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This is our final podcast for the 2024-25 regular season and we are looking forward to a long playoff run for our Leafs! In this episode, we're diving into everything Leafs Nation is buzzing about. From Mitch Marner closing in on that elusive 100-point season (and all the uncertainty surrounding his future in Toronto), the Berube factor, and a new look Battle of Ontario, there's no shortage of story lines as we head into the post season! We kick off the show with our final regular season Highlight Reel, with nods to an overtime winner, our tendy tandem, and a Matty Hatty! Then for the Third Period, we welcome Andi Petrillo to discuss the Leafs' steady season, much-improved goaltending, and how Craig Berube's no-nonsense coaching style is giving the squad a real edge heading into the playoffs. Depth scoring is going to be a make-or-break factor—and don't even get us started on the special teams. Spoiler: they really matter in the postseason. Plus, we take a nostalgic stroll through the Leafs-Sens rivalry, revisiting some of the drama from playoffs past, and we couldn't have Andi on without getting into a bit of footy talk as we explore the emotional and physical toll of Alfonso Davies' recent ACL injury and how it might affect the Canadian Men's Team as we head into our first World Cup on home soil. Whether you're a die-hard Leafs fan or just love the game, this episode hits all the targets. Two games left to go, then next stop is the Playoffs! We'll be back to cover it all. Go Leafs Go!
Brent Gunning and Matt Marchese kick things off with CBC Sports' Andi Petrillo as they recap the Paris 2024 Olympics. They discuss what goes into prepping for Olympic coverage, the biggest storylines for Canada, the controversies throughout the games, the investments into field events, and why this was our nation's most successful Summer Games in history. Later on, Sportsnet's own Michael Grange joins the show to discuss Team U.S.A.'s Olympic basketball dominance, France's performances in the tournament, the lack of minutes for Jayson Tatum, which country Joel Embiid will represent in 2028, if he has become the biggest villain in basketball, and what R.J. Barrett's success on the international stage means for the Raptors (26:00). 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.
Host of the Paris Olympics for CBC, Andi Petrillo joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Opening Ceremony's look, Canada Soccer's drone scandal and starting the tournament with a victory, Summer McIntosh's accomplishments and her gold medal level, Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner's opportunity in the events and more.
Ben Nicholson-Smith joins Justin Cuthbert and Donnovan Bennett from Arizona with the Jays and he outlines the injury to Bo, the team's decision to place Kiermaier on waivers and what's ahead for them during All-Star week (2:30). Later, Iain Hume (24:46), former member of Canada Men's National Soccer team, tees up the team's third-place game at Copa América on Saturday and discusses the growth of the program. Finally, Andi Petrillo (41:39) on the contrast between Euro and Copa, what Canadian soccer needs and a quick preview of Paris 2024.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 the eve of Game 6 Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert bring Mike Futa (5:42) onto the show to discuss what it's like coming back from down 3-0 as he was with the LA Kings in 2014. He looks at what makes the Oilers a true threat, why Bobrovsky is more angry than he shows and how travelling families can become a distraction. Finally, Stanley Cup handoffs, how it gets discussed and decided and weighing star players vs the longest serving members of the team. Next up, Andi Petrillo (30:05) on Euro 2024, the difficulty of watching Italy lose today and what are realistic expectations for Team Canada vs Argentina tonight as Copa América gets underway.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.
Miguel Rivas, Eric Peterson, and Andi Petrillo take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.
Guest Speakers: Skylar Park | Olympian and Pan American Champion, Team Canada David Shoemaker | Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General, Canadian Olympic Committee Bruny Surin | Chef de Mission, Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Devin Heroux (Moderator) | CBC Reporter, CBC News and Sports What does it take to qualify for the biggest multi-sport event on earth? How do you prepare to perform in front of four billion viewers? How do you balance the priorities of 206 National Olympic Committees? And how does Team Canada move more than 350 athletes, with all their equipment and hundreds of support staff and fans around the world every two years? Join David Shoemaker, CEO of the Canadian Olympic Committee and Bruny Surin, Team Canada's Chef de Mission for Paris 2024, alongside Olympian, Pan American Champion, and Paris Qualified Taekwondo athlete Skylar Park, for a peak behind the scenes of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games moderated by veteran CBC Sports anchor Andi Petrillo. Don't miss this event at the Empire Club of Canada to experience this moment of patriotism in celebration of Canada's Olympic achievements and our athletes.
