Will the Jays’ Bats Heat Up? + Big Bad Bob w/ E.J. Hradek

The Battle for the Leafs' Crease w/ Luke Fox + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in to discuss Mitch Marner’s Selke candidacy, John Tavares’ slashing incident, Michael Bunting’s role as an agitator, Matt Murray’s chances of supplanting Ilya Samsonov before the end of the regular season, Sheldon Keefe continuing to dress 11 forwards and 7 defencemen, and the sports Oscar for best Leafs interviewee. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:46)! Ailish and Justin announce their latest show bet before constructing our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line! 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Did VanVleet Go Too Far? + Will Ryu or Pearson Be a Factor in 2023?: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Donnovan Bennett, host of Going Deep, stopping by to discuss Fred VanVleet’s explosive comments about Ben Taylor, the Raptors’ widespread reputation as a team that constantly complains about officiating, the emotions of watching Kawhi Leonard dominate his former team, the Raptors’ lack of offensive cohesion, and the potential of the WNBA expanding to Toronto. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to chat about the significance of Jose Berrios’ participation in the World Baseball Classic, Alek Manoah’s ramp up to the 2023 season, the Jays’ cautious approach with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and if Nate Pearson or Hyun-Jin Ryu will have a bigger impact in 2023 (26:20). 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

NHL Expansion and McDavid Magic w/ Mark Messier + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Mark Messier, Hockey Hall of Famer and current ESPN analyst, to discuss the Maple Leafs’ active trade deadline, Ryan O’Reilly’s intangibles on and off the ice, if Boston can maintain their current level of dominance, the Rangers loading up, Connor McDavid’s historic season, and the possibility of NHL expansion. Later, Sam McKee - friend of the show - stops by to tee up the betting lines for this weekend’s PGA Players Championship (27:07)! Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Inside the WBC w/ Russell Martin + A Charles Davis Reunion!: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with the return of Charles Davis! He joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Anthony Richardson’s impressive showing at last week’s NFL Combine, his meteoric rise up draft boards, the possibility of a divorce between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and some of the names to monitor in free agency. Later, Ailish catches up with former Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin to chat about his foray into coaching with Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic, Canada’s uniforms for the tournament, if he has aspirations of coaching at the MLB level, Jose Bautista’s addition to the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, and how MLB’s new rule changes for 2023 will impact catchers (27:06). 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Resurgent Rielly? + Trish Stratus In-Studio!: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stopping by to discuss the Leafs’ loss to the Avalanche, last night's "Game 7 feel", why the Leafs are desperate to have Morgan Rielly at the top of his game, the ideal roles for Jake McCabe and Justin Holl, Auston Matthews addressing his hand injury, and Ilya Samsonov firmly cementing himself as the Leafs’ starting netminder. Later, it’s time for some Stratusfaction! Ailish and Justin are joined in-studio by Trish Stratus, WWE Hall of Famer and judge on Canada’s Got Talent, to discuss her storied wrestling career, being a trailblazer for today’s generation of female wrestlers, her upcoming in-ring return at WrestleMania 39, and the newest season of CGT (26:43). 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. by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Bunting’s Lineup Fit w/ Nick Kypreos + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss the buzz surrounding a possible change in Philadelphia, John Tavares’ absence this week, where Michael Bunting should slide in the lineup tomorrow night against Edmonton, and Ilya Samsonov’s hold on the team’s starting goalie job. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:00)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Lakers matchup and the potential of WWE becoming a legalized betting property. Then, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Toronto Sports Oscars + Marner’s Selke Case w/ Frank Seravalli: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stopping by to discuss Jakob Chychrun’s unique “ancestral” diet, the lack of drama in the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Philadelphia Flyers’ GM change, Daniel Briere’s chances of securing the full-time GM job, Mitch Marner’s Selke case, and lingering concerns about the Oilers’ supporting cast. Later, in the spirit of the Oscars, Ailish and Justin present their own "Toronto Sports Oscars", featuring a multitude of categories including Best Picture, Best Drama, and Best Actor (26:31). 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. by The FAN Pregame

