Arden Zwelling phones in to chat about the new upgrades at Rogers Centre, what fans can expect when they get into the building on Opening Day, Nate Pearson’s latest setback and potential timeline for his return, Gabriel Moreno’s chances of being called up this season, and the Blue Jays’ management of Hyun-jin Ryu (1:58). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Leafs-Stars game and Raptors-Sixers matchup and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:10). The views and opinion...
Apr 07, 2022•49 min
Ben Ennis joins the show for the full hour! Ben weighs in on his favourite Jays props for the 2022 season, why Bo Bichette likely faces an uphill battle to garner MVP consideration, the team’s bullpen depth, Jose Ramirez’s extension with the Guardians, and the Jays’ lineup construction (0:37). Later, Ben discusses Tiger Woods’ return at The Masters and secondary storylines to follow this weekend at Augusta (31:42) The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests...
Apr 07, 2022•48 min
On the eve of the Blue Jays’ season opener, JD, Blake and Ailish make their prop picks - some real, some fake - for the 2022 season, including Bo Bichette’s MVP odds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s stolen bases threshold, and the club’s over-under win total (9:34). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:05)! 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....
Apr 07, 2022•51 min
Ricky Romero stops by to chat about his Lakers fandom, what it's like getting the ball on Opening Day, José Berríos getting the nod for Friday's opener, expectations for Berríos this season, Alek Manoah looking to build off his impressive rookie campaign, and Nate Pearson missing the start of the season due to mono (0:41). Next, the morning crew reacts to the news that José Ramírez has signed a five-year, $124M extension with Cleveland (22:40). To wrap, Mitch Marner's personal performance coach,...
Apr 06, 2022•49 min
Nick Kypreos gives his thoughts on the Leafs failing to protect a 5-1 lead against Florida, Jake Muzzin’s return to the lineup, Mitch Marner’s importance to driving the Leafs’ offence, and if Toronto is capable of adapting their style to win in the playoffs (0:26). Later, Sam McKee stops by to share his best bets for The Masters, and the team assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessari...
Apr 06, 2022•50 min
The morning team discusses the Raptors officially securing a playoff berth, whether Toronto should rest their starters before the postseason, and lingering concerns about Fred VanVleet’s injury situation (1:14). Then, the crew chats about Nate Pearson being diagnosed with mono and his history of bad injury luck since his initial foray into the Big Leagues (20:33). Afterwards, David Feherty stops by to discuss Tiger Woods’ likely return this week at The Masters, his incredible road to recovery, T...
Apr 06, 2022•49 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Leafs’ collapse against the Panthers, Erik Kallgren’s injury, concerns about the team’s backup goalie situation, how the Leafs would match up against Florida in a playoff series, and Mitch Marner's dominant play this season. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (31:52)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate....
Apr 06, 2022•49 min
Kris Versteeg stops by to chat about Steven Stamkos’ comments about the frustration of falling shy of major goal-scoring milestones, the special chemistry between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and the pressure on Sheldon Keefe to make swift adjustments during a playoff series (0:32). Afterwards, the crew heads back to the text line to field more questions and comments from listeners (23:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min
Jon Morosi discusses the Guardians’ contract talks with José Ramírez, the Blue Jays’ continued interest in pursuing a trade for Ramírez, Gabriel Moreno’s potential timeline to reach the Big Leagues, and why many pundits around baseball are bullish on the Blue Jays’ World Series chances (0:47). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Hawks game and Leafs-Panthers showdown, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:20). The views and opinions expressed in this podc...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min
Jeff Marek on the Leafs asserting themselves as one of the top teams in the NHL and Auston Matthews’ emergence as the front runner for the Hart Trophy (0:32). Then, JD, Blake and Ailish chat about Magic Johnson’s criticism of the Lakers and what the future might hold for LeBron James (16:07). Later, the team heads to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (25:23). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...
Apr 05, 2022•47 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Auston Matthews’ hat-trick last night against the Lightning, the dominance of the Leafs’ top line, whether this year’s team is different from years’ past, and Toronto’s recent stretch of success against top-tier opponents (1:06). Then, the team chats about Kansas’ historic second-half comeback to defeat North Carolina in the National Championship Game (23:50). Afterwards, Ailish takes the reins for her daily edition of the A-List (40:11)! The views and opinions expre...
