The morning show crew chats about the Rams' dramatic win over the Buccaneers, Tom Brady potentially mulling retirement and Aaron Rodgers' uncertain future in Green Bay (0:38). Afterwards, they chatted about Francis Ngannou's title defence against Cyril Gane at UFC 270, and his volatile contract situation (28:59). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate....
Jan 24, 2022•48 min
The morning show crew discusses the Bills' heartbreaking overtime loss the Chiefs, a historically entertaining NFL Divisional Round, the Leafs' win over the Islanders, and Morgan Rielly being one of the most underrated defenceman in the NHL (1:12). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: a Buffalo grocery store refusing to sell Kansas City barbecue sauce all weekend, and Malachi Flynn's father's Facebook activity (42:27). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host...
Jan 24, 2022•49 min
The morning team chats about the Leafs looking to right the ship tomorrow against the Islanders, Lou Lamoriello's success in New York, and some of their favourite bets for UFC 270 (3:13). Afterwards, Ariel Helwani drops by to discuss his Bills fandom, level of confidence heading into Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, the Rays pulling the chute on a potential split-season schedule in Montreal, UFC 270's compelling main event, and Francis Ngannou's contract stalemate with the UFC (18:29). The v...
Jan 21, 2022•47 min
Steve Dangle stops by to give his thoughts on the Leafs' recent struggles, the fans' broken relationship with the team and the regular season, why this adversity could be good for Toronto, his trade deadline wish list, and why Petr Mrázek needs to be playing more (0:29). Later, the morning crew puts together their Wake and Rake parlay with Coolbet's Kris Abbott (21:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position ...
Jan 21, 2022•51 min
Charles Davis joins the show to chat about the Bills' impressive performance on Wild Card Weekend, their recipe to overcome the Chiefs, the Packers' improved defence this season, Derrick Henry's return to the Titans' lineup, and how the Bucs can cope with a banged up offensive line (0:30). Later, the morning show crew discusses Nick Nurse's deployment of a tight rotation and the front office failing to accrue enough depth on the roster (35:29). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...
Jan 21, 2022•47 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss sports narratives that they care most about heading into the weekend, including the Bills' quest to upset the Chiefs, and the pressure facing the Leafs after their recent issues protecting leads (7:30). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: another Brad Marchand story, robot umpires, and more (39:08). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any...
Jan 21, 2022•51 min
Colby Armstrong joins JD, Blake and Ailish to discuss the Leafs' lack of toughness against New York, how last night's loss exemplifies some of the team's biggest flaws, and Sheldon Keefe using his presser as a way to motivate the team (0:54). Later, Bobby Marks stops by to chat about buyers and sellers ahead of next month's trade deadline, the pressure on Philadelphia to augment their roster, how Myles Turner's recent injury impacts his trade value, the market for Goran Dragić, and the Raptors' ...
Jan 20, 2022•48 min
Nick Kypreos joins the show to chat about the Leafs' loss to the Rangers, Sheldon Keefe's strong post-game comments, the team's critical blueline issues, Jack Campbell's recent struggles, finding spots to get Petr Mrázek more involved, and the Leafs' history of failing to protect leads (2:13). Later, the morning crew puts together their Wake and Rake parlay (28:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of R...
Jan 20, 2022•48 min
The morning crew weighs in on the Raptors' loss to the Mavericks, Nick Nurse's shortened rotation, the lack of opportunity for the team's bench players, and fatigue mounting for Toronto's top stars (0:31). Afterwards, Jeff Saturday stops by to chat about the Bills' balanced offensive approach, Carson Wentz's future with the Colts, Derrick Henry's return this weekend, and the 49ers' chances of upsetting Green Bay (23:04). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and...
Jan 20, 2022•49 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Leafs' loss to the Rangers, Sheldon Keefe calling out his team post-game, Toronto's depleted blueline, and Jack Campbell's recent struggles (1:08). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: Jon Moxley's return to AEW Dynamite, a Kyle Lowry clothing collection, and the Hurricanes calling out Brad Marchand and Boston (39:16). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sp...
