The FAN Pregame

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Madison Shipman checking in to discuss the Blue Jays dropping back-to-back games against Texas, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s current form at the plate, Bo Bichette’s offensive approach, the Blue Jays being devoid of a true cleanup hitter, Matt Chapman’s role when he returns from the IL, and the team’s sluggish demeanour during this week’s series against the Rangers. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Nate Bjorkgren (25:50), associate head coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team, to chat about Canada’s bronze medal win at the FIBA World Cup, the unique camaraderie of this group, the team’s goals for next summer’s Paris Olympics, his experience working alongside new head coach Jordi Fernandez, and Dillon Brooks’ standout performance at the World Cup. Ailish and Jesse close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Jon Morosi - friend of the show - to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s confounding results at the plate, Matt Chapman’s impending return, the potential lineup crunch that lingers, and Alek Manoah’s future with the club. Later, Joy Taylor, host of Speak on FS1, stops by to chat about Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles injury, potential free agent options for the Jets, Josh Allen’s concerning Week 1 performance, her excitement about the Dolphins’ prospects this season, first impressions of this year’s rookie quarterback crop, expectations for the Lions moving forward, and her current Super Bowl prediction (19:00). 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.

Happy Hump Day! Ailish and Jesse discuss the Blue Jays’ 6-3 loss to the Rangers on Tuesday, the team’s lack of intensity and urgency, Toronto’s poor offensive approach, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going hitless through the first two games of this series, Buck Martinez’s criticism of Vlad Jr., and the persistent frustration surrounding this Jays team. Afterwards, Ailish and Jesse weigh in on the latest drama involving Mike Babcock and the NHL’s response to the allegations. We close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (44:33)! 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 FAN Morning Show kicks off with Michael Bartlett, President and CEO of Canada Basketball, to discuss Canada’s bronze medal win at the FIBA World Cup, his emotions watching Canada win a World Cup medal and clinch an Olympic berth, the overall health of Canadian basketball, how the federation intends to handle roster decisions for next summer’s Olympics, Jordi Fernandez’s performance in his first go-around as Canada’s head coach, and Dillon Brooks’ impact on and off the court. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic (26:15), to chat about the Blue Jays’ 10-4 loss on Monday, Chris Bassitt’s bizarre disengagement gaffe, the team’s lingering offensive struggles, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s encouraging results since returning from Tommy John surgery, and Alek Manoah being shut down for the remainder of the season. Ailish and Jesse close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, David Murphy, former MLB outfielder and current Rangers analyst, stops by to discuss Texas’ second-half struggles, their current three-game winning streak, the team’s resurgent bullpen in September, his impressions of the Blue Jays, Max Scherzer’s performance since being acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline, and Bruce Bochy’s influence in his first year at the helm. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Amy Lawrence, host of After Hours on CBS Sports Radio, to chat about the Jets’ pyrrhic victory over the Bills, Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury, if New York can lure Tom Brady out of retirement, Josh Allen’s history of turnover issues, Tua Tagovailoa’s outstanding Week 1 performance, and LeBron James spearheading a star-studded contingent of American players that could play for Team USA at the Paris Olympics (28:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish hosts alongside Jesse Rubinoff! They open the show by discussing Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury, the chances of Tom Brady joining the Jets, Josh Allen’s turnover-filled Week 1 performance, the Blue Jays’ 10-4 loss to the Rangers, Genesis Cabrera’s recent struggles, the lack of production from Toronto’s key offensive threats, and Alek Manoah’s unceremonious end to his 2023 season. Afterwards, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, highlighted by LeBron James’ recruiting efforts for the 2024 Paris Olympics (40:31). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, TV voice of the Blue Jays Buck Martinez joins Ailish and Jesse to break down Toronto's timely sweep of the Kansas City Royals, how Cole Ragans unraveled in the 7th inning of Sunday's game, and if the Jays' can take advantage of the reeling Texas Rangers in their upcoming series. Next up, Sportsnet's own Caroline Cameron stops by to discuss Coco Gauff's upset victory at the US Open, as well as Novak Djokovic's legacy after his record-tying 24th career Grand Slam win, before looking back on how the Canadians in the tournament fared (27:06).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Donnovan Bennett, host of The FAN Checkdown, to help sort through all the action from Week 1 in the NFL! They highlight the Cowboys' 40-0 rout over their division rivals in New York, the Raiders spoiling Sean Payton's debut with Denver, Jordan Love and the Packers' commanding win in Chicago, and much more from the Sunday slate! Later on, basketball writer Katie Heindl stops by to discuss Canada's performance against USA to win Bronze at the FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks' 39-point effort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's presence on the court, and more (25:30)! 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.