Hour 2 on the jam-packed show with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Jonas Siegel. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson stops by ahead of the Leafs and Rangers' matchup, Martin Jones' hard-working attitude between the pipes, Ilya Samsonov's next steps, how the Senators move forward with Jacques Martin as the bench boss and the Canadiens' placement in the Eastern Conference. Then, Hayes, Petrillo and Siegel play Confirm or Deny and discuss the debacle for Tommy DeVito's doubling fee at an appearance at a pizzeria in New Jersey.
Hour 3 to close out with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Jonas Siegel. Maple Leafs radio voices Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph stop by from Scotiabank Arena ahead of the Leafs and Rangers matchup to preview the game, the team's goaltending question marks, where an upgrade may be essential and the state of the team through December. Then, Hayes, Petrillo and Siegel discuss the PWHL, the latest leading up to the inaugural puck drop and the expectations for the rise of the audience, if OverDrive should be honoured with their own street, the differences of musical eras and Best Bets powered by FanDuel SportsBook.
Hour 1 to kick off the Thursday edition with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo, Jonas Siegel and Jeff O'Neill. They open the hour previewing the Leafs' matchup against the Rangers, Martin Jones' standing tall as Toronto's current goaltender and his recent performances in Toronto, the importance of proficient goaltending in aspirations for a Stanley Cup and John Tavares' 1000th point acknowledgment. Then, TSN Host James Duthie stopped by ahead of TSN Hockey's broadcast between the Leafs and Rangers, his impressions of the Leafs' roster, the stability of the defensive unit, Martin Jones' heightened role, D.J. Smith's departure in Ottawa, Jacques Martin and Daniel Alfredsson stepping into the coaching role and a preview to the 2024 IIHF World Juniors Ice Hockey Championships and internet sensation Doug Roach's calls in the MJHL.
Hour 3 to wrap up the Tuesday edition with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk. TSN Basketball Analyst Leo Rautins stops by to chat about the Raptors' losing streak and the team underperforming, the team searching for improvements and if an addition is essential, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the Northern Star Award and his ceiling in his career in the NBA. Hayes, Petrillo and Feschuk give their opinions on John Herdman's comments surrounding his departure with Canada Soccer and Co-Host of the Chasin' It Podcast and The 33rd Team Contributor Trey Wingo joined to discuss the Tommy DeVito show for the Giants, the concerns for the Packers, Patrick Mahomes backtracking on his outburst against the Bills and the identity of the Dolphins following the Titans' comeback win and Best Bets powered by FanDuel SportsBook.
Hour 1 to start-up the Tuesday edition with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk as they discuss Maple Leafs' captain John Tavares reaching the 1000 point mark against his former team of the Islanders, his legacy in both markets, the harsh response from the New York crowd, tee up of the matchup against the Rangers, the ceiling of the Maple Leafs as the season progresses, the Raptors' losing streak continuing and Darko Rajakovic's agreement for the roster. Then, Hayes, Petrillo and Feschuk give their opinion on the Tommy DeVito show in the Giants' victory over the Packers, his family and roots taking over the matchup, why the defeat could be pivotal for Green Bay and sideline reporters getting hit with an object from the event.
Hour 2 on the Tuesday edition with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk. They are joined by Former NHL Coach and NHL Network Analyst Bruce Boudreau stops by to discuss John Tavares reaching the 1000 point mark, his legacy in both markets, the Islanders' crowd response, Connor McDavid vs. Connor Bedard's first instalment, Mikko Rantanen's heated comments around his own teammate, Alex Ovechkin's slow start and goal chase to break Wayne Gretzky's record. Then, Hayes, Petrillo and Feschuk play Confirm or Deny to wrap across the world of sports.
