Dan Riccio joins the crew in-studio to discuss the Canucks' six-game winning streak since hiring Bruce Boudreau, the team's matchup against the Leafs tomorrow, and the bright future that lies ahead for the Canadian men's soccer (1:05). To finish, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña discusses her defeat of Amanda Nunes at UFC 269, where her mind was at after the fight, what this upset can do momentum-wise for women's MMA, what's next and whether she expects an immediate rematch with N...
Dec 17, 2021•48 min
Stan Van Gundy stops by to talk some condiments, before pivoting to the greatness that is Steph Curry, expectations for Zion Williamson's recovery, where the Raptors are at, the job Nick Nurse has done thus far, what Toronto needs to add and improve on, and why Raps fans should be happy (0:45). Next, Coolbet's Kris Abbott joins the show to give his best bets for the Week 15 in the NFL, plus the Wake and Rake parlay (30:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ...
Dec 17, 2021•48 min
Charles Davis joins the show to give his thoughts on Urban Meyer's dismissal in Jacksonville, whether we'll see a bump in the team's play, Chargers-Rams takeaways and the Mahomes-Herbert rivalry, and whether we can learn anything from the Bills this Sunday against the Panthers (0:49). Next, JD and Ailish chat a little more about Steven Stamkos and how he's viewed in Toronto, before the A-List continues with Urban Meyer's daughter speaking out about her father's firing (31:50). The views and opin...
Dec 17, 2021•49 min
JD and Ailish chat about the Chiefs' OT win over the Chargers, the potential for Patrick Mahomes-Justin Herbert to be one of the best individual rivalries in sports, and Steven Stamkos voicing his desire to attend the Olympics (4:00). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes the Florida Gators charging fans to experience working as a locker room attendant, and Patrick Mahomes' brother Jackson getting called out by a bar (42:03). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ...
Dec 17, 2021•51 min
Renee Paquette joins the show to chat about her new role with NHL Network, noted WWE fan Bruce Boudreau's move to Vancouver, Kevin Owens signing a multi-year extension with WWE, Bryan Danielson and Adam Page's AEW title match, Julianna Peña's defeat of Amanda Nunes, and her new cookbook (0:28). Next, Canadian women’s hockey team defenceman Erin Ambrose chats about Canada's overtime win over the US last night, the process in preparing for the Olympics in the midst of a pandemic, and her time play...
Dec 16, 2021•48 min
David Amber stops by to give his thoughts on the COVID-19 situation in hockey, where players are at in regard to the Olympics, Alex Ovechkin's powerplay prowess and whether it's impacted how teams handle special teams, the Leafs' play this season and how the team looks different compared to last season (1:59). Next, the morning show crew runs down their best bets for the night (26:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...
Dec 16, 2021•51 min
The morning show crew chats about the most underrated Canadian athletes, before choosing a name for the fictional "Most Underrated Canadian Athlete" award and naming the athlete they'd give it to (1:21). Next, Canadian senior men’s national soccer team captain Atiba Hutchinson weighs in on the most underrated Canadian athlete debate, the attention being paid to soccer now in Canada, the program's turnaround, Canada's upcoming match against the US in Hamilton January 30th, the team's identity, ho...
Dec 16, 2021•45 min
JD, Ailish and Blake start the morning with a chat about the Urban Meyer firing in Jacksonville, before talking about the controversial sports takes they're most confident in (1:20). Next, ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio weighs in on the timing of Meyer's dismissal, the former head coach alienating personnel, and potential candidates to replace him (27:21). To wrap, it's Ailish's A-List which includes a Sean Payton movie (40:28). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ho...
Dec 16, 2021•53 min
Anthony Stewart joins the show to discuss Auston Matthews finding his stride after his slow start to the season, the Canucks getting on a roll under Bruce Boudreau, and the Oilers' recent struggles (1:04). To finish, Kirk Goldsberry chats about Steph Curry becoming the NBA's three-point king, and his broader influence on the sport of basketball (29:48). 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 ...
Dec 15, 2021•47 min
Nick Kypreos joins the show to his thoughts on whether the NHL is heading towards a shutdown amid rising COVID-19 cases, before weighing in on the Leafs' win over Edmonton, Jack Campbell's steadiness in net and how goaltending is what separates the middle of the pack teams from the elite, Morgan Rielly's consistency, and whether Toronto made the right decision in moving on from Zach Hyman (0:35). To wrap the hour, the morning show crew breaks down the best bets in the NBA tonight (32:21). The vi...
