Ailish opens the show by discussing her experience attending last night’s Raptors-Kings game and the adventure to get her snow tires fitted. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Raptors’ continued shooting woes, their low-volume three-point output, the team’s personnel flaws, and how these next 12 games might shape the front office’s decision-making. They also share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ matchup against the Rangers and France advancing to the World Cup Final where they will meet Arg...
Dec 15, 2022•53 min
Raptors radio play-by-play announcer Eric Smith joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the team’s recent struggles, their current shooting slump, the team’s long-term direction, and Scottie Barnes’ underwhelming season thus far. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (27:15). They preview today’s Raptors-Kings matchup and the France-Morocco showdown at the World Cup. Then, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in th...
Dec 14, 2022•45 min
Jeff Marek, host of "The Jeff Marek Show" and co-host of "32 Thoughts: The Podcast", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the current state of women’s hockey, Alex Ovechkin hitting the 800-goal mark, the NHL’s projected salary cap increase for next season, and Ryan Reynolds’ interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Producer Daniele for another edition of What’s Up Wednesday (28:40)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hos...
Dec 14, 2022•51 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 7-0 blowout win over the Ducks on Tuesday night, Ilya Samsonov recording his second straight shutout, and Michael Bunting reclaiming his spot on the Leafs’ top line. Then, they weigh in on Alex Ovechkin reaching the 800-goal plateau and if he’s already established himself as the best goal-scorer of all-time. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Ross Stripling signing with the Giants and his time with the Blue Jays. We close out the hour...
Dec 14, 2022•52 min
Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sportsnet MLB Editor and co-host of the "At the Letters" podcast, joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays’ acquisition of Chris Bassitt, where Bassitt fits in their rotation, the current market for Toronto’s catchers, Kevin Kiermaier’s role on this team, and what comes next for the Jays this off-season. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (24:06). They tee up tonight’s Leafs-Ducks game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expre...
Dec 13, 2022•47 min
Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ turnaround since their latest matchup against the Ducks, William Nylander’s ascent, his contract status beyond this season, Joey Anderson’s insertion into the lineup, and Kyle Dubas’ leverage in extension talks with the Leafs. Afterwards, Peter Drury, World Cup play-by-play announcer and Premier League voice for NBC, checks in from Qatar to chat about Canada’s performance at the World Cup, John Herdman’s future with the pro...
Dec 13, 2022•48 min
Ailish and Justin discuss their experience attending Will Lou and Alex Wong’s live event with special guest Chris Boucher, the Blue Jays landing Chris Bassitt in free agency, Toronto’s lack of swing-and-miss in the bullpen, the Leafs’ drastic turnaround since their last matchup against Anaheim, and if Kyle Dubas has earned a contract extension. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:07)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do...
Dec 13, 2022•54 min
Former offensive lineman Ross Tucker joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to recap everything from Week 14 in the NFL including: a dominant win from the Buffalo Bills, the resurgence of the Detroit Lions, the confusing Dallas Cowboys, and the suddenly mediocre Seattle Seahawks. Later, Ross outlines who he sees making up the playoff picture in both the AFC and NFC this season. Then, it's time for the Wake and Rake (22:45)! Ailish and Justin make their picks for tonight's Monday Night Football ...
Dec 12, 2022•45 min
Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert live from the NHL's Board of Governors meeting in Florida to sort through what's on the docket today and outline what potential rule changes could we see for next year. He also comments on what Calgary Flames Head Coach Darryl Sutter said about the officiating in Toronto, which teams he sees as buyers and sellers as we approach the mid-way point of the season, and who will lead Gary Bettman's toast today. The crew then recap...
Dec 12, 2022•51 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the week by recapping her trip to Orchard Park to see Bills-Jets yesterday, and shares whether or not she was able to conquer the table. The crew then looks back on the Leafs' come-from-behind win over the Calgary Flames and focus in on the play of Mitch Marner and William Nylander. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the struggling Raptors who dropped a pair of games vs. Orlando this weekend, what's next for this team, and why they haven't been able to ...
Dec 12, 2022•51 min
MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss how he got the scoop on Aaron Judge re-signing with the Yankees, the Blue Jays’ underwhelming offseason thus far, why Toronto could be a natural trade partner for Bryan Reynolds, the team’s inability to attract free agents this winter, and the challenges that Toronto faces to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette long-term. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (28:00)! Producers Daniele and Josh jump on to participate ...
