Ailish and Justin are back. They open the show by discussing the scary situation that unfolded in Cincinnati as Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night’s game. Ailish and Justin also chime in on the NFL’s response to the situation and the lengthy delay that preceded their decision to postpone the game. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Connor Bedard’s thrilling overtime winner against Slovakia in the World Juniors quarterfinal. Later, Coley Harvey, national r...
Jan 03, 2023•53 min
Final hour of 2022 is here! Justin and Hailey are joined by daily faceoff insider Frank Seravalli to go around the league, including what happens with Dylan Larkin and his UFA status this year, if Jakob Chychrun will end up getting moved, and the plan in Pittsburgh going forward. Sportsnet.ca Toronto Maple Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins the show (24:32) to try to figure out why the Buds can’t beat the Arizona Coyotes, takeaways from the game, the playing-experience at Mullet arena and if Luke was...
Dec 30, 2022•46 min
CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins Justin and Hailey to talk about him winning an award for his incredible work with CBS before taking a look around Week 17 in the NFL, including the Packers' late season surge, Tua's injury status, the Derek Car situation in Las Vegas, and just how good the 49ers are. Justin and producer Austin then offer their picks for the weekend in Action presented by Draft Kings (19:21)! Host of the Raptors Show Will Lou joins the show (24:20) to go over a troubling stretc...
Dec 30, 2022•49 min
FAN Morning show kicks off with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian debating the merits of New Year's celebrations before jumping into the Leafs loss to the Pheonix Coyotes. Is there anything we can take away from this game that can apply for the rest of the season? Why can't the Leafs beat the Coyotes? They then move onto the Raptors loss to the Grizzlies and whether or not Nick Nurse's diagnosis of an effort issue is correct. They also recap Canada's absolute paddling of Austria at the World Ju...
Dec 30, 2022•52 min
Sportsnet World Junior Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Justin and Hailey to talk about the incredible play of Connor Bedard, how seamlessly he would slot into the NHL right now, and his overall impressions of team Canada thus far. Sam also offers some thoughts on the USA being upset by Slovakia and if we are seeing more parity in the world of hockey. Justin then offers his favourite prop plays for tonight's Thursday night NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans in action presented b...
Dec 29, 2022•48 min
ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show (00:25) to help Justin and Hailey go around the league, including who has surprised Greg the most thus far, if his Devils will bounce back, who he thinks told on the Leafs and their early departure time and how good he thinks Connor Bedard can be. Then, SDPN NBA reporter Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show (27:48) to talk about the NBA MVP race this year and if we have ever seen this quality or depth in the field before. They also discuss the Raptors b...
Dec 29, 2022•46 min
Justin and Hailey kick off the morning by getting to know Hailey a little better. They then go over Canada's impressive win over Germany at the World Juniors and just how good Connor Bedard has been. Then, Morgan Rielly's return to the lineup and what it could mean for the team going forward. Who sits, and does the five-forward powerplay stick around? They close out the first hour by taking a look back at the Athletic's NHL Survey that went out at the start of the year. What was Hailey most righ...
Dec 29, 2022•53 min
Justin and Hailey are joined by Alvin Williams (00:23) to talk about Kawhi’s return to Toronto last night, the more muted reception he got compared to Norm Powell, how good this Clippers team can be if they continue to stay healthy and what has happened to the Raptors' defence this year. Later, Steve Dangle shares his thoughts (26:51) on the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs, what's surprised him the most about William Nylander, and the goaltending this year. Then, they go over who Morgan Rielly will ...
Dec 28, 2022•46 min
Justin and Hailey are joined by Westwood One Radio analyst Ross Tucker (4:30) to go over all the Week 16 action around the NFL, including what the Dolphins do after Tua's third concussion, the Packers being back in the hunt and if the 49ers are the best team in the league right now. Sportsnet.ca writer and 16-year NHL scout Jason Bukala joins (25:31) to look at team Canada in the World Junior championship, if he is worried about their loss to Czechia, Canada's goaltending shortcomings and other ...
Dec 28, 2022•51 min
We are back from the holiday break, with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian! They kick off the show by getting to know Hailey a little better before going over who won the Matthew Tkachuk trade and whether the Flames are better this year? They then recap the Leaf's-Blues game and the play of William Nylander. Has he been the best Leaf this season? And what is your major concern with the team going forward? Kaitlyn McGrath from the Athletic then joins the crew (31:51) to go over the Daulton Varsh...
