Podcast appearances and mentions of joshua kloke

Ben and Brent carry on with their dissection of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They dive into the Maple Leafs' battle with the Panthers and question if it's time to panic in Toronto. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff joins to the conversation to share his level of concern, before looking back on the pair of games in Florida that evened the series 2-2. Frank discusses captain Auston Matthews' play and expectations for the top line moving forward, along with the other playoff series around the league including some questionable calls in the Jets-Stars matchup. Next, the a.m. duo head to Florida and check in with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (26:02). The trio focus on the emergence of Joseph Woll and if he's finally found his game, as well as what Toronto needs to do in the remaining best-of-three. 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.

Maple Leafs Staff Writer for The Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins Game Play to chat about how the Maple Leafs' mentality has changed under Berube, why Game 2 could be a turning point for the Leafs and Auston Matthews' ‘elite' defensive work.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show recapping a crazy weekend of NHL game 7s with the Jets and Stars moving on to the second round. Then, Joshua Kloke of the Athletic joins the show (10:15) to tee up tonight's second-round series opener between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss how the Leafs are positioned to look against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, Mitch Marner becoming a father, and more. Then, ahead of the NHL Draft Lottery, Jason Bukala joins the show (29:45) to discuss who needs to win the draft lottery the most, what the top five could look like, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben and Brent rolls into the final hour continuing to discuss the Maple Leafs' Game 6 win over the Ottawa Senators. The hosts bring on The Athletic's Joshua Kloke, who takes us behind the scenes of Toronto's Round 1 victory. He discusses the mood around the team going into last night's game, if the players heard any of the outside noise, Craig Berube's impact behind the bench, the insertion of some veterans into the lineup, and the play of the core group. Next the morning duo get an outside perspective on this Leafs team from former NHLer, now host of the Dropping the Gloves podcast, John Scott (23:35). The trio talk Toronto media, the narrative of the Matthews-Marner era and if it's now changed, along with what they'll have to do to compete against the defending champs in the next round. 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 and Brent continue to dissect the Maple Leafs' commanding series lead over the Senators. They get into how much Craig Berube has helped them shed their past playoff failures and if the narrative has shifted around them. The hosts welcome on Joshua Kloke of The Athletic live from Kanata covering the "Battle of Ontario". They discuss last night's unlikely hero and what he brings to this team, the home crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre, and how Mitch Marner is changing the perception of him with a new contract looming. To end the week, the boys check in with Adnan Virk (27:42) of MLB & NHL Network, as well as Prime Monday Night Hockey. After discussing how impressive the Leafs have looked, their fanbase's feelings in this spot and the forever rivalry with the Sens, they quickly chat about the Blue Jays' hitting woes going into a weekend series with the 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 affiliates.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs reporter for The Athletic, to discuss Bobby McMann's emergence this season, Matthew Knies' continued ascent, the team's goaltending situation, and if this Leafs team is better conditioned to confront pressure in the playoffs. Later, former Blue Jays pitcher Jay Jackson (28:17) stops by to chat about his retirement from pro baseball, his time playing in Toronto, his relationship with the Blue Jays' front office, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lingering contract situation. 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.

Maple Leafs Writer for The Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins Game Play to chat about how Nick Robertson's mentality has changed, why a deal for Brayden Schenn 'makes too much sense' for the Leafs and why goaltending could dictate the Leafs' trade deadline.

Jonas Siegel, along with guest co-hosts Joshua Kloke from the Athletic and Mark Masters from TSN, talk about the Maple Leafs red hot start to the stretch run after the 4 Nations Face-Off. They get into the impact of the suspected long-term injury to Chris Tanev, the injury to William Nylander, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg filling the net, an exhausted looking Auston Matthews, a rejuvenated Mitch Marner, and they give an injury update to the all but forgotten Calle Järnkrok.Host: Jonas SiegelWith: Joshua Kloke and Mark MastersProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas Siegel, along with guest co-hosts Joshua Kloke from the Athletic and Mark Masters from TSN, talk about the Maple Leafs red hot start to the stretch run after the 4 Nations Face-Off. They get into the impact of the suspected long-term injury to Chris Tanev, the injury to William Nylander, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg filling the net, an exhausted looking Auston Matthews, a rejuvenated Mitch Marner, and they give an injury update to the all but forgotten Calle Järnkrok. Host: Jonas Siegel With: Joshua Kloke and Mark Masters Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Monday on The FAN Morning Sow discussing Alex Steeves' opportunity with the Maple Leafs right now after his strong stretch of play with the Marlies. Joshua Kloke of The Athletic joins the show to share his thoughts on Steeves' play through his first two games, who else the team has stashed down in the AHL, and how this helps the team going into the trade deadline. Later on, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun stops by to chat about the start of Blue Jays Spring Training (25:57)! Rob dives into his biggest takeaways from Dunedin including if Orelvis Martinez could find his way onto the Major League roster, expectations for Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in their potential final years with the club, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with The Athletic NHL's Joshua Kloke (1:06) about changing post-game habits of professional hockey players, plus they speak with Abbotsford Canucks commentator Brandon Astle (28:27) about the team's 8-game win streak prior to last night's loss.  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.

