Trey Wingo, host of the Half-Forgotten History podcast and Chief Trends Officer for Caesars Sportsbook, joins Roger and George to discuss Jalen Ramsey’s rough performance on opening night, the pressure facing Tua Tagovailoa heading into his third NFL season, Sunday’s intriguing Packers-Vikings matchup, and Baker Mayfield squaring off against the Browns in his Panthers debut. Later, Casey Stern, host of the Unfiltered podcast, checks in to chat about the AL MVP race between Aaron Judge and Shohei...
Sep 09, 2022•47 min
Buck Martinez, former MLB catcher, manager, and current Blue Jays analyst, joins Roger and George to discuss the Blue Jays’ success on the road this season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent slump at the plate, Mitch White’s demotion to Triple-A and how the Jays might approach their fifth starter spot, Alek Manoah’s stellar season, and MLB’s proposed rule changes for 2023. Afterwards, the guys dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Rangers game and outline...
Sep 09, 2022•50 min
NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Roger and George to discuss Josh Allen’s strong performance against the Rams, Ken Dorsey’s play-calling in his first game as the Bills’ offensive coordinator, Allen Robinson’s lack of involvement for the Rams, Lamar Jackson’s contract situation, and some of the most intriguing Week 1 storylines. Later, Gord Stellick, former NHL GM and co-host of Leafs Nation, stops by to chat about Tim Stutzle’s eight-year extension with the Senators, Ottawa’s busy s...
Sep 09, 2022•49 min
Roger Lajoie and George Rusic host! The guys share their thoughts on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the tributes pouring in from around the sports world. Then, Roger and George discuss the Bills’ resounding 31-10 win over the LA Rams on Thursday night, Von Miller’s impressive Bills debut, and Matthew Stafford’s opening night struggles. Afterwards, the guys chime in on the Yankees’ shrinking lead in the AL East and the Blue Jays’ chances of making a run at the division crown (2...
Sep 09, 2022•51 min
Chris Berman, NFL studio host for ESPN, joins JD and Sam to discuss his viral interaction with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the public skepticism surrounding the Patriots heading into this season, the Bills being tabbed as Super Bowl favourites, and the plethora of contenders in the AFC. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, host of Mad Dog Unleashed on SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio, stops by to chat about his upcoming induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame, the Blue Jays’ playoff push, wh...
Sep 08, 2022•49 min
Ariel Helwani, MMA Insider and host of The MMA Hour, joins the show to discuss his excitement for the Bills’ 2022 season, this weekend’s polarizing UFC 279 main event between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev, and Jake Paul’s next fight against Anderson Silva. Afterwards, Blake stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Bills-Rams season opener and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:10)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host...
Sep 08, 2022•50 min
Former Blue Jays first base coach Tim Leiper joins JD and Sam to discuss Alek Manoah’s steady presence atop the Blue Jays’ rotation, his cerebral performance on Wednesday to secure a series win over the Orioles, Jordan Romano’s stellar season and his decision to play for Italy at the WBC, Bo Bichette’s hot start to September, and Matt Chapman’s defensive value at third base. Later, Nate Geary, Bills pre-game and halftime show host for WGR 550, checks in to chat about the team's high expectations...
Sep 08, 2022•46 min
JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 4-1 win over the Orioles on Wednesday, Alek Manoah’s emergence as a bona fide ace, where his 2022 season ranks in Blue Jays history, and Alejandro Kirk breaking out of his slump at the plate. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on Tim Stutzle’s eight-year extension with the Ottawa Senators (38:50). 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 &...
Sep 08, 2022•54 min
Adam Jones, former MLB outfielder and five-time MLB All-Star, joins JD and Sam to discuss the budding rivalry between the Blue Jays and Orioles, his memories from playing in Toronto as a visiting player, Adley Rutschman’s impressive rookie season and his long-term potential, and the Blue Jays’ ongoing playoff push. 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...
Sep 07, 2022•21 min
Blake Murphy joins JD and Sam for the full hour! Blake weighs in on Mitch White’s body of work since joining the Blue Jays, how the team will manage their rotation ahead of next week’s series against the Rays, what the Cavaliers’ acquisition of Donovan Mitchell means for the Raptors, and if the Thunder would entertain moving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Afterwards, the guys dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles game and construct their daily Wake a...
