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Hour 3 is guest heavy on the FAN Morning Show as hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning check in with former Toronto Maple Leafs Captain and Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer Ambassador Wendel Clark. The three discuss the big event this weekend and what his expectations are with the Leafs' this year. Next the morning duo check in with hockey Insider from Daily Faceoff, Frank Seravalli with some of his takeaways from visiting the Canucks, Oilers and Flames. As we wrap up the week, B&B turn back to the Jays who hope to clinch their postseason spot as soon as possible. They are joined by Sportsnet's own Ben Nicholson-Smith to give his insights on the team and how he sees this last weekend playing out for them (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 affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome on MLB Network's Jon Morosi on his way back from Seattle where he covered the Mariners-Astros series. He shares his thoughts on the playoff picture in the American League and what the Blue Jays need to do this weekend to position themselves for that Wild Card round. Later on, the morning duo chew on the comments made by Bryce Harper after yet another egregious call by Angel Hernandez. Next, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the NFL with Charles Davis of CBS Sports (27:19)! He takes a look at the Week 4 schedule of games to tee up the key matchups and storylines to watch this weekend, before offering his thoughts on last night's big win for the Lions at Lambeau Field. As always, this hour wraps up with 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.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning take to the airwaves with some positivity about the Blue Jays for the first time this week after last night's 6-0 victory over the Yankees. The duo discuss the impressive win by the Blue Birds in every aspect including: Chris Bassitt getting to 200 innings for the first time in his career, home runs from Brandon Belt, Matt Chapman and Daulton Varsho, and a strong defensively effort overall. Next the two recap the Thursday Night Football clash between then Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, before Brent gives some early thoughts on the Ryder Cup and the fast start by the European team. Ben wraps up the hour with the latest reports surfacing about Damian Lillard's move to Milwaukee. 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.

The final hour of The Fan Morning Show returns to a critical game in Toronto, as the Blue Jays attempt to salvage the series over the Yankees. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome on Sportsnet MLB Insider Shi Davidi to get his thoughts on how to right the ship in the last four games of the season and hopefully into the playoffs. They also decided to re-visit the Rogers Centre home field discussion to get his thoughts. Next, the morning duo talks more about the Dame Lillard trade to Milwaukee and brings on ESPN NBA Front Officer Insider & analyst Bobby Marks (25:00) to weigh in on its impact on the Eastern Conference and the Raptors. Finally, the guys wrap up today's episode with a quick Ryder Cup chat and tee up.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.

Hour 2 on The Fan Morning Show starts off resetting on the Blue Jays, who dropped the first two games against the Yankees after facing two very good pitchers. Does that drop your confidence in the team if they do make the postseason? Ben and Brent also look at if Rogers Centre offers any sort of home field advantage for the team, especially after Brandon Belt asked for fans to make noise last night. Maybe that's why Spencer Strider prefers no fans?! Next up, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala checks in from Hockeyville in St. Thomas to chat about some of the Maple Leafs' young talent and projections for this upcoming season. This hour wraps up with 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.

