Podcast appearances and mentions of Adnan Virk

Russillo is joined by David Pollack to share his thoughts on the SEC, preview LSU-Clemson, and break down his favorite QBs. Hear more from David Pollack on his show See Ball Get Ball. Then, Adnan Virk comes on to discuss his new book, how it felt being at the 2017 Oscars, and the feeling of chasing his white whale interview. Plus, Life Advice with Ceruti and Wargon! (0:00) Welcome to The Ryen Russillo Podcast! (0:50) David Pollack joins the show (4:40) What do you expect from Carson Beck and Miami? (7:43) Do you expect Georgia to be improved? (10:24) Why Texas will win the SEC (12:41) Arch Manning breakdown (18:06) LSU-Clemson preview (21:44) Just how good is Clemson's D-line? (23:02) What was the hardest thing to deal with as a player? (25:27) Did people have a hard time with Pollack's energy as a rookie? (28:10) Does Pollack like Drew Allar? (32:56) Does Pollack think that Penn State will win the Big Ten? (35:49) Three teams that David thinks are national title contenders (38:46) What are the chances that Arizona State can replicate last season's success? (41:13) David is all in on Utah this year (45:37) Russillo welcomes in Adnan Virk (58:55) On Adnan covering the 2017 Oscars (1:05:43) What was it like talking to Paul Giamatti? (1:14:41) What was the most surprising thing about writing a book? (1:32:16) Life Advice! (1:36:46) A Cat-sitting Cat-astrophe (1:50:24) How do I get over my ex? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guests: David Pollack and Adnan Virk Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias Shopping. Streaming. Savings. It's on Prime. Visit Amazon.com/prime to get more out of whatever you're into. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notes and Links to Adnan Virk's Work       Adnan Virk is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster who is currently a host on MLB Network, NHL Network, and Amazon Prime Canada. Virk has been on television since September 2002 and worked almost nine years at ESPN, where he was a host primarily on their baseball and college football coverage, while also filling in on ESPN Radio. Virk's podcast Cinephile ran for eight years, totaling 336 episodes from 2016 to 2024. A graduate of Ryerson University and a Toronto native, Adnan lives with his wife Eamon and their four boys, Yusuf, Adeen, Shazz, and Maaz, in New Jersey. Buy Cinephile   Adnan's Instagram   Cinephile Podcast   At about 2:30, Adnan provides background on working with Mango Publishing and the process of seeing the book to publication At about 4:50, Adnan and Pete reminisce over their struggles and triumphs in high school and college intramurals At about 5:50, Adnan shares exciting feedback from readers, while sharing some favorite stories of his and talking about  At about 7:00, Adnan shares how his son's middle name is “Scorsese” and talks about an important “informal quiz” that Adnan's future took to solidify the relationship  At about 9:00, The two reflect on the death of McCluskey in The Godfather  At about 9:30, The two fanboy over the wondrous Dekalog movie series At about 13:20, Adnan traces the iconic night where he announced the Best Picture mixup at the 2017 Oscars At about 16:40, Adnan discusses his interview with Monica Bellucci At about 18:15, Pete and Adnan share their thoughts on the  At about 19:00, Adnan responds to Pete's leading question about Scorcese's Silence and reflects on the “special” movie and unique moviegoing experience   At about 21:50, the two reflect on Mahershala Ali's profound quote on “experiencing” a movie At about 22:35, Adnan responds to Pete's questions about formative moviegoing experiences At about 25:10, the two discuss the wondrous Raging Bull At about 26:40, Pete asks Adnan what movie he can quote at will  At about 28:00, Adnan reflects on movies he enjoyed when he first saw them and then later changed his opinion At about 28:50, Adnan mentions Hoffa in riffing on underrated/underappreciated movies  At about 30:00, Adnan talks about his fun in writing a sort of miscellaneous last chapter of Cinephile  At about 31:15, Adnan talks about Big Night and Raging Bull as great “brother” movies    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 291 with second time guest Ruben Reyes, Jr. His debut story collection, There is a Rio Grande in Heaven, was a finalist for The Story Prize. Archive of Unknown Universes is his first novel, an inventive and original one, and it was published in July 2025.    This episode airs on August 29.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (1:32) about the latest baseball news, plus they preview the upcoming Seahawks season with ESPN's Brady Henderson (23:42). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Welcome to Stugotz and Company! After making the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement happen by speaking it into existence, Stu and co welcome in an overly sweaty Adnan Virk. Adnan plays "Virk or Jerk" and gives his thoughts on the US Open and the biggest engagement in the world. Your new wardrobe awaits! Get $10 off Chubbies with the code stugotz at ⁠https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adnan Virk is back as a guest again on our show. The stories this man has from sports and Hollywood are just undeniably incredible. We sat in the pocket as he made us laugh and cry journeying down memory lane. Adnan just released his first book, "Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet," which is available now wherever books are sold. If you are a member of our family, please support Adnan because he's the absolute best. His stories in the book, if you can believe it, are better than even the ones you hear in this episode. Supporting Adnan is like supporting us, so we very much appreciate it! Thanks so much to Adnan for chatting with us during his vacation and to YOU for taking the time to listen and laugh with us! Remember to subscribe and follow wherever you are listening right now! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-carpet-best-book-for-film-buffs?srsltid=AfmBOorphyKn_qOLFzX38i6fG12LdYad9Fa381K67YkwK9TCT9p5vCLI We have Adnan Virk with us! He's an author now! Go buy his book! Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet! (28:30) Ohio State has barred Dave Portnoy from the stadium. He works for Big Noon Kickoff now. Wow. Never seen anything like it. (36:00) Fox and YouTube TV are in a dispute. Every year it's some new network. This means you may not get college football this weekend. Or Fox News. Or the NFL. Woof! (44:00) Are you paying attention to the US Open? (46:00) The Field of Dreams game will be back next year. Phillies vs Twins. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-carpet-best-book-for-film-buffs?srsltid=AfmBOorphyKn_qOLFzX38i6fG12LdYad9Fa381K67YkwK9TCT9p5vCLI We have Adnan Virk with us! He's an author now! Go buy his book! Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet! (28:30) Ohio State has barred Dave Portnoy from the stadium. He works for Big Noon Kickoff now. Wow. Never seen anything like it. (36:00) Fox and YouTube TV are in a dispute. Every year it's some new network. This means you may not get college football this weekend. Or Fox News. Or the NFL. Woof! (44:00) Are you paying attention to the US Open? (46:00) The Field of Dreams game will be back next year. Phillies vs Twins. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final hour, Ben & Daniele discuss the Blue Jays' recent success with Blake Murphy from Sportsnet, focusing on improved hitting strategies under Dave Popkins and trusted pitchers. They also check in with Adnan Virk (23:09) from MLB Network, who shares insights on the significance of Shane Bieber's acquisition for the postseason. The trio discusses divisional races and A.L. MVP contenders.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 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Adnan Virk to dive into the Bieber Blue Jays debut and the series against the Marlins. Plus, a look at the latest around the MLB.(30:08) Later on, the guys open up the textline and revisit the conversation on which player makes you yell at the screen or radio uncontrollably.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.    