Dec 28, 2022•51 min
Chris Cuthbert, play-by-play announcer for the NHL on Sportsnet, joins the show (0:47) to discuss what it’s like being Justin’s dad, his assessment of the Leafs’ season thus far, how Matthew Knies factors into the Leafs’ plans (both this season and beyond), getting injured during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, his personal sports broadcasting bucket list, and his favourite holiday traditions. Producers Daniele and Josh jump on for our weekly edition of Pick a Side (26:38)! Then, Ailish and Justi...
Dec 23, 2022•46 min
NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins the show to discuss Zach Wilson getting benched during Thursday night’s game, Gardner Minshew stepping in for an injured Jalen Hurts this weekend, the Patriots’ viral gaffe against Las Vegas, the Giants rediscovering their swagger amid a tight playoff race, and the best gift the NFL received in 2022. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into some holiday-themed festivities! In honour of Festivus, Ailish and Justin air one grievance for each Toronto sports t...
Dec 23, 2022•50 min
It’s our final show before Christmas! Justin discusses his experience attending yesterday’s Leafs-Flyers game and his assessment of Ailish’s performance as in-stadium host. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Leafs’ 4-3 win over Philly, Ilya Samsonov’s inconsistency over the past two games, and early returns on the team’s five-forward power play alignment. Later, it’s the final day of the Holid-A List! Ailish and Justin exchange their Christmas gifts live on air (33:47). The views and ...
Dec 23, 2022•51 min
Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to chat about Michael Bunting’s improved offensive skill set, his future beyond this season, Sheldon Keefe “jamming it” to his critics, and what he would gift the Maple Leafs for Christmas. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:21)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s Leafs-Flyers matinee showdown and the intriguing Jaguars-Jets matchup on TNF. Then, with the help of the text line, Ailish and Justin assemble ...
Dec 22, 2022•46 min
Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss John Tortorella’s decision to bench Tony DeAngelo and Kevin Hayes, if the Flyers have any buyer’s remorse, the Leafs’ chances of landing Bo Horvat, and Josh Morrissey’s Norris-calibre start to the season. Afterwards, Blake Murphy, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, chimes in on Pascal Siakam’s historic 52-point night at MSG, the Raptors’ veteran leaders stepping up on Wednesday, O.G....
Dec 22, 2022•49 min
Justin and Ailish discuss Pascal Siakam’s historic 52-point performance against the Knicks on Wednesday night, the Raptors snapping their six-game losing skid, Scottie Barnes’ quiet night, and O.G. Anunoby’s defensive prowess. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Maple Leafs’ turnaround since their last meeting against the Flyers and Lionel Messi reaching an agreement to remain with Paris Saint-Germain. Later, it’s Day 4 of the Holid-A List! Today, Ailish and Justin select gifts for the Maple ...
Dec 22, 2022•52 min
Howard Beck, senior NBA scribe for Sports Illustrated and co-host of "The Crossover" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how the Raptors’ early-season struggles are being perceived around the NBA, Toronto’s flawed roster construction, and Fred VanVleet’s trade value. Later, Steven Psihogios, betting analyst for North Star Bets, stops by to participate in the Wake and Rake (25:08)! He weighs in on the current betting landscape of the NHL Awards market and the NFL MVP race, before Ailish a...
Dec 21, 2022•44 min
Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ defensive performance against Tampa on Tuesday, Michael Bunting’s gritty skill set, if Dan Kelly will face any discipline from the NHL, Auston Matthews’ special Christmas-themed skates, the potential of star players signing skate deals, and Cale Makar currying favour with NHL officials. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the Masters’ decision to allow LIV players to participate in the 2023 it...
Dec 21, 2022•52 min
Ailish and Justin kick off the show by opening up a special Christmas package that was delivered to our studio. Then, they share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Lightning, Toronto’s defensive masterclass, and Michael Bunting’s incident with linesman Dan Kelly. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Zach Lowe’s comments about O.G. Anunoby’s trade value and the chances we see a seismic move in the coming months. Later, it’s Day 3 of the Holid-A List. Today, Ailish and Justin...
Dec 21, 2022•52 min
Dave Andreychuk, former NHL forward and current Lightning analyst for Bally Sports, joins the show to discuss Tampa’s current five-game winning streak, if there’s a different aura surrounding this year’s Maple Leafs team, Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase, and the current competitive landscape in the Atlantic Division. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:13)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Maple Leafs-Lightning matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and R...
