The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, to discuss the Blue Jays’ weekend sweep over the D-Backs, Kevin Gausman’s absence coming out of the All-Star Break, the Jays’ biggest trade deadline needs, and the chances Shohei Ohtani is moved ahead of the August 1 deadline. Later, Sam and Brent are joined by Shane O’Brien, former NHL defenceman and co-host of the Missin’ Curfew podcast (26:33), to chat about his experience throwing out the ceremonia...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Sportsnet golf analyst Adam Stanley stops by to discuss Rory McIlroy’s victory at the Scottish Open, his lengthy drought at major championships, the nuances of links golf, Steph Curry’s win at the American Century Championship, and if Curry’s involvement in golf is good for the sport. Afterwards, the guys present their winners and losers from the weekend (29:45)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
Happy Monday! Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host. The guys open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ weekend sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Jays’ reported interest in Marcus Stroman, Yusei Kikuchi’s role once Hyun-Jin Ryu returns, Kevin Gausman’s absence from the rotation, and Alejandro Kirk’s recent struggles. Later, Brent and Sam weigh in on Carlos Alcaraz’s win at Wimbledon and what it means for the sport of tennis moving forward (33:19). The views and opinions expressed in this podc...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min
On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee welcome on Travis Sawchik, MLB Writer at The Score & Co-author of The MVP Machine & Big Data Baseball, to talk about what the Los Angeles could do with Shohei Othani, what their options might be, how hard it would be to facilitate a trade before the deadline. The boys are then joined by Team Canada Basketball Manager, Rowan Barrett to discuss the roster that has been constructed for the upcoming FIBA World Cup! How di...
Jul 14, 2023•48 min
On the second hour of The Fan Morning Show , Brent Gunning and Sam McKee bring on MLB Network's Jon Morosi to talk about the Blue Jays' second half, how the team's starting rotation might shape up, potential moves that could be made at the trade deadline, and what's next for Shohei Othani. Later on, Leafs Nation 's own Gord Stellick offers his take on the negotiations with William Nylander, if Erik Karlsson would be a fit with the Maple Leafs, and what expect heading into the summer (26:13). The...
Jul 14, 2023•50 min
On the first hour of The Fan Morning Show , Brent Gunning and Sam McKee celebrate the return of Blue Jays baseball! They get you ready for the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks featuring some familiar faces in Lourdes Gurriel Jr and Gabriel Moreno! They discuss what the Jays' starting rotation could be in the second half, how aggressive will the Jays be between now and the trade deadline, and how Alek Manoah factors in. The guys then go over the Canada Basketball Men’s World Cup r...
Jul 14, 2023•49 min
On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee, bring on Blue Jays Reporter, from The Athletic, Kaitlyn McGrath to talk about the upcoming trade deadline, what the Blue Jays might be looking to do and who they could be looking to add, how Alek Manoah might impact the front offices’ decision, how much more of a window do the Jays have to win a World-Series, what needs to be better in the second half of the season, and what needs to continue in order for them to have succes...
Jul 13, 2023•47 min
On the second hour of The Fan Morning Show , Brent Gunning and Sam McKee welcome in Joe House, host of The Ringer's Fairway Rolling podcast, to discuss the findings from the senate investigation of the PGA Tour-PIF deal, before sharing his thoughts on the reports that Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were used as negotiating chips. On the back nine, Bo Van Pelt, former top 10 golfer in the world, hops aboard to discuss the latest PGA Tour-PIF news, before opening up about what he wants the game of g...
Jul 13, 2023•50 min
The first hour of The Fan Morning Show is here! On one of the driest days in sports, but rainiest days in Toronto, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee start off the show with a few mock trade scenarios for William Nylander. The pair question what the Leafs need and who shouldn't they pursue, before exploring options with the Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, and more! Later on, the guys head to the text-line see how all the morning grinders are getting through the slowest spor...
Jul 13, 2023•50 min
On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show , Brent Gunning and Sam McKee, bring on Ben Shulman guest host of Jays Talk Plus, to talk discuss the All-Star game, if Jays fans should be hitting the panic button after Jordan Romano’s exit due to back tightness, how much flexibility the Jays have to make a move before the trade deadline, and what the plan might be for the starting rotation heading in the second half of the season. Finally, in the final half-hour, Sam “Barstool Riggs” Bozoian, Host of ...
