Ariel Helwani, MMA insider and host of the MMA Hour, joins the show to chat about this weekend’s UFC 276 card, Conor McGregor’s next potential opponent, the much-anticipated trilogy bout between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovksi, and the New York Knicks’ outlook in free agency. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team previews the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox finale and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:53). The view...
Jun 29, 2022•49 min
MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins JD and Ailish to discuss the current asking price for relievers around baseball, some names the Jays could be targeting, how the organization might handle Yusei Kikuchi’s recent struggles, and if the Jays should consider moving Danny Jansen. Afterwards, Justin Termine, co-host of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio, stops by to chat about Kyrie Irving opting in with the Brooklyn Nets, Russell Westbrook returning to the Lakers, and the Knicks’ interest in Jalen Br...
Jun 29, 2022•48 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ thrilling 6-5 walk-off win over the Red Sox, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s emotional game-winning hit, his resurgence in June, and the bullpen squandering another lead. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (30:24)! 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.
Jun 29, 2022•51 min
Ben Nicholson-Smith, co-host of the At The Letters Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays signing Sergio Romo, the team’s lack of high-leverage relief arms, the slow-developing trade market, and if the Jays should consider subtracting from their catching 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-Red Sox game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:22). The views and opinions ...
Jun 28, 2022•48 min
Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, stops by to discuss how this year's Stanley Cup Final compared to other matchups in the salary cap era, Tampa’s impressive three-year run in the midst of a flat cap, and how Colorado might navigate their impending cap crunch this summer. Afterwards, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (30:27). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and g...
Jun 28, 2022•50 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Colorado Avalanche’s success rate with drafting and developing their own stars, Timothy Liljegren signing a two-year extension with the Maple Leafs, and the Blue Jays adding some pitching help in the form of veteran Sergio Romo. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (33:05)! 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....
Jun 28, 2022•52 min
Jason York, former NHL defenceman and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to discuss Cale Makar winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, his transcendent skill set, Colorado’s lockdown third period in Game 6, and what comes next for Tampa. Later, Cabbie joins Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team tees up tonight’s Blue Jays-Red Sox game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:51). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest...
Jun 27, 2022•49 min
Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in from Tampa to discuss the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup celebration, his conversation with Nazem Kadri following last night’s win, what a championship means for Nathan MacKinnon’s legacy, and Tampa’s remarkable three-year run. Later, Tim Leiper, former Blue Jays first base coach, drops by to weigh in on the Jays’ mounting pitching issues, how the team should handle Yusei Kikuchi’s struggles, the pressure facing Ross Atkins to augment the rotation, and Alejandro Kirk’s re...
Jun 27, 2022•49 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert. They discuss the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, Nathan MacKinnon’s dominant performance in Game 6, and Nazem Kadri’s viral post-game message to his playoff critics. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Blue Jays’ recent pitching woes and their big week ahead with Boston and Tampa coming to town (28:57). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (36:39). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are ...
Jun 27, 2022•51 min
In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar, we start things off with an all Bobby segment! ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks joins the crew to discuss his major sticking points and the ramifications from last night's NBA draft across the league (00:30). Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster then joins to look back on his team's draft last night, what he sees in #33 pick Christian Koloko, and take us inside his strategy when evaluating prospects (16:18). Final...
Jun 24, 2022•50 min
In the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar are joined by co-host of The FAN Drive Time Ben Ennis to discus the hard-luck history of the Kings in the NBA Draft, before shifting gears to the Blue Jays' bullpen concerns, some possible remedies on the trade market, and the expectations for the Jays as summer approaches (05:19). Later on, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne Nick Kypreos joins JD & Ailish to preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final tonight, and looks a...
Jun 24, 2022•47 min
In the opening hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar breakdown everything from the NBA Draft. They provide instant analysis on the Raptors' selection of Christian Koloko with pick #33, where they see him fitting in next year, and go over their winners and losers from last night's draft with a focus on the Kings. JD then gives his take on the entire Kyrie Irving-Brooklyn Nets saga and offers some possible solutions, before sharing a thought on Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final...
