On the heels of the King's Plate ending, Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff reveal the results and why it's connected to fantasy football. Then, over to Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:22) at Rogers Centre after a wild week of Chris Bassitt's podcast, Joey Votto's retirement and Vladdy experimenting with 3B. Next up, the NFL is finally around the corner and Trey Wingo (25:36), longtime NFL host, looks at what we've learned in the pre-season, why he's not getting fooled by preseason performances, Daniel Jon...
Aug 23, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff head to Buffalo to speak with Pat Malacaro (0:26), the voice of the Buffalo Bisons, following Joey Votto's sudden retirement. He looks back on the Votto/Bisons experience, what he was like to be around and the impact on the players that got to pick his brain. Then, the tandem of Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Parades join the show (26:57) after their silver medal run in Beach Volleyball in Paris. They discuss the incredible venue under the Eiffel Tower, the...
Aug 22, 2024•50 min
Chris Black, Sportsnet producer, takes Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff inside the numbers when it comes to Vladdy's resurgence and why it's not what people assume (4:59). Then, why he's playing 3B and the impact now as well as the future. Later, over to the young players, the callups and who has a chance to stick with the team into next season. Next up, former Raiders CEO and now CBS Analyst - Amy Trask - joins the show for a look at the NFL season, outlooks for different rookie QBs, the histor...
Aug 21, 2024•50 min
On the day the Oilers did not match the offer sheets from the St. Louis Blues, we check in with Mark Spector in Edmonton (6:20). He goes through why the move forced the Oilers hand, the busy first few weeks for Stan Bowman, the future of Leon and Connor and why offer sheets cause so much controversy. Later, Chris Leroux from Rogers Centre on the Jays/Reds series (24:54), playing baseball with Joey Votto growing up and why the fit with the Blue Jays never made sense especially based on his perfor...
Aug 20, 2024•50 min
We go to Montreal to speak with Ren Lavoie from TVA Sports (5:15) right after the Canadiens announced a trade for Patrick Laine. Ren takes us through the trade that was first discussed on July 1. Next, Chris Rose (24:53) on Chris Bassitt's honesty and why the team should have no reason to be upset with him - but - new quotes today suggest otherwise. Then. Chris explains why the Jays have mishandled the Vladdy Jr. situation. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ...
Aug 19, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off in Chicago where Buck Martinez (11:44) is with the Blue Jays and he helps us compare Vladdy Jr's season to his career-high 2021 campaign and some key reasons why this might be his most impressive. Next, Phil Wizard (25:16) joins the show after winning the gold medal in Breaking and recalls his Paris 2024 journey, the anxiety of waiting for a week and the moment when he knew he just won Gold for Canada. To close, Anna Dua (39:47) from Sportsnet and NHL ...
Aug 16, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Jesse Rogers (5:15), ESPN Insider on the Jays and Cubs, why Toronto is in need of a lefty bat if they want to ever contend and a wild rule change that could force managers to leave pitchers in a game for at least 6 innings. Next, Jeff Bratt (25:43) from Woodbine Entertainment sets up The King's Plate, top betting choices and the Triple Crown season in Canada. Finally, The RBC Canadian Open has a new Tournament Director - Ryan Paul - who joins us to cl...
Aug 15, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving (5:56) to explain why it was the right time to give Auston Matthews the captaincy, where the conversation started with John and what it took to get everyone to buy in. He looks at the next set of negotiations with Tavares and if the Captain of Toronto has it harder than any other city in the NHL. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath (30:32) on George Springer's meltdown, Wagner's hot start and Vladdy Jr returning to his 2021 form. T...
Aug 14, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox to break down the Leafs' upcoming announcement where they will name Auston Matthews their next captain. He discusses the timing of the decision to strip Tavares of the ‘C’, whether this move signifies an end of the ‘core four’ mentality and Matthews’ leadership style. Aaron Bronsteter (27:00) joins the show to tee up season 8 of Dana White’s Contender Series debuting tonight on Sportsnet. Then, he sets the stage for UFC ...
Aug 13, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the week with Caleb Joseph (6:20) who is on the road with the Jays in Anaheim tonight. He looks at how Vladdy turned it around and kept it going, Chris Bassitt blaming his poor performance on the roof being closed at Rogers Centre, and shares a deeper look at Will Wagner as he gets set for his Jays debut. Next, the NBO Men's Finals goes tonight in Montreal and Kyle Bukauskas (26:28) gives us a preview, how the Paris Olympics impacted the current tennis ...
