Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman stops by to discuss his first impressions of Gabriel Moreno, the trickle down effect of Hyun-Jin Ryu’s season-ending injury, Ross Stripling’s success since moving into the rotation, Yusei Kikuchi’s inconsistency, and the likelihood of the Blue Jays exploring the trade market for some pitching reinforcements ahead of next month's deadline. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting lines fo...
Jun 15, 2022•46 min
Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the legacy implications for Colorado in this year’s Stanley Cup Final, why Tampa matches up well against the Avalanche, the goaltending matchup in the series, the Lightning’s success rate with graduating players from the minors, and the Leafs’ “hypothetical Cup” argument. 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 &am...
Jun 15, 2022•36 min
JD and Ailish discuss Gabriel Moreno collecting three hits in his Blue Jays home debut, Hyun-Jin Ryu being ruled out for the remainder of the season, Yusei Kikuchi’s recent struggles, and the need to bolster the starting rotation ahead of the trade deadline. Then, Brad Richards, former NHL forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to discuss his experience squaring off against some of the Lightning’s current core players during the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, Tampa’s quest for a thre...
Jun 15, 2022•51 min
Chris Mannix, senior NBA writer for Sports Illustrated and co-host of The Crossover Podcast, stops by to discuss Boston’s inconsistency during the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum’s relatively quiet series, Andrew Wiggins’ impact on both ends of the floor, and the Raptors’ reported interest in Rudy Gobert. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles matchup and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (21:57). The views and o...
Jun 14, 2022•47 min
Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD and Ailish to discuss where this year’s Stanley Cup Final matchup ranks in NHL history, Tampa’s dynastic run over the past three seasons, and how the Lightning have shrewdly reloaded their roster in a salary cap era. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (29:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do...
Jun 14, 2022•49 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 11-1 win over the Orioles on Monday, Alek Manoah’s winning pedigree, Andrew Wiggins powering the Warriors to a pivotal Game 5 win in the NBA Finals, and Wiggins’ transformation since joining the Warriors. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:14)! 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.
Jun 14, 2022•53 min
Aaron Ward, former NHL defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup champion, stops by to discuss Steven Stamkos’ performance throughout the playoffs, Jon Cooper’s key adjustments after falling down 0-2 against New York, and Tampa's impressive blue line depth. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting odds for Game 5 of the NBA Finals and tonight’s series opener between the Blue Jays and Orioles. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rak...
Jun 13, 2022•48 min
Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Gabriel Moreno’s debut weekend, if Moreno can earn a permanent roster spot for the rest of the season, Kevin Gausman’s reduced splitter usage in his outing against Detroit, and Ross Stripling’s simplified approach on the mound. Later, Sportsnet NBA columnist Michael Grange stops by to chat about how the 2022 Warriors compare to Golden State's 2019 Finals team, Steph Curry’s impressiv...
Jun 13, 2022•51 min
JD is back! He and Ailish discuss Gabriel Moreno’s debut weekend in the big leagues, how the Blue Jays might distribute catching duties between Moreno and Alejandro Kirk, and Ross Stripling’s effectiveness as a starter. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on the Lightning reaching their third straight Stanley Cup Final, Tampa’s winning culture, and the misleading comparisons between the Lightning and Maple Leafs (22:45). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:36)! The views an...
Jun 13, 2022•50 min
Grant Hill, NBA Hall of Famer and author of GAME: An Autobiography , joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his new book, the NBA’s load management crisis, if the league should consider shortening the regular season, Steph Curry’s greatness and what another title would mean for his legacy, and the Celtics’ impressive poise despite their lack of Finals experience. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Tigers series...
Jun 10, 2022•49 min
Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Gabriel Moreno’s potential role alongside Alejandro Kirk and Zack Collins, Moreno’s intriguing offensive profile, Canada Soccer’s ongoing contract dispute with the senior men’s national team, and the budding feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, stops by to chat about his trade bait list for the upcoming NHL off-season, if the Leafs cou...