Sep 07, 2022•46 min
Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, joins JD and Sam to discuss Mitch White’s rough outing on Tuesday, John Schneider’s bullpen management, Bo Bichette’s hot start to September, and Vlad Jr.’s recent offensive struggles. Later, JD and Sam weigh in on Rasmus Sandin’s ongoing contract stalemate with the Maple Leafs (36:04). 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...
Sep 07, 2022•51 min
JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They discuss Alejandro Kirk being called for blocking home plate during the eighth inning of Tuesday night’s game in Baltimore, John Schneider’s decision to remove Anthony Bass in favour of Yusei Kikuchi, and umpire Jeff Nelson’s aggressive demeanour. Afterwards, Joe Thomas, former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Network analyst, stops by to chat about Baker Mayfield’s Week 1 matchup against the Browns, the reduced shelf life for quarterbacks in today’s NFL, a...
Sep 07, 2022•51 min
Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman checks in from Baltimore to discuss Bo Bichette’s big day at the plate on Monday, how Bichette’s season compares to other shortstops around baseball, Mitch White’s recent struggles, and Julian Merryweather’s return to the big leagues. Later, JA Happ, former MLB pitcher and 2008 World Series champion, joins JD and Sam to discuss his recent retirement from baseball, his memories from the Blue Jays’ 2016 playoff run, and his two separate stints in Toronto (2...
Sep 06, 2022•49 min
Ben Solak, NFL writer for The Ringer, stops by to discuss his latest piece on new Colts quarterback Matt Ryan, Indy’s chances of emerging as a Super Bowl threat in the AFC, Mitch Trubisky being named the Steelers’ Week 1 starter, and the hype surrounding this year’s Eagles team. Later, Blake joins JD and Sam for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The guys tee up tonight’s Blue Jays-Orioles game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:40)! The views and opinions expressed in this p...
Sep 06, 2022•48 min
Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to discuss Bo Bichette’s torrid start to September, John Schneider’s in-game tactical approach, and Mitch White’s grasp on the Jays’ fifth starter spot. Afterwards, JD and Sam head to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (28:25)! 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
Sep 06, 2022•50 min
JD hosts alongside Sam McKee! They discuss Bo Bichette’s three-homer game against the Orioles on Monday night, his red-hot start to September, and Kevin Gausman’s fiery exchange with umpires during Game 1 of the Labour Day double-header. Later, JD and Sam present their own edition of the A-List (35:41)! 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
Sep 06, 2022•50 min
Buck Martinez joins Ailish to talk about the Jays’ hitting inconsistencies, how to break out of a slump, and who should be the Jays’ third starter in a possible playoff series (00:42). Next, ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski drops in discuss Hilary Knight breaking Hayley Wickenheiser’s World Hockey Championship scoring record, where she ranks all time, and how he views the current state of the women’s game (12:11). Finally, we wrap up the show having some fun with Gerry Dee chatting about hosting Family Feu...
Sep 02, 2022•45 min
Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer Matt Stairs drops by to weigh in on the Jays’ struggles at the plate and explains how Toronto’s batters should take a more patient approach at the dish. Then, Matt discusses the mentality of being a designated hitter, before focusing in on what has made Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols so successful (00:49). Next, Ailish and Justin deliver the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! This edition features NFL futures, the Women’s World Hockey Championships, US Open, and J...
Sep 02, 2022•47 min
Charles Davis from the NFL on CBS joins Ailish and Justin to dive into expectations for Joe Burrow and the defending AFC Champion Bengals, life without Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh, Russell Wilson in Denver, and if the Raiders can hang in the tough AFC West (02:18). Next, Raptors analyst Paul Jones drops by to assess the Cavs trading for Donovan Mitchell, and what that means for the Raptors and the Eastern Conference (31:23). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ...
Sep 02, 2022•54 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert host! They start off setting up the Jays' series against the Pirates and discuss how Toronto will set up their rotation with a big 4-gamer against the Orioles around the corner. Next, they get into what they are most optimistic about as the team gets set for September baseball. Then, with it being the anniversary of Dave Steib’s no-hitter and game one of the Summit Series, Justin and Ailish weigh in on their favourite sporting events they attended in person. Lat...