Aug 12, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert wrap up Paris 2024 after a wild day including Canada's surprise Gold in the 4x100 relay. First up, Mark Heese from CBC (6:29) and member of the volleyball Hall of Fame reflects on Melissa Hamana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson's beach volleyball silver medal for Canada and shares how he helped kickstart the sport going from exhibition to legitimate Olympic sport. Next, Glenroy Gilbert (25:52), 1996 Gold Medal winner in the 4x100 relay and current Head Coach for ...
Aug 09, 2024•50 min
Donnovan Bailey joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss Track, Noah Lyles somehow racing with Covid, why the 100M is the most watched sporting event in the world and the evolution of sprinting (11:42). Then, his thoughts on the Closing Ceremonies debate for flag bearer. Later, Madison Shipman (29:41) ahead of the Jays/O's on Olympic softball making a return and how much she would have loved to compete in her career. Finally, over to the Jays, the rise of Daulton Varsho and Kevin Gausm...
Aug 08, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with the most fitting guest for some historical context on the Olympics - the great Ron MacLean (6:22). He reflects on all the games he has called, comparisons to Paris 2024, how special the Summer McIntosh performance was to see and shares a tour of Olympics past. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:19) live from Rogers Centre ahead of Jays/Orioles. A full recap and review of the Mark Shaprio press conference today, his words, his mood and what he said, plus, ...
Aug 07, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start by discussing a tough loss by Canada's men's team today and where it fits among the most disappointing losses of recent memory. Jon Morosi (12:42) from MLB Network shares his thoughts on the new-look Jays, the possible return of Joey Votto, whether or not the White Sox losing streak will continue and his thoughts on Bill Bean from MLB who passed away today. To close, Arash Madani (33:21) in Paris after the debacle of the Men's basketball team and why we sh...
Aug 06, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off recapping a busy weekend of Olympic events. Then, former Canadian Olympian Kate Van Buskirk (5:33) breaks down how Canada has looked so far in the Athletic events at the Paris Olympics, the mindset athletes must have to succeed in track and field, Ethan Katzberg’s historic gold medal in hammer throw and other Canadians to watch in upcoming throwing events. Ben Lewis (29:47) of Tennis Canada tees up the National Bank Open presented by Rogers. They...
Aug 05, 2024•50 min
Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to go over the men's and women's golf at the Olympics (5:54). He discusses what to expect from Corey Conners and the Canadians in Paris, the legacy of golf at the games since being reintroduced back in 2016, the weight on Tom Kim’s shoulders, and much more. Later, Sportsnet’s Chris Black (26:15) joins the show to discuss what the Jays should be looking for from their new additions and what the analytics show about the Jays new pros...
Aug 02, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Olympian Brittany MacLean (5:46) live from Paris. They discuss her experience covering the Olympics, Summer McIntosh winning another gold medal, the events she most looks forward to watching and much more. The voice of Blue Jays radio Ben Shulman (29:08) shares what we can expect going forward this season from the young prospects who joined Toronto at the deadline. Then, they discuss the Jays locking up first-round pick Trey Yesavage to a co...
Aug 01, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Grange (5:53) to break down the latest surrounding Canada’s men’s and women’s basketball teams at the Olympics. They tee up tomorrow mornings early match between Canada and Australia on the women's side, how SGA and R.J. Barrett have fared so far, Jordi Fernández’s coaching decisions and much more. Arash Madani (30:16) joins the show from Nice following the Canadian Women’s Soccer teams’ triumphant victory over Columbia to advance to...
Jul 31, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the MLB Trade Deadline with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:48) to break down the Jays' moves. He evaluates the large return in the trade that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston and discusses what's next for the Blue Jays. Then, former CANWNT forward Kara Lang (27:08) gives her thoughts on the spying scandal for the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team, the impact it has had on the players and how much the team's dramatic win over France means going forward. Later, ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 40 min
It was a big day for the Olympics, the opening ceremonies and the appearance of Celine Dion. Plus, the Blue Jays trade Yimi Garcia to the Seattle Mariners ahead of the deadline. Later, Donnovan Bennett (23:37) in studio on Canada Soccer, swimming and other medal hopefuls. We close with Amy Walsh (41:46) from CBC and former player for Team Canada, member of the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame who gives a player perspective on the controversy, how prevalent it is in soccer and how the players will tr...