The FAN Morning Show starts off recapping a tough night for Toronto sports fans as hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss another shutout loss by the Blue Jays and the news that Damian Lillard was traded to the Bucks, not the Raptors. They weigh in on where each leaves both teams; the Jays still looking to clinch a postseason berth, while the Raptors face more questions as the Eastern Conference continues to improve. Later on, the Maple Leafs finally got into the preseason win column and Brent is fired up about it! Hear what he and Ben have to say about the team after last night's victory over Buffalo. 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.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning get back to the Blue Jays as they try to clinch a postseason berth. They welcome Sportsnet Jays' analyst Buck Martinez for his thoughts on the team and specific players like Gausman, Kirk, Vlad and Varsho. Buck also offers some thoughts on the passing of Brooks Robinson and what he meant to the game of baseball on and off the field. After that, they are joined by Barenaked Ladies' Tyler Stewart (27:32) to talk about his fandom for both Leafs & Jays. He then weighs in on the Leafs' goal song and why their latest single off their newest album, 'In Flight' might make sense. The boys close with some music memories of their own and a quick golf chat.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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning reset on the Blue Jays ahead of their matchup tonight against Gerrit Cole. The pair also weigh in on the state of umpiring in the Majors and how players need to adjust to it on a game-by-game basis. Next, the two turn their attention to the NFL to chat about what's going on with the New York Jets following Aaron Rodgers' comments on the Pat McAfee Show yesterday. Later on, the morning duo focus in on Maple Leafs camp to discuss the stakes surrounding this season and who's facing the most pressure. They conclude the hour with our daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:41). 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.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off today's show looking back on the Blue Jays' 2-0 loss to the Yankees to open their final homestand of the season. They discuss if there's any concern around Jordan Romano given his last two outings, as well as the lack of offence after being shutout last night, before previewing tonight's matchup against Gerrit Cole. Next, with the Raptors being billed as “frontrunners" to land Damian Lillard, Brent and Ben weigh in on the discourse surrounding a potential trade. Lastly, the morning duo tip their cap to the Canadian Women's National Soccer team, who qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics last night, and wonder if this could be the last time we see Christine Sinclair play on home soil. 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.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning quickly lay out the importance of this Jays series against the Yankees and how quickly clinching a postseason berth will assist the team. Then, B&B return to the Raptors whispers surrounding Dame Lillard and call in NBA insider Michael Grange of Sportsnet to weigh in on the reality of the issue. Next up, the guys return to the NFL to finish up Week 3 with NBC Sports' Peter King (27:52). They look around to see who has impressed them thus far and who has disappointed them as we get set for Week 4. 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.

In Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start on the Blue Jays, who return home for the final six games of the season, and discuss if the new Rogers Centre dimensions have helped or hurt the team's power-hitters this season. Later on, they turn their attention back to Toronto's NHL team with Sportsnet's Luke Fox, who was in attendance for last night's preseason game. They dive into how the Leafs looked early this year, how impressed everyone seems with Easton Cowan and what the club hopes John Klingberg can provide on the blue line (25:18). We wrap up this hour with Something to Chew On and 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.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start off discussing the Maple Leafs' second preseason matchup of the year, and if it's time for Toronto to change their goal song. Then, the morning duo turn their attention to the diamond as the Blue Jays are set to return home to take on the Yankees, hoping to move closer to clinching a postseason spot. Next on the docket is the latest Raptors news, as NBA insiders continue to push Toronto as the hottest name to land Damian Lillard. Ben and Brent close out the hour reviewing the NFL action from Monday night and debate which teams have proven to be the early cream of the crop in the NFL.  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.

Brent Gunning and Ben Ennis begin the final hour by discussing the Jays and whether this could be their best baseball of the season. They then ask former big leaguer Kevin Barker from the Blair & Barker show for his opinion on the team coming into the last week of the season and how much confidence fans should have in clinching a postseason berth. The boys then discuss what was a wild Sunday in the National Football League. They break down the Dolphins scoring 70 points, Zach Wilson not being an NFL quarterback and Taylor Swift's appearance (30:28).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 affiliate.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning focus in on the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the team's second preseason game to discuss what needs to be worked on and solidified before the regular season begins. The two then turn to former Leafs' GM and current NHL analyst, Gord Stellick for his thoughts on just how important the preseason is both the team and coaching staff, before identifying some roles for certain players on the roster. Later on, Brent and Ben turn their attention back to Major League Baseball with just one week remaining in the regular season to reset on what the Blue Jays need to do to clinch a postseason berth. They also take time to talk about Canadian Joey Votto, who may have played his final game in Cincinnati, and reflect on what his time in MLB has meant to both Reds fans and Canadian baseball fans alike (30:12). Also this hour, we see the returns of two FAN Morning Show staples: Something to Chew On and Wake and Rake!   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.

Join hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning on today's re-launch of the The FAN Morning Show! The new morning duo start off chatting about the Jays' successful series at the Trop, now extending their winning ways to four over their last six games, to move into a prime position for the postseason. Later on, the pair turn their attention to the Leafs after their first preseason game to discuss the expectations for John Klingberg, the team's first power play unit, William Nylander at centre, Auston Matthews' time on the penalty kill, and more ahead of their second tune-up game tonight! Next, Brent and Ben tackle the latest in rumours surrounding the Raptors, specifically that Toronto has emerged as a contender for Damian Lillard, and weigh in on how “ugly" it could get if Masai Ujiri did pull the trigger and get him to Toronto. 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.