Kick off your week with The FAN Morning Show hosted by Ailish and Jesse! Following the opening weekend in the NFL, our hosts gush over Sunday’s slate of highly entertaining football games. Later on, they pivot to the Blue Jays' comeback victory over the Kansas City Royals to sweep the series, as well as Canada's hard-fought win over USA for Bronze at the FIBA World Cup. They also show Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff some love for their respective U.S Open achievements. Ailish wraps up the hour with your daily dose of The A-List (48:45)! 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, Sportsnet's Michael Grange joins Ailish and Jesse to go over Canada's FIBA World Cup semi-final loss to Serbia, what the Canadian side can learn from this performance ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and some the biggest storylines of the NBA off-season. Later on, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks in on the Blue Jays' upcoming "make or break" homestand, the success of the team's Triple-A call ups, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting to turn a corner offensively, the cracks appearing in Toronto's pitching staff, and when to expect Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman back in action (26:20).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins Ailish and Jesse to recap the action from the Lions' 21-20 opening night victory in Kansas City, before looking ahead to Sunday to preview the slate of games in Week 1. Later, Charles weighs in on Joe Burrow's extension with Cincinnati, reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams' draft decisions ahead, and Mike Evans' contract ultimatum with Tampa Bay. Later on, Sarah Nurse joins to chat about signing with Toronto's PWHL team, the team's "big three" assembled alongside Blayre Turnbull and Renata Fast, and her first impressions of Toronto's head coach Troy Ryan (31:00) 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.

Happy semi-final Friday! Ailish and Jesse kick off The FAN Morning Show discussing the FIBA World Cup showdown between Canada and Serbia. Later on, the pair analyze the Lions' "kinda sorta" surprising victory over the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs in Thursday night's NFL opener, before exploring the possibility of a weekend sweep by the Blue Jays. Ailish wraps up the first hour with your daily dose of The A-List, featuring a chat about everyone's new favourite pastime: Pickleball! 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 kicks off with Will Lou, host of the Raptors Show, checking in to discuss Canada’s win over Slovenia on Wednesday, Dillon Brooks’ importance to this Canada team, Jordi Fernandez’s performance during his first tournament at the helm, potential looming roster decisions for the Olympics next summer, the luxury of having a player of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s calibre, and the possibility of a gold medal matchup against Team USA. Afterwards, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Chris Berman (26:00), long-time studio host for ESPN, to chat about tonight’s Lions-Chiefs showdown, Nick Bosa’s new deal, the Bills’ outlook for their 2023 campaign, and his Super Bowl prediction for this season. Ailish and Jesse close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss the American League playoff race, the Texas Rangers’ second-half collapse, the Blue Jays’ “Buffalo Brigade,” Davis Schneider’s consistently strong approach at the plate, fans’ mounting frustration with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if Randal Grichuk could be a fit for the Jays, and the Yankees’ youth movement. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Herm Edwards, former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst, to chat about tonight’s Chiefs-Lions matchup, Travis Kelce’s potential absence from the lineup, Russell Wilson’s quest for redemption, and how coaches deal with contract holdouts (27:45). 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.

It’s Baby Friday! Ailish and Jesse discuss tonight’s NFL season opener between the Chiefs and Lions, the Blue Jays’ loss to the A’s, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles at the plate, and the importance of the Jays’ upcoming 10-game homestand. Afterwards, they weigh in on Canada’s victory over Slovenia at the FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks’ stifling defence against Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s star power, and the prospect of a Canada-USA final. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:46)! 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 FAN Morning Show kicks off with Blake Murphy joining us in-studio to discuss the FIBA World Cup, Dennis Schroder’s performance with Germany, FIBA’s convoluted qualification system, the residual impact of Canada qualifying for next summer’s Olympics, Jordi Fernandez’s acclimation to the national team, and the challenge of containing Slovenian star Luka Dončić. Afterwards, Ailish and Jesse connect with Toronto Argonauts QB Chad “Swag” Kelly to chat about his new contract, his experience living in Toronto, the Argos’ 9-1 start, and A.J. Ouellette’s viral “Thor” celebration in Hamilton (27:22). Ailish and Jesse close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:20)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Jesse are joined in-studio by Dan Shulman to discuss Canada’s run at the FIBA World Cup, where Canada’s epic win over Spain ranks in the pantheon of his career highlights, potential roster decisions that could loom next summer at the Paris Olympics, Jordi Fernandez’s leadership prowess, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s emergence as one of the best players in the world. Later, Trey Wingo, senior NFL analyst for Pro Football Network and the 33rd Team, stops by to chat about Thursday night’s Lions-Chiefs matchup, Travis Kelce’s knee injury, how his absence could impact the Chiefs’ offence, the Bills’ outlook for 2023, and Aaron Rodgers’ honeymoon phase with the New York Jets (27:56). 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.