Donnovan chats with Sportsnet's Senior Features Producer Paul Sidhu (2:56), the mastermind behind the creation of 'Raptors Delight', a new documentary series from Sportsnet that explores the history of the Toronto Raptors with in-depth interviews of many subjects across the team's 30-year history. They get into the interview subjects themselves, favourite moments from Part 1, and what ended up on the cutting room floor. Afterwards, Donnovan chats with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (40:21), as both Canada Soccer and Toronto FC have hired new head coaches - what's next at the national and club level for both organizations? The Birth Of The Toronto Raptors | Raptors Delight: Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdrxzy2au6M 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 goes into its final hour of the day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking Maple Leafs ahead of tonight's matchup against the Flyers. The hosts bring on The Athletic's Joshua Kloke, who is in Philadelphia with the team, to help preview the second half of the home-and-home series. The trio get into Auston Matthews' health, how the team can protect their captain to help keep him on the ice, the situation in goal, and if Joseph Woll needs to be load managed. Next, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the NFL ahead Wild Card Weekend with Tyler Dunn, founder of GoLongTD.com. The National NFL Writer discusses his recent hour-long sit down with Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott; how much pressure is on him and the team to win this year in the playoffs and if this is their best shot at a Super Bowl. The trio also take some time to discuss some of the other playoff matchups and which teams could be in a tough fight to get through. 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 and Dunlop are joined by TSN's Matthew Scianitti and The Athletic's Joshua Kloke to look back on what 2024 was for the Canadian men's national team and what the team learned through a formative year in the leadup to FIFA World Cup 2026. From poolside chats in Suriname, spats with South American media members, shock from some of the world's biggest players, and brushes with hockey royalty, it's a deep dive into everything CanMNT + what will happen to Canada's MLS teams with the Vancouver Whitecaps now for sale? FOLLOW US ON X:Northern Fútbol: @NorthernFutbolBen Steiner: @BenSteiner00Brendan Dunlop: @Brendan_DunlopAlex Gangué-Ruzic: @AlexGangueRuzicMORE ABOUT THE NATION NETWORK:THE NATION NETWORK is the leading destination for unbiased sports coverage, dedicated to serving the community of true fans. Our platform delivers a diverse range of content across all major forms of media, from real-time updates to comprehensive analysis, fantasy predictions, and essential betting insights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua Kloke from The Athletic joined Game Play to discuss Anthony Stolarz's injury, the NHL not disclosing injuries as strong as the NFL does, and the performances of Max Domi and Nick Robertson on Sunday.

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Joshua Kloke to discuss all things Men's Canadian National Team as they are set to take on Suriname tonight in their CONCACAF Nations League Leg 2 match, which you can watch on the Golazo Network. The group discuss the current feelings surround Canada and the team, the remnants of the drone scandal fallout, and the significance of Tajon Buchanan's return. Then the group shift their focus to Jonathan David, Kloke's interview with him, and discuss his natural talent. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis and preview some marquee games for Week 11. Next B&B switched gears to soccer and welcomed The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (26:32). The morning duo get a lay of the land of Suriname from JK on site and the sense around the team heading into tonight's match.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 FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour focusing on tonight's season opener for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the team's new head coach Craig Berube; how he will handle the lineup and media in the city alongside Joshua Kloke of The Athletic. He offers his thoughts on how "Chief" managed the media yesterday and the team's final roster decisions including sending Easton Cowan back to junior hockey, before sharing his expectations for Toronto's 2024-25 squad. Next up, Ben and Brent check in with the man who will be on the radio call of tonight season opener, voice of the Maple Leafs for 42 years, Joe Bowen (29:12). "Bonsie" chats about how Berube's style of play as a player will forge its way into his coaching style, as well as the fireworks we can expect tonight in Montreal after some intense moments in the preseason between these two teams. 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.