Ben starts the show in NYC where Dan Shulman is set to call the Jays and Yankees series, the Vladdy turnaround and making the case for David Schneider to hold a position even through some recent offensive struggles. Next, Bruce Boudreau on the art of coaching, motivating players and - on Babcock - the need to evolve and how to draw the line when disciplining players (25:40). Later on, the great Mark DeRosa from MLB Network, team USA Manager and former Blue Jay shares his thoughts on playoff races, the strength of Jays pitching and why players really do care more than they usually lead you to believe (51:55). We close with Luke Fox (1:15:28) opening up Leafs training camp, Nylander's contract and what we can expect from youngsters like Knies and Robertson.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.

Ben starts the show in New York, first with Buck Martinez, who helps is set up the Yankees series, what changed for Vlad Guerrero in the last week and why it's all mechanical with him. Later, to Peter King for his weekly visit (26:33). Bad news for the Bengals, why all eyes are on Staley and the Chargers and whether or not Aaron Rodgers can rejoin the team for the playoffs based on how well his injury is healing. Later, Frank Seravalli on the Babcock firing, why many saw it coming for a while and why he felt like a lot of the Blue Jackets should have been held more accountable (50:16). We close with Nick Ashbourne on how the Jays swept their way back into the playoffs – literally – against all the odds (1:17:13). 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.

Ben Ennis kicks off with Kaitlyn McGrath to break down last night's Jays loss, the series as a whole, and what's next for the Jays. Sportsnet's Tim Micallef joins the show to air his grievances on the Blue Jays recent stretch of play, discuss whether or not the series vs. the Rangers was a tipping point in the season or just recency bias and how the team could approach the offseason (26:17). Then, former MLB player Lou Merloni joins Ben to tee up the Jays' big series against the Boston Red Sox, the future of the AL East and his thoughts on Chaim Bloom being fired (50:36). Finally, Jon Morosi joins the show to discuss what the Blue Jays have in store this offseason, whether or not fans should have any optimism regarding the Jays making the playoffs and how the rest of the league views Vladdy (1:14:25). 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.

Ben Wagner joins Ben Ennis to break down what is going wrong with the Blue Jays throughout the series against the Rangers, the scenes at Rogers Centre with the team getting booed off the field and how the clubhouse is handling their struggles. Then, with NHL training camp a week away, Nick Kypreos joins the show (25:35) to discuss the NHLPA investigating Mike Babcock and the controversy surrounding the Blue Jackets before touching on Matthew Knies taking part in the Leafs Prospect Tournament, what his role will be with the Leafs this year and the plan for William Nylander going into the season. Then, Blake Murphy breaks down the numbers behind the Jays' disappointment stretch and how the renovations at Rogers Centre have impacted the Jays almost a full season later (50:30). Finally, former MLB executive David Samson joins the show to discuss the Jays payroll and the impact the renovations have had on attendance (1:19:30). 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.

Keegan Matheson from MLB.com starts the show with Ben to discuss another letdown vs. Texas, the ongoing mystery with Vladdy Jr. and suggestions from Buck Martinez that it might be time to take him out of the lineup. Next, a chat with former Packers executive Andrew Brandt on his relationship with Aaron Rodgers since drafting him, why Green Bay can wear you down and insight into the Favre-Rodgers connection (27:09). Later, our weekly chat with Adnan Virk on the Jays, why Gausman is close but not close enough to a CY Young Award and why pitching wins are one of the most meaningless stats in baseball (50:36). We close with Elliotte Friedman reporting on the Mike Babcock situation, where the investigation stands and what the Jackets need to do going forward (1:17:35). 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.

