Sportsnet soccer analyst James Sharman joins Ailish to discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps’ win over the Toronto FC to capture the Voyageurs Cup and the early returns on Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. Later, Tyler Dunne, national NFL writer and founder of GoLongTD.com, stops by to chat about the buzz in Buffalo surrounding the Bills’ Super Bowl aspirations, Josh Allen’s continued maturation, the addition of Von Miller on the defensive line, and receiver Isaiah McKenzie potentially seeing...
Jul 27, 2022•48 min
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk joins JD and Ailish to discuss his off-season, the Senators’ big additions this summer, his experience playing with Matt Murray in Ottawa, and his brother Matthew’s move to the Panthers. Later, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The crew tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Cardinals game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:25)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gue...
Jul 27, 2022•49 min
Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the level of urgency for the Blue Jays heading into the trade deadline, if Bo Bichette could be used as a high leverage trade chip for Juan Soto, and where Ross Stripling ranks in the pantheon of Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro’s best moves since joining the Blue Jays. 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 ...
Jul 27, 2022•47 min
JD and Ailish host! Ailish discusses her experience co-hosting Tim and Friends on Tuesday. Then, JD and Ailish share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 10-3 win over the Cardinals, George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. starting to find their groove at the plate, and St. Louis being in town without Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:09)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not neces...
Jul 27, 2022•53 min
The Ailish Hour is here! She starts off her solo adventure with Sportnet.ca writer Luke Fox, who discusses the ripple effects of Matthew Tkachuk's trade for the Flames, the NHL market, and Auston Matthews, before reflecting on the Leafs changes this off-season (01:30). Later on, Ailish is joined by Canadian Hall of Famer golfer Lorie Kane to talk about Brooke Henderson’s big win over the weekend, and shares her involvement at the Canadian open and with KidSport Canada (26:08). Finally, Ailish re...
Jul 26, 2022•49 min
Blake Murphy joins The FAN Morning crew to chat about his Rage Against the Machine concert experience, before discussing the Jays' depth stepping up during the past series sweep against the Red Sox and the timeline that lead up to Vince McMahon stepping down as head of the WWE. Blake also sticks around for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The guys tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Cardinals matchup and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:12)! The views and opinions expressed in this po...
Jul 26, 2022•48 min
Co-host of At the Letters Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish Forfar & JD Bunkis to look back on the Blue Jays' weekend in Boston, before discussing the team's needs ahead of the trade deadline and the limited options available (01:44). They then jump into text-line Tuesday to answer all of your questions including: the F1 season in review, Blue Jays' deadline targets, John Schneider's future with Toronto and mosh pit experiences. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Jul 26, 2022•47 min
JD Bunkis is back on The FAN Morning Show! He and Ailish Forfar chat about his week off before delving into the Blue Jays and what we should expect from them ahead of the trade deadline. JD then relates Matthew Tkachuk's situation to the Maple Leafs and the future of Auston Mathews. Later on, Ailish shares her Tuesday edition of the A-List featuring chess playing robots and Kyler Murray's odd contract requirements (43:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts a...
Jul 26, 2022•53 min
The final hour of The FAN Morning Show is here live from Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! Former Blue Jay Matt Stairs joins them live from the course to talk about his career with the Jays, his favourite memories playing, and what qualities he sees in this current Jays team (00:23). Afterwards Jose Cruz Jr. joins Ailish and Justin live on location and chat about his plan for the tournament today, before sharing a few of his best memories of playing in Toronto (26:00). Th...
Jul 25, 2022•50 min
The third hour of The FAN Morning Show is here with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert live from the Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! They are joined by ESPN hockey writer Greg Wyshynski to look back on the blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Panthers, weighs in on the Flames' return in the deal, and discusses if the Leafs have improved or declined over this off-season (02:00). The pair are then joined by Susan Hallsworth, Director of Philanthropy for Jays ...
Jul 25, 2022•49 min
The second hour of The FAN Morning Show is live from the Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert are joined by former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper to talk about the impressive weekend for the Blue Jays after the All-Star break (00:46). Then they are joined by Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo to discuss Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi's debuts for TFC over the weekend, and how the new additions could impact TFC's season...