Happy Hump Day! AIlish and Jesse discuss the Blue Jays leapfrogging Texas for the final wild card spot in the American League, Chris Bassitt’s gem against the A's, Oakland's Bark at the Park promotion, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. entering MLB infamy with a dubious record. Afterwards, they chat about Canada’s quarterfinal matchup against Slovenia at the FIBA World Cup and some of the early free agent signings in the PWHL. Later, we close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (43:46)! 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 FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, checking in to discuss the Blue Jays’ results from Labour Day weekend, the impact of the “Buffalo Bunch,” ongoing consternation surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team’s propensity for grounding into double plays, and the heavy workload being shouldered by the Jays’ starting staff. Later, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Carl English (25:45), former member of the Canadian men’s national team, to chat about Canada qualifying next summer’s Olympics, the evolution of the program dating back to his early involvement with the team, Canada’s roster construction at the World Cup, Dillon Brooks’ redemption arc, and this team’s chances of winning the tournament. Ailish and Jesse close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Alanna Rizzo, co-host of High Heat on MLB Network, stops by to discuss her excitement surrounding Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, the NL MVP picture, the Rangers’ second-half collapse, and the Blue Jays’ playoff chances. Afterwards, Ailish and Jesse are joined by Rowan Barrett Sr, GM of the Canadian men’s basketball program, to discuss the team qualifying for next year’s Paris Olympics, what it means to share this moment with his son, the plethora of athletes that have helped Canada navigate the Olympic qualification process, the backstory behind Jordi Fernandez’s hiring, and the team’s mantra throughout the World Cup (27:11). 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.

Ailish hosts alongside Jesse Rubinoff! They kick off the show by reminiscing about some of their favourite memories from the first day of school. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss Canada’s thrilling win over Spain at the FIBA World Cup, the team securing their spot at next summer’s Paris Olympics, Dillon Brooks’ redemption tour, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s legacy-making performance against Spain, and Jordi Fernandez’s calming presence on the sideline. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Blue Jays’ nail-biting win over the Athletics on Monday, the team’s tendency of playing close games against sub-par teams, Davis Schneider’s omission from Monday’s lineup, the Jays receiving critical contributions from their Buffalo call ups, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being a lightning rod for criticism. We close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (45:46)! 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 FAN Morning Show kicks off with Bill Ripken, former MLB infielder and current MLB Network analyst, stopping by to discuss the Angels’ waiver wire fire sale, Cleveland’s big additions to their pitching staff, why he’s still bullish on the Astros, the Blue Jays’ historically-great starting rotation, Atlanta’s potent lineup, and Ronald Acuna Jr.’s preternatural skill set. Afterwards, Ailish and Brent are joined in-studio by Alvin Williams to chat about Canada’s 3-0 start at the FIBA World Cup, Dillon Brooks’ tenacious approach, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s contributions, Canada’s strong understanding of role definition, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander asserting himself as “the guy,” and how Canada would fare in a potential matchup against Team USA (24:17). Ailish and Brent close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:36)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish catches up with Stan Kasten, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers and part-owner of the PWHL, to discuss his long-time investment in women’s hockey, the process behind the creation of the PWHL, the NHL’s potential involvement moving forward, the PWHL’s inaugural free agency period starting on Friday, and his work with the Dodgers. Later, Ailish and Brent discuss the Blue Jays’ expected September call ups and Aaron Rodgers’ poetic commentary about his first training camp experience with the New York Jets (27:50). 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.