Ben starts the show with Joe Siddall on a disappointing Jays' loss and the mystery behind Vladdy Jr.'s mechanics. Then, to the Alek Manoah story and whether he'll ever pitch for the Blue Jays again. Next, Nate Geary from WGR 550 AM Buffalo on a wild post-game last night after the loss to the Jets (26:15). Why the Josh Allen questions are legit and then the battle for the most unlucky fan base: Bills or Jets? Later, more detail about this Manoah story with Ben Nicholson Smith and why Alek does not have any type of leverage out of this situation (51:52). Then, a couple names of interest for the Jays in the off-season. We close with Rowan Barrett on watching his son and Team Canada take the bronze over the US and now the setting of expectations for Paris 2024 (1:16:20). 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.

Ben starts the week with the Jays/Rangers series with serious playoff implications, and to put that into perspective, we speak with Ryan Dempster – Canadian MLB pitcher and now on MLB Network. Later, Mike Trout trade rumours and what it's like for a player when they are traded in the media and, in Ryan's case – without conversation – despite having a no-trade clause. Next, Alvin Williams recaps the incredible run by Canada, why the tournament doesn't resonate in the US, LeBron trying to recruit the next Dream Team and why the Olympics are the top of the mountain for international hoops (25:56). Later, Shi Davidi from Rogers Centre on the Jays/Rangers, whether David Schneider needs a regular spot on the roster next year, plus, reports today that Alek Manoah is out for the rest of the season (1:02:56). We close with Peter King of NBC on Week 1 in the NFL and how the weeks ends in New York City on the anniversary of 9/11 (1:18:22). 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.

Madison Shipman starts the show down at the Rogers Centre ahead of the series with the Royals. While discussing the game tonight we find out that Bo Bichette has been activated from the IL. Next, Vivek Jacob on the Canada basketball loss this morning, a bronze medal match with the US and where the program has grown since the 2000 Olympics (26:21). How far is the bar now and what should the new expectations be especially when the Olympics start? Later, Seth Wickersham from ESPN on unprecedented access to Sean Payton in the off-season before his return to the NFL and time spent in Idaho with the likes of Gretzky, Elway and more playing golf (50:24). We close the show with Kevin Barker on the return of Bo and whether the criticism of John Schneider has been warranted (1:14:23).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.

Ben starts the show with Michael Grange who will be up early for Canada's semi-final against Serbia. It's been a wild run for the team and he points to the steady hand of Rowan Barrett and how he guided the team to this feat. Next, Adnan Virk looks at the decline of the Texas Rangers in time for a massive series with the Jays next week (26:07). Then his thoughts on the US Open, the rise of Ben Shelton and why ratings and attendance in the US are soaring during the tournament. Later, former Raiders CEO and CBS analyst Amy Trask looks ahead to Week 1, why Chris Jones can still find his way into the game tonight and what's caught her eye heading into the start of the season (49:38). We close with former Canadian basketball star Todd MacCulloch who was on the last team to play in the Olympics on what's it been like following Team Canada at the FIBA World Cup (1:16:40). 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.

Ben kicks off the show with Jays analyst Caleb Joseph and they ponder why Davis Schneider was left out of yesterday's game and if he needs rest as he adjusts to the MLB schedule transitioning from AAA. Next up, Peter King of NBC makes his debut on the show and explains why he's picking the Jets to win the AFC East, and why the Bills will end up in the Super Bowl vs. Philadelphia (26:24). Then, a look across some of the most interesting stories this season and what it was like covering Deion Sanders in his coaching debut with Colorado. Later, Jon Morosi helps explain why the AAA Bisons have done so well with the Jays before delving into the playoff races and the Jays' intense matchup next week vs. Texas (51:06). Ben closes with Doug Smith of The Toronto Star on the success of Canada Basketball and a chat he had today with Nick Nurse about the growth of the program (1:24:38). 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.

Ben Kicks off the Show with Dan Shulman to discuss the pressure Canada is feeling against Spain after today's loss to Brazil. Then, Justin Dunk joins the show  (27:53) to discuss the Argos locking up Chad Kelly to a 3-year contract extension, Nathan Rourke's NFL future. Then, former Canada basketball head coach and current Sacramento Kings Assistant coach, Jay Triano joins the show (49:24) to discuss what Canada needs to do to qualify for the Olympics and advance in the FIBA World Cup and his experience with the national team. Next, JD Bunkis joins Ben (1:10:28) to discuss Canada Basketball's disappointing loss to Brazil this morning at the FIBA World Cup while also discussing who has been disappointing this season for the Jays.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.