Jul 26, 2024•50 min
Arash Madani joins Justin Cuthbert and Ben Ennis to discuss the latest heat on Canada Women's Soccer and head coach Bev Priestman amidst the drone scandal (4:09). Later, Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff on the Edmonton Oilers controversial hiring of Stan Bowman as their new general manager (24:45). 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 affiliates....
Jul 24, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert and Ben Ennis take a couple of different looks at the Olympics, starting with Elliott Friedman (5:39), who is calling Canoe, Kayak and Rowing for Paris 2024. He discusses why he welcomed the challenge to call the Olympics, a break from hockey, where Canada ranks on the water and their best chances for Gold. Later, Canadian broadcast legend Peter Mansbridge (25:45) on the evolution of Canadian sports on the global stage, from the disgrace of Ben Johnson to the redemption of Donnov...
Jul 23, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert opens the show solo and is joined by JD Bunkis later on as co-host. First, a chat with Keegan Matheson (3:25) from MLB.com who looks at the Jays a week away from the deadline - why a Bichette trade is not expected but not surprising either, what Vladdy might cost this summer and a detailed discussion on how the Jays plan to win in 2025. Later, Michael Grange (27:35) shares a look at Canada Basketball pre-Olympic exhibition games - Jamal Murray's absence and whether that can be ch...
Jul 22, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start at Rogers Centre where Arden Zwelling (4:17) discusses the mood of the team heading into the deadline and Joey Votto suffering a setback before his planned Triple A debut with the Bisons. Later, Joe Raso (27:06), CEBL executive, FIBA analyst and NBA scout, reflects on Team Canada's exhibition win against France today, the strengths of the roster, whether fans should worry about Jamal Murray's absence and how the team makes up for their lack of size. The v...
Jul 19, 2024•50 min
Calling Track and Athletics at the Paris Olympics, Mark Lee (0:50) joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff for a preview, a look back at calling Gold for Degrasse and Warner, a surprise entry for the men's 100m this year and who has the best chance at gold for Team Canada this year. To close, NHL analyst Mike Futa (28:06) evaluates the offseasons of all the Canadian teams so far and ask, "Where are they now and where are they going?" The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start with a review of the opening round at The Open Championship - an opening round to forget for headliners Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Then, they look at newly announced NBA futures and where the Raptors stack up on win-total odds and championship odds compared to other teams in similar rebuilding situations. Later, more Raps as Katie Heindl (28:05) from the Basketball Feelings podcast shares her perspective of the Raptors' Summer League runs in Las Vegas....
Jul 18, 2024•50 min
Adam Stanley joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff to tee up The Open Championship - how Rory McIlroy bounces back from his Scottish Open collapse, Tiger's war of words with Colin Montgomerie and why he feels this is Tiger's best chance to win another major (0:38). Later, MLB Insider for USA Today - Bob Nightengale - describes where he sees the Jays, what their priorities are and why they are right to expect great returns for their available players (17:18). He gets into Vladdy's trade value,...
Jul 17, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start with award winning journalist Christine Brennan (10:54) on Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie campaign and her rising stardom, even among non-basketball fans. Then, she weighs in on the decision to leave Caitlin Clark off the Olympic squad. Later, former Olympian, medalist and member of the Olympic Hall of Fame – Curt Harnett (30:36) describes what preparation and pressure was like as an Olympic athlete and then later as a Chef de Mission. The views and opinions...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min
Jon Morosi joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert for a look back at the first half of the MLB season and to tee up deadline season (2:35). He looks at the two different “selling” options the Jays have, why the team is fielding more calls on pitchers like Gausman and the importance of drafting well. To close, they debate which is better - the Summer or Winter Olympics? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position ...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min
Shi Davidi checks in with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from the All-Sar Game and - ahead of any analysis about the trade deadline - we look at the Vladdy/Teo friendship on display, why Teo was “the one that got away” and whether or not they hurt Vladdy when making that trade (7:07). Then, he shares the state of the team at this point of the season and what’s likely ahead. Later, the host of the Paris Olympics for CBC – Scott Russell – gives a look at his final games, best picks for flag bea...
Jul 16, 2024•50 min