Happy Friday! In honour of Labour Day weekend, Ailish and Brent discuss their favourite long weekend holidays. Afterwards, they weigh in on the fallout from Thursday’s MLB waiver wire frenzy, the Blue Jays’ reported September call ups, Chad Green’s potential role in the bullpen, William Nylander busting out the cornrows, Phil Kessel’s desire to continue his NHL career, and if he’d be a fit in Toronto. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:42)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

NHour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos stopping by to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s extension with the Maple Leafs, how Brad Treliving’s presence could impact Keefe this season, if Keefe can survive the full term of his deal, potential areas of improvement for Keefe behind the bench, and William Nylander’s precarious contract situation. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Brian Burke, former NHL GM and new Executive Director of the PWHL players’ union, to chat about this watershed moment for women’s hockey, his role within the league, the inherent goals of the PWHL, and his lifelong commitment to growing the game of women’s hockey (28:08). 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, Ailish and Brent are joined by Ben Shulman to discuss the Blue Jays’ 7-0 win over the Nationals, Alejandro Kirk’s encouraging day at the plate, Davis Schneider’s torrid offensive pace since being promoted to the big leagues, and expectations for the Jays’ upcoming nine-game stretch against non-playoff teams. Later, Guenther Steiner, Team Principal for the Haas Formula 1 Team, checks in from Monza to chat about this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, his new book Surviving to Drive, the increasing popularity of F1 in North America, Haas’s 2023 season thus far, and F1’s upcoming visit to Las Vegas later this year (25:00). 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.

It’s Baby Friday! Ailish and Brent kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ shutout win over the Nationals, Chris Bassitt’s gem on the mound, the team’s offensive outburst, Alejandro Kirk’s big day at the plate, and the catch-22 behind Davis Schneider’s red-hot start to his MLB career. Then, Ailish and Brent weigh in on the Maple Leafs signing head coach Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension, what it means for the Leafs this season, and William Nylander entering the final year of his current contract. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:52)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jon Morosi - friend of the show - stopping by to discuss the Angels’ decision to waive six players on Tuesday, if the Jays could target any of those individuals on waivers, how Shohei Ohtani’s injury might affect his free agency this winter, the Blue Jays’ dwindling playoff hopes, potential repercussions if Toronto fails to reach the post-season, and why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could be a trade chip this off-season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 The FAN, to chat about the formation of the PWHL and the strong foundation that the league has established ahead of their inaugural season beginning in January 2024 (29:52). Ailish and Brent close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (44:50)! 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, Arash Madani checks in from Jakarta to discuss Canada’s 3-0 start at the FIBA World Cup, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s iron-clad superstar status, the team’s balanced roster construction, Jordi Fernandez’s acclimation to his head coaching role, and the energy surrounding the tournament in Jakarta. Afterwards, Ailish and Brent are joined by Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com, to chat about some of the biggest surprises from roster cutdown day in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers’ decision to move on from Trey Lance, the Arizona Cardinals’ overt tanking measures, Jonathan Taylor’s lingering trade request, and the Bills’ outlook for the 2023 season (26:14). 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.

Happy Hump Day! Ailish hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ loss to the Nationals on Tuesday, Bo Bichette’s latest injury setback, the decision to promote Mason McCoy from Triple-A, John Schneider’s decision not to pinch run for Alejandro Kirk in the eighth inning, the team’s inability to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation in the ninth, and Toronto losing significant ground in the wild card race. Then, Ailish and Brent share their takeaways from the PWHL’s inaugural press conference on Tuesday and Canada’s big win over Latvia at the FIBA World Cup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:11)!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 final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Carlos Peña, former MLB first baseman and current MLB Network analyst, checking in to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s perplexing results at the plate, his inconsistency with timing, Vlad’s tendency to swing at first pitches, Davis Schneider’s hot start to his MLB career, and the Seattle Mariners’ ascent in the AL West. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined in-studio by Sherman Hamilton, former member of the Canadian men’s national team and current Sportsnet analyst, to chat about Canada’s 2-0 start at the FIBA World Cup, today’s matchup against Latvia, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s commitment to the program, and his personal experience representing Canada at the 2000 Olympics (27:15). Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:35)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Sho Alli stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ win over the Nationals on Monday, Kevin Gausman’s hefty workload this season, Davis Schneider’s emergence, George Springer reclaiming his spot atop the Blue Jays’ lineup, and Danny Jansen’s status as one of the most underrated catchers in MLB. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Oliver Platt, analyst for OneSoccer, to chat about John Herdman’s move to Toronto FC, the fallout for Canada Soccer, how Alphonso Davies could factor into the search for a new Team Canada coach, and Herdman’s biggest challenges ahead at TFC (28:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing John Herdman leaving his post with Canada Soccer to join Toronto FC, what this move means for the future of the Canadian men’s national team, and how Herdman will be received in Toronto. Then, they weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 6-3 win over the Nationals on Monday, Kevin Gausman showing signs of fatigue, his ominous post-game comments, and the latest information regarding the inaugural season of the PWHL. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:40)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, stopping by to discuss the Blue Jays’ confounding season, Cavan Biggio’s ugly bunt attempt in the ninth inning, the team’s fading playoff hopes, Davis Schneider’s sound approach at the plate, John Schneider’s job security, and the team’s biggest lineup flaws. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ and East Coast Bias podcasts, to chat about Viktor Hovland’s victory at the Tour Championship, his remarkable FedEx Cup playoff run, and the large contingent of players currently on the bubble for the Ryder Cup (25:44). Then, Ailish and Justin close out the show with our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:55)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Drive Time, to discuss the Blue Jays’ diminishing playoff chances, the team’s ongoing offensive woes, Ross Atkins’ job security, the prospect of a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade this winter, and his admiration for the late Bob Barker. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin present their winners and losers from the weekend (31:18)! 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.

Ailish and Justin are back! They open the show by discussing Auston Matthews’ new contract with the Maple Leafs, the Blue Jays’ deflating weekend against the Guardians, John Schneider’s questionable decision-making during Sunday’s extra-innings loss, Davis Schneider’s sporadic playing time, the team’s fleeting playoff hopes, and Canada’s 2-0 start at the FIBA World Cup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:38)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee are joined by Sportsnet basketball reporter Michael Grange to help preview Canada's opening match in the FIBA World Cup of Basketball against top-ranked France. He take us through the Canadian roster and how they stack up against the French, before focusing in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his chance to reach super-stardom. Later on, the fellas close out the week with some bold NFL predictions (28:00)! They discuss their expectations for Jordan Love this season, the tops dogs in the AFC North with Joe Burrow sidelined, and debate if Sean Payton is the remedy Russell Wilson needs in Denver. 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, Brent Gunning and Sam McKee are joined Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne to discuss his impressions of Auston Matthews' extension, what it means for the Maple Leafs in the short and long term, what his makes of William Nylander’s comments, and how Matthews' deal could influence his negotiations. Then, the boys then reminisce about the career of Stephen Strasburg after he announced his retirement from baseball yesterday. Next up, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nathan Rourke chats about his experience in NFL training camp, how it compares to the CFL, how has the handled the competition, and his highlight-reel play during the pre-season (27:40). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Brent Gunning & Sam McKee kick off the morning chatting about some items they are most looking forward to having and Canadian National Exhibition! The guys then get into what went wrong in last night's Blue Jays loss to the Orioles, what in the world Danny Jansen was thinking, Matt Chapman's slump at the plate, and if the bullpen is enough to cover up the Jays' other shortcomings. Later on, the boys then offer their thoughts on the recent Netflix mini-series 'Swamp Kings' and decide whether or not it's worth checking out (45:58)! 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 FAN Morning Show kicks off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox stopping by to discuss how Brad Treliving fared in his first major negotiation as Maple Leafs GM, the domino effect involving Auston Matthews’ new contract, the current divide between the Leafs and William Nylander, and Treliving’s checkered history with Nylander’s agent. Later, Brent and Sam are joined by Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, to discuss Toronto’s 7-0 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday, Kevin Gausman’s lack of run support this season, and the team’s recurring offensive struggles (25:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Sam are joined by Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to discuss Auston Matthews’ new deal, the Leafs compromising on term, the level of pressure facing Matthews given how the negotiations unfolded, the ripple effects of Matthews inking a shorter-term contract, and William Nylander’s contract stalemate. Afterwards, the guys chat about Shohei Ohtani suffering a UCL tear in his right pitching elbow, the Angels’ disastrous attempt at going all-in, and what Ohtani’s injury could mean for his impending free agency (34:57). 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.

Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host! The guys open the show by discussing Auston Matthews’ contract extension with the Maple Leafs and his decision not to sign a max-term deal. Then, Brent and Sam weigh in on William Nylander’s comments about his contract situation, and if next season could spell the end of his tenure as a Maple Leaf. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 7-0 loss in Baltimore, the lack of run support for Kevin Gausman, and the Jays’ recurring offensive woes (34:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman jumps on with Brent and Daniele to chat about whether his or his son Ben’s call of Bo Bichette’s 9th inning defensive gem was better. The trio then discuss about the Blue Jays' tendency to fall behind early in games, how important Varsho’s 2nd inning home run was to relax the team, why nobody ever talks about how pitchers perform with runners in scoring position, and having to perform double duty as he gets set to call FIBA World Cup games. Speaking of the FIBA World Cup, Aaron Rose, Raptors Reporter for Sports Illustrated, joins the guys ahead of the tournament to talk about Canada’s chances to win it all, how frustrating it is for Canada to have players decide not to play, and what it could mean for the guys that do play if they end up winning it all and making it to the Olympics (26:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to take a closer look at the Blue Jays' 6-3 win over the Orioles. He discusses how much of an advantage the Jays’ bullpen gives them down the stretch, Daulton Varsho’s offensive production since the All-Star break, and Wander Franco being placed on administrative leave by MLB. Then, Daniele asks: did Steph Curry pull a LeBron? 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.

It’s a happy Hump Day as the Blue Jays kicked off their 3-game series with a win! Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceshi host and break down how the bullpen came through in the Jays’ latest victory, the bats finally coming alive with runners in scoring position in what felt like a playoff game, and check up on what the AL Wildcard picture looks like after Tuesday night’s games. On today's A-List, after Stephen A. Smith was on Family Feud, the guys answer which Sportsnet personality they would like to see on the game show (43:34). 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 final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Johnny Giunta, Co-Host of the Gate 14 Podcast, leads off the hour teeing up the Blue Jays’ pivotal series against the Orioles, before discussing how clutch Yusei Kikuchi has been for the rotation, which three starters he would go with in a Wild Card series, and what he makes of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles. Then, Jason La Canfora, NFL Analyst and Co-Host of Inside Access, joins the show to chat about the Baltimore Ravens losing in the pre-season for the first time in 8 years, before taking a trip around the NFL's biggest storylines as the regular season looms closer (29:32). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by former MLB outfielder Adam Jones, host of The Adam Jones Podcast, all the way from Barcelona! The former Oriole shares why Toronto was always his favourite city to play in, and discusses the success Baltimore has been having this season ahead of their 3-game set against the Blue Jays. Next, the guys discuss the report that John Herdman is the leading candidate to coach Toronto FC. To wrap up this hour, Daniele helps clears up how Canada can qualify for the Olympics based on their performance at the FIBA World Cup (42:37). 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 host, and Gunner gets his seat back! They kick off the show discussing the Washington Commanders knack for ending streaks after their pre-season win over the Baltimore Ravens, and then tee-up what is shaping up to be an important week for the Blue Jays as they get set to start a 3-game series in Baltimore against the Orioles. Later, the pair discuss why the Raptors and MLSE have run into some legal trouble with the New York Knicks. Then, in the A-List, the guys react to the trailer for Untold: Swamp Kings, the latest Netflix documentary on Urban Meyer and his Florida Gators (46:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the final of The FAN Morning Show, voice of the Blue Jays Buck Martinez jumps on to chat about how nice it was to see more of what fans expected from the Blue jays following their 10-3 win over the Reds. Buck also weighs in on the keys to the Jays' offensive approach, why production hasn’t been consistent this season, what he's seen from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s approach at the plate, Hyun-jin Ryu's form since his return from Tommy John surgery, and the importance of Toronto's upcoming series against the Orioles. Later, the guys are joined by Ben Solak, NFL Writer for The Ringer, who gives his opinion of the Jaguars' 3rd string QB Nathan Rourke, at which point during an NFL season is it most fun to bet, and which teams are most intriguing to him, before sharing some news updates around the NFL ahead of the upcoming season (27:26). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Daniele are joined by Sho Alli to help answer whether Brent can beat Nick Kypreos in a fight, before giving his thoughts on the Blue Jays' weekend series against the Reds, Bo Bichette’s much needed return to the lineup, Hyun-jin Ryu’s 5 inning outing, and which pitchers he would roll out in a 3-game Wild Card series. Later, Brent and Daniele share their biggest Winners and Losers from the weekend (30:28). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.