In hour two, Jamie and Dan welcome Adnan Virk to unpack the Mariners' slide, Houston's woes, and whether Aaron Boone and Aaron Judge can keep the Yankees rolling—plus a detour into Tarantino's filmography. Later, The Moj joins to break down the Lions' explosive win over Montreal, assess Nathan Rourke's form, and preview a tough test against Toronto. Is the defense finally gelling, and how do the Lions stack up against the West's elite?     This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, Adnan Virk joins the program with an insight into getting the best watermelon. Plus, the biggest questions for the Blue Jays heading into the postseason.(27:44) Later on, George and Matt debate whether or not the Blue Jays should sign Bo Bichette to a long-term contract extension before heading into the playoffs. We also give away tickets to Lynyrd Skynyrd.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays' season and the vital relationship with the Bisons. They interview manager Casey Candaele, who just became Buffalo's all-time winningest manager, about his journey and the Bisons' role in supporting the Blue Jays. The conversation touches on key players like Scherzer, Springer, and Bieber rehabbing, alongside rising stars Barger, Clement, Loperfido, and Schneider. They wrap up with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (24:12) for insights on the Brewers, Yankees, Red Sox, and 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.

In hour one, guest host Jamie Dodd and Josh Elliott-Wolfe discuss what happened in the previous day of sports and are joined by Adnan Virk to talk across MLB including the Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners depth.   This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

"Cops can be wrong sometimes." Tony regales the crew with a story involving his father-in-law, a seatbelt, and DEFINITELY not a fanny pack. Zas, Izzy, and Mike pick up the TV show talk. And on this week's episode of The Pitch Clock, Chris and Jeremy stumble upon one of the most electric moments in show history as Adnan Virk joins Jeremy as our MLB Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hour three of the Big Show With Rusic and Rose, Adnan Virk is back, talking the Toronto Blue Jays. Discussing the dip in offence in LA, the pitching staff, and Shane Bieber, who is nearing a return from AAA. Plus, they look at some other teams in the league, the Brewers and, Red Soxs. Before ending it off with some talk about bad movies. (22:06) Regional writer for NHL.com, Derek Van Diest talk with George and Matt about hockey in Alberta, Dustin Wolf's upcoming season, the Flames blue line management worries, the Oilers new prospect, and their infamous goaltending tandem. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben & Brent discuss the crucial Blue Jays win over the Dodgers that avoided a sweep. They welcome former MLB catcher Erik Kratz for insights on player confidence and key moments from the game, highlighting the team effort and manager John Schneider's takeaways. MLB Network's Adnan Virk (26:25) joins to analyze the game's significance as a postseason litmus test. The conversation also touches on what the Blue Jays need to maintain their lead in the American League.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.

"Alrighty... back to you." Adnan's here for movies and the NL MVP conversation, but the Shipping Container just wants to do smelling salts and take steroids at 2:17 a.m. in the middle of the night at a Costa Rican bachelor party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David, Kaz, and Adnan Virk fire up the mics early Thursday morning to discuss the WWE-ESPN deal and what it's like working as a broadcaster at WWE! They talk about the following: Who's most likely to win a title: LA Knight, CM Punk, or Roman Reigns (0:22) Virk joins to talk about his new book 'Cinephile' (22:01) How WWE can benefit from working with ESPN (30:10) Virk's as a WWE broadcaster (33:22) Karrion Kross and Scarlett contract extensions (1:05:00) MJF and the Hurt Syndicate (1:10:15) Be sure to check out our videos on⁠ BlueSky⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠,⁠ Instagram Threads⁠, and⁠ X⁠. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Kyle Williams Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour two, guest hosts Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Randip Janda (1:22) talk the latest baseball news with MLB Network's Adnan Virk, plus they discuss the Thomas Müller signing with Whitecaps analyst Manuel Veth (25:11).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben and Brent wrap up the show with baseball talk, focusing on the American League standings. They invite MLB Network's Adnan Virk to discuss the Blue Jays' historic hitting series in Colorado and their upcoming matchup with the Dodgers. The conversation shifts to the A.L. East, highlighting what the Jays need to succeed against the Yankees and Red Sox. To finish, former Blue Jay Chris Colabello (22:00) shares his insights on player comfort at the Major League level and team chemistry, comparing this year's roster to the 2015 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.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with Matt Rose & Mike Klukas is on Demand! Matt and Mike release the text topic for the show's giveaway as we ask you what is the worst weather condition to play a sports game.(17:55) Adnan Virk joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' trade deadline acquisitions and the start to the series against Colorado. Plus a look at the rest of the MLB and the latest in cinema.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Mike & Jason wrap up all the big moves at yesterday's trade deadline with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (5:28), plus they discuss the latest Canucks news with analyst Landon Ferraro (29:28). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben & Brent kick off the hour discussing the potential shape of the Toronto Blue Jays' pitching staff in September if Shane Bieber and Alek Manoah successfully return from Tommy John surgery. They are joined by Adnan Virk of MLB Network to explore Bieber's postseason potential and his competition among AL aces, as well as the NL West rivalry between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. The hour wraps up with an analysis of the benefits of acquiring Bieber early on MLB Deadline Day (23:21).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 two, Mike & Jason talk the latest big baseball moves ahead of today's trade deadline with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (1:35), plus they look ahead to the start Seahawks preseason, as ESPN's Brady Henderson (26:04) joins the show.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The Big Show with Rusic and GVP is on demand! to kick off hour 3 the gang is joined by Adnan Virk of MLB & NHL Network! Adnan dives right in with his take on some of the worst movie sequels of all-time. Then he tells us about his change of tune regarding his thoughts on the Blue Jays World Series contender status. To close Adan give his thoughts on the state of the MLB heading towards it's trade deadline!(23:50) Later on, we revisit or conversation on potential trade partners for Nazem Kadri. We close the show taking your best texts on the worst movie sequel 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The dog days of the NHL offseason are in full swing, and Roy, David, and Ethan are feeling the effects. The gang discusses the apology from the golfer who got into fisticuffs with former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky and shares their wins and fails of the week, which include a horse named Bobrovsky, terrible takes following the Matthew Tkachuk trade, and Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl getting shut out in a beer league game. Then, Adnan Virk joins the show to discuss the verdict in the Hockey Canada Five trial and other offseason news. David and Adnan celebrate the upcoming release of Adnan's new book, Cinephile, with a Top 5 list of fictional coaches that would make great hockey coaches. Plus, Ethan has a movie take that enrages Adnan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final hour, Ben and Brent kick off with NFL discussions as training camps open. They're joined by CBS color commentator Charles Davis, who weighs in on Aaron Rodgers' potential impact for the Steelers, the Chiefs' aging roster, and Shedeur Sanders' chance to shine in Cleveland. Next, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (26:24) discusses whether the Jays are being seen as serious contenders and if Eric Lauer could emerge as an ace. The trio delves into potential trade targets ahead of the deadline before wrapping up with a look at the AL East race between the Jays and Yankees.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 two, Mike Halford & guest host Josh Elliott-Wolfe chat the latest baseball news and notes with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (1:32), plus they talk the top football stories of the day with NFL.com's Nick Shook (29:12). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik and Dan discuss whether the Canucks are seriously eyeing McTavish or Rossi, or are these trade dreams just fan fiction? We dig into Vancouver's cap space situation — is a big UFA signing still coming or will they wait until the season kicks off? Plus: intriguing unsigned RFAs and 2026 UFAs, Jays-Yankees with Adnan Virk, NFL training camp check-in with JP Acosta, Whitecaps injury fallout, and which NHL team had the best offseason.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Brent Krahn is on demand! The guys are joined by Adnan Virk to break down the Jays hot start after the All Star break. Plus, a look at the upcoming trade deadline and some deadline targets (29:48) With both the Jays and the Stampeders on a hot streak, the textline is open to see which team will have the biggest buzz around the city, with both teams looking to have a deep playoff run. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Mike Halford & guest host Jamie Dodd talk the latest baseball news with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (1:26), plus they chat with Canucks radio commentator Brendan Batchelor (25:28) about the highlights of next season's newly-released Canucks schedule. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In the final hour on Tuesday, Daniele and Brent are joined by UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre to discuss his upcoming live show in Toronto, including his motivations and the mental challenges of his sport. They then welcome Adnan Virk (30:37) from MLB Network to recap the Home Run Derby and All-Star festivities, focusing on Cal Raleigh's impressive season and his potential as an A.L. MVP candidate. They also touch on Rob Manfred's comments about MLB competitiveness and the possibility of a salary cap.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 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Eric Francis is on Demand! To start this hour, NHL and MLB TV analyst Adnan Virk joins the show and gets George fired up about tennis. The trio looks at what went down at Wimbledon, as well as the Toronto Blue Jays' potential chances in the postseason, rumours surrounding Nazem Kadri and an insight into some new movies!(19:41) Later on, NHL Writer Luke Fox chats with George and Eric about the current class of free agents in the NHL including where Max Pacioretty might fit in going forward as well as Morgan Reilly's situation in Toronto and options regarding Rasmus Andersson for the Flames. George and Eric also pass the reigns to the listeners in a new game; Ask Eric Anything!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.  

