The FAN Pregame

It’s baby Friday! Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing Larry Tanenbaum’s intention to sell part of his stake in MLSE, the Boston Celtics’ acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team trade, the Blue Jays’ 6-3 win over the Marlins on Thursday, the team’s offence finally showing signs of life, and Bo Bichette’s thumb injury. Afterwards, they weigh in on this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction class and some of the persistent issues that exist with the Hall’s selection process. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:06)!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.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish and Justin discussing the Blue Jays’ performance during their current road trip, John Schneider’s level of culpability for the team’s recent struggles, Schneider’s job security, and the Blue Jays’ potential representation at the MLB All-Star Game. Later, Blue Jays legend Joe Carter joins the show to discuss the 30th anniversary of his iconic World Series-winning walk off homer in 1993, the keepsakes that he still has from ‘93, his upcoming visit to Toronto for the 14th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament, and his passion for golf (21:57). 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Seth Greenberg, college basketball and NBA Draft analyst for ESPN, stops by to discuss the depth of talent in this year’s NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama’s status as a generational prospect, why he’s bullish on Brandon Miller and believes he’d be a good fit in Charlotte, his biggest concern about Scoot Henderson, and potential targets for the Raptors at No. 13. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone to chat about his team’s Stanley Cup victory, what his life has been like over the past week, the Golden Knights’ blueprint for building a championship team, Bruce Cassidy’s impact in his first year at the helm, and his relationship with the Tkachuks (22:30). Later, Ailish and Justin close out the hour by making their FANEx Cup picks for this weekend’s Travellers’ Championship (41:00). 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 opens the show by discussing her experience watching Stevie Nicks in concert on Tuesday night. Then, she and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ much-needed 2-0 win over the Marlins, Yusei Kikuchi delivering his best start of the season, John Schneider’s bold decision-making, and the team’s ongoing struggles at the plate. Afterwards, they weigh in on Gary Trent Jr.’s decision to exercise his player option for next season, the possibility of Jakob Poeltl leaving the Raptors in free agency, and the top candidates for this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction class. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:51)! 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 affiliate.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Pat Garrity, former NBA forward and current Stadium front office analyst, stopping by to discuss Thursday night’s NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama’s unique skill set, potential fits for the Raptors at No. 13, where Canadian Leonard Miller fits in this year’s draft class, the Suns’ acquisition of Bradley Beal, potential suitors for Fred VanVleet, and the Raptors reaching a major inflection point. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Rod Barajas, former MLB catcher and current Miami Marlins Field Coordinator, to chat about Miami’s emergence this season, his experience playing for the Blue Jays, what it was like catching Roy Halladay, and Luis Arraez’s quest to maintain a .400 batting average (25:30). Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:40). 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ plan to have Sheldon Keefe return as head coach, why he’s likely to receive an extension this summer, potential replacements for Spencer Carbery on the Leafs’ bench, the cloud of uncertainty hanging over the Winnipeg Jets, and the most interesting prospects heading into next week’s NHL Draft. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Caleb Joseph to chat about the Blue Jays’ underwhelming season thus far, if frustration is beginning to weigh on the players, why he’s still bullish on the Jays being a playoff team, the remedy for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ground ball issues, and Luis Arraez’s remarkable bat-to-ball skills (26:15). 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 with a special birthday shoutout for our terrific technical producer, Josh! Then, they discuss the Blue Jays’ 11-0 loss to the Marlins on Monday, Jose Berrios’ rough outing, the added pressure that has been placed on the team’s starting rotation, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ground ball tendencies, and if he deserves to be demoted down the lineup. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Raptors’ reported desire to run it back next season, the Leafs’ intention to retain Sheldon Keefe, and both teams displaying a reluctance to embrace change. They also weigh in on the possibility of the Leafs buying out T.J. Brodie this summer. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (48:29). 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 Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stopping by to discuss which teams could be active ahead of next week’s NHL Draft, Mark Scheifele’s future in Winnipeg, the latest speculation surrounding Auston Matthews’ contract, and the potential Erik Karlsson gets traded this summer. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Peter Galindo, soccer writer for Sportsnet, to chat about Canada’s 2-nil loss to the United States in the Nations League final, John Herdman venting his frustrations about the team’s lack of resources, Atiba Hutchinson’s retirement from international soccer and his exclusion from Sunday’s lineup, and if Canada has surpassed Mexico in the CONCACAF pecking order (25:40). 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, David Samson, former Marlins president and host of the Nothing Personal podcast, stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ current place in the AL East pecking order, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s inconsistency this season, how front offices can lend support to struggling players, if the Jays will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, Miami’s resurgent season, and the Athletics’ likely move to Vegas. Later, it’s time for our weekly instalment of Winners and Losers, featuring a fiery statement from Canada men’s soccer manager John Herdman (30:20). 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.