Jul 12, 2023•47 min
On the second hour of The Fan Morning Show , Brent Gunning and Sam McKee welcome in David Samson from the Nothing Personal podcast to briefly talk about the MLB All-Star game and shares some ideas to help make the event more fun. Next up, NHL forward and recent Chicago Blackhawks signing, Nick Foligno hops aboard to chat about how his deal with the Hawks came together, getting the chance to play with 2023 first overall pick Connor Bedard, how he still manages to keep up with the pace of the toda...
Jul 12, 2023•50 min
It’s Hump Day! On the first hour of The Fan Morning Show , Brent Gunning and Sam McKee lead off recapping the MLB All-Star Game! How did they feel about reunion between former Blue Jays? Are this year's All-Star jerseys still a must-purchase item? The guys then offer letter grades for the first half of the Jays season, focusing in on what needs to change and what they could see continue. Later on, the guys throw on their golf hats to try to make sense of what’s happening with LIV Golf and the PG...
Jul 12, 2023•51 min
On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee welcome in former MLB Pitcher and All-Star, Ricky Romero, to talk about his experience as an All-Star, Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s performance in the Home Run Derby, and the return of Alek Manoah. Both the guys also look to see what the Jays could do to improve at the trade deadline. Finally, On the final thirty of the show, Luke Fox, NHL Writer for Sportsnet, comes on the show (25:53) to discuss where things could be at in Willia...
Jul 11, 2023•49 min
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Chris “Mad Dog” Russo stops by to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s power display during last night’s Home Run Derby, the Blue Jays’ underwhelming first half, the team’s ceiling this year, Elly De La Cruz’s emergence, and Shohei Ohtani’s future. Afterwards, Brent and Sam are joined by Brent Wallace, co-host of the Coming In Hot podcast, to chat about the Senators’ trade return for Alex DeBrincat and other potential moves for Ottawa this off-season (28:02). The g...
Jul 11, 2023•49 min
Good morning, grinders! Brent Gunning and Sam McKee kick off the show by discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s victory at the Home Run Derby, William Nylander’s contract stalemate, how Alex DeBrincat’s new deal might impact Nylander’s negotiations, and why this current generation of Maple Leafs stars are reticent to take a hometown discount. Later, the guys sift through the text line to shout out some fellow grinders - the early birds that work hard and endure long hours (40:54). The views and opin...
Jul 11, 2023•50 min
On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show , Daniele and Jesse bring on Blue Jays Reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith, who got to see Alek Manoah’s first Major League start since June 5th firsthand! He talks about what he liked from that start, how his good outing was a pleasant surprise, his next start being a bigger challenge, and how having Manoah back impacts the starting rotation and the bullpen. Ben also gives the Jays their mid-season grades, diving deep into what they’ve done well, what needs im...
Jul 10, 2023•47 min
On the second hour of The Fan Morning Show , Daniele and Jesse bring in Raptors reporter Aaron Rose to look back on Toronto's first two NBA Summer League games, how first round pick Gradey Dick has been adjusting, how the Raptors might utilize their roster this season, who the new-look starting five could be, how Scottie Barnes’ role might change with Fred VanVleet's departure, and what the future holds for Pascal Siakam. On the second half of the show, the pair go over their "Winners and Losers...
Jul 10, 2023•49 min
Happy Monday! On the first hour of The Fan Morning Show , Daniele Franceschi goes from the production booth to the mic, and he’s joined by former Co-Host and Digital Producer of Tim & Friends, Jesse Rubinoff. To leadoff, they talk about the Blue Jays' comeback win over the Detroit Tigers, their mid-season grades for the team heading into the All-Star break, and Alek Manoah’s first big league start since June 5th. To cap off the first hour of the show, they pay homage to Ailish Forfar to brin...
Jul 10, 2023•51 min
On the final hour of The Fan Morning Show , voice of the Blue Jays Buck Martinez joins Ailish and Justin to chat about tonight's highly anticipated return for Alek Manoah and what Manoah's main focus was during his stint in Florida, before taking a step back to take a look at the Jays' needs at the trade deadline. In the final half hour of the show, former NBA Guard Ron Baker stops by to discuss the state of the Raptors from his perspective, his connections with Fred VanVleet and Gradey Dick, an...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stops by to discuss Alek Manoah’s return on Friday, what would constitute a successful outing for the former Cy Young finalist, his latest reporting on Shohei Ohtani’s future with the Angels, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s chances of winning the Home Run Derby, and Aaron Judge’s injury timeline. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Vivek Jacob, writer for Raptors.com and CBC Sports, to chat about Jakob Poeltl’s comments from his pr...