Jonas Siegel and Joshua Kloke discuss 5 storylines from the first few days of training camp, including William Nylander playing centre, the defensive pairing of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson paired with John Tavares and Bobby McMann, Easton Cowan's chances of breaking camp with the big club and what Max Pacioretty's role will be, if he makes the team.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas Siegel and Joshua Kloke discuss 5 storylines from the first few days of training camp, including William Nylander playing centre, the defensive pairing of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson paired with John Tavares and Bobby McMann, Easton Cowan's chances of breaking camp with the big club and what Max Pacioretty's role will be, if he makes the team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Morning Footy crew welcome in The Athletic's Joshua Kloke to talk about the Canadian National Team, their performance during the September International window, and the over state of things post-Olympics and drone scandal. The group also chat about the development of the team under recently hired head coach Jesse Marsch. Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EFL, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning turn their focus to the return of Bo Bichette around the team. They look at the tough season Toronto's shortstop has had, if it's important to have him around the current squad as well as why or what we hope to see when he returns to the line-up. Next, they welcome Joshua Kloke of The Athletic to talk about his recent piece on the Canada Soccer drone scandal that has questions still regarding John Herdman's role in it (26:23).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 affiliate.

The Morning Footy crew welcome in Joshua Kloke, a staff writer at The Athletic, where he covers Canadian soccer. The group discuss everything surrounding this wild case of drone usage by Canada that has been found to be systematic. As a result of being caught, Candian Women's Head Coach Bev Priestman has been sent home from the Olympics taking place in Paris. The question now is, how should the Canada Federation be reprimanded? What should the punishment be? The group also preview the Canadian Women's match against France taking place Sunday. One final question, should Canada be stripped of their 2020 Gold Medal? Morning Footy is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow the Morning Footy podcast on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @susannahcollins, @nicocantor1, @NotAlexis, @CharlieDavies9 For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División by subscribing Paramount Plus: https://www.paramountplus.com/home/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Frankie Corrado and Gord Miller for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys give their reactions to Bill Manning and MLSE parting ways and break down what it means for Brendan Shanahan and the Maple Leafs, and take a look at the post-game fight between Colombian fans and Uruguayan players. Joshua Kloke joined the show to chat about TFC's poor form and why Bill Manning struggled in his tenure as Toronto FC President.

Canadian Soccer Staff Writer at the Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins OverDrive to chat about what led to Bill Manning's dismissal, Tim Bezbatchenko's impact on TFC, what's gone wrong with Insigne's tenure in Toronto, TFC losing popularity, what lies ahead for Brendan Shanahan and more.

Canadian Soccer Staff Writer at the Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins OverDrive to chat about what led to Bill Manning's dismissal, Tim Bezbatchenko's impact on TFC, what's gone wrong with Insigne's tenure in Toronto, TFC losing popularity, what lies ahead for Brendan Shanahan and more.

