Luke Fox, NHL reporter for Sportsnet, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Kyle Dubas’ loyalty to his core group, his tenuous job security heading into this season, possible candidates to play alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, and the most pressing questions at the start of training camp. Afterwards, Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ 4-3 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday, Jordan Romano blowing his second consecutive save, broader concerns...
Sep 22, 2022•50 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert. They discuss their takeaways from Leafs Media Day, Kyle Dubas addressing his future, and Auston Matthews’ comments about his next contract. Then, they chime in on the Blue Jays' 4-3 loss to the Phillies in extra innings on Wednesday (38:12). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:27)! 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 & Medi...
Sep 22, 2022•53 min
Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Nathan MacKinnon’s contract extension in Colorado, Auston Matthews’ next contract, Pierre Engvall and Timothy Liljegren being sidelined to start training camp due to injury, Kyle Dubas’ future, and Rasmus Sandin’s ongoing contract stalemate. Later, Jesse Rubinoff, co-host of Tim and Friends and member of the SN Bets team, stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! He, A...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min
MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Ross Stripling’s impending free agency, how Matt Chapman factors into the Jays’ long-term future, why the Jays should prioritize a Bo Bichette extension, Alek Manoah’s workload, and which AL Wild Card team could pose the best matchup for the Jays. Later, Ailish and Justin tee up Maple Leafs Media Day and identify 5 key storylines they hope will be addressed during today’s media session (28:34). The views and opinions expressed in ...
Sep 21, 2022•50 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert. They discuss Nathan MacKinnon’s eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche, what MacKinnon’s deal means for Auston Matthews’ next contract, the slew of retirements around the NHL, and PK Subban’s chances of making the Hall of Fame. Then, they weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 18-11 win over the Phillies on Tuesday, Ross Stripling’s rare shaky outing, and Matt Chapman’s recent hot streak (32:03). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:15)...
Sep 21, 2022•51 min
Sam Acho, former NFL linebacker and current ESPN analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his experience being teammates with Josh Allen early in his NFL career, Allen’s evolution into one of the NFL’s best signal callers, Darius Slay shutting down Justin Jefferson, and Jimmy Garoppolo stepping in as the 49ers’ starting quarterback. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They react to breaking news of Zdeno Chara’s retirement from the NHL and tee up tonight...
Sep 20, 2022•48 min
Tyler Dunne, national NFL writer and founder of GoLongTD.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Bills’ 2-0 start, Buffalo’s defence bottling up Derrick Henry, Stefon Diggs’ monster performance in primetime, and Jalen Hurts hitting his stride as the Eagles’ starting quarterback. Later, Ryan Dempster, former MLB pitcher and current Marquee Sports analyst, stops by to chat about the success of the Blue Jays’ starting rotation, Alek Manoah adjusting to a heavier workload this season, the import...
Sep 20, 2022•49 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! They discuss the Bills’ dominant win over the Titans on Monday Night Football, the special chemistry between Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, and Jalen Hurts propelling the Eagles to a convincing win over the Vikings. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on John Schneider’s comments about Alek Manoah’s workload and what it means for the team’s playoff rotation (23:27). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring a special TikTok from Au...
Sep 20, 2022•52 min
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman, host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, and analyst for Westwood, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss where Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle rank among the NFL’s top receiving duos, Cincinnati’s 0-2 start, Jimmy Garoppolo taking over as the 49ers’ starting quarterback after Trey Lance’s season-ending ankle injury, and tonight’s MNF doubleheader. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up the betting lines for to...
Sep 19, 2022•46 min
Ben Shulman, co-host of the Locked on Blue Jays podcast and play-by-play announcer for Sportsnet 590 The FAN, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the vibe at Rogers Centre over the weekend, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s performance during the Jays’ recent homestand, and the team’s chances of chasing down the Yankees. Later, David Samson, former MLB executive and host of the Nothing Personal Podcast, stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ window to secure long-term deals with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo...
Sep 19, 2022•50 min
Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert. They discuss the Blue Jays taking two of three against the Orioles over the weekend, Alek Manoah’s steady presence on the mound, and George Springer’s importance to the Jays’ offensive success. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Sunday’s NFL slate, including the Dolphins’ epic comeback in Baltimore and Cincinnati falling to 0-2 with their loss in Dallas (22:19). Afterwards, inspired by Auston Matthews’ recent interview on Tim and Friends, the A-List poses...
Sep 19, 2022•52 min
Xavier Scruggs, former MLB first baseman and current MLB Network analyst, joins Ailish to discuss Bo Bichette's offensive explosion in September, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract situation, and the battle for the NL East crown between the Mets and Braves. Afterwards, JD Bunkis stops by to chat about his new show and how he’s feeling about the Blue Jays heading into this weekend’s series against Baltimore (19:47). Later, Kevin Pangos, guard for the Canadian men’s basketball team and Olimpia Milan...
Sep 16, 2022•48 min
Tim Leiper, former Blue Jays first base coach, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ performance during their series against Tampa, Kevin Gausman preserving the bullpen on Thursday, Gabriel Moreno being thrust into action due to Alejandro Kirk’s injury, and Bo Bichette’s torrid production in September. Later, Ailish and Brent dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They round out our week-long NHL divisional preview series with the Metropolitan Division and offer their best bets for...
Sep 16, 2022•50 min
NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Ailish and Brent to discuss his first impressions of Mitch Trubisky as the Steelers' starting quarterback, Mac Jones’ ceiling for the Patriots, and the plethora of young star quarterbacks in the NFL. Afterwards, Ben Lewis, tennis writer for Sportsnet and co-host of the Match Point Canada podcast, weighs in on Roger Federer’s retirement announcement, his legacy within the sport, and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz in 2022 (27:25). The views and opinio...
Sep 16, 2022•48 min
Ailish hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 11-0 loss to the Rays on Thursday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s interest in exploring a contract extension this winter, and the Chiefs’ victory over the Chargers on TNF. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (38:25)! 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 16, 2022•52 min
Amy Trask, former NFL executive and current CBS analyst, joins Ailish to discuss tonight’s Chiefs-Chargers game, how Keenan Allen’s absence might impact LA, and ranking the loudest stadiums in the NFL. Then, Greg Amsinger, studio host for MLB Network, stops by to chat about Ross Stripling’s stellar season with the Blue Jays, Alek Manoah’s emergence as one of the best pitchers in baseball, Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’ single-season home run mark, and Albert Pujols’ chase for 700 career h...
Sep 15, 2022•46 min
Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, weighs in on Ross Stripling’s chances of earning a playoff start, his future beyond this season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s maturation as a defender at first base, and George Springer’s lingering elbow issue. Later, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! They tee up the betting odds for tonight’s Chargers-Chiefs matchup and continue our NHL divisional preview series with the Atlantic Division. They also preview this afternoo...
Sep 15, 2022•51 min
Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss her pick for the Blue Jays’ 2022 team MVP, Ross Stripling’s impending free agency, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. recording his 100th career home run. Then, Eric Eager, NFL analyst for Pro Football Focus, stops by to chat about tonight’s Chargers-Chiefs showdown, Khalil Mack’s impressive Chargers debut in Week 1, and the Rams looking to bounce back this weekend (27:44). The views and opinions expressed in this po...
Sep 15, 2022•49 min
Ailish and Hailey Salvian host! They discuss the Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Rays, Ross Stripling delivering another quality start, his looming contract situation this off-season, and which player has been the Blue Jays’ team MVP in 2022. Then, the ladies discuss the slew of personnel changes in the Atlantic Division this summer and what it means for the Leafs’ 2022-23 campaign. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:39)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...
Sep 15, 2022•51 min
The Ailish Hour is back after a day off! Rebecca Johnston, three-time Olympic gold medalist and longtime member of the Canadian women’s hockey team, joins Ailish to discuss her new full-time role in the Calgary Flames’ player development department and Canada’s recent gold medal win at the IIHF Women’s World Championships in Denmark. Then, PGA Tour pro Taylor Pendrith stops by to chat about being named to the International Team for the 2022 Presidents Cup, his special friendship with fellow Cana...