Jul 25, 2022•49 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert host live from the Jays Care Golf Classic at The Country Club in Woodbridge! They discuss the Blue Jays’ weekend sweep over the Red Sox, Alek Manoah’s fiery outing on Saturday, and the team’s offensive explosion in their first series after the All-Star Break. Then, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the Panthers’ acquisition of Matthew Tkachuk from the Flames and Calgary taking on expiring contracts with Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar. Later, Ail...
Jul 25, 2022•50 min
Nick Richard, writer for Leafs Nation, stops by to chat about the Leafs’ off-season moves thus far, his level of confidence in the team’s new goaltending tandem, and the best lineup fit for Rasmus Sandin. Later, Jared Carrabis, co-host of the Baseball is Dead podcast, joins Sam and Brent to discuss the uncertain futures of Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers in Boston and which teams might be the favourites to land Juan Soto (25:23). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of th...
Jul 22, 2022•47 min
Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins Sam and Brent to discuss Toronto’s decision not to pitch Jose Berrios against the Red Sox this weekend, if the Jays should take a run at Juan Soto, and the team’s new batting order. Later, the guys conduct their “Best Beer Draft,” selecting the best situations that call for a satisfying cold beer (26:13). 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 &a...
Jul 22, 2022•50 min
Peter Galindo, soccer scribe for Sportsnet, joins Sam and Brent to discuss Toronto FC’s recent influx of Italian signings, how Lorenzo Insigne’s game might translate to MLS, and TFC’s struggles over the past couple of seasons. Afterwards, Trey Wingo, host of the Half Forgotten History podcast, checks in to chat about his experience playing Canada’s prestigious Cabot Cliffs golf course, and the Arizona Cardinals inking Kyler Murray to a lucrative contract negotiations (28:30). The views and opini...
Jul 22, 2022•49 min
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays’ pitching rotation for this weekend’s series against the Red Sox, Jose Berrios’ inconsistency this season, and lingering concerns about the bullpen. Later, Sam and Brent reveal their respective lists of the most popular athletes in Toronto (29:08). 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....
Jul 22, 2022•51 min
Joon Lee, MLB writer for ESPN, joins Brent and Sam to discuss the likelihood of Juan Soto being dealt before the trade deadline, MLB prohibiting teams from trading draft picks, and the New York Yankees’ historic season thus far. Jeremy Rutherford, NHL and St. Louis Blues reporter for The Athletic, checks in to discuss the latest buzz surrounding potential trade suitors for Matthew Tkachuk, the Blues’ interest in Tkachuk, and what comes next for the Calgary Flames (23:59). The views and opinions ...
Jul 21, 2022•46 min
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins Sam and Brent to discuss Lamar Jackson’s contract situation, the 49ers granting Jimmy Garoppolo permission to seek a trade, and expectations for Tom Brady this season. Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ Podcast, stops by to chat about Rory McIlroy’s loss at the Open Championship, how LIV Golf is complicating the current golf landscape, and Henrik Stenson relinquishing his Ryder Cup captaincy in orde...
Jul 21, 2022•50 min
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss Matthew Tkachuk reportedly informing the Calgary Flames that he will not re-sign with the team and if the Maple Leafs should consider pursuing him. Later, the guys present some hypothetical Tkachuk trades for teams across the NHL (28:13). 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 or any affiliate.
Jul 21, 2022•51 min
Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Sam and Brent to discuss Nazem Kadri’s free agent situation, Matthew Tkachuk’s uncertain future in Calgary, Rasmus Sandin’s RFA status and the possibility of an offer sheet, and how the Leafs could navigate their current salary cap dilemma. Brian Geltzeiler, analyst for SiriusXM NBA Radio and NBA TV, checks in to chat about the chances Kevin Durant begins next season in Brooklyn and the Knicks’ push to acqui...