Dec 15, 2021•51 min
The morning show crew weighs in on the Raptors' overtime loss to the shorthanded Nets, Fred VanVleet's usage in crunch time and decision-making, what the team's purpose is, Scottie Barnes' strong play and whether it turns this loss into a moral victory, before shifting to Steph Curry passing Ray Allen as the NBA's all-time 3-point leader (0:54). Next, Amy Audibert stops by to chat about stepping in as a colour analyst on last night's Raptors broadcast, Fred VanVleet getting the last shot in regu...
Dec 15, 2021•47 min
JD, Ailish and Blake recap the Leafs' 5-1 win over the Oilers and discuss Auston Matthews' dominant game, Morgan Rielly's consistency this year, and the spike in COVID-19 cases across sports (0:40). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes Georgia Southern's (almost record-breaking) victory over Carver College, J.R. Smith's 4.0 GPA, and John Daly's impressive Taco Bell order (35:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflec...
Dec 15, 2021•51 min
The group opens with more listener texts (0:57). Then to finish, Brian Windhorst stops by to weigh in on the chances that Kyrie Irving rejoins the Nets, why it's unlikely Indiana will shift into full sell mode, the mercurial Ben Simmons situation, how the Raptors will navigate this year's trade cycle, and Steph Curry being on the verge of passing Ray Allen as the NBA's all-time 3-point leader (25:21). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not n...
Dec 14, 2021•49 min
Cam Moon, Oilers radio PxP voice, joins the show to give his thoughts on the Edmonton's recent tailspin and causes, the team's powerplay being in a funk, McDavid vs. Matthews, how players get amped up to play the Leafs, and how Zach Hyman has fit in Edmonton (0:16). To wrap, the group takes more dessert texts, before taking a look at tonight's Raptors-Nets game from a betting perspective (28:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necess...
Dec 14, 2021•48 min
Ty Dunne of the Go Long newsletter comments on the Rams' win over the Cardinals, how Odell Beckham Jr. looks with L.A., the state of the Bills and the team's coaching staff, and coaching candidates that teams considering a change should be looking at (1:35). Next, the morning show crew reads your texts (31:39). 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....
Dec 14, 2021•49 min
JD, Ailish and Blake open the show by discussing tonight's Leafs-Oilers matchup, Zach Hyman potentially taking on his former team, Toronto's decision to move on from the forward, and Matthews vs. McDavid (1:17). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes Fred VanVleet partnering with the University of Toronto to create a scholarship for Black or Indigenous students, Lewis Hamilton getting knighted, and a pitch invader escaping a fine because of a UK legal loophole (35:40). The views and opinions ...
Dec 14, 2021•51 min
Justin Bourne joins the show to talk about Justin Holl's struggles, concerns about the Leafs' blueline depth, and the potential for some NHLers to not go to the Olympics (0:12). To finish, Karun Chandhok, former Formula 1 driver and current Sky Sports F1 analyst, stops by to give his thoughts about yesterday's controversial ending to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the historic title battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and the heated rivalry between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner (23:14...
Dec 13, 2021•47 min
Ross Tucker stops by to weigh in on the Bills' loss to the Buccaneers, Buffalo's use of designed quarterback runs in the game, his confidence in Kansas City amid the team's six-game winning streak, whether he trusts the Cowboys to beat a good opponent, and which team in the AFC North he has faith in (0:49). Next, the morning show crew recaps their weekend in sports betting, before taking a look at tonight's Raptors-Kings game from a betting perspective (31:33). The views and opinions expressed i...
Dec 13, 2021•51 min
The group opens the hour by recapping yesterday's wild finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which saw Max Verstappen capture his first F1 title as he overtook Lewis Hamilton in the final lap amid some controversy (2:37). To wrap up, Stephen Brunt gives his thoughts on the Ticats' Grey Cup loss to the Blue Bombers in Hamilton- the team's fourth straight Grey Cup loss, before shifting to the biggest questions facing the CFL this offseason (29:02). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...
Dec 13, 2021•47 min
Ailish is back! The crew discusses their favourite moments from a busy weekend in sports, including a thrilling ending to the F1 season and Winnipeg's OT win over Hamilton in the Grey Cup, as well as the Maple Leafs pulling out a win over Chicago on Saturday (1:25). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes Superfan Nav missing his first Raptors home game, the Sioux Falls Stampede's "Dash for Cash", and Peloton's newest ad (38:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Dec 13, 2021•52 min
Ron MacLean stops by to discuss the state of NHL officiating, some of the challenges that officials face in today's era of hockey, and Hometown Hockey's stop this weekend in Sydney, Nova Scotia (0:39). To finish, the MMA Hour's Ariel Helwani chats about his Knicks fandom, RJ Barrett's start to the year, and tomorrow night's UFC 269 card (26:35). 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 a...