Dec 09, 2022•48 min
NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Baker Mayfield leading the Rams to a comeback win on Thursday night, the Bills’ matchup against the Jets, and Russell Wilson’s disappointing first year in Denver. Later, Brent Gunning, co-host of "Leafs Nation", stops by to chat about Pierre Engvall’s game misconduct penalty, Mitch Marner’s historic point streak, William Nylander’s consistency this season, the possibility of Sheldon Keefe rolling with 11 forwards and 7 de...
Dec 09, 2022•46 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 5-0 shutout win over the Kings, Pierre Engvall’s game misconduct penalty on Sean Durzi, Justin Bieber making an appearance at Scotiabank Arena, and Nick Robertson’s shoulder injury. Afterwards, with Ailish heading to the Bills-Jets game on Sunday, she weighs the possibility of jumping through a table. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Blue Jays missing out on Brandon Nimmo (49:19). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ...
Dec 09, 2022•54 min
Fred McGriff, a.k.a. The “Crime Dog,” joins the show to discuss being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his experience playing in Toronto, and his impressions of this current iteration of the Blue Jays. Then, Ailish and Justin react to breaking news that Brittney Griner has been released by Russia in a one-for-one prisoner swap with the United States (19:40). Later, Marie-Philip Poulin, captain of the Canadian women’s hockey team, stops by to chat about being named the recipient of ...
Dec 08, 2022•50 min
Nick Kypreos, co-host of "Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s emergence this season, the success of the Liljegren-Sandin pairing, Toronto’s improved defensive structure, and Auston Matthews beginning to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. Afterwards, Steph Labbe, former Team Canada goalkeeper and current GM of the Vancouver Whitecaps, stops by to chat about the creation of a new domestic pro women’s soccer league, the Whitecaps being one of the inaugural teams comm...
Dec 08, 2022•45 min
Ailish and Justin discuss Tage Thompson’s special 5-goal performance on Wednesday night, Marie-Philip Poulin being named this year’s Northern Star Award winner, the Raptors’ dominant win over a shorthanded Lakers team, Fred VanVleet being questioned about unfollowing some of his teammates on Instagram, and how Aaron Judge’s new contract might impact the Blue Jays’ negotiations with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:43)! The views an...
Dec 08, 2022•52 min
Jeff Blair, co-host of "Blair and Barker" and "A Kick in the Grass", joins the show to discuss this year’s crop of candidates for the 2022 Northern Star Award as Canada’s top athlete and the Blue Jays’ activity so far this off-season. Then, Jeff offers his initial reaction to breaking news that Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees on a nine-year, $360 million deal. He also chimes in on the quarterfinal matchups at the World Cup. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (3...
Dec 07, 2022•49 min
Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray’s strong start to the season, the Leafs’ improved defensive structure, how the 2017 NHL Draft shaped Dallas’ current core, and the murky circumstances surrounding Paul Maurice’s departure from Winnipeg. Later, Phil Handy, 2019 NBA champion with the Raptors and current Lakers assistant coach, stops by to chat about Anthony Davis’ resurgence this season, Russell Westbrook adapting to his role as the Lakers’ sixth man,...
Dec 07, 2022•46 min
Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing Cristiano Ronaldo’s benching at the World Cup and his precipitous fall from grace. Afterwards, they share their thoughts on Matt Murray’s 44-save shutout against the Stars, Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren elevating their game on the blue line, the Leafs’ epic 5-on-3 penalty kill, and Mitch Marner extending his point streak to 20 while Jason Robertson was held off the scoresheet. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on Jon Heyman’s viral Aaron Jud...
Dec 07, 2022•52 min
Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Mark Giordano’s impact on the Leafs' blue line, his experience playing in the NHL against his brother Chris, Nick Robertson’s inconsistent usage this season, and the phenomenon of players “putting money on the board.” Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (22:33). They tee up today’s Round of 16 matchups at the World Cup and tonight’s Leafs-Stars matchup. Then, with the help ...