Sep 02, 2022•50 min
Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo joins Ailish to discuss Toronto FC’s 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night, Greg Vanney’s long-awaited return to Toronto, TFC’s injury-plagued midfield, and the ongoing labour dispute between members of the Canadian men’s soccer team and Canada Soccer. Afterwards, Mike Golic Jr., host of the GoJo podcast, stops by to chat about Russell Wilson inking a five-year extension with the Denver Broncos, Lamar Jackson’s contract situation with the Baltimo...
Sep 01, 2022•48 min
Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, joins the show to discuss where the Blue Jays currently sit heading into the final month of the regular season, takeaways from his interview with team president Mark Shapiro, the possibility of Toronto hosting an All-Star Game, and why the Blue Jays lineup is becoming easy to pitch against. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! They tee up the quarter-finals at the IIHF Women’s World Championship and conclude our ...
Sep 01, 2022•48 min
Carlos Pena, former MLB first baseman and current analyst for MLB Network and Marquee Sports Network, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Timmy Trumpet’s live performance of Edwin Diaz’s iconic walkout entrance, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s timing issue at the plate, the Blue Jays’ collective offensive struggles, and the AL MVP debate between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Afterwards, Ben Lewis, tennis analyst for Sportsnet and co-host of the Match Point Canada podcast, stops by to chat about Serena W...
Sep 01, 2022•50 min
Ailish and Justin Cuthbert host! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-5 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday, Mitch White getting roughed up for a second straight start, and Serena Williams’ thrilling second round win over No. 2 Anett Kontaveit at the US Open. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:25)! 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...
Sep 01, 2022•52 min
Hailey Salvian, national hockey writer for The Athletic, joins the show from Denmark to discuss the atmosphere surrounding the 2022 IIHF Women’s World Championships, Canada’s 5-2 loss to the United States on Tuesday, head coach Troy Ryan inking a contract extension to remain in charge of the Canadian women’s team through the next Olympic cycle, and the evolving debate surrounding the greatest women’s hockey player of all time. Later, ESPN’s Chris McKendry and Hall of Famer Pam Shriver check in f...
Aug 31, 2022•48 min
Former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons discusses his relationship with Marcus Stroman, John Schneider’s transition into the Jays’ managerial role, the team’s spurts of inconsistency this season, and how pitching and defence transformed the Jays’ trajectory in 2015. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They continue our week-long NFL divisional preview with the AFC South and the NFC South. They also make their daily Wake and Rake picks (22:27)! The views ...
Aug 31, 2022•47 min
Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his memories from Marcus Stroman’s time with the Blue Jays, why this year’s Jays team is prone to prolonged offensive dry spells, John Schneider’s deployment of Jordan Romano, and Teoscar Hernandez’s confounding season. Chris Solomon, co-founder and co-host of the No Laying Up podcast, stops by to chat about the latest crop of PGA defectors joining LIV Golf, the recent changes instituted by the PGA Tour, and Rory McIlroy emergin...
Aug 31, 2022•52 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over the Cubs on Tuesday, Teoscar Hernandez’s crucial three-run homer, Jordan Romano securing a four-out save, and Marcus Stroman’s showing in his return to Rogers Centre. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:25)! 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...
Aug 31, 2022•51 min
Alanna Rizzo, co-host of High Heat on MLB Network, joins Ailish to discuss the AL MVP debate between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, Ohtani’s long-term future in Anaheim, the Blue Jays’ playoff chase, and which AL Wild Card contender could pose the biggest threat to the Jays come October. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Caroline Cameron checks in from New York to discuss Serena Williams’ first round win at the US Open, the special atmosphere at center court on Monday night, and how the Canadians fared on...
Aug 30, 2022•47 min
Beth Mowins, play-by-play voice for the Cubs, NFL on CBS, and NBA on ESPN, joins the show to discuss Marcus Stroman’s first year in Chicago, his bulldog mentality on the mound, the loaded AFC West, and Kevin Durant staying put in Brooklyn after an off-season filled with drama. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They continue our week-long NFL divisional preview by teeing up the AFC North and NFC North. Later, Ailish and Justin construct their daily Wake an...
Aug 30, 2022•50 min