Jun 24, 2022•52 min
In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar are joined by the host of Jays Talk Plus Blake Murphy to preview everything NBA draft (00:21)! How does he see the order shaking out tonight? What does he see the Raptors doing? Is there any validity to the rumours of OG wanting out of town? In the Wake 'n' Rake today presented by Unibet, JD gives your his best NBA Draft prop, Ailish has some diamond picks, and Blake is going prop hunting (24:28)! The views and opinions expre...
Jun 23, 2022•47 min
Hour 2 of The Fan Morning Show is here! JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar are joined by Anthony Stewart to talk through Colorado's Game 4 win, the grittiness that exists within this team, and the controversy surrounding Nazem Kadri's game-winning goal (09:36). Later on, Michael Grange joins the show to discuss the validity of the recent OG Anunoby trade rumours, before moving on to the NBA Draft to highlight which Canadians are poised to be selected (30:06). The views and opinions expressed in this ...
Jun 23, 2022•50 min
In the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar breakdown the missed call from last night's Stanley cup final and the lasting ramifications it could have, before re-visiting the Nazem Kadri trade from the Leafs and everything that has followed since. JD then talks about the trade rumours surrounding the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby, and shares why he thinks it's bogus (26:19). Finally, Ailish brings you a baby-Friday version of the A-List featuring: THE Ohio State univ...
Jun 23, 2022•51 min
In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show JD & Ailish are joined by Sportsnet play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman (00:52) to talk about the state of this Jays team, potential bullpen solutions, the starters, and the continued great play of Alejandro Kirk. Blake Murphy then rejoins the gang for a Wednesday edition of Wake 'n' Rake (18:32). They re-litigate last night's Wingsanity and take a look at the Stanley Cup finals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ...
Jun 22, 2022•43 min
Former NHLer Kris Versteeg joins JD & Ailish to talk about the Avs and Lightning series, looks back on his experiences playing in the Cup Final, and weighs in on where his former teammate Patrick Kane may end up (01:10). Next, Our Lady Peace bassist Duncan Coutts joins JD to talk about his love for Toronto sports and the band’s upcoming concert at Massey Hallon June 24th (34:10)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect...
Jun 22, 2022•55 min
Ailish & JD go over last night's wing eating contest at St. Louis Bar & Grill: who won and more importantly who lost! They then talk about the Blue Jays' tough loss to White Sox: Just how overwhelmed has the bullpen become? And what are the possible solutions? Next they touch on Auston Mathews winning the Hart Trophy & Ted Lindsay Award and what it means going forward. Finally, a Wednesday edition of the A-List featuring Trevor Lawrence, potential Blue Jays All Star selections, and L...
Jun 22, 2022•50 min
In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, 15-year NHL veteran Matthew Barnaby joins to discuss Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final, if the Lightning have turned a corner, the play of Nikita Kucherov, and how he sees the series playing out from here (00:30). Blake Murphy re-joins the crew for Wake and Rake presented by Unibet. They preview the wing eating contest going down at St. Louis Bar and Grill tonight, before offering their best bets for tonight's Jays-White Sox game! The views and opinions e...
Jun 21, 2022•49 min
In the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD & Ailish welcome on the host of The FAN Drive Time Stephen Brunt (00:38) to discuss the Jays' 8-7 loss to the White Sox, the options the team has to upgrade the bullpen, and what might be troubling Kevin Gausman recently. JD & Ailish then go over the Kyrie Irving saga in Brooklyn and what resolution we might see. Finally, we head to the text-line for to answer your questions (31:00)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...
Jun 21, 2022•48 min
In the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish returns from Montreal and the Canadian Grand Prix to give you a review of her experience! JD then outlines the problems with the Blue Jays in their loss to the White Sox and Kevin Gausman's struggles in June. Finally, the A-List returns (38:23)! 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.
