We’re back with more coverage from the 2026 Canadian Paralympic Media Summit! Canadian para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor sits down with Alex to talk preparation, mindset, and the path to The 2026 Games in Milano Coritna. The newly unveiled 2026 Paralympic medal designs are making waves—are they striking gold or missing the mark? Nathan and Alex weigh in. Plus, it’s time for another round of blind power rankings! This time, Nathan challenges Alex to rank winter para sports!

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Wheelchair rugby star Zak Madell joins the show following his retirement from the national team after an incredible 13-year career. He looks back on his journey, shares highlights from his time on the court, and talks about what’s next in this new chapter of his life. Plus, in honour of Zak’s fashion trends over the years, Alex and Nathan discuss their favourite styles and superstitions leading into competitions.

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In this episode, we bring you more coverage from the 2026 Canadian Paralympic Media Summit! Alex sits down with Para Alpine athletes Mollie Jepsen, Kalle Erickson, and guide Sierra Smith to talk about their seasons so far and how they’re gearing up for Milano Cortina. Then, things take a fun turn as Alex challenges Nathan to blindly power rank five summer para sports!

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Swimming Canada’s new Associate Director of High Performance for the Paralympic Program, Jocelyn Jay, joins Alex and Nathan to chat about stepping into the role, her goals for the future of para swimming, and how her past experience with the National Team and at the 2019 Parapan Am Games has prepared her for this next chapter. Plus, the guys dive into a debate on Hall of Fames after BC Curling’s massive 77-member inaugural class is announced — featuring legends like Sonja Gaudet, Jim Armstrong, Ina Forrest, and Daryl Neighbour from Canada’s 2010 Paralympic gold-medal curling team.

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On this episode, we bring you two more conversations from the 2026 Canadian Paralympic Media Summit. We catch up with wheelchair curling stars Mark Ideson and Ina Forrest as they reflect on recent competitions, their Paralympic success, and how they’re preparing for Milano-Cortina. Plus, Alex and Nathan weigh in on the controversial disqualification of para-swimmer Arianna Hunsicker.

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On this episode of PSN, Paralympic champion wheelchair racer Austin Smeenk joins the show to reflect on his exciting season so far, including his latest competitions across Europe. Austin shares insights into the science behind his training and racing setup, revealing how he fine-tunes every detail to gain a competitive edge. And of course, it’s not all business — the conversation heats up as the crew talks BBQ and Austin’s passion for great food!

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On this episode of PSN, Alex and Nathan welcome back Will Stephens of Trailer Park Sports Network (TPSN). Will shares his recent experience covering Wheelchair Handball—explaining how the sport is played, how he discovered it, and what it was like connecting with Team USA. The conversation also touches on what's next for Will, including a look at some para sports and other lesser-known competitions that deserve more attention.

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On today’s episode, Alex and Nathan get into a debate about sports and classifications at the Paralympics. Why are some classifications left out of certain sports? What events or sports would they like to see added? Are there any sports that should be removed? The guys get into it all on this episode of PSN!

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