Jan 20, 2022•51 min
Aaron Ward joins the show to talk about the Leon Draisaitl incident with Jim Matheson, Jake Muzzin's regression this season, the Leafs' big question marks on the blueline, and how the team stacks up against other top contenders in the Atlantic Division (0:37). To wrap, Chris Long gives his thoughts on the 49ers' chances of making a Super Bowl run, the Bills' matchup against the Chiefs, and the Eagles' future at quarterback (23:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Jan 19, 2022•47 min
Will Lou joins the show to discuss Scottie Barnes' Rookie of the Year candidacy, where the Raptors sit at midway point of the season, whether the direction of the team has become more clear, and what the team should look to add (2:09). Later, the morning crew chats about tonight's betting lines for Leafs and Raptors, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:57). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positio...
Jan 19, 2022•50 min
Jeff Marek stops by to share his perspective on the Leon Draisaitl's contentious interaction with Jim Matheson, Timothy Liljegren's fit on the Leafs' blueline, and the PHF receiving a $25M investment from their Board of Directors (2:01). Later, the morning crew conducts a draft of their favourite sports venues (34:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate....
Jan 19, 2022•50 min
The morning show crew discusses Leon Draisaitl's confrontation with Oilers' beat reporter Jim Matheson, the delicate relationship between athletes and media, and Jake Muzzin being sidelined with a concussion (2:49). Later, it's the A-List which includes: Brad Marchand poking fun at Vincent Trocheck, Willie O'Ree's jersey retirement, and the PHF's $25M investment (36:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position...
Jan 19, 2022•51 min
JD, Blake and Ailish open with listener texts (3:58). To wrap, Ben Solak joins the show to give his thoughts on Jalen Hurts' long-term potential as the Eagles' starting quarterback, Joe Burrow's breakout season with the Bengals, and the stylistic evolution of the quarterback position in the NFL (25:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Jan 18, 2022•47 min
Chris Herring stops by to chat about his new book 'Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks', the current Knicks' inconsistency, Fred VanVleet's All-Star case, and some of the biggest disappointments in the NBA this season (0:35). Afterwards, the morning show crew puts together its Wake and Rake parlay (30:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media o...
Jan 18, 2022•48 min
The morning show crew touches on the Raptors' loss to the Heat, Pascal Siakam's recent playmaking proficiency, the team's commitment to positionless basketball, Nick Nurse's tight rotation Monday, Chris Boucher's play this season and possibly being a trade chip, the handling of Malachi Flynn, and how OG Anunoby has looked as of late (0:37). Next, Marcus Spears stops by to discuss the Cardinals' suspect offensive playcalling, Kliff Kingsbury getting outcoached by Sean McVay, the Cowboys' disappoi...
Jan 18, 2022•50 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Kyler Murray's disappointing performance against the Rams, whether he's a franchise quarterback, and Kliff Kingsbury's history of late-season struggles (1:05). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: a listener submission, Jamaica's bobsled team qualifying for Beijing, a special award for Christine Sinclair, and Steph Labbé just missing out on The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper award (35:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts a...
Jan 18, 2022•49 min
Justin Bourne joins the show to give his thoughts on the Leafs' roller coaster of a road trip, concerns with the team's backend, Jake Muzzin's struggles this season, and potential trade chips (0:47). Later, Ross Tucker chats about the Patriots' defensive struggles, Jalen Hurts' poor outing against the Bucs, and tonight's Cardinals-Rams matchup (24:58). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports &...
Jan 17, 2022•47 min
WGR 550's Mike Schopp stops by to give his thoughts on the Bills' impressive win over the Patriots, Josh Allen's dominance, whether the matchup got personal for Sean McDermott and some of his players, what it meant for fans to see the team exorcise its demons, and any Josh Allen reservations he has ahead of Bills-Chiefs (0:31). To wrap the hour, the group puts together its Wake and Rake parlay (24:24). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ...
