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The FAN Pregame

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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.
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Episodes

Hour 4: Raptors Look To Salvage Road Trip in Indiana

Amy Audibert checks in from Indiana to chat about the Raptors' play during their road trip, Yuta Watanabe being reinserted into the lineup, finding playing time for Malachi Flynn, and OG Anunoby's potential return tonight against the Pacers (1:37). To finish, the group reads some of your texts (22:37). 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.

Nov 26, 202149 min

Hour 3: Which Canadian Team Is the Best in the NHL?

Jennifer Botterill joins the show to discuss the Leafs' play this season, whether they're in the conversation to be the best Canadian team in the NHL, what she wants to see from Toronto over the next 20 games, the Canadian women's national team's two losses to the US in the Rivalry Series and whether it's cause for concern in the lead up to the Olympics (1:38). To wrap up the hour, Coolbet's Kris Abbott breaks down the best bets for the weekend (26:06). The views and opinions expressed in this p...

Nov 26, 202148 min

Hour 2: NFL Whip Around and Raptors-Pacers Preview

Charles Davis joins the show to discuss whether the Bills are back, issues with the Cowboys' offence and its shifting identity, and the discussion around Kirk Cousins and the Vikings should the team beat the Niners (0:42). In the back half of the hour, the group tees up tonight's Raptors-Pacers matchup and chats about why tonight's game could be a big one for Scottie Barnes (33:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect ...

Nov 26, 202143 min

Hour 1: Leafs Narratives at the Quarter Pole

JD, Blake and Ailish chat about yesterday's NFL Thanksgiving Day games, the Bills' bounce back performance against the Saints, before pivoting to the Leafs and assessing the team's top storylines at the quarter mark of the season (1:00). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes an Olympian's new knitting venture, a bizarre coin toss from Bears-Lions, and more (38:03)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position o...

Nov 26, 202145 min

Hour 4: Leafs Embracing Their Two-Way Game

Bruce Boudreau joins JD, Blake and Ailish to talk about the Leafs' improvement since their slow start, the team showing buy in on the defensive end of the rink, and the Canucks' turmoil. To finish, they chat about the Raptors' defensive concerns, and half-court offensive efficiency (24:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Nov 25, 202144 min

Hour 3: US Turkey Day Betting Outlook With Cabbie

Nick Kypreos joins the show to give his thoughts on the Auston Matthews TNT pre-game interview, the Kings' silver helmets, how the Leafs may replace David Kämpf should he miss some time, the biggest question he has about the team, the strength of their opponents, and next week's test against the Avalanche (2:38). To wrap up the hour, Cabbie joins the group in-studio to take a look at today's NFL games from a betting perspective (34:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those ...

Nov 25, 202153 min

Hour 2: The Highs and Lows of the Raptors’ Win Over Memphis

The group weighs in on the Raptors' win over the Grizzlies, and chats about Precious Achiuwa's impressive outing, the team's defensive struggles, what Yuta Watanabe brought in his season debut, and Pascal Siakam's defence (0:04). Next, the group looks at today's slate of NFL games, and discuss the Bills' inconsistency and how much can be put on Josh Allen if the team continues to struggle (27:46). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not neces...

Nov 25, 202151 min

Hour 1: Leafs Dominate in Jack Campbell’s Return to LA

JD, Blake and Ailish recap the Leafs' 6-2 win over the LA Kings, and chat about David Kämpf's injury and potential lineup tinkering if he's sidelined (5:30). Next, it's time for Ailish's A-List which includes potatoes being the GOAT vegetable, the Minnesota Wild getting delayed heading into New Jersey, and more (36:10)! 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 or any affiliate....

Nov 25, 202151 min

Hour 4: Jays Farm System Deep Dive With Keith Law

Caroline Cameron joins the show to chat about the Leafs' scoring depth, the Canada-USA women's rivalry series, and the Peng Shuai ordeal in China (0:28). To finish, Keith Law chats about the depth of the Blue Jays farm system, Gabriel Moreno standout showing at the Arizona Fall League and his star potential, and the possibility of Toronto using Nate Pearson as a trade chip (25:10). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect t...

Nov 24, 202148 min

Hour 3: Which Pitchers Are on the Blue Jays’ Radar?

Jon Morosi joins the show to weigh in on Steven Matz signing with the Cardinals, and discuss where the Jays were at in negotiations with the pitcher, arms the Jays could pursue, Wander Franco’s new long-term deal with the Rays, what it might mean for future contract talks with Bo and Vlad, and what he's hearing about Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray (0:55). Next, the group takes a look at Leafs-Kings, and Raptors-Grizzlies from a betting perspective (34:24). The views and opinions expressed in this ...