Jun 21, 2022•45 min
Shi Davidi joins the guys to recap the Jays’ tough weekend set vs the Yankees. They discuss how aggressive the front office should be to get the bullpen some help, if winning the division is still an attainable goal, and Nate Pearson's latest physical set-back in what seems to be a trend (00:20). Blake Murphy later joins for Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. They discuss value bets in tonight’s Blue Jays-White Sox matchup, Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, and assemble their daily parlay (23:55...
Jun 20, 2022•49 min
Luke Fox joins JD and Sam McKee to recap the Avs’ dominant 7-0 win over Tampa Bay in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final (01:03). Have the Lightning’s back-to-back Cup runs finally caught up to them? Is there any way for the champs to get back in this thing? And how will Colorado be able to keep all their young and electrifying upcoming free agents after this playoff run? The guys also recap an exciting F1 weekend in Montreal with Max Verstappen winning the Canadian GP, while Matt Fitzpatrick had a ...
Jun 20, 2022•48 min
JD and Sam McKee recap the Blue Jays’ 10-9 win over the Yankees to close out the series on a high, before they air out their frustrations with the bullpen and why the offence seems to embody "Jekyll and Hyde". They also quickly touch on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Colorado looked to be just too much for Tampa Bay (30:11). 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 af...
Jun 20, 2022•50 min
Blake Murphy joins JD and Sam to discuss the malaise surrounding the 2022 F1 season, the Celtics’ influx of turnovers in Game 6, Boston’s dwindling championship window, and Andrew Wiggins’ breakthrough with the Warriors. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Yankees series opener, where the odds sit after Round 1 at the U.S. Open, and Saturday’s Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. They also assemble their daily Wake a...
Jun 17, 2022•48 min
JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They share their thoughts on Kevin Gausman’s recent struggles and the Blue Jays’ noticeable void in the bullpen. Afterwards, they discuss the Warriors winning the NBA title, Boston’s abysmal performance on their home floor, and Steph Curry further solidifying his legacy by elevating the Warriors to a championship and winning Finals MVP (17:51). Later, Daniel Ricciardo, Formula 1 driver for McLaren and eight-time Grand Prix winner, joins the show to discuss F1’s long...
Jun 17, 2022•50 min
Peter Forsberg, Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins JD Bunkis and Sam McKee to discuss Colorado’s impressive run to the Cup Final, his signature shootout move, Andrei Vasilevskiy’s prolific playoff resume, and his relationship with fellow countryman Mats Sundin. 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 17, 2022•19 min
Michael Lee, sports enterprise reporter for the Washington Post, stops by to discuss Andrew Wiggins’ importance to the Warriors’ championship quest, Steph Curry’s irrefutable legacy as one of the most influential players in NBA history, and the pressure facing Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown heading into Game 6. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. The team tees up the betting lines for today’s Blue-Jays Orioles finale and Game 6 of the NBA Finals. They also...
Jun 16, 2022•48 min
Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss his takeaways from Colorado’s series-opening win in the Stanley Cup Final, what adjustments the Lightning will need to make in Game 2, and Jack Campbell’s current contract situation. Afterwards, Jeff Blair stops by to chat about Brandon Hyde’s rationale for pitching to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in extra innings, Charlie Montoyo’s decision to let Yimi Garcia face Ryan Mountcastle in the eighth inning...
Jun 16, 2022•51 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-6 walk-off win over the Orioles, Brandon Hyde’s confounding decision to pitch to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the 10th inning, and lingering concerns about the Blue Jays’ bullpen. Then, JD and Ailish weigh in on Colorado’s thrilling 4-3 OT win over the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Avs’ impressive forward depth, and the electric atmosphere inside Ball Arena for the series opener (19:30). Later, we close out the hour with Ailish’s daily editi...
Jun 16, 2022•51 min