Apr 05, 2022•52 min
Justin Bourne stops by to discuss the Leafs’ litmus test Monday night against Tampa, John Tavares’ recent offensive resurgence, Jack Campbell’s future beyond this season, Auston Matthews’ historic goal-scoring output, his defensive warts over the past few games, Toronto’s strong special teams play, and the team’s potential blue line pairings upon Jake Muzzin’s return (0:17). To wrap, Alvin Williams joins the show to chat about Kyle Lowry’s chances of getting a statue in Toronto, his impact on th...
Apr 04, 2022•50 min
Michael Grange joins the show to comment on Kyle Lowry’s special Toronto homecoming, how he’s matured throughout his career, Lowry’s lasting impact on elevating the Raptors to prominence, and the organization’s transition to the post-Lowry era (2:33). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the legalization of sports betting in Ontario and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...
Apr 04, 2022•49 min
The morning crew discusses Jack Campbell’s return to the Leafs’ lineup this past weekend, Jake Muzzin inching closer to a return, where he fits on the blue line and who might be the odd man out (4:16). Later, Bob Harig chats about Tiger Woods trending towards a possible return at Augusta, the veil of secrecy surrounding Tiger’s injuries, Phil Mickelson’s absence from The Masters, and the parity within the field at this year’s tournament (29:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast a...
Apr 04, 2022•49 min
Blake details his experience attending last night’s Raptors-Heat game and covering Kyle Lowry’s return to Toronto (1:02). Then, the team weighs in on the Raptors’ touching tribute to Lowry, the reception from fans at Scotiabank Arena, his lasting impact on the franchise, and Fred VanVleet’s quest to carve out his own legacy (4:44). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:44)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessar...
Apr 04, 2022•50 min
Anthony Stewart stops by to discuss Wayne Simmonds’ response last night after being a healthy scratch against Boston, William Nylander’s improved play, Alex Kerfoot finding a home on the second line with John Tavares, and Ilya Mikheyev’s breakout (0:14). Afterwards, former Raptors guard C.J. Miles discusses his experience playing with Kyle Lowry in Toronto, Lowry’s lasting influence on the Raptors’ current core, Pascal Siakam’s ascent to stardom, which team might pose the toughest challenge for ...
Apr 01, 2022•48 min
Jackie Redmond on WrestleMania 38, which match she’s most excited to watch, Auston Matthews reaching the 50-goal plateau, the front runners for the Hart Trophy, and the Leafs finding their stride leading into the playoffs (1:34). Later, the team reacts to the news that Charlie Montoyo has signed a contract extension with the Blue Jays and what it means for his long-term job security (26:34). The crew also discusses the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Magic game and assemble their daily Wake ...
Apr 01, 2022•46 min
Kaitlyn McGrath phones in to give her thoughts on Jordan Romano’s bizarre ankle injury, Jose Berríos being named the Jays’ Opening Day starter, how the rest of the rotation lines up, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s spring thus far and the pressure on him to rebound after an inconsistent 2021 season, and Charlie Montoyo hinting that yesterday’s lineup might resemble the batting order for next Friday’s season opener (0:25). Later, the team closes out the hour by discussing Kyle Lowry’s impending return to Toronto ...
Apr 01, 2022•52 min
Ailish discusses her experience attending last night’s Leafs-Jets game and the vibe at Scotiabank Arena as Auston Matthews notched his 50th goal of the season. Then, the team discusses Matthews’ case for the Hart Trophy, the Leafs displaying impressive poise to rally from a 2-0 deficit on Thursday, William Nylander’s improved play over the past two games, Ilya Mikheyev’s emergence on the second line, and Timothy Liljegren’s improved confidence playing alongside Mark Giordano (6:54). Later, Ailis...
Apr 01, 2022•51 min
James Sharman phones in to chat about Canada not fielding their A-side during last night's qualifying finale against Panama, Ismael one seeing his first action, and how John Herdman might approach the next few months in preparation for the World Cup (1:05). To wrap, Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner stops by to chat about the popularity of Netflix's Drive to Survive series, what it's like filming, reuniting with Kevin Magnussen, the team's turnaround this season under F1's new regulations,...