In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with Sportsnet Senators writer Alex Adams (1:11) on the offseason for Ottawa thus far, and what to expect from them next season, plus the boys talk the latest baseball news with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (24:05).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Ben & Daniele keep the Blue Jays talk going into their third hour; this time the hosts focus on the team moving forward, roster decisions and what could be coming at the deadline. They start on the who the team's “untouchables” would be and if anyone at the Major League level could be used as trade bait. Next, the duo bring on newly minted author Adnan Virk (23:59), weighs in on the Blue Jays and their recent run; what they need to add to be a legit contender and what some other A.L. East teams might do before July 31st.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.

Salk wonders what the Seahawks would have looked like in 2025 if Kirk Cousins had stayed a Viking. Would Sam Darnold be in Seattle right now? Later, they re-air their conversation with Adnan Virk of MLB Network where they talk through the Mariners recent stretch, the trade deadline and more.

Ryan Rowland-Smith joins the show as he does every week to talk about the outstanding pitching performances from the Mariners to keep the Pirates scoreless in their series, highlight Bryan Woo’s All-Star season, Andrez Munoz’s dominance and more. They talk about what MLB Network’s Adnan Virk thinks about the Mariners playoff chances and what they should add at the trade deadline. And they take a look at the new-look Vegas Raiders under Pete Carroll.