Ben Kicks off the show with Luke Fox to break down Sheldon Keefe's extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss Keefe's tenure as the Leafs head coach, whether or not he will be the coach for the entirety of his contract, and Keefe's playoff success. Then, moving over to Canada Basketball, Alvin Williams joins the show (26:29) to discuss how Canada Basketball has grown since the 90s, previewing the Raptors roster for the upcoming season. Then, Bob Elliott joins the show (49:25) to discuss his faith in the Blue Jays making the postseason, and what it will take for Mark Shapiro to fire Ross Atkins. Next, TFC's newest coach John Herdman joins Ben (1:19:06) to discuss what led to his decision to join TFC, his long-term aspirations, and his time with Canada's Men's National Team.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.

Ben kicks off the show with Kaitlyn McGrath to break down Matt Chapman's struggles this season, whether or not the Jays are better off with Davis Schneider at third base, and Bo Bichette landing on the IL. Then, Michael Grange joins the show (26:14) to recap Canada's big victory over team Latvia at the FIBA World Cup as they finished atop their group for the first time in Canada's history. They break down SGA's impact, how the players have bought into the system, and how Canada could match up against Spain. Next, MLB Network's Adnan Virk joins Ben to discuss the Jays playoff hopes (50:20), and the stakes of missing out on the playoffs. Finally, Peter Galindo joins the show (1:17:49) to discuss his time working with John Herdman on the national team, his strengths as a manager, and what is next for Team Canada.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.

Ben starts the show with Josh Kloke to discuss his report that John Herdman is TFC's newest head coach. They discuss Herdman's tenure with Canada's Men's national team, and how we can expect him to approach the current roster. Then, Doug Smith joins Ben to discuss Canada Basketball at the FIBA World Cup and preview what to expect in the second round, and what it will take for Canada to book a spot in the Olympics (24:41). Then, MLB Network's Jon Morosi joins the show (50:12) to discuss the Blue Jays playoff hopes, where he puts their chances, whether or not the Jays could explore moving Vladdy in the offseason, and what his next contract could look like. Then, Justin Bourne joins the show (1:16:08) to discuss the Leafs locking down Auston Matthews to a 4-year contract extension, what to make of the contract, the fan reactions, and what comes next for William Nylander.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. 

Ailish and Justin open the show with another tough loss by the Jays in Baltimore followed by live coverage from Ross Atkins media availability, he addresses poor hitting, being out of a playoff spot, and the latest on Alek Manoah. Next, Matt Marchese promotes the start of The Fan Check Down (26:10) which debuts Aug 28 at 2 p.m. with Donnovan Bennett. Story of the off-season – Aaron Rodgers – makes his Jets debut this weekend. Later, Alvin Williams on calling Canada's big win over France today (50:13). Then we close out the show with Leafs talk and live coverage of Auston Matthews followed by GM Brad Treliving as they both addressed the media (1:10:52).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.

Ailish and Justin react to the Matthews extension, why the term ended at 4, the deal that made everyone look great, and why Justin is not buying any connection to William Nylander and his situation? Next up, Hayley Salvian of The Athletic takes a closer look at the numbers plus some insight into Brad Treliving. Later a stop in Vancouver where Adam Stanley joins us (28:09) from The Canadian Women's Open. Elliotte Friedman joins us (51:18) from Sweden to give his take on the Matthews' extension. Finally, a fantastic studio chat with Chris Leroux, former pitcher, and SN 590 radio analyst (1:17:26). A look at the Jays, why he felt it was wrong for Manoah to hang out in Toronto after being demoted – and – how he tore his UCL just like Ohtani.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. 

