Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Craig Simpson to tee up tonight’s Leafs/Habs opening game. They discuss Joseph Woll landing on IR ahead of the season opener, the expectations for the Leafs this season, the team's depth, and more. Then, they discuss the expectations for Habs rookie Lane Hutson, where the scoring will come from in Montreal and whether the Habs blue-line is a strength for the team. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and g...
Oct 09, 2024•25 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet’s David Amber ahead of the start of the NHL regular season (In North America). He shares his season predictions and discusses how McDavid will follow up on his Cup Final loss last season, the Senators' playoff chances, what to expect from Utah, and much more! Then, the guys welcome ESPN’s Jesse Rogers (28:20) to the show to discuss the MLB playoff rivalries heating up, tee up game 3 of the Padres and Dodgers tonight and break down...
Oct 08, 2024•49 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with head coach of Utah HC André Tourigny (0:52) ahead of their inaugural NHL game tomorrow evening. They discuss his expectations for the team, moving to Utah and the decision to name Clayton Keller the franchise's first captain. Then, Ben Verlander joins the show (13:00) to discuss MLB postseason action over the weekend - a chaotic game 2 between the Dodgers and Padres, the Mets and Phillies going back and forth and much more. Finally, Kyle Bu...
Oct 07, 2024•50 min
Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shayna Goldman (11:07) to recap the first NHL regular season game in Prague between the Sabres and Devils. She shares her predictions for the 2024-2025 NHL season and discusses Sheldon Keefe behind the bench in New Jersey, the Bruins' goaltending situation, why Utah is a breakout candidate and much more. Then, MLB insider Bob Nightengale (25:57) joins the program to discuss the Mets announcing Kodai Senga as their starting pitcher for Game ...
Oct 04, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the biggest stories of the NHL season ahead of the first regular season game between the Sabres and Devils in Prague. Then, Eno Sarris (10:22) joins the show to tee up tonight’s Mets/Brewers Wild Card matchup, the Orioles being eliminated from the postseason, his World Series predictions, and much more. Then, Kristen Shilton (28:08) joins the show to tee up tonight’s Leafs/Red Wings preseason contest, the expectations for Toronto wi...
Oct 03, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the Tigers' win over the Astros in the Wild Card series before moving on to Mark Shapiro’s comments at the Jays' end-of-season avails. Former MLB exec. David Samson (10:45) helps them break it down and gets into Ross Atkins’ comments on Vladdy from earlier today and the latest on a potential extension with the Jays. Then, they discuss the Tigers' playoff potential, what’s next for the Astros after their Wild Card exit, and much more...
Oct 02, 2024•50 min
It’s MLB Playoff time and Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the biggest storylines of the postseason! Alanna Rizzo (11:05) joins the show to discuss Arizona falling just short of playing October baseball, the most intriguing matchups, who can beat the Dodgers, her World Series picks, and much more! Then, Jon Morosi (27:42) joins the program and breaks down his World Series power rankings, the Dodgers and Ohtani’s playoff hopes, and much more! They end things off dis...
Oct 01, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and JD Bunkis kick things off with Matt Bonner (6:48) following the Raptors' media day. They discuss Masai calling this past season a rebuild, Darko’s mindset and expectations heading into his second season as the Raptors head coach, who will step up in a leadership role, and much more. Then, James Palmer (29:19) joins the show to recap Week 4 of the NFL season and the biggest takeaways from a whirlwind Sunday. They discuss the Bills' loss to the Ravens, the reasoning behind scorin...
Sep 30, 2024•50 min
Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis fill in for Ailish and Justin and begin the show discussing how the Blue Jays' 2024 season will be remembered, projections for who will crack the lineup in 2025 and Vladdy Jr.'s strong upturn in hitting. Then, the guys dive into the Toronto Raptors' official announcement of retiring Vince Carter's jersey and the fanbase's mixed reactions to the decision. Finally, the NFL teams under the most pressure heading into Week 4. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar...
Sep 27, 2024•50 min
On Day 1 of The President's Cup, the International Team gets embarrassed by the US (5-0) and Ailish Forfar and Ben Ennis look at if there is any potential to salvage the weekend. Then, to TNT's Brian Anderson on a wild end to the MLB season, a hurricane-delayed series between Braves & Mets and why MLB and A's owners blew the final game in Oakland. Later, David Amber (30:23) from The NHL on SN sets up the Leafs /Canadiens game tonight and discusses the hottest stories of the NHL preseason. Th...
