Sportsnet NBA Insider Michael Grange joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Raptors’ narrow win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday, Pascal Siakam’s impressive performance, and defining realistic expectations for the team this year. Afterwards, Keith Yandle, former NHL defenceman and new Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about his role on Monday Night Hockey, his assessment of the Leafs’ blue line, Sheldon Keefe’s messaging after Monday’s loss against Arizona, and his all-time favourite teammates ...
Oct 20, 2022•49 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ opening night win over the Cavaliers, Pascal Siakam setting the tone with his aggressiveness on the offensive end of the floor, Christian Koloko’s strong debut, and the team’s lockdown fourth quarter defence. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Sheldon Keefe backtracking on his comments from Monday, Mitch Marner’s intriguing response to the situation, and Jake Muzzin being placed on IR with a neck injury (18:56). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of ...
Oct 20, 2022•51 min
Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his expectations for this season, the next steps in Scottie Barnes’ development, O.G. Anunoby’s role on this team, and the organization’s investment in new shooting technology at OVO Centre. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet. They tee up tonight’s Raptors-Cavaliers game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:12)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of t...
Oct 19, 2022•47 min
Jeff Marek, host of the Jeff Marek Show, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Sheldon Keefe calling out his team early in the season, the current crop of coaches on the hot seat, the Leafs’ biggest flaws, and Gary Bettman’s comments on the potential increase of the salary cap. Afterwards, Producer Daniele jumps in to present some Raptors Over/Under totals to Ailish and Justin (26:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect ...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min
After a lengthy off-season, it’s time for Raptors basketball! Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors opening their season at home against the Cavaliers, the team’s injuries heading into the year, and the burning questions currently surrounding this Raptors team. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Yankees advancing to the ALCS and the Blue Jays’ potential interest in Terry Francona (33:26). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, headlined by Draymond Green’s self-produced doc...
Oct 19, 2022•53 min
William Lou, host of The Raptors Show, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his recent sitdown interview with Nick Nurse, Scottie Barnes’ outlook for this season, and Precious Achiuwa’s ongoing development. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Blake Murphy stops by to indulge in some NBA futures bets. Then, with the help of the textline, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:23)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...
Oct 18, 2022•46 min
Kristen Shilton, NHL reporter for ESPN, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Leafs’ underwhelming performance on Monday night, Auston Matthews’ pedestrian start to the season, Sheldon Keefe’s public criticism of his team, and if it’s time to replace Denis Malgin on the second line. Afterwards, in celebration of NBA Opening Night, Producer Daniele jumps in to run through some “Most Likely To” scenarios for the 2022-23 season (31:11). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
Oct 18, 2022•50 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to the Coyotes on Monday, Nick Ritchie lighting the lamp against his former team, Sheldon Keefe calling out his stars after last night’s loss, Morgan Rielly’s controversial “hand” pass, Jake Muzzin’s injury on the blue line, and potential lineup changes for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:03)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests a...
Oct 18, 2022•51 min
Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s injury woes, Ilya Samsonov having the opportunity to assert himself as the Leafs’ No. 1 netminder, the speculation surrounding Michael Bunting’s next contract, and the current asking price for Coyotes defenceman Jakob Chychrun. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Maple Leafs-Coyotes game and Broncos-Chargers matchup on Monday Night Footb...
Oct 17, 2022•47 min
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Bills’ win over the Chiefs, Von Miller’s status as one of the NFL’s most impactful defensive players, the level of optimism in New York surrounding the Jets and Giants, and Bailey Zappe leading the Patriots back to .500. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin debut a new segment, “Winners and Losers of the Weekend!” This week’s edition of W&L features the University of Tennes...
Oct 17, 2022•48 min
Ailish and Justin discuss Matt Murray being placed on LTIR with an adductor injury, Ilya Samsonov taking control of the crease, Nick Robertson being recalled from the Marlies and his role moving forward, and the Bills’ thrilling 24-20 win over the Chiefs. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:17)! 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...
Oct 17, 2022•53 min
Hailey Salvian, national hockey writer for The Athletic, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the PWHPA’s upcoming Dream Gap Tour and the Canadian women’s hockey team’s joint statement regarding Hockey Canada’s leadership overhaul. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Brian Windhorst’s comments about the Raptors and why they’re a prime candidate to make a seismic mid-season trade (15:45). Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Josh and producer Daniele jump in for our Week 6 e...
Oct 14, 2022•48 min
Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Leafs’ response after Sheldon Keefe’s fiery post-game remarks on Wednesday, Ilya Samsonov’s performance in his Leafs debut, the team playing with a physical edge against Washington, and David Kampf’s role on the fourth line. Later, NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis stops by to discuss Sunday’s highly-anticipated matchup between the Bills and Chiefs, the Giants’ surprising 4-1 start to the season, Cooper Rush looking to remain unde...
Oct 14, 2022•49 min
Ailish discusses her experience meeting The Rock at the Leafs’ home opener. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 win over the Capitals, the team’s stars rebounding after Wednesday night’s loss, and Ilya Samsonov picking up a win against his former team. Afterwards, they discuss the NFL’s recent string of Thursday Night Football duds and some of Al Michaels’ funniest quotes from last night’s game between the Commanders and Bears. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-...
Oct 14, 2022•52 min
Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet colour analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss his takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ opening night loss in Montreal, Toronto’s lack of quickness on the blue line, and Matt Murray struggling with his glove side. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, brought to you by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Capitals-Leafs game and Ailish provides her “Just 5 Bucks” pick of the day. Then, with the help of the text line, Justin and...
Oct 13, 2022•45 min
Kyle Bukauskas, rinkside reporter for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, joins the show to discuss the vibes at Bell Centre on Wednesday night, Carey Price’s special pre-game appearance, Sheldon Keefe’s public criticism of his team, and how the Leafs played in front of Matt Murray. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on speculation surrounding a possible long-term extension for Michael Bunting. Later, Jon Morosi checks in from Houston to discuss the Blue Jays’ off-season outlook, why John Schnei...
Oct 13, 2022•51 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Canadians on opening night, Sheldon Keefe calling out his team following the game, the Leafs’ lack of urgency and effort, and Matt Murray’s regular season debut. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:58)! 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
Oct 13, 2022•52 min
Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to discuss the Leafs’ new-look bottom six, why William Nylander could be in store for a big season, and his confidence level in Matt Murray. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up tonight’s Leafs-Canadiens season opener and today's MLB Playoffs slate. Afterwards, with the help of our audience, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:36). The ...
Oct 12, 2022•48 min
Jeff Marek, host of The Jeff Marek Show and 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins the show to discuss Hockey Canada’s leadership shakeup, his perspective as a hockey parent, who might be best-equipped to lead the next iteration of Hockey Canada, and the long road ahead for the organization to re-establish trust with Canadians. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by former Leafs captain Wendel Clark to discuss his excitement heading into the Leafs’ season opener, the lack of sandpaper in the team’s cur...
Oct 12, 2022•51 min
It’s time for the Leafs to officially drop the puck on their 2022-23 season! Ailish and Justin discuss the vibe heading into Wednesday’s season opener, John Tavares returning to the lineup in time for opening night, and the biggest question marks surrounding this team. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Hockey Canada’s management overhaul and what lies ahead for the organization (22:31). Afterwards, they share their takeaways from Ross Atkins’ season-ending press conference on Tuesday (31:12). ...
Oct 12, 2022•50 min
Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice for Sportsnet and MLB Playoffs on ESPN Radio, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays’ Wild Card exit, Ross Stripling’s impending free agency, John Schneider’s case to return as Jays manager in 2023, the most pressing questions facing GM Ross Atkins, and which pieces could be on the move this off-season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They tee up the opening night of the NHL season and the start o...
Oct 11, 2022•47 min
Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the speculation surrounding John Tavares’ status for Wednesday’s season opener, the timing of Zach Aston-Reese’s contract signing, Nick Robertson being a casualty of the salary cap, and the most fascinating teams heading into the NHL season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ross Stripling’s comments regarding his upcoming free agency this winter (24:55). Late...
Oct 11, 2022•51 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs finalizing their opening night roster, John Tavares’ status for Opening Night, and Denis Malgin earning a roster spot over Nick Robertson. Afterwards, Ailish, Justin and producer Daniele conduct their 2022-23 “NHL Watchability” draft (18:48). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:44)! 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 & M...
Oct 11, 2022•51 min
Arden Zwelling, MLB writer for Sportsnet and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the collision between George Springer and Bo Bichette, John Schneider’s decision-making throughout Game 2 and his chances of returning as manager in 2023, the team’s biggest questions heading into the off-season, and how payroll might factor into the front office’s ability to further augment this core. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibe...
Oct 10, 2022•46 min
Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays’ colossal Game 2 meltdown against Seattle, John Schneider’s decision not to make a defensive substitution for George Springer in the eighth inning, how this loss might inform the team’s approach this winter, and Schneider’s candidacy for the Jays’ permanent managerial role. Later, Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of The Ross Tucker Football Podcast, stops by to chat about the Ravens’ win over the ...
Oct 10, 2022•50 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ epic Game 2 collapse against the Mariners in the AL Wild Card series, Luis Castillo outdueling Alek Manoah in Game 1, John Schneider’s future as Blue Jays manager, the front office’s level of culpability for the team’s Wild Card loss, and the scary collision between Bo Bichette and George Springer in center field. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Leafs’ roster cuts over the weekend and the team’s efforts to find a trade partner for Wayne Simm...
Oct 10, 2022•52 min
Former Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the unique atmosphere inside Rogers Centre during the playoffs, his interactions with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and other members of the current Blue Jays, the iconic bat flip homer against Texas in 2015, and why he’s confident the Jays can make a run in October. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! We kick things off with our weekly edition of “Pick a Side” as Ailish and Justin take on producer...
Oct 07, 2022•49 min
Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB editor and co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the status of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Santiago Espinal ahead of Game 1 of the Wild Card series, which players remain on the bubble for the post-season roster, what the team might do with their starter situation in Game 2, and how the Jays lineup matches up against Luis Castillo. Later, we head to the phone lines to take calls from Blue Jays fans ahead of today’s Game 1 (24:27)....
Oct 07, 2022•47 min
It’s time for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card series in Toronto! Ailish and Justin discuss some of their takeaways from yesterday’s Workout Day and media availability at Rogers Centre. They also weigh in on John Schneider remaining non-committal on who may be his Game 2 starter and the lingering roster decisions ahead of today’s 10 am deadline. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:18)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not ...
Oct 07, 2022•51 min
Curtis Granderson, former MLB outfielder and current MLB on TBS analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Alek Manoah getting the ball in Game 1 against Seattle, his experience being around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette during spring training in 2018, and Aaron Judge’s record-breaking season in the Bronx. Later, Jesse Rubinoff, Tim and Friends digital producer and host for SN Bets, stops by for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! Ailish, Justin and Jesse tee up all four MLB Wild Ca...
Oct 06, 2022•47 min