Lyle gives us a profile on a potential pick for the Mariners with their number three pick in the MLB draft next week. Then, MLB Network's Adnan Virk joins us to discuss the Mariners season, the crowded AL wild card race and Cal Raleigh's historic season.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Adnan Virk! Adnan and the guys discuss if the Blue Jays should be considered a legit World Series Contender, Alejandro Kirk making his second all star game, what the Jays will look to acquire at the trade deadline, if Jays fans should still have hope for Alek Manoah to return to form, his thoughts on the biggest moves in the NHL offseason and more!  (28:59) Later, the guys take your best texts of the day! The guys asked for you to send in your ideal bull names since the first weekend of the rodeo is in the books.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.       

We celebrate July 4 with an hour all about America's pastime, beginning with the best play-by-play announcer in sports who will regularly join our show, Jason Benetti. He makes a ruling on whether or not Mike Ryan could catch 85 out of 100 fly balls barehanded, discusses what makes Detroit Tigers' ace Tarik Skbual so incredible, and what Droopy Dog's go-to karaoke song would be. Then, it's time for another episode of the Pitch Clock with Jeremy. Can he and Chris successfully name who had the most intentional walks in the 2000s besides Barry Bonds? Plus, Adnan Virk joins in on the fun to talk incredibly fast and give us as much baseball information as possible in a short amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour one, Mike and Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they hear from Canucks President Jim Rutherford, they discuss the Canucks losing Pius Suter in Free Agency (3:00), plus they talk the latest baseball news and notes with MLB Network's Adnan Virk.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! in this hour MLB and NHL analyst Adnan Virk joins the guys to talk all about the 2025 NHL Draft! Adnan, George & Matt get into the highlights and lowlights of the event including technical issues, heartfelt moments and great picks from the Calgary Flames!(23:29) To wrap up the hour, the social media manager for the Mickelson National Invitational Lesley Atkins joins the show to talk about the upcoming event! Lesley and the guys talk about the excitement behind the upcoming event here in Calgary, growing the game in Canada, the magic of Long Drive 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, host Tim Murray is joined by former US Men's National soccer player Dax McCarty to discuss the Gold Cup. Also joining the show is Adnan Virk, MLB Network, to break down today's MLB slate, as well as divisional races. Tim also hits on the upcoming NFL season, NBA free agency, and the Rocket Classic golf tournament.

Stugotz is joined by Israel Gutierrez to talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA title and nobody cared.  Kevin Durant got traded to the Houston Rockets and it is the most relevant KD has been in during the NBA Finals without Steph around.  Adnan Virk joins for Stugotz to deliver his “We Can” Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz is joined by Adnan Virk and Israel Gutierrez to talk about the Florida Panthers going back-to-back as Stanley Cup champions, naming a dog after an athlete, and the Yankees not scoring a run in 29 innings. Then, after talking to legal, Stugotz delivers his “We Can” Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stugotz breaks down the instant classic between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Adnan Virk joins to talk about the match, the Stanley Cup Finals, and how he gets his Yankee tickets straight from Aaron Boone. Then, Stugotz delivers his Weekend Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Samson has achieved something awe-inspiring in the media space, so it's time for us to navel gaze ahead of playing another edition of "Would You Attend Their Funeral?" Then, it's time for another episode of The Pitch Clock a.k.a. Buzz the Tower. Chris and Jeremy square off in Taylor's Trivia while Adnan Virk gives us an assessment of where MLB stands post-Memorial Day, Tarik Skubal's unparalleled greatness, and The Big Dumper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lee-man left at 6 a.m. in a kayak and hasn't come back, and Jessica is concerned. She also has one of her strongest takes in the show's history. Plus, Adnan Virk joins Jeremy, Chris, and Taylor on The Pitch Clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two teams have advanced to the Conference Finals, so we start in the exact place we all expect: the life of an NHL equipment manager. The gang dives into their wins and fails of the week, including a 4OT game in PWHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs' turnovers, and David tweeting from a heated toilet. Plus, Adnan Virk joins the show for his monthly appearance to talk Lilo and Stitch, some of the coaching and front office transactions around the league, the Maple Leafs' epic collapse in Game 5, and whether or not Connor Hellebuyck can finally prove all of us wrong. Finally, the gang recaps the week for the Florida Panthers, including Doug Cifu getting trolled on Twitter and an epic win in Game 5 over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"My name is Craig Berube, and I'm the coach of the Maple Leafs." Black knuckleballers, Top 5 Names in Sports Who Connote Star Wars, and forcing Mero to choose between Dominicans and dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices