The Explore84 Podcast with Mark Kondrat

A Lifetime in Sports Journalism with Allan Maki

Mark Kondrat & Dr. Greg Long

Meet Allan Maki - a retired sports writer with an illustrious career spanning over four decades. A four-time National Newspaper Award finalist, Allan was named Sportswriter of the Year by Sports Media Canada in 2001.

Allan joined the Globe and Mail in 1997 with an extensive sports background, covering everything from the Stanley Cup finals and the Grey Cup to the Summer and Winter Olympics. He’s reported on major events like the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the 1989 Super Bowl riot, and the earthquake World Series.

After 41 years of covering sports, Allan is now retired and facing a new challenge - Parkinson's Disease. Despite this, he continues to write, with several books to his name and another project in the works. Allan finds joy in drumming on his electric drum kit and spending time with his grandchildren.

Join us for a conversation on resilience, the evolving landscape of sports journalism, and navigating life's challenges with grace and perspective.

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