45 min listen

VanVleet’s Resurgence w/ Michael Grange + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange checks in to discuss Fred VanVleet’s recent resurgence, Pascal Siakam’s fluctuating usage rate, O.G. Anunoby elevating his defensive game, Scottie Barnes’ wrist injury, Precious Achiuwa’s playing time, and his recent piece on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Later, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (31:28)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

Does Rielly Need a Sheltered Role? + Rodgers to the Jets? w/ Ross Tucker: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ian Tulloch of The Athletic stops by to chat about the merits and drawbacks of deploying an 11-and-7 lineup, the Leafs’ lack of bottom six scoring, Luke Schenn’s role upon his return, Morgan Rielly’s up-and-down season, Jake McCabe’s seamless transition to Toronto, Rasmus Sandin’s success since departing Toronto, Mitch Marner’s Selke candidacy, and Sam Lafferty’s best lineup fit. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ross Tucker to discuss the ongoing Lamar Jackson saga, the likelihood of Aaron Rodgers joining the New York Jets, the pressure on Jordan Love in Green Bay, Chicago’s slew of moves in recent days, and the 49ers’ fascinating quarterback situation (26:36). 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. by The FAN Pregame

46 min listen

Marner Magic, Kane vs. Bunting, and Canada Wins WBC Opener: Happy Monday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Leafs’ 7-4 win over the Oilers on Saturday, Mitch Marner’s big night, the Leafs’ current goaltending situation, John Tavares receiving a $5,000 fine for slashing Edmonton’s Vincent Desharnais, and Evander Kane’s comments about Michael Bunting. Afterwards, they chime in on Canada’s 18-8 mercy-rule win over Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic and the Raptors closing out their road trip with a loss to the Lakers on Friday (49:14). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

53 min listen

VanVleet Doubles Down + McDavid vs. Matthews: Happy Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Fred VanVleet being fined for his comments from Wednesday, Marcus Smart throwing his support behind VanVleet, and if the NBA has an officiating problem. Then, with the Leafs hosting the Oilers on Saturday night, Ailish and Justin chat about the latest installment of McDavid vs. Matthews. They also pose the following question: is Connor McDavid currently the most dominant athlete in pro sports? Afterwards, we continue our review of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries with a breakdown of episodes 3 and 4. Finally, Ailish closes out the hour with her daily edition of the A-List (44:54)! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Will the NHL Expand Video Replay? w/ Jeff Marek: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the NHL GM Meetings, the possibility of expanding video review, what Gary Bettman might discuss at his media availability on Wednesday, and the ongoing bidding process for the Ottawa Senators. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about the Raptors’ franchise-record first quarter on Tuesday night, Jakob Poeltl’s disruptive presence on the defensive end, Gary Trent Jr.’s struggles since moving to the bench, Pascal Siakam’s regression over the past few weeks, and his latest profile piece on Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu (22:40). 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. by The FAN Pregame