In Hour 3 we were joined by Arif Hasan from Wide Left Post and Andi Petrillo from OneSoccer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Evan Roberts, co-host of Evan and Tiki on WFAN in New York, joins the show to discuss the Yankees' tumultuous 2023 season, New York's flawed roster construction, the futures of Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone, how Jets fans are coping with losing Aaron Rodgers, the Giants' epic comeback in Arizona, and the current tenor surrounding the New York Knicks. Later, Ailish and Justin connect with Andi Petrillo, host for CBC Sports and OneSoccer, to chat about her experience hosting the inaugural PWHL Draft, Billie Jean King's involvement with the PWHL, the atmosphere on the draft floor, and which teams came away with the most polished roster (27:57). 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.
Ben starts with Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Jays' latest addition (Jordan Hicks), why the Cards got a great deal and how Toronto was willing to pay the cost for a great arm, even as a rental. Then a look at where they stand now ahead of tomorrow and what Ross Atkins is most focused on. Next up, Andi Petrillo on the Women's National Team eliminated from The World Cup, why the men chose poor timing for their latest statement – plus – why this might not be the end for Christine Sinclair (26:27). Later, Jon Morosi sets up MLB deadline day, the case for the Orioles to pursue Justin Verlander and why Ben thinks the Jays should be in the mix (50:07). Next, Jim Callis, senior writer for MLB Pipeline discusses the players the Jays gave up for Jordan Hicks and why it was still worth the risk (1:15:32). Finally, former Orioles pitcher and current analyst Ben McDonald joins us from Rogers Centre to set up the series and explains why the O's have been so good against Toronto (1:26:08). 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.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Shulman, Blue Jays broadcaster for Sportsnet 590 The FAN, stops by to discuss Yusei Kikuchi's turnaround this season, the Jays' current bullpen pecking order, the Angels' intention to keep Shohei Ohtani past the trade deadline, George Springer's offensive woes, Whit Merrifield's emergence, and Toronto's main needs, wants and luxuries ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Andi Petrillo, host for OneSoccer and CBC Sports, to chat about Canada's crucial 2-1 win over Ireland at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday, Christine Sinclair's omission from the team's starting lineup, Bev Priestman's tactical decisions, and Canada's lack of offensive firepower (23:44). 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.
Two for the price of one today as we welcome Canadian Soccer Star and CBC Broadcaster, Andi Petrillo to the show, followed by The Athletic's NFL columnist Jim Trotter. We speak with Andi first as we get set for the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia. John, Andi and Richard discuss the tough road ahead of the Canadian team and go over some of the tournament favourites. We then get a chance to talk some American Football with Mr. Trotter as we get into the value of a running back and more storylines going on right now in the NFL
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup kicked off in Australia and New Zealand, with high hopes for Canada — despite the team's ongoing labour dispute with its own governing body. Andi Petrillo, host of CBC Sports' Soccer North, tells us what to expect.
First hour of OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jamie McLennan, and Frank Corrado as they discuss some of their road hotel stories, the big Maple Leafs win Saturday night vs McDavid and the Oilers, the battle between Stuart Skinner and Matt Murray, the magical play of Marner, and give away the OverDrive Academy Awards.
Second hour of OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jamie McLennan, and Frank Corrado as they're joined by MSG Hockey Analyst Martin Biron to discuss which Maple Leafs goaltender he would start for the playoffs, getting Murray going down the stretch, and the Sabres playoff push. Plus TSN NFL Analyst Luke Wilson to discuss the moves that have happened as the NFL off-season kicks off.
Final hour of OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jamie McLennan, and Frank Corrado as they're joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest from the GM Meetings and the upcoming rebuild in Philadelphia. Host of Golf Talk Canada Mark Zecchino stops to chat about Scottie Scheffler winning the Players Championship after a dominant weekend performance and Mark taking his espresso machine on the road. Plus our best bets brought to you by FanDuel!