Sep 26, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar & Ben Ennis start with Adam Stanley (0:48) in Montreal ahead of this weekend's President's Cup. He discusses why the Americans are 12-1, what an International team upset would mean, bad weather and expectations for wild Canadian fans. We close with Shi Davidi (35:00) from Rogers Centre on the Jays' draft lottery chance and why it's so hard to tank in baseball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the p...
Sep 25, 2024•50 min
Host of Coast to Coast Andi Petrillo (2:09) joins the show to talk about her new gig and trying to pull off the NHL version of "Red Zone" on Thursday nights. Then a look around the league and cracking the code of whether or not this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, Robert Flores from MLB Network (24:48) on the playoff push, the Tigers becoming "America's Team", the Ohtani and Judge grips on MVP and why he's sticking with his World Series prediction from the start of the season. Finally...
Sep 24, 2024•50 min
Goalies are the focus of our conversation with Frank Seravalli (5:00) between Demko's health concerns, Swayman's fight with the Bruins and a new development between Lehner and the Golden Knights. Then a look at the pre-season and what to expect from Amazon's latest NHL docu-series. Later, Vince Carter's jersey will be retired this season and we speak to his former teammate Alvin Williams (24:44) about the complicated story of VC and Toronto, from hero to villain and back. The views and opinions ...
Sep 23, 2024•50 min
We are in the heart of NHL Training Camps opening and former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (0:34) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with a lot of goalies in the headlines from Demko's health, Swayman's contract and Ullmark's new team. Later, reflecting on Ohtani and some of the greatest single-game performances of all time. 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...
Sep 20, 2024•25 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Jays win over the Rangers and the latest news from the Leafs training camp. Then, Gord Stellick joins the show to discuss how Craig Berube will make his mark on the team, what to expect between the pipes, expectations for Nicholas Robertson, and more. 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....
Sep 19, 2024•50 min
NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert (1:44) to weigh in on Rogers buying the Bell share of MLSE, on the retirement of Adrian Wojnarowski and life as an insider - plus - the latest on the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman. Later, David Alter (30:36) of The Hockey News, down at Leafs training camp today where Mitch Marner was the story of the day. He shares why Marner's following in William Nylander's steps from last year and if an athlete can prevent media questions about...
Sep 18, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome in NHL Super Agent Pat Brisson (10:38) to take us behind the scenes of Sidney Crosby's extension negotiations, why Sid was always fixated on the $8.7M figure and his willingness to take a discount for the team to win. Then, on another client, John Tavares, a summer where he gave up the "C" and his ongoing talks with the Leafs to bring him back. Later, Dan Shulman (35:07) in Texas with the Jays speaks on Bo's return, Wagner being ruled out for the season ...
Sep 17, 2024•50 min
The Athletic's Rob Rossi, who has covered Sidney Crosby from Day 1, joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff to discuss Crosby's contract extension, why he was always destined to stay a Penguin and his personality away from the cameras (10:50). Later, Shi Davidi (33:22) on whether the Jays will now be less aggressive in the off-season, the pros and cons of Bo Bichette returning (possibly) to the lineup and what to expect from Bowden Francis this week with Francis' catcher - Brian Serven - being DF...
Sep 16, 2024•50 min
The Jays start a new series with the Cardinals tonight and Ben Nicholson-Smith (5:14) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Rogers Centre with a look at the end of the season including the return of Bo Bichette while Bowden Francis hopes to keep things going after two missed no hitters. Later, top prospects with Jason Bukula (26:00), league wide and then a focus on the Canadian teams. We close with Diana Matheson (39:10), CEO of Project 8 discusses the movement of the Northern Super Leagu...
Sep 13, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome former GM of both the Orioles and Mets Jim Duquette (10:40) to the show. He looks at Bowden Francis and what we have learned from what we have seen this year, plus - Bo Bichette, what do to with him especially now that he publicly declared his intentions for the Jays. Later on, Herm Edwards (28:56) tees up tonight's Bills/Dolphins game, Week 2 in the NFL and discusses what's next for the Jets, Giants, Browns and teams that started on the wrong foot. The ...