Jul 20, 2022•47 min
Jon Tayler, editor for FanGraphs, joins Sam and Brent to discuss the Nationals’ desire to include Patrick Corbin in any Juan Soto trade and Aaron Judge’s uncertain future in New York. Afterwards, the guys chime in on Pierre Engvall’s comments about his desire to become a 20-goal scorer next season (20:23). Later, Charles Davis, NFL analyst for CBS, stops by to chat about Mac Jones’ outlook for the 2022 NFL season, Baker Mayfield’s move to Carolina, how Russell Wilson might fare in Denver, and th...
Jul 20, 2022•50 min
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss their takeaways from last night’s MLB All-Star Game, Alek Manoah’s viral mic’d up moment, the Nationals’ desired trade haul for Juan Soto, and if the Blue Jays have enough assets to enter the Soto sweepstakes. Later, Sam and Brent share their thoughts on the latest speculation surrounding a possible Matthew Tkachuk trade and if Leaf fans should be concerned about Auston Matthews’ future (35:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast a...
Jul 20, 2022•52 min
Gord Stellick, former NHL GM and co-host of Leafs Nation Pre and Post-Game, stops by to discuss Nazem Kadri’s free agency situation, Colorado’s cap crunch, and the Leafs’ off-season thus far. Later, Ricky Romero joins Brent and Sam to chat about last night’s MLB Home Run Derby, his experience being an All-Star in 2011, Vlad Jr.’s reputation around baseball, and Juan Soto’s uncertain future in Washington (25:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests a...
Jul 19, 2022•46 min
Shane Ryan, writer for Golf Digest, joins Brent and Sam to discuss Cameron Smith’s win at St. Andrew’s, LIV Golf’s quest to usurp the PGA Tour, and Rory McIlroy coming up short at the majors. Afterwards, the guys share their winners and losers from the first week of NHL free agency (29:27). 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.
Jul 19, 2022•52 min
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss last night’s Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso falling short of a three-peat, and how the derby compares to other All-Star events around sports. Later, Brent and Sam discuss Nazem Kadri’s ongoing free agency process and which teams could be his top suitors (37:33). 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....
Jul 19, 2022•50 min
Luke Fox, NHL writer for Sportsnet, joins Sam and Brent to discuss the Maple Leafs’ crowded bottom six, Rasmus Sandin’s contract status, and his confidence level in the team's new goaltending tandem. Later, Jason Sobel, golf scribe for The Action Network and analyst for SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, stops by to chat about Cameron Smith’s clinical putting performance on Sunday and his potential defection to LIV Golf (24:34). Afterwards, Sam and Brent close out the show by giving their picks for tonigh...
Jul 18, 2022•46 min
MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins Brent and Sam to discuss Juan Soto turning down a reported $440 million extension from the Nationals, the potential price tag of a Vlad Jr. extension, and where the Blue Jays sit at the All-Star break. Afterwards, the guys discuss Cameron Smith being asked about LIV Golf after winning The Open Championship and additional PGA players defecting to the LIV tour (33:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not...
Jul 18, 2022•51 min
Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys discuss the Blue Jays’ first half of the season, John Schneider’s first week at the helm, Cameron Smith’s victory at The Open Championship, and Rory McIlroy failing to convert on his 52-hole lead. Later, Sam and Brent weigh in on the Leafs’ signing of Calle Jarnkrok, Rasmus Sandin’s lingering contract negotiations, and Pierre Engvall’s one-year extension (34:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do n...
Jul 18, 2022•52 min
David Pagnotta, Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period, checks in to discuss how Johnny Gaudreau ended up in Columbus, the Flames going all-in to keep Matthew Tkachuk, the Leafs’ moves during the first two days of free agency, and potential suitors for Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg. Later, Blake joins George and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The guys tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Royals game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:47)! The views and opinions expressed ...
Jul 15, 2022•48 min
Former NHL executive Pierre McGuire joins George Rusic and Justin Cuthbert to discuss Johnny Gaudreau landing in Columbus, Matt Murray’s fit with the Maple Leafs, and Toronto’s signings of Victor Mete and Jordie Benn. Afterwards, new Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell stops by to chat about his decision to sign with Edmonton and the growth he experienced in Toronto (22:52). Later, Tim Leiper, former Blue Jays first base coach, checks in to discuss the timing of Charlie Montoyo’s dismissal, the role...
Jul 15, 2022•49 min