Dec 20, 2022•46 min
Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ failed Denis Malgin experiment, Sheldon Keefe experimenting with a five-forward alignment on the power play, and David Kampf’s importance to the bottom six. Later, Katie Heindl, writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine and Yahoo Sports Canada, stops by to chat about the Raptors’ performance against Philly on Monday, why talks of a rebuild might be premature, Masai Ujiri’s history of not making any panic moves, and ...
Dec 20, 2022•50 min
Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ OT loss to the 76ers on Monday, the team’s inability to close out games, Pascal Siakam’s standout performance against Philly, and the organization’s biggest personnel deficiencies. Then, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Dryden Hunt and Ross Atkins’ comments from his media availability on Monday. Later, it’s Day 2 of the Holid-A List. Today, Ailish and Justin select gifts for the Blue Jays (43:51). The views and opinions expressed in this pod...
Dec 20, 2022•53 min
Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football Podcast", joins the show to discuss Josh Allen’s standout performance against the Dolphins on Saturday, Minnesota’s historic 33-point comeback, Chandler Jones’ dramatic walk-off touchdown against the Patriots, and Trevor Lawrence’s continued development. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (25:37)! They tee up tonight’s Raptors-76ers matchup and Rams-Packers game. Then, with the help of our daily “An...
Dec 19, 2022•46 min
David Amber, studio host for the NHL on Sportsnet, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss hockey fans being deprived of best-on-best international competition, Alex Ovechkin’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals, the NHL potentially adopting an 84-game regular season schedule, and the Oilers’ inconsistency this season. Later, Sportsnet soccer scribe Peter Galindo stops by to chat about Lionel Messi’s place among the greatest players of all-time, the pageantry and drama leading up to Messi’s triumphant c...
Dec 19, 2022•48 min
Ailish and Justin discuss Sunday’s enthralling World Cup Final, Lionel Messi cementing his legacy with a World Cup title, and Kylian Mbappe serving as the perfect foil to Messi. Afterwards, they chat about the Raptors’ five-game losing streak and if the team is approaching tanking territory. Later, Ailish and Justin debut the Holid-A List. Every day this week, they will hand out Christmas gifts to teams across pro sports. First up: the NFL (44:29)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcas...
Dec 19, 2022•53 min
Vivek Jacob, Raptors.com reporter and soccer writer for CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss the Raptors’ lack of perimeter shooting, Fred VanVleet’s future in Toronto, and this Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and France. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (27:44). They are joined by Producers Daniele and Josh for our weekly edition of Pick a Side. Afterwards, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in t...
Dec 16, 2022•46 min
NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis shares his analysis of Ailish’s table-jumping video from last weekend. Afterwards, he weighs in on Brock Purdy’s success in San Francisco, Jared Goff’s recent hot stretch, how weather might impact Saturday’s Bills-Dolphins matchup, and the Patriots’ ongoing play-calling quandary. Later, Nick Kypreos stops by to chat about Timothy Liljegren’s injury on the blue line, Ryan O’Reilly’s potential fit with the Maple Leafs, Connor Timmins’ play since joining the ...
Dec 16, 2022•50 min
Ailish and Justin open the show by chatting about their upcoming photoshoot and Michael Bunting’s viral cover shoot with Glory Magazine. Then, they weigh on the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Rangers, the end of Mitch Marner’s 23-game point streak, Sheldon Keefe deploying a line of Matthews-Tavares-Marner late in the game, and the Maple Leafs’ reported interest in Ryan O’Reilly. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their takeaways from Kevin Kiermaier’s introductory press conference and his role on...
Dec 16, 2022•52 min
Jackie Redmond, NHL Network host and NHL on TNT rinkside reporter, discusses why she’s buying into this current iteration of the Maple Leafs, lingering concerns about the bottom six, the Leafs’ team MVP so far this season, Alex Ovechkin’s chances of reaching 1,000 goals, and the ideal landing spots for some of the NHL’s prime trade candidates. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (28:05)! They preview tonight’s Leafs-Rangers matchup and the 49ers-Seahawks game. Then, with th...
Dec 15, 2022•46 min
Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to discuss Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes finding their rhythm on Wednesday night, the team’s ongoing shooting struggles, how O.G. Anunoby’s absence has impacted Toronto’s defence, and looming questions regarding the team’s long-term future. Later, Martin Tyler, World Cup play-by-play voice for SBS and Sky Sports, joins Ailish and Justin from Qatar to discuss Lionel Messi looking to capture his first World Cup title, his chances of winning the Golden Ball, D...
Dec 15, 2022•49 min
