanimous on the best NB gym to watch a game in.  ..read more