Sep 14, 2022•47 min
Ailish and Hailey are joined by Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, to discuss Mitch White preserving the Blue Jays’ bullpen in Game 1 of yesterday’s doubleheader, if the team should actively pursue a long-term extension with Alek Manoah, John Schneider’s savvy in-game adjustments, and the Jays’ recent issues scoring runs against opposing starters. Later, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They continue our week-long NHL divisional pre...
Sep 14, 2022•48 min
Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss Alek Manoah’s gutsy performance on Tuesday night, Mitch White delivering an important bulk outing in Game 1 of the doubleheader, and her latest piece on the special kinship between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernandez. Afterwards, Kay Adams, host of Up and Adams on FanDuel TV, stops by to chat about her new show, Dak Prescott’s injury, Tom Brady’s start to the season and questions about Tampa’s offensive line,...
Sep 14, 2022•50 min
Ailish hosts alongside Hailey Salvian! They discuss the Blue Jays recording a split in Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Rays, Alek Manoah battling through a stomach bug in Game 2, Manoah’s Cy Young resume, John Schneider’s shrewd late-game lineup substitutions, and why Leafs prospect camp will be an important test for Nick Robertson. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:54)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece...
Sep 14, 2022•51 min
Brian Anderson, former MLB pitcher and current Rays TV analyst for Bally Sports Florida, joins the show to weigh in on Bo Bichette’s recent hot streak, Tampa’s wealth of organizational pitching depth, and Jordan Romano’s emergence as one of the best closers in baseball. Afterwards, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They kick off our week-long NHL divisional preview series by teeing up the Pacific Division. They also preview the lines for today’s Blue Jays-Rays d...
Sep 13, 2022•50 min
MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss Bo Bichette’s turnaround over the past few weeks, his long-term future with the Blue Jays, the importance of securing home field advantage for the Wild Card round, and Albert Pujols’ pursuit for 700 career home runs. Afterwards, Gary Gramling, NFL writer for Sports Illustrated, stops by to chat about Nathaniel Hackett’s clock management at the end of last night’s game, Geno Smith’s strong performance for Seattle, and the biggest w...
Sep 13, 2022•46 min
Ailish Forfar and Hailey Salvian host! They discuss the Blue Jays’ thrilling 3-2 win over the Rays, Bo Bichette’s clutch two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Seahawks handing Russell Wilson a loss in his Broncos debut. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:41)! 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 13, 2022•54 min
Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com, joins Ailish to discuss Joe Burrow’s turnover-filled Week 1 performance, Aaron Rodgers’ visible frustration during Sunday’s loss to Minnesota, Dak Prescott’s injury and the dysfunction in Dallas, Russell Wilson’s return to Seattle, and Lamar Jackson turning down a long-term extension with the Ravens. Afterwards, Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about the Blue Jays closing out their road trip with a bullpen day ...
Sep 12, 2022•48 min
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss the Bills’ impressive Week 1 showing against the Rams, the Steelers’ key injuries to TJ Watt and Najee Harris, Patrick Mahomes’ clinical performance against Arizona, and Russell Wilson’s highly-anticipated return to Seattle. Later, Ailish and Hailey dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Broncos-Seahawks game and Blue Jays-Rays series opener ...
Sep 12, 2022•49 min
Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Ailish and Hailey to discuss Bo Bichette’s surge at the plate, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s inconsistency throughout the season, lingering concerns about the team’s fifth starter spot, and MLB’s new rule changes starting in 2023. Afterwards, Erin Ambrose, defenceman for the Canadian women’s hockey team, stops by to chat about Canada’s recent Gold Medal win at the IIHF Women’s World Championship and the program’s dominance over the past calendar year (27:29). The ...
Sep 12, 2022•49 min
Ailish hosts alongside Hailey Salvian! They discuss the first Sunday of the NFL season, the slew of injuries to marquee players, Patrick Mahomes’ dominant performance against the Cardinals, and the Blue Jays’ crucial series this week against the Rays. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:38)! 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 12, 2022•51 min