On the final hour of Tuesday's FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning focus in Canada's huge soccer match tonight as the men's national team takes on Argentina in the semi-finals of Copa América. The boys spend some time previewing the contest and discussing the expectations for the squad with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke and James Sharman of the Footy Prime podcast. Josh kicks things off with his firsthand impressions of the mood around the Canadian side in New Jersey ahead of tonight's game. Later on, James takes a step back to reflect on how far the program has come and where they now rank in the North American landscape (16:00). Finally, B&B circle back on the Blue Jays and enlist the help of Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to dive into what we saw from the team in Seattle and decisions that lie ahead for the organization (28:40). The co-host of At The Letters also weighs in Bo Bichette's season and if it's likely he will bounce back in the second half, before getting into the idea of utilizing Nate Pearson as a starter once again. 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 Daniele Franceschi wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show focused on a potential heritage moment for Canada Soccer tonight. The boys go into preview mode of Canada versus Venezuela tonight from "Jerry World” AT&T Stadium in Texas alongside James Sharman of The Footy Prime podcast. They discuss the keys to tonight's game for Jesse Marsch's squad and the importance of Alphonso Davies, as well as the historical significance and opportunity ahead for the program. Later, the morning duo bring on The Athletic's Joshua Kloke to look at what has gotten Canada Soccer to this point; taking them farther in the tournament than both USA and Mexico (14:14). The trio also talk about the squad rallying around Tajon Buchanan following his tough injury in training, as well as who could step up for Canada in his absence. Finally, Brent and Daniele sneak in some baseball talk with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (33:50). They get into the league's young stars and their impending contract extensions; specifically Juan Soto and if the Yankees would consider offering him more money than Aaron Judge. Later, the boys circle back on the Vlad Guerrero Jr. conversation to get Adnan's thoughts on how the Jays should approach his contract situation.   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 today's FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning look back to last night's Game 5 in Boston and discuss how to carry the momentum forward for the rest of the series. Sam McKee, producer and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne and Leafs Talk, weighs in on what the Maple Leafs are capable of when everything clicks, Joseph Woll's performance between the pipes, Max Domi and Mitch Marner's play on the top line, and if the pressure now switches to the Bruins. Joshua Kloke, writer for The Athletic who was at TD Garden last night, shares his standouts from Game 5, before looking into how one game can change the mood of a series and the status of Auston Matthews (25:55). There is still hope, Leafs fans! 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, Ben and Brent are joined by Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs reporter for The Athletic, to discuss his biggest point of curiosity heading into Saturday's Game 1 between the Leafs and Bruins, Mitch Marner's optimal deployment in Toronto's lineup, William Nylander's recent offensive dry spell, the chances Calle Järnkrok suits up for Game 1, and Ilya Samsonov's leash entering the post-season. Later, the guys connect with Jake Gardiner, former Leafs defenceman, to chat about his experience competing against the Bruins in the playoffs, how the Leafs rallied around Auston Matthews amidst his 70-goal pursuit, the importance of team toughness during the post-season, and what it's like playing against Brad Marchand (25:15). Ben and Brent close the show discussing their ideal lineup machinations for Saturday's playoff opener. 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.

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Jeff Marek, and Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts as they go over the Ilya Lyubushkin trade and if the Leafs have more moves to make. The guys then welcome Raptors Color Commentator Paul Jones to preview the Raptors Golden State Warriors game and what the Raptors have done to impress him the most. The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (29:00) then joins the guys to go over the Leafs' acquisition of Ilya Lyubushkin and how it left him feeling. Does Josh see them making any more moves? And what assets do they have still to give up? The guys close out the week, looking at what could happen next with the Maple Leafs.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. 

Jonas welcomes Mark Masters from TSN and Joshua Kloke from the Athletic on this roundtable edition of The Leaf Report. The guys dive deep into the Maple Leafs goaltending, with the team carrying three goaltenders on the roster, to the Maple Leafs left handed shot defence core and the improvement on forward depth over the past month, providing support for Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas welcomes Mark Masters from TSN and Joshua Kloke from the Athletic on this roundtable edition of The Leaf Report. The guys dive deep into the Maple Leafs goaltending, with the team carrying three goaltenders on the roster, to the Maple Leafs left handed shot defence core and the improvement on forward depth over the past month, providing support for Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' win last night over the Golden Knights in Vegas. They get into one of the season's most impressive wins, a more balanced line rotation, how the Rielly/Greig incident rallied the team, Domi's expanded role and Rielly's return. Then, a wider view of the roster as is and why their recent win streak reinforces an 'all-in' approach to the deadline. They are joined by the Athletic's Joshua Kloke (35:59), who shares his thoughts on a more relaxed vibe around the Leafs' locker room, how this recent stretch has impacted their deadline plans and the evolution of their leadership group.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 Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show defending Toronto as a city to Shohei Ohtani after an American broadcaster made a claim that the star doesn't want to move “North”. The Athletic's Joshua Kloke joins live from Ottawa ahead of tonight's Leafs-Sens game to discuss John Klingberg's season ending surgery, the upcoming stretch of games for Toronto, and the development of Joseph Woll. Later on, the morning duo wonder if the excitement for Ohtani is wearing off as they continue to wait and reminisce about where they were when they heard John Tavares signed with the Leafs (38:51). 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.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show hosts Brent Gunning and Jesse Rubinoff end the week with a full hour of Leafs talk. They tee up today in Chicago where they will face off with Connor Bedard & the Blackhawks then head to Pittsburgh to face their former GM Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins. They elicit the help of The Athletic's Joshua Kloke to get his thoughts if there are any expectations for a hangover after the Sweden trip. Next, the boys welcome their friend and producer of Real Kyper & Bourne, co-host of Leafs Talk, Sam McKee (27:22) for his thoughts on the team, the season, facing Dubas and everything that is Blue & White.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the Buds back in Toronto practicing, and they hear from Sheldon Keefe on how the guys are adjusting as they near the end of their long Global Series break. They are joined by The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (25:47) fresh off the plane from Sweden to give his on-the-ground perspective of the Global Series. He discusses William Nylander's celebrity in Stockholm, potential trades down the pipeline for a defenceman and gives an update on John Klingberg's injury status. 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show hosts Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning re-set on the Leafs trip to Sweden and the Global Series to discuss what good can come from sending Toronto's team overseas after finding their stride. They check in with the Athletic's Joshua Kloke in Stockholm to get a sense what adjustment's the team may be dealing with ahead of their first game on Friday. The PGA gives the boys 'Something to Chew on'. Later, the morning duo turn their attention back to the Blue Jays offseason and talk about contracts with who should be re-upped (26:50). The guys end the hour with 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 affiliate. 