Mar 31, 2022•47 min
Nick Kypreos joins JD, Blake and Ailish to chat about Taylor Hall's $5,000 fine for his hit on Ilya Lyubushkin, Mark Giordano's future beyond this season, his influence on the blue line, Colin Blackwell's positive impact on the fourth line, and Ilya Mikehyev finding his comfort zone alongside John Tavares (0:40). Afterwards, Cabbie stops by to discuss Ailish chirping JD as a bettor she doesn't trust, and the team also assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (31:05). The views and opinions exp...
Mar 31, 2022•50 min
Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss his scouting report on newly-signed Leafs forward Nick Abruzzese, his assessment of highly-touted prospect Matthew Knies, and how Knies’ skill set might translate to the NHL (0:56). Next, David Thorpe weighs in on Scottie Barnes’ Rookie of the Year candidacy, the correlation between jazz and basketball, Barnes’ progression throughout his rookie year, and Nick Nurse’s impressive track record of developing young talent (24:46). Later, the team closes out the ...
Mar 31, 2022•47 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Canada’s 1-nil loss to Panama in the final match of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Then, the team weighs in on the Raptors’ blowout win over the Timberwolves, Nick Nurse’s decision to bench Scottie Barnes at the start of the second half, and Taylor Hall being issued a $5,000 fine for his incident with Ilya Lyubushkin (5:30). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (32:25)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an...
Mar 31, 2022•53 min
Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss the Leafs’ dominant performance against the Bruins, the team’s balanced offensive output throughout the lineup, Mark Giordano’s steady presence on the back end, the lack of chemistry between John Tavares and William Nylander, and the Leafs displaying maturity against Boston (1:09). Afterwards, Tim Bontemps stops by to chat about his straw poll for NBA MVP, Pascal Siakam’s chances of being an All-NBA selection this year, and Scottie Barnes’ Rookie of the Ye...
Mar 30, 2022•49 min
Luke Fox stops by to chat about Petr Mrázek’s history of groin injuries, Mark Giordano helping Timothy Liljegren elevate his game, Jake Muzzin’s injury status and his future beyond this season, and Wayne Simmonds being removed from the lineup (0:29). Later, the team chats about Justin Bieber getting booed at a concert in Montreal after chirping Canadiens fans (28:36). Then, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Timberwolves game and assemble their daily Wake and Rak...
Mar 30, 2022•47 min
Ben Nicholson-Smith checks in from Dunedin to discuss position battles in camp, the team’s pitching depth, and the organization’s plans for renovating Rogers Centre (0:47). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Tim Bontemps’ latest straw poll for NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic’s case to win back-to-back MVP awards, Joel Embiid’s candidacy, and Cade Cunningham potentially closing the gap on Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley for Rookie of the Year (25:38). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...
Mar 30, 2022•49 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Maple Leafs’ 6-4 win over the Bruins on Tuesday, Ilya Lyubushkin and Petr Mrazek sustaining injuries, the Leafs showing signs of maturity and composure, Toronto having the best line in a potential playoff series against Boston, and Mark Giordano’s calming presence on the blue line (1:45). Later, the team dives into their daily edition of the A-List (38:20)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily r...
Mar 30, 2022•51 min
Nick Foligno joins the show to reflect on his time in Toronto, and chat about tonight’s matchup against the Leafs, his pursuit of a Stanley Cup with the Bruins, and Brad Marchand’s special skill set (0:36). Later, the crew heads back to the text line to field more comments and questions from listeners (23:55). 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....
Mar 29, 2022•49 min
Steve Dangles joins JD, Blake and Ailish for a special edition of the Leafs concern index, where the crew evaluates some of the team’s most pressing issues, including William Nylander’s demotion down the lineup, Jake Muzzin’s injury status, and Petr Mrázek’s inconsistency (0:14). Later the team assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Me...
Mar 29, 2022•48 min
Atiba Hutchinson joins the show to chat about Canada qualifying for the World Cup, experiencing the transformation of the men’s national program over the course of his career, the electric atmosphere at BMO Field on Sunday, and the special camaraderie shared by this team (2:21). Later, it’s time for Text Line Tuesday! The team heads to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (30:03). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do no...
Mar 29, 2022•48 min