Happy Monday! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ 11-7 loss to the Rangers on Sunday, the team’s slew of miscues over the weekend, Chris Bassitt’s recent struggles, the state of the Jays’ starting rotation, and the team’s direction ahead of the August 1 trade deadline. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ pursuit of a max-term deal with Auston Matthews and Wyndham Clark’s victory at the U.S. Open. 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.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with David Croft, the voice of Formula 1 on Sky Sports, checking in from Montreal to discuss this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s dominance this season, Lewis Hamilton’s future with Mercedes, Lance Stroll’s homecoming, F1’s upcoming visit to Las Vegas, and his dream locale for a future grand prix. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Victor Martinez, former MLB first baseman and current Blue Jays special assistant, to chat about his role with the team, his relationship with Mark Shapiro, and which Blue Jays prospect he’s most excited about (28:02). 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, Jon Morosi checks in from Grand Bend, ON to discuss his trip through southern Ontario this week, his visit to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys, the Orioles leapfrogging the Blue Jays in the AL East pecking order, Matt Chapman’s regression over the last two months, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Michael Breed, host of A New Breed on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, to chat about the uncharacteristically low scores at the U.S. Open, Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele carting record-setting 62s on Thursday, if Fowler can finally breakthrough at a major, Nick Taylor’s iconic win last week at the RBC Canadian Open, and the PGA-PIF merger (27:39). 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! Ailish and Justin discuss Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele making history at the U.S. Open, the seemingly friendly conditions at LA Country Club, and Nick Taylor’s first-round performance after his victory at the RBC Canadian Open. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Blue Jays’ loss to the Orioles on Thursday, Matt Chapman’s slump at the plate, the team’s offensive warts, Baltimore’s ascent, and the Jays rearranging their rotation for this weekend’s series against the Rangers. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (39:33). 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.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben Shulman, Blue Jays radio voice, who stops by to discuss José Berríos' gem against the Orioles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s struggles at the dish, and Alek Manoah’s potential timeline for a return to the Big Leagues. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Henoc Muamba, linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts and 2022 Grey Cup champion, to chat about his involvement in designing the team’s Grey Cup ring, why he chose to re-sign in Toronto, and his expectations for the 2023 season (25:45). We close the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (40:39)! 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 Dave Markle, PGA Tour caddy for Nick Taylor, to discuss Nick’s historic win at the RBC Canadian Open, his epic 72-foot putt to win the tournament, how Nick’s career has progressed, Adam Hadwin’s viral run in with a security guard, and a couple of the unique mementos secured from the weekend. Later, Lawrence Barretto, reporter and host for F1.com, checks in from Montreal to chat about this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen’s dominance this season, and Lance Stroll’s form heading into his home grand prix (28:36). 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.

Happy Baby Friday! Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing the voting results for the Conn Smythe Trophy, Jose Berríos’ dominant outing against the Orioles on Wednesday, John Schneider tinkering with his batting order, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles. Afterwards, they weigh in on Jason Spezza joining the Penguins as an assistant GM and Mike Babcock’s son being hired as an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring a cameo by Kyle Dubas (47:10).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 Brent Wallace, co-host of the Coming in Hot podcast, stopping by to discuss Michael Andlauer’s winning bid to purchase the Ottawa Senators, what this sale means for the franchise moving forward, why Ryan Reynolds’ joint bid fell through, Andlauer’s ties to Steve Staios, Daniel Afredsson’s potential involvement in the Senators’ new regime, and the biggest issues with the team’s current roster. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by former NBA guard Randy Foye to chat about his experience playing under Darko Rajaković in OKC, what Raptors fans can expect from their new head coach, his time being teammates with Nikola Jokic in Denver, his emotions seeing the Nuggets win their first NBA title, and his relationship with Kyle Lowry (18:00). Afterwards, Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster joins the program to discuss the team’s hiring of Rajaković, why he’s the right fit for this group, next week’s NBA Draft, and the direction for the organization moving forward (35:46). 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 affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss Vegas’ Stanley Cup victory, Jack Eichel’s performance during his first playoff run, how Vegas constructed their championship roster, Michael Andlauer’s purchase of the Ottawa Senators, and the New York Rangers hiring Peter Laviolette as their new head coach. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Michael Grange to chat about his initial impressions of new Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković, his reputation around the NBA, if the Raptors’ current roster is compatible with Darko’s coaching philosophy, the key to optimizing Scottie Barnes’ skill set, and Fred VanVleet’s decision opt out of his current deal (24:41). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Viva Las Vegas! Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup-clinching win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, the Golden Knights’ championship blueprint, and Jonathan Marchessault winning the Conn Smythe Award. Then, they share their takeaways from Darko Rajakovic’s introductory press conference and the Blue Jays’ series-opening loss in Baltimore. Later, Ailish and Justin close the hour by making their picks for this week’s U.S. Open in Los Angeles (45:59). 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, play-by-play Dan Shulman checks in from Baltimore to tee up the Blue Jays’ three-game series against the Orioles. He also weighs in on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s inconsistency this season, the continuity within the Jays’ clubhouse, and which players are most likely to represent the Blue Jays at next month’s All-Star Game. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sports Illustrated's Aaron Rose to discuss the Raptors’ hiring of Darko Rajakovic, Fred VanVleet’s decision to decline his player option for next season, the chances he returns to Toronto on a new deal, and what he hopes to learn from today’s introductory press conference (24:01). We close out the show with our daily Wake and Rake parlay (40:07)! 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, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss the Vegas Golden Knights’ sustained success since their inception into the NHL, Jack Eichel’s Conn Smythe case, the Senators’ ownership situation, and his favourite draft combine story involving Theo Peckham. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Adam Lefkoe, host for the NBA on TNT, to chat about Jamal Murray’s path to winning an NBA title, the unique chemistry between he and Nikola Jokic, Denver’s chances of establishing a dynasty, the prevailing sentiment from Miami’s playoff run, and the Raptors’ outlook heading into the summer (23:57). 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.

Another day, another Canadian champion! Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA title in franchise history, if Jamal Murray’s accomplishment supersedes Nick Taylor’s victory at the RBC Canadian Open, Nikola Jokic’s historically-great post-season, and Miami’s run to the Finals. Afterwards, they weigh in on Fred VanVleet declining his player option for the 2023-24 season and the lack of clarity regarding the Raptors’ long-term direction. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:49)! 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 Adam Stanley stopping by to discuss Nick Taylor’s seminal victory at the RBC Canadian Open, Adam Hadwin’s viral moment getting tackled by a security guard, how all the Canadians fared this weekend, and where Taylor’s win ranks in the pantheon of great Canadian sports moments. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Will Lou to chat about the Raptors’ hiring of Darko Rajakovic, his coaching credentials, and what the move tells us about the direction of the team moving forward (24:36). Then, Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:13)! 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss Vegas being on the cusp of capturing their first Stanley Cup title, how the Golden Knights constructed a championship-calibre team, the latest on Sheldon Keefe’s future, where he currently sits with his Conn Smythe ballot, the Senators’ ownership situation, and the state of officiating during the post-season. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (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.

“Glorious and free!” Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing Nick Taylor’s thrilling - and historic - victory at the RBC Canadian Open, Taylor’s epic 72-foot eagle putt, where this moment ranks in Canadian sports lore, and Adam Hadwin’s viral encounter with a security guard. Later, they weigh in on the Raptors’ hiring of Darko Rajakovic as their new head coach and what it means for the direction of the team moving forward. Afterwards, Brent Gunning, co-host of the Golf Show, drops by to chat about his experience being inside the ropes for Taylor’s epic final round at Oakdale on Sunday, the euphoric atmosphere after Taylor sank his 72-foot walk-off putt, and why it felt appropriate that Taylor was the player to end Canada’s 69-year drought (35:01). 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 Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ hiring Shane Doan, if the Leafs could be in the market for a goaltender this summer, the rumours linking Carter Hart to Toronto, and why it’s unlikely Michael Bunting will return to the Leafs. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by John Calipari, head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, to chat about the litany of ex-Wildcats excelling in the NBA, Jamal Murray’s historic playoff run, his experience coaching Murray at UK, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s emergence into an NBA superstar, the Raptors draft rumors surrounding Cason Wallace, the growth of Canadian basketball since he first began recruiting, and Kentucky’s upcoming trip to Toronto for GLOBL JAM (23:43). 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, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss Alek Manoah’s demotion to the Florida Complex League, when Manoah might be ready to rejoin the Blue Jays, the team’s new three-headed monster in their starting rotation, how the Jays’ rotation compares to other teams around baseball, if Anthony Bass’ comments are currently on MLB’s radar, Elly De La Cruz’s electric debut week in the Big Leagues, and the Texas Rangers’ emergence as a contender this season. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sam McKee and Brent Gunning, hosts of The Golf Show, to chat about the PGA-PIF merger, Rory McIlroy’s stance on the deal, and Corey Conners holding the clubhouse lead heading into Round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open (26:54). 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.