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by The Athletic's Maple Leafs reporter Josh Kloke ahead of tonight's game against the Calgary Flames to go over the latest in Leaf Land. Josh weighs in on John Klingberg's sub-par play, Timothy Liljegren's injury and his importance to the back-end, Joseph Woll being treated like the number one goalie, and Brad Treliving's search for defencemen via trade. Later on, Leafs and Flames alum Gary Roberts joins the guys to reflect on the pressure of playing in Toronto, forwards buying-in to play better team defence, the importance of proper conditioning to be prepared for the rigors of the NHL season, and his participation in the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends classic (28:30). 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.

Staff Writer w/ The Athletic Joshua Kloke joined OverDrive today to chat about the reports connecting John Herdman to Toronto FC. He touched on how Herdman would fit with the club, what it means for the Canadian National Team & when we can expect an official decision on this.

Hour 2 of OverDrive with Hayes, Noodles, and the O'Dog as they chat with TSN Host James Duthie on Michael Block's play at the Charles Schwab Challenge and Jack Eichel's possible redemption with the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus The Athletic's Joshua Kloke joins to elaborate on his joint-report on Toronto FC's benching of Federico Bernardeschi and dysfunctional atmosphere.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs scribe for The Athletic, checking in from Florida to discuss the lack of emotional equity currently being displayed by this Leafs team, if we've finally reached a tipping point with the “Core 4,” why Game 3 could be the catalyst for meaningful change this off-season, Sheldon Keefe's future, and Joseph Woll's performance in relief of Ilya Samsonov. Later, Justin and Brent share their thoughts on Keefe's job security and the Blue Jays' weekend sweep in Pittsburgh. They close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (35:00)!  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.

In hour three, Mike & Jason talk the Leafs Bolts series w/ The Athletic Toronto's Joshua Kloke, the boys tell us what they learned, plus it's Ask Us Anything Friday! 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.