Nov 24, 202151 min

Hour 2: Analyzing Team Canada's New Olympic Threads

Jeff Marek joins the show to give his thoughts on the new Team Canada jerseys, before taking a look at the potential team on the ice, including how the blueline might look (1:26). Then he chats about the Leafs, how comfortable the team looks in every single situation, how the team has missed Nazem Kadri over the years, and Zach Hyman flourishing in Edmonton (12:09). To wrap up the hour, the group revisits Team Canada's new Olympic jerseys (34:08). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

Nov 24, 202145 min

Hour 1: Steven Matz Joins the Cardinals

JD, Blake and Ailish open the show with a discussion about Steven Matz signing a four-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals and what's next for the Blue Jays (6:41). They then briefly touch on storylines heading into tonight's Leafs-Kings game (25:40). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes a chip taste test, and a Canada Soccer jersey making it into GQ (40:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of R...

Nov 24, 202154 min

Hour 4: Grant Hill on the Raptors' Ceiling

Grant Hill, former NBA forward and current NBA on TNT analyst, comments on the LeBron-Isaiah Stewart incident, the suspensions that were handed down yesterday, Pascal Siakam being reintegrated into the Raptors' offence, Gary Trent Jr.'s versatility, his former teammate Steve Nash's performance since becoming the Nets head coach, and Ben Simmons' ordeal in Philly (0:27). To finish, five-time Olympic medalist and and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Jayna Hefford discusses having her jersey retired, t...

Nov 23, 202149 min

Hour 3: The NFL MVP Picture

Conor Orr, staff writer for Sports Illustrated and The MMQB, chats about NFL MVP candidates, teams that could be worse in the second half of the season, who is actually the best team in the AFC East, and the state of the Seahawks (1:40). Next, the group reads more listener texts (23:56). 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 affiliates.

Nov 23, 202148 min

Hour 2: Could We See a Blue Jays Ownership Shakeup?

Stephen Brunt stops by to to give his thoughts on Andrew Willis' article in the Globe and Mail reporting that Rogers is considering selling some of its stake in the Blue Jays, the possibility of the team going from a Rogers property to an Edward Rogers property, how having an individual owner is different than a company owner, and whether this could impact the Jays' offseason (2:25). To wrap up the hour, the group reads some of your texts (24:47). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

Nov 23, 202150 min

Hour 1: Updated Raptors Concern Index

JD, Blake and Ailish open with the Raptors Concern Index, and chat about their level of concern regarding the team's upcoming schedule, Pascal Siakam, and the Raptors' playmaking (12:37). Next, Ailish runs down her A-List which includes the Nashville Predators' in-laws ticket package, Odell Beckham taking his entire Rams salary in Bitcoin, and a tweet from Robbie Ray's tenth grade English teacher (39:05). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...

Nov 23, 202152 min

Hour 4: Justin Bourne on the Kämpf-Kaše Connection

Justin Bourne stops by to discuss the chemistry between David Kämpf and Ondřej Kaše, Nick Ritchie's unusual fit, and Timothy Liljegren's staying power on the blue line (2:19). To wrap, the group chats a little Raptors and looks ahead to the Leafs' schedule this week (31:26). 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 affiliates.

Nov 22, 202149 min

Hour 3: Jeff Van Gundy's Raptors Impressions

Ross Tucker joins the show for a Week 11 recap, and weighs in on the Bills' loss to the Colts, takeaways from the Chargers and Vikings' wins, and Kirk Cousins' play (4:40). Next, Jeff Van Gundy discusses the LeBron James-Isaiah Stewart incident, the state of the Lakers, Steph Curry's play, initial impressions of the Raptors, and what he's looking to see from Pascal Siakam as he ramps back up (29:49). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ne...

Nov 22, 202150 min

Hour 2: Raptors-Warriors and Cyle Larin on CanMNT's Success So Far

The group recaps the Raptors' weekend, and takes a look at what went wrong for the team against the Warriors, Toronto's surprising defensive struggles, and whether Canadian fans will ever come around on Andrew Wiggins (1:11). Next, Cyle Larin, striker for the Canadian men’s national soccer team, chats about Canada's World Cup qualifying success thus far, playing at 'Iceteca', tying Dwayne De Rosario as the top Canadian men's goal-scorer, what Atiba Hutchinson means to the program, and staying fo...

Nov 22, 202146 min

Hour 1: Mitch Marner Leads the Charge Against the Isles

JD, Blake and Ailish briefly talk about last night's epic Chargers-Steelers showdown before diving into Mitch Marner's big night against the Islanders (3:20). Next, it's time for Ailish's A-List which includes Auston Matthews shaving his moustache for Movember, Tiger Woods sharing a video of himself taking practice swings, and Jayna Hefford having her jersey raised to the rafters in Kingston (38:15). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ne...

Nov 22, 202152 min
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