Ailish and Justin open with the Blue Jays beating the Baltimore Orioles in last night's game. We then hear from William Nylander who sat down with Elliotte Friedman from the '32 Thoughts Podcast' where he discusses his contract situation and why he's not worried. Next, a quick trip to Baltimore where Ben Nicholson Smith joins the show (28:52) to set up Jays vs. O's tonight, how the pitching staff could be used in the playoffs, and the mystery of Alek Manoah. Later a chat with Adnan Virk (49:59) on the Jays, MLB playoff races, and why the Rangers team is legit. Finally, Argos GM Mike 'Pinball' Clemons joins the show (1:15:17) to give his take on the hot start to the season, and how the team used the roster and Canadian players to separate themselves.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. 

Ailish and Justin begin the show with a massive series between the Jays and Orioles with the wild story of the Knicks filing a lawsuit against the Raptors. Then a little baseball back-to-back with Jon Morosi (26:18) along with Arden Zwelling in Baltimore. Later, Josh Kloke (50:34) from The Athletic on breaking the story about John Herdman interviewing for TFC. We close with the lawsuit story with Doug Smith (1:15:24) of The Toronto Star. He explains why the case is about someone going a little too far to impress a new boss – and not – the Raptors instructing a mole to gather info.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. 

Ailish and Justin take over the show for Ben this week. We start with a weekend of sports fun including the first-ever Kings Plate at Woodbine and the Jays needed series win over the Reds highlighted by the return of Bo Bichette. Later, the mystery of Alek Manoah and why he has remained in Toronto even after being sent down. Next up, Ben Shulman drops by (28:26) to recap the Reds series and whether or not it will be different this week in Baltimore. Late James Sharman joins the show (50:24) to give his take on Spain winning the Women's World Cup. Then a recent report of Herdman being the front-runner for TFC, and how Messi's tenure has been win-win so far. We close with Jon Wertheim (1:17:53) from SI and 60 Minutes on the rivalry that's building between Djokovic and Alcaraz, why the timing is amazing with the US Open, and how the women's draw is setting up for the US Open as well.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.

The show starts with Nick Ashbourne who sets up the Jays series at the Reds with Chapman and Kiermaier back tonight and then it looks like tomorrow will be the return of Bo Bichette. Next, a tribute to the late Rick Jeanneret. Then, former Buffalo Sabre Matthew Barnaby and then follow broadcaster Joe Bowen (27:27) both reflect on his style, personality, how he was viewed by his peers, and how he was viewed by the members of the Sabres. Later, Caleb Joseph (51:02) on the Jays lineup that has had a lot of changes lately and how John Schneider has success when going with the hot hand. Then a little back and forth theories about Vlad's lack of power this season. We close with Blake Murphy (1:16:18) on tonight's game, the ending of Joey Votto's career, and why it was important for him to remain with the same team.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. 

We kick off the show with Amber and TJ Brodie who are working with A&W on “Burgers To Beat MS” Amber talks about what it's like to live with MS and TJ reflects on supporting his wife, the balance between personal life and the NHL and the couple also attended the Marner wedding this summer. Next, Jeff Bratt (15:38) from Woodbine Entertainment discusses the King's Plate and the best horses to look at to make some money this weekend. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath (39:36) on the Jays and why the home and away numbers differ so much offensively. Plus, the story of Jay Jackson pitching in a playoff push. In hour 2, Jon Morosi (49:58) is on the MLB scoreboard watching, the Wander Franco case and the future of Vlad Guerrero Jr in Toronto. We close with Ben Clemens (1:16:26) from FanGraphs who recently wrote about teams leaving runners stranded, the flaw inside of those stats, and where the Jays fit in the grand scheme of things. 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.

Ben Nicholson Smith starts the show with the Jays' big win over Philly last night and then he entertains Ben Ennis' trade proposals for Vladdy Jr. Next up, Doug Smith on Jamal Murray pulling out of the FIBA World Cup, why Canada is still competitive, an update on the Raptors off-season and then his take on the Harden mess in Philly (28:50). Later, the baseball talk continues with Adnan Virk and why the Yankees and Rays are both heading on the way down in the AL East (51:40). We close with Josh Kloke from The Athletic (1:15:39), John Herdman's stock falling, how he's potentially angling his way out of Canada Soccer and whether TFC is the right fit for him, with the new development that Herdman possibly initiated contact with the MLS side.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.