46 min listen

Ohtani vs. Trout + Votto to the Jays?: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Japan’s thrilling walk-off win over Mexico in the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic and a star-studded championship matchup between Japan and the United States, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani versus Mike Trout. Later, they weigh in on the latest buzz surrounding Joey Votto and if he’d be a good fit for the Blue Jays. Then, Ailish and Justin resume our breakdown of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries with a review of episodes 5 and 6. Afterwards, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (48:05)! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Mitch Marner's Elite Company w/ Keith Yandle + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, former NHLer Keith Yandle weighs in on the Maple Leafs' 11-and-7 lineup, Morgan Rielly’s fit on the power play, Mitch Marner’s place among the league’s very best, Matt Murray vs. Ilya Samsonov, the Bruins’ historic season, the Hurricanes losing Andrei Svechnikov, and what it’s like playing against Connor McDavid. Later on, it's time for the Wake and Rake (26:25)! Producer Daniele jumps aboard to look at some NCAA futures ahead of the March Madness tournament. Ailish and Justin wrap things up with their picks for the Valspar Championship this weekend, and create our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line! 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Siakam’s Slump w/ Will Lou + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Will Lou checks in to discuss the Raptors’ dismal road trip, the lack of chemistry between Gary Trent Jr. and Precious Achiuwa, Pascal Siakam’s recent slump, Fred VanVleet’s offensive regression, and why the Raptors will likely try to retain most of their impending free agents. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (29:41)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Nuggets game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Raptors Home Cooking w/ Aaron Rose + Mark Recchi: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin kick off St. Patrick's Day with a draft of the top "Patricks" across sports! Later on, three-time Stanley Cup Champion Mark Recchi chats about the Maple Leafs' upcoming matchup against the Hurricanes, Toronto's acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly, and the similarities between that move and his deadline acquisition in 2006 (13:33). Later on, Sports Illustrated's Aaron Rose comments on the Raptors' season-high sixth straight win at home, Canada’s next NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and referee Ben Taylor's first Raptors game since Fred VanVleet's post-game critiques (32:03). 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. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

Legacy, Impact & What's Next w/ Jose Bautista: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss Tampa’s recent spell of inconsistency, the Penguins’ confounding ceiling, and Jonathan Toews’ potential departure from Chicago after this season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Blue Jays legend Jose Bautista to chat about his upcoming election into the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, bobblehead that will be provided to fans on August 12, the different cultures that exist in baseball, expectations for this year’s Blue Jays team, if he’d be open to coaching, and how the elimination of the shift will impact hitters (22:57). 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Lowry’s Legacy, Revisionist History, and Lamar's Trade Request: Ailish hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They open the show by discussing Kyle Lowry’s latest return to Toronto, if the Raptors moved off Lowry at the right time, and Toronto athletes that either departed too early or too late. Then, Ailish and Brent weigh in on the Leafs clinching a playoff berth for the 7th consecutive season, Joseph Woll’s chances of becoming a full-time goalie for the Leafs next season, Auston Matthews’ recent surge, and Lamar Jackson’s trade request. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:26)! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Vintage VanVleet, Otto-Oh Canada, and Dubas Speaks: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ win over the Nuggets on Tuesday night, Fred VanVleet’s standout performance, and Pascal Siakam’s recent slump. Then, they weigh in on Canada’s win over Colombia at the World Baseball Classic, Otto Lopez’s big day at the plate, the Leafs looking to bounce back at home against the Colorado Avalanche, and Kyle Dubas’ comments from the GM Meetings in Florida. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:42)! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

53 min listen

Canada's WBC Run Comes to a Close + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Nicholson-Smith of At The Letters joins the show to discuss Canada’s showing at the World Baseball Classic, Otto Lopez’s impressive performance at the tournament, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returning from his knee injury, and some of the key standouts from Blue Jays camp. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (23:51)! Producer Daniele hops on to tee up Thursday’s slate of games. Then, Ailish and Justin preview tonight’s Raptors-Thunder matchup and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. 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. by The FAN Pregame

46 min listen

Canada's Bright Baseball Future w/ Shi Davidi + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Canada's narrow exit from the World Baseball Classic, the bright future for the program, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s return to Blue Jays, and the early standouts and disappointments from Jays camp in Dunedin. Later on, it's time for the Wake and Rake! Ailish and Justin tee up today's slate of NCAA March Madness games, before compiling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line (26:05). 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. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

Leafs Falter, 11-and-7 Conundrum, and NFL Mayhem!: Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish talking about brining home her new puppy! Then, she and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Sabres on Monday, Matt Murray’s performance since coming off LTIR, Sheldon Keefe’s use of 11-and-7, and John Tavares and Michael Bunting misplaying a 2-on-0. Later, they chime in on Canada’s mercy-rule loss to the United States at the WBC and some of the big signings around the NFL on Monday. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (49:55)! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