Dec 10, 2021•47 min
Maple Leafs Hotstove's Ian Tulloch gives his thoughts on Ondřej Kaše's season to date, why Nick Ritchie has looked more comfortable away from the top line, the Holl-Muzzin defensive pairing, whether it's time to pair Timothy Liljegren with Jake Muzzin, hypothetical Dermott and Holl trades and what the team could do to bolster the blueline both externally and internally (1:22). Next, Coolbet's Kris Abbott runs down the best bets for Week 14 in the NFL and UFC 269 (24:14). The views and opinions e...
Dec 10, 2021•49 min
Charles Davis stops by to touch on the Vikings' TNF win over the Steelers, how far the rebuild might go in Pittsburgh and whether Mike Tomlin could be on his way out, how the Chiefs have looked on their winning streak, the Bills' recent struggles and upcoming matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, and Cardinals-Rams (1:48). Then JD and Blake chat about a hypothetical Myles Turner-OG Anunoby trade (28:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests a...
Dec 10, 2021•47 min
JD and Blake deliver their inaugural edition of the Leafs Concern Index, which includes Auston Matthews' performance without Mitch Marner, Jack Campbell's recent play, and the depleted blueline (6:17). Next, they chat about the Raptors' injury woes, and JD presents two hypothetical trades (36:42). 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.
Dec 10, 2021•53 min
Tim Peel, former NHL official and current rules analyst for DailyFaceoff.com, weighs in on the officiating from the Jets-Leafs game, how referees can overcome errors during a game, and the state of officiating in today's NHL (0:13). To wrap, Peter King joins to break down Ben Roethlisberger's regression this season, the Vikings' uncertain future, Kirk Cousins potentially being a replacement for Big Ben in Pittsburgh, and the Bills trying to rebound after a disheartening loss to the Patriots (27:...
Dec 09, 2021•48 min
Michael Grange weighs in on Damian Warner being named Canadian Athlete of the Year, before shifting to the Raptors and discussing Justin Champagnie's play vs. the Thunder, how the Raptors handled the end of the game, Fred VanVleet getting the ball in the clutch as opposed to Pascal Siakam, and how close the Raptors are to deciding whether to be buyers or sellers (1:08). Next, the group takes a look at the betting lines for Leafs-Lightning (29:17). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...
Dec 09, 2021•49 min
Jeff Marek joins the show from the NHL Board of Governors meetings in Florida to discuss the status of NHLers playing in the Olympics, the Coyotes' arena situation, and the backlash directed at the NHL this week over officiating (0:40). Next, the morning show crew chats about which common sports narratives they care the least about (38:13). 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...
Dec 09, 2021•48 min
JD, Ailish and Blake chat about the Raptors' loss to the Thunder, Nick Nurse's frustration with his team's defence, and Fred VanVleet getting the ball with the game on the line instead of Pascal Siakam (0:56). Next, it's Ailish's A-List which includes Tiger Woods playing in the PNC Championship with his son, Canada's field hockey team being stuck in South Africa, and more (36:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect th...
Dec 09, 2021•51 min
James Mirtle joins the show to discuss the Leafs' discontent with the length of the Spezza suspension, the team voicing their concerns to the NHL about officiating, and Alex Steeves and Kristiāns Rubīns getting into the lineup with Marner and Sandin sidelined (0:14). Next, Max Kerman of Arkells talks about the band's upcoming performance at the Grey Cup halftime show, the vibe in Hamilton ahead of Sunday's game, and his relationship with Kyle Dubas and Nick Nurse (27:43). The views and opinions ...
Dec 08, 2021•48 min
Nick Kypreos stops by to give his thoughts on Mitch Marner's shoulder injury, the Leafs' powerplay's success over the past few games and what happens with the configuration when Marner returns, Jason Spezza's six-game suspension and whether the Department of Player Safety got it right, and whether the team is still looking to upgrade the blueline considering their recent rash of injuries (0:19). Next, the crew takes a look at tonight's Raptors-Thunder matchup from a betting perspective (31:29). ...
Dec 08, 2021•50 min