Jun 10, 2022•50 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Lightning’s Game 5 win over the Rangers, Tampa showing their championship mettle, what would constitute a successful weekend for Gabriel Moreno, and Kevin Gausman's recent struggles. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:52)! 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.
Jun 10, 2022•50 min
Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins the show to discuss how Gabriel Moreno's call up might impact Alejandro Kirk's workload, the potential timeline for Danny Jansen's stint on the IL, Yusei Kikuchi's recent struggles with command, and if the Jays have any lingering concerns about Kevin Gausman potentially tipping pitches. Later, Blake and Sam McKee join Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Sam weighs in with his best bets for this weekend’s RBC Canadian Open (...
Jun 09, 2022•49 min
Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and NBA scribe for Sportsnet, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the timing of Gabriel Moreno’s call up, why Moreno’s stint might be temporary, how the Blue Jays can manage their three-catcher rotation, and the Celtics’ Game 3 win over the Warriors in the NBA Finals. Later, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to chat about Tampa’s back-to-back wins in the Eastern Conference Final, the Rangers hoping to capitalize on home ice advantage in ...
Jun 09, 2022•49 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Blue Jays’ decision to promote Gabriel Moreno from Triple-A Buffalo and Yusei Kikuchi’s struggles yesterday in Kansas City. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ken Holland’s comments about the Oilers’ goaltending situation, the lack of true No. 1 goalies in the NHL, and what it means for the Leafs’ off-season plans (21:56). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:46)! The views and opinions expressed in...
Jun 09, 2022•51 min
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by to discuss the level of concern surrounding Hyun-Jin Ryu's latest elbow ailment, Nate Pearson's potential timeline for a return to the big leagues, the Blue Jays' handling of Gabriel Moreno, and Alejandro Kirk’s long-term. Later, Tim Micallef, host of Tim and Friends, joins JD and Ailish to discuss Canada Soccer’s ongoing labour negotiations with the senior men’s national team (24:52). He also sticks around for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees...
Jun 08, 2022•49 min
Seerat Sohi, NBA columnist and podcast host for The Ringer, joins JD and Ailish to discuss her observations from Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, the ceiling for Steph Curry’s legacy, Klay Thompson’s inconsistency this post-season, Andrew Wiggins reigniting his career in Golden State, and new Lakers coach Darvin Ham publicly expressing confidence in Russell Westbrook. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of...
Jun 08, 2022•29 min
JD and Ailish discuss Alek Manoah’s dominant outing against the Royals, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s “chronic” elbow issues, and Zack Collins being promoted from Triple-A to fill Danny Jansen's roster spot instead of Gabriel Moreno.. Afterwards, Adam Foote, former NHL defenceman and two-time Stanley Cup champion, discusses Colorado’s sweep over the Oilers, his son Cal playing in his first post-season with Tampa, Cale Makar’s dominance, and the upcoming E:60 documentary on the storied rivalry between the Avala...
Jun 08, 2022•50 min
Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the Unfiltered podcast, joins the show to discuss the Oilers’ biggest off-season priorities, Cale Makar’s unique skill set, the Avs’ impressive lineup depth, the chances Evander Kane will land a long-term deal this summer, and lingering questions surrounding the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation. Later, Blake jumps in with JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Royals ma...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min
Brian Scalabrine, former NBA forward, 2008 NBA champion, and current co-host of The Starting Lineup on SiriusXM NBA Radio, joins the show to discuss his takeaways from Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals, Jordan Poole being a liability on defence, his experience being on the Warriors’ coaching staff during the early days of Steph Curry’s career, what an additional title would mean for Curry’s legacy, and how Jayson Tatum can strike a better balance on the offensive end of the floor. Later, JD and Ai...
Jun 07, 2022•50 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Avalanche advancing to the Stanley Cup Final with a sweep over the Oilers, what comes next for Edmonton, Cale Makar’s dominance on both ends of the ice, and whether the Leafs made a mistake moving on from Zach Hyman. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 8-0 win over the Royals and Ross Stripling tossing five shutout innings in his return to the rotation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (33:05)! The views and opinions expressed in t...