Dec 06, 2022•47 min
Marty Turco, former NHL goalie and President of the Dallas Stars Foundation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Stars’ red-hot start to the season, Jason Robertson’s 18-game point streak, the evolution of the goaltending position, and his impressions of Matt Murray. Later, CJ Miles, former NBA guard and co-host of the "Strictly Hoops" podcast, discusses his foray into the podcast world, the Raptors’ current struggles with role definition, O.G. Anunoby’s evolution as a two-way player, and Sco...
Dec 06, 2022•48 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ loss to the Celtics on Monday, Fred VanVleet’s early-season struggles, and the team losing their identity. Then, they weigh in on tonight’s Maple Leafs-Stars matchup and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev’s insertion into the lineup. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin react to Jon Morosi’s reporting regarding the Blue Jays’ interest in Bryan Reynolds, the potential of Toronto moving Ricky Tiedemann or Orelvis Martinez, and Ross Atkins’ assessment of the free agent market. ...
Dec 06, 2022•53 min
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", joins the show to discuss Jalen Hurts’ MVP case, A.J. Brown getting revenge against his former team, the Bengals winning three straight over the Chiefs, and the impact of Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending ankle injury. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (26:19). They tee up tonight’s Raptors-Celtics game and Saints-Buccaneers matchup. With the help of the text line, Ailish and Justin assembl...
Dec 05, 2022•47 min
Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins the show to discuss Mitch Marner and Jason Robertson’s respective point streaks, how the Maple Leafs stack up against the Lightning, Brock Boeser’s fallout in Vancouver, the LA Kings’ decision to demote Cal Petersen to the AHL, early contenders for the Jack Adams Award, Erik Karlsson’s future in San Jose, and Alex Formenton’s contract stalemate with the Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the...
Dec 05, 2022•49 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Bengals’ win over the Chiefs on Sunday and the slew of quarterback injuries around the NFL, including the 49ers losing Jimmy Garoppolo for the season. Then, they weigh in on Mitch Marner extending his point streak to a franchise-record 19 games, the Maple Leafs’ OT loss to the Lightning on Saturday, and Jon Cooper’s comments about Toronto adopting a different style of play. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Raptors’ up-and-down weekend, the team holding ...
Dec 05, 2022•52 min
CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins the Morning Crew to look ahead to busy Sunday in the NFL! From Chiefs-Bengals to Titans-Eagles, we swing around the league and answer the big questions including: if Mike White is for real, the Bills' ceiling, and if the Dolphins are real contenders in the AFC. To close the show, Ailish and Justin tee up today's Wake and Rake (26:19). Producers Austin and Josh hop aboard for our weekly edition of "Pick a Side", before sending you into the weekend with the Wake...
Dec 02, 2022•45 min
OneSoccer analyst Kristian Jack joins the Morning Crew live from Qatar following Canada's loss to Morocco to chat about what's next for the program, who surprised him the most this tournament, Alphonso Davies' role going forward, and what's ahead for John Herdman. Later on, Sportsnet NHL analyst Sam Cosentino joins the show to discuss what the Maple Leafs need as the season starts to take shape, the trails and tribulation of Nick Robertson, and his expectations for this year's projected first ov...
Dec 02, 2022•49 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the morning recapping Canada's loss against Morocco, capping off their World Cup run. The pair discuss how hopeful they are for the future of the program, despite the disappointment of 2022. Ailish and Justin then sort through Elliotte Friedman's comments on the Maple Leafs' needs this season, and chat about potential options Toronto could target around the league. Ailish closes out the hour with The A-List (45:08). The views and opinions expressed in t...
Dec 02, 2022•53 min
Blake Murphy joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the Raptors' disappointing performance last night against the New Orleans Pelicans, how worried he is about Scottie Barnes' development, and Gary Trent Jr.'s fit coming off the bench. Blake then offers his thoughts on Don Mattingly joining the Blue Jays' coaching staff and what it means for John Schneider. Later on, Ailish and Justin dive into a World Cup inspired Wake and Rake (20:31), before closing out the show with today's booke...
Dec 01, 2022•45 min
Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to chat about Mitch Marner's incredible play during his historic point streak, if this streak has changed how Leafs fans view him, and what the future holds for Ilya Samsonov and Kris Letang. Later, Sportsnet soccer writer Peter Galindo joins live from Qatar to preview Canada's upcoming contest against Morocco and shares his thoughts on what each team still has to play for and the drama surrounding Alphonso Davies (27:10). The views and opinions...
Dec 01, 2022•50 min