54 min listen

Top Line Knies? w/ Jason Bukala + Will Manoah Get the Opening Day Nod?: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Sportsnet's Jason Bukala stopping by to discuss Matthew Knies’ progression this season at the University of Minnesota, the chances he can make an impact with the Leafs this spring, why Knies’ best fit might be on the top line alongside Auston Matthews, Toronto’s recent signing of former seventh-round pick Ryan Tverberg, and the potential utility of the Leafs’ 2023 first-round pick. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by play-by-play voice Dan Shulman to chat about March Madness, Kevin Harlan’s viral call of Furman’s upset win over Virginia, why Alek Manoah is likely to start Opening Day for the Blue Jays, the ongoing battle for the team’s final bullpen spot, and Joey Votto’s chances of being a Blue Jay in 2023 (24:47). 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 & M by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Poeltl's Poster, Early Madness & The A-List!: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin look back on the Raptors' win over the Thunder, Toronto's keys to victory, and Jakob Poeltl's poster dunk over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Later on, they look back on the first day of March Madness action, the crazy upsets and buzzer-beaters we have already been treated to, and if any of our brackets are still alive. The pair also weigh in on the QMJHL's plan to ban fighting next season and the broader impact of the ban. Ailish wraps up this hour with her daily edition of the A-List (48:23)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

53 min listen

Sens Sale, McDavid Eyes 70, and Matthews’ Surge w/ Frank Seravalli: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss The Rock’s involvement in the Senators’ ownership bid, the timeline for a possible sale, the NHL’s ongoing Pride Night issue, Connor McDavid’s chances of reaching 70 goals, Leon Draisaitl closing in on an NHL record for power play goals, Nikita Kucherov's quietly dominant season, and Auston Matthews beginning to regain his old form. Later, Ailish and Hailey present their winners and losers from the weekend (32:30)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

47 min listen

Opening Day Overview w/ Dan Shulman + Ed-Wing Origins!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, play-by-play voice Dan Shulman checks in from St. Louis to discuss the Blue Jays’ roster changes over the offseason, the different vibe around the team this spring, Don Mattingly’s influence, Nathan Lukes making the team over Otto Lopez, and Jose Berrios’ outlook for the season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Edwin Encarnacion to discuss his experience being a guest instructor with the Blue Jays this spring, his favourite memories playing in Toronto, the origins of his iconic parrot celebration, his relationship with Jose Bautista, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s outlook for 2023, and why he’s bullish on the Jays’ chances to compete for a World Series (27:26). 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Leafs Lineup Tinkering, Rodgers Speaks, and Canada Ousted at WBC: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Aaron Rodgers revealing his intention to play for the Jets in 2023 and his viral appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Then, they chat about the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Avalanche, Sheldon Keefe’s ongoing lineup tinkering, Morgan Rielly’s encouraging performance, Calle Jarnkrok’s fit on the top line, who should play with John Tavares, Ilya Samsonov taking command of the Leafs’ net, and Auston Matthews opening up about the hand injury that has been plaguing him this season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Canada’s loss to Mexico at the World Baseball Classic and Edwin Diaz’s freak injury. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:02)! 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 affiliate by The FAN Pregame

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Bruce, Here He Is + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Bruce Boudreau, former NHL head coach and current NHL Network analyst, joins the show! He discusses his experience coaching Luke Schenn in Vancouver, the challenge of integrating new pieces following the trade deadline, why he’s confident the Leafs will hit their stride and find stability before the post-season, Matthew Knies’ chances of making an immediate impact in the NHL, and his personal desire to get another NHL coaching opportunity. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Sweet 16 slate and Leafs-Panthers matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:08). 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. by The FAN Pregame

48 min listen

Reimer Controversy w/ Frank Seravalli + Winners and Losers!: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stopping by to discuss Auston Matthews playing through a hand injury this season, San Jose’s James Reimer declining to participate in pre-game warmups on Pride Night, the potential sale price of the Ottawa Senators, Marc-Andre Fleury trying to pick a fight with Jordan Binnington, and the QMJHL’s plan to ban fighting. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (33:15)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

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