Jun 07, 2022•51 min
LaTroy Hawkins, former MLB pitcher and current Twins TV analyst, joins the show to discuss Minnesota’s game plan against Kevin Gausman on Sunday, why he’s skeptical that Gausman was tipping pitches, and Jose Berrios’ dominant 13-strikeout performance on Saturday. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting odds for tonight’s Blue Jays-Royals series opener and Game 4 between the Oilers and Avalanche. They also assemble their daily Wake...
Jun 06, 2022•50 min
Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper joins JD and Ailish to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. adjusting his approach after a sluggish start to the season, Alejandro Kirk’s breakout, if Kevin Gausman was tipping his pitches during yesterday’s start, and ex-Blue Jays Russell Martin and JA Happ announcing their retirement last week. Afterwards, Michael Peca, former NHL forward, two-time Selke Trophy winner, and current Rochester Americans assistant coach, stops by to chat about Patrice Bergeron...
Jun 06, 2022•47 min
JD and Ailish discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. beginning to find his stride at the plate, the Lightning’s pivotal Game 3 win over New York on Sunday, how the Leafs’ roster compares to the Rangers' personnel, the Oilers being on the brink of elimination, Canada Soccer’s dispute with the senior men’s national team, and the Warriors drawing even with the Celtics in the NBA Finals. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:19)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...
Jun 06, 2022•52 min
Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins JD and Ailish to discuss Alek Manoah’s impressive start to the season, his moxie on the mound and vibrant personality in the clubhouse, the biggest factors that have contributed to the Jays' offensive turnaround, and how Ross Stripling's reinsertion into the starting rotation impacts the team's bullpen depth. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Twins ...
Jun 03, 2022•48 min
Blake Murphy, host of Jays Talk Plus and NBA scribe for Sportsnet.ca, joins the show to discuss the Celtics’ thrilling comeback victory over the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston’s fourth quarter barrage from beyond the arc, what a title would mean for Jayson Tatum’s young career, and how this series could impact Steph Curry’s legacy. Afterwards, Blake also weighs in on how the Blue Jays should handle Hyun-Jin Ryu’s latest IL stint and what his role could be upon his return (28:19). L...
Jun 03, 2022•48 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays extending their win streak to eight games, the team’s improved plate discipline during this stretch, valuable depth contributions throughout the lineup, and Hyun-Jin Ryu being placed on the 15-day IL. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Colorado’s 4-0 win over Edmonton in Game 2 and Nazem Kadri jumpstarting the Avs’ offence on Thursday (14:53). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (30:54)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...
Jun 03, 2022•53 min
Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and current Blue Jays analyst for Sportsnet and Sportsnet 590 The FAN, checks in to discuss Danny Jansen’s pull-side approach at the plate, Alejandro Kirk’s maturation as a hitter, Jansen and Kirk forming arguably the best catching tandem in baseball, the team’s offensive surge over the past week, and Toronto’s slew of one-run wins this season. Afterwards, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! The team tees up the betting line...
Jun 02, 2022•44 min
Andrew Bogut, former NBA center and co-host of the Rogue Bogues podcast, joins the show to discuss the Warriors’ dynastic run, Andrew Wiggins’ career resurgence in Golden State, Steph Curry’s greatness, and his experience being a member of the Warriors’ 2015 title team. Later, Jackie Redmond, studio host for NHL and WWE Network, stops by to chat about if the Oilers should make a change in net for Game 2 against Colorado, Edmonton’s defensive warts, and the Rangers’ series-opening win over the Li...
Jun 02, 2022•54 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays extending their winning streak to seven games with a 7-3 win over the White Sox, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting off the schneid with a two-run homer, Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk emerging as one of the best catching duos in baseball, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s latest forearm injury, and the taxing workload on the Jays’ bullpen. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (28:51)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gues...
Jun 02, 2022•50 min