Happy Friday! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing the Panthers’ OT win over the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Blue Jays taking 3 of 4 against the Astros, Jose Berrios’ latest strong outing, and Alejandro Kirk quietly finding his groove at the plate. Then, they weigh in on Anthony Bass’ polarizing comments from Thursday, the Leafs’ hiring of Shane Doan, and Corey Conners sitting atop the leaderboard heading into Round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:41)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Julia Kreuz, Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, stopping by to discuss Chris Bassitt’s impressive performance on Wednesday night, Kevin Gausman’s Cy Young candidacy, José Berríos’ turnaround this season, Alek Manoah’s demotion, Brandon Belt’s resurgence, and Daulton Varsho’s recent improvements at the plate. Later, AIlish and Justin tee up Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and take an early look at the RBC Canadian Open leaderboard on our daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:33)! 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 affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Adam Stanley checks in from the RBC Canadian Open to discuss the current air quality at Oakdale, how the PGA-LIV merger has affected this week’s tournament, Rory McIlroy’s comments on Wednesday, his support for PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan, and the Canadian contingent participating in this year’s national open. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Tony Meola, former Team USA goalkeeper and current MLS on FOX analyst, to chat about Lionel Messi’s move to MLS with Inter Miami, the unique structure of Messi’s landmark deal, how MLS has evolved since David Beckham became the first major international star to take his talents to North America, and what Messi’s addition means for the future of the league (28:51). 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.

It’s Baby Friday! Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ win over the Astros on Wednesday, Chris Bassitt’s efficient and dominant outing, John Schneider’s decision to remove Bassitt after 81 pitches, the Jays’ new three-headed monster in the starting rotation, and Brandon Belt’s recent hot streak. Afterwards, they weigh in on Rory McIlroy’s comments from Wednesday and Lionel Messi’s seismic move to MLS with Inter Miami CF. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:54)!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 affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jean-Sébastien Giguère, former NHL goalie, dropping by to discuss ESPN’s upcoming E60 documentary on the early days of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, what it was like playing in Anaheim during the Disney era, his experience winning the Conn Smythe in 2003 despite being on a team that lost in the Stanley Cup Final, his time playing under Mike Babcock in Anaheim and Patrick Roy in Colorado, and his stint with the Maple Leafs. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin make their picks for this week’s RBC Canadian Open as part of our ongoing FAN-Ex Cup competition. Later, Ryan Dempster, former MLB pitcher and co-host of Intentional Talk on MLB Network, joins the show to chat about Alek Manoah’s demotion, why he’s being sent to the Florida Complex League, his personal experience working through slumps during his career, if Manoah’s past workload affected his performance this season, and Kevin Gausman’s place among MLB’s top starting pitchers (27:15). 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, Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ podcast, stops by to discuss his reaction to the PGA-LIV merger, the winners and losers from this deal, the potential introduction of guaranteed contracts for golfers, Jay Monahan’s emergence as a villain, and why this development is a major victory for Phil Mickelson and the original LIV defectors. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin present the latest installment of Tenable/Untenable (27:00). 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 Justin discuss the PGA Tour’s shocking merger with LIV Golf, Alek Manoah’s demotion to the Florida Complex League, Kevin Gausman’s latest gem against the Astros, and where Gausman ranks in the pantheon of notable Toronto sports free agent signings. Afterwards, they weigh in on the hypocrisy of Jay Monahan’s decision to join forces with the PIF and LIV, the prevailing implication that money conquers all, and what this merger means for the sport of golf moving forward. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:15)! 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 Caleb Joseph, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, who checks in to discuss Alek Manoah’s struggles this season, how he can benefit from some time out of the rotation, the most concerning aspects of sending Manoah down to the minors, and why he’s still optimistic about this Jays team. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 The FAN, to chat about Vegas’ 7-2 win over the Panthers on Monday, Sergei Bobrovsky taking a step back during the Stanley Cup Final, Jonathan Marchessault’s Conn Smythe case, and Adin Hill’s impending contract situation this summer (30:06). We close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (45:00)! 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss Paul Maurice’s curious decision to deploy 5 defencemen on the final shift of Game 2 against Florida, the Golden Knights’ dominance through the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, Bruce Cassidy’s redemption arc in Vegas, and Mike Babcock’s NHL return. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Bryan Crawford, tournament director of the RBC Canadian Open, to discuss his unique background going from the CFL to golf management, what fans can expect this week at Oakdale Golf and Country Club, the legend of the “rink hole,” Rory McIlroy’s loyalty to the tournament, and what it would mean for a Canadian to win the event (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.