Sep 12, 2024•50 min
Kaitlyn McGrath (8:19) is at Rogers Centre ahead of Jays/Mets and takes a look at the Jays trying to play the spoiler, what she thought about the Bo Bichette comments this week, if the Jays' starters are set for success next year and more. Later, Aaron Bronsteter (25:49), UFC reporter from Las Vegas ahead of the first PPV held at The Sphere. He goes behind the scenes to explain the connection with Dana White, U2 and Tom Brady. Finally, a look at the card and his top picks. The views and opinions...
Sep 10, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the week with Jon Morosi (9:33) on Bo Bichette's comments today about wanting to stay with the Jays long term and he outlines what he believes is the real motivation behind what he said. Later, MVP talk and if there is any chance that people will catch either Ohtani and Judge. Finally, Natalie Spooner (26:23) from the newly named Toronto Sceptres, how she only found out about the team yesterday and a look ahead to season two where she is the defending leag...
Sep 09, 2024•50 min
The new host of 32 Thoughts - Kyle Bukauskas - joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert today after dropping his first episode with Elliotte Friedman, their first interview ahead with Sidney Crosby and why #87 is still without a contract extension (11:04). Next up, Cynthia Frelund (33:24) from NFL Network on Ravens/Chiefs then Eagles/Packers and the top games remaining in Week 1. We close with James Sharman (40:05) from the Footy Prime Podcast and Sportsnet on Team Canada, friendlies with USA and...
Sep 06, 2024•50 min
Alanna Rizzo from MLB Network joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to share context around how terrific Ohtani's season has been, who she likes in the AL East between the O's and Yankees, MVP races and some entertaining races for Rookie of the Year (5:45). Plus, Bo Bichette, to return or to shut it down? Later on, NFL veteran Lorenzo Neal (27:00) on Week 1, playing for the Ravens and John Harbaugh and how the Chiefs won a Super Bowl in a "down year." He shares his Super Bowl pick and a surpri...
Sep 05, 2024•50 min
Leon Draisaitl signs an extension with the Oilers today which marked the return of Frank Seravalli to the show (4:09). He looks at the deal, the impact on the next Connor McDavid contract, teams and players looking at deferred compensation and how tough it is to fill out the rest of the roster with such big contracts on the table. After some NFL betting futures we are then joined by Shi Davidi (34:50) on the emergence of Bowden Francis and Will Wagner. Finally, forecasting when Bo Bichette retur...
Sep 03, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Aaron Portzline of The Athletic (1:17) to reflect upon the life and legacy of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. They discuss the memories he has covering Johnny Hockey since he joined the Blue Jackets, the Gaudreau family’s impact on the hockey community, and more. Then, Luke Fox (16:27) shares his own memories covering Johnny Hockey. Then, they discuss the Leafs interest on the winger market and if Max Pacioretty could be on his way to Toronto....
Aug 30, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things with Kaitlyn McGrath (5:45) of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the Jays' top prospects that could be called up sooner rather than later, Jake Bloss’s latest start with the Bisons, Bowden Francis’ season and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss the athletes/sport events that they would most like to witness live. Former Canadian Paralympian and CBC Olympic and Paralympic reporter/analyst Summer Mortimer (38:50) shares an update from the 2024 Para...
Aug 29, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Julia Kreuz (4:23) of MLB.com, who discusses the latest rumours around Bo Bichette’s future in Toronto, what it will take to sign Vladdy and what the Jays can take away from a ‘lost season.' St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Ops. and General Manager Doug Armstrong (25:24) joins the show to discuss the Blues' big offseason, the teams' offer sheets and the chain of command with Alexander Steen set to take over as GM in 2026. Then, he discusse...
Aug 28, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman (0:51) to break down the team's win-streak. He discusses the pressure the young players face and who is making the best case to be on the roster next season. Then, they discuss the future of Bo Bichette, if Vladdy will wait to sign a contract, and much more. Match Point Canada's Mike McIntyre (25:43) breaks down the Canadians at the U.S. Open, if we will get to see a Alcaraz/Djokovic matchup and more...
Aug 27, 2024•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with MLB Network's Jon Morosi (4:58), who discusses the Jays' hot stretch as of late and what has led to their recent string of Ws. Then, they discuss Shohei Ohtani reaching the 40-40 milestone, Aaron Judge’s HR pace, the hottest races around the MLB, and much more. Next, Charean Williams (26:30) joins the show to break down CeeDee Lamb’s massive contract extension, what his historic contract means for star receiver holdouts Ja'Marr Chase and Bran...
Aug 26, 2024•50 min