Jan 17, 2022•50 min
The morning show crew opens the hour with a talk about Mitch Marner's return to the Leafs' lineup, Toronto's recent issues protecting leads, and the team's volatility on the blueline (0:36). Next, the group talks about the Raptors' win over the Bucks, Pascal Siakam's recent surge, his chemistry with Fred VanVleet, and Kyle Lowry being held out for Monday's matchup against the Heat (30:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily r...
Jan 17, 2022•47 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Bills' blowout win over the Patriots, Josh Allen's dominant performance, the fleeting Brady vs. Belichick narrative, and the Cowboys' loss to the 49ers (1:03). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes the Chiefs running out of fireworks, Travis Kelce's mom's busy Sunday, and MLB's new fitted hats honouring team rivalries (41:06). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rog...
Jan 17, 2022•52 min
Doug Whaley joins the morning crew to talk about the pressure facing the Bills heading into tomorrow's Wild Card game against the Pats, Mac Jones' growth throughout his rookie season, Big Ben's legacy with the Steelers, and questions surrounding the Cowboys' abilities to make a deep playoff run (0:26). To wrap up, the group reads texts about sports fans' biggest anxieties heading into the weekend (28:08). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...
Jan 14, 2022•47 min
Michael Grange stops by to discuss the Raptors' recent surge, their potential trade pieces ahead of next month's deadline, and Goran Dragić's status with the team (0:48). Later, Coolbet's Kris Abbott joins for Wild Card Weekend picks and the group puts together their Wake and Rake parlay (23:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Jan 14, 2022•51 min
Charles Davis joins the show to talk about how the weather might impact Pats-Bills, New England's game plan to slow down Josh Allen, how the Raiders stack up against the Bengals, and the 49ers' chances of upsetting the Cowboys (0:32). Next, Cam Janssen stops by to discuss his podcast interview with Bobby Clarke, the absence of NHLers at the Olympics, Auston Matthews' star power in the States, and tomorrow's Leafs-Blues matchup (26:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those o...
Jan 14, 2022•46 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the sports narratives that they care most about heading into the weekend, including Mitch Marner's return, and the pressure on Josh Allen against New England (5:55). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: a Logan Paul Pokémon card update, Bart Scott's advice to Josh Allen on how to stay warm during Saturday's cold game, and Russell Westbrook getting trolled (39:02). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nec...
Jan 14, 2022•53 min
Jackie Redmond joins the show to chat about making her NHL on TNT debut last night, how Matthews' Arizona roots are perceived by American hockey media, and Connor McDavid's comments about Evander Kane (0:16). Later, Natalie Spooner joins to discuss the synergy within Canada's Olympic roster and taking on a leadership role with this year's team (28:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media In...
Jan 13, 2022•49 min
Nick Kypreos stops by to comment on Mitch Marner's importance to the Leafs' success, Rasmus Sandin's role, the chances Auston Matthews would leave, and the Leafs rumour mill ahead of next month's trade deadline (4:16). Next, the morning crew assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Jan 13, 2022•49 min
The group chats about trade speculation surrounding Gary Trent Jr., Ben Simmons' stalemate with the Sixers, and how the Raptors' might approach this year's trade deadline (0:29). Next, three-time Super Bowl champ Matt Chatham discusses the challenge of slowing down Josh Allen, the Patriots' run-first offensive identity, Mac Jones' development, and Tom Brady's injury-plagued receiving core in Tampa (27:36). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do ...
Jan 13, 2022•48 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Leafs' 2-1 loss to Arizona, the team feeling the loss of Mitch Marner, and whether Auston Matthews will ever leave Toronto (2:14). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: Tuukka Rask returning to the Bruins, Rask's extra contract incentives, and the PGA Tour's upcoming Netflix series (34:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate....
Jan 13, 2022•50 min