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing Alek Manoah’s disastrous outing on Monday night, if it’s time to remove Manoah from the starting rotation, the team’s lack of organizational pitching depth, and Toronto’s various roster flaws. Then, they weigh in on Vegas’ dominant 7-2 win over the Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Sergei Bobrovsky’s regression, the Panthers’ lack of composure, and Matthew Tkachuk’s crushing hit on Jack Eichel. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:53)!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, Ailish and Justin are joined by Carlos Pena, former MLB first baseman and the creator of “PLAKATA,” to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s inconsistent start to the season, Wilton Guerrero’s recent trip to Toronto to visit Vlad, Bo Bichette’s elite hitting prowess, Alek Manoah’s ongoing struggles, and how the Jays stack up in a loaded AL East. Later, PGA golfer Corey Conners stops by to chat about his upbringing in Listowel, Ontario, this week’s RBC Canadian Open, his level of familiarity with Oakdale Golf and Country Club, if he feels added pressure playing on home soil, the unique atmosphere at the Canadian Open, and the current state of his game (26:24). Later, Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:44). 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss the Blue Jackets’ hiring of Mike Babcock, his takeaways from Gary Bettman’s press conference, the upcoming changes to the salary cap, Bettman’s loyalty to Arizona, the potential of a second NHL team in Toronto, why Sheldon Keefe is likely to receive a contract extension if he remains with the Leafs, and Vegas’ Game 1 win over Florida in the Stanley Cup Final. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (33:22). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Happy Monday! Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ three-game sweep over the Mets, Chris Bassitt’s dominant performance on Friday night while his wife was in labour, the stability provided by the Jays’ starting rotation, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s encouraging weekend in the Big Apple, and Brandon Belt’s recent hot streak at the dish. Afterwards, they weigh in on Gary Bettman’s comments from his annual state of the league address ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Kyle Dubas’ reported mega-deal with the Penguins, the potential of Sheldon Keefe signing an extension with the Maple Leafs, and Mike Babcock returning to the NHL as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:39)! 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 ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski stopping by to discuss Kyle Dubas’ introductory press conference in Pittsburgh, his vision for the Penguins moving forward, Mike Sullivan’s level of power within the organization, the curious timing of Dubas’ hiring, the prevailing theme of Brad Treliving’s press conference, if the Leafs have shifted their competitive timeline, and the top storylines heading into the Stanley Cup Final. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Brett Siegel, NBA Insider for ClutchPoints, to chat about the Nuggets’ dominant Game 1 win over Miami in the NBA Finals, Jamal Murray’s perfect fit alongside Nikola Jokic, his reporting on the Philadelphia 76ers’ interest in Fred VanVleet, Bob Myers’ decision to step down as president and GM of the Golden State Warriors, and the Detroit Pistons backing up the Brinks truck for Monty Williams (23:55). Ailish and Justin 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 affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Terry Koshan, Maple Leafs reporter for The Toronto Sun, to discuss his observations from Brad Treliving’s introductory press conference, Brendan Shanahan’s demeanour on Thursday, Treliving’s stance on the “Core 4,” Sheldon Keefe’s future, and Kyle Dubas’ decision to join the Penguins. Later, Jon Morosi stops by to chat about Kevin Gausman’s Cy Young-calibre start to the season, where he currently ranks among baseball’s top starters, Alek Manoah’s continued struggles, if he could benefit from a minor-league stint, the Jays’ lack of organizational pitching depth, Bo Bichette’s consistency this season, Kevin Kiermaier’s All-Star candidacy, and the legend of Kodai Senga’s “ghost fork” pitch (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.