Jul 07, 2023•48 min
Happy Friday! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays winning both ends of Thursday’s doubleheader against the White Sox, the team’s use of small ball in extra innings, Whit Merrifield’s two-homer performance, and John Schneider’s bullpen deployment ahead of Alek Manoah’s return on Friday night. Afterwards, the Tarot cards are back! Ailish and Justin indulge in a special Tarot reading for Manoah, who will be making his first big-league start in over a month. We close the hour with our daily edit...
Jul 07, 2023•51 min
The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair stopping by to discuss Alek Manoah’s impending return to the Blue Jays’ rotation on Friday, the external pressures that factored into the decision to recall Manoah, the possibility of Toronto adopting a six-man rotation once Hyun-Jin Ryu returns, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s role in determining the Jays’ ceiling this season. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by former NHL head coach Claude Julien to discuss his experience coaching...
Jul 06, 2023•48 min
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Colby Armstrong stops by to discuss his experience working with Ailish in Nashville, the Leafs’ free agent additions, how Ryan Reaves will impact the locker room, and Kyle Dubas’ first off-season with the Penguins. Later, new Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Kerfoot checks in to chat about his time in Toronto and his decision to sign with Arizona (22:20). Ailish and Justin are also joined by Edmonton Oilers forward Connor Brown to discuss his rapport with Connor M...
Jul 06, 2023•48 min
It’s baby Friday! Ailish and Justin kick off the show with a special programming announcement. Then, they discuss Michael Grange’s reporting on dissent within the Raptors last season, the latest trade speculation surrounding Pascal Siakam, and the implications of Ilya Samsonov filing for arbitration. Afterwards, in honour of the Jays being rained out on Wednesday, Ailish and Justin indulge in a fun draft of the worst things to get delayed. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (...
Jul 06, 2023•51 min
On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, play-by-play voice Dan Shulman checks in from Chicago to discuss Alek Manoah’s impending return to the Blue Jays’ rotation, potential recourse if he falters again, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s clutch home run on Tuesday night, and Jordan Romano rebounding from Sunday’s outing. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad “Swag” Kelly to chat about the Argos’ 3-0 start, his emergence as a Grey Cup hero last season, how he’s adjusted to be...
Jul 05, 2023•47 min
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Nick Kypreos - friend of the show - stops by to discuss William Nylander’s contract impasse, how Nylander’s situation affects Auston Matthews, Brad Treliving adding more “snot” to his lineup, Maxi Domi following in his dad’s footsteps by joining the Maple Leafs, and murmurs about potential culture issues inside the team’s locker room. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sarah Nurse, forward for the Canadian women’s hockey team, to chat about the PWHPA’s lan...
Jul 05, 2023•51 min
Happy Hump Day! Ailish and Justin discuss Joey Chestnut’s thrilling victory at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Alek Manoah’s scheduled return to the Big Leagues on Friday, the curious timing of his call up after just two minor-league starts, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s clutch homer on Tuesday night against the White Sox. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List. She and Justin also make their picks for this week’s John Deere Classic (38:46). The views and opinions expre...
Jul 05, 2023•50 min
The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Chuck Fletcher, former NHL GM, stopping by to discuss his experience covering the NHL Draft last week with Sportsnet, the Leafs’ big moves in free agency, and his interactions with Brad Treliving as an opposing GM. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Adam Hadwin to chat about his viral tackle at the RBC Canadian Open, Nick Taylor ending Canada’s 69-year drought, the slew of Canadians having success this year on the PGA Tour, and his recent...
Jul 04, 2023•46 min
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by to discuss William Nylander’s contract impasse, how Nylander’s situation could impact Auston Matthews, Brad Treliving introducing a new buzzword, his desire to make additional changes on the blue line, and Ryan O’Reilly’s mercurial departure. Later, Blake Murphy joins Ailish and Justin in-studio to chat about the Blue Jays’ dismal weekend against the Red Sox, Alek Manoah’s encouraging results from his latest minor-league start, an...
Jul 04, 2023•51 min
Happy 4th of July to our friends down south! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing William Nylander’s reported contract demands, if he’s a $10 million player, and Brad Treliving’s goal of adding more “snot” to the Leafs’ lineup. Afterwards, they examine where the Blue Jays sit through 85 games and the most noticeable flaws hampering this current roster. Later, we close out the hour with a special 4th of July-themed draft (41:56). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are t...
Jul 04, 2023•50 min