Ben kicks off the hour with Shi Davidi who is with the Jays in Dunedin to talk about the new look bases unveiled today being compared to pizza boxes, Jays' potential lineup combinations and what to expect in spring training. Next up, Andi Petrillo from One Soccer (27:28) explains the fight between the Women's National Team and Canada Soccer and how Janine Beckie witnessed first hand in Qatar the many inconsistencies. Then, it happens that Canada Soccer has openings on their board and they suggest more change and former players working for the organization would go a long way in terms of ending this battle. 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.
In the final hour of the show, TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Andi Petrillo to discuss the GM Meetings in Florida and Kris Letang's comeback. Luke Wilson then joins the show to look back at the week 14 slate and Hayes gives his best bets for the night.
In the first hour the show, Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Andi Petrillo discuss Christmas shopping, the World Cup Quarterfinals and Mitch Marner's streak. They are joined by Leo Rautins to discuss the Raptors awful weekend against the Magic and what needs to change.
In the second hour of the show, Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Andi Petrillo are joined by Mike Johnson to look at Marner's streak and what has happened in Calgary. They are also joined by Scott Mitchell to breakdown the Chris Bassitt deal and what the Jays still could do in the off season. Hayes finishing the hour by giving the first clue to the Name That Leaf of the week.
Hour 2 as we continue a Tuesday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo & Dave Feschuk as we head out to Edmonton to chat with TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson about the World Junior tournament & the Maple Leafs Captaincy. As well ESPN Tennis Analyst Pam Shriver stops by following the “evolving” announcement from Serena Williams and we touch on Bianca and Leylah Fernandez. Plus is the O-Dog being mistaken for Mike Trout?
In this edition of Confirm or Deny brought to you by Don Valley North Lexus, Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk get into Sidney Crosby's role in hockey after he retires, Yusei Kikuchi's future, their picks for NFL MVP and the trade package needed to land Kevin Durant.
Hour 3 as we wrap up a Tuesday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo & Dave Feschuk as we are joined by Super Bowl Champion & TSN NFL Analyst Luke Willson to chat about the offseason activities for Aaron Rodgers & what he expects from Dan Campbell and the Lions. As well another edition of Confirm or Deny brought to you by Don Valley North Lexus plus our FanDuel Best Bets!
Hour 1 as we kick off a Tuesday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo and Dave Feschuk! We get into Serena Williams “evolving” from professional tennis and the Jays loss to Baltimore last night. TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell stops by to chat about Jackie Bradley Jr. plus we get into the reports of Cam Smith jumping to the LIV Tour
Hour 1 as we kick off a Thursday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo & Dave Feschuk as we get into the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, the state of Hockey Canada & the Jays series in Minnesota. MLB Hall of Famer and former Blue Jay Paul Molitor stops by and we get into Whit Merrifield being in the lineup for the Jays.
Hour 2 as we continue a Thursday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo & Dave Feschuk as we are joined by former Maple Leaf Rich Clune following his retirement announcement and decision to join the Leafs Player Development staff. As well longtime NFLer Marcellus Wiley stops by to look ahead to the start of the season and we get into whether LeBron James re-ups with the Lakers.
Hour 3 to wrap up a Thursday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Andi Petrillo & Dave Feschuk as TSN MLB Analyst Steve Phillips stops by to talk Whit Merrifield and the Padres debut for Juan Soto. As well TSN's Matthew Scianitti stops by to chat about Richie Laryea joining Toronto FC and the upcoming World Cup!
Another edition of Confirm or Deny is brought to you by Don Valley North Lexus as Mark Roe, Andi Petrillo and Frank Corrado get into Matt Murray, Toronto Blue Jays, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.
Hour 1 to kick off a Tuesday on OverDrive with Mark Roe, Andi Petrillo & Frank Corrado as we get into the Leafs decision to trade for Matt Murray & what the expectation will be for him. TSN Hockey Host James Duthie stops by to preview Free Agent Frenzy (plus a special guest appearance from Bob McKenzie!).
Hour 2 as we continue a Tuesday on OverDrive with Mark Roe, Frank Corrado & Andi Petrillo as we are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to chat about the options in front of Johnny Gaudreau & the expectations for Matt Murray. As well we get into what Tiger Woods had to say about the LIV Tour & Frankie tells us where he was on July 12th of last year!
Hour 3 of a Tuesday on OverDrive with Mark Roe, Frank Corrado & Andi Petrillo. We get into what Scottie Pippen had to say regarding "player empowerment" and some Confirm or Deny brought to you by Don Valley North Lexus. Plus TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun on Cam Talbot's trade & Free Agent Frenzy. As well FanDuel Best Bets!
A special edition of our Friday segment as Andi Petrillo steps in to hand out some advice in another segment of Dear Andi P
Hour 3 to wrap up a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jamie McLennan and Frank Corrado as we are joined by NHL on TNT Analyst Darren Pang to chat about the Blues chances in Game 6 versus the Avalanche. As well we get into a special edition of Dear Andi P plus our FanDuel Best Bets heading into the weekend!
Hour 1 as we kick off a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jamie McLennan and Frank Corrado in the the O-Dog! We get into the Oilers win last night and the controversial disallowed goal from Blake Coleman. TSN 1260 Edmonton Host Dustin Nielson stops by to give his take on the win, Zach Hyman's addition to the team & the roller coaster ride that is Mike Smith. As well Andi and Frankie hash out some old beef!
Hour 2 as we continue a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jamie McLennan and Frank Corrado. We are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to chat IIHF, the Oilers moving to the Conference Finals and more. As well we hear from Frank on his experience playing for the Leafs and under Mike Babcock. As well MLB.com Blue Jays Reporter Keegan Matheson stops by to weigh in on the Jays win over the Angels.
Hour 1 as we kick off a Thursday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as we get into the Battle of Alberta Game 5 & the Blues holding off elimination versus Colorado last night. TSN Play by Play voice Gord Miller stops by from the IIHF World Championship following the QF victory for Team Canada. As well we touch on whether Joe Thornton returns to the NHL for another season.
Hour 2 as we continue a Thursday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as we are joined by TSN Hockey Director of Scouting Craig Button to go around the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As well Toronto Raptors and Canada Basketball Head Coach Nick Nurse stops by to chat about their upcoming qualifiers, the outlook for the team, Andrew Wiggins and a little Raptors talk!
Hour 3 to wrap up a Thursday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as we are joined by Oliver Platt of OneSoccer to chat about Canada Soccer's decision to cancel their match with Iran and the next steps going forward. As well TSN Hockey Host James Duthie stops by to talk all things NHL plus The Grappler steps in for the FanDuel Best Bets!
Hour 3 to wrap up a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Andi Petrillo! We preview the Blue Jays 3-game set in Houston with Chris Rose of the Chris Rose Rotation Podcast plus another edition of Dear Hayesy-B (Dear Andi P?) and some advice to wrap up the week!
Hour 1 to kick off a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Andi Petrillo in for Noodles! We get into the Leafs 8-1 loss to Tampa Bay last night & the "soft" question from Leah Hextall to Wayne Simmonds. As well Hockey Hall of Famer & Canadiens Captain Bob Gainey joins the show to react to the passing of Guy Lafleur earlier today.
Hour 2 as we continue a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Andi Petrillo as we get into the Leafs 8-1 loss to Tampa and what Darryl Sutter had to say regarding the type of team the Canadiens had in the 70s and 80s. TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson stops by as well of the NBA on TNT Nabil Karim joins the show to preview Game 4 of the Raptors-Sixers series.
Hour 3 as we wrap up a Monday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as we are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to chat about the buzz ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline and much more. Plus we wrap the show with a Pasta-themed edition of Al's Brother's Power Rankings.
Hour 1 to kick off the week on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as we get into some breaking news in the NFL regarding Calvin Ridley & the future of Aaron Rodgers in the NFL. As well we get into the Leafs loss on Saturday & are joined by TSN Radio Edmonton Host Jason Strudwick to "Take a Peek"!
Hour 2 as we continue a Monday on OverDrive with Andi Petrillo, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as we are joined by Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekäläinen ahead of the Leafs matchup versus Columbus tonight. As well we get into some potential rule changes for Major League Baseball & look back on Toronto FC's Home Opener loss with TSN Soccer Analyst Steven Caldwell.