On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian takes Ian's seat and Mark Lazerus takes Julian's seat as the guys set your week off right and discuss Patrick Kane's reaction to Vladimir Tarasenko being traded to the New York Rangers last week, and the latest on his Chicago Blackhawks future, a potential Erik Karlsson trade to the Edmonton Oilers, if Jakob Chychrun will be on the move soon, lots of imperfect teams in the Western Conference playoff race, Joshua Kloke's “Imaginary NHL trade deadline deals if it was more like the NBA trade deadline” article, Laz's A1 “NHL masochism: Why assistants dream of the hard, (mostly) joyless move to head coach” piece, and the guys hand out this week's Jack Adams Winner of the Week award to close things out. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowGo to http://grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium's advanced tone suggestionsThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit http://BetterHelp.com/nhlshow today to get 10% off your first monthTry Peloton risk-free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at http://onepeloton.ca/home-trial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday, Canada played its first game of the 2022 World Cup against the team ranked #2 in the world -- Belgium. And despite losing the game 1-0, Canada absolutely dominated and, in the process, sent a powerful message to the world: Canada is no joke. Our team here at The Lead is off enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday, so today we're replaying an episode that first aired back in January, about the rise of soccer in hockey-crazy Canada. The Athletic's Joshua Kloke joined us to talk about the sport's rapid increase in popularity, the men's team's so-called "golden generation" of players, and how the team's coach, John Herdman, made the relatively rare leap from women's soccer to men's.More from Josh Kloke: https://theathletic.com/author/joshua-kloke/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Liam Tharme, James Horncastle, Joshua Kloke and Wael Jabir after a historic day 3 in Qatar.Saudi Arabia shock the world by coming from behind to beat Argentina. How far can the Saudis go? How much did the lack of a plan B expose Lionel Scaloni?We look ahead to Wednesday's action as The Athletic's Joshua Kloke previews the biggest game in the history of the Canadian national team as they prepare to take on the number 2 ranked team in the world Belgium. Canada don't have a new kit but will they look the part?France also come from behind to make light work of Australia, with Olivier Giroud equalling the all-time France scoring record. And elsewhere there's plenty of goals saved above average from Ochoa, Denmark and Tunisia.Plus some fretting over Kane's ankle and Ronaldo's employment.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: Ronaldo's off and Kane's ankle (01.30)• PART 1b: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia with Wael Jabir & James Horncastle (04.00)• PART 1c: Mexico 0-0 Poland (22.30) • PART 2a: France 4-1 Australia (27.00)• PART 2b: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia (31.00)• PART 3a: A look ahead to Wednesday's action (36.00)• PART 3b: Josh Kloke on Canada's big day (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo is joined by Jay Harris, Liam Tharme, James Horncastle, Joshua Kloke and Wael Jabir after a historic day 3 in Qatar. Saudi Arabia shock the world by coming from behind to beat Argentina. How far can the Saudis go? How much did the lack of a plan B expose Lionel Scaloni? We look ahead to Wednesday's action as The Athletic's Joshua Kloke previews the biggest game in the history of the Canadian national team as they prepare to take on the number 2 ranked team in the world Belgium. Canada don't have a new kit but will they look the part? France also come from behind to make light work of Australia, with Olivier Giroud equalling the all-time France scoring record. And elsewhere there's plenty of goals saved above average from Ochoa, Denmark and Tunisia. Plus some fretting over Kane's ankle and Ronaldo's employment. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1a: Ronaldo's off and Kane's ankle (01.30) • PART 1b: Argentina 1-2 Saudi Arabia with Wael Jabir & James Horncastle (04.00) • PART 1c: Mexico 0-0 Poland (22.30)  • PART 2a: France 4-1 Australia (27.00) • PART 2b: Denmark 0-0 Tunisia (31.00) • PART 3a: A look ahead to Wednesday's action (36.00) • PART 3b: Josh Kloke on Canada's big day (38.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup is less than two months away. Are the USMNT ready to get out of the group or will they fall flat? Are the tactics right? Who belongs on the 26-man roster? Andrew, Charlie and David dig in. Plus, The Athletic's Joshua Kloke stops by to take the temperature of the Canadian side after encouraging (but not perfect) results of their own. 0:00 - State of the USMNT coming out of the September window 11:18 - Does the USMNT need a major tactical change? 21:20 - Predicting Berhalter's 26-man World Cup roster 21:38 - USMNT: Goalkeepers 23:40 - USMNT: Defense 29:22 - USMNT: Midfield 35:27 - USMNT: Wingers 37:48 - USMNT: Forwards 48:34 - Does the U.S. make it out of the Group? 53:50 - Interview: Josh Kloke on Canada 56:00 - State of the CANMNT coming out of the September window 57:40 - Did Canada pass the Uruguay test? 1:04:00 - Atiba Hutchinson update 1:12:10 - Who makes Herdman's 26-man World Cup roster? 1:15:10 - Picking the starting XI to face Belgium 1:26:30 - Will Canada make it out of the Group?

With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also roster predicting, tactical refreshers, and an attempted trade involving Jonathan David. All that and more! You can pre-order Joshua's book "The Voyageurs: Canada's men's national team's quest for the World Cup" by clicking this link And you can check out Mr Kloke's roster predictions piece over at The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also roster predicting, tactical refreshers, and an attempted trade involving Jonathan David. All that and more!You can pre-order Joshua's book "The Voyageurs: Canada's men's national team's quest for the World Cup" by clicking this linkAnd you can check out Mr Kloke's roster predictions piece over at The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.