Ben kicks off the show with Mike Petriello to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance this season, whether or not his 2021 numbers were inflated and his curious home vs. away splits. Next, One Soccer's Oliver Platt (26:24) joins the show to discuss John Herman being in the mix to become TFC's next head coach, what would be next for Canada if Herdman were to depart and the labour agreement status for Canada Soccer. Then, Michael Fletcher joins the show to discuss his story surrounding Michael Oher and the truth behind the movie 'The Blind Side' (51:44). Then, Buck Martinez joins the show to tee up the Jays' two-game series against the Phillies, Yusei Kikuchi getting the start and Bo Bichette making a rehab start in the minors (1:15:12).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.

Ben starts the show with Shi Davidi (1:51) with some insight into the Jose Bautista ceremony over the weekend, an update on Bo Bichette and Hyun-jin Ryu returning to the win column for the first time this season. Next, Keith Pompey from the Philly Inquirer (27:45) on James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar and will no longer play on a team he works with. Later, David Samson, former MLB Executive (49:41) looks at the Wander Franco story, the collapse of the Yankees, Ohtani possibly shutting down and his take on the Jays. We close the show with Arash Madani (1:16:29), fresh off the NBO, what it meant for Milos Raonic to play this year, why men's tennis is wide open and then his thoughts on Kirk Cousins getting praise from his NFL peers. 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.

Ben Ennis starts the show with Marco Estrada, former Jays pitcher on what it was like playing with Jose vs. facing him as an opponent and how quickly things happened in 2015 on their run to the ALCS. Next up, current Atlanta Braves OF and former OF teammate of Jose – Kevin Pillar – joins the show (25:41). More reflections on his time with Jose and his time with the Blue Jays in general. Later on, Kenny Albert, who called the Bat flip game on TV reflects on that team, that game, the play and what it meant to be a part of it (49:51). Next up, the Blue Jays GM who made the trade for Bautista – JP Ricciardi – on working with Alex Anthopoulos (assistant GM) on keeping a close eye on Jose and how they eventually made the deal (1:02:04). We close the show with one of the historic voices of baseball in Canada – Bob Elliott (1:20:10). He helps put Jose in perspective when it comes to the Jays and even within Canadian baseball. Even without a World Series win, that team brought the city and fan base back to 1992-93. 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.

Ben starts the show with Dan Shulman who is with the Blue Jays in Cleveland and they begin with the rise of Yusei Kikuchi and whether or not he should be a Game 3 playoff starter following Gausman and Berrios. Then, a look back at the career of Jose Bautista who makes the Level of Excellence this weekend. Next up, Adnan Virk looks at who should be the next Blue Jay to make the Level of Excellence, why the Astros are still likely the best team in the AL and how the Yankees fell off and became the biggest underperformers in the AL (24:50). Later on, NFL podcaster Dave Dameshek celebrates the Pens' trade for Karlsson as a diehard Pittsburgh sports fan (50:59). We follow this up with JD Bunkis on the Jays Level of Excellence debate (1:19:38). We close with Adam Stanley, golf analyst on the Canadian Open moving yet again and if it will end up being good or bad for the tournament (1:27:36). 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.

Ben is back after the long weekend and he's joined by Ben Shulman as it's all Jays to start and how the growth of Davis Schneider gives the team flexibility but also tough decisions. Next up, Joshua Kloke from The Athletic on more financial issues with Canada Soccer and their newest window of scheduled games (25:47). Then over to Messi magic in MLS and Mbappe being the latest to divorce PSG, and why the MLS only looks stronger with Messi in it. Later, over to AAA Buffalo where we join the manager of the Bisons, Casey Candaele on the call-up of Davis Schneider plus an update on other members of the farm like Orelvis Martinez (38:06). Later, Ian Mendes from The Athletic in Ottawa discusses his story today of covering Erik Karlsson for 9 years, why he was destined to join the Penguins (51:48). He explains why he's the greatest defenceman of the salary cap era. Finally, Kevin Barker joins the show in the studio for a chat on the Jays, managers fighting umps and players fighting each other (1:22:32)!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.