Happy Friday! Ailish kicks off the show by discussing her experience watching Dierks Bentley in concert on Thursday night. Then, she and Justin offer their first impressions of Brad Treliving from his introductory press conference. They also chime in on Brendan Shanahan’s remarks from Thursday and if he’s been “humbled” by this entire process. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Kyle Dubas joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, the timing of his hiring, and Kevin Gausman supporting his early Cy Young candidacy with another dominant start on Thursday. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:11)!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 Sportsnet's Luke Fox checking in to discuss Brad Treliving’s track record in Calgary, the key attributes that he will bring to the Leafs’ GM job, rumours suggesting Sheldon Keefe could be back next season, why this hiring places all the pressure on Brendan Shanahan moving forward, and Treliving’s preliminary dialogue with Auston Matthews and his camp. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by the great Chris Cuthbert to chat about how he prepares to call the Stanley Cup Final, where Sergei Bobrovsky’s post-season run ranks all-time, Bruce Cassidy’s success in his first season with Vegas, and his take on the Maple Leafs’ hiring of Brad Treliving (26:41). Finally, Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:32)! 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, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss Brad Treliving being named GM of the Maple Leafs, Brendan Shanahan’s longstanding interest in Treliving, if the Leafs seriously considered any other candidates, how Treliving’s arrival impacts Auston Matthews’ contract situation, Kyle Dubas’ status in Pittsburgh, and why the NHL is hopeful they can wrap up the Senators' ownership sale before the start of the Stanley Cup Final. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ben Shulman, co-host of Jays Talk, to chat about the Blue Jays’ 4-2 loss on Wednesday, Alek Manoah’s command issues, the organization’s lack of pitching depth, the Blue Jays’ most likely 2023 All-Stars, and Anthony Bass’s uncomfortable appearance on Wednesday (30:36). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin close out the hour by making their picks for this weekend’s PGA Memorial Tournament (44:11). 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.

Welcome to June! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by recapping their golf outing on Wednesday. Afterwards, they discuss the Maple Leafs’ hiring of Brad Treliving, what would constitute a successful summer for the Leafs’ new GM, why Brendan Shanahan ultimately targeted Treliving, and the latest speculation suggesting Sheldon Keefe could be back next season. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Blue Jays’ 4-2 loss to the Brewers and Alek Manoah’s ongoing struggles. We close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (46:19)!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, Ailish and Justin are joined by Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, to discuss the Maple Leafs’ reported hiring of Brad Treliving as their new GM, his level of optimism for a Treliving-led front office, what this move means for the future of Sheldon Keefe, the biggest questions facing Toronto’s new GM, and Spencer Carbery joining the Washington Capitals as their new head coach. Later, Adam Fantilli, forward for the Michigan Wolverines and 2023 Hobey Baker Award winner, stops by to chat about his experience winning gold with Canada at the IIHF World Hockey Championship, why he slept through the NHL Draft Lottery, and his wildly successful draft year (24:12). Ailish and Justin close out the show by offering their parting thoughts on Treliving’s reported hiring and assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (37:18)! 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stops by to share the latest on if Brad Treliving will become the next General Manager of the Maple Leafs, before getting into the qualities Treliving possess as GM, what the hire could mean for Sheldon Keefe, and Spencer Carbery's move to coach the Washington Capitals. Later on, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi weighs in on Anthony Bass' apology following a controversial social media post, his decision to not answer any follow-up questions, and Yusei Kikuchi’s solid outing in the Blue Jays' 7-2 win Tuesday (26:16). 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! Do the Leafs have a new GM? Ailish and Justin react to the latest speculation suggesting that Brad Treliving is closing in on a deal to become the Maple Leafs’ new GM. Afterwards, they weigh in on Anthony Bass’ apology for his anti-LGBTQ+ post on Instagram, the potential recourse moving forward, the Blue Jays’ 7-2 win over the Brewers, and Nate Pearson’s recent emergence. Then, Ailish and Justin debut a new segment called Tenable/Untenable! Later, we close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (46:53)!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, Blake Murphy joins Ailish and Justin in-studio to discuss the temperature in Jays Land, the team’s woeful May, early returns on the organization’s big off-season moves, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s flawed process at the plate, John Schneider’s performance in his first year as a full-time manager, the team’s lack of organizational pitching depth, Bo Bichette’s recent hot streak, and Matt Chapman’s future beyond this season. Blake also weighs in on Nick Nurse’s hiring in Philadelphia and the Raptors’ ongoing coaching search. Later, Milan Lucic, forward for the Calgary Flames and Team Canada, stops by to chat about his experience winning gold at the IIHF World Hockey Championship, how he adapted his game for international competition, being linemates with 2023 top prospect Adam Fantilli, and his upcoming free agency this summer (30:30). Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